(EAW Intro….)

(A scene of what is left of a burned Las Vegas as the same voice speaks this time with even a more sinister tone…..)

Narrator: And now we are at Night 3. For the last two nights we have seen Elitists rise and fall, new champions crowned, and others keep on to their gold, but if they didn’t go through Hell to get there, then it was all for not.

(The footage shows Impact shaking hands with TLA before holding up the Answers World Championship to celebrate his tenth reign as World Champion. It then transitions to Andrea Valentine slowly holding up the Universal Women’s Championship.)

Narrator: Even in defeat, those whose legacies are forged in the walls of the EAW will forever continue, the question is, how will they adapt?

(It then switches to Kassidy Heart seething while leaning against the ropes after not being able to gain the Universal Women’s Championship to TLA being helped out of the ring after witnessing both he and TLA shaking hands.)

Narrator: But Opportunity now presents itself for some, they are not given the chance to take the next step forward and take advantage of their fortunes.

(Harper Lee is shown winning the Iconic Cup Tournament. Hikari Kanno looks disappointed and pissed. Chris Elite smiles after his huge win over Ms. Extreme who is shown with a scowl on her face. Jack Ripley nods in respect to Amir Yusuf who put up a fight. Astraea Jordan and Sheridan Muller are both seen laid out when unable to continue.)

Narrator: But as the second chapter of this Hellish weekend closes, the third chapter is about to be written and the last three stages of Dante’s Inferno are about to be presented. Violence, Fraud and Treachery, three pillars in the landscape of Professional Wrestling.

(Footage is shown of a bloody Charlie Marr grasping the Hardcore Championship, then Daryl Kinkade having a face-off with his former partner. Alex Myers flies off the ropes recklessly while being New Breed Champion, Aurora Monroe dives off the top of a cage while Ruler hits various people with Kendo Sticks. Ximena Velazquez lifts an opponent in the air with a chokeslam and Serenity waves while smiling.)

Narrator: In Violence manifests greed and even those who look fraudulent are the most genuine sinners out there.

(It now turns to Adam Lucas glaring before cracking a smirk, Jon Kelton posing, Ronan Malosi tipping his hat laughing, SOSA Henderson lowering his glasses and winking, Jake Smith pointing at himself and finally Jay Jerry Johnson flipping the camera off. It transitions to Ryan Wilson dancing in victory and Donovan Duke running down to the ring with the National Elite Championship around his waist.)

Narrator: Then, there is the most common denominator of them all. Treachery.

(It quickly transitions to Dr. Bethany Blue looking down at the shorter Caroline with a scowl on her face, then shows them fighting. Switching to Xander Payne attacking Ronn Banks, before both have another brawl.)

Narrator: But when all of those have come together? Then you have the final combustible element.

(Transitioning to Andre Walker doing various spears on opponents, and The Visual Prophet winning several matches before both men are face to face in title versus title, winner takes all.)

Narrator: And in our own personal hell? All that remains is ash, but can they find what was lost in the fire though it all?

(The scene quickly switches to various huge moments from the last two nights of Pain For Pride until it goes dark, and flames are shown but now a lit up Las Vegas)

Narrator: On the very last night? They must at……

Narrator: Narrator: …. PAIN FOR PRIDE!

EAW: AND NOW EAW AND LIGHTYEAR PRESENTS THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL PAIN FOR PRIDE! 

(The fireworks start going off in Allegiant Stadium as the sold-out crowd for night one is on their feet roaring and it is deafening. “Heaven and Hell” by Kanye West is blasting through the stadium as the camera pans to the three announce teams of Showdown, Voltage and then last Dynasty which it centers around as Stew-O, Jake Mercer and Flannery McCoy are standing by to call the first match of Night three….)

Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TRIPLE THREAT MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

Stephie Love: AND IT IS FOR THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!

(“Drama” by LightSkinKeisha plays as the lights in Allegiant Stadium shut off apart from a single white spotlight atop the stage where in the darkness, Aurora slowly rises up from below the ground. As the stage fills with smoke, her back is turned to the audience as she holds a seductive pose to accentuate her figure. Just before the first verse of “Drama” begins, Aurora turns her head slowly, relaxing her seductive pose and turning all the way around in sync with pyro, flexing her biceps. The lights kick back on, and she begins her descent down the ramp and to the ring taking in the scene at Pain for Pride.)

Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM NEW ORLEANS, LOUOSIANA…WEIGHING IN AT 160 POUNDS….SHE IS “THE PERFECT STORM”…..AUUURROOORRRRAAAAA MOONNNROOOEEEE!!!!

Stew-O: One of Showdown’s brightest stars if you ask me. You don’t have to lik her, but you have to respect her for what she csn do in the ring. She’s done nothing but impress but now it’s time to see what she’s capable of on the biggest stage, and I can’t wait. Some, including our Champion believes she doesn’t deserve to be here, and I’m sure she’s dying to prove that narrative wrong. 

(Aurora continues her saunter down the ramp, oozing confidence with her head held high as though every presence in the arena is beneath her. Upon reaching the ring, she hoists herself up onto the apron and does the championship sign around her waist. She enters the ring through the middle rope and positions herself at the center of the ring, flexing both biceps again for the hard camera, licking her lips as a menacing smirk grows across her face as her theme fades.) 

(“Legacy” by Eminem hits as Ruler slowly makes his way out onto the stage. He scans around the entire stadium booing him, and he doesn’t care. He takes a deep breath and makes his way down to the ring.) 

Stephie Love: MAKING HIS WAY TO THE RING….FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS..WEIGHING IN AT 235 POUNDS….HE IS “THE MONARCH OF AGONY”… RUUULLLLLLEEERRRRRR!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Another up and comer who has made some strides in the past few months and has a chance tonight to stamp his name in the record books. I don’t think I’ve seen a more determined look on someone’s face, and he’s made it clear this past week he is coming for victory, and I think he just might do it. 

(Ruler keeps his eyes on Aurora the entire time as he slides in the ring and takes another deep breath before going to the corner opposite of her as his theme fades.) 

(The lights in Allegiant Stadium would slowly go dim, before all the lights would turn off. The titantron would then turn on, where in gold lettering, shown on the titantron, appears the words “Forgotten No More”. After a few seconds, the titantron would turn back off. Nothingness surrounds the stadium, as flashlights from people’s phones around the stadium are turned on. The camera would start to slowly zoom out, getting a wide shot as suddenly, ‘Cry Out’ by One OK Rock hits!!!)

(The lights turn back on, as an explosion of cheers flows through Allegiant Stadium, the camera slowly zooms back in on the stage, as Alex Myers would slowly walk through the curtain! With the New Breed Championship placed around their neck, Alex Myers takes a moment to look around, and breathe in the love and admiration they are getting. Alex Myers can be seen sporting Non-Binary Colours inspired face paint covering half their face, as they wear a long, black trench coat, and ripped jeans. Alex would take the skateboard that is in their hand, and would kneel down, looking down as on the back of the skateboard, you see a painting of Alex Myers with the New Breed Championship! They get up, dropping their skateboard down as they hop on it and skate down to the ring!)

Stephie Love: AND THEIR OPPONENT, RESIDING IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, WEIGHING IN AT 170 POUNDS…THEY ARE THE CURRENT ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING NEW BREED CHAMPION, THE “NEW BREED SAVIOR”…ALLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: You just have to wonder the condition they are in. No way they are at full strength as his rib injury is a six week healing process. Alex though went against doctor’s advice and is competing here tonight because we know they weren’t going to miss Pain for Pride, having an amazing season and feels the need to cap it off going into season sixteen.

Jake Mercer: Season sixteen, exactly. Will he even be healthy enough for next season because of their condition after this match? And possibly lose their title in the process? Aurora and Ruler have a huge advantage tonight, and in my opinion, one hand already on the New Breed Title. 

(Alex Myers makes it to the end of the ramp at ringside, as they would stop right in their tracks. They first lock eyes with Aurora Monroe, before slowly focusing their attention on their familiar foe, Ruler. Alex picks their skateboard, as a staredown between the two ignites for a few seconds. Alex would throw the skateboard out of the way, and quickly make their way onto the apron, climbing their way up onto the top rope as they swing their arms out, posing.)

(Alex would slowly climb down from the top rope, and their way into the ring, as something is clearly off with them. They look around, both at Ruler and Aurora, as they take off the New Breed Championship from around their neck, giving it a kiss before handing it over to the referee. Alex lets out a sigh, both Ruler and Aurora looking at them as they would start to slowly take the trench coat off.)

(Both Ruler and Aurora Monroe can be seen smirking, as there it is, the bruising on Alex’s side, right where the ribcage is. But, as Alex continues to make more progress in taking the coat off, Ruler’s smirk slowly turns into a reaction of anger. Alex can be seen smiling, as the bruising is revealed to be masked in with Bodypaint, making out an image of a Church, split in half, and a dagger going right through it, making a complete mockery of Ruler’s and Alex’s past. Alex throws the coat to the side, staring Ruler down as they back into the corner.)

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Stew-O: And here we go! This triple threat New Breed Championship match is underway as all three competitors circle the ring waiting for the other to make the first move. Several seconds go by…AND WOAH RULER RUNS AND DELIVERS A FOREARM STRIKE THAT DRIVES ALEX THROUGH THE SECOND ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE! AND AURORA IS WAITING RIGHT BEHIND HIM! 

Flannery McCoy: Aurora goes for a clothesline, but Ruler ducks and hits an uppercut driving her into the corner. Ruler now is the one in control of this match in the early goings hitting several shoulder thrusts, and then he delivers a running hip toss from the corner, and then runs off the ropes and drives his knee full force into the side of the head of Aurora. Ruler picks her up and goes for the Irish whip, but Aurora counters and Ruler runs right into an enziguri kick to the head from the apron from Alex! Ruler turns around and walks into a spinebuster from Aurora! Inadvertent teamwork there from Aurora and Alex as Ruler rolls to the outside of the ring. 

Jake Mercer: Alex hops inside the ring from the apron and comes face to face with Aurora. 

Alex Myers: (no mic) You don’t belong here. 

Stew-O: A hard forearm shot to the face of Alex that knocks them down to a knee. 

Aurora Monroe: (no mic) The fuck I don’t. 

Flannery McCoy: Aurora now begins unloading on Alex with a flurry of body shots before they push off as they fall into the corner. Aurora wastes no time in charging at Alex in the corner – But Alex counters with a back body drop sending her over the top, but she lands on the apron. She quickly climbs the top rope beside her before Alex turns around not knowing she’s up top – AND AURORA TAKES ALEX OUT WITH A CROSSBODY! AURORA ISN’T THE ONE TO GO HIGH RISK A LOT BUT YOU HAVE TO PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS AT PAIN FOR PRIDE! THE MOMENTUM HAS SHIFTED HER WAY! 

Stew-O: Alex is up and holding their ribs in pain from that, and Aurora is like a shark who smells blood in the water and she goes after those bruised ribs and delivers a body shot to the taped up ribcage! And now, Auro looks to go for the belly to belly suplex- BUT RULER COMES UP FROM BEHIND AURORA AND DELIVERS A GERMAN SUPLEX AS AURORA DELIVERS THE BELLY TO BELLY ON ALEX LAUNCHING HIM! A DOUBLE SUPLEX THERE!

Flannery McCoy: Ruler now picks his poison on which opponent to go after, and he runs and clotheslines Aurora over the top rope before shifting his focus back onto Alex who’s pulling themselves up in the corner, AND HE CHARGES, BUT ALEX GETS THEIR FEET UP STOPPING HIM IN HIS TRACKS! Alex backs up on to the second rope, leaps from it and delivers a hurricanrana! Ruler is up and here comes Alex…A SLINGBLADE! AND THEN ANOTHER SLINGBLADE! Ruler stands up…AND THEN WALKS RIGHT INTO A STANDING SPANISH FLY FROM THE NEW BREED CHAMPION!! Alex holds his ribs in pain as they go for the first cover of this match!! 

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Jake Mercer: Ruler with the early kickout! Alex knows they have to be careful with big moves in this match knowing how much it could take out of him not being fully healthy. And now Alex goes for their next move picking Ruler up, but he shoves Alex back and Alex turns around to eat a big boot from Aurora who is back in the match! Rules tries to run at Aurora, but Aurora sidesteps and sends Ruler shoulder first through the second turnbuckle and hitting the ring post! Aurora grabs him out from the turnbuckle and hooks both of the arms – THE FULL GERMAN NELSON SUPLEX AS RULER LANDED AWKWARDLY ON HIS NECK! 

Stew-O: Aurora is the only one standing as she decides which competitor to go after, and she turns and goes to boot Alex in the face – BUT ALEX DUCKED IT!! AND AURORA LANDED WITH HER LEG OVER THE ROPE…AND ALEX HITS A DROPKICK THAT DROPS HER DOWN TO THE FLOOR! Alex stands – AND LOOK OUT HERE COMES RULER – BUT ALEX SIDESTEPS AND RULER TAKES OUT AURORA WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! Alex looks down as both competitors get to their feet – 

Flannery McCoy: ALEX RUNS AND TAKES THEM BOTH OUT WITH A TOPE CON HILO!!!! Alex lands on their feet as he’s feeling pumped up even while in pain. 

Stew-O: Alex grabs Ruler and throws him shoulder first into the steel steps! Alex turns their attention back to Aurora and throws her back inside the ring as they climb up the apron. Alex measures, and then he springboards off the top rope- BUT AURORA SWEEPS THE FEET CAUSING THEM TO LAND STOMACH FIRST ON THE ROPE! Alex is a sitting duck right there as they scream in pain as the ribs take more damage. And uh oh – 

Flannery McCoy: AURORA PICKS THEM UP OFF THE ROPE AND PLACES THEM ON HER SHOULDERS IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY…BUT ALEX SLIPS OUT FROM BEHIND AND…ENZIGURI KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD DRIVES AURORA INTO THE CORNER BACK FIRST, AND ALEX LOOKS FOR A RUNNING SPLASH, BUT NOBODY HOME! AND NOW AURORA DELIVERS A HARD RIGHT HAND BEFORE LIFTING ALEX ON THE TOP ROPE, WHAT DOES SHE HAVE IN MIND HERE? :lupe: 

Stew-O: Aurora looks to be going for a superplex, but Alex throws jabs trying to fight out of it, but Aurora overpowers them – ALEX HITS A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, AND NOW THEY’RE IN CONTROL AS THEY GO FOR A HURRICANRANA OFF THE TOP ROPE…BUT AURORA USES HER POWER AND PULLS THEM BACK UP, AND SHE SWITCHES THEM INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY POSITION…OH NO – 

Jake Mercer: AURORA HITS A JUMPING GUTBUSTER FROM THE TOP ROPE!! :damn: IMAGINE THE DAMAGE THAT JUST DID TO ALEX’S RIBS AS SHE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Stew-O: ALEX GETS THEIR SHOULDER UP! AURORA STANDS UP – AND RULER SPEARS HER! AURORA USES HER RING AWARENESS AND ROLLS OUT, AND NOW RULER LOOKS DOWN AT ALEX. 

Flannery McCoy: Ruler picks up Alex by the head, and Alex slaps his hands away and delivers a vicious superkick that drops Ruler like a sack of potatoes. Alex gingerly makes his way back to their feet, and they run and springboard off the rope looking for “The Bird’s Cry!!” But Ruler got the knees up just in the nick of time. AND RULER TRANSITIONS INTO “MONARCHY ESCAPE!!!” THE CHICKEN WING CROSSFACE IS LOCKED IN,  AND ALEX HAS ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE TO GO!! 

Jake Mercer: YOU CAN SEE THE PAIN ON ALEX’ FACE WITH THEIR RIBS BEING STRETCHED OUT, THEY MAY HAVE TO TAP OUT TO SAVE THEMSELVES AS DOCTORS RECOMMENDED NOT COMPETING TONIGHT! THEY TRY CRAWLING TO THE ROPES BUT STILL HAS A WAYS TO GO….AND ALEX LOOKS TO BE FADING OUT! ALEX LOOKS OUT!!

Flannery McCoy: ALEX OUT OF NOWHERE REVERSES THE PIN AND HAS RULER ON HIS BACK FOR THE PIN!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Stew-O: RULER HAD TO LET GO TO SAVE HIMSELF, AND BOTH RISE TO THEIR FEET, AND RULER. GOES FOR A VICIOUS LARIAT…AND ALEX DUCKS AND DROPKICKS RULER AS RULER FLIES THROUGH THE SECOND ROPE, AND ALEX RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND THEY GO FOR THE SUICIDE DIVE – BUT RULER CATCHES THEM…AND SLAMS THEM RIGHT ON TOP OF THE SPANISH ANNOUNCE TABLE! 

Jake Mercer: And now look at this, Ruler is repeatedly throwing rights at the injured ribs of Alex, and Ruler is relentless in this attack!

Ruler: (no mic) You should have chosen option A…and stayed away! 

Stew-O: This is getting disturbing as Ruler delivers more shots to the ribs of Alex laying on the announce desk. And Ruler picks them up and places them between the legs on top of the table – “MADE IN HEAVEN!!!! ” THE SPIKE PILEDRIVER PUTS ALEX THROUGH THE SPANISH ANNOUNCE DESK!! I THINK RULER IS TRYING TO ENSURE A NEW NEW BREED CHAMPION TONIGHT AND I THINK HE JUST ACCOMPLISHED THAT!! 

(Instant replay of the “Made In Heaven” to Alex through the announce desk.) 

Flannery McCoy: I don’t think he’s done there, look what he’s doing. Ruler walks over to the steel steps and takes the top half off and walks towards a motionless Alex….what in the hell does he have in mind here?! :lupe: 

(Ruler gives a small smile.)

Stew-O: OH MY GOD!!! RULER JUST DROVE THE STEEL STEPS ON TOP OF THE RIBS OF ALEX AS HARD AS HE COULD BEFORE DROPPING IT ON THEIR BODY! :damn: We just might need some help out here for Alex ASAP! 

(The camera pans to a kid in the crowd in Alex Myers face paint sad.) 

Flannery McCoy: Ruler goes to pick them up, UNTIL AURORA GRABS HIM FROM BEHIND AND THROWS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE RING POST BEFORE SHE THROWS HIM BACK IN THE RING! I think this match just turned into a one on one with what Ruler just did to Alex Myers. AMD now in the ring,  Ruler turns around…AND AURORA MONROE LOCKS IN AN OCTOPUS STRETCH PULLING THE ARM OF RULER AS FAR BACK AS SHE CAN!! Ruler is trying his best to fight out of this, but he drops to a knee!

Stew-O: After a few moments, Ruler manages to escape the submission enough that Aurora lets go and they both race to their feet and she goes for a big boot. – BUT RULER DUCKS UNDER AND PICKS HER UP IN A POWERBOMB POSITION, AND HE THROWS HER IN THE CORNER FOR A BUCKLE BOMB!! AURORA IS IN A VULNERABLE SPOT RIGHT HERE AS RULER – “WILL OF NICHOLAS!!!!!” THE EVENFLOW DDT AS RULER FLIPS HER OVER AND LOOKS TO BECOME THE NEW BREED CHAMPION!!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!

Flannery McCoy: AURORA STAYS ALIVE AS RULER EXPRESSES A BIT OF FRUSTRATION BY POUNDING THE MAT! Meanwhile a few feet away from us, Alex Myers has yet to move, and no help has come to check on them yet which is absurd if you ask me. 

Jake Mercer: In all fairness, Alex Myers brought this upon themselves and if we’re being honest, Alex would refuse to leave even if medical personnel tried helping them out. But back in the ring, the two challengers are still going at it as Ruler picks her up and looks to connect with “Will of Nicholas” once more, but Aurora fights out of it, and she hits an uppercut to the jaw knocking Ruler back a few steps, AND RULER GOES TO CHARGE AT HER – 

Stew-O: BACK BODY DROP FROM AURORA! She begins to fight back as she charges at Ruler in the corner, and damn near boots the head clean off his body! Aurora brings Ruler back to the center of the ring – SHE GRABS HIM BY THE THROAT AND PICKS HIM UP, AND DELIVERS A VICIOUS CHOKESLAM!! WHAT POWER THAT IS FROM AURORA! And Aurora doesn’t stop there as she stalks Ruler from behind before he stands and turns – 

Jake Mercer: SHE PICKS UP RULER AND PRESSES HIM ABOVE HER HEAD! :damn:!!!! “SOLAR FLARE!!!!” THE MILITARY PRESS CONNECTS AS SHE NOW DROPS DOWN AND GOES FOR THE COVER! 

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEE!!!!

Stew-O: KICKOUT FROM RULER STAYING ALIVE!! And you were right Jake, that feat of strength we just saw was incredible. 

Flannery McCoy: As of right now, this match looks to be one on one as Alex is still having a hard time moving, and Aurora inside the ring looks for her next move. Ruler is struggling to get to his feet, but Aurora is waiting for him and she looks to be going for “The Tempest!!” BUT RULER SPINS OUT OF IT AND DRIVES A KNEE INTO THE MIDSECTION OF AURORA! AND THEN HE GRABS AHOLD OF HER HEAD AND REPEATEDLY DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO HER FACE! 

Jake Mercer: Ruler picks her up in a running powerslsm position, but she slips out from behind him and she attempts to roll him up – But Ruler held on to the rope for dear life! RULER RUNS UP AND DRIVES THE KNEE INTO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD, AND HE WASTES NO TIME IN PICKING HER UP AND GETTING GER IN POSITION…HE’S GOING FOR “BLOODRAYNE MAKER!!!”” THE SWINGING REVERSE STO – 

Flannery McCoy: IT CONNECTS AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!! WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A BRAND NEW CHAMPION!! 

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!!

Stew-O: ALEX MYERS OUT OF NOWHERE COMES FLYING DOWN ON TOP OF THE BACK OF RULER AND HITTING TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE!! ALEX JUST SAVED THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP!! AND ALEX CRAWLS AND GOES FOR THE COVER ON AURORA!! 

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: AURORA GETS THE SHOULDER UP AT THE LAST SECOND!!! Alex is struggling to get to their feet holding his ribs in extreme pain, and they walk over to Ruler as Aurora rolls underneath the rope on the apron. How Alex is walking never mind still competing blows my mind. 

Jake Mercer: Alex walks over to Ruler, and Ruler picks them up and drives them into the opposite corner – AND IN THAT CORNER IS AURORA AND RULER DRIVES THEM RIGHT INTOHERR! DOUBLE SHOULDER THRUST! AND THEN AGAIN! RULER RUNS BACK TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER, AND HITS THE LEAPING SPLASH ON BOTH OF THEM IN THE CORNER!! Ruler runs off the ropes now – AND HE IS GOING FOR THE “REVOLUTIONIZER” ON ALEX!!!! THE RUNNING KNEE – 

Flannery McCoy: BUT ALEX DUCKS AND RULER GOT AURORA INSTEAD!! ALEX KNOWS THIS IS A PRIME OPPORTUNITY TO STRIKE…”SUDDEN TRAUMA!!!!!” THE IVERSHOT SLING BLADE DRIVES RULER’S HEAD INTO THE MAT AS ALEX HOOKS BOTH OF THE LEGS TO RETAIN THEIR NEW BREED TITLE!! 

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!

Stew-O: RULER KICKS OUT WITH A SPLIT SECOND LEFT!! Alex looks frustrated because they know the longer they stay in this match, the worse it is for their ribs and that might have been their best shot. 

Jake Mercer: Alex crawls underneath the rope and gingerly makes their way up top…AND THEY GO FOR A PHOENIX SPLASH… BUT RULER MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!! RULER STANDS UP – 

Flannery McCoy: AND AURORA IS BACK UP AND TURNS HIM AROUND – “THE TEMPEST!!!” THE PUMPHANDLE FACE SLAM AND SHE GOES FOR THE COVER ON RULER!!!!

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!

Stew-O: ALEX BREAKS IT UP BY PUTTING AURORA MONROE IN THE “DAWN OF TORMENT!!!!” THE ARM TRAP CROSS LEGGED STF IS LOCKED IN ON AURORA ON TOP OF THE BODY OF UNCONSCIOUS RULER!! IS AURORA GOING TO TAP OUT HERE?! 

Flannery McCoy: AURORA IS SHAKING HER HEAD NO AS ALEX APPLIES THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PRESSURE, AURORA IS TRYING TO REACH FOR THAT BOTTOM ROPE BUT AURORA LOOKS TO BE FADING, THE REFEREE LOOKS LIKE HE’S ABOUT TO CALL IT – 

Stew-O: AURORA…AURORA OUT OF PURE ADRENALINE BREAKS FREE FROM THE GRIP AND IS ON A KNEE TRYING TO GET UP TO A VERTICAL BASE, BUT ALEX ISN’T MAKING IT EASY, AND SHE’S UP!! ALEX LETS GO KNOWING THERE’S NO POINT AND THEY RUN OFF THE ROPES…AND AURORA ALMOST TURNS THEM INSIDE OUT WITH THE LARIAT!!!

Flannery McCoy: Aurora avoided disaster there and you have to wonder if that took what little energy she may have left. Aurora goes over to. Alex as they are trying to stir to a knee, and she charges, but Alex sidesteps and they both run the opposite ropes of one another, AND AURORA LEAPS THEM OVER HER HEAD BACKWARDS AND ALEX LANDS ON THE TOP ROPE LIKE THEY’RE SPIDER MAN! BUT BEFORE THEY DO ANYTHING….RULER IS BACK IN THE MATCH AND TAKES OUT AN UNSUSPECTING AURORA WITH A DROPKICK BUT LOOK OUT – 

Stew-O: ALEX LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE LOOKING TO TAKE RULER OUT WITH A HURRICANRANA!! BUT RULER DOESN’T LET IT HAPPEN AND PULLS ALEX’ BODY WEIGHT UP…AND HE HITS A RUNNING POWERBOMB TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!! ALEX IS SCREAMING IN AGONY AS…

Jake Mercer: AURORA ROLLS UP RULER!! 

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!

Stew-O: SHE GRABS THE ROPE FOR A LITTLE LEVERAGE!! OH NO!

….

Flannery McCoy: BUT RULER STILL MANAGES TO KICK OUT ENOUGH TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!! Aurora runs after Ruler, but he counters with a back body drop, Aurora though lands on the apron and Ruler turns around…AURORA MONROE HITS A SLINGSHOT SPEAR FROM THE APRON, AND SHE STANDS. She takes a peek outside to see Alex is still down, and she turns her attention back to Ruler, KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, AND A REVERSE STO TAKES DOWN RULER AS SHE TRIES CRAWLING TO MAKE THE COVER – 

Jake Mercer: OH MY!!! “SINNER’S LULLABY!!!!” REVERSE SENTON ON TOP OF AURORA! ALEX MYERS GOES FOR THE COVER AND THE VICTORY!! 

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!

…

Stew-O: RULER BREAKS IT UP WITH AN ANKLE LOCK!!! RULER HAS THE ANKLE LOCK APPLIED ON ALEX MYERS! ALEX IS FLOPPING AROUND TRYING TO FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS! AND ALEX REACHES FOR THE ROPE…BUT RULER PULLS THEM BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!! 

Flannery McCoy: ALEX HAS NOWHERE TO GO NOW…AND THEY ROLL THROUGH AND RULER HITS THE TURNBUCKLE FACT FIRST, AND NOW IT’S ALEX WHO TRIES TO ROLL RULER UP, BUT RULER ROLLS THROUGH UP TO HIS FEET, AND A FRONT DROPKICK TO THE FACE! Ruler takes a look at his surroundings, and then baseball slides Aurora off the apron to the floor and puts his attention back on Alex, looking to put this match away and win his first championship. 

Stew-O: RULER RUNS BACK TO ALEX, KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, AND HE’S GOING FOR “MADE IN HEAVEN!!” THE SPIKE PILEDRIVER!!! – 

Jake Mercer: ALEX FIGHTS OUT OF IT, AND LEAPS OUT OF NOWHERE AND HITS THE TURMOIL FACEBREAKER! Alex rolls under the rope and goes up high, he is going for what we all know as “Sinner’s Lullaby” for the third time. One time it worked and the other didn’t. Is this going to be what puts this match to bed?! 

Stew-O: LOOK!!! BEFORE ALEX COULD BALANCE HIMSELF, AURORA APPEARS ON THE APRON AND PUSHES THEM OFF TO RINGSIDE AND ALEX HITS THE BARRICADE!!! AURORA GOES UP TOP NOW, IS THIS HER MOMENT?! 

Flannery McCoy: “BOREALIS!!!!!” THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS AS SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!! WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A NEW CHAMPION!!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!

..

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Flannery McCoy: ALEX MYERS!!! ALEX OUT OF INSTINCT GOT UP AND QUICKLY PLACED RULER’S FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE, SAVING THEIR TITLE!! AURORA LITERALLY CAN’T BELIEVE IT!

Stew-O: Aurora almost literally experienced the right place, right time moment but Alex out of instinct is the only guess stopped it. Aurora leaves the ring and goes on the attack against the very hurt Alex Myers sitting up against the barricade. BUT ALEX GRABS THE ARM OF AURORA AND PULLS BACK CAUSING GER TO CRASH INTO THE BARRICADE SHOULDER FIRST! Everybody is down in this title threat New Breed title match. 

Flannery McCoy: After several seconds, Alex and Aurora both slide back into the ring and both begin to stir, and an uppercut from Alex! A right hand from Aurora! Both competitors exchanging shots with the other back and forth, until….A HIGH KNEE STRIKE FROM ALEX THAT STUNS AURORA, AND THEN ALEX – ALEX HAS HER IN PERFECT POSITION, HE’S GOING FOR “FINAL SYMPHONY!!!

Jake Mercer: AND YES, THE CRUCIFIX LUNGBLOWER CONNECTS AS ALEX HOOKS THE LEG TO RETAIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP!! 

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!

…..

Stew-O: AND THIS TIME IT’S RULER SAVING THE MATCH JUST BARELY IN TIME!!! Alex Myers can’t believe it because we just don’t know how much more that body of theirs can really handle. 

Flannery McCoy: Ruler is back up, and he delivers a soccer style kick to the stomach of Alex, and he picks Alex up for the irish whip, but Alex counters and then…WHOA ALEX LEAPFROGS OVER HIS HEAD, AND THEN THEY PICK UP RULER AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE SPINEBUSTER AND FOLLOWS IT UP BY DRIVING BOTH OF THEIR FEET INTO THE HEART OF RULER! Alex tries to crawl back over to Ruler to make the cover…

Jake Mercer: OH SHIT!! AURORA IS BACK UP AND SHE STOMPS AS HARD AS SHE CAN ON THE FINGERS OF ALEX’ RIGHT HAND! AURORA IMMEDIATELY PICKS THEM UP OFF THE MAT AND SETS THEM UP IN THE PUMPHANDLE, BUT ALEX FIGHTS OUT OF IT, AND BOTH SEPARATE BEFORE RUNNING AT EACH OTHER – 

Stew-O: AND ALEX TAKES AURORA DOWN WITH “SUDDEN TRAUMA!!!” THEY SPIKED HER HEAD INTO THE MAT, AND NOW ALEX IS CRAWLING IN PAIN TRYING TO MAKE THE COVER FOR THE WINAND HE’S THERE AND HOOKS THE LEG!!

Flannery McCoy: BUT OH MY GOD! LOOK! LOOK!!! RULER IS BACK UP AND HE PICKS ALEX UP AND BASEBALL SLIDES THEM UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE!! RULER IS GOING TO PICK UP THE PIECES AS HE PINS AURORA!! OH MY GOD!!! WE HAVE A NEW NEW BREED CHAMPION!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!

…

….

Flannery McCoy: BUT AURORA GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! HOW?!?

Jake Mercer: :notbad: 

Stew-O: Ruler in shock as I’m sure we all are. Triple threat matches are all about picking your spot and being in the right place at the right time, and he almost was, but Aurora keeps the match going with the kickout! What a battle this has been. 

Flannery McCoy: Ruler picks up what seems to be like dead weight of Aurora and he hooks both of the arms…BUT AURORA MAYBE WAS PLAYING POSSUM AND HITS A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! AGAIN WE’RE AMAZED AT THE STRENGTH THAT TOOK AT THIS POINT IN THE MATCH! And I think it just dawned on Alex just how lucky they are that their title isn’t gone yet as they use the ring skirt to help pull themselves up and they climb up the apron slowly, trying to get back in this match. 

Stew-O: Alex is finally standing on the apron, and HERE COMES AURORA TO KNOCK THEM OFF, BUT ALEX BLOCKS THE RIGHT HAND SHOT AND DELIVERS ONE OF THEIR OWN! And now…ALEX GRABS AHOLD OF THE HEAD AND, THEY’VE GOT THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE LOCKED IN ON THE APRON AS AURORA IS STUCK OVER THE ROPE! AURORA IS TRYING HER ABSOLUTE BEST TO GET OUT IF THIS, BUT THERE’S NOT MUCH SHE CAN DO! 

Jake Mercer: LOOK UP ABOVE!! RULER DELIVERS AN ELBOW DROP TO THE UPPERHALD OF ALEX’S BODY AND THEY BOTH CRASH ON THE RINGSIDE MAT!! Alex is completely out and I don’t think they are getting up again. Ruler picks up the motionless Alex and places him back in the ring and goes for the cover again! That’s gotta do it!! 

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: ALEX MYERS STAYS ALIVE ONCE AGAIN!! This match continues as Ruler uses the rope and pulls himself up to his feet, He walks over to Alex and grabs them by the head, and Alex tries to fight back with some body shots, but they just seem too weak to do anything, and Ruler notices this. 

Jake Mercer Ruler gives a sick smile before….HE DELIVERS A HARD KICK TO THE INJURED RIBS OF ALEX, AND THEN SEVERAL BODY SHOTS TO IT AS ALEX CAN’T REALLY DO ANYTHING!

Stew-O: AND A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION…..”WILL OF NICHOLAS!!!” THE EVERFLOW DDT CONNECTS!! AND RULER GOES FOR THE COVER!!!!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: AURORA SAVES THE MATCH JUST IN TIME!!  

Stew-O: SHE CAME ALMOST OUT OF NOWHERE! And now all three are out for a few seconds until Aurora and Ruler stand up and Ruler irish whips her into the ropes and goes for a back body drop… BUT AURORA DELIVERS A KICK TO THE FACE! AND THEN AURORA AGAIN TAKES HIM OUT WITH A BIG BOOT! AURORA IS PERHAPS LOOKING FOR HER OPENING TO CLOSE THIS MATCH AS SHE GOES TO THE TOP ROPE AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS WHEN SHE DOES! “BOREALISSSS!!!!” THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THIS MATCH – 

Flannery McCoy: BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT THIS TIME AS RULER GOT HIS KNEES UP AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT!! AND RULER TRANSITIONS INTO THE “MONARCHY ESCAPE!!!” THE CHICKENWING CROSSFACE IS LOCKED IN FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS MATCH!!!

Stew-O: AURORA IS COMPLETELY STUCK ALMOST PANICKING IN THE SUBMISSION, BUT SHE MAY HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO TAP OUT! AND IT FINALLY LOOKS LIKE SHE’S ABOUT TO AS SHE HAS HER HAND UP – 

..

Flannery McCoy: ALEX CATCHES HER HAND MAKES SURE IT DOESN’T HAPPEN!! RULER DOESN’T LOOK HAPPY AS THE TWO LOCK EYES BEFORE LETTING GO AND BOTH RISE TO THEIR FEET!! 

Stew-O: OH MAN, RULER TRIES TO DRIVE HIS KNEE INTO ALEX’S FACE, BUT ALEX SLIDESTEPS AND DELIVERS A BACKSTABBER TAKING HIM DOWN! AND ALEX ONCE MORE GINGERLY MAKES THEIR WAY TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, DOES  ALEX HAVE ENOUGH LEFT TO PULL THIS ONE OUT?! THEY STAND TALL…BUT AURORA IS BACK UP AND KNOCKS INTO THE ROPES CAUSING ALEX TO LOSE THEIR BALANCE AND LAND GROIN FIRST ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! 

Jake Mercer: AURORA TURNS HER ATTENTION TO RULER RIGHT NEXT TO HER AND SHE HAS HIM IN THE PUMPHANDLE SETTING UP FOR “THE TEMPEST!!” –

Stew-O: BUT NO!! RULER ESCAPES IT, AND THEN….”BLOODRAYNE MAKKERRRR!!!!” THE SWINGING REVERSE STO IN ONE QUICK SWIFT MOTION AND RULER HOOKS THE LEG!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!

…

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Flannery McCoy: ALEX MYERS!!!!! “SINNER’S LULLABY” ON TOP OF BOTH OF THEM AS RULER LOOKED LIKE HE WAS ABOUT TO WIN THE TITLE!! AND ALEX GOES FOR THE COVER ON AURORA!!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEE!!!!!

….

(Ding! Ding! Ding!) 

(‘Cry Out’ by One OK Rock hits as the crowd roars in appreciation. Alex Myers slowly stands holding their ribs in serious pain and gets their hand raised high as the referee presents them with the New Breed Championship.) 

Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…AND STILLLLLLL THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION….ALLLEEEXXXX MYERSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: WOW, WHAT A BATTLE, AND WHAT A PERRFORMANCE FROM ALEX MYERS! They just flat out refused to lose tonight despite taking almost everything both Aurora and Ruler threw at them, but they prevail STILL New Breed Champion. 

Flannery McCoy: You gotta give credit to his opponents too, they both looked like they had the title won at several points, but it wasn’t their night, but have extremely bright futures going into next season. But tonight was Alex’s night, congratulations to Alex Myers! 

(Alex Myers looks like they can barely stand, but they have enough strength to hold the New Breed Championship up high and soak in this moment.)

( As Pain for Pride fades back in, the fans are treated to the next match graphic flashing across the screen. )

( The thunderous ovation for the Hardcore Championship nearly drowns out Showdown’s Gina Romano. )

Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Gina Romano: AND IT’S FOR THE ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

( “Primrose” by Dream State begins to blast across the PA system and the cheers only get more raucous as the recently returned, Daryl Kinkade, steps onto the stage. )

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM NORWICH, ENGLAND… WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS… HE IS ‘THE KINK OF ELITE’… DARYL KINKADE!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: :oh: ‘Kink of Elite’? Do you think he’ll have to get rid of that name now that Disney is involved?

Deadprez: :mjlol: Anyways, let’s focus on what is no doubt one of Showdown’s marquee matches for this year’s Pain for Pride. The personal nature of the relationship between Daryl and the man he is set to do battle with tonight, his former tag team partner, Charlie Marr, is extremely well documented. MarrKade rose through the ranks together, winning the Unified Tag Team Championships, and having some incredible moments together.

Eve: HOWEVER… the tag team wouldn’t last. The two would end up in a bitter, brutal war that culminated in Barbed Wire Massacre II. The match was unforgettable. Daryl would set Charlie up for the kill by laying him across a bed of nails and going high risk. Unfortunately, Charlie would find a way to move at the last second and Daryl was left in shock. Charlie found a way to cover Daryl at the very last second and he would walk away from the match as the winner.

Gavin Kirkland: I’m sure a lot of people questioned Daryl Kinkade and whether or not he would ever return to this stage. A gruesome right knee injury and the pandemic sidelined him for the last few years, and when he returned this year at Grand Rampage, all of us were shocked. Excitement filled the air as it appeared a MarrKade reunion was in the works… but…

Deadprez: BUT!

Eve: But Charlie Marr did Charlie Marr things, and Daryl found himself screwed by his former friend once again :wow:.

( Kinkade has made his way into the ring now and he has taken his time to appreciate the moment. His journey to get back to this stage was long and grueling, and seemed downright impossible at times. But no matter what, he’d made it, and inside an EAW ring is exactly where Kinkade felt he belonged. He nodded his head with a look of determination on his face and shed his ring jacket as his music faded out. )

( “Praise the Lord” by Bandokay begins to play and this enrages the crowd and sends them into a fit of jeers. )

Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT… REPRESENTING THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA… WEIGHING IN AT 240 POUNDS… HE IS THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION…  ‘THE MAN OF ALWAYS’ CHARLIE MARR!!!!

( The newly minted Hall of Famer walks out and pauses on the stage. An arrogant smile crosses his handsome face as he takes in the crowd’s reaction to him. Charlie has never been one to care about what other people think and just to give the crowd something else to boo him for, he raises both middle fingers in the air. )

Crowd: :francis:

Deadprez: Well, the crowd will certainly be behind Daryl Kinkade in this match, but I don’t think Charlie would have it any other way. After all, this is the same man who used his own Hall of Fame induction to talk shit about everyone other than Veena Adams.

Eve: :mjlol: I wouldn’t have expected anything less, honestly. Charlie Marr has always been one to tell it like it is and not hold anything back. We should have all expected that even on a night as prestigious and as classy as the Hall of Fame, that Charlie would show a lack of decorum and use the public platform to ether people.

Gavin Kirkland: :drakelike: Despite beating Limommy for that Hardcore Championship and breaking my heart in the process, I have to say, Charlie is becoming one of my favorite Elitists. This guy is a real bastard and more than anything, he thrives in an environment like this. I have no idea what he will have in store for his former best friend and partner tonight, but I bet it won’t be pleasant. Charlie is going to be looking to hurt Daryl tonight and put him on the shelf for another three years. Bet.

( No one could argue that as Marr got into the ring. As he unstrapped the Hardcore Championship from around his waist, he focused his beautiful, perfect blue eyes on Kinkade and narrowed them. After a moment, he looked at his title, gave it a little kiss, and passed it over to the referee, who held it up. There was no reason for the referee to explain the rules because this was a hardcore match, so he passed the title off to the timekeeper and called for the bell. )

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Deadprez: Charlie and Daryl immediately lock up and they begin jostling back and forth for positioning! It’s the champ who takes control and he backs Daryl into the corner, driving his shoulder into the other man’s gut! Charlie backs off, leaving Daryl favoring his stomach, and he takes him down with a massive clothesline as Daryl comes stumbling out of the corner!

Eve: Charlie doesn’t bother going for the cover! He’s stomping away on Daryl! Daryl is trying to roll to the ropes but Charlie grabs him and drags him back to the center of the ring. Charlie drops down to the mat and he looks for a modified crossface submission! Daryl kicks his legs up and he gets his legs around Charlie, pushing his shoulders to the mat! Charlie quickly kicks out and gets to his feet, diving at Daryl, but Daryl manages to duck a clothesline! Daryl gets Charlie around the waist and drops him on the back of his head with a German suplex!

Gavin Kirkland: Daryl rolls out of the ring and he is looking for weapons! The challenger is grabbing for everything he can find! Glass, barbed wire, whatever the fuck is left over from the shit Voltage has subjected us to this weekend!

Eve: Charlie is back up and he sees what’s going on! It’s the champ who is out of the ring now and he is looking for weapons! Charlie has his own ideas of how to inflict the most amount of punishment he can on the man who’s trying to take his title here tonight!

Crowd: WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE!

Deadprez: Weeeeeeeell… I don’t think they’re gunna be doing much wrestling :mjlol:

Gavin Kirkland: Both men are back into the ring now and look at their faces! Charlie is smiling as he takes a look at everything he has at his disposal now. Daryl looks a little more cautious over his surroundings because even though he’s been in matches like this before, it’s been over three years. He is facing one of the most dangerous competitors we’ve ever seen here in EAW. Daryl knows that he is a massive underdog tonight, but we all know he is going to bring the fight!

Eve: Charlie greets Daryl with a kick to the mid-section and tosses him into the corner! Daryl looks to avoid the stomps but Charlie rakes him across the face and takes advantage! Daryl is forced into a sitting position and Charlie slams his boot across Daryl’s face! The champ looks around the ring and goes for a pane of glass, but Daryl uses the ropes to haul himself up and darts out of the corner! Charlie sits the glass in the corner and Daryl nails him from behind with a blow to the back of the head! Daryl quickly takes control and tries to ram Charlie head first through the glass, but the champ grabs the ropes!

Deadprez: Back elbow temporarily derails Daryl, but he is right back on the attack! He clubs Charlie in the back a few times before turning him around and nailing him across the face with a right hand! Charlie takes another shot to the face before Daryl grabs his arm and whips him into the ropes! Charlie manages to duck a clothesline but Daryl catches him on the rebound, tosses him up, and slams him down with a belly-to-belly suplex!

Gavin Kirkland: Daryl goes for an elbow drop, but Charlie rolls out of the way! He grabs Daryl up, snapmares him onto the mat and kicks him right between the shoulder blades! Charlie reaches for the closest weapon to him which is a metal trash can lid and he bashes Daryl in the head with it! Charlie goes for a chinlock, jamming his knee right into Daryl’s back!

Eve: Charlie is unable to keep Daryl down as Daryl is able to reverse it and turn it into a hammerlock! Daryl uses the hammerlock to force Charlie into a pin, but the champ is out before the referee can even get into position! Charlie lunges for the trash can lid once again, but Daryl with a roundhouse kick that knocks the lid right out of Charlie’s hands. Charlie darts forward, looking to take Daryl with a clothesline but Daryl ducks! Once again, he wraps Charlie around the waist and sends him crashing into the glass with a German suplex!!!!

Deadprez: The crowd cheers as the back of Charlie’s skull collides with the glass and Daryl quickly pulls him out of the debris and goes for the cover!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie throws his shoulder and somehow manages to get Daryl in a leg scissors! Daryl slips out, returns to his feet, and begins to stomp away on Charlie! He pulls him up by the beard and tosses him into the corner! Daryl with a running European uppercut that snaps Charlie’s head back and Daryl leaps up, connects with a monkey flip, and sends Charlie flying across the ring! Charlie tries to recover but Daryl hits him right in the jaw with a running knee strike!!! 

Eve: Daryl is looking around the ring and he sets his sights on a gusset plate!

Deadprez: He has Charlie by the beard and is dragging him towards it! Charlie immediately wraps his arms around Daryl’s surgically repaired right knee and brings him to the mat! He’s not about to let Daryl get anymore of an advantage in this match. The champ is back to his feet now and he flips Daryl onto his back. He kicks Daryl in the stomach multiple times before grabbing the right leg and slamming it into the mat!

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie maintains control of the leg and wraps Daryl up in a figure four! Daryl is in all kinds of trouble now, and there’s not a doubt in my mind that Charlie will do whatever he can tonight to end Daryl’s career for good. Targeting that right knee is so smart, and we have seen just how calculating Charlie can be time and time again.

Eve: Daryl Kinkade is a fighter, though! He is looking to try and reverse the hold. Charlie’s not going to let that happen and he gets that gusset plate in his hands! He slams it into Daryl’s head, stopping the reverse attempt, and Charlie does it again! He releases the figure four, grabs a hold of Daryl’s hair and wraps him in one arm sleeper hold.

Deadprez: That gusset plate is now being jammed into Daryl’s forehead, causing the former National Elite Champion to start bleeding! Charlie looks to maximize the damage so releases his hold on Daryl and starts to hammer the gusset plate into Daryl’s head with his fist!

Gavin Kirkland: This match has quickly escalated and Daryl Kinkade now wears a crimson mask. Charlie stands up, leaving the gusset plate jammed in Daryl’s skin and stomps down on it! The crowd is booing as Charlie takes a bow. He hasn’t even scratched the surface of what we know he is capable of, and that’s kind of alarming. Daryl is reaching for that weapon and trying to pull it out of his head, but Charlie directs his attention back to Daryl’s knee.

Deadprez: Daryl’s face looks like a bloody pincushion as Charlie delivers shoot kick after shoot kick to the back of Daryl’s leg trying to take as much of Daryl’s game away from him as he can to make this match easier for him.

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie slams the leg hard on the mat and rolls out of the ring to grab another weapon. He crawls under the ring and searches for a moment before coming out and he has a kendo stick in his hand. I wonder what he’s going to do with that?

Eve: Nothing good and that’s obvious. He doesn’t get back in the ring, but he does drag Daryl over to the ropes by his injured leg. Charlie intertwines Daryl’s leg between the kendo stick and the ropes and he just twists. Charlie is contorting Daryl’s leg into a pretzel. 

Deadprez: CHARLIE IS NOW BASHING DARYL’S LEG OVER AND OVER AND AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON! Charlie Marr is a very methodical and very dangerous competitor and we are seeing the process in action!

Gavin Kirkland: Daryl still has that gusset plate stuck in his head as Charlie does everything he can to make sure that Daryl can’t get back to his feet. Heck, he might be trying to end the guy’s career.

Eve: Charlie doesn’t care about that. Charlie Marr is here right now to make sure he leaves Las Vegas as the Hardcore Champion. Charlie stops bashing Daryl’s leg against the apron and rolls back into the ring with the kendo stick still in hand. Charlie drags Daryl from the ropes and hooks Daryl’s good leg for the cover.

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEE–

Deadprez: DARYL KICKS OUT AT TWO! That kick out probably didn’t feel good since he had to use that injured leg to kick out and he holds his leg in pain. Charlie looks ready to cause more pain as he pulls Daryl up by his hair, picks up the kendo stick again and shoves him into the turnbuckle.

Eve: This has the makings of being a very gruesome match, especially since Daryl still has that gusset plate still lodged in his skull!

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie keeps a grip in Daryl’s hair as he walks behind the ringpost and he puts the kendo stick across Daryl’s throat and he pulls back. CHARLIE MARR IS CHOKING OUT DARYL WITH THE KENDO STICK IN THE CORNER! LISTEN TO HIM START GASPING FOR AIR!

Deadprez: If Daryl passes out, this match is all but over. BUT DARYL IS FIGHTING IT AS BEST AS HE CAN BUT HE IS STARTING TO FADE! HE IS TRYING TO KICK FREE WITH THAT ONE GOOD LEG HE HAS BUT IT ISN’T WORKING!

Eve: Daryl is moving a little slower as Charlie wrenches back and pulls the kendo stick tighter across his throat, BUT LOOK AT DARYL! THAT SECOND WIND KICKING IN! HE’S STILL FIGHTING! DARYL TRYING TO GET A HAND ON ANYTHING HE CAN GRAB TO GET FREE, AND I THINK HE DID–

(CRACK!)

Deadprez: DARYL CRACKED THE GUSSET PLATE ACROSS CHARLIE’S HEAD! DARYL PULLED THE LODGED PLATE OUT OF HIS HEAD AND SWUNG WITH ALL HIS MIGHT TO CRACK CHARLIE! 

Gavin Kirkland: NOW CHARLIE HAS THE GUSSET PLATE LODGED IN HIS HEAD AS HE DROPS THE KENDO STICK AND HE FALLS OFF THE ARPON AND FALLS RIGHT ONTO THE RING STEPS! DARYL DROPS TO HIS KNEES IN THE RING AND GETS A SMALL BREATHER AFTER BEING STRANGLED FOR SO LONG IN THE CORNER!

Deadprez: Charlie actually cracked his head and chest when he fell from the corner and he is not moving on the arena floor. Daryl slowly rolls out of the ring and he uses the ring apron skirt to keep his footing as he limps over to Charlie.

Eve: Daryl pulls Charlie back to his feet and we can see that Charlie is now bleeding as well after being struck with that gusset plate. Daryl is not happy as he grabs Charlie by the trunks and DARYL SENDS CHARLIE HEAD FIRST INTO THE RING STEPS LIKE A BATTERING RAM! 

Deadprez: I THINK THAT MOVE LODGED THAT GUSSET PLATE EVEN DEEPER INTO CHARLIE’S HEAD! CHARLIE LETS OUT A YELP OF PAIN AFTER THE CRASH LANDING!  Now Daryl is walking his way over to the timekeepers table.

Gavin Kirkland: DARYL JUST GRABBED THE RING BELL OFF THE TABLE AND IS WALKING BACK OVER TO CHARLIE! CHARLIE IS BACK ON HIS KNEES AND DARYL WINDS UP–

(DING!)

Deadprez: DARYL JUST STRUCK CHARLIE IN THE BACK OF THE NECK WITH THE RING BELL! CHARLIE FALLS BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS! BUT THAT ISN’T STOPPING DARYL! DARYL IS CRACKING CHARLIE IN THE BACK OVER AND OVER WITH THE RING BELL!

Eve: Daryl tosses the ring bell aside and he limps over to the side of the ring and he looks for another weapon. He finds one he likes and pulls the weapon out… OH WOW!

Gavin Kirkland: Oh wow is definitely right! DARYL KINKADE HAS FOUND A LADDER! HE PUSHES THE LADDER INTO THE RING, BUT HE ISN’T DONE SEARCHING FOR BURIED TREASURE! Daryl goes back under the ring to find more goodies. 

Deadprez: He comes back up and THIS TIME HE HAS FOUND HIMSELF A TABLE! Daryl wants to put an exclamation point on this match as he sets the table up and goes back to get Charlie.

Eve: We see that Charlie has dislodged the gusset plate from his skull and blood is flowing from his head and Daryl goes to pick Charlie up and back to his feet—

Gavin Kirkland: LOW BLOW! CHARLIE MARR WITH A LOW BLOW THAT DOUBLES DARYL KINKADE OVER! DARYL HAS GOT TO BE IN PAIN, BUT LOOK AT HIS EYES! DARYL IS NOT HAPPY!

Deadprez: I think that low blow just fired Daryl up and HE JUST STRAIGHT PUNCHED CHARLIE RIGHT IN THE JAW! WHAT A PUNCH! THAT MIGHT HAVE KNOCKED CHARLIE’S TEETH OUT!

Eve: Charlie might be out on his feet as Daryl rolls him back into the ring. He takes a deep breath to regain his composure after that cheap shot as he slowly crawls into the cover!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEE–

Deadprez: CHARLIE MARR KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE! The last thing the champion wants to do is lose his title to a simple punch to the jaw, BUT CHARLIE’S MOUTH IS BLEEDING! WE CAN SEE BLOOD COMING OUT OF HIS MOUTH!

Gavin Kirkland: That punch had to knock out a tooth or two from Charlie’s mouth. Charlie still has the glossy eyes as he slowly makes it back to his feet. WAIT A SECOND!

Deadprez: CHARLIE IS GETTING STRANGLED WITH BARBED WIRE ACROSS HIS THROAT! WHEN DID DARYL GET BARBED WIRE? He was just in the ring not ten seconds ago since he just went for a cover.

Eve: I think that when our attention was on Charlie Marr, Daryl slipped out of the ring and pulled out some barbed wire. He had to have found it earlier when they were on the outside. DARYL IS NOT LETTING UP WITH CHARLIE!

Deadprez: Daryl slowly drags Charlie to the corner. Charlie is still fighting but Daryl sits himself on the top turnbuckle and he lifts up! CHARLIE’S FEET ARE KICKING AND DANGLING AS DARYL WRENCHES FURTHER AND FURTHER BACK!

Gavin Kirkland: Look at Charlie’s neck! THE BLOOD IS STARTING TO FLOW FROM CHARLIE’S NECK! THE TIGHTER DARYL MAKES THE HOLD, THE MORE THE BLOOD FLOWS FROM HIS NECK!

Deadprez: CHARLIE GETS HIS SENSES LONG ENOUGH TO THROW A KICK AND CATCH DARYL RIGHT IN TOP OF THE HEAD WHERE THAT GUSSET PLATE WAS! Charlie grabs Daryl’s legs and pulls him out of the corner.

Eve: Daryl is sitting on Charlie’s shoulders as Charlie walks to the center of the ring! CHARLIE GOING FOR AN ELECTRIC CHAIR ON THE LADDER FROM EARLIER–

Deadprez: DARYL COUNTERED THE ELECTRIC CHAIR AT THE LAST SECOND INTO A POSIONRANA AND CHARLIE IS THE ONE WHO LANDS CHEST FIRST ON THE LADDER!

Gavin Kirkland: But he is not going for the cover! Instead he is rolling out of the ring and walking over to our announce table. We have no weapons over here. Does he have something he wants to say over the headset?

Deadprez: I guess we do have a weapon he can use because he just grabbed Gavin Kirkland’s candy jar off the table as Daryl shakes more feeling into that injured leg and walks back into the ring.

Gavin Kirkland: OH COME ON! I need those candy bars and jawbreakers to get me through the night and that jar was very expensive. Why can’t they just use something from another brand? Why can’t Persephone be out here so we can break something of hers.

Eve: Now is not the time or place to do that, but it does look like you might have to live without all your candy for the rest of the show as Daryl slides back into the ring. Charlie Marr has made it back to his feet and Daryl was ready for him. Daryl swings the candy dish with all his might–

(CRASH!)

Deadprez: WHAT A SHOT! DARYL JUST CRACKED CHARLIE RIGHT IN THE HEAD WITH THE CANDY JAR AND THE JAR JUST SHATTERED! THE JAR EXPLODED ON IMPACT WITH CHARLIE’S HEAD AND THERE ARE GLASS SHARDS EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING CHARLIE’S HEAD AS HE FALLS TO THE CANVAS! DARYL FALLS INTO THE COVER! 

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

THHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEE!!

Eve: CHARLIE MARR KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE! DARYL KINKADE WAS ABOUT A MILLISECOND AWAY FROM BECOMING THE NEW HARDCORE CHAMPION! This has been an amazing match so far between the two former tag team partners.

Deadprez: Now there is more blood flowing from Charlie and now it’s Charlie’s turn to wear the crimson mask. I didn’t see that coming. Gavin, who knew that your jar was a glass jar. I thought it was like cheap glass looking plastic.

Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry: Yes it was glass and very expensive. It’s only the best for Gavin Kirkland in all aspects of my life. From candy jars to pretty girls.

Eve: And now you have neither. :mjlol:

Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry: Oh come on! That was not very nice!

Deadprez: Now back to the match! Daryl has mounted Charlie and he is throwing lefts and rights into Charlie’s skull. DARYL TRYING TO OPEN UP THE WOUNDS IN HIS HEAD EVEN MORE TO GET THE BLOOD FLOWING–

Eve: CHARLIE MARR LOOKED TO BLOCK THE PUNCHES BUT INSTEAD HE RAKES DARYL’S EYES! Daryl rolls off of Charlie to get the sting out of his eyes. That gives Charlie a chance to remove the barbed wire that was still around his neck.

Deadprez: Charlie Marr is now wrapping the barbed wire around his taped fist. Charlie wipes the blood as best as he can away from his eye as he sits Daryl up. Charlie with a headlock AND NOW CHARLIE IS JUST PUNCHING DARYL IN THE FACE!

Gavin Kirkland: It’s not just one punch. It’s over and over again. DARYL’S FACE HAS A FRESH CRIMSON MASK AFTER THOSE SCARS AND WOUNDS HAVE BEEN REOPENED! Charlie Marr can be sadistic when given the opportunity.

Deadprez: It’s that intensity as to why he’s the reigning Hardcore Champion. Charlie just throws Daryl back down to the mat with a splat as he rolls back outside the ring to grab another weapon. This time he grabs… A MIRROR?!?

Eve: Charlie looks at his reflection in the mirror and we see a very sinister smile across his blood covered face as he pushes the mirror in the ring and he closely follows. Charlie picks up the mirror as he walks over to the corner. 

Deadprez: Charlie just positioned the mirror in between the top and middle turnbuckles as he walked back to Daryl. Charlie pulls Daryl back to his knees and LOOK AT THE FACE PRINT OF DARYL’S ON THE MAT WHEN CHARLIE PULLED HIM UP! THE BLOOD IS FLOWING IN LAS VEGAS TONIGHT! 

Gavin Kirkland: He drags Daryl to the corner and shows Daryl his bloody reflection in the mirror.

Charlie Marr: (off-mic) You see this, Daryl? This is all your fault! It is almost all over for you! You should have stayed gone when you had the chance.

Deadprez: Charlie Marr pulls Daryl back away from the mirror by the hair until he pulls him back to his feet. CHARLIE SENDS DARYL AT FULL SPEED AND DARYL GOES HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR AND THE MIRROR JUST SHATTERED INTO PIECES!

Eve: DARYL TOOK ALL THAT MIRROR RIGHT TO THE SKULL AND HE STUMBLES BACK! BUT HE STUMBLES RIGHT INTO CHARLIE MARR WHO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH THE CHARING CROSS! 

Gavin Kirkland: THE CHARING CROSS CONNECTS! CHARLIE GOT ALL OF THAT DISCUS LARIAT! DARYL LOOKS TO BE OUT COLD AND CHARLIE ENJOYS EVERY SECOND OF IT AS HE STACKS DARYL UP FOR THE COVER! THIS HAS GOT TO BE OVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREE!

Deadprez: NO! IT’S NOT OVER! DARYL GOT THE SHOULDER UP AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! What heart and determination being shown here tonight by the challenger for EAW Hardcore Championship. The kick out isn’t going to stop Charlie from causing more pain and agony towards his former tag team partner.

Eve: You can say that again as Charlie brings Daryl back up to his feet. Daryl looks to be in shambles right now as Charlie Marr starts to hook both of Daryl’s arms. This might be the beginning of the end.

Deadprez: It might be. Charlie is setting up Daryl for The Queen is Dead. If Charlie hits his Double Underhook DDT, this match will definitely be over. Charlie has him up. THE QUEEN IS DEAD ON THE WAY–

Gavin Kirkland: LOOK AT DARYL KINKADE! WITH WHAT MIGHT BE HIS LAST BIT OF ENERGY, DARYL COUNTERS THE DDT INTO A MODIFIED NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! CHARLIE’S BACK STRIKES THE EDGE OF THE LADDER, BUT HIS SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

TTHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEE!!

Eve: CHARLIE KICKS OUT AT TWO, BUT I THINK IT WAS MORE THAT DARYL’S LEG BUCKLED AND COULDN’T KEEP THE BRIDGE ALL THE WAY! Daryl holding his leg and knee in pain. 

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie is holding his back after landing on the ladder, but that isn’t stopping him from picking up the ladder. Charlie hoists the ladder up AND HE CRASHES THE TOP OF THE LADDER AGAINST DARYL’S INJURED LEG! LISTEN TO THE YELL OF PAIN COMING FROM DARYL!

Deadprez: CHARLIE LOVES THE SOUND OF DARYL’S PAIN AS HE JUST CRASHES THE LADDER ONCE AGAIN ON THE LEG! THIS MIGHT BE MORE THAN JUST WINNING A MATCH RIGHT NOW FOR CHARLIE!

Eve: That’s obvious. Since he returned, Charlie Marr’s main objective has been to make a statement by any means necessary. Taking out Daryl Kinkade’s leg and possibly ending his career would certainly be a big statement.

Gavin Kirkland: It certainly would, but we know Daryl will not go down without a fight and he has most definitely been fighting his heart out. Charlie Marr brings Daryl back to his feet AND HE JUST GIVES DARYL A HUGE HEADBUTT TO THE SKULL! HE DOESN’T CARE ABOUT THE GLASS IN HIS HEAD OR THE BLOOD FLOWING FROM EITHER OF THEM!

Deadprez: Daryl might be out on his feet right now as Charlie comes off the ropes and HITS DARYL IN THE FACE WITH A BIG BOOT! DARYL JUST FALLS DOWN ONTO CHARLIE! IT’S LIKE HIS BODY SEEMINGLY JUST GAVE OUT ON HIM!

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie Marr takes the limp Daryl and just slaps him right across the face. What disrespect being shown by the Champion. Now Charlie throws Daryl onto his shoulder. CHARLIE LOOKING FOR A RUNNING POWERSLAM–

Deadprez: BUT DARYL JUST SLID OFF CHARLIE’S SHOULDER BEFORE CHARLIE COULD RUN  AND HE COUNTERED WITH A DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER! CHARLIE MANAGED TO STAY ON HIS FEET AS DARYL ALMOST CAN’T MAKE IT BACK TO HIS FEET DUE TO ALL THE DAMAGE TO HIS LEG!

Gavin Kirkland: Daryl might have taken more damage than Charlie on that counter because of all the damage done to leg. Charlie goes back to Daryl to bring him back to his feet in hopes of going for The Queen is Dead one more time. He hooks one arm and he goes for the other–

Deadprez: LOW BLOW BY DARYL KINKADE! TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY! DARYL RETURNING THE FAVOR FROM EARLIER AS HE GETS BACK TO HIS FEET VERY SLOWLY! DARYL LOOKING READY TO FINISH THE MATCH ONCE AND FOR ALL.

Gavin Kirkland: DARYL CROSSES CHARLIE’S LEGS IN HOPES OF HITTING THE BEAUTIFUL LIE! IF DARYL HITS THE FISHERMAN’S BUSTER IT’S OVER! DARYL LIFTS HIM UP FOR THE BEAUTIFUL LIE–

Deadprez: HIS LEG GAVE OUT! DARYL COULDN’T LIFT UP CHARLIE FOR THE MOVE THANKS TO ALL THE DAMAGE CHARLIE DID EARLIER! DARYL HOLDS ONTO THE TOP ROPE TO STAY ON HIS FEET AS HE SHOVES CHARLIE TO THE ROPES! DARYL TAKES A DEEP BREATH AND JUMPS FOR A LARIAT–

Eve: BUT CHARLIE CAUGHT HIM AND HE JUST HOT SHOTS DARYL RIGHT INTO THE ROPES! DARYL WENT THROAT FIRST INTO THE TOP ROW AND HE KEEPS HIMSELF ON HIS FEET BY HOLDING ONTO THE ROPES! CHARLIE LOOKS OVER AND GRABS THE KENDO STICK FROM EARLIER.

Deadprez: Charlie removes the barbed wire from his taped first and wraps it around the kendo stick before HE JUST LETS DARYL HAVE IT! BARB WIRE KENDO STICK RIGHT ACROSS DARYL’S BACK!

Eve: CHARLIE IS NOT LETTING UP AS HE JUST STRIKES HIM AGAIN AND AGAIN! LOOK AT DARYL’S BACK! IT’S JUST FLOWING BLOOD! EACH SHOT JUST RIPPING MORE FLESH FROM DARYL AFTER EACH BLOW TO THE BACK!

Gavin Kirkland: Daryl leaning on the ropes and Charlie runs full speed and clotheslines Daryl over the top rope. But Daryl held on tight to the ropes so he wouldn’t crash to the floor. Daryl slowly recovers–

Deadprez: Charlie Marr comes back  with another clothesline and Daryl lands hard on the edge of the ring. Charlie reaches through the ropes and pulls Daryl through. Daryl’s feet are being held up by the ropes–

Gavin Kirkland: CHARLIE GOING FOR THE LAST JUDGEMENT BUT DARYL MANAGED TO GET FREE! HE SLIDE BACK ON THE APRON! CHARLIE PUTS DARYL’S HEAD DOWN STILL! CHARLIE LOOKING FOR A MODIFIED PILEDRIVER– 

Eve: DARYL LIFTS UP AND BACKDROPS CHARLIE OVER THE ROPES AND HE CRASHES TO THE FLOOR! Daryl gets back in the ring and he waits for Charlie to get back to his feet before hits the ropes as fast as he can with an injured leg! DARYL KINKADE THROUGH THE ROPES AND TAKES DOWN THE CHAMPION WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!

Deadprez: BEAUTIFUL SUICIDE DIVE BY THE CHALLENGER! DARYL HOLDING THAT KNEE BECAUSE HE CAUGHT IT ON THE LANDING! BUT RIGHT NOW DARYL DOESN’T CARE! DARYL KINKADE IS ABOUT TO BE THE NEW HARDCORE CHAMPION AS HE CALLS FOR CHARLIE TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET VERY SLOWLY AND HOPEFULLY FINISH THE MATCH!

Eve: Charlie Marr slowly makes it back to his feet and Daryl is looking to finish this match! Charlie is up AND DARYL USES HIS ONE GOOD LEG AND GOES FOR THE SUPERKICK, BUT CHARLIE DUCKS THE KICK! DARYL’S INJURED LEG ALMOST BUCKLED AGAIN AFTER MISSING THE KICK, BUT HE CAUGHT HIMSELF! DARYL QUICKLY TURNS BACK AROUND AND CHARLIE GRABS HIM AND LIFTS HIM UP– 

Deadprez: THE HEADMASTER RITUAL ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR OUTSIDE THE RING! DID YOU SEE DARYL’S SKULL CRACK ON THE CONCRETE? CHARLIE PULLS THE UNMOVING DARYL BACK TO HIS FEET! 

Gavin Kirkland: OH MY WOW! THE BACK OF DARYL’S SKULL IS BLEEDING AFTER THAT MOVE! You have to believe that Daryl Kinkade is pretty much done after that, but that isn’t stopping Charlie from dragging him to the table that was set up earlier.

Eve: Daryl is not moving as he is placed on the table and Charlie is climbing back to the apron AND ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP ROPE! WHAT DOES CHARLIE HAVE IN MIND? COME ON CHARLIE! DON’T DO THIS!

Gavin Kirkland: CHARLIE DOESN’T CARE! HE WANTS TO WIN AT ANY COST AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS ABOUT TO! CHARLIE LOOKS DOWN AT DARYL AND HE JUMPS FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE–

Deadprez: SIN SALIDA THROUGH THE TABLE TO THE FLOOR! CHARLIE GOT ALL OF THAT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP AND DARYL GOT THE FEET RIGHT IN HIS CHEST! DARYL IS NOT MOVING AND CHARLIE SLOWLY CRAWLS INTO THE COVER! 

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!

THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

(“Praise The Lord” starts playing again as Charlie Marr rolls off of Daryl and slowly rises back up to his feet within the wreckage. As he rises, he’s holding his back in pain. He’s certainly feeling the effects of the match, especially after putting Daryl through the table.)

Gina Romano: Here is your winner… and STILLLLLLLL Elite Answers Wrestling Hardcore Champion… CHARLIE MARR!

Deadprez: What a match that we just witnessed. This is what Pain for Pride is all about. This match was going to be as hardcore as they come and it lived up to the hype and so much more 

(Charlie has made it back to his feet and the crowd is booing him, but the boos are mixed with the cheers from the crowd because they absolutely loved the match and the intensity that it brought with it.)

Gavin Kirkland: The most personal matches can lead to the most intense matches and that’s exactly what it was. The battle between Kinkade and Marr was one of the most intense I’ve seen in a long time. What a weekend for Charlie Marr. Friday, he gets formally inducted into the EAW Hall of Fame and tonight he retains his Hardcore Champion. He was definitely a force tonight.

(The referee raises Charlie’s hand and hands him the Hardcore Championship belt. Charlie snatches the title away from the referee and glares at them before slowly staggering up the entrance ramp.)

Eve: Charlie Marr was a force, but we can’t forget about Daryl Kinkade and what he did during this match. He came back to EAW at the Grand Rampage and has been on fire ever since. Daryl was so close to winning the Hardcore Title on more than one occasion and what a way to show that you still got than in a very hard hitting match. This won’t be the last time that we will see Daryl Kinkade in contention for a championship. 

(We now see that the medical staff pass Charlie Marr as they rush down the entrance ramp to check on Daryl who looks to be unconscious after being driven through the table by Charlie.)

Gavin Kirkland: Two men walked into this match and only one is walking out under his own will. Even though he’s walking out slowly, the man leaving on his own is Charlie Marr. Again I say, this match was very hard hitting. 

Deadprez: This fight was that and much more. These two men beat the hell out of each other and Daryl showed so much heart that almost helped him become the Hardcore Champion, but it was Charlie Marr who was able to pull out the victory here tonight at Pain for Pride. Congratulations to Charlie Marr.

(The final shot shows Charlie Marr standing at the top of the entrance ramp holding his Hardcore Championship while looking down the ramp at the medical team who has finally made their way down to ringside to check on the still not moving Daryl Kinkade as the camera fades elsewhere.)

(From ringside, Pain for Pride XV’s broadcast transitions backstage as a camera wildly attempts to follow the source of a frightening clamoring in the backstage area. The cameraman zig-zags through the Allegiant Stadium halls trying to find the source of the ruckus, zooming through the hallways passing by various Elitists, officials, and crew members. The sound slowly becomes clearer, and eventually, we stumble on a rage-filled Aurora Monroe who has taken it upon herself to trash and vandalize a mini-catering area backstage.)

(Aurora is kicking, smashing, and throwing any and everything she can get her hands on.  Officials backstage are attempting to reason with Aurora from a safe distance, but it is clear she cannot be reigned in that easily. As plates and trays of food continue to fly around the backstage area, Aurora yells out in frustration to no one in particular, not noticing the camera pointed towards her at all.)

Aurora Monroe: I am just about OVER this BULLSHIT! I am WAY too talented to be settling for this. WAY too SEXY to be losing matches on these big stages! WAY too fucking GOOD to be losing to motherfuckers like Alex and Ruler, I swear, I’m fucking DONE!

(In an act of sheer courage, Kyra Phillips enters the scene. She slowly approaches a raging Aurora with a microphone in hand, but before she can even say anything, Aurora has already felt her presence, and as turned around to tell her to fuck right off.)

Aurora Monroe: I’m only going to say this once, Kyra, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll listen: get that goddamn microphone the fuck out of my face, and leave me the hell alone.

Kyra Phillips: Aurora, please, if you could–I just wanted a few seconds of your time. I know you just suffered a massive loss in what turned out to be a grueling Triple Threat match for the New Breed Championship. The world just wanted to hear your thoughts after losi–

(Without any hesitation, Aurora rips the microphone right out of Kyra’s hands, grabs the nape of her neck, and shoves Kyra out of the way and right into the camera man. The camera fumbles a bit to regain its balance after the impact from Aurora tossing Kyra. Aurora doesn’t wait for the cameraman to settle themself before she spills her thoughts for the EAW Universe.)

Aurora Monroe: The world wants to know how I *feel*? You should already *know* how I feel! I am absolutely fucking livid. Tonight was supposed to be *my* night. I should have been able to walk out of here with the New Breed Championship wrapped around this chiseled waist, and instead, I was made into a goddamn JOKE out there! I had much higher expectations for myself, and for my first championship match in my ENTIRE career. To say I’m disappointed is an understatement. I’ve been able to brush off losses like nothing before, but this–this right here is too much for me to stomach right now. Now, it’s back to the drawing board, back to withstanding all sorts of insults from some ain’t shit “wrestlers” about how they were right about Aurora Monroe all along. That I *clearly* just don’t have what it takes to make it out in these EAW streets. I had been wasting my time for six whole months, and–

Aurora Monroe: –you know what? Fuck *all* of this! I am SICK and TIRED of explaining myself to you fucking imbeciles who don’t even give a shit at ALL.

(Aurora throws the microphone at the camera that is once again, thrown off balance. The camera shakes to regain its focus on Aurora who can still be heard shouting incoherently amidst her temper tantrum. Just as the camera catches a glimpse of her fully prepared to chuck an entire tiered tray of sandwiches at a referee, stops in her tracks.)

???: Aye, man. Nah, don’t you dare waste that. You drawlin’ right now, what’s wrong with you? You good?

(Aurora lowers the tray of food and swivels her head around to look over her shoulder. She stares onward with raised eyebrows. The camera follows her gaze and reveals former World Champion SOSA Henderson dressed in his black leather jacket and his ring attire on, and a freshly rolled Backwoods blunt in his hand.)

SOSA Henderson: Hand me one of them jawns before you throw that shit away.

(The viewing audience in attendance is equally as surprised as Aurora. An eruption of cheers are heard from the fans in attendance inside the Allegiant Stadium once they see SOSA Henderson on screen.)

Aurora Monroe: Excuse you? How about you mind the business that pays you, and back all the way up off me. To hell with whatever the CDC says, you need to give *me* six feet.

SOSA Henderson: Oh, trust me, I have no problem with giving you six feet…  :shaq:

Aurora Monroe: :rih:

SOSA Henderson: :ad:

Aurora Monroe: Boy…

SOSA Henderson: Girl.

Aurora Monroe: What do you *want*?

SOSA Henderson: Here.

(SOSA offers the Backwood in his hand to Aurora.)

SOSA Henderson: What I want is for you to hit this with me.

(WIde-eyed, Aurora looks up at him like he’s out of his goddamn mind. He flashes her an encouraging smile in response, still holding the blunt out for her.)

(It takes a few seconds of internal contemplation, but eventually, Aurora grabs blunt out of his hand to take a hit. She takes a looooong drag as he holds a lighter up for her.)

Aurora Monroe: Thank yo– (Aurora can barely get the words out, as she starts coughing. That doesn’t stop her, however, from immediately going to take another hit. This catches SOSA by surprise. He eventually decides to take the blunt away from her once she starts coughing again.)

SOSA Henderson:

SOSA Henderson: Damn, girl, you hitting it hard as a motherfucka. 

Aurora Monroe (while coughing): My bad…I’m just….

SOSA Henderson: It’s alright. This is just what you needed to loosen up a little bit and relax. I know how it feels, trust me. Things will get better as time goes on.

(SOSA takes one last drag for the road–and hands the blunt back to Aurora.) 

SOSA Henderson: You can hold onto that for safekeeping. I’ll see you ‘round, youngin’.

(SOSA begins walking away while Aurora watches him leave with a curious look on her face. She takes a deep breath in as she looks around at the chaos that has unfolded around her. Figuring that the storm has passed, various crew members and officials re-enter the scene to clean up the mess she’s made backstage. With a sly smile, Aurora gives herself a second to put her hair back into place with gentle hands before puffing on the blunt again, just before the Pain for Pride broadcast fades elsewhere.)

(“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond begins to play as the crowd in the Allegiant Stadium begins to sing to the entrance music. Caroline walks out with an uber focused look on her face, but she takes the time to smile and take in the entire scenery.)

Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS A ‘MEDICAL MAYHEM’ MATCH AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!

Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM PADUCAH, KENTUCKY… SHE IS ‘SWEET’ CAROLINE!!!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Here is one of the shining stars of the Dynasty brand, who made her debut earlier this season and as predicted, she has won the hearts of the EAW Universe with her infectious personality and winning smile!

Jake Mercer: Eventually, that would get the attention of Dr. Bethany Blue, who would find herself taking Caroline underneath her wing as Caroline would participate in the New Era Classic and despite making it to the semi-finals, that wasn’t good enough for the Empress of Elite, who then, ended their little partnership, but it seemed like Caroline wasn’t ready to let all of that go.

Stew-O: Nope, she tried to get Dr. Bethany Blue back, but nothing at all. She tried to help her during her match with Andre Walker on Dynasty a couple of weeks back, but it backfired, but after the match, this took a turn that we didn’t expect. Bethany began to attack on Caroline and thanks to a drop toehold on Caroline, where she fell on the steel steps. Her eye caught the corner of those steel steps and that’s the reason why she has the eyepatch with her. Perhaps, that’s nothing more than a reminder for her that she needs to defeat Bethany, but Bethany isn’t going to be easy to overcome.

(“Somebody Get Me A Doctor” by Van Halen replaces “Sweet Caroline” on the speakers as our birthday girl, Dr. Bethany Blue, comes out with a smile to her face. Despite it being her birthday yesterday, she is still in high spirits, but that doesn’t mean that her focus to win at Pain for Pride has not been taken away from her.)

Stephie Love: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…FROM MIAMI, FLORIDA…SHE IS THE 2022 EMPRESS OF ELITE…DR. BETHANY BLUE…M.D.!!!!!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Happy be-lated Birthday to Dr. Bethany Blue! Now, here’s a woman who has had a pretty damn good season for herself. Originally, she began her season on the Showdown brand, where she would reign as Specialists Champion, but that would all fall apart thanks to Miku Sakai and then, she would find herself on the Dynasty brand, where she would end up capturing the Empress of Elite crown back at King of Elite. Since then, there has been nothing that has been able to stop Bethany as she’s more than keen to prove that she’s more than ready to be a World Champion.

Jake Mercer: She felt a little slighted that she wasn’t selected to face Andrea Valentine at Pain for Pride. She almost felt like StarrStan was questioning her star power and ability to be a marketable figure in this company. With StarrStan out of the picture, could Bethany still find herself on the Dynasty brand after Pain for Pride?

Stew-O: Honestly, who knows, but whoever gets her, will be getting a hell of a talent and future World Champion. When it comes to matches like the one that we’re going to be seeing in a matter of moments, Dr. Bethany Blue THRIVES and owns matches like these and we’re going to be seeing that…NOW!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(Caroline moves to the side and asks for one of the timekeepers to bring her something. It takes a moment of the crowd getting antsy to realize that Caroline is holding onto a cake with multiple candles surrounding the small little cake.)

Caroline: (off-mic) I know that it was your birthday yesterday and honestly, I LOVE birthdays! I figured that I’d bring you a cake.

Dr. Bethany Blue: :comeagain:

Caroline: (off-mic) I know it doesn’t seem like it’s an appropriate time, but I figured that this was going to be the only opportunity to interact with you, so please, I insist! Remember to make a wish!

(Caroline extends the cake to Dr. Bethany Blue, who feels like she has no other option, but to accept the white cake with blue frosting around the edges. She looks at the small cake in her hands with about a dozen candles circling around it. She decides to end this childish game of Caroline by blowing out the candles –)

***BOOM.***

Flannery McCoy: THE CAKE EXPLODES IN THE FACE OF DR. BETHANY BLUE, KNOCKING HER BACK IN THE PROCESS AS CAROLINE SEES HER OPENING AND BEGINS TO UNLOAD A SERIES OF PUNCHES ON THE EMPRESS OF ELITE! Bethany is completely covered in cake head-to-toe and it seems like Caroline is getting some of the frosting and pieces of cake on her as Bethany shoves ‘Sweet’ Caroline away from her! I don’t think that Bethany is happy about as she’s looking at her gorgeous gear, which is now smeared with cake! I wasn’t expecting for this ‘Medical Mayhem’ match to begin so…well…

Jake Mercer: *Messy?* 

Stew-O: Pretty much, but I was surprised that Caroline went into the match with that exploding birthday cake for Dr. Bethany Blue. It was a unique way of making sure that the match begins strictly in her favor because you don’t want for Bethany to get the upper hand so early on into the match. It seems like Caroline doesn’t stay away from Bethany for too long as she runs after ‘The Good Doctor,’ BUT BETHANY GRABS CAROLINE BY ONE OF HER ANKLES, CONNECTING WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! Caroline lands on her stomach as she rolls herself to her back, but Bethany gets on top of the younger woman before unloading on a series of punches on her! Bethany pins her shoulders to the mat! 

Flannery McCoy: CAROLINE BRIDGES HERSELF OUT FROM BENEATH DR. BETHANY BLUE, INTERTWINING HER HANDS WITH DR. BETHANY BLUE’S AND CAROLINE USES HER FEET TO LIFT BETHANY UP, CONNECTING WITH A MONKEY FLIP THAT SENDS THE FORMER SPECIALISTS CHAMPION OVER HER FORMER PUPIL AND LANDS ON A SEATED POSITION! Caroline finds herself to her feet as Bethany turns to face Caroline, getting herself to her feet as well! But, Caroline charges at Bethany with a picture-perfect dropkick that sends Bethany into the horizontal set of ropes! Bethany clutches onto the ropes to help stand herself up as Caroline charges at Bethany! Bethany looks to connect with a punch to Caroline, but Caroline slides underneath the legs of Bethany and underneath the bottom rope in the process! Bethany turns herself around –

Jake Mercer: CAROLINE NAILS DR. BETHANY BLUE WITH A PUNCH TO HER FACE, SENDING ‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’ BACK AS CAROLINE SPRINGBOARDS UP TO THE ROPES AND OFF OF THEM, CONNECTING WITH A HURRICANRANA ON BETHANY! But, look at that, Bethany finds a way back to her feet as she’s looking at the young woman, who she took underneath her wing for that small period of time. Bethany is gesturing at Caroline, almost like implying that Caroline give Bethany everything that she’s got. Perhaps, we’ll be able to see what Caroline was able to learn from Bethany during their brief partnership?

Stew-O: That’s the thing that I’m really interesting about, Jake. Did Caroline pick up anything from Dr. Bethany Blue during her brief time with the Empress of Elite and if so, *what* did Caroline learn?

Flannery McCoy: It seems like we’re going to figure that out as Caroline charges to Dr. Bethany Blue, but Bethany gets her knee up, Caroline crashing onto that knee – no! Caroline was able to see that knee! She stops herself and ducks as Bethany manages to straighten her leg as Caroline gets to her feet! Bethany uses her other leg to connect with a roundhouse kick to the side of Caroline’s head, but Caroline ducks as Bethany’s leg swings past Caroline, but Bethany is able to get back into a fighting stance, but Caroline connects with a chop to the chest of the Empress of Elite! Caroline is gesturing for Bethany to chop her back and I’m not sure if that’s going to be the brightest thin–

Jake Mercer: Dr. Bethany Blue connects with a chop to the chest to Caroline as Caroline begins to yelp in pain as she’s clutching her chest! Bethany, then, connects with a knee to the face of ‘Sweet’ Caroline as that sends the young woman back! Caroline falls back to the horizontal set of ropes as Bethany looks to get Caroline back to her feet, but Caroline nails ‘The Good Doctor’ with an elbow to the face, but Bethany doesn’t fall back as she grabs Caroline by her blonde hair and slams her against the mat! The back of Caroline’s head made a ‘thud’ noise when it got slammed! Bethany is checking to see if her nose is bleeding, but she’s more than good at the moment! 

Stew-O: Now, Dr. Bethany Blue grabs Caroline up to her feet by her blonde locks before getting her in position for a vertical suplex! She hoists up the former National Cheerleading Champion up in the air! Bethany is delaying that connection of the suplex a bit as you can see that members of our EAW Universe are making a bit of an ‘oooooh’ noise, almost like they’re anticipating the vertical suplex connecting! I wouldn’t see that Bethany is showboating, but it’s almost like she’s trying to show everyone that everything comes to her so effortlessly in the ring and after a moment, Bethany drops Caroline with the vertical suplex! 

Flannery McCoy: Dr. Bethany Blue sits Caroline up before applying a basement full nelson on Caroline. Caroline finds herself in a pretty tough position as Bethany seems quite focused with making sure the full nelson is being applied to the best standard possible. Caroline begins to cry out in pain, which causes for Bethany to begin swinging the basement full nelson on the younger woman! At the moment, Bethany looks like she’s trying to wear down Caroline, who is trying to look for a way out of the move! It seems like she’s trying to get to her feet, but Bethany looks like she’s trying to keep ‘Sweet’ Caroline down for as long as she possible can! There is still plenty of fight in the young blonde, who is trying to get herself up to her feet! 

Jake Mercer: But, Dr. Bethany Blue goes from the basement full nelson to a Mexican surfboard stretch on Caroline! The former National Cheerleading Champion is lifted up in the air almost effortlessly, but Caroline moves her body back as she’s trying to use the strength of her legs to balance herself straight –

Stew-O: Nope! Dr. Bethany Blue realized what Caroline was intended to do and slowly puts her down still maintaining the Mexican surfboard before using her boot to kick Caroline face first against the mat! Bethany gets to her feet as gets Caroline, draping the upper part of her body on the top rope! Bethany places her knee on the back of Caroline’s head! Now, all of this is legal in the match. ‘Medical Mayhem’ has the same rules of a No Holds Barred match, but with medical weapons. Bethany is getting a bit of trash talking to Caroline, who begins to cry out in pain before Bethany gets her knee off of her! Instantly, Caroline falls to her back, as Bethany looks down on the woman, who she briefly took underneath her win.

Flannery McCoy: It seems like Dr. Bethany Blue is not impressed by Caroline whatsoever! Bethany gets Caroline up to her feet and it seems like she’s going for a middle rope DDT as Caroline has her feet dangling on that bottom rope, bUT CAROLINE MANAGES TO GET ONE OF HER FEET OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE AS SHE SHOVES BETHANY AWAY FROM HER, CREATING A BIT OF DISTANCE! SHE GETS HER OTHER FOOT OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE AS BETHANY CHARGES AT CAROLINE, BUT CAROLINE DOES A MATRIX EVASION AS BETHANY RUNS PAST THE YOUNG BLONDE! CAROLINE STRAIGHTENS HERSELF AS SHE DELIVERS A KICK TO THE MID-SECTION OF ‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’ BEFORE LIFTING HER UP AND CONNECTING WITH ‘IT’S A CHEEROCRACY’ – THE GORY SPECIAL ON BETHANY –

Jake Mercer: NOT QUITE, GUYS! DR. BETHANY BLUE COUNTERS WITH A SUNSET FLIP ON ‘SWEET CAROLINE!’

Stew-O: No! Caroline gets herself out of the sunset flip and up to her feet! Dr. Bethany Blue gets to her feet shortly after! Both women charge at each other, but Bethany nails Caroline with a sling blade that takes her down! Bethany gets Caroline by a fistfull of those blonde locks of her’s and throws an uppercut in her direction! This causes Caroline to stagger back a bit, but Bethany manages to get control of the wrist, whipping her to the horizontal set of ropes! CAROLINE REBOUNDS HERSELF OFF THE ROPES AS SHE SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE LEGS OF THE EMPRESS OF ELITE! CAROLINE KIPS UP TO HER FEET BEFORE DELIVERING A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF BETHANY, SENDING HER TO THOSE SAME HORIZONTAL ROPES THAT SHE SENT CAROLINE TO MOMENTS AGO! CAROLINE PUSHES BETHANY CLOSER INTO THOSE ROPES, LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A O’CONNOR ROLL, BUT BETHANY HOLDS ONTO THOSE ROPES AS CAROLINE ROLLS WITHOUT POSSESSION OF BETHANY! 

Flannery McCoy: Caroline finds her way back to her feet, running to Dr. Bethany Blue, who ends up kicking her in the gut! Bethany whips Caroline to the horizontal set of ropes, BUT CAROLINE CATCHES HERSELF ON THE MIDDLE ROPE BEFORE SPRINGBOARDING HERSELF BACKWARDS, CONNECTING WITH A BACKFLIP INTO A DDT! ‘KEWL’ CONNECTS ON BETHANY AS SHE’S CLUTCHING THE BACK OF HER NECK! SHE ROLLS HERSELF OUT OF THE RING, TRYING TO FIND SOME TIME TO PROCESS THE SITUATION AROUND HER, THINKING ABOUT HER NEXT STRATEGY. BUT, CAROLINE LAUNCHES HERSELF THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE –

Jake Mercer: ‘INCOMING’ – CAROLINE LAUNCHES HERSELF THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE, BUT CONNECTS WITH A DDT ON DR. BETHANY BLUE! :damn: :damn: :damn:

Stew-O: That was insane there! But, Caroline quickly finds her way back to her feet and it seems like she’s not done with the high-risk moves as she’s heading for the top rope! She is gesturing for Dr. Bethany Blue to find a way back to her feet! MEANWHILE, YOU SEE THAT CAROLINE IS SITUATING HERSELF, LOOKING BACK AT BETHANY BEFORE NAILING AN ASAI MOONSAULT, KNOCKING BETHANY BACK DOWN! MY LORD, THE CROWD IS ON THEIR FEET AT ALLEGIANT STADIUM FOR THIS FORMER NATIONAL CHEERLEADING CHAMPION! CAROLINE IS UP TO HER FEET, HYPING THE CROWD UP BEFORE SETTING HER SIGHTS ON ONE OF THOSE STRETCHERS THAT ARE SURROUNDING THE RINGSIDE! SHE GOES TO RETRIEVE IT AND ROLL IT NEAR BETHANY! Bethany is trying to pick herself up to a crawling position and it seems like she’s headed underneath the ring.

Flannery McCoy: Dr. Bethany Blue is never the one to shy away from the challenge, but probably, there’s something underneath the ring that she needs to bring out. We haven’t seen the weapons come out to play, so this should be interesting to see! Caroline grabs Bethany by her feet, trying to pull her out of the ring! Caroline manages to pull Bethany out of the ring –

Jake Mercer: –A SHRIEK FROM CAROLINE AS SHE GETS HIT IN THE GUT WITH…IS THAT A *CRUTCH?*

Stew-O: ‘Medical Mayhem,’ Jake! Caroline drops to one knee as Dr. Bethany Blue finds a way to her feet! She uses the crutch to hit Caroline’s spine as the young woman falls over, but it seems like Bethany is getting started here! SHE SWINGS THE CRUTCH AGAIN, HITTING THE SPINE OF ‘SWEET’ CAROLINE, WHO ROLLS OVER TO HER BACK! BUT, BETHANY SWINGS THE CRUTCH AGAIN AS IT LANDS ON THE STOMACH OF CAROLINE! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! BETHANY JUST BROKE THAT CRUTCH HAS WELTS ARE BEGINNING TO FORM ON THE STOMACH OF CAROLINE! THE YOUNG WOMAN IS CRYING IN PAIN AS BETHANY DOESN’T LOOK LIKE SHE CARES ABOUT CAROLINE’S WELLBEING! SHE CONSIDERED CAROLINE IS A NUISANCE AT THIS POINT! SOMEONE WHO WOULDN’T LEAVE HER ALONE AFTER ENDING THEIR LITTLE PARTNERSHIP! 

Flannery McCoy: Dr. Bethany Blue goes over to the timekeeper’s area and it seems like she is grabbing something and it’s kind of white. It’s not the ring bell for sure, but she is stalking Caroline up to her feet, reading to hit her with whatever that thing is! Oh my god, I don’t think that Caroline is expecting whatever is going to come next as she gets up –

Jake Mercer: RIGHT INTO THE SKULL! DOWN GOES CAROLINE AS DR. BETHANY BLUE JUST HIT HER FORMER STUDENT WITH…A *SCALE?* :skip:

Stew-O: That can’t be the same scale that these Elitists use to weigh themselves, right? 

Flannery McCoy: I wonder how many of them we’ve gone through after Xander Payne has weighed himself.

Jake Mercer: I don’t think that I want to know. :francis:

Stew-O: Guys, look at Caroline.

(The camera pans to Caroline who is completely busted open from her skull after being hit with the scale. This is truly a disturbing sight for the bubbly blonde who has always had a smile on her face.)

Flannery McCoy: But, look at Caroline! Yes, she’s bleeding, but she’s still finding a way to get to her knees! She has this cold stare at Dr. Bethany Blue, who seems a bit surprised that Caroline is still finding the strength to get to her feet! This is incredible from Caroline, who is rising back to her feet, but Bethany decides to continue on with the attack! Bethany looks to go for a forearm, BUT CAROLINE CATCHES THE FOREARM BEFORE IT CONNECTS AND WHIPS BETHANY AS SHE COLLIDES STOMACH FIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON! SHE GRABS BETHANY BY HER WAIST BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A DEADLIFT RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX AS THE BACK OF BETHANY’S HEAD LANDS ON THAT SAME SCALE THAT BETHANY MADE CAROLINE BLEED WITH!

Jake Mercer: Shit, that landing did not look pleasant at all! Dr. Bethany Blue is clutching the back of her head, but Caroline goes over to the medical table full of medical supplies and she has her hand on a scalpel? Oh my god, Caroline…what in the hell are you looking to do? :lupe: 

(Caroline looks down on Dr. Bethany Blue, who is still recovering from that German suplex as the back of her head landed on that scale that Bethany had introduced in the match. Caroline bends down to Bethany’s level as she places the scalpel on Bethany’s forehead…)

Stew-O: Dr. Bethany Blue delivers a kick to the forehead of Caroline, knocking her back! Bethany tries to find her way back to her feet, but Caroline charges towards ‘The Good Doctor,’ connecting with running Spanish fly, BUT BETHANY IS ABLE TO PREVENT HERSELF FROM BEING MOVED BY CAROLINE, WHO MANAGES TO FLIP TO HER FEET AS SHE TURNS AROUND! BETHANY LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH ‘THE REMEDY,’ BUT CAROLINE IS ABLE TO DROP DOWN, PREVENTING THE MOVE FROM CONNECTING! SHE TURNS AROUND AS BETHANY LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A CLOTHESLINE –

Flannery McCoy: A SHRIEK IS HEARD, BUT IT’S NOT FROM CAROLINE, BUT FROM *DR. BETHANY BLUE.* WHAT IN THE WORLD DID CAROLINE JUST DO?!?!?

(The camera pans to Dr. Bethany Blue’s perfectly sculpted abs as there’s a giant slash across them. It then pans to Caroline who still had possession of that scalpel that she tried to use a little earlier in the match up.)

Jake Mercer: ‘The Good Doctor’ may need to check to see if that slash on her abs isn’t too deep, but Caroline really caught her by surprise with that! I legit didn’t see it coming, but can we get a reply of that?

(REPLAY: Caroline is showing charging towards Dr. Bethany Blue with a running Spanish fly, but Bethany manages to prevent herself from being moved by Caroline, who is able to flip to her feet. Bethany looks to connect with ‘The Remedy,’ but Caroline drops down as Bethany looks to connect with the clothesline, only to get slashed in the abs. Then, a slow motion of Caroline using the scalpel to slash Bethany’s abs is seen.)

(It goes back to ringside.)

Stew-O: That looked brutal as hell as Caroline finds her way back to her feet! Meanwhile, Dr. Bethany Blue is clutching her stomach, which has already begun to bleed. Once again, it’s unclear how deep the cut is, but we’re hoping it’s not too bad. It doesn’t seem like it’s overpouring with blood.

Flannery McCoy: While Dr. Bethany Blue is focused on what just happened, Caroline charges to the Empress of Elite, nailing her with a meteora as she begins to unload on the former Specialists Champion! Bethany is trying to cover herself and get Caroline off of her at the same time, BUT BETHANY BEGINS TO THROW SOME ELBOWS TO THE FACE OF BETHANY BEFORE PULLING UP BETHANY BY HER SANDY BLONDE HAIR! SHE GETS BETHANY AND THROWS HER HEAD FIRST AGAINST THE BARRICADE AS BETHANY CRASHED HARD AGAINST THAT! NOW, IT SEEMS LIKE CAROLINE IS THINKING ABOUT WHAT TO DO NEXT?

(Caroline is brainstorming a bit, taking advantage of the situation around her as she looks towards the steel steps across from Dr. Bethany Blue.)

Jake Mercer: Oh god, this is what caused for Caroline to get the eyepatch in the very first place and it seems like Caroline is looking to return the favor here at Pain for Pride! SHE GETS DR. BETHANY BLUE UP TO HER FEET AS BETHANY SEEMS KIND OF WOBBLY AT THE MOMENT AS CAROLINE CONNECTS WITH A DROP TOEHOLD ON BETHANY, WHO GOES FACE FIRST AGAINST THE CORNER OF THE STEEL STEPS! :damn: :damn: :damn: THIS WAS DISTURBING TO WATCH ONCE AND I DON’T THINK THAT MY STOMACH CAN HANDLE THIS AGAIN!

Stew-O: Dr. Bethany Blue is able to catch herself from colliding with those steel steps! Her hands are pressed on top of the steel steps as Caroline is surprised herself! Caroline runs over to Bethany, but Bethany grabs Caroline by one of her arms, flipping her over to the other side of those steel steps! Caroline has her feet dangling on top of the steel steps! SHE IS LIFTING HER HEAD UP, SEEING IF SHE CAN GET HERSELF OUT OF THE MESS AS BETHANY JUMPS ON THE APRON BEFORE JUMPING OFF OF THEM, NAILING A ‘CONCUSSION PROTOCOL’ ON CAROLINE! THE CURB STOMP CONNECTS AS CAROLINE’S HEAD IS DRIVEN AGAINST THE RINGSIDE FLOOR! 

Flannery McCoy: MY GOD, HER HEAD JUST MADE A ‘THUD’ NOISE THAT I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR, BUT CAROLINE IS TURNING TO HER SIDE AS DR. BETHANY BLUE PULLS CAROLINE’S ARMS BACK, LIFTING HER UP IN A SURFBOARD KIND OF WAY BEFORE HITTING HER FACE FIRST AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS. HAPPILY, IT’S NOT THE CORNER BECAUSE I DON’T THINK THAT CAROLINE CAN AFFORD TO GO COMPLETELY BLIND! BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE BETHANY IS NOT DONE AS SHE PULLS CAROLINE BACK BY HER ARMS BEFORE USING HER BOOT TO KICK HER BEHIND THE HEAD AS CAROLINE’S FACE GOES SLAMMING AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS AGAIN! 

Jake Mercer: IT SEEMS LIKE DR. BETHANY BLUE IS NOT DONE JUST YET AS SHE DOES THE SAME THING FOR A THIRD TIME! FOURTH! FIFTH! SIXTH! SEVENTH! EIGHTH! NINTH! TENTH! BETHANY DOING IT ONE LAST TIME, ADDING MORE INSULT TO INJURY AS CAROLINE DROPS DOWN! IF CAROLINE DOESN’T HAVE A CONCUSSION AT THIS POINT, I’M NOT SURE WHAT’S GOING TO CAUSE HER TO FALL APART! Bethany grabs Caroline by her hair as Caroline is basically a rag doll at this point! Bethany is trying to get the younger woman up to her feet, but Caroline continues to drop down! Now, I’m not quite sure if that’s part of the strategy or if Caroline is out of it! I don’t think that Bethany knows, but she did a number on Caroline, who doesn’t look too *‘sweet’* at the moment!

Stew-O: Now, Dr. Bethany Blue has shifted her focus on getting the stretcher across from her and rolling it near her and Caroline. Bethany gets Caroline on the apron and then, places the height of the stretcher at the appropriate level and rolls Caroline onto the stretcher! Bethany is strapping in the young woman, making sure that she’s secured before rolling her around ringside and up the ramp –

Flannery McCoy: Look at Caroline! She’s getting the straps off of her! She is showing some signs of life as she completely drops down from the stretcher! Dr. Bethany Blue is in disbelief about what just occurred! Caroline is still in this match! Caroline is still trying to look for the victory over her former ‘teacher.’

Jake Mercer: The look on Dr. Bethany Blue’s face tells the entire story! She can’t believe that Caroline still has life in her! She grabs the back of Caroline’s head before throwing her back inside the ring! Bethany rolls back into the ring shortly after! Bethany rises up to her feet, knowing that there’s no used in getting frustrated with herself! She tries to get Caroline up to her feet, but Caroline drops to her knees! 

(The clear vision of Caroline on her knees as Dr. Bethany Blue looks down on her is something that tells the entire story. This is nothing more than a discouraged Caroline, who has been sent to hell and back. Dr. Bethany Blue has shown to be ruthless and strategic, knowing exactly what she needed to do to break down Caroline to the point that she’s more than willing to throw in the towel.)

Caroline: (off-mic) I can’t do this anymore, Dr. Bethany.

(Caroline is trying to hold back the tears, struggling to get her words out as Dr. Bethany Blue holds a serious look on her face. She has nothing to say about Caroline and how she’s been taken to the limit.)

Caroline: (off-mic) Please just end this…I can’t take it anymore.

Flannery McCoy: Caroline is basically asking for Dr. Bethany Blue to end her suffering and Bethany has no idea how to even respond to the situation! Is Caroline being serious?

Jake Mercer: This young woman has been broken down in this match, Flannery! Just look at Caroline! 

(Caroline is completely broken down as Dr. Bethany Blue lowers her scowl and gets to her knees, looking across from Caroline and holds her face up and there, you can see the tears flowing down from Caroline as Bethany has a look of concern on her face. Almost like it was a motherly instinct, she begins to hug Caroline and get her up to her feet.)

Stew-O: WHAT IN THE HELL?!?! IT WAS A TRICK FROM DR. BETHANY BLUE WHO GETS HER UP IN A CRADLE POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING WITH ‘WHIPLASH’ – THE HAMMERLOCK GUILLOTINE DROP, BUT CAROLINE THUMBS BETHANY IN HER EYE, CAUSING FOR ‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’ TO DROP CAROLINE, WHO LANDS ON HER FACE! THIS CREATES A BIT OF SPACE AS CAROLINE RUSHES FORWARD TO BETHANY, GETTING ON HER SHOULDERS AS –

Flannery McCoy: ‘ATOMIC BLONDE’ ON DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!!!!! SHADES OF HER FAVORITE BEATING HEART AND UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION, ANDREA VALENTINE!!!!!!!! WAS CAROLINE TRICKING BETHANY ALL ALONG?!?! :damn: :damn: :damn: 

Jake Mercer: LIKE STUDENT, LIKE TEACHER! IT SEEMS LIKE CAROLINE LEARNED A THING OR TWO UNDERNEATH THE WING OF BETHANY! CAROLINE SPIKES DR. BETHANY BLUE ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD AS CAROLINE IS NOT DONE HERE! WHAT DOES CAROLINE HAVE UNDERNEATH HER SLEEVE!??!

Stew-O: ‘SAY AHHHH!’ – THE SCISSORED ARMBAR/MANDIBLE CLAW COMBINATION! CAROLINE IS USING BETHANY’S SUBMISSION MOVE TO TO SHOW ‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’ THAT SHE PICKED UP A THING OR TWO UNDER THE WING OF THE EMPRESS OF ELITE! BETHANY IS SCRAMBLING! BETHANY DID NOT SEE THIS COMING! BETHANY MANAGES TO ROLL HERSELF OVER TO HER RIGHT SIDE AS SHE COUNTERS WITH A ROLL-UP! 

Flannery McCoy: But, Caroline rolls herself out of the way! She runs to Dr. Bethany Blue, nailing the former Specialist Champion with a Spanish fly! This takes Bethany down as Caroline is running to the top rope! She is situating herself on the top rope as you can see the look of determination and desire on her face! She’s gesturing for Bethany to get to her feet as she jumps off the top rope–

Jake Mercer: ‘GO! FIGHT! WIN’ – THE PHOENIX DRAGONRANA ON DR. BETHANY BLUE – BUT BETHANY IS ABLE TO STOP THE MOVE FROM CONNECT! SHE HAS CAROLINE IN A POWERBOMB POSITION AS SHE RUNS TO THE NEAREST CORNER, THROWING CAROLINE INTO THE TURNBUCKLE FOR A TURNBUCKLE POWERBOMB! THIS CAUSES FOR THE YOUNG WOMAN TO DROP – ‘CONCUSSION PROTOCOL’ – THE CURB STOMP TAKES CAROLINE DOWN AS DR. BETHANY BLUE PULLS OUT THAT BLACK NITRILE GLOVE FROM HER TIGHTS AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT! 

Stew-O: It seems like Dr. Bethany Blue is going to make Caroline ‘Say Ahhhh!’ Bethany has put many of her opponents away from this move and it seems like Caroline may be another name added to the list! Isn’t it funny? This all began with Caroline losing a tooth at Reckless Wiring and now, Bethany is looking to put Caroline down with a move that puts pressure on the teeth? 

Flannery McCoy: :oh: It all comes full circle. :wow:

Jake Mercer: DR. BETHANY BLUE GOES DOWN AS SHE APPLIES THE SUBMISSION MOVE ON CAROLINE! SHE PRESSES DOWN ON THE MANDIBULAR TOOTH ON CAROLINE AS SHE’S PANICKING! SHE HAS NO IDEA WHAT SHE WANTS TO DO, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE BETHANY HAS HER IN A DIFFICULT POSITION, BUT LOOK AT WHAT’S ACROSS FROM CAROLINE?

(The scalpel that Caroline dropped at some point in the match is standing fingertips away from her. The scalpel that she used to slash Dr. Bethany Blue in the abs could be the one thing that saves Caroline from losing this match.)

Stew-O: Caroline is trying to reach for that scalpel as Dr. Bethany Blue is trying to pull Caroline back, but it seems like Caroline’s desire to get that scalpel is outweighing Bethany’s desire to get Caroline to completely pass out and put her on that stretcher! 

(Caroline is desperately trying to reach for that scalpel, needing to drag Dr. Bethany Blue, who still has the submission locked in.)

Flannery McCoy: DOES CAROLINE HAVE THE SCALPEL AND YES! SHE DOES!

Jake Mercer: Caroline has her grasp on the scalpel, but you can tell that took a lot of the energy away from her! I don’t think that she even has the strength to lift it up, but Caroline is trying everything she can to end this match! 

Stew-O: CAROLINE HAS THE SCALPEL UP! SHE LIFTS IT TOWARDS DR. BETHANY BLUE! 

Flannery McCoy: CAROLINE DROPS IT! HER HAND DROPS DOWN AS DR. BETHANY DOES THE SMART THING AND KICKS THE SCALPEL OUT OF THE RING! THAT WAS CAROLINE’S LAST RESORT RIGHT THERE AS CAROLINE BEGINS TO SLOWLY FADE AWAY! SHE IS SLOWLY LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS AND HER BODY GOES LIMP!

Jake Mercer: CAROLINE PASSES OUT TO ‘SAY AHHHH!’ AS DR. BETHANY BLUE IS EXITING THE RING! SHE ROLLS CAROLINE OUT OF THE RING WITH HER SHORTLY AFTER! BETHANY IS CARRYING CAROLINE LIKE SHE’S A FUCKING CHILD BEFORE THROWING HER ON TOP OF THE STRETCHER THAT IS ON TOP OF THE RAMP! 

Stew-O: Dr. Bethany Blue is strapping in Caroline onto the stretcher again, making sure that she’s extra secure this time around! After doing that, Bethany is heading towards that ambulance that’s parked on the side of the stage. The doors are open as Caroline is rolled inside as Bethany gets inside the ambulance shortly after as the door shuts closed!

(The sirens begin to go off from the ambulance and the it turns on. Soon it begins to drive away, leaving everyone unclear of what’s going to happen next.)

Flannery McCoy: We are trying to get footage from that ambulance which will be headed to the Elite Medical Center less than two miles away from her.

Jake Mercer: I LOVE that there’s a medical center called ‘Elite Medical Center’ less than a few miles from here. It’s like they knew we’d be here. :wow:

Stew-O: As everyone can pay attention to the titantron, I think that we’re getting –

(A bunch of screaming begins to be heard throughout the arena. The titantron gets a good look at Dr. Bethany Blue and Caroline strangling each other. You can see that Caroline has gotten both of her arms free from the straps, but Bethany is still trying to make sure that Caroline stays there no matter what.)

Flannery McCoy: (in the background) These two are on their way to Elite Medical Center, BUT LIKE DR. BETHANY BLUE SAID ON DYNASTY, SHE’S BEATING THE HELL OUT OF CAROLINE ON THEIR WAY TO THE HOSPITAL! CAROLINE IS TRYING TO HOLD BETHANY DOWN BEFORE GETTING HER PUNCHES IN AND THEN, DELIVERING A HARSH HEADBUTT THAT SENDS THE EMPRESS OF ELITE BACK! CAROLINE IS ABLE TO UNSTRAP HER FEET FROM THE STRETCHER. NOW, THE SPACE INSIDE THAT AMBULANCE IS CROWDED AND STILL, THESE TWO ARE BRINGING THE FIGHT TO EACH OTHER! 

Jake Mercer: (in the background) Dr. Bethany Blue grabs Caroline by the throat and shoves her against the sides of the ambulance! CAROLINE DELIVERS A MASSIVE HEADBUTT TO THE EMPRESS OF ELITE! CAROLINE GRABS THE BACK OF BETHANY’S HEAD BEFORE BASHING HER FACE FIRST AGAINST THE TOP OF THE STRETCHER! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN! BETHANY GETS THROWN BACK AS SHE’S TRYING TO PROCESS WHATEVER THE HELL IS GOING ON AT THIS POINT! SHE FINDS HERSELF TURNING INTO A CRAWLING POSITION AND AS CAROLINE GOES TO HER AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AMBULANCE –

Stew-O: WHAT IN THE HELL WAS THAT?!?!

Flannery McCoy: Did Dr. Bethany Blue just throw a…*First Aid Kit* at Caroline?

Jake Mercer: I don’t know what exactly that little white box is, but you could hear a huge clank as that thing connected to the side of Caroline’s head! 

(With Caroline being out of it for the time being, Dr. Bethany Blue reaches inside the First Aid Kid and pulls out a pair of scissors and gause and begins to wrap it around the part of her stomach that Caroline has slashed with the scalpel earlier in the match. After taking care of that wound, the ambulance slowly pulls up to the entrance of the Elite Medical Center as Bethany decides to exit the ambulance. She looks at the outside of the hospital, knowing all she needs to do is get inside and strap Caroline into the hospital bed, which was made on the first floor for this match up.)

Stew-O: Wait, look on top of the ambulance? Is that *Caroline?*

Flannery McCoy: How in hell did that woman she get up there? I swear, this woman has no fear of getting up in these high places?

Jake Mercer: The National Cheerleading Champion loves flying, Flannery! Caroline waits for Dr. Bethany Blue to turn around as –

Stew-O: ‘GO! FIGHT! WIN’ – THE PHOENIX DRAGONRANA HITS DR. BETHANY BLUE ON THE PAVEMENT! CAROLINE TRIES TO GET TO HER FEET, BUT YOU CAN TELL THAT SHE’S WOBBLY AS HELL FROM THE BEATINGS THAT SHE HAS TAKEN IN THIS MATCH UP! She gets Bethany by her hair before walking inside the hospital! Caroline throws Bethany across from her, who slides away from the young blonde! You can see the clear exhaustion on Dr. Bethany Blue’s face as well! It’s not just Caroline! These two have really brought it to each other and now, they are in the last step of this entire match up and that’s finding the hospital room that one of them is going to strap the other to a hospital bed! 

Flannery McCoy: Before this match began, they were informed that it would be ‘Room #15’ as an ode to Pain for Pride 15! As that’s what Caroline used to remind her, but it seems like she hasn’t forgotten! SHE GETS BETHANY AND SLAMS HER HEAD AGAINST ONE OF THE WALLS AS THAT CAUSES FOR ‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’ TO TURN AROUND, REALIZING THAT THEY ARE ON THEIR WAY TO ROOM #15! BETHANY IS TRYING TO CREATE A BIT OF DISTANCE BETWEEN HER AND CAROLINE AS SHE WANTS TO BE THE ONE TO ENTER THE ROOM FIRST! 

Jake Mercer: Caroline races behind Dr. Bethany Blue, looking to shove past her and get to the room before her! Now, it seems to be a true battle of these two women trying to be the first ones inside the room! This allows them the power to do whatever they want! The two women begin to throw some rapid, but sloppy punches at each other! Clearly, these two are exhausted and looking to do what they can to end this match and call it a season! This has really tested the endurance of both of these women! 

(Finally, the two women see the ‘Room 15’ plate next to the door as they realize that they have made it to their destination! Dr. Bethany Blue opens the door, but Caroline connects with a Lou Thesz press that causes Dr. Bethany Blue to fall back into the hospital bed.)

Stew-O: CAROLINE BEGINS TO UNLOAD ON DR. BETHANY BLUE WITH SOME PUNCHES, TRYING TO KEEP HER DOWN LONG ENOUGH, SO SHE CAN STRAP HER LEGS AND ARMS TO THE HOSPITAL BED LIKE SHE’S SOME SORT OF MENTAL HOSPITAL PATIENT! 

(Caroline looks next to her where the electrical vital sign monitor is, along with the bags full of drugs and fluid that are used to treat the patients.)

Flannery McCoy: CAROLINE HAS HER HANDS ON THE ANESTHESIA AND IT SEEMS LIKE SHE’S TRYING TO INJECT DR. BETHANY BLUE ON THE ARM WITH IT! BUT, BETHANY GRABS CAROLINE BY THE WRIST, TRYING TO AVOID THAT ANESTHESIA FROM BEING INJECTED ON HER ARM! SHE KNOWS HOW THAT CAN BE ENOUGH TO KNOCK HER OUT, SO SHE WANTS NO PART OF THAT! MEANWHILE, CAROLINE IS FIGHTING FOR HER ENTIRE LIFE TO MAKE SURE THAT BETHANY GETS THAT ANESTHESIA INJECTED INTO HER! 

Jake Mercer: Dr. Bethany Blue is holding onto the tube that connects the needle with the UV bags! The two of them are trying to pull the needle closer to each other and it begins almost like a tug-of-war with these two, who will stop at nothing to make sure that they win tonight! 

(The so-called ‘tug-of-war’ between the two of them stops as a pause is heard. A scream of pain is heard –)

(Dr. Bethany Blue, using her other hand, stabbed a needle of her own to the left arm of Caroline, who was so focused on her right side and making sure that Bethany didn’t touch the needle, that she didn’t pay attention to all of her surroundings.)

Stew-O: Slowly, you can see that Caroline is slowly starting to pass out due to the injection as Dr. Bethany Blue places Caroline on the hospital bed that she previously laid on. Then, Bethany gets the straps from the upper half of Caroline’s body and straps them. She then gets the scraps for her lower portion of the body and straps them! 

Flannery McCoy: Caroline is strapped into the hospital bed as Dr. Bethany Blue is the winner of this ‘Medical Mayhem’ match! 

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Somebody Get Me A Doctor” is heard blasting in the arena as Dr. Bethany Blue is seen collapsing on the floor of the hospital room. Clearly, this woman is exhausted from the war that she was sent to tonight.)

Stephie Love: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…THE EMPRESS OF ELITE…DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!!!!!

Stew-O: My lord, this–what was that? Like, these two brought everything from each other! I don’t know whose performance I’m more amazed with: Bethany or Caroline’s?

Flannery McCoy: Why not both of them? These two women took each other to hell and back in this ‘Medical Mayhem’ match! These two ladies delivered a match that Disney will most likely look down on, but the EAW Universe is completely blown away from everything that occurred!

Jake Mercer: You gotta feel for Caroline, who really went out there, gave it her all! I can’t believe that she pulled off the performance that she did! This girl is a two-time National Cheerleading Champion and she just stood toe-to-toe with Dr. Bethany Blue! She showed that she’s not afraid to use a scalpel or take Bethany’s eye out when given the window of opportunity! 

Stew-O: The Empress of Elite, Dr. Bethany Blue, put on some of the best wrestling possible! Not only that, but she was ruthless, brutal, strategic. She *knew* what she was doing in an environment like this, surrounded by all of those medical weapons. She was totally heartless when it came to Caroline, showing that woman zero compassion. It did not throw Bethany off! When it comes to wanting to win, Bethany is going to focus on that. The part with the needle scared the hell out of me, but Dr. Bethany Blue had a needle already ready to use and I’m not sure where she got it, but it helped her out!

Flannery McCoy: Indeed, it did! Happy be-lated Birthday, Dr. Bethany Blue and congratulations! 

(The final shot is Dr. Bethany Blue celebrating in the hospital room, smiling at the unconscious Caroline before it goes to commercial break. ) 

( It shows a commercial of the first ever EAW Draft under the Disney brand. It goes through several Elitists such as The Visual Prophet, Andre Walker, Kassidy Heart, Xander Payne, Impact, TLA, Minerva, Myles, Andrea Valentine, and Drake King. )

( Pain For Pride XV returns from commercial as it flashes the next match graphic. ) 

( DING! DING! DING! )

Bella Braxton: The following is the 2022 ANNUAL CASH IN THE VAULT LADDER MATCH!!

( The announcement brings out a roaring excitement from the crowd. “You Know My Name” by Chris Cornell begins to play, which the excitement would immediately turn into antipathy. Adam Lucas gradually walks onto the entranceway and appears unruffled by the boos raining down on him. A smirk forms on his face, to where he does not pose on the stage and simply makes his way down towards the ring. )

Bella Braxton INTRODUCING FIRST! From New York City, weighing in at 231 pounds… HE IS “THE NEXT LEVEL,” AAAADAM!! LUUUUUCASS!!!

Persephone: Ladies and gentleman, we are almost there from one of the most anticipated attractions as part of the Pain For Pride weekend festivities. Cash In The Vault, a clusterfuck of a ladder match where the objective is to climb a ladder, and unhook a briefcase. This has been a task that somehow takes more than twenty minutes for eight men and women to do. It is somehow so fucking difficult, but you just have to remember that Elitists are here are fucking braindead, and drag matches so they could look good or whatever. For example, Adam Lucas; a bonafide unaccomplished vanilla midget who has never felt what success is like. This match is usually full of Elitists who couldn’t hack it for the entire season, and now they have to resort for a briefcase that pretty much shows they can’t succeed without taking shortcuts and having to take advantage of people when they aren’t one-hundred percent.

Gavin Kirkland: Damn. So harsh. That was pretty hot. 

( Adam Lucas runs his hands against the ladders at ringside and just stands at ringside. He continued to be booed, until the overall mood of the Allegiant Stadium would change to the sound of “Faneto” by Chief Keef. SOSA Henderson shuffles onto the stage, poses on the entranceway and makes his way down towards the ring with pomposity. Henderson smiles and taunts the ladder on the lamp before he starts pointing and trash talking Lucas at ringside. )

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENTS! FIRST! From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 191 pounds… “BULLETPROOF,” SOOOOSAA!! HENDERSON!!!

Persephone: Why does he call himself bulletproof when his career has been literally shot dead by Xander and Viz? 

Stew-O: I don’t know what is with the sour grapes with Persephone about this match. It is about time that we finally are able to witness the spectacle that is the Cash In The Vault ladder match. It is one of those matches that embody the super competitive environment that Elite Answers Wrestling prides himself on. What Persephone was so passively aggressively getting to, this match is ordinarily held by individuals who are trying to end this season off a night. Elitists like Adam Lucas have been unable to grab the brass ring throughout this season, yes, but they have proven themselves to be a surefire high commodity in the future of this business. This match is plentiful of individuals who have proven themselves, but haven’t exactly been able to succeed under high pressure moments. This is the rare opportunity for them to leave all of their failures throughout this season behind, and win that briefcase. Adam Lucas and SOSA Henderson are just one of the few men who would be happy to do that and finally win the world championship.

Persephone: What do you mean sour grapes? I am so fucking excited for this match. I can’t wait to watch half an hour of these buffoons pulling each other off the ladder instead of climbing up the ladder and touching the briefcase. Aren’t you as excited as me, Stew-O??

( SOSA Henderson hops onto the top turnbuckle and makes his signature pose. His theme song would eventually get replaced by “REBOUND!” by JPEGMAFIA (ft. DATPIFFMAFIA). It wouldn’t take long for Las Vegas to let out an ear-deafening roar of boos as Jay Jerry Johnson moseys onto the entranceway. Jay Jerry Johnson wears heavy armor inspired by the clothing worn by New California Republic soldiers in the Fallout New Vegas video game. He takes off his helmet, and tosses it to the side. He hypes himself up on the stage, mocking the discontent crowd before marching down the ramp. ) 

Bella Braxton: From Yokohama, Japan, weighing in at 198 pounds.. HE IS THE “CHARISMATIC ARTIST,” JAY… JERRRY… JOHNSON!!!

Persephone: On another episode of #PersephoneKnowsBest, let me tell you something about Jay Jerry Johnson. 

Gavin Kirkland: Wait a second, Persephone Knows Best? That sounds so familiar… 

Persephone: Yeah, some other whore probably flipped that. Do you want to know something cool about Jay Jerry Johnson?

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, what is that?

Persephone: HE AIN’T WINNING :rofl: 

Stew-O: That is the sound of what Ronan Malosi would define as a: player hater. Jay Jerry Johnson is stepping into this match with a huge chip on his shoulder. It wouldn’t even be that much of a stretch to call him an underdog of the match. No one expects Jay Jerry Johnson to walk out of this match with the briefcase, but that is the thrill of this match. You can’t promise that. Johnson has the same amount of chance in this match as anyone else. This match comes down to being there at the right moment, and Triple J might very well shock the world tonight.

Gavin Kirkland: Like Lucas Johnson in the Extreme Elimination Chamber? :mjlol: !!!

( Jay Jerry Johnson creeps a smile on his face looking at the ladders at ringside before he slides under the bottom rope and poses in the middle of the ring. It doesn’t take long for him for the referee to compose him and separate him as he trash talks SOSA Henderson and Adam Lucas. Adam Lucas remains seated at ringside while Henderson stands across the ring from him. “Heart-Shaped Box” by Nirvana echoes throughout the Allegiant Stadium to an ear-deafening pop from the crowd. Jon Kelton nonchalantly makes his way onto the entranceway sporting a Vegeta-inspired attire. He poses on the stage before making his way towards the ring. )

Gina Romano: From Toronto, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at 208 pounds.. HE IS “THE CHOSEN ONE,” JON! KELLLTON!!! 

Persephone: Jon Kelton is a special case. This is a man that took him another decade to win himself the New Breed Championship, just for him to drop the ball because that is the man was destined to be. He calls himself the chosen one, I call cap. Choose to do what? Be a jobber? Jon Kelton has no chance of winning this match, but it is not like I am rooting for anyone. As a Voltage commentator, you would expect me to cheer for the Voltage representatives, but they are just as incompetent as this fucking loser.  

Stew-O: Jon Kelton is yet another individual who is definitely on the come-up in the horizons of this industry. Kelton has spent a majority of this season, wowing and impressing the audience as the EAW New Breed Champion. It is time for him to step out of that division and he believes he can easily shine in the midcard and upper echelons. This is the perfect chance for Jon Kelton to absolutely cement himself as a threat to those divisions. Kelton is definitely an individual that is next up for next season, but he will definitely expedite his journey to the top if he is able to climb that ladder and get that briefcase. 

( Jon Kelton climbs the ladder at ringside and rallies up the crowd. He leaps into the ring and poses in the center of the ring before his theme song would be replaced by “We’re In Hell” by SycAmour. Jake Smith promptly steps onto the entranceway following an eruption of cheers from the Las Vegas audience. Smith proudly wears a brown trench coat, a uniquely-shaped helmet, and red and blue patterned pants that resemble the X-Men hero Gambit. Jake Smith embraces the hero reaction he has been given before marching down the ramp. )

Gina Romano: From Atherton, California, weighing in at 210 pounds.. HE IS “THE MORAL COMPASS,” JAKE!! SMITH!!

Stew-O: Jake Smith started this season unsuccessfully vying for the world championship, but he has had the pleasure of dominating the tag team division with Chris Elite as The Haircare Kings. Sharing the same objective as everyone else in this match, there is nothing that Jake Smith would love more than to enter the next season to be the biggest threat to the world championship of whatever brand he lands on. Smith would love to possess the power that is the Cash In The Vault briefcase, and there is no one more hungrier and desires it more than him. 

Persephone: Let’s go Jake Smith! Bring it home to Voltage! I know you won’t, but I am just cheering you because you are our only hope next to Jay Jerry Johnson.

( Jake Smith admires the ladders while he walks around ringside. He steps into the ring, to where he stands in the center of the ring and poses with his Gambit attire. He takes off his helmet and trench coat, while also keeping his distance from Jon Kelton and Adam Lucas. His theme song would soon be replaced by “Mo Money” by Ben Mclusky. Ronan Malosi prances onto the entranceway and thinks he is getting cheered by Las Vegas. He spreads his arms, and laughs as dollars printed with his face on it shower throughout the venue. Many people are seen ripping and stepping on his dollars, but he pays no attention. He shuffles down the stage and everyone in the ring does not look impressed. )

Gina Romano: AND! Residing from Palm Springs, Florida, weighing in at 285 pounds.. HE IS THE “INTERNATIONAL TREASURE,” ROOOOOONANNN!! MALOOOSII!!

Gavin Kirkland: I am surprised Ronan Malosi had the nerve to actually go through with this match after being absolutely embarrassed by that whole Jaden Shadow drama on the first day of the festivities. Besides that, Ronan Malosi looks as confident as usual. I believe he is capable of bringing the briefcase back to Showdown. He has to, right? He has been failing us all of his life, he has got to change it at some point in his life. 

Persephone: Sure thing, pal! Look at his size! So imposing. Ronan Malosi is not only walking into this match knowing that everyone fucking hates him, but he is walking into this match with that size strength. He actually towers over all of his competition, but he is the symbol of brawn cancels out brainpower. Ronan Malosi is a dumb fuck and he stands no chance. I hope he crashes through every ladder that is at ringside. 

( Ronan Malosi continues to happily walk up the steps, goes through the ropes and stands in the middle of the ring. He looks up to the briefcase and starts talking to it like it is his. I don’t even think he believes himself, but he is so confident. Malosi continues to show off his designer fit, as he throws his hat out of the ring and stands at one side of the ring. )

( DING! DING! DING! )

Stew-O: The 2022 Cash In The Vault ladder match is now live! Adam Lucas immediately sprints towards Ronan Malosi to start a frenzy of strikes! Jake Smith with a single leg takedown on Jon Kelton, while Jay Jerry Johnson and SOSA Henderson trade lefts and rights in the middle of the ring! This is just a little snippet of the pandemonium that we are about to witness. Ronan Malosi throws Adam Lucas through the ropes, Jake Smith and Jon Kelton take their brawl out to ringside, and SOSA Henderson sends Triple J flying onto the floor below with a back body drop.

Persephone: Jake Smith and Jon Kelton continue to trade strikes at ring strikes until Adam Lucas circles the ringpost and blasts Smith in the back of the head with a forearm smash! Lucas begins stomping down on him and Kelton turns him around! AND KELTON WITH A STRONG PUNCH THAT SENDS LUCAS A COUPLE OF STEPS BACK! Triple J is the first person to come in contact with a ladder, picks it up, and tries to slide it into the ring. Ronan Malosi pursues SOSA Henderson in the ring with a clothesline, but Henderson ducks him and slides towards the bottom rope! AND HE COLLIDES INTO THE LADDER WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK THAT TRIPLE J WAS TRYING TO INTRODUCE!

Gavin Kirkland: Ronan Malosi goes after SOSA Henderson again, but Henderson slides his entire body under the bottom rope and through his legs. Henderson begins to pepper Malosi with body jabs before Ronan pushes him into the ropes! Henderson rebounds and sends Malosi flipping onto his back with a picture-perfect hurricanrana! SOSA has his number here as he now hits a spinning heel kick to the midsection, before he jumps off the top turnbuckle here! AND HE GOES FOR A CROSSBODY!! BUT MALOSI SIMPLY STEPS TO THE SIDE AND SOSA HENDERSON FACE PLANTS THE CANVAS! AN ABSOLUTE SAVAGE COUNTER THERE AS MALOSI PATS HIMSELF ON THE BACK FOR SIMPLY STEPPING OUT OF THE WAY! HENDERSON ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, BUT RONAN DOESN’T CATCH A BREAK YET AS JAKE SMITH STEPS INTO THE RING AND STOMPS HIM DOWN IN THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES!

Stew-O: Jake Smith is caving in a mudhole here with repeated stomps before he runs into the other corner and back! Jon Kelton grabs his leg and pulls him out of the ring! AND KELTON LIFTS HIM UP!! AND SLAMS HIM DOWN ONTO THE TOP OF THE BARRICADE WITH A RELEASE BACK SUPLEX! KELTON RUNS INTO THE RING AND GOES RIGHT FOR RONAN!! RONAN WITH A CLOTHESLINE!! KELTON DODGES AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!! JAY JERRY JOHNSON PULLS DOWN THE TOP ROPE AND KELTON GOES CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!! RONAN MALOSI TRIES TO PUSH JOHNSON OFF THE APRON, BUT JOHNSON WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE! Johnson now jumps onto the top turnbuckle, but Adam Lucas holds onto his leg and restricts him from taking flight!

Persephone: Let him fall and flop on his face off the top turnbuckle, god damnit! Jay Jerry Johnson tries to brush Adam Lucas off him on the top turnbuckle, but RONAN MALOSI QUICKLY TRAVELS UP THE TURNBUCKLES!! AND HE HOOKS THE TIGHTS AIMING TO DELIVER AN EMPHATIC SUPERPLEX IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!! BUT ADAM LUCAS SLIDES INTO THE RING AND THROWS MALOSI OFF BALANCE!! MALOSI IS IN A TREE-OF-WOE POSITION HERE AS ADAM LUCAS NOW CONNECTS WITH A DISCUS FOREARM TO TRIPLE J!! NO!! JOHNSON BLOCKS IT WITH A KICK TO THE FACE AND DESCENDS ONTO LUCAS TO FOLD HIM OVER WITH A RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER! BUT ADAM LUCAS CATCHES THE BLOCKBUSTER AND HOLDS HIM IN A SUPLEX POSITION! NOW JUST DROP HIM DOWN!

Stew-O: Adam Lucas continues to elevate him into that suplex position! This is that delayed vertical suplex as he flexes his other arm. He is mocking the crowd here, as he has no intentions of dropping him down with that suplex anytime soon! Jon Kelton rolls into the ring and sweeps his legs! Adam Lucas finally slams Jay Jerry Johnson down, but it wasn’t at his own discretion! Adam Lucas gets up and walks RIGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTER FROM KELTON!! KELTON IS NOT DONE YET AS HE ROLLS LUCAS UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY OFF THE CANVAS!! AND HE RUNS INTO THE CORNER WHERE RONAN MALOSI CONTINUES TO BE STUCK IN A TREE-OF-WOE POSITION!

Persephone: AND JON KELTON RUNS WITH ADAM LUCAS ON HIS SHOULDERS!! AND HE DRIVES HIM INTO RONAN MALOSI IN THE CORNER WITH A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!

Gavin Kirkland: HAH!! RONAN MALOSI WITH HIS CORE BROUGHT UP HIS UPPER BODY AND WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF THE IMPACT!! I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW RONAN WENT TO THE GYM LIKE THAT! Ronan is still hanging from the top turnbuckle in a very precarious position! AND SOSA HENDERSON IS STANDING ON THE APRON WITH A LADDER IN HIS POSSESSION AND HE DRIVES THE TIP OF THE LADDER INTO THE FACE OF RONAN!! RONAN IS BACK HUNG UP IN THE TREE-OF-WOE AS SOSA HENDERSON NOW BRINGS THE LADDER INTO THE RING!! THIS MATCH MAY END HERE WITH HOLLYWOOD HENDERSON LEAVING LAS VEGAS WITH THE BRIEFCASE!

Stew-O: SOSA Henderson calculates the position in the center of the ring, but Jake Smith comes from behind while he is holding the ladder! AND HE CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE KNEE BACKSTABBER!! SOSA HENDERSON DROPS THE LADDER, BUT SOMEHOW ENDED UP FALLING FACE FIRST ONTO THE LADDER AS A RESULT OF THE BACKSTABBER! Jake Smith gets up and he looks to stomp him into the ladder! THIS EARLY INTO THIS MATCH!! BUT SOSA HENDERSON CATCHES HIM WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE FACE!! AND HE WRAPS HIS ARMS AROUND HIS WAIST!! OH NO!! AND HE DROPS SMITH NECK FIRST ONTO THE LADDER WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!

Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton gets up to his feet and sizes him up while he turns around! SOSA WATCH OUT!! WHAT THE! JOHNSON WITH A DROP TOE HOLD AND TRIPS JON KELTON!! AND JOHNSON PICKS SOSA UP!! AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A NORTHERN LIGHT SUPLEX! HE BRIDGES OVER AND MAINTAINS THE NORTHERN LIGHT!! AND HE GOES FOR A SECOND!! BUT SOSA HENDERSON SPINS OUT OF IT!! AND CONNECTS WITH A THRUST KICK TO THE JAW!! AND HENDERSON NOW LOOKS TO DROP JOHNSON ONTO THE SAME LADDER! BUT JOHNSON WITH A BACK ELBOW AND HENDERSON TAKES A COUPLE STEPS BACK, AND FINDS HIMSELF STANDING ON THE LADDER ON THE GROUND!!

Stew-O: AND ADAM LUCAS COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE!! AND CONNECTS WITH A DROPKICK THAT SENDS JOHNSON SPIRALING THROUGH THE ROPES AND SPLATTERING ONTO THE RINGSIDE! Lucas sees SOSA staggered on top of the grounded ladder and takes him down with a double leg take down! Henderson lands back first onto the ladder! 

Gavin Kirkland: AND ADAM LUCAS IS LOOKING TO TURN HIM INTO THE SHARPSHOOTER ON TOP OF THE GROUNDED LADDER!! SUBMISSIONS DON’T MATTER IN THIS MATCH!! LUCAS REALLY WANTS TO DEGRADE EVERYONE DOWN IN THIS MATCH!

Persephone: Fucking idiots man. THIS IS A LADDER MATCH!! THE OBJECTIVE IS TO CLIMB THE LADDER! AND NOW HERE COMES JON KELTON TO SAVE THE DAY!! AND HE CLUBS ADAM LUCAS IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A KNEE STRIKE! AND HE SEES SOSA HENDERSON LAID OUT ON THE LADDER!! AND HE CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP THAT CRUSHES HENDERSON ON THE LADDER!! GREAT WORK, KELTON!! KELTON ROLLS HENDERSON OFF THE LADDER AND NOW BEGINS TO SET IT UP!! GOOD WORK!! THIS IS HOW U SHOULD OPERATE IN A LADDER MATCH!! DO WHAT U ACTUALLY CAME OUT HERE TO DO!

Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton quickly tries to set up the ladder in the center of the ring. Ronan Malosi finally gets himself out of the corner and blasts Kelton in the throat with a punch! A straight throat punch! Absolutely brilliant from The International Treasure as Kelton scrambles away clutching his throat! Ronan Malosi now begins to climb the ladder! BUT JAKE SMITH WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE LEG!! RONAN MALOSI LOSES BALANCE AND NOW HAS HIS LEFT LEG CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE RUNGS AND HE IS SUSPENDED UPSIDE DOWN!! AND SMITH WITH ANOTHER SUPERKICK THAT PUTS RONAN MALOSI TO SLEEP HANGING FROM THE LADDER! JAKE SMITH STEPS ONTO HIS BODY TO FURTHER CLIMB UP THE LADDER AS WE COULD HAVE A MATCH HERE RIGHT NOW!

Stew-O: RONAN MALOSI IS ABLE TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THE POSITION!! AND HE PULLS SMITH DOWN BY THE LEG! AND HE KNEES HIM IN THE MIDSECTION!! AND HE HOISTS HIM INTO A BACK SUPLEX INTO A SIDE SLAM!! JAKE SMITH ESCAPES FROM HIS SHOULDERS AND JON KELTON COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND SLAMS RONAN MALOSI AFTERWARDS WITH A RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER! Jake Smith hoists Jon Kelton in a fireman’s carry! AND HE GOES FOR THE USHIGOROSHI!! JON KELTON FLIPS OUT OF IT!! AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK TO SMITH!! NO!! SMITH GRABS HIS FOOT AND WHIPS IT INTO THE LADDER!! KELTON HOPS ON ONE FOOT AS SMITH HOPS UP AND BLASTS HIS JAW WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI!! KELTON FALLS THROUGH THE ROPES AS SMITH NOW GOES FOR THE LADDER! 

Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith is almost halfway up the ladder as he could win this match right now! BUT JAY JERRY JOHNSON GRABS THE LADDER AND STARTS TO TILT IT OVER!! SMITH IS PANICKING AS HE IS ABLE TO IMPROVISE AND LAND ON HIS FEET!! AND HE DRIVES HIS FOOT ONTO JOHNSON JAW WITH A YAKUZA KICK!! BUT JOHNSON GOES THROUGH THE LEG AND CAPTURES THE LEG!! HE HAS HIM HOOKED AND HE FLIPS SMITH OVER WITH A LEG-CAPTURE SUPLEX!! SMITH SCURRIES OVER TOWARDS THE TURNBUCKLES AS JAY JERRY JOHNSON FIXES THE LADDER AND CLIMBS IT!! 

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE!! AND HE DELIVERS A MISSILE DROPKICK THAT THROWS JOHNSON OFF HIS BALANCE AND TIPS HIM OVER OFF THE LADDER! SOSA HENDERSON NOW QUICKLY CLIMBS THE LADDER! ADAM LUCAS COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND YANKS HIM DOWN BY THE LEG! HENDERSON FALLS ON HIS BACK WHILE ADAM LUCAS CLIMBS ON THE OTHER SIDE!! SOSA HENDERSON TRIES TO MEET HIM AT THE TOP, BUT ADAM LUCAS DEFENDS HIS SPOT BY KICKING HIM DOWN!! HENDERSON AND ADAM LUCAS ARE THREE-THIRDS UP THE LADDER AS THEY ARE BOTH IN A PRECARIOUS POSITION!! RONAN MALOSI AT RINGSIDE HERE!! HE GRABS JAKE SMITH AND HE THROWS HIM INTO A LADDER AT RINGSIDE! AND HE GRABS JAY JERRY JOHNSON AND HE THROWS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!! AND MALOSI NOW GRABS A LADDER AND TRIES TO REINTRODUCE IT INTO THE RING!

Gavin Kirkland: MEANWHILE IN THE RING!! SOSA HENDERSON SWINGS HIS BODY AROUND THE LADDER TO MEET ADAM LUCAS AT HIS SIDE!! AND HE LAUNCHES ADAM LUCAS OFF THE LADDER WITH A SENSATIONAL FRANKENSTEINER!! HENDERSON WAS ABLE TO LAND ON HIS FEET AS ADAM LUCAS ROLLS OUT OF THE RING! RONAN MALOSI DRIVES THE TOP OF THE LADDER INTO THE FACE OF SOSA HENDERSON! AND RONAN MALOSI NOW SETS UP THE LADDER!! COULD WE RONAN MALOSI BE THE FACE OF THE CASH IN THE VAULT REAL SOON?!?! RONAN MALOSI SLUGGISHLY ASCENDS RUNG BY RUNG, BUT I DON’T THINK HE WILL MAKE IT AS JAY JERRY JOHNSON AND JAKE SMITH ENTER THE FOLD! RONAN TRIED TO TAKE HIM OUT WHEN HE WAS GETTING HIS LADDER MOMENTS AGO, BUT THAT MAY HAVE BACKFIRED!! JOHNSON AND SMITH PUSH THE LADDER!! 

Persephone: AND RONAN MALOSI FALLS AND PLANTS FACE FIRST ONTO THE TOP ROPE!! MALOSI SNAPS HIS NECK AGAINST THE ROPES AS JOHNSON AND SMITH ARE WORKING TOGETHER HERE!! AND THEY WEDGE THE LADDER AND TRAP RONAN MALOSI IN THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES! GOOD JOB! NOW CLIMB THE LADDER! 

Stew-O: JAY JERRY JOHNSON AND JAKE SMITH NOW TAKE TURNS AT TURNING RONAN MALOSI INTO A BODY BAG!! JAY JERRY JOHNSON CONNECTS WITH A BRAZILIAN KICK INTO THE CORNERED MALOSI WHILE SMITH FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A BICYCLE KICK THAT FURTHER STAGGERS THE FORMER INTERWIRE CHAMPION! AND NOW BOTH COMPETITORS SEE ADAM LUCAS CLIMBING THE APRON!! AND THEY BOTH FOLD THE LADDER AND DRIVE THE TIP OF IT INTO THE MIDSECTION OF LUCAS!! LUCAS GETS SENT BACK DOWN TO RINGSIDE AS THEY BOTH STAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK HERE! THE VOLTAGE ELITISTS GANGING UP HERE!

Persephone: JAY JERRY JOHNSON DROPS THE LADDER AND PUNCHES JAKE SMITH IN THE FACE!! AND THE LADDER IS PLACED VERTICALLY DOWN ON THE CANVAS AS JOHNSON PICKS JAKE SMITH IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY!! WHAT IS HE THINKING HERE?!?! JAY JERRY JOHNSON WITH AN USHIGOROSHI ONTO THE LADDER!! 

Gavin Kirkland: NO!! JAKE SMITH IS ABLE TO ESCAPE FROM THE FIREMAN’S CARRY! AND HE SCOOPS HIM UP ON HIS SHOULDERS!! AND JAKE SMITH DRIVES THE SPINE OF JAY JERRY JOHNSON INTO THE SIDE OF THE LADDER WITH A MICHINOKU DRIVER!! OH MY GOD!! JAY JERRY JOHNSON HAS GOT TO BE OUT FOR THE MATCH ALREADY!! JAKE SMITH IS LAUGHING AT JOHNSON! JOHNSON TRIED TO BLINDSIDE SMITH AFTER THEIR MOMENTARY TEAMWORK, BUT JAKE SMITH WAS ONE STEP AHEAD!! SMITH GOES OVER TO THE SECOND LADDER IN THE RING AND LOOKS TO SET IT UP! SOSA Henderson grabs both of his legs and pulls him out of the ring! SOSA HENDERSON PICKS JAKE SMITH UP!

Persephone: JAKE ESCAPES OUT OF HIS CLUTCH WITH ELBOWS TO THE FACE!! SMITH NOW LOOKS TO DELIVER A PUMP KICK!! SOSA HENDERSON STEPS TO THE SIDE!! AND HE CONNECTS WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!! JAKE SMITH IS STUNNED AS SOSA HENDERSON DRIVES HIM INTO A LADDER AT RINGSIDE WITH A SPEAR! NO!! JAKE SMITH BLOCKS IT WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE!! HENDERSON RETREATS LIKE THE PUSSY HE IS AS JON KELTON COMES RUNNING OFF THE APRON!! AND HE CONNECTS WITH A LEAPING KNEE STRIKE TO THE JAW!! Jake Smith is down on both knees as Kelton thinks of what to do next! SOSA Henderson is around the corner, bridging two ladders connecting the barricade from the apron! Kelton lets him set them up as he turns around and looks to finish off Smith! BUT SMITH LEAPS UP AND SURPRISES HIM WITH AN ENZIGURI!! THAT IS WHAT YA GET DUMBASS!

Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith was able to get him out of that situation as he lifts Jon Kelton up and brings him back into that ring. Jay Jerry Johnson is still laying on top of that ladder as a result of that michinoku driver, so I don’t think he is getting up anytime soon. Jake Smith grabs onto the second rope and climbs the apron! AND HE EATS A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE FROM KELTON!! JAKE SMITH IS NEARLY ABOUT TO FALL OFF THE APRON, BUT HE IS HOLDING ONTO IT WITH ONE HAND!!

Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS CIRCLES THE RINGPOST AND DETACHES SMITH OFF THE APRON AND HAULS HIM AROUND IN AN ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION!! JON KELTON RUNS THE ROPES!! AND HE SHOOTS THROUGH THE SKIES WITH A TOPE SUICIDA!! AND HE ABSOLUTELY RIPS RIGHT THROUGH JAKE SMITH ON ADAM LUCAS’ SHOULDERS!! ADAM LUCAS THREW SMITH OFF HIS SHOULDERS AT THE SAME TIME!! SMITH GOT ABSOLUTELY DECIMATED RIGHT THERE AS ADAM LUCAS QUICKLY CLIMBS UP THE APRON AND THE TURNBUCKLES!! AND KELTON GETS BACK UP!! AND HE IS FLOORED WITH AN ASAI MOONSAULT COURTESY OF THE FORMER HARDCORE CHAMPION!! ADAM LUCAS TAKING THIS TO THE NEXT LEVEL HERE AS HE NOW LOOKS TO CLIMB THE LADDER!

Gavin Kirkland: Jay Jerry Johnson has resurrected from the dead here as he has positioned that ladder against the turnbuckles! AND HE COMES FROM THE SIDE AND KICKS LUCAS IN THE JAW!! LUCAS DIDN’T SEE IT COMING AS JOHNSON NOW GOES FOR THE CUTTER! A PRETTY VISITOR IS ON THE PREMISES!! BUT LUCAS PUSHES HIM AWAY!!

Persephone: JOHNSON IS PERSISTENT AS HE RUNS RIGHT BACK INTO LUCAS!! LUCAS LEANS DOWN AND THROWS JOHNSON INTO THE SKIES!! AND HE DEPOSITS JOHNSON INTO THE LADDER IN THE CORNER OF THE RING WITH A BACK BODY DROP!! LUCAS JOHNSON, I MEAN JAY JERRY JOHNSON TAKING A SHIT TON OF ABUSE IN THIS MATCH!! THAT IS WHAT I LIKE!! RONAN MALOSI CLIMBS ONTO THE APRON AND TRIES TO PUSH THE LADDER INTO ADAM LUCAS, BUT LUCAS IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND! AND ADAM LUCAS GETS UP TO HIS FEET!! AND HE CONNECTS WITH A DISCUS PUNCH THAT STUNS RONAN ON THE APRON!

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA Henderson slides back into the squared circle and charges into Lucas! Lucas bends over and lifts Henderson over him in a back body drop! SOSA HENDERSON HANDSPRINGS OFF THE BODY OFF RONAN MALOSI!! AND HE REBOUNDS BACK INTO THE RING, GRABS LUCAS AND ROTATES HIM INTO A DEVASTATING TORNADO DDT!! WHAT A MANEUVER FROM SOSA HENDERSON AS RONAN MALOSI CLAWS HIS HEAD!! AND HE WHIPS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! NO!! HENDERSON STOPS IT BY PUTTING HIS FOOT ON THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE, AND HE BLASTS RONAN MALOSI WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI!!

Stew-O: What is SOSA Henderson thinking here?!?! Ronan Malosi is at a vertical base, but he is stunned and leaned up against the ropes! Henderson is on the top turnbuckle as he begins to walk the ropes! AND HE NOW USES RONAN MALOSI’S TORSO AS A TRAMPOLINE!! AND HE FLIPS OVER AND DESCENDS ONTO JON KELTON AND JAKE SMITH AT RINGSIDE WITH A SENSATIONAL MOONSAULT!! SOSA HENDERSON WITH ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW THE SQUARED CIRCLE IS HIS PLAYGROUND, AND HE CAN USE ALMOST ANYTHING AND ANYONE AS A WEAPON!! 

Persephone: WAIT!! RONAN MALOSI DIDN’T REALLY GET HURT BY THAT WHOLE MESS AS HE IMMEDIATELY ENTERS THE RING!! AND HE POSITIONS THE LADDER WHILE SOSA HENDERSON RECUPERATES AND BEGINS TO CLIMB RUNG BY RUNG!! 

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON LEAPS ONTO THE APRON, AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE TO MEET RONAN MALOSI HALF WAY UP THE LADDER! BOTH MEN AT THE RACE TO THE BRIEFCASE RIGHT HERE!! RONAN MALOSI IS SCRAMBLING AS HE IS FINGERTIPS AWAY FROM THE BRIEFCASE!! BUT HENDERSON IS OBVIOUSLY THE MORE AGILE ELITIST IN THIS MATCH-UP!! HE IS HIGHER ABOVE THE LADDER AS HE BEGINS TO KICK HIM DOWN!

Gavin Kirkland: HENDERSON IS UNABLE TO GET HIM OFF THE LADDER!! AND HENDERSON NOW ATTEMPTS TO SLIDE DOWN HIS SHOULDERS AND SLAM RONAN MALOSI DOWN WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB OFF THE LADDER-

Stew-O: RONAN MALOSI CLINGS ONTO THE LADDER FOR DEAR LIFE!! SOSA HENDERSON IS PUTTING EVERY OUNCE OF ENERGY HE HAS INTO THROWING HIM OFF THE LADDER WITH TUNE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!

Persephone: JAY JERRY JOHNSON RESURRECTS FROM THE DEAD AGAIN AND CLIMBS FROM THE OPPOSITE END OF THE LADDER! I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW HE WAS STILL ALIVE!! BOTH HENDERSON AND RONAN ARE OCCUPIED WITH EACH OTHER IN THAT SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB SITUATION!! JAY JERRY JOHNSON IS ABOUT TO SNEAK AND GET HIS WAY TO THAT BRIEFCASE! MEANWHILE, RONAN MALOSI HAS LOST THE GRIP OFF ONE HAND AND SECONDS AWAY FROM MEETING HIS MAKER!

Stew-O: RONAN MALOSI SEES JOHNSON ON TOP OF THE LADDER!! AND HE HOLDS ONTO JOHNSON WITH BOTH HANDS!! AND JOHNSON AND MALOSI GO FLYING OFF THE TOP OF THE LADDER!! HENDERSON FINALLY DELIVERED WITH THAT SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!! JOHNSON WAS IN THE WRONG PLACE RIGHT THERE AS MALOSI HELD ONTO JOHNSON, LEADING TO JOHNSON FOLLOWING MALOSI IN A DOMINO EFFECT! MALOSI AND JOHNSON SPLATTER TO THEIR DEATH ON THE CANVAS AS HENDERSON CLIMBS THE LADDER!

Persephone: CAN HENDERSON GET THE BRIEFCASE! I HOPE HE CAN!! I AM SO EXCITED BECAUSE THIS IS THE END OF THE MATCH!! COME ON!!

Gavin Kirkland: NEIN!! JON KELTON ROLLS INTO THE RING AND CLIMBS THE OPPOSITE END! HAS IT COME DOWN TO JON KELTON AND SOSA HENDERSON!! I CAN’T HANDLE THESE BLACK CHOCOLATE THUNDER THIGHS IN THE RING RIGHT NOW!! KELTON AND HENDERSON ARE EXCHANGING STRIKES ON TOP OF THE LADDER HERE!! KELTON WITH A FOREARM SMASH!! SOSA HENDERSON WITH A HEAVY RIGHT!! KELTON!! HENDERSON!! KELTON! HENDERSON!! HENDERSON!! HENDERSON!! HENDERSON!! HENDERSON IS OVERPOWERING KELTON HERE AS HE GETS AHOLD OF THE BRIEFCASE!

Stew-O: HENDERSON IS THE FIRST PERSON TO GET THEIR FULL HANDS ON THE BRIEFCASE! BUT KELTON CONNECTS WITH A PUNCH RIGHT INTO THE MIDSECTION TO STUN HENDERSON!! AND NOW KELTON GRABS AHOLD OF THE BRIEFCASE! BUT HENDERSON PUSHES THE BRIEFCASE TO SMACK IT AGAINST HIS HEAD!! KELTON IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF BUT HE HOLDS ONTO THE BRIEFCASE! HE USES IT TO REEL BACK AND CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM SMASH THAT STUNS HENDERSON!! AND NOW KELTON HAS HIS HANDS ON THE BRIEFCASE!

Persephone: OH NO!! ADAM LUCAS IS BACK IN THE RING! HENDERSON AND KELTON CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR THE BRIEFCASE, BUT LUCAS WALKS UNDER THE LADDER AND BEGINS TO TILT IT OVER!! HENDERSON  AND KELTON REALIZE THIS AND BEGIN TO PANIC!! AND KELTON AND HENDERSON BOTH GRAB ONTO THE CABLE SUSPENDING THE BRIEFCASE!! 

( Adam Lucas pushes the ladder down, leaving Sosa Henderson and Jon Kelton to be hanging from the briefcase. )

Gavin Kirkland: OH NO!! SOSA HENDERSON AND JON KELTON ARE NOW EXCHANGING KICKS AS THEY SUSPEND FROM THE BRIEFCASE! HENDERSON DELIVERS A LEFT KICK!! KELTON DELIVERS WITH A KICK TO THE KNEES!! BOTH MEN ARE GOING AT IT WHILE ADAM LUCAS WATCHES FROM BELOW ON HIS KNEES!! IT IS INEVITABLE FOR BOTH OF THESE ELITISTS TO FALL OFF THE CABLE, BUT THEY BOTH REFUSE TO!! THIS IS HOW MUCH THESE PEOPLE WANT THE CASH IN THE VAULT!! FAILURES ARE SO DESPERATE!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS! ADAM LUCAS LEAVES THE RING TO GET A FRESH LADDER!

Persephone: SOSA HENDERSON KICKS KELTON IN THE MIDSECTION!! BUT KELTON POWERS BACK WITH A KICK THAT LANDED RIGHT ON THE GROIN!! AND HENDERSON LOSES GRIP OF THE CABLE AND HE LANDS HEAD FIRST ONTO THE CANVAS BELOW!! KELTON HIT THE POT OF GOLD WITH THAT UNINTENTIONAL KICK TO THE GROIN AS KELTON IS NOW HANGING FROM THE CABLE!! AND HE TRIES TO USE HIS OTHER HAND TO UNHOOK THE BRIEFCASE!

Gavin Kirkland: THIS MIGHT BE THE MOST UNIQUE WAY SOMEONE COULD WIN THE CASH IN THE VAULT BRIEFCASE!! BUT HERE COMES ADAM LUCAS WITH THE NEW LADDER!! AND HE LIFTS IT UP AND HE DRIVES IT INTO THE LEGS OF KELTON!! KELTON LOSES BALANCE FROM THE HIT!! AND HE PLANTS HIS BACK ONTO THE CANVAS!! KELTON AND SOSA HENDERSON MEET THAT INEVITABLE DROP AS ADAM LUCAS NOW SETS UP THE LADDER AND CLIMBS THE RUNGS!

Stew-O: Adam Lucas with a smile on his face as he begins to climb the ladder! He is three-thirds up the ladder, but JAKE SMITH COMES FROM BEHIND!! AND HE CLUBS HIM IN THE REAR END WITH AN ELBOW!! SMITH SLOWS LUCAS DOWN!! WHAT IS HE THINKING HERE! Smith should have climbed from the other end of the ladder, but he wants to give himself assurance that Adam Lucas doesn’t get in his way! Lucas tries to climb further up, but Jake Smith continues to pepper him from behind with clubbing elbows. Adam Lucas is stunned on the ladder and Smith now grabs another ladder in the ring and lays it down! He grabs another ladder and sets it up right beside Lucas!

Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith climbs beside Adam Lucas and further staggers with punches directed towards the abdomen! Lucas turns around and faces Smith! Both men begin to exchange strikes on the two ladders, but Smith continues to outsmart him!

Stew-O: SMITH SMASHES LUCAS HEAD INTO THE LADDER!! BUT LUCAS ANGRILY BOUNCES BACK BY GRABBING HIS LADDER AND SMASHING IT AGAINST THE RUNG! ADAM LUCAS NOW BEGINS TO SMASH JAKE SMITH HEAD INTO THE RUNG OVER AND OVER AGAIN!! BUT SMITH WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION NOW! AND HE HOOKS THE LEG!! AND JAKE SMITH AND ADAM LUCAS GO SOARING MIDWAY OFF THE LADDER WITH A SNAP SWINGING NECKBREAKER!! JAKE SMITH WITH AN AVALANCHE BROKEN WINGS AS HE SACRIFICED HIS OWN WELL BEING AS WELL!! 

Persephone: WHAT AN IDIOT!! WHY DIDN’T U JUST PUSH HIM OFF AND CLIMB THE LADDER! JAKE SMITH LANDED AND ROLLED UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!!! ADAM LUCAS IS MIRACULOUSLY, BUT PAINFULLY GETTING UP TO HIS FEET!! HE IS USING THE LADDER TO GET UP TO HIS FEET AS HE SEES JAKE SMITH RISING ON THE APRON!! AND HE USES THE LADDER HE WAS USING AS A CRUTCH AND BLOCKS SMITH WITH IT!

Stew-O: JAKE SMITH SLINGSHOTS OVER THE TOP ROPE!! AND HE TRAVELS THROUGH THE OPENING BETWEEN THE LADDER!! HELL ABOVE!! A SLINGSHOT FLIP PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE LADDER THAT DEFINITELY ELIMINATES ADAM LUCAS FROM THIS MATCH!! ADAM LUCAS GETS SPIKED WITH THAT SIGNATURE FLIP PILEDRIVER AS HE NOW ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!! AND RONAN MALOSI PULLS JAKE SMITH OUT FROM THE RING!! AND HE HOISTS HIM UP!! AND HE DROPS HIM DOWN ON THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING WITH A CHOKESLAM!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN MALOSI WITH THAT CHOKESLAM WITH AUTHORITY! DID YOU HEAR THAT THUD OF JAKE WIT DA CAKE PLOPPING DOWN ON THE EDGE OF THE APRON!! ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATING!! RONAN CLAPS AND APPLAUDS HIMSELF BEFORE ROLLING INTO THE RING AND NOW HE LOOKS TO CLIMB THE LADDER!

( As Ronan Malosi is about to climb the ladder, he looks around and sees he is circled by Jon Kelton, Jay Jerry Johnson, and SOSA Henderson. Ronan Malosi tries to plead with them. )

Ronan Malosi (off-mic): Wait, hold on. Let’s talk about this!

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Stew-O: KELTON, TRIPLE J, AND SOSA STORM RONAN MALOSI AND BEGIN TO HAMMER DOWN ON HIM LIKE A PACK OF HUNGRY WOLVES!! MALOSI IS BEING CHIPPED AWAY WITH STOMPS!! MALOSI WALKED INTO THIS MATCH AS THE MOST HATED PERSON IN THIS COMPANY, AND HE IS GOING TO GET TREATMENT EQUAL TO THAT REPUTATION!! TRIPLE J MOUNTS ON TOP AND GETS A GROUND AND POUND, WHILE KELTON AND SOSA STOMP DOWN HIS LOWER BODY!

Persephone: AND IN THIS PREMEDITATED ASSAULT FOR THE SUPPOSED INTERNATIONAL TREASURE!! KELTON, JOHNSON, AND SOSA ALL PICK UP A LADDER IN UNISON!! AND THEY REPEATEDLY DROP DOWN THE LADDER ONTO HIM! THAT IS WHAT YOU GET YOU STINKING BITCH!! PLAYER HATERS RISE!

Gavin Kirkland: THEY ARE BULLYING HIM! THEY ARE VICTIMIZING RONAN MALOSI! WHAT DID HE DO TO DESERVE THIS!! EVERY SCREAM AND GROAN FROM MALOSI IS LIKE SCRATCHES ON THE BLACKBOARD! STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!!

( Adam Lucas rolls into the squared circle with a reinforced steel chair in hand. Ronan Malosi continues to be victimized with the ladder, they all grab Malosi and set him up for a chair shot from Lucas. )

Gavin Kirkland: OH NO!! NOW ADAM LUCAS GOT A HOLD OF A STEEL CHAIR!! GET THAT AWAY FROM THE MAN!! HE CAN NOT BE TRUSTED WITH THAT STEEL CHAIR!

Stew-O: This is the best! They are holding Ronan Malosi as he pleads and begs! Adam Lucas holds the steel chair as they hold him up for the steel chair shot! AND ADAM LUCAS CHARGES IN AND SWINGS FOR RONAN MALOS-

**THUD**

Gavin Kirkland: ADAM LUCAS SWINGS AND SMASHES JON KELTON RIGHT IN THE HEAD!! I TOLD YOU HE CAN’T BE TRUSTED!! YOU CANNOT TRUST ADAM LUCAS!!

Persephone: JON KELTON JUST GOT CONCUSSED WITH THAT STEEL CHAIR!! AND LUCAS NOW DRIVES THE CHAIR INTO THE MIDSECTION OF JAY JERRY JOHNSON FOLLOWED BY A STEEL CHAIR ONTO THE BACK! LUCAS THEN PROCEEDS TO HEADSHOT SOSA!! SOSA ROLLS UNDER AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE!! AND ADAM LUCAS TOSSES THE STEEL CHAIR INTO THE FACE OF SOSA HENDERSON!! HE IS AN ABSOLUTE SNAKE!

Stew-O: Adam Lucas is an extremely dangerous man with that steel chair! Ask TLA! Ask Impact! ADAM LUCAS NOW REPEATEDLY SMASHES THE REINFORCED STEEL CHAIR OVER AND OVER AGAIN ON THE TOP OF JON KELTON!! AND HE NOW SWITCHES OVER AND BEGINS TO SMASH IT DOWN ON JAY JERRY JOHNSON!! AND IT IS NOW SOSA HENDERSON’S BACK THAT IS SUBJECT TO THE DEVASTATING CHAIR STRIKES!! 

Gavin Kirkland: Ronan Malosi is somehow able to stagger up to his feet after that brutal beatdown! He limps and he starts applauding what Adam Lucas is doing! 

Ronan Malosi (off-mic): GOOD SHIT! HEHHEHE-

Stew-O: AND ADAM LUCAS TURNS AROUND AND SWINGS THE STEEL CHAIR ONTO THE HEAD OF RONAN MALOSI!! RONAN MALOSI GETS STAGGERED AND FALLS THROUGH THE ROPES!! RONAN MALOSI MISTAKENLY THOUGHT ADAM LUCAS WAS HELPING HIM, BUT ADAM LUCAS ONLY OPERATES FOR HIMSELF!! THAT IS HIS NEW MOTTO SINCE LUCAS TURNED HIS BACK ON THE EAW UNIVERSE!! IT IS ALL FOR ADAM LUCAS!! EVERYTHING IS ABOUT ADAM LUCAS!

Persephone: AND NOW ADAM LUCAS BEGINS TO CLIMB THE LADDER! WAIT! NO!! HE IS NOT DONE WITH RONAN MALOSI!! HE SEES RONAN MALOSI RECOVERING ON THE APRON AND STEPS THROUGH THE ROPES!! WHAT IS THE MADMAN THINKING HERE??! YOU FUCKING GOOF!! GET UP THE LADDER AND GET THE BRIEFCASE!! RONAN IS USELESS ALREADY!!

Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS AND RONAN MALOSI ARE STANDING RIGHT NEAR THE TWO BRIDGED LADDERS! AND NOW ADAM LUCAS PLACES HIS HEAD IN BETWEEN HIS LEGS!! AND HE HOISTS HIM UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!! AND ADAM LUCAS DRIVES RONAN MALOSI INTO ONE OF THE BRIDGED LADDERS!!! 

Persephone: RONAN MALOSI JUST BROKE THE LADDER IN HALF AS RONAN MALOSI HAS TO BE OUT NOW!! ADAM LUCAS IS JUST SMILING AND GIGGLING AS HE TURNS AROU-

Gavin Kirkland: JAKE SMITH GRABS ADAM LUCAS!! BUT ADAM LUCAS WAS ONE STEP AHEAD AND BLASTS HIS FACE WITH A PUNCH! JAKE SMITH REELS INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING!! AS ADAM LUCAS NOW GOES FOR THE BUCKSHOT LARIAT!! BUT JAKE SMITH GOES UNDER THE ARM AND DODGES THE LARIAT!! AND HERE COMES JON KELTON!! KELTON COMES FROM BEHIND AND SWINGS FOR THE SPINNING HEEL KICK!

Stew-O: FINAL ATONEMENT CONNECTS!! BUT ADAM LUCAS DODGED IT AND JAKE SMITH WALKED RIGHT INTO IT! JAKE SMITH FALLS THROUGH THE ROPES, BUT HE STILL KEEPS HIMSELF ON SOME SORT OF A VERTICAL BASE USING THE SECOND ROPE!! JON KELTON INADVERTENTLY HIT THE SPINNING HEEL KICK AS HE NOW TURNS AROUND!! AND GETS CLOBBERED WITH A DISCUS PUNCH TO THE JAW!! 

Gavin Kirkland: JON KELTON IS STUNNED, NEARLY AND ALMOST GOING DOWN ON ONE KNEE!! AS NOW ADAM LUCAS REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!!

Persephone: AND ADAM LUCAS FLIPS OFF THE BACK OF JON KELTON!! AND HE CONNECTS WITH A BUCKSHOT LARIAT ONTO JAKE SMITH ON THE APRON!! JAKE SMITH STUMBLE AND CRASHES HIS BACK ONTO THE LADDER, BUT IT DOESN’T BREAK!! 

Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS WITH A BRILLIANT USE OF JON KELTON’S BACK AS HE USED IT TO FLIP OVER TO DELIVER THE BUCKSHOT LARIAT TO JAKE SMITH!! JAKE SMITH CRASHED RIGHT INTO THE BRIDGED LADDER AS HE IS NOW LAID ON IT IN A SUPINE POSITION!! SMITH IS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS ON THE LADDER AS ADAM LUCAS DOES NOT LOOK SATISFIED HERE!

Persephone: ADAM LUCAS TURNS AROUND!! AND HE MEETS A SUPERKICK FROM THE LEFT FOOT OF JON KELTON!! Adam Lucas and Jon Kelton are down on both knees here as Jay Jerry Johnson is setting up two tables here at ringside! Johnson with a deadly smirk on his face as he is done setting up the tables.

Stew-O: Jay Jerry Johnson grabs a new ladder and introduces it into the ring. He tries to slide it through the middle ropes, whereas Jon Kelton PICKS UP ADAM LUCAS!! AND HE DRIVES HIM DOWN WITH A SIT-OUT BRAINBUSTER!! DEVASTATING FROM KELTON AS HE NOW TRIES TO TAKE THE LADDER AWAY FROM JOHNSON AS HE TRIES TO BRING IT INTO THE RING! JOHNSON LETS GO AND THE LADDER SITS IN BETWEEN THE ROPES!

Gavin Kirkland: Jay Jerry Johnson slides into the ring at the same time Kelton rolls out of the ring! Both men switch spots as NOW KELTON JUMPS ONTO THE APRON!! AND HE IS MET WITH PARALLELISM! THERE IS THAT ROCKET KICK COURTESY OF JAY JERRY JOHNSON AS IT STUNS JON KELTON ON THE APRON!! KELTON REMAINS ON A VERTICAL BASE, BUT I THINK HIS CONSCIENCE WAS SENT TO THE FIFTH DIMENSION WITH THAT KICK!

Stew-O: Jay Jerry Johnson goes over to grab the ladder! BUT JON KELTON LEAPS INTO THE AIR OFF THE APRON FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! AND HE LEG DROPS THE LADDER!! AND THE LADDER WHIPLASHES AND IT SMACKS JAY JERRY JOHNSON ACROSS THE HEAD!!

Persephone: OH MY!! JOHNSON IS GUSHING BLOOD FROM HIS FACE AS HE NOW TURNS AROUND!! AND HE WALKS RIGHT INTO A BUCKSHOT LARIAT FROM ADAM LUCAS!! ADAM LUCAS TURNS HIM INSIDE OUT WITH THAT LARIAT AS TRIPLE J ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!!

Stew-O: AND JON KELTON STEPS THROUGH THE ROPES AND TURNS ADAM LUCAS AROUND! AND HE GOES FOR THE ANTI-LIFE EQUATION!! DOUBLE UNDER HOOK DDT!! BUT ADAM LUCAS SPINS OUT OF IT AND BLASTS HIM WITH A LARIAT STRIKE! AND ADAM LUCAS NOW REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!! BUT JON KELTON PULLS HIM BACK IN WITH HIS TIGHTS!! AND MAKES HIM SWITCH DIRECTION AND HE TOSSES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!! KELTON NOW QUICKLY GOES FOR THE LADDER!! HE SETS IT BACK UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND HE BEGINS TO CLIMB IT!

Persephone: SOSA HENDERSON IS SLOWLY CLIMBING ONTO THE APRON HERE! JON KELTON IS FINGERTIPS AWAY FROM THE BRIEFCASE!! ADAM LUCAS RUNS BACK INTO THE RING AND PULLS KELTON OFF THE LADDER!! BUT KELTON SENDS LUCAS SCURRYING OUT OF THE RING WITH A FOREARM SMASH!! KELTON NOW CLIMBS THE LADDER YET AGAIN!

Stew-O: CAN KELTON REALIZE HIS DREAM!! KELTON IS SECONDS AWAY FROM SECURING HIS SHOT AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!! WILL KELTON BE MR. CASH IN THE VAULT!! BUT SOSA HENDERSON ROLLS INTO THE RING!! AND HE TILTS THE LADDER OVER!!

( Jon Kelton realizes his only way is down. He jumps off the ladder and springboards off the top rope… onto Jake Smith who is laid out on the bridged ladder. )

Gavin Kirkland: OH MY GOD!! JON KELTON JUMPED ONTO THE ROPES!! AND HE PERFORMS A SWANTON BOMB  ONTO JAKE SMITH ONTO THE LADDER!!!!!

Persephone: ….. JAKE SMITH HAS GOT TO BE DEAD-

Gavin Kirkland: JAKE SMITH ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND!! 

Stew-O: JON KELTON JUST WENT CRASHING AND BURNING THROUGH THE LADDER!! KELTON IMPROVISED WHEN HE WAS ABOUT TO DESCEND, BUT IT DID NOT WORK FOR HIM!! KELTON THOUGHT HE COULD HAVE ADAPTED IN MID FLIGHT AND CONNECTED WITH A SWANTON BOMB ON JAKE THROUGH THE LADDER!! IT SEEMED LIKE JAKE SMITH WAS PLAYING DEAD, AND JON KELTON GOT REELED INTO THE TRICK!! 

Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton with an act of bravery right there, but it cost him! SOSA Henderson can’t believe what just came of Kelton, but he shrugs it off and tries to reposition the ladder! He sees Adam Lucas climbing the apron and charges him! HENDERSON WITH A RIGHT FIST! BUT ADAM PAGE GOES THROUGH THE ROPES AND THRUSTS HIM IN THE MIDSECTION!! HENDERSON IS STUNNED AS ADAM LUCAS NOW SETS HIM UP FOR THE BUCKSHOT LARIAT!

Stew-O: HENDERSON COUNTERS THE BUCKSHOT LARIAT WITH THE CUTTER!! STOLE YO BITCH CONNECTS AS HE NOW CLIMBS THE LADDER! THE COAST IS CLEAR FOR SOSA HENDERSON TO WIN THIS LADDER MATCH!! MR. CASH IN THE VAULT!! BULLETPROOF SOSA HENDERSON!! CAN MR. HOLLYWOOD WIN THIS ONE!?!? SOSA HENDERSON IS HALFWAY UP ACROSS THE LADDER!

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA HENDERSON MAY BE ON HIS WAY TO A SECOND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP REIGN!! BUT, FIRST HE HAS TO UNHOOK THAT BRIEFCASE AND MAKE THE CASH IN THE VAULT HIS!

Persephone: COME ON!! IT IS SO FUCKING SIMPLE!! UNHOOK THE BRI-

Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS TOSSES THE STEEL CHAIR FROM RINGSIDE AND IT LANDS RIGHT ON THE FACE OF HENDERSON!!! LOOK AT THAT AIM!

Gavin Kirkland: LUCAS WITH HIS TRUSTY STEEL CHAIR!!! I THINK THAT WAS AN ACT OF DESPERATION!! LUCAS CAN BARELY STAND ON HIS OWN TWO FEET!! HENDERSON IS SUBCONSCIOUS ON THE TOP OF THE LADDER!! HE IS NEARLY KNOCKED OUT, AND THIS IS A MOMENT FOR ANYONE TO COME AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT!

Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS SLUGGISHLY ROLLS INTO THE RING LIKE A FUCKING TURTLE!! AND HE BEGINS TO SLOWLY CLIMB UP RUNG BY RUNG!! SOSA HENDERSON IS STARTING TO GAIN CONSCIOUSNESS AFTER THAT CONCUSSING STEEL CHAIR TO THE HEAD! ADAM LUCAS SHOWING THAT FIGHTING SPIRIT THAT HE HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR THROUGHOUT THIS SEASON!! ADAM LUCAS WILL NOT GIVE UP!! SOSA HENDERSON NEEDS TO WAKE HIMSELF UP!! COME ON!

Persephone: WAKE UP AND GRAB THE FUCKING BRIEFCASE!! HOW HARD IS THIS?!?!

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA HENDERSON REGAINS CONSCIOUSNESS RIGHT AS ADAM LUCAS MET HIM ON TOP OF THE LADDER! SOSA HENDERSON AND ADAM LUCAS ARE BOTH TRADING SHOTS!! THIS IS WHAT IS HAS COME DOWN TO!! EITHER OF THESE MEN WILL BE KNOWN AS MR. CASH IN THE VAULT IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES!! SOSA HENDERSON WITH A RIGHT!! ADAM LUCAS WITH A LEFT!! LEFTS AND RIGHTS!! BOTH ARE GOING AT IT!

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!! HOW THE HELL DID HE CONNECT WITH THAT ON TOP OF THE LADDER!

Gavin Kirkland: AND ADAM LUCAS CONTINUES TO FIGHT BACK!! AND HE BEGINS TO CLUB HIM WITH CLOTHESLINE BLOWS!! ALMOST MINI BUCKSHOT LARIATS, AND THEY ARE BEGINNING TO KNOCK HENDERSON OFF THE LADDER!! HENDERSON IS ONE HAND AWAY FROM SLIPPING OFF THE LADDER!! BUT HE PULLS HIMSELF BACK IN WITH THE TOP RUNG!! AND HE HEADBUTTS LUCAS! AND HE HEADBUTTS LUCAS OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!

Stew-O: ADAM LUCAS LOSES BALANCE AND GOES A COUPLE RUNGS DOWN!!

Persephone: AND SOSA HENDERSON UNHOOKS THE BRIEFCASE!! WE HAVE A WINNER!

Gavin Kirkland: ADAM LUCAS PUNCHES HIS DICK THROUGH THE RUNGS!! ADAM LUCAS GOES BELOW THE BELT!! HE ATTACKS THE GROIN OF THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION HERE AS SOSA HENDERSON IS STUNNED! NOW GRAB IT AND TWIST IT!

Persephone: AND NOW ADAM LUCAS CLIMBS THE LADDER WHILE HENDERSON SCREAMS IN PAIN!! HENDERSON IS BASICALLY USELESS AT THIS POINT!

Gavin Kirkland: AND NOW ADAM LUCAS IS YOUR MISTER! CASH IN THE VAULT!! LETS G-

Stew-O: JAKE SMITH!! SMITH ROLLS INTO THE RING, GETS TO A VERTICAL BASE AND BEGINS TO TILT THE LADDER OVER!! ADAM LUCAS LOOKS DOWN AND IT IS AS IF HE HAS SEEN A GHOST!! LUCAS CAN’T BELIEVE THAT JAKE IS STILL IN THIS MATCH, BUT I DON’T THINK HE SAW JAKE SMITH MOVE AT THE LAST SECOND WHEN KELTON TOOK A LEAP OF FAITH!!

Persephone: SOSA HENDERSON AND ADAM LUCAS ARE ON THE LADDER AS SMITH TILTS IT OVER!! YESSIR!! DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE!

**CRASH!!**

Gavin Kirkland: AND BOTH SOSA HENDERSON AND ADAM LUCAS GO CRASHING AND BURNING ONTO THE TWO TABLES AT RINGSIDE!! JAKE SMITH IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! THE MAN PLAYED DEAD AND GAVE EVERYONE THE ASSUMPTION THAT HE WASN’T IN THIS MATCH! THE NEXT LEVEL IQ OF THE FUTURE THAT IS JAKE SMITH!! JAKE POKES HIS HEAD, INDICATING THAT HE IS SMARTER THAN EVERYONE IN THIS MATCH!

Stew-O: JAKE SMITH REPOSITIONS THE LADDER!! I DON’T THINK ANYONE CAN STOP HIM FROM DOING SO!! RONAN MALOSI IS BARELY MOVING AFTER BEING POWERBOMBED THROUGH THE LADDER! JAY JERRY JOHNSON HAS TAKEN EXISTENTIAL ABUSE THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THIS MATCH! JON KELTON HAS YET TO REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS AFTER HE MISSED SMITH HAILING DOWN ONTO THE BRIDGED LADDER! SOSA HENDERSON AND ADAM LUCAS JUST GOT DEVASTATED THROUGH THOSE TABLES SECONDS AGO!

Persephone: COME ON!! THIS IS SO SIMPLE! YOU CAN DO IT JAKE!!

Stew-O: JAKE SMITH PAINFULLY CLIMBS RUNG BY RUNG! AND HE HAS NOW MADE HIS WAY TO THE TOP!

Gavin Kirkland: AND SMITH UNHOOKS THE BRIEFCASE!! HE IS MR. CASH IN THE VAULT!

( DING! DING DING! ) 

( “We’re In Hell” by SycAmour echoes throughout the Allegiant Stadium immediately as Jake Smith holds the Cash In The Vault briefcase over his head. Jake Smith gets into a comfortable position on top of the ladder and continues to show off his new prized possession. )

Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… AND IS NOW MR. CASH IN THE VAULT!! JAAAAAAKEEEEE!!! SMIIIITHHH!!!

Stew-O: Jake Smith has just gained one step closer to the one thing that has evaded him throughout his entire career; the world championship. Through thick and thin, Smith has been able to acquire the one prized possession that has been known to change the careers of many. Smith now holds the power of the Cash In The Vault contract to where he can cash in for a championship of his choice at any time and place of his choosing! Jake Smith is your new Mr. Cash In The Vault, and I couldn’t think of anyone more fitting in that role than Jake Smith!

Persephone: I can’t believe he did it. Wow. He climbed a ladder to get a briefcase. So empowering. This is finally over.

Gavin Kirkland: Adam Lucas almost had this in the bag when he punched SOSA Henderson in the dick like how I beat my meat in the morning’. I believe that everyone in this match thought that Jake Smith was laid out when Jon Kelton went crashing and burning through that ladder. Smith played dead, rolled out of the way, and bided his time until the very last second where he would shock the world and tilt the ladder. This is where SOSA Henderson and Adam Lucas would kiss their opportunity goodbye to where they would hail down into the tables at ringside.

Stew-O: World champions watch out! Jake Smith is clever, he is hungrier than ever, and he wants that world championship. You better keep it close to you. You better get eyes in the back of your head. Jake Smith is one of the biggest threats to the world champions! Congratulations to the new Mr. Cash In The Vault! JAKE! SMITH!

( Jake Smith climbs off the ladder and can’t resist himself from raising the Cash In The Vault briefcase in the air. The camera transitions through shots of the five other competitors in this match in downed spirits. The last shot is Jake Smith hugging the briefcase on the ramp before going to commercial break. ) 

( It plays a commercial of Xander Payne announcing that he will start re-building the Payne Academy. In addition to that, he has started his own charity for the impoverished, #PayneCares. )

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(Pain for Pride fades to ringside, and in the center of the ring, Bella Braxton is seen holding a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!

Bella Braxton: AND IT IS A NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH FOR THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!! 

(‘The Only Thing They Fear is YOU’ by Mick Gordon is the first theme to play, and immediately the crowd begins booing loudly. Despite this Ryan Wilson doesn’t immediately come out. Instead, the lights in the stadium begin to go out, and after a few seconds, fireworks are seen being shot out in the sky.)

(When the lights return, Ryan Wilson is seen wearing an outfit reminiscent of video game character “Doom Guy”, complete with the shoulder armor and helmet, as long as wearing matching pants for his in-ring attire. The fireworks are coming from the gun in Ryan’s hand. It looks like the “BFG” weapon which also comes from the Doom games, however instead of it being a normal weapon, it’s being used as a fireworks launcher. Ryan shoots a few more fireworks, before beginning to make his way down to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first…. From Montréal, Québec, Canada… Weighing in at 220 pounds… RRRYYYAANNNNNNN WWWWIIILLLLSSOOONNNNN!!!!!!!

James Peters: And here comes the man that started it all! He’s currently dressed as Doom Guy from the very popular Doom franchise, but I don’t know if I’d call Ryan the most popular Elitist around after all he’s done to Donovan Duke. What was once looking like a regular feud over the National Elite Championship has become so much more personal, all because Ryan couldn’t help but constantly mention Donovan’s late father.

Rich Russillo: It’s messed up, but in the end Ryan got what he wanted out of it. He’s competing in a No Holds Barred match, a match that Ryan LIKES competing in, and it’s for the Championship he’s wanted all this time! Ryan Wilson might have led Donovan right into his trap. 

Persephone: Well as long as this match delivers I couldn’t care less. I need all the brutality I can get before the Disney deal goes into effect.

(Ryan Wilson waits inside of the ring, taking off the shoulder armor and the helmet, as ‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Church begins to play. Immediately, the crowd explodes into cheers as Donovan Duke begins to make his way out to the stage, not requiring a special entrance for this match. After all, after everything Ryan Wilson has done Donovan Duke just wants to start this match as soon as possible. Donovan proudly carries his National Elite Championship on his shoulder, wasting no time making his way down the ramp as he stares directly at Ryan Wilson.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent.. From Stillwater, Oklahoma… Weighing in at 212 pounds… HE IS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION, DOOONNOOOVVAAANNNNN DDUUUUUUUUUKEE!!!!!

(As Donovan gets to ringside he takes his eyes off of Ryan for a second, only because he chooses to look at the front row of the crowd, where his mother Audrey Duke, and his brother Blaine Duke are seated. Donovan sees the look on their faces, and he nods to them before turning his attention back to Ryan Wilson, finally entering the ring.)

James Peters: Donovan Duke’s family is here at ringside, although I’m not so sure this is the type of match they’d want to see up close! This could get really ugly really fast, but in the end I’m sure they want to see Donovan get revenge as much as everyone else in the arena does. 

Rich Russillo: This will undoubtedly be a great match, but has nobody ever once thought about whether or not Ryan Wilson has just gotten into the head of Donovan? Those comments surely have pissed Donovan off, but will that work in Donovan’s favor or against it?

Persephone: Don’t know, don’t care. As long as all that’s left inside of the ring in the end is enough blood to cover the entire ring, this match delivered. 

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: AND RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE DONOVAN DUKE RUNS IN AND TACKLES RYAN WILSON TO THE MAT WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN!!! DONOVAN DUKE IS ALL OVER RYAN WILSON AS HE IMMEDIATELY GOES INTO A GROUND AND POUND!!!! EVERYONE IN THE ARENA IS ON THEIR FEET RIGHT NOW, AND I THINK EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE MOMENT THAT DONOVAN DUKE WAS ABLE TO FINALLY GET HIS HANDS ON RYAN!!!! RYAN WILSOM HAS CROSSED THE LINE IN RECENT WEEKS, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE IS LOOKING TO FINALLY MAKE HIM PAY IN THIS NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH!

Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON PUSHES DONOVAN DUKE OFF OF HIM, BUT AS BOTH ELITISTS GET BACK UP DONOVAN DUKE FLIES AT RYAN WILSON, TAKING BOTH RYAN AND HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING WITH A HUGE LARIAT!!!! BOTH DONOVAN DUKE AND RYAN WILSON ARE OUTSIDE OF THE RING, AND NOW DONOVAN QUICKLY GETS BACK UP AND GRABS RYAN BEFORE SENDING HIM CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!! DONOVAN DUKE IS GETTING PAYBACK FOR ALL RYAN HAS SAID AND DONE OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS AS HE LOOKS UNDER THE RING AND PULLS OUT A KENDO STICK!!!! Ryan Wilson tries to pull himself up, AND NOW DONOVAN HITS HIM IN THE BACK WITH THE KENDO STICK!

Persephone: Ryan Wilson is basically getting beat around the ring right now :mjlol:. Donovan Duke is hitting him in the back with the kendo stick over and over- AND NOW DONOVAN BROKE THE KENDO STICK ACROSS RYAN’S BACK :mjlol2:! Ryan Wilson is going out sad for a Championship match, those kendo stick shots dropped him to the ground and now he’s at Donovan’s mercy.

James Peters: Donovan Duke drops the broken piece of the kendo stick before going back after Ryan Wilson, and now Donovan picks Ryan up before-

( *CRASH!* )

James Peters: RYAN WILSON JUST GRABBED A TRASH CAN LID FROM UNDER THE RING AND SLAMMED IT INTO DONOVAN DUKE’S FACE!!!! DONOVAN DUKE HAD THE UPPER HAND FOR THE START OF THIS MATCH ESPECIALLY WITH THOSE KENDO STICK SHOTS, BUT RYAN WILSON IS QUICKLY ABLE TO EVEN THE ODDS AS HE HITS DONOVAN DUKE IN THE BACK WITH THE LID!!! RYAN WILSON NOW GRABS DONOVAN DUKE BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP, DELIVERING A BACK SUPLEX DROP ONTO THE RING APRON, THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING!!!

Rich Russillo: Ryan Wilson has cut off Donovan Duke’s momentum as he now pushes Donovan into the ring, and now Ryan Wilson is looking under the apron for a weapon! We’re still very early on in this match, so early that there’s nothing there inside of the ring for Donovan Duke to use to his advantage! Ryan Wilson pulls a table out from under the apron- uh oh! Ryan Wilson just pulled something else too, and he has a huge grin on his face as the item in question is a barbed wire hockey stick!

Persephone: This guy really is a loser. Grow up already, nobody even watches hockey in 2022. 

James Peters: Ryan Wilson now re-entering the ring, BUT DONOVAN DUKE IS ABLE TO DELIVER A DROP TOE HOLD TO TAKE RYAN DOWN TO THE MAT, AND NOW DONOVAN GRABS THE HOCKEY STICK BUT RYAN IS STILL HOLDING ONTO IT, CAUSING THESE TWO TO STRUGGLE FOR POSSESSION OF THE BARBED WIRE HOCKEY STICK DOWN ON THE MAT! RYAN IS ABLE TO TURN DONOVAN DUKE DOWN ONTO HIS BACK, AND NOW RYAN IS TRYING TO PRESS THE HOCKEY STICK DOWN ONTO DONOVAN’S THROAT!!! DONOVAN DUKE MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE IF HE ISN’T ABLE TO OVERPOWER RYAN AND MOVE THE HOCKEY STICK!

Rich Russillo: WAIT, DONOVAN MANAGES TO KNEE RYAN IN THE MIDSECTION, ALLOWING DONOVAN TO TURN RYAN ONTO HIS BACK AND THEN FOLLOW IT UP WITH A FOREARM TO THE FACE!!! DONOVAN DUKE TAKES THE BARBED WIRE HOCKEY STICK, AND HE SLAMS IT DOWN AT RYAN- BUT RYAN WILSON IS JUST BARELY ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY, STUMBLING INTO THE ROPES!!! DONOVAN DUKE CHARGES IN, BUT RYAN WILSON LANDS A BOOT TO THE FACE THAT FORCES DONOVAN TO BACK OFF- JUST FOR DONOVAN TO IN TURN DELIVER A PELE KICK AS RYAN WILSON TRIED TO CAPITALIZE! Ryan Wilson now rolling out to the ring apron while Donovan has the hockey stick!

James Peters: Donovan Duke follows out to the apron as Ryan gets back up, AND DONOVAN TRIES TO SWING THE KENDO STICK AT RYAN, BUT RYAN IS JUST ABLE TO GRAB THE END OF IT BEFORE PUSHING THE OTHER END INTO DONOVAN DUKE’S MIDSECTION! THE BOTTOM END OF THE HOCKEY STICK IS COVERED IN BARBED WIRE, BUT IF RYAN DIDN’T JUST DO WHAT HE DID HE WOULD’VE SUFFERED A LOT MORE DAMAGE! Donovan dropped the hockey stick after it was sent into his stomach, AND NOW RYAN TAKES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RAM THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION INTO THE RINGPOST, TAKING BOTH ELITISTS BACK DOWN TO RINGSIDE!

Rich Russillo: Ryan Wilson uses the barricade to pull himself up, AND NOW RYAN QUICKLY GRABS ONTO THE BARBED WIRE HOCKEY STICK BEFORE SLAMMING IT ONTO THE BACK OF DONOVAN DUKE’S HEAD!!! DONOVAN DUKE HOLDS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD IN PAIN AND HE TRIES AS FAST AS HE CAN TO GET UP, BUT RYAN SWINGS THE HOCKEY STICK INTO HIS STOMACH, BEFORE GRABBING DONOVAN AND THROWING HIM OVER THE BARRICADE INTO THE CROWD!!!! Ryan Wilson is able to take advantage of the barbed wire wrapped around the hockey stick as Donovan is hurt, suffering from both the blunt force of the hockey stick as well as the barbed wire cutting into his skin!

Persephone: Ryan just put the table into the ring before going back after Donovan Duke, and now Ryan’s pulling Donovan up- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE JUST HIT RYAN WILSON IN THE HEAD WITH A STEEL CHAIR, AND I THINK ONE OF THE FANS IN THE FRONT ROW JUST GAVE THAT CHAIR TO DONOVAN!!!! DONOVAN GRABS RYAN AS A FEW MORE FANS GET OUT OF THEIR SEATS, AND NOW DONOVAN LIFTS RYAN WILSON UP FOR A SUPLEX ONTO THE STEEL CHAIRS!!!! 

Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke is slowly grabbing onto the barricade to pull himself back to his feet, and at this point it’s becoming very clear that they have already taken a toll on each other! Donovan is struggling to even stand, BUT AS SOON AS HE GETS UP DONOVAN FOLDS ONE OF THE CHAIRS BEFORE SMASHING IT ONTO RYAN’S BACK!!! DONOVAN DUKE SMASHES THE CHAIR AGAINST RYAN’S BACK ONCE AGAIN, AND NOW HE DOES IT A THIRD TIME!! DONOVAN DUKE HAS BEEN IN CONTROL FOR A LOT OF THIS MATCH, AND NOW HE GOES FOR ANOTHER CHAIR SHOT-

James Peters: RYAN WILSON QUICKLY GETS OUT OF THE WAY, AND HE SNATCHES A DRINK OUT OF SOMEONE’S HAND BEFORE THROWING IT INTO DONOVAN DUKE’S FACE!!! RYAN NOW GRABS A CHAIR BEFORE SWINGING IT INTO DONOVAN’S MIDSECTION, AND THIS ALLOWS RYAN TO CAPITALIZE AS HE KICKS DONOVAN’S CHAIR OUT OF HIS HANDS!!! Donovan Duke swings a punch at Ryan, BUT RYAN WILSON DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE HITTING DONOVAN IN THE FACE WITH A RIGHT HAND! RYAN WILSON FOLLOWS THIS UP WITH A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION, AND RYAN THROWS DONOVAN DUKE INTO THE BARRICADE!

Rich Russillo: Ryan Wilson now setting one of those chairs up around Donovan Duke’s neck, AND NOW RYAN WILSON LIFTS DONOVAN DUKE UP BEFORE BODYSLAMMING HIM ONTO THE GROUND, DROPPING DONOVAN RIGHT ONTO HIS NECK WHERE THE CHAIR IS WRAPPED AROUND!!!! Ryan Wilson grabs Donovan Duke before dragging him, and now Ryan is heading towards the timekeepers area! I have no idea what he has in mind, but it can’t be good at all for the National Elite Champion, who looks to be in some serious trouble after what Ryan did! Ryan.. He’s dragging Donovan Duke back over the barricade by his arms, while Donovan still has the chair wrapped around his neck!

Persephone: :mjlol: That really doesn’t look comfortable, but Donovan should’ve known what he was getting himself into. Ryan Wilson sucks but his dad didn’t literally just die a few weeks ago. Wrestling with that fresh on your mind is pretty dumb, but at least it keeps me entertained.

James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE MANAGES TO GRAB ONTO THE BARRICADE AND TRY TO PULL HIMSELF UP, BUT RYAN WILSON HITS DONOVAN WITH A PUNCH TO THE FACE BEFORE SENDING HIM INTO THE TIMEKEEPER’S AREA!!! DONOVAN STUMBLES TO THE TIMEKEEPER’S AREA, BUT BEFORE HE COULD EVEN MAKE A MOVE RYAN WILSON KICKS HIM IN THE MIDSECTION, BEFORE GRABBING HIM AND THROWING HIM INTO THE WALL, ONCE AGAIN CAUSING THE CHAIR TO COLLIDE WITH HIS NECK AS DONOVAN DROPS TO THE GROUND!!! None of the fans sound happy about what’s going on here tonight, but come on. Does it look like Ryan Wilson cares about what any of us think at a time like this? Ryan has Donovan down on the ground, basically unresponsive. He’s getting everything he could possibly want right now.

Rich Russillo: :lupe: Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m pretty sure Ryan told Donovan’s mother leading up to this match that a grave should be prepared for Donovan. I don’t know what Ryan could have in store at the timekeepers area, but he has a smile on face, and with that in mind I’m worried even thinking about what he might have planned! Ryan Wilson begins to pull Donovan Duke up-

Ryan Wilson: (off-mic) AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE JUST STABBED A NAIL INTO RYAN WILSON’S LEG!!!! RYAN WILSON LET HIS GUARD DOWN FOR JUST A MOMENT WHILE HE HAD THAT SMILE ON HIS FACE, MOCKING THE BOOING FANS JUST A FEW FEET AWAY FROM HIM, AND THAT OPENING GAVE DONOVAN JUST ENOUGH TIME TO DIG INSIDE OF AN OPENED TOOLBOX THAT WAS LAYING IN THE CORNER!

Rich Russillo: A STAFF MEMBER WAS LOOKING TO USE THAT TOOLBOX HIMSELF BUT DONOVAN JUST BARELY MANAGED TO TAKE A NAIL OUT OF THE BOX, ALLOWING HIM TO STAB RYAN IN THE LEG WITH IT! DONOVAN QUICKLY PULLS THE CHAIR OFF OF HIS HEAD, AND HE SMASHES IT RIGHT INTO RYAN WILSON’S HEAD, CAUSING RYAN TO STUMBLE AND FALL INTO THE CHAIR THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY BELLA BRAXTON, WHO HAS NOW GOTTEN OUT OF HARMS WAY!!! DONOVAN DUKE NOW LOOKING TO FINALLY CAPITALIZE!!!

Persephone: But Ryan Wilson cuts him off with an uppercut, of course he does! Neither man is good enough at their job to actually stay in control for very long, I’m just glad there’s weapons to stop me from getting bored. 

James Peters: Ryan Wilson now, PUNCHING DONOVAN DUKE IN THE FACE AS DONOVAN STUMBLES BACK TOWARDS THE BARRICADE!!! One of the fans actually stopped Donovan Duke from dropping to the ground completely, which really is a testament to how well respected this man is by the EAW Universe. Despite this RYAN WILSON CHARGES IN AS FAST AS HE CAN WITH THAT NAIL IN HIS LEG-

Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE DUCKS DOWN AND TAKES RYAN WILSON TO THE GROUND WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, AND NOW DONOVAN GRABS THAT TOOLBOX, AND HE TRIES TO SLAM IT ONTO RYAN WILSON’S HEAD BUT RYAN WILSON GRABS IT BEFORE TURNING DONOVAN ONTO HIS BACK, CAUSING THE EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE TOOLBOX TO SPILL OUT!!

James Peters: That toolbox was basically abandoned after the staff members noticed it being in use for this No Holds Barred match, and that’s given these two all they need to do whatever damage they want to each other! Ryan Wilson is on top of Donovan, AND NOW HE GRABS ONE OF THOSE SHARP NAILS BEFORE LOOKING TO SLAM IT DOWN ONTO DONOVAN DUKE’S FACE!!!

Rich Russillo: DONOVAN IS ABLE TO STOP IT THOUGH!!!! DONOVAN GRABS RYAN’S HAND, AND NOW HE IS TRYING HIS BEST TO PUSH RYAN AWAY AS RYAN WILSON IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO PUSH THAT NAIL TOWARDS DONOVAN’S FACE!!!! IF EITHER OF THESE MEN CAN INCAPACITATE THE OTHER THEY COULD EASILY GET BACK TO THE RING AND WIN, AND IN RYAN WILSON’S CASE THIS CLEARLY ISN’T TOO FAR FOR HIM!

Persephone: Not too far for me, either. In fact, this isn’t far enough. Hurry up and stab him already, and don’t stop at stabbing him once. Stab him over and over until he’s not recognizable anymore!

James Peters: THAT NAIL IS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO DONOVAN DUKE’S FACE!!! DONOVAN DUKE REALLY IS IN TROUBLE RIGHT NOW!!! WHAT IS RYAN WILSON ABOUT TO DO, JUST BEFORE OUR DEAL WITH DISNEY IS MEANT TO GO INTO EFFECT!??? RYAN WILSON, HE’S ABOUT TO-

( … )

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Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE WITH A WRENCH TO RYAN WILSON’S HEAD!!! DONOVAN WAS JUST FAST ENOUGH TO REACH BACK AND GRAB THE WRENCH THAT FELL OUT OF THE TOOLBOX, ALLOWING HIM TO SWING IT RIGHT AT THE SIDE OF RYAN WILSON’S HEAD!!!

James Peters: Ryan Wilson is slowly trying to find his way back up as Donovan Duke does the same, and- OH MY GOD!!!!!

Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE JUST GRABBED THE RING BELL AND SMASHED IT INTO RYAN WILSON’S FACE!!!! RYAN WILSON IMMEDIATELY DROPS DOWN ONTO THE GROUND!!!!

Persephone: For a second there I forgot Ryan Wilson literally doesn’t know how to do anything right. Now Ryan Wilson is down on the ground, and blood is pouring out from his forehead after how hard his face was hit by the bell. 

James Peters: Donovan Duke makes his way out from the timekeeper’s area, but he’s scooped up as many of the nails, as well as the nuts and bolts as he can before bringing them with him to the ring! Donovan lays them out onto the ring apron before getting back inside of the ring, and now Donovan begins setting up that table that was left in the ring ages ago! What is Donovan Duke thinking here, does he even have a plan?

Rich Russillo: Yeah he has a plan, and it looks like that plan was to spread out all those tools from the toolbox onto the table! It’s not the same as barbed wire, or even explosives, but it’s going to do the extra damage! Donovan Duke even managed to stab the nails from under the table with the sharp ends now protruding out of it, making sure that whoever goes through the table is pierced by all of them! Now it’s Donovan Duke that’s bringing out a far more dangerous side of himself, one that Ryan Wilson brought upon himself!

James Peters: Donovan Duke now going back after Ryan Wilson, and Donovan brings that barbed wire hockey stick with him! Ryan Wilson is only just starting to slowly rise, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE LOOKS TO-

( *CRASH!* )

James Peters: RYAN WILSON JUST TOOK ANOTHER PERSON’S DRINK, ONLY THIS TIME IT WAS A NEARLY EMPTY BEER BOTTLE THAT RYAN SMASHED OVER DONOVAN DUKE’S HEAD!!!! DONOVAN DUKE DROPS TO HIS KNEES, AND NOW RYAN WILSON STABS A BROKEN SHARD OF THE BEER BOTTLE INTO DONOVAN DUKE’S STOMACH AS DONOVAN SCREAMS OUT IN PAIN!!!!

Ryan Wilson: (off-mic) I WARNED YOU, DIDN’T I? I TOLD YOU WHAT WOULD HAPPEN! I TOLD YOU THAT I’D PUT YOU IN THE DIRT WITH YOUR FATHER!

(The fans close enough to hear those comments begin booing even louder than before, but Ryan Wilson just begins to laugh knowing that Donovan Duke can’t do much to respond right now. Ryan Wilson slowly uses the barricade to get back up before grabbing Donovan, limping towards the ring, and rolling Donovan back inside. During all of this Donovan’s mother and brother can only watch. Audrey looks concerned watching all of this go down, clearly worried about her son, and Blaine is frustrated, wanting to see Donovan get back at Ryan just as much as everyone else.) 

James Peters: :francis: Ryan still hasn’t had enough. I’ll give both Ryan and Donovan credit for constantly being resourceful, but as soon as Ryan got the upperhand he immediately went back to doing what he’s done for weeks, disrespecting Donovan Duke’s father. Now Ryan is going after another weapon while holding the barbed wire hockey stick, and I can’t begin to imagine what’ll be brought out. 

Persephone: A spiked baseball bat. Perfect. There’s a bunch of nails embedded into the bat, and now Ryan has both that and the hockey stick in his hand. Donovan’s screwed, not that I feel bad for the guy. These two are finally starting to bleed, this is just getting good!

James Peters: Ryan Wilson slides back into the ring, AND HE HITS DONOVAN DUKE IN THE BACK WITH THE SPIKED BASEBALL BAT!!! DONOVAN DUKE SCREAMS IN PAIN AS HE PULLS HIMSELF TOWARDS THE CORNER, AND NOW RYAN HITS DONOVAN WITH THE BARBED WIRE HOCKEY STICK!!!!

Ryan Wilson: (off-mic) I TOLD YOU THAT CHAMPIONSHIP WAS MINE!!!!

Rich Russillo: AND THERE’S ANOTHER SHOT WITH THE SPIKED BASEBALL BAT!!!!

Ryan Wilson: (off-mic) THAT TITLE NEVER BELONGED TO YOU! YOU’RE NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO HOLD IT!

James Peters: AND NOW RYAN ONCE AGAIN SWINGS THE BARBED WIRE KENDO STICK INTO DONOVAN DUKE’S BACK!!!

Ryan Wilson: (off-mic) YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE BEATEN MR. DEDEDE! YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE DETHRONED MINERVA! YOU SHOULDN’T BE HERE RIGHT NOW!

(Ryan Wilson drops both the baseball bat and the hockey stick. As the boos once again grow louder, the camera pans to Audrey and Blaine. At this point Audrey can hardly even watch what’s going on inside of the ring, and as Ryan Wilson looks towards the two, he immediately notices this. Ryan turns back to the National Elite Champion, and he grabs the seemingly unconscious Donovan Duke by the face before continuing.)

Ryan Wilson: (off-mic) You’re a disappointment, Donovan. You, this pathetic Championship reign, your mother, your dead dad, ALL of you are a bunch of-

Rich Russillo: REVERSE STO BY DONOVAN DUKE INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE- BUT WAIT A SECOND!! IT’S EXPOSED!!! DONOVAN DUKE MANAGED TO PULL THE PADDING OFF OF THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE WHILE RYAN WILSON WAS ATTACKING HIM, AND THANKS TO THAT DONOVAN JUST PULLED RYAN FACE FIRST INTO STEEL!!!

James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE’S BACK IS A MESS THANKS TO RYAN WILSON, BUT SOMEHOW DONOVAN IS FINDING HIS WAY BACK TO HIS FEET LIKE HE’S DISCOVERED A SECOND WIND!!!! RYAN WILSON KEEPS PUSHING HIS BUTTONS, AND NOW DONOVAN IS ABOUT TO MAKE HIM PAY FOR THAT!!! DONOVAN DUKE GRABS THE SPIKED BASEBALL BAT, AND HE BEGINS SWINGING IT ONTO RYAN WILSON AS HARD AS HE CAN!!!! DONOVAN DUKE SWINGS THE BASEBALL BAT ONTO RYAN WILSON’S BACK REPEATEDLY, AND IT LOOKS LIKE RYAN IS NOW GETTING WHAT HE DESERVES AS HE’S FEELING ALL THE PAIN DONOVAN HAD TO JUST A FEW MOMENTS AGO!

Persephone: :blessed: The spiked bat is literally tearing their flesh apart. I’m gonna miss this kind of violence. :mjcry:

Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON IS SLOWLY TRYING TO PULL HIMSELF TO THE BARBED WIRE HOCKEY STICK, THE SAME WEAPON HE BROUGHT INTO THIS MATCH IN THE FIRST PLACE!!! DONOVAN DUKE IS IN JUST AS BAD OF SHAPE AS RYAN WILSON, BUT RYAN WILSON HAS ONCE AGAIN PISSED DONOVAN DUKE OFF, AND BROUGHT A FIGHT OUT OF HIM THAT MIGHT JUST COST RYAN THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP!!! RYAN REACHES FOR THE HOCKEY STICK-

James Peters: BUT DONOVAN DUKE QUICKLY GRABS RYAN FROM BEHIND AND LOCKS IN A REAR NAKED CHOKE, AND HE PULLS THE BARBED WIRE HOCKEY STICK RIGHT UP AGAINST RYAN WILSON’S THROAT, MAKING THE SUBMISSION EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO ENDURE AS DONOVAN DROPS DOWN TO THE MAT AND WRAPS THE LEGS AROUND RYAN!!! RYAN WILSON HAS NOWHERE TO GO, I THINK THIS MIGHT JUST BE IT FOR RYAN WILSON AND HIS HOPES TO BECOME NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION!!!! RYAN MIGHT HAVE BITTEN OFF MORE THAN HE CAN CHEW, AND ALL OF HIS ACTIONS ARE COMING BACK TO HAUNT HIM NOW!!!

Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON IS SCRAMBLING RIGHT NOW, AS HE CLEARLY HAS NO IDEA WHAT TO DO AT A TIME LIKE THIS!!! RYAN WILSON MIGHT ACTUALLY BE FORCED TO TAP OUT, AND IF THAT HAPPENS DONOVAN DUKE RETAINS THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! RYAN WILSON NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING FAST, HE CAN’T AFFORD TO SIT AROUND AND NOT MAKE A DECISION WITH THAT BARBED WIRE BEING PULLED UP AGAINST HIS THROAT!!! RYAN WILSON IS FADING, HE’S LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS AND AT THIS RATE RYAN WILSON MIGHT JUST BE OUT OF THIS MATCH! DONOVAN DUKE MIGHT STILL BE LEAVING PAIN FOR PRIDE WITH THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP-

(Suddenly, Ryan Wilson once again screams in pain, surprising the entire commentary team.)

James Peters: Wait.. What..? OH MY GOD!!!

Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON JUST PULLED THE NAIL OUT OF HIS LEG, THE SAME NAIL DONOVAN STABBED HIM WITH, AND NOW RYAN STABS IT INTO DONOVAN’S ARM, IMMEDIATELY CAUSING DONOVAN TO LET GO AND ALLOWING RYAN TO DELIVER A BACK ELBOW TO THE FACE!!! RYAN WILSON IS SOMEHOW FREE FROM THE SUBMISSION, AND NOW BOTH ELITISTS ARE LAID OUT INSIDE OF THE RING!!! They both have a bunch of severe wounds that they need to recover from, but they’re not going to get much time to do that!

James Peters: Both Elitists at this point are covered in blood. That shot to the exposed turnbuckle made even more blood start gushing out of Ryan’s forehead, and I don’t think we need to get into all of the horrible wounds both Elitists have from the baseball bat and hockey stick. Ryan Wilson slowly rolls away from Donovan Duke, and he’s trying to get back to his feet but he just can’t in the condition that he’s in right now! Neither Elitist can stand, which just goes to show how badly these two want to leave as Champion!

Rich Russillo: Ryan Wilson and Donovan Duke both grab onto the ropes to pull themselves back to their feet, AND RYAN WILSON HITS DONOVAN DUKE WITH A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! Donovan Duke stumbles, nearly dropping to his feet and needing to grab onto the top rope in order to keep himself balanced. Donovan though, RESPONDING WITH A FOREARM, AND NOW IT’S RYAN WILSON THAT NEARLY DROPS DOWN ONTO THE MAT!!! These two are battling it out, all while Donovan Duke’s family is watching!

Persephone: I still don’t get why they’re here, do they just not care about Donovan at all and want to see him suffer? Because that’s what’s been going on tonight.

James Peters: No, it’s because they want to see Donovan Duke get payback! Donovan now, GRABBING RYAN AND LOOKING FOR ANOTHER STRIKE, BUT RYAN WILSON CATCHES IT BEFORE HITTING DONOVAN DUKE WITH A RIGHT HAND!!! Donovan Duke once again stumbles, BUT THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION IS ABLE TO RECOVER BEFORE SWINGING AT RYAN-

Rich Russillo: AND RYAN WILSON DUCKS THE STRIKE BEFORE GRABBING DONOVAN!!! LE BOMBE BLEU!!!!

James Peters: NO!!! DONOVAN DUKE FLIPPED OUT OF IT ONTO HIS FEET AS SOON AS RYAN LIFTED HIM UP!!! DONOVAN DUKE STUMBLES BACK INTO THE CORNER AS SOON AS HE LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND NOW RYAN WILSON COMES CHARGING IN, BUT DONOVAN IS ABLE TO GET A BOOT UP, HITTING RYAN RIGHT IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH IT! Ryan Wilson stumbles backwards thanks to that, and this gives Donovan a bit of time to hurry and make his way up to the top rope! Donovan looking to go high risk at the biggest show of the year, AS HE DIVES FOR A MOONSAULT ON RYAN WILSON!!!!!

Rich Russillo: BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT!!!! RYAN WILSON WAS ABLE TO BACK OUT OF THE WAY AND DONOVAN DUKE LANDED ON HIS FEET, BUT THAT LANDING CAUSED DONOVAN TO STUMBLE RIGHT INTO RYAN’S GRASP!!! RYAN WILSON LIFTS DONOVAN AND THIS TIME HE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH LE BOMBE BLEU!!!! LE BOMBE BLEU CONNECTS, AND THE SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!! RYAN WILSON IS PINNING DONOVAN DUKE, AND I THINK WE’RE ABOUT TO HAVE A NEW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE KICKS OUT!!!!!! DONOVAN KICKS OUT!! THAT WAS THE VERY FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH AND NEARLY THE LAST, BUT DONOVAN SOMEHOW KEEPS THE MATCH ALIVE!!

Persephone: At this point I don’t really care. I have to enjoy matches like this while I still can. Not gonna get many chances after Pain for Pride is done. 

Rich Russillo: Ryan Wilson just sits there in disbelief, and he’s clearly pissed that Donovan Duke is still in this match. This isn’t at all how he thought this was going to go. Seeing as that was literally the first cover of the match, I’m sure Ryan believed that this match was done with. I don’t blame him either. While Ryan typically doesn’t win with Le Bombe Bleu, he delivered the move knowing that Donovan’s back is a torn up mess thanks to that barbed wire hockey stick and spiked baseball bat! The resilience of Donovan tonight is incredible!

James Peters: Ryan Wilson is slowly rolling out of the ring, and while we surprisingly got a little glimpse of actual wrestling just a moment ago :mjlol:, I think that’s about to come to an end as Ryan is looking for another weapon to use to his advantage! With the table now full of nails and other tools, the hockey stick and spiked bat already in the ring, I honestly can’t imagine what else Ryan could have in mind!

Rich Russillo: Uh oh, just a huge glass panel is what! Ryan Wilson just slid the glass panel into the ring before quickly following behind, and whatever it is, it looks like Ryan Wilson is extremely focused, like he knows exactly what he’s doing! Ryan Wilson now setting that large glass panel up in the corner, and- WAIT A SECOND!!!

Persephone: OH COME ON!!! DONOVAN WAS SOOOO CLOSE TO PUTTING RYAN THROUGH THE GLASS AND MAKING THIS EVEN MORE EXCITING, BUT RYAN STOPPED HIM IN HIS TRACKS WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! 

James Peters: Ryan Wilson now grabbing Donovan, AND RYAN JUST TRIES THROWING DONOVAN INTO THE GLASS, BUT DONOVAN STOPS HIMSELF BEFORE SIPPING BEHIND RYAN!! DONOVAN DUKE TRIES TO LIFT RYAN UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX, BUT RYAN WILSON HITS DONOVAN DUKE WITH A BACK ELBOW, STOPPING DONOVAN FROM CONNECTING WITH THAT GERMAN SUPLEX!! DONOVAN REALLY GOT THAT OUT OF NOWHERE THANKS TO THE TIME IT TOOK RYAN TO SET UP THAT GLASS PANEL, AND NOW RYAN BRINGS DONOVAN DOWN WITH A SNAPMARE BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES!

Rich Russillo: RYAN WAS LOOKING FOR A BIG BOOT, BUT DONOVAN DUKE ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY, AND IN THE PROCESS HE WAS ABLE TO SNATCH UP THE SPIKED BASEBALL BAT BEFORE HITTING RYAN IN THE STOMACH WITH IT!! DONOVAN DUKE NOW PULLS RYAN WILSON INTO A FRONT FACELOCK, BEFORE BACKING UP RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE GLASS PANEL IN THE CORNER! DONOVAN LIFTS RYAN UP TO SUPLEX HIM INTO THE GLASS!!!

James Peters: BUT RYAN PULLS HIMSELF DOWN ONTO HIS FEET, BEFORE RUNNING IN AND SENDING DONOVAN CRASHING BACK FIRST RIGHT INTO ALL GLASS, SHATTERING IT THANKS TO THE WEIGHT OF BOTH DONOVAN AND RYAN!!! BOTH MEN DROP TO THE GROUND, AND EVEN IF RYAN WANTED TO GO FOR THE COVER HE WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO WITHOUT WASTING TIME, AS DONOVAN DUKE JUST BARELY MANAGED TO ROLL HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING AND ONTO THE APRON!

Rich Russillo: Ryan Wilson just slowly gets back up before pulling Donovan Duke back into the ring. Ryan is pulling Donovan into a front facelock, knowing that this match just HAS to be over after-

Persephone: Nope, Donovan somehow actually has some fight left in him!

James Peters: DONOVAN PUNCHED RYAN IN THE MIDSECTION AND FORCED RYAN TO LET GO OF HIM, AND NOW IT’S DONOVAN LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE AS HE LIFTS RYAN WILSON UP INTO THE FIREMAN’S CARRY!!! DONOVAN DUKE IS SETTING UP FOR THE DUKE OF HAZARD, AND IF THIS CONNECTS AFTER ALL THESE TWO HAVE DONE TO EACH OTHER IT’D SURELY END THIS MATCH!!!

Rich Russillo: RYAN DOESN’T LET THAT HAPPEN THOUGH!! INSTEAD HE BEGINS ELBOWING AWAY AT DONOVAN DUKE AS MUCH AS HE CAN, STOPPING DONOVAN FROM TRANSITIONING INTO THE REST OF THE MOVE!! IF WE WERE EARLY INTO THE MATCH DONOVAN WOULD LIKELY BE ABLE TO POWER THROUGH, BUT THANKS TO ALL THE DAMAGE HE’S TAKEN DONOVAN IS BEGINNING TO STUMBLE!

James Peters: DONOVAN IS LOSING HIS BALANCE, AND RYAN WILSON TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS, FINALLY MANAGING TO SLIDE BEHIND DONOVAN DUKE, PUSHING HIM INTO THE ROPES!!!

Rich Russillo: DONOVAN GRABS ONTO THEM TO STOP HIMSELF FROM BOUNCING OFF, THOUGH! RYAN WILSON CHARGES IN AND DONOVAN IS ABLE TO LAND AN ELBOW STRIKE, FORCING RYAN WILSON TO BACK AWAY!! NOW IT’S DONOVAN DUKE CHARGING IN!

James Peters: BUT RYAN WILSON DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT FROM DONOVAN DUKE!! RYAN GRABS DONOVAN FROM BEHIND, BUT THIS TIME IT’S DONOVAN DELIVERING THE BACK ELBOW TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF HARMS WAY!!! DONOVAN NOW TURNING AND HITTING RYAN WITH A FOREARM, AND NOW A SECOND!! DONOVAN IS UNLEASHING THESE FOREARM STRIKES ON RYAN WILSON AS RYAN SEEMINGLY HAS NOWHERE TO GO, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION MIGHT BE GETTING BACK INTO THIS ONE!!!

Persephone: Whatever. Remind me when they start making each other bleed again, that was more interesting.

Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON SWINGS AT DONOVAN DUKE, BUT DONOVAN BLOCKS THE STRIKE BEFORE HITTING RYAN WITH A RIGHT HAND!! DONOVAN KNOWS THAT HIS FAMILY IS RIGHT THERE WATCHING HIM RIGHT NOW, AND DONOVAN IS WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO FINALLY PUT RYAN DOWN AFTER ALL THAT RYAN WILSON HAS DONE TO PROVOKE THE DUKE FAMILY! DONOVAN DUKE KICKS RYAN WILSON IN THE STOMACH, AND AT THIS POINT RYAN CAN’T TAKE MUCH MORE! RYAN DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE RUNS THE ROPES-

James Peters: JUST TO RUN RIGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTER ONTO THE BARBED WIRE KENDO STICK!!! RYAN WILSON WITH AN INCREDIBLE MOVE OUT OF NOWHERE, DROPPING THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION BACK FIRST ONTO THE BARBED WIRE!!! DONOVAN DUKE IS HURTING BADLY RIGHT NOW, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE ISN’T FINISHED THERE!!!!!

Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON TURNS DONOVAN DUKE OVER, AND NOW HE LOCKS IN THE SHARPSHOOTER!!!!! RYAN WILSON HAS THE SHARPSHOOTER LOCKED IN ON DONOVAN DUKE, AND THIS IS ONE OF RYAN’S FINISHING MOVES!!!! RYAN HAS FINALLY MANAGED TO USE ONE OF THE BIGGEST MOVES HE HAS IN HIS ARSENAL, AND IN A NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH DONOVAN CAN’T USE THE ROPES TO GET A ROPE BREAK!! HE EITHER HAS TO POWER OUT OF THIS, OR HE’LL JUST HAVE TO GIVE UP AND ALLOW RYAN WILSON TO BECOME THE NEW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION!!! IS THIS IT, IS THIS WHERE RYAN WILSON WINS???

Persephone: I can’t believe Ryan Wilson is about to have won a Championship at back to back Pain for Prides. That is so gross.

James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE IS TRYING TO POWER OUT OF THE SHARPSHOOTER, BUT THE BARBED WIRE HOCKEY STICK IS STILL STUCK TO HIS BACK, AND THE REST OF THE DAMAGE HE’S RECEIVED IN THIS MATCH I JUST DON’T KNOW IF THAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN! DONOVAN DUKE HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION SINCE SUCCESSFULLY CASHING IN HIS 24/7 CONTRACT AT KING OF ELITE, BUT HIS TIME WITH THAT TITLE MIGHT JUST BE COMING TO AN END!

(Donovan Duke continues struggling in the submission, but he is clearly getting weaker and weaker. Ryan Wilson knows this and begins to laugh. He knows that at this point he has the National Elite Championship won, and as he holds Donovan in the submission, he turns towards Audrey and Blaine, who are still watching in the crowd.)

Ryan Wilson: (off-mic) This is the son you raised, huh? This is supposed to be the star of the Duke family? This is supposed to be the great National Elite Champion? HE’S A JOKE! HIS ENTIRE CHAMPIONSHIP REIGN WAS A JOKE!

(Donovan Duke can clearly hear all of this, and is trying as hard as he can to power out of the submission, but at this point it’s far too late for him to do so. Donovan has tried as hard as he could not to tap out, but at this point whether or not he taps doesn’t matter, because he’s fading and in just a matter of time will be unconscious.)

James Peters: Ryan Wilson has gotten exactly as he wanted tonight! Ryan Wilson is literally seconds away from winning the National Elite Championship, all while Donovan’s family is watching!

Rich Russillo: Donovan Duke is trying as hard as he can to get out of this submission, but I don’t think enough people are paying attention to the type of damage he’s been through all match! He’s been stabbed, sliced with barbed wire, hit with a spiked baseball bat in the back so many times, and not long ago he was put through that glass panel! At this point, I don’t think there’s any point in saying otherwise. Ryan Wilson has won the National Elite Championship! Ryan Wilson wins the No Holds Barred match! Donovan Duke is out- 

( *SLICE!* )

James Peters: DONOVAN DUKE JUST GRABBED ONE OF THE SHARDS FROM THE GLASS PANEL AND SLICED RYAN WILSON’S LEG!! RYAN WILSON ACCIDENTALLY LETS GO THANKS TO THE PAIN OF HAVING HIS LEG SLICED OPEN, AND THIS ALLOWS DONOVAN TO GRAB ANOTHER SHARD AND STAB RYAN WILSON IN THE BACK WITH IT!!! RYAN WILSON FALLS TOWARDS THE ROPES, AND DONOVAN DUKE MAKES IT TO THE OPPOSITE PAIR, USING THE ROPES TO STAY ON HIS FEET!!! BOTH ELITISTS ARE ON COMMON GROUND NOW, BOTH BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, AND DONOVAN LOOKS PISSED AFTER EVERYTHING RYAN WILSON HAS SAID!!

Rich Russillo: BOTH ELITISTS CHARGE AT EACH OTHER, AND DONOVAN DUKE LOOKS FOR A LARIAT TO STRIKE FIRST BUT RYAN WILSON DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE CONTINUING TO RUN!!! RYAN WILSON BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES, AND NOW HE GOES FOR A HUGE SUPERMAN PUNCH!!!!

James Peters: DEALER’S CHOICE!!!!! DONOVAN DUKE KNOCKS RYAN WILSON OUT OF THE AIR WITH THE SPINNING BACKFIST!!!!! THE SPINNING BACKFIST CONNECTS, AND NOW DONOVAN DUKE QUICKLY PULLS THAT BARBED WIRE HOCKEY STICK OUT OF HIS BACK!!! Donovan has just knocked out Ryan Wilson, but Donovan isn’t even going for the cover!

Persephone: This is exactly how everyone loses. They choose not to pin their opponents when it’d literally be the perfect time for them to do so. 

James Peters: It looks like Donovan Duke has something else in mind instead. I couldn’t possibly tell you what it is, but I CAN tell you that Ryan Wilson might not be able to avoid it. That spinning backfist has always been able to knock opponents out for the time being, but on top of that Ryan was just slashed in the leg and then stabbed in the back! Donovan Duke now hoisting Ryan up onto his shoulders, AND I THINK IT’S NOW BECOMING CLEAR WHAT HE HAS IN MIND!!!

Rich Russillo: DONOVAN DUKE HAS RYAN WILSON IN POSITION FOR THE DUKE OF HAZARD.. BUT HE DOESN’T GO FOR IT JUST YET!?

(Donovan Duke begins to look up at the top rope, in the same corner the table that was set up earlier in the match is closest to.)

Rich Russillo: Oh God, NOW I KNOW WHY DONOVAN HASN’T GONE FOR THE MOVE YET!!! DONOVAN DUKE IS STILL HOLDING RYAN WILSON UP IN THE FIREMAN’S CARRY, BUT NOW HE’S BEGINNING TO SLOWLY MAKE HIS WAY UP THE TURNBUCKLES!! DONOVAN DUKE CLIMBING ALL THE WAY UP TO THE TOP ROPE, ALL WHILE RYAN WILSON CAN’T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT!!!

(Donovan Duke looks over to his mother and his brother in the crowd, before finally jumping off of the top rope.)

( *CRASH!* ) 

James Peters: AVALANCHE DUKE OF HAZARD, RIGHT THROUGH THE NAIL-EMBEDDED TABLE!!!!!! THAT TABLE WAS FULL OF NUTS AND BOLTS, AND HAD NAILS PROTRUDING FROM IT THANKS TO DONOVAN DUKE!!!! IN THE END DONOVAN DUKE HAD A PLAN, AND THAT PLAN CAUSED RYAN WILSON TO FALL RIGHT INTO ALL OF THOSE TOOLS!!!! DONOVAN DUKE HAS NOTHING LEFT IN HIM, BUT HE’S JUST BARELY ABLE TO PULL HIMSELF ON TOP OF RYAN FOR THE COVER!!!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

TTTHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner….. AAANNDDD SSSTTTIIIILLLLLLLL YOUR NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION….. DDOOOOOONNNOOOOVVVVAAANNNNNNN DDUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKKEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: WHAT A MATCH. That was amazing! These two put each other through so much tonight, all because of that National Elite Championship! Both Elitists wanted to leave Pain for Pride with that title, and in the end it looks like Donovan will not only get to do that, but he’ll get to do so knowing that he finally got to get revenge on Ryan Wilson!

Rich Russillo: Ryan Wilson came SO CLOSE to winning the title tonight. Had the shattered glass not been there Ryan would have won by submission, which I guess is pretty ironic, since he’s the one who brought it into the match in the first place. Ryan caused his own downfall, but I think some may say he already did that all the way back when he first started to mention Donovan Duke’s father.

Persephone: :will: I really have to go an entire year without matches like this??

James Peters: What a way to end things between these two. This all started before Grand Rampage, and now at Pain for Pride Donovan Duke is finally able to put this whole story with Ryan Wilson to rest. CONGRATULATIONS TO DONOVAN DUKE!!!

(‘The Outsiders’ begins to play, but this is barely heard thanks to the cheers of the fans in attendance. The crowd is so loud and supportive for the National Elite Champion, and as Donovan slowly stirs he is handed his title. Despite this, Donovan doesn’t let the referee raise his hand, nor does he let any of the other officials coming down to ringside check up on him. Instead, Donovan Duke rolls out of the ring and slowly limps towards the people most important to him. Donovan slowly climbs over the barricade, and he hugs his brother Blaine, and his mother Audrey. After a while Donovan finally lets go and turns around, and instead of just raising his Championship, Donovan raises his family member’s hands. Throughout all of this Ryan Wilson is still laid out inside of the ring, covered in blood just like Donovan is. Officials are seen checking up on him, and as Donovan celebrates the win with his family, Pain for Pride fades away from ringside.)

(The camera fades backstage as we see Mikaela Street, the Blue Brand exclusive scoop writer and interviewer in her black plants argyle vest, shirt and bow tie, all prettied up with her reading glasses on looking at the board set up by Hurricane Hawk as he has been taking notes for all three nights of Pain For Pride to get his draft ready. Though the new Disney deal has really changed a lot of plans. Hurricane Hawk looks deep in thought…..)

Mikaela Street: I’m like sooooooooo excited for the Disney deal Mr. Hawk! Imagine all the things that we can do with Showdown now!? Think about it! We can have themed nights! Pirates of the Caribbean! Star Wars! Marvel! Little Mermaid!

Hurricane Hawk: Little Mermaid?

Mikaela Street: Totally! The cruise!? Think about it! All the female talent can dress up as mermaids and the guys like crabs!

Hurricane Hawk: :krabs:

Mikaela Street: Yessir! Just like that! We can totally make this work for us especially since all those changes are happening over on Voltage and Dynasty. :lupe:

(Much as this sounds all crazy and awful the way Mikaela is sounding, she does raise a good point, Dynasty and Voltage have already been affected and what will this mean for Showdown.)

Hurricane Hawk: Well…. Looks like you have some great ideas but unfortunately there is going to be forced changes and that means it will start with the Hardcore Championship and of course Charlie Marr’s immediate termination of his relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Mikaela Street: :lupe: They were so nice when they came last time, except they kept asking me to put on a XXXL Charlie Marr T-shirt, sorry, too big. What are you going to do?

Hurricane Hawk: I guess it will all depend on the draft, but we may need to revisit the Hardcore Championship. Because if it is on Showdown currently, I think it’s pretty safe to say the division is dead. So, I need to figure out what I am going to do if an entire division dies and stays on the Blue Brand.

(Mikaela looks deep in thought, then she brightens up like a lightbulb….)

Mikaela Street: I have an idea! Why don’t we make the title have Disney Themed matches too! I mean we could do like…. Oh, a Mulan Mayhem match! Maybe a Frozen Fury! Yes….. or how about a Jungle Cruise Chaos…..

Hurricane Hawk: :comeagain:

Mikaela Street: …. You totally hate my ideas…. Shucks!

Hurricane Hawk: No… no… it’s not that. They are actually quite interesting. We are in the unknown and the last thing I want to do is turn Showdown into a PG kids show. WE WRESTLE is the theme and granted, we are probably able to adjust better and have an easier transition than Dynasty or especially Voltage will have, but what do you see here? It needs to stay like it. I saw what they did to StarrStan, and then what they did to Captain Charisma. I do not want to fall in the trap where Showdown ends up with a Disney rep too, overlooking everything.

Mikaela Street: What about the draft?

Hurricane Hawk: Well…. Unfortunately, we are going to have to bring in my family friendly Elitists so that eliminates about 80% of the roster.

Mikaela Street: Well… think about marketability too!

Hurricane Hawk: What do you mean?

Mikaela Street: Well…. For example, someone like Alex Myers…. They would be a totally cool Jack Skellington on our Nightmare Before Halloween Special!

(Hurricane Hawk didn’t even know they were having a Nightmare Before Christmas special…)

Hurricane Hawk: :notbad: Only problem is like so many others Alex is a renegade. I’m talking more like maybe… I don’t know Donovan Duke? All-American kid, real Olympic vibes there. I hate to say this but even Chris Elite. He has that Drake mixed in with the Backstreet Boys look, he has a pretty pearly white smile, comes off like a hardas… butt…. Hardbutt. This is going to be tough, but is really deep down inside a cupcake. The type his girlfriend brings to dinner to meet mom and dad, the stuff Disney loves. Candice Blair Ava is another….

Mikaela Street: OMG….. TOTAL DISNEY PRINCESS!

Hurricane Hawk: Right?

Mikaela Street: Drake King?

Hurricane Hawk: :nah: He’s beyond Disney and irreparable. Besides, I hate how he dresses…. But he is a megastar…. Da… darn it these decisions are too darn difficult! I need more time, we need to come up with a plan, Miks. We….

(Suddenly there is a knock on the door. Hawk looks over at Mikaela who shrugs her shoulders….)

Hurricane Hawk: I don’t have time for this Ronan, you lost and….

(But as he opens the door, it is not Ronan, it is Bob Chapek, the CEO of Disney walks in and all of Hurricane Hawk’s fears are suddenly a reality, quickly shaking his hand.)

Hurricane Hawk: Mr. Chapek! So good to meet you sir, I am Hurricane Hawk, the General Manager of Showdown, this is one of my trusted beat writers and right hand, Mikaela Street.

Mikaela Street: Hi!

Bob Chapek: Hello, it is truly a pleasure to meet you both, as you know I have been doing the rounds, first with Dynasty and then Voltage, night three belongs to you two. I must say that outside of the Hardcore Division stuff, your brand has been quite the lesser of three evils and I can appreciate that.

Hurricane Hawk: Why thank you sir, here on Showdown we believe in wrestling, furthermore…

Bob Chapek: Ah yes, Wrestling. Now I did want to talk to you about a few things, so we are clear. As you know we have people on the ground for both Dynasty and Voltage. Showdown is no different. After watching, what is his name? T.. L … A? What does that stand for anyway?

(Hurricane Hawk didn’t want to tell him…)

Hurricane Hawk: Well…. It stands for….. uh…..

Mikaela Street: TORTILLA….. LIMON…… Uh…. ASADA! Yeah, he loves Mexican food!

Hurricane Hawk: :wtf:

(She just shrugs her shoulders whispering to him….)

Mikaela Street: Sorry…. I’m like really hungry and that was all I could think of.

(Bob Chapek nods…)

Bob Chapek: Interesting, I will need to keep him in mind, maybe have him do a couple of commercials for Epcot Center. Excellent, anyway, last night his entrance? Yeah let’s not do that anymore. Showgirls do not fall in our vision, if you know what I mean.

Hurricane Hawk: Right, of course. The whole Vegas thing…. I thought that would be cool and yeah I will stop now.

Bob Chapek: Good. On your first Showdown of Season 16, your new Disney representative will be there to assist you and Mikaela to make sure that our culture is firmly and fairly represented. Sound good?

Mikaela Street: Yessir!

Hurricane Hawk: Absolutely. May I ask who I am looking for.

Bob Chapek: Her name is Heidi Huxley….. and in the office we like to call her Cruella Deville. Have a great rest of your night.

(As Bob Chapek leaves, Hurricane Hawk’s eyes are widened, glancing over at Mikaela who looks rather worried.

Mikaela Street: :lupe:

Hurricane Hawk: Yeah…. We are about to enter Mickey Mouse Hell.

(The camera fades to the graphic of the next match.)

(The camera pans to the ring)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephie Love: The following contest scheduled for one fall… IS FOR THE EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP!!

(The camera slowly pulls away from the ring and up onto the ramp. The entire stadium lights up in gold as ‘Dolla Sign Slime’ by Lil Nas X and Megan Thee Stallion hits. The crowd rises to their feet, giving Serenity Valdez a loud reaction as she steps onto the stage) 

Stephie Love: Approaching the ring first, the challenger… from Tijuana, Mexico… “LA REINA”… SERRENNITTY VALLDEEZZZ!!!!

Stew-O: It’s safe to say Serenity is one of our top rising stars with what she’s shown all season. It’s also safe to say she has been waiting for this for a long time. She’s had a great run this season and just recently fell short of winning her block in the Iconic Cup, but tonight, she wants to out this issue with Ximena behind her and capture her first championship, one she’s been chasing, the Specialists Championship! 

Flannery McCoy: When it comes to Serenity Valdez, you either love or you hate her. This crowd definitely seems to have more supporters than distractors, though. And you never know how that can affect a match, there’s so many variables, all of them amplified at Pain For Pride!

(Serenity enters the ring as her music fades out. She stands in the center of the ring, taking in the magic of Pain For Pride)

(‘Recreant’ by Chelsea Grin plays as the lights in the arena dim and a spotlight appears out in front of the stage. Ximena Velasquez steps into it with the Specialists Championship around her waist. She removes it and raises it high in the air as she walks with purpose down the ramp, keeping her eyes locked on her opponent) 

Stephie Love: And her opponent, from El Paso, Texas… weighing in at 180 pounds… SHE IS THE EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION… “LA DIOSA”… XIMMEEENNNNAAAA VEEELLLASSSQUEEEZZZ!!

Flannery McCoy: Ximena has had an amazing season as well, inches away from becoming Universal Women’s Champion, dethroning Harper to become Specialists Champion. She wants to bookend her season right, and she certainly looks ready to do that tonight.

Jake Mercer: Two incredibly different styles in this match, one is speed, and the other, possessed by the champion, is raw power. You know, thinking about this match I can’t help but reminisce on this match I saw back in ’95… it was in—

(Ximena Velasquez cuts Jake Mercer off as she hops up onto the apron. Pyro shoots out from the stage, high into the sky. She gets up close to Serenity Valdez, bringing the title right in front of her face before handing it off to the referee)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: The bell rings and… OH!! HERE WE GO!! OUT OF THE GATE XIMENA DARTS AT SERENITY, GRABS HER BY THE LEG AND TAKES HER DOWN… NOW ROLLING HER OVER ONTO HER BACK, LOOKING TO CATCH HER OFF GUARD WITH A PINFALL!! THE MUCH LARGER WOMAN PUTTING ALL HER WEIGHT ON TOP OF THE CHALLENGER… BUT SERENITY IS ABLE TO ESCAPE BEFORE THE REFEREE COULD EVEN GET IN POSITION TO COUNT!!… AND OUT OF THE PIN ATTEMPT SERENITY GRABS THE ARM OF XIMENA, LOCKING HER OWN ARMS TOGETHER AND FALLING BACK INTO A CROSS ARMBAR!! SERENITY APPLIES A CROSS ARMBAR ON THE CHAMPION!!

Flannery McCoy: XIMENA WAS LOOKING TO CATCH SERENITY OFF-GUARD BUT IT WOULD APPEAR SHE’S THE ONE WHO’S BEEN CAUGHT NAPPING… SHE FINDS HERSELF IN A VERY PRECARIOUS POSITION HERE! SHE EXTENDS HER ARMS OUT TOWARDS THE ROPES BUT THOSE WON’T DO HER ANY GOOD, SHE HAS TO FIND A DIFFERENT MEANS OF ESCAPE! SERENITY WRENCHES THE ARM BACK, XIMENA IN RESPONSE IN VERY OBVIOUS PAIN… SHE EXTENDS HER ARM OUT AGAIN, BALLS IT UP INTO A FIST… AND DRIVES IT DOWN HEARD ACROSS THE LEVERAGED FOREARM OF SERENITY!! SHE DOES IT A SECOND TIME, FOLLOWED BY A THIRD AND A FOURTH… AND THE FIFTH ONE IS THE ONE THAT GETS THE JOB DONE!! SERENITY IS FORCED TO BREAK THE HOLD AND AS SHE TENDS TO HER OWN ARM XIMENA QUICKLY SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET!!

Jake Mercer: And you see, THAT right there is what Serenity is going to have to deal with as this match goes on! She got out of that hold with EASE, most would have succumb to it! 

Stew-O: Both women to their feet, and this time it’s Serenity who goes on the attack, charging at Ximena… BUT SHE RUNS RIGHT INTO AN ELBOW, THAT KNOCKS HER TO THE CANVAS! This match blasted off like a rocket but now seems to be slowing in pace, Serenity is a bit slow to her feet, needing the aid of the ropes, perhaps knocked a little loopy… she turns AND RIGHT INTO ANOTHER ELBOW FROM THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!! BUT INSTEAD OF LETTING HER GO DOWN XIMENA STAYS WITH HER, PUSHING HER BACK INTO THE CORNER!! 

Flannery McCoy: Ximena claws her hand around the wrist of Serenity and whips her across the ring, into the opposite corner! SHE COMES CHARGING… CLOTHESLINE!! SERENITY DROPS TO THE MAT, XIMENA NOT FAR BEHIND HER, INTO THE PINFALL!!

ONEEE!!… BUT THAT’S IT AS SERENITY GETS HER SHOULDER UP!!

Jake Mercer: SERENITY HAS BEEN ON THE END TWO ELBOWS AND ONE CLOTHESLINE IN THIS MATCH YET LOOKS LIKE SHE’S BEEN THROUGH A SIXTY MINUTE CLASSIC!! THE CHAMPION IS HAVING HER WAY WITH THE CHALLENGER!!

Stew-O: Off the pin fall attempt here, Ximena not wasting any time, pulling Serenity up by the hair… she rears back… AND DELIVERS A THUNDEROUS CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST OF SERENITY, WHO AGAIN RETREATS BACK INTO THE CORNER!! XIMENA COMES CHARGING AGAIN… BUT SERENITY THIS TIME IS ABLE TO AVOID THE ATTACK, SHE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY… AND NOW OFF THE ROPES SHE COMES RUNNING AT XIMENA WHO TURNS AROUND… AND WOW!! QUICKLY THWARTS WHATEVER SERENITY HAD PLANNED, SWATTING HER LIKE A FLY OUT OF THE SKY!! Serenity crashes to the canvas, landing on her side… she grabs her abdomen as she tries to pull herself to her feet… BUT XIMENA RUNS UP AND DRIVES HER BOOT UPWARDS INTO THE STOMACH OF SERENITY!!

Flannery McCoy: And Ximena will continue the assault here as she gets Serenity back to her feet… throwing her over her shoulder into a fireman’s carry… AND DROPPING HER ACROSS HER KNEE!! THERE’S ANOTHER COVER!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… KICK OUT!!

Jake Mercer: First it was a one count, then a two… I think we all know what comes next! Ximena Velasquez is looking to make a huge statement and cement herself here at Pain For Pride!

Stew-O: There’s no sign of frustration on the face of Ximena Velasquez yet as she once again gets the challenger to her feet… QUICK kick delivered to the mid-section, the champion has found an obvious part of the body to target! That kick is followed up with a second one, and now for a third time Serenity finds herself in the corner… Ximena creates some distance between the two… AND NOW SHE COMES CHARGING, SERENITY IS FIRST OUT OF THE CORNER HOWEVER… BUT XIMENA HAD IT SCOUTED AND SHE FLIPS SERENITY INSIDE-OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE, WOW! 

Flannery McCoy: Serenity did a FULL DOUBLE FLIP in the air there before landing, and she’s not moving! Ximena not looking to capitalizing however, for the first time in this match she takes a step back, soaking up the atmosphere that only Pain For Pride can provide! She’s met with a chorus of boos, this crowd, as we mentioned during the entrances is very clearly and obviously in the corner of Serenity Valdez!

Jake Mercer: XIMENA VELASQUEZ KNEW THIS WAS COMING AND SHE’S PREPARED FOR IT, SHE’S RELISHING IN THIS REACTION!! TELLING THE CROWD TO BRING IT ON!! TAKING IT ALL IN WHILE AT THE SAME TIME KEEPING A LASER FOCUS ON THE CHALLENGER WHO IS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE IT BACK TO HER FEET… 

Stew-O: Serenity is to her feet… she squares up to Ximena… XIMENA THOUGH IS QUICKER TO THE DRAW, A RIGHT JAB RIGHT TO THE NOSE OF SERENITY WHO’S STAGGERED… SHE TRIES TO COME BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN BUT SHE CAN’T BEAT XIMENA IN THIS BATTLE WHO AGAIN IS FIRST, THIS TIME A HOOK WHICH KNOCKS SERENITY CLEAR OUT OF THE RING AND ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW!! 

Flannery McCoy: Ximena follows her out of the ring, Serenity has a hold of the ring apron, putting what looks like all her weight onto it as she tries to pull herself up… Ximena is there, with a fistful of hair… BUT SERENITY WITH A BLOW TO THE MID-SECTION… NOW A SECOND ONE, XIMENA GOES DOWN TO A KNEE, HER HEAD DRAPED ACROSS THE EDGE OF THE RING, SERENITY GRABS THE BACK OF XIMENA’S HEAD AND SMACKS IT OFF THE CORNER… SERENITY VALDEZ LOOKING TO GET BACK INTO THIS MATCH, OR REALLY IN IT AT ALL, FOR THE FIRST TIME! XIMENA STILL HAS HER HEAD ACROSS THE EDGE OF THE RING, SERENITY HOPS UP ONTO THE APRON… AND SHE DROPS A KNEE ACROSS THE BACK OF XIMENA’S HEAD… NOW ROLLING HER BACK INTO THE RING!! SHE SCRAMBLES INTO THE COVER!!

ONEEE!!… TW— SHOULDER UP, NOT EVEN A TWO COUNT!!

Jake Mercer: AND XIMENA IS QUICK BACK TO HER FEET, AND EVEN QUICKER GOING AT SERENITY, BUT AGAIN SERENITY IS ABLE TO EVADE, SENDING A KICK TO THE SHIN, THE KICK TO THE SHIN HUNCHES XIMENA OVER… AND SHE’S COMPLETELY UNAWARE AS SERENITY GOES RUNNING TOWARDS THE ROPES, REBOUNDING OFF OF THEM… AND DELIVERING A KNEE!! A RUNNING, LEAPING KNEE RIGHT TO THE FACE OF THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!!

Stew-O: AND NOW SHE GRABS THE ARM AND DROPS DOWN, TRYING TO PULL XIMENA TOWARDS HER, POSSIBLY ATTEMPTING ANOTHER SUBMISSION HOLD, BUT XIMENA WON’T ALLOW IT!! SHE’S ABLE TO FREE HER ARM, NOW GRABBING SERENITY BY THE HEAD AND WHIPPING IT BACK, DOWN INTO THE MAT, SERENITY BOUNCING SKULL FIRST OFF THE HARD CANVAS AND JUST LIKE THAT HER FLAME IS EXTINGUISHED, HER COMEBACK, GONE, AS IF IT NEVER HAPPENED!

Flannery McCoy: Ximena gets Serenity back to her feet, she closes in on her, wrapping her up and forcing her back into the corner! Now scooping her up and placing her feet first on the turnbuckle, in the tree of woe! I don’t like what she has planned here! XIMENA RUSHES TOWARDS THE OPPOSITE CORNER AND NOW COMES STAMPEDING TOWARDS THE CHALLENGER… FLIP SENTON!! A FLIP SENTON INTO THE CORNER, COLLIDING WITH THE TIED UP SERENITY VALDEZ!! SERENITY IS UNHOOKED FROM THE TURNBUCKLE, IN A HEAP ON THE MAT!!

Jake Mercer: HER AGILITY IS JUST AS IMPRESSIVE AS HER STRENGTH, AND IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE SHE’S DONE JUST YET!! WITH SERENITY DOWN, XIMENA EYES THE TURNBUCKLE!! SHE STEPS OUT ONTO THE APRON AND BEGINS THE JOURNEY TO THE TOP, SERENITY BEGINS TO STIR!!… XIMENA HAS ONE FOOT PERCHED AT THE TOP, THE OTHER ON THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE AS SHE WAITS FOR SERENITY TO MAKE IT BACK TO HER FEET… XIMENA NOW BRINGS HER RIGHT FOOT UP TO MEET THE OTHER AT THE TOP AS SERENITY IS TO HER FEET… SHE TURNS AROUND AS XIMENA LEAPS OFF, LOOKING FOR A DROPKICK!!

Stew-O: BUT SERENITY DUCKS AND DARTS FORWARD, XIMENA OVERSHOOTS, SERENITY CATCHES HER INTO A NECKBREAKER!! OH MY!! SERENITY WITH AN INCREDIBLE REVERSAL, CATCHING XIMENA IN MID-AIR AND DELIVERING A NECKBREAKER!! AND THIS MIGHT BE EXACTLY WHAT SHE NEEDS, EXACTLY WHAT SHE WAS LOOKING FOR!! THE CROWD COMES TO LIFE, THE ENERGY BUILDING AND SERENITY CAN FEEL IT!! SHE IS UP AT HER FEET… BUT XIMENA, THE CHAMPION EVER SO CLEVER HAS ROLLED OUT OF THE RING AND ONTO THE OUTSIDE FOR A BREATHER!!

Flannery McCoy: BUT SERENITY ISN’T GOING TO ALLOW IT… SHE KNOWS HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO BUILD ON THIS MOMENTUM, SHE ZOOMS THROUGH THE ROPES, SUICIDE DIVE!! COLLIDING WITH XIMENA, SENDING HER SPINE FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!! SERENITY IS FIRST TO HER FEET, XIMENA SURPRISINGLY THOUGH ISN’T FAR BEHIND, THOUGH THE BARRICADE IS DOING A LOT OF THE WORK FOR HER… SERENITY GOES FOR A RIGHT HAND BUT XIMENA IS ABLE TO BACK AWAY FROM IT, TRYING TO RUN AWAY FROM SERENITY HERE WHO REMAINS ON THE OFFENSIVE!!

Jake Mercer: XIMENA NEEDS A BREATHER, SHE’S ABLE TO CREATE SOME DISTANCE BETWEEN HERSELF AND THE CHALLENGER, RIGHT IN FRONT OF US NOW, LEANED AGAINST THE ANNOUNCE TABLE… SERENITY IS HERE TOO AND SHE DELIVERS A RIGHT HAND, IT LANDS FLUSH! XIMENA UNABLE TO BLOCK IT, SHE GETS HIT WITH A SECOND, AND A THIRD… SERENITY SWINGS FOR A FOURTH BUT OH!! THIS ONE IS DUCKED, AND THEY’VE NOW SWITCHED POSITIONS!! SERENITY IN DANGER, UP AGAINST OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE… XIMENA COMES CHARGING!!

Stew-O: FLAPJACK!! SERENITY VALDEZ WAS ABLE TO GRAB THE LEG OF XIMENA AND DELIVER A FLAPJACK ONTO OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE, PAPERS FLYING EVERYWHERE, XIMENA, HER RIBS LANDING ON THE EDGE OF OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE, TAKING THE WIND RIGHT OUT OF HER!! WE HAVEN’T BEEN PAYING MUCH ATTENTION TO THE REFEREE’S COUNT BUT WE ARE ON A SIX LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! HE’S AT SEVEN NOW AS SERENITY PULLS XIMENA OFF THE TABLE AND ROLLS HER INTO THE RING… IN THE CENTER NOW SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO… SHE MAY— NO!! XIMENA GETS HER SHOULDER UP!!

Flannery McCoy: That was the first time in this match where Ximena felt like she was in real danger of losing her championship! And Stew I think you were a bit inaccurate in your assessment earlier, the pace has not slowed one bit since the moment the bell rang but it looks like finally we are going to get a bit of a slow down. That burst of offense from Serenity, after taking the beating she did in the early stages of this match seems to have gotten to her. She’s in a seated position, heaving as she tries to catch her breath, perhaps figuring out what her next move will be!

Jake Mercer: And that right there is what separates the champion from the challenger! You don’t see Ximena needing to rest or needing a moment to catch her breath! Serenity is winded after just a few moments of being on the offensive! If I may indulge the two of you, around 8 years ago I—

Stew-O: Ximena has her hand on the right side of her ribs as she makes it back to her feet… AN AREA THAT SERENITY IS GOING TO LOOK TO TARGET, JUST AS XIMENA DID IN THE EARLY PORTION OF THIS MATCH, SHE GOES LOW… A RIGHT HAND TO THE BODY, FOLLOWED BY A JAB TO THE HEAD, AND NOW IT’S XIMENA WHO GOES INTO DEFENSIVE MODE, HUDDLED DOWN AS SHE BACKS HERSELF INTO THE CORNER… SERENITY IS RIGHT THERE HOWEVER, AND OH LOOK AT THIS!! SHE JUMPS UP ONTO THE SECOND ROPE, SPRINGBOARDING OFF OF IT AND GRABBING THE ARM OF XIMENA, AN ARMDRAG THAT SENDS HER CLEAR ACROSS THE RING, HOW’S THAT FOR STRENGTH, JAKE? I DON’T KNOW IF I’VE EVER SEEN ANYONE DO THAT TO XIMENA VELASQUEZ BEFORE!!

Flannery McCoy: XIMENA LOOKS STUNNED AS SHE SCAMPERS BACK TO HER FEET, JUST IN TIME TO BE MET WITH A RUNNING KNEE!! IT CONNECTS, TO THE CHEST OF XIMENA!! XIMENA THIS TIME STAYS DOWN, AND SERENITY STEPS OUT ONTO THE APRON, LOOKING TO HEAD TO THE TOP ROPE!! XIMENA IS STIRRING AS SERENITY SETS HERSELF UP ON THE TOP… SHE LEAPS OFF LOOKING FOR A METEORA!!… IT CONNECTS!! METEORA CONNECTS, SHE HOOKS BOTH LEGS, THIS COULD BE IT!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO… ANDDD NO!! XIMENA KICKS OUT, PUSHING SERENITY OFF OF HER AND ALMOST SENDING HER INTO THE REFEREE!!

Jake Mercer: AND LOOK AT THE POWER USED BY XIMENA TO KICK OUT, SHE ALMOST THREW SERENITY ONTO THE REFEREE!! SERENITY HASN’T DONE NEARLY ENOUGH TO KEEP THE CHAMPION DOWN!! 

Stew-O: Ximena is to her feet, and despite what my colleague would have you believe, the effects of this match are starting to show on Ximena Velasquez, Serenity Valdez has done an incredible job getting back into this match after how it was looking earlier! Ximena squares up as Serenity turns around and meets her eyes… into the center of the ring they go! 

Flannery McCoy: Serenity absolutely does NOT want to find herself in a battle of blows with Ximena, that’s a fight she’s almost certain to lose… but she won’t back down as she raises her fists up… XIMENA SWINGS WITH A RIGHT, IT CONNECTS, SENDING SERENITY WOBBLY… BUT TOUGH AS NAILS THE CHALLENGER COMES BACK WITH A RIGHT HAND OF HER OWN, IT’S LESS EFFECTIVE HOWEVER, XIMENA ABLE TO RECOVER QUICKLY! SHE SWINGS AGAIN WITH A RIGHT… BUT THIS ONE SERENITY IS ABLE TO EVADE, NOW IT’S HER TURN, SHE CONNECTS! NOW XIMENA, BUT SERENITY AGAIN DODGES, A THIRD PUNCH… AND NOW ANOTHER, THREE UNANSWERED!! FORGET WHAT I SAID, SERENITY IS NOT ONLY HOLDING HER OWN AGAINST THE CHAMPION IN A BATTLE OF STRIKES, SHE’S OUTCLASSING HER!!

Jake Mercer: XIMENA LOOKS SHOCKED, I’M SHOCKED!! I DIDN’T EXPECT THIS FIGHT FROM SERENITY VALDEZ!! SERENITY NOW HAS CLOSED THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TWO, CONTINUING TO THROW FISTS AT XIMENA… XIMENA FINALLY ABLE TO PUSH HER OFF THOUGH, AND XIMENA COMES RUNNING… SPEAR!! OH MY!! SPEAR OUT OF NOWHERE!! JUST LIKE THAT, INTO THE COVER SHE GOES!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… NO!! NO!! SERENITY KICKS OUT!!

Stew-O: WOW!! That move has been used by Ximena Velasquez to put down SO MANY opponents in the past, but you have to wonder if the lack of space between the two prevented Ximena from putting her all into that. She was only able to get two steps in before connecting with that Spear, a move that is so dependent on momentum! In any case though it’s an impressive kick out from the challenger and the frustration is beginning to show on the face of the champion! She still has the upper hand as she gets Serenity back to her feet!

Flannery McCoy: Ximena rears her arm back… AND THROWS A CRACKING SMACK ACROSS THE CHEST OF SERENITY VALDEZ, ONE THAT THE ENTIRE STADIUM HERE AT PAIN FOR PRIDE CAN HEAR!! That slap waking Serenity’s senses back up… AND XIMENA DELIVERS A SECOND!! SERENITY DROPS TO A KNEE! Ximena grabs the body of Serenity and drapes her across the middle rope… now taking a few steps back… SHE COMES CHARGING AND THROWS HER ENTIRE BODY AT SERENITY AND LANDS IT!! SERENITY COMES RICOCHETING OFF THE ROPES, MOTIONLESS ON THE CANVAS!! 

Jake Mercer: AND I THINK XIMENA VELASQUEZ CAN SMELL THE END NEAR HERE!! SHE SUDDENLY HAS AN AIR OF CONFIDENCE ABOUT HER AS SHE STRUTS AROUND THE RING, PROUD OF THE WORK SHE’S DONE!! SHE GRABS THE LEFT ARM OF SERENITY VALDEZ AND PULLS HER TO HER FEET… NOW SHE PUTS HER OWN ARM UNDER SERENITY AND LIFTS HER UP… LOOKING FOR THE XV!! BUT SERENITY, I DON’T THINK SERENITY IS GOING TO ALLOW IT!!

Stew-O: SERENITY REALIZES THE IMMINENT DANGER SHE’S IN AND BEGINS FLAILING ABOUT, XIMENA WITH ONLY HER ONE ARM ATTACHED TO SERENITY CAN’T FIND BALANCE, AND SERENITY IS ABLE TO ESCAPE IT… INTO A ROLLUP PIN!! BUT XIMENA GETS OUT OF IT QUICKLY, SHE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A STOMP TO THE BACK… LOOKING TO APPLY A CAMEL CLUTCH, SHE YANKS SERENITY UP BY HER HAIR… WRAPPING HER ARMS AROUND HER NECK… BUT SERENITY IS ABLE TO SLIDE OUT OF IT!! AND FROM BEHIND SHE AGAIN GOES IN FOR THE ROLLUP… AND THIS TIME XIMENA CAN’T GET OUT OF IT!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… NO!! KICK OUT!! BUT WOW WHAT A SEQUENCE!!

Flannery McCoy: A CLINIC!! BOTH WOMEN ARE ON ONE KNEE… AND IT’S A RACE TO SEE WHO IS GOING TO GET THE UPPER HAND!! SERENITY IS FIRST TO HER FEET, BUT SHE’S IMMEDIATELY SQUEEZED INTO A BEARHUG BY XIMENA!! BUT SERENITY QUICKLY THWARTS IT WITH A FEW ELBOWS ACROSS THE CROWN OF THE CHAMPION AND SHE’S ABLE TO GET OUT OF IT… SHE GOES OFF THE ROPES AND LANDS A DROPKICK, TAKING XIMENA DOWN!! XIMENA ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE… SERENITY, OH… MAYBE NOT!! I COULD’VE SWORN SERENITY WAS GEARING UP FOR ANOTHER SUICIDE DIVE THERE BUT SHE’S HAD SECOND THOUGHTS, PERHAPS THINKING XIMENA WOULD HAVE IT SCOUTED THIS TIME!! 

Jake Mercer: Instead she follows Ximena out of the ring. Ximena is heaving on the floor right in front of us here, Serenity applies a facelock on Ximena but it’s only to get her back to her feet… OH BUT LOOK OUT!! XIMENA PUSHES SERENITY RIGHT INTO THE TIMEKEEPERS AREA!! SERENITY GOES FLYING INTO SOME CHAIRS, LANDING ON TOP OF STEPHIE LOVE!! STEPHIE LOVE IS SPRAWLED OUT ON THE OUTSIDE HERE, SERENITY VALDEZ IS ON TOP OF HER… BUT NOT FOR LONG AS XIMENA GRABS SERENITY BY THE SHOULDER STRAP AND PULLS HER TO HER FEET AND THROWS HER BACK INTO THE RING!!… AND NOW XIMENA VALDEZ SETS HERSELF UP IN THE CORNER… SHE’S LOOKING TO DELIVER THE DEATH BLOW!!

Stew-O: THERE’S OFFICIALS AT RINGSIDE HERE TO CHECK ON STEPHIE LOVE BUT WE HAVE MORE PRESSING MATTERS IN THE RING HERE!! SERENITY IS PULLING HERSELF TO HER FEET… XIMENA CONTINUES TO WAIT IN THE CORNER, A WICKED LOOK IN HER EYE… SERENITY IS UP AND SHE TURNS AROUND… INTO A SECOND SPEAR!! A SPEAR BY THE CHAMPION XIMENA VELASQUEZ, SHE GOT EVERY BIT OF IT, DAMN NEAR SLICING HER OPPONENT IN HALF!! SHE’S INTO THE COVER HOOKING THE INSIDE LEG AND THE REFEREE SLIDES INTO POSITION!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO… AND— NO!! NO!! SERENITY GETS THE SHOULDER UP!! THIS MATCH ISN’T OVER!! AND THIS TIME THERE ARE NO EXCUSES, XIMENA COULDN’T HAVE DELIVERED THAT SPEAR ANY BETTER AND IT STILL WASN’T ENOUGH!!

Flannery McCoy: AND THIS IS WHAT PAIN FOR PRIDE IS ABLE TO BRING OUT OF PEOPLE GUYS!! EVERYTHING IS ELEVATED!! AMAZING FEATS OF RESILIENCY THAT YOU WON’T SEE ANYWHERE ELSE!! XIMENA IS IN TOTAL SHOCK, SERENITY HAS KICKED OUT OF TWO SPEARS!!

Jake Mercer: NONE OF THAT WILL MEAN ANYTHING THOUGH IF SERENITY CAN’T FIND A WAY TO KEEP XIMENA DOWN!! SHE’S DONE GOOD IN THIS MATCH, BETTER THAN I EXPECTED… BUT THIS IS WHAT I’VE BEEN SAYING ALL NIGHT! I’M NOT TAKING SIDES, BUT XIMENA VELASQUEZ IS JUST… IT!! SHE HAS SO MANY ADVANTAGES OVER SERENITY VALDEZ I DON’T KNOW HOW THE CHALLENGER CAN OVERCOME THEM!!

Stew-O: Ximena is up to her feet, and unlike earlier where she was feeding off the negativity from the crowd, it now seems to be getting to her! Serenity hasn’t moved much since being hit with the Spear but she’s finally starting to stir, pushing herself up… BUT XIMENA THROWS HERSELF ON TOP OF SERENITY AND BEGINS PUMMELING HER WITH RIGHTS AND LEFTS!! SERENITY IS HELPLESS TO THE ONSLAUGHT!! FISTS, FOREARMS, ELBOWS BEING LAID IN TO EVERY PART OF THE CHALLENGER’S EXPOSED BODY!! THIS IS GETTING HARD TO WATCH!! MY GOD A SERIES OF ELBOWS DRIVEN RIGHT INTO THE SPINE!! XIMENA THROWS SERENITY BACK ONTO HER BACK AND AGAIN GOES IN FOR THE COVER!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!! IT’S STILL NOT ENOUGH!!

Flannery McCoy: XIMENA IS LETTING HER EMOTIONS GET TO HER, SHE HOPS OFF SERENITY AND GETS RIGHT UP INTO THE FACE OF THE REFEREE!! I CAN’T QUITE MAKE OUT WHAT SHE’S SAYING BUT I CAN ASSURE YOU HER LANGUAGE ISN’T DISNEY APPROVED!! Finally she finishes berating the referee and turns her attention back to her opponent, she pulls Serenity back to her feet… BUT OH LOOK OUT!! SERENITY WITH SIGNS OF LIFE!! SHE ELBOWS XIMENA IN THE MID-SECTION… AND SHE DOES IT A SECOND TIME TO FORCE HER AWAY AND GAIN SOME DISTANCE!!

Jake Mercer: SERENITY IS TO HER FEET NOW, XIMENA LOOKS TO GRAB HER BUT SHE’S MET WITH A RIGHT HAND FROM THE CHALLENGER, A RIGHT HAND THAT DAMN NEAR SPINS HER AROUND BUT DOESN’T TAKE HER OFF HER FEET… NOW SERENITY LEAPS ONTO THE BACK OF XIMENA… PYRAMID SCHEME!! SERENITY VALDEZ HAS THE PYRAMID SCHEME LOCKED IN ON THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!! 

Stew-O: AND IT’S TIME TO SEE WHAT XIMENA IS MADE OF HERE!! SERENITY HAS HER ARMS WRAPPED AROUND THE THROAT OF THE CHAMPION, SHE’S FLAILING HER ARMS EVERY WHICH WAY, TRYING TO FIND THE ROPES BUT THIS IS LOCKED DEAD CENTER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, THE CLOSEST ROPE TO HER IS ABOUT SEVEN FEET AWAY WITH A FULL STRETCH!! SHE’S CARRYING SERENITY AROUND LIKE A BACKPACK, SHE TRIES TO TAKE A STEP TOWARDS THE ROPES BUT SERENITY WRENCHES HARDER AND IT BRINGS XIMENA DOWN TO A KNEE!!

Flannery McCoy: THIS IS ONE OF THE HARDEST HOLDS THERE IS TO GET OUT OF!! XIMENA HAS BEEN THROUGH A GRUELING, TIRING MATCH AND NOW SHE HAS AN EXTRA 120 POUNDS OF WEIGHT ON HER, TRYING TO CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF HER… SHE MANAGES TO GET BACK ON HER FEET, BUT SERENITY JUST KEEPS WRENCHING AND WRENCHING… SHE’S PUTTING ALMOST ALL SHE HAS INTO THIS, I THINK I CAN SEE TEARS BEGINNING TO WELL UP IN HER EYES!! SHE’S MANAGED TO BRING XIMENA BACK DOWN TO A KNEE!! THIS MIGHT BE IT!! WE MIGHT BE MOMENTS AWAY FROM CROWNING A NEW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!!

Jake Mercer: I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M SAYING THIS BUT YOU MIGHT BE RIGHT!! XIMENA VELASQUEZ HAS BEEN BROUGHT DOWN TO A KNEE… SHE PLANTS HER OTHER FOOT FOOT, TRYING TO PUT SOME WEIGHT ON IT TO SEND HER BACK TO A VERTICAL BASE… BUT NOW THAT FOOT GIVES WAY AND PUTS HER IN AN EVEN WORSE POSITION… NOW XIMENA IS COMPLETELY AT THE MERCY OF SERENITY HERE!! SHE’S ON BOTH KNEES… FALLING FORWARD AS SERENITY CONTINUES TO APPLY PRESSURE!! HER FACE BEGINNING TO CHANGE, HER NATURAL COLOR IS BEING SAPPED AWAY, REPLACED WITH A BRIGHT RED!! HER ARMS FLOATING AT HER SIDE!!

Stew-O: SHE’S FADING!! XIMENA VELASQUEZ IS FADING!! THE REFEREE WON’T CHECK HER ARM WHILE THEIR IS STILL SIGNS OF LIFE COMING FROM THE CHAMPION, BUT HOW LONG CAN THIS GO ON FOR!! THE BRIGHT RED IN HER FACE IS GETTING DARKER WITH EACH PASSING SECOND!! THE REFEREE NOW RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE TWO WOMAN, WATCHING CLOSELY… AS XIMENA’S ARMS DROP LIMP TO HER SIDE, SHE’S NO LONGER FIGHTING, NO LONGER STRUGGLING!! SHE MIGHT BE OUT!! THE REFEREE LIFTS THE LEFT ARM OF XIMENA UP, IF IT DROPS ALL THE WAY BACK DOWN WE WILL HAVE A NEW CHAMPION!!

Flannery McCoy: BUT IT DOESN’T!! XIMENA IS ABLE TO KEEP HER ARM FROM FALLING ALL THE WAY, THERE’S LIFE!! SHE’S BACK IN IT!!… SHE FALLS FORWARD, ONTO HER STOMACH… SHE KNOWS TRYING TO MAKE IT BACK TO HER FEET WOULD BE A FUTILE ATTEMPT, SHE ROLLS AROUND ON THE CANVAS, SERENITY CONTINUES TO KEEP THE HOLD APPLIED… NEAR THE EDGE OF THE RING NOW, AND BOTH WOMEN GO UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE AND PLOP ONTO THE OUTSIDE!! SERENITY LANDS FIRST… AND THE IMPACT FORCES HER TO BREAK THE HOLD!! XIMENA HAS SOMEHOW MANAGED TO HOLD ONTO HER TITLE FOR AT LEAST A LITTLE LONGER, AND NOW BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN ON THE OUTSIDE!!

Jake Mercer: The referee begins the count to ten, Ximena rolls off of Serenity but that’s all she can do at the moment, she tries to force herself up but she doesn’t have the strength just yet. Serenity has managed to push herself up onto her knees, crawling over to the steel steps! We’re at a four count now! Serenity places her hands on the middle step and tries to force herself up!

FIVE!

Ximena has finally managed to pull herself up, not quite yet at her feet just yet though!

SIX!

Stew-O: At seven Serenity just manages to pull herself into the ring, obviously that choke took more out of Ximena than it did Serenity but Serenity put her ALL into it, you have to imagine there isn’t much left in the tank… Ximena is a few seconds behind her, getting back into the ring… SERENITY IS QUICKLY TO HER FEET, TRYING TO CATCH THE CHAMPION OFF HER FEET!! SHE SPRINGBOARDS OFF OF THE SECOND ROPE… EL ULTIMO BAILE!! IT CONNECTS!! SHE GOT IT!! SHE FOLLOWS THROUGH WITH THE COVER, HOOKING BOTH LEGS, NEW CHAMPION!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… THR— NO!! XIMENA JUST GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!

Flannery McCoy: That was a GREAT chance for Serenity and even though she hasn’t been able to get the job done just yet, you have to imagine the confidence in her is building.

Jake Mercer: Can you really say that? That’s twice now she probably thought she had the champion beat, but this match is still going. You know what this reminds me of? About fifteen years ago I saw a—

Stew-O: LOOK AT THIS, XIMENA!! SHE GRABS A HOLD OF SERENITY’S LEG, SERENITY WAS GETTING BACK TO HER FEET BUT XIMENA GRABBED HER LEG AND PULLED HER BACK DOWN… CALF CRUSHER!! CALF CRUSHER APPLIED ON SERENITY VALDEZ!! THE CHAMPION, SPRINGING BACK TO LIFE AT PAIN FOR PRIDE… SHE’S SCREAMING AT SERENITY VALDEZ TO TAP, MAYBE THE ONLY ONE IN THE ENTIRE STADIUM WHO IS DEMANDING IT!! SERENITY IS IN TROUBLE HERE, SHE TRIES TO PUSH HERSELF UP TO GAIN SOME LEVERAGE AND REMOVE SOME OF THE PRESSURE, BUT XIMENA DOUBLES DOWN!! WRENCHING BACK SO HARD THAT SERENITY’S HEEL IS ALMOST TOUCHING THE BACK OF HER HEAD… SHE WANTS TO TEAR THE MUSCLE AWAY FROM THE BONE!!

Flannery McCoy: SERENITY TAKES HER ONE FREE LEG AND BEGINS SWINGING IT ABOUT, TRYING TO CONNECT WITH ANY BODY PART OF XIMENA SHE CAN TO TRY AND BREAK THE HOLD!! SHE AIMS FOR THE HEAD, THE CHEST, THE SHOULDER, BUT IT’S NO USE!! HER LEG ISN’T LONG ENOUGH, XIMENA VELASQUEZ CAN’T HELP BUT LAUGH AT THE ATTEMPT, KNOWING SHE HAS HE CHALLENGER ON THE ROPES!! AND SPEAKING OF… THOSE SEEM TO BE THE ONLY CHANCE SERENITY HAS OF GETTING OUT OF THIS, BUT THE QUESTION IS, DOES SHE HAVE ENOUGH? DOES SHE HAVE ENOUGH ENERGY IN HER TO CRAWL TOWARDS THE ROPES AND KEEP HER HOPES ALIVE?!

Jake Mercer: BUT XIMENA KNOWS IT TOO, AND WITH EVERY FOOT, EVERY INCH OF PROGRESS SERENITY MAKES TOWARDS THE ROPES, XIMENA DIGS HER FOOT INTO THE CANVAS AND PULLS HERSELF FORWARD, WHICH PULLS SERENITY BACK… THINGS ARE GETTING DESPERATE FOR THE CHALLENGER!! THE REFEREE IS ASKING HER IF SHE WANTS TO GIVE UP BUT SHE SHAKES HER HEAD NO, SHE MAKES ANOTHER ATTEMPT FOR THE ROPES, BUT AGAIN SHE’S PULLED BACK!! I’M NOT EVEN SURE SHE COULD MAKE IT ALL THE WAY THERE REGARDLESS, SHE HAS NEARLY TWO HUNDRED POUNDS OF XIMENA VELASQUEZ TO PULL AS WELL.. SHE SIMPLY MAY NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH!!

Stew-O: BUT SHE HAS TO TRY, IF NOT… THIS MATCH IS ALL BUT OVER!! YOU WONDER IF THE REFEREE’S DISCRETION IS GOING TO COME INTO PLAY HERE, HOW LONG DOES HE LET THIS GO?! DOES HE CALL CALL IT?! THIS ISN’T A SUBMISSION THAT’S GOING TO MAKE SERENITY VALDEZ PASS OUT, BUT IF SERENITY REFUSES TO SUBMIT, AT ONE POINT DOES THE REFEREE DECIDE TO END THE MATCH?! SERENITY KNOWS THERE’S A CHANCE OF THAT HAPPENING, AND SHE ALSO KNOWS SHE CAN’T LET THIS MATCH BE DECIDED LIKE THAT!! SHE MAKES YET ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO MAKE IT TO THE ROPES… THROUGH THE PAIN AND THE AGONY, THE DESPERATION IS WINNING!!

Flannery McCoy: SHE TAKES HER FREE FOOT, SHE MANAGES TO PLANT IT INTO THE CANVAS… I DON’T THINK SHE’S GOING TO TRY TO CRAWL, I THINK SHE’S GOING TO TRY AND PUSH OFF AND LUNGE TOWARDS THEM, SHE’S MANAGED TO GET SOME WEIGHT ON THAT FREE LEG, PUSHING HERSELF UP… THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!! SHE’S LIKE A LOADED SPRING… AND SHE PUSHES OFF TOWARDS THE ROPES… OH NO!! THE LEG HYPEREXTENDED!! IT HYPEREXTENDED FROM ALL THE WEIGHT SHE HAD TO PUT ON THAT LEG!! THAT LOOKED TERRIBLE BUT… SHE GOT THERE!! SERENITY HAS HER LEFT ARM WRAPPED AROUND THE ROPES, XIMENA HAS TO BREAK THE HOLD!!

Jake Mercer: SHE’S FREE BUT AT WHAT COST?! SHE DOESN’T HAVE ANY GOOD LEG NOW!! SERENITY’S OFFENSE IS BUILT AROUND AGILITY, SPEED AND THE USE OF THE ROPES AND TURNBUCKLE… THAT’S ALL GONE NOW, WHO KNOWS IF SHE’S EVEN GOING TO BE ABLE TO STAND!! AND LOOK, THIS SHOWS HOW MUCH TROUBLE SHE’S IN!! SHE JUST SPENT AN UNGODLY AMOUNT OF TIME IN A CALF CRUSHER, BUT HER ATTENTION, THE LEG THAT SHE’S HOLDING INTO HERE IS THE ONE THAT SHE HYPEREXTENDED, SHE MAY HAVE COMPLETELY BLOWN OUT HER KNEE!! FORGET BEING ABLE TO UTILIZE HER OFFENSE, SHE MAY NOT EVEN BE ABLE TO STAND!!

Stew-O: The referee is trying to give Serenity some time and some space, but Ximena ISN’T having it! SHE STEPS IN FRONT OF THE REFEREE, GRABS SERENITY BY HER TWO SHOULDER STRAPS AND PULLS HER UP!! SHE RELEASES HER, AND SERENITY FALLS RIGHT BACK DOWN!! YOU WERE RIGHT, JAKE!! BOTH OF HER LEGS ARE BUSTED!! AND XIMENA IS LOVING IT!! THE CHAMPION DROPS DOWN TO HER KNEES, SHE PULLS BOTH LEGS OF SERENITY VALDEZ OVER HER HEAD, GETTING FULL LEVERAGE INTO A PINFALL!!

ONEEE!!… TWOOO!!… SHOULDER UP!! SHE COULDN’T PUT ANY POWER OR FORCE INTO IT BUT SHE JUST MANAGED TO USE HER UPPER BODY STRENGTH TO PULL HER SHOULDER OFF THE MAT!!

Flannery McCoy: Regardless of the state that Serenity Valdez is in, she’s telling the champion that she’s going to have to put her DOWN! THE CHAMPION GRUNTS AS SHE PULLS HERSELF UP, AND DOES THE SAME TO THE CHALLENGER… I THINK PUTTING HER DOWN IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE HAS IN MIND!! SHE PICKS SERENITY UP OVER HER SHOULDER AND PLACES HER ON THE TURNBUCKLE… NOW PUTTING HER HAND UNDER HER, SHE LIFTS HER OFF THE TURNBUCKLE AND HIGH INTO THE AIR, LOOKING FOR THE XV AGAIN!! BUT JUST LIKE LAST TIME SERENITY WON’T GIVE IN!! XIMENA BRINGS HER OTHER ARM UP, GRIPPING IT AROUND THE WAISTBAND OF SERENITY TO TRY AND REGAIN SOME CONTROL, BUT SERENITY CONTINUES TO TRY AND WIGGLE OUT OF IT!!

Jake Mercer: SERENITY SLIPS BEHIND XIMENA… SHE SOMEHOW MANAGES TO LAND ON HER FEET, NEARLY COLLAPSES BUT IS ABLE TO CATCH HERSELF… SHE CHARGES TOWARDS XIMENA THE BEST THAT SHE CAN… HIT THE LIGHTS!! KNEE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!! BUT BECAUSE SHE COULDN’T BUILD ANY SPEED, IT DIDN’T HAVE THE IMPACT IT NORMALLY WOULD!! XIMENA IS ALREADY STARTING TO MAKE IT BACK TO HER FEET… SERENITY ON HER KNEES, STRUGGLING TO PULL HERSELF UP, BUT SHE MANAGES TO DO IT… XIMENA IS UP… HERE COMES SERENITY AGAIN, HOBBLING TOWARDS THE CHAMPION… A SECOND HIT THE LIGHTS!! IT CONNECTS TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!! THIS TIME XIMENA STAYS DOWN, BUT SO DOES SERENITY!! SHE’S ONLY ABLE TO RUN AT A QUARTER OF THE SPEED SHE NORMALLY WOULD BE ABLE TO, AND EVEN THAT IS EXCRUCIATING!!

Stew-O: SERENITY PULLS HERSELF INTO THE CORNER, NEEDING THE AID OF THE TURNBUCKLE TO PULL HERSELF UP, XIMENA IS STIRRING AS WELL, HER HANDS ARE IN FISTS, ON THE CANVAS AS SHE TRIES TO GET BACK TO HER FEET… SERENITY IS LIMPING AROUND THE RING… TRYING TO GET THE RIGHT ANGLE, TRYING TO GET BEHIND THE CHAMPION… XIMENA IS AT HER FEET… SERENITY COMES FOR A THIRD TIME… HIT THE LIGHTS!! IT CONNECTS!! NOT ONE OF THEM WAS DELIVERED WITH NEARLY THE SAME IMPACT THAT THEY TYPICALLY WOULD, BUT WILL THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF THE THREE BE ENOUGH TO GIVE SERENITY VALDEZ THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP?! SHE’S INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!!

ONEEE!!… 

TWOOO!!… 

THREEE!! 

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Dolla Sign Slime’ begins to play as Serenity Valdez rolls off of Ximena Velasquez. She remains down, though pulled up into a seated position as the referee awards her the Specialists Championship)

Stephie Love: Here is your winner… AND THE NEW EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!!… SEREEENNNIIITTYYYY VALLLLDDEEEEZZZZZ!!

Stew-O: WHAT A PERFORMANCE, WHAT A GUTSY PERFORMANCE BY SERENITY VADLEZ TONIGHT HERE AT PAIN FOR PRIDE!! 

Flannery McCoy: Obviously the biggest moment of Serenity Valdez’s career! She’s now a champion, and that will put her in the history books… but a performance like that makes a different kind of history, and begins to build a legacy!

(Serenity manages to get to her feet, she holds the title up over her head as she limps around the ring. Ximena Velasquez is seen rolling out of the ring, out of view)

Jake Mercer: I have to admit, she made me a believer tonight! This performance is so similar to—

(Jake Mercer gets cut off as Serenity very gingerly manages to climb up to the middle turnbuckle. She holds her title high in the air and is met with a loud ovation from the crowd. The camera zooms in on her face, with the Specialists Championship belt right next to it as the camera fades out.)

( Pain For Pride fades back into the arena where the next match graphic flashes on the screen, definitely getting the crowd excited and on their feet for what’s next. )

(The camera then goes over to show Stephie Love standing in the middle of the ring. She has a smile on her face and a microphone in her hand as she looks ready to announce the next match on hand after what’s already been an incredible show so far! )

Stephie Love: The following contest is an EXTREME RULES MATCH! Where they’ll be no countout and no disqualification. And it is a bout scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘Shock The World’ by Lloyd Banks is heard blasting through the speakers of the arena while the crowd begins to absolutely erupt into loud cheers in response. The camera goes over to show Ronn Banks begin to make his way out from the backstage area and towards the stage. He bears a determined look on his face while he scans around at the Las Vegas crowd in attendance. From there, he looks right toward the ring and begins to make his way down the ramp from there.)

Stephie Love: Introducing first… from Newark, New Jersey… weighing in at 220 pounds… EAW HALL OF FAMER…’ THE P.L.K.’… RONN BANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: Ronn Banks made his return after three years to an Elite Answers Wrestling ring during the 2021 Grand Rampage match. Since then, he has entered the ring multiple times and garnered a whole lot of allies… and a whole lot of enemies in the process. Which is, mainly, the reason why this Pain For Pride match has come to fruition in the first place.

Flannery McCoy: Going through Andre Walker and Jake Smith, he finds himself face-to-face with one Xander Payne. Xander attacked Banks after his match with Jake and now the two of them find themselves standing across the ring from one another tonight on the biggest stage. Banks says that Xander awoke something in him that has been shelved away for a long time, and now he looks to unleash that in an Extreme Rules match that he made!

Jake Mercer: And we all know Banks lived in an era of extreme before, he knows what he needs to do and how to do it. Personally, though, I don’t think we should stoop down to the Voltage brand’s level, but y’know… FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! 

( ‘It Follows’ by Cane Hill is heard blasting through the speakers of the arena before the crowd boos thunderously in response. The camera then goes over to the stage to show Xander Payne begin to make his way out with a serious expression plastered over his face. He has his sights set solely on Ronn Banks inside the ring as he then begins to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring from there. )

Stephie Love: And his opponent… from Toronto, Ontario, Canada… weighing in at 240 pounds… EAW HALL OF FAMER… ‘THE PAYNEKILLER’… XANDER PAYNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: As for Xander we know about his feelings regarding how his run has gone recently. He felt despite being a newly inducted Hall of Famer, that he lost his stride, and that he needs something to propel him back to the glory that he once had while being the World Heavyweight God… that’s where Ronn Banks comes in. 

Flannery McCoy: If he can get a win over Ronn Banks, a legend whose name speaks for itself, AND someone who has gotten wins over people like Andre Walker and Jake Smith more recently… well then Xander could very well be on the trajectory that he wants himself to be on. But then again, that’ll be determined via whether or not he wins or not.

Jake Mercer: People call Xander the villain in this, but really it’s Banks! Yeah, who the fuck burns down the wrestling school that he used to love and cherish and call his own? That’s despicable! Xander is going to get his revenge and it’s going to happen TONIGHT. 

( DING! DING! DING! )

Stew-O: Oh boy, here we go. This Extreme Rules match is officially underway and the possibilities are endless, especially considering the people involved. We’ve seen how far Xander Payne is willing to go in matches like these, and Ronn Banks… well, needs no explanation. The two of them are ready to go to war tonight, and only one of them can come out on top. 

Flannery McCoy: I THINK THEY GET THAT STEW, AND XANDER IS WASTING ZERO TIME SPRINTING FULL SPEED AT BANKS AND CLOBBERING HIM WITH A FOREARM STRIKE! Banks is sent backward into his corner while Xander engages and begins to unload on him with repeated right hand punches! Banks tries to block it the best he can, but ultimately stops the assault with a sharp knee to the abdomen! Xander stumbles backward but quickly runs forward, GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE TO THE CORNER-

Jake Mercer: But Banks manages to sidestep that before pushing Xander into the corner instead! Xander turns around backed up against the turnbuckles, only to be met with a stiff right hand to the face which leaves him reeling! Banks from there sends him towards the opposite corner, before he turns around and runs towards him…. LAUNCHING INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR A FLYING FOREARM TO THE FACE- But Xander moves out of the way of that causing Banks to collide with the corner! Xander from there grabs a hold of him, BEFORE LIFTING HIM OFF THE GROUND AND CONNECTING WITH SNAKE EYES TO DROP BANKS DOWN TO THE CANVAS!

( Xander looks down at Banks who clutches his head in pain, before looking at the corner. Instantly he swoops in and clutches at the top turnbuckle, ripping the padding right off of its hinges and leaving an exposed turnbuckle in its wake. The crowd boos Xander maliciously as he can only shake his head in response and focus back in on his opponent. )

Stew-O: Well that’s definitely going to be a hard landing for Banks, and Xander is going to make sure of it. He grabs Banks by his hair and tugs him up to his feet, BEFORE POPPING HIM UP OFF THE GROUND AND GOING FOR ONE MORE SNAKE EYES ON THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE! But Banks manages to slip off of his shoulders and land behind him, BEFORE PUSHING HIM INTO THE CORNER! Xander’s face collides with the exposed turnbuckle and that leaves him stunned, and in perfect position for Xander to grab him around his waist, AND LIFT HIM UP OFF THE GROUND AND TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!

( Xander takes a hard tumble to the ground, he knows he’s in trouble, and he avoids that by rolling out of the ring. Banks gets up to a knee and looks at him, and it’s apparent that he’s unhappy about that. )

Flannery McCoy: Xander heading into retreat was possibly the best option for him seeing as though things were not going his way and this is the perfect chance for a breather. But I don’t think Banks is intending to give him any of that, as he gets back up to his feet and turns around towards the ropes… LOOKING TO NAIL HIM WITH A SUICIDE DIVE ATTEMPT!

( CLANK! )

Jake Mercer: XANDER JUST YANKED A CHAIR FROM THE CROWD AND THREW IT AT THE HEAD OF BANKS IN MID-AIR! STRATEGIC MOVE BY XANDER TO GET OUT OF THE SITUATION HE WAS IN! 

( Xander turns around and sees that he snatched the chair from a little kid. He simply scoffs and makes a crying gesture before grabbing Banks by the head. )

Stew-O: Xander begins to rain down lefts and rights on the head of Banks who seems too dazed by the chair shot to the head to fully retaliate! Banks begins to bring his hands up, but that’s not before Xander brings him up and looks to toss him- But before that happens Banks connects with an elbow to the abdomen which stops Xander’s assault momentarily! Xander is reeling while Banks wraps his arms around his waist, AND RUNS HIM SPINE FIRST INTO THE EDGE OF THE APRON! Xander is hurt and Banks takes advantage now grabbing him by his head, BEFORE THROWING HIM UP AGAINST THE BARRICADE THIS TIME WHICH LEAVES XANDER CRUMBLING DOWN TO THE MAT IN WHAT SHOULD BE AGONIZING PAIN RIGHT NOW!

Flannery McCoy: Xander tries his best to get up by grabbing the edge of the barricade and using that as leverage, but Banks grabs a hold of his head once again before attacking him with repeated forearm strikes towards the face! BANKS THEN GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD BEFORE SLAMMING IT UP AGAINST THE BARRICADE LEAVING XANDER STUNNED MOMENTARILY! This gives Banks the opportunity to lock him into a front facelock and drag him outward, before lifting him up off the ground… HE’S GOING FOR A SUPLEX ONTO THE RINGSIDE MATTING!

Jake Mercer: BUT XANDER MANAGES TO SLIP OUT AND LAND BEHIND HIM! Xander reels him in before connecting with a strike to the back which stops him before he can respond back! Xander then turns him around before setting his sights on something… THROWING BANKS FACE-FIRST INTO THE RING POST! THAT GRUESOME THUD THAT FOLLOWED DEFINITELY DIDN’T HELP BANKS EITHER UPON IMPACT! 

( Banks drops down to the ground, but is already beginning to pull himself back up. He drags his hand through his forehead, trying to see if there’s any blood flow, but that’s not present. Meanwhile, Xander has deviated his attention away from Banks and has instead begun to look under the ring, seeing what he can use to get ahead in this matchup. Before long his eyes light up and he ends up pulling out something. )

Stew-O: Xander has a kendo stick in his hands now as he looks towards Banks who is continuing to try and get back up, but if he turns around he might be met with a rude awakening in the process. Banks stumbles back up, unbeknownst to him what awaits on the other side. XANDER RUNS FORWARD AND TAKES A SWING WITH THE KENDO STICK TOWARDS THE ABDOMEN OF BANKS!

Flannery McCoy: BUT BANKS SIDE-STEPS THAT AND GRABS IT JUST IN TIME! Both of them lock into an intense tug of war for the weapon, but it’s Banks that manages to kick Xander in the abdomen before snatching it away! Xander stumbles backward but looks towards Banks once again- ONLY FOR BANKS TO SWING THE KENDO STICK RIGHT TOWARDS HIS HEAD AND DROP HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! AND NOW BANKS IS USING THAT KENDO STICK TO BEGIN ABSOLUTELY WAILING AWAY ON XANDER WHO HAS NO WAY TO DEFEND HIMSELF RIGHT NOW FROM THE DAMAGE HE’S TAKING! 

Jake Mercer: This is definitely not the way Xander expected this match to go, and now Banks is continuing to beat the shit out of him with absolutely no remorse! You wanted Ronn Banks, Xander, well you damn well got him! Xander is forced to absorb all these shots, but it looks like Banks has taken a step back and separated himself from Xander. He’s stopped his assault and decided to look at Xander who is in immense pain at the moment. 

( SNAP! )

( Banks looks at the kendo stick before snapping it in half over his knee. He drops one of the halves before looking at the other and the jutted edges where it broke in half. He then makes his way over to Xander before locking him in a headlock with one arm. )

Stew-O: NO! NO! BANKS JUST STABBED THE SHARP PART OF THE KENDO STICK RIGHT INTO THE FOREHEAD OF XANDER! BANKS IS TWISTING THAT SPIKY KENDO STICK AND DRAGGING IT ALONG THE FOREHEAD OF XANDER AND YOU CAN SEE THE BLOOD POURING LIKE A RIVER RIGHT NOW WHILE IT DOES! XANDER CONTINUES TO SCREAM HELPLESSLY IN PAIN! BANKS IS PUTTING HIM THROUGH HELL AND I’M SURE THIS IS NOT WHAT HE EXPECTED TO HAPPEN WHATSOEVER! 

Flannery McCoy: Banks finally relents and pushes Xander to the ground and you just have to wonder the pain that must be surging through his body right now thanks to this. But Banks doesn’t really give a damn, in fact, he’s going to amplify that if that’s what it’s going to take to win. Banks has made his way around the ring before looking down at the ring mat, oh dear, why is he tearing the padding up… 

Jake Mercer: Well, I mean, isn’t it obvious. :troll: All that’s left is bare concrete and I’m sure that spells trouble for Xander in more ways than one. Banks then turns around and makes his way back over to Xander before clutching at his head and tugging him over to the exposed part of the ringside area. Xander is clearly going through it right now and it’s going to be a challenge, for the most part, to get himself out of the situation that he’s in right now. Banks brings Xander up to his feet, but before he can set him up for anything Xander wastes no time beginning to attack him with groggy forearm strikes to the face trying to catch him off guard! 

Stew-O: Well the most that can do in my eyes is prolong the inevitable and I think that’s what Xander is trying to do right now! But before he can go any further Banks stops him with a knee towards the abdomen which forces him to double over! Xander gives a groan of pain while Banks pulls him into a front facelock and sets him up… HE’S GOING FOR A SUPLEX ONTO THE EXPOSED CONCRETE! 

Flannery McCoy: BUT XANDER MANAGES TO RETALIATE BY LIFTING BANKS OVER HIS HEAD AND DROPPING HIM INTO A BACK BODY DROP INSTEAD ON THE CONCRETE! THAT WAS A HARD LANDING FOR HIM! Banks gives a cry of pain while Xander looks to take advantage by grabbing him by his head and rolling him back into the ring, while Xander rolls back into the ring as well to continue his attack. Who knows what he could be going for here though… HE’S GOING FOR ‘MEMENTO MORI’! THE ONE-HANDED ELECTRIC CHAIR USHIGOROSHI ONTO RONN BANKS CONNECTS!

Jake Mercer: NO IT DOESN’T! Banks begins to rain down punches towards the top of his head trying to get him to let go of him and get him off of his shoulders! Xander tries to hold on, but he can only maintain that so long before he crumbles! And ultimately he’s forced to let Banks go, BUT LOOKS TO TAKE HIS HEAD OFF WITH A LARIAT IN THE PROCESS! But Banks manages to duck under that while keeping a hold of the arm of Xander, turning him around and sending him towards the turnbuckles with an Irish whip! Xander is backed up towards the corner but tries to look up to see what the fuck is going on, AND NOW HE HAS AN ANSWER WITH BANKS RUNNING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A CORNER SHINING WIZARD! HE ISN’T DONE THOUGH AS HE GRABS XANDER BY THE HEAD AND RUNS HIM FORWARD CONNECTING WITH A BULLDOG! XANDER IS TAKEN DOWN WHILE BANKS INSTANTLY ROLLS HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG! GOING FOR THE PIN! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRR-

Stew-O: BUT RIGHT ON TIME! XANDER MANAGES TO KICK OUT! I don’t think Banks really gives a damn though, instead, he probably expected Xander to kick out more than he did stay down. That’s how much of a fighter Xander is, and one can only wonder what Banks has in store for Xander as this match goes on. Which is exactly what we might find out right now. Banks has rolled out of the ring and went under the ring apron, looking under to see what he can use to get the upper hand in this match. And oh dear…

( Banks, of course, pulls out a small black bag which he waves into the air to the ecstatic cheers of the crowd knowing exactly what it is. He rolls back into the ring and looks at Xander on the inside with a smirk on his face, before opening the bag and flipping it upside down, pouring out the contents from the inside. )

Flannery McCoy: Thumbtacks, a classic. Banks is clearly going to put that to good use and that does not mean anything good for Xander Payne in the process. The thumbtacks are scattered on the floor and you can see the eyes of Xander Payne widen as he acknowledges that, he knows that that’s going to hurt if Banks manages to slam him down on top of them. Which is exactly what Banks is looking to do, grabbing Xander by the head and tugging him up to his feet, HE’S LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A SUPLEX TO SEND HIM INTO THE TACKS!

Jake Mercer: But before that can happen it’s Xander that shows a sign of life beginning to send punches towards his abdomen to weaken the grip that he has on him! That’s definitely not something that Banks had in mind right now and he has to fend that off before he can keep the assault that he has in mind going! But Xander is continuing to unload on him with repeated strikes towards his abdomen! Because we know damn well that he really does want zero part in this! He wants to hightail it while he has the chance, or possibly take Banks down instead! 

Stew-O: Banks is ultimately forced to let go and you know that he didn’t want to do that but really he had no choice! He instead steps forward and attempts to strike Xander with a forearm- But Xander manages to grab a hold of it before pushing it away! Banks stumbles back, BEFORE GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE THIS TIME! But Xander ducks under that before grabbing a hold of the arm and setting him up… 

Flannery McCoy: ‘RIPTIDE’! ‘RIPTIDE’ CONNECTS ON THE THUMBTACKS! THE TWISTING BRAINBUSTER DROPS BANKS DOWN TO THE GROUND AND XANDER KNOWS THAT THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HE NEEDS RIGHT NOW! HE ROLLS BANKS ONTO HIS BACK WHILE THOSE THUMBTACKS CONTINUE TO DIG INTO HIS SPINE AND HOOKS THE LEG! PINNING HIS SHOULDERS DOWN TO THE MAT FOR THE THREE! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEE-

Jake Mercer: BUT BANKS MANAGES TO SHOOT HIS SHOULDER UP JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME! He’s clearly beginning to test Xander’s patience right now, while Xander does everything humanly possible to keep his composure right now. It’s clear that he’s unhappy about Banks’ continued persistence, but this is something that he probably should’ve expected from someone especially who’s at the level of competing that Banks is at. Xander grabs Banks by the head and begins to tug him towards a corner, what does he have planned here?

Stew-O: Xander has Banks in a corner and immediately he begins to tee off on him with repeated punches towards the face! Banks is trying to defend himself right now but something like that is proving to be a challenge especially this deep into the match! Banks tries to retaliate, but Xander steps forward and boots him right in the abdomen dropping him down to the mat in pain! And now Xander is rolling out of the ring, oh dear…

Flannery McCoy: Xander has a hold of Banks leg as he drags it around and looks towards the ring post, what could be on the mind of the ever-so sadistic Xander Payne??? WAIT! HE HAS BANKS LEGS AND HE LOCKS HIM INTO A RING POST FIGURE FOUR! RINGPOST FIGURE FOUR! BANKS’ LEGS MUST BE TEARING AWAY AND LOOK AT THE CRIES OF PAIN WHILE BANKS SCRATCHES AND CLAWS TRYING TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THIS! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BRUTAL AND XANDER KNOWS IT! 

Jake Mercer: Xander finally relents and lets go of the hold even though there was nothing stopping him from keeping it locked in, and he takes the right leg of Banks, BEFORE SLAMMING IT UP AGAINST THE RINGPOST FOR GOOD MEASURE! Xander then reaches and grabs a hold of the head of Banks before pulling him out to the outside of the ring, and Banks is defenseless right now, in way too much pain to forward any sort of retaliation towards Xander at the moment. Xander scoops the leg of Banks and tugs him back up, BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A BRUTAL DRAGON SCREW! Xander isn’t done though as he turns Banks around onto his back, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A KNEE DROP TO HIS LEG TO SEND A SHOCKWAVE OF PAIN THROUGH HIS BODY! 

Stew-O: That’s definitely not going to do him any good right now, and certainly whatever Xander has planned next isn’t either. He grabs Banks, BEFORE THROWING HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE NOW SENDING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT ONCE AGAIN! 

( Xander, with every fiber of his being, begins to approach a commentary booth. He rips off the front of it and tosses it down to the ground before cleaning it off with a quick swipe. He barks at the commentary team to leave but gets sass from one of them to follow… )

Persephone: (off-mic) Umm, excuse fucking you??? There are two other commentary tables and you just had to choose THIS ONE especially when I’M ON MY FUCKING LUNCH BREAK!

Xander Payne: (off-mic) Politely, kill yourself.

( Persephone screams in frustration before standing up and storming the scene. Xander then turns around and makes his way over before grabbing the head of Banks and beginning to tug him over to the exposed announcer’s table. )

Flannery McCoy: Banks isn’t going to stand down though, breaking free of Xander’s grip before beginning to attack him with lefts and rights that leave him off guard momentarily! Banks grabs him by the head, BEFORE SLAMMING HIM AGAINST THE VOLTAGE ANNOUNCERS TABLE-

Jake Mercer: But Xander manages to hold out his hands just in time before that can happen! Xander then sends an elbow towards his chest before grabbing Banks, INSTEAD SLAMMING HIM AGAINST THE ANNOUNCERS TABLE IN RETALIATION! Banks is stunned, and oh my, this isn’t going to turn out very well. Xander heaves Banks up into the air and places him down on the announcer’s table, and right now I think he’s about to join him there and go for something big to drop him through!

Stew-O: Xander is standing on the announcer’s table now and is also grabbing Banks’ head bringing him up too. This is a very precarious position that I’m sure especially Banks doesn’t want himself to be in right now, but Xander is going to take advantage while he can and whether or not Banks is going to do something about it remains to be seen. Xander grabs him before pulling him in between his legs, lifting him up… HE’S GOING FOR A PACKAGE PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE ANNOUNCERS TABLE! ‘PAYNEKILLER’!

Flannery McCoy: But Banks drops his weight and Xander is forced to bring him back down! Xander has had to go through so much in this match that the strength that he usually has is slowly beginning to falter as time goes on. Xander rains punches down on Banks trying to get him to let go, but that doesn’t help as Banks manages to slip out of the Package Piledriver position! Banks from there drops himself off of the top rope, AND BEFORE XANDER CAN DO THE SAME IT’S BANKS THAT MANAGES TO SWEEP HIS LEGS FROM BENEATH HIM AND TRIP HIM LEAVING XANDER LYING ON THE ANNOUNCERS TABLE IN A WORLD OF HURT RIGHT NOW!

( Banks grabs Xander by the head before beginning to punch him repeatedly in the skull. Even with the simplest of moves, blood flies everywhere as the two of them are evidently not in the best of shape right now. Xander is barely able to move due to the amount of pain he’s in, and Banks looks to take advantage of that by immediately turning around and rolling back into the ring. He stands towards the corner, looking out while the crowd pops loudly seemingly knowing what he’s going for here. He hypes them up and gets them excited quickly before focusing back on his opponent. )

Jake Mercer: Oh dear, Xander is unresponsive laying flat on the announcer’s table, meanwhile, Banks has already made his way up to the top rope. He’s positioning himself and setting his sights on Xander who is still on the outside, there is no way that Banks is going for this, no way…

( **CRASH!** )

Stew-O: ‘FLYING DRACO’ TO THE OUTSIDE THROUGH THE ANNOUNCER’S TABLE BY RONN FUCKING BANKS! THE ELBOW DROP CONNECTS AND THE TABLE COLLAPSES SENDING XANDER PAYNE RIGHT THROUGH IT! AND BOTH OF THEM ARE DOWN! XANDER LOOKS COMPLETELY OUT OF IT AND BANKS HAS DEFINITELY SEEN BETTER DAYS AFTER THAT ONE! WHAT A MOVE! 

( INSTANT REPLAY: Banks is seen balancing himself on the top rope in a standing position, looking towards Xander on the outside and taking a deep breath. From there, in slow motion, he’s seen propelling off of the balls of his feet to the outside, flying through the air, and connecting with the ‘Flying Draco’ elbow drop which sends both of them crashing through the announcer’s table. )

Flannery McCoy: Back to the action, Banks has managed to get back up to his feet with the last of his strength and grab Xander before stuffing him back into the ring. He follows and enters back in as well before rolling him onto his back, HOOKING THE LEG AND GOING FOR A PIN ATTEMPT! COULD WE BE SEEING THE ENDING OF THIS MATCH RIGHT HERE?!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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Jake Mercer: WHAT THE?! HOW WAS XANDER PAYNE ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! THE PERSISTENCE OF THIS MAN EVEN AFTER EVERYTHING THAT HE’S BEEN THROUGH! BANKS LOOKS DISTRAUGHT! BUT HE ALSO HAS TO REALIZE DESPITE THIS TURN OF EVENTS THAT WHETHER HE LIKES IT OR NOT THIS MATCH CONTINUES ONWARD!

Stew-O: You can see the tired expression on the face of Ronn Banks, he doesn’t know what it’s going to take to keep Xander down for good, but that does not mean he’s going to stop trying. Both of these two have put one another through the wringer so far, and there really is no going back from this point on. Banks beginning to rise back up to his feet, looking down at Xander who can barely even recover at this point. I don’t think Xander realizes that he’s being led right into Banks’ trap, what could he be going for here…

Flannery McCoy: BANKS GRABS XANDER AND LIFTS HIM UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY! HE’S GOING FOR ‘GO TO RETIREMENT’! FIREMAN’S CARRY KNEE STRIKE TO FINISH THIS MATCH OFF FOR GOOD AND MARK ANOTHER VICTORY IN THE BOOK FOR RONN BANKS!

Jake Mercer: WHAT THE?! XANDER JUST JAMMED SOMETHING INTO THE FOREHEAD OF BANKS! BEFORE HE GOT UP HE SCOOPED ONE OF THE THUMBTACKS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND USED THAT TO STOP BANKS BEFORE MATTERS GOT WORSE! BANKS IS FORCED TO LET GO AND XANDER LANDS ON THE MAT! 

Stew-O: Banks recovers and tries to set his sights back on Xander before things get worse- BUT XANDER STEPS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH ‘OVERDOSE’! DISCUS PALM STRIKE TO THE NOSE OF BANKS DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS AND XANDER WASTES NO TIME CRUMBLING DOWN TO THE MAT AND FALLING OVER BANKS! PINNING HIS SHOULDERS TO THE MAT! PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEE-

Flannery McCoy: BUT BANKS MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! Xander needed something quick to turn this match back around in his favor, and his trademark ‘Overdose’ move was perfect to do that. But Xander is right back out of the ring, and at this point in the match, I don’t even know if it’s retreat or to get something out from under the ring. And right now that seems to be the latter with Xander going under the ring apron and see what he can pull out while Banks is down.

Jake Mercer: XANDER HAS A TABLE! He pushes that right into the ring and rolls back in himself before clutching at the table again and bringing it back up. Banks is trying his best to get back up to his feet right now, BUT XANDER RUNS FORWARD AND SLAMS THAT TABLE RIGHT AGAINST HIS FACE DROPPING HIM DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS! Banks is down and Xander uses that to flip the table over and kick open its legs, before propping it up. You know what he wants to do right now, he wants to put Banks through that table, and right now seeing the condition that Banks is in he will have no problem doing that! 

Stew-O: Xander grabs him and pulls him in… HE’S GOING TO POWERBOMB HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE TABLE! NO! NO!

Flannery McCoy: WAIT! Banks manages to slip off his shoulders and land in front of him this time! Xander tries to retaliate, BUT BANKS RUNS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TUMBLING DOWN TO RINGSIDE ONCE AGAIN! Banks shoves the table away as it collapses flat while he turns and begins to run the ropes… BEFORE LAUNCHING THROUGH AND TAKING XANDER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A SUICIDE DIVE WHILE HE TRIED TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET! 

Jake Mercer: Xander is taken down to the canvas while Banks grabs a hold of him by his head and gets him back into the ring! Banks doesn’t enter the ring instead he jumps up onto the apron and waits for Xander to get back up to his feet… LAUNCHING OFF OF THE ROPES AND GOING FOR A SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE TO TAKE XANDER DOWN TO THE MAT- But Xander manages to move out of the way just in time! Banks rolls back up to his feet and turns on his heels, IMMEDIATELY TRANSITIONING INTO A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF XANDER’S HEAD TO TAKE HIM DOWN! 

Stew-O: BUT XANDER DUCKS UNDER THAT TOO! Banks misses while Xander grabs a hold of him, LIFTS HIM INTO THE AIR AND DROPS HIM DOWN WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! The sheer impact of that causes Banks to shoot up to a kneeling position, WHILE XANDER TURNS AROUND ON THE SPOT AND GOES FOR A KNEE STRIKE TOWARDS THE HEAD- But before that can happen it’s Banks that manages to move out of the way of that and dodge it before it can connect! Banks then gets back up to his feet, BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND GRABBING A HOLD OF THE HEAD OF XANDER LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG ATTEMPT!

Flannery McCoy: XANDER MANAGES TO LIFT BANKS OFF OF THE GROUND BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Banks crashes down to the mat in a seated position while Xander grabs him by the waist and brings him back up, GOING FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT- BUT BANKS MANAGES TO RESPOND WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE FACE THAT SENDS XANDER BACK! Banks then turns around from there, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A PUMP KICK TO THE FACE! 

Jake Mercer: Xander stumbles back up to his feet, and I don’t think he has the slightest of a clue where the fuck he is at the moment and that’s not going to do him any good. Banks is waiting for him, and whenever Xander turns around he’s going to be in for something…

Stew-O: BANKS LIFTING XANDER ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! HE’S GOING FOR ‘GO TO RETIREMENT’! FIREMAN’S CARRY KNEE STRIKE!

Flannery McCoy: BUT XANDER WITH A SWIFT BACK ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD FORCES BANKS TO LOOSEN HIS GRIP AND ALLOW XANDER TO SLIP OUT AND LAND BEHIND HIM! Xander then throws him to the ropes and back…

Jake Mercer: HE’S GOING FOR ‘LAST SEDATION’! POP-UP POWERBOMB TO DRIVE BANKS DOWN TO THE CANVAS FOR GOOD!

Stew-O: BUT BANKS USES THAT MOMENTUM TO SWING HIMSELF AROUND AND DROP XANDER INTO A HURRICANRANA! Both of them have just countered one another’s big moves and they know that they’re both on crunch time now. Xander stumbles back up to his feet while Banks approaches, ONLY FOR XANDER TO GO UNDER AND CONNECT WITH A CHOP BLOCK TO HIS KNEE CAP TO SEND HIM STUMBLING BACKWARD AND DIPPING DOWN TO A KNEE! 

Flannery McCoy: We know that Xander spent a portion of the match targeting the legs of Banks and that surely has come into play right now. And now Xander grabs him, BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP AND DROPPING HIM DOWN INTO A SIDEWALK SLAM! Xander then shoots himself back up to his feet and falling back against the corner while Banks is down, and I think we might have an idea of what he has up his sleeve right now. 

Jake Mercer: Xander is slowly beginning to make his way up to the top rope, looking down at Banks who is still trying to find a way back up to his feet especially after everything that he’s went through. Both of them have put one another through hell and right now Xander is looking to be the one to put Banks away right here. Xander positions himself… BEFORE LAUNCHING OFF OF THE TOP ROPE FOR A CROSSBODY! HE’S GOING TO CRUSH BANKS! 

Stew-O: WAIT! WAIT! NO WAY BANKS JUST CAUGHT XANDER IN HIS ARMS! HE HAS XANDER IN HIS POSSESSION AND HE’S BEGINNING TO BRING HIM TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING! WHAT STRENGTH IS BEING SHOWN RIGHT NOW BY THE HALL OF FAMER! BANKS POPS XANDER UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY! AND I THINK WE KNOW WHAT HE MIGHT BE GOING FOR HERE! 

Flannery McCoy: ‘GO TO RETIREMENT’ CONNECTS! GOD KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES BANKS HAS TRIED FOR THAT MOVE AND HE STICKS IT! XANDER IS DOWN ON THE MAT AND BANKS IMMEDIATELY DROPS DOWN AND HOOKS THE LEG! PIN ATTEMPT! PIN ATTEMPT! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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Jake Mercer: WHAT THE?! XANDER PAYNE MANAGES TO SHOOT HIS SHOULDER UP! WHAT THE HELL?! AFTER EVERYTHING THAT BOTH OF THESE COMPETITORS HAVE PUT THEMSELVES THROUGH! ALL OF THAT! I SOUND LIKE A BROKEN RECORD SAYING IT BUT GODDAMN HONESTLY WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE???

( Banks is up in a kneeling position, confused as hell why this match isn’t over just yet. He looks over to the referee and holds up a two and the referee nods, Banks can only respond with a shrug, nothing he can really do about that. He looks around for a moment seeing what he can do, before he lays his eyes on something that perks his interest. )

Stew-O: BANKS HAS A HOLD OF THE TABLE! He begins to set it up and put it down at the center of the ring. Remember, this is the one that Xander pulled out from under the apron and tried to put Banks through earlier in the match, but Banks saw through that and managed to counter it just in time. But right now Xander is going to try and return the favor by putting Xander through the table instead and that’s surely not going to be any sort of good- Wait, what the hell…

Flannery McCoy: BANKS JUST LIT THE TABLE ON FIRE! IT’S ABLAZE! DEAR GOD WHAT DOES HE HAVE PLANNED FOR XANDER???

Jake Mercer: Banks turns around and grabs a hold of a limp Xander who probably doesn’t even know where he is at this point in the match. He pushes him into the corner, and heaves him up to the top rope. Oh dear, I think I might have a clue regarding whatever Banks might be going for here. Both of them find themselves on the top rope and Banks has him clutched by the head as he begins to set him up, no… no he wouldn’t…  

Stew-O: BANKS IS GOING FOR THE PEPSI PLUNGE THROUGH THE FLAMING TABLE! 

Flannery McCoy: WAIT! XANDER SLIPS OUT BEFORE SENDING A PUNCH TOWARDS THE FACE OF BANKS SENDING HIM OFF OF THE TOP ROPE! Banks stumbles backward, but quickly runs back up to the top to try and reprimand that! But Xander already catches him with repeated forearm shots to the face! The fact that he’s showing signs of life right now even after everything he’s been through is actually remarkable! BUT BANKS WITH A HEADBUTT! Banks has him set up now, oh dear what’s in the plans now???

Jake Mercer: BANKS LEAPING ON TO XANDER’S SHOULDERS AND GOING FOR A TOP-ROPE FRANKENSTEINER THROUGH THE TABLE!

( CRASH! )

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Stew-O: THAT TRANSITIONS XANDER INTO AN AVALANCHE ‘LAST SEDATION’! POP-UP POWERBOMB THROUGH THE FLAMING TABLE COMPLETELY TAKES BANKS OUT!

( The crowd gasps before going dead silent. Banks is completely unresponsive while the flames start to wither away and Xander can barely even move himself. The referee makes his way over instantly to check on Banks but Xander doesn’t give a damn, he yells at the referee to count as he’s barely able to throw his arm over Banks’ body.)

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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(DING! DING! DING!)

( ‘It Follows’ plays up once again and the crowd really doesn’t know what to say after what they’re just seen. Xander Payne, a bloody mess, pulls himself off of the body of Ronn Banks, who is still unconscious and also a bloody mess, before being helped up by the referee. He gets his hand raised in victory before falling up against the corner, clearly unable to stand by himself, and simply leaning against it and taking a long breather, letting it all soak in. )

Stephie Love: Here is your winner… XANDER PAYNE!!!!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Wow that was… wow… Xander Payne has come out of Pain For Pride with his hand raised in victory, and my what a match that we’ve just gotten the chance to witness. Both of these men laid it all on the line and went to the extreme, which is fitting in an Extreme Rules match of all things. And Xander managed to get the better of Banks, which is not something that most people can say.

( The referee is checking on Banks who is still down and out on top of the smoldering heap that once was a flaming table. He shakes his head before waving down medical who begin to flood out from the backstage area, already on speed dial knowing the way that this match was going. They bring a stretcher out as well, while entering into the ring and beginning to roll Banks onto it slowly. The crowd looks in absolute shock… but that doesn’t stop Xander’s celebration. )

Stew-O: Well, whatever’s happened with Banks it certainly is not good. :lupe: But that’s not our main focus right now, it’s rather Xander at this point. He got his wish, and this is sure to set him up for whatever awaits him during Season 16. What a match once again, and congratulations to Xander on his hard-fought victory.

( Xander stumbles towards the center of the ring, kicking the bits of the table away before turning and looking at Banks who is being stretchered out. He then looks towards the hard camera, a serious expression on his face, before spreading his arms out. The crowd instantly erupts into boos, and the last shot seen is Xander’s serious look slowly turning into a smirk knowing what he’s done, and from there, Pain For Pride transitions to elsewhere.)

EAW: As excitement arises from the final bout of the evening being announced, the fans cheer rabidly in anticipation for this clash of two men who have defined the Dynasty brand all season long.

(Inside the ring stands Stephie Love, a microphone in hand as she’s set to announce the next match!)

Stephie Love: The following singles match is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the EAW Interwire Championship and the EAW World Heavyweight Championship!

Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSDFLKSJLDKJFLKSDJFLKSJDFKJSLKD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(“Leaving Caladan” by Hans Zimmer begins to play and the crowd erupts into a mixed reaction, though certainly a bit more positive considering the events that have taken in the last few weeks on Friday Night Dynasty. Andre makes his way out with the Interwire Championship around his waist and red lei hangs from around his neck. He looks out around the audience before bringing the Interwire Title from around his waist, lifting it up into the air just as red fireworks go off around the tron, stage, the ramp, and around the outer parts of the stadium!)

Stephie Love: Introducing first, residing from The Isle of Samoa… weighing 245 pounds… he is 2022 King of Elite winner and the reigning and defending, current Interwire Champion… “The Kaiser” ANNNNNNNDDDDDDRRRRRREEEEEEE WAAAAAALLLLLLLLKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEERRRRRR!!!!!

Jake Mercer: Who does this man think he is?! Some kind of tribal chief?! Next he’ll be telling us to acknowledge him as the head of the table – I refuse!

Stew-O: Regardless of whether you like him or not, Andre Walker has made his way to this match having elected to use Championship opportunity that comes with winning the King of Elite Tournament on the World Heavyweight Championsihp! He had seemingly already made his mind up and said he’d be the one whoever had the Championship by now would be facing, and we’ve known since Grand Rampage that would be The Visual Prophet!

Flannery McCoy: These two quickly got things off to a tense start and Viz only escalated things from there with jokes and seemingly not taking Andre as seriously as Andre would’ve liked, and when Angelo and Viz went after Albert, it only got personal from there!

Jake Mercer: And I still say that Albert shouldn’t have been talking shit! What the hell did he expect?!

Flannery McCoy: Is that an invitation for anyone to put you through a table, Jake? :mjpls:

Jake Mercer: This isn’t about me :mjpls:!

Stew-O: But what it is about, is the Interwire Championship that Andre is bringing with him to the ring and how he enters this with the success that he’s accumulated for himself! He’s got immense pressure on him tonight as he enters his first-ever Pain for Pride against one of the most dynamic stars that EAW has ever had; we’ll have to see how he holds up!

(Andre by now has entered the ring and he paces on the far side of it while he stares down the stage in anticipation of his opponent. “Leaving Caladan” fades out and there’s a moment where it’s just the buzz of the crowd as they await the arrival of the World Heavyweight Champion. The lights beam around the arena in various directions before dying down to submerge the stadium in dim darkness.)

(“Back To Life” by Soul II Soul brings the crowd to erupt into boos as the lights of the stage and ramp shoot straight up during the first few seconds of the song while smoke billows out from around the stage before the lights start to move around the audience, as The Visual Prophet who’s accompanied by Dr. Angelo D’Angelo makes his way out!)

Stephie Love: And his opponent… making his way to the ring from Engadine, Michigan… weighing 265 pounds…. he is the current and defending EAW World Heavyweight Champion….. The Founder of the Visual Prophet Leadership Academy… THE VISSSSSUUUUUUUAAAAAALLLLLL PRROOOOOOOOPPPPPPHHHHHHHEEEEEEETTTTTTT!!!!

Jake Mercer: :blessed:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: The Visual Prophet has found himself the center of some controversy lately as the Visaul Prophet Leadership Academy has been found to be… well, not what we thought it was as the conditions have been revealed to be far from up to code! And according to documents shown by Albert Hitchman before he was put through a table, it was a way for Viz and Angelo to make a profit!

Flannery McCoy: Absolutely despicable if you ask me!

Jake Mercer: Good thing we didn’t! I still say that it was all photoshopped!

Flannery McCoy: I doubt Cage had the time to photoshop an entire video of what that school was like :skip:

Jake Mercer: I guess we’ll just never know! Such a shame!

Flannery McCoy: :skip:!!!!

Stew-O: What we do know is that The Visual Prophet has had no problem introducing Andre Walker to what kind of schemes he’s willing to run in order to keep himself on top, whether that’s jokes about his appearance or forcing Andre into the frustrating position of feeling like he’s not being taken seriously. Very few people are able to do things as effectively as Viz, and when he’s got his focus set, it’s easy to get caught up in all that!

Flannery McCoy: I don’t like all this crap that he has going on on the side with his so-called school, but there’s no denying that Viz is an effective star and competitor. We’ve say that throughout his time in EAW – even sharing a few of the same accomplishments as Andre such as being New Breed Champion and King of Elite winners – but Viz is able to bring something different to the table that people just can’t be taught, and how he applies that here, could be trouble for Andre!

Jake Mercer: There’s no “could be” about it, Flannery, because it WILL be! Andre Walker hasn’t faced off against The Visual Prophet when he’s like this and he’s sure to learn a few things from the man who ALLOWED him to be on the Stadium Stampede team, the most important being that he was never fit to lace up The Visual Prophet’s boots!

(As The Visual Prophet climbs up onto the apron, he raises the World Heavyweight Championship in the air with a colorful explosion of fireworks going off starting from the entrance stage and ending high in the sky above the stadium! While Angelo remains outside the ring, Viz enters and hands off the World Heavyweight Championship to the official, who now raises both the World Heavyweight Championship and the Interwire Championship! Handing them off to ringside, the referee calls for the bell!)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: “KAISER’S TOUCH”!!! ANDRE WITH A SUPERMAN PUNCH TO CATCH THE VISUAL PROPHET RIGHT AFTER THE BELL!!!!

Jake Mercer: :krabs:!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Viz stumbles over to the ropes- “KAISER’S TOUCH” AGAIN!!!! THE DEFENDING CHAMP TAKES ANOTHER HUGE PUNCH TO THE FACE AND VIZ DOESN’T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO GO!!!

Jake Mercer: STOP THE FUCKING MATCH!!!! HE’S NOT READY!!!!

Flannery McCoy: THE VISUAL PROPHET IS ROCKED AS HE SOMEHOW FINDS HIMSELF GOING OVER TO THE CORNER, AND ANDRE STRIKES WITH THE SUPERMAN PUNCH AGAIN!!!!

Jake Mercer: CUT THE CAMERAS!!!!!!!

Stew-O: THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION LOOKS LIKE HE CAN BARELY KEEP HIMSELF UP AS HE STUMBLES OUT THE CORNER, A HAND OVER HIS FACE! ANDRE RUNS TO THE ROPES AND COMES CHARGING OFF OF THEM AS HE GOES TO LEAP AT VIZ!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: “HUNGER ON HILLSIDE”- NO! ANDRE WENT TO LEAVE HIS FEET BUT THE VISUAL PROPHET GETS HIM WITH A RAISED KNEE RIGHT TO THE FACE! ANDRE’S HEAD SNAPS BACK AFTER RUNNING RIGHT INTO VIZ’S KNEE, AND ANDRE RAISES UP TO A VERTICAL BASE AS THE VISUAL PROPHET STARTS UNLOADING WITH THE PUNCHES! VIZ FIRING WITH PRECISION AND QUICKNESS AFTER THAT SUDDEN START TO THINGS BY ANDRE! VIZ WITH THE UPPERCUT-

Jake Mercer: ANDRE SPINS AWAY FROM IT AND CATCHES THE ARM! ANDRE LOOKING FOR A POSSIBLE BACKSLIDE BUT THE VISUAL PROPHET GETS HIS LEG AROUND ANDRE’S TO BLOCK IT! HA! Andre trying to force Viz to the mat but he’s able to keep them standing and Viz throws himself forward with the arms still hooked to throw Andre over his back with Andre coming down on his feet in front of him- THE VISUAL PROPHET CONNECTS WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT SENDS HIS KING OF ELITE CHALLENGER OVER THE TOP ROPE!!!!

Stew-O: Andre manages to hold onto the rope though, landing on the apron! He pulls himself up from a knee- THE VISUAL PROPHET HITS OFF THE ROPES FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING AND TACKLES ANDRE THROUGH THE ROPES :damn:!!!!!!!!! VIZ LEAPS INTO ANDRE THROUGH THE TOP AND MIDDLE ROPES, AND BOTH CHAMPIONS GO FLYING OFF THE APRON AND TO THE FLOOR!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: WHAT A MOVE FROM VIZ JUST NOW TO TAKE ANDRE COMPLETELY DOWN, RIGHT ALONG WITH HIMSELF!!!! ANDRE AND THE VISUAL PROPHET HIT THE RINGSIDE FLOOR WITH A MASSIVE THUD AFTER THE WORLD CHAMPION TAKES DOWN THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION COMPLETELY OFF GUARD!!!!!!

(The 2022 King of Elite winner is down with a hand to his back, appearing to be in obvious pain after that unexpected plummet to the floor thanks to the World Heavyweight Champion!)

Jake Mercer: But look at The Visual Prophet though :drakelike:!!! He’s already back up on his feet with the help of the barricade, slapping the top of the guardrail and not even caring that he’s got fans yelling at him from the front row! The disrespect to this man after he’s done nothing but uplift his community!

Flannery McCoy: :mjpls: I still wanna know what was in those school lunches for those kids to be acting that way-

Jake Mercer: It was only the healthiest, most nutritious lunch plan! I heard they got a free Angelo D’Angelo action figure prize with every meal! Rumor has it, you can’t get them anywhere else!

Flannery McCoy: Now who the hell was asking for that? :skip:

Stew-O: The Visual Prophet makes his way back over to Andre as he was starting to turn himself over on the ground to try to get himself up, but Viz grabs him by the hair and the belt of his pants to get him off the floor, THROWING HIM INTO THE BARRICADE! AN EXPLOSION OF POWER FROM THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RIGHT NOW AS HE RATTLES THE BARRICADE BY THROWING ANDRE INTO IT!

Jake Mercer: I know Andre’s definitely feeling that :mjlol:!!! He can’t even get himself up as The Visual Prophet kicks him in the ribs, bringing Andre to sit against the barricade, and now Viz is pressing his knee into Andre’s face while holding onto the guardrail for leverage!

Flannery McCoy: The referee for this match is yelling at The Visual Prophet to bring the action back into the ring or leave him with no choice but start a count-out, but Viz is absolutely in no hurry to get the match back between the ropes! It certainly can’t help that Angelo is encouraging it from a safe distance!

Stew-O: Viz finally lets up with the knee and gets a handful of hair as he pulls Andre away from the barricade, running him back-first now into the ring apron and the pained look on Andre’s face says it all! He’s forced to suffer it again as the World Heavyweight Champion repeats it over and over again, before finally rolling Walker back into the ring under the bottom rope. Andre looks to trudge away to create some distance and Viz gets into the ring after climbing up onto the apron, just casually entering the ring and stalking Andre from behind before deciding to grab the legs, lifting him for a huge wheelbarrow suplex!

Jake Mercer: Andre comes down on the back of his head just as much with that, and The Visual Prophet looks to be in full control :blessed:! He’s up on his feet and stomping down on Andre along the way, looking happy with himself as he should! After all, what you all probably didn’t know is that The Visual Prophet put himself through a rigorous training regiment this week in the desert!

Flannery McCoy: Doing what? :skip:

Jake Mercer: I’d be able to tell you if the people running Select Fightful didn’t keep this information hidden behind an unnecessary paywall! But I imagine those sidewinders, coyotes, and diamondbacks never stood a chance :wow:!!!

Stew-O: Viz tauntingly kicks at Andre’s head and shoves it with the bottom of his boot, insisting that Andre get up and fight back. Andre tries to pull himself up as he grabs at Viz’s legs, just to get a knee to the face! Andre is able to stop himself from hitting the mat but the World Heavyweight Champion grabs him by the hair and throws another knee strike at his face while holding the hair! Andre tries to push off but Viz is relentless as he connects with another! The ring official warning Viz about the hair and that just incites the World Heavyweight Champion to send Andre’s head popping off his knee as he finally lets go of the Interwire Champion!

Flannery McCoy: A straight kick to the face takes Andre off his knees and onto his back, forced up to his feet immediately after and Viz whips him across the ring with Andre coming off the ropes- DUCKING A CLOTHESLINE! ANDRE TAKES OFF INTO THE OTHER SET OF ROPES AND VIZ MISSES THE NEXT ATTEMPT, ANDRE SHOOTING OFF THE ROPES AGAIN TO GO RIGHT FOR THE WORLD CHAMPION, BUT VIZ TAKES HIM UP AND OFF HIS FEET FOR A THUNDEROUS SPINEBUSTER!!! HE PLANTS THE KING OF ELITE WINNER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!!!!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!

Referee: TTTWWWOOOO!!!!

Stew-O: To save his Interwire Title, Andre gets the shoulder up!

Jake Mercer: Even though it should’ve stayed down!

Flannery McCoy: The Visual Prophet doesn’t appear bothered at all as he sits up beside the stirring Andre Walker and rises to his feet, a cocky grin on his face as he brings himself to stand ahead of Andre who’s trying to get up himself. Viz slaps him over the top of the head and tauntingly shoves him but Andre stays on his feet, getting slapped again and you really have to wonder how irritating or demoralizing that actually is when you’re trying to focus!

Stew-O: WE DON’T HAVE TO WAIT LONG TO FIND OUT AS ANDRE SHOOTS UP WITH A HUGE HOOK TO CATCH VIZ ON THE JAW! THE VISUAL PROPHET IS STUNNED AS ANDRE STARTS FIGHTING BACK, SWINGING AGAIN! Andre showing a sudden burst of momentum as he strikes the World Heavyweight Champion all the way back to the ropes! Viz looks completely taken aback as Andre starts to clobber him repeatedly over the head; getting back at him for the blatant disrespect that had been sent his way!

Flannery McCoy: I imagine that’s coming from the weeks of jokes made at his expense as well; The Visual Prophet has said plenty to either try to embarrass or agitate Andre Walker! Now he’s paying the price! Andre delivers an angled chop to the chest to bring Viz standing upright and you could hear the contact getting made! And now a kick to the gut by Andre, whipping the World Heavyweight Champion across the ring and he rebounds off of the ropes- A HUGE SHOULDER BLOCK BY VIZ TO TAKE DOWN THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION!

Jake Mercer: YESSSIRRRRR!!!! THE TWO OF THEM GET BACK UP TO THEIR FEET BUT ANDRE GETS TAKEN DOWN ONCE AGAIN BY THE DEFENDING WORLD CHAMPION! Viz beats Andre up with Andre trying to take a swing but The Visual Prophet catches the arm to pull him into a knee to the gut, getting a double underhook on Andre and lifts him into a backbreaker! Andre gets dropped against Viz’s knee and then shoved to the mat, Andre unable to recover quick enough as he finds himself getting kicked by Viz until he’s down in the corner again the bottom turnbuckle! But even then, Viz doesn’t let up as he starts stomping away on Andre with an unrestrained ruthlessness that brings the ring official over to step in!

Stew-O: The Visual Prophet is compliant in backing up away from Andre, but not without that amused expression on his face as if he’s hardly surprised that the referee’s concern had to bring that onslaught to an end. Meanwhile in the corner, Andre is pulling himself up with the ropes and Viz pushes right past the official to attack his former Stadium Stampede teammate with shoulder thrusts in the corner! He isn’t holding back as he drives his shoulder right into Andre Walker’s midsection, nearly putting Andre through the turnbuckles every time!

Flannery McCoy: He’s definitely stopped just messing around with Andre right now to start trying to effectively wear him down after thwarting Andre’s offense in the beginning! The referee is there to put a stop to it with a five-count that Viz is sure to abuse by waiting up until the very laston second to let up and back out the corner, the referee reprimading him for not following orders when it came to getting Walker out the corner. Andre is dealing with the effects of that as he’s doubled over in the corner still with an arm held to his midsection, Viz once again going after Andre before he can get out the corner now!

Stew-O: BUT ANDRE IS ABLE TO POP HIM UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE! VIZ GETS LAUNCHED INTO THE AIR AND COMES DOWN ONTO THE APRON- ANDRE WITH A LOW DROPKICK TO THE LEGS, KNOCKING THE VISUAL PROPHET’S FEET OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE HITS FACE-FIRST OFF THE APRON AS HE FALLS! VIZ’S FACE SMACKS THE EDGE OF THE RING AND HE’S DOWN AT RINGSIDE!!!

Jake Mercer: You sound so surprised, but what you probably didn’t know is that is that Andre’s spent plenty of time in the dense forests of Samoa learning to become one with his surroundings and raise his awareness; his alertness isn’t a shock to me! Unfortunately for The Visaul Prophet, he wasn’t expecting him to be ready like that, but he would’ve had he asked me for advice before the match!

Flannery McCoy: Andre leaves from the ring and he’s got the World Heavyweight Champion up on his feet, slamming his face off the apron once again! Angelo can be heard from around the other side of the ring yelling at Andre to get his hands off of Viz, but that only seems to garner a response from Andre to drive Viz into the apron once more! The Visual Prophet stumbles away with his hands over his face and Andre clubs him over the back with a heavy forearm, delivering another as he follows after the other defending Champion before grabbing Viz by the head and bouncing it off the ring post!

Jake Mercer: Viz can’t even react as Andre quickly pulls him into a side headlock just after, keeping him close for punches directed at the face! This hardly seems fair right now when he can’t even see what’s coming his way :wtf:!! And it certainly doesn’t help at all that Andre just stomps on the back of his leg, bringing The Visual Prophet to drp to a knee and quickly following up with a DDT out on the floor! Viz gets the top of his skull spiked right on the ground at ringside and he’s immediately got his hands over his head!

Stew-O: This brings the ring official out to try to check on him, but by then, Andre’s already started kicking Viz toward the ring and grabbing the legs so that the World Heavyweight Champion is positioned under the ring skirt, BEFORE FALLING BACK SO THAT VIZ IS CATAPULTED UP INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE RING APRON!!! VIZ GETS LAUNCHED UP TO GO FACE-FIRST INTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING!!!

Jake Mercer: The ring official is all over Andre for not allowing him to check on Viz when he’d gotten to the outside but Andre waves off the official telling him to get into the ring, just as he drags Viz up and rolls him into the ring under the bottom rope. The Visual Prophet is still reeling from that attack as Andre rolls in after him, hooking the leg for a pin attempt!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!

Referee: TTTWWWOOO!!!

Stew-O: Viz kicks out before three!

Jake Mercer: Never doubted him, not at all!

Flannery McCoy: Andre doesn’t waste time making a show of things as Viz had, pulling Viz up by the arm and striking him down with a short-arm clothesline! But the defending Interwire Champion keeps hold of the wrist to yank the World Heavyweight Champion right back up and floor him again with another nasty clothesline! Angelo is on the outside screaming for Viz to fight back but Andre is in complete control here as he gets the Champion up one more time, sending him into the ropes with a push kick only for Viz to duck around Andre and catch him in a waistlock!

Stew-O: Viz tries to take Andre off of his feet but Andre somehow manages to keep himself from getting lifted from the mat and starts throwing a number of elbows back at Viz! Andre landing one- two- three- four- five elbow shots to the face just now in an effort to shake The Visual Prophet off of him, another catching Viz in the face again before a side kick and he’s able to fling the World Heavyweight Champion to the canvas in a snapmare takedown and throwing all he’s got into a punch to the middle of the back! Viz looks stunned for a moment after that hit to the spine, but he’s not at all ready for how Andre throws him to the mat and connects with a knee drop right to the face!

Flannery McCoy: That’s just about almost all of that 245 pounds coming down on The Visual Prophet’s face and it’s not like Andre has been given a reason to think twice about anything he does tonight! While Viz is consoling his face from that knee drop, Andre’s already moved on to grabbing one of the other Champion’s legs and pulling it back into a half crab while he’s got his knee planted right in the middle of The Visual Prophet’s back!

Jake Mercer: He’s really about to try to get a submission out of Viz at Pain for Pride?! After everything he did to get people to even notice Andre when he generously allowed him to be on his Stadium Stampede team?! This shit is a slap in the face!

Stew-O: He can’t say he hasn’t done his fair share to bring it upon himself, but that’s surely got to be the least of his concern as it’s only discomfort on his face as he reaches out for the ropes. He’s got Andre’s weight on him and that pressure in his lower back as Andre pulls on his leg, almost like he’s trying to get the bottom of The Visual Prophet’s boot to touch the back of his own head!

Flannery McCoy: Andre has a hold on that leg that he just won’t give up on and Viz knows that he can’t spend much more time in this position before he starts really getting worn down! He tries to drag Andre’s weight with him as he looks to trudge closer to the ropes, only to then start trying to push himself up off the mat to try to alleviate some of the pressure- ANDRE DROPS DOWN ONTO VIZ’S BACK TO FORCE HIM BACK TO THE MAT! Andre’s all over him after that with Angelo watching on visibly frustrated by Andre being in control of things right now!

Stew-O: If he’s frustrated, I can’t begin to imagine how Viz must feel! He had things going his way up until a while ago when Andre was able to assume control and the chance he did have at getting it back, Andre was quick to counter! Andre moves him to the corner once he’s got him on his feet, sending him there with a boot to the chest and Viz collides backward into the turnbuckles where Andre goes in for the attack-

Jake Mercer: :blessed:!!!!!!!!!! BUT THE VISUAL PROPHET COUNTERS WITH A TIMELY URANAGE, CATCHING ANDRE TO SLAM THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION TO THE MAT! Viz leans back into the corner for a moment with a hand to his back but seeing Andre already trying to get himself up brings Viz off the turnbuckles with some renewed intensity, ready to show him just why he’s the champ that runs the camp!

Stew-O: Andre gets himself up but he’s immediately met by shots from The Visual Prophet, fist connecting with his face until Andre tries to cover up but that just brings Viz try to knock the wind out of Walker with a number punches right to the gut! He follows up with a huge uppercut that nearly takes Andre off his feet, leaving him wide open to a kick to the stomach and a slap to the face just after! He doesn’t see it coming when Viz roughly yanks him away from the ropes in a headlock, not short at all on disparaging Andre’s efforts to try to assert himself over him while he’s got the World Title contender trapped!

Flannery McCoy: But not for long as Andre starts hitting Viz in the back to try to loosen up the hold and just before taking him into the ropes to push him off, Viz going off the next set of ropes- RIGHT UP ONTO ANDRE’S SHOULDERS AS HE COMES BACK! ANDRE LOOKING TO TAKE HIM DOWN- NO! THE VISUAL PROPHET DROPS DOWN BEHIND HIM AND THERE’S THE SCHOOL BOY! HE LETS HIM GO THOUGH AND ANDRE ROLLS OVER TO GET TO HIS FEET-

Jake Mercer: “IKE TURNER SPECIAL”!!!! ANDRE WALKED RIGHT INTO THAT ONE AS VIZ WAS UP BEFORE HIM AND JUST KNOCKED THE HELL OUT OF ANDRE WITH THAT SPINNING BACKFIST!!!! ANGELO IS YELLING FOR VIZ TO MAKE THE COVER AND VIZ DROPS DOWN ONTO ANDRE, AND HE’S GOT THE LEG HOOKED FOR THE REFEREE TO MAKE THE COUNT!!!

Referee: OOONNNNEEE!!!

Referee: TTTWWWOOOO!!!!

Referee: TTTHHHRRR-

Flannery McCoy: Andre isn’t letting him have it just like that though as he kicks out!

Stew-O: Angelo’s far from being ready to settle though, only hyped up from the sudden takedown! Slapping on the apron, he’s calling for The Visual Prophet to end the match right now from the way that Andre hasn’t moved since that kick out, he could be onto something!

Jake Mercer: #Vizzy2Belts :drakelike:!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Viz gets some distance between them and yells for Andre to get up with his other arm raised, ready to strike! The Interwire Champion looks lost after getting clobbered moments ago and he’s barely able to get himself up before Viz gets impatient, coming over and pulling Andre up the rest of the way! AND VIZ GOES IN FOR THE “KISS TO THE HEAD”!!!!

Stew-O: IT’S MISSED AS ANDRE MANAGES TO DUCK DOWN OUT THE WAY! VIZ MISSES WILDY AND BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, ANDRE HAS JUST STRUCK HIM FROM BEHIND! ANDRE GOES FOR THE HEAD AGAIN BEFORE TACKLING HIM TO THE GROUND FROM THE BACK! THERE’S A SENSE OF URGENCY COMING WITH THE HITS THAT HE LAYS INTO THE VISUAL PROPHET WITH KNOWING HE JUST NEARLY HAD HIS PAIN FOR PRIDE GOALS GO UP IN SMOKE!

Flannery McCoy: I think you’re definitely right! That near hit seemed to wake something up in Andre as he’s mounted Viz from over the back to come down on the back of his head like this! Andre finally lets up as he drags himself off of Viz, the thought of how he’s supposed to go about handling Viz no doubt going through his mind when it comes to a stage like this. He might’ve gotten himself the opportunity to be here, but he was seconds away from finding out just how unexpectedly he could lose it all!

Stew-O: Losing to Ronn Banks at the end of last year had certainly seemed to put some things into perspective for Andre, but I don’t know how he’d react to losing to The Visual Prophet after all he’s done to come into this event as successful as he’s been! Still the reigning Interwire Champion since Clash of Kingdoms, winning the King of Elite Tournament over game competition – it’d surely be something to witness.

Jake Mercer: You know who DIDN’T need to lose to Ronn Banks this season for some kind of reality check?! The World Heavyweight Champion, because The Visual Prophet won :blessed:! 

Stew-O: Regardless, one of these men is going to have come into this with the chance to truly leave with everything and go into Season 16 knowing the other had their season’s work taken from them here! And right now, Andre Walker is aiming to be that man who took it all as he begins bringing Viz to a vertical base, sending boots to the midsection before pulling him into position for a slingshot suplex! But Andre doesn’t let go as he rolls over and looks to hoist The Visual Prophet up into the air and letting him fall into a double knee gutbuster!

Flannery McCoy: Viz goes down rolling on the mat as a result of that but Andre’s already back up on his feet, focused completely on The Visual Prophet as he doesn’t waste any time in kicking him from the ring! Andre’s looking a bit more calculated as he hops down from the apron and kicks the World Heavyweight Champion in the ribs to turn him over onto his back, the camera getting a shot of the pained expression on Viz’s face but it could only probably get worse as Andre grabs him from the ground. With a hold on Viz, Andre’s able to pull him in for a suplex position out there at ringside!

Jake Mercer: JUST TO LET HIM DROP FORWARD ONTO THE STEEL STEPS JUST IN FRONT OF THEM! THE VISUAL PROPHET HITS WITH A BANG AS HE GETS RELEASED ONTO THE STEPS BY ANDRE WALKER, WHO TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE RINGSIDE EQUIPMENT TO INFLICT FURTHER DAMAGE UPON THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!

(Angelo D’Angelo stands at the other side of the ring to have a better view of the action, only for the cameras to show frustration as he watches The Visual Prophet slide off the steps and to the floor.)

Stew-O: I’m sure this is something that Angelo and Viz wanted to avoid, as Andre’s even more laser-focused now and looking to give the man that he’s challenged with his King of Elite opportunity more hell than he could’ve bargained for! Andre walks across the steps before coming back down to the floor where he picks Viz up from, ONCE AGAIN LIFTING HIM FOR A SUPLEX BUT NOW DELIBERATELY SENDING HIM INTO THE APRON SO THAT HIS BACK COLLIDES UPON IT! THAT’S NOT ONE BUT TWO NASTY LANDINGS FOR VIZ IN A ROW NOW, AND HE’S FOLDED UP IN A HEAP ON THE FLOOR!

Flannery McCoy: Andre drags Viz up and looks to take him further down the ringside area despite Viz trying to recover, and apparently, Angelo just simply can’t stand by and watch this happen! Angelo storms up to Andre despite the ring official’s demands for him to back up, yelling in Andre’s face to let go of The Visual Prophet?! What doe he think this is?!

Jake Mercer: Doing something you wouldn’t – standing up for this black king! The way you were so invested in what more harm could be brought to Viz, you might as well have been complicit in the act!

Flannery McCoy: :skip:!!!

Stew-O: Andre’s yelling back at Angelo for him to step aside but Angelo defiantly refuses to back down- IT’S ENOUGH OF A DISTRACTION FOR VIZ TO SHOVE ANDRE FACE-FIRST INTO THE RING POST! ANDRE’S FACE COLLIDES WITH THE POST AND IT’S ALL THANKS TO ANGELO FOR GETTING HIMSELF INVOLVED!! BUT BEFORE HE CAN FALL, VIZ YANKS HIM BACK BY THE HAIR AND PULLS HIM IN FOR A REVERSE DDT!

Flannery McCoy: It only had to be a matter of time before Angelo asserted himself in the match somehow and now we know how; he’s involved himself throughout plenty of Viz’s business lately when it comes to who he’s competing against! Viz is more than willing to try to capitalize as he has to pick all of Andre’s weight up and roll him into the ring, while Angelo insists on him finally bringing an end to the match!

Jake Mercer: Andre is down near the corner and the look on The Visual Prophet’s face is telling me that he knows this is his chance! He climbs up onto the apron with Angelo frantically pacing around the post while he cheers on Viz, who’s having to take his time getting up the turnbuckles from the outside corner with some difficulty from how Andre’s come at him thus far! But he finally makes to the top turnbuckle and looks to position himself-

Stew-O: ANDRE WALKER THROWS HIMSELF INTO THE ROPES! VIZ TOOK TOO LONG AND ANDRE HITTING THE TOP ROPE CAUSES VIZ TO FALL SPLIT-LEGGED JUST BEHIND THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!! ANGELO IS LOSING HIS MIND ON THE OUTSIDE AS HE WATCHES ANDRE POSITION VIZ’S LEGS OVER HIS SHOULDERS, TURNING OUT FROM THE CORNER!!!

Flannery McCoy: “HONOR KILLED THE SAMAURI”!!! THE POWERBOMB THAT ANDRE IMMEDIATELY DROPS INTO A FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE TO FOLLOW UP!!! AND HE GRABS THE LEGS FOR THE PIN!!!!

Referee: OOONNNNEEEE!!!

Referee: TTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Referee: TTTHHHHRRRREEEEE!!!!

Jake Mercer: NOT TODAY! THE VISUAL PROPHET KICKS OUT TO KEEP A HOLD ON HIS WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

Stew-O: And much to the relief of Dr. Angelo D’Angelo, too! Between yelling at Andre and trying to will The Visual Prophet on back into the fight, it seems like he just might malfunction if this could’ve gotten any closer than it did just now!

Flannery McCoy: Andre’s looking to the referee for reassurance on count, just to get two fingers in his face that’s got blood coming from his nose! I’m sure that’s from hitting the ring post a bit ago but we’re starting to see the consequences of that, and he wipes it away with a look of frustration as he clearly disagrees with the ring official’s count! He was sure he had it won!

Stew-O: He can disagree all he wants, it doesn’t change the fact that the match is still going and now he’s got to find some other way to put The Visual Prophet away. Andre drags himself up pulling at his hair, clearly trying to maintain his composure before he sets his sights back on Viz, picking him up in a front headlock but Viz might as well be deadweight right now!

Jake Mercer: He really can’t catch a break, damn :mjcry:! Andre’s taking Viz over to the corner where he manages to lift him up and get him on the top turnbuckle again, and Viz doesn’t even look conscious as he’s sat up there with Andre starting to climb up in front of him! Andre’s throwing heavy hits to try to keep his advantage, eventually coming to stand on the top rope-

Flannery McCoy: BUT VIZ KNOCKS A LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND ANDRE FALLS, GETTING CAUGHT HANGING UPSIDE DOWN AGAINS THE TURNBUCKLES!! Andre flails trying to get himself out of this tree of woe position, unable to see The Visual Prophet starting to climb up to the top turnubckle, AND HE JUMPS OFF TO DRIVE TWO BOOTS RIGHT INTO ANDRE’S FACE!!! THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RIPS THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION RIGHT DOWN THE TURNBUCKLES, LEAVING ANDRE UNMOVING ON THE CANVAS!!!

Stew-O: Viz is slow to get back up to his feet but he makes it nonetheless, scowling at Andre and it’s safe to say that his demeanor has changed after that close call also! Viz grabs a leg to turn the other Champion in the direction of the corner he’s headed in, rolling out the ring before reaching back inside TO PULL ANDRE WALKER SPLIT-LEGGED INTO THE RING POST! BUT HE DOESN’T STOP THERE AS HE GRABS ONE LEG AND SLAMS IT REPEATEDLY INTO THE POST, GETTING SCREAMS OUT OF ANDRE WITH EVERY HIT!!!

Jake Mercer: The referee warns Viz that he’ll soon have until a count of five to get Andre out of the corner but it’s after one last slam that Andre has his leg thrown against the side of the steps that Viz has been standing on throughout the attack! The official shouts at Viz while he watches the World Heavyweight Champion go to work on negotiating Andre’s foot into the space between the steps and the post, unable to do much else as Viz finally steps back with Andre’s foot finally trapped in the steps.

Flannery McCoy: AND IT’S NOT LONG BEFORE WE FIND OUT VIZ’S INTENTIONS! VIZ STARTS STOMPING AND KICKING AT THE LEG NOW, LEAVING ANDRE WITH NOWHERE TO GO! ANDRE TRIES TO PUSH AWAY FROM THE CORNER BUT IT’S NO USE AS VIZ IS MERCILESS IN HIS ATTACK!

Stew-O: The Visual Prophet comes off the steps and watches on as Andre can do nothing but sit in pain while the referee tries to see what he could possibly do about the situation, only Viz isn’t about to wait as he gets a running start to boot the side of the steps! The official admonishes Viz for the attack but it’s while this happens that Andre’s finally able to get his foot out and Viz rolls into the ring, getting around the referee to drag Andre away from the corner to force a pin!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!

Referee: TTTWWWOOO!!!

Referee: TTTHHHHRR-

Jake Mercer: Andre kicks out but Viz sits up shaking his head, a smirk on his face as he turns around to pin down Andre’s ankle by standing on it, Andre trying to kick him away with the other leg but Viz starts repeatedly stomping on the ankle! Andre’s potentially risking an injury for this and Viz is more than willing to exploit that now!

Stew-O: Breaking down the mobility of Andre after the powerhouse maneuvers he looked to continue to inflict is a smart move – it’s definitely put him in a position now to rethink his gameplan at least! Viz comes off the leg and grabs Andre by the foot, but he senses what’s coming and already starts toward the ropes where he holds on while Viz tries to pull him away! A kick to the hands manages to break Viz’s hold but Viz is relentless in trying to get a hold of the ankle again, Andre having to shake him by pulling his legs in and shooting them back out to catch Viz in the face!

Flannery McCoy: Andre looks to pull himself up with the ropes and Viz is in pursuit, catching an elbow to the face and Andre takes the chance to start firing off with more! He knows he’s in trouble as he tries to fend off Viz from getting his hands on him- IT’S A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION THOUGH THAT SENDS ANDRE FALLING BACK INTO THE CORNER, BARELY ABLE TO KEEP HIMSELF UP! Viz goes in and Andre tries to use his other leg to kick him way!

Stew-O: The Visual Prophet sees it coming, however, catching it only to switch it out with the other leg he’s targeted and turning around as he brings it over his shoulder, dropping down to throw Andre forward and send him face down on the canvas! “VIZ LOCK”!!!! JUST LIKE THAT THE VISUAL PROPHET GETS THAT ANKLE LOCK SLAPPED ON AND ANDRE’S ALREADY TRYING TO SCRATCH AND CLAW HIS WAY TO THE ROPES!!!!

Jake Mercer: VIZ TWISTS ON THE ANKLE WHILE ANDRE TRIES TO PULL HIMSELF AWAY, BUT HE KEEPS THE FOOT CLOSE LEAVING ANDRE WITH NOWHERE TO GO! ANDRE IS SHOUTING AS VIZ APPLIES MORE PRESSURE ON THE ANKLE, FRANTICALLY TRYING TO FORCE A ROPE BREAK BUT VIZ IS DOING WHAT HE CAN TO ENSURE THAT ANDRE WON’T MAKE IT!!!

Flannery McCoy: IMAGINE IF ANDRE WALKER IS FORCED TO TAP OUT IN THIS SCENARIO! TO HAVE COME THIS FAR JUST TO QUIT?! ANDRE DESPERATELY NEEDS TO FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS IF HE CAN’T GET TO THE ROPES BECAUSE VIZ DAMN SURE ISN’T GOING TO LET GO NOW THAT HE’S GOT A TARGET TO FOCUS ON!

Stew-O: ANDRE CONTINUES TO TRY TO TRUDGE AND CLAW TO THE ROPES, LOOKING TO ACTUALLY PULL VIZ WITH HIM- AND NOW HE’LL LITERALLY HAVE TO AS VIZ DROPS DOWN AND GETS HIS LEGS AROUND THAT ONE OF ANDRE’S!!! ANDRE FINDS IT’S JUST THAT MUCH HARDER TO ESCAPE WITH VIZ GOING NOWHERE NOW, BUT IT’S NOT GOING TO STOP HIM FROM TRYING!

Flannery McCoy: MAKING IT TO THE ROPES IS GOING TO BE A FEAT AS VIZ HAS THAT LOCKED IN TIGHT! ANGELO IS INSISTING ON ANDRE TAPPING OUT BUT ANDRE’S SHAKING HIS HEAD AS HE TRIES TO TRUDGE CLOSER TO THE ROPES, THE VISUAL PROPHET BEING PULLED AS ANDRE INCHES CLOSER! ANDRE REACHES OUT FOR THE BOTTOM ROPE- HE MISSES! ANDRE STRUGGLING WITH A DECISION AS HIS HAND WAVERS ABOVE THE CANVAS!!!

Jake Mercer: ANDRE REACHING OUT ONCE AGAIN! HE’S NOT SURE IF HE’LL MAKE IT! ANDRE PUSHING HIMSELF FORWARD- ONLY FOR HIS HAND TO DROP :blessed:!!!!

Stew-O: JUST SO THAT HE CAN GRAB THE BOTTOM ROPE!!!! ANDRE MAKES IT!!! BUT THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION ISN’T LETTING GO!! THE REFEREE IS SHOUTING AT VIZ, IMMEDIATELY STARTING UP A COUNT BUT VIZ DOESN’T LET GO UNTIL PRACTICALLY USING UP THE ENTIRE COUNT!!!!

(Andre uses the ropes to sit himself up, Angelo on the outside tauntingly telling him that he should’ve tapped out while Viz and the referee argue across the ring.)

Flannery McCoy: Andre ignores Angelo while he gets himself up to his feet, favoring that one leg and Viz pushes past the ring official to get right back on the attack as he goes for Andre! BUT ANDRE DUCKS AROUND HIM INTO A ROLL-UP!!! ANDRE’S ABOUT TO TAKE IT!!!!

Referee: OOOONNNNEEEE!!!

Referee: TTTWWWWOOOO!!!

Referee: TTTHHHHRRREEEE!!!!

Jake Mercer: VIZ KICKS OUT! Andre is sent surging forward off of Viz but manages to stay on his feet as he comes into contact with the ropes! Viz is up on his feet and looks to take Andre but Walker on one good leg it seems knocks him back! Andre going at him with heavy stiff hits before going to launch a kick to the gut! Andre looking to hoist him up but struggles with that one leg only to have to put Viz back on his feet, and Viz goes for one of his own just for Andre to hook his leg around Viz’s! Viz is going to have to do a lot more damage if he wants to better his chances!

Stew-O: Andre’s resistance isn’t going to keep Viz from trying as he goes to lift him again- ANDRE GETS HIM WITH A KNEE TO THE FACE! ANDRE RAISES UP INTO ANOTHER KNEE STRIKE AND VIZ LOOKS SHOCKED AS HE COMES UP TO A VERTICAL BASE, AND ANDRE SPINS WITH A DISCUS LARIAT TO TAKE HIM DOWN!!!

Flannery McCoy: Andre up on his feet and trying to fight through the pain soaring through that ankle of his, trying to do nothing more right than keep his chances alive! Viz turns over and Andre has him up, taking the opening to get him in the corner for shoulder thrusts; pure desperation on display right now for Andre! The Visual Prophet finds his midsection getting worn down with all those hits- VIZ KNOCKS HIM BACK AND CHARGES OUT THE CORNER, BUT THE WISE ANDRE USES HIS SPEED AND MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM FOR AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!!!!

Stew-O: VIZ CATCHES SOME AIR AS ANDRE UNEXPECTEDLY COUNTERS HIM, SENDING HIM CRASHING TO THE MAT! But Andre is still favoring that leg! He tries to power through to get over to Viz before he can properly get up, going at his back with knees and clubbing blows! The World Champion’s spine is taking some damage, but he’s set on trying to bring himself up through the attacks! Andre trying his luck and looking to get Viz off the mat as he turns him to lift the Champion up for what looks like a side slam- BUT VIZ STARTS THROWING ELBOWS TO THE HEAD TO FIGHT HIM OFF!!!

Jake Mercer: VIZ IS ABLE TO GET OUT OF HIS GRASP AND VIZ FINALLY HAS THE OPENING TO KNOCK HIM AWAY! ANDRE STUMBLING BACK- VIZ TACKLES HIM AT THE LEGS AND ANDRE GETS TAKEN DOWN!!!

Stew-O: Andre tries to push himself up, but it’s Viz from behind with the german suplex that takes Andre for a ride! Andre can barely find the chance to take in what just happened as Viz doesn’t hesitate in going to find him for the same suplex one more time! Andre hits the canvas with rattling force, and the defending Interwire Champion looks thrown off as The Visual Prophet is quick to get him again, throwing in a snap suplex that leaves Andre vulnerable in the middle of the ring! Viz going for the ankle lock again as he turns Andre over by the leg and grabs the foot!

Flannery McCoy: The 2022 King of Elite once again finds himself struggling and Viz is possibly a few seconds closer to a victory in tonight’s main event! The Visual Prophet seizing on this opportunity to once again make history for the World Heavyweight Championship!

Stew-O: ANDRE WALKER ROLLS THROUGH ON THE MAT AND VIZ GETS TRIPPED UP, FALLING TO THE CANVAS! BUT NOW ANDRE’S GOT THE ANKLE LOCK APPLIED ON VIZ!!! ANDRE’S TRYING TO COUNTER VIZ WITH ONE OF HIS OWN FAVORED MANEUVERS, BUT IT’S NOWHERE NEARLY AS SECURED AS WHEN VIZ HAD IT ON HIM!!! ANDRE’S TRYING THOUGH, VIZ TRUDGING ACROSS THE RING AND TO THE ROPES, PULLING ON THEM TO GET OUT ONTO THE APRON BEFORE FALLING TO THE FLOOR ON THE OUTSIDE!!!

Flannery McCoy: Viz pulls himself up off the floor- ANDRE KICKS HIM IN THE FACE THROUGH THE ROPES!! Viz gets sent right here into our commentary table as Andre rolls out the ring, hobbling as the disastrous damage done by that Viz Lock is settling in, but Viz meets him head-on with a huge right hand that nearly sends Andre falling over! He keeps his balance though as he returns with one of his own!

Jake Mercer: That’s not enough to deter The Visual Prophet though, as he starts clobbering the hell out of Andre until he’s got him backed against the apron! Andre can barely keep himself up as Viz drags him back over to us, SLAMMING his head off the top of our commentary table! Andre drops to a knee before Viz forcefully brings him to stand, yelling in Andre’s face before going to do slam him down again- ANDRE PLANTS HIS HANDS AND STARTS THROWING ELBOWS INTO VIZ’S RIBS TO BLOCK IT!!! VIZ HAS TAKEN SOME UGLY HITS THERE AND ANDRE’S FIRING OFF RIGHT BACK!!! 

Flannery McCoy: A sudden kick from Andre has Viz stunned and he gets hold of him to repeatedly slam his head off the top of our commentary table! The World Heavyweight Champion collapses over the table and Andre shoves him the rest of the way onto it, climbing up after him and looking to pull Viz up with him doubled over. But just before he can lift him, Andre spots Angelo hurrying over to shout at him about whatever it is that he’s trying to do!

Stew-O: Angelo absolutely doesn’t want to see Viz get put through our table and understandably so, but Andre’s making it known to him that he doesn’t need to get involved at all! It’s just enough of a distraction for Viz to fight out from under Andre and start throwing punches to try to regain some ground, but this is still a precarious position for these two men to be in! Even the referee has come out now to try to get them down as he saw that they weren’t going to be getting back into the ring any time soon, but his words go ignored as Viz is laying into Andre seeing what a game-changing moment this would be!

Jake Mercer: Viz delivers a kick to the stomach of Andre pulls him down, getting his arms around his waist as he lifts up onto his shoulders! VIZ HAS ANDRE UP LOOKING TO POWERBOMB HIM THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!

Flannery McCoy: BUT ANDRE STARTS HAMMERING DOWN ON THE TOP OF VIZ’S HEAD! THROWING PUNCH AFTER PUNCH TO TRY TO STALL THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION’S INTENTIONS! THIS COULD BE THE END FOR ANDRE IF VIZ IS ABLE TO FOLLOW THROUGH!

Stew-O: BUT ANDRE’S ABLE TO GET HIMSELF DOWN AS VIZ COULDN’T GET IT DONE! Andre comes down unsteadily on his feet and The Visual Prophet looks to save his momentum with a punch but Andre sends him nearly falling through the gap between the other commentary table with a kick to the gut-

Jake Mercer: FUCK!

Stew-O: A VERTICAL SUPLEX DROPPED INTO A POWERSLAM RIGHT THROUGH OUR COMMENTARY TABLE!!!!! ANDRE FINDS IT IN HIMSELF TO LIFT ALL OF THE VISUAL PROPHET’S WEIGHT TO BRING HIM CRASHING THROUGH OUR TABLE!!! ANGELO IS AT A LOSS AS HE WATCHES ANDRE TAKE VIZ DOWN AND PUTTING HIM OUT WHILE GOING DOWN HIMSELF IN THE PROCESS!!!

Flannery McCoy: THAT WAS A CLOSE CALL FOR ANDRE, WHO MANAGED TO TURN THIS AROUND FOR HIMSELF JUST NOW! VIZ NEARLY HAD HIM BUT THIS DESPERATION MOVE HAS SURELY SAVED THE MATCH FOR HIM, IF NOT HAVING WON OFF OF THAT ALONE!

Jake Mercer: VIZ JUST HAS TO SHAKE IT OFF!! HE’LL BE FINE, I’M SURE! JUST WAIT AND SEE, I’LL BE RIGHT HERE IN JUST A COUPLE OF MOMENTS!!!

(The referee stands with his hands on his head as he looks at the fallen competitors in the wreckage of the table, seeing that neither of them are moving! He looks around unsure of what to do as neither Andre nor The Visual Prophet are responsive to his calls, and he shakes his head, up on his feet as he starts over to the timekeepers area only to be stopped by Angelo!)

Flannery McCoy: What’s he doing now?! :skip:

Jake Mercer: It sounds like he’s telling the ring official not to call the match like this! He’s sure that The Visual Prophet can recover and win this match – it’s too important to just let it end like this!

Stew-O: And it looks like with the crowd actually on Angelo’s side in this, the referee is deciding to let this continue! He’s advising Angelo to back away from the scene despite what he’s trying to do in bring Viz back to some sense of consciousness, but Viz still isn’t awake after getting put through the table!

Flannery McCoy: But it’s Andre who begins to stir and there’s a worried look on Angelo’s face! He’s practically shaking Viz awake now in an effort to get him to beat Andre to the punch, but Andre’s already started to try to pick himself up, raising off the pieces of table underneath him and spots Viz nearby! He crawls over and pushes off of Viz to get himself to stand and starts trying to drag the World Heavyweight Champion to the ring! Andre struggles on that ankle but gets him eventually to the apron and somehow gets him up!

Jake Mercer: :lupe:!!!!

Stew-O: Viz is rolled into the ring properly now and Andre pulls himself up after, getting himself into the ring and he starts to trudge over to the fallen World Champion knowing that the pin is in reach!

Flannery McCoy: BUT ANGELO JUMPS UP ONTO THE APRON AFTER HURRYING AROUND THE RING TO BE WITHIN THE SIGHTS OF THE REFEREE! THE RING OFFICIAL LEAVES FROM HIS POSITION TO GO DEAL WITH ANGELO AND ANDRE LOOKS ON IN DISBELIEF!!!

Stew-O: Angelo is vehemently arguing with the official, who’s instructing him to get down from the apron! But this is obviously an effort to buy Viz some time! Andre getting himself up as he starts over toward Angelo, who starts looking far more intimidated than before now that he spots Andre approaching!

(Andre starts yelling at Angelo, who argues back, just as the crowd begins to buzz…)

Flannery McCoy: ALBERT HITCHMAN YANKS ANGELO D’ANGELO DOWN FROM THE APRON! ANGELO FALLS TO THE FLOOR AND LOOKS UP, LOOKING LIKE HE’S SEEN A GHOST AS ALBERT STANDS OVER HIM!! ANGELO HAD ALBERT PUT THROUGH A TABLE BY VIZ WEEKS AGO ON DYNASTY, AND NOW HE’S HERE AT PAIN FOR PRIDE!!!

Stew-O: ALBERT STARTS ATTACKING ANGELO, FINALLY SOMEONE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT HIS INTERFERENCE! Andre watches on amused as Angelo tries to crawl away to avoid further punishment!

Jake Mercer: :mjgrin:!!!!

Stew-O: “VDT”!!!! THE REVERSE STO INTO THE DDT TO TAKE ANDRE WALKER DOWN!!! AND NOW A WRECKING BALL DROPKICK THROUGH THE ROPES TO KNOCK ALBERT OVER, GETTING HIM OFF OF ANGELO!!!

Flannery McCoy: Viz is out on the apron and climbs his way to the turnbuckles, heading right up top while Andre remains down and in position! The Visual Prophet stands on the top turnbuckle looking down on Andre before he leaps! “BOW TO THE HEART”-

Jake Mercer: CONNECTS :blessed:!!!!!! VIZ COMES DOWN WITH A HEARTSTOPPING ELBOW DROP RIGHT TO THE CHEST AND HE GRABS THE LEG, THE REFEREE GOING IN TO COUNT!!!!

Referee: OOOONNNNEEEE!!!!

Referee: TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Referee: TTTHHHHRRRREEEE!!!!

Stew-O: ANDRE WALKER GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!!!!

Flannery McCoy: The Visual Prophet sits up smacking the mat, getting right to his feet and arguing with the ring official about the count! Even Angelo’s on the outside screaming at the referee about what just happened!

Jake Mercer: IT’S A SET UP!!! WHO HIRED THIS REFEREE?!

Stew-O: Viz finally turns around at the direction of Angelo to spot Andre sluggishly rolling from the ring, but Viz looks more than happy to chase after him, following him and easily getting a hold of him to start jabbing him in the face! Blood splatters from Andre’s busted nose as Viz only swings harder, looking to then send Andre into the barricade but he gets his foot up in time to keep himself from connecting! That only prompts Viz to come charging at him, leaping to strike!

Flannery McCoy: BUT ANDRE LIFTS HIM UP INTO A SAMOAN DROP AGAINST THE BARRICADE!! VIZ GETS HIS BACK DRIVEN DOWN AGAINST IT BEFORE HE COLLAPSES TO THE FLOOR AT ANDRE’S FEET, ANDRE LEANING INTO THE BARRICADE FOR SUPPORT!!!

Jake Mercer: Andre grabs Viz by the head, dragging him to the post and smashing his face off of it once- twice- three times! The Visual Prophet has a hand over his face as he stays floored but Andre surely wasn’t going to leave him with that as a choice, dragging him to try to get him in the ring only to be kicked!

Stew-O: Andre is stopped in his tracks and it’s with another kick from Viz that Andre stumbles back into the commentary tables, a now bloody-faced Viz coming down off the apron as Andre tries to recuperate from being kicked in the face! Viz rocks him with a punch that snaps Andre’s head up and he lands another before trying to grab Andre, only to get struck by the Interwire Champion! Viz is caught off guard and Andre strikes twice, only for a kick to his previously targeted leg to take his balance out from under him!

Flannery McCoy: Viz spots the nearby steps and drags Andre up, whipping him over into the steps- ANDRE COUNTERS AND INTO A DROP TOE-HOLD, SENDING VIZ FACE FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!!!! VIZ’S FACE SMACKS THE STEPS AND HE BARELY HAS IT IN HIM TO PEEL HIMSELF AWAY FROM THEM, REVEALING THE BLOOD LEFT FROM HIS FACE LEFT ON THE SILVER!!!

Jake Mercer: Andre gathers himself to get Viz off the ground and rolls him into the ring, getting him against the ropes upon bringing him to his feet! They both look exhausted and Viz has a nasty, bloody gash just under his eye from hitting those steps! But there’s no concern stopping Andre from going to whip him across the ring- but Viz has the wherewithal to have his arm hooked around the top rope! Viz absolutely refuses to die as Andre tries to force him to budge-

Stew-O: VIZ RAKES THE EYES! KISSING ANDRE’S HEAD BEFORE KICKING HIM AWAY AND ANDRE STUMBLES ON HIS FEET TRYING TO STAY UP AS VIZ COMES OFF THE ROPES!!! “KISS TO THE HEAD”!!!! VIZ SWINGING FOR THE BULLHAMMER ELBOW STRIKE, LOOKING DOWNRIGHT MONSTROUS WITH THAT BLOOD STREAMING DOWN HIS FACE!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: THE VISUAL PROPHET MISSES! VIZ TAKES THE SHOT BUT NO ONE’S HOME FOR IT TO LAND ON!!! VIZ TURNING AROUND TO LOOK FOR ANDRE!

Stew-O: “HUNGER ON HILLSIDE”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANDRE CONNECTS WITH THE SPEAR AS VIZ TURNS AROUND AND VIZ IS SPRAWLED OUT ON THE CANVAS!!!! ANGELO TRYING TO GET ON THE APRON BUT ALBERT IN WAITING TEARS HIM OFF TO THE FLOOR, AND ANDRE LOOKING GASSED DROPS DOWN OVER VIZ FOR THE COVER!!!!

Referee: OOOONNNNEEEE!!!!

Referee: TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!

Referee: TTTTHHHHRRRREEEE!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Leaving Caladan” by Hans Zimmer begins to play and the crowd erupts as it quickly becomes apparent that Andre Walker has just defeated The Visual Prophet!)

Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, STILL THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION…. AND THE NEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW EAW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION…. ANNNNNDDDDDRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: FUCK :mjcry:!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: ANDRE WALKER PUTS HIMSELF IN THE HISTORY BOOKS, BECOMING A DUAL CHAMPION AS THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION AND THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, DEFEATING THE VISUAL PROPHET HERE AT PAIN FOR PRIDE TO CLAIM THE LATTER!!!

Flannery McCoy: Andre Walker is someone who’d been on fire since the start of the year and didn’t let up, didn’t let himself get caught up in the success that he had or success that he could potentially have – and it’s by having won the King of Elite Tournament this year that he was able to be the one who finally dethroned The Visual Prophet!

Stew-O: The Visual Prophet had seemingly gone through everyone there was for him to face off against, in any situation! He defeated Xander Payne, who had reigned as the World Heavyweight Champion previously, at House of Glass back in October; his performance at Road to Redemption was going to be under scrutiny given the year prior, but he retained, eventually leading to singles victories over the likes of Terry Chambers, EAW Hall of Famer Cage, and an even more personal rival in SOSA Henderson! There wasn’t looking like there’d be anyone who could match Viz as had truly been a strong Champion inside the ring, but Andre Walker, EAW’s 2022 King of Elite, has pulled this one out!

(Andre has finally gotten himself off of Viz, who’s been rolled out the ring. With Albert coming into the ring and taking the Interwire and World Heavyweight Championships away from the referee, Andre sits up to see Albert with the two Championships which only bring a smirk to his face that breaks through the exhausted look. Getting himself up, Andre carefully stands on both feet and takes the titles from Albert to raise them up with fireworks going off around the stadium!)

Jake Mercer: I think it was known that I was #TeamViz going into this, but Andre Walker has undoubtedly shown himself to be a talent capable of astounding things! Whether that was setting a new record for the New Breed Championship, competing as a dominant Interwire Champion, or such as this moment right here that will go down in history as one of his greatest accomplishments!

Flannery McCoy: An unbiased take? Is this the change that comes with Andre Walker as World Heavyweight Champion?! :wow:!!!

Jake Mercer: :mjpls:!

Stew-O: It can’t be denied that Andre and The Visual Prophet were set on putting each other through the wringer, and they certainly did as it was a struggle for victory at every turn! Angelo’s distractions didn’t pay off, especially not with the return of Albert Hitchman which they certainly didn’t count on – but it was Andre Walker’s persistence in all this that won him the World Heavyweight Championship at the very end!

(The colors from the fireworks and bright stadium lights that flood the venue while Andre slowly makes his way around the ring with the Championships still raised make for a moment worth the replay. Albert stands behind him applauding while cameras focus on the new World Heavyweight Champion with his Interwire Championship held up as well.)

Stew-O: This has been an eventful three-day Pain for Pride event, ensuring that moments and history were made throughout the entire FPV that will live on through the EAW Universe and the fallout that’s still yet to come! For the Friday Night Dynasty commentary of Flannery McCoy and Jake Mercer, I’m Stew-O, and this has been Pain for Pride!

(As the commentary fades out, the visual is that of Andre Walker, now both the Interwire Champion and World Heavyweight Champion – the 2022 King of Elite – continuing to take in the moment that is his victory to close the show. With the focus solely on him, the scene fades out.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)

(EAW Intro….)

(A Burning Las Vegas is being shown, as it looks engulfed in the fires of Hell. A very dark and menacing voice begins to speak…..)

Narrator: Was one night not enough? Did we not see torture, pain, blood, hate, tears and even love come to fruition in front of our faces?

(The various scenes of Night One’s action in the ring is shown including Samael winning the 24/7 Battle Royal, Candice Blair Ava with her arms raised in the air, Holly Arrow flipping off the camera, Theron Nikolas with Natasha Agnello smiling, Limmy Monaghan pointing and Joso being crowned the New Era Classic winner)

Narrator: Ah…. But in victory every single one of them had a debt to pay to the Devil himself. And for those who lost? Let’s just say they felt the burn in the inferno.

(The footage then shows Cameron Ella Ava seething after losing, Cleopatra stunned, Drake King angry and stomping around. Terry Chambers slowly walking away. Amber Keys being helped up, Usagi Senshi looking in disappointment at Ayu Megumi, and Harley Lewis slamming the mat when he realized the loss.)

Narrator: But as those who lost must now find themselves once again heading into the new season, the ones who were mor fortunate now get to play their hand and control their destiny.

(It then shows Minerva holding up the EAW World Championship before Myles proposes to her in a tender moment. Madison Kaline with a wicked little smirk after victory, Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane holding their Unified Tag Team Championships proud.)

Narrator: As we continue in our journey on Night Two…. This is where the fun continues. There are the nine circles of Dante’s Inferno, we have already traveled the first three last night. Limbo, Lust, and Gluttony were on full display, and though tournaments were won, championships changed, was the price of their soul too steep?

(Now the video transitions into TLA holding the Answers World Championship, Impact looking on ready to take it. The Visual Prophet and Andre Walker face to face, then changes to Kassidy Heart posing while Andrea Valentine smiles with the belt…)

Narrator: Champions fighting for their lives, but which of them will step into the next set of circles? Greed? Wrath, and Heresy? Can they overcome the power to fend off the challenge within not only themselves but those who wish to attain it?

(The footage then shows Dr. Bethany Blue winking, Caroline with her eyepatch looking a bit sad but angry, Ms. Extreme ready to go to war, Chris Elite nodding and smiling, Charlie Marr holding the Hardcore Championship in his arms, Daryl Kinkade pointing at him. Ximena Velazquez posing and showing off her muscles with the Specialist Championship and Serenity Valdez laughing….)

Narrator: Will their greed persist? Can their wrath maintain? Could this be the disbelief in a process they call heresy? No, for each Elitist must burn their own path through the filed of dreams, even if it means burning it to the  ground.

(It then shows Donovan Duke raising his arms in the air with he National Elite Championship and then Ryan Wilson being obnoxious and cackling. Harper Lee being all cocky and Hikari Kanno completely focused. Aurora Monroe is smirking, while Ruler screams and Alex Myers looks into the camera titling their head. Jack Ripley standing there stoic and Amir Yusuf with an arrogant grin. Astraea Jordon nodding and then to Sheridan Muller with a scowl on her face.)

Narrator What will night two bring? A desolate wasteland, singed and scorched to Ash? Or will it be their moment to rise up into the clouds in immortal bliss.

(The last bit of footage shows Ronn Banks and Xander Payne face to face, and the participants in the ladder match, Adam Lucas, Jake Smith, SOSA Henderson, Ronan Malosi, Jay Jerry Johnson and Jon Kelton. Then the Various World Champions and their challengers.)

Narrator: For in Night Two….. Welcome…. TO HELL ON EARTH.

Narrator: PAIN FOR PRIDE!

(An evil laugh can be heard as the last image you see is that of a burning Las Vegas.)

EAW: AND NOW EAW AND LIGHTYEAR PRESENTS THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL PAIN FOR PRIDE! 

(The fireworks start going off in Allegiant Stadium as the sold out crowd for night one is on their feet roaring and it is deafening. “Heaven and Hell” by Kanye West is blasting through the stadium as the camera pans to the three announce teams of Showdown, Dynasty and then last Voltage which it centers around as James Peters, Rich Russillo and Persephone are standing by…. As the first Match Graphic of Night Two appears…)

(The camera fades down to ringside where the Voltage ring announcer is standing by.)

Bella Braxton: By special request of Chris Elite and through the use of his Gawd Contract, he will have his own personal Ring Announcer for this match. So, without further ado ladies and gentleman I welcome you, the one and only…Big Mike!

(Big Mike enters the ring dressed to the nines in a three piece suit. In his hand, he holds a microphone, clearly ecstatic to announce his best friend to the ring. Before he begins to speak, he unbuttons his suit, and reveals a t-shirt underneath reading: “#CamilleIsAdopted.”)

Big Mike: Ladies and gentlemen, tonight, I present to you one of the greatest Elitists we’ve ever seen in EAW. From the greatest place on Earth, Brooklyn, New York…he is the winner of the 2022 AAAAND the 5th consecutive Most Handsome Bald Man of the Year Award winner. The leader of any tag team he’s been apart of, especially the Blicky Boyz! The man with the most amazing physique we’ve ever witnessed. The Elitist every woman here wants to sleep with, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Gawd Given Greatness…Money Makin Bhris…and the best looking man in the EAW Hall of Fame… CHRIS ELITE!!!! 

Persephone: Ugh. The way Big Mike was carrying on, I almost thought Rex was coming to the ring, not this bald clown! 

(“44 Bulldog” by Pop Smoke blasts through the PA system as the crowd lets out loud cheers for Chris Elite as he makes his way down to ring, confident as ever in his 11th Pain for Pride appearance of his career.) 

Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen of the EAW Universe…we are finally here to bear witness to what I’m sure is going to go down in history as a classic EAW match: the Elite, Chris, against the Extreme, Camille.

Persephone: It sure has been a long time coming, hasn’t it? Not once did I ever think that I would see these two Pain for Pride main eventers face off–mostly because I’m already expecting a snooze fest out of this one.

(“44 Bulldog” dies down as Chris Elite has finally reached the ring with Big Mike by his side. As Chris Elite removes his entrance attire, Big Mike steps out of the ring and gets situated in the timekeeper’s area.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome…SAINT! MESA!

(At the top of the stage, singer-songwriter Danny McCook stands along with the various members that make up a full ensemble for a live Saint Mesa performance. With the same level of energy Saint Mesa has become known for during live performances, they start up the intro to “Throne.” The lyrics soon follow after the song’s opening.)

I sleep with the dirt by fire glow

We keep all the hurt you never know

Believe is to see down in the hold

You burned this ship alive, now I’m coming home

You hate my bad behavior

You cut my lips and tongue

You play the part of savior

I watch you come undone

(“Throne” by Saint Mesa continues to play, and after the first verse, Ms. Extreme has officially arrived on stage. She wears a gorgeous outfit fashioned after Jon Snow’s Night Watch uniform from Game of Thrones: knee high leather boots, fishnet stockings, a short, black quilted leather dress with a black leather harness and belt to match. Over her shoulders, she wears a full, thick cape, complete with furry shoulder pads to finish the look.) 

You called me a friend

Now broken bones

Will stay on the mend

Or decompose

Believe, you and me

It’s more than drums

I’ll burn your ship alive

I’m coming home

You hate my bad behavior

You cut my lips and tongue

You play the part of savior

I watch you come undone

(Ms. Extreme walks down the ramp as Saint Mesa proceeds to play. She eventually reaches the ring, entering through the middle rope on the apron edge facing the hard camera. Once inside the ring, she carefully takes off her cape, keeping an eye on Chris Elite who is clearly unamused. The animosity between these two Elitists is apparent, and felt all throughout the arena.)

(The band brings their performance of “Throne” to an end, the only sound now heard throughout the arena being the audience’s blistering cheers.)

James Peters: Listen to this place! Every single fan here in Allegiant Stadium is on their feet! I’ve got CHILLS crawling up my spine!

Persephone: What the hell has got them so excited? Nothing has even happened yet.

James Peters: Well, as I’m sure you know, Persephone, these are two of the most polarizing figures in Elite Answers Wrestling today. As their names imply, Chris Elite and Ms. Extreme are two individuals who embody two of the very elements that make EAW such a valuable, high-grossing multimedia franchise that it is today: Elite, and Extreme. Without either one of these two competitors representing themselves as they do, it’s hard to believe we’d have a job still, Rich.

Rich Russillo: It’s going to be a big one, James, that’s for sure! And after weeks and weeks of watching this grueling feud unfold…we have finally reached the pinnacle and get to watch the clash between two of the greatest Elitists that this company has EVER seen in history!

Persephone: Oh. Elite, versus Extreme. I get it now.

(The hard camera slowly pulls away from the ring where Ms. Extreme and Chris Elite stand, showing the enthusiastic crowd who look to want to blow the metaphorical roof off Allegiant Stadium. Chris Elite and Ms. Extreme stare burning holes into one another from opposite ends of the ring, not allowing the positive fan reception to throw either of their focus. Still, every last fan in attendance tonight is showing no signs of letting up their excitement while both Elite and Extreme pump themselves up in their respective corners.)

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

(The crowd explodes just as the referee calls for the bell.)

James Peters: WITHOUT HESITATION, Ms. Extreme charges STRAIGHT at Chris Elite, looking for a clothesline–but Chris Elite saw that coming, he ducks beneath her arm, and off that initial momentum, Ms. Extreme comes just short of the ring ropes, as she catches her footing just in time!

Persephone: Somehow, Chris Elite is able to think far enough ahead, and reacting quickly before Camille can turn back around to initiate another offensive maneuver, Chris goes right for Camille’s waist, trying to regain control of this matchup–he tries for a german suplex, but Ms. Extreme is gripping onto those ropes for dear life!

Rich Russillo: Not only that, but she’s trying to fight him off, trying to kick her legs back to catch Elite wherever she can, but Chris Elite is still not budging–OH, and Chris Elite pummeling Camille with a hard forearm to the back of her neck, and another! ANOTHER!

Persephone: Maybe he’ll damage her nerve roots.

James Peters: Camille trying something else now–she tries to power herself out of this hold Chris Elite has her in, and–YES! CAMILLE BREAKS FREE! 

Rich Russillo: But already, Chris Elite’s onslaught continues! Camille might have broken that hold he has around her waist, but Chris Elite is FIRING off, punch after punch, kick after kick—HE GOES FOR A PELE KICK, AND IT CONNECTS! Camille teeters off the edge of the ropes now…

Persephone: And Chris with a shoulder straight to the midsection of a wobbly Ms. Extreme—and she slides right through the middle ropes and lands flat on her ass, barely missing the barricade! 

James Peters: Chris Elite, wasting little to no time, sees Ms. Extreme attempting to get back onto her feet, albeit slowly–using the barricade for support, she stands up, slowly approaching the opposite end of the apron, she might not see him–AND CHRIS ELITE CONNECTS WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE, knocking Ms. Extreme’s back RIGHT into the announce table! Jesus that’s got to fucking hurt, Camille clenching her back now, trying to regain her composure–but Chris Elite does NOT give a fuck!

Rich Russillo: Obviously not, as Chris Elite follows up with a jumPING CLOTHESLINE OUT OF THE RING, ONTO MS. EXTREME, THIS CROWD IS–OH MY GOD!

(The audience purrs with excitement as they watch Chris Elite go for the jumping clothesline over the top rope. They burst into gasps at what happens next.)

Persephone: IT DOESN’T CONNECT! CAMILLE DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! Chris Elite just BARELY misses her, and he smashes into the announce table instead!

(A slowed-replay is shown picture-in-picture of Chris Elite’s beautifully executed jumping clothesline with emphasis on the height he’s managed while jumping over the top rope. The clip speeds up just as he misses and Ms. Extreme skitters away.)

Rich Russillo: The Hall of Famer and former World Champion might have missed, but he’s quick to bounce back–but neither one of these Elitists are at their best from what we can see, as Ms. Extreme is still barely standing without the help of the apron!

Persephone: Eh, Chris might be winded but he’s definitely pulled himself together, still looking to do some damage to Camille–

Rich Russillo: OH! RIGHT TO THE JAW! Chris with a right uppercut which plants Ms. Extreme onto the floor! 

Persephone: Okay, no, this has clearly gone on too long. Chris had better drag his bald head ass back inside the ring because the referee is FINALLY starting the count.

James Peters: Ms. Extreme is working to get back on her feet again, trying to shake off the impact of that uppercut–Chris Elite looks back inside the ring and the referee is motioning to get back in there before he begins the count again!

Persephone: COUNT THEM OUT! 

Referee: ONE!!!!

Rich Russillo: As Ms. Extreme gets on all fours, Chris Elite with a kick right to the midsection, trying to keep her down here–DAMN! CHRIS ELITE GRABS MS. EXTREME BY THE HAIR!

Persephone: Well, yeah, he had to pull her up. She’s taking too damn long!

Rich Russillo: Using that hair as leverage, Chris Elite pulls Camille all the way up to a standing position, and gets her in a one-armed headlock! He’s got her right where he wants her–you can tell by that cocky fucking smirk on his face! Taking his sweet as time here–

Persephone: I’ll say…

Rich Russillo: He’s setting her up–and Chris Eltie with a DDT–NO!

James Peters: WAIT! MS. EXTREME COUNTERS AND PUSHES CHRIS ELITE INTO THE RING POST! 

Referee: TWO!!!!

Persephone: He almost went spine first, no alas. Chris Elite somehow immediately avoids the collision into the ring post with his arms, and he backhands Ms. Extreme in the mouth! 

Referee: THREE!!!!

James Peters: Ms. Extreme holds her mouth after that backhand shot, and Chris Elite charges again with another clothesline as it connects!

Referee: FOUR!!!!

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite has this match under his control right now! Ms. Extreme is in some serious trouble if she doesn’t start fighting back!

Persephone: Honestly if you ask me, they’re both in trouble because the referee has just counted to five!

Referee: FIVE!!!

Persephone: Come oooonnnn, Count faster, ref. Let’s get this over with!

Referee: SIX!!!!!

Rich Russillo: It looks like Chris Elite is becoming a little more aware of the count as he ducks back into the ring to break the count! He hops over to a turnbuckle corner to catch his breath…Big Mike even creeps up with a towel to wipe the sweat off his brow, as Chris Elite gets comfortable. The referee is telling him to bring Ms. Extreme back into the ring but Chris Elite refuses–is he trying to win this match by count out?!

James Peters: NOT SO FAST! MS. EXTREME DOESN’T NEED CHRIS TO BRING HER IN, BECAUSE SHE’S DONE IT HERSELF! Ms. Extreme is back inside the ring too! How did she get there so fast?! Chris Elite sees her and scurries back up to his feet, this crowd is going nutty! Oh, and she’s coming in hot with a–WITH A CLOTHESLINE OF HER OWN AND KNOCKS CHRIS BACK OUTSIDE THE RING!

Persephone: DOES THIS REF JUST *NOT* KNOW HOW TO KEEP A MATCH INSIDE THE RING?!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme has successfully turned this match in her favor! She grabs Chris Elite, who now sits on the outside of the ring, not so sure where he’s at–Camille slides out from the bottom ropes, and turns her attention right to the protective mats on the ground and…oh my…

Crowd: YAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS!

Persephone: Oh god. Ms. Extreme is going straight for it, taking no mercy, here. She’s exposing the concrete beneath the arena, completely chucks that protective padding right out of the way.

James Peters: She now turns her attention back and goes straight for Elite! She lifts him, gets him in position for–OH! IT CONNECTS! BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX ONTO THE GROUND! Chris lands on the exposed concrete–AND GOD, LOOK AT HIM, HE’S IN PAIN! 

Persephone: Meanwhile, the referee is starting the count over inside the ring. I don’t see why he doesn’t COUNT FASTER so we can get this match over with.

Referee: ONE!!!!

James Peters: Ms. Extreme grabs Chris Elite again, pulling him up by the arm–you can tell she’s in her groove now, and this time, she successfully swings Chris Elite into the ring post. Chris Elite goes shoulder first into that ringpost and lands right back onto the floor! 

Referee: TWO!!!!

Rich Russillo: You can hear the pain from Chris Elite’s voice after colliding with that ring post as he rolls all over the floor–Ms. Extreme is not too far behind as she wastes NO time getting back on offense!

Referee: THREE!!!!

James Peters: Ms. Extreme with a vicious stomp to Chris Elite right in the midsection–another–and ANOTHER! Chris Elite is in trouble right now because Ms. Extreme has a very cold-blooded look on her face. This crowd is eating it up! She is about to let Chris Elite have it…

Referee: FOUR!!!!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme grabs Chris Elite back up again and hits him with another suplex onto the floor! Chris’ head bounces off the floor–good god, he might be out cold after that! Camille turns back to the ref who’s about to count to five, then back to Chris Elite, and–HOLY SHIT! Camille RUSHES back into the ring to stop the count, but IMMEDIATELY slides back outside, forcing the ref to restart that count! She wants to punish him out there as LONG as possible!

Referee: ONE!!!!!

Persephone: Now that red headed bitch is going to make this match even longer…I give up.

Referee: TWO!!!!

James Peters: Ms. Extreme grabbing Chris Elite by the hair :mjgrin: and drags him over by the announce table! Chris Elite is helpless right now–CAMILLE SLAMS CHRIS ELITE FACE FIRST INTO THAT ANNOUNCE TABLE! His head bounces off the impact, but that doesn’t stop her from going for another–and another–CAMILLE WILL NOT QUIT! CHRIS ELITE LIKELY HAS A CONCUSSION AFTER THESE REPEATED SLAMS INTO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE, THIS IS MURDEROUS BEHAVIOR FROM THE QUEEN OF EXTREME!

Rich Russillo: CHRIS ELITE IS OFFICIALLY BUSTED OPEN! 

Persephone: OH MY GOD, THERE’S BLOOD! FUCK YES! SMEAR HIS BLOOD ACROSS THE TABLE! 

Referee: THREE!!!!

Rich Russillo: My god, after all these shots from the announce table, Chris Elite now appears to have a cut right at the center of his forehead! Chris Elite is looking COMPLETELY out of it as he tries to recover, and Ms. Extreme has finally let him go. He turns around slowly, using the announce table as leverage–AND OUT OF NOWHERE, Ms. Extreme comes back around with a superkick!

 Referee: FOUR!!!!

Rich Russillo: But NO! Chris Elite moves out of the way, barely, as Ms. Extreme has no choice but to stop herself then charge right back after Chris!

James Peters: Ms. Extreme rushes him, but nobody home!! Chris Elite dodges Ms. Extreme, yet again–and follows up with a spear right on the edge of the announce table!! Ms. Extreme’s back is hurt from that impact!

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite is trying to take himself a breather from Ms. Extreme’s attack as he looks back over at Ms. Extreme who is trying to get herself back together!

Referee: FIVE!!!

James Peters: But, noticing the count, Chris Elite once again rolls himself back inside of the ring while the referee is steadily counting! Ms. Extreme is about to be counted out in this match… She is nowhere near in her right mind to get back inside the ring!

Referee: SIX!!!!

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite is chilling by the turnbuckles, still getting himself a break while Ms. Extreme is finally coming back alive! She is slowly pulling herself back up into this match, but the referee is getting closer to ten!

Referee: SEVEN!!!!

Persephone: Aww…it was just starting to get good.

Referee: EIGHT!!!!!

James Peters: Ms. Extreme is moving slowly to the ring, but it might be a little too late! Chris Elite is about to win this match via count out! I don’t even know if he knows where he is…

Referee: NINE!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme is almost there! She can’t let Chris win this way! Come on, pull yourself in there! She is trying to pull herself back into the ring…

Referee: TE–

James Peters: THE REF STOPS THE COUNT! Ms. Extreme has done it! She beat the count but as soon she makes it back inside the ring–Chris Elite kicks her right ankle! Ms. Extreme quickly falls onto the mat grabbing that right ankle that she tweaked on an episode of Voltage just a few weeks ago!

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite has a slight smirk on his face while watching Ms. Extreme scream in agony! He grabs her by the hair, practically laughing as he does it–AND CHRIS ELITE WITH A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP, PLANTING CAMILLE RIGHT ON HER BACK! AND ANOTHER SWIFT KICK TO THAT HURT ANKLE! Camille trying to protect herself, stop Chris Elite from going after the injury, but he’s helpful!  

James Peters: Chris Elite stands back up to his feet–AND PLANTS AN AXEHANDLE RIGHT ONTO MS. EXTREME’S ANKLE! And follows up with a fury of punches directed right at the injured leg–Ms. Extreme is GROANING in pain while Chris Elite’s fists continue pour on top of Ms. Extreme! 

Persephone: Oh what’s this now? Chris Elite grabs Ms. Extreme’s right leg, got her right by the ankle, okay, and–he’s dragging her to the center of the ring. Ms. Extreme with nowhere to go aaaand…yep. Chris Elite applies the ankle lock. Definitely didn’t see that coming.

Rich Russillo: I don’t know what the hell Ms. Extreme is going to do now! She is in some serious pain with that right ankle and Chris Elite is applying more force each second with that ankle lock! Ms. Extreme is screaming in agony with her hands reaching out for the ropes–but Chris Elite made a very calculated move when he dragged her away from those ropes early on in this matchup!

James Peters: But that won’t stop her from trying! Camille tries to pull herself closer, but Chris Elite drags her back into the middle of the ring with a maniacal laugh! Ms. Extreme is running out of options here! Chris Elite is unlikely to break this hold even if she DOES tap! He’s only interested in inflicting as much damage to this ankle as humanly possible! 

Persephone: Is she gonna tap?

Referee: (off-mic) What do you say, Camille?

Ms. Extreme: (off-mic) no.

Referee: (off-mic) C’mon, Camille, do you give up?

Ms. Extreme: (off-mic) I…SAID…NO!

Rich Russillo: Camille refuses to tap, despite the referee asking repeatedly! Camille is clawing and aching to reach those ropes–there’s absolutely no denying the type of heart and will that she possesses despite being badly injured! I can only imagine the immensity of pain she’s in right now! Chris Elite is still using more pressure to tighten that hold, but–it’s looking to be no use! Somehow, Ms. Extreme is finding it in her to pull herself towards the ropes, no matter how hard Chris Elite is currently trying to keep her far away from them!

James Peters: But maybe pulling and dragging herself isn’t the way! Ms. Extreme has figured something out here! She finally decides to use her other leg to try and wiggle herself around and–YES! She manages to kick Chris Elite in the face with her good leg! She’s not letting up, and it leaves him with no choice but to break the hold, and Ms. Extreme does her best to limp as far away from Chris Elite as she can get, into a turnbuckle corner!

Persephone: But Chris Elite is definitely not trying to lose momentum as he runs toward Ms. Extreme again–by the power of god, Ms. Extreme slides out of the way, and–GODDAMN! Chris Elite smacks that same shoulder right through the ropes into the ring post! I know that’s gotta hurt.

James Peters: Ms. Extreme, standing on ONE leg, is back up now, visibly in pain while limping towards Chris Elite. She goes for a bulldog while grabbing Chris Elite’s head! But Chris Elite pushes her off!! Ms. Extreme goes bouncing onto the ropes as she turns back–

Rich Russillo: OPEN YA MATA!!! JUMPING KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF CAMILLE!! AND HERE GOES THE COVER…WE MAY HAVE A WINNER RIGHT HERE!

Persephone: Finally.

Referee: ONE!!!! TWOOOOO!!! THR—

James Peters: Nope! Ms. Extreme is able to get her shoulder up before the three count and Chris Elite is clearly frustrated, as he thought that would be enough to get the job done! He shakes it off though and goes back into attack mode on that ankle! He starts stomping Ms. Extreme’s ankle, and Camille can barely stomach that pain! Chris Elite is completely fucking relentless when it comes to that right ankle. I don’t see this match continuing much longer if Ms. Extreme wants to be able to walk.

Persephone: If you were looking for the worst ref in EAW, look no further. That woman clearly can’t compete any more. He should end the match right here!

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite drags Ms. Extreme back up and goes for a sit out powerbomb as he lifts her into the air and slams her back onto the mat!! That was a huge move by Chris Elite, but I don’t think he’s finished with her yet.

James Peters: He moves on top of the turnbuckles! Chris Elite, albeit gingerly, has climbed onto the top turnbuckle and is looking to do a risky move onto Ms. Extreme! It’s all or nothing when it comes to Chris Elite and getting himself a big Pain for Pride moment! He is waiting for her to get back onto her feet…Ms. Extreme is still moving very slow, but she finally manages to force herself back up while Chris patiently waits for her to turn around–

Rich Russillo: AND CHRIS ELITE HITS A FLYING CROSSBODY!!! 

Persephone: BUT MS. EXTREME MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!!!

Crowd: HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT!

James Peters: Oh…my…god….

Persephone: Good. I fucking hated that useless ref, anyway.

Referee: :dead:

James Peters: Chris Elite has landed a diving crossbody onto the referee off this matchup, who is now…out…cold. 

(The crowd has gone ballistic. Without words, Ms. Extreme and Chris Elite lock eyes from opposite ends of the ring. They know *exactly* what’s about to go down next.)

Rich Russillo: I’ve got chills. Ms. Extreme and Chris Elite have not lost sight of one another, and both of our competitors in the ring are slowly standing on their feet, not sure which move is going to be taken next…

(As a few moments pass, it is difficult to discern who between the two of them is the most excited for the shift that this match has officially taken. The fans in the arena can sense the tension as well. An imperceptible ring bell has run in the minds of both of our competitors here tonight, as well as the audience in attendance. It feels as though the match has truly, only *just* started after all this time now that there is no official present to enforce any rules.)

Persephone: Chris Elite makes the first move, finally putting on a stopper on that weird eye-sex moment, and feverishly starts looking around at ringside–Ms. Extreme can see it plainly, but while she’s still handicapped, she tries to dart out of the ring, but I think it’s too late for her!

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite has called for Big Mike to enter the ring! My, GOD, what a crowd tonight! They are absolutely ecstatic, going BONKERS for what’s about to ensue here now that Big Mike has entered the picture!

James Peters: Big Mike, with a smile, slides beneath the bottom rope and enters the ring, grabbing hold of Chris Elite’s shoulder. Elite and Big Mike stand together, simply mocking Ms. Extreme who is clearly out-numbered at this point! The duo rejoice and quickly put together a plan to secure the Pain for Pride victory! 

(Chris Elite and Big Mike simply turn to one another. With a wide smirk on his face, Chris simply gives Big Mike a nod. And that’s enough for the bodyguard to know exactly what to do next.)

Rich Russillo: AND BIG MIKE, LIKE A RAGING BULL, CHARGES RIGHT AT CAMILLE!!!!

James Peters: Ms. Extreme can barely stand on her own two feet, and realizes she has nowhere to go from the big fella–but wait!! MS. EXTREME DUCKS UNDER A CLOTHESLINE FROM BIG MIKE!!!

Persephone: Seriously, how the fuck is she still moving around this ring? She slides under the ropes, and before Big Mike’s slow ass can catch up–

Big Mike: (off-mic) Hey…

Persephone: –Ms. Extreme has already started digging under the ring for a–FOR A WEAPON! YES! FINALLY! WHAT A BRILLIANT MOVE BY THE FORMER UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION! THINGS ARE OFFICIALLY STARTING TO HEAT UP!

James Peters: But what kind of weapon is she looking for?! Chris Elite is busy in the ring trying to tell Big Mike what to do and it looks like Ms. Extreme pulls out a…pillowcase?

Persephone: That’s not just any pillowcase, James!

(Ms. Extreme hoists the pillowcase high in the air for the audience to see, and the crowd erupts.)

Persephone: THAT’S A PILLOWCASE FULL OF NOKIA PHONES! That’s Chris Elite’s signature weapon!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme wastes no time with that pillowcase as she hops back into the ring with the pillowcase of Nokia phones, and she swings it right between the eyes of Chris Elite! It smacks him dead on, right in the forehead where Chris Elite is now starting to bleed all over again!!!! Chris Elite stumbles then eventually falls onto the mat while Big Mike’s eyes widen! He goes after Camille–BUT THEN SHE SWINGS THE PILLOWCASE AT HIM, TRYING TO FEND HIM OFF! 

James Peters: But Big Mike hits a running big boot before that pillowcase can connect! Ms. Extreme falls back down on the mat and Big Mike is not done just yet! He goes to grab Ms. Extreme, but–OH! MS. EXTREME WITH A LOW BLOW TO BIG MIKE!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme just took care of Big Mike’s little wee-wee as he landed on his knees, holding his, er, private area in pain. Ms. Extreme, on one leg, limps over to Big Mike and she starts hammering shots to Big Mike’s face! He’s trying to fight her off, but Ms. Extreme is going wild with those punches of fury!

James Peters: OH MY GOD! CHRIS ELITE, OUT OF NOWHERE, WITH A SWING OF THAT PILLOWCASE FULL OF NOKIA PHONES AND USES IT TO TAKE OUT MS. EXTREME’S ANKLE AGAIN!!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme falls to her knees, now gripping onto that ankle again as Chris Elite stomps on it over and over repeatedly. Something has clicked in Chris Elite, is he going on an absolute rage-filled RAMPAGE at this point, not showing any sign of letting up on those stomps! 

Persephone: I mean, can you blame him? After all that these two have put each other through over the last few weeks leading into this match, I’d be mad, too.

Ms. Extreme: (off-mic) AAAAAHHHGGGGGHHH!!!!

James Peters: Chris Elite, finally stops after some time, and goes to grab that ankle of Camille again–BUT SHE KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME, AND FIGHTS HIM OFF! Ms. Extreme is not going to let Chris Elite get another ankle lock off again! SHE KICKS HIM OFF OF HER WITH HER ONE GOOD LEG!

Persephone: Now, Camille has slid out of the ring, trying to take a minute to regain her composure. Man, what a shitty situation. She’s looking for solace all around this arena, but I guess she forgot it’s Pain for Pride and until it’s over, we will never find peace in our hearts again.

James Peters: :dahell:

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite goes to help Big Mike get back on his feet, and the two are simply watching as Ms. Extreme tries to desperately get away from the two. She is limping, hopping, dragging her bad ankle along with her–but this time over to the ring announce section. It looks like she’s trying to hide.

Persephone: :mjlol: Hide?! Back THERE? I know Bella Braxton’s might seem like a good choice, but not even her big ass head would be able to keep Camille out of view.

James Peters: Inside the ring, Chris Elite and Big Mike are laughing, in absolute hysterics at the situation because they know Ms. Extreme’s back is up against the wall. There’s literally nothing she can do with Big Mike and Chris Elite against her. Nowhere for her to go, barely anywhere for her to hide.

Chris Elite: (off-mic) Look at this lame bitch…

Rich Russillo: And now, like sharks in the water, they come out of the ring walking on each side to attack Ms. Extreme from both sides. 

Persephone: Likely not the first time they double-teamed a woman. But she is still trying to hide behind the timekeeper! What the hell is she doing?! Run, bitch, they’re gaining on you!

Rich Russillo: Elite and Big Mike slowly creeping up on Ms. Extreme, laughing as they get closer in their approach–OH MY GOD! IT WAS A RUSE ALL ALONG!

Persephone: MS. EXTREME HAS GRABBED THE RING BELL AND CHUCKS IT STRAIGHT TOWARDS THEM! THE BELL CONNECTS RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF BIG MIKE! I’ve never seen a big man go down so easily! The earth is shaking beneath my feet!

James Peters: SHE KNOCKS BIG MIKE’S HEAD RIGHT OFF, AND THERE’S NOTHING CHRIS ELITE CAN DO ABOUT IT! BIG MIKE IS KNOCKED THE HELL OUT! NEVER underestimate the Red Queen! 

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite goes over to check on Big Mike, who is laying out cold! I know he can barely stand to see anything happen to his best friend, and Big Mike is most definitely hurt! 

(Camera closes in on Chris Elite trying to slap an unconscious Big Mike awake. Drool drips from Big Mike’s chin, and his eyes have rolled to the back of his head.)

Chris Elite: (off-mic) FUCK!!!!! C’mon, Mike, get up…

Persephone: Yeah, the big guy’s down and out–BUT CAMILLE DOESN’T CARE! OUT OF NOWHERE, MS. EXTREME IS BACK WITH THE PILLOWCASE OF NOKIA PHONES!!! SHE IS SWINGING AND SHE IS HITTING CHRIS ELITE ALL OVER THE PLACE WITH THOSE PHONES!!!

James Peters: BAH GAWD, THE ONSLAUGHT CONTINUES! The crowd is loving every second bit of it as Chris Elite is getting the treatment that he deserves, payback after trying to play the numbers game to turn this match in his favor! Chris Elite is doing all that he can to get away, and is definitely hurting from those shots with the pillowcase. Ms. Extreme drops the pillowcase, and she grabs Chris Elite and drags him back into the ring while she goes limping over to grab some–

Persephone: TABLES!!!!!! :blessed:

Crowd: THIS IS AWE-SOME! , THIS IS AWE-SOME! , THIS IS AWE-SOME! ,  

James Peters: Ms. Extreme is slowly, thanks to her right ankle, grabbing those tables, struggling slightly to pull them out from under the ring, but somehow on her own, she manages to set one up in front of the commentary table.

Persephone: But that’s not enough for this crazy bitch! She goes to grab ANOTHER! And she slides it into the ring.

Crowd: WE WANT TA-BLES! , WE WANT TA-BLES! , WE WANT TA-BLES! ,  

Rich Russillo: Whatever Ms. Extreme is thinking right now, it doesn’t look too good for Chris. Ms. Extreme slides into the ring after bringing the table inside, but all the time she took to set that first table up was enough for Chris Elite to recover a little bit from that Nokia assault! He’s back up, slides into the ring, and–FROM BEHIND! Chris goes for a front flip snapmare driver!!!

James Peters: MS. EXTREME MIGHT BE BRUISED, LIMP, AND EXHAUSED, BUT SHE’S STILL ALL THERE! SHE HAS THE IN-RING AWARENESS TO PULL OFF A COUNTER, PUSHES CHRIS ELITE INTO THE ROPES! CHRIS ELITE COMES BOUNCING BACK WITH A TWISTING CLOTHESLINE! BUT MS. EXTREME MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND JUMPS OFF THE ROPES……

Rich Russillo: BLLIIIIINNNNDDD FFFUUURRRRYYYYY!

Crowd: ASDKFJHSDFKJSDHGFKSJDFJKDF!!!

Persephone: A BLIND FURY!!! BLIND FURY TO CHRIS ELITE! MS. EXTREME HITS THE DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ONTO CHRIS ELITE AND FINALLY, THIS HELLACIOUS, DELECTABLE, CHAOTIC, POETIC SHITSTORM OF A MATCH IS OVER!!! SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!

(Ms. Extreme practically throws her body on top of Chris Elite, who’s completely out of it. She hooks the leg, but then suddenly and unfortunately realizes that we are *still* without a referee.)

James Peters: God dammit, there’s still no ref! Ms. Extreme has this match WON, but there’s no count! 

Persephone: Fuck it. I’ll go do it myself–

James Peters: Ms. Extreme, once she realizes, pulls herself off of Chris Elite. Having no ref around is still a blessing in disguise, as she can still have her way with the Hall-of-Famer. She stands up on her good leg, and grabs the table she brought into the ring. She sets the table in the corner for now.

Persephone: Keep your eyes onn Chris Elite, who’s slowly starting to pull himself up, still recovering from that Blind Fury, but he spots Ms. Extreme across the ring. He goes towards her, tries to land a hard punch but–Ms. Extreme catches it! She counters and grabs his arm!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme tries to Irish whip Chris into the table in the corner, but Chris sees what he’s in for, and isn’t letting her pull him! He’s planting his feet on the ground as best as he can, and unfortunately, Ms. Extreme lacks the foundation she needs to pull out enough strength to force Chris into the corner due to her bad ankle! 

Persephone: To try and turn the tide, Ms. Extreme ends up kicking Chris Elite in the groin area! AND MS. EXTREME HITS THE BULLDOG ONTO THE MAT, smearing some of Chris Elite’s bloody forehead all over the ground and staining the ring! But she doesn’t stop there, of course not. Ms. Extreme grabs Chris Elite again–she goes for a Twist of Fate.

Rich Russillo: IT CONNEC–

Rich Russillo: NO!!! NO! IT DOESN’T! CHRIS ELITE COUNTERS! CHRIS ELITE PUSHES HER OFF AND HE–CHRIS ELITE HITS BOX OFFICE SMASH!!! CHRIS ELITE CONNECTS WITH BOX OFFICE SMASH INTO THE SKULL OF MS. EXTREME!!! THIS IS WON, AND DONE!

Crowd: HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! 

James Peters: But STILL! There’s no referee! Chris realizes this, though, and notices that Big Mike is coming to his senses! Chris has started shouting over at Big Mike, commanding him to try and get the referee’s attention so he can put an end to this match, and prove once and for all that Elite is better than Extreme! 

(Camera cuts to Big Mike standing at the apron on the edge of the ring where the referee has been out cold this entire time. Big Mike tries everything–a slap to the face, a kiss on the cheek, screaming in his ear, but the referee will not budge.)

Big Mike: (off-mic) Bro, come on, wake your ass up!

Referee: :dead:

Rich Russillo: But there’s no use! The referee isn’t even budging–

Persephone: Of course not, he was always useless. Wheel his ass out of here already.

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite curses under his breath, and turns his attention back to the attack on Ms. Extreme. He goes to grab her hair and pull her up–OH! Ms. Extreme pokes him in the eyes! Chris Elite is holding his face and now Ms. Extreme starts throwing more punches to Chris Elite, backing him in towards that turnbuckle corner where the table still rests!

James Peters: Chris Elite eventually powers through those punches, and fights back! Now he’s hammering shots onto Ms. Extreme! They trade punches in the center of the ring, both competitors wobbly as fuck, as this match has taken so much out of them!

Persephone: Elite…Extreme…Elite….Extreme…Extreme…Extreme? EXTREME! EXTREME!! THOSE BORING ASS PUNCHES HAVE FINALLY STOPPED, finally Ms. Extreme gets the best of him, and she lands a hard shot that knocks Chris Elite onto the mat!!!

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite is groggy, I don’t think he can get up in time! Camille limps herself over to a free turnbuckle, what the fuck is she thinking with that ankle?!

Persephone: This bitch is fearless, I tell you, that, or she has no regard for her own goddamn life–ANNDDD SHE SETS HERSELF UP–YES! GLASS CEILING!!! GLASS CEILING CONNECTS!!! THE TOP ROPE STUNNER IS LANDED, AND CHRIS ELITE IS DOWN!!!

James Peters: I don’t know how she managed to pull that off–clearly, her ankle still no good, as Camille can’t even stand up properly after that move!

Persephone: Camille manages to drag herself out of the ring, gets herself to the nearest apron and–oh-ho! She grabs a steel chair! Chris Elite is slowly pulling himself up and….BAM!!! 

(Ms. Extreme lands a solid chair shot heard all around the arena right on Chris Elite’s skull. Completely dazed, he teeters, wobbles, and eventually falls over right on his head. Camille, relishing in the moment, looks out into the crowd who cheer and applaud for the performance that these two EAW Legendz have provided them with so far.)

Persephone: CAMILLE SMACKS THAT CHAIR TO HIS FACE!! CHRIS ELITE LOOKS LIKE HE’S BEEN BUSTED OPEN A SECOND TIME FROM THAT HARD SHOT FROM THE STEEL CHAIR! :blessed: !!!! THE BLOODIER, THE BETTER, CAMILLE, HIT HIM AGAIN!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme is smiling at the damage that has been done! Chris Elite is not even moving! Ms. Extreme CLEARLY isn’t done just yet though…using the ropes to support herself up, she waits patiently for Chris to stand back up so she can land another chairshot, looking to do as much damage as she can! Chris is taking his time to stand back on his two feet. He is wobbling all over the place!

(A dazed and confused Chris Elite, with blood streaming down his face, neck, and shoulders, can barely even see as he tries to pull himself up from the ground. He grabs the bottom rope, then the second, and uses his upper body strength to try and hoist himself up, completely unaware of the brutality that awaits him.)

James Peters: Chris Elite is finally back up, and Ms. Extreme CHARGES AT HIM WITH THE STEEL CHAIR BUT, NO! FUCK! FUCK! :damn:

Rich Russillo: BOX OFFICE SMASH CONNECTS, **TO THE CHAIR** INTO MS. EXTREME’S FACE!!! YOU CAN HEAR CAMILLE’S HEAD BANG RIGHT INTO THAT CHAIR WITH FORCE FROM CHRIS ELITE’S SUPERKICK! THE IMPACT OF THAT SUPERKICK REVERBERATING THROUGH THE STEEL CHAIR AND ONTO CAMILLE’S SKULL! FUCK!

(From the impact, Camille falls back onto the ground. Chris drops to his knees, as he’s still having trouble standing from those shots from the steel chair.)

Persephone: CAMILLE IS BUSTED OPEN! :blessed: Oh my god, I am GOBSMACKED! POOLS of BLOOD are now dripping from her face, it’s a fucking bloodbath in there! Jesus Christ, these two are trying to literally kill each other! 

Rich Russillo: Oh my god, and look who’s finally woken up, it’s Big Mike! Big Mike skittering around the ring to get over to Chris Elite’s side! 

James Peters: But wait, it looks like Big Mike has another weapon in his hand–he sure as hell does, Big Mike has a baseball bat, and he is trying to hand it over to Chris Elite! Chris Elite crawls over and tries his hardest to reach through the ropes to grab the baseball bat from Big Mike–and Ms. Extreme is also regaining her power to stand! :lupe:

Rich Russillo: WHAT THE FUCK?? MS. EXTREME IS UP, AND SHE FLINGS HERSELF ACROSS THE RING! SHE RIPS THAT BASEBALL BAT OUT OF BIG MIKE’S HANDS BEFORE CHRIS ELITE CAN CATCH HOLD OF IT–MS. EXTREME IS IN POSSESSION OF THE BASEBALL BAT, I DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW SHE GOT THERE SO QUICKLY!

Persephone: BIG MIKE, REALIZES CHRIS MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE, AND PULLS HIMSELF UP ONTO THE APRON! CAMILLE IS ABOUT TO SWING ON CHRIS ELITE–NO! SHIT! CHRIS GRABS THE BAT! Chris Elite grabs the end of the bat and now Elite and Extreme are in a tug-of-war–CHRIS ELITE POWERS THROUGH, AND HE MANAGES TO SNATCH THAT BAT AWAY FROM CAMILLE! 

Rich Russillo: A swing, aaaaaaaand…NOT A MISS! CHRIS ELITE CONNECT–OH MY GOD!

**CRASH!!!!!!**

James Peters: THE SWING FROM THE BASEBALL BAT CONNECTS, ONTO BIG MIKE!!! MS. EXTREME SUCCESSFULLY DODGED OUT OF THE WAY AND CHRIS ELITE, INADVERTENTLY HITS BIG MIKE WITH THE BAT, CAUSING BIG MIKE FALLS FROM THE RING APRON ONTO THE TABLE SET UP BY THE ANNOUNCE TABLE FROM EARLIER. 

Crowd: DFKSJDFLKSDJFLSKDJFLDFDF!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Picture-in-picture replay from a different angle of Big Mike crashing into the table.)

Persephone: Oh, that big beautiful man. He’s done for.

James Peters: Chris Elite looks on and he’s stunned by what he just did as he looks at the carnage! BUT WAIT…. CAMILLIE COMES FROM BEHIND AND LANDS A LOW BLOW ON CHRIS ELITE!!! AND MS. EXTREME TRIES TO RUSH TO THE TURNBUCKLE, AS FAST AS SHE CAN ON THAT ANKLE–

Rich Russillo: BLIND FURY! BLIND FURY! MS. EXTREME CONNECTS WITH A BLIND FURY AGAIN TO THE MIDSECTION OF CHRIS ELITE!

James Peters: HE’S COOKED! CHRIS ELITE IS OUT COLD! This is absolute pandemonium! Camille falls back onto the ropes for support, trying to catch her breath realizing that this match is likely to go on forever without an official–what’s this?! 

(Camera cuts to the ramp, where a brand new official has started charging down to the ring.)

Persephone: FINALLY, A NEW REFEREE HAS MADE HIS WAY OUT HERE TO TRY AND REGAIN CONTROL OF THIS FUCKING MATCH! Camille sees him running down the ramp, and realizes she has this one in the bag! Big Mike is out, Chris Elite is out! She scurries over to a laid out Chris Elite, and goes for the cover! IS THIS FINALLY IT?! 

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

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THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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James Peters: NO!!! CHRIS ELITE KICKS OUT!!! SOMEHOW CHRIS ELITE STAYS ALIVE AND MS. EXTREME IS LIVID!! SHE THOUGHT IT WAS OVER!!!! Ms. Extreme is in absolute disbe-fucking-lief, as are we! How did Chris Elite power out of that one?!

Rich Russillo: We all thought it was over!! But Chris Elite stays in it! Ms. Extreme doesn’t know what to do anymore! Her face is DRENCHED with blood along, as is Chris Elite who is also STILL bleeding from his forehead! Ms. Extreme limps over to the corner again to catch a quick breath! She tries to charge after Chris again…

James Peters: BUT CHRIS ELITE PULLS THE NEW REFEREE IN FRONT OF HIM SO HE CAN DART AWAY FROM THAT SPEAR, AND MS. EXTREME ENDS UP HITTING THE REFEREE WITH A SPEAR!!! AND JUST LIKE THAT, WE ARE WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL IN THIS MATCHUP FOR THE SECOND TIME!

Crowd: FIGHT FOR-EV-ER! , FIGHT FOR-EV-ER! , FIGHT FOR-EV-ER! ,  

Persephone:

Rich Russillo: These two are going to run through so many referees that we might not make it to the Main Event tonight, ladies and gentlemen. Ms. Extreme decides to listen to this crowd, keeping the fight going, and Ms. Extreme limps back over to Chris Elite and she tries to go for the armbar!!! 

James Peters: BUT CHRIS ELITE COUNTERS HER ARMBAR AS HE ROLLS HIMSELF BACK UP AND HITS ANOTHER BOX OFFICE SMASH!!!! THIS IS OVER!!! HE GOES FOR THE COVER–and turns to that second ref–

Chris Elite: (off-mic) COME ON, BITCH, I DON’T HAVE ALL NIGHT!

Persephone: They’re not all so useless after all! The ref hears him, tries to wiggle himself to a good position–THAT REFEREE IS SLOWLY MOVING BUT HE’S ABLE TO MAKE THE COUNT FOR CHRIS ELITE!!!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

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TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

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THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

James Peters: MS. EXTREME KICKS OUT!!! SHE KICKS OUT!!!

Crowd: ASDKFLJSDFL;KJSDF;LKJDF;LKDJF!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Chris Elite doesn’t even have enough energy to let himself feel ALL of that frustration right now! But it goes without saying that Chris Elite does not know at ALL what it might take to finish off Ms. Extreme.

(Camera closes in on Chris Elite, wiping the blood away from his now tear-stained eyes. It is obvious to everyone that Chris Elite has given his all in the ring tonight. He sits inside of the ring, arms resting on his knees while he shakes his head in disbelief. A few more seconds pass before Chris Elite wipes his bloody hands off on his chest, and pulls himself back up. From the look in his eyes, you can tell he has something big in mind.)

Persephone: He gets back onto his feet and grabs Camille again….

James Peters: He tries to Irish whip her into the ropes, but Ms. Extreme quickly counters him into ANOTHER Twist of Fate on Chris Elite, planting him face first onto the mat! It’s starting to look like Ms. Extreme is back in full control again and I think she is signaling for the end!

Rich Russillo: FOR THE THIRD, MAYBE EVEN FORTH TIME IN THIS MATCH, Camille Jane Ava goes towards the top turnbuckles! SHE SETS HERSELF UP FOR–ANOTHER BLIND FURY! BLIND FUR–

Persephone: CHRIS ELITE, WITH THE LAST OUNCE OF STRENGTH THAT THIS LITTLE MAN HAS IN HIM, HE RUSHES TOWARDS THE ROPES! HE KNOCKS HER DOWN ONTO THE MAT BEFORE SHE CAN GET ANOTHER FINISHER IN–and I think she landed right on that ankle again, guys! 

James Peters: Ms. Extreme, now at the center of the ring, is holding her right ankle in agonizing pain again. Chris Elite wastes no time, and turns his attention back to Ms. Extreme. He picks her up slowly, and he’s setting her up for–WHAT THE FUCK?! WHAT THE FUCK! WE DON’T SEE THIS FROM CHRIS ELITE OFTEN-

Rich Russillo: DOUBLE-UNDERHOOK PILEDRIVER FROM CHRIS ELITE TO MS. EXTREME!

Persephone: Ms. Extreme’s head has bounced right off that blood-stained ring mat from the impact of that piledriver, and–HOLY SHIT, CHRIS ELITE DOESN’T STOP THERE, NO, HE PICKS HER UP AGAIN, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY! AND HE’S GOING FOR–YES! ANOTHER ONE!

**CRASH!!!!**

James Peters: THE LONG. KISS. **GOODNIGHT!** ANOTHER PILEDRIVER ONTO THE TABLE IN THE TURNBUCKLE CORNER! The ULTIMATE finisher from Chris Elite, and the ref barely even cares to notice the crash from the table! Ms. Extreme has gone CRASHING through that table, and she’s FUCKING OUT COLD! NO SIGNS OFF LIFE COMING FROM MS. EXTREME!

Rich Russillo: Chris grabs Camille by the arms and drags her over to the center of the ring. One of the sleepy refs is stirring awake, and–CHRIS ELITE, DROPS TO HIS KNEES, AND GOES FOR THE COVER! HE HOOKS THE LEG! THE REF IS GOING FOR THE COUNT!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! 

…..

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

…..

(Poor ref can barely get his arm up.)

….

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winnnnerrrr…..CHRRRRIIIIIISSSSS EEEEEELLLLIIIIITEEEE!

(“44 Bulldog” hits once again as the crowd cheers, and Chris Elite slowly rolls off of Ms. Extreme, not even getting back to his feet right away after the match he’s been through, which took a far more violent turn than he and everyone else had expected heading into this match.)

James Peters: CHRIS ELITE PICKS UP THE VICTORY AT PAIN FOR PRIDE!!!! CHRIS ELITE HAS DEFEATED MS. EXTREME, BUT ONE THING NOBODY CAN SAY IS THAT HE HAD AN EASY TIME DOING SO! These two went through a war, and in the end it looks like Chris Elite will be the one leaving it on his feet!

Rich Russillo: I am so shocked about what we saw tonight. After these past few weeks we all knew that this was going to be an exciting match, but this was somehow exceeded expectations despite being a match between former World Champions! This is the type of match that has made Pain for Pride the show to look forward to every single year!

Persephone: I guess we could thank the referee for being completely incompetent, because I did NOT want to sit through a normal match between these two.

James Peters: Both of these Elitists have something to be proud of, but in the end Chris Elite pulls off another Pain for Pride victory. Congratulations Chris Elite for a fantastic end to the season!

(As “44 Bulldog” continues to play, Chris Elite slowly makes it back up to his feet. Chris looks down at Ms. Extreme for a second, before looking away and having his hand held up by the referee, who much like Chris and Ms. Extreme, needs to recover from the events of this match. From there Chris Elite continues to celebrate his victory, and Pain for Pride fades away from ringside.)

[ EARLIER TODAY ]

???: Woof. Bark. Grr.

(The camera fades in to the Poon Palace which is packed to the rafters amidst the Pain for Pride festivities. The FPV is being shown on massive monitors all around the building but the show can barely even be heard as the music is blasting. The dance floor is packed and you know they be violating all them fire codes here tonight. )

???: *growls angrily*

(Steroid Dawg is shown standing guard just in front of the entrance door to the Poon Palace watching on with teeth clenched. She is clearly agitated by something. TLA is shown walking up and patting her on the head to calm her down.)

TLA: Tranquila mi perra. Cálmate. This that Pain for Pride ain’t no need for none of the hostility.

Steroid Dawg:

(Suddenly the doors to the Poon Palace fly open aggressively as a large number of imposing looking men in suits enter the building.)

TLA: :oh:

(As the large group enters the already packed building bypassing security TLA looks confused and tries to ask them what they are doing here.)

???: Excuse me señor are you the owner of this establishment?

(TLA turns around as he is approached by Disney CEO Bob Chapek who walks towards him with a wide smile and his hand out expecting a handshake.)

TLA: O shit Bobby que onda mi amigo! Y’all know you one of my finest customers. This vato done been here a million tim-

Bob Chapek: Hahaha! Of course of course! We do have a thriving business relationship but lets not publicize the details of course.

TLA: Si si of course of course. I ain’t be snitchin’. Now do we gotta clear out a VIP booth for you? We got what you be needing.

Bob Chapek: Bueno bueno. Unfortunately I am here on business here tonight. Very serious business.

TLA: :oh:

Bob Chapek: As you may be aware Elite Answers Wrestling has entered into a 10-billion dollar deal with the Walt Disney Company giving them exclusive entertainment rights. We at Disney are completely devoted to family friendly entertainment as seen by our great programs on Disney+. You know that we at Disney have a legacy dating back nearly a century of unproblematic cartoons and entertainment that have never once offended a single viewer.

TLA: :usure:

Bob Chapek: Ahem… well I am sure we have made some mistakes down the line. A hundred years is a long time after all. However. What is important is our current image and product and I am afraid that we must insist that all of the employees of our new entertainment property comply with our company image and promote healthy American values. If you understand me?

TLA: Yo you know I be feelin’ you jefe. That ain’t no problem. You be looking around the Poon Palace and you see all of the finest bitches. These bitches are like Disney princesses out here we treat them like royalty and you know that they stay slidin’ down that pole straight into a happily ever after ending up in here.

Bob Chapek: I’m not completely sure you are understanding the situation…

Steroid Dawg: :stfudamn:

Bob Chapek: Well… The Poon Palace is of course not owned by EAW however, as a side business of one of their reigning world champions it is of course of relevant interest and concern to us at Disney… That being said I am sure we can work out the details another time. I am sure that as the business relationship with EAW deepens our discussions will continue. I sure wish you luck tonight in your match TLA. You know that I am personally rooting for you to keep that championship. Best of luck amigo.

(Bob Chapek extends his hand towards TLA with a large professional smile on his face. TLA shakes his hand in return as Steroid Dawg looks on suspiciously.)

Steroid Dawg:

(Several of the Poons are shown listening in from behind the door to their dressing room having overheard the conversation. The camera pans into the undressing room which is more like an undressing room amirite.)

Poon #1: What the fuck. Did you see that shit? Did you hear that shit?? Hell no.

Poon #2: Oh gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl no.

Poon #3: They be tryna take this shit away from us fine working women. First the Supreme Court now this. Will the oppression never end?

Poon #1: I won’t stand for it. I worked too hard to become one of the finest Poons in this country. Now Disney wants to come in here and promote some kind of bullshit family friendly image? Oh hell no!

Poon #2: Say it gurl. Say it.

Poon #1: It’s time we lead a strike. We will shut the streets down see how they like it when the Poon Palace is taken away from them. Do you know how many Disney execs we have had up in here?

Poon #4: Come on y’all. It won’t be that bad. I mean there’s always other options.

Poon #2: Bitch please.

Poon #4: No no I’m serious. :noah:

Poon #3: We are going to have to burn down Disney World. It’s the only way.

All Poons: :whoa: !

Poon #3: I mean metaphorically of course. :mjgrin:

Poon #2: Oh bitch you so funny! :dead:

Poon #4: We don’t have to do all that. But we should have a backup plan if the worst comes to pass. Our lives are in jeopardy and this may be the worst crisis that the Poon Palace has ever faced!

Poon #1: Nah remember when Fox took over and all of those 90 year old Fox News executives started coming in here. Now that was a real crisis.

Poon #2: Mmmhmmm. Gurl I can still smell them in my private room.

Poon #3: You gotta disinfect that shit baby. That’s why you ain’t been getting too many customers lately.

Poon #4: Look I was thinking what if we convert the Poon Palace into a nice family friendly diner or restaurant or something. I mean we can all be waitresses.

Poon #2: Finally a chance to bust out my sexy waitress outfit. :100:

Poon #4: No no we can’t do that under Disney. We have to play it cool. The Disney contract is only for a year right? The customers be hungry so we gotta feed them :100:

Poon #1: Bitch this is the Poon Palace. Not the Pancake Palace.

Poon #4: I feel you. But our lives are in jeopardy. If we don’t fight to survive… this could mean the end of the Poon Palace forever!

All Poons: :mjcry: !!!!

Poon #2: #SaveThaPoons

(The crying Poons are all shown huddling together in tears as they comfort each other amidst such devastating situations. Steroid Dawg is shown entering the dressing room as she joins the group hug as well.)

( Pain for Pride fades back down to ringside. )

( Pain For Pride fades back into the arena as the next match graphic flashes across the screen causing the Las Vegas crowd to erupt into thunderous cheers. )

( The camera then goes over to the ring to show Stephie Love. She’s standing there with a microphone in her hand and a smile on her face, ready to announce the next match on hand here tonight! )

Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

( ‘Amerika’ by Rammstein is heard blasting through the speakers, triggering the crowd to burst into absolutely thunderous boos in response. The camera then goes over from the ring to the stage to show Sheridan Müller making her way out. She has a stern and serious look present on her face as she doesn’t waste time with any theatrics, she is just quite simply laser-focused on the ring in front of her. She takes a deep breath before popping her neck and beginning to make her way down the ramp from there. )

Stephie Love: Introducing first… from München, Deutschland… weighing in at 135 pounds… ‘THE FLAMESTRESS’… SHERIDAN MÜLLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: These past few weeks we have seen a much more aggressive side to Sheridan than we have since her return. That doesn’t by any means mean that it’s something that just showed up, it’s just something that has seemed more amplified these past few weeks, especially considering how close we were getting to Pain For Pride. And of course, all of that aggressiveness was brought towards her opponent this evening, and that is none other than Astraea Jordan. 

Flannery McCoy: This is Sheridan’s first Pain For Pride in years, and I’m sure the one thing that she wants to do is come out with a victory. She has had a nearly spotless record since returning, more than most in actuality, and she looks to maintain that. And what better than to get a victory over someone who has created waves on the Dynasty brand herself? 

Jake Mercer: I have no problem in siding with Sheridan tonight. I mean, did any of you see the untelevised house show they did before the Hall of Fame ceremony where they did a test run of all the Pain For Pride matches? Sheridan was really beating that girl’s ass! 

Flannery McCoy: Yeah, “untelevised”, alright buddy. :francis: 

( ‘Party Goin Dumb’ by Rico Nasty is heard playing up as the crowd instantly erupts into deafening cheers. The camera goes over to the stage to show Astraea Jordan beginning to make her way out from the backstage area. She has a smile on her face looking around and beginning to hype the crowd up, before looking towards the ring. Her eyes look onto Sheridan’s who is staring a hole into her and immediately she’s ready to go. She begins to make her way down the ramp, looking around while she does so and just soaking the atmosphere up. )

Stephie Love: And her opponent… from Chicago, Illinois… weighing in at 165 pounds… ASTRAEA JORDAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: As for Astraea she has been out for vengeance after what Sheridan has done. From sneak attacks to beat downs, all of this has slowly, but surely, been leading to a grand-scale match at Pain For Pride. And if you ask me, Astraea isn’t going to settle for anything less than a victory here tonight. 

Flannery McCoy: Just as I mentioned in regards to Sheridan, this is also Astraea’s first Pain For Pride in quite a bit and a victory here would make a huge statement heading into Season 16. She has beaten some of Friday Night Dynasty’s best and made a name for herself since coming back, and I don’t think she’s going to take her foot off the gas pedal when it comes to that. But I’m more than interested to see how this match goes.

Jake Mercer: I’ll tell you, hear me out here. This Disney partnership sucks, BUT it isn’t in effect until after Pain For Pride. So during the match… BOOM! THE RING BLOWS UP! I saw that at a Japanese wrestling show! I think it’s GENIUS!

( DING! DING! DING! )

Stew-O: Here we go, and this highly anticipated match between two of Dynasty’s best is officially underway! Once a mutual partnership turned sour, the two now rage war in the Spectacle at Sin City in what should be a fantastic bout! Both Sheridan and Astraea make their way out of their corners, both looking to start this off with a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Both of them jockey for position, but before long it’s Sheridan that manages to push Astraea towards the corner turnbuckles. Astraea plants her feet to the ground though, refusing the budge before turning Sheridan around and pressing her up against the corner instead! Sheridan lets go and holds her hands up while the referee heads over to split the two of them up. Astraea backs up and it looks to be a clean break-

( SLAP! )

Flannery McCoy: BUT SHERIDAN JUST SMACKED ASTRAEA IN THE FACE! Astraea looks pissed, LUNGING FORWARD- BUT SHERIDAN GOES UNDER AND GRABS HER BY THE WAIST BEFORE LIFTING HER UP INTO THE AIR AND SLAMMING HER DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS! Sheridan now mounts on top of Astraea, before beginning to hammer away repeatedly on her face! We know damn well how vicious Sheridan Müller can be in a regular week-to-week matchup, I could only imagine how that’s amplified on a stage like Pain For Pride! Astraea tries to block with her forearms, but she doesn’t need to for long with Sheridan stopping her assault and instead getting back up to her feet. But it looks like it’s less mercy, more the fact that she has something else up her sleeve as she grabs Astraea and brings her up to her feet. Astraea tries to fight back, BUT IN AN INSTANT SHERIDAN PULLS HER IN BY THE WRIST AND ATTEMPTS TO DROP HER ONTO HER HEAD WITH A SAITO SUPLEX! 

Jake Mercer: BUT THAT DOESN’T CONNECT AS INSTEAD SHERIDAN IS MET WITH A FOREARM STRIKE TO THE FACE BY ASTRAEA! Astraea keeps a hold of her wrist while she’s stunned before sending her towards a corner with an Irish whip! Sheridan is backed up and trying to gain her bearings, BUT SHE’S UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING WITH ASTRAEA RUNNING FORWARD AND RAMMING HERSELF RIGHT INTO THE ABDOMEN OF SHERIDAN MÜLLER WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! Astraea now grabs her by the head before throwing her downward towards the middle of the ring. Sheridan is slowly trying to get back up to her feet but I don’t think Astraea is going to let her, SHERIDAN IS UP IN A KNEELING POSITION WHILE ASTRAEA RUNS FORWARD AND ATTEMPTS A BIG BOOT TO SHERIDAN’S FACE! 

Stew-O: WHICH CONNECTS! Sheridan is down but she’s not down for long, quickly beginning to get herself back up to her feet while Astraea takes notice. SHERIDAN RUNS FORWARD AND GOES FOR A LARIAT- ONLY FOR ASTRAEA TO GO UNDER AND GRAB HER BEFORE TAKING HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A SNAP POWERSLAM! Astraea now waits for Sheridan to get up to her feet… BEFORE GRABBING SHERIDAN AND LIFTING HER UP INTO THE AIR GOING FOR A POP-UP POWERBOMB ATTEMPT TO DRIVE HER RIGHT BACK DOWN- 

Flannery McCoy: BUT SHERIDAN MANAGES TO BRING DOWN AN OVERHAND PUNCH RIGHT AGAINST THE SKULL OF ASTRAEA STOPPING THE MOVE BEFORE IT CAN HAPPEN! Astraea attempts to throw a punch at the face of Sheridan in hopes of retaliating- BUT SHERIDAN COUNTERS IT BY WEAVING HER HEAD AND GRABBING HER ARM BEFORE TWISTING HER BODY AROUND AND DROPPING HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH AN ABSOLUTELY BRUTAL ARM DRAG WHICH HAS TO HAVE HURT LIKE HELL FOR ASTRAEA! 

Jake Mercer: Astraea is down but she’s not entirely out yet as she continues to use all the strength left in her to get back up, BUT SHERIDAN GRABS HER BY THE ARM AGAIN AND INSTEAD GOES TO TAKE HER DOWN WITH A SECOND ARM DRAG! Sheridan keeps a hold of the arm and uses that to pull Astraea back up, BEFORE GOING FOR A SHORT-ARM CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD TO TAKE HER DOWN- But Astraea manages to duck under that one while still keeping a hold of the wrist as she turns herself around, PULLING SHERIDAN IN BEFORE GOING FOR A DDT TO SPIKE HER HEAD ONTO THE CANVAS- 

Stew-O: But it’s Sheridan that manages to keep herself upward before using her strength to push Astraea up against the ropes! Before Astraea can connect with the move Sheridan manages to get herself out of harm’s way, and before long is now beginning to send repeated shots towards the gut of Astraea trying to get her to let go! Astraea lets go, but that’s only to send a punch down onto the back of Sheridan to put her assault on hold! Astraea then positions herself… BEFORE ROLLING OVER SHERIDAN AND PULLING HER IN EXECUTING A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET PIN OUT OF NOWHERE! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

Flannery McCoy: BUT SHERIDAN KICKS OUT BEFORE TWO! Both of them are back up, and it’s only a matter of who can do so faster, AND THAT ENDS UP BEING ASTRAEA WHO LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR A DROPKICK TO THE CHEST OF SHERIDAN- But Sheridan manages to avoid that by pushing her legs away causing Astraea to land stomachfirst on the canvas! Astraea gets back up to her feet, BUT CAN ONLY BRING HERSELF UP TO A KNEELING POSITION BEFORE SHERIDAN RUNS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A KNEE TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WHICH TAKES HER DOWN! 

Jake Mercer: Astraea clutches at her head but stretches out her hand and pulls herself towards the ropes before using them to quickly get up to her feet, BUT THAT’S BEFORE SHERIDAN GRABS HER BY THE HEAD AND DROPS HER WITH A QUICK SNAPMARE! Sheridan from there runs to the ropes and back… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST OF ASTRAEA WHILE SHE ATTEMPTS TO GET BACK UP TO A SEATED POSITION!

Stew-O: Sheridan isn’t done though as she turns Astraea onto her stomach before bringing her back up by her waist, before setting her up… AND DROPPING HER DOWN ONCE AGAIN THIS TIME WITH A BRUTAL SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! ASTRAEA IS DOWN ON THE MAT WHILE SHERIDAN BRIDGES THE SUPLEX INTO A QUICK PIN ATTEMPT! RETURNING THE FAVOR THIS TIME AROUND!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO-

Flannery McCoy: BUT ASTRAEA MANAGES TO POWER OUT OF THAT ONE! Astraea falls limp to the ground momentarily but is beginning to gain her bearings before getting herself back up, BUT SHERIDAN GETS BACK UP TO HER FEET AND SWOOPS IN INSTANTLY GOING FOR A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX TO LAUNCH HER INTO THE AIR AND SEND HER CRASHING DOWN TO THE GROUND- 

Jake Mercer: But before Sheridan can execute that, Astraea manages to slip through and begin to send repeated right hands towards her face! Astraea saving herself from immediate danger as Sheridan’s grip on her begins to loosen up, and that allows her to slip through the cracks, BEFORE GRABBING HER AND DROPPING HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A WAIST LOCK TAKEDOWN! Astraea drops her before rolling backward while Sheridan gets up to a seated position, AND ASTRAEA MANAGES TO CATCH HER JUST IN TIME LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE FACE TO KEEP HER DOWN ON THE MAT! 

Stew-O: Astraea has to make sure that she keeps herself on top of Sheridan this entire match if she looks to win, but something like that isn’t going to be so easy to do. Sheridan grabs her face and begins to get back up once again, and Astraea isn’t going to let her do that as she begins to approach her. She grabs her by the head, but before she can do anything it’s Sheridan that begins to fire away with repeated strikes towards the abdomen in hopes of creating distance between the two of them! Astraea is forced to take a step back, and that’s enough for Sheridan to get back up to her feet. Astraea runs over, only to be met with a forearm strike to the face which drops her down to a kneeling position! Sheridan from there runs to the ropes and back… BEFORE STEPPING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A BIG RIGHT HAND TOWARDS THE SIDE OF HER HEAD TO DROP HER DOWN TO THE MAT!

Flannery McCoy: Sheridan from there grabs her by the head and brings Astraea back up to her feet, BEFORE BRINGING HER INTO A FRONT FACELOCK AND LIFTING HER ABOVE HER HEAD INTO A SUPLEX- BUT Astraea manages to land herself behind Sheridan! Astraea looking to fire back grabbing a hold of her from behind, BEFORE LIFTING HER UP OFF THE GROUND INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX- NO! A back elbow to the face by Sheridan stops her in her tracks and that allows her to slip through and turn around so the two face one another! Sheridan goes under and grabs the leg of Astraea, BEFORE TAKING HER DOWN TO THE MAT! Astraea is on her stomach while Sheridan keeps a hold of the leg, POSSIBLY GOING FOR A SINGLE-LEG BOSTON CRAB-

Jake Mercer: But that doesn’t happen as Astraea manages to turn onto her back before booting Sheridan with her free leg! The sole of her boot connects to the face of Sheridan forcing her backward and that gives Astraea enough time to get back up to her feet. Sheridan runs towards her, ONLY FOR ASTRAEA TO TURN HER AROUND BEFORE GRABBING HER BY THE HEAD AND PLANTING HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A BULLDOG! Sheridan grabs her face while Astraea turns around and runs to the ropes… CONNECTING WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD WHILE SHE TRIES TO GET BACK UP!

Stew-O: Astraea has had this match in her favor for the timebeing but how much of that can she maintain before Sheridan gets the upperhand on her. I guess that’s something we’re about to find out as she grabs Sheridan and begins to bring her up, but she begins to retaliate almost instantly firing brutal forearm shots to the face of Astraea in hopes of taking her off guard while she can! But Astraea fires back with one of her own! That takes Sheridan off of her game momentarily which allows Astraea to go under and lift her up, GOING FOR ‘CHIRAQ FLOWSION’! EMERALD FLOWSION TO SHERIDAN MÜLLER!

Flannery McCoy: BUT THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN! Instead Sheridan lands behind her before grabbing her, AND PLANTING ASTRAEA DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH AN INVERTED DDT! Astraea is dropped down to the canvas almost instantly while Sheridan begins to get back up to her feet, but it doesn’t look like she’s done either as she brings Astraea back up, BEFORE PULLING HER IN AND GOING FOR A BIG BOOT-

Jake Mercer: But Astraea manages to grab the leg before it can connect and bring it downward, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A DRAGON SCREW TO TAKE SHERIDAN DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Sheridan clutches at her legs and claws at the canvas, slowly beginning to drag herself towards the turnbuckle padding in hopes of getting herself back up to her feet. Astraea is hot on her tail though running forward, GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD- But Sheridan manages to move out of the way of that! The two of them trade spots, before Sheridan steps forward and connects with a chop to the chest of Astraea! Astraea is being lit up while Sheridan grabs her by the arm and sends her towards the opposite corner… BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE OF HER OWN! 

Stew-O: But Astraea uses the ropes to boot her in the face forcing Sheridan backward! Sheridan is left stirring at the middle of the ring while Astraea turns around and begins to make her way up to the top rope, what could she have planned right here… ASTRAEA LEAPING OFF WHEN SHERIDAN IS IN PROXIMITY LOOKING TO TAKE HER DOWN WITH A DIVING CROSSBODY ATTEMPT! 

Flannery McCoy: BUT WAIT! SHERIDAN CATCHES HER IN HER ARMS! Sheridan positioning Astraea before setting her up… FOR THE DEADLIFT POWERBOMB! DEADLIFT POWERBOMB CONNECTS DROPPING ASTRAEA DOWN TO THE MAT AND SHERIDAN WASTES NO TIME DROPPING DOWN AND HOOKING THE LEG! PIN ATTEMPT RIGHT HERE! COULD THIS BE IT?!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRREE-

Jake Mercer: BUT ASTRAEA MANAGES TO KICK OUT JUST IN TIME! Sheridan doesn’t look all that happy that it happened but then again what the fuck can she do other than keep this match going? Astraea is using all the strength in her body to try and get back up to her feet, but right now Sheridan isn’t going to take her foot off of the gas pedal as she grabs her by the head and brings her back up to her feet. Sheridan sends Astraea into a corner setting her up… BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND LEAPING INTO THE AIR GOING FOR A HIGH KNEE TOWARDS HER HEAD!

Stew-O: Astraea is hurt while Sheridan grabs her and sends her towards the opposite corner… RUNNING TOWARDS HER AGAIN BEFORE LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A SECOND HIGH KNEE TO THE HEAD! WHICH DOES! Sheridan now sends her back to the initial corner, and I think we have a clue what she’s going for here… WHICH IS A THIRD AND FINAL KNEE TO THE HEAD- BUT ASTRAEA SAW IT COMING THIS TIME AROUND! Astraea manages to move out of the way of that before grabbing Sheridan, AND LIFTING HER UP BEFORE DROPPING HER DOWN ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH A SNAKE EYES MANUEVER! 

Flannery McCoy: Sheridan bounces out of the corner and stumbles backward towards the center of the ring, and it’s Astraea that’s one step ahead of her running to the ropes and back… BEFORE LAUNCHING THROUGH THE AIR AND GOING FOR A SPEAR- WHICH IS QUICKLY THROWN OUT THE WINDOW WITH SHERIDAN CONNECTING WITH A KNEE STRIKE TOWARDS THE HEAD TO STOP HER! Astraea is hurt but manages to get up while Sheridan runs to the ropes and back… LOOKING TO TAKE HER HEAD CLEAN OFF WITH A BRUTAL LARIAT-

Jake Mercer: BUT ASTRAEA GOES UNDER AND LIFTS HER UP OFF THE GROUND AGAIN! CATCHING HER WITH A SECOND ATTEMPT AT ‘CHIRAQ FLOWSION’! WHICH CONNECTS! THE EMERALD FLOWSION DRILLS SHERIDAN DOWN TO THE CANVAS WHILE ASTRAEA ROLLS HER ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG! GOING FOR A PIN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREE-

Stew-O: BUT SHERIDAN MANAGES TO KICK OUT THIS TIME! Astraea is slowly getting back up to her feet and while Sheridan managed to kick out of that, I think she realizes what she has to do right about now. Astraea is climbing up to the top rope now, realizing that this might be the only chance she has to capitalize on what’s going on and come out with the victory. She has Sheridan dead to rights, and right now we haven’t seen ‘German Efficiency’ move a single muscle in the process! Sheridan is down while Astraea balances herself on the top rope…

Flannery McCoy: SHE’S GOING FOR ‘AIR JORDAN’! 450 SPLASH OFF OF THE TOP ROPE TO FINISH THIS MATCH FOR GOOD AND GET A VICTORY TONIGHT IN LAS VEGAS! 

Jake Mercer: BUT SHERIDAN MANAGES TO GET BACK UP AND RUN FORWARD BEFORE SWIPING AT ASTRAEA’S LEGS TO TRY AND GET HER OFF OF THE TOP ROPE! Astraea loses her balance and drops down to a seated position on the top and that gives Sheridan all the time she needs right now to captalize while she has the chance. And it looks like she’s going to end up doing that in th biggest way, as she begins to climb up to the top rope and join Astraea in the high rent district! 

Stew-O: Now both women are teeing off on one another within repeated strikes towards the head, each of them using the remaining strength that they have left in their body to keep going but who knows how much they must have left right now! Sheridan stops her assault for a moment, and that gives Astraea a chance to throw a punch- But Sheridan blocks it, BEFORE REELING HER HEAD BACK AND CRACKING HER SKULL AGAINST ASTRAEA’S WITH AN ABSOLUTELY BRUTAL HEADBUTT! It doesn’t look like Sheridan is done either as she grab Astraea by her head looking to go for something big now… SHERIDAN LIFTS ASTRAEA OFF OF THE TOP ROPE BEFORE SENDING HER CRASHING DOWN WITH A BRUTAL SUPERPLEX! 

Flannery McCoy: Astraea is sprawled out on the mat and that’s definitely not good for her. Sheridan begins to approach though, and I think she knows exactly what she wants to go for here. She walked into Pain For Pride expecting a victory and right now I don’t think she’s going to leave if she gets anything less. Astraea slowly begins to rise up, and you can see the pain and fatigue on both of their faces as they continues to push on through the rest of this matchup. Astraea is up, but I don’t think she sees Sheridan lurking…

Jake Mercer: SHERIDAN GRABS HER FROM BEHIND AND SETS HER UP! SHE’S GOING FOR ‘ENDLESS FANTASIES’! SHE’S LOOKING TO TAKE ASTRAEA’S HEAD OFF WITH HER FINISHING RIPCORD LARIAT! 

Stew-O: BUT ASTRAEA DUCKS UNDER THAT! She avoids that by a hair before finding herself behind Sheridan, GRABBING HER FROM BEHIND AND LIFTING HER UP INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX! ASTRAEA USING SHERIDAN’S OWN ‘SHERPLEX’ MOVE AGAINST HER AS SHE TRANSITIONS INTO A BRIDGING PIN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRR-

Flannery McCoy: BUT SHERIDAN MANAGES TO KICK OUT JUST IN TIME! Both of them get back up to her feet, with Sheridan clutching her neck in pain after the German. Sheridan runs forward, ONLY FOR ASTRAEA TO GO UNDER AND TAKE HER DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! Sheridan stumbles back up, continuing to persist, ONLY FOR ASTRAEA TO GO FOR A DROPKICK TO HER BACK- But Sheridan manages to dodge out of the way of that while Astraea lands flat on her tailbone, LEAVING THE OPPORTUNITY OPEN FOR SHERIDAN TO STEP FORWARD AND LAND A BRUTAL KNEE TO THE FACE OF ASTRAEA JORDAN! 

Jake Mercer: Astraea is down while Sheridan brings her back up, sending her towards the ropes… SHERIDAN GOING FOR A BACK BODY DROP- BUT ASTRAEA MANAGES TO FLIP OVER IT AND ROLL HER INTO A SUNSET FLIP, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE WHICH DROPS SHERIDAN DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Astraea isn’t done though as she runs towards the ropes… LEAPING OFF OF THEM AND CONNECTING WITH A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT WHICH CRUSHES SHERIDAN BENEATH HER-

Stew-O: BUT SHERIDAN GETS THE KNEES UP! Astraea takes a hard landing as she’s forced to get back up to her feet in hopes of retreating away while she has the chance. She clutches at her abdomen, and is too focused trying to nurse the wounds that she doesn’t notice Sheridan get back up and approach her…

Flannery McCoy: BEFORE DROPPING HER ONTO HER HEAD WITH A ‘SHERPLEX’! THE BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX CONNECTS TAKING ASTRAEA DOWN TO THE GROUND! SHERIDAN BRIDGES THE PIN! NO WAY! NO WAY!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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Jake Mercer: BUT ASTRAEA MANAGED TO REACH HER ARMS OUT AND CLUTCH AT THE BOTTOM ROPE! THE REFEREE TAKES NOTICE AND STOPS THE COUNT! THIS MATCH CONTINUES AND SHERIDAN LOOKS ABSOLUTELY PISSED! Sheridan definitely didn’t expect that to happen but she must’ve underestimated Astraea in the process, because she’s not through yet, and most importantly, this match is not through yet!

Stew-O: Sheridan isn’t either, as she’s climbing up to the top rope now, positioning herself and waiting for Astraea to get back up to her feet- BUT ASTRAEA RUNS FORWARD AND TRIES AT AN ATTEMPT TO KNOCK SHERIDAN OFF OF THE TOP! But before that can happen it’s Sheridan that manages to kick Astraea away sending her backward towards the center of the ring. Astraea is stunned momentarily but manages to snap out of it, BUT WHEN SHE DOES IT’S TOO LATE AS SHERIDAN MANAGES TO LEAP OFF OF THE TOP WITH A DIVING CROSSBODY!

Flannery McCoy: ‘FREE SMOKE’! 

Jake Mercer: NO WAY! ASTRAEA WITH THE REVERSE ROUNDHOUSE KICK IN MIDAIR TO DROP SHERIDAN DOWN TO THE CANVAS! IT CONNECTS! ASTRAEA SEES THE OPPORTUNITY AND SHE INSTANTLY DROPS DOWN AND HOOKS THE LEG! PIN ATTEMPT! COULD THIS BE THE END OF THE MATCH???

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!

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Stew-O: SHERIDAN KICKS OUT! NO WAY! NOW WAS SHE ABLE TO DO THAT?! Astraea is shocked in of itself but by no means does that just mean she’s going to stop right there. She waits for Sheridan to get back up to her feet, yelling at her so she can finish the job once and for all! It’s been a long and hellacious match up to this point and Astraea wants to make all this pain worth it! Sheridan is slowly getting up, and finding herself right where Astraea wants her…

Flannery McCoy: ASTRAEA GOING FOR ONE MORE ‘FREE SMOKE’! REVERSE ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE FACE OF SHERIDAN MÜLLER TO KNOCK HER OUT COLD FOR THE WIN! 

Jake Mercer: SHERIDAN BLOCKS THE LEG WITH HER FOREARM! Astraea is left clutching at her leg like a wounded animal, BEFORE SHERIDAN LEAPS UP INTO THE AIR WITH AMAZING AGILITY AND WRAPS HER LEGS AROUND ASTRAEA’S HEAD TO TAKE HER DOWN TO THE MAT! SHERIDAN HAS A TRIANGLE CHOKE! TRIANGLE CHOKE LOCKED IN! 

Stew-O: Astraea is screaming for dear life right now, and Sheridan has her dead to rights at the center of the ring and she knows there’ll be no rope break to save her chances in this match right now! Sheridan has the hold locked in tight and who knows whether or not this’ll be enough to take down Astraea Jordan for good! These two women have went through hell so far and you can only go through so much before you break! Astraea is screaming, trying to find a way to muster out the strength to keep going, even clenching her hands into a fist so she doesn’t end up tapping out! Sheridan has no intentions of releasing the hold early! 

Flannery McCoy: WAIT! WAIT! ASTRAEA WITH ALL THE STRENGTH LEFT IN HER BODY MANAGING TO LIFT SHERIDAN UP OFF THE GROUND! SHERIDAN STILL HAS THE HOLD LOCKED IN, BUT MAN THIS HAS TO BE AN AWKWARD POSITION TO BE IN RIGHT NOW! I DON’T THINK ASTRAEA IS PLANNING TO GET HERSELF OUT OF THIS THOUGH! SHE STEPS THROUGH, WHAT IS SHE DOING!

Jake Mercer: HOW THE HELL?! SHE JUST LOCKED IN ‘THOT BREAKER’! THE BOSTON CRAB WITH ASTRAEA’S BOOT PRESSED AGAINST SHERIDAN’S HEAD IS LOCKED IN TO THE BEST OF HER ABILITY! SHERIDAN STILL HAS THE TRIANGLE CHOKE LOCKED IN! MEANWHILE ASTRAEA HAS HER SUBMISSION AS WELL! BOTH WOMEN HAVE SUBMISSIONS LOCKED IN ON ONE ANOTHER AND I THINK THEY’RE JUST PRAYING THAT THE OTHER GIVES IN BEFORE THEY DO!

Stew-O: THE UPPER BODY STRENGTH THAT ASTRAEA MUST HAVE TO KEEP SHERIDAN UP LIKE THIS WHILE HER ARM MUST BE GETTING RIPPED APART BY THE TRIANGLE CHOKE! MEANWHILE, THE RESILIENCY THAT SHERIDAN MUST HAVE DESPITE BEING BENDED LIKE A PRETZEL STILL MANAGING TO KEEP THIS HOLD LOCKED IN! IT’S TAP OR SNAP TIME FOR EITHER OF THEM!

Flannery McCoy: BUT LOOK! THEIR LIGHTS ARE BEGINNING TO FADE! YOU CAN SEE THE EXPRESSION ON BOTH OF THEIR FACES! THEY’RE BEGINNING TO LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS RIGHT NOW! I DON’T THINK IT’S A QUESTION OF WHO WILL GET THE BETTER OF THE OTHER, IT’S HOW LONG IT’LL TAKE BEFORE BOTH OF THEM ARE DONE FOR! 

( Suddenly, Astraea releases the submission and crumbles down to the ground, slipping right out of the Triangle Choke that Sheridan locks in while she plops down as well. The referee makes her way over and checks on both of them, but it’s clear that none of them are responsive after what just happened. Usually when someone passes out in a submission, the doer wins, but at this point… who can you even say was victorious? The referee gets back up to his feet, before starting a count while both of them are down. )

OONNEE!!

TTWWOO!!

TTHHRRRREEEE!!

FFOOUURR!!

FFIIVVEE!!

SSIIXX!!

SSEEVVEENN!!

EEIIGGHHTT!!

NNIINNEE!!

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TTEENN!!

( DING! DING! DING! )

Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, as a result of Astraea Jordan and Sheridan Müller not being able to reach the count of ten. This match has been ruled… a NO CONTEST!

( The crowd boos loudly while the referee tries to wake both Sheridan and Astraea back up, they’re clearly unhappy that there wasn’t a decisive winner in this match and sooner or later once these two Elitists wake up, they’ll share the same feelings about this. )

Jake Mercer: WHAT THE FUCK! MY DRAFT KINGS BETTING! I GOT EVERYTHING RIGHT UP TO THIS POINT!

Stew-O: But we’re only two matches in…

Jake Mercer: EXACTLY!

Flannery McCoy: While I will admit that this was a disappointing ending, it did show that both of these Elitists simply refused to give in. Even when losing was on the horizon for them, they still pushed through and turned the tides around in someway shape or form. Even if they’re drafted to different brands, I’m sure that this is far from over. But nonetheless, what a match that we just witnessed here tonight folks.

( Both Astraea and Sheridan gain consciousness and after they’re told what happened, the two of them look ready to lunge at one another and spark another fight. But the referee quickly splits them up and signals for ringside security just in case as well. It’s a heated scene in the ring and it’s most importantly the last shot seen before Pain For Pride fades from there. )

( A commercial is shown featuring Charlie Marr, except he’s not sponsoring anything, he’s just viciously attacking EAW for their dissolution of any future Saudi shows. )

(Pain for Pride returns to the ring, and Bella Braxton is seen standing in the center of the ring, holding a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!

Bella Braxton: AND IT IS THE FINALS FOR THE 2022 ICONIC CUP TOURNAMENT!!!!!

(As the camera fades to the stage, ‘As Long As I Love’ TK from Ling Tosite Sigure hits, causing the crowd to immediately begin booing loudly. Thanks to the dedicated “simps” that always find their way to these shows, a few cheers can be heard throughout all of the booing as Hikari Kanno begins to make her way out to the stage. Hikari doesn’t taunt to the crowd or take time out to entertain them, knowing how important of a match this is for her. This is one of Hikari’s biggest opportunities and her first free-per-view match since her betrayal against Miku Sakai, which Hikari did so she could move onto bigger and better things. Before long Hikari is already on her way down the ramp and towards the ring, prepared to accomplish those greater things tonight.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… From Okinawa, Japan…. Weighing in at 121 pounds…. HIIIIIIKKAAARRRIIIII KKAANNNNNNNOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: Things have really heat up in recent weeks when it comes to the Iconic Cup finals, but that shouldn’t be a surprise, should it? After all just look at who made it. Both Hikari Kanno and Harper Lee are extremely talented individuals, but they’re also both full of pride, and it was only a matter of time until that got the better of them!

Gavin Kirkland: I’ve been waiting for this match. It can’t really top a fatal four way full of women like we got last night, but I’ll take it. Now I just need Hikari Kanno to take the victory!

Flannery McCoy: But.. Aren’t you a Showdown commentator?

Gavin Kirkland: So what? That soccer mom can’t win the Iconic Cup. GO HIKARI! LETS GO HIKARI!

James Peters: As a member of Voltage I’d obviously have to take Hikari Kanno’s side in this, but this can absolutely go either way, and hopefully both women realize that. 

(As Hikari waits in her corner of the ring, ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart hits. The crowd reaction doesn’t get any better. The boos only continue as Harper Lee begins to walk out to the stage. She doesn’t have any of the cosplay attires she’d tend to wear in major matches, and her sights are already set on Hikari Kanno. Both of these women clearly see that they are only one step away from being a future Universal Women’s Champion, so in a match like this all that matters is making sure the bell rings as soon as possible, so they could be the one leaving with that future opportunity. Harper Lee begins walking down the ramp as she doesn’t take her eyes off of Hikari, both women showing just from their entrances how much a match like this really means to them.)

Bella Braxton: And her opponent… From Charlotte, North Carolina… Weighing in at 118 pounds…. HAAAARRRPEERRRRR LLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: The former Specialists Champion is here, and one thing that you can’t take away from her or Hikari is how talented they are and what they are capable of. We saw how well they did in their respective Iconic Cup blocks, and in the end both women ended up with the most points in their blocks!

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah yeah, I guess that’s fine and all, but Hikari obviously did it better! 

Flannery McCoy: Well I don’t have a personal stake in this one, so I’ll just say that this is undoubtedly going to be a great match! We could’ve seen a number of different matchups for the Iconic Cup finals, but this one will absolutely result in a great ending to a great tournament!

James Peters: I completely agree, and I’m very interested in seeing who picks up the victory!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Flannery McCoy: This match is officially underway as these two incredibly talented women competing in the finale of the Iconic Cup Finals has begun! Both women are circling each-other from the start of this match, looking for the ideal opening to gain an advantage early on in this matchup! I can already tell that this will be an all-out war between the two. I can’t really decide on who will come out on top as we see these two ladies finally lock up! Hikari has the advantage though as she rushes Harper Lee into the corner!

Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee pushes her back, trying to fight her way out of this corner, but then Hikari twists her arm then flips Lee onto the mat! Hikari pins Lee down with her arm twisted but then Lee uses a head scissors like maneuver in order to avoid the submission technique from Hikari, brilliant stuff already from these two technicians, it’s obvious that Harper and Hikari are in the finals for a reason! And I don’t just mean those asses. :mjlit:

James Peters: Both women now stand eye-to-eye again after testing each other out, but sure enough, they go for ANOTHER lock-up, but this time, Harper Lee kicks her opponent in the stomach, setting Hikari back a few paces, then starts mounting punches to Hikari, pushing her back into the turnbuckles!

Flannery McCoy: Harper Lee Irish whips Hikari onto the opposite turnbuckle, and Hikari lands in that corner with a lot of force, she’s sunned! Harper then charges right behind her, looking for a big running move here–but Hikari dodges the attack by lifting herself in the arm causing Harper Lee to crash into the turnbuckles!

James Peters: As Harper Lee bounces off the turnbuckles, Hikari grabs Lee for a German suplex, planting her right onto the mat! Harper Lee is down and Hikari quickly goes back on offense but Lee pops right back up and hits a clothesline on Hikari!

Gavin Kirkland: Hikari is quickly on her feet now and she goes for the same move on Lee which connects! Lee pops back up, as does Hikari, and Harper goes for another clothesline but Hikari ducks under this time, and bounces off the ring ropes for a running big boot that knocks Harper Lee outside of the ring! She lands on her stomach and–do you see that jiggle? :mjlit:

Flannery McCoy: Jesus, I sure miss you, Gavin. Yes, Harper lands on her stomach, but repositions herself on all fours, grabbing her face while on the outside of the ring, checking for any minor damage–and Hikari goes for a suicide dive onto Harper! It connects perfectly and Harper Lee is down while Hikari is back on offense again… She drags Harper Lee by her hair and rolls her back inside the ring. Obviously, Hikari is not the type to win matches via count out. She is a truly skilled competitor who wins off her talent alone. Again, just going to show how and why exactly she landed herselves in the finals of this tournament!

Gavin Kirkland: Hikari is first on her feet, grabs Harper, and forces Harper Lee back into the ring. Hikari follows right after, sliding beneath the bottom ropes. Harper manages to get back up on her feet during this time, but Hikari goes right after her with an elbow to the jaw!

James Peters: Now Hikari has Lee against the ropes and irish whips her then hits a drop kick that knocks Lee back down! And another drop kick as Lee gets back to feet again! Another–NO! Not this time, Lee counters with a drop kick of her own, knocking Hikari back into the turnbuckle. Just when I thought Hikari was in complete control of this one!

Flannery McCoy: Lee charges at Hikari with a running bicycle knee in the corner and Hikari tastes every bit of that knee by Harper Lee! Ouch! Hikari is feeling a little wobbly after that huge knee and Harper follows up with a backbreaker and goes for a quick cover early on in this match!

Referee: ONE! 

TWO!

Gavin Kirkland: Hikari kicks out at two… It’s going to take a lot more to put Hikari down but that was a good move from Lee regardless. I can’t blame Harper for going for it when she did! Hikari is slow to get up as Lee throws a few punches at her, but Hikari rolls herself back up and drops Harper Lee with a running European uppercut! Lee stumbles back and Hikari instantly hits a thrust kick that knocks Harper Lee back onto the mat! Hikari starts stomping on Lee’s leg… It looks like she is trying to set up for a figure four leglock, but Harper Lee, brilliant as she is, realizes it and quickly uses her leg to escape by pushing Hikari off her…

James Peters: Hikari tries to grab her again, but this time Harper Lee pops up for a jumping DDT that connects inside the ring! Hikari’s lights might be out, but Harper Lee is not done just yet! She climbs the top turnbuckle for a diving elbow drop! Hikari is set up in position for this flying maneuver!

Flannery McCoy: BUT NOBODY’S HOME! HIKARI MOVE’S OUT OF THE WAY AND LEE GOES CRASHING ONTO THE MAT!

Gavin Kirkland: Hikari has great awareness with that move in a match where these two women seem equally skilled. Hikari goes after Harper Lee again with a knee strike but Lee counters it with a clothesline that knocks Hikari outside of the ring!

James Peters: You know what time it is… Harper Lee bounces off the opposite ropes and hits a diving crossbody onto the outside of the ring on Hikari! Lee crashes on top of Hikari as both ladies’ collide! But it is Harper Lee who is back on her feet first as she swings Hikari into the barricade. And then Harper starts mounting Hikari with punch after punch while she is stuck on the barricade. She is pretty much wrapped up…

Flannery McCoy: I’m surprised the referee hasn’t started the count out process. He’s surely letting these lady’s fight. But Harper Lee grabs Hikari and throws her back inside the ring. She wastes little time with a hangman’s face breaker, but she doesn’t go for the cover! Lee clearly has this match under control now. She knows when it’s time to finish her off…

Gavin Kirkland: And that time is now… Harper Lee kicks Hikari onto her stomach…. SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR!!! BUT NO HIKARI USES HER ARMS TO PULL HARPER LEE FORWARD AS SHE ROLLS BACK ONTO HER FEET.

James Peters: Harper almost tried to end it, but Hikari avoided that deadly finish with a counter and now she’s back up and charges after Harper with a spear that connects! Harper is down on the mat as Hikari pummels her, but Lee is shielding herself while Hikari mounts on top of her. She finally stops after a few moments and grabs Lee by the hair and takes her over to the turnbuckles… She starts slamming Lee’s head against the turnbuckles back and forth! Hikari is being relentless with that move, but Lee finally counters and throws Hikari into the corner! She starts pummeling Hikari in the corner with various shots until the referee breaks it up.

Flannery McCoy: Lee pushes the referee off her and goes back to work on Hikari but Hikari counters again, throwing Lee into the corner and does the same thing! But Lee returns the favor with another counter and has Hikari’s back against the ropes! After a few punches landing cleanly to her face… Lee irish whips Hikari into the opposite corner of the ring but Hikari counters! She swings Lee to the ropes instead, but Lee hits an elbow on her as she runs up! Then she hits another shot to Lee! Then Lee gets on top of the turnbuckles, she dives–NO! HIKARI CATCHES HARPER IN MID-AIR! SHE’S GOING FOR IT–

Gavin Kirkland: IDOL STAR DROP!!! HIKARI CONNECTS THE PILEDRIVER ONTO THE MAT AND GOES FOR THE COVER!!!

Referee: ONE!!! 

TWO!!! 

THRE—

Gavin Kirkland: KICK OUT BY HARPER LEE! That was a close call… Hikari pulled out a hat trick with that one, but Lee kept herself and Iconic Cup dreams alive. After that brilliant move, Hikari is catching a little breather, but Harper Lee is moving as well… Hikari realizes that and grabs Lee for a butterfly suplex and Harper Lee lands on her back.

James Peters: Hikari is starting to look pretty good on offense right now. I hope Harper Lee can pick up the pace or else this one will end a little early. Hikari grabs that leg of Harper Lee and she’s going for the figure four leglock!  Hikari is a submission specialist, so it comes to no surprise. Harper might be in danger here–NO! HARPER LEE, SHOWING INCREDIBLE RESILIENCE, KICKS HER OFF AND HIKARI GOES RUNNING INTO THE REFEREE!

Gavin Kirkland: OH MY GOD, THE REFEREE IS OUT! JESUS CHRIST, WHAT A LUCKY GUY! What I wouldn’t give to get slammed right into Hikari Kanno…

Flannery McCoy: It looks like this match will be going on a little longer without a referee. Hikari, realizing the accident she caused, goes to check on the referee–but out of nowhere Harper Lee with a snap suplex! She slams Hikari onto the mat! Too bad she can’t cover since the official’s out, so out of frustration, Harper Lee grabs Hikari and throws her outside of the ring.

Gavin Kirkland: With no ref and the Iconic Cup on the line, I’m sure this is bound to get ugly! Lee kicks Hikari in the stomach before hitting another knee to the face! Hikari is floored by that knee as Harper swings her into the steel steps. Hikari is rolling in pain over the floor while Harper Lee looks down at the damage.

James Peters: Harper Lee grabs Hikari again and this time she slams her head against the ring post! Hikari’s head bounces off and she is dazed by it! Harper Lee stares into the crowd and raises her arms, feeling proud and confident of her attack on Hikari.

Harper Lee: (off-mic) I AM THE INDISPUTABLE VICTOR OF THE ICONIC CUP TOURNAMENT! GIVE ME MY TROPHY!

Flannery McCoy: Harper Lee already thinks she’s won. She is laughing and mocking Hikari while she tries to recover as she tries to crawl away from Harper Lee. But Lee eventually grabs Hikari and tosses her back inside the ring. Harper doesn’t hesitate to start back pummeling her and then she swings Hikari for a Running Springboard Flatliner which connects properly! Hikari is dropped by Lee again who looks helpless right now.

Gavin Kirkland: I’m not sur–

James Peters: HOLD THAT THOUGHT, GAVIN! WHO THE HELL IS THAT? And what the hell is going on?!

(The camera cuts to a dark-haired, emo looking boi wearing a Hikari Kanno t-shirt.)

Simp: (off-mic) DON’T YOU LAY ANOTHER HAND ON HER!

Flannery McCoy: One of Hikari’s simps has just fought his way through security and has jumped over the barricade?!

Gavin Kirkland: The simp runs into the ring and jumps in front of Hikari with his hands up trying to protect her from another attack…. Harper Lee is looking so confused as she stares at the simp. She doesn’t know what to do?!

Harper Lee: (off-mic) Get the hell out of my way!

James Peters: That simp better move… Lee doesn’t look so happy at all–

Flannery McCoy: Wait just a minute! It’s a flock of simps hopping over the barricade now! They all jump inside the ring to protect Hikari! Harper Lee backs away as Hikari is completely unaware, and doesn’t even know what’s going on right now while she is recovering…

(The simps come from all sides, and surround Hikari Hanno in the middle of the ring. They don’t lay a hand on Harper, as none of them are trained professionals. They form a makeshift barricade around Hikari Kanno, covering her from any further assault coming from Harper Lee.)

(A close up of Harper’s face shows just how conflicted she really is about the scenario. She looks around the ring, realizes that the official is still unconscious, and tries to figure out what to do next. She always thought herself above hurting or assaulting a fan, and doesn’t look too eager to lay a finger on any one of these simps…)

(…but then she remembers that these are the same simps that threw her in a dumpster just a few weeks ago.)

James Peters: Harper Lee with a clothesline to one of the simps!!! AND ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE TO A DIFFERENT SIMP!!! HARPER LEE IS COMPLETELY DESTROYING ALL OF HIKARI’S SIMPS!

Gavin Kirkland: THERE’S SO MANY OF THEM! BUT HARPER HAS FIGHT IN HER! SHE’S TAKING THEM ALL OUT! A SIMP HAS JUST BEEN FLUNG OVER THE TOP ROPE! ANOTHER ONE JUST GOT TOSSED INTO THE BARRICADE!

Flannery McCoy: I guess she realized that this is the perfect time to get her revenge after what those simps did to her not long ago!! HARPER LEE HITS A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO ONE OF THE SIMPS!!! AND THEN A SPLITTING PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION!! SHE’S LETTING ALL THE SIMPS HAVE IT RIGHT NOW!!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT HOLD ON!!! HIKARI IS BACK UP!!!

James Peters: BOOK OF THE END!!!! HIKARI JUST GRABBED HARPER LEE AND DESTROYED HER WITH BOOK OF THE END!!!

Flannery McCoy: Thanks to the simps, it allowed Hikari enough time to recover…but the referee is still knocked out cold, so Hikari decides to catch another break while Harper Lee is slowly gaining her conscious back.

Gavin Kirkland: HERE COMES HIKARI WITH ANOTHER RUNNING BIG BOOT…. BUT NO! HARPER LEE DUCKS UNDER IT AND HARPER LEE PULLS HIKARI IN FOR THE FOLDABODY!!!

James Peters: She has that modified grounded stretch locked in on Hikari! It’s safe to say there’s no escaping this submission move!! What is Hikari going to do?!

Flannery McCoy: LOOK AT THIS!! HIKARI IS ABLE TO FLIP HARPER LEE OVER AND NOW SHE HAS LEE IN THE CROSSFACE!!!  BETTER KNOWN AS AUSWAHLEN!

Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee is great on the ground, but the ground game is one of Hikari’s favorites too! She has that crossface locked in tightly on Harper Lee who doesn’t know what to do! She is screaming and trying her best not to tap out!

James Peters: The referee is still out cold anyway! There’s no one to officiate this match but Lee is so cocky, she won’t lay down for no one! But Hikari is applying too much pressure with that crossface. She better try to do something!

Flannery McCoy: Why don’t you look at this?! Harper Lee is somehow getting back on her feet while Hikari has that crossface locked in!! Hikari can’t believe it as Harper Lee is standing up now and she grabs Hikari for an Olympic Slam!!! RAGNAROK!!! 

Gavin Kirkland: NO!!! HIKARI LANDS ON HER FEET AND SHE GRABS HARPER LEE INTO THE GUILLOTINE HEADLOCK!!! SHE HAS HARPER LEE’S FACE UNDER HER ARMPITS AS LEE IS TRAPPED WITH NO ESCAPE!

James Peters: Harper Lee is trying her best to gain herself under control! She is reaching everywhere but Hikari has that submission hold too tight to move! I don’t even think Lee can breathe right now!!

Flannery McCoy: Harper Lee is trying so hard to find a way out! She finally decides to use her hands to push herself up, but Hikari is still holding onto Lee!! She’s not letting go!! BUT HARPER LEE USES WHAT LITTLE STRENGTH SHE HAS LEFT TO SLAM HIKARI ONTO THE MAT!

Gavin Kirkland: Hikari turns on her stomach as she lands hard while Harper Lee is holding her neck, trying to get some air from that vicious hold. Lee doesn’t look so happy either as she drags Hikari into the middle of the ring and—

James Peters: SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR!!! SHE HITS THE SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR!!

Flannery McCoy: Hikari is not moving after that move… Lee needs only to pin her, and this match is over, but the referee is still down! Lee goes over to the referee to get him back into the match but he’s still not moving!

Gavin Kirkland: It looks like Harper Lee has given up and goes back over to Hikari… She hoists Hikari back into a standing position… BUT HIKARI QUICKLY SNATCHES HARPER LEE FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB!!! SHE HITS ALLELUIA!!!

James Peters: Hikari had to do something to keep herself in this matchup, but it cost her nearly everything she had left! But luckily, it was just enough to finally slow Harper down as well! Both women are laid out cold, these fans are going rampant as these two have put it all on the line for the finals of this Iconic Cup tournament!

Gavin Kirkland: But won’t you look at that? The referee has finally decided to wake up while both women are laid out and not moving!

Flannery McCoy: The referee is slowly getting back up as he looks at both women not moving and begins counting them out…

Referee: ONE!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: There are still no movements from them.

Referee: TWO!!!!!

James Peters: They’re starting to move just a little bit…

Referee: THREE!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Hikari is starting to wake up…

Referee: FOUR!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee is starting to move a little bit more…

Referee: FIVE!!!!!!

James Peters: I don’t think they’ll be able to make it at this rate their going…

Referee: SIX!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Hikari is starting to crawl over to the ring ropes to pull herself up!!

Referee: SEVEN!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee is barely moving again… I don’t think she’s going to make the count!

Referee: EIGHT!!!!

James Peters: Hikari is back up! She’s still in this!!! She’s got it!

Referee: NINE!!!!!

………………………………………

Flannery McCoy: Harper Lee has stood back up on her feet! WOW! She used whatever little energy she had left to beat that ten count! That just goes to show just how badly she wants this trophy! Regardless, this match is still going, and I know both women are exhausted right now. How much more can they take?!

Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee looks over at Hikari who is holding onto the ropes, and she charges at her!! HARPER WITH A RUNNING HEADSTART–OH MY GOD! BRIGHTSTAR!!! HIKARI JUST LAID HARPER LEE OUT WITH THE URANAGE SLAM AS A COUNTER!!! AND SHE COVERS HER!!!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

James Peters: HARPER LEE IS ABLE TO KICK OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE COUNT!!

Flannery McCoy: That was a really close call! We were just one second away from crowning our Iconic Cup winner, but Harper Lee somehow stays alive! You must give it to these young ladies… They are the future of our business. They will do everything to be the best that this business has to offer, and hope to one day, rise to the top of this company! There are no two women who deserve this opportunity more!

Gavin Kirkland: It looks like Hikari is setting up for something as she charges at Harper Lee but she is met with a back elbow from Lee!!! AND THEN LEE GOES FOR DRAGON FIST RIGHT HOOK–HIKARI COUNTERS IT INTO A FLYING CROSS ARMBREAKER!!! SHE HAS HARPER LEE IN ANOTHER SUBMISSION HOLD!!! HARPER LEE IS ABOUT TO TAP OUT! THIS IS OVER!!!

James Peters: There’s no way she’s able to get out of this! Harper Lee knows she’s in trouble! She’s about to lose her chance at being an Iconic Cu–MY GOD, LEE QUICKLY REVERSES THE HOLD INTO A ROLL-UP PIN ON HIKARI!! AND REFEREE BEGINS ANOTHER COUNT–

Referee: ONEEEE!!! TWOOOO!!!! THREEEEEE!!!!

Flannery McCoy: NO! HIKARI ROLLS OUT OF THE HOLD AS SHE GETS BACK ONTO HER FEET!….

**ALLELUIA!!!**

Gavin Kirkland: NO!!! HARPER LEE COUNTERS IT INTO THE HOUSE OF BALLOONS!!! BACKSTABBER CONNECTS AND SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!

Referee: ONEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

James Peters: KICKOUT BY HIKARI!!! AND HARPER LEE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! HIKARI CAN BARELY BELIEVE IT! THE REF CAN’T BELIEVE IT! HELL, I CAN’T BELIEVE THAT THIS MATCH IS STILL GOING!!

Flannery McCoy: Harper Lee is livid right now!! She was sure that this match was going to end with the House of Balloons! But now she’s back on the attack once agai–

Gavin Kirkland: It’s another simp! These guys are gonna put me out of business! The simp jumps on the ring apron Harper Lee is looking confused while the referee is trying to get the simp to leave! Hikari is back up and notices the simp now… She looks annoyed and goes over to the simp.

Hikari Kanno: (off-mic) GET OUT OF HERE! Go sit your ass down!

James Peters: BUT WHILE HIKARI’S BACK IS TURNED… HARPER LEE HITS HER UPSIDE THE HEAD WITH SOME PLIERS!!! WHERE THE HELL DID SHE EVEN GET THOSE PLIERS FROM?! IT CONNECTS WHILE THE REFEREE IS STILL DISTRACTED BY THE SIMP!!!

Flannery McCoy: HIKARI IS OUT, AND HARPER HAS FLUNG THE PLIERS OUTSIDE OF THE RING BEFORE THE REFEREE CAN NOTICE! COME ON!! NOT THIS WAY!! HIKARI WAS JUST BLINDSIDED BY HARPER LEE!! AND HARPER LEE NEVER CHEATS!

Gavin Kirkland: Well with all these simps coming to the aid of Hikari…I don’t blame Harper! Turnabout is fair play! HARPER GRABS HIKARI WHILE SHE’S ON THE MAT, SETTING HER UP IN PERFECT POSITION FOR–YES!!!!! AND SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR CONNECTS! SHE STOMPS HIKARI’S FACE INTO THE MAT AND GOES FOR THE COVER!!!!

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner and the 2022 Iconic Cup Winner… HARPER LEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

( Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart begins to play and a smirking Harper Lee gets up and demands that the referee raise her hand. )

Flannery McCoy: That was quite the finish of the match, but nonetheless, the former Specialists Champion has done it! She came out tonight and beat Hikari Kanno, and now she has a wonderful chance to become the Universal Women’s Champion in the future.

Gavin Kirkland: I might have to go backstage and take a moment for myself after that match :mjlit:! Harper Lee and Hikari Kanno went to war tonight and it was sexy! I agree that ending left a lot to be desired, and I know Hikari won’t be happy with this at all, but she’ll bounce back, and I feel sorry for the rest of the world. Hikari is one of the most driven and talented Elitists we have ever seen here, and there’s no doubt in my mind that she won’t bounce back from this.

James Peters: And congratulations to Showdown’s own Harper Lee! We all know she’s going to love telling the whole world about this win!

( Harper has been given the Iconic Cup and she’s posing with it. There’s a shit-eating grin on her face knowing that she’s gotten her hands on the one thing she wanted, and that’s a chance to become the Universal Women’s Champion. )

(Pain for Pride continues with a cut to the backstage area, where it doesn’t take long at all for the camera to come upon the H-Town Hottie, Diamond Dixon, and a woman walking beside her who’s busily tapping away at her phone screen. The two of them are already in the middle of a conversation as they continue down the long hall.)

Diamond Dixon: And you got back to all those magazines, right? If all of them want me doing  shoots as bad as they say they do, I’m only getting the best photographers; I’m really not about to have just any-damn-body capture all this. They think I’d settle for anyone less than world-renowned? No ma’am! Plus, there’s all those interviews people are trying to get me in for after all this Pain for Pride mess blows over; and we both how all that promoting I did for an event I’m not even competing at because people wanted to hear from Diamond Dixon so much had me so busy. I still can’t believe an irrelevant-ass bitch Reba- no, was it Ronda? Rebecca?

Diamond’s Assistant: It was… Maybe it was Robyn?

Diamond Dixon: Oh, yeah, her! And to think she really had the nerve to question me about my presence here weeks ago like I don’t have a whole ass brand to promote myself? Tuh! Between being so in-demand, running a clothing line, actually staying booked and busy – something far too many people like her wouldn’t know a damn thing about – I just absolutely do noT have the time. Besides, with this #EAW15 hype, you would’ve thought they would’ve pushed a little harder to get me on the show if they wanted people to pay attention-

???: Speaking of things getting harder :mjlit:!

(Diamond and her assistant stop in their tracks, Diamond looking confused as she turns and who she sees doesn’t do anything to put her expression at ease.)

Diamond Dixon: Can I, uh… help you with something?

Gavin Kirkland: I got some things in mind :mjlit:!

Diamond Dixon: Hell no. I’m not doing this. I got things to do, people to see-

Gavin Kirkland: Wait, wait, wait! Don’t go! I was just passing by and I just had to let you know how stunning I think you are. I mean, just look at you!

(Gavin looks her up and down certainly enjoying in the view, and Diamond isn’t any less creeped out by the Saturday Night Showdown commentator than she was before. Even giving her assistant a disgusted expression that they both share with one another, Diamond clearly could do without the lecherous looks from Gavin.)

Gavin Kirkland: I’ve never seen anything like you. You’re absolutely beautiful, you’re gorgeous! And I can definitely tell that you could do with having a whole lot of Gavin in your life – among other things :mjlit:.

Diamond Dixon: First of all, you need to dial that shit back from 100 all the way down to 0, because trust me when I say I’m good on that. …Aren’t you that little weirdo commentator from Showdown, anyway? You know, the one that’s known for being a whole pervert while the other people at the desk try to actually call the action going on in the ring?

Gavin Kirkland: Oh, that guy?! Yeah, never heard of him :lupe:!

Diamond Dixon: :mjpls:! People sure are about to start hearing a whole less about you, that’s for sure, because I’ve heard plenty of people saying that you’re someone they’re looking at firing since you’re sure as hell not about to come even close to being Disney-friendly.

Gavin Kirkland: WHAT?! :krabs:

Diamond Dixon: But I mean, who the hell is really surprised about that? I mean, c’mon, as if the people working for the Mouse were ever going to stand for you lusting over the women the way you do. Plus, they sure as hell don’t need another incident with you like the one that apparently happened during Kassidy versus Bethany at Road to Redemption-

Gavin Kirkland: THAT WAS ONE TIME!!

Diamond Dixon: And don’t even get me started on how you’re definitely known for how you used to look down on women of color on Empire; only those blonde hair, blue-eyed girls seemed to be worthy enough of being showcased in your opinion. But it’s not like Cleopatra, Kassidy, and Andrea wanted shit to do with you at all, so there’s definitely the harassment issues Disney doesn’t need on their plate.

(It couldn’t be anymore obvious from the look on Gavin’s face that this has just massively backfired on him.)

Diamond Dixon: You know what, though? I got the time, so let’s talk about it! You would think all that about you would’ve been enough to have your ass out the door AGES ago, but something tells me there were enough people around here that just didn’t care – hell, probably even enjoyed your bullshit. So, for you to come my way? You must’ve lost your mind. But that’s not all, because I got a whole lot more to say about that shit you thought was cute on Empire.

(As Diamond continues to go off on Gavin, the camera pans to show the duo of Big Mike and Chris Elite coming down the hall from the other way.)

Big Mike: Name a better announcer than me, go ahead and try! Bet you can’t! Couldn’t think of anything that could’ve made this whole Pain for Pride thing bigger than it is!

Chris Elite: Uh, how about me winning exactly like I said I would? :wtf:

Big Mike: …I mean, there’s that, too, I guess.

Chris Elite: :mjpls:!

Big Mike: :troll:!

Chris Elite: But do we really need to spend time talking about what was gonna be obvious from the start? What’s really got me fucked up is that shit with Myles and Minerva. I didn’t think I could be disappointed this week but damn. A bum like him sure as fuck doesn’t know what to do with a woman like that, I promise you.

Big Mike: After whatever that shit was about Ringmaster, that was pretty damn obvious. Fuckin bozo :mjlol:!!!

Chris Elite: :mjlol:!!! And then he got down on one knee after the match? Probably knew anyone actually worth their shit could’ve snatched her up and decided he had to put the public pressure on her. I know he ain’t forget that shit she said to Viz a long while back. She had to be feeling sorry for him or something to even say yes; someone needs to tell her she can still change her mind if she wants. She needs to know it’s not too late.

Big Mike: :mjlol:! And then.. wait, you hear that?

(The two of them stop as they hear Diamond Dixon still running down Gavin, who’s awkwardly looking around hoping that Diamond isn’t drawing a crowd.)

Diamon Dixon: It’s real fucked up that you’re able to work here because I didn’t know EAW was so forgiving toward racist pieces of shit! It’s a good thing you’re on the chopping block if that’s true, because someone needs to hold your ass accountable for that. I just don’t understand it! And then taking your chance at me? You stupid fuck, you really must not know who I am.

(Watching on, Chris and Big Mike are absolutely captivated.)

Big Mike: Ain’t that Diamond Dixon looking like she’s about ready to take Gavin’s head off?

Chris Elite: And I’ve seen enough of her to know I need to find out a whole lote more :ohlawd:!!

Big Mike: :mjpls:

Chris Elite: Damn, what?

Big Mike: You serious?

Chris Elite: Did it sound like a joke to you? :wtf:

Big Mike: Really? You and Diamond?

Chris Elite: I promise you, I’d just need a night.

Big Mike: Nah, you ain’t got a chance in hell :mjlol:!!!!

Chris Elite: :wtf:!!!

Big Mike: Look at Diamond and look at you. You’re skinny, you’re bald, you ain’t been a World Champion in like 4 years and Diamond for sure doesn’t seem like she’s about to be bothered with someone like that. If you’re sad about Minerva, you’re gonna be even sadder about Diamond :mjlol:!

Chris Elite: Fuck off, bro you didn’t have to say all that shit :wtf:! I don’t got time for this – I gotta go hit up Rihanna and check on our kid anyway!

Big Mike: Yeah, ok, that sounds about right :mjlol2:!!!!

(Chris Elite walks off with Big Mike following after him, Diamond still letting Gavin have it in the background as the scene fades out.)

( Pain for Pride returns to ringside and the next match graphic flashes across the screen. )

(The camera then goes to Gina Romano who is standing in the middle of the ring, ready to announce the next match tonight!)

Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘A Stranger I Remain’ by Metal Gear Rising is delayed by a tad bit before playing. The crowd is met with absolute darkness, as an LED display of a particle accelerator begins spinning around it, before illuminating the area in an orange-blue hue. Smoke comes out of the entrance ramp, as Amir is met with fog and spotlights. Some pyro goes off, a few fireworks heading vertically while sparks collide with each other after a much larger LED explosion comes to play. Out of the rubble, Amir Yusuf dressed in a Spider-Man inspired attire begins to walk down the ramp before posing, and showing the world a rather flashy entrance that everyone would and should love!)

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS— he is The Irreplacable, AMIR YUSUF!

Eve: Amir deffo came out in that awesome entrance, lots of production went into that as EAW is looking to show Disney that they can put on a show! It’s how they’re looking to impress, for sure. Amir is also looking to impress, but it seems like everyone is booing him as he walks through the ring!

Deadprez: Amir is here and ready to go, ready to fight! Amir has shown us a spectacle of an entrance and everyone is loving it, but not everyone is loving him!

(‘Blue World’ by Mac Miller takes over a fading out theme, and Jack Ripley keeps it simple and old-school. He’s dressed in a rather simple yet attractive gambler based attire, as the Straight Shooter is praised by everybody in the arena. He’s their hometown hero, and he knows it. Pyro goes off in a vertical manner, as Jack holds some small poker chips in his hands and throws them all over the place, before walking down the entrance ramp and posing inside the ring.)

Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT, FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA— he is the Straight Shooter, JACK RIPLEY!

Gavin Kirkland: WOOOO! THE HOMETOWN HERO, BABY! God, I love Vegas. Tits, ass and all sorts of pussy flying all over the place and begging to get a taste of me. Gimme them all, especially after Jack beats the fuck out of Amir in front of these hot babes. Viva Las Vegas, motherfucker!

Eve: I’m at a loss for words. You really are like the demons people say Las Vegas has. Right, Deadprez?

Deadprez: Dawg, don’t get me started. Jack is here to make a statement and like Gavin said, he’s here to make it in front of all these people. The same people who are from the same place he came from, Las Vegas, Nevada!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Deadprez: Two of the best technical wrestlers in Showdown, hell, even in all of EAW are going to square off! It seems like Amir and Jack are going to start off at a slow pace, the both of them circling the ring and waiting for the other to make a move. Amir and Jack then begin to turn up the heat early on, slamming into each other for a collar-elbow tie up! Jack has about an inch of height on Amir, but they’re both evenly pressed against each other, Amir and Jack trying to find an opening, but the veteran finds one first!

Eve: And Jack reels him in for a headlock! Seeing as Amir is familiar with the move, Jack knows to transition fast and in an efficient manner, turning Amir over for a Headlock Takeover! He’s keeping Amir on the ground, but the representation of the New School in this match is not giving in that quickly! Amir pulls him down, and locks both legs around his head for a headscissors, but Jack pushes it off! Amir slides in a circular motion, and Jack kips up to his feet! Both men are equal and they seem to realise it right here!

Gavin Kirkland: Both Amir and Jack are very skilled in the art of mat wrestling, but are also proficient in high-flying, soaring the skies and taking each other down like two fighter jets in Top Gun! You know, I did hear Jennifer Connelly was going to be looking on in another match— 

Eve: Focus, goddamn it. There’s a technical classic going on and you’re out here getting horny over 90’s chicks. Fuck outta here, please. 

Deadprez: Hmm. Now I know what Stew-O feels every single day when he has to take care of his two children. Anyways, Jack and Amir are both trading looks, respect possibly coming from them but as we all know, respect doesn’t equal going easy. If your opponent respects you, best believe you’re good as dead. Amir and Jack have their hands up, and they’re both looking for a Test of Strength! Both men have their feet in a proper stance, one foot back and one in front of the other, as they try to push each other to the corner!

Gavin Kirkland: And it seems like both men are just not going to budge! Jack sees this and immediately knows what he has to do now. He lets one of Amir’s arms free, goes for the other wrist and wrenches it down for an arm twist! Amir has been in situations like these before, and Jack knows that this isn’t one move he can hold forever! Amir uses his free hand to lock onto his wrist, and tries to toss Jack overhead in a creative fashion—

Eve: But no! The veteran has seen things Amir has not experienced yet, and he immediately drives his knee down on Amir’s chest the moment his back hits the floor! Amir is stuck in a pretty bad situation right now, and Jack is just wrenching back on that arm still in his control! He sees an opportunity to go even harder, and Jack immediately transitions into an Arm Triangle! We should be seeing this on Voltage, and two Showdown superstars are locking up in ways nobody has seen before!

Deadprez: And Amir shows some of that New School creativity, and immediately grabs hold of Jack’s shoulders! He pushes them down, and Jack is caught off guard by the first cover of the match! Amir has both shoulders down and the referee begins the count!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOONEEEE!

Referee: TTTTTTTTWWWOOOOO-

Gavin Kirkland: But Amir breaks the count on purpose! He has both of Jack’s arms in control, and immediately turns to his left, hooks Jack’s right arm and transitions into an armbar! However, Jack is still very much fresh and in the game, and he immediately grips both hands, and rolls over for a cover of his own! He has both shoulders down!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOONEEEEE!

Referee: TTTTTTTTTTWOOOOOOO!

Deadprez: And Amir breaks the count again! Jack is stunned, and Amir kips back up to his feet, and Jack slides in a similar fashion to what Amir did early on in this matchup! They’re both in opposite positions to each other, and Amir backs off, allowing Jack to stand up! Jack sees this, and uses his veteran knowledge to feint a collar-elbow tie up, which Amir falls for! The Straight Shooter immediately ducks under and pushes Amir down for a single-leg, and rises up, applying a Spinning Toe Hold! Amir is groaning and tries to get out of it, but Jack won’t let him! He’s applying pressure, and Amir could either go for the ropes or attempt something else, which he does!

Eve: Amir immediately uses his free leg to trip Jack up, and rises up to his feet for a Spinning Toe Hold of his own! Jack is also in a painful position, but it seems that Amir was so focused on one-upping Jack, he forgot how close he is to the ropes! Jack immediately grabs hold of the ropes with ease, and Amir is forced to let go before the referee can even start the count, rookie mistake to be honest.

Gavin Kirkland: Jack realises this, and uses the ropes to get to his feet while Amir is still very much distracted by the referee’s orders and uses a very short distance to strike Amir’s knees with a Baseball Slide Dropkick! Amir is down on one knee, and now Jack has the high ground in this match! Amir was caught off guard by that, and Jack pays no mind to the referee, showing how he’s truly seen it all! Jack lands a powerful kick to the chest of Amir, and almost immediately, drives him down for a Snap DDT! He’s not going for the cover, but turns Amir over his head, traps his arm and delivers hard elbows to the traps of Amir Yusuf!

Eve: It’s almost as if Amir has simply been outdone by the much more efficient and experienced Jack Ripley early on in this match! Jack is just raining down elbow after elbow and seamlessly transitions that move into an Inverted DDT! He lifted Amir up, hooked his arm around the head and drove him down! Jack’s going for the cover!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNEEEEEEEE!

Referee: TTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!

Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE-

Deadprez: AND AMIR KICKS OUT! Jack is stunned yet not surprised, knowing that his opponent can be one tough son of a bitch to crack! Jack has kept the momentum early on in this match, and he looks to keep it going! He immediately gets up and begins landing hard stomps to the chest of Amir Yusuf! The Straight Shooter truly is not missing in this match, but he misses once here! The stomp is too slow for the quick Amir, as he rolls to the side and Jack’s ageing knees have been stomped on the hard mat! Amir sees the sudden shift in momentum, and immediately throws a powerful European Uppercut! Jack is staggered, but he’s not down yet!

Eve: Amir has to do a lot more than that if you want to take out the Straight Shooter, but he does! Amir shoves him into the corner turnbuckle, and begins running at him with full force speed! He’s showing why he’s the New School with high-octane moves that’s taking Jack’s breath away! Jack is immediately stunned by these European Uppercuts, and Amir turns his back on the veteran! He’s pumping himself up for this moment, but it’s giving Jack some time to recover!

Gavin Kirkland: And Amir places his hand on Jack’s shoulder, but Jack grabs a hold of it and pulls him in for a stunning headbutt! Amir and Jack are both in pretty damaged condition right now, and Jack is just showing him how to use those fists properly, as he’s just striking him with jabs to the jaw! Amir is stunned, and Jack wastes no time to deliver a powerful hook to the jaw! Amir is at a loss for words, and Jack uses this opportunity to get him in a tight hug, and toss him over head for a Belly to Belly Suplex!

Deadprez: Amir is holding his back in visible pain, and it’s almost clear that both of them are not going to let up, nor are they going to give up in this match! Jack kips up, but wastes no time celebrating and immediately spins over to Amir, getting him up but Amir catches him off guard with a headbutt of his own! Amir rebounds off the ropes, but here comes Jack with a back elbow to the nose! There’s blood trickling down his nostrils now, as Jack might’ve hit him clean with that shot! Amir doesn’t bother to wipe it, and as it goes to his lips, he might’ve just tasted his own blood!

Eve: Jack nods his head and admires the kid’s tenacity, and goes for a Roundhouse Kick, but it is ducked by Amir who hooks the waist and throws him overhead for a German Suplex! He doesn’t release, but rather rolls through and instead of going for another German Suplex, he immediately lifts him up and locks in an Abdominal Stretch! JESUS CHRIST, THIS MATCH IS GOOD! He’s in a position for payback with what Jack did to him earlier, and he’s going for it! Amir is landing elbows after elbows, and immediately wants to show the world why the New School can keep up, or become better!

Gavin Kirkland: He stops at the elbows, and Amir lifts him up, hooks the legs and the arms and lowers down for a bit, but in a split second he immediately tosses Jack backfirst on the mat for a Pumphandle Suplex! Both men are giving it their absolute all and pulling out moves they might have not done in a long ass time! Amir is doing absolutely well in this match, not even gonna lie.

Deadprez: Take a look at how beautifully both men are delivering absolute technical mastery in this match. Just take a look at this sequence by Amir! He goes for the cover, his second one of the match!

Referee: OOOOOONEEEEEEEE!

Referee: TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOO!

Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!

Eve: BUT NO! The Chicago native is stunned by the kick out that Jack had delivered. He thought he had him there, and I’m sure a lot of us thought he had him there too! Amir knows what he’s better at than Jack, though, and he sees the turnbuckle and almost can’t resist taking it to the skies! He climbs to the top rope, and the fans are loving it!

Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!

Deadprez: You have to wonder, is Amir giving Jack a chance to breathe this late in the match? It may end up costing him down the line, especially when dealing with a veteran like Jack Ripley! Amir leaps off the top rope for a Frog Splash—

Gavin Kirkland: AND AMIR IS STUNNED BY TWO KNEES FROM JACK RIPLEY! He got them up a split second before impact, and Amir ate two knee pads to the fucking jaw because of it! Amir is staggered back by the sudden momentum, and Jack immediately gets up to his feet, runs off but comes back to hit Amir with the DAYLIGHT SLAYING TIME! The Running Knee to the head just took Amir out, and Jack goes for the cover!

Referee: OOOOOOOONEEEEEEEEEEE!

Referee: TTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!

Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRREEE!

Eve: AND NO! THIS MATCH HAS PROVEN TO BE TOUGH FOR BOTH MEN, BUT THEY’RE STILL MOVING FORWARD! Jack has that momentum going for him in this match, and the damn near undefeated streak might be kept alive if this keeps on going forward! Amir is being lifted up, and Jack begins to go for some chops of his own! He’s just pummeling his chest with those knife edge chops from those callused, old-school hands and Amir is feeling the effects of those! Those scars on Jack’s knuckles ain’t there from pencil pushing, and he’s just landing powerful European Uppercuts to the jaw of Amir Yusuf! There’s absolutely no chance in hell the momentum might be changing, and this is evident as Jack jumps up and drives Amir down for a Tornado DDT! He’s not going for the cover, though, as he wants some more! He wants to show Amir what it’s like to be from the era he’s from, and he mounts himself on top of Amir, raining down blows for a ground and pound!

Gavin Kirkland: Those close handed fists are dealing some massive damage right now, and Amir is trying to cover his face up! He’s still trying to defend himself, and Jack might’ve had damn near enough of it! He’s trying to split that guard open by raining down elbows on Amir, but he gets impatient and makes a big mistake! He splits the arms open, and Amir pushes Jack forward, and leans in for a roll-up!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOONEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Referee: TTTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO-

Deadprez: BUT AMIR IS NOT GOING TO GO FOR THE PIN! HE WANTS TO SEND A MESSAGE TO JACK AND ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE CONSIDERING TAKING HIM ON! He lifts Jack up, and spins him around for a Sitout Powerbomb! Amir then uses all that adrenaline building up inside of him, and is looking to have a successful attempt at soaring the skies! He soars the skies, wastes no time and leaps off for a successful Shooting Star Press! Both men have hit the moves they’re most famous for, and now Amir’s going for the second cover in under a minute! 

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOONNEEEEEEE!

Referee: TTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!

Referee: THRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Eve: Amir thought he had it, but the referee saw it differently! Jack had his foot on the ropes and now he’s broken up the pin! Amir is now going for his leg! He takes the foot off the ropes, and immediately bends it back, and pushes his behind down on Jack’s spine for a Single-leg Boston Crab! Jack is being pulled as far from the ropes as possible, and now he’s in a test to see whether or not he can really keep up! Amir is just starting to get a grip against Jack, and Jack might have to tap out here!

Gavin Kirkland: The Chicago native is trading barbs with the old timer, and I don’t think that’s a smart thing to do! Jack knows how to dig deep and he knows how to do that very well, just like how I dug deep into countless pussies backstage and damn they smelled wonderful. 

Deadprez: What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you thinking about pussies when there’s a match going on, you fucking pervert! Jack is still in pain, just like how I’m in pain from hearing you talk. Unlike me, though— Jack seems to have a plan to escape it! Jack immediately shifts his weight, and Amir feels that the back is getting a tad bit lighter, which allows Jack to move forward and now Amir is left with nothing but his leg! A combination of fatigue and brilliance from the veteran is paying off, and Amir might be left with no change in Vegas! Jack uses his free leg to kick Amir off him, and he’s looking for something left in the tank! Jack sees Amir staggered and tired, and immediately keeps the striking arsenal on display as he meets Amir with a Double Running Knee Strike! Amir is down and about, and now Jack sees this as an opportunity to go for another cover, but no!

Gavin Kirkland: IT SEEMS THAT AMIR TOOK A RISK AND NOW IT’S ABOUT TO PAY OFF! He’s just fighting for his life, and Amir begins smashing Jack’s head in with his knees and elbows, and Jack is stunned! Amir’s nose is bleeding much more rapidly, and we can see that Jack might’ve left a slight cut in Amir’s head! Yet, he enjoys the blood. He enjoys the violence and now it’s time for Jack to see the New School in action! Amir pulls him up and leans him against the turnbuckle, and runs for a HELLUVA KICK! The big boot to the corner just flattened Jack’s face, and now it’s Jack’s turn to have a slight nosebleed! Amir goes for the cover!

Referee: ONNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOO!

Referee: THRRREEEEEEEEEEE!

Eve: AND JACK STILL KICKS OUT! Amir is trying to catch his breath, and now he sees it clearly. There’s no way to put the Old School out without bringing the guns out, and now it’s time for Amir to finally put this to rest! Jack and Amir have caught their breath, but Amir pulls him up in a Rolling Cutter position for the When Reality Hits, this could be it!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT NO! As Amir tries to roll, Jack hooks the arms of Amir and lifts him high up with Amir’s head facing the mat! He knows what he’s going to do, and he drops him down with force for the Ripple Effect! The Vertebreaker just sends ripples throughout the arena, just like how I send ripples through the panties of every woman in this business! Jack knows that this is it, and he goes for the cover!

Referee: ONNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOO!

Referee: THRRREEEEEEEEEEE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner… JACK RIPLEY!!!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: MOTHERFUCKING YES! THAT’S MY BOY! THAT’S MY BOY! WOO! STRAIGHT SHOOTER GONNA SHOOT! .50 CAL RIGHT TO THE MOTHERFUCKING DOME, WOOOO. I’LL BE SWIMMING IN CAT WITH THIS DRAFTKINGS 1 MILLION DOLLAR BET!

Eve: Holy. Shit. Jack really just did that shit and Amir didn’t see that coming! The experience from the veteran shined through and it gave Amir a hell of a reality check.

Deadprez: Puns. Damn it, Eve. Jack pulled off a victory from an excellent strategy and it damn sure worked!

(Jack is celebrating in the ring, as the crowd cheer loudly for the hometown hero while he lets it all sink in. He nods his head before looking towards the outside of the ring. Amir is seen being checked on by the referee, while Jack leans against the ropes and looks at him.)

Jack Ripley: (off-mic) Hell of a fight, kid.

(Jack then drops down and rolls out of the ring before then beginning to make his way up the ramp and towards the backstage area. It’s the last shot seen before the scene fades out.)

( The camera fades backstage and just like last night, we are at the office of EAW Vice President, HRDO. He has been a busy man this week thanks to the new EAW/Disney partnership. Again, he is with Disney CEO, Bob Chapek. The two men are sitting down, with HRDO behind his desk and Chapek sat in a chair across from him. )

Bob Chapek: So is Captain Charisma one of those who typically arrives late to meetings?

( HRDO forces a smile across his face. )

HRDO: Pain for Pride is an extremely busy time for everyone, not just the performers. I’m sure Captain Charisma got tied up handling something for Voltage and is on his way.

Bob Chapek: I’m sure he gets tied up quite often with stuff pertaining to Voltage. I am going to level with you, HRDO. The Voltage brand and what it promotes does not line up with Disney’s beliefs and values.

HRDO: I’m not surprised to hear you say that, but for the last several years, Voltage has cemented itself as one of, if not the most competitive brand in this company. The men and women who compete on that brand are a who’s who of world champions, Hall of Famers, and they represent the best of the best.

Bob Chapek: Right. Imagine how much longevity their careers would have if they didn’t have to compete under duress on a weekly basis?

( Before HRDO can reply, there’s a knock at the door and Captain Charisma walks in. Chapek and HRDO get to their feet to greet the Voltage commissioner, who obviously is a little apprehensive as he walks in. )

HRDO: Matt, welcome. Please have a seat.

( Captain Charisma shakes his head. )

Captain Charisma: I think I’ll stand. What did you call me here for?

( HRDO moves out from behind his desk and motions towards Chapek. )

HROD: Matt, this is Bob Chapek, the CEO of Disney. Bob, Matthieu Daniels, otherwise known as Captain Charisma, the Voltage Commissioner.

( Captain Charisma shakes hands with Chapek, who doesn’t waste any time getting down to business. )

Bob Chapek: I just wanted to put to rest some of the rumors that have been circulating since Tyrone Montgomery was introduced as the new Dynasty General Manager. HRDO questioned whether or not Disney would be replacing Hurricane Hawk and yourself, and the answer is no.

( Captain Charisma doesn’t react to this. He has a feeling there is going to be something else added on to this. )

Bob Chapek: But…

( Unable to help it, the Voltage Commissioner rolls his eyes. )

Bob Chapek: But… Voltage is obviously going to have to be completely rebranded in order to fit in with the Disney brand. Your particular brand of sports entertainment has gotten a little out of hand over the years. Last night’s Barbed Wire Massacre match could have resulted in someone getting injured permanently and going forward, we certainly can’t have those kinds of matches.

Captain Charisma: Last night’s main event will go down in history as one of the all-time great Pain for Pride moments.

Bob Chapek: Be that as it may, the product is changing. We have PG guidelines to abide by now and last night, the EAW Board of Directors and a team of Disney executives sat down to discuss all the changes that needed to be made and how to present the product going forward. Voltage was of particular interest and we feel like the best route to take is to brand it as our family friendly Sunday night program!

Captain Charisma:

Bob Chapek: Traditionally, Sunday is a day that is spent with family. Church, birthday parties, dinner with the kids; that sort of thing. We want Voltage to be presented as a program that you can sit down and watch with your kids and even have the grandparents present. We want future Elitists to see the men and women of EAW competing on EAW and holding themselves to the highest standard as people they want to be someday.

( Captain Charisma is truly speechless. )

Bob Chapek: Change is good, Matthieu, and this is the best thing that could happen to Voltage. We know that it will be an adjustment for you, and which is why we’ve decided to bring in someone to help you.

( Captain Charisma sucks in a breath. The last time help for Voltage was forced on him, he got stuck with Veena Adams. The PTSD is real for him. )

Bob Chapek: Her name is Eden Sinclair. She’s young, she’s smart, and she’s extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Disney. You know, Eden actually got her start with Disney by playing Snow White at our Orlando theme park.

Captain Charisma: … Her name is Eden?

HRDO: :mjlol: You will never escape New Eden, it seems.

Bob Chapek: Coincidence, I assure you. Eden will be at the Draft Show and she looks forward to meeting you. I will let her tell you about her credentials when you meet her, but I will tell you that she looks forward to working with you and bringing the new concepts that will be the foundation of Voltage to life.

Captain Charisma: That sounds terrific !

( Chapek ignored the sarcasm in Captain Charisma’s tone and excused himself. That left the two Hall of Fame Elitists alone and once the door shut HRDO put his hands up. )

HRDO: I don’t want to hear it, Matt. I truly don’t.

Captain Charisma: Because you know it’s bullshit?

HRDO: It’s only for a year.

Captain Charisma: With an option for the whole thing to be renegotiated and extended. You know as well as I do that if Ryan Adams can continue milking a company like Disney for 10 billion or more, he is going to do it even if it sacrifices what this place was originally built on.

HRDO: We’ve been Elite Answers Wrestling for years now, Matt, but you know that I enjoy the product that Voltage is.

Captain Charisma: :francis: Do you? Because I don’t see anyone around here questioning what these changes will do for the company. It looks good on paper, but are the fans going to be behind? Has anyone thought of them?

HRDO: I don’t have any answers for you, my friend. All we can do is see how it all plays out.

( An annoyed look flashes across Captain Charisma’s face and he just shakes his head. )

( The scene fades back down to ringside. )

(The camera pans to Gina Romano in the ring…)

Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!

Gina Romano: AND IT IS FOR THE EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

(The crowd roars in anticipation.)

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON! WEIGHING IN AT 221 POUNDS…. HE IS THE FORMER NINE TIME WORLD CHAMPION…. IMPACT!!!!

(The arena darkens, as Emerald green strobe lights center on Impact with his back turned in a Jesus pose. As the lyrics start in “M3tamorphosis” by Playboi Carti ft. Kid Cudi, he gyrates forward with double fist pumps, engaging the crowd which is raining on him with boos, some cheers, as he smirks and starts making his way down to the ring.)

Deadprez: Big time matches call for big time players and there isn’t a man any bigger than Impact. The season that he had to lead him here, the win at the Grand Rampage to solidify his spot. If there is anyone not named TLA who has been on fire since the beginning of 2022 is none other than Impact and he looks to become World Champion for the TENTH time tonight!

Eve: You said it best Deadprez, this is a big money match, a Main Event at Pain for Pride, one of the most prestigious titles in the world and Impact has his eyes set on the prize. We all remember House of Glass 2019 when TLA won the Championship in Mexico, City. So does Impact, they have had their matches since, but none bigger than the one we have tonight.

Gavin Kirkland: Impact is in the best shape of his life, he is malicious and his long hair is real, no weave! This guy is frigging ageless!

(Impact continues to make his way to the ring, sometimes exposing his bottom row of teeth in homage to the late, great Kobe Bryant’s signature Mamba Scowl. After sauntering down to the ring, Impact energetically enters, shaking and stretching the ropes. A very serious look on his face, he knows it is game time, stepping in the ring and posing as his music dies down, the crowd erupts as it is replaced with ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac.)

Gina Romano: HIS OPPONENT IS THE CURRENT EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION! HAILING FROM TLAXCALA, MEXICO! WEIGHING IN AT 210 LBS….. “LA PANTERA SEXUAL”…… TTTTTTTTT……. LLLLLLLLLL……AAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

(As the cheers are deafening, a bunch of Las Vegas Showgirls dressed in the Mexican Colors come out and start performing a dance, right as TLA walks in in a white suit and Luchador mask. The Answers World Championship around his waist. He stands there as the show girls dance around him before they step to the side and TLA then takes off his mask. He then starts to make his way toward the ring, glaring right at Impact.)

Eve: When we talk about imposing and generational talents, there is none like TLA. He has been the measuring stick on the Blue Brand since ending the historic reign of Kassidy Heart in one of the most vicious matches we have ever seen. This man defended the title against the very best that Showdown had to offer. Against former and future World Champions, he is the epitome of what a World Champion is!

Gavin Kirkland: Somebody is dick-eating.

Eve: Oh, shut up!

Deadprez: I absolutely agree, TLA has been the model for what a champion should be, and this is no exception. If this was to be a Mythological story, what you have in the ring right now is a clad of two titans who are looking to once again write another chapter in a storied past. TLA and Impact are about to steal the show here tonight!

(TLA continues to walk toward the ring, taking off his entrance gear before sliding in, posing to the fans as they cheer his name.)

Crowd: TLA!!!!! TLA!!!!! TLA!!!!!!

(He stands in the middle of the ring, holding the Answers World Championship up in the air as Impact stares it down, then back at TLA again before looking out at the sold-out crowd.)

Gavin Kirkland: The second World Championship to be defended at Pain for Pride! We saw a new EAW World Champion last night in Minerva…. Yum! And could we see another change! We are about to find out!

(The referee checks on both competitors and then nods as he calls for the bell and the match to begin.)

(DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!)

Deadprez: AND HERE WE GO! Impact and TLA are circling the ring, they know what is at stake tonight in the second of our four main events at Pain for Pride! Will there be a title change tonight? Will we see what we saw last night for the EAW World Championship between two of the best!? Here we go as they tie up! TLA with the advantage drops to a knee for some leverage, pushing Impact to the ropes!

(TLA breaks clean before pushing Impact by the chest as the crowd cheers. Impact didn’t take too kindly to the gesture as he got away from the ropes and circles to tie up again…)

Eve: Another tie up, and this time Impact pushes TLA to the ropes, they slowly do a rope break again and Impact slaps TLA’s chest and smirks! He returns the favor as TLA looks amused and is back to circling the ring, they lock up one more time… Arm drag by TLA! Impact is back up, TLA with a hip toss and Impact is caught by surprise, he runs up to TLA, but a back body drop uses his momentum against Impact and lands hard on the mat! Impact rolls out of the ring!

Gavin Kirkland: Smart by Impact! Break up the momentum caused by the champ! He is outside trying to catch a breather and….

(TLA runs across the ring….)

Gavin Kirkland: TOP SUICIDA!!!!! TLA FLEW THROUGH THE ROPES AND LANDED ON IMPACT CRUSHING HIM INTO THE STEEL BARRICADE! TLA GETS BACK UP AND LISTEN TO THE ROAR OF THE CROWD! IT WAS THE SAME OVATION I GOT WHEN I CAME OUT HERE!

(The crowd in unison explodes in cheers….)

Crowd: TLA!!! TLA!!! TLA!!! TLA!!! TLA!!! TLA!!!

Deadprez: TLA has taken charge and he grabs Impact by the hair, throwing him back in the ring before the referee can administer a count and TLA climbing up to the top rope! Impact is slowly getting up and FLYING LARIATO! HE ALMOST TOOK IMPACTS HEAD OFF BUT TLA IS NOT GOING FOR THE COVER, HE RUNS AGAINST THE ROPES…. LIONSAULT! HE TOOK A MOVE FROM IMPACT AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eve: Impact with an emphatic kickout! And TLA quickly picks him up by the hair, whipping him into the turnbuckle and charging in, NO! IMPACT GETS A BOOT UP! WAIT TLA GRABS IT AND PULLS IMPACT OUT OF THE CORNER! SPINS HIM AROUND…. ATOMIC DROP AND THE FORCE CAUSES IMPACT TO CRASH CHEST FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! HE STUMBLES BACK AND TLA WITH A BEAUTIFUL RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! IMPACT IS GETTING SMOTHERED RIGHT NOW IN THE EARLY BEGINNING OF THIS MATCH!

(Impact rolls to try and get out of the ring again, but he is stopped as TLA stomps his hair and looks down at him as he tries to escape.)

Gavin Kirkland: He is standing on that man’s hair! What a terrible thing to do here! TLA picks up Impact again! Whipping him into the ropes, TLA runs through the other side, he goes for a running Flying Body press! NO! IMPACT DUCKS AND TLA LANDS HARD IN THE ROPES! HE GETS TANGLED AND FALLS THROUGH THE ROPES LANDING HARD ON HIS LOWER BACK CRASHING ON THE EDGE OF THE APRON!

Deadprez: That is one way of breaking TLA’s momentum! He is down and out on the floor as Impact now has the chance to capitalize! He gets out of the ring and grabs TLA up, Forearm after forearm and he whips TLA into the steel barricade!

Referee: 1…… 2……

(The referee starts the count as Impact rolls back into the ring, then back out to break the count.)

Eve: Smart move by the veteran! He grabs TLA and starts unloading on him with some stiff rights and lefts, he takes TLA…..

(SLAM!!!)

Eve: …. HE SLAMS TLA’S HEAD INTO THE STEEL STEPS!

Referee: 1…… 2……

Eve: TLA is reeling back, dazed, and confused! TLA is grabbed again by Impact and thrown into the ring! Impact hops on the apron, he waits as TLA slowly gets to his feet, IMPACT JUMPS UP AND A TORNADO DDT! IMPACT NAILS TLA AND HE QUICKLY GOES FOR A COVER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deadprez: TLA KICKS OUT! There is no way you are going to get the World Champion that fast in a match like this and the history these two men have had, they know that both are in for a long night! Impact though places his foot on TLA’s Face… HE RUBS THE SOUL OF HIS BOOT ALL OVER HIS FACE! TALK ABOUT THE BURNS THAT HE SUFFERED FROM THAT AND IMPACT DOESN’T CARE! HE SPRINGS OFF THE ROPES WITH A CORKSCREW ELBOW, THAT HIT RIGHT ON THE CHEST OF TLA! IMPACT THOUGH IS NOT GOING FOR A COUNT!

Gavin Kirkland: I miss the Poons, we need all those beautiful Poons to come back from his entrance and give him the strength of the Poon Nation here! Come on TLA! Impact drops a knee on the chest and another! Picking up TLA, he Irish Whips him into the ropes, TLA reverses, Impact though bounces back with a reverse heel kick… NO! TLA dropped to the mats and Impact missed! He gets back up and charges TLA… SNAP POWERSLAM! IMPACT WAS CAUGHT AND TLA ROLLS OVER TRYING TO FIGHT THE PAIN!

(The crowd cheers as TLA slowly gets back up to his feet, shaking off what happened to him earlier, he starts to kick the down Impact as he tries to cover up….)

Eve: TLA grabs Impact’s ankles who is trying to hang on the ropes! He is pulling Impact off but he holds on to the ropes, elevating him up as he holds on…. And THE REFEREE KICKS THE ARMS OF IMPACT AND HE LET’S GO GETTING SLAMMED BACK FIRST INTO THE MATS! TLA DOESN’T LET GO AND GRABS HIS LEGS, FALLING BACK…. SLINGSHOT INTO THE ROPES AND IMPACT IS DRAPED NECK FIRST INTO THE RING BEFORE FALLING BACK! IMPACT IS BACK UP AND HE HITS THE ROPES… ROLLING THUNDER SENTON! HERE IS THE COVER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eve: KICK OUT BY IMPACT! TLA also knows it is early in the match and he isn’t going to get him like that but the wear down process is on and that is what will work against one of these wrestlers! Time and stamina! The longer the match goes, the worse it will be! Both TLA and Impact are going to try and end this soon as they can! TLA is up and he climbs the turnbuckle…. He is perched on the second rope as Impact is up…. BLOCKBUSTER!

Deadprez: NO! Impact ducked and TLA landed hard on his back! He is getting back up slowly and HIGH KNEE BY IMPACT TO THE BACK OF TLA! HE BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES CHEST FIRST AND RIGHT INTO THE HAIL MARY! IMPACT WITH A DEVASTATING MOVE EARLY IN THE MATCH! ONLY FIVE MINUTES IN AND TLA IS ALREADY IN TROUBLE! IMPACT DOESN’T GO FOR THE COVER, INSTEAD HE ROLLS TLA ON HIS BACK, DRIVING BOTH KNEES INTO THE MIDDLE OF IT, TURNING HIM OVER AND BENDING TLA IN ALMOST A BOW AND ARROW!

(TLA screams in pain, Impact has the hold locked in working on the lower back of TLA as he tries to bend him back further, the referee looks at TLA, worried and tries to ask him as he reaches up to power out, but the pain is too much…)

Gavin Kirkland: TLA IS GETTING FOLDED THE WRONG WAY! I mean that is all nice in the bedroom but not in the ring! Listen to my boy scream…. This is painful to watch!

Eve: That is what makes Impact so dangerous! He will pick one part of the body and just continue pressing! If TLA doesn’t do something fast, the damage will already be done! Impact has this locked in and TLA looks trapped!

(TLA starts to fade as Impact pulls back even more, folding him like an accordion. Screaming in pain but now his arms start to go limp, Impact yells at the referee…)

Impact: (Off Mic) ASK HIM!

Referee: (Off Mic) HOW ABOUT TLA!?

TLA: (Off Mic) PINCHE CULERO!

Referee: (Off Mic) I THINK THAT MEANS NO!

(Impact doesn’t care to know Spanish, so he pulls back even harder as TLA’s arms drop, the referee quickly goes to check on them, lifting it once and it drops…)

Deadprez: The arm dropped once! It dropped once and we might get a submission early on this match and have a new champion! The referee is lifting the arm again….

(The arm drops….)

Eve: If his arm drops one more time! Impact will be the NEW Answers World Champion! This is it…. This is it! The referee lifts the arm one more….

(The arm drops…..)

Eve: NO! TLA IS STILL ALIVE IN THIS! TLA IS STILL ALIVE AND HE IS CONVULSING! IMPACT CAN’T HOLD ON TO THE MOVE AND HE LETS GO! THE DAMAGE IS DONE THOUGH! TLA IS HURT AND THE BACK MUST BE IN A LOT OF PAIN! HE GRABS HIS BACK, CRAWLING TO THE ROPE BUT IMPACT IS BACK UP STOMPING ON IT OVER AND OVER! THE REFEREE SEES TLA HAS HIS HANDS ON THE ROPES!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV….

Deadprez: Impact stops the count and then goes right back on the attack! The referee again with the count!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV….

Deadprez: Impact breaks it right before the five count! He drags him out of the corner and picks him up, TLA is spaghetti legged… a HUGE FOREARM! AND ANOTHER ON TLA! HE HAS HIM DAZED! WHIPPING HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! TLA HITS HARD IN THE CORNER AND IMPACT CHARGING IN FULL SPEED AHEAD…. NO! TLA MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND IMPACT CRASHED SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL POST! HE FALL’S OUT OF THE RING! AS THE CROWD CHEERS, IT WAS THE OPENING THAT TLA NEEDED AS HIS BACK IS CLEARLY IN PAIN!

(Impact crashed and burned on the outside as TLA is in the ring on the mat holding his back and taking a breather, the referee starts the count…)

Referee: 1…… 2……3……

Gavin Kirkland: I don’t know, we may get a count out here, Impact looks pretty hurt and is rolling around on the mat. This has been a very physical match to start but TLA doesn’t look in any shape to go further!

Referee: 4…. 5…… 6…….

Eve: You might be right, the shoulder took a big blow and Impact is now back up to his knees grasping it, but look in the ring, TLA is back to his feet and he knows that a count out victory is not how he wants this to end! TLA!

Referee: 7….. 8…… 9…….

Eve: Impact at the last second rolls into the ring and TLA hits him with a standing Moonsault and hooks the leg for the cover! That might have hurt TLA too!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TH…..

Deadprez: IMPACT KICKS OUT! Now TLA is going to work on him, sitting up Impact, he drops an elbow on his shoulder! And another and another! He has found something to work on and Impact is in massive pain! TLA Now hammer locking the arm and bending it back! Impact now finds himself in a submission hold of his own and TLA now falls back, adding more pressure!

Gavin Kirkland: Gotta love to abby, physically sexy men just pounding meat with each other and stretching those muscles! This is why in Showdown WE WRESTLE!

Eve: Don’t have an orgasm there Gavin. But yes, TLA and Impact both, almost ten minutes into this match have been really trying to beat the hell out of one another and strategically wear the other down. It is the fundamentals of professional wrestling here and why these two are at the top of the food chain! TLA continues to add the pressure, the referee is right there to check on Impact who is shaking his head, he doesn’t want to give up, he can’t give up, or this is the end of the road!

(TLA tries to pull back even harder, even taking his arm a little loose and pounding at the shoulder over and over as Impact screams in pain! TLA though doesn’t stop, he wrenches back again and Impact screams but twirling his finger “No”….)

Deadprez: Don’t know how much more of this he can take, both men have found points to work on and Impact is relentless in his pursuit here! He has though been kicking his feet and using his body to try and make it to the ropes, he is reaching with his leg, but TLA seems to have a firm hold on this right now! What incredible testament these two men show!

Gavin Kirkland: Impact isn’t that far from the ropes and his newly found abs are helping him move the weight of TLA, he wouldn’t have been able to do this a year ago, his fat ass!

(Impact reaches with his leg, TLA is trying to pull him but he finally touches the ropes….)

Eve: Impact gets to the ropes! The referee with the count on TLA!

Referee: ONE TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV…..

(TLA Breaks the hold and rolls back to his feet, he grabs Impact by the hair, forearm after forearm over and over…)

Eve: TLA is not slowing down or going easy on Impact! He is peppering him with forearms after foreams, leaning against the ropes, an Irish Whip to the opposite cables, he charges in, with a Clothesline, NO! Impact ducks, he bounces off the other ropes, goes for his own clothesline, TLA ducks, he grabs his arm, CRUCIFIX PIN AND THIS COULD BE IT!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THRE…..

Deadprez: IMPACT KICKS OUT! TLA  and Impact are back to their feet, TURNING TIDES ON TLA! THE HURRICARANA OUT OF NOWHERE AND TLA LOOKED TO HIT HIS HEAD ON THE MAT! IMPACT PICKS TLA UP QUICKLY AND BACKBREAKER! IMPACT DROPPED TLA ON THAT BAD BACK AND HE RUNS AGAINST THE ROPES…. FLIGHT SIGHTS AND THE LIONSAULT HIT AND HE HOOKS A LEG THIS COULD BE IT!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE…….

Deadprez: TLA THIS TIME KICKS OUT AND IMPACT CANNOT BELIEVE IT! WE ARE OVER THE TEN-MINUTE MARK NOW AND TLA IS IN A LOT OF PAIN BUT IMPACT THOUGHT HE HAD HIM!

Eve: Impact is dragging TLA to the corner post, I don’t know what he has in mind, but he is on the outside….

Gavin Kirkland: NOT THE COJONES! THINK ABOUT THE POONS!

Eve: Impact is relentless and doesn’t care about Poons! He wants to finish TLA, and the referee is warning him not to scissor TLA into that steel post and…. Wait a second….. he grabs TLA’s legs…. Wrapping them on the post and…. IT’S THE FIGURE FOUR OF DOOM! HE HAS TLA’S LEGS WRAPPED AROUND THE STEEL POST AND LOOK AT TLA! HE IS SCREAMING IN PAIN BUT THIS IS AN ILLEGAL HOLD AS THE REFEREE IS OUTSIDE OF THE RING TRYING TO BREAK THIS MOVE PHYSICALLY AND NOW HE STARTS WITH THE COUNT!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV….

Deadprez: IMPACT HAS NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO BREAK THE FIGURE FOUR OR RISK DISQUALIFICATION! The referee and Impact look to be in an argument!

Referee: (Off Mic) Keep doing it and I will disqualify you Impact! Do I make myself clear!

Impact: (Off Mic) Yes! You stupid idiot!

Referee: (Off Mic) What did you call me!?

Impact: (Off Mic) I called you an asshat!

Referee: (Off Mic) One More time and I will disqualify you!

Impact: (Off Mic) For calling you names!? This whole Disney thing Sucks!

(Impact pushes the referee out of the way and slides back into the ring. TLA is holding his back and now leg as Impact starts stomping and kicking on the fallen TLA. The frustration is starting to mount, TLA has been bringing the fight to Impact since the very beginning of the match but Impact everything he does doesn’t seem to work.)

Deadprez: Now Impact is starting to show some anger! He wants to finish this match but can’t seem to be able to put TLA down. He picks up TLA, has his leg, and…. NO! TLA WITH AN ENZIGUIRI THAT PLANTED IMPACT FLUSH ON THE SIDE OF THE FACE AS HE FALLS TO THE MAT! TLA NOW HAS AN OPENING AS BOTH MEN ARE DOWN AND THE REFEREE LOOKS TO ADMINISTER THE COUNT…. NO! TLA IS UP FIRST, HE IS UP AND BACK TO HIS FEET!

Eve: Impact is stunned and TLA now looks at the crowd and listen to them chant!

Crowd: TLA!!!! TLA!!!!! TLA!!!! TLA!!!! TLA!!!!!

Eve: He is getting that second wind from them! TLA waits as Impact is back up, and TLA with a stiff right! Another right! And another! Impact is wobbly right now! TLA runs against the ropes and THE AR15! LASSO FROM EL PASO! WHAT A LARIAT! HE ALMOST TOOK IMPACT’S HEAD OFF AND NOW TLA IS SLOWLY CLIMBING THE ROPES! HE IS GOING TO THE VERY TOP, PERCHED UP THERE! COULD IT BE! COULD IT BE!

(TLA jumps in the air like a bird….)

Gavin Kirkland: THE 420! HE JUST HIT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHOOTING STAR PRESS I HAVE EVER SEEN AND THE CROWD IS ON THEIR FEET AS TLA HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE……

Gavin Kirkland: ABS KICKED OUT! ABS KICKED OUT! THAT NEWFOUND BODY OF IMPACT AND HIS CORE STRENGTH WAS THE DIFFERENCE! HE TOTALLY KICKED OUT!

Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!

Eve: The crowd is letting their feelings be known and both men are putting their all in this match. TLA is still holding his back, looking at the referee who shakes his head, Impact was not done! TLA knows that his work still remains to be done and he is back up, grabbing Impact by the hair, whipping him into the turnbuckle and he charges in, BIG BOOT BY IMPACT THAT STAGGERS TLA! HE FALLS BACK SOME AND IMPACT … FIST OF FURY!

Deadprez: NO! TLA DUCKS! SWAG SHOT AND HE JUST SLAPPED THE TASTE OUT OF IMPACT’S MOUTH! HE HOISTS UIP A STUNNED IMPACT AND SHOULDER BREAKER! HE JUST PLANTED IMPACT ON THAT BAD SHOULDER! TLA WRAPS HIS ARM AND TURNS HIM INTO A LA MAGISTRAL CRADLE AND THIS COULD BE IT!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE……

Deadprez: IMPACT KICKS OUT! TLA though has put it into the next gear, he has Impact by the hair and pushes him back into the ropes, tries to lift him up and NO! IMPACT PUTS ON THE BREAKS AND STRIKES WITH A FOREARM! TLA IS STUNNED AND SPUN AROUND! IMPACT WITH THE MILLENNIAL INCARCERATION! THE COBRA CLUTCH AND TLA MIGHT BE GOING TO SLEEP! IMPACT IS WRENCHING HARD ON THE MOVE AND IMPACT HOLDS IT TIGHT…..

Eve: TLA USED HIS STRENGTH AND RAN FORWARD, HE RUNS UP THE TURNBUCKLES AND FALLS BACKWARDS ON IMPACT WHO STILL HAS THE HOLD ON BUT HIS SHOULDERS ARE PINNED TO THE MAT!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE……

Eve: IMPACT RELEASES THE HOLD! HE RELEASES AND WAS ALMOST PINNED BUT HE IS BACK UP AS TLA IS TO HIS FEET AND HE CHARGES IN…. TLA CATCHES HIM WITH THE DESMADRE! SITOUT POWERBOMB BUT HIS BACK IS HURT AND HE DOESN’T GO FOR THE COVER! BOTH MEN ARE ON THE MAT IN PAIN AS THE CROWD IS REALLY SOAKING THIS UP!

Crowd: THIS IS WRESTLING!!!!! THIS IS WRESTLING!!!!!! THIS IS WRESTLING!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Over fifteen minutes already and these two men are exasperated, that was a pretty big word for me, but whatever. I’m trying to impress Disney.

Eve: Well, you know that if you continue being a sexpest they will fire you.

Gavin Kirkland: Me?! A sexpest!? Stop! I didn’t bring my cum sock, okay give me credit.

Eve: Whatever. Both men are down, and the referee looks to make the count!

Referee: 1…… 2……3……

Deadprez: TLA is stirring and trying to reach the rope, these two are now hurt and exhausted and they still have a long way to go before this one is over. He crawls to the ropes and now Impact is moving!

Referee: 4….. 5…… 6……

Eve: Impact is not starting to get up as well, he is reaching over and trying to grab anything and everything to help him up!

Referee 7…. 8….. 9…….

Eve: TLA IS UP! HE BREAKS THE COUNT AND IMPACT IS NOW UP TO HIS FEET AS WELL! TLA with a right hook on Impact! Impact returns with a left of his own! TLA with another and Impact with another! Both men are teeing off and TLA kicks Impact in the gut, he whips him into the turnbuckle, TLA gets up to speed and runs right at Impact…. NO! IMPACT LAUNCHES HIM IN THE AIR AND TLA LANDS FACE FIRST AT THE TOP OF THE STEEL POST!

(The crowd looks shocked as TLA falls to the mats and is automatically bleeding from his forehead. The referee puts on the Nitrile gloves as TLA looks hurt…..)

Deadprez: TLA HAS BEEN BUSTED OPEN! HE IS BLEEDING FROM THE FOREHEAD AND IT IS COMING OUT IN DRONES! THIS DOESN’T LOOK GOOD! IMPACT THOUGH IS ON TOP OF HIM! HE IS PUNCHING TLA ON THE FOREHEAD AND MORE BLOOD IS POURING OUT! THE REFEREE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING HERE!

Eve: Yeah, this doesn’t look good at all! Impact knows it too, he is the shark smelling the blood in the water and is pacing around, looking right at a fallen TLA, a hush has overcome this sold-out crowd here tonight! The referee is checking on TLA….

Referee: (Off Mic) What do you say TLA?

TLA: (Off Mic) Pinche perro….. NO!

Gavin Kirkland: I think that is translated to “My Good Man, I would never surrender in these conditions!”, what a gentleman TLA is!

(Impact pushes the referee out of the way and picks up TLA with a smirk on his face, he hoists TLA up and drops a huge backbreaker on the World Champion, then pressing and holding him over the knee trying to push him down best he can…..)

Eve: TLA is getting punished now, he is bleeding profusely, Impact has this well in control right now and there is nothing that TLA can do, his back is shot, he has lost so much blood already, the referee might have to stop this one!

Deadprez: I agree, TLA has been an incredible World Champion so far and his reign is in jeopardy. Impact right now has show just how dangerous he is and picking TLA apart slowly! Something has to give, it really does, but will this be it!? Will this be all for TLA! La Pantera Sexual!? Listen to this crowd!

Crowd: TLA!!!! TLA!!!!! TLA!!!! TLA!!!!!

(TLA is not going down without a fight, Impact pushes him off the knee, he knows that the damage is already done, up now pacing around as TLA crawl to the ropes, but Impact stomps on the back repeatedly over and over. He then picks up TLA and throws him into the turnbuckle, climbing up to the second rope and punching him in the forehead making him bleed more….)

Eve: This is getting ugly and uncomfortable to watch now! TLA is a crimson mask, he is bleeding all over and Impact continues to punch him in the face and……. TLA JUST GRABBED IMPACT AND DROVE HIS GROIN INTO HIS KNEE WITH A REVERSE ATOMIC DROP! IMPACT IS STUNNED AND ANOTHER AR15 AND THIS TIME HE HIT IMPACT IN THE NOSE AND MOUTH! IMPACT FLIPPED OVER AS THE CROWD IS UP TO THEIR FEET AND IMPACT IS DOWN! HE IS DOWN AND….. WAIT A SECOND….. WAIT….

(As Impact slowly tries to push himself up blood starts pouring from his nose and mouth from the powerful lariat he was hit with by TLA. He spits and checks to see if all his teeth are there….)

Gavin Kirkland: AND WHILE HE IS CHECKING HIS TEETH… IMPACT WITH A HUGE BASEMENT DROPKICK! HE HIT IMPACT RIGHT IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! IMPACT IS DOWN AND TLA IS WASTING NO TIME! HE GRABS IMPACT BY THE ARM AS THE CHALLENGER TRIES TO FIGHT HIM…. CROSSED PATHS! CROSSED PATHS! CROSSED PATHS! IMPACT IS SNARED BY TLA IN THE CROSS-ARM BREAKER ON THE BAD SHOULDER AND THIS IS IT! HE HAS BEATEN SO MANY OTHERS WITH THAT MOVE!

(The crowd erupts in cheers as TLA has the cross-arm breaker finisher locked in and Impact is screaming, trying to get to the ropes, but he can’t and on the bad shoulder as well….)

Deadprez: The blood now is spitting up in the air! Impacts nose must be broken! LISTEN TO THE SCREAMS BY IMPACT AS TLA HAS THIS MOVE LOCKED IN AND THIS IS IT! TLA IS WITHIN SECONDS OF A SUBMISSION VICTORY! IMPACT IS BITING HIS KNUCKLE FROM ALL THE PAIN AND WAIT…. IMPACT IS TURNING TOWARD TLA AND HE HAS SOME LEVERAGE! THE VETERAN HAS TO DO SOMETHING HERE OR THIS ONE IS OVER!

Eve: IMPACT IS TRYING TO TURN TO THE SIDE AND HE HAS TLA NOW WITH HIS SHOULDERS PINNED! HE HAS TLA DOWN!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eve: TLA LETS GO OF THE CROSS-ARM BREAKER OR HE WOULD HAVE BEEN PINNED! THESE TWO KNOW EACH OTHER SO WELL! BUT THE DAMAGE IS DONE! THE DAMAGE IS ABSOLUTELY DONE AND IMPACT IS GRASPING AT HIS ARM AND SHOULDER, TLA MAY HAVE TORN SOME LIGAMENTS OR SOMETHING!

Gavin Kirkland: Both men are down in this war! It has been over twenty minutes now and Impact may not have an arm! Look at all the blood in the ring too, Impact is tasting it, TLA’s eyes are covered in it! He is up first, what an hombre!

Deadprez: TLA is up, and he grabs Impact by the hair, lifting him up, gritting his teeth! There is a hatred and yet a respect between both of these rivals! TLA with a huge forearm and another on Impact. Now he is unloading fists after fists right now on the shoulder of Impact! TLA has found his point, and he grabs his arms, runs against the ropes….. HE JUMPS OVER THE TOP ROPE AND WHIPLASHES IMPACT’S ARM AND SHOULDER OVER THE CABLES AND IMPACT FALLS TO THE MAT! TLA NOW RUNS UP TO THE TOP ROPE AS IMPACT IS HOLDING HIS ARM…. MOONSAULT BY TLA BUT HE DOESN’T GO FOR THE COVER!

Eve: TLA IS LOOKING TO END IT RIGHT THERE AND HE HAS IMPACT UP, SETTING HIM UP FOR THE MEXICAN DESTRO….. NO! IMPACT HAS THE STRENGTH TO FLIP HIM OVER BUT TLA LANDS ON HIS FEET, HE TURNS INTO….. FIST OF FURY! THE KNOCKOUT PUNCH AND TLA FALLS LIKE A SACK OF POTATOES! IMPACT DROPS ON HIM!

Gavin Kirkland: WE HAVE A NEW WORLD CHAMPION!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: HOW!? HOW DID TLA JUST GET THE SHOULDER UP! WAS THERE NOT ENOUGH BEHIND THAT PUNCH THANKS TO THE INJURED SHOUDLER AND ARM OF IMPACT! TLA JUST KICKED OUT OF THE KNOCKOUT BLOW THAT HAS BEATEN SO MANY OTHERS AND LOOK AT IMPACT! HE LOOKS LIKE ME RIGHT NOW WHEN MY EHARMONY DATE STANDS ME UP!

(Impact is shocked and cannot believe it. He turns to the referee holding three fingers, but the referee only holds up two. Impact looks incensed. He turns to TLA who is stirring and slowly picks him up by the bloody hair.)

Eve: Both of them are hurt, tired and this has been a very physical match! TLA is wobbly right now and stunned, here is Impact and he pick up TLA, placing him on the top turnbuckle, wincing in pain as that took a lot from his bad shoulder. Impact now is climbing the ropes; he is now perched on the top rope…. What is he doing!? Is he going for GUNSMOKE! THE PILEDRIVER! HE HAS TLA UP, HE IS TRYING TO FINISH IT RIGHT HERE BUT NO! TLA IS FIGHTING BACK! HE IS HEADBUTTING IMPACT BUT IMPACT RAKES THE EYES OF TLA, SWITCHES AND TURNING TIDES!!!

Deadprez: NO! TLA HUNG ON TO THE ROPES AND IMPACT CRASHED AND BURNED! IMPACT IS BACK TO HIS FEET AND TLA JUMPS FROM THE SECOND ROPE….. MEXICAN DESTROYER!!!!!! IMPACT JUST HIT THE MEXICAN DESTROYER IN A TEQUILA SUNRISE VARIATION AND IMPACT IS OUT! HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!!!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: GFWGFIYFWGIWFGF_WGFGUYHFWHFU!!!!! HOW!?! HOW DID IMPACT GET A SHOULDER UP! HE WAS ABLE TO GET A SHOULDER UP AND THE CROWD IS STUNNED! WE ARE STUNNED! I AM ABOUT TO EXPLODE! WHAT THE HELL DO THESE TWO MEN NEED TO KEEP DOING TO THEMSELVES?!

Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!

(TLA is in disbelief lying against the ropes trying to figure out what the hell does he have to do in order to put Impact away. Taking a deep breath, TLA turns to the referee who like he did with Impact holds up two fingers.)

Eve: All of us are in shock right now, none of us thought that Impact was going to be able and kick out of that. This is what the answers world championship means to them both! TLA is clapping his hands and listen to this crowd, they are clapping with him! The following this man has is unbelievable! TLA gets up and waits as Impact is crawling, grabbing to the ankle of TLA who is looking down at him! Is he picking his spot, is this going to be it for the hopes of the World Championship!

(TLA grabs Impact by the hair, both men stare at each other, covered in blood, their foreheads resting on each other….)

Gavin Kirkland: Now Kith!

Eve: Oh, would you shut up!

(Both men know the fight they have been through, the war that has erupted since this all started and the journey it took to get there. There is a hatred, a respect, and an honor between two of the very best in the EAW and the world, and it is all for one thing, the Gold. …)

Eve: TLA PROPS IMPACT UP IN THE AIR AND HITS THE VERY MEXICAN UPPERCUT! SWAG SHOT FOLLOWS! ANOTHER SWAG SHOT! AND ANOTHER SWAG SHOT! HE IS SLAPPING THE BLOOD OFF HIS FACE AND TLA FINISHES IT OFF WITH THE CARTEL KICK AND IMPACT HAS BEEN DECIMATED!

Crowd: HOLY SHIT!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!

(TLA looks out to the crowd and pounds his chest to them as he grabs Impact and sets him up for another Mexican Destroyer….)

Deadprez: THIS IS IT! TLA IS ABOUT TO FINISH THIS AND THE END OF IMPACT IS NEAR! HE TRIES TO GO FOR THE FLIP….. NO! TLA’S BACK WENT OUT ON HIM! HE LET GO OF IMPACT AS HE COULDN’T GET HIM OVER AGAIN AND….

Eve: …. HE TURNED RIGHT INTO THE EVISCERATION!!!!!! IMPACT LANDED THE EVISCERATION AND THAT IS IT! ALL HE HAS TO DO IS CRAWL ON TLA TO MAKE THE COVER! IMPACT DRAPES HIS ARM OVER TLA AND THIS IS IT!!!!!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: FIYGBFWY I GFYIFDGYWQGFYGQYGFDQDYGQYGHD!!!!!! TLA WAS CLOSE TO THE ROPES AND HE WAS ABLE TO GET HIS FOOT ON THE ROPES!!!!!! OH, MY GAWD THIS MATCH CONTINUES AND LOOK AT IMPACT! IMPACT CANNOT BELIEVE IT!

(Impact screams and pounds the mat, he barely has any energy left as the crowd erupts…..)

Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!

(Both men are lying in the ring bloodied, bruised, and beaten. They have gone through hell at Pain for Pride. Their other matches between them have been classics. Impact remembers TLA ending his title reign at House of Glass 2019 in Mexico City. TLA knows this is his greatest rival….)

Eve: What do these two men have left!!? What do they have left!? TLA is down but not out as Impact is slowly getting back up and he is dragging TLA up with him. Both men are up, their bodies holding each other up as Impact grabs TLA by the hair!

Impact: (Off Mic) WHY WON’T YOU JUST DIE!?!?

TLA: (Off Mic) Gonna finna gimme your weight loss secret buey?

Deadprez: TLA really has a way of pissing people off. Impact didn’t like that one bit and he headbutts TLA! And another one! And Another one! But he just hurt himself too and Impacts head is covered in blood! Both men can barely stand! Impact with a forearm but there was barely anything behind it! He backs up TLA, whipping him into the ropes….. NO! TLA REVERSES IT!

Eve: IMPACT GOES FOR A KNEE, TLA SLIDES OUT OF THE WAY AND IMPACT TURNS…. EVISCERATION BY TLA!!!! HE JUST HIT IMPACT WITH HIS OWN MOVE AND IMPACT IS DOWN! TLA POINTS TO THE TOP ROPE AND HE CLIMBS! HE IS CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN TO STAY AT THE VERY TOP OF THE EAW! HE IS THERE AND THE CROWD IS FIRMLY BEHIND HIM!

Crowd: TLA!!!!! TLA!!!!! TLA!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: He is up to the top rope and Impact is stunned! THIS IS IT AND TLA LEAPS OFF WITH BURNOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE CORKSCREW 360 SENTON ON IMPACT!

Deadprez: NOOOOOOOOO! IMPACT PUT UP BOTH KNEES AND THE BAD BACK OF TLA WAS CRUSHED OVER THE LEGS OF IMPACT! TLA FALLS TO THE MAT AND IMPACT IS GETTING BACK UP SLOWLY…. HE II TRYING TO GET TO HIS FEET AND HE GRABS THE LEGS OF TLA…..

Eve: IMPACT IS HOLDING HIS SHOULDER! HE CAN BARELY MOVE HIS ARM BUT HE SEES THE OPPORTUNITY HOOKING IN…… THE WALLS OF IMPACT!!!!! THE WALLS OF IMPACT HAVE BEEN HOOKED! HE TURNED TLA OVER AND THE CHAMPION IS SCREAMING IN PAIN! THE BLOOD IS GUSHING DOWN HIS FACE AND IN HIS MOUTH!

Gavin Kirkland: IMPACT HAS IT LOCKED BUT LOOK AT HIM! HE IS SCREAMING IN PAIN TOO! HIS SHOULDER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HOLD THE MOVE MUCH LONGER! IT HAS TAKEN A BEATEN TO THE POINT THAT HE CAN’T…… HE CAN’T…….

(All the pain from both men as the crowd watches on, the blood pouring from both men. The pain etched in the face of TLA and Impact, tears of hurt streaming down the face of Impact as he can barely hold the Walls of Impact, but he knows that this could be his last chance to become a Ten Time World Champion…..)

Deadprez: TLA IS FIGHTING IT! LOOK AT HIM! HS HAS HIS FISTS PLANTED ON THE MAT AND HE IS MUSCLING HIMSELF UP! IMAGING THE AGONY, HE IS IN! BOTH MEN! TLA IS TRYING TO BRIDGE HIMSELF UP AND HIS BACK IS SHOT! HIS BACK HAD GIVEN OUT ON HIM ALREADY! LOOK AT THAT! TLA FORGETTING HIS BODY THIS IS ABOUT THE ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

Eve: IMPACT CAN BARELY HOLD ON! HE CAN BARELY HOLD ON BUT HIS FEET ARE PLANTED AND TLA…… HE IS STARTING TO FADE! TLA’S BACK COULDN’T DO IT ANYMORE! TLA SI SLOWLY FALLING BACK TO THE MAT!

(TLA’s body is slowly giving out on him, but he has the heart of the lion, can his body take this anymore? Is the Answers World Champion worth more than his physical wellbeing? After the hell he went through to win it against Kassidy Heart, he would never give up, he would never surrender, but it is not his choice, it is that of his body…..)

Gavin Kirkland: :lupe:

Eve: :lupe:

Deadprez: TLA IS NOT GIVING UP! THE REFEREE IS RIGHT THERE ASKING HIM BUT HE IS SHAKING HIS HEAD AND NOW TLA IS MOVING LESS AND LESS, IMPACT SCREAMS AS HE WRENCHES BACK AND BARELY ABLE TO HOLD ON TO THE HOLD ANYMORE! IMPACT CAN’T! TLA NEEDS TO FIGHT THROUGH THE PAIN BUT IS THERE ANY LEFT!?

Crowd: TLA!!!!!! TLA!!!!! TLA!!!!!

Deadprez: WHAT A WARRIOR TLA IS! WHAT A LEGEND IMPACT IS! COULD THIS BE IT! COULD THIS BE TEN REINGS!? TLA IS….. HE…… HE…….

Gavin Kirkland: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Eve: TLA IS OUT! TLA IS OUT AND THE REFEREE CALLS FOR THE BELL!!!!!

(DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!!)

Gina Romano: THE WINNER OF THE MATCH AND THE NEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION…….. IMPACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(“M3tamorphosis” by Playboi Carti ft. Kid Cudi start to play throughout the arena as Impact had crumbled to the mat laying there motionless. Both men are bleeding as the referee quickly calls for medical trainers to rush the ring. The crowd is stunned but are amazed by the effort of both men….)

Deadprez: TEN TIME! TEN TIME! TEN TIME! WORLD CHAMPION! IMPACT SURVIVES AND WHAT A HELL OF A MATCH! TLA’S BODY FINALLY GAVE OUT, HE NEVER QUIT BUT HE COULDN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! BOTH OF THESE TWO PUT IT ALL ON THE LINE AND IMPACT IS NOW OUR ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION!

Eve: IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WHAT THESE TWO PUT THEMSELVES THROUGH AND WHAT LENGTHS THEY WENT! IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE WAR AND NEITHER ONE OF THEM FOR A MOMENT DID WE THINK WOULD GIVE! RIGHT NOW, WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT IS TWO OF THE VERY BEST BUT THERE HAS TO BE ONE WINNER AND KARL JEREMIAH BETTER KNOWN AS IMPACT IS A TEN TIME WORLD CHAMPION!

Gavin Kirkland: Somebody help TLA! This was too much for me, I am so emotional right now, I need to release some stress…. Deadprez let me borrow your sock!

(The medical staff continue to check on both men. TLA is now being helps up to sit as he has regained some consciousness. Impact is on his knees, holding his shoulder but using his left arm to hold up the Answers World Championship that he just won, and the referee handed over to him.)

Deadprez: Congratulations to Impact and as for TLA…. He has been an amazing champion and I know that he will be there again! I….. wait…. What is going on here….

(Impact forces himself up on his feet, he turns to look at TLA as both men are being checked, but Impact walks up to TLA…..)

Eve: WOW! Impact is offering a handshake to TLA!

(TLA looks up and nods as they shake hands, and the crowd erupts in cheers.)

Deadprez: WHAT A MOMENT! RESPECT SHOWN BETWEEN TWO RIVALS! AS IMPACT NOW GOES TO CELEBRATE!

(Impact raises his title up as TLA is being helped out of the ring, looking back at what he had, but the crowd giving both competitors a standing ovation as the camera fades to an Ad for the EAW Draft Show.)

EAW: The screen fades and appears again with a graphic of the next match.

EAW: The Allegiant Stadium erupts and shakes all of Las Vegas in anticipation for this epic clash. The video package for Kassidy Heart and Andrea Valentine’s match begins to play as the crowd quiets and the lights go dark.

Stephie Love: LADIES AND GENTLEMAN….THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SINGLES MATCH AND IT IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL! IT IS FOR THE EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPPPPP!!!

EAW: As Stephie concludes, “Partition” (Smearcase Trap Remix) by Beyoncé begins to play as the crowd booms with both cheers and boos. The lights strobe and focus on the glistening Kassidy Heart, who confidently walks onto the stage in a beautiful gold and white outfit, fitted with a long, yet light backpiece and a loose, glistening transparent hood. She looks up at the arena and removes the hood, the signature “Mauler” mask dawning itself on the Pain For Pride stage. 

Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST- THE CHALLENGER! WRESTLING OUT OF SYDNEY AUSTRALIA! WEIGHING IN AT 141 POUNDSSSSS!!!!! KASSSSIIIIDDDDDDYYYYYYYY “THE NECRO MAULERRRRRRRRRRR” HEARRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!

EAW: The crowd gives a roaring reaction of both cheers and boos at the glistening sight of Kassidy Heart on the stage, possibly the biggest boom this arena has heard all night. 

Jake Mercer: LOOK AT HER! She’s serving. You can tell this former Answers World Champion AND King of Elite, among so many other accolades, didn’t come to lose tonight. She’s here to once more establish herself as being a timeless and irreplicable talent in EAW, and she’ll do it with a win over Andrea Valentine. I mean really, she already has done it. She’s a Hall of Famer with a pedigree second to none. When you’re talking about the greatest of all time, her name is in that conversation. 

Stew-O: You’re not wrong and it is insanely impressive that we all wondered what would be next for Kassidy after her Answers World title loss at King of Elite, and here she is now at Pain For Pride only a few months later contesting for another World Title and the opportunity to represent EAW as the Universal Women’s Champion! What she’s already done in this company can’t be given enough recognition, but to now capitalize on this chance in front of her and stand tall as once again one of, if not the greatest competitor active in EAW would be history for her. 

Flannery McCoy: That’s very true- hate her or love her, you can’t deny her. And you can’t ever dismiss the absolute ferocity that her “Mauler” side brings to the table. She can flip the switch like that and embrace the other side of the coin, something Andrea will have to be weary of. Kassidy knows what it takes to win, she knows what it takes to get to and remain at the top, and she knows that if her heart needs to be black for her to succeed, it will be. She’ll be arriving at this match tonight with a set strategy, but no boundaries. A calculated gameplan, but no limitations. 

EAW: Kassidy flaunts her seemingly perfect body as she looks as fit and toned as ever. The light backdrop on her outfit drags on the floor behind her, before approaching the ring and removing it. She reveals in full her new gear and it’s as wonderful as ever. She approaches the ring steps and slowly makes her way into the ring. 

Stew-O: She earned this opportunity back at Battle of Egypt in a number one contenders match, but make no mistake about it, her road to Pain For Pride was anything but easy. She had to reset after King of Elite, reassess and remodel in a new image. She had to pick herself up out of the mud and claw her way back to the throne, and now she’s only minutes away from looking into the eyes of the woman who sits in it. Kassidy Heart is prepared tonight to go to any length to add another notch to her belt. Another stone in her gauntlet, so to say. 

EAW: Kassidy stretches her arms out wide as she soaks up the energy of this packed crowd. Love her, hate her, everyone reacts to her as Kassidy perhaps draws the loudest reaction the event has heard thus far. She turns around and begins to stretch as she looks up to the stage in preparation.

EAW: “Roll With Me” by Charli XCX begins to play to a booming reception of cheers. Andrea Valentine makes her way onto the Pain For Pride, enthusiastically and eagerly approaching the edge of the stage with a smile on her face. She raises her title up high and pyro goes off all around her as the shot shows the Universal Women’s Champion in all her glory.

EAW: Andrea is also dawning a fresh set of gear for the match as she nears the edge of the ramp; a clean black and pink themed attire and she also looks as physically prepared as ever as her smile quickly fades to a look of focus and determination, when meeting eyes with her challenger in the ring.

Stephie Love: AND HER OPPONENT! WRESTLING OUT OF ORLANDO, FLORIDAAAAAA!!! WEIGHING IN AT 110 POUNNDDSSSSSS, SHE IS THE CURRENT REIGNING, UNDISPUTED UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!! ANDREAAAAAAAA VALENTINNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Flannery McCoy: Sheesh! Listen to that reaction! These people love Andrea Valentine and many of us were in attendance and watched as she, like Kassidy Heart, was inducted into the EAW Hall of Fame. Something she’s absolutely earned and tonight, she looks to pick up another Hall of Fame worthy win. She seeks to once more defend her title against her toughest opposition yet, on the grandest stage of them all. We’re in store for a good one. 

Jake Mercer: We absolutely are and I can’t wait for this match. These two women are as deserving of any to main event Pain For Pride and we all know that they never come to do anything but fight. To leave it all out there and to put their hearts and souls into every effort they produce. I’m expecting a razor thin margin between these two tonight and absolutely one of, if not the closest contest of any match on this Pain For Pride card. These two are both at the top and staring eye to eye with one another over the top spot. Will Andrea Valentine keep her spot in the throne, or will Kassidy Heart reign supreme and add one more accolade to the record? 

EAW: Andrea Valentine steps through the ropes and raises her title up high amongst more fireworks that shoot up to the night sky. A quaking reaction from the fans nearly deafens the competitors and commentators as they wait eagerly in anticipation for this one.

Stew-O: You said it, Jake. This match is for everything. This is for all the dice and for perhaps the greatest prize in this industry. These two lions can’t coexist and there can only be one king of this EAW jungle. They are so good and so evenly matched, but one of them will have to lose this match. One must rise and separate herself from the other as the greatest elitist to possibly ever hold this title. This is for legacy, this is for history, this is for everything.

EAW: Both women stare each other down as the referee holds the title in the air. He hands it off to EAW employees and calls for the timekeeper to ring the bell. 

DING! DING! DING!

Stew-O: Andddd we’re live from Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas! The Universal Women’s Champion defends her championship against the challenger, Kassidy Heart right now! It’s Valentine vs. Heart! The Champion and “The Necro Mauler” live in living color, everything on the line in this one! 

Flannery McCoy: You can feel the electricity in this place. These fans know they’re watching two of the greatest this industry has ever seen share the ring with one another with massive stakes on the line! There’s only room for one at the top of EAW, and it’s going to be one of these women! 

EAW: The fans chant; “THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!” while Andrea and Kassidy face off with one another from across the ring. 

Flannery McCoy: The fans don’t even need to see them wrestle! This sight at Pain For Pride is immense as these two near one another! Kassidy Heart and Andrea Valentine are staring one another in the face as they quickly lock horns and catch each other in a collar and elbow tie! They both wrestle for dominance but Kassidy’s power takes over as she backs Andrea up to the corner! Andrea Valentine is pushed against the turnbuckles as Kassidy digs her forearm into Andrea’s cheek.

Stew-O: Kassidy is going to use all of this 5 count as she continues to keep a forearm grinding against Andrea’s cheek! The referee hits 5 and Kassidy backs up slightly, then quickly tries to thrust a shoulder into Andrea’s midsection! She sidesteps it and gets back into the center of the ring- BANG! A thunderous chop from Andrea as the crowd popped big for that one! Wait, but look at Kassidy’s face! She smiles at Andrea as if she enjoyed it! Kassidy asks her for another one! 

Flannery McCoy: Andrea rings another wicked chop off Kassidy’s chest as Kassidy cracks a smile inside her wince! She’s eating these chops like they’re nothing and asking Andrea for more! Waving her on as Andrea throws a backfist towards the face of Kassidy Heart! Kassidy avoids that one and manages to take the back of Andrea, wrestling her to the canvas with a takedown, now getting to her feet and trying to transition into a Boston crab! Andrea rolls to the side and gets back to her feet, Kassidy again evades an oncoming attack and transitions into an abdominal stretch!

Jake Mercer: Sheesh, look at the way she’s ripping apart those abdominal muscles of Andrea Valentine! 

Flannery McCoy: Alright, Gavin Kirkland. 

Jake Mercer: Say what you want, but we’ve seen this from Kassidy before. This grimy, cruel, technical style of wearing out her opponents and then really inflicting the damage later on. Look at her right now, she switches to a bear hug and grips Andrea Valentine with all her might! Thrashing her around and squeezing her organs tight with this bearhug, the strength of Kassidy Heart is on display early! She now lets it go and switches back to the abdominal stretch! 

Stew-O: Not this time! Andrea swings her legs up and over Kassidy’s shoulder, escaping the hold and now holding Kassidy in a reverse facelock! What a transition from the champion, WOW! Kassidy Heart turns it around and pushes Andrea off her, then the two collide in the middle again! Andrea takes Kassidy in a side headlock, and Kassidy wastes no time trying to pry Andrea off her! Wow, look at this! Kassidy is completely stationary and just trying to muscle Andrea off- but Andrea takes Kassidy’s arm and drags it to the mat, now using lightning speed to jump into an octopus stretch hold! 

Flannery McCoy: Some incredible technical wrestling being shown by both women as it’s Andrea who now has control, stretching and ripping Kassidy’s shoulder away from her body. Kassidy Heart is trying to step up to a knee- Andrea isolates the arm and now jumps into an armbar! She’s in on the armbar, but Kassidy reacts in time and stands up, straightening her arm and now wrapping it around Andrea’s neck! The challenger somehow transitions again into a guillotine hold! She’s got Andrea’s neck wrapped up-

Jake Mercer: No she doesn’t! Andrea rolls into a somersault and manages to lay both her and Heart on the canvas- WOW! THEY BOTH DOUBLE BRIDGE OFF THE MAT INTO A STANDING POSITION AND REVERSE IT INTO ANOTHER COLLAR AND ELBOW TIE! What a sequence from these two! 

EAW: The crowd applauds loudly as they both jockey for position.

Stew-O: Neither one can seem to really get an advantage over the other! Andrea breaks the collar and elbow tie- BANG! NO! Kassidy went for a step-up enziguri, but Andrea had it scouted and ducked under it! Now Andrea Valentine comes off the ropes and she’s met with a thudding knee to the body from Kassidy! All that momentum went straight into Kassidy’s knee! Now the challenger uses a snapmare to put Andrea onto the mat- OH NO, HERE COMES KASSIDY HEART!

Jake Mercer: KASSIDY PLANTS A BOOT STRAIGHT ONTO THE FOREHEAD OF ANDREA VALENTINE! A running boot straight to the dome from the challenger as she grabs Andrea by her, propping her back up and coming off the ropes again! Kassidy levels Andrea again with a sliding lariat this time as Andrea hits the canvas and rolls to the other side of the ring! Kassidy Heart landing the first few big strikes of the match and boy, they were heavy ones! 

Stew-O: Andrea Valentine is getting back to her feet, regrouping in the corner, but she’s mistaken if she thinks Kassidy Heart is going to give her a chance to recover! Kassidy pressures forward and digs hooks and jabs into the body of Andrea, boxing style punches from Kassidy who clearly has been training with her husband, Mr. DEDEDE in preparation for this match! Nasty hooks to the organs and rib cage of Andrea, now the challenger takes Valentine’s wrist and attempts to throw her with an Irish-whip-

Flannery McCoy: The champion turns it around and now whips Kassidy across the ring, following her into the corner. Kassidy uses her momentum to leapfrog backwards over Andrea, who charges into the turnbuckles! Andrea turns around and Kassidy bullrushes her, but Valentine uses a crafty drop-toe-hold that plants Kassidy’s face onto the middle turnbuckle! Kassidy is still stunned in the corner- Andrea runs across the ring, SHE’S GOING FOR A METEORA IN THE TURNBUCKLES!

Jake Mercer: Kassidy moves out of the way in time, but Andrea stops herself before her knees slam into that turnbuckle, now Kassidy takes her back! She has her in German suplex position, Andrea breaks her grip and reverse position! She has back control- BAM! A back elbow to the teeth from Kassidy! Kassidy stuns the champion after a great sequence again, now Kassidy quickly comes off the ropes- NO!

Flannery McCoy: ANDREA FOLLOWS HER AND BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES! KASSIDY TRIES TO INTERCEPT HER, BUT ANDREA TILT-A-WHIRLS AROUND THE SHOULDER OF KASSIDY HEART AND THROWS HER ACROSS THE RING WITH A HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN! WOW!!

EAW: The fans cheer loudly as Andrea rises to her feet and looks down at Kassidy, whose smile is gone as a look of contempt comes over her face. 

Flannery McCoy: These two women are so evenly matched! Everytime it looks like one has the lead, the other makes up the time and catches up! We’ve already seen some incredible chain wrestling from these two, but Kassidy doesn’t look like she wants to chain wrestle right now! She looks like she wants to brawl!

Jake Mercer: Are you kidding me? If anything, Kassidy’s going to want to prove that she’s both the better technical wrestler and the tougher, nastier, more grizzly, tougher son of a gun! Kassidy won’t let herself be beaten anywhere! 

Stew-O: I think you might be right Jake, Kassidy gets up and engages Andrea again, this time ducking under her arms and taking a side-headlock hold on the champion! Andrea tries to run against the ropes to break the hold- but Kassidy just lets her go and shoves her into the ropes sending Andrea barreling back into the centering and meeting a STIFF dropkick to the face from Kassidy Heart! Kassidy drops Andrea Valentine to the mat with a dropkick and that one might have sent a few pearly whites into the front row!

Flannery McCoy: That really is tremendous athleticism as Kassidy Heart now drops down and clasps both hands around the face of Andrea, driving her knee into the spine of the champion. Andrea tries to fight the hands, but Kassidy is also using her knee to put pressure on the back of Andrea Valentine, wrenching her neck backwards! The fans are clapping and chanting, trying to rally Andrea up! She gets a foot on the mat and tries to stand up!

EAW: The fans continue to chant; “LET’S GO, ANDREA! LET’S GO, ANDREA!” as some chants also begin in favor of Kassidy Heart. 

Flannery McCoy: THEY’RE CLAPPING FOR ANDREA AND SHE SEEMS TO BE UP- Kassidy uses Andrea’s hair to pull her straight back down to the canvas! She drags her back to her knees and once more puts her in a facelock! The crowd didn’t like that, but Kassidy is using this facelock and this knee in the back to wear down Andrea Valentine! We know how grimy and exhausting some of Kassidy’s tactics can be for her opponent, it’s clear that she has no plans on ending this one early. 

Jake Mercer: Look at the champion, fighting up and out of the hold once again and getting to a knee! Now she’s up to her feet and Kassidy gets up with her- Kassidy grabs the hair again…BOOM! A nasty headbutt from Andrea Valentine stuns Kassidy Heart as takes a knee and grabs her jaw! Kassidy Heart pops back up immediately and throws a stinging head kick at Andrea- but the champion ducks under it, NOW BOUNDING OFF THE ROPES WITH A HANDSPRING AND DROPPING KASSIDY HEART WITH A BACK ELBOW!

EAW: The stadium lights up with cheers as the fans get to their feet in excitement. 

Stew-O: Andrea Valentine with a big move as she handsprings into that thudding back elbow! It took the challenger clean off her feet and now Andrea Valentine slouches Kassidy into the corner! Andrea tries to Irish-whip Heart, but then she turns it around and now tries to throw Andrea across the ring! Andrea uses her momentum to grab Kassidy in a side headlock and run her into a bulldog drop! A running bulldog from Andrea Valentine plants the challenger face first on the canvas!

EAW: Chants for Andrea Valentine continue as she gets to her feet and acknowledges the crowd. She raises them to their feet and prepares them for what’s next…

Flannery McCoy: Uh-oh! KASSIDY IS STARTING TO GET BACK UP, BUT ANDREA IS STALKING HER PREY! THE CROWD IS ELECTRIC AS ANDREA IS STARTING TO KICK THIS MATCH INTO NEXT GEAR! SHE BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND LUNGES TOWARDS KASSIDY HEART! RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER FROM ANDREA VALENTINE-

Jake Mercer: NOT YET! KASSIDY CATCHES HER IN MIDAIR AND KEEPS HER SUSPENDED IN A SUPLEX POSITION! THE STRENGTH OF KASSIDY HEART IS RIDICULOUS AS SHE JUST HOLDS THE CHAMPION STRAIGHT IN THE AIR! KASSIDY HEART- LOOK AT HER! KASSIDY SQUATTING DOWN AND THEN LIFTING ANDREA UP, SHE’S A SHOWWOMAN! NOW SHE FINALLY SLAMS ANDREA DOWN WITH A SUPLEX AND IT RATTLES THE RING!

Stew-O: That felt more like it shook the stadium! The tens of thousands of fans in attendance felt that slam and now Kassidy is lifting her up again! She’s got the champion German suplex position and she HURLS Andrea into the canvas with a powerful German suplex! But she held on- SHE HELD ON, AND NOW SHE’S ROLLING THROUGH FOR ANOTHER ONE! KASSIDY PERHAPS FOR ONE MORE GERMAN! NO! ANDREA FIRES A BACK ELBOW AND IT-

Flannery McCoy: KASSIDY SCOUTED IT! SHE DUCKED UNDER IT AND IMMEDIATELY SHOOTS HER HANDS UNDER THE ARMS OF ANDREA! FULL NELSON HOLD AND A LIGHTNING FAST DRAGON SUPLEX FROM KASSIDY! SHE’S BRIDGING INTO THE PIN OFF THIS BIG DRAGON SUPLEX, KASSIDY HEART FOR THE WIN AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP!…

Referee: ON-

Stew-O: Andrea immediately powers out! She barely even let the referee get down for the count!

EAW: The crowd cheers loudly as they try to power Andrea on, more fans begin to cheer for Kassidy Heart as she gets back to her feet and doesn’t even acknowledge them. She’s got a laser-eye focus on the champion right now. 

Flannery McCoy: That one sequence isn’t enough to win her the title, but we know this is her style! It’s a slow burn of pain, technical excellence, and psychological defeat for her opponent. Andrea is already getting back to her feet, but Kassidy is standing over her and now grabs the champion by the hair! Kassidy tries to ram her knee into the face of Andrea- but it’s caught! Andrea catches her knee and now gets to her feet! ANDREA LIFTS KASSIDY UP ONTO HER SHOULDER AND INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY HOLD! 

Stew-O: NO! Kassidy Heart manages to swing her body up and get herself into an electric chair hold position! She’s on the champion’s shoulders and- LOOK AT KASSIDY! I THINK SHE’S TRYING TO GET A TRIANGLE CHOKE WITH HER LEGS! SHE’S WRAPPED HER LEG AROUND THE THROAT OF ANDREA AND IS TRYING TO CONSTRICT HER BLOOD FLOW! KASSIDY HEART WITH A MOUNTED TRIANGLE CHOKE WITH HER LEGS! ANDREA’S FACE IS TURNING DARK RED!

Jake Mercer: ANDREA IS IN TROUBLE RIGHT NOW, KASSIDY IS TRYING TO CONSTRICT THE LIFE FROM HER UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S TITLE REIGN- BUT SHE’S FAR FROM DONE YET! ANDREA THROWS HERSELF BACKWARDS AND SLAM’S KASSIDY’S NECK AND HEAD INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! THE BACK OF KASSIDY’S NECK SNAPPED OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS SHE FALLS INTO THE CORNER AND NOW ANDREA SCRAPES HERSELF UP, STORMING TO THE OTHER SIDE AND THEN BACK TOWARDS KASSIDY HEART WITH A RUNNNINGGGG METEORRRAAAA!!!! THE DOUBLE KNEES TO THE SKULL!!!

Flannery McCoy: THIS STADIUM JUST EXPLODED AS ANDREA CHARGED KASSIDY LIKE A BULL OUT OF HELL! THAT ISN’T THE SAYING, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!! Andrea absolutely clobbered Kassidy with the double knees and now she’s still reeling herself, trying to catch her breath from that triangle choke Kassidy had locked in! Andrea knows that she has to capitalize off this momentum she’s building! Kassidy lunges at her with a boot, but Andrea sidesteps it! NOW LANDING THE SPINNING BACKFIST TO THE TEETH OF KASSIDY HEART! 

Stew-O: SHE AVOIDED THE ATTACK FROM THE CHALLENGER AND LANDED THAT STIFF SPINNING BACKFIST! KASSIDY HEART STUMBLING AROUND, BARELY ABLE TO STAY ON HER FEET! ANDREA VALENTINE NOW FEELING THE MOMENT, THIS CAPACITY CROWD SENDING ALL THE ELECTRICITY HER WAY! SHE HOPS ON THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR WITH A FLYINGGG CROSSBODY!!

Jake Mercer: “THE SHINING!” KASSIDY JUMPED AT ANDREA AND CAUGHT HER IN MIDAIR AIR WITH HER CLASSIC TRIANGLE CHOKE HOLD!!!! SHE’S GOT THIS CHOKE LOCKED IN DEEP AND ANDREA IS DESPERATELY FIGHTING HER WAY OUT OF IT! HEREEE’SSSSSSS KASSSIIDDDYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! 

Flannery McCoy: ANDREA IS DOING EVERYTHING SHE CAN, BUT KASSIDY HAS THIS MOVE PERFECTED, THIS TECHNIQUE IS SO DEADLY! OH MY- LOOK AT ANDREA! WE’VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT KASSIDY’S STRENGTH AND POWER, ANDREA IS TRYING TO DEADLIFT KASSIDY OFF THE CANVAS! SHE’S UP TO HER KNEES….NOW A FOOT IS PLANTED….SHE’S UP TO HER FEET! SHE’S STANDING AND NOW LIFTING KASSIDY OFF THE CANVAS WITH HER!

EAW: The crowd woos as Andrea stands and carries both her and Kassidy’s weight with essentially one arm. 

Jake Mercer: ANDREA HAS KASSIDY UP IN THE AIR, LOOK AT THE CHALLENGER, SHE’S DIGGING HER FINGERS IN THE EYES OF ANDREA AND RAKING AT HER FACE WHILE TRYING TO KEEP THIS TRIANGLE CHOKE IN! NOW ANDREA HOISTS HER UP ABOVE HER HEAD AND SLAMS HER DOWN- BANGGGGG!!! KASSIDY HEART HITS THE CANVAS HARD…HOW?!? KASSIDY HEART KEEPS THE LEGS LOCKED AROUND THE NECK OF ANDREA AND SHE KEEPS “THE SHINING” ALIVE AND AS DEADLY AS EVER! WHAT RESOLVE FROM KASSIDY HEART TO KEEP THE SUBMISSION IN!

Stew-O: Andrea also just used so much energy to get Kassidy up and put her down! She muscled her up and tried to level the playing field, but Kassidy won’t let up and Andrea is nearing unconsciousness! HER FACE IS FADING AND HER MOVEMENTS ARE STARTING TO SLOW! SHE’S REACHING HER FOOT OUT FOR THE BOTTOM ROPE, SHE’S SO CLOSE, BUT JUST INCHES AWAY! REACHING HER FOOT OUT FOR THE ROPE AS WHAT FEELS LIKE THE WORLD iS CHEERING HER ON!

Flannery McCoy: SHE DOES IT! HER FOOT JUST BARELY CRADLES THE BOTTOM ROPE AS KASSIDY HEART KEEPS THIS SUBMISSION IN AND NOW STARTS DRIVING ELBOWS INTO THE DEFENSELESS SKULL OF ANDREA AS THE REFEREE TRIES TO PULL HER OFF!

EAW: The crowd loudly cheers for Andrea and explodes with euphoria as she gets to safety, but then boos Kassidy Heart who is pulled away by the referee and proceeds to shove him off her.

Flannery McCoy: Whether you love her or hate her, Kassidy will never feel as if moral turpitude stands in her way. She’ll go to any length to win this match and leave Vegas with another notch on her belt. One more title to add to her shelf of accolades!

Jake Mercer: Moral what? :comeagain:

Flannery McCoy: What I’m trying to stress is that you can see in her eyes that she’ll cross any line, destroy any moral rule, burn any principle of honor she has to in order to beat Andrea Valentine tonight. The champion is still trying to pick herself up as she just barely starts to come to, Kassidy walks towards Andrea. The champion puts her fists to the canvas and lifts herself back up, she looks like she might pass out and her face is blood red, but she still nears Kassidy Heart as the two go eye to eye!

Stew-O: Andrea approaches Kassidy who is still as a statue and staring her down like death itself! KASSIDY FIRES THE FIRST PUNCH AND IT ROCKS ANDREA! THAT ONE SENT HER STUMBLING….BANG! ANDREA FIRES BACK! ANDREA BLASTS KASSIDY WITH A FOREARM AND KASSIDY JUST SMILES! SHE EATS IT AS SHE SPITS OUT BLOOD! SHE LAUGHS AT ANDREA, WHO THROWS ANOTHER FOREARM AT KASSIDY HEART! KASSIDY DUCKS UNDER IT AND TAKES ANDREA’S BACK! SHE LIFTS HER FOR A SUPLEX- BUT ANDREA WITH A BACK ELBOW, SHE STINGS KASSIDY HEART AND GOES FOR A BIG LARIAT!

Jake Mercer: NOW IT’S THE CHALLENGER WHO AVOIDS IT AGAIN, KASSIDY ANKLE PICKS ANDREA AND DROPS HER TO THE CANVAS- KASSIDY DROPS TO THE MAT WITH A PUNCH THAT DRILLS STRAIGHT THROUGH THE FACE OF ANDREA! SHE JUST RAMMED HER FIST THROUGH THE FACE OF THE CHAMPION AND THAT ONE SPLIT ANDREA WIDE OPEN! A BIG GASH ABOVE HER EYEBROW AND ANDREA IS LYING STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!

Flannery McCoy: NOW KASSIDY POPS RIGHT BACK UP AND DRILLS DOWN WITH ANOTHER VICIOUS PUNCH, BUT THIS ONE TO THE HEART!! OUCHHH KASSIDY WITH THE “HEART STOPPER” TO THE CHAMPION AND SHE GRABS HER CHEST, BARELY ABLE TO BREATH OR MOVE! SHE MAULS ANDREA WITH THOSE TWO DIVING PUNCHES AND NOW KASSIDY DROPS TO A KNEE, WINCING IN PAIN AND SO DRAINED OF ENERGY, BUT SHE’S LOOKING TO PUT AN EXCLAMATION  POINT ON WHAT HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLE EFFORT FROM BOTH OF THESE ELITISTS! SHE LOOKS AT THE TOP ROPE!!!

Stew-O: KASSIDY HEART CLIMBS UP THE TURNBUCKLES! SHE GETS TO THE TOP AND PERCHES HERSELF UP THERE! THE CHALLENGER IS LOOKING TO FLY! KASSIDY HEART STANDS ATOP THE ROPES AND ANDREA- WHAT IN GOD’S NAME?!? HOW IS SHE STANDING BACK UP?! SHE JUST TOOK TWO HELLACIOUS SHOTS, BUT SHE’S UP AND SHE POPS HERSELF UP TO THE TOP LIKE A CAT AND GRABS A HOLD OF KASSIDY, OH NO!!!!

Jake Mercer: ANDREA USES THE ROPE TO JUMP INTO THE AIR AND LAUNCH KASSIDY HEART OFF THE TOP ROPEEEEE WITH A HEADSCISSORS THROWWWWW!!!! THEY BOTH TOPPLE TO THE CANVAS AS KASSIDY GOT THROWN WITH FORCE FROM THE HURRICANRANA BY ANDREA VALENTINE! ANDREA NOW GRABS THE ARM OF KASSIDY LIKE A WOMAN POSSESSED AND STOMPS IT UNDER HER FEET! A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP FROM ANDREA TO THE ARM OF KASSIDY AS SHE CRIES OUT IN PAIN!

Stew-O: ANDREA VALENTINE SHOWING HER CUTTHROAT ABILITY NOW AS SHE LIFTS THE ARM UP AGAIN AND- SHE DROPS DOWN INTO AN ARMBAR AND THIS TIME IT’S IN DEEP! THIS ARMBAR IS IN FULL EFFECT! ANDREA IS TRYING TO SNAP KASSIDY’S ARM  AND SHE’S WRENCHING BACK ON IT! THAT ELBOW IS GOING TO BREAK IN A MATTER OF SECONDS OF KASSIDY DOESN’T DO SOMETHING! 

Flannery McCoy: KASSIDY IS TRYING TO REACH A LEG OUT FOR THE ROPE, BUT ANDREA ROTATES HER AROUND AND SHE CAN’T GET IT! SHE CAN’T GET THE ROPE WITH HER LEG! KASSIDY CAN’T REACH IT!!

EAW: The crowd erupts and then gasps-

Flannery McCoy: ANDREA TRIES TO CHANGE ANGLES AGAIN- THIS ALLOWS KASSIDY TO THROW HER OTHER ARM OUT TO THE BOTTOM ROPE AND SHE GRABS IT! KASSIDY GRABS THE ROPE AFTER ANDREA TRIED DEEPEN THE ARMBAR AND SHE’S FORCED TO RELEASE THE HOLD!!

Stew-O: Kassidy Heart’s right arm is absolutely ripped up right now and Andrea was trying to rip it straight from her body with that armbar. The referee forced a break and Andrea rolls back to the middle of the ring, exhausted as Kassidy Heart grabs her arm and lays face first on the canvas. Wow. You know, I’m just now realizing, these women have laid their hearts and souls on this canvas tonight and not once have they left the ring. Since entering this match, both women have stood their ground and not let themselves leave the four sides of the ring. Both of these have absolutely zero quit in them. Wow.

Jake Mercer: The fans are on their feet and cheering for both women right now, but it’s Andrea who makes her way up first. Teetering on wobbly legs, she drops to a knee, but then stands up as an impassioned look comes on her face, she’s feeling this energy! Andrea is up and she looks down at Kassidy Heart this time! The champion is the one standing tall this time as Kassidy Heart is the one forced to now lift her battered body off the canvas! The challenger winces as she grabs her arm and leans against the ropes! They’re both so badly hurt, so exhausted and so beaten, but Kassidy Heart and Andrea Valentine come face to face one more time as they stare each other down!

Flannery McCoy: Andrea Valentine is fired up and both women start throwing vicious elbows and punches at the other! KASSIDY DROPS DOWN WITH AN ELBOW TO THE MIDSECTION OF ANDREA! SHE DOUBLES OVER IN PAIN AS KASSIDY USES A SINGLE LEG TAKEDOWN TO GET ANDREA DOWN, BUT ANDREA GRABS THE ARM OF KASSIDY AND THROWS IT DOWN TO THE CANVAS! KASSIDY SCREAMS OUT IN PAIN AS SHE CLUTCHES AT HER ARM! ANDREA GETS TO HER FEET AND LIKE A LIGHTNING BOLT SHE CHARGES AT KASSIDY HEART! SHE SPIKES HER HEAD OFF THE MAT WITH A “VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE!” 

EAW: Crowd explodes as Andrea slams Kassidy’s head into the ground with “Valentine’s Day Massacre” and begins to take over the match. She gets back up and signals for the fans to stay up, she’s planning something big!

Stew-O: THIS ENTIRE STADIUM IS BOOMING AS ANDREA VALENTINE CORRALS EVERYONE TO MAKE AS MUCH NOISE AS POSSIBLE! EVERY FAN IS CHEERING AS ANDREA…WAIT, SHE ISOLATES THE ARM OF KASSIDY HEART AND NOW LOOKS AT THE ROPE….ANDREA GETS ONTO THE APRON AND MOTIONS FOR THE CROWD TO MAKE AS MUCH NOISE AS POSSIBLE!!!! ANDREA VALENTINE FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH BOTH KNEES, THIS IS THE “KING’S REQUIEMMMMM” OH MY GOD-

Jake Mercer: NO! SHE TRIED TO USE KASSIDY’S OWN MOVE AGAINSTT HER, LOOKING TO TAKE HEART’S ARM OUT FOR GOOD, BUT KASSIDY HEART ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY! ANDREA MANAGES TO ROLL THROUGH AT THE LAST SECOND-

EAW: The air leaves the lungs of the crowd-

Jake Mercer: “GO TO GAWDDDDDDD”!!!!! VICIOUS SPEAR FROM KASSIDY HEART AS SHE CUTS THE CHAMPION HALF!! 

Stew-O: THIS PLACE JUST CAME UNGLUED AS KASSIDY HEART SLICES ANDREA IN TWO, SHE WENT TO THE WELL ONE TOO MANY TIMES AND KASSIDY JUST TOOK ADVANTAGE IN A MAJOR WAY! KASSIDY WITH A MASSIVE SPEAR ALA THE GREAT MR. DEDEDE!!! ANDREA ROLLED INTO THE CORNER, BUT KASSIDY PROPS HER UP AGAINST THE BUCKLES, SHE CHARGES ACROSS THE RING AND FLIES IN TOWARDS ANDREA…

Flannery McCoy: “RAPTUREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE”!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: WAIT- BANG! ANDREA FLIES OUT OF THE CORNER WITH A MASSIVE LARIAT THAT TURNS KASSIDY HEART INSIDE OUT! HOW?!?! FREAKING HOW?!?!

Flannery McCoy: ANDREA VALENTINE WON’T LET HERSELF GO OUT! SHE JUST WON’T STOP FIGHTING AND KASSIDY IS SEEING STARS RIGHT NOW! SHE DOESN’T”T KNOW WHERE SHE IS! ANDREA VALENTINE ON TOP OF THE WORLD RIGHT NOW AS SHE BOLTS TOWARDS KASSIDY, OFF THE ROPES AND NOW JUMPING TOWARDS THE CHALLENGER….ANDREA TRIES TO BREAK KASSIDY’S NECK WITH THE “LOVE HAZE”!!!!! “LOVE HAZE” LANDS AS KASSIDY’S BODY TORNADOES TO THE CANVAS AND SHE GOES OUT COLD! THIS IS IT!

Jake Mercer: ANDREA VALENTINE’S “LOVE HAZE” HAS KASSIDY DOWN AND OUT AND THIS MATCH MAY BE OVER! ANDREA DROPS DOWN INTO THE PINFALL, LAYING ON THE BODY OF KASSIDY AND RAISING HER HAND UP FOR VICTORY! 

Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

EAW: …

EAW: The crowd erupts-

Flannery McCoy: KICKOUT! KASSIDY HEART POWERS OUT!!!!!!

EAW: Allegiant Stadium lights up with gasps and cheers as Kassidy Heart manages to power out of the attack. Dueling chants begin for both Kassidy and Andrea, this crowd seemingly split in favor now. 

Stew-O: THIS PLACE IS SHAKING AS KASSIDY HEART KICKS OUT OF THE “LOVE HAZE” AND IT SOUNDS LIKE BOTH WOMEN ARE GETTING THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVE FOR THIS SUPERLATIVE EFFORT! 

Jake Mercer: I absolutely agree and we’re surely watching two of the greatest elitists of all time put it all on the line right now. Now just two of the greatest female elitists, but two of the greatest elitists regardless of gender are giving it everything they have and my God, are we all appreciative of it. No matter who walks out of this match with the title around their waist, both of these are already further etching their name in the history books as two absolute legends of this sport. My word.

Stew-O: You’re absolutely right, I mean the convection and perseverance on both sides is on full display, but only one of them can truly leave this match saying they left Pain For Pride with the Universal Women’s Championship! Andrea Valentine is using the ropes to get back to her feet, Kassidy Heart is crawling to the bottom turnbuckle, doing anything she can to recover from that destructive “Love Haze” she took the brunt of a few minutes ago. But Andrea doesn’t look like she has any interest in giving Kassidy room to rest here, she knows this could be her moment!

Flannery McCoy: Andrea Valentine seats Kassidy Heart on the top turnbuckle, here we go! Kassidy Heart is barely conscious, she’s not even fighting this, Andrea Valentine steps up to the second turnbuckle and- 

EAW: THUD!

Flannery McCoy: GOOD GOD, KASSIDY JUST PUNCHED HER IN THE THROAT AND IT HAD A NASTY SOUND ON THE END OF IT! JESUS CHRIST! ANDREA’S FACE FALLS ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS SHE STILL STANDS ON THE SECOND ROPE, SHE CAN’T BREATHE! NOW KASSIDY HEART QUICKLY FLIPS OVER ANDREA WITH A SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB THAT SNAPS THE CHAMPION’S HEAD OFF THE MAT! OH MY GOD! NOW IT’S KASSIDY WHO TURNS AROUND AN CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP ROPE! 

Jake Mercer: ANDREA IS REALLY DOWN NOW, THAT POWERBOMB WAS DEVASTATING AND KASSIDY IS RALLYING RIGHT NOW! SHE PUTS BOTH FEET ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WHILE CLUTCHING AT THAT WEAK ARM…SHE STANDS UP TALL AND LOOKS AT THE VERY TOP OF THE STADIUM…SHE CLOSES HER EYES AND SOARS THROUGH THE AIR!!!! “MAXX SOLARIS 2”!!!!!! SHE CRUSHES ANDREA VALENTINE’S BODY WITH THAT SHOOTING STAR PRESS, OH MY GOD, WHAT A COMBINATION! 

Stew-O: KASSIDY WEAKLY HOOKS A LEG OF ANDREA VALENTINE, WHO IS MOTIONLESS AND EYES CLOSED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! 

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Referee: THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: ANDREA VALENTINE POWERS OUT AT THE LAST SECOND-

EAW: The crowd roars once more…

Stew-O: KASSIDY HEART RIPS THE WRIST OF ANDREA DOWN AND TIES HER UP IN “GAWD’S GIFT”!!!! THIS IS IT, THIS IS HER MOVE! KASSIDY NOW WITH THE HORRIFIC ARMBAR IN, HER OWN ARM IS SHOT AND SHE’S SCREAMING IN PAIN AS SHE HEAVES ANDREA’S ARM BACK AND TRIES TO SNAP IT!!! OH MY GOD, THE ROOF IS COMING OFF THIS PLACE RIGHT NOW, KASSIDY HEART HAS THE CHAMPION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND SHE’S GOT HER ACE OF A MOVE LOCKED IN TIGHT!!! THIS IS IT!!!

Jake Mercer: OH MY GOD, KASSIDY HEART HERSELF IS IN SO MUCH PAIN, SHE’S AUDIBLY SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HER LUNGS AS HER OWN BAD ARM IS STARTING TO GIVE WAY! SHE CAN BARELY USE IT! SHE CRANES HER NECK AND BITES THE FINGERS OF ANDREA, DOING ANYTHING SHE CAN TO KEEP THIS LOCK IN! ANDREA VALENTINE IS YELLING OUT IN HORRIFIC PAIN, SHE WON’T TAP, BUT THE REFEREE MIGHT STOP THIS! HE MIGHT STOP THIS! ANDREA IS BLOODIED AND BRUISED, HER ARM IS ON THE VERGE OF SNAPPING AND KASSIDY YANKS IT BACK ONE MORE TIME-

Flannery McCoy: BOTH WOMEN  IN SO MUCH PAIN, NEITHER ONE WILL GIVE IT UP!!! ANDREA WON’T TAP, BUT KASSIDY HEART WON’T LET THIS GO! SHE WON’T STOP…BUT SHE MAY NOT HAVE A CHOICE- OH MY GOD! IT HAPPENED-

EAW: The crowd explodes with gasps and shout so loud they nearly disrupt EAW’s streaming audio…

Stew-O: KASSIDY HEART WAS FORCED TO RELEASE THE HOLD TEMPORARILY AND ANDREA JUST SLIPPED OUT OF IT! SHE SLIPPED OUT! KASSIDY HEART TRIED TO ADJUST AND SAVE HER OWN ARM, BUT ANDREA VALENTINE USED THAT ONE SPLIT SECOND OF TRANSITION TO ESCAPE AND NOW SHE ROLLS TO THE ROPES AND GRABS HER ELBOW IN SO MUCH PAIN AND RELIEF!!! BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN AND IN EXCRUCIATING PAIN!!!

Flannery McCoy: Oh my god, this kind of vulnerability on both women’s faces is incredible. They are in the midst of a match that will no doubt change them as competitors and people, look at Kassidy Heart, this is a woman who adores confrontation and bloody encounters, but she is feeling a different element of pain right now. And even through all that, neither one of these women will say die. Kassidy crawling up the ropes with her one good arm and Andrea uses the corner to give her some aid in somehow standing back up on two legs.

Stew-O: KASSIDY TROTS ALONE THE ROPES AND SLUGS ANDREA IN THE FACE WITH A NASTY LEFT HAND! KEEPING HER RIGHT HAND CLOSE TO HER CHEST AS SHE CAN BARELY USE IT! ANDREA DRIVES A FOREARM INTO THE JAW OF KASSIDY AND SHE STUMBLES BACK! SHE GOES FOR ANOTHER ONE, BUT KASSIDY AVOIDS IT AND SLICES THROUGH ANDREA’S CALF WITH A NASTY KICK! A CALF KICK AND NOW A LEFT HAND TO THE BODY, AND ONE TO THE HEAD! KASSIDY FINDING HER SECOND WIND RIGHT NOW, OH MY GOD!!!

Jake Mercer: KASSIDY GOING OFF, NOW EVEN USING THE RIGHT HAND! SHE CRIES OUT IN PAIN, BUT QUICKLY A LOOK OF ANGER AND RAGE CROSSES HER FACE AS SHE RELEASES ANYTHING SHE HAS LEFT ON ANDREA! SHE’S BEATING UP THE BODY AND THEN GOING TO THE HEAD, ANY BOXER WOULD BE PROUD! KASSIDY NOW THROWS ANDREA INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! SHE GRABS HER ARM IN PAIN AND ANDREA SEES IT- ANDREA VALENTINE PUTS HER LAST BULLET IN THE CHAMBER!!!!-

Flannery McCoy: SHE THROWS HERSELF INTO THE CORNER AND KASSIDY SIDESTEPS HER! SHE RAMS HER SHOULDER INTO THE RINGPOST!!! HER SHOULDER MADE A THUNDEROUS THUD OFF THAT RING POST AND SHE FALLS AGAINST THE TOP TURNBUCKLE IN A HEAP- KASSIDY HEART SLAMS A CLUBBING BLOW TO THE BACK OF ANDREA’S HEAD AND THEN USES ALL HER MIGHT TO THROW HER TO THE GROUND WITH A STRAIGHT JACKET SUPLEX AS SHE COMPLETES THE “CHANEL N°5” COMBINATION! KASSIDY HEART NOW ON POSSIBLY HER LAST STAND, THIS IS HER MOMENT OF OPPORTUNITY! KASSIDY HEART FOR THE WORLD, FOR THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S TITLE, FOR EVERYTHING!

Jake Mercer: Andrea Valentine has rolled herself out to the apron, but Kassidy knows this is where she’ll finally draw an eclipse on Andrea’s title reign! Kassidy follows her out there and tries to throw her back in the ring, Andrea’s body is still and dead weight! Kassidy, still standing on the apron, lifts Andrea onto her shoulder with essentially one arm and attempts to dump her back into the ring- ANDREA STARTING TO COME TO, OH MY GOD! SHE DRIVES A SHARP ELBOW INTO KASSIDY’S TEMPLE AS KASSIDY DUMPS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE-

Stew-O: ANDREA HELD ONTO KASSIDY’S BAD ARM AND SHE SNAPPED IT OFF THE TOP ROPE AS KASSIDY DUMPED HER IN THE RING! KASSIDY CRIES OUT IN GRUESOME PAIN AS NEARLY BUCKLES FROM THE EXHAUSTION AND DAMAGE DONE TO HER BODY! BUT SHE’S NOT SAFE, ANDREA VALENTINE COMES BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES AND FULL SPEED AHEAD TOWARDS KASSIDY HEARTTTTTTT!!!!

Flannery McCoy: NO! KASSIDY DROVE A KNEE INTO THE ONCOMING CHAMPION AS ANDREA VALENTINE WOBBLES BACK INTO THE RING AND KASSIDY GETS BACK IN! SHE LAUNCHES ONE OF THOSE CLUBBING AXEHANDLE BLOWS AT ANDREA VALENTINE AGAIN- BUT SHE EVADES THIS ONE AND NOW TAKES THE BACK OF KASSIDY! KASSIDY THROWS A BACKFIST AT ANDREA, BUT THE CHAMPION AVOIDS IT AGAIN AND GRABS THE WRISTS OF KASSIDY! ANDREA DROPS DOWN WITH AN INVERTED FACEBREAKER STOMP AS SHE DRAGGED KASSIDY’S FACE INTO HER BOOT!! THE “XOXO” LANDS CLEAN FOR ANDREA WHO HAS KASSIDY ON THE ROPES, THIS IS IT, THIS IS IT RIGHT HERE!!!

Stew-O: KASSIDY FALLS AGAINST THE ROPES, STUMBLING TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AS SHE THEN FALLS INTO THE ARMS OF ANDREA VALENTINE! GOOD GOD, THIS IS AN ALMOST POETIC END! IT’S ANDREA WHO WILL PUT KASSIDY OUT OF HER MISERY RIGHT NOW! ANDREA TURNS KASSIDY HEART AROUND AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR- SHE THROWS THE CHALLENGER BACKWARDS ONTO HER SKULL WITH AN “ATOMIC BLONDE” AS KASSIDY’S BODY RATTLES THE CANVAS AND ANDREA HOOKS BOTH LEGS! ANDREA VALENTINE FOR THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S TITLE AT PAIN FOR PRIDE!

EAW: The crowd goes absolutely crazy as the referee drops down for the count. 

Referee: ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Referee: THRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

EAW: For a split second, the entirety of Allegiant Stadium holds their breath- 

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EAW: The crowd explodes and absolutely loses it- 

Flannery McCoy: SHE KICKED OUT. 

Jake Mercer: HOW!??! HOW IN THE WORLD IS KASSIDY HEART STILL IN THIS MATCH, HOW IN GOD’S GOOD NAME IS KASSIDY HEART EVEN STILL CONSCIOUS!?! SHE JUST HAD HER NECK AND SKULL SLAMMED INTO THE CANVAS AFTER A HELLISH MATCH AND SHE IS STILL IN THIS MATCH! OH MY GOD!!!

EAW: The camera zooms in on Andrea Valentine, whose face sinks into her skull and utterly drops as she runs her hands through her hair and falls back to the mat. She wipes the blood out of her eyes and stares up at the lights as Kassidy Heart’s body remains still next to her. The shot then zooms out to show these two women laying in the center of the ring as this capacity crowd around them applauds them endlessly. 

Flannery McCoy: You can’t stress enough in words the heart that both of these women have. What we’re seeing right now is the heart and soul behind the promos, the bad blood, the reputations of both women, we’re seeing between all those lines right now and getting to see just how bright of a gem both of these women truly are. The incredible fighting spirit and unbreakable heart of both the champion and the challenger. 

Stew-O: Absolutely. These two are so evenly matched and it’s a rare sight to see them both so broken, surrounded by turmoil, and unable to just write their final words and close out this chapter. This is history, this is just greatness on both sides. These two are above the rest and no matter anything else, that’s something they’ve both already established. What a contest. 

Jake Mercer: Andrea Valentine gets back up and leans against the turnbuckles, whispering something to herself as she closes her eyes and leans her head back. Andrea opens her eyes and looks straight at Kassidy, who is just now getting to her knees.

Andrea Valentine: This really was all worth fighting for…

Jake Mercer: ANDREA VALENTINE WIPES THE SWEAT AND BLOOD AWAY FROM HER EYES AS SHE POINTS AT KASSIDY HEART! ANDREA VALENTINE IS PULLING THE CURTAIN ON THIS EPIC SHOW WITH AN INCREDIBLE CENTIMENT! THIS IS JUST BREATHTAKING AS  KASSIDY HEART TURNS AROUND AND ANDREA STORMS FORWARD FOR THE “LOVE HAZEEEEEEEEE”!!!!

Stew-O: IT’S OVEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: NO- NO IT’S NOT! KASSIDY DROPPED HER BODY AT THE LAST SECOND WITH A DROP TOE HOLD, SUCH A SIMPLE MANEUVER AND IT STOPPED ANDREA DEAD IN HER TRACKS! NOW KASSIDY HAS- NO…OH MY GOD, KASSIDY TAKES THE BACK OF ANDREA VALENTINE AND WRAPS THE CHAMPION’S ARMS UP WITH HER LEGS! THE DOUBLE ARM LEG SCISSORS ARE LOCKED IN AND KASSIDY HAS FINALLY GOT ANDREA TRAPPED WITH THE “KASSIBLE LECTER”!!!

Stew-O: HOW DID SHE DO IT?!? KASSIDY JUST TURNED EVERYTHING AROUND AND ANDREA IS SCREAMING IN PAIN! SHE’S LEANED ON HER SIDE AND HER ARMS ARE BEING RIPPED AWAY FROM HER CHEST BEHIND HER, KASSIDY DOESN’T NEED HER ARM FOR THIS ONE! WHAT BRILLIANCE FROM THE CHALLENGER, AND SOON TO BE CHAMPION BECAUSE SHE MAY HAVE JUST PUNCHED HER TICKET! 

Jake Mercer: ANDREA DOING EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO INCH TOWARDS THE ROPE AND SHE’S SLOWLY BUT SURELY GETTING THERE, NO, KASSIDY WON’T LET IT HAPPEN! SHE WRAPS HER HANDS AROUND THE THROAT OF ANDREA AND HEADBUTTS HER SO HARD!!! BLOOD SPLATTERS EVERYWHERE BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM AS A CUT OPENS ON THE HAIRLINE OF KASSIDY HEART! ANDREA STILL FIGHTING, BUT NOW KASSIDY IS JUST TRYING TO CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF HER AND A LOOK OF FREAKING POSSESSION IS WRITTEN ON THE FACE OF KASSIDY! SHE LOOKS LIKE SHE WANTS TO CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF THE CHAMPION, WHILE SHE RIPS HER ARMS FROM HER BODY! 

Flannery McCoy: ANDREA IS REACHING FOR THE ROPES WITH HER LEGS, FLAILING AND SEARCHING FOR THE BOTTOM ROPE AS KASSIDY HEART TRIES TO FINISH THINGS! HER FACE IS TURNING WHITE AND SHE LOOKS LIKE SHE’S FADING IN AND OUT OF CONSCIOUSNESS! THE BLOOD IS SPILLING BETWEEN BOTH OF THEM, THE CROWD IS ROARING AND ANDREA IS ALMOST OUT! KASSIDY HEART PUTS ALL HER WEIGHT INTO THIS CHOKE, EVEN LETTING GO OF THE “KASSIBEL LECTOR” AND JIST TRYING TO MURDER ANDREA VALENTINE-

Jake Mercer: ANDREA TRIES ONE LAST TIME AS HER EYES ClOSE FOR PERHAPS HER FINAL GLIMPSES AS UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION- 

EAW: Andrea’s eyes close as her arms fall limp to the canvas.

Stew-O: OH MY GOD.

EAW: The crowd collectively remains ominously quiet…

EAW: When suddenly…

Flannery McCoy: WAIT- HER FOOT IS ON THE ROPE! HER FOOT IS ON THE ROPE AND THE REFEREE CAUGHT IT RIGHT BEFORE HE WAIVED IT OFF! HER FOOT IS ON THE ROPES AND SHE’S STILL IN THIS, HER TITLE REIGN SURVIVES, BUT DID SHE?!?

Jake Mercer: KASSIDY HEART THROWS HER FOOT OFF THE ROPE IN A FIT OF PURE FRUSTRATION AND ANGER! SHE DRAGS ANDREA’S BODY TO THE VERY CENTER OF THE RING AND JUST THROWS HER BODY OVER HER, BLOOD NOW SMEARED ALL OVER BOTH THEIR FACES, BUT WE CAN SEE ENOUGH TO SEE THE GLIMMER OF HOPE IN KASSIDY’S FACE! THE HOPE THAT THIS IS THE END AND THE REFEREE DIVES INTO THE COUNT!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Referee: THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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Stew-O: ANOTHER KICKOUT FROM ANDREA VALENTINE WHO SURVIVED THE ONSLAUGHT AND COMES TO CONSCIOUSNESS IN JUST ENOUGH TIME TO SPARE HER TITLE, OH MY GOD!!!!

EAW: Allegiant stadium applauds both women as Kassidy Heart falls to the canvas due to exhaustion and closes her eyes. She quickly puts her fists to the canvas, picks herself back up to her knees and tries to find her composure. 

Jake Mercer: Kassidy knows she needs a surefire shot between the eyes to end this match now, but she’s got one up her sleeve! Kassidy takes Andrea by the arm and drags her body across the ring, she leaves a red streak behind her as she gets scooped up by the still faintly-strong Kassidy Heart and propped up in the corner. Kassidy now lifts Andrea up with everything she has and positions her on the top rope, oh my god, Kassidy Heart is playing with the rest of her career right now! 

Flannery McCoy: I DON’T THINK SHE’D HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY! NOT HERE! NOT AT PAIN FOR PRIDE, NOT WITH EVERYTHING RIDING ON THIS MATCH! SHE USES THE ENERGY SHE HAS LEFT TO CLIMB THE TURNBUCKLES AND NOW IS STANDING ON THE TOP, ANDREA I STILL SEATED AS KASSIDY TRIES TO STAND HER UP ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH HER- WAIT-

EAW: SLAM!

Stew-O: ANDREA SLIPPED BETWEEN KASSIDY’S LEG AND DRAGGED HER ARM UNDER HER, THROWING KASSIDY FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP OF THE RING POST AND HER BODY IS JUST STREWN UP ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! ANDREA VALENTINE SOMEHOW ESCAPES PERIL AND KASSIDY HEART IS ABSOLUTELY GONE! SHE’S KNOCKED OUT COLD AND I CAN SEE BLOOD DRIZZLING FROM HER MOUTH AND FOREHEAD ONTO THE APRON!!!

Flannery McCoy: ANDREA LOOKS LIKE SHE’S SEEING THE FUTURE RIGHT NOW AND THAT THIS MATCH COULD BE OVER IF SHE JUST TAKES ADVANTAGE! SHE NOW CLIMBS UP THE ROPES BEHIND KASSIDY HEART, LABOREDLY GETTING TO THE TOP, BUT NOW SHE’S STANDING BEHIND KASSIDY HEART, WHO SHE DRAGS TO A SEMi-STANDING POSITION- THEY’RE BOTH ON THE TOP!!!! 

Stew-O: ANDREA VALENTINE JUMPS ONTO HER SHOULDERS AND BRINGS KASSIDY HEART ALLLLLL THE WAYYYYY DOWNNNNNNN WITH AN AVALANCE “ATOMIC BLONDE” THAT LEAVES KASSIDY HEART’S BODY MANGLED!!! OH MY GOD, THAT WAS THE SWORD THROUGH THE HEART OF THE CHALLENGER AND SHE ISN’T MOVING A BIT! ANDREA VALENTINE WITH THE DEFINITION OF AN EXCLAMATION POINT ON HER PERFORMANCE TONIGHT!!!

Jake Mercer: WAIT…BUT SHE CAN’T PIN HER, ANDREA CAN’T PIN THE CHALLENGER! THAT FALL TOOK ITS TOLL ON HER TOO AND SHE ISN’T MOVING! THESE WOMEN ARE BOTH ABSOLUTELY DONE AND THE REFEREE CAN SEE THAT, HE’S WAIVING TO THE TIMEKEEPER-

Jake Mercer: NO, IT’S NOT OVER! HE’S GONNA GIVE THEM BOTH A 10 COUNT TO STAND UP! IF ONE OF THEM CAN STAND UP AND THE OTHER CAN’T, THEY WIN THIS MATCH, IF THEY BOTH CAN’T, I THINK ANDREA VALENTINE IS GOING TO RETAIN!!

Referee: ONE!….TWO!…THREE!

Flannery McCoy: ANDREA IS MOVING! SHE’S SLUGGISHLY PICKING HER HEAD UP OFF THE MAT AND LOOKING AROUND! SHE’S SO OUT OF IT AND THIS CROWD IS DOING EVERYTHING IT CAN TO RALLY SOMEONE! I CAN’T TELL WHO, THEY JUST WANT ONE OF THESE WOMEN TO EARN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP! ANDREA STARTS TO TRY TO GET UP!!!

Referee: FOUR!….FIVE!….SIX!….

Stew-O: ANDREA IS TRYING TO GET UP, SHE JUST FELL ON HER FACE AGAIN, BUT SHE’S GRABBED AHOLD OF THE BOTTOM ROPE AND SHE’S TRYING TO USE THEM TO STAND UP! KASSIDY HEART STILL HASN’T MOVED A MUSCLE! 

Jake Mercer: THE TENSION IN THIS BUILDING IS UNMATCHED, THIS CROWD IS EXPLODING AND IN SECONDS- THIS WILL ALL BE OVER!!

Referee: SEVEN!….

Jake Mercer: THE CHAMPION IS UP! ANDREA USES THE ROPES TO STAND UP AND SLOUCH INTO THE CORNER AS KASSIDY JUST BARELY SHOWS A SIGN OF LIFE! SHE REACHES A HAND OUT, BUT IT FALLS TO THE CANVAS! SHE’S TRULY GOING OUT WITH A FIGHT UNTIL THE BITTER, COLD, CRUEL END!!!

Referee: EIGHT!….NINE!….

EAW: Everything seems to stand still for just one brief second-

Flannery McCoy: KASSIDY HEART STANDS UP AND THEN FALLS RIGHT BACK DOWN, BUT SHE STOOD UP! SHE WAS UP! SHE BROKE THE COUNT AND THIS MATCH IS SOMEHOW, STILL GOING! SHE WASN’T GOING TO LET HERSELF GO OUT LIKE THAT! SHE WOULD NEVER LET IT HAPPEN!

EAW: The camera zooms in on Kassidy Heart, who despite incredible punishment, still looks to stand up and face the champion. Andrea Valentine sends her a look of pure respect and admiration as whatever bad blood existed between these two is buried beneath the chaos and rubble of this classic contest. She closes her eyes, looks back at her championship title, then once more at the lumbering and labored Kassidy Heart. 

Jake Mercer: ANDREA VALENTINE MUSTERS ALL HER REMAINING ENERGY TO RUN FORWARD AND LUNGE AT THE CHALLENGER, DROPPING KASSIDY HEART WITH ONE MORE “LOVE HAZE” AND CRADLING HER BODY AS THEY BOTH FALL, SHE WON’T LET KASSIDY ESCAPE THIS ONE! THE CHALLENGER HAS GONE OUT AND ANDREA VALENTINE HOOKS A LEG, RAISING THE HAND IN THE AIR FOR VICTORY AS SHE CLOSES HER EYES AND LOOKS TO THE SKY! NOTHING LEFT FOR HER, THIS IS EVERYTHING FOR HER!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

EAW: DING! DING! DING!

Flannery McCoy: And finally, the curtain is pulled. 

Stephie Love: LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, HERE IS YOUR WINNER….ANDDDDD STILLLLLLLL YOUR EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN, ANDREAAAAAAA VALENTINNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

EAW: The crowd applauds so loudly the commentary team is barely even heard, these fans aren’t just present in support of Andrea Valentine, but appreciative of the match they’ve just seen. This one will live in the history books with a life of its own.

Flannery McCoy: That was unbelievable. I’m almost at a loss for words because that was just incredible. I mean, these two women just went out there in the Pain For Pride main event and delivered possibly one of the greatest matches we’ve ever seen at this event. They just elevated the prestige and reputation of that Universal Women’s Championship, and further solidified its status amongst only the very top of EAW championships. There is no greater level of competition than between these two competitors. For this title. At this event. 

Stew-O: You said it, Flan, this was a masterpiece from both women. All the praise in the world should be given to Andrea Valentine for pulling out a masterful win here tonight, but the thoughts on my brain are the ones that tell me just how tremendous both of these elitists are. Kassidy Heart is truly irreplaceable and no matter what anybody thinks about her tactics, her personality, her presence, whatever it may be, she lives up to her namesake and shows only the absolute heart of a lion every time she steps in that ring. She may not have been on the winning side of things tonight, but this is still a magnum opus of sorts for her. This is another etch into the books of Kassidy Heart’s classic performances. 

Jake Mercer: Agreed and not enough can be said about Andrea Valentine’s toughness, perseverance, skill, and depth as a competitor and warrior. She just brought everything she had and didn’t stop until it was enough. She was a woman on a mission tonight and that title will go back home with her for her efforts. She also only adds to her reputation of being one of the most consistently great and improving competitors in EAW. She only stays at the very top of her game and this game, tonight, we saw why. She is the undisputed Universal Women’s Champion.

EAW: Andrea Valentine rolls out of the ring as the crowd cheers at the sight of EAW Chairman, Mr. DEDEDE walks out from the stage and comes to assist Kassidy Heart, who refuses medical treatment and only walks with her husband. Mr. DEDEDE pushes aside the camera and cradles his wife in his arms as helps her up the stage.

EAW: Andrea Valentine remains in the ring and she’s handed her title as she drops to a knee and tries to gather herself. She manages to stand, wincing and groaning, but slowly getting ehr title above her head and is surrounded by pyrotechnics and lighting everywhere. It begins to lightly rain as Andrea looks up to the sky and raises her title high. Fireworks continue to go off and the champion remains the queen of the jungle. 

EAW: She brings the title down and rolls out of the ring, high-fiving fans and limping her way up the stage as one final pan shot of Allegiant Stadium is shown.Once Andrea reaches the stage, she blows a kiss to the crowd and bows, she proceeds to walk backstage and the screen fades black. 

EAW: EAW logo buzzes.

Mr. DEDEDE: Anddd that’s a rap. 

(EAW Intro…)

(A series of ancient depictions of hell including Dante’s Inferno.)

Narrator: Without good there is no evil. Without light there is no dark, created by The Devil was once an angel, standing at the right hand of God. Fallen into a sea of despair, banished into their own shattered kingdom.

Narrator: Is this what Hell is?

(It goes into various shots of Las Vegas including the MGM Grand, Luxor, Caesar’s Palace and the Strip)

Narrator: The Entertainment Capital of the World or better known as Sin City.

Narrator: A city of opportunity, where millions flock to the Jewel in the middle of the desert in search of riches beyond their wildest dreams and actions that happen and stay in Vegas, a place where you can lose all inhibitions and it is accepted. But as there are those who are winners, there will always be the losers crawling for their last penny, needing one more chance to strike it rich.

Narrator: From hitting the jackpots, to the fame and the fortune, the glitz and glamor, the spectacle that draws them from all four corners of the globe, find themselves basking in the light of Lady Luck, while the rest search for any sort of it.

Narrator: Every individual has their dream of becoming something greater, but greed, envy, sloth, gluttony, pride, lust and wrath, the seven deadly sins always lure the unsuspecting.

Narrator: And what they once saw as paradise transforms into the fires and brimstone, the greatest torment in challenge they must face on the grandest of all stages….

(Shots are then shown of Mr. DEDEDE, HRDO, Ronn Banks, Jamie O’Hara, Heart Break Boy, Tyler Parker, Scott Diamond, Kendra Shamez and more…))

Narrator:For fifteen years, men and women have created their own personal hell….

Narrator: At center stage even the warm spotlights can burn through their ambition of success.

Narrator: Like the chapters of a book, their stories are told through actions, words and the moments we never forget, the ones that teach the younger generation the price you pay for victory.

Narrator: EAW Fifteen has become the calling of this past season, where the legends of the past meet the stars of the future. And now we have arrived at the pinnacle which will see these different worlds collide.

Narrator: On this stage, their bodies will be put on the line, some for glory, others for revenge and the rest for survival. An event that can change the life of one single Elitist at the ring of the bell, but the question has always been asked, what are they willing to sacrifice?

Narrator: Their bodies? Their souls? All for the chance to be remembered in the annals of history. The fires burn. Will their dreams become ash?

Narrator: As Hell awaits.

(It transitions to various shots Kassidy Heart smiling, raising her arms in the air, then switches to Andrea Valentine holding the Universal Women’s Championship.)

Narrator: Do you have in possession the carrion to pay the boatman on the River Styx? Can you make it to the end of the long journey?

(Then it transitions to TLA holding the Answers World Championship victorious in one of his many title defenses, then switches to Impact after he just survived the Grand Rampage and punching his ticket to Pain for Pride)

Narrator: Through the walls of fire, in one that you created, or was taken to be forged in their name?

(A shot of a bloody Minerva seething as she glares at Drake King who smiles. Myles is then shown carrying the EAW World Championship.)

Narrator: Will the Devil get his due, and those who fail spend the rest of eternity in pure damnation?

(It then transitions to Andre Walker winning the King of Elite, switching to The Visual Prophet raising the EAW World Heavyweight Championship over his head.)

Narrator: In this hell, can you look into the eyes of the forces that stand in your way and fend them off, or will they watch you melt in the flames of defeat.

(The it has various shots of Charlie Marr, Donovan Duke, Alex Myers, the Off-Brand Amphetamines, Ximena Velazquez, Adam Lucas, Jake Smith, SOSA Henderson, Amber keys, Terry Chambers, Cameron Ella Ava, Chris Elite, Dr. Bethany Blue, Limmy Monaghan, Serenity Valdez, Ryan Wilson, Ms. Extreme, Joso, Jay Jerry Johnson, Harley Lewis, Hikari Kanno, Harper Lee, The Ice Aces, Daryl Kinkade, Jon Kelton, Lexi, Ruler, Veena Adams, Aurora Monroe, Sheridan Muller, Madison Kaline, Astraea Jordan, Cleopatra, Holly Arrow, Danny Tanner, Ronan Malosi, ARIA, Caroline and Candice Blair)

Narrator: Across these three nights, in Sin City, the land of debauchery and enabler to cast the first stone, these warriors will do the unthinkable under the main stage. They will fight for immortality, a reminder of who they are, what they will become and for the few, the last chance to grasp what has eluded them for so long.

Narrator: They will continue to build the pillars that the EAW have stood for without any fire able to burn them down for fifteen years! For some the pain will be too much to handle, for others, the pride of success will fulfill their every dream and the unlucky who roll a snake yes, they every nightmare.

(It then shows The Visual Prophet, Andre Walker, Myles, Drake King, Minerva, TLA, Impact, Andrea Valentine and Kassidy Heart on more time in various action.)

Narrator: Walk through the burning timbers, do not be afraid of the scorching heat. For this is their moment as the Devil watches their fight in his playground.

Narrator: Through Hell!

Narrator: Fire!

Narrator: Brimstone!

Narrator: The inferno of your path to glory awaits in Sin City!

Narrator: PAIN FOR PRIDE!

EAW: AND NOW EAW AND LIGHTYEAR PRESENTS THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL PAIN FOR PRIDE!

(The fireworks start going off in Allegiant Stadium as the sold out crowd for night one is on their feet roaring and it is deafening. “Heaven and Hell” by Kanye West is blasting through the stadium as the camera pans to the three announce teams of Dynasty, Voltage and then last Showdown which it centers around as Deadprez, Gavin Kirkland and Eve are standing by….)

Deadprez: PAIN FOR PRIDE XV IS HERE AND WE ARE LIVE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FOR THE SPECTACULAR THREE NIGHT EVENT WHERE EVERY CHAMPIONSHIP IS ON THE LINE, FEUDS WILL BE SETTLED, SCORES WILL UNDOUBTEDLY BE SOLVED AND SOME GRUDGES COME TO AN END! WE ARE JOINED BY THE BEST BROADCAST TEAMS IN THE WORLD, REPRESENTING DYNASTY IS JAKE MERCER, STEW-O AND FLANNERY MCCOY! REPRESENTING VOLTAGE IS NONE OTHER THAN JAMES PETERS, RICH RUSSILLO AND PERSEPHONE! AND FOR SHOWDOWN IT WILL BE ME, DEADPREZ ALONG WITH GAVIN KIRKLAND AND EVE! WHAT AN EVENT WE HAVE TONIGHT CAPPED OFF WITH FOUR HUGE MAIN EVENTS, A CASH IN THE VAULT AND SO MUCH MORE!

Eve: THIS IS DEFINITELY THE SHOWCASE OF THE IMMORTALS! THE RUNDOWN OF THE CARD TOP TO BOTTOM IS A MAIN EVENT EVERYWHERE ELSE AND THERE ARE SOME HIGH STAKES HERE TOPPED OFF BY FOUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES!

Gavin Kirkland: EVERY HOT FEMALE ELITIST IS HERE IN LAS VEGAS! I’M IN HEAVEN… NOT HELL! WAIT… WHAT IS THAT!? LET’S TAKE IT DOWN TO THE DYNASTY CREW!

(“Range Brothers” by Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar begins to blast across the PA system. The fans react in unexpected shock, which turns into total jubilation as Mr. DEDEDE’s theme music is a wonderful surprise. After the Chairman teased a major announcement on his social account earlier in the day, fans were hoping that they would get to see him here tonight.)

Stephie Love: PLEASE WELCOME THE CHAIRMAN OF ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING… MR. DEDEDE!!!

(Mr. DEDEDE walks out onto the stage and he looks like a total snack. He wears an expertly tailored, designer black suit that is complimented by an expensive, silk, dark gray button down shirt. As seen last night on the red carpet, Mr. DEDEDE is wearing that same Disney Toy Story watch, which once spotted, had sent social media into a frenzy, and no doubt it was going to do the same thing tonight.)

Stew-O: For the first time in Pain for Pride history, that man is not competing inside the ring. I have to say, I was shocked when I found out that MR. DEDEDE would not be having a match this year, and there hasn’t been any explanation offered to any of us about that.

Flannery McCoy: Mr. DEDEDE has always been a businessman and a competitor, and I can only imagine that the business side of things has taken precedence. The #EAW15 movement has proven to be extremely lucrative for the company, with fans taking to social media every day to talk about their favorite moments featuring some of the returning faces. There has been more buzz than ever for the product we are all so proud to be a part of, and I know that Mr. DEDEDE has been particularly influential in making sure that this particular Pain for Pride, which is a milestone for this company, is the biggest in history.

Jake Mercer: And apparently he has been wheeling and dealing behind the scenes as well. I offered the Chairman a chance to clear up all the rumors that have been circulating about Disney buying EAW last night when I spoke with him and Kassidy Heart on the Hall of Fame red carpet.

Stew-O: And how did that work out for you, Jake?

Jake Mercer: He only wanted to talk about his wife, unfortunately.

Flannery McCoy: You mean Class of 2022 Hall of Fame member Kassidy Heart?

Jake Mercer: Yes. Her.

Stew-O: :mjlol:

( Mr. DEDEDE is inside the ring now and Stephie has handed over the microphone. His music eventually fades out, and as that happens, the crowd starts to quiet down as well. As much as the fans want to see Mr. DEDEDE competing tonight, because he truly is the very essence of what Pain for Pride means, they’re somewhat satisfied they are getting a chance to hear him speak. )

Mr. DEDEDE: Good evening.

( This draws a huge reaction from the crowd and a little smirk crosses Mr. DEDEDE’s face. Very few people can get that type of reaction from just saying two simple words. He just has that kind of power and command of the crowd. )

Mr. DEDEDE: I could stand here and work the crowd, soak up the atmosphere, and hype up the card up, but it’s pretty obvious that this particular Pain for Pride will be special. Men and women will face obstacles and make choices that could send their careers sky-rocketing to the next level, or cause their house of cards to come tumbling down. There is excitement in the air. There is intrigue. There are dozens of Elitists in the back desperate to bring their best over the course of the next three nights and walk away with a season-ending victory. It gets said time and time again, and it bears repeating. This is the best time of year to be an Elitist.

( The fans start to cheer and Mr. DEDEDE is gracious enough to allow them. )

Mr. DEDEDE: This year’s spectacle caps off what has been an amazing and historic 15th year for Elite Answers Wrestling. For the last decade and a half, we have sat the standard for the pro-wrestling industry and have truly changed the sport for the better. We are a juggernaut when it comes to athlete competition and sports entertainment, and this great company has truly become one of the premiere attractions in the entire world. It’s understandable that after setting a ridiculously high standard for as long as we have that other companies would start to take an interest.

Crowd: :lupe:

Mr. DEDEDE: A few years ago, EAW inked an exclusive deal with FOX that gave them media rights to our all female brand, Empire. It was a very lucrative deal for EAW at the time because the influx of new talent thanks to the REVOLT buy-out had spiced things up considerably on Thursday nights and helped solidify Empire as arguably the most competitive brand in the entire organization. Unfortunately, the Empire brand ended up shutting down thanks to the emotional, unstable, and toxic personalities that called it home, and EAW became fully integrated at the start of Season 13. What followed that were fresh feuds, exciting competition, and some history making moments that never would have happened otherwise. While the women’s division continues to be a front and center attraction, EAW as a whole has grown exponentially in the past two years and reached heights never before seen in terms of growth and popularity thanks to the rise of intergender competition and the female power movement.

(To his credit, Mr. DEDEDE manages to keep a smile on his face as he mentions the female power movement.)

Mr. DEDEDE: A few months ago, several billion dollar corporations expressed their interest in buying out the company and taking it to an even higher level. I won’t deny that there were some tempting offers. My good friend, Prince Mohammad bin Salman, offered me an overly generous price for this company as long as the women’s division could be absolved. The Saudi royal family were not very happy with my wife and her best friend’s actions back at Battle of Egypt, and while that situation was handled in private, Elite Answers Wrestling and Saudi Arabia have placed their relationship on a break. With a wife who is about to compete this weekend for the Universal Women’s Championship, I could not in good conscience dissolve the women’s division.

Mr. DEDEDE: As someone who doesn’t like to lose money, I turned to look at other offers that were put before me. I found myself overwhelmed and overjoyed by everything I was looking at, and if you are wondering why I opted to skip competing at Pain for Pride this year, the announcement I am about to make is your reason why. There was one deal on the table that I could not pass up, and after spending weeks finalizing everything and ironing out the final details, I am beyond thrilled to announce that effective after Pain for Pride, EAW will proudly enter into a mutually beneficial partnership with the Walt Disney Company!

( Mr. DEDEDE pauses to allow his words to sink in. The fans are unsure how to react, given that their beloved promotion is built on coarse language, adult subject matters, and extreme violence. )

Mr. DEDEDE: We have put into a place a one season, 10-billion dollar deal with the Walt Disney Company, giving them exclusive entertainment rights. Our weekly programming will be moving to ABC with ESPN2 being utilized on a per diem basis. All of our brands will be undergoing massive changes to fit with the Disney image and more details will be shared about that in the coming week. Marquee events, supershows, and Fight Grid tapings will air on Disney+, and all of this is just the tip of the iceberg!

( For the most part, the fans are speechless. )

Mr. DEDEDE: It’s going to be GREAT!

( “IF YA SMELLLLLLLLLLL” )

Mr. DEDEDE:

( The crowd in the Allegiant Stadium instantly erupts into cheers upon hearing the sounds of ‘Electrifying’ by Adam Massare blasting through the speakers of the arena. )

Jake Mercer: Well I’ll be damned. I’m not really sure if this is the time, or the place for The Woogieman to be making an appearance :lupe:

( Inside the ring, Mr. DEDEDE does not look happy. The audacity of anyone interrupting him is one thing, but for it to be The Woogieman, and at this moment? Not acceptable. )

( The Woogieman makes his way out to the stage with his classic swagger, looking around and smelling the atmosphere surrounding him while the Las Vegas crowd soaks in his presence here tonight. He then sets his sights on the ring, looking at the EAW Chairman, who looks pissed about this unexpected interruption. )

Stew-O: :lupe: Now I love The Woogieman as much as everyone else, but I question why in the world he would ever come down to the ring at a time like this.

Flannery McCoy: Maybe he wants to be the face of EAW Disney?? :mjlol:

Stew-O: Something tells me that Mr. DEDEDE is not going to go for that.. Like, at all.

( Woogie makes his way up the steel steps and onto the apron, walking over and climbing up to the top rope before he raises his fist in the air. He closes his eyes and allows everything to soak in, before turning and jumping off of the turnbuckle and to the inside of the ring. He looks over at Mr. DEDEDE, before heading up to the opposite corner and raising his arm in the air again. He then jumps down as his music fades out. )

( Much to the crowd’s delight, Woogie produces a microphone. )

The Woogieman:

( Woogie from there bows down, raising the microphone that he has in his hand to his mouth. The crowd instantly goes dead silent in realization that The Woogieman is about to utter his first words, and that is… )

The Woogieman: FINALLY…

Crowd: ANEIWNROGNSPQNRORNQIEVRIWNDOENFOEBFOENFIEBFE

The Woogieman: THE WOOG HAS COME BACK TO LAS VEGAS!!!

Mr. DEDEDE: :francis:

(The crowd continues to cheer loudly while Woogie looks up to the rafters, clearly feeding off their energy here tonight. Mr. DEDEDE, on the other hand, still looks pissed off. He stares daggers at The Woogieman, who has stolen the moment, and the Chairman grips his microphone. )

Mr. DEDEDE: Can you please tell me what in the hell just possessed you to come out to this ring and interrupt me?

( A smile crosses The Woogieman’s face. )

The Woogieman: Mr. DEDEDE, do you like pie?

Mr. DEDEDE: :francis:

The Woogieman: Do you like strudel??

Mr. DEDEDE: :francis: You have about three seconds to get the he-

The Woogieman: IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU LIKE!!!

( The fans pop. They love The Woogieman cutting off Mr. DEDEDE like that. )

The Woogieman: I’ll tell you what The Woogieman likes, in addition to a good ole piece of apple pie. The Woogieman likes competition and as an influential figure that has graced an EAW ring for many years, The Woogieman is downright insulted that he was not invited to compete at the 15th edition of Pain for Pride. So Mr. DEDEDE, what do you say about going one-on-one with The Great One??

( The crowd cheers again while DEDEDE seems taken aback by Woogie’s gall to up and challen him. )

Mr. DEDEDE: You seriously want to have a match… with me? Like right now?

The Woogieman: The Woogieman doesn’t just want a match. He DEMANDS a match! I want you, in the ring… RIGHT NOW!

Crowd: YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!

( Mr. DEDEDE truly seems floored that The Woogieman would have a death wish like this, not to mention he didn’t come to Pain for Pride to compete. As hard as it had been to let his streak go, Mr. DEDEDE had prioritized his business this time around as opposed to his vanity. However… )

Mr. DEDEDE: I’m going to ask you one more time. Are you serious about having a match with me right now?

The Woogie: The Woogieman says it’s time for Mr. DEDEDE to put up, or shut up!

( Mr. DEDEDE shakes his head and he starts removing his jacket, which whips the fans into an absolute frenzy. )

Stew-O: DEDEDE JUST TOSSED HIS BLAZER AWAY AND ROLLED UP HIS SLEEVES! WE’RE ABOUT TO SEE A DREAM MATCH HERE TONIGHT! MR. DEDEDE! THE WOOGIEMAN! ICON VERSUS ICON LIVE TO KICK OFF PAIN FOR PRIDE 15!!!

(Woogie looks more than ready as well as he takes off the tank top he has and tosses it to the outside. A referee is seen sprinting out from the backstage area and sliding into the ring, while DEDEDE yells at him to signal for the bell to get this impromptu match underway.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Flannery McCoy: AND HERE WE GO! THIS IMPROMPTU MATCH IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY FOLKS WHILE DEDEDE EXPLODES OUT OF HIS CORNER READY TO GO FOR THIS ONE-

Jake Mercer: BUT BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING HE’S MET WITH SOME REPEATED RIGHT HAND SHOTS TO THE FACE BY THE WOOGIEMAN! WOOGIE IS TEEING OFF RIGHT NOW AND DEDEDE DOESN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO! HE’S SO USED TO HAVING THE UPPER HAND ON HIS OPPONENTS BUT TONIGHT HE MIGHT’VE JUST MET HIS MATCH! AND LOOK AT WOOGIE GO!

Stew-O: LOOK AT THAT SLOBBERKNOCKER OF A PUNCH THAT SENDS DEDEDE INTO THE CORNER! WOOGIE TAKES A STEP BACK BUT QUICKLY APPROACHES DEDEDE- BUT DEDEDE BEGINS TO LAND SOME PUNCHES OF HIS OWN FORCING DEDEDE BACKWARD! DEDEDE FALLS AGAINST THE ROPES WHILE WOOGIE RUNS THE OPPOSITE SIDE- ONLY FOR DEDEDE TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECT WITH A HIGH KNEE TO THE SKULL OF WOOGIE TO DROP HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS!

Flannery McCoy: NOW DEDEDE STOMPS DOWN ON HIM REPEATEDLY KEEPING HIM DOWN ON THE MAT! THIS IS NOT HOW WOOGIE WANTED THIS ONE TO GO RIGHT NOW AND DEDEDE IS MAKING SURE THAT THIS MATCH IS SECURED IN HIS FAVOR! HE GRABS WOOGIE AND BRINGS HIM UP TO HIS FEET… BEFORE PULLING HIM IN AND CONNECTING WITH A KNEE TO THE ABDOMEN WHICH SENDS HIM DOWN TO A KNEELING POSITION! DEDEDE FROM THERE BEGINS TO HAMMER AWAY WITH REPEATED STOMPS TO THE CHEST TO FORCE HIM BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS!

Jake Mercer: THIS HAS BEEN ALL DEDEDE RIGHT NOW AND DEDEDE LOOKS TO MAKE SURE OF THAT AS HE BRINGS WOOGIE UP, BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN WITH A SCOOP SLAM! DEDEDE FROM THERE THEN TURNS AROUND AND RUNS TO THE ROPES… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A CORKSCREW ELBOW TO THE CHEST! DEDEDE THEN BRINGS WOOGIE UP! HE’S GOING FOR THE IMPALER! IMPALER DDT TO THE WOOGIEMAN-

Stew-O: BUT THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN WITH WOOGIE BEGINNING TO FIGHT OUT OF THE POSITION THAT HE’S IN WITH REPEATED SHOTS TOWARDS THE ABDOMEN OF THE CHAIRMAN! DEDEDE IS TRYING TO EXECUTE THE MOVE BUT WOOGIEMAN IS PUTTING UP A FIGHT! DEDEDE RELEASES THE HOLD AND STUMBLES BACK WHILE WOOGIE RUNS TO THE ROPES…. HE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND ATTEMPTS A JUMPING CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD OF DEDEDE

Flannery McCoy: SPEAR! THE SPEAR TAKES THE WOOGIEMAN DOWN TO THE GROUND!

Jake Mercer: THIS MATCH HAS TAKEN A TURN FOR THE WORSE FOR WOOGIE AND NOW MR. DEDEDE LOOKS TO DELIVER THE KILLING BLOW! HE FALLS INTO THE CORNER, YELLING AT WOOGIE TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET ONE MORE TIME SO HE CAN FINISH THIS MATCH OFF FOR GOOD! WOOGIE STUMBLES BACK UP, NOT KNOWING WHERE THE FUCK HE IS…

Stew-O: BUT HE KNOWS NOW AS WOOGIE IS HIT WITH ONE MORE SPEAR THAT TAKES HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS! DEDEDE ROLLS WOOGIE ONTO HIS BACK AND PINS HIS SHOULDERS TO THE MAT!

Referee: OOONNNEEE!!!

Referee: TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Referee: TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

(…)

(…)

(…)

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Range Brothers’ once again begins to play up while Mr. DEDEDE sits up and pulls himself up to his feet using the ropes. The referee makes his way over and takes his hand, raising it high in the air while the crowd cheers at the amazing match that they’ve just got the chance to witness. It’s clear that DEDEDE looks very satisfied with what he just got to, composing himself before continuing his celebration with a grin.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner… MR. DEDEDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: WHAT A MATCH! WHAT A WAY TO OPEN THE SHOW! A battle between two legends of the game, who gave it their all and put on a spectacle that we will remember for years to come. But in the end only one could come out on top and that, my friends, was Gawd himself Mr. DEDEDE.

Jake Mercer: And THE WOOGIEMAN has shown that he can still go, he really LAID the SMACKDOWN on his CANDY ASS and proves that he can go toe to toe with the LEGENDS… kinda… I’d like to say those punches he got in were more than sufficient :wow:.

(The camera shows The Woogieman rolling out of the ring and beginning to make his way towards the back in disappointment. DEDEDE takes a glance at him before snickering as he continues his celebration inside of the ring, raising his hands in the air while the crowd cheers for the Chairman and another Pain For Pride match in the books for him.)

Stew-O: Wait a minute, who’s that…?

(The camera goes over to the ring to show a figure beginning to make their way out from the backstage area as everyone then begins to quickly take notice.)

Flannery McCoy: Is that MICKEY MOUSE???

(None other than Mickey Mouse is seen making his way out while the crowd begins to erupt into absolutely thunderous cheers. DEDEDE has begun to take notice of this inside of the ring and he has the biggest smile possible on his face while he welcomes Mickey to the EAW atmosphere.)

Jake Mercer: IT’S A RAT! I THOUGHT DRAKE KING WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE UNTIL HIS MATCH!

(Mickey slides into the ring, taking a look at DEDEDE while the two of them lock eyes with one another. From there, the two of them embrace into a huge hug while the crowd cheer loudly, signaling the beginning of what should be a successful partnership with Elite Answers Wrestling and Disney. ‘Range Brothers’ continues to play in the background while Pain For Pride, from there, begins to go to its first commercial break.)

(A commercial is shown for Spotify starring Jake Smith, listen to his Pain For Pride playlist ahead of his highly anticipated participation in the Cash in The Vault match! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34jQub27YUv8wywunyQEFV?si=2d4e6b43d3ad458a)

(The camera cuts to Gina Romano in the ring.)

Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(‘Natural’ by Imagine Dragons plays to a thunderous reaction as Terry steps out from the curtain, taking a moment to soak it all in as pyro sets off, and he begins marching down to the ring with a purpose, intensely focused on his match with Limmy Monaghan tonight, refusing to lose on such a grand stage.)

Gina Romano: Introducing first! Hailing out of Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 257 pounds…HE IS THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE…TERRY CHAMBERS!

Eve: This all started when Terry issued an open challenge for someone to step up over on Dynasty, however, no one did.

Deadprez: Not to be deterred, Terry came over to Showdown, challenging Limmy Monaghan, one of our top stars on the blue brand.

Eve: And here we are now, Limmy versus Terry, could Terry be getting sent home for good by Monaghan?

Deadprez: Chambers certainly ain’t gonna roll over, and allow that to happen. He’s gonna bring the fight to Limmy Monaghan.

(Momentarily, the lights in the Allegiant Stadium would all snap to pitch black, as nothing more than the flashlights on audience attendees’ phones can be seen. They would sit in utter silence, and darkness, for just a few short seconds before eventually a spiralling spotlight, shining a bright white color, would be seen on the stage. Moments later the opening riff to ‘Dead or Lie’ by TRUSTRICK [english ver. by Jenny] would hit the speakers, before eventually none other than Limmy Monaghan would walk onto the stage, only visible by the spiral spotlight behind him. As the lights in the arena slowly begin to turn back on, it’d become visible what Limmy is wearing – a black and white version of his regular tights, kneepads featuring a red Monokuma eye, and kickpads, with text relating to his entire season being scrolled down on every bit of his attire in a distressed red font, reading phrases such as “outlast”, “Monarch” and most importantly “Ultimate Despair.” Also wearing a long black and white cape that touches the ramp, Limmy would soon point to the sky, as pyro shoots off throughout the Pain For Pride stage.)

Gina Romano: And introducing his opponent… hailing from Beverly Hills, California… weighing in at 224 pounds… he is the “ULTIMATE DESPAIR”…. LIIIMMMMMYYYYY MOOOONAAAAAAGHAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland; TALK ABOUT MAKING AN ENTRANCE!! HAIDJDUHRNEKFJF

Eve: Terry doesn’t seem to be impressed with the entrance, and is just ready for Limmy to enter the ring.

Deadprez: The man wants to fight, and I’m sure everybody wants to see that too, but it’s Pain for Pride, it’s go big or go home for this night.

Eve: What a night this could be for Limmy, a big entrance, and a big win to boot. We know that isn’t out of reach, we’ve seen him defeat top stars of today, and he can certainly do so again if he manages to catch Terry with that Empire State of Mind.

(Limmy takes off his cape, handing to a stagehand on the outside, and shifting attention over to Terry Chambers in the opposite corner, the two staring each other down as the referee signals for the bell to ring.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Eve: There’s the bell, and both competitors circle each other, sorta in the feeling out process here before locking up in the center of the ring, much to the delight of these fans, who’s anticipation has been building. But early on, Terry outpowers Limmy, shoving him back into the corner.

Gavin Kirkland: Don’t worry, Limommy was just warming up, that’s all!

Eve: We’ll see as Limmy circles Terry once more before beginning to close the distance between the two. Terry tries for another lockup, but Limmy changes the approach, making a go behind on Chambers for a rear waistlock, quickly transitioning into a standing side headlock. Limmy wrenches on it before trying a side headlock takedown, but Terry blocks Limmy from doing so, wrapping his arms around the waist of Monaghan, and pulling him back up from a kneel to a vertical base.

Deadprez: From there, Terry simply shoves Limmy off, and Monaghan catches himself on the ropes. But Limmy isn’t deterred, circling Terry again, who attempts another collar and elbow, but we get a repeat from earlier instead with Limmy ducking underneath for a go behind, transitioned right into a standing side headlock. Terry lifts Limmy up for a back suplex, but Monaghan backflips out of it, and pushes Chambers forward.

Eve: Limmy had the chance to capitalize there, but opted to play mind games with Terry instead. Now, both competitors circle each other before Limmy invites Terry to meet him in the center of the ring. Looks like Terry wants a test of strength, and Limmy engages, locking one of his hands together with Terry’s.

Gavin Kirkland: I wish he’d hold my hand.

Eve: :roman:

Deadprez: But before locking the other hand, Terry delivers a kick to the gut of Chambers, and wringing his arm afterwards! Terry uses his free hand to swing down on Limmy’s, breaking his grip, and TERRY GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE! LIMMY DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A FRANKENSTEINER! CAUSING TERRY TO ROLL OUT THE RING!

Gavin Kirkland: Like I said, just warming up.

Eve: You can see Limmy’s confidence start to grow as a smirk forms across his face. Terry doesn’t seem too amused though, and takes his time to re-enter the ring, probably thinking up a game plan.

Gavin Kirkland: Whatever it is, won’t be enough to stop THE MONARCH!

Eve: :wow: Terry starts to close in Limmy, who backs himself into the corner. Monaghan starts to realize this, and tries to exit out of it, only for Terry to pull him back in! CHAMBERS TRIES FOR A RIGHT HAND! HOWEVER, ITS A SWING AND A MISS! HE GOES FOR ANOTHER, BUT LIMMY DUCKS BELOW IT ONCE MORE! And now Terry is on the receiving end of forearm strikes by Monaghan, but those aren’t doing too much damage this early on in the match, and Terry manages to shrug it off, pushing Limmy back, creating separation between the two.

Deadprez: Terry looks like he’s done playing around, and marches toward Limmy, who rolls out underneath the bottom rope. Chambers is starting to get frustrated with his opponent, who encourages Terry to come out himself, which he does. But Limmy immediately slides back into the ring, Terry does the same, BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A KICK TO THE RIBS BEFORE HE COULD GET UP TO ALL FOURS! Limmy is outsmarting Chambers here, now pummeling him with stomps to the back!

Eve: Terry flattens on the canvas prone, but gets brought back to his feet by Monaghan. KNIFE EDGE CHOP ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA! That only seems to fire Terry up though, but Limmy halts any attempt at momentum building with stiff forearms to the face, stunning Chambers. MONAGHAN REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES! BUT TERRY RUNS PAST LIMMY TO REBOUND OFF IT HIMSELF! LIMMY TURNS AROUND RIGHT INTO A SHOULDER TACKLE!

Deadprez: Limmy got bulldozed there by Chambers, and now rolls out of the ring himself, clutching at his shoulder. Monaghan cannot take Terry lightly, and I think he’s coming to realize that now.

Eve: It’s very similar to the events of earlier with Limmy taking his time to re-enter the ring, but does, seemingly having a new game plan in mind.

Deadprez: Single leg takedown attempt by Monaghan, but Terry stands his ground, delivering a clubbing blow to the back, dropping Limmy down to a knee. Terry grabs him in a front facelock for another clubbing blow to the back. Terry stands Limmy up now, and leans him up against the ropes, bouncing him off with an Irish whip!

Eve: Terry ducks down, perhaps signaling for a back body drop. BUT HE DID SO TOO EARLY, ALLOWING LIMMY TO CONNECT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE FACE, WHICH HAS TERRY REELING! Limmy runs off the ropes again, BUT TERRY WANTS A REPEAT OF EARLIER, RUNNING PAST MONAGHAN TO REBOUND OFF THE ROPES HIMSELF, MAYBE WANTING ANOTHER SHOULDER TACKLE!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT THE MONARCH SHUTS THAT RIGHT DOWN WITH A FOREARM STRIKE, JACKING THE JAW OF TERRY’S PREVIOUSLY FAT ASS!

Deadprez: Limmy hooks one arm for a dragon suplex, but Terry fights out with a back elbow, then another! Monaghan looks groggy, and Terry takes this time to hit the ropes, but Limmy takes a page out of his book, running past Terry to rebound off the ropes himself. BUT CHAMBERS SPINS RIGHT INTO A CLOTHESLINE THAT TURNS LIMMY INSIDE OUT!

Eve: Monaghan tries crawling away from Terry, slowly picking himself up in the corner, only getting to a knee before Chambers hoists him up for a suplex, BUT TOSSES LIMMY HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING! Monaghan certainly felt that, wincing in pain as he rolled over to his belly.

Deadprez: One thing we’ve learnt about Limmy though is that he’s a fighter, he’s not gonna stay down, and he’s trying to pick himself back up. However, Terry intervenes once Monaghan gets to all fours, DEADLIFTING HIM UP FOR A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE-

Eve: That was explosive offense there by Terry, and allowed him to score a two count, but it’s gonna take a lot more than that to put his opponent away. But look at Terry, who’s already posting in the corner for Random Act of Violence, urging, even daring Limmy to get back to his feet!

Gavin Kirkland: NO! STAY DOWN!

Deadprez: Slowly, Limmy gets back to a vertical base, and turns around into RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE!

Eve: NO! TERRY RAN RIGHT INTO A BIG BOOT, GLOSSING HIM OVER! Limmy can’t capitalize just yet, being doubled over, hoping to catch his breath. Terry recovers from that big boot, and grabs the head of Monaghan, BUT LIMMY BREAKS FREE WITH MURDER TO EXCELLENCE! THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE STAGGERS TERRY, AND HE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES, RIGHT INTO A SNAPMARE BY LIMMY, RUNNING OFF THE ROPES FOR A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST!

Deadprez: MONAGHAN RUSHES INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG ON TERRY!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Deadprez: Immediate kickout there! But Limmy isn’t gonna waste any time getting back on Terry, standing him up. TERRY BREAKS FREE WITH A CLOTHESLINE, BUT LIMMY CATCHES HIM IN POSITION FOR ASYSTOLE! THE HIGH-ANGLE URANAGE SLAM CONNECTS, DUMPING TERRY RIGHT ON HIS NECK! THE COVER IS MADE, HOOKING THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE-

Eve: AND THERES A KICKOUT AT TWO! Limmy picks himself back up, using assistance from the ropes, and Terry finds his way back to a vertical base as well, stumbling into the corner. Limmy is in hot pursuit, scoring a KNIFE EDGE CHOP! And now Monaghan walks away to create separation between him and a stunned Chambers! …AND WERE ABOUT TO SEE WHY AS LIMMY RUNS WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM!

Deadprez: BUT TERRY SENDS HIM UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER! LIMMY CATCHES HIMSELF ON THE APRON, AND LANDS A FOREARM STRIKE TO THE FACE OF CHAMBERS, KNOCKING HIM BACK A BIT! LIMMY GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD- WE DONT FIND OUT AS TERRY SCOOPS HIM UP IN A FIREMANS CARRY WHILE HE WAS BALANCED ON THE TOP ROPE!

Eve: Terry walks with Limmy to the center of the ring, but is on the receiving end of elbows to the jaw! Limmy slips out behind Terry, and hooks his arm for the dragon suplex, going for the other, but Terry counters again with repeated back elbows to the face! Chambers goes for a final blow, but Limmy ducks below it, and Terry turns toward Monaghan, getting double leg tripped down the canvas for a BOSTON CRAB!

Deadprez: THAT PUTS TORQUE ON YOUR BACK!

Gavin Kirkland: And with that said, I think Terry needs to tap in order to avoid further injury! :troll:

Deadprez: You can see Terry’s in pain, and starts pulling himself to the ropes, grabbing onto the bottom one, and pulling himself out of the ring. Terry momentarily grabs at his lower back, but ultimately pulls himself up on the apron afterward. Limmy sees this, AND KNOCKS HIM RIGHT OFF WITH AN ELBOW SMASH! Terry picks himself up ringside, using our announce table for assistance.

Eve: But look at Limmy, the gears seem to be turning in his head, and he SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES FOR A FOREARM THROUGH OUR ANNOUNCERS DESK!

Gavin Kirkland: OH MY GOD! BOTH COMPETITORS LOOK DEAD, MOST IMPORTANTLY, LIMMY! ILL HAVE TO GIVE HIM MOUTH TO MOUT-

Eve: Don’t bother, weirdo, I’m sure we have medics for that, and of course, Lexi.

Deadprez: Well, both competitors are laid out now, barely having moved after that forearm by Limmy, who sacrificed his own body there. But he isn’t looking to walk away from this thing empty handed, he wants to put away Terry Chambers.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!

Eve: As you can see, the referee is beginning to count, and Limmy is starting to stir.

Referee: FOUR! FIVE!

Eve: Limmy has to bring 257 pounds of dead weight back into the ring now, pulling Terry back to his feet, and rolling him in at the count of eight! Limmy re-enters the ring, and Terry starts to stir himself, getting to all fours. Limmy starts to pick him back up, realizing he has to do further damage, but TERRY ONLY GETS UP TO A KNEEL, FIGHTING BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIBCAGE!

Deadprez: Chambers stands up vertically now, BUT IS ON THE RECEIVING END OF A FOREARM FLURRY BY LIMMY! TERRY SHOVES HIM BACK, AND MONAGHAN BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, COMING BACK WITH A RUNNING KNEE!

Eve: NOT JUST ANY RUNNING KNEE, THAT HAD TO BE AN ODE TO CONSUELA ROSA AVA WITH LA RODILLA DE LA MUERTE, SHOWING DISRESPECT TOWARDS TERRY!

Deadprez: Limmy could go for the cover here, but drags Terry in dropzone distance, climbing to the top rope with his back towards the downed Chambers. …MOONSAULT!

Gavin Kirkland: NO! TERRY GOT THE KNEES UP, AND GRABS LIMMY IN A SMALL PACKAGE!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEE-

Eve: OOH! TERRY ALMOST HAD HIM RIGHT THERE, BUT MONAGHAN MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Terry sits up, already feeling the effects of this grueling contest, and possibly conjuring up his next plan of attack. Limmy sits up, and starts picking himself up in the corner, Terry realizes this, and stands up, approaching Limmy. But eats a big boot from Monaghan for his troubles, staggering him back a bit.

Deadprez: Limmy hops to the middle rope, AND DIVES OFF WITH A DDT ATTEMPT! BUT TERRY HOLDS HIS GROUND, PROCEEDING TO DRIVE LIMMY BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER, BUT ALSO HIS SHOULDER INTO MONAGHAN’S GUT, TAKING EVEN MORE AIR OUT OF HIS LUNGS THAN THOSE DOUBLE KNEES ID IMAGINE!

Eve: Limmy’s hurt, grabbing at his abdomen, but that doesn’t stop him from fighting, UNLOADING ON TERRY WITH BACK TO BACK FOREARMS! BUT ONE FOREARM SMASH FROM CHAMBERS IS ENOUGH TO KNOCK LIMMY BACK INTO THAT CORNER! Terry lifts him to the top turnbuckle, AND SENDS LIMMY TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE WITH A BIG BOOT!

Deadprez: Terry’s starting to amp up the aggression, heading to the outside, and slamming Limmy face first off the steel steps. But he isn’t done yet, bouncing Limmy off the Spanish announce table next. Monaghan gets sent up and over the barricade now into the crowd area! Meanwhile, Terry has something in mind.

(Terry briefly rolls into the ring before rolling back out, restarting the referee’s count, and buying himself time he begins to expose the concrete floor, pulling back some of the padding ringside.)

Eve: Uh-oh, this can’t spell out good things for Monaghan, who’s still sprawled out in the crowd area. Terry realizes this, and goes over the barricade to retrieve him. Chambers grabs the back of Limmy’s head, and tries to send him over, but Monaghan counters last minute, whipping Terry gut first into that exposed side of the barricade.

Deadprez: Terry turns around to face Limmy, WHO CHARGES IN WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT THAT ALMOST SENDS THEM BOTH OVER WITH THE IMPACT IT HAD, BUT TERRY DROPS TO BOTH KNEES! Limmy hops over the barricade, and enters the ring, climbing to the top rope, but even standing himself on the LED ringpost. What could he possibly have in mind here???

Eve: LIMMY LEAPS OVER THE BARRICADE WITH A CROSSBODY RIGHT AS TERRY GOT BACK TO HIS FEET! BOTH COMPETITORS HAVE BEEN ONCE AGAIN WIPED OUT!

Deadprez: Again, sacrificing his body. …Limmy finally comes to, sending him over the barricade, and rolls Terry back into the ring. Chambers gets up to a knee, still a bit dazed from that innovative offense, but and Monaghan starts his ascension to the top rope. But after getting one foot on the top rope, Terry takes advantage of this, and spins Limmy around.

Eve: Monaghan’s sat on the top turnbuckle now, his back to Terry, who grabs him in position for a crucifix, BUILDING UP STEAM FOR A RUNNING CRUCIFIX POWERBOMB INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! Limmy crumples to the canvas, and gets dragged away from the ropes by Terry for a cover!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEE-

Deadprez: NO! LIMMY GETS THE SHOULDER UP! And Terry starts to question what more he has to do in order to put this talent away. We know that Limmy’s a resilient competitor, so honestly, who knows?

Eve: Terry’s gonna try to wrap this thing up now though, picking Limmy back up, and trying to hook his arms for Chambers of Pain. BUT LIMMY STARTS TO SQUIRM BEFORE TERRY COULD COMPLETELY CLASP HIS HANDS TOGETHER, ESCAPING THE FUTURE SHOCK DDT, AND PULLING TERRY FACE FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE!

Deadprez: Terry stumbles back to the middle of the ring, and Limmy uses the ropes to pull himself back up, CHARGING AT TERRY WITH ANOTHER MURDER TO EXCELLENCE, CHAMBERS TUMBLES OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, LANDING ON HIS FEET!

Eve: AND LIMMY RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SUICIDE SENTON, SOARING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! Again, Limmy throws caution to the wind, sacrificing himself. That was not pretty for either competitor, both hitting back first into the barricade, and falling down ringside, neither showing signs of life.

Gavin Kirkland: CMON, LIMMY! GET UP!

Deadprez: Limmy stands himself back up with aid from the apron, and Terry uses the barricade for assistance instead. Monaghan rolls Chambers back into the ring, following after. Terry is back to his feet, AND LIMMY CHARGES, DUCKING UNDERNEATH A CLOTHESLINE, RUNNING OFF THE ROPES FOR A SLINGBLADE! IS THAT ENOUGH FOR THE WIN AS MONAGHAN HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE-

Eve: TERRY POWERS OUT! Limmy Monaghan contemplates to himself now before rolling out to the apron, stalking Terry, waiting for him to get back to his feet, which he soon does. …LIMMY SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE!

Deadprez: BUT TERRY DUCKS UNDERNEATH WHATEVER LIMMY HAD PLANNED, FORCING HIM TO LAND ON HIS FEET! LIMMY TURNS AROUND, AND ALMOST GETS CAUGHT WITH A RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE! BUT AS TERRY WAS GONNA LEAP IN THE AIR, LIMMY CAUGHT HIM WITH A SUPERKICK, AND HOISTS CHAMBERS UP FOR BERMUDAS END!

Eve: BUT TERRY SHIMMIES DOWN THE KNEELING BELLY-TO-BACK PILEDRIVER FOR A SUNSET FLIP ON MONAGHAN!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Eve: BOTH COMPETITORS ROLL THROUGH TO THEIR FEET, AND LIMMY WANDERS RIGHT INTO THE MOMENT OF SILENCE! HEADBUTT CONNECTS, AND DROPS MONAGHAN TO THE CANVAS! TERRY FALLS INTO THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE-

Deadprez: KICKOUT! I feel like Terry has to be gaining some newfound respect for Monaghan here, seeing how much punishment he can endure first hand. But look at Chambers now, leaning a groggy Limmy in the corner, and lifting him up to the top turnbuckle. Terry climbs to the middle rope now, and wants a superplex from the looks of it.

Eve: BUT LIMMY FIGHTS OUT WITH SHOTS TO THE BODY, NOW BOUNCING TERRY FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND PEELING HIM OFF WITH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH AN AVALANCHE SUNSET FLIP, LANDING ON HIS FEET, AND WALKING WITH TERRY TO THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! LIMMY HOLDS IT FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEE-

Deadprez: TERRY KICKSOUT!

Eve: We’ve been talking up the strength of Terry Chambers, but what about the strength of Limmy Monaghan?

Gavin Kirkland: As always, impressive!

Eve: Terry rolls away from Limmy, pulling himself up in the corner, but here comes Monaghan with a CORNER RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Limmy backpedals for ANOTHER! Terry’s out of it, and gets lifted to the top turnbuckle. Limmy climbs to the middle, but Terry promptly shoves Monaghan off the middle rope!

Deadprez: LIMMY CHARGES IN WITH A FOREARM WHILE TERRY WAS PERCHED UP THERE, AND CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE AGAIN! LIMMY’S GONNA GO FOR AN AVALANCHE HURRICANRAN- NO!

Eve: TERRY HOLDS HIM IN PLACE, BALANCING HIMSELF ON THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND DIVING OFF WITH A SPIKE PILEDRIVER ON MONAGHAN!

Deadprez: VERY REMINISCENT TO THE WAY HE WAS ELIMINATED AT GRAND RAMPAGE! TERRY SHOOTS THE HALF ON TERRY, AND THE REFEREE GETS INTO POSITION!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRRRR-

Eve: TWO COUNT! Terry pounds the mat in frustration one good time, and starts to pull Limmy back to his feet.

Deadprez: Terry’s gonna try Chambers of Pain one more time. BUT LIMMY TWIRLS OUT OF IT, KICKING TERRY IN THE GUT, AND WHILE TAKING A MOMENT TO FAVOR HIS SKULL, LIMMY GRABS TERRY FOR THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT! Could we see another act of disrespect here?

Eve: NO! Terry wisely drops to his knee, dead weighting Monaghan, who starts to club the of Terry, amping up the aggression himself. Limmy tries for Chambers of Pain again, BUT TERRY BREAKS OUT OF IT WITH MOMENT OF SILENCE!

Deadprez: HOWEVER, LIMMY IS ONLY ON WOBBLY LEGS, HE ISNT GOING DOWN, AND SPINS AROUND TO CONNECT WITH A SPINNING BACK KICK TO THE GUT OF CHAMBERS! PENALTY KICK TO THE FACE FOLLOWS THAT UP, AND TERRY DUCKS UNDERNEATH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, AND LIMMY TURNS RIGHT AROUND INTO A SPINEBUSTER! TERRY STACKS LIMMY UP FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE-

Eve: KICKOUT! Terry’s on all fours, and Limmy’s slowly trying to come back to. Terry grabs Limmy by the hair, pulling him up to both knees now, AND LANDING A RIGHT HAND! LIMMY FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM!

Deadprez: TERRY ANSWERS WITH A RIGHT HAND! LIMMY GRABS THE HAIR OF TERRY NOW, AND TAGS HIM WITH A BARRAGE OF PUNCHES! TERRY SCORES A HARD RIGHT HAND!

Eve: LIMMY LANDS REPEATED ELBOW STRIKES, BUT TERRY ONLY HITS ONE, TURNING LIMMY AROUND! BUT TERRY GETS CAUGHT WITH A PELE KICK! Chambers is only spaghetti legs, and Limmy stands himself up, running off the ropes in front of Terry, WHO CLOTHESLINE HIM OVER!

Deadprez: TERRY RUSHES TO THE OUTSIDE, AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS OF A STUNNED LIMMY, BRINGING HIM OVER THE EXPOSED CONCRETE FLOOR NOW! LIMMY’S SQUIRMING, SEEING WHAT AWAITS HIS FUTURE! BUT ITS NO USE AS TERRY SPIKES HIM WITH THE CHAMBERS OF PAIN! Limmy isn’t moving, but Terry also got a lot taken out of him with that move, wincing in pain.

Eve: Terry uses the apron for help, but remains clutching at his lower back. Limmy is unresponsive, and gets sent back into the ring. Chambers crawls into the cover, having wasted some time here, struggling to recover from that double underhook DDT on the concrete.

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Gavin Kirkland: YES!

Deadprez: LIMMY BARELY INCHES THE SHOULDER UP OFF THE CANVAS, AND I MEAN BARELY! Terry can’t believe it, and looks to possibly be doubting himself. He just DDT’d the man on concrete, not many can come back from that.

Eve: Terry grabs Limmy in a front facelock, bringing him back to his feet, and standing Limmy upright. Although, he’s on wobbly legs right now. I think Terry is ready to put the finishing touches on this al-

Gavin Kirkland: LIMMY WITH A SLAP ACROSS THE FACE OF TERRY!

Deadprez: THAT SLAP TURNED CHAMBERS AROUND, AND LIMMY STARTS TO LIFT HIM UP IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY, HAVING SOME TREMBLE IN HIS KNEES! BUT ULTIMATELY HAS TERRY UP!

Eve: DEATH NOTE!

Deadprez: WAIT! TERRY SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS OF LIMMY, AND WHIPS HIM INTO THE CORNER, BUT MONAGHAN STOPS HIMSELF SHORT DUE TO THE REFEREE BEING THERE!

Eve: TERRY RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND LIMMY TURNS RIGHT INTO THE RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE! COVER IS MADE!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE-

Eve: MONAGHAN GETS THE SHOULDER UP!

Deadprez: Makes sense. The referee was a little slow to the cover there.

Gavin Kirkland: No, Limmy is just THAT good!

Eve: He’s kicked out of two of Terry’s best shots, and now Terry waits in the corner, wanting Limmy to get up once more. I’m guessing for another random act of violence.

Deadprez: If Terry hits this for a second time in a row, I don’t have many doubts that this one is over. Limmy’s back to his feet, and the charge ensues!

Eve: SILENT WHISPER VII!! THE SPINNING HEEL KICK TURNS TERRY AROUND, WHO DROPS TO BOTH KNEES, AND LIMMY STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CORNER, HARDLY ABLE TO STAND!

Deadprez: LIMMY HAS HIM IN THE CROSSHAIRS!

Eve: EMPIRE STATE OF MIND! THE SWINGING BACK ELBOW TO THE HEAD OF A KNEELING CHAMBERS! MONAGHAN SHOOTS THE HALF FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gina Romano: HERES YOUR WINNER…LIMMY MONAGHAN!!

(‘Dead or Lie’ by TRUSTRICK [english ver. by Jenny] blares throughout the arena, garnering a loud ovation from fans, and Limmy has his arm raised in victory while still lying on the canvas, exhausted.)

Gavin Kirkland: HE DID IT!

Eve; Tonight, Limmy knocked off a very game Terry Chambers, and did so on EAW’s biggest stage.

Deadprez: That’s nothing to scoff at, and you gotta wonder if the rumors will be true now, and Terry winds up walking away from the company.

Eve: Honestly, who knows? That’s Terry’s decision, but what we do know is that going into next season, one competitor to keep an eye out for is Limmy Monaghan, as if he wasn’t already.

(The camera cuts elsewhere on a shot of a victorious Limmy backpedaling up the ramp, holding his ribs. But outside the ring, Terry sat up against the barricade, upset he wasn’t able to get the win tonight.)

(The camera cuts to backstage where catering has been set up with the finest meals for all of the EAW wrestlers who aren’t booked for Pain for Pride. Many of them are shown crying as they receive texts from their family members and friends who no longer wish to speak to them after proving to be such disappointments.)

Professional Chef: Hey cheer up y’all. It will be alright. You may not be wrestling at Pain for Pride or really being booked at all. But at least you are still getting paid right! Not to mention we have for you the finest meals that money can buy. The EAW offices really splurged for Pain for Pride too. Not only do we have Taco Bell on hand… but we brought a special foreign surprise. Beans on white bread all the way from exotic England! Eat up you have earned it!

Failed Wrestler #1: :whoa:

???: Ohoho so it seems none of you have been booked unlike me? Quite interesting. Nobody would care if you all disappeared. I can’t risk having you all trying to compete with me for bookings. No I think that I will have to do something about that.

(A long sharp knife drops from the sleeve of his leather jacket as a smiling Hoodlum enters catering looking at the fearful men and women all around him.)

Hoodlum: Did you see my tape? That’s what I’m going to do to all of you. But I promise that you will be much better cooked than the food they are serving here tonight in catering. In fact maybe I will open up my own catering service here at EAW. I think that the wrestlers will find the food that I serve to be… quite delectable indeed! Ohoho!

(Hoodlum raises his knife in the air as he charges at the tables of eating wrestlers.)

Failed Wrestler #2: NO! AHHHH!!!

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Hoodlum: No. Not the police! Why are they here?

Police Officer: Hoodlum you are under arrest for serial manslaughter. We have evidence that links you to over a hundred missing persons on a trail all the way back to Toronto. Your serial killing spree is at an end! :ufdup:

Hoodlum: Oh you think so?

(Hoodlum raises the knife towards the police officer and charges in.)

Police Officer: Stop right there!

(The police officer fires a taser at Hoodlum who drops the knife and falls to the ground screaming and convulsing in pain.)

Hoodlum: Why? I did nothing wrong…

Police: Put the handcuffs on him. This man is a dangerous criminal. Why a sports organization like EAW would even hire someone like him is beyond me. He is going to be spending the rest of his life in prison for his crimes. The streets are much safer now he has been captured.

(Hoodlum is shown being loaded into a police car as it drives away.)

Failed Wrestler #3: Oh so now all of Hoodlum’s bookings need a replacement… So… :mjlit:

Professional Chef: Nah sit your ass down and eat your Taco Bell. You sure as hell ain’t replacing him.

(The camera fades to a commercial for EAW: Lotus starring Christian DeMarco and SKA.)

(“Your Turn” by Memphis Mayfire hits, as the crowd erupts into a mixed reaction. After a moment, both Theron Nikolas and Natasha Agnello step out onto the stage in black attire. They both look serious about this upcoming match, especially after Natasha was slapped across the face and humiliated by Cameron on Showdown. The two march down to the ring as this Pain for Pride crowd continues to be loud for this upcoming match.)

Gina Romano: The following contest is set for one fall!!! Introducing first.. He’s accompanied by Natasha Agnello.. From Edmunton, Alberta, Canada!!! Weighing in at 224lbs!!! GHOST!!! THERON NIKOLAS!!!!

Deadprez: The story of Theron Nikolas is something that expands over many levels. Theron was once the longest reigning Answers World Champion, and when he returned to EAW, he made his pressence known. However, it wasn’t quite enough as with each opportunity that came his way, he always seemed to come up short of what he wanted to accomplish. Multiple world title shots and failures have Theron in an entirely new mental state.

Gavin Kirkland: He’s gone on to claim the nickname “Ghost.” Labelled as such since the man we once knew of and who was in the past is now dead to him. With the help of Natasha Agnello, the old Theron is gone, and she is helping to reinvent him into something greater than ever before. Along the way, old comrades like Cameron Ella Ava have been cut off and after the events happening between these two involving run ins and interferences, this once comradery is now a boiling rivalry that will find its conclusion here tonight.

(Natasha Agnello is seen stepping out of the ring after giving Theron a quick pep talk in the center of the ring.)

(“I am not a Woman, I’m a God” by Halsey hits, as the crowd erupts into cheers. After a moment, Cameron Ella Ava steps up onto the stage in an all white attire. Strapped to her back is a set of Victoria Secret angel wings. She continues down the entrance ramp while raising her arms in the air elegantly. The crowd continues to cheer her on, as she stops at the end of the entrance ramp. She takes a moment, looks down at the ground, then raises her head up. She stretches out her arms, as the wings behind her back expand out. In an instant pyros begin to shoot out into air behind her making a beautiful scene on the screen for the viewers around the world. She then continues her way towards the ring.)

Gina Romano: And his opponent!!! From Los Angeles, California!!! Weighing in at 140lbs!!! THE GODDESS!!! CAMERON ELLA AVA!!!!

Deadprez: What a beautiful entrance by Cameron!!

Gavin Kirkland: Would be more beautiful if she decided to go blonde for a change if you ask me, but it was a nice sight. Could have spun around for a better look at that attire to be honest.

Eve: Okay Gavin… Don’t get yourself going now..

Deadprez: That’s right. The only thing that should be hard right now is the situation that Cameron Ella Ava has faced over these past few weeks. Theron has cost her matches, turned against her, and has made a friendship seem like nothing but wasted time.

Eve: Both of these individuals have lost opportunities, but it seems like Theron put some of the blame towards Cameron for not believing in him the way that Natasha has. These two have so much to prove towards one another, and seeing how they are both Hall of Famers trying to come back in their best form, Pain for Pride 15 is the perfect place for them to settle their differences once and for all!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Deadprez: There’s the bell and this matchup between two of EAW’s greatest talents ever is underway!

Gavin Kirkland: Two hall of famers facing off on the 15th anniversary of the greatest event on the planet! You have to love it!!

Deadprez: Both Cameron Ella Ava and Theron Nikolas meet in the center of the ring. It looks like Cameron is trying get some words out to Theron, trying to express herself to an old friend.

Gavin Kirkland: “Old Friend” is the best way to put it. After these past few months, their relationship has changed. Once friends now turned enemies. Theron being referred to as “Ghost” can also be a great way describe his past experiences with Cameron Ella Ava. That time working together and building a strong relationship with one another is now dead to Theron, but it seems Cameron wants to speak out on last time by telling him he’s falling too far!

Eve: I can’t fully hear what she’s saying in the ring, but obviously she’s letting Theron know that she wishes he never turned into the man that he has become with the help of Natasha Agnello.

(Cameron Ella Ava continues to express herself towards Theron Nikolas until he takes a step back. Nikolas looks over his shoulder and glances at Natasha Agnello who stands at ringside by his corner. Theron then turns his head and takes a step towards Cameron Ella Ava where the two of them lock eyes in the center of the ring.)

(SLAP!)

Deadprez: THERON JUST SLAPPED CAMERON RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE!! The respect for his former comrade is completely lost! It’s thrown out of the window, and he’s letting it be known!

Eve: If you look at the outside of the ring, Natasha is applauding Theron for striking Cameron across the face with the palm of his hand. Don’t forget that Cameron did the same thing to her on Showdown when she was trying to call out Theron. This may be seen as a little payback or what some would call an eye for an eye!

Gavin Kirkland: Cameron Ella Ava’s head was turned all the way off to the side after that slap across the face. She rubs her cheek that is now a vibrant red, and looks back over at Theron as her hair is brushed across her face..

Deadprez: AND THERON RUSHES HER AND SHOVES HER BACK AS SHE CRASHES SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES AND CRASHES DOWN TO THE RING MAT!!

Theron Nikolas: (Off-Mic) YOU NEVER BELIEVED IN ME!! NATASHA DOES AND SHE’S HELPED MAKE ME GREATER THAN I COULD HAVE EVER IMAGINED!

Eve: Theron is now letting his voice be heard. He walks over to the downed Cameron Ella Ava. She tries to work up to her forearms.. BUT IT’S THERON NIKOLAS WHO KICKS HER RIGHT IN THE ABDOMEN!! She instantly lands flat onto her stomach, and it looks like Theron is taking control of this match early on.

Gavin Kirkland: The Ghost now reaches down and grabs Cameron by the head and hair. He attempts to bring her up to her feet, but as she gets up to one knee, it’s Cameron who tries to fight Theron off with right and left handed punches to the abdomen! ONE! TWO! THREE PUNCHES BY CAMERON ELLA AVA! Those punches force some separation between the two.. BUT THERON KEEPS A HOLD OF CAM’S HEAD AND BLASTS HER FACE WITH A POWERFUL KNEE STRIKE!!! ANOTHER!! AND ANOTHER!!

Deadprez: Cameron looks pretty groggy right now. That’s a lot of damage to the head, and she is definitely showing the effects as her body looks nearly limp while Theron keeps a hold of her by the head and hair. Theron continues to raise her up, as he’s got his opponent up to her feet. He grabs a hold of her wrist, and now he’s sending her to the other end of the ring with an irish whip!!

Eve: And here she goes!! Cameron Ella Ava gets sent across the ring, and hits the ropes on the other side!! She rebounds back towards Theron.. ROUNDHOUSE KICK BY THERON NIKOLAS!!!

Gavin Kirkland: NO!!! Cameron Ella Ava ducks underneath the leg, and continues running towards the far ropes, as Theron does a complete 360 degree spin!! Cam hits the ropes, and rebounds back from behind Theron!!! WONDER WOMAN PUNCH TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!!!

Deadprez: NO!! THERON DUCKS UNDER THAT FOREARM SMASH, AS CAMERON ENDS UP RUNNING PAST HIM! She chops her feet and stops in place with Theron behind her.. SUPERKICK!!! CAMERON ELLA AVA WITH THE SUPERKICK!!!

Eve: AND IT CONNECTS!! That superkick caught Theron right in the jaw and had his head snap back!! He takes a few steps back after losing his balance for a moment! Cameron keeps it coming though, as she begins firing away with rapid kicks and punches! RIGHT HAND TO THE FACE!! LEFT TO THE ABDOMEN!! FOLLOWED BY A FRONT KICK TO THE ABDOMEN!! Cameron is putting the pressure on Theron, and rushing him with all of these strikes!! Theron is trying to block her strikes, but she is firing from every direction, using every limb she has.. HEEL KICK BY CAMERON AND THAT ONE STINGS, AS IT CATCHES THERON RIGHT IN THE RIB CAGE!!

Gavin Kirkland: Oh!! And Theron drops down to a knee after that heel kick from Cam! Cam now turns around and runs to the far ropes, she rebounds back.. AVACADABRA!!! THE SHINING WIZARD FROM CAMERON CONNECTS, AS SHE BLASTS HER BOOT ACROSS THE FACE OF THERON NIKOLAS!!

Eve: That shot drops Theron to the ring mat in an instant. He quickly realizes where he’s at however, as he rolls himself under the bottom rope, and gets himself down onto the ringside floor. Theron Nikolas is clutching at his head. After that shinning wizard kick from Cameron, I bet his head is ringing right about now.

Deadprez: But Theron understands that now is not the time to worry about that. This is Pain for Pride, and he needs to make his point proven against Cameron tonight. Theron raises his head and looks up at Cameron.. BUT WAIT IT’S THE AVA SISTER RUNNING TOWARDS HIM FROM INSIDE OF THE RING!! SUICIDE DIVE BY CAMERON ELLA AVA!!!

Gavin Kirkland: SPEAR!!! THERON NIKOLAS DROPPED HIS SHOULDER LOW, AS CAMERON ELLA AVA WAS DIVING TOWARDS HIM, THEN LUNGED OUT WITH HIS SHOULDER HITTING HER ABDOMEN AT FULL FORCE WITH THAT SPEAR!! NATASHA AGNELLO WAS ONCE ALONGSIDE MR. DEDEDE, SO IT’S ONLY FITTING A SPEAR HAS BEEN USED BY HER NEW PROJECT!! CAMERON IS DOWN HERE AT RINGSIDE CLUTCHING AT HER MIDSECTION, AS THERON GETS UP TO HIS FEET!!

Eve: Cameron Ella Ava has her hands wrapped around her midsection, but is slowly working her way up to her feet.. But from behind, it’s Theron with a nasty forearm to the back of the head!! Cameron drops down to one knee, but ends up getting caught in what looks like a full nelson hold from behind by Theron!! What is Nikolas thinking of doing right now!?! This does not look good for Cameron!! DRAGON RUSH!!! SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX BY THERON NIKOLAS!!!

Deadprez: IT CONNECTS!! That suplex sends Cameron back, as she lands hard against the thinly padded ringside floor!

Referee: One.. Two.. Three.. Four..

Gavin Kirkland: The referee has gotten up to the count of four, and it looks like Theron wants to keep this match on the outside for a bit. He rolls himself into the ring, then instantly right back out of the ring to restart the referee’s count. Meanwhile, Cameron has scooted herself right up to the corner of the barricade. She works herself up to her feet while leaning up against the barricade and.. YAZUKA KICK BY THERON NIKOLAS ONTO CAMERON WHO’S LEANED UP AGAINST THE BARRICADE!!

Deadprez: NO!! CAMERON DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE LEG, AS THERON’S BOOT GOES OVER THE BARRICADE!! HIS RIGHT LEG HANGS OVER, AND IS ON THE SIDE WITH THE CROWD WHILE HIS LEFT STAYS PLANTED ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!

Eve: Cameron takes a few steps back, as Theron hunches over with both of his legs on either side of the barricade.. Cameron charges in.. IN EXCELSIS!!! RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE BY CAMERON ELLA AVA!!!

Deadprez: IT CONNECTS!! IT CONNECTS!! THERON NIKOLAS JUST GOT NAILED IN THE HEAD BY THAT BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE, AND ENDS UP FALLING OVER THE BARRICADE, LANDING HARD ONTO FLOOR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BARRICADE!! HE’S NOW IN THE CROWD WITH THE FANS AFTER THAT BEAUTIFUL RUNNING KNEE STRIKE BY CAMERON!!

Referee: One.. Two.. Three.. Four..

Gavin Kirkland: And what is this right here? Cameron walks over to the barricade and climbs up on top of it! She has her feet set, as she looks down at Theron!! She turns her back towards him and.. DIVING CORKSCREW MOONSAULT BY CAMERON ELLA AVA!!!!!

Deadprez: NO!!! NO!!! NO!!! THERON ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY, AS CAMERON SMACKS HER HEAD AND CHEST UP AGAINST THE CONCRETE FLOOR!! Don’t forget. The padding that you see at ringside is only at ringside. We don’t normally expect the right to take it’s way into the crowd, but now that it has, Cameron is feeling the consequences!!

Referee: Five.. Six..

Eve: Theron Nikolas now rises up to his feet. He looks over his shoulder and sees Cameron clutching at her face and body in pain after that failed moonsault, and he can’t help but smile and laugh at the entire situation she just put herself through. Theron now makes his way over the barricade, as he begins to make his way back towards the ring.

Crowd: (Off-Mic) CAM-ER-ON!! CAM-ER-ON!!! CAM-ER-ON!!!

Deadprez: Theron stops his walk back to the ring, as he begins to hear these “Cameron” chants coming from the crowd. They begin to cheer even loud with excitement, as Theron turns his head.. AND LOOK!!! There are fans helping Cameron up to her feet!! Dozens of fans are surrounding the Ava Sister, as she stands tall with the crowd right with her!!

Gavin Kirkland: Cameron now begins to make her way back over that barricade as.. THERON NIKOLAS JUST RAN BACK, GRABBED HER BY THE HEAD FROM RINGSIDE, AND BASHED IT DOWN ONTO THE BARRICADE!! He then keeps a hold of the back of her head and neck.. AND HE TOSSES HER BACK OVER THE BARRICADE AND ONTO THE THINLY PADDED RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!

Referee: Seven.. Eight..

Deadprez: Theron now reaches down and grabs Cameron. He gets her up to her feet, and walks her over to the ring. Theron then slides his opponent back into the ring, as he follows shortly after, and covers her for the pin!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

THHHHH-

Eve: And there’s the kickout by Cameron!! It’s going to take a lot more than that to finish off this Hall of Famer!

Deadprez: Theron Nikolas rises back up to his feet now, as he knows he has control of this match once again. He made one little mistake earlier with that missed Yazuka kick, but now he’s back in the driver’s seat fully. Theron reaches down and grabs Cameron. He gets her up to her feet, and wraps his arm around her neck and shoulder.. What’s this!?!? SPINNING URANAGE SIDE SLAM BY THERON NIKOLAS!!! WOW!!! WHAT A MOVE BY GHOST!! THE BACK OF CAMERON’S HEAD AND BODY JUST SLAMMED AGAINST THE CANVAS OF THE RING WITH THAT MOVE THERE!! A move like that will knock the wind right out of you. Being spun at that speed, then for the spin to come to an immediate halt once you crash against the ring mat is not a fun experience that’s for sure!

Eve: Theron Nikolas walks around the downed body of Cameron, but it looks like Natasha wants him back on the attack. She’s signaling something from ringside, and trying to keep him locked in on the task at hand. Remember, it’s Natasha who wants to help Theron become greater than ever. She’s got him on the right path, so the trust that he has in her judgment is there.

Gavin Kirkland: Theron Nikolas now reaches down and grabs Cameron by the wrists.. And whats this!?! HE BEGINS STOMPING DOWN ONTO THE HEAD AND FACE OF CAMERON ELLA AVA!! OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!! ONE!! TWO!! THREE!! FOUR!! FIVE!! SIX!! SEVEN!! EIGHT STOMPS!! EIGHT STOMPS TO THE HEAD!!!! Theron now releases the wrists of Cameron, as she falls back against the canvas of the ring!!

Deadprez: AND LOOK!! SHE WAS BUSTED OPEN!! THERE’S A HUGE OPEN WOUND ON THE FOREHEAD OF CAMERON!! Blood begins to rush down her face, and drips down onto the ringmat!! If she doesn’t move soon, she’ll be laying in a pool of her own blood the way that open wound looks!!

Gavin Kirkland: A little blood doesn’t scare Theron though. Especially when the blood he sees is his opponents. Theron goes right back on the attack, as he kicks Cameron over, forcing her to lay with her stomach against the ring mat. Cameron clutches at her midsection, and works to her hands and knees. However, whatever Cameron is trying to do, Theron Nikolas has other plans! He steps off to the side and wraps his arms around her body!! HE DEADLIFTS HER UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!! DEADLIFT SITOUT GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB!!!

Deadprez: NO!!! CAMERON ELLA AVA WITH THE CREATIVE COUNTER!! SHE USED THE BLOOD DRIPPING ON HER FACE AND BLINDED THERON WITH IT, BY RUBBING IT INTO HIS EYES WHILE HE HOLDS HER IN THE POWERBOMB POSITION!! HER HANDS AND FACE ARE BLOODY, BUT THERON CAN’T SEE!!

Eve: Cameron has a leg on both sides of his head, as Theron is still standing up while holding Cameron up in that powerbomb position!! RIGHT HAND BY CAMERON!! NOW A LEFT!!! A RIGHT!! A LEFT!! RIGHT! LEFT! RIGHT LEFT!! Cameron is pelting Theron with these punches, as he begins to stumble back!! Cameron continues punching at her opponent until he backs into the corner turnbuckles!

Deadprez: Now that they are in the corner, Cameron steps over, and gets from out of the powerbomb position, and onto the top rope! She has herself positioned in the corner, as she kicks Theron in the back of the head, and shoves him a few feet away from the turnbuckle with her boot!! Theron slowly turns around, still blinded by the blood that Cameron put into his eyes.. AND CAMERON GOES FOR A DIVING METEORA RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF THERON NIKOLAS!!! SHE PINS HIS HEAD TO THE MAT IN AN INSTANT, AND COVERS FOR THE PIN!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE-

Gavin Kirkland: KICKOUT BY THERON NIKOLAS!!!

Deadprez: That was a close one right there! The bleeding seems to have slowed down, however, Cameron Ella Ava isn’t worried about the bruises and scars she’s taking in this match. She wants to walk out with the victory and put Theron in his place. He’s got her blood stained onto him.

Gavin Kirkland: What was once a close relationship. A relationship that we could say was as close to a blood relationship as you can get proves that even if you’re blood, that doesn’t mean that you automatically relate. Ties break apart. Tears shed. Blood drips. And this visual we are getting of Cameron rising to her feet with her blood spread upon her and Theron shows exactly how deep this match truly is. The blood of an individual who was once thought of as a close friend is now used against him. But he put himself in this position.

Eve: The match isn’t over yet, Gavin, but who would have thought that we would be here right now? 6 months ago, we would have never expected things to turn out like this, but now here we are, watching Cameron wipe the blood off of her face as she brushes her hair back with her fingertips that are also stained as a vibrant red.

Deadprez: She’s trying to win this match, as she stares directly at Theron Nikolas who is slowly working his way up to his hands and knees. Cameron walks her way over to Theron and.. SHE KICKS HIM RIGHT AT THE SIDE OF THE ARM!! Theron drops back down to the mat, but Cameron quickly grabs at the right arm that she just kicked! She pulls and bends it into a hammerlock position on his back and… SHE STOMPS RIGHT DOWN ONTO THE ELBOW JOINT!!! SHE KEEPS HIS ARM ON HIS BACK AND STOMPS AGAIN!! CAMERON IS YELLING OUT AND MAKINT IT KNOWN SHE INTENDS ON WALKING OUT VICTORIOUS!! ONE MORE TIME BY CAMERON!! THIS TIME SHE DROPS HER KNEE RIGHT DOWN ONTO HIS ELBOW, AND THERON YELPS OUT IN PAIN!!!

Gavin Kirkland: The shock that has to be brought to the body after that one :lupe:. Having a person stomp down onto your joint while it’s in that position not only hurts the elbow joint, but it pulls back and stretches on the right shoulder as well!

Deadprez: Theron is definitely the stronger of the two, so Cameron targeting that arm of his can be seen as a great strategy as this match continues on. Take away the strengths he has against you. Obviously she knows what she’s doing. She’s a hall of famer and showing those Hall of Fame Tendencies here at the grandest stage of them all!!

Eve: The arm is most definitely the target for Cameron. That is no longer a question since shes dropped down to the mat, and adjusted her grip on that arm. It looks like.. SHE’S LOCKED IN A FUJIWARA ARM BAR!! SHE’S PULLING BACK ON THAT ARM, APPLYING PRESSURE ON THAT HURT ELBOW, WHILE STRETCHING THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THERON NIKOLAS!!!

Deadprez: THERON IS YELLING OUT IN PAIN, AND TRYING TO GET TO THE ROPES, BUT HE’S IN THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND NOWHERE NEAR GETTING A ROPE BREAK!! CAMERON CONTINUES TO TUG AND PULL ON THAT ARM, AS THERON KICKS AND FLAILS HIS LEGS IN TREMENDOUS PAIN!!!

Gavin Kirkland: She just.. SHE JUST TRANSITIONED HERSELF INTO A.. A TRIANGLE CHOKEHOLD!!! CAMERON HAS THERON LOCKED IN A TRIANGLE CHOKE!!! HE’S MOVING HIS ARMS FRANTICALLY AND TRYING TO BREATHE, BUT CAMERON CONTINUES TO APPLY PRESSURE ON THE HEAD AND THROAT OF THERON WITH THIS SUBMISSION!!!

Deadprez: CAMERON ELLA AVA IS SQUEEZING THE LIFE OUT OF THERON!!! SHE’S DOING EVERYTHING THAT SHE CAN TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY!!! THERON’S ARMS BEGIN TO SLOW DOWN!! THEY’RE DROPPING DOWN SLOWLY!!! THE REFEREE HAS TO GET INVOLVED!!!

(The referee is seen inspecting the situation, and decides to raise Theron’s left arm in the air while Ghost is still locked up in that submission. The referee then releases the arm, as it drops in an instant.)

Deadprez: I don’t think the referee is fully convinced this match should stop though, as Theron is still breathing and twitching at his fingers. However, I don’t know how long Theron can continue in this position!! Cameron is looking to end this match right here! The referee signals that he’s going to give this one more shot before he calls it!

(The referee reaches the twitching arm again, and raises it in the air. He then releases the arm..)

Gavin Kirkland: :blessed:

Deadprez: THERON STOPS HIS ARM FROM DROPPING AND CLENCHES A FIST!!! HE THEN USES THAT FIST TO THROW A RIGHT HOOK ONTO THE SIDE OF CAMERON!! ANOTHER!!! AND ANOTHER!!! Theron Nikolas now grips onto the hips of Cameron, and works his way up to his feet while still being choked by this Triangle submission hold!! What is he thinking here?!

Eve: HE’S LIFTING CAMERON FROM OFF OF THE MAT!!! HE RAISES HER HIGH IN THE AIR IN WHAT LOOKS LIKE A POWERBOMB POSITION!! SHE STILL HAS THE TRIANGLE CHOKEHOLD LOCKED IN, BUT…

Gavin Kirkland: THERON SLAMS HER DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS OF THE RING WITH A SITOUT POWERBOMB!!! THE SOUND OF CAMERON’S BODY CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE RING MAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THIS ARENA!!! THERON HOOKS THE LEGS!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

THREEEEEEEE-

Deadprez: NO!!! CAMERON GOT HER SHOULDER UP JUST IN TIME!!!

Eve: Both of these Elitists look absolutely exhausted and drained. Theron rolls over and onto his forearms, as we can see him breathing heavily. Meanwhile, Cameron is slowly sitting up, and using the ropes to get herself up to her feet!

Gavin Kirkland: Theron is slowly working his way up, as now he’s standing!! Cameron makes it to her feet soon after..

Deadprez: HEADHUNTER!!!!! THERON JUST BLASTED CAMERON IN THE FACE WITH THE HEADHUNTER!!!!! THE BUSAIKU KNEE STRIKE KNOCKS HER BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS OF THE RING IN AN INSTANT, AND THERON DROPS DOWN FOR THE PIN ONCE AGAIN!!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!

THHHHHHHREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: NO!!! CAMERON ELLA AVA WITH THE ROPE BREAK!!! SHE GOT HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE JUST IN TIME!!! THIS MATCH CONTINUES!!!!!!

Eve: Theron can be seen hitting the canvas of the ring with his fists. He thought he had this match won right there. He’s starting to lose his cool, but look!! From the outside!! It’s Natasha Agnello!!!

(We see Natasha Agnello speaking to Theron Nikolas from ringside, trying to calm him down. She points up to the top turnbuckle, as he looks directly at the corner, then back down to Cameron with a sadistic smile on his face.)

Deadprez: This does not look good for Cameron Ella Ava. Not a single bit! Theron grabs her by the arms and drags her body towards the center of the ring. From there, Theron is making his way over to the corner where he scales his way up to the top rope…. FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH FROM THERON NIKOLAS!!!!!!

Eve: :damn:

Deadprez: :damn: :damn:

Gavin Kirkland: He missed :damn:

Deadprez: You got that right! Cameron Ella Ava moved out of the way at the last possible moment, and evaded that Frog Splash!! If that would have connected, that may have been the dagger to this match!! The final nail in the coffin!! But no!! Cameron Ella Ava had other plans!!

Eve: Cameron now works her way up to her feet slowly. She’s looking down at Theron, who is clutching at his midsection in pain after that 5 star Frog Splash.

Gavin Kirkland: I give it a 1 star only because of the effort.

Deadprez: :atrickboo:

Gavin Kirkland: :atrickboo:

Eve: Cameron is getting herself in position, as she awaits Theron to get to his feet but-

(Natasha Agnello steps up onto the ring apron. This catches Cameron’s attention, as she turns around and faces her.)

Eve: Both of these women are going back and forth right now. Verbally attacking one another. Cameron surely had quite the words to say to Natasha on Showdown, but now it’s reaching an all time high, as they are now face to face talking their trash towards each other!!!

Deadprez: Wait a second!!! What’s this?!

Gavin Kirkland: Cameron turns around…

Deadprez: SPEAR!!! SPEAR BY THERON NIKOLAS!!!!!!!

Eve: NO!!! CAMERON SIDE STEPPED OUT OF THE WAY, AND USED THERON NIKOLAS’ MOMENTUM TO SHOVE HIM THROUGH THE ROPES AND… HE SPEARS NATASHA RIGHT OFF OF THE RING APRON, AS BOTH THERON AND NATASHA ARE DOWN ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Theron slowly gets up from the ground on the outside of the ring! He’s trying to help Natasha up! He knows that he screwed up and his concern is quite evident! He’s freaking out at the situation, knowing that he just speared his manager!!!!

Deadprez: BUT LOOK!!! INSIDE THE RING, ITS CAMERON ELLA AVA WITH A TOPE CON HILO!!! SHE JUST LAUNCHED HERSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CRASHED DOWN ONTO THE BODIES OF THERON NIKOLAS AND NATASHA AGNELLO!!!!

Eve: Bodies are everywhere, and Cameron’s blood is spread onto three different bodies here at ringside!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Cameron slowly works her way up to her feet. She’s tired, she’s exhausted, but she’s fighting this match until the very end!! Cameron reaches down and grabs Theron Nikolas by the head and hair. She raises him up to his feet, and slides him back into the ring using whatever strength she has left!!! Cameron then follows into the ring and covers Theron for the pin!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

THHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE-

Deadprez: NO!!! THERON KICKS OUT!!! THERON KICKS OUT!!!!

Eve: Cameron can’t believe it. She’s put everything into this moment so that she could walk out victorious, but Theron will not die here tonight!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Cameron Ella Ava now gets to her feet as the blood from her forehead begins to drip down once again. Splatters of blood begin to hit the mat once more, as she sets herself up. It looks like she wants to go for her Goddess Rising Ace Kick.. BUT LOOK!!! It’s Natasha!!! She’s gotten herself up onto the apron once again!!!

Natasha Agnello: (off-Mic) DO YOU REALLY THINK YOU CAN GET THE BEST OF US?!?

(Cameron Ella Ava turns around and focuses her attention on Natasha who is still yelling out at her. Natasha is sore and hurting from the events from earlier, but that doesn’t mean she can’t speak her mind.)

Cameron Ella Ava: (Off-Mic) YOU AND YOUR WORDS DON’T CONCERN ME!! THIS IS BETWEEN ME AND THERON!!!

Natasha Agnello: (Off-Mic) I hate to break it to you, but you’re cut off!!! Theron doesn’t care about the friendship or bond you both once had!!! He doesn’t care that you’re an Ava!!! To him, you don’t mean jack shi-

(SLAP!)

Deadprez: CAM JUST WIPED THE BLOOD ONTO THE PALM OF HER HAND AND SLAPPED NATASHA RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE!!! NATASHA NOW HAS A RED HANDPRINT ON HER FACE, AS SHE DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE ON THE RING APRON!!!

Eve: Natasha rises back up to her feet…

Gavin Kirkland: BUT CAMERON SHOVES NATASHA OFF OF THE RING APRON, AND SENDS HER DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!

Deadprez: Cameron now turns around and faces Theron Nikolas who is down on one knee!!! CAMERON IS GOING TO DO IT RIGHT HERE!!! THE FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN!!! SHE CHARGES IN!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: GODDESS RISING!!! STEP UP AXE KICK BY CAMERON ELLA AVA!!!!

Deadprez: NO!!!! THERON COUNTERS AND CATCHES HER AS SHE WAS RUNNING WITH THE GHOST’S REQUIEM!!!! THE SWINGING REVERSE STO CONNECTS AS CAMERON IS OUT COLD HERE IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!!!! Theron drops down and goes for the pin covering the far leg and pulling back!!!!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

THHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Your Turn,” by Memphis Mayfire hits, as the crowd erupts into a mixed reaction filled with mostly boos due to how the finish turned out. However, this victory does nothing but put a smile on Theron’s face, as he rises up and gets his hand raised by the referee.)

Gina Romano: Here is your winner!!! “GHOST” THERON NIKOLAS!!!!!!!!

Deadprez: What a match between two Hall of Famers here on night one. Neither one wanted to fail here tonight, and after a season of shortcomings, I’m sure this felt great for Theron Nikolas.

Gavin Kirkland: No doubt. And to finish on top at the grandest stage of them all puts an exclamation mark on this season for Theron. We may not all be a fan of Natasha, but she played a major part in this rivalry between Theron and Cameron.. And ultimately, her distraction is what led Theron to victory here.

Eve: Cameron put up a great fight as well, but there’s only so much you can do when another individual gets involved. She fought her heart out and did everything that she could, but tonight simply wasn’t her night.

(The screen shows Theron Nikolas helping Natasha Agnello up to her feet, and walking her around the ring, and back up the entrance ramp. They both are stained with Cameron’s blood, as they walk backwards, staring at the victim they left down in the ring. Cameron is still out of it with blood on her body. Meanwhile, the last thing we see is Theron Nikolas and Natasha with their arms raised in the air while laughing at a stirring Cameron Ella Ava slowly sitting, who is being checked by the referee, seething. The screen then fades to black.)

(Commercial break)

(The camera fades in to Stephie Love in the ring.)

Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Stephie Love: And it is for the EAW Unified Tag Team Championships!!!

Crowd: :blessed: !!!!!

Stephie Love: Introducing first the challengers…

(The lighting in the Stadium would turn into an icy blue colour, as the Camera would slowly zone in onto the Stage. From there, the Titantron would turn on, as a dimly lit room can be seen. In what appears to be a prerecorded room, wearing a suit, and a suitcase in hand, Ice Aces Member, ARIA, would appear in front of the Camera.)

ARIA: Tonight, right now, on the biggest show of the year for Elite Answers Wrestling, Pain For Pride 15, you will witness two Women go down to that Ring, and give all of you a show. They will leave everything down there, for one opportunity. To win. To become the Unified Tag Team Champions.

(ARIA would place the suitcase down onto the table in front of her, as she would cross her arms, smirking as she looks straight into the Camera.)

ARIA: In June of 2021, you witnessed the debut of The Amazing Girl. You witnessed the debut of one of the nicest people in Elite Answers Wrestling, but someone who is willing to leave absolutely everything in the middle of that Ring to be known as one of the best. She is from Okinawa, Japan, and tonight, you will know her as one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions. She is…Ayu Megumi!

(A spotlight would then shine down on the left side of the Stage, as wearing an all white and gold Attire, and with a sword in her hand would be seen Ayu Megumi. She gets up to her feet and would spin around, swinging the sword as she hits it against the stage and poses. The Camera focuses in once again on ARIA.)

ARIA: And four Months later, November of 2021, you witnessed the debut of The Cryptic Ace. Ayu’s partner in crime, Ayu’s childhood Best Friend, Ayu’s Girlfriend. She stepped into Elite Answers Wrestling, and she immediately proved that she belonged here. She is willing to do whatever it takes to win. She resides from Okinawa, Japan, and tonight, you will know her as the other half of the Unified Tag Team Championships. She is…Usagi Senshi!

(A spotlight would then shine down on the right side of the Stage, as also wearing an all white and gold Attire, and with an umbrella in her hand would be seen Usagi Senshi. She twists and twirls the umbrella around, hysterically laughing as she would then drape it over her shoulder. From there, Usagi Senshi and Ayu Megumi would turn towards each other, they nod, as they begin walking towards each other.)

ARIA: Together? They are The Ice Aces.

(ARIA shrugs and smiles, as Usagi and Ayu meet each other right in the center of the Stage. They would then turn towards the rampway, as they let out deep breaths, the Camera focuses in on ARIA on the Titantron one more time.)

ARIA: Tonight, right now, on the biggest show of the year for Elite Answers Wrestling, Pain For Pride 15, you will witness The Ice Aces do whatever it takes to win. They will leave it all in the Ring, they will fight, and they will fight forever, and at the end of the night, The Ice Aces will be the Unified Tag Team Championships. And why? Well…because The Ice Aces are…

(ARIA would slowly unlock and unhook the suitcase, as she would then slowly open it, as seen in the suitcase…is an Ice Crystal, placed right in the center.)

ARIA: Forever Alive!

Crowd: FOREVER ALIVE!!! :blessed: !!!!!!

(ARIA walks away into the darkness, the Titantron slowly turning off. The lights would turn off, before blinking between blue and white, as ‘Kimarigoto’ by BRATS hits!!!)

Flannery McCoy: Here come the challengers! The Ice Aces who have won the hearts of every fan here in attendance! Everyone loves them!

Jake Mercer: And I love you. But even I am hyped at the possibility of these two sensations from Japan winning the gold here tonight. The crowd is firmly behind them and they are on a mission to make the EAW tag division great again!

Stew-O: They could definitely do it. They have all the momentum in the world. They look and act like true champions and I think I speak for everyone when I say we are sick of the Off-Brand Amphetamines shit and want a change here tonight.

(A&D by YNL Jordan hits to loud boos from the crowd.)

Stephie Love: And their opponents at a combined weight of 476 pounds they are the team of Solomon Stane and Kirk Redwood… THEY ARE THE EAW UNIFIED TAG TEAM HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD… THE OFF-BRAND AMPHETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTAMINESSSS!!!

(The Off-Brand Amphetamines make their way out to the ring followed by Trixie Stane. Trixie pours shots for the champions which they toast to each other before downing the shots and making their way to the ring.)

Jake Mercer: These drunks are the champions really? I thought EAW promoted a straight-edge no alcohol culture? What the hell is wrong with them?

Flannery McCoy: :whoa: Calm down Jake. Nothing wrong with a little pre-match preparation. I know I did exactly the same before starting the show tonight. Don’t tell my boss. Anyway these are the champs and they can do whatever the hell they want but that clearly doesn’t sit well with our fans.

Stew-O: The fans are tired of the Off-Brand Amphetamines ruining everyone’s fun here in EAW. It is time for a change! It’s time for the Ice Aces to win the gold! :blessed:

(DING! DING! DING!)

Flannery McCoy: We are underway and the titles are indeed on the line. It seems that Kirk Redwood and Ayu Megumi will be starting things off here tonight. It will be interesting to see how this match goes considering the differences between competitors. Wait no! Solomon Stane is in the ring and assaults Usagi Senshi from behind before she can leave the ring! Redwood strikes on Megumi as well! The champs getting in a quick attack from behind as all four competitors are battling it out in the ring and all hell has broken loose!

Stew-O: Well that didn’t take long to lose control. Hopefully this doesn’t result in a disqualification because these Pain for Pride fans deserve a resolution to this match they paid a lot of money to see. Solomon Stane and Kirk Redwood hammering away at Ayu Megumi and Usagi Senshi and the two Amphetamines are brutalizing these two Aces. BIG BOOT TO THE FACE FROM SOLOMON KICKS USAGI’S HEAD OFF! DOWN GOES USAGI! But Ayu is battling back against Kirk punching him back into the corner! But wait Solomon grabs her from behind! Hard shots to the gut! Solomon and Kirk have Ayu trapped in the corner and they are going in. Hard gut punches from both competitors as Solomon finally leaves the ring as Usagi rolls out in pain holding her head from that kick.

Jake Mercer: We are back to two competitors in the ring but The Off-Brand Amphetamines have Ayu Megumi trapped in their corner and Kirk Redwood is taking advantage of that beating the shit out of her intensely. Look at Solomon holding Megumi’s arms back allowing Kirk to just punch away at her defenseless self in the corner. The referee should do something about this! I can’t imagine this is the way the Ice Aces wanted to start out their big Pain for Pride title match! They are being beaten down worse than an innocent millionaire who made a racist joke on Twitter.

Flannery McCoy: :mjpls:But anyway the tag is made in to Solomon Stane who lumbers into the ring and begins kicking at Ayu Megumi in the corner. Ayu really taking a beating from these two who are showing why they are the champions in the first place. The Off-Brand Amphetamines are really on here tonight. :mjgrin:

Stew-O: Don’t do that again. Solomon Stane whips Ayu Megumi hard across the ring into the opposite corner before charging in with a Running Splash!!! But Ayu moves out of the way and Solomon goes chest first into the turnbuckle! Solomon falls out of the corner as Ayu charges in with a thunderous Lariatoo!!! Solomon actually goes down from the force! Usagi Senshi now back up on the ropes and she is cheering on her partner! But here comes Kirk Redwood back into the ring! But Megumi hits him with a Running Dropkick sending him flying over the top rope to the outside! Ayu has been energized by Usagi’s support and is firing on all cyllinders now! Ayu leaps off the middle rope with a Flying Elbow Drop down on the chest of Solomon as she goes for the first cover of this match!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN-

Jake Mercer: But Solomon Stane kicks out with authority causing Ayu Megumi to do a triple flip in midair before landing hard on her back from the force. Megumi back up as she quickly and smartly makes the tag in to Usagi Senshi who enters the ring. Good idea to get out while you have a chance. Usagi now sizing up Solomon and wondering how to deal with this bozo.

Flannery McCoy: Usagi Senshi with a hard kick to the gut of Solomon Stane who grabs his leg in pain before Kirk Redwood slaps him on the shoulder. I guess Redwood really wants a piece of Usagi! Redwood in the ring now and charges in full speed with a Shoulder Tackle knocking Usagi back into the corner. But Usagi leaps up to the middle rope and up and over Redwood rolling away from him into the ring. Redwood into the corner as Usagi drives herself into him with repeated Spears into the corner trying to do some damage. Redwood shoves her away trying to get her assault to end. SPEAR! But Redwood moves out of the way! But Usagi with the agility to spin herself up and around the turnbuckle and spins around the pole up to the top rope! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like that! USAGI OFF THE TOP WITH A FLYING CROSSBODY!!! SHE COMES CRASHING DOWN ON REDWOOD!! THE COVER!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!! TW-

Stew-O: But the kickout from Kirk Redwood! No new champs yet here tonight but the Ice Aces refuse to give up! Kirk pulls himself up in the corner but Usagi Senshi is waiting for him.

Jake Mercer: Usagi Senshi with the hard back elbows causing Kirk Redwood to back the hell off but Redwood right back in. Usagi manages to turn herself around but now Redwood lighting her up with repeated kicks to the gut changing leg with each kick. Usagi ducks between the ropes as Redwood continues to kick but the referee is forced to intervene to break the whole thing up and force her backwards into the ring.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! THAT’S ENOUGH!

Flannery McCoy: Kirk Redwood eventually stops the assault before grabbing the leg of Usagi Senshi! But she kicks his hand away! Usagi whips Redwood around into the opposite corner as Usagi follows him slamming into him with a vicious Running Wheel Kick into the corner. Usagi punching on Redwood who somehow manages to stay on his feet but Redwood with a hard Big Boot to the face kicks Usagi away from him. Redwood props himself up on the middle rope… Flying Axe Handle to the face! But Usagi cartwheels out of the way! But Redwood dodges a Running Enzuigiri from Usagi who crashes and Burns on the mat. Redwood leaps through the air coming down to flatten Usagi like a pancake.

Jake Mercer: Did you know that Usagi means pancake in Japanese? It’s a true story!

Stew-O: It’s not a true story but this could truly be the end of the match as Kirk Redwood goes in for the cover on Usagi Senshi!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN-

Flannery McCoy: Usagi Senshi kicks out and now Kirk Redwood looks pissed off as he traps her in a Camel Clutch. This hold looks quite devastating and Usagi may have to quit here and now giving up on all her dreams and title ambitions.

Ayu Megumi: No Usagi! Hang in there! I believe in you! <3

Stew-O: Ayu Megumi’s words give Usagi Senshi the strength she needs to break free of the hold! Usagi with unbelievable strength as she powers out and begins hammering away at the face of Kirk Redwood! Redwood is shook! She grabs him by the hair and bashes his head repeatedly into the turnbuckle! Usagi has snapped and she kicks at Redwood knocking him down in the corner! Usagi now stomping a mudhole in his ass as Redwood is being subjected to the same torture he put Megumi through earlier! Ayu gets a cheap shot in from the outside as she slaps the shit out of Redwood! Redwood rolls out to the middle of the ring and he is deceased! Usagi up to the top rope!!! A FLYING HEADBUTT FROM THE TOP CONNECTS!!! The cover from Usagi!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: Kickout by Kirk Redwood! The champs stay alive up in here. It looks like they won’t be giving up them titles that easily! Usagi Senshi tosses Redwood into the corner trapping her alongside her Ice Aces partner. Megumi getting in all kinds of illegal interference from the outside and she does not seem to give a damn. The titles are here tonight. This is Pain for Pride you have to go all out! Hard chop to the chest with one hand from Usagi which echoes throughout the entire arena! Shit sounded like a gunshot I almost had to pull out my piece in defense! Hard punches now raining down on Redwood in the corner as the referee prevents Solomon Stane from entering the ring to save his partner! But Ayu is double teaming Redwood and the bias from this referee is out of hand!

Referee: Come on guys that’s not appropriate. Let’s have a fair and balanced match here tonight. Do it for the fans.

(Ayu Megumi looks out at the fans and settles on a small child who looks on with tears in her eyes and disappointment causing Ayu to feel much shame for her actions.)

Ayu Megumi: You are right. I apologize. It won’t happen again. :mjcry:

Referee: Good. It better not ho. :ufudup:

Flannery McCoy: Usagi Senshi now taking a well deserved breather in the ring as she applies a rest hold on Kirk Redwood. But Redwood powers up to his feet and throws Usagi hard across the ring into the corner! Usagi goes over the top rope crashing to the outside! But as she flew over the top rope Ayu Megumi made the tag! Megumi leaps up to the top rope!! SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK INTO THE RING AS MEGUMI TAKES TO THE SKIES!!! Redwood is thrown across the ring as he nearly falls under the bottom rope but instead reaches his arm up to make the tag in to Solomon Stane!

Stew-O: NO! Ayu Megumi kicks the hand of Solomon Stane away preventing the tag! Megumi drags the leg of Kirk Redwood back into the Ice Aces corner and applies a Figure 4 Leglock! Ayu just may make Kirk tap out here tonight! That thing is locked in and there is no escap-

Jake Mercer: But Solomon Stane enters the ring and hits a Running Senton crashing down on top of Ayu Megumi! Holy shit he fucking crushed her! The referee ordering Solomon out of the ring but the damage has been done and the damage is severe! Kirk Redwood with a smile on his face as he drops a knee down on the face of Ayu. Kirk repeatedly smashes his knee into her face and she has been busted wide open! The blood flowing down the face of Ayu will scar the memories of her fans for years to come! Kirk Redwood lifts Ayu up and drops her with a Sit Down Powerbomb! The cover!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: CHAMPS RETAIN!!! SGIOSPGJPSGJPSGJS!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE—

Flannery McCoy: No they don’t! Ayu Megumi with the kickout! The will to survive is too strong! Kirk Redwood now making the tag in to Solomon Stane who enters the ring legally this time. Solomon immediately applies a Dragon Sleeper casually on Ayu. Just a lil dragon sleeper no biggie. Ayu passes out and she is unconscious! The match is over! No wait! Usagi Senshi off the top rope with a Flying Spinning Crossbody comes down to land on top of Solomon Stane! These two teams have stopped giving a single fuck about interference and are just going off! Here comes Kirk Redwood! He charges across the ring and hits a Cactus Clothesline on Usagi as both competitors tumble to the outside and continue to beat the shit out of each other out there.

Stew-O: Solomon Stane back up as he begins to trade shots with Ayu Megumi in the ring! Solomon! Ayu! Solomon! Ayu! Solomon! Ayu! BUT SOLOMON WITH THE HARDEST SLAP TO THE CHEST OF ALL TIME REVERBERATING ACROSS THE ENTIRE ARENA!! AYU’S HEART STOPS FROM THE IMPACT AND SHE COLLAPSES TO THE MAT!!! HOLY SHIT HE KILLED HER!!!

Jake Mercer: No wait Ayu Megumi is moving! Solomon Stane reaches down to pick her back u-

Flannery McCoy: SMALL PACKAGE!!! AYU MEGUMI ROLLING HIM UP OMG OMG OMG NEW CHAMPS NEW CHAMPS!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE—

Stew-O: The kickout by Solomon Stane! Ayu Megumi nearly stealing it right there! Ayu is truly thievious. Ayu immediately transitions Solomon into a Triangle Choke keeping him trapped on the ground. Solomon is trapped and may be tapping out here tonight but he is trying to power up and out of the hold! Solomon refusing to be held down! Solomon grimacing in pain as he manages to force himself up to his feet with Ayu still wrapped around him in that Triangle Choke! Redwood with hard back elbow shots to Ayu and manages to finally break free! Redwood flies backwards ramming Ayu hard into the turnbuckle! Redwood punches Ayu hard in the face rocking her before running off the ropes… but Usagi with a hard elbow shot blocking whatever he has planned in order to maintain control of this match for the Ice Aces!!!

Jake Mercer: Ayu Megumi with a hard kick to the gut of Kirk Redwood before she bounces off the ropes. Redwood keels over as Usagi comes back… SCIZZORS KICK CONNECTS!!! Wait Usagi Senshi in the ring now after throwing Solomon Stane into the steel steps on the outside! She’s illegal! Get her out of here! OUT! OUT! OUT! ETHEREALITY CONNECTS!!! AYU WITH THE CLAYMORE KICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD AS USAGI DOES THE FATALITY RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF REDWOOD!!! USAGI ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AS AYU GOES FOR THE COVER!!!!! NEW CHAMPS CONFIRMED! IT’S FUCKING OVER!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: But Kirk Redwood grasps the bottom rope with his hand! The Off-Brand Amphetamines find a way to stay alive as the Ice Aces fail to win the titles with their devastating finishing move! Ayu Megumi can’t believe it she thought she was going to score a W there but there was no W to be scored! Ayu immediately transitions into a Side Headlock on Redwood but he is trying to power out of it! Usagi Senshi takes her place in the corner looking just as annoyed that they didn’t win the match there. But they shouldn’t give up hope. The champs can’t hold out much longer!

Stew-O: Kirk Redwood powers back up to his feet… but Ayu Megumi with a running vicious Lariat… only for Redwood to duck under it! Redwood off the ropes with a Lariat of his own sending Megumi flipping and flying through the air from the force. Redwood off the ropes and he connects with a Curb Stomp to the back of the head of Megumi! Redwood charges Usagi Senshi on the apron knocking her to the floor as she goes headfirst into the ringside barricade. That was uncalled for to be quite honest. But now Redwood has a chance he has isolated Ayu and has a chance to put her away! Solomon Stane now entering the ring after he is tagged in by Kirk!

Jake Mercer: THE X-PLEX CONNECTS!!! SOLOMON STANE INTO A BACKSTABBER AS KIRK REDWOOD HITS THE END OF THE RAINBOW!!! SOLOMON WITH THE COVER!!!! CAN THE CHAMPS RETAIN?!?!?

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephie Love: Here are your winners… and STILL the EAW Unified Tag Team Champions of the World… THE OFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAND AMPHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETAMINESSSSSS!!!

(A&D by YNL Jordan hits to boos from the crowd as the referee delivers the titles to the Off-Brand Amphetamines.)

Stew-O: They did it! The Off-Brand Amphetamines retain the gold here tonight at Pain for Pride! They have secured their Pain for Pride moment here tonight! They will be forever remembered as one of the greatest EAW tag teams of all time as they have declared their dominance over the extremely competitive tag team division here in EAW!

Flannery McCoy: A very heartbreaking outcome for the Ice Aces and their fans here tonight. However, they did their very best and that is all that can be asked for. They showed that they are a top class tag team and if anything I think people are more convinced than ever that one day they WILL be champions!

Jake Mercer: That is true Flannery. But only one team can reign on top. The Ice Aces time will come but that time will not come here tonight at Pain for Pride XV! The Off-Brand Amphetamines are the ones who are FOREVER ALIVE!!! :blessed:

(Usagi Senshi is shown checking on Ayu Megumi in the ring as the champions celebrate with the titles while taking their leave from ringside.)

(The camera cuts to a commercial for HRDO’s mayoral campaign as he shares his thoughts on all of the issues he cares about most.)

Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for….ONE FALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!!!!! :blessed:

Stephie Love: AND IT IS THE FINALS OF THE INAUGURAL EAW NEW ERA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(The Band, Fall Out Boy, can be seen with their musical equipment on the rampway, as they start to play ‘Sugar We’re Going Down”!!!!! This gets a huge negative reaction, as Harley Lewis, wearing a Top Gun Style Jacket, walks through the curtain! He breathes in all the hate he is getting from the EAW Universe, smirking as he looks at the Band, before making his way down to the ramp!)

Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM…WEIGHING IN AT 185 POUNDS…HE IS THE ‘HEARTTHROB OF EAW’…HARLEY LEWIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: Harley Lewis is one of our Finalists in this Tournament! He went undefeated in his Block, and ended up defeating Caroline in the Semi-Finals to make it here tonight!

Flannery McCoy: And we all know from the war of words that these two had this week, Harley Lewis will not be one to back down! He is going to give it his all in this Match to put Joso away, and I am sure that he has a great chance of walking out of this Match as the winner!

Jake Mercer: You can tell the confidence of Harley Lewis is being showcased in this Entrance alone, as he is fully confident about his chances heading into this Match! Harley has all it takes to be a star in EAW, and winning this Match will prove it!

(Harley Lewis enters the ring, before posing in the center. He taunts the audience, as he would then back into his corner and ‘Sugar We’re Falling Down’ stops playing.)

(And suddenly, ‘No Messiah’ by Bad Wolves begins to blast throughout the Stadium, to an ear-piercing positive reaction from everyone in attendance, as walking through the curtain is Joso! Wearing a black and blue attire, Joso makes it to the center of the stage, and looks up at the ceiling, talking to himself, before walking down the ramp!)

Flannery McCoy: And here is Joso! Much like Harley Lewis, throughout the whole Tournament, Joso had gone undefeated in his Block! Beating the likes of Danny Tanner, Abel Atami, Pandora Paisley and ARIA, before making it to the Semi-Finals at Grand Rampage, where he would beat Aurora Monroe in impressive fashion to get here tonight!

Stew-O: And you know that Joso is not going to go down in this Match! Joso has talked this whole week about how the New Era Classic was made for him, and now it is time to back up his words in this Match tonight!

Jake Mercer: We all know that neither of these two are going to go down, but I have a lot of faith in Joso! He has shown constant improvement, and tonight might just be his night! We know that Harley Lewis is going to try and make sure that Joso doesn’t walk out of this Match as the winner, but I believe that Joso can do it, now it is time to prove it!

(Joso gets into the ring, and would get into the face of Harley Lewis as they exchange another war of words. Joso would then pose in the center of the ring, before backing into his corner. ‘No Messiah’ would begin to fade away, as the Referee makes sure that both of them are ready, before he signals the bell for this Match to start!!!!)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blessed: :blessed: :blessed:

Stew-O: AND THE FINALS OF THE NEW ERA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT IS UNDER WAY!!!!! :blessed: After Six Weeks of this grueling Tournament, at Grand Rampage, Joso and Harley Lewis would walk out the two Finalists, and now here at Pain For Pride, we see the both of them go at it to truly determine who the New Era really is!

Flannery McCoy: And it looks like we are going to start this Match with a lockup! Both Harley and Joso have been trying to outdo each other in recent weeks, and now we will decide who truly is better as both men are standing their ground! Joso looks to be getting the advantage however, pushing Harley towards the ropes…

Jake Mercer: BUT HARLEY PUSHES JOSO RIGHT OFF HIM AND ONTO THE GROUND!

Joso: :comeagain:

Stew-O: Joso didn’t take too kindly to that, as he immediately gets back up to his feet, and the two lockup once more! This time it’s Joso who is forced to stand his ground, as Harley Lewis is picking up the advantage, pushing Joso…BUT JOSO GETS HIS REVENGE, PUSHING HARLEY DOWN TO THE GROUND!

Harley Lewis: :wtf:

Flannery McCoy: Harley Lewis quickly staggers up to his feet, as he goes right at Joso, but Joso grabs Harley by the arm, catching him with an armdrag, but the both of them get right back up to their feet as this time it’s Harley who grabs Joso by the arm, catching him with an armdrag of his own, but Harley holds on and rolls Joso over into a crucifix pin!!

Referee: OOOOOONNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: An easy kickout by Joso as he gets right back up to his feet, but Harley gets up as well, and he just taunts at Joso showing him that it’s all it takes-…AS JOSO JUST BITCH SLAPS HARLEY LEWIS RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE AND HARLEY CRUMBLES TO THE FLOOR!!

Joso: (Off-Mic) FUCK YOU!

Stew-O: Harley Lewis backs away, before using the ropes to get back up to his feet. Harley and Joso stare down at each other for a few seconds, before Harley runs right back at Joso! But Joso moves out of the way, pushing Harley away as he runs the ropes, but Harley drops down, and Joso jumps over him running off the other side. Harley quickly gets back up to his feet, running the ropes himself, and the two meet each other right in the middle of the ring!

Flannery McCoy: Joso tries to grab Harley by the arm, but Harley Lewis is able to move out of dodge, twisting Joso around as he swings right at Joso, but Joso ducks it! Joso runs at the ropes, and Harley follows…but Joso runs to the otherside, and he slides out of the ring? Harley notices this as he runs to that side, and as Joso looks to run back into the ring, Harley Lewis catches him and kicks him back towards the announcer’s table! Harley quickly moves back into the ring from the apron..

Jake Mercer: And he runs the ropes once more and looks to connect with a suicide dive, but Joso moves out of the way! Harley Lewis is able to catch his landing as he lands on his feet, but that moment of space gives Joso the time to get back into the ring! THIS IS GOING AT A THOUSAND MILES PER SECOND!

Stew-O: And it doesn’t look to be stopping as now it’s Joso’s turn! Joso runs the ropes and looks for a suicide dive of his own, but Harley Lewis runs straight into the ring…BUT JOSO WAS ABLE TO GRAB ONTO THE ROPES AND COMPLETELY SHIFT HIS MOMENTEUM, AS HE TWISTS HIMSELF THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AND BACK INTO THE RING! Joso runs right at Harley, but Harley runs out of the way, as they both run opposite sides of the ropes once more, but Joso goes low as he drops down and sweeps the leg of Harley, dropping himself down onto him for a pin!

Referee: OOOOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: Kickout by Harley Lewis, and both men are back up to their feet!!!!-

Flannery McCoy: SPINNING HEEL KICK BY JOSO!!!

Stew-O: BUT HARLEY LEWIS DUCKS IT AS HE BACKS INTO THE ROPES, AND HE RUNS FULL SPEED AHEAD AT JOSO…BUT JOSO STOPS HARLEY RIGHT IN HIS TRACKS!

Jake Mercer: STALEMATE!!!!

Crowd: :wow:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Harley Lewis and Joso both stare at each other in the center of the ring, smirking at one of another when suddenly…)

Harley Lewis: (Off-Mic) BETTER THAN-

Joso: (Off-Mic) YOU.

Flannery McCoy: ROUNDHOUSE KICK RIGHT ACROSS THE HEAD OF HARLEY LEWIS BY JOSO, AND HARLEY FALLS RIGHT OVER! Joso drops down to his knees and now he’s beating away at Harley! Lefts and rights and Harley can’t even protect himself! Joso starts to elbow Harley Lewis right in the side of the head, and the Referee has to force him off! Joso backs away and into the corner, as the Referee has to check on Harley. If this is only the beginning of this Finals Match, what are we in store for as this Match progresses??

Stew-O: Harley Lewis waves the Referee off, letting him know that he can still compete as he gets back up to his feet…and he runs straight at Joso and jumps on him! Harley overwhelms Joso into the corner, as he knees him right in the gut, before grabbing Joso by the head, Harley throws Joso over his shoulders into a seated position, before running the ropes and kicking Joso right across the back, and then Harley runs the side ropes and knees Joso right in the side of the head!

Jake Mercer: Harley Lewis quickly gets back up to his feet, pulling Joso up with him as he throws him off the ropes, and he gets caught with a dropkick by Harley! Joso goes down, as Harley climbs back up to his feet, running the ropes and he drives his knee right into the face of Joso. Harley has taken advantage in this Match, and now it’s Joso who is in the wrong place! Joso tries to get back up to his feet, but Harley is right there to meet him as he overwhelms him into the corner with lefts and rights!

Flannery McCoy: But Joso is able to get himself out of it as he turns it around on Harley, but right as he was going to connect with a kick right to the head, Harley gets out of the way and he connects with a kick of his own! Joso staggers out of the corner, as Harley Lewis grabs him by the arm, and he throws him onto the ropes, and Joso falls onto the apron! Harley runs the ropes at Joso, but Joso catches him by the arm and drops it right on the ropes!

Stew-O: But when Joso was about to slide back into the ring, Harley kicks him right back down, and he jumps over the ropes and onto Joso down below! Remember that there are no count outs in this Match, as Harley pulls Joso back up to his feet, and he throws Joso right into the barricade! Joso goes back first into the barricade, and Harley notices that he has Joso right where he wants him, as he starts stomping away!

Jake Mercer: Joso tries to crawl away, but Harley Lewis pulls him up, before throwing him side first right into the apron of the ring! Harley throws Joso back into the ring, getting up to the apron as Joso gets back up to his feet, and Harley springboards and hits a springboard missile dropkick, and Joso flies across the right on impact! Harley looks to crawl to the cover, but Joso’s ring smarts are on display as he notices he is close to the ropes, and crawls into them.

Flannery McCoy: Harley Lewis gets back up to his feet, grabbing Joso and pulling him out of the ropes as he drags Joso up, and uppercuts him right in the jaw! Joso staggers away, and Harley grabs him by the arm, looking to throw him into the corner, but Joso reverses it and throws Harley into it instead. Joso runs at Harley, but Harley is able to jump onto the middle rope and perform a sunset flip, rolling through and he grabs Joso, pushing him back into the ropes as Joso rebounds back towards Harley, only to be caught with a jumping DDT!

Stew-O: Joso is down, and Harley Lewis is right back up to his feet, and he continues to showboat to a negative reaction from the fans in attendance! Joso gets to a knee, before Harley grabs him by the hair and pulls him up going around and grabbing him by the waist, as he goes to lift Joso up, but Joso turns it into an armdrag as he throws Harley over! Joso is back up to his feet, and he looks to go for a clothesline, but Harley sidesteps it, and he throws Joso right into the ropes, and Joso’s neck snaps against it!

Jake Mercer: Legend has it, Harley Lewis has been trying for this Match since the dinosaur age! :wow:

Stew-O: Jake…

Jake Mercer: ?

Flannery McCoy: Well, while Jake is giving us his daily dose of bullshit, Harley Lewis has been in control of this Match as Joso is crawling around the ring, but Harley runs the ropes before kicking Joso right in the shoulder blade! Joso grabs his arm as he seems to be struggling right now, but won’t Harley won’t let off, and he drives his knee into the shoulder of Joso once more! Joso is in a very bad position here right now. :lupe:

Jake Mercer: Harley Lewis positions Joso onto the middle rope, as he holds his knee right at the neck of Joso! Harley is applying pressure, as remember, there are no such thing as count outs in this Match! Harley continues to hold onto the rope, before he gets off, running the ring, and running the opposite ropes as he plants his knee right into the lower back of The “Golden Ace”! Joso is still leaning on the ropes, as Harley runs again, and he goes to repeat but Joso with a random burst of energy gets back up to his feet-

Stew-O: HARLEY LEWIS STOPS RIGHT IN HIS TRACKS AND CONNECTS WITH A STIFF ELBOW TO JOSO! Joso crumbles down, and Harley shrugs it off, as he leans the lifeless body of Joso once more on the ropes, running them as he connects with a big boot right to the face! Harley pulls Joso to the center of the ring, and he takes the time to showboat again before he drops down and cockily pins Joso!

Referee: OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flanney McCoy: But Joso is able to get the shoulder up, and he takes advantage of the cocky pin by Harley as he grabs him and floats him over, rolling through as he gets back up to his knee and backs up…and he drives his knee right up the face of Harley Lewis, but Harley is able to dodge it, and he grabs the knee of Joso, before pulling him right down to his level, and punching him right in the face!

Stew-O: Harley gets back up, as he pushes Joso down to the mat, before exiting onto the apron. He starts to climb up onto the top rope, as he takes all the time in the world, and that ends up costing him as Joso gets back up to his feet, and he stops Harley right in his tracks! Joso grabs Harley by the arm, before dragging him back into the ring…and Joso twists himself around and drops Harley with his arm still in grasp!

Jake Mercer: I honestly have a bad feeling about how this Match is going to be as it progresses. This isn’t just me, right?

Flannery McCoy: I want to agree, but I choose not to.

Stew-O: What Flannery said.

Jake Mercer: :noah:

Jake Mercer: Anyways…Joso gets back up to his feet, pulling Harley with him as he motions for the referee to move out of the way, and he drags Harley into the corner. Harley is in a seated position, as Joso runs the ropes, before booting Harley right in the face! He then picks Harley Lewis back up to his feet, still standing in the corner as then he delivers a vicious chop heard across the stadium, as Harley staggers away, but Joso grabs him once again, connecting with yet another chop right across the chest!

Flannery McCoy: Harley staggers into another corner, as Joso holds him up against it, and he says something that the audio can’t pick up, as he delivers yet another chop and Harley falls down to the knees! Joso then runs the ropes, as he looks to drive his knee right into the side of Harley’s head, but Harley gets out of dodge as he quickly exits onto the apron, but Joso still is able to catch him as he grabs Harley by the hair, and then moves to the arm, and Joso exits on the opposite side of the apron…AND HE DRAGS HARLEY SHOULDER FIRST RIGHT INTO THE RING POST! :lupe:

Stew-O: And now Joso climbs the top rope, as Harley is down on the apron still below, and Joso gets his standing…and he jumps off and drives his feet right into the lower back of Harley Lewis! Both of these Elitists crash down to the floor below, but Joso is able to get back up to his feet pretty quickly, and Harley is on his knees as Joso runs at him…BUT HARLEY CATCHES JOSO WITH A DROP TOEHOLD, JOSO GOING FACE FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS! And now Harley is back on the attack!

Jake Mercer: Harley Lewis keeps kicking Joso right back into those steel steps! Harley now grabs him by the waist as he throws him into the ring and climbs back onto the apron. Joso tries to get back up to his feet, but it’s too late as Harley enters the ring and catches Joso with a stiff forearm strike right to the jaw! Joso backs away but Harley continues to overwhelm him into the ropes, as Harley catches him with a stiff punch right into the gut, and that drops Joso down to a knee, where Harley runs the ropes and catches him with a boot!

Flannery McCoy: Harley Lewis tries to transition into some sort of armbar submission, but Joso is able to quickly get himself out of it, and that might have just been on pure instinct alone! Joso quickly gets to his feet but you can tell that he is groggy, and Harley takes advantage of that as he knees Joso right in the gut, before grabbing him by the next, and throws Joso right over his shoulders before connecting with a stiff kick right to the spine of Joso, as you can see him tense up from that!

Stew-O: Joso looks to get back up to his feet, but Harley stops him right in his tracks as he drops down and grabs Joso by the head, applying some sort of side headlock, but it looks like he also has Joso’s arm trapped! Joso is trying to get out of it, but Harley lifts his knee up, and he starts to drive it into the shoulder blade, which is helping push Joso down to his knees, before he slaps him right across the head! Harley then grabs a hold of Joso once again, before connecting with a variation of a headlock driver!

Jake Mercer: Joso is trying to get back up to his feet, slowly, but Harley just cuts him right back off driving his knee into the shoulder blade of Joso. Joso is trying to fight back, but it’s clear that Harley has the clear advantage in this Match as he picks Joso back up to his feet, and he throws Joso off the ropes only to be caught with another dropkick that lands right on the temple, and you can see that Joso’s lights were out with that! And even after that, Harley just shrugs it off and continues to show off to everyone in attendance.

Flannery McCoy: You can tell that the tone of this Match is starting to change in a more sadistic, violent way. Harley Lewis picks Joso back up to his feet, just to knee him right in the gut as he then moves to the top rope. While Joso is trying to get his bearings back, Harley Lewis takes a dive off the top rope and he catches Joso with a top rope clothesline, before then he just starts connecting lefts and rights right into the face of the man who calls himself The Golden Ace!

Stew-O: And you can tell that Harley Lewis has nothing but revenge on his mind as he holds Joso’s head down to the mat, and he just puts his boot right onto the skull of Joso and stomps right onto it! Joso looks to get up to his knees, but Harley boots him right down once more and just drives his knees right into the gut of Joso, taking the breath out of him quite literally! Joso has been trying to make a comeback in this Match, but Harley is starting to become too Match for him.

Jake Mercer: Harley Lewis then drops down to his knees, as he levels himself with Joso. Joso looks Harley right in the face, as Harley grabs him by the throat, before getting up to one knee. Joso tries to fight away, but Harley won’t let go and…what is he saying?

Harley Lewis: (Off-Mic) It’s time to admit that I was always better than you, mate.

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Harley Lewis: (Off-Mic) You will never be better than me. Whether it was all on your own…or side by side with that stupid bitch Gelo.

Referee: :krabs:

Stew-O: :krabs:

Flannery McCoy: :krabs:

Jake Mercer: I told you guys this wasn’t going to be pretty…:lupe:

Flannery McCoy: AND A NEW FIRE HAS BEEN LIT UNDER JOSO! JOSO GETS UP AND HE TAKES HARLEY TO THE GROUND, CONNECTING WITH THOSE LEFTS AND RIGHTS AND THE REFEREE CAN’T EVEN GET HIM OFF! HARLEY IS TRYING TO DEFEND HIMSELF BUT…Joso backs up now? Joso is laughing! Harley Lewis makes it back up to his feet quickly, and Joso just shrugs…AND A SUCKER PUNCH BY JOSO THAT TAKES HARLEY RIGHT OFF HIS FEET! I don’t think that Harley saw that coming, and now Joso is on the attack!

Stew-O: Joso catches Harley Lewis with a stiff kick against the chin, and Harley loses balance as he leans against the ropes! Joso told Harley that he wouldn’t expect what’s coming, and that is being proven right now as Joso runs the ropes, and he looks to clothesline Harley over, but Harley quickly moves out of dodge, only to be caught with an enzuigiri by Joso! Harley falls down to a knee, and Joso connects with a swinging neckbreaker right in the center of the ring!

Jake Mercer: Harley Lewis tries to get away, but he can’t as Joso just continues to be absolutely relentless! He is not going to let what Harley said pass, and he continues the onslaught! Joso grabs Harley by the arm, as he goes around, before bringing it back and wrenching it in a chicken wing position! Joso pushes Harley towards the ropes, as he gets his foot up to his back, and he kicks him right into the ropes, as Harley goes throat first, just to then back into a backstabber by Joso!

Flannery McCoy: Harley Lewis somehow pops up right back up to his feet after the backstabber, but it doesn’t matter anyway as Joso is right up, and he grabs Harley by the neck, before connecting with a backbreaker. Joso then moves onto the apron, as Harley looks to get his bearings back, BUT JOSO SPRINGBOARDS AND HE CONNECTS WITH A SPRINGBOARD HIGH KNEE! JOSO ROLLS THROUGH, AND THEN HE GRABS HARLEY…’EXECUTIONER FROM HELL’!!!!! THE FRONT SUPLEX LIFT INTO A CUTTER CONNECTS!!!!!

Stew-O: HARLEY LEWIS IS ABLE TO ESCAPE THE CUTTER, AND HE RUNS THE ROPES…ONLY TO BE MET WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE BY JOSO! JOSO GRABS HARLEY BY THE ARM, AND RIPCORDS HIM INTO ANOTHER BIG BOOT, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SHORT SUPERKICK TO THE KNEE OF HARLEY! HARLEY FALLS DOWN TO A KNEE, AND HE RUNS THE ROPES…AND CONNECTS WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF THE SKULL!!!! JOSO HITS THE ‘GREEN LIGHT’, THE SAME MOVE THAT ANGELO CARTER USES AS HE GOES IN FOR THE COVER!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: HARLEY LEWIS MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! Joso pulled a move out of his best friends’ playbook, and yet it wasn’t enough to keep Harley down! Joso gets into a seated position as he looks at the referee, annoyed at the two count before getting back up to his feet. Harley can be seen crawling around, but Joso makes sure to grab a hold of him, before slowly dragging Harley back up to his feet…WAIT LOOK! HARLEY JUST RAKED THE EYES OF JOSO WHILE THE REFEREE’S VIEW WAS BLOCKED!

Flannery McCoy: CHOP BLOCK BY HARLEY LEWIS! JOSO’S KNEE BUCKLE AS NOW HARLEY LEWIS JUST GOES RIGHT TO WORK ON THAT KNEE! Joso tries to get away, but Harley just drives his knee right into the kneecap of Joso, before rolling over into some sort of knee lock! Harley has Joso’s knee trapped and he is not going to let go. Joso is in trouble here! Joso knows that he needs to get to the ropes, but Harley Lewis won’t let him as he continues to wrench it in more and more, cutting off the ability to crawl!

Stew-O: Joso is trying his hardest to make it to the ropes, but Harley has that hold in tight! Harley starts repositioning as he starts to bring Joso closer to the middle of the ring, and that just makes it even harder for Joso to be able to make it to the ropes! Joso has absolutely no where to go, as he is trapped in the middle of the ring, and Harley only continues to wrench that kneehold in even tighter, cutting off quite a lot!

Jake Mercer: :lupe: Joso might have to submit here, but he looks to keep fighting through! Throughout all the pain and agony, Joso continues to try and push himself to the rope, as he finally is able to make some movement! You can see the look on Harley’s face begins to change, as Joso continues to push himself forward, hoping to get closer and closer to the ropes to cause a rope break, and he might be able to do it! Joso might be able to cause the rope break!

Flannery McCoy: JOSO IS SURVIVING! THROUGH ALL THE PAIN, JOSO IS MAKING IT TO THE ROPES! Joso is within hand’s reach of the ropes…but look! Harley Lewis repositions himself and he tries pulling Joso back into the center of the ring, but Joso isn’t having it! Joso isn’t having it! Joso is fighting it as he is able to get out of the grip of Harley! Joso gets back up to his feet, and he runs off the ropes, but Harley stops him right in his tracks again, as he quickly grabs a hold of him and he connects with a vertical suplex!

Stew-O: Harley picks Joso back up to his feet, as he leans Joso against the ropes, before putting his foot up to the back of Joso, and he just kicks Joso right in the lower back, and that causes Joso to fall down into a kneeling position!

(Harley Lewis notices that after Joso turns back towards him, Joso gives Harley nothing more than a wicked smile. This proves to Harley that Joso is not going down with a fight, and that Joso is going to fight until he can’t no more.)

Jake Mercer: JOSO ISN’T GOING TO BACK DOWN! HE KNOWS HOW IMPORTANT THIS MATCH IS TO HIM, AND HE IS NOT GOING TO GIVE IT AWAY, AND I DON’T THINK HARLEY LEWIS LIKES THAT! HARLEY RUNS AT JOSO, AND HE BOOTS JOSO RIGHT IN THE FACE AS I THINK THAT TURNED THE LIGHTS OFF FOR JOSO! JOSO IS LEANING LIFELESS ON THE ROPES, AND HARLEY LEWIS IS NOW THE ONE WHO IS SMILING! HARLEY LEWIS IS NOW THE ONE WHO IS CRACKING THE WICKED SMILE RIGHT INTO THE CLOSED EYES OF JOSO!

Flannery McCoy: Harley Lewis grabs a hold of Joso, as he slowly drags him back up to his feet, AND HARLEY CONNECTS WITH A HIGH KNEE RIGHT TO THE SKULL OF JOSO! A STANDING HIGH KNEE CONNECTS, AND JOSO’S LIGHTS ARE DIMMED ONCE AGAIN! JOSO IS ON WOBBLY LEGS, AND HARLEY DOESN’T CARE AS HE GRABS A HOLD OF JOSO ONCE AGAIN, AND HE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER HIGH KNEE, AND JOSO JUST FALLS DOWN TO A KNEE! Harley Lewis now backs into a corner, and Joso can be seen trying to get back up to his feet, but he can’t!

(After a few moments, Joso is able to finally make it back up to his feet…but…)

Stew-O: AND HARLEY LEWIS RUNS AT JOSO AND CATCHES HIM WITH THE DROP FRONTKICK THAT PUSHES JOSO RIGHT INTO THE CORNER! JOSO IS CAUGHT AND NOW HARLEY QUICKLY TAKES ADVANTAGE, GRABBING A HOLD OF JOSO AND CONNECTING WITH THE EXPLODER SUPLEX! ‘CAR CRASH’ CONNECTS, AND JOSO IS OUT OF IT, BUT I DON’T THINK HARLEY IS DONE! HARLEY THEN DRAGS JOSO BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND HE RUNS THE ROPES…BEFORE JUMPING ONTO JOSO AND CONNECTING WITH THE FINISHING PART OF THE ‘SLIDE IN THE DMS’, CONNECTING WITH THE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP AS HE DRIVES HIS FEET THROUGH THE CHEST OF JOSO!

Jake Mercer: HARLEY LEWIS DROPS DOWN, AND HE HOOKS THE LEG OF JOSO! JOSO IS OUT OF IT, AND I THINK THAT HARLEY LEWIS HAS THIS MATCH WON! WE ARE GOING TO CROWN THE INAUGURAL WINNER OF THE NEW ERA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTTTHHHHH-

Crowd: :blessed:

Flannery McCoy: JOSO KICKS OUT AGAIN! JOSO KICKS OUT AND YOU CAN TELL THAT HARLEY LEWIS IS PISSED OFF! HARLEY THOUGHT HE HAD THIS MATCH WON, BUT ONCE AGAIN JOSO STAYS IN IT AND HE CONTINUES TO PUSH THROUGH! HARLEY HAS TRIED TO PUT JOSO AWAY, AND IT STILL ISN’T ENOUGH, AND HARLEY IS GOING RIGHT BACK ON THE ATTACK TO MAKE SURE THAT HE CAN PUT JOSO IN THE GROUND! LEFTS AND RIGHTS BY HARLEY, AND JOSO IS DEFENSELESS! JOSO CAN’T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AS HARLEY IS ABSOLUTELY RELENTLESS-

Stew-O: JOSO IS ABLE TO GET HARLEY OFF HIM, AND HE QUICKLY STAGGERS UP TO HIS FEET, BUT HE IS MET WITH A SUCKER PUNCH IN RETURN BY HARLEY LEWIS! Harley Lewis then runs the ropes, and he looks to connect with another big boot, BUT JOSO IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A BIG BOOT OF HIS OWN, AND HARLEY FALLS TO A KNEE…BUT JOSO CRUMBLES DOWN TO THE GROUND AS WELL, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THAT HARLEY STILL HAS THE CLEAR CUT ADVANTAGE IN THIS TIME!

Jake Mercer: Harley Lewis is struggling to get back up to his feet, but with some help from the ropes, he is able to get back up, but it’s clear that Joso isn’t moving at all! Harley looks down at Joso, and he smiles as he knows that he has the advantage in this scenario. There has been no sight of movement made by Joso at all, and I am starting to wonder how much longer it will be until Joso won’t be able to go anymore?

Flannery McCoy: Little movement can be seen being made by Joso, but you can tell that Harley Lewis noticed it, and he drops his foot right into the head of Joso because of it. Harley then drags Joso back up to his feet…but Joso pushes Harley off him, and Harley rebounds the ropes…AND HARLEY REBOUNDS INTO A POWERFUL LARIAT BY JOSO! THAT MIGHT HAVE TAKEN QUITE A LOT OUT OF JOSO, BUT HE IS GETTING RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND IT’S LIKE A NEW LIFE HAS BEEN FOUND IN HIM ONCE MORE! JOSO KICKS AT HARLEY WHILE HE IS DOWN…

Stew-O: AND JOSO RUNS THE ROPES, LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A SLIDING KICK, BUT HARLEY QUICKLY GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET, BUT JOSO GETS BACK UP AS WELL! HARLEY RUNS AT JOSO, BUT JOSO GETS OUT OF DODGE…BUT HARLEY CATCHES JOSO WITH A FOREARM TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! HARLEY CATCHES JOSO WITH THE FOREARM, BUT JOSO RESPONDS WITH AN OVERHEAD KICK THAT CATCHES HARLEY RIGHT OFF GUARD! HARLEY IS DAZED AND JOSO RUNS THE ROPES AGAIN, BEFORE HE’S THE ONE WHO CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM RIGHT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD OF HARLEY LEWIS!

Flannery McCoy: You can tell that Joso is still groggy, and you can tell that he is still out of it, but he is still fighting, and this is what EAW is all about :blessed:! This is what the New Era is all about :blessed:! These two men are giving it their absolute all in this Match, and I don’t think that this match is stopping until we have a clear cut winner! We know just how much the both of these two men want to be able to win the New Era Classic Tournament, and now we are watching the Finals, and we are watching them put everyone on the line! :blessed:!!!! :dynasty:!!!! :eaw:!!!!!

Jake Mercer: Joso is leaning against the ropes for support, as Harley Lewis can be seen crawling up to a knee. Joso sighs, as he goes to grab a hold of Harley, but Harley connects with a stiff elbow strike right to the midsection of Joso! Joso rebounds off the ropes, and an exhausted Harley Lewis grabs a hold of him, before connecting with a quick powerslam, but now it is Harley who is leaning up against the ropes for support!

(Joso can be seen still getting back up to his feet, and Harley Lewis just lets out a deep breath of disappointment. He goes to grab Joso, when suddenly…)

Stew-O: ‘EXECUTIONER FROM HELL’!!!!! ON PURE INSTINCT, JOSO WAS ABLE TO GRAB A HOLD OF HARLEY LEWIS AND THROW HIM UP INTO THE AIR WITH A FRONT SUPLEX LIFT BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE CUTTER! HARLEY IS OUT OF IT, AND JOSO FALLS DOWN TO HIS KNEES, AND HE PUSHES HARLEY ONTO HIS BACK…AND JOSO DRAPES HIMSELF OVER HARLEY LEWIS! JOSO HAS THE PIN, AND HE MIGHT HAVE THE MATCH WON! WE MIGHT BE SEEING THE WINNER OF THE NEW ERA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT!!!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH-

Flannery McCoy: HARLEY LEWIS GETS THE SHOULDER UP JUST IN TIME, AND YOU CAN SEE THE EMOTIONLESS EXPRESSION ACROSS THE FACE OF JOSO! Joso has been trying his absolute hardest to stay in this Match, and I am sure that he knew Harley was going to bring the fight, but I don’t think he expected it to be like this! Joso tries to get back up to his feet, but you can tell that he is wobbly…AND LOOK! FROM BEHIND HARLEY LEWIS HAS GOTTEN UP, AND HE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER CHOP BLOCK!

Jake Mercer: HARLEY LEWIS CONNECTS WITH YET ANOTHER CHOP BLOCK TO JOSO, AND NOW HE IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET! HARLEY PUSHES THE REFEREE OUT OF THE WAY, AND HE TAKES A SLOW REBOUND OFF THE ROPE BEFORE STOMPING RIGHT ONTO THE LEG OF JOSO ONCE AGAIN! HARLEY LEWIS DRAGS JOSO BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND HE GRABS A HOLD OF HIM, BEFORE SPINNING AROUND AND CONNECTING WITH A TORNADO DDT! JOSO LANDS LIFELESS, AND HARLEY FALLS DOWN TO HIS KNEES!

Stew-O: Harley Lewis gets back up to his feet, and he backs into the corner as Joso is just out right in the middle of the ring. Harley takes the time to get a breathing room, as Joso can be seen making absolutely no movement whatsoever. The Referee goes over to check on Joso, as I think that this Match might end prematurely, I don’t know if Joso will be able to compete for much longer. :lupe: You can tell that Harley Lewis is exhausted, but he is smiling at the condition of Joso.

Flannery McCoy: But look! Movement is being made! Slowly but surely, Joso is moving! He is crawling to the ropes, but I don’t think that he will be able to get back up to his feet. Joso continues to crawl towards the ropes, as Harley Lewis gets out of the corner, smiling at Joso’s efforts. Joso is able to finally make it to the ropes, and Harley smirks, as Joso is slowly pulling himself up! The Referee has deemed Joso able to keep competing, and now Joso has gotten back up to his feet! But Harley Lewis is right there-

Jake Mercer: BUT JOSO IS STILL FIGHTING BACK! JOSO IS CONNECTING WITH THOSE STRIKES, AND HARLEY LEWIS IS TRYING TO PROTECT HIMSELF! JOSO PUSHES HARLEY BACK, AS HE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES…AND HE GOES TO CONNECT WITH A LARIAT, BUT HARLEY LEWIS DODGES IT-…BUT JOSO GOES FOR AN OVERHEAD KICK, AND HARLEY DODGES IT ONCE AGAIN! Joso falls flat, and Harley just smirks as he backs into the corner, before running at Joso and kicking him right into the shoulder!

Stew-O: BUT JOSO GETS RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND HE STARTS ATTACKING HARLEY AGAIN! JOSO OVERWHELMS HARLEY INTO THE CORNER WITH THOSE STRIKES! JOSO RUNS THE ROPES…AND HE CONNECTS WITH A BIG BOOT RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF HARLEY LEWIS! HE RUNS THE ROPES AGAIN…AND ANOTHER BIG BOOT-

Flannery McCoy: WAIT NO! NO! HARLEY LEWIS GRABBED A HOLD OF JOSO, AND HE BACKED HIM RIGHT INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE, AND JUST LIKE THAT I THINK THAT JOSO IS OUT OF IT ONCE MORE! HARLEY SMILES AS HE PULLS JOSO INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING…but he falls down once more from exhaustion! Harley Lewis backs to the ropes, using them as support to get back up to his feet as he looks at Joso with that devious smirk! Harley Lewis knows that the longer this Match goes on, the worse Joso’s condition is going to get. But I think Harley is looking to end this!

Jake Mercer: Harley Lewis pulls Joso back up to his feet once more…BUT JOSO IS STILL TRYING TO FIGHT! JOSO IS WILDLY SWINGING AT HARLEY, BUT HARLEY IS DUCKING ALL OF IT BEFORE HE CATCHES JOSO WITH A STIFF BACKFIST RIGHT AGAINST THE CHEEKBONE, AND JOSO JUST FALLS RIGHT BACK OVER! HARLEY KNOWS THAT HE HAS THIS MATCH WON, AS HE PICKS JOSO BACK UP TO HIS FEET…AND ANOTHER BACKFIST, THIS TIME WITH A SPIN…BUT JOSO CATCHES JOSO! HARLEY PUTS JOSO ONTO HIS SHOULDERS…AND THIS IS IT! ‘JUKEBOX BREAKER’! THE DEATH VALLEY DRIVER CONNECTS! IT’S OVER!

Stew-O: JOSO IS FIGHTING OUT OF IT! JOSO IS FIGHTING OUT OF IT! WITH ALL THE STRENGTH HE HAS LEFT, JOSO IS FIGHTING OUT OF THE JUKEBOX BREAKER AS HARLEY LETS GO OF HIM! JOSO RUNS THE ROPES, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING FOREARM ON HARLEY! AND ANOTHER ONE! JOSO IS TRYING TO TAKE HARLEY OFF HIS FEET, AND HE RUNS THE ROPES ONE MORE TIME, AND HE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER RUNNING FOREARM-

Flannery McCoy: JUKEBOX BREAKER! JUKEBOX BREAKER! HARLEY CAUGHT JOSO ONTO HIS SHOULDERS AND HE CONNECTS WITH THE DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! JOSO IS OUT OF IT, AND HARLEY DRAPES HIMSELF OVER THE PRONE BODY OF JOSO! THIS IS IT!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jake Mercer: IJOF3I3T2IROFMOPF3PPO3FMPO3F :damn:!!!!!!!!! JOSO KICKS OUT OF THE JUKEBOX BREAKER, AND HARLEY LEWIS IS ABSOLUTELY FURIOUS!

Stew-O: YOU CAN TELL THAT HARLEY LEWIS’ IGNORANCE GOT THE BEST OF HIM, AS HE IS ARGUING WITH THE REFEREE ABOUT THAT COUNT! JOSO IS DOWN AND OUT, AND HARLEY IS RIGHT UP TO HIS FEET! HARLEY IMMEDIATELY GRABS JOSO, AND PICKS HIM BACK ONTO HIS SHOULDERS…’SUCK YOUR MUDDA’!!!!!!!!!! THE SIT-OUT FASTBUSTER CONNECTS-

Flannery McCoy: BUT JOSO ROLLS ONTO THE APRON, AND HARLEY LEWIS IS EVEN MORE PISSED OFF!! Harley Lewis is back up to his feet, as it seems that Joso is trying to catch his breath on the apron. Harley slowly moves to the apron as well, as he picks Joso up, and slaps him right across the face and that leaves Joso wobbly! Harley then grabs a hold of Joso, as he seems to be looking down at the floor below…and I think Harley Lewis is going to suplex Joso off the apron! Harley gets Joso in the air…

Jake Mercer: BRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNBUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: BRAINBUSTER BY JOSO! BRAINBUSTER BY JOSO! JOSO HITS THE BRAINBUSTER ON HARLEY LEWIS ONTO THE APRON! ON PURE INSTINCT ALONE, JOSO CONNECTS WITH THE BRAINBUSTER, AND HE PUSHES HARLEY BACK INTO THE RING! JOSO GETS IN AS WELL, AS HE EYES DOWN HARLEY, AS HARLEY STARTS TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET…JOSO GRABS HARLEY BY HIS TRUNKS AND PULLS HIM IN…

Flannery McCoy: INCOMING SILENCE! THE SPINNING SIT-OUT POWERBOMB, AND JOSO ISN’T DONE! JOSO PULLS HARLEY BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS HE IS RUSHING ON ADRENALINE, AND HE GETS HARLEY LEWIS INTO A PILEDRIVER POSITION…HEAVEN’S GAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE PACKAGE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS WITH FORCE, AND HARLEY LEWIS IS OUT OF IT! JOSO GOES FOR THE PIN TO PUT AN END TO THIS MATCH!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jake Mercer: HE KICKED OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HARLEY LEWIS FINDS A WAY TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, AND THE LOOK ON JOSO’S FACE TELLS THE WHOLE STORY! JOSO THOUGHT HE HAD THIS MATCH WON! JOSO THOUGHT IT WAS OVER! JOSO THOUGHT HE HAS PUT AN END TO THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT IT IS STILL GOING! HARLEY LEWIS IS STILL IN THIS MATCH! Joso is slowly crawling back up to his feet, and you can tell that he is starting to get more and more worried about the outcome of this Match :lupe:.

Stew-O: Joso looks confused on what he needs to do, as Harley Lewis is now, slowly but surely, crawling towards the ropes, using them as support to get back up to his feet. Once Harley is up, he turns to Joso, as they meet in the center of the ring…and they start trading strikes! Joso! Harley! Joso! Harley! Harley! Joso! Joso! Joso! Joso! JOSO! JOSO IS GETTING THE UPPER HAND-…BUT HARLEY CATCHES JOSO WITH A FOREARM STRIKE! BUT JOSO CONNECTS WITH ONE OF HIS OWN IN RESPONSE!

Flannery McCoy: Joso pushes Harley into the ropes, as he rebounds off them INTO ANOTHER FOREARM STRIKE! Harley gets stopped right in his tracks, but Harley Lewis connects with a European uppercut! That rocks Joso, but he still stands on his feet as Harley now grabs a hold of Joso, and he looks for a powerslam, but Joso holds his standing as he kicks Harley Lewis right into the knee! Joso now grabs Harley Lewis by the arm, and he irish whips him into the ropes once again, before he catches Harley with a calf kick!

Jake Mercer: Harley Lewis quickly gets back up to his feet though, but Joso grabs Harley before throwing his head right into the top turnbuckle of the corner, and then he goes for a schoolboy, rolling through and connecting with a pump knee strike right to the skull…BUT HARLEY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY, BEFORE TRIPPING JOSO UP AND CATCHING JOSO WITH THAT PUNCH TO THE JAW! Both Joso and Harley are on level ground on the bottom of the mat, as Harley throws a punch at Joso…JOSO GRABS A HOLD OF HARLEY’S HAND! JOSO GRABS A HOLD OF HARLEY’S HAND AS HE GETS BACK UP TO A KNEE…AND HE STARTS SEPARATING THE FINGERS-

(SNAP!)

Stew-O: THE JOINT MANIPULATION! JOSO SNAPS THE DIGITS! JOSO SNAPS THE DIGITS! HARLEY LEWIS IS HOLDING HIS HAND IN ABSOLUTE ANGOY, AND JOSO IS LAUGHING AT IT! JOSO NOW GRABS THE OTHER HAND, AND HARLEY IS TRYING TO HOLD HIS GROUND-

(SNAP!)

Flanney McCoy: NOW TO THE OTHER HAND OF HARLEY, JOSO SNAPS THE DIGITS ONCE AGAIN! HARLEY LEWIS IS BACKING UP AS JOSO HAS THE SADISTIC SMILE ACROSS HIS FACE! AFTER EVERYTHING HARLEY HAS INFLICTED ON HIM IN THIS MATCH, JOSO IS GETTING HIS PAYBACK! JOSO NOW PULLS HARLEY BACK UP TO HIS FEET, GRABBING A HOLD OF HIS ARM AND TRUNKS…AND JOSO PULLS HARLEY RIGHT INTO THE CORNER AND HARLEY GOES SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! AND THEN JOSO JUMPS ONTO THE ROPES, SPRINGBOARDING AS HE DRIVES HIS KNEES INTO THE LOWER BACK!

Jake Mercer: JOSO IS UNSTOPPABLE RIGHT NOW! He is getting his payback and he is absolutely relentless! Joso now pulls Harley out of the corner, and he just drops him, as Harley crumbles down to the feet of Joso! Joso looks around, before he backs up, and he picks Harley back up to his feet! Joso throws Harley off the ropes…but Harley dodges Joso and catches him with a backbreaker…but Joso flips over and connects with a swift overhead kick right to a ground Harley! Joso starts to crawl away, as this Match is still continuing!

Stew-O: Both Joso and Harley Lewis get back up to their feet again, but immediately Joso runs right at Harley and knees him in the gut while Harley was leaning against the ropes! Joso looks down at Harley, and you can tell that there is absolutely no remorse! Joso’s eyes tell it all! He grabs Harley, and he drags him into the middle of the ring! Joso has Harley in the middle of the ring! JOSO IS GETTING HARLEY ONTO HIS SHOULDERS….AND HE LIFTS HIM UP…BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN!

Flannery McCoy: GRATEFUL DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jake Mercer: :krabs: WAIT THE REFEREE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Stew-O: JOSO MISSED THE KNEE STRIKE OF GRATEFUL DEATH, AND HARLEY LEWIS ACCIDENTALLY LANDED ON THE REFEREE! THE REFEREE HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT AND JOSO IS PANICKING! JOSO IS PANICKING! JOSO GRABS HARLEY-

Flannery McCoy: LOW BLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: THE MOMENT HARLEY KNEW THE REFEREE WAS OUT, HE CAPITALIZED AND CONNECTED WITH A LOW BLOW! JOSO IS DOWN, AND HARLEY GRABS JOSO BY THE FOOT, AS HE PULLS HIM OUT TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! HARLEY KNOWS HE CAN DO WHATEVER WHILE THE REFEREE IS DOWN, AND HE THROWS JOSO RIGHT INTO THE RING POST! JOSO’S FACE MEETS THE UNFORGIVING STEEL OF THE RINGPOST!! JOSO IS OUT COLD AND HARLEY LEWIS KNOWS THAT HE CAN DO WHATEVER HE WANTS NOW!

Stew-O: Harley Lewis pulls Joso back up to his feet…AND THIS TIME HE THROWS JOSO RIGHT INTO THE CORNER OF OUR ANNOUNCERS TABLE! Harley looks around…and he looks at the timekeepers area, and I think he has spotted those Chairs! Harley picks Joso up…AND HE THROWS JOSO RIGHT INTO THE CHAIRS! AND HARLEY PICKS UP A CHAIR FROM OUT OF UNDER JOSO, AND SLAMS IT RIGHT INTO THE BACK! AND AGAIN! ANOTHER CHAIR SHOT BY HARLEY LEWIS, AND NOW HE THROWS IT TOWARDS THE RING!

Flannery McCoy: Harley Lewis is dragging the lifeless body of Joso towards the ring, before barely being able to pull him into the ring! Harley now looks down at the floor…and he grabs that Chair he threw towards the ring! Harley is smiling, and this isn’t going to be good. Harley Lewis gets back into the ring, and as Joso is attempting to get back up to his feet…Harley kicks him right upside the gut, and Joso is still just completely out of it!

(Harley Lewis picks the Chair back up, as he holds it in his grasp. He looks at Joso, who hasn’t moved an inch. All Harley can do is smile, as he knows what he needs to do in order to win this Match. Finally…Joso is able to make very little movement.)

Jake Mercer: Joso is barely moving, as he has his hand on the rope. Joso is slowly crawling up to his feet with support from the ropes, and Harley has a tight grip on that Chair. Joso finally looks towards Harley…and I think he is accepting his fate! That there is nothing else Joso can do!!

Harley Lewis: (Off-Mic) I told you, mate..I AM THE NEW ERA!!!

(Harley begins to lift up the Chair, as al he continues to do is talk shit to Joso who doesn’t know where he is whatsoever.)

Harley Lewis: (Off-Mic) You were never going to be better than me. You hear me? I will always be better than you.

Joso: (Off-Mic) …COME ON! HIT ME!

Crowd: :lupe:

(Harley Lewis smirks…BEFORE SPITTING IN THE FACE OF JOSO!)

Harley Lewis: (Off-Mic) I WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER-

(Harley Lewis turns his head…to see that the Referee is slowly getting back up to his feet. Harley starts to panic as Joso is smiling.)

Harley Lewis: (Off-Mic) YOU’RE DONE!

Stew-O: AND HARLEY SWINGS THE CHAIR RIGHT AT THE HEAD OF JOSO!!!!!!!!!

(CRACK!)

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Jake Mercer: JOSO MOVED! JOSO MOVED AND THE CHAIR REBOUNDS AGAINST THE ROPES AS HARLEY CRACKS HIMSELF RIGHT ON HIS SKULL! HARLEY DROPS THE CHAIR AS IT FALLS TO THE GROUND DOWN BELOW, AND HARLEY STAGGERS BACK…RIGHT ONTO JOSO’S SHOULDERS! HARLEY LEWIS IS ON THE SHOULDERS OF JOSO, AND JOSO LIFTS HARLEY INTO THE AIR, AND HITS THE KNEE! GRATEFUL DEATH! GRATEFUL DEATH!

Stew-O: BUT AS HARLEY FALLS DOWN TO HIS KNEES, JOSO GRABS HARLEY ONCE AGAIN! JOSO GRABS HARLEY AS HE HAS A LOCK HOLD ON THE WRISTS OF HARLEY! JOSO PULLS HARLEY UP! JOSO ISN’T DONE! JOSO ISN’T DONE! JOSO PULLS HARLEY IN…AND HE TRANSITIONS…

Flannery McCoy: KING’S CROWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: THE TRANSITION INTO THE SHORT-ARM LARIAT CONNECTS! HARLEY LEWIS LANDS RIGHT ONTO HIS HEAD FROM THE LARIAT, AND JOSO FALLS DOWN, AND ONTO THE LIFELESS BODY OF HARLEY! JOSO GOES FOR THE COVER! JOSO GOES FOR THE COVER! IT’S OVER! IT’S OVER! IT’S OVER!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-

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Referee: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘No Messiah’ blasts through the Stadium!!!)

Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL EAW NEW ERA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT….THE ‘GOLDEN ACE’….JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: JOSO WINS! JOSO WINS! INOFEQI0O3FIMMFIPOECIMPOMPOGNMH9N9-MG2MW-MW-0M-9TGM-WFM-0VGM-0M0-M-0VSM-0M-OEFMPOMPOFEQMPOVMN90T3N09NI09n)(()er#n09RN093N0909!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: JOSO IS THE WINNER OF THE FIRST EVER NEW ERA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT!!!!!!!!!!! HE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: THROUGH HELL AND BACK, JOSO WALKS OUT AS THE UNDENIABLE FUTURE AND NEW ERA OF ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Joso slowly but surely gets back up to his feet with the help of the Referee. Joso can be seen with tears coming down from his eyes, as his arm gets raised by the Referee! Joso looks down at Harley Lewis, before he staggers over to the ropes, climbing to the top rope and posing!)

Stew-O: After a grueling Tournament, when it all came down to it, it was Joso who has proved that he is going to be something special within Elite Answers Wrestling!

Joso: (Off-Mic) I’M THE NEW ERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FINOF3IMPFPOG3M09TN09n)(e)(nn)(@n()re@m(-O–WMR-02M-FFM-0M-0M-03M-0CM-0F3 :blessed: :blessed: :blessed: :eaw:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Joso continues to celebrate his victory, Harley Lewis now on the outside of the ring as he is checked on by the Referee. The final image is of Joso, on the top rope, celebrating his victory as The New Era of EAW! The Camera would then fade away.)

(Slowly fading back into view, the camera would pan around the Allegiant Stadium crowd, who are on their feet for a fiery night of Pain For Pride matches. The camera would then pan forward as we see the next matchup graphic, before fading to Gina Romano in the ring who is holding an EAW-branded microphone.)

Gina Romano: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Gina Romano: And it is a FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH!!!!

(Moments later, the camera would pan up to the stage as ‘7 Rings’ by Ariana Grande blares through the speakers. The entire crowd would jump into an orchestra of boos, as Veena Adam would walk out from behind the curtains, dressed in a gold variant of her regular attire. She would have a smug grin on her face, before it washes to annoyance, as she then walks down the ramp.)

Gina Romano: Introducing first… hailing from Greenwich, Connecticut, weighing in at 121 pounds… VEEEEEEENNNAAAAAAAAAA AAAADDDAAAAAAAMSSSS!!!

Eve: Just 24 hours ago, we saw Veena Adams induct Charlie Marr into the EAW Hall of Fame, and now we see here competing at Pain For Pride in a match that she most definitely sees as a must-win in order to continue stepping up her game! Since she entered Showdown around Midsummer Massacre time last year, her career has been a lot tougher now that she no longer has the GM role next to her name, but she smoothly found her way into her own, and now she could very well prove that as she steps toe-to-toe with 3 other Elitists, with a good chance of coming out on top, picking up a much-wanted victory! If she does so, Veena Adams will be undeniable heading into Season 16!

(Veena Adams walks up the steel steps, her hands placed on her jacket, before she enters the ring. She once again grins, before extending her arms to the side, as pyro shoots off in the background behind her. The camera would very quickly zoom out, to where Veena is barely visible, making the fireworks the center of attention. The camera fades back to ringside, though, where her theme song fades out, only to be replaced by ‘Mr. Brightside’ by The Killers. Lexi would walk out through the curtains, wearing a black-and-red version of her attire. She poses on the stage, before walking down the ramp.)

Gavin Kirkland: Pros: Thicc. Cons: She’s trying to take Limmy from me. What to do. :thinking:

Gina Romano: Introducing secondly… hailing from Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 117 pounds… LLLLLLLLLEEEXXIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!

Deadprez: Here comes another Elitist who looks to be on winning ways! Lexi returned to EAW not too long ago, eventually picking up a victory at Dia Del Diablo against a newcomer here to this company. But now, she’s looking to strike it big by coming out victorious against three other people at Pain For Pride, much like the rest of them. Lexi, having disassosiated herself with Terry, has now set on a somewhat-new career path. As much as she wants to deny it, that enthralled her towards stalking Limmy Monaghan. :mjlol: I’m sure that tonight could be an opportunity to impress him, and perhaps that could provide an extra motive that the other Elitists in this match lack. If so, perhaps we could witness a #LexiSweep tonight!

Gavin Kirkland: #LexiSweep????????????? Who would say something like that?

Deadprez: :mjpls:

(Lexi is seen sliding under the bottom rope, before she sits in the center of the ring on her knees. She looks up at Veena with hateful eyes, before bouncing up to her feet. She runs to the turnbuckles and climbs up, before posing once more. She smiles down the camera, before her theme song would then fade out. Eventually, ‘The Only Thing I Know For Real’ by Tyson Yen would hit the speakers, as ARIA would make her way out through the curtains, wearing a Jetstream Sam-inspired attire, also holding the Muramasa Blade in her hand. She would pose on the stage as the entire EAW audience hails down cheers, before she heads toward the ring.)

Gina Romano: Next, hailing from Chandler, Arizona… weighing in at 127 pounds… AAAAARRRRRRIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Combine 3 of these Elitists’ ring names and you can make one full name!

Eve: Speaking of newcomers to this company, ARIA has absolutely had one of the most impressive newcomer seasons out of all of them! Just a few months into her career she found herself competing against Harper Lee for her Specialists Championship, and even though she came up unsuccessful, she proved herself in that match to be a credible opponent for anyone. Now, having squared off against multiple top-tier names, including Hall of Famers, this could be ARIA’s big moment to shine as she looks to pick up a huge victory here at the show of shows, Pain For Pride 15!

(ARIA would walk up the steel steps, before swiftly entering the ring. She bounces up to the top rope, before aiming the blade down the camera lens. She would then drop down into the ring, before sliding the blade carefully underneath the bottom rope. Removing her jacket, she would run her hands through her tied-back hair, before her theme song eventually fades out. Seconds later, ‘Hey Superstar’ by Madina Lake would play through the speakers, to a mixed reaction – though it should be noted there are more cheers than boos. Walking through the curtains in a white-and-red attire, “The Killjoy” Sierra would squat down on the stage, before posing down the camera lens, that eventually pans back down the ramp as pyro shoots down it. Sierra would stand up, before walking down the ramp.)

Gina Romano: Lastly, hailing from San Jose California, weighing in at 121 pounds… “THE KILLJOY”… SIIIIEERRRRAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

Deadprez: For those unfamiliar with Sierra, she has admitted on several occasions that this season has not gone her way in the slightest. She expected everything to be entirely different, but alas it didn’t go that way. She has had multiple Championship opportunities, that were unsuccessful, however she believes that she can turn it around at any given moment. Her in-ring prowess has always been on full display, and tonight, there’s no doubt that if she picks up a victory, it could change the trajectory of her career entirely. That’s what is important to her, after all!

(Sierra would climb up onto the apron, before staring across the ring at all of her opponents, bloodlust in her eyes as she knows the lengths she will have to go through in order to pick up a victory. Tonight is the night she looks to make herself a star, and the whole world knows it. She would enter the ring, leaving no time to showboat, as she walks into her corner and waits for the bell…)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gavin Kirkland: OH MY! THE FATAL PAWG WAY HAS STARTED – I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHO TO ROOT FOR!

Deadprez: Control yourself.

Eve: He is right about one thing, though, this match is underway; and these four competitors are not starting off slow! All four of them charge to the center of the ring and begin to brawl, with Veena and ARIA trading punches, while Lexi and Sierra fight with forearms! These four Elitists aren’t holding back as they look to incapacitate their opponents early on, undoubtedly making sure that they all wake up with black eyes tomorrow night in their hotel rooms – however, only one of these four will be able to say that black eye was worth the trouble, where all the others will be left staring at it like a flaw in the mirror!

Deadprez: ARIA now continues her punches, as she begins to push Veena backward toward the turnbuckles! ARIA repeatedly punches Veena in her head, and Veena has now retreated into a defensive position, using her hands to cover up her head, yet she’s not successful in blocking all of these strikes! ARIA continues to punch, and now Veena starts to slide down into a seated position leaning against the bottom turnbuckle! ARIA unloads some mudhole stomps in the corner now, making sure that Veena Adams doesn’t move from her seated position! Look at Sierra and Lexi now!

Gavin Kirkland: OH MY THIS IS AMAZING! Lexi’s kewt little shorts, Sierra’s bod-

Deadprez: Ahem.

Gavin Kirkland: I mean… Sierra gains the upper hand with those forearms, as Sexy Lexi is backed off into the corner just like I want her to back off into me! Sierra, much like ARIA, begins to rain down punches on Lexi who is now entering a defensive position! It isn’t working like it didn’t work for Veena though, and now Sierra starts to connect with some mudhole stomps in the corner, making sure she doesn’t move from the corner, making Veena and Lexi sat down completely across from each other! Oh boy, let me cut a rabbit hole in the center of the ring, I’m sure Veena and Lexi will love to play Whack-A-Gavin!

Eve: Sierra and ARIA turn around, noticing each other, but more importantly noticing the two Elitists sitting in the corner! Sierra and ARIA look back and forth, before the two sprint toward each other… no wait, they run PAST each other! The two run to the grounded Elitists in the corner, before leaping into the air… ARIA connects with a huge hesitation dropkick, while Sierra takes a different approach with the corner meteora! Veena Adams and Lexi both just got laid out completely! Two corner moves that probably has Gavin foaming from the mouth, for some reason!

Deadprez: But wait a second! This comes to show that Sierra isn’t to be trusted, because the second ARIA steps away from the corner Sierra is quick to ground her with a running yakuza kick! ARIA didn’t expect it, and she slaps hard against the mat! Cover!

OOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Deadprez: But it doesn’t go much further than a one count, which should’ve been obvious. The way I see it, Sierra is forcing ARIA to use as much energy as she possibly can before she looks to connect with some big moves! This couldn’t be more evident, as Sierra now gets back to her feet, before she looks to hit the ropes! Running back to ARIA with a penalty kick… DENIED! ARIA ducks underneath it, before nailing Sierra with a precisely timed School Boy Roll Up, the leverage pin in play!

OOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Eve: Another kick out, this time from Sierra, before they both return to their feet! Sierra throws a roundhouse kick to ARIA’s head, which is ducked, before ARIA connects with a superkick- but Sierra sidesteps! Sierra grabs ARIA by the waist, dragging her to the center of the ring, looking to connect with a huge German Suplex- only to be hit with a back elbow strike directly to the jaw! ARIA looks to hit the ropes- but wait! Sierra grabs her by the trunks, and pulls her straight back into the German Suplex position! And it connects, brutally!

Gavin Kirkland: SWITCH TO THE CAMERA POINTING TO THE RING MAT, WE NEED TO SEE THE WHOLE THING WHEN SHE GRABBED HER TRUNKS! Rats, it’s not gonna happen :noah:! ARIA is drilled directly onto her head with that German Suplex, and the whiplash sends her rolling to the outside! Sierra begins to recover back to her feet, which I’m sure-

Deadprez: Don’t say anything gross.

Gavin Kirkland: Ok nvm. Sierra begins to recover back to her feet, as she stares to the outside of the ring, looking to hit a suicide dive on ARIA! Sierra starts to hype herself up, before turning around to hit the ropes… WAIT! HERE COMES LEXI! SHE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND WRAPS HER LUSCIOUS LEGS AROUND SIERRA’S HEAD, AND HITS A HURRICANRANA! ME NEXT! THE HEADSCISSORS TAKES SIERRA DOWN TO THE GROUND, FORCING HER TO SCRAMBLE BACK TO HER FEET! Sierra rests against the ropes, as Lexi comes in quickly with a huge step-up knee strike to the jaw, stunning Sierra momentarily! Lawd this is the match of the night already, that camera shot was amazing! I have truly won.

Deadprez: Sierra drops down to a knee, only for Lexi to hit a kick directly to the jaw which forces her to stand back up to her feet! Sierra is stumbling around on her feet, before Lexi kicks her in the gut once again! Lexi grabs her by the head, before hitting a huge snap suplex, which sends Sierra rolling to the outside next to ARIA, who is leaning on the barricade! Lexi is now setting up a suicide dive of her own, looking to charge against the ropes, before diving out of the ring in order to hit Sierra and ARIA, high risk high reward! Lexi turns around, and hits the ropes-

Eve: BUT VEENA CONNECTS WITH A CARTWHEEL KICK TO LEXI, TAKING HER TO THE GROUND! Veena bided her time in the corner and just waited to strike, and it went over well! Lexi tries to crawl back over to the ropes, however Veena grabs her by the hair, and drags her away from the ropes! A disrespectful way to move Lexi, Veena grabs her by the waist, looking to hit a German Suplex much like Sierra did earlier! It almost connects, however Lexi is able to backflip out of it! She stumbles on her feet but manages to land it, and she then turns around for a moonsault!

Deadprez: BUT VEENA GETS THE KNEES UP! Lexi is completely winded, as she bounces straight off of Veena! Veena quickly recovers to her feet, before grabbing Lexi by the waist and placing her in a pumphandle position! She lifts Lexi into the air… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HUGE PUMPHANDLE SIT-OUT FACEBUSTER, RIGHT INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING! SHE FORCED LEXI TO PERFORM A BACKFLIP INTO THE AIR, BEFORE TURNING IT INTO A SIT-OUT FACEBUSTER, ALMOST SPIKING HER ON HER HEAD! VEENA ADAMS QUICKLY SHOOTS THE HALF AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR HER FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!

OOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTTWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Eve: But Lexi with the kick out! She is able to pop the shoulder up just as the second count hits the mat! Good instincts from Lexi here tonight, however, Veena Adams isn’t just going to sit back and allow her to recover, as she then grabs Lexi by the jaw, and lifts her off her feet! She slams Lexi against the ropes, where Sierra and ARIA are on the outside, before turning around! Veena hits the ropes from the opposite side of the ring, looking to clothesline Lexi over- BUT LEXI IS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH A BACK BODY DROP, SENDING VEENA CRASHING INTO SIERRA AND ARIA!

Gavin Kirkland: Bah gawd, this match has spilled to the outside already, this could be absolutely hectic! After all this is a fatal four way match, meaning anything goes. No disqualifications, count outs, or anything of the sort; this could get brutal. I’m getting excited just thinking about all of the things that could happen :mjlit:. That wasn’t an innuendo I promise, I am just a big fan of Hardcore matches after Limommy did the work, innovation.

Deadprez: Lexi fully recovers to her feet in the ring, as she looks to the outside, just waiting for all three Elitists to get back up to their feet, before she can finally complete her dive to the outside! We see Sierra pick herself up slowly, holding onto her ribs almost as if she had the wind knocked directly out of her. Before long, here comes ARIA holding onto her elbow. And finally Veena, who is leaning against the barricade facing away from the camera! Lexi gets ready to charge, as she leaps on the spot… before hitting the ropes… Lexi with the suicide dive out of the ring!

MINK!

Eve: OH GOD! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT??? DID VEENA ADAMS JUST THROW A TIRE AT LEXI’S HEAD IN MID-AIR???

Deadprez: THAT SEEMS LIKE IT, EVE, BECAUSE SHE JUST GOT ABSOLUTELY FOLDED BEFORE SHE COULD HIT EITHER SIERRA OR ARIA! SHE COMPLETELY CRASHES TO THE MAT IN UTTER PAIN, WHILE VEENA LAUGHS AT HER! I’M SURE THAT’S A MOMENT THAT’LL BE REMEMBERED FOR QUITE A LONG TIME, ESPECIALLY WITH ALL OF THE YOUNG FANS IN THE ARENA WHO GO HOME AND TRY THIS IN THEIR COUSINS BEDROOM! I MEAN, THAT’S WHAT I DID AS A KID AFTER ALL!

Gavin Kirkland: NOOOO, NOT LEXI! SHE NEEDS THAT PRETTY FACE FOR WHEN I SLIDE IN HER DMS PRETENDING TO BE LIMMY! Oh well, one tire shot can’t be too bad.

(Veena picks up the tire once more.)

Gavin Kirkland: GOD DAMN IT! VEENA THROWS THE TIRE INTO LEXI’S TORSO, BEFORE IT ROLLS AWAY! THIS MATCH REALLY IS GETTING OUT OF HAND! DISREGARD WHAT I SAID ABOUT WEAPONS, PURE WRESTLING ONLY! YOU HEAR ME!? PURE WRESTLING- OH NO THEY’RE NOT GOING TO LISTEN TO ME! FUCK!

Deadprez: If I wanted a win at Pain For Pride, I wouldn’t listen to you either! ARIA grabs Sierra, and throws her head-first into Veena Adams making their heads collide, before they both tumble to their knees! ARIA looks underneath the ring, before grabbing a steel chair! Who knows what she’s going to do with that??? Besides swinging it of course! ARIA lifts that steel chair behind her shoulder, before swinging it down, hitting both Sierra AND Veena in the head with it in one swing! They both tumble down to the ground, prior to ARIA sliding the chair inside of the ring! ARIA is about to continue damage right here, as she grabs onto Veena’s head, and throws her into the ring!

Eve: ARIA quickly slides in from behind, though, while Veena is barely moving in the center of the ring! That unexpected chair shot really did a number on her, and I wouldn’t be surprised if any of these Elitists expected to be using weapons tonight! Fatal Four Way matches don’t frequently bust them out, but right here tensions are high as they all desire a Free-Per-View victory at Pain For Pride! ARIA is displaying this like no other, as she starts to lift Veena up from the mat! She’s going to put that chair to good use!

Gavin Kirkland: ARIA places Veena’s head in between her legs, before placing her hands around her waist! She’s looking to hit that ‘Glitch in the Matrix’ Belly to Back Mat Slam, and by the looks of it, she’s aiming Veena in the direction of that solid steel chair! ARIA lifts Veena up off the ground, but Veena kicks her feet down! A punch to the gut from Veena! And again! She looks to fight out of it- BUT IS LIFTED UP REGARDLESS! ARIA STEPS OVER THE ARMS, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE ‘GLITCH IN THE MATRIX’ RIGHT ON THE STEEL CHAIR! INTO THE COVER!

OONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

TTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

TTTTTTTHRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—

Deadprez: Kick-out from Veena! Veena Adams pushes her feet into the air, which makes her able to lift her body off the mat by just a few inches, effectively breaking the pressure that had her in the cover to begin with! ARIA rolls away from Veena, before using the turnbuckles to push her up to her feet! She walks back towards the chair, before kicking it toward the corner! That weapon didn’t do her too amazingly but I’m sure she has more than one idea-

CRACK!

Eve: OH! BUT LEXI FROM BEHIND WITH A LIGHT TUBE TO ARIA’S BACK! THAT’S CERTAINLY NOT GOOD NEWS FOR ARIA, AS THAT GLASS SMASHES ALL OVER HER BACK, WITH SHARDS GETTING SO SMALL THAT THEY LOOK ALMOST AS IF THEY WERE PIECES OF DUST FLOATING IN THE AIR! ARIA DROPS TO HER KNEES, AS BLOOD STARTS TO TRICKLE FROM HER BACK! IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT LEXI ISN’T ALL RIGHT IN THE HEAD, BUT BRINGING A LIGHT TUBE INTO THIS MATCH IS NEXT LEVEL INSANITY! LEXI PUSHES ARIA ONTO HER BACK, AND THEN SLIPS DOWN INTO A COVER POSITION!

ONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTT—

Deadprez: SIERRA WITH A RAZORBLADE 2X4 TO LEXI’S LEG! HOLY SHIT, IT’S FUCKING STUCK IN THERE! THE RAZOR BLADES HAVE GONE STRAIGHT THROUGH HER SOCKS, RIGHT INTO HER SHIN! BLOOD SPIRTS OUT AND COVERS THE GROUND, AND SHE SCREAMS IN PAIN! SIERRA TRIES TO UN-STICK THAT 2X4, EVENTUALLY PULLING IT OUT, BUT THE DAMAGE IS ALREADY DONE! SIERRA COULD HAVE JUST MANGLED THAT LEG!

Gavin Kirkland: AND SHE’S NOT GOING TO FINISH THERE! SHE GRABS LEXI BY THE ANKLE, BEFORE WRAPPING HER OWN LEG AROUND HERS! SIERRA DROPS DOWN AND LOCKS IN THE CALF CRUSHER, BLOOD GOING ALL OVER HER WHITE AND RED SHINGUARDS, MAKING IT PURELY RED! LEXI COULD BE FORCED TO TAP OUT HERE, AND SIERRA COULD COME OUT VICTORIOUS!

Eve: YOU’RE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT GAVIN, THERE’S NO WAY SHE ISN’T IN INTENSE PAIN AT THIS MOMENT! MIND NUMBING PAIN! PAIN THAT NOBODY SHOULD FEEL IN A MILLION YEARS, AND WE’RE WITNESSING HER EXPERIENCE THIS KIND OF PAIN RIGHT HERE! THIS IS NOT GOOD IN THE SLIGHTEST FOR LEXI, AS SHE IS COMING SO CLOSE TO TAPPING OUT! HER HAND IS HOVERING OVER THE MAT AS WE SPEAK!

Deadprez: THIS COULD BE ALL OVER FOR LEXI HERE TONIGHT, AS SHE IS MOMENTS AWAY FROM SUBMITTING! IF SHE DOES WE COULD BE WITNESSING A HUGE VICTORY FOR SIERRA HERE TONIGHT – A VICTORY AT PAIN FOR PRIDE, REGARDLESS OF THE MATCH, IS A HUGE DEAL FOR ANY ELITIST, AND SHE’S LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE ON THAT OPPORTUNITY! WE SAW HER ATTEMPTS AT CAPITALIZING AS SHE BUSTED OUT HER FAVORITE WEAPON STRAIGHT INTO LEXI’S SHIN, AND NOW SHE IS BUSTING OUT A MOVE NOT OFTEN FAMILIARIZED WITH HER, JUST TO TRY AND SUBMIT HER! IT COULD ALL BE OVER FOR THIS MATCH! SIERRA IS ABOUT TO PICK UP A HUGE VICTORY HERE TONIGHT!

Eve: TWISTED VEENA TO SIERRA! VEENA ADAMS BROKE UP THE SUBMISSION IN THE MOST AMAZING WAY SHE POSSIBLY COULD! VEENA COULD’VE JUST TAKEN THE VICTORY HERE, AS SHE QUICKLY COVERS!

OOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

TTTTTTTHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-

Gavin Kirkland: KICK OUT FROM SIERRA! SHE IS ABLE TO KICK OUT OF ONE OF HER SIGNATURE MANEUVERS, POPPING THAT SHOULDER UP JUST IN TIME, RIGHT BEFORE WE SEE THE THREE-COUNT! VEENA ADAMS IS PISSED OFF AS SHE EXPECTED THAT TO BE THE FINISH! SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT WON, AND NOW SHE SLAMS HER FIST INTO THE MAT! SHE’S MALDING RIGHT NOW!

Veena Adams: (off-mic) Stop trying to be better than you are, Sluterra Bitchford!

Eve: Veena slaps Sierra in the head, that is extremely disrespectful! It looks as if Veena wants to end Sierra here, as she rolls Lexi out of the ring! Veena Adams has Sierra in her sights, as she looks to head up to the top rope! The ‘Leave You Breathless’ Diving Double Foot Stomp is what she indefinitely has in mind here tonight, and we could very well be witnessing the end of the match! Veena Adams perches herself on the top turnbuckle, staring down at Sierra’s prone body, before she leaps high into the air… ‘LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS’ CONNECTS!

Deadprez: SIERRA GETS A BOOT UP RIGHT INTO HER EYE AFTER MOVING OUT OF THE WAY! VEENA FALLS STRAIGHT ONTO HER ASS, AS SIERRA PUSHES HERSELF UP OFF THE MAT! SIERRA GRABS VEENA BY HER HAIR, BEFORE TOSSING HER STRAIGHT INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! VEENA FALLS BACK STRAIGHT INTO A ‘SEROTONIN’ ROLLING ELBOW, WHICH MUST BE TRIGGERING SOME XANDER PAYNE-LEVEL CTE RIGHT NOW! THAT EXPOSED ELBOW RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF HER DOME KNOCKS HER TO HER KNEES!

Gavin Kirkland: SIERRA THEN GRABS VEENA BY THE HEAD, LOOKING TO SET UP THAT ‘PRIMA DONNA’ SLICED BREAD #2! SHE RUNS UP THE TURNBUCKLES… AND IT CONNECTS! SHE PLANTS VEENA WITH ‘PRIMA DONNA’ RIGHT INTO THE MAT! COVER!

OOOOOOOOO-

Eve: LEXI AND ARIA PULL BOTH COMPETITORS UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE BEFORE THE FIRST COUNT CAN EVEN OCCUR!

Gavin Kirkland: ARIA GRABS VEENA BY THE HAIR, BEFORE TOSSING HER OVER THE BARRICADE! SO DOES LEXI! THE TWO ELITISTS THEN HOP OVER THE BARRICADE, AS THEY BEGIN TO FIGHT IN THE CROWD! THEY START TO PUNCH VEENA AND SIERRA, FORCING THEM TO STUMBLE BACKWARD! BUT NEITHER OF THEM HAVE ANYWHERE TO GO, AS THEY’RE BACKED OFF INTO THE LARGE LED PILLAR THAT READS PAIN FOR PRIDE!

Deadprez: LEXI GRABS SIERRA BY THE EARS, BEFORE PULLING HER CLOSER! LEXI IS BARELY ABLE TO STAND RIGHT NOW, BUT THAT DOES NOT MATTER, AS SHE GOES FOR THAT STANDING SHIRANUI! ‘FOH’ CONNECTS, DRIVING SIERRA INTO THE CONCRETE FLOOR!

Eve: VEENA THROWS ARIA FACE-FIRST INTO THE LED PILLAR, BEFORE CHARGING TOWARDS LEXI! SHE BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH NUMEROUS FOREARM STRIKES, STUNNING LEXI IN THE PROCESS! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FOUR FOREARM STRIKES, BEFORE LEXI HAS ENOUGH AND BEGINS TO FIGHT BACK WITH HER OWN! THE TWO NOW TRADE FOREARM STRIKES IN THE CROWD, STUNNING ONE ANOTHER!

Gavin Kirkland: LET’S NOT FORGET SIERRA THOUGH! SHE WEAKLY GRABS ONTO VEENA AND LEXI’S TRUNKS, WHICH MAKES THEM STOP FIGHTING! THEY LOOK DOWN AT SIERRA, BEFORE BACK UP AT EACH OTHER… OH NO! THEY APPLY HER IN A FRONT FACELOCK POSITION, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH HUGE INNER FOREARMS TO HER SPINAL REGION! THEY’RE BRUTALLY ATTACKING SIERRA NOW, THIS HAS SPAWNED INTO ABSOLUTE CHAOS! VEENA AND LEXI BOTH DRILL ELBOWS INTO SIERRA’S HEAD ONE AFTER ANOTHER NOW! THESE TWO DISLIKE EACH OTHER, BUT I THINK THEY’VE JUST IGNORED THAT HATRED SO THEY CAN HURT SIERRA RIGHT NOW! I CAN’T TELL IF I LIKE OR HATE THIS!

(As Lexi and Veena punish Sierra, the camera pans over towards ARIA…)

Eve: UM GUYS??? WHY IS ARIA CLIMBING UP THE LED PILLAR, THE ONE THAT CONNECTS TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE RING, AS IF SHE WAS A DAMN SUPERHERO? SHE MUST BE 20 FEET IN THE AIR, IF NOT HIGHER RIGHT NOW, AS SHE PLACES HER FEET UP AGAINST THE LED BOARD! OH MY GOD SHE’S GOIGN TO JUMP OFF!

Deadprez: THERE’S NO WAY SHE CAN JUMP OFF! THAT’S HIGH RISK AT A COMPLETE OTHER LEVEL! THIS IS INSANE! SIERRA, VEENA AND LEXI LOOK UP AND NOTICE ARIA, BUT IT’S TOO LATE! SHE PUSHES HER FEET AND LEAPS… MOONSAULT!!!

Crowd: :damn:!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: ARIA JUST DID A FUCKING MOONSAULT OFF THE LED PILLAR, CRASHING INTO HER OPPONENTS AND TAKING ALL OF THEM OUT, INCLUDING HERSELF! ARIA MAY HAVE JUST CREATED A PAIN FOR PRIDE MOMENT RIGHT HERE! OH MY GOD!!!!!!

(The camera zooms out as all four Elitists are laying down on the mat in pain, Aria possibly having suffered quite a lot of damage herself due to the height she fell off, however, it may just be worth it to her as the entire arena goes crazy, chanting her name.)

Crowd: A-RI-A! :clap::clap::clap: A-RI-A! :clap::clap::clap: A-RI-A! :clap::clap::clap:

Eve: That was an absolutely insane manuever performed by The Sacred Detective here tonight at Pain For Pride, showcasing exactly what her first Pain For Pride match truly means to her! She just busted out one of the craziest things I have ever seen in my entire life, what a way to make a name for yourself here tonight! I don’t think there’s a single soul in this arena who isn’t completely shocked, stunned, yet impressed at the sheer daredevil-ality that ARIA has put on display!

Deadprez: I absolutely agree with you right here, that is some next-level Daredevil shit, and even though she’s now paying the price for it, that is what this event is all about – career-defining moments! If she will do that just to deal some damage, imagine what she’s willing to go through in order to pull out a victory! GG’s ARIA, what a moment!

(ARIA is seen holding onto her ribs, as she slowly begins to crawl to her knees. She’s barely able to move, using one arm along with her legs to drag her body back over to the barricade, over toward the ring.)

Gavin Kirkland: ARIA is making her way back over to the ringside area, however, Lexi is right behind her! I wouldn’t say this is the speediest of chases, however, I get to look at them on their knees so it’s all worth it. :mjlit:

Eve: Way to kill the hype.

(Lexi grabs ARIA by her hair, before slamming her head-first into the concrete, effectively cutting off her movement, attempting to gain the upper hand. Still covering up her shin due to the wounds suffered earlier, Lexi grabs ARIA by the arm, and lifts her up, before dumping her over the barricade. Lexi is BARELY able to pull herself up, however she climbs over, and trips to the ground. Lexi places her hand on top of the steel steps, pulling herself up, before an idea jumps directly into her brain…)

Eve: Oh no, I do NOT like that look on Lexi’s face right now! She has a sadistic smile on her face, awfully reminiscant of what it looks like when she comes up with another way to interact with Limmy Monaghan! Lexi grabs the steel steps by the holes in the sides, before lifting it up! Lexi pushes the steel steps into the ring, before grabbing ARIA–

Deadprez: NO! ARIA starts to fight back, laying in some punches to her gut, before throwing her head-first into the ring post! ARIA tosses Lexi underneath the bottom rope, before following behind her! She grabs Lexi by the head, before slamming it directly into the steel steps! This could’ve just completely backfired right here, as Lexi has been set up for something terrible! ARIA grabs her by the hair, before placing it in between her waist and arm, ready to lift her in the vertical suplex position! She drags her in the front face lock, before she starts to step up the steel steps, this could be bad! ARIA lifts Lexi up from the ground, after slinking her arm over her shoulders… AS SHE LOOKS TO HIT A BRAINBUSTER RIGHT ON TOP OF THOSE STEPS!

Gavin Kirkland: ‘FOH’!!!! LEXI TWISTS IN MID-AIR AND CONNECTS WITH THE SHIRANUI!!! ARIA JUST GOT FLATTENED ON THOSE STEPS, AS LEXI BOUNCES BACK INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! LEXI HAS IT WON! LEXI HAS IT WON! SHE CRAWLS OVER TO ARIA, AND PUSHES HER ONTO THE RING MAT! LEXI HAS IT WON RIGHT HERE! SHE HAS IT WON! LEXI SLOWLY DRAGS HERSELF OFF THE STEEL STEPS, USUALLY THIS MAY COST SOMEBODY THE MATCH, BUT ARIA WAS DRIVEN DIRECTLY INTO STEEL! THERE IS NO WAY LEXI HASN’T PICKED UP THE VICTORY! LEXI FLOPS ONTO THE RING MAT, BEFORE SLOWLY PLACING ONE ARM OVER ARIA’S CHEST, SHE’S GOING TO DO IT! SEXY LEXI WINS!

OOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

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Gavin Kirkland: KICKOTUEDRUDFGHJDFGHGF

Eve: NO WAY! AFTER ALL OF THAT, ARIA STILL FINDS A WAY TO POP HER SHOULDER UP OFF THE MAT, THAT’S CRAZY! EAW MUST BE FEEDING THESE ELITISTS STEROIDS IN THE MEALS AT CATERING BEFORE THE SHOW, BECAUSE AT THIS POINT, THEY HAVE TO BE SUPERNATURAL TO BE DISPLAYING THIS LEVEL OF RESILIANCE! IT IS JUST UNHEARD OF HOW CRAZY THEY ACTUALLY ARE!

Deadprez: ARIA MAY HAVE JUST USED THE LAST OF HER ENERGY TO KICK OUT OF THAT MOVE, BUT SHE’S STILL FIGHTING! THIS IS SUPER SOLDIER-LEVEL HEART AND SOUL!

Gavin Kirkland: Lexi, on the other hand, is just as pissed off as we saw Veena Adams become earlier on in the match! She’s not too happy about what just happened, not in the slightest! Lexi slams her hand into the ring mat, before mounting ARIA just like I hope she mounts me! Lexi starts to rain down punches right into her head, making sure ARIA stays down and does not recover! Lexi stands back up, hobbling on one leg, though she powers through it! She stomps on ARIA’s stomach, doing even more damage to her, before lifting her up off the mat!

Eve: Lexi chops ARIA in the chest, before resting her up against the ropes! She uses that leverage to pull her up on her shoulders! She lifts ARIA up in a fireman’s carry position, looking to finish this matchup! Lexi carries her closet to the senter of the ring, however ARIA tries to fight back even though she’s completely tired! These elbows feel effortless, and not in the way you’d hope. Lexi turns around looking towards the turnbuckles- WHAT THE??

POP!

Eve: NO WAY! VEENA ADAMS JUST ROLLED INTO THE RING, AND THREW FIRECRACKERS AT LEXI’S FACE! THEY POPPED RIGHT IN HER EYES, AND SHE FALLS STRAIGHT DOWN TO THE GROUND IN PAIN! VEENA ADAMS WAITS FOR THE FIRECRACKERS TO STOP POPPING, BEFORE SLIDING INTO THE COVER!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Eve: SIERRA BREAKS IT UP! SHE LEAPS ONTO THE COVER, BEFORE SHE AND VEENA FALL OUT OF THE RING AND HIT THE MAT! SHE BROKE IT UP AT THE LAST SECOND, BUT ENDED UP CRASHING TO THE OUTSIDE!

Deadprez: Veena Adams is knocked out it seems, but Sierra is getting back up! She goes to enter the ring- But a dropkick from ARIA sends her stumbling back to the announce table! ARIA exits the ring, before moving over to Sierra! She hits a forearm, stumbling forward to do it- NO! ROLLING KOPPU KICK FROM SIERRA, ‘ELECTRIC FEEL’ CONNECTS! SIERRA KNOCKS ARIA DOWN, BUT SHE’S NOT DONE! SHE GRABS HER BY THE HAIR AND LIFTS HER UP, BEFORE THROWING HER ON TOP OF THE SPANISH ANNOUNCE TABLE! OH NO! THIS CAN’T BE GOOD, SIERRA ENTERS THE RING!

Gavin Kirkland: WHY NOT OUR TABLE BRO??? UGH! SIERRA CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP ROPE, LOOKING TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING… AND SHE JUMPS! SOMERSAULT SENTON THROUGH THE TABLE! ARIA AND SIERRA HAVE BOTH BEEN TAKEN OUT COMPLETELY!

Crowd: :damn:!!!!

Eve: WAIT! HERE COMES LEXI! SHE’S KEEPING THIS MATCH MOVING AT A FAST PACE, AND ISN’T LETTING EITHER WOMAN RECOVER! SHE SPRINTS OVER AND GRABS SIERRA, BEFORE THROWING HER INTO THE RING!

Deadprez: LEXI SLIDES INTO THE RING BEHIND SIERRA, JUST AFTER SHE WENT THROUGH THE TABLE ALONGSIDE ARIA, PERFORMING AN AMAZING SOMERSAULT SENTON! LEXI RESTS IN THE CORNER, WAITING FOR SIERRA TO GET TO HER KNEES! BUT I THINK IT’S GOING TO TAKE A WHILE, SIERRA IS NEARLY UNCONSCIOUS!

(Sierra attempts to push herself up to her feet, but her arms are too weak, everything has been taken out of her. She looks up at Lexi, while on her knees, before giving her the middle finger…)

Eve: THAT WAS NOT VERY INVITING FROM SIERRA, IF SHE’S GOING TO GO OUT SHE’S GOING TO DO IT WITH NO FUCKS GIVEN! SHE YELLS CURSE WORDS AT LEXI-

Gavin Kirkland: Q;LJSFD; LJFDGSHJK;LDFGSKHJGDFKHJLDFGHKJLDFGSSHKJSSDFGSSSHJKFDSGJ;HKLDFSGHKJSDFGKHJDFG

Gavin Kirkland: ‘MURDER TO EXCELLENCE’!!!! LIMOMMY’S BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE, LEXI LAYS OUT SIERRA WITH IT!!!!

Deadprez: IT SEEMS LEXI HAS BEEN WATCHING ONE TOO MANY LIMMY MONAGHAN MATCHES, SHE REALLY IS A STALKER! SHE JUST LAID OUT SIERRA WITH HIS SIGNATURE MANEUVER, AND BECAUSE OF IT, BLOOD BEGINS TO TRICKLE DOWN FROM SIERRA’S NOSE! IT MAY BE FUCKING BROKEN! LEXI TUMBLES TO THE GROUND FOLLOWING THAT KNEE STRIKE, BUT THERE’S NO WAY IN HELL SHE’S DONE! SHE STARTS TO CRAWL OVER TO HER OPPONENT, GRABBING HER BY THE HAIR, BEFORE LEXI TRIES TO STAND BACK UP ON HER OWN TWO FEET! LEXI IS LOOKING TO FINISH THIS MATCH! LEXI IS LOOKING TO PICK UP A MAJOR VICTORY AT PAIN FOR PRIDE, AND SHE’S LOOKING TO DO IT AT SIERRA’S EXPENSE! LEXI STARTS TO PICK HERSELF UP FROM THE MAT!

Eve: IT’S OBVIOUS SHE IS LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH THAT STANDING SHIRANUI ONCE MORE, THE MOVE SHE HIT ON ARIA, THE ONLY DIFFERENCE HERE IS THAT SIERRA IS MUCH MORE HURT THAN ARIA WAS EARLIER! IF IT CONNECTS THERE’S ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT THAT IT’S ALL GOING TO BE OVER! THERE’S NO DOUBT THAT LEXI IS GOING TO FINISH IT RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! LEXI HOOKS SIERRA BY THE HEAD, AND TURNS AROUND, BEFORE LEAPING IN THE AIR… ‘FOH’ CONNECTS ONCE AGAIN! IN THE CENTER OF THE RING THIS TIME, ABSOLUTELY NO DELAY! LEXI HAS THIS ONE IN THE BAG, AS SHE SLIDES INTO THE COVER!

OOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Deadprez: ‘FATAL VOW’!!! MOONSAULT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP FROM VEENA!

Gavin Kirkland: OH MY GOD! VEENA ADAMS JUST LEAPED OFF THE TOP ROPE, PERFORMING THAT MOONSAULT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP RIGHT THROUGH LEXI’S STOMACH, BREAKING UP THE PINFALL EFFECTIVELY WITH HER FINISHING MOVE! SHE DID A SIMILAR TACTIC EARLIER ON IN THE MATCH, BUT PERHAPS SHE LEARNED FROM HER MISTAKES, AND BUSTED OUT SOMETHING MORE EFFECTIVE! VEENA ADAMS GETS ON HER HANDS AND KNEES AND CRAWLS OVER TO HER OPPONENT, HOOKING THE LEG OF LEXI! VEENA HAS IT WON AS SHE ENTERS THE COVER, VEENA HAS IT WON!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Deadprez: ARIA CRAWLING IN THROUGH THE ROPES FROM THE OUTSIDE AFTER THAT HUGE BUMP TRYING TO BREAK THE COUNT!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Eve: ARIA IS ALMOST THERE! SHE NEEDS TO GET ENOUGH STRENGTH…. CAN SHE DO IT!!!!

TTTTTTTTTTHRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: SHE IS TOO LATE! ARIA IS TOO LATE!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… VEEEEENNNAAAAAAA AADAAAAAAAMS!!!

(‘7 Rings’ by Ariana Grande hits the speakers, as the entire audience rips into a chorus of boos. With her hair all messed up, extremely tired, Veena Adams rolls off of Lexi, with a huge grin on her face after hearing her name called out. The camera pans to a shot of displeased fans, before cutting back to Veena who is trying to pull herself back up. With assistance from the referee, she gets to her feet and her hand is raised; though she doesn’t want the referee’s grubby mitts to touch her for much longer, so she yanks her hand away.)

Eve: WOW! What a Thursday, and now Friday for the Adams family! Despite what Veena thinks of Kass, these past few days have been fantastic for both her, Kassidy, and DEDEDE as we saw him defeat the greatest Elitist in history earlier tonight! On a serious note, what a victory for Veena Adams here though! Especially at Pain For Pride! Having inducted Charlie Marr into the Hall of Fame just 24 hours ago, she is now picking up a victory against 3 other Elitists at the show of shows!

Deadprez: Absolutely, Eve! Veena Adams may have just had the greatest few nights of her life, and I’m sure she’s going to celebrate it well! Everybody is booing her, but she does not care, because she picks up a VERY impressive victory at the show of shows here tonight! Veena ends the season with a much-needed victory, putting a stop to her opponents’ hopes and dreams of picking up a victory at this illustrious event! Congratulations Veena!

(Veena Adams is shown celebrating with her arm raised, before she slowly climbs to the top rope. ARIA barely able to stand, looking up while Lexi lies there trying to catch her breath, Sierra leaning against the bottom rope upset. The grin never having leaving Veena’s face, she spreads her arms to the side while ‘7 Rings’ continues to blast through the speakers. The camera would soon fade to darkness, cutting to commercial break.)

(A commercial for Morbius’ new re-release plays, where it no longer flops at the box office, because Ronan spent one Morbillion Dollars for a ticket!)

(The show back stage as we see a familiar face strutting backstage.)

???: IM WALKING ON SUNSHINE! WOAH! And don’t I look good!

(Wearing a Tommy Bahama floral shirt, white linen “hoochie daddy” shorts, Fucci loafers, and a bedazzled cane…it’s Ronan Malosi. Ronan is all confidence as he smoothly bounces around backstage while singing.)

Ronan Malosi: IM WALKING ON SUNSHINE! WOOOOAH! AND DONT HE LOOK GOOD!?!? Heck yeah! Where my Ronan Malosi Stans at! Stand up! Hey you…

(Ronan turns and sees a backstage worker who briefly pauses as he holds a clipboard and looks around before pointing at himself.)

Ronan Malosi: You hear me talking to you, peasant! I said stand up! I mean you’re already standing but are you standing up for your next Cash in the Vault winner? You know I’m better than Jay Jerry Johnson. I’ve made it obvious to the world how big of a coward Adam Lucas is. Meanwhile, this Jamoke is back here downplaying my stardom. How wack is that? I am absolutely sick of this behavior. We have to figure something out next season. All this player hating has to stop. NO MORE PLAYER HATING THE INTERNATIONAL TREASURE! THE MILLION DOLLAR MEGASTAR! RONAN MALOSI! Seriously. Enough is enough. Out of my way.

(Ronan shoulder bumps the crew member who bounces off Ronan like he got hit by a car.)

Ronan Malosi: IM WALKING ON SUNSHINE WOOOAAAAAH!!! AND RONAN’S LOOKING GOOD!!!! THIS IS MY WEEKEND, BABY!

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(The sound of fans booing can be heard all over the building as Ronan arrogantly laughs his way around the arena.)

Ronan Malosi: You guys love me huh? Everyone in the building is chanting “Ma-LOOOOOOOOO-si” in Vegas! Sun City said we not player haters, oh yeah. History will be made as…OH MY GOD!

Crowd: FUCK YOU RONAN! clap clap clapclapclap FUCK YOU RONAN! clap clap clapclapclap

Ronan Malosi: “Good Luck to Ronan” chants breaking out all over Sin City! I’M WALKING ON SUNSHINE, WOAAAAAH…wow! Is that who I think it is? Jaden, you made it!!!

(The camera pans as we see a new face step into the frame. Very well built male with an all white bubble vest, a pair of denim jeans, and a very high blonde Mohawk. The man has black face paint and black sunglasses on as he clearly is the “Jaden” Ronan just spoke to.)

Ronan Malosi: My best friend forever is here in the flesh at PAIN FOR PRIDE!

Jaden: I’m so glad you reached out, Ronan. You are one of my good old friends in this business and though I didn’t quite make it to this stage as a performer I do appreciate that a connection I’ve made in this industry still worked out in my favor. I mean look at all this, I made it to Pain for Pride! My career as a pro wrestler is solidified not through my many independent successes but rather my friendship with you. The next Cash in the Vault winner…THEE RONAN MALOSI!

Ronan Malosi: :Kyrie: You know it’s all love brother man. I knew if you could have succeeded like I did you too might have done the same for me.

Jaden: Yeah that-

Ronan Malosi: I mean it’s obvious you couldn’t though. Not many could have came from where we’ve come from and be basically one of the most important Pain for Pride headliners. Sure we’ve got some big World title matches and tournament finales but we get ONE Cash in the Vault matches a season so that’s REALLY the top attraction when you think about it. Lucky for you, I was able to get you VIP access to the biggest show of the year. It’s tough being in the shadow of a big money, top draw attraction such as myself isn’t it? But luckily I’m a kind, caring megastar. Luckily for you I’m a benevolent icon. No need to say thanks either.

Jaden: Cool, because I-

Ronan Malosi: I mean, I did kind of have to stick my neck out for you. Went out of my way even because nobody here REALLY knows you at all despite you being so successful on the independent scene. It’s the least I could do, I guess. If you WANT to thank me you can.

Jaden: I don’t mind saying thank you, pal. I’m just glad you never forgot about me and-

Ronan Malosi: I-I mean…not to nitpick. Maybe you could punch up that thank you. Like say it like you are REALLY grateful. I mean, I got my boy Jaden at Pain for freaking Pride, man!

Jaden: Uh…

???: If he isn’t thankful, I’ll show you how thankful I am!

(Slowly walks in a racially ambiguous girl with a pink glow surrounding her. She has her phone in her hand as she is clearly on Instagram live recording her experiences backstage.)

Ronan Malosi: KENDALL! My baby! I’m so glad you made it too!

Jaden: What the fuck?

Kendall: You know I wouldn’t miss this all expenses paid, once in a lifetime wrestling experience with my not so secret admirer.

Jaden: Secret Admirer?!

Ronan Malosi: Ah you know the vibes, cutie pie. Money ain’t a thang for Big Money Malosi. How was the private jet?

Jaden: Private Jet?! I flew spirit!!!

Kendall: It was magical. It had a lot of pictures of Ryan Adams and his family and even had “KH” in the head rests and stuff too

Ronan Malosi: Oh my people were supposed to photoshop all that up for me. I paid big money for some quality photoshop graphics work and once again those peasants didn’t deliver. Was the PS5 at least on the plane?

Kendall: Yeah but it didn’t work anyway. Soon as I tried to cut on the Spiderman game inside it started smoking and nearly set the entire plane on fire.

Ronan Malosi: DAMN YOU FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE! Whatever, I’m so glad you’re here tonight!

Kendall: And I’m so glad you slid into my dms!

Jaden: WAIT A FUCKING MINUTE!

Ronan Malosi: What’s the matter big guy? Why the yelling?

Jaden: You sick son of a bitch!

Ronan Malosi: I beg your pardon?

Kendall: Oh hey, Jaden.

Jaden: …

Ronan Malosi: Oh. OH WAIT! This looks messy.

Jaden: You lurch looking unwrapped mummy! You invited me out to belittle me AND not only did you fly out my ex girlfriend you try to parade her around in front of me like I’m some kind of CUCK?

Ronan Malosi: Woah, woah. Take it easy, Jaden. BFF remember?

Jaden: BFF my ass, Ronan.

Ronan Malosi: This is not what it seems. Not at all. Not one bit!

Jaden: Oh yeah explain it!

Ronan Malosi: I-I-I

Jaden: Stop stuttering you mentally disabled hunchback of Notre Dame stunt double and say what’s on your bald headed mind!

Ronan Malosi: Man…

(Jaden is sick of the stammering and grabs Ronan by his collar. Ronan is now completely flustered as he puts both hands up flinching at the cocked back fist of Jaden.)

Jaden: I’m waiting!

Kendall: Me too tbh.

(Kendall begins eyeing the muscles of Jaden as she is almost impressed at how easily he hems the Cash in the Vault participant up like he isnt a threat. Ronan begins sweating thru his expensive fake luxury clothes as he starts to speak again.)

Ronan Malosi: Geez Louise. I see how things look but let me explain.

Jaden: I’m waiting!

Ronan Malosi: I don’t really have a issue with you bud!

(Jaden looks over at Kendall who’s recording the entire thing on her phone and begins winking at him. Jaden let’s go of Ronan and backs away.)

Jaden: That’s all I needed to know.

Ronan Malosi: My good man what made you think we weren’t on good terms?

Jaden: You sliding into my ex-wife’s dm’s. You bringing us both out to this event… you flying her in private nets like you’re better than me. That’s about it. You have the biggest match of your life coming up yet you are out here trying to disrespect me? Claiming we are BFF but you clearly DTF my ex wife? I don’t think a guy like you needs more bad blood considering everyone in the CITV would love nothing more than to throw you into the third row off the ladder.

Ronan Malosi: Bro, c’mon. Bro it was just me fuckin around really I was in character. C’mon, J Dog. Don’t be a player hater.

Jaden: Nah explain to her what this was…Clearly she likes you… A
lot… We just had a major milestone last weekend
and yeah… would have been our anniversary…She wants you… Not me…SO… Do what you want.

Kendall: On second thought, let’s ditch this dweeb and start fresh, baby. Seeing you mandhandle this tricking goofball just did a lot for me just now.

Jaden: Oh yeah?

Kendall: Oh yeah.

Jaden: Good. Less ditch this zero and go live like heros.

(Jaden and Kendall both shove Ronan to the ground as Ronan is left with his mouth open shocked at what just happened.)

Ronan Malosi: Are you serious? My god…

Jaden: Good luck in the CitV, Ronan…maybe you’ll have a better chance in that than you had trying to get in my wife’s pants.

Ronan Malosi: I WAS IN CHARACTER, BRO! Jesus Christ.

(Ronan let’s out a depressed sigh as he looks down to the ground.)

Ronan Malosi: …I’m walking on sunshine…woah-oh…Jaden took my hoe…:francis:

DeadPrez: That boy Ronan needs to stop with the chicanery and buffoonery and get his head in the game!

Gavin Kirkland: Looks like he was trying to get the wrong head into something else. How unserious is he right now?

Eve: The fact that he heard the unmistakable sounds of these Las Vegas fans booing him and thought they were saying “Ma-LOOOOOOOOSI” is what took me out, honestly.

Gavin Kirkland: He almost got took out by his so called BFF over that Kendall chick. Gotta say…I understand why he flew this Kendall chick out. I’m not lying when I say I’d walk through 20 miles of glass and old screws just to smell what perfume she has on.

Deadprez:

(The scene fades out with Ronan mouthing the word “RATS” as we transition elsewhere.)

(The camera cuts back to ringside where Bella Braxton is standing in the middle of the ring with a big smile on her face, ready to make the introductions for the next match.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(“All It Takes For Your Dreams to Come True” by A Skylit Drive starts playing throughout the arena as EAW Hall of Famer Amber Keys enters the arena to loud boos from the crowd. She has a poised and determined look on her face as she is strictly business here tonight as she makes her way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From the Bronx, New York! Weighing 135 pounds. Here is EAW HALL OF FAMER and “THE DIRTI DIVA” AMBER KEYS!

James Peters: Here comes one dangerous woman making her way down the entrance way here at Pain for Pride. To say the very least, this match has gotten so personal and it all started back at the Battle of Egypt event.

Persephone: Let me sum up what happened really quick for everyone. One old greedy bitch backstabbed another old greedy bitch leaving both old bags leaving with nothing. Not that they could remember they were fighting for something in the first place. They’re kinda losing it.

James Peters: Starting in early on these two aren’t you, Seph?

Persephone: Damn right I am. If I don’t, these two old geezers will fall asleep before I get to the good stuff.

Rich Russillo: This feud started when Amber Keys killed Madison Kaline’s chances of getting a title match and it’s been getting worse ever since. Madison attacked Amber the next week and then Amber evened things up when she attacked Madison from behind after they won a tag team match. They’ve waited long enough and now it’s time to let them fight.

(Amber yells at a few fans in the front row who have been trying to heckle her as she enters the ring. She takes a second to absorb the overwhelming jeers from the crowd before she takes her corner and her music ends. Seconds later, “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff starts playing throughout the area as Madison Kaline enters the arena to a mixed, but yet a little more positive reaction from the crowd as she makes her way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing her opponent! From Tampa Bay, Florida! Weighing 120 pounds. Here is EAW HALL OF FAMER and “THE MISTRESS OF DEATH” MADISON KALINE!

Rich Russillo: Here comes Amber’s opposition making her way to the ring. Ever since returning to EAW, Madison has wanted to show the world that she’s still got it and she certainly does still got it.

Persephone: Got what? Cataracts? Old skank probably needs glasses and her walker. If Madison walks any slower to the ring, it’ll be Pain for Pride 32.

James Peters: Will you stop? Madison Kaline is a methodical competitor who has been dangerously close to becoming Universal Women’s Champion and she almost had another shot if it wasn’t for Amber.

Persephone: Good. Then let these two old dinosaurs fight to the death. They’re almost there so it’ll be a short match. How about after the match, these two battleaxes stay in Las Vegas. They can be showgirls for patrons who no longer care. :mjlol:

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline is looking to right the wrongs that Amber has caused her since returning to EAW. Amber is looking to stick the final nail in the coffin of Madison’s career. Who will succeed? We’re about to find out.

(Madison gets in the ring and heads straight for Amber. Madison can’t wait to get her hands on Amber but the referee gets in front of the two before contact is made. Madison’s entrance music fades off as the referee tells both ladies to back up to their corners. The referee quickly checks both competitors before a fight breaks out and they call for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Here we go! The bell has rung AND THESE WOMEN JUST COULDN’T WAIT! DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN BY MADISON AND THESE TWO ARE BRAWLING! WE KNEW THESE TWO WANTED TO GET AT EACH OTHER BADLY!

Rich Russillo: Amber and Madison have found their way into the ropes and the referee is trying to break them apart. They’ve got to be the unluckiest person in the arena having to keep these two from killing each other.

Persephone: I like the sound of that. How about the referee just leaves and these two old bitties just fight to the death. I mean at their ages, they already have one foot in the grave anyway. Who’s with me!

James Peters: Nobody. The referee with some luck has both women out of the ropes and back into the middle of the ring. Now the ladies get a little more traditional with the lockup in the center of the ring, but Amber might be just a little stronger as she muscles Madison back towards the corner.

Persephone: That’s because the Dirti Dish Rag is wearing that Icy Hot cream on her back or something and the smell is getting Almost Death light headed. Now they are in the corner and the referee is trying to break them up. Oh come on! Let them fight for gawd’s sake and we can have a shorter match. Come on people.

James Peters: Referee is in between them trying to get a clean break between the two. Shockingly, we get a clean break and… NOPE! AMBER KEYS WITH A THUMB TO THE EYE OF MADISON! Madison trying to claw the sting out of her eyes–

Rich Russillo: BUT AMBER DOESN’T CARE! AMBER JUST SHOVED THE REFEREE OUT OF THE WAY AND IS JUST CLOBBERING THE HELL OUT OF MADISON! MADISON IS DOING WHATEVER SHE CAN TO BLOCK THE PUNCHES!

Persephone: How rude of that old lady to go for the eyes. Madison already has cataracts so why make her vision even worse. Don’t be trying to blind her. Actually that would backfire because if she can’t see, then she can smell that Icy Hot and get the shit beat out of her. I’m ok with it either way.

James Peters: Thank you, Persephone. Madison is down in the corner and AMBER HAS HER BOOT RIGHT IN MADISON’S THROAT! MADISON’S THROAT AND NECK ARE BEING CHOKED BETWEEN AMBER’S BOOT AND THE BOTTOM TURNBUCKLE!

Referee: (off-mic) Come on, Amber. Let it go. Let it go NOW! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Rich Russillo: Amber listens to the referee and breaks on four. Last thing she wants to do is get disqualified. Amber Keys pulls Madison back to her feet by the hair and pushes her back into the turnbuckles AND AMBER WITH A CHOP TO MADISON’S CHEST!

James Peters: Madison has been chopped yet one more time in the corner by Amber before snapmaring Madison to the mat. Amber gets on the second rope and has Madison primed for an impactful move–

Rich Russillo: AMBER JUMPS AND DELIVERS A MISSILE DROPKICK FROM THE SECOND ROPE! MADISON CAUGHT THAT RIGHT ON THE SPINE! SHE IS HOLDING HER BACK AS AMBER GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!

THH-

Persephone: Shit! Madison kicks out. I mean yay. Madison kicks out so this match can continue. Hopefully Rex shows up sometime soon to make this more interesting, even if it’s just to sit here next to me at commentary.

Rich Russillo: I don’t even think Rex is in the building, but if you want I-

Persephone: Finish that sentence and I swear you will have no voice box when I’m done with you!

James Peters: Here we go! Amber once again with a handful of hair and drags her to the ropes. AMBER IS NOW CHOKING MADISON ACROSS THE MIDDLE ROPE! ONCE AGAIN THE REFEREE HAS TO INTERVENE!

Referee: (off-mic) I TOLD YOU ALREADY TO BREAK IT! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

James Peters: Amber once again lets Madison go at four. Amber might be a Hall of Famer, but even Hall of Famers can get referees pissed off at them. She might be pushing her luck early.

Persephone: It’s Amber Keys, stupid! We know how she works. This bitch will use any underhanded trick in the book and there’s a lot in that old book of hers and some of them can’t be read because of all the dust covering them. But that doesn’t stop Dirti Bitch from dropping another knee on the back of Madison’s neck.

James Peters: Now Amber mounts Madison AND JUST STARTS THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS INTO MADISON’S FACE! MADISON DOING WHATEVER SHE CAN TO BLOCK BUT MOST OF THE PUNCHES ARE CATCHING HER!

Rich Russillo: Amber has had control for most of this match and it seems like she is just playing around with Madison. Madison down as Amber hits the ropes. AMBER GOING FOR A LEG DROP–

Persephone: But the old fart missed the leg drop! Bahahaha! That was hilarious! Good thing Amber got that titanium hip before she came back to EAW! Mistress of her own kind Madison rolled out of the way. She takes advantage of Amber being dumb and rolls her up.

OONNNNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWOOOOOO!

THHHHHRRRRREEEEE-

James Peters: AMBER JUST GOT HER SHOULDER UP RIGHT BEFORE THREE! Amber can NOT be happy knowing that Madison just about stole a victory at Pain for Pride. Amber trying to get back to her feet AS MADISON GOES FOR A BULLDOG!

Rich Russillo: AMBER BLOCKS IT! AMBER WALKS MADISON OVER TO THE ROPES AND AMBER JUST FLIPS HER BACKWARDS AND SHE JUST CRASHED RIGHT ONTO THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF US! THAT WAS AN UGLY LANDING!

Persephone: Well, duh! She completely missed the apron and hit the floor. I just hope this match is close to over because there are vultures circling over the ring again. But knowing EAW, this match has a while to go. What in the hell is Amber planning on doing?

James Peters: Amber is getting herself psyched up as Madison slowly gets back to her feet. AMBER HITS THE FAR SIDE ROPES AND RUNS FULL SPEED BEFORE DIVING AND CATCHING MADISON WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUICIDE DIVE! MADISON’S BACK CRASHES AGAINST OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE!

Persephone: Hey! Watch it! This is not the place for you AARP age bitches! Don’t kill the announce table. Keep the action away from us.

Rich Russillo: Both women are down, but Amber is back up to her feet and she once again brings Madison back to her feet AND AMBER JUST USES MADISON LIKE A FRISBEE AND FLINGS HER ACROSS THE FLOOR BY THE HAIR! MADISON LANDS FACE FIRST TO THE FLOOR! THE CROWD IS LETTING AMBER HEAR IT!

James Peters: Neither of these women are exactly going to be voted Miss Popularity in the class votes, but it seems to me like the crowd is slightly leaning towards Madison Kaline. It might be a pick your poison scenario.

Persephone: If this truly was a pick your poison scenario, then we would have no match. But since we have to have this match continue, the referee count has started and if neither of these bitches listen, then we will have a double countout. That works for me. Ring the bell, ref.

James Peters: Amber heard the count as dashes into the ring at eight before rolling back outside the ring. That breaks the count and now the referee starts the count all over. Amber goes right back to Madison. Amber lifts her up AND SLAMS MADISON ACROSS THE TOP OF THE STEEL RING STEPS! SHOULDN’T THAT BE A DISQUALIFICATION RIGHT THERE?

Rich Russillo: I don’t think so, but if it is, I think with it being Pain for Pride, the referees might be inclined to give a little leeway during these matches. The referee’s count is back up to six as Amber rolls Madison back into the ring. Amber on the apron as she springboards! AMBER KEYS WITH A SPRINGBOARD ELBOW DROP! AMBER ONCE AGAIN GOING FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!

TTTTHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEE–

James Peters: MADISON KALINE KICKS OUT AT TWO! HER BACK MUST BE HURTING HER AFTER THAT SLAM ON THE STEP BUT AMBER IS UNRELENTING RIGHT NOW! Amber said she wanted to put the final nail in Madison’s coffin and she is doing a good job of it so far.

Persephone: It’d be easier if you just put a few big rocks on the coffins or take the batteries out of their electric wheelchairs. That way they would never get out or leave. Win win for me. Two less old bitches on the roster. Anyways, Amber McDirtiBitch lifts Madison Sardine to a sitting position before wrapping her arm around her neck.

Rich Russillo: Amber doing whatever she can to weaken Madison and this is certainly a way to do it by cutting off Madison’s oxygen supply. The referee asks Madison if she wants to give it up AND MADISON JUST GAVE THE REFEREE THE BIGGEST AND PROBABLY MOST INTIMIDATING GO TO HELL GLARE I’VE EVER SEEN!

Persephone: Now I feel insulted after that remark. I glare at the stupid referees all the time and have heard that once. Thanks a lot, asshole. I hope you choke to death along with the dumb bitches in the ring.

James Peters: BUT LOOK AT MADISON! MADISON KALINE IS STARTING TO FIGHT OUT OF IT AS BEST AS SHE CAN! MADISON TRYING TO GET THE MOMENTUM IN HER FAVOR AS SHE NOW ON HER KNEES! MADISON IS SLOWLY MAKING IT BACK TO HER FEET–

Rich Russillo: BUT AMBER KEYS CUTS HER OFF AT THE PASS WITH AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Amber finishes pulling Madison back to her feet and whips her into the turnbuckle.

James Peters: Amber runs full speed to the turnbuckle BUT MADISON CATCHES HER WITH AN ELBOW RIGHT TO THE FACE! AMBER TRIES IT AGAIN BUT SHE IS MET WITH ANOTHER ELBOW! Amber is dazed and Madison runs out of turnbuckle AND TAKES AMBER DOWN WITH A HELL OF A SPEAR! WHAT A GREAT COUNTER!

Persephone: Either the elbow to the face or that spear had to have knocked Amber’s dentures loose. Should have used extra Poli-Grip for this match. Remember that there is no reward for returning the fake teeth back to the fake bitch.

Rich Russillo: MADISON HAS HAD ENOUGH AND SHE IS THROWING PUNCHES OF HER OWN IN AMBER’S FACE! NOW IT’S AMBER’S TURN TO BLOCK THE PUNCHES!

James Peters: Madison brings Amber back to her feet by her hair AND NOW IT’S AMBER’S TURN TO KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO BE THROWN AROUND THE RING BY THE HAIR! LOOK AT MADISON! SHE IS STARTING TO FIRE UP AND BUILD THAT MOMENTUM!

Persephone: No. No she isn’t. That’s just the extra vitamins and the Metamucil kicking in. I don’t know why she took them this late. Now she’ll never get to sleep on time. Amber is trying to recover, but Madison delivers a low dropkick into Amber’s face. The back of Amber’s head smacks against the bottom rope and now Mad Maddie is going for the cover.

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!

THHHHRRRRRR-

James Peters: Amber grabs the bottom rope and that stops the pin attempt. Madison pulls Amber away from the ropes AND MADISON IS JUST SLAPPING AMBER RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE! MADISON IS PISSED AND SHE WANTS TO MAKE AMBER PAY!

Persephone: Yeah because matches can be won with an old bag temper tantrum throwing a bunch of bitch slaps to another old bag. They should have called this match “When the Home Attacks: Dueling Grannies”. :mjlol: I mean that moniker fits, doesn’t it?

Rich Russillo: That might just piss Amber off so Madison will have to do more than slap the shit out of her and I think she’s about to change up her attack. Madison brings Amber back to her feet and whips her to the ropes, BUT AMBER COUNTERS SENDING MADISON TO THE ROPES! Madison rebounds as Amber goes for a backbreaker, BUT NOW MADISON COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSORS SENDING AMBER FOR A RIDE!

James Peters: Amber Keys finds her way into the corner and Madison comes in looking for a clothesline, BUT AMBER SOMEHOW MANAGES TO LEAPFROG OVER MADISON AND LAND RIGHT BEHIND HER! BUT LOOK AT AMBER!

Rich Russillo: It looks like Amber might have tweaked her ankle on the landing. Now Amber is on the mat holding her ankle in pain as the referee goes to check on Amber. The referee tells Madison to back up–.

James Peters: MADISON RUNS IN AND DROPKICKS AMBER RIGHT IN THE FACE! SHE SAW THAT OLD TRICK FROM A MILE AWAY AND DID NOT FALL FOR THE INJURY FAKE OUT! Amber took a chance with that trick, but after being a group for so long, Madison knew that Amber could try and pull that stunt and it backfired on Amber.

Persephone: Why the hell was she even considering it in the first place? The Injury Fake Out trick might be even older than Madison and Amber combined. That might literally be the oldest trick in the book. Come on, you dumb bitches, stop going to the dried up well for your tricks and just beat the shit out of each other.

Rich Russillo: Madison still in control as she grabs Amber by the neck and takes her back down with a snap suplex. Madison doesn’t go for the cover as she again brings Amber back up to her feet and whips her to the corner.

James Peters: MADISON FULL SPEED AND SHE CONNECTS WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE IN THE CORNER! AMBER DOWN AND MADISON CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! MADISON MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BIG! MADISON SETTING UP FOR THE SWANTON BOMB–

Rich Russillo: AMBER WAS PLAYING POSSUM! SHE SHAKES THE TOP ROPE AND MADISON DOESN’T HAVE A GOOD LANDING ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! NO ANKLES SPRAINED TODAY!

Persephone: That’s what an old bag over 100 gets for climbing to the top rope. Besides, it’s not like Madison hurt anything vital. Now look! Amber is climbing to the top rope. Great! Now the cleaning crew will have to clean the ropes because of all the dust. This match is boring and now disgusting. When will it end?

James Peters: When somebody gets pinned or submits, so now just shut up for a second. Amber Keys has Madison right where she wants her. AMBER GOING FOR A TOP ROPE HURRICANRANA–

Rich Russillo: MADISON MANAGES TO TRIP UP AMBER AND NOW AMBER LANDS RIGHT IN MADISON’S LAP!

Persephone: We need to thank the world that Gavin Kirkland isn’t commentating this match because he’d lose all control seeing a spot like that. Sick pervert.

James Peters: Uh ok. But right now we have Madison and Amber in a very precarious position and they are throwing haymakers on the top turnbuckle. AMBER! MADISON! AMBER! MADISON! AMBER! MADISON! AMBER! MADISON! AMBER! MADISON! AMBER! MADISON! AMBER!

Rich Russillo: THAT LAST PUNCHED ROCKED MADISON SO MUCH THAT BOTH MADISON AND AMBER TUMBLE OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, HIT THE APRON, AND CRASH RIGHT BACK DOWN TO THE ARENA FLOOR!

James Peters: BOTH LADIES ARE NOT MOVING ON THE OUTSIDE! THE REFEREE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO START THE COUNT!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!

Rich Russillo: Ref’s at three and now both women are starting to stir. They might need to pick up the pace if they don’t want to get counted out. If they can. They did land hard on the apron and the floor.

Referee: FOUR! FIVE! SIX!

James Peters: They have made it to their knees and mustered up the strength to crawl back into the ring! The referee is at six, so this might be a close one.

Referee: SEVEN! EIGHT!

Rich Russillo: Amber Keys is back up to her feet and she dives into the ring at eight! I don’t think Amber wants a count out, but it just might happen.

Referee: NINE!

James Peters: Madison is clawing her way up using the ring skirt to get back to her feet. Both women hit their backs on the ring apron, but Madison might have got the worst of it.

Persephone: TEN! TEN! JUST SAY TEN REFEREE! END THIS GAWD AWFUL MATCH AND PUT US OUT OF OUR MISERY! HURRY UP!

Referee: TE–

James Peters: HOLY SHIT! MADISON DIVES BACK INTO THE RING AT THE VERY LAST SECOND RIGHT BEFORE THE REF COUNTED TEN! I DON’T KNOW IF AMBER CAN BELIEVE IT, BUT I DON’T THINK SHE MINDS THAT THE MATCH CONTINUES!

Rich Russillo: To say the very least. Now both women are back up to their feet AND HOLY SHIT! LOOK THE STONE COLD GLARES IN BOTH THEIR EYES! I think the bad blood between the two women is about the boil over right here and right now. They have reached the breaking point–

James Peters: THEY ARE BRAWLING ONCE AGAIN! THESE LADIES ARE PUNCHING EACH OTHER RIGHT IN THE FACE! AMBER AND MADISON WILL NOT QUIT UNTIL THE OTHER FALLS! IT HAS GOTTEN THAT BAD BETWEEN THESE TWO!

Persephone: I just hope these bitches just knock each other out and they both lose. I’m sick of looking at both of them. But I do kind of enjoy these old ladies beating the hell out of each other.

James Peters: AMBER TRIED TO SNEAK IN A KICK, BUT MADISON CAUGHT THE LEG! AMBER HOPPING AROUND ON ONE FOOT, BUT AMBER WITH A BLATANT RAKE OF THE EYES BEFORE TAKING MADISON DOWN WITH A POWERFUL ENZUIGIRI! HOLY SHIT THAT CAUGHT MADISON RIGHT IN THE FACE! AMBER THINKS SHE HAS THE WIN AS SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!

THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: SHE GOT THE SHOULDER UP! MADISON GETS THE SHOULDER UP AND AMBER IS NOT HAPPY ABOUT THAT! BUT LOOK AT MADISON! CAN WE GET A CAMERA SHOT ON MADISON!

James Peters: Oh I see it now! MADISON IS BLEEDING FROM THE NOSE! Amber did catch Madison in the face with that enzuigiri kick. Madison’s nose could be broken, but I really don’t think that Madison really gives two shits less about it. Both these women want to win this match and they are showing how far they are willing to go here tonight.

Persephone: Don’t make it out to be as big as you think it is. Yes, it’s blood, but it’s a nosebleed. The least exciting of the bleeding family. Shit, that pervert Gavin gets one every time he sees a girl with implants bigger than his negative IQ. Hell, Madison’s so old she might think she has ketchup on her face or something.

James Peters: First Amber and Madison. Now Gavin. Gavin isn’t even here to defend himself.

Persephone: Exactly. It’s the best time to insult him. He could be watching in the back but I don’t care… Now look at Dirti Amber just kick the dog crap out of Madison. She shouldn’t kick her lick that to make her feel bad. Just beat her. That will make her feel worse.

Rich Russillo: Amber Keys drags Madison back to her feet and whips her into the corner before FOLLOWING BEHIND WITH A CLOTHESLINE! MADISON STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER AND AMBER PLANTS HER WITH A DDT!

James Peters: Amber drags Madison to the center of the ring and runs to the ropes. Amber believes she can win this match right here. AMBER JUMPS AND GOES FOR THE SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT–

Rich Russillo: KNEES UP! MADISON GOT THE KNEES UP AT THE LAST SECOND! MADISON BACK UP TO HER AND SEES AMBER IN PRIME POSITION! MADISON NOW GOING FOR THE M.O.D.! FAMEASSER ON THE WAY-

James Peters: AMBER CATCHES MADISON! AMBER LIFTS HER UP AND COUNTERS THE M.O.D WITH A SITOUT POWERBOMB! WHAT A COUNTER BY AMBER KEYS! AMBER STACKS UP MADISON AND GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!

THHHHHHRRRRRRREEEE!

Persephone: Why in the hell did she kick out? WE WERE SO CLOSE! This match was almost over but this dumb bitch ruined it. Why does everybody have to try so hard? They all suck! Now Dirti Amber now pulls Madison back up and takes her back down with a clothesline. What was the point of that?

James Peters: Any damage is good damage in order to win the match. Wait? Now Amber is rolling out of the ring and walking over to the timekeeper’s table. OH CRAP! AMBER KEYS HAS A STEEL CHAIR!

Rich Russillo: Why? There are still disqualifications in this match. She clobbers Madison and she loses the match. What is she thinking?

Persephone: She might have forgotten the rules. She is quite old, you know. Now she’s sliding back in the ring.

James Peters: Amber Keys is back up AND SHE GOES TO SWING THE CHAIR, BUT THE REFEREE GRABS THE CHAIR AND TAKES IT FROM AMBER! The referee goes to slide the chair out of the ring–

Rich Russillo: THE CHAIR WAS A DECOY! AMBER KEYS JUST RAKED THE EYES OF MADISON BEFORE CLOCKING HER WITH A STRAIGHT PUNCH TO THE TEMPLE! THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A KNOCKOUT PUNCH! AMBER STACKS UP MADISON AND GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!

Persephone: What the hell? Amber has her feet on the ropes! Come on ref! The old bag is trying to cheat.

THHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!

James Peters: MADISON KICKS OUT! EVEN WITH THE DIRTY TACTICS OF AMBER KEYS, MADISON STAYS ALIVE IN THIS MATCH! We have seen a very competitive match between these two EAW Hall of Famers. What a pleasure and a joy to be a part of.

Persephone: Yeah, such a joy. But I thought black and white TV went out in the 1960s, yet it seems like I keep watching this match in retro mode. Now Amber is crouched in the corner ready to strike. Good grief. Just finish the match!

James Peters: Amber is waiting for Madison to get back to her feet because she is done playing around! AMBER IS SETTING UP FOR THE “AMBER ALERT”! ONE OF THE BEST SPEARS IN THE BUSINESS!

Rich Russillo: AND MADISON HAS NO CLUE AS SHE SLOWLY GETS BACK UP TO HER FEET! MADISON TURNS AROUND AND HERE COMES AMBER WITH THE AMBER ALERT–

James Peters: MADISON JUST JUMPED UP AND AVOIDED THE AMBER ALERT SPEAR! MADISON COMES DOWN BEFORE TURNING AND COUNTERING WITH THE M.O.D.! WHAT A COUNTER FROM MADISON! THIS TIME THE FAMEASSER HITS AND HITS HARD! MADISON ROLLS AMBER OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: AMBER KICKED OUT AT THE LAST MOMENT POSSIBLE! HOLY SHIT THAT WAS CLOSE AND I MEAN THAT WAS VERY CLOSE! MADISON ISN’T GOING TO LET UP AS SHE DRAGS AMBER TO THE CORNER!

Persephone: Now Madison climbs back up to the turnbuckle. Her eyes look like they are still watering from that enzuigiri. Now we’ll finally get to see how she looks without the makeup. She’ll most definitely look her age now.

James Peters: Just stop! MADISON KALINE FINDS HER FOOTING AND JUMPS! MADISON WITH THE MADDIE BOMB MOONSAULT!

Rich Russillo: AMBER ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND MADISON LANDS ON HER FEET! IT’S LIKE SHE ALMOST FELT THAT AMBER WOULD COUNTER THE MOONSAULT! BUT MADISON DIDN’T SEE AMBER COME OUT OF THE CORNER WITH THE AMBER ALERT! AMBER KEYS GOT THE AMBER ALERT SPEAR!

James Peters: AMBER GOT THE SPEAR THAT TIME AND SHE MIGHT HAVE BROKE MADISON IN HALF! MADISON IS NOT MOVING AS AMBER FALLS INTO THE COVER! THIS HAS GOT TO BE OVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRRREEE!!

Persephone: The match is over! Ring the bell! We have a winner! Yay! Now get out of the ring. WHY ISN’T THE DUMBASS RINGING THE BELL? THIS MATCH IS OVER YOU IDIOT!

James Peters: THIS MATCH IS NOT OVER! MADISON EDGED HER SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS ENOUGH TO STOP THE PIN COUNT! AMBER THOUGHT SHE HAD THE MATCH TOO, SO SHE IS NOT HAPPY!

Rich Russillo: Amber is borderline pissed as she mounts Madison and just starts punching the shit out of her.

Persephone: Oh here we go. Old lady didn’t get what she wanted so she’s throwing a bitch fit. Don’t they call those Karens now? If so, I can see it. Now Amber is trying to choke out Madison, but the referee is once again starting the count.

James Peters: The referee pulls Amber off of Madison and warns her that she is walking on thin ice with her breaking the rules.

Rich Russillo: Amber really doesn’t care what the referee thinks because she believes that this match is close to over.

Persephone: I don’t see why because both these old bitches are still moving and conscious. If it wasn’t the match, you would think all the lights would make them light headed and pass out. Yet we can’t get that either. Gawd this match is a borefest!

James Peters: That’s enough from you! But Madison has slowly made it back to her feet with help from the ropes! AMBER COMES FROM BEHIND AND GOES FOR THE DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER!

Rich Russillo: BUT MADISON HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES AND AMBER CRASHES AGAINST THE MAT! DID YOU SEE HER HEAD LAND HARD?

Persephone: So what? There’s nothing up in Amber’s head that she can hurt in the place. All you would hear is a silent yet hollow sound. At least that’s what I heard.

James Peters: Amber holding the back of her head AND MADISON COMES FROM BEHIND AND HITS A GERMAN SUPLEX ON AMBER! THE BACK OF AMBER’S HEAD CRASHES AGAINST THE CANVAS ONCE AGAIN! NOW MADISON BRIDGES UP AND WE HAVE A COVER! WILL THIS BE ENOUGH?

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOO!

THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: AMBER ROLLS THROUGH RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE COUNT AND AMBER IS BACKPEDALING HERSELF TOWARDS THE ROPES TO GET A BREATHER FROM MADISON!

James Peters: Madison isn’t going to let that happen and now she is right on Amber’s trail. BUT AMBER PULLS MADISON BY THE TIGHTS INTO THE ROPES AND MADISON GOES THROAT FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE!

Rich Russillo: AMBER QUICKLY BACK UP TO HER FEET AND MADISON QUICKLY FOLLOWS SUIT WHILE SHE IS RUBBING HER THROAT, BUT WHEN SHE IS BACK UP, SHE IS MET WITH A FLYING HEEL KICK FROM AMBER KEYS! ANOTHER KICK RIGHT TO MADISON’S FACE! THAT ONE COULD HAVE GOT THE BLOOD FLOWING AGAIN AND MIGHT HAVE BROKEN HER NOSE IF IT WASN’T BROKEN ALREADY!

Persephone: Here we go again. Amber climbs up to the top rope again. Hopefully she doesn’t get lost and fall off the ropes. Damn, she doesn’t fall. But she does jump from the top rope as she goes for a knee drop with that titanium knee of hers. That’s a weapon! Disqualify her! Whatever! Here comes the knee drop–

James Peters: MADISON GETS OUT OF THE WAY! AMBER MISSED THE KNEE DROP FROM THE TOP ROPE! AMBER IS SLOWLY BACK UP TO HER FEET! NOW MADISON COMES UP AND TAKES AMBER DOWN IN HOPES OF APPLYING THE DEATH’S GRASP SUBMISSION! HER VERSION OF THE HELL’S GATE!

Rich Russillo: MADISON IS TRYING TO LOCK IN THE DEATH’S GRASP BUT AMBER IS FIGHTING IT! IF MADISON GETS THE SUBMISSION LOCKED IN, THIS MATCH WILL BE ALL BUT OVER! MADISON TRYING AS HARD AS SHE CAN BUT AMBER GETS FREE AND ROLLS MADISON BACK! MADISON BACK TO HER FEET AND–

James Peters: HOLY SHIT! WHAT A SHOT! AMBER CAUGHT MADISON RIGHT IN THE JAW HER “SUCIAKICK” SUPERKICK! HER TEETH MIGHT HAVE ENDED UP IN THE FIFTH ROW! SHUT UP, PERSEPHONE! NOBODY WANTS TO HEAR IT! BUT AMBER DRAGS MADISON TO THE CORNER AND UP TO THE TOP ROPE!

Persephone: First off, that was really rude, asshole. You have no idea what I was going to say. Second, we have an old bag on the top turnbuckle. It seemed like the match was going in slow motion when she was getting her old ass up there. Get the med team on standby because she might break her hip or it will hit and finish the match. Again, I’m ok with either.

Rich Russillo: AMBER KEYS ON THE TOP ROPE AND SHE DOESN’T WASTE A CHANCE TO FINISH THE MATCH! AMBER FLIES AND SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE DIRTI DIVE FROG SPLASH! IF SHE HITS THIS IT’S OVER—

James Peters: DIRTI DIVE MISSED! MADISON AVOIDS THE DIRTI DIVE AT THE LAST MOMENT AND AMBER LANDS HARD! MADISON GETS BACK TO HER FEET AND CALLS FOR AMBER TO DO THE SAME! AMBER IS FEELING THE EFFECTS OF THE MISSED SPLASH!

Rich Russillo: AMBER IS ALMOST BACK TO HER FEET AS MADISON HITS THE ROPES! AMBER NOW BACK UP AND SHE IS MET WITH THE AFTERLIFE! CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL FROM MADISON KALINE! WHAT A SHOT RIGHT TO THE THROAT!

James Peters: AMBER DOES NOT LOOK LIKE SHE IS MOVING! WILL WE SEE AMBER KEYS IN THE AFTERLIFE? WE MIGHT AS MADISON HOOKS THE LEG AND GOES FOR THE COVER! DOES MADISON HAVE IT?

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“O Fortuna” starts playing again as Madison Kaline slowly rolls off of Amber as the crowd gives her a mixed, but again more positive reaction.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner! MADISON KALINE!

(Madison slowly makes it back to her feet as the referee raises her arm in victory. Madison gives her fallen opponent a look of disgust before rolling out of the ring.)

James Peters: What. A. Match. We were expecting a fight between these two women and that’s exactly what we got. Both Madison and Amber looked tremendous out there.

Persephone: Yeah yeah. We have a winner and all that other bullshit. Do you know what’s even better? The match is over and the orderlies can take both these women back to their room. Make sure to lock the doors this time so we never have to see them again.

Rich Russillo: People have had doubts that either Madison or Amber could still go in an EAW ring after so much time away, but this match showed that both Amber and Madison most definitely have still got it.

Persephone: Still got what? Liver spots that they can play Connect the Dots with? Too many wrinkles? Enlighten me.

Rich Russillo: I mean the skills, heart, and determination that led them both to being former World Champions in their careers as well as earning their place in the EAW Hall of Fame!

James Peters: That’s right. Both women came into tonight with a purpose and a goal. Amber Keys showed the intensity that has brought her success, but tonight unfortunately just wasn’t her night. It was the veteran instinct of Madison Kaline that took Amber to the afterlife and gave her a huge victory here at Pain for Pride. Congratulations to Madison Kaline.

(The final shot shows Madison Kaline celebrating her biggest victory since her EAW return at the top of the entrance ramp as Amber, who is still sitting down in the ring and still feeling the effects of the Afterlife clothesline, looks up towards Madison still holding her throat with a look of anger and disgust at the camera cuts elsewhere.)

(The camera fades backstage to the office of the EAW vice president, HRDO. The crowd immediately begins to cheer seeing the vice president, and HRDO is seen finishing up a conversation with the CEO of Disney, Bob Chapek. Very recently the deal between EAW and Disney was announced, and it seems like the meeting was in regards to that. The two shake hands as Bob begins to speak.)

Bob Chapek: I’m really glad we could come to an agreement, soon enough EAW will be looking better, and more profitable than ever.

HRDO: Me too. You know how much this place means to me. For fifteen years EAW has been seen as the peak of professional wrestling, and I just want to make sure that we’ll be able to stay at the top for the next fifteen years. I have no doubt that this deal is just going to amount to great things for both parties involved, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what next season has in store for this place.

Bob Chapek: And I’m looking forward to doing business with you for the foreseeable future.

(Bob Chapek is about to make his way to the door, but he stops in his tracks.)

Bob Chapek: Wait, there actually is one more thing I needed to tell you, and it’s about the situation going on over at Dynasty.

HRDO: Dynasty? Are you talking about what happened to StarrStan?

(Leading up to Pain for Pride, Kassidy Heart unleashed an assault on StarrStan, the Dynasty general manager. Thanks to this StarrStan would gain an injury, taking him out indefinitely. Bob Chapek just nods his head before continuing to speak.)

Bob Chapek: We heard that StarrStan wouldn’t be able to fulfill his duties as general manager for the foreseeable future, and since we already needed someone to take control of the brand for the time being, we’ve gone ahead and found a replacement.

(HRDO looks a bit surprised by this.)

HRDO: Really?

Bob Chapek: Of course. The draft is coming up, and it wouldn’t be right for a show as important as that to arrive without Dynasty having a general manager to represent the brand and build it in their vision. It’ll be a very long time before StarrStan is back, if he ever does choose to come back, so there’s no point in waiting for him. Time doesn’t wait for anybody, so we’d be better off moving forward ahead of it. Things are changing around here, and I don’t think there’s a better way to usher in this new era than with a new general manager. In fact, we have him right-

(Before he could finish, there is a knock on the door.)

Bob Chapek: Here.

(Bob Chapek goes and opens the door as HRDO just watches on. As the door opens, a man is seen standing in the doorway.)

(Without wasting anytime, the man walks into the room with a smirk on his face.)

Bob Chapek: Effective immediately, Dynasty’s new general manager handpicked by Disney, Tyrone Montgomery. This man worked his way up the ranks from being an intern all the way to a high level executive position, and he’s been a huge part of meeting a lot of our goals and quotas over at Disney. I’m sure he’ll do the same for EAW and Dynasty.

(Before HRDO even gets the chance to speak, the new general manager starts to talk.)

Tyrone Montgomery: Bob, thank you for the introduction, but I’ll take it from here. HRDO, it’s fantastic to meet you! Disney has appointed me the new Dynasty General Manager and obviously, it was a pretty good decision on their part. I like to think that this EAW and Disney partnership is going to be beneficial for all parties, and obviously Dynasty is going to be better with me running it :wow:.

HRDO: … For the better…? What was wrong with Starr?

Tyrone Montgomery: Nothing! From what I was told StarrStan was an excellent General Manager. But… he doesn’t fit what the Walt Disney Company is looking for in this new era of Elite Answers Wrestling. He’s let a lot of things slip under the radar that just aren’t acceptable with this partnership, and we’re just trying to make this transition as smooth as possible. I’m not trying to replace Starr, I’m just trying to make sure that we bring this Disney vision to fruition. Believe me, Dynasty is far from the problematic brand in this company! There are other shows that clearly need to be completely overhauled. But Dynasty is in good hands, trust me

HRDO: So what’s the deal? Are you going to replace Hawk? Captain Charisma? I have a feeling that this is what you’re going for and it’s far from the need for a General Manager after Starr’s leave of absence.

Tyrone Montgomery: I have faith that the rest of the brands can hold their end of the bargain when it comes to this deal. They know what they’re doing, and they will be strictly monitored by Disney Executives in case anything goes wrong. If that happens, that’s when we’ll take action. But for now? We’re just trying to fill the void that Starr left, and once again, that’s where I come in. It was great meeting you HRDO, I’ll be happy to develop our business relationship some other time, but for now? I have some important matters to tend to.

(HRDO sighs before nodding his head.)

HRDO: Nice to meet you too, Tyrone. Thank you for your time.

(Bob Chapek nods his head before both him and Tyrone take their leave from HRDO’s office. HRDO looks on and shakes his head. He’s obviously skeptical, but then again, he’s going to have to see for himself what Tyrone’s vision for Friday Night Dynasty heading into Season 16 will be. The last shot seen is him sitting back in his office chair while Pain For Pride begins to transition to elsewhere from there.)

( Pain for Pride returns to the ring, which has been completely transformed in preparation for the upcoming Barbed Wire Massacre match. Standing at ringside is Bella Braxton, holding a microphone in her hand. )

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!

Bella Braxton: AND IT IS BARBED WIRE MASSACRE VIII FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

(The crowd begins cheering extremely loudly, but those cheers are very short-lived.)

( ‘Cold War’ by Hans Zimmer hits, and this causes the positive reaction from the Barbed Wire Massacre announcement to turn into extremely loud boos, overshadowing the entrance music before the man responsible could even walk out. After a few seconds he does come out, and as soon as Drake King is seen by the thousands of fans in attendance, the boos only grow even louder. Despite this, Drake King just stares inside of the ring. This is not his first Barbed Wire Massacre, and he already knows how dangerous this match stipulation is. Regardless Drake King begins to slowly walk down the ramp, seemingly prepared to face off against his former partners in Myles and Minerva, in one of his most personal matches yet. )

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… From the Dead Sea, Israel… Weighing in at 220 pounds….. DRRRAAAKE THE REDEEEMERRRRR!!!!!!

( Drake King slowly steps inside of the ring, waiting for his two opponents and former allies. )

James Peters: This man ended last year’s Pain for Pride as the EAW World Champion, and I don’t think there’s a single person on the planet that wants to see him repeat history after what he did to Minerva months ago! His ego got the better of him and he stabbed her in the back, leading to the downfall of New Eden.

Rich Russillo: Drake has been in a Barbed Wire Massacre match in the past but it did not end in his favor. If there’s one thing everyone here DOES want to see happen again, it’s Drake losing a match like this. Fortunately for them, I don’t really know how a match like this could end in his favor. Everyone wants to win, but neither Myles nor Minerva want Drake to leave this match at all.

Persephone: Good! I think Pain for Pride has been missing some good deaths. Once Disney ruins everything I don’t know when I’ll get to see it again, so they better make this match worthwhile.

(As Drake King waits inside of the ring, ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ hits, changing the fans mood entirely as they immediately explode into cheers for Minerva. It doesn’t take very long for Minerva to make her way out, with the reasoning for that being pretty obvious after the last seven months. As soon as Minerva walks out she stares a hole into the opponent already inside of the ring, the man that stabbed her in the back at Road to Redemption 2021. Minerva begins making her way down the ramp, which in turn makes Drake back up to the far corner of the ring as she makes her way towards the ring. After all she’s been through in 2022, Minerva looks more ready for this match than any other, clearly prepared to not only end the man that betrayed her, but prepared to finally win the EAW World Championship at the biggest show of the year. )

Bella Braxton: Making her way to the ring… Residing in the Florida Everglades… Weighing in at 122 pounds…. SHE IS THE BLACK ROSE, MIIIIIIINNEEERRRVVAAAAA!!!!!!!

( Minerva steps inside of the ring as Drake can only watch from afar, both Elitists sharing a look of disdain for the other. )

James Peters: And now here comes the former National Elite Champion, former Universal Women’s Champion, and so much more! Minerva has accomplished a lot and tonight is partially about adding another major accomplishment to that resume, but it’s also about two more things. Having to defeat her own boyfriend in Myles, and finally getting revenge on Drake King.

Rich Russillo: Both of those things are easier said than done, however we saw the two inside of the ring face off already. In fact, Myles and Minerva also faced each other two years ago in a match that Minerva won, but so much has changed since then that I have no idea how this match will go!

Persephone: Well as long as it lives up to the name “barbed wire massacre”, who cares? As long as nobody has fun and everyone dies instead, I win!

( Neither Minerva nor Drake take their eyes off of each other, both waiting for the match to start. )

James Peters: I’m sure it takes a lot of self control for Minerva to not go after Drake right now after the horrible things Drake did to her, but we still have one more person left to get out here, and that’s the Champion himself. Minerva and Myles have been in a relationship for a very long time, but they both want to leave this match as the EAW World Champion. With that being said, who knows how this will end?

( The lights go out as darkness fills the stadium for a moment. Soon after, a slow, angelic humming begins playing through the speakers as divine lights shine down upon the stage. There are artificial clouds circling the stage, accompanied by a beautiful field of flowers and vines scattered throughout the floor and hanging off the trons. Suddenly, a voice echoes through the pitch black stadium. )

Narrator: Love is patient, love is kind.

( The tron lights up, first displaying the silhouette of a slender, bright haired woman. Minerva. )

Narrator: It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

( The tron then fades to the silhouette of a long haired, bearded man. Drake King. )

Narrator: It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

( The tron then transitions into the silhouette of a very buff, sexy man. Myles. )

Narrator: It always protects, always trusts, always perseveres.

( As the narrator continues, finally a silhouette of all three members of what was once known as New Eden is shown. It is a hollowed out image of them at the ending of last year’s Pain for Pride, all together side by side. )

Narrator: And now these three remain;

Narrator: Faith.

( A full image of Drake King is now shown with text inscribing “Faith”, representing his undying commitment to his beliefs. A faith in ideology. )

Narrator: Hope.

( A full image of Minerva is shown with text inscribing “Hope”, representing her strong ambitions to achieve her desires. A hope for success. )

Narrator: And love.

(A full image of Myles is shown, with text inscribing “Love”, representing his feeling towards his partner, yet also his connection to wrestling as a whole. A love for war.)

Narrator: But the greatest of these is love.

( As soon as this is said, a large pyro of fire explodes as the angelic music climaxes and silences itself with a thud. The divine lights fade out to be replaced with pure red. The clouds scatter into mist. The field of flowers is engulfed in flames. )

Narrator: So do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.

( The tron shows Drake King attacking Minerva at Road To Redemption. )

Narrator: Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body… in HELL.

( A shot of Myles standing above Drake King is shown as the narrator speaks, but as he says “hell”, the video goes up in flames and is instead replaced with Myles’ entrance video. Alongside this, “Paranormal Liberation Front” by Yuki Hayashi starts playing through the speakers. )

Rich Russillo: Well… that certainly sounds like a remix of our EAW World Champion’s normal entrance theme, but where is he? Hell, how is he even gonna make it out here? The whole stage is engulfed in flames! It’s like we’re in hell itself!

James Peter: Wait, look Rich! Inside the flames!

( From within the inferno, the silhouette of a man is seen walking as the crowd explodes in cheers. He storms out of the fire, but the flames stick to his clothes as he walks down the ramp with eyes fixated on the ring. Miraculously, his clothes are on fire yet somehow not burning. )

Rich Russillo: THE CHAMP IS HERE! It’s Myles! Look at him, he’s covered in fire, hell even the EAW World Championship is in flames, yet he is only focused on one thing and one thing only!

Persephone: I hope he burns to death. Besides, what was all that shit about “destroying souls”?! Or even that “love” bullshit? If Rex isn’t involved, I don’t wanna hear about love!

James Peter: I’m pretty sure that the whole narration was quoted directly from the bible, but it’s fitting here because for Myles, this match means so much. He has to juggle his love for Minerva and his desire to destroy Drake King. He walks in today as the World Champion, but in classic New Eden fashion, it seems as if the title is the least of his concerns as far as this match goes.

Persephone: Well no shit, he’s letting his championship literally get covered in flames right now. What kind of protectant did this pest put on it to make it not look damaged at all?

( As Myles reaches the bottom of the ramp, he is sprayed with a huge fire extinguisher and as he emerges from the smoke, he is finally rid of all the flames and his jacket is already off, as his black and red attire can be seen more clearly now. )

Bella Braxton: And now, weighing in at 215 pounds, HE IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPPIIOOOONN, THE WAARRRLORRDD… MYYYYYYLLLLEESSSSSSSSS!

James Peters: To think that these three used to be partners. Myles and Minerva may still be a couple despite New Eden’s destruction, but even though we all wanted it to happen, I didn’t think a year ago that this is what Pain for Pride had in store!

Rich Russillo: Myles and Minerva know that they have to fight each other, both of them want to get rid of Drake King, and Drake for seven months has been trying to get rid of Minerva. This is going to be a match for the ages.

( Myles finally enters the ring, as the three former New Eden members stare at one another one final time. )

( The referee looked from Drake to Minerva and then finally settled his eyes on the champ. Myles looked the most calm despite the fact his eyes were locked on Drake. The sick smile ‘The Messiah’ wore on his face wasn’t doing him any favors at the moment and no doubt Myles was boiling with rage inside. Everyone inside the stadium knew that all hell would break loose the second the bell rang and they were all holding their breath, just waiting for the referee’s signal. )

James Peters: You could hear a pin drop in this place right now. I think I speak for everyone when I say that this right here is one of the most anticipated matches we have ever had not just for Voltage, but for EAW as a whole.

Persephone: And it’ll likely be the last Barbed Wire Massacre match ever thanks to this ridiculous partnership with Disney. How the fuck am I going to survive?

Rich Russillo: :mjcry: All we can do is enjoy what little time we have left in the world of violence we’ve lived in for the last four years.

( Meanwhile, the anticipation inside the ring continued to build. The referee raised the barbed wire bat in the air, and while a few fans cheered, the majority of the sold-out Las Vegas crowd remained silent. There was so much tension in the air. A woman was fighting for her family, not to mention her own personal salvation. A man was fighting for his girlfriend and to finish what he believed he’d started. The person who had orchestrated all of their misery for the last seven months was willing to do whatever he could to make sure both of his former allies were left in a bloody, unrecognizable heap. It was going to be a battle for the ages. It was so personal for each of the competitors standing in the ring. )

( The referee crossed to the center of the ring and laid the bat down in the middle of it. It was a nod to an old school Bunkhouse Scramble Deathmatch which was popularized in Japan back in the early 90s. Of course, with the barbed wire surrounding the ring, it wasn’t really feasible to think that the wrestlers could sprint to said ring, slide in, and see who could grab the bat first, but Captain Charisma thought it would be a fun twist to have things begin with everyone fighting over a weapon. )

Persephone: Okay seriously. Ring the fucking bell and let’s fucking go! Minerva literally said she was going to leave Drake’s entrails spilled inside that ring. If I don’t see someone’s guts exposed, I am not going to be happy.

James Peters: The Disney execs are really going to love you.

Persephone: :troll:

( Minerva’s ice blue eyes dropped to the bat and she licked her lips. She knew getting her hands on that weapon would be the perfect way to start the match. She didn’t need to look at Myles to know he was thinking the same exact thing. The two of them were so perfectly in sync with one another that they could pretty much figure out what the other person was thinking. If she had too, Minerva would stop Myles from getting that bat. He had made it his goal to end Drake King once and for all, but she couldn’t let him have that luxury. Drake’s head belonged to her and if Myles got in the way of that, then so be it. )

( Myles did look over at Minerva, and the tiniest flicker of emotion could be seen by those watching closely. Myles schooled his features pretty quickly but it was obvious he knew what was on Minerva’s mind. He needed to get the bat before she did, and was mentally preparing himself for what he had to do during this match. It wasn’t going to be pretty, nor would he take much pleasure in it, but that was the nature of the dangerous game all three of them were playing. )

( Drake’s eyes were dancing with delight and his smile had only grown wider. It was obvious that the two people standing across from him were prepared for war. Myles and Minerva had made their intentions pretty clear this week, and believe it or not, Drake found himself excited for this match. He was at his absolute best when his back was against the wall and his uncanny knack for surviving and even thriving in adverse and extreme conditions truly set him apart as an Elitist. He took a peak at the crowd, embracing the light scattering of boos and delighting in the otherwise uncharacteristic silence of the EAW Universe. )

Drake King: (off-mic) You know what, ref? I need a moment.

( Drake dropped down and very carefully rolled out of the ring. He made sure not to snag his skin on the barbed wire. Now the silent fans who had been waiting patiently for the match to begin joined the boo birds. )

Persephone: What the fuck is he doing??

James Peters: He’s toying with them, Seph. Drake just took a chair from the timekeeper’s area and he’s sitting down.

( Sure enough, the former champion had taken a seat. Drake even had the audacity to sit back and get comfortable. )

Minerva: (off-mic) What the fuck are you doing??

( Minerva’s voice was filled with confusion and rage. Drake merely waved a hand at her. )

Drake King: (off-mic) I said I need a moment. Feel free to start the match off against Myles if you wish.

( Myles bit back the irritation that washed over him. Drake had just shown his hand and even though he shouldn’t have been surprised, Myles couldn’t believe it. )

Persephone: :notbad: What a cunning little fucker. He’s trying to see if those two are going to make good on their promise to not hold anything back against one another.

Rich Russillo: I’m not even surprised that he’s already trying to manipulate the situation.

James Peters: What other choice does he have, Rich? Drake King has a mighty big target on his back tonight.

( Rage, despair, and the absolute need for Drake’s blood on her hands threatened to overwhelm Minerva. )

( It was the EAW World Champion who took the lead with a simple nod of his head to the referee. )

Myles: (off-mic) Ring it.

( DING! DING! DING! )

James Peters: MINERVA IMMEDIATELY DIVES UNDER THE BARBED WIRE AND MAKES A BEELINE FOR DRAKE KING! DRAKE SHOOTS TO HIS FEET, GRABS THE CHAIR, AND THROWS IT RIGHT AT MINERVA’S FACE! SHE DUCKS THE CHAIR AS MYLES COMES AROUND THE CORNER, CUTTING OFF DRAKE’S EXIT!

Persephone: :mjlol: Looks like whatever game he was trying to play with these two bozos backfired in a big way.

Rich Russillo: DRAKE SEES THAT HIS ONLY ESCAPE IS TO GET INTO THE RING BUT MYLES AND MINERVA GRAB HIM BY THE LEGS! THEY WHIP DRAKE BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADES, BUT HE QUICKLY PUSHES HIMSELF OFF AND TRIES TO TAKE THEM BOTH DOWN WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! MYLES AND MINERVA DUCK! DRAKE TURNS AROUND! DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE TAKES DRAKE TO THE GROUND!

James Peters: MINERVA GRABS DRAKE BY THE HAIR AND SHE BOUNCES HIS HEAD OFF THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING! THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH BETWEEN THESE TWO LEFT SO MANY THINGS UNSETTLED BUT MINERVA PLANS TO END EVERYTHING HERE TONIGHT! SHE TRIES TO RAKE DRAKE’S FACE ACROSS THE BARBED WIRE BUT HE CATCHES HER WITH AN ELBOW TO THE FACE!

Persephone: MINERVA STUMBLES BACK BUT DRAKE IS QUICKLY GRABBED BY MYLES! THE GINGER SHIT LOOKS TO RAM DRAKE’S FACE INTO THE RING POST, BUT DRAKE GETS HIS FOOT UP TO BLOCK AND MYLES TAKES AN ELBOW TO THE FACE! MINERVA LUNGES FOR DRAKE BUT HE QUICKLY DUCKS AND SHE TAKES MYLES TO THE GROUND! DRAKE DIVES FOR THE RING BUT MINERVA GRABS HIM AND GOES TO WHIP HIM INTO THE RING POST! DRAKE PLANTS HIS FEET AND REVERSES AND MINERVA SLAMS BACK FIRST INTO THE STEEL!

Rich Russillo: MYLES CATCHES DRAKE WITH A CLUBBING BLOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND TOSSES HIM INTO THE RING STEPS! MYLES LOOKS TO GET INSIDE THE RING BUT DRAKE ISN’T GOING TO STAY DOWN! HE PULLS MYLES BACK TO THE GROUND AND NAILS HIM WITH A RIGHT HAND! MYLES FIRES BACK WITH A RIGHT OF HIS OWN! THESE TWO ARE TRADING SHOTS AND LOOK AT MINERVA! SHE PUNCHES DRAKE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND NOW HE IS BEING DOUBLE-TEAMED!

Persephone: And not in the pleasurable way.

James Peters: :skip:

Rich Russillo: DRAKE SOMEHOW MANAGES TO FEND OFF THE DOUBLE BEATDOWN BY CATCHING MYLES IN THE GUT WITH A KNEE! HE NAILS MINERVA WITH A DESPERATION HEADBUTT AND HE QUICKLY RACES AROUND THE RING TO SEPARATE HIMSELF FROM THEM! ALL THREE COMPETITORS SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME IDEA NOW AND THEY’RE ALL GETTING BACK INTO THE RING!

James Peters: IT’S A RACE TO SEE WHO CAN GET THAT BARBED WIRE BAT FIRST AND IT’S MINERVA WHO REACHES FOR IT!

Persephone: DRAKE IS RIGHT THERE! HE STOMPS ON HER HAND AND ABSOLUTELY CRUSHES IT UNDERNEATH HIS BOOT!

Rich Russillo: MYLES EATS A JUMPING STRIKE THAT LANDED RIGHT ON HIS JAW AND DRAKE KING SNATCHES UP THE BAT! HE LOOKS TO BRING IT DOWN ACROSS MINERVA’S BACK BUT SHE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! DRAKE LOOKS TO LAND A BLOW ON MYLES BUT HE MOVES!

James Peters: Myles and Minerva are both up in opposite corners now and Drake stands in the middle of them armed with the bat!

( And just like that, the former stablemates found themselves at an impasse. This brought a smile to Drake’s face as he twirled the bat and all but beckoned Myles and Minerva to come at him. )

( Minerva knew this was a situation she couldn’t let her emotions control. This match was going to be long and grueling, and above all else, extremely painful. Going after Drake with reckless abandon so early could potentially be costly. )

( Myles hauled himself up and shot an exasperated look at Drake. The smug looking grin on Drake’s face and the nonchalant shrug of the shoulders nearly sent Myles over the edge. Somehow, he held himself back and when Drake dropped to his knees and carefully slithered out of the ring like the snake he was known to be, Myles didn’t follow him. )

( Neither did Minerva. )

Rich Russillo: It’s incredible to me that somehow Drake has found a way to control this situation. For all intents and purposes, he has two opponents who legitimately want to end his life and somehow he’s managed to avoid the brunt of their anger.

James Peters: I can’t even begin to imagine the frustration that Myles and Minerva are feeling right now. Drake is casually pacing around the ring now, bat in hand, and this crowd is not happy at all.

( That was an understatement. The crowd was incensed. They had waited all night for this match and desperately wanted to see a monster like Drake King get his comeuppance. No one in EAW deserved to have their livelihood taken away from them more than Drake did. )

Persephone: So what happens now? Are they gunna go after him? I don’t wanna just fucking sit here. I want to see someone die!

Rich Russillo: I think Myles and Minerva are going to focus on each other, Seph! Myles is motioning for a lock-up and Minerva seems to be onboard!

Persephone: But that’s boring! That’s what Drake wants them to do! He left them both in the ring so they would fight each other!

James Peters: At the end of the day, the EAW World Championship is still on the line, and Myles and Minerva both said they would settle the argument over who the better wrestler is between them!

Persephone: I. DON’T. WANT. A. WRESTLING. MATCH!

Rich Russillo: Well that’s what you’re getting my love because Myles and Minerva have locked up! Myles easily takes control of the match, pulling Minerva into a side headlock!

Persephone: LITERALLY the worst fucking headlock I have ever seen in my life and I have to call Ryan Wilson matches for a living.

James Peters: Minera looks to break free, but Myles cinches the headlock tighter and forces Minerva to the ground. She grabs him around the waist and tries to force his shoulders back, but Myles uses his strength to switch to a mount position and it’s Minerva who is on her back!

Persephone: Yeah, well. She’s used to that.

( For a brief moment, nothing else seemed to matter to Myles. He was inside the ring with the person he loved and they were sharing the biggest stage their sport offered together. He couldn’t help but look down at Minerva and grin. )

( Minerva wasn’t in the mood to smile. She kept her shoulder up, but it wasn’t like Myles was trying to pin her at the moment. )

Minerva: (off-mic) What’s there to smile about?

Myles: (off-mic) This. You.

Minerva: (off-mic) You compared me to the Ringmaster.

Myles: (off-mic) :noah: You’re still mad about that?

Minerva: (off-mic) Fuck you.

Rich Russillo: MINERVA JUST CRACKED MYLES IN THE FOREHEAD WITH A HEADBUTT AND THE CHAMP IS DAZED! SHE WRAPS HER HANDS AROUND MYLES THROAT AND BEGINS TO CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF HIM!

Persephone: I mean, I’m not Minerva fan but Myles was a real piece of shit for that comparison :mjlol:

James Peters: MYLES HAS A HOLD OF MINERVA’S HANDS AND BOTH ARE BACK ON TO THEIR FEET! MYLES IS ABLE TO USE HIS STRENGTH TO BREAK THE CHOKE AND HE SLAMS HIS KNEE INTO MINERVA’S STOMACH! MINERVA IS DOUBLED OVER NOW AND MYLES DROPS HER WITH A GRUESOME ELBOW RIGHT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! HE BEGINS STOMPING AWAY ON MINERVA!

Persephone: She asked for it to be honest.

Rich Russillo: Minerva did tell Myles to bring ‘The Warlord’ to Pain for Pride. It looks like she is getting more than what she bargained for as Myles has completely turned off his emotions. He snatches Minerva up by the hair, grabs her by the wrist, and looks to whip her across the ring!

James Peters: I am being told in my headset that one of the corners has been laced with explosives. So that’s fun.

Persephone: :ahh: That sounds amazing! Don’t you just love how all four corners have something deadly in them??

( Persephone was right. Each corner of the ring housed something dangerous. One corner had a large piece of barbed-wire wrapped plywood sat up against it. Jutting from the board was a collection of rusty nails and jagged pieces of glass. In another corner, resting across the barbed-wire ropes, were dozens upon dozens of light tubes that had been wrapped in actual razor-wire. The third corner was a little more tame, if you wished to look at it that way. About half dozen glass panes were casually resting against the turnbuckles. It was the fourth corner that was perhaps the most sinister. It was home to another large piece of plywood, but this one had actual scissors, pizza cutters, and razor blades jutting out from it. )

( Oh. And apparently one of the corners was trigger to explode. )

James Peters: Luckily, Minerva plants her feet and stops Myles from sending her right into the barbed-wire light tubes! She fends him off with an elbow that connects on Myles’ temple and Minerva with a jumping knee strike! The champ was caught underneath the jaw and Minerva takes him down with a massive lariat!

Drake King:

( Drake’s clapping obviously drew Minerva’s attention. She took her eyes of off Myles and focused them on the man who had been tormenting her since Road to Redemption. )

Drake King: (off-mic) Well, go on. You want the EAW World Championship, don’t you? Go and get it! You got this!

Rich Russillo: :mjlol: Drake really is a dick.

James Peters: MINERVA DIVES OUT OF THE RING! She’s abandoned Myles and has gone right after Drake! Drake sprints around the ring but Minerva catches him as he tries to slide in! She pulls him to the ground and goes for a right hand, but Drake manages to block! He uses the end of the bat to catch Minerva in the gut, and then he slams it down across her back! Drake slips into the ring, but Myles is up! Myles flies at Drake, but Drake throws himself to the side!

Rich Russillo: Myles hits the brakes before he crashes into the barbed wire!

Persephone: ‘THE GUILLOTINE’! DRAKE CONNECTS WITH THE SICK KICK AND MYLES GOES DOWN LIKE A TON OF BRICKS! DRAKE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEE-

James Peters: MINERVA WITH A DOUBLE AX-HANDLE TO DRAKE’S BACK! SHE BREAKS UP THE PIN AND BEGINS WAILING AWAY ON DRAKE! DRAKE TRIES TO COVER UP BUT MINERVA SNATCHES HIM OFF MYLES BY THE HAIR AND DRAGS HIM OVER TO THE ROPES! DRAKE REACHES FOR MINERVA’S LEG BUT SHE LETS HIM GO AND KICKS THE ABSOLUTE SHIT OUT OF HIM!

Persephone: :mjlol2: LOL! It landed right on his nose, too!

( Pain rocketed through Drake’s face and out of sheer instinct, he grabbed for his nose. He didn’t feel blood but he wanted to make sure that it wasn’t broken. He didn’t really get that chance because Minerva had pounced. She was all over him; kicking and stomping. Then she was down beside him; punching, clawing, scratching, and hitting. Drake grabbed for her hair but Minerva didn’t hesitate to sink her teeth into his arm. )

Drake King: (off-mic) DANG IT!

( Minerva climbed on top of Drake and went right for the throat. Her hands gripped his neck and her matte black fingernails dug into his skin. She wasn’t content to just choke the life out of Drake. She wanted to torture him. She wanted to hurt him. She wanted to make him feel every ounce of pain she had felt. )

( Drake did his best to absorb the pain as the back of his skull was repeatedly slammed into the ring. )

James Peters: BIG BOOT TO THE BACK OF MINERVA’S HEAD! MYLES LIFTS DRAKE UP BY THE WAIST AND HE HAS HIM SET UP FOR THE ‘DE FACTO’!!! MYLES PLANTS DRAKE IN THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH HIS SPINNING PUMPHANDLE SAMOAN DROP!!!!

Persephone: Omg! A Samoan drop! Do you think he does that as a tribute to Andre Walker???

Rich Russillo: I sure hope so because I am a MYLITE stan!!!!

Persephone: :blessed:

James Peters: MYLES DIDN’T GO FOR THE COVER AND HE HAS THE BARBED-WIRE BAT! HE SLAMS IT DOWN INTO DRAKE’S MID-SECTION!!!

( Drake groaned in pain and quickly rolled to his side. He curled into the fetal position but that didn’t stop Myles from slamming the bat down on Drake a second time. This time the blow connected with Drake’s ribcage area, and the reigning Elitist of the Year was pretty sure some serious damage had just been done to him. )

Rich Russillo: MINERVA IS BEHIND MYLES AND SHE’S GRABBED THE BAT! MYLES WAS LOOKING TO MURDER DRAKE KING BUT MINERVA WANTS TO DO THAT HERSELF! SHE IS TRYING TO WRESTLE THE BAT AWAY FROM MYLES, BUT HE IS ABLE TO BACK HER UP AGAINST THE ROPES! THE BARBED-WIRE IS DIGGING INTO MINERVA’S BACK RIGHT NOW AND MYLES IS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE BAT!

James Peters: MINERVA KICKS MYLES IN THE STOMACH AND DARTS BETWEEN HIS LEGS! SHE DROPS HIM RIGHT ACROSS THOSE ROPES WITH A DROP TOEHOLD AND MYLES’ THROAT LANDED ON THE BARBED WIRE! MINERVA RACES AROUND THE RING, LEAPS IN THE AIR, AND DROPS DOUBLE KNEES RIGHT ACROSS MYLES’ BACK!

Persephone: SHE ROLLS OFF AND GOES FOR THE BAT! DRAKE HAS GOTTEN HIMSELF IN A SITTING POSITION BUT HERE COMES ‘THE BLACK ROSE’!!! THE EDGE OF THE BAT CONNECTS WITH THE BACK OF DRAKE’S SKULL AND HE SLUMPS FORWARD! MINERVA GETS SET TO DELIVER THE KILLING BLOW BUT THERE’S MYLES! HE RIPS THE BAT FROM HER HANDS AND TOSSES IT OUT OF THE RING!

Minerva: (off-mic) WHAT ARE YOU DOING???

( Myles looks at his lover with very little emotion. )

Myles: (off-mic) I told you, it had to be me.

( A frustrated cry ripped from Minerva’s lips and she went right for Myles. Myles had anticipated this type of reaction and he quickly wrapped Minerva up in a sleeper. She reached up and went right for his eyes, raking her razor sharp nails across his face and forcing him to let her go. Minerva quickly looked for a swinging neckbreaker, but Myles easily scooped her up, whirled around, and brought her crashing down with a side slam. )

( Minerva grabbed for her lower back, but it didn’t do her any good. Myles kicked her onto her stomach and started to soften her up. Stomp after stomp connected with her kidney area and Minerva tried to crawl away. Myles put a stop to that with an elbow drop to the spine and that’s when she felt herself being trapped in a crossface. Myles got her arm first and then went to lock his hands. Minerva tried to stop this by using her free arm, but Myles struck her in the head and got his hands locked. )

Rich Russillo: Myles has the submission locked in and there is nowhere for Minerva to go! She is trying to find a way out of the crossface but Myles pulls back on her neck! Minerva is in obvious discomfort as she braces her free hand on the mat and tries to push up! Giving up is not an option for her tonight, but Myles isn’t showing her a single shred of remorse right now. These two wanted to go at it. Minerva asked for ‘The Warlord’.

Persephone: BEHIND MYLES! LOOK!

( The audience erupts in boos as Drake shatters one of the razor-wire light tubes across the top of Myles’ head. )

Persephone: HERE WE FUCKING GO! DRAKE HAS A HANDFUL OF LIGHT TUBES AND HE PULLS MYLES TO HIS FEET! DRAKE SMASHES ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR LIGHT TUBES INTO MYLES’ FACE! THE CHAMP HAS FALLEN TO HIS KNEES AND DRAKE TAKES THE RAZOR WIRE AND WRAPS IT AROUND MYLES’ NECK! HE IS GOING TO CHOKE HIM OUT! DRAKE IS GOING TO USE THE RAZOR WIRE TO CHOKE OUT MYLES!

( But Drake’s intentions were a little more nefarious. He used the razor-wire to drag Myles towards Minerva, who was attempting to collect herself after being tortured by the crossface. Drake kneed her in the back of the head, used his foot to slam her face into the mat, and shoved a choking Myles down beside her. )

Drake King: (off-mic) All of this could have been avoided.

Rich Russillo: :lupe: Drake lets go of Myles, who is bleeding from his neck, and he’s got control of Minerva now. Drake whips her into the corner and the leftover light tubes completely shatter on impact! Minerva can feel the razor-wire digging into her back now and Drake begins to stomp her down into a sitting position.

James Peters: Drake is looking down at all the discarded razor-wire and I don’t really like the look he has on his face right now :lupe:. We all know how sick and twisted this man can be, and he will stop at nothing to prove his point here tonight.

Persephone: He’s wrapping the razor-wire around his foot, guys!

( Drake finished wrapping his foot up and slammed his foot into Minerva’s face. The razor-wire ripped at her face, slicing into her pale cheek and part of her lip. The blood flow started slowly, merely a trickle, but Drake upped the ante and started to stomp. His razor-wire boot connected with Minerva’s face multiple times. Drake’s intentions become obvious at that point. He was attempting to marr Minerva’s beauty, the very thing he believed Myles was enchanted by. )

( Myles had sucked enough air back into his lungs that he could finally peel the razor wire from around his neck. When he looked for Drake and saw that he had Minerva, Myles scrambled to his feet. He lunged for Drake, but it was like ‘The Messiah’ had eyes in the back of his head. He moved out of the way and Myles slammed into his bloodied girlfriend. Drake grabbed a handful of Myles’ hair and pulled him away from Minerva. He forced Myles to look at Minerva, to see the blood covering her face and dripping onto her chest, and Drake loved every minute of it. )

Drake King: (off-mic) Do you still think she’s beautiful? Do you think she’s worth it?

Persephone: Yo. This guy is legitimately fucked. Disney is going to love him!

Rich Russillo: :francis:

James Peters: Drake pulls Myles away from Minerva and begins to kick and stomp on him. Drake’s loaded boot is leaving its mark on Myles now and there is very little the champion can do right now. Drake has sliced opened Myles’ forehead and he’s targeting the neck. He finally stops and walks back to the corner where he gets Minerva by the hair and pulls her into the center of the ring.

Rich Russillo: Drake hauls Minerva up, gets her around the neck, and spikes her into the mat for a DDT! He rolls Minerva onto her back before turning his attention back to Myles. Drake pulls Myles so that both of them are positioned in front of Minerva’s body. There is nothing in Drake King’s eyes but pure evil and I’m really fucking bothered by that, guys.

Persephone: SIT-OUT CHICKENWING FACEBUSTER! DRAKE SET IT UP SO MYLES’ FACE LANDED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MINERVA’S VAG!

( The crowd is livid at this point because the last they wanted to see was Drake dominating this match. The very fact that he was making a mockery out of Myles and Minerva was a whole other issue entirely. Drake looked down at the couple, who lay on the mat in a suggestive position and he practically spit on them both. )

Drake King: (off-mic) Sinners. Disgusting, vile, inhumane pieces of actual garbage.

James Peters: Drake has started stomping on the back of Myles’ head! Folks, everytime that razor-wire connects, it does irreparable damage to the EAW World Champion. He is being completely brutalized right now and I don’t think Drake plans to stop until he makes good on his promise to rid this place of Myles and Minerva.

Persephone: Ohhh!!!!! Drake is heading for the glass panes!!!

( Drake didn’t waste any time grabbing two of the glass panes. He dragged the glass over to the ropes and propped them up. Then he went to retrieve Myles. )

Rich Russillo: DRAKE HAS MYLES BY THE HAIR AND HE IS DRAGGING HIM TO THE CORNER! HE LOOKS TO RAM MYLES HEAD FIRST INTO THE GLASS BUT MYLES IS SOMEHOW ABLE TO GET HIS FOOT UP! HE CRACKS THE FIRST PIECE OF GLASS IN THE PROCESS BUT HE IS ABLE TO FEND OFF DRAKE WITH AN ELBOW TO THE FACE! MYLES QUICKLY TURNS AROUND, LOOKING TO CATCH DRAKE OFF GUARD WITH A LARIAT, BUT DRAKE IS ABLE TO DUCK!

James Peters: DRAKE WHIPS AROUND, GRABBING MYLES BY THE WAIST! HE GOES FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX BUT MYLES THWARTS HIM ONCE AGAIN! DRAKE TAKES SEVERAL ELBOWS TO THE FACE IN RAPID SUCCESSION AND HAS TO LET GO! THAT ALLOWS MYLES TO TURN AROUND AND HE SPEARS DRAKE RIGHT THROUGH THE GLASS!

Persephone: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! WHY COULDN’T THAT HAVE BEEN THE EXPLODING TURNBUCKLE?!?!?!

Rich Russillo: Drake King is sprawled out in the corner, covered in hundreds of shards of glass, but Myles is not about to let him rest! Myles retrieves Drake from the carnage and pulls him over to the ropes. Drake had sat those two glass panes up but it seems like Myles is the one in position to use them. He positions them side by side before bringing Drake to his feet. Myles forces Drake back against the first piece of glass and he grabs the second, propping it against Drake’s chest. Myles looks around at the crowd, who are urging him to take Drake out of this match, and HE GOES FOR THE NAIL BOARD!

Persephone: :singing: PLYWOOD, RUSTY NAILS, AND GLASS SHARDS! THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS! :singing:

James Peters: MYLES LEANS THE BOARD AGAINST HIS LEG AND GRABS THE GLASS THAT WAS LEANING ON DRAKE! HE RAISES IT ABOVE HIS HEAD AND BRINGS IT CRASHING DOWN TOP OF DRAKE! GLASS GOES FLYING EVERYWHERE AND THESE FANS ARE FUCKING LOVING IT!

Persephone: GET THE BOARD! GET THE BOARD!

Rich Russillo: HE’S GOT IT, QUEEN! MYLES HAS A WICKED LOOKING SMILE ON HIS FACE AS HE LOOKS TO ABSOLUTELY MURDER DRA-

James Peters: MINERVA OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A DROP KICK! MYLES IS SLAMS INTO DRAKE! THE GLASS UNDERNEATH DRAKE SHATTERS! MINERVA HAS THE NAIL BOARD AND MYLES BARELY GETS OUT OF THE WAY AS DRAKE KING TAKES THE FULL IMPACT OF THAT SHOT! DOZENS OF NAILS AND GLASS JUST GOT SLAMMED INTO HIS FACE AND CHEST AND DRAKE CRUMBLES DOWN ONTO THE MAT!

Persephone: MYLES IS STARING AT MINERVA, WHO ISN’T EVEN LOOKING AT HIM! SHE’S TOO BUSY UNWRAPPING THE RAZOR-WIRE THAT DRAKE HAD PUT AROUND HIS BOOT! SHE’S FREED IT AND NOW IT’S BEING WRAPPED AROUND DRAKE’S NECK! SHE GETS DRAKE UP AND LEAPS ON HIS BACK, WRAPPING HER LEGS AROUND HIS WAIST! SHE HAS THAT CHOKE LOCKED IN AS TIGHT AS SHE CAN HAVE IT AND SHE FALLS BACK! DRAKE IS FLAILING HIS ARMS AND LEGS AS THAT RAZOR-WIRE SLICES OPEN HIS NECK!

( Myles watched Minerva, unable to look away. She was hellbent on murdering Drake in that very moment, and she did not look like the woman he slept beside every single night. Something had taken control of Minerva; rage, hate, guilt, embarrassment, hurt. Drake had truly done a number on her, and Myles could understand that. After all, he felt all of that too. Drake had been holding both of them emotionally hostage for months now and a part of Myles wanted to see Minerva put a permanent end to ‘The Redeemer’. )

Rich Russillo: DRAKE CONTINUES TRY AND FIGHT OUT OF THIS BUT ESPECIALLY THIS FAR INTO THE MATCH ALREADY IT’S NO EASY TASK! THAT RAZOR-WIRE CONTINUES TO DIG INTO HIS NECK AND YOU CAN SEE HIM SPUTTERING TO BREATHE, MEANWHILE MYLES HASN’T MOVED A MUSCLE! DRAKE IS FORCED DOWN TO A KNEELING POSITION, AND I DON’T KNOW HOW LONG HE’S GOING TO BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND ALL OF THIS!

James Peters: WAIT! DRAKE USING THE BALLS OF HIS FEET TO PROPEL HIMSELF UPWARD! THAT ISN’T ENOUGH TO KEEP HIM UP BUT IT IS ENOUGH TO FORCE HIMSELF BACKWARD AS THE TWO OF THEM COLLIDE WITH MYLES! THE IMPACT CATCHES MINERVA OFF GUARD AND THAT ALLOWS DRAKE TO SCRATCH AT THE CANVAS AND PULL HIMSELF AWAY!

( Drake drags himself towards the center of the ring, grasping at the razor-wire that is lodged in his throat and yanking it out. Blood pours profusely while he simply discards it, clutching at his neck area in pain while the canvas gets stained in his blood. Meanwhile, Myles and Minerva colliding into one another sent Myles into the barbed-wire ropes back first, and Minerva is already rising up to her feet keeping her eyes dead set on the man sprawled out at the center of the ring. She reaches over and clutches at the nail board down on the mat, and begins to approach… like she and Drake are the only ones in the match. )

Persephone: Look at her face all scrunched up like that she looks like a fucking gremlin. Anyway, SEND THOSE RUSTY NAILS RIGHT INTO HIS BACK!

Rich Russillo: YOU MAY HAVE GOTTEN YOUR WISH! MINERVA LIFTS THE NAIL BOARD UP AND LOOKS TO SLAM IT DOWN ONTO THE SPINE OF DRAKE KING- NO! That doesn’t happen as Drake manages to roll out of the way just in time! The nailboard stabs into the canvas and Minerva is trying to pry it out, BUT SHE DOESN’T FOCUS ON DRAKE WHO LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND DROPS HER WITH A SLING BLADE! Myles uses everything in him to push himself off of the ropes, BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND GOING FOR A BICYCLE KNEE- BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AND GRAB THE ARM OF MYLES BEFORE PULLING HIM IN AND LOOKING TO SLAM HIM DOWN ONTO THE BACK OF THE NAILBOARD-

James Peters: BUT MYLES PULLS DRAKE IN INSTEAD AND CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM! Drake is stunned while Myles turns him around and grabs him, LIFTING HIM UP AND GOING FOR A BACK SUPLEX ONTO THE BACK OF THE NAILBOARD! WHICH CONNECTS! Thankfully for Drake he didn’t take the brunt of the damage, but turn that nailboard around and let’s just say that it’ll be a whole different story. Drake is down while Myles approaches- BUT MINERVA JUST SHOVED MYLES OUT OF THE WAY AND RAN FORWARD BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE WHICH SENDS DRAKE TUMBLING TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! Minerva looks to roll out of the ring and continue the assault-

Rich Russillo: WAIT! WAIT! MYLES JUST TURNED MINERVA AROUND AND CONNECTED WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE AGAINST HER JAW!

( Myles gets back up to his feet and looks at the downed Minerva before looking up at Drake who is slouched against the barricade at ringside. In the end, he knows he has to focus on one thing and one thing only. While Drake King not winning this match would be a win for both of them, Myles knows that only one of them can win. Minerva’s ambitions for the EAW Championship have been heavily documented, and Myles has welcomed that with open arms even with him as Champion. But in the end, he’s not letting go of the Championship he fought long and hard for, and everyone in this match knows that. )

Persephone: I can’t wait for the love story ending where Myles is like “omg I made a huge mistake” and Minerva is like “I forgive you” and they both kiss and shit.

James Peters: Myles rolls out of the ring and begins to make his way towards Drake, and you can see Drake’s face instantly perk up upon seeing Myles approach him, he is not in the shape to fight against him right now.

Persephone: HE’S FUCKING SCURRYING AWAY LIKE A RAT! LMAOOOO

Rich Russillo: This is more tactical than fear, but Myles is right on his tail regardless. Drake turns the corner, but Myles grabs him by the head, BEFORE SLAMMING HIM FACE FIRST AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS! Drake is stopped in his place while Myles grabs him and drags him down to the side of the steps. He steps back trying to get himself a running start, BEFORE MYLES RUNS FORWARD AND GOES FOR A KNEE STRIKE TO THE HEAD OF DRAKE AGAINST THE STEPS!

James Peters: BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY SENDING MYLES’ KNEE COLLIDING INTO THE STEPS! THAT CAN’T HAVE FELT GOOD FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION! Myles is slouched against the steps giving a cry of pain while Drake continues to retreat around the ring, and just look at him ever so often clutching at his throat as well. But Myles, even though limping, makes his way over and clutches at the head of Drake, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! The pain on Myles’ face tells all as he grabs Drake by the head and rolls him back into the ring.

( While that happens, Drake’s hand skims underneath the apron, presumably grabbing something that was planted there. )

Persephone: This is slowing down, WE NEED GRUESOME VIOLENCE AND WE NEED GRUESOME VIOLENCE NOW!

Rich Russillo: Myles slides into the ring and approaches Drake who is down on the mat struggling to get back up to his feet- WAIT! MINERVA OUT OF NOWHERE COMES IN AND CONNECTS WITH A PUMP KICK TO THE FACE WHICH DROPS MYLES DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Myles is dropped down while Minerva mounts on top of him and just begins to hammer away with repeated strikes towards the face! Blood is flying everywhere and Minerva is absolutely relentless! I think she’s just trying to make sure Myles isn’t an obstacle at the moment!

James Peters: Myles can barely move right now while Minerva brings herself back up to her feet, she turns around and looks towards Drake King. She begins to approach menacingly while Drake begins to gain his composure, after everything that has already happened I have no idea what Minerva might have in store for him right now. Minerva grave Drake by the head-

Rich Russillo: WHAT THE! DRAKE JUST THREW SOMETHING AT THE FACE OF MINERVA! WHAT WAS THAT?!

Persephone: YOU COMMENTATE VOLTAGE AND YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT THAT IS YOU FUCKING IDIOT??? THAT WAS A FIREBALL! THAT WAS DRAKE’S PAYBACK AND IT JUST HIT THE FACE OF MINERVA AND SENT HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS!

( Minerva is dropped down to the canvas and grabs at her face rolling around in pain, meanwhile Drake is getting back up. He’s been through a lot in this matchup and it must be a pain to do the simplest tasks, but the one thing Drake does with absolute ease, is grin. While that left Drake blinded a few weeks back to end Voltage, he doesn’t take into consideration what that might have done to Minerva as he grabs her and throws her out through the barbed-wire ropes and towards the ringside area. Drake rolls out of the ring and grabs Minerva by the head, while she’s still shielding herself from the pain. Drake then tugs her towards the same steel steps that Myles banged his knee against, before clutching at her head with both hands.)

Drake King: (off-mic) You want to see how far I’m willing to go…?

Rich Russillo: DRAKE IS ABOUT TO GOUGE MINERVA’S EYES OUT ON THE EDGE OF THE STEEL STEPS! NO! NO!

James Peters: NO! MINERVA SQUINTS HER EYES SHUT AND BRINGS HER HANDS OUT, HOLDING THEM IN FRONT OF HER AND SAVING HER FROM HAVING TO WEAR AN EYEPATCH FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE LIKE HER NAME IS CAROLINE! MINERVA IS TRYING TO PUSH HERSELF AWAY BUT AFTER WHAT JUST HAPPENED SHE’S STRUGGLING TO DO THAT WITH DRAKE USING ALL OF HIS MUSCLE TO PUSH HER AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS! THE BOTH OF THEM ARE JOCKEYING FOR POSITION NOW AND MINERVA REALIZES HOW CRUCIAL IT IS FOR HER TO GET THE FUCK OUT OF THIS WHILE SHE CAN!

( Inside the ring, Myles is beginning to gain his bearings. He looks around in pain before his eyes set on the situation with Drake and Minerva, and instantly he’s alert. Minerva might’ve just beat the shit out of him, and he might be sleeping on the couch, but he realizes something has to be done. He grabs the nail board and turns it around, reaching forward and grabbing one of the glass shards lodged into the board. In one fell swoop, he yanks it free and grabs a hold of it, before rolling to his left and under the bottom barbed-wire ropes to ringside. )

Rich Russillo: BOTH DRAKE AND MINERVA ARE STILL GOING AT IT BUT MINERVA’S STRENGTH IS BEGINNING TO FALTER! SLOWLY BUT SURELY HER FACE IS INCHING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THOSE STEEL STEPS AND THAT’S SOMETHING THAT SHE SURE DOESN’T WANT BUT SOMETHING THAT DRAKE WOULD LOVE IN THE PROCESS! IS IT GOING TO HAPPEN-

Persephone: BUT MYLES TAKES THAT GLASS SHARD AND DIGS IT INTO THE BACK OF DRAKE, DRAGGING IT VERTICAL ALONGSIDE HIS SPINAL CORD WHILE BLOOD POURS PROFUSELY OUT! DRAKE GIVES A CRY OF PAIN AND INSTANTLY DROPS DOWN TO THE MAT! YESSSS!!!

( Myles pushes Drake down to the mat and drops the glass shards to the mat. He drops down and checks on Minerva, trying to see if she’s okay. Once he gets validation, he brings her over and leans her against the barricade, before looking over at Drake King who is in extreme pain right now clutching at his back. Myles is absolutely furious right now as he grabs Drake and rolls him back into the ring. )

Rich Russillo: Myles slides in as well with Drake clutching at his back and slowly beginning to drag himself backward! He’s trying his best to fend off against Myles but right now that’s not something that’s going to be most sufficient especially in a situation like this! Drake King, you are going to be in for one heck of a beating!

James Peters: MYLES LUNGES FORWARD AND STOMPS DOWN REPEATEDLY ON THE BODY OF DRAKE KING! DRAKE IS TRYING HIS BEST TO BLOCK THE ATTACK BUT MYLES CONTINUES TO STOMP DOWN REPEATEDLY! MYLES’ KNEE IS STILL BANGED UP BUT HE DOESN’T GIVE A DAMN! MYLES GRABS DRAKE BY THE ARMS BEFORE BEGINNING TO STOMP DOWN REPEATEDLY ON HIS CHEST! AND DRAKE IS BEGINNING TO GO LIMP! HOW MUCH WILL HE BE ABLE TO TAKE BEFORE MYLES GETS THE BETTER OF HIM IN THIS ASSAULT???

Rich Russillo: MYLES GRABS DRAKE AND BRINGS HIM UP TO HIS FEET… HE’S GOING FOR THE ‘DE FACTO’! SPINNING PUMPHANDLE SAMOAN DROP TO DRAKE KING!

Persephone: BUT WAIT! THAT SLIMY MOTHERFUCKER! HE JUST TOOK THAT GLASS SHARD THAT MYLES USED ON HIM AND DROVE IT RIGHT INTO HIS FOREHEAD!

James Peters: MYLES CAVES IN AND CRUMBLES DOWN TO THE CANVAS WHILE DRAKE STUMBLES BACKWARD! HE NEARLY FALLS AGAINST THE BARBED WIRE ROPES BUT HE MANAGES TO KEEP HIMSELF UPWARD! Drake is forced to be hunched over and you can see the toll this match has taken on him as he approaches Myles slowly. Myles is clutching at his face, but Drake has him by the head as he brings him up to his feet…

Rich Russillo: DRAKE TAKING THE GLASS SHARD AND DIGGING IT INTO THE FOREHEAD OF MYLES! DRAKE HAS IT LODGED IN THERE AS HE SCRAPES IT BACK AND FORTH AGAINST MYLES CAUSING BLOOD TO POUR OUT LIKE IT’S A FUCKING FAUCET! DRAKE PRESSES THE SHARD IN THERE WITH THE PALM OF HIS HAND AND LET’S GO, WITH THE SHARD STICKING OUT OF HIS FOREHEAD LIKE MYLES IS A UNICORN! HE THEN TUGS HIM IN AND HOOKS THE ARMS…

James Peters: ‘ASCENSION’! DOUBLE UNDERHOOK FACEBUSTER PLANTS MYLES DOWN TO THE CANVAS AND ESPECIALLY WITH THAT GLASS SHARD DIGGING DEEPER UPON IMPACT I HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT MYLES IS COMPLETELY OUT OF IT RIGHT NOW! DRAKE ROLLS MYLES ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG! PIN ATTEMPT! PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Persephone: BUT THAT BOZO MANAGES TO POWER OUT! WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO DIE OF BLOOD LOSS HUH??? ANSWER ME!!!

( Drake sits up with an absolutely pissed off expression on his face. He looks around while the crowd pops in excitement for the EAW World Champion managing to kick out. While Myles is more than alive, his body limp on the ground with blood coming from his head looks like it’s more of a murder scene than anything else. Drake slowly begins to rise back up to his feet, accepting the fact that everything just wasn’t enough, before clutching at the hair of Myles and pulling him slowly back up to his feet. There’s a look of disdain on his face while he stares at Myles, who is practically unrecognizable under that crimson mask, and with Minerva down, Drake more than understands that he’s going to have to end this quickly. And with Myles losing blood at a sickening pace this is his chance. )

Persephone: THE GINGER FREAK IS ON HIS LAST LEGS! MYLES HAS BEEN PUT THROUGH THE RINGER HERE TONIGHT AND HE DOESN’T LOOK LIKE HE CAN STAND MUCH MORE! AFTER LAYING MINERVA OUT, DRAKE AND MYLES HAVE GIVEN IT ALL THEY HAVE!

James Peters: I FEEL LIKE THIS CROWD MIGHT RIOT IF DRAKE KING SOMEHOW PULLS THIS OFF! HE SMASHES A FOREARM ACROSS MYLES’ FACE AND THE CHAMP FIRES BACK! THERE WASN’T A LOT OF WEIGHT BEHIND THAT SHOT FROM MYLES, AND DRAKE FIRES BACK WITH ANOTHER FOREARM! MYLES MANAGES TO BLOCK THIS TIME AND HE SENDS DRAKE REELING WITH A DESPERATION HEADBUTT! MYLES NAILS DRAKE WITH ANOTHER ONE! AND ENDS UP BACKING HIM AGAINST THE CORNER! MYLES HEADBUTTS DRAKE OVER AND OVER!!!!

Rich Russillo: THOSE HEADBUTTS HAVE REOPENED SEVERAL WOUNDS THAT THESE TWO WARRIORS SUFFERED IN THIS BATTLE! MYLES AND DRAKE BOTH HAVE BLOOD DRIPPING DOWN THEIR FACE AND IT’S MYLES WHO KICKS DRAKE IN THE STOMACH AND PULLS HIM TOWARDS HIM!

Persephone: MYLES IS USING THE STRENGTH HE HAS LEFT TO TRY AND GET DRAKE UP! HE WANTS TO HIT THE ‘DE FACTO’ AND HOPEFULLY BRING THIS WAR TO AN END!

James Peters: BUT DRAKE IS NOT READY TO DIE! HE IS PUNCHING MYLES IN THE STOMACH AND RIBS, FORCING THE REIGNING AND DEFENDING CHAMPION TO LET HIM GO! DRAKE DARTS AWAY FROM MYLES, PUTTING SOME SPACE BETWEEN THEM AND HE TRIES TO REGROUP! MYLES IS RUSHING TOWARDS HIM, LOOKING FOR A RUNNING KNEE AND DRAKE IS UNABLE TO DEFEND IT! HE IS NAILED IN THE JAW AND MYLES DROPS HIM WITH A SPIKED DDT!

Rich Russillo: MYLES IS NOW ON TOP OF DRAKE AND UNLOADING THOSE GROUNDED, REPEATED FOREARMS! ALL THE PENT UP EMOTION MYLES HAS TRIED TO KEEP LOCKED UP TONIGHT IS FINALLY COMING OUT! DRAKE IS BEING ANNIHILATED RIGHT NOW!

( He couldn’t help himself. Myles emptied his own take. Once he was satisfied Drake was knocked out, he rolled off the other man, completely exhausted. The dome of the stadium was open, so the picture perfect night sky is what Myles found himself looking at. It had been a long, downright tortuous time for ‘The Warlord’ and the love of his life, but now he could put it all to bed and end the man he had so foolishly put his trust in. )

( Myles rolled onto his side and saw that Minerva was attempting to get up. She was bloodied and broken, and Myles felt his heart break. She had wanted tonight to be hers, although it was never really clear if she desired the championship or Drake’s head more. Myles was about to end up with both, and he could only hope that one day she would come to understand. It had to be this way, at least for him, and right now, he was in control of the situation. )

James Peters: It has been a long, grueling match for these former stablemates but it looks like the end is finally near. Myles is up and looking for something, and… oh no. Oh no.

Persephone: OH YES! OH YES! THE LAST BARBED WIRE MASSACRE MATCH IS ACTUALLY GOING TO RESULT IN A FUCKING DEATH!!!!!

Rich Russillo: :lupe: MYLES HAS THE SCISSOR BOARD AND IS BRINGING IT OVER TO DRAKE! THIS IS THE MOMENT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING ALL MATCH FOR!

( Minerva has pulled herself into a seated position, but she is clearly dazed. She had taken a beating in this match, but had more than done her fair share of damage. She could hear the crowd and she forced herself to focus, and when she saw Myles grab Drake, her eyes went wide. )

( Myles was going for the kill. There was no other way he could end it. Drake was too stubborn to stay down, and extreme measures had to be taken. Myles closed his eyes. He was not a man of prayer but he did let his mind go for a second. He thought of his parents, who had been gone for years but forever remained in the back of his mind. He thought of Minerva and the grief stricken look on her face as Drake did the unthinkable and used her own father’s blood to desecrate her mother’s final resting spot. He thought of himself and his failure to get the job done at King of Elite. If he had taken Drake out then, then perhaps nothing else would have happened. )

Persephone: LOW BLOW! LOW BLOW! MYLES JUST HAD HIS BALLS BUSTED!!!!

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James Peters: DRAKE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MYLES’ HESITATION AND WENT LIMP! THAT ALLOWED HIM TO SLIP OUT OF MYLES’ GRIP AND GET THE CHAMP WITH A LOW BLOW! MINERVA IS PUSHING HERSELF UP BUT DRAKE SNATCHES MYLES UP, THROWS HIM IN THE AIR, AND DROPS HIM NECK FIRST WITH ‘INFINITE VOID’!!!

( Minerva’s screams of terror echoed throughout the stadium. ‘Infinite Void’ was otherwise known as the Elevated Lumbar Check. It was Myles’ ultimate finisher, the most dangerous move in the champion’s arsenal, and Drake King had just taken it for himself. Minerva was frozen in fear as Myles landed on top of scissors, razor blades, and pizza cutters. With a blank look on his face and absolutely nothing in his dark eyes, Drake turned to Minerva. )

( Minerva rushed to Myles and quickly rolled him off the board. He was out of it, obviously, and for whatever reason, seeing him butchered at the hands of their common foe left her feeling raw. Tears welled in her eyes. Tears of despair and unbridled anger. )

Persephone: MINERVA IS UP AND SHE RUSHES DRAKE! SHE DRIVES HIM INTO THE CORNER AND SHE IS UNLOADING ON HIM! SHE IS RAINING BLOW AFTER BLOW ON ‘THE MESSIAH’ AND BEATING HIM DOWN INTO THE GROUND! EVERYTHING SHE HAS BEEN FEELING FOR THE LAST SEVEN MONTHS OR WHATEVER IS COMING OUT RIGHT NOW!

James Peters: MINERVA IS SCREAMING AT DRAKE AS SHE DRAGS HIM OUT OF THE CORNER! SHE’S CLEARLY BLINDED BY RAGE RIGHT NOW AS SHE SLAMS HER FIST INTO HIS HEAD! MINERVA IS TRYING TO GET TO THAT BOARD BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO HIT HER IN THE STOMACH! MINERVA TIGHTENS HER GRIP ON HIS HAIR AND CLUBS HIM IN THE HEAD!

Rich Russillo: DRAKE IS ABLE TO HIT HER IN THE STOMACH AGAIN BUT MINERVA DROPS AN ELBOW DOWN ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! SHE FIGHTS WITH DRAKE UNTIL HE IS ON HIS FEET AND SHE KNEES HIM IN THE GROIN!

( Much to Minerva’s shock, Drake doesn’t go down. A smile spreads across his face and he staggers to his feet, shaking his head and wagging his finger at Minerva. )

Drake King: (off-mic) You’re not going to get me with your filthy ways!

Persephone: LMFAOOOO! THIS DUDE WORE A CUP AND MINERVA CAN’T BELIEVE IT! SHE LUNGES FOR DRAKE BUT HE SIDE STEPS HER AND SHE NEARLY CRASHES INTO THE ROPES! DRAKE IS RIGHT THERE! HE ROLLS HER UP FROM BEHIND AND GRABS A HANDFUL OF TIGHTS! DRAKE IS GOING TO STEAL THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Rich Russillo: MINERVA POWERED OUT AT THE LAST MINUTE! DRAKE SNATCHES HER BY THE HAIR BUT MINERVA HAS HIM BY THE LEGS! SHE IS TRYING TO PULL HIM DOWN ON THE MAT, BUT DRAKE STOMPS AWAY AT HER! SHE LETS DRAKE GO AND DODGES ANOTHER STOMP! MINERVA GRABS A HANDFUL OF BROKEN GLASS AND SHE FLINGS IT RIGHT AT DRAKE’S FACE!

( The crowd starts to murmur because while all this is going on, Myles has somehow, someway come back to life. He is in desperate need of medical attention, but like a true warrior, he has found a way to get himself up. His back has been destroyed and it’s obvious he is injured. But the crowd is now screaming for him and Myles can’t help but feel a surge of adrenaline. )

James Peters: HOLY SHIT! MYLES HAS FOUND A WAY TO GET UP, WHILE MINERVA HAS JUST BLINDED DRAKE WITH A HANDFUL OF GLASS! DRAKE IS CLAWING AT HIS FACE AND THERE’S ‘THE DARK’!!! MINERVA WITH THE BLACK MIST TO DRA-

Persephone: THIS BITCH HIT MYLES! MYLES TAKES THE MIST TO THE FACE AND DRAKE LEAPS UP, CONNECTING WITH ‘THE GUILLOTINE’ ON MYLES! MINERVA TRIES TO GRAB DRAKE BUT HE FLINGS HIMSELF TO THE GROUND AND ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!

Minerva: (off-mic) GET BACK IN THE YOU FUCKING PUSSY!

( Minvera’s voice cracks in at the end because she knows Drake is not going to get back in that ring. Drake is on the ground, one eye shut thanks to a piece of glass that is stuck in it. He is looking up at Minerva and a slow, bloody smile spreads across his face. )

( It was in that moment, Minerva felt her entire world come crashing down around her. Her heart shattered knowing that the choice between Drake’s head and the EAW World Championship had been made for her. Myles wasn’t going to get back up. Drake had seen to that thanks to his ‘Sick Kick’ finisher. )

( Satisfied with a job well down, Drake staggered to his feet and began to make his way from the ring. )

( Minerva watched him go and angry tears filled her ice blue eyes. This was not the ending she wanted. He was not supposed to win. Drake was supposed to be in Myles’ position, and she was supposed to be pinning him. Instead, it was her boyfriend, her love, the man who had given her his entire heart that was the last thing left between her and the EAW World Championship. Unable to stomach the sight of Drake King any longer, Minerva turned her back to and dropped down to her knees. )

Minerva: (off-mic) I’m sorry, my love.

( Shaking her head in disbelief, Minerva hooked Myles leg. )

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

( DING! DING! DING! )

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND NEW EAW WORLD CHAMPION… ‘THE BLACK ROSE’ MINERVA!!!!!

( ‘Blood, Milk, & Sky’ begins to blast across the PA system. Minerva rolls off Myles and buries her head in her hands. )

James Peters: The match we just witnessed will truly be something I will never forget. For everything the three members of New Eden have been through, I don’t think anyone ever expected for things to end quite like that…

Rich Russillo: Minerva had a choice to make. She could have followed Drake King out of the ring and finished what he started back at Road to Redemption, or she could pin Myles and become a two-time world champion. Ultimately, she picked the championship.

( The referee has come over to Minerva and given her the EAW World Championship. It was the belt she had coveted and wanted more than anything, but for some reason, the victory didn’t taste as sweet as it should have. She sat the title down and turned her attention to Myles. He was the man who had loved her unconditionally, supported her and defended her, and the person who had taken care of her whenever she had been hurt. Minerva gently took Myles in her arms and touched her head to his. )

( A few seconds later, Myles was able to wrap his arms around her. Right there in the middle of the ring, the two lovers embraced. No, they didn’t get the ending they wanted, but it was an ending nonetheless. Drake had stopped in his tracks upon hearing the crowd cheering. He glanced up at the Titan Tron, and saw what was going on inside the ring. He couldn’t believe the two of them were hugging. )

( Myles and Minerva pulled apart, and Minerva cupped Myles face with her hands. It seemed pointless to ask him if he was okay, because clearly he wasn’t, so she pressed her lips against his. Myles felt relief flood through him. His body was racked with pain. He couldn’t remember what had happened to him at the end. But what mattered most is that Minerva was there beside him. )

Myles: (off-mic) Siobhan…

Minerva: (off-mic) Don’t try and talk right now. We need to get you out of this ring.

( Officials and medical personnel had already made their way to the ring. They had rushed past Drake, who was still as could be on the stage, watching the video tron along with everyone else. Two officials were cutting away at the barbed wire so they could remove it and get a stretcher inside. )

Myles: (off-mic) I’m fine.

( Despite the situation, Minerva smiled. Myles wasn’t fine right now, but he would be. Both of them would be. She brushed his hair off his face and kissed his forehead. Myles reached down and started fiddling with his wrestling boot. )

Minerva: (off-mic) Is your ankle hurt?

( Myles shook his head. He unlaced the boot and waved off the people who got into the ring to tend to him. Turning the boot over, a small, yellow envelope had dropped. Myles had placed it in his boot, next to his ankle before the match. Reaching into the envelope, he pulled something out and with a monumental amount of effort, he pulled away from Minerva and somehow, managed to bring himself onto one knee. )

Minerva: (off-mic) Marco…

( Myles shows her a ring. Minerva’s jaw drops open upon seeing it. It’s a small, silver antique ring that is surrounded with semi-precious turquoise stones, with a small, black heart made of onyx in the middle. It was the ring Minerva’s father had given her mother on their wedding day. )

Myles: (off-mic) Siobhan… will you spend the rest of your life with me?

( Minerva can’t even speak. All she can do is nod her head. She falls into Myles’ arms and the two cling to one another as fireworks go off, bringing the first day of Pain for Pride to a close. )

( Meanwhile on the stage, Drake’s face has twisted into a horrible look. He had wanted Myles and Minerva to destroy one another. He had been convinced it would be her greed that would be their undoing. But it looked like everything had only brought the two of them closer together. It made him sick. )

( As the scene started to fade and the commentary team signed off, Persephone marveled over how no one ever triggered the exploding corner :wow:. Minerva had let Myles slip the ring on her finger and they stood up, together, united as one, and Minerva raised the EAW World Championship in the air. It would always be them. Myles and Minerva against the world. )

( And they wouldn’t have it any other way. )

( EAW logo buzzes. )

(EAW Logo Flashes)

(The footage opens with scenes of various landmarks in Alexandria, Egypt. It shows The Lighthouse of Alexandria known as Pharos, the Great Library and the beautiful sea port. But then it transitions to its history and Alexander The Great, the city founded by him….)

Narrator: Destiny. With one step closer to the showcase of the immortals, there is one final stop that will mold the rest of the season. We have seen Kings and Queens crowned, champions anointed and others forever etched in the annals of the EAW through a Hall of Fame. But for some, this is only the next chapter of their journey. Whatever the status, legendary, an old face, a new one, they are all here to make their mark…..

(The scene then switches to Astraea Jordan, Sienna Jade, Amber Keys, Sheridan Muller, Madison Kaline and finally Kassidy Heart.)

Narrator: But not everything will be preserved for the next generation to follow. There are those who will never go down fighting no matter the consequences.

(It transitions to Mr. DEDEDE snarling as SOSA Henderson is laughing. Haircare Kings, The High Rollerz and Off-Brand Amphetamines. Then it switches to Jay Jerry Johnson and Lucas Johnson.)

Narrator: But as Alexander the Great would go on to conquer such lands and stand against mighty Elephants, there are those who believe they can overcome any obstacle put in their way.

(Now the footage shows TLA holding up the Answers World Championship. Theron Nikolas looking on, then switching to Jon Kelton facing Alex Meyers. Finally it shows Drake King laugh while Brian Daniels shakes his head and smirks.)

Narrator: But in order to be the greatest, one must first test their might against those that want the exact same things. The Pharaohs believed the weakest to be executed. Is there such a thing in the battles which rage on as the lines are drawn in the sand?

(Charlie Marr is shown hugging the Hardcore Championship and then Ronan Malosi eyeing it carefully surrounded by the Rogues Gallery. Then it shows Jake Smith pointing to himself while Ronn Banks stands stoic, glaring at him.)

Narrator: For those who survive will forever be remembered like Alexander the Great and those who don’t? Will blow away like sands in the wind… looking for a path to Pain for Pride for this will forever be remembered as the Battle of Egypt III and who will Rise and who will Fall in Alexandria.
(The final picture shows an air shot of Alexandria.)

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Narrator: AND NOW PRESENTED BY ELDEN RING! THE LAST STOP BEFORE PAIN FOR PRIDE! EAW BRINGS TO YOU LIVE FROM BORG EL ARAB STADIUM… BATTLE OF EGYPT III: ALEXANDRIA FALLS!

(“Fall” by Daft Punk plays throughout the arena as the crowd around the stadium cheer in unison, up on their feet. The pyro goes off as the camera pans to the announce team of Dynasty’s Stew-O, Showdown’s Gavin Kirkland, and Voltage’s Persephone.)

Stew-O: WELCOME EVERYONE TO BEAUTIFUL ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT! THE EAW IS WELL REPRESENTED TONIGHT! I AM STEW-O FROM DYNASTY AND I AM JOINED BY GAVIN KIRKLAND REPRESENTING SHOWDOWN AND THE LOVELY PERSEPHONE REPRESENTING VOLTAGE AND WHAT A STACKED SHOW DO WE HAVE FOR YOU TONIGHT, NINE HUGE MATCHES WITH PAIN FOR PRIDE IMPLICATIONS! INCLUDING THE HUGE LADDER MATCH BETWEEN SIX LEGENDARY WOMEN THAT WILL DETERMINE WHO FACES ANDREA VALENTINE FOR THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAS VEGAS!

Gavin Kirkland: SIX OF THE SEXIEST MILFS AND COUGARS! BUT WE ALSO HAVE FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES WITH A TRIPLE THREAT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP! NEW BREED TITLE ON THE LINE BETWEEN CHAMPION JON KELTON AND ALEX MYERS! THE HARDCORE TITLE IS ON THE LINE BETWEEN RONAN MALOSI AND CHARLIE MARR! THE ANSWERS WORLD TITLE WILL BE ON THE LINE AS THERON NIKOLAS FACES TLA! AND…. NO MORE LADIES MATCHES?! WTH!?!

Persephone: THEY WILL BEHEAD YOU HERE FOR GROPING WOMEN, GAVIN! ANYWAY, DON’T FORGET OUR FOSSIL OWNER, MR. DEDEDE TAKES ON SOSA HENDERSON IN WHAT SURE IS BET TO BE A SNOREFEST! ANOTHER DINOSAUR, BRIAN DANIELS IN WHAT SEEMS TO BE HIS LAST MATCH AGAINST THE OLDEST VIRGIN ON THE EAW ROSTER, DRAKE KING! FINALLY, THE JURASSIC TRIFECTA SEES RONN BANKS TAKE ON THE POOR SAP WHO HAS TO WRESTLE TWICE TONIGHT IN JAKE SMITH…. HOW “EXCITING ”… OH AND THE BATTLE OF THE JOHNSON’S… THAT SOUNDS SO DIRTY.

Stew-O: WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, LET’S KICK THINGS OFF WITH BATTLE OF EGYPT III: ALEXANDRIA FALLS!

(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton who is standing in the middle of the ring, ready to announce our next match.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen! This tag team contest is a TRIPLE THREAT MATCH and it is scheduled for… ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: And it is for your ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!

(The crowd cheers loudly at the announcement that the next match is a title match.)

Bella Braxton: In this match, the first member of a team to pick up a pinfall or a submission will win the match for their team and the Tag Team Championships, and the champions do NOT have to be involved in the decision for the titles to change hands.

(“A&D” by YNL Jordan starts to play as Solomon Stane and Kirk Redwood enter the stadium to boos from the crowd. Kirk quickly polishes off a bottle of beer before they head to the ring. )

Bella Braxton: Introducing the CHALLENGERS! First, making their way to the ring and accompanied by Trixie Stane. At a total combined weight of 476 pounds. Here is the team of KIRK REDWOOD AND SOLOMON STANE! THE OFF BRAND AMPHETAMINES!

Stew-O: Here come the first of three teams for this Tag Team Title match. This team is considered the dark horse in this match because of the fact that they are the least established team in this match.

Persephone: What I want to know is how the hell that boozer got beer out here to ringside. Isn’t it illegal to do shit like that? Now let’s see if Mr. Chugs a Lot can make it to the ring without falling. Seriously? What the hell kind of tag team name is that? Off-Brand Amphetamines? Sounds like something you take for a crappy high.

Gavin Kirkland: Name kind of fits. Both of these men were part of separate tag teams. One team plagued by an unfortunate injury. The other team flat out hated each other. These two are looking to turn bad situations into good one by winning this match tonight.

Stew-O: What they lack in experience, they make up for in power. Solomon Stane is the biggest man in this matchup. Kirk Redwood is a former bare knuckle brawler who knows how to take a beating. Will that help them in this match as we bring out the next team.

(Solomon and Kirk enter the ring and take their place as the first of three teams in this match as the music fades off. A few seconds later, “I Get Money” by 50 Cent starts playing as Jack Ripley and David Davidson enter the stadium to a mixed reaction from the crowd before heading to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Their opponents! First, making their way to the ring. At a total combined weight of 417 pounds. Here is the team of JACK RIPLEY AND DAVID DAVIDSON… THE HIGH ROLLERZ!

Gavin Kirkland: Here comes the team that many are considering the favorites in this match. We talked about how Stane and Redwood were the least experienced team, The High Rollerz are the most experienced team in terms of being a team. They are looking to prove that they most definitely still got it as they head to the ring.

Persephone: Why the hell are they here? I can smell them all the way over here. They smell like cheap booze and cheap prostitutes. Those idiots need to go back to the dumpster where they belong.

Stew-O: The High Rollerz hold the record number of reigns as a team as former 3 time champions. They are looking to climb to the top of the Tag Team division together for the fourth time in their careers. If they win this match, they will extend the team record, but they will also find themselves tied for the individual record as well.

(Jack and David take their corner and send a smirk over Kirk and Solomon’s way as their entrance theme fades out. Seconds later, “Shake It” by Metro Station starts playing throughout the stadium as Jake Smith and Chris Elite enter with the crowd going wild with cheers. They hold their Tag Team Titles high in the air before making their way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Finally, making their way to the ring. At a total combined weight of 420 pounds. Here are the REIGNING AND DEFENDING ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! JAKE SMITH! CHRIS ELITE! THE HAIRCARE KINGS!

Stew-O: Here come the reigning Tag Team Champions. The team that most people didn’t even expect to get anywhere near the Tag Titles have had a virtual stranglehold on this division since they won the titles back in December.

Persephone: Oh yay. Everybody needs to give a round of applause. The team sponsored by step ladders and Rogaine for men are here. What is this? Be nice to dumbasses day?

Gavin Kirkland: They are here to defend their Tag Team Titles in a few moments. This won’t be the only time we will see Jake Smith in action here tonight. Later on, he will be facing the legendary Ronn Banks in singles action. Jake would love to get some momentum started with a victory here tonight.

Stew-O: He certainly would. The Haircare Kings have held the titles for 153 days. That stat right there should be enough to eliminate the doubt in anybody’s minds about their strength and success as a tag team. If there are still any doubters, winning this triple threat match will help their cause. The champions are tough, but you can’t discount the challengers. Who will leave Egypt with the Tag Team Titles? We’re about to find out.

(The referee tries their best to keep all three teams separated and get them all into their neutral corners. It takes a whole bunch of effort and trying, but it is accomplished. Chris and Jake give the referee the Tag Team Title belts and the referee holds them in the air before showing them to champions and challengers. The referee hands the belts over to the timekeeper before calling for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: Here we go! Match is underway! Tag Team Titles are on the line in a triple threat match. Sudden death rules are applied in this match as first pinfall or first submission wins the match and the titles. So the champions’ reign is in bigger jeopardy than usual.

Gavin Kirkland: That’s right. Chris and Jake don’t even have to be involved in the decision to lose the titles. With this very unique match, there comes very unique rules. In this match, one member of all three teams will be in the ring at the same time.

Stew-O: That’s right. Also, this is not Texas Tornado style. Teams MUST tag in and tag out of the match. Speaking of that rule, we have Jake Smith starting off for the champions, Jack Ripley for the High Rollerz, and Kirk Redwood starting off for the Off-Brand Amphetamines.

Persephone: You’re going to need some amphetamines after you get a headache trying to say that whole damn team name. Hopefully this doesn’t mean that the match will stretch out longer than absolutely necessary because I am already sick of looking at all of them. Couldn’t we just skip this match and move on with our lives. Especially since we’re starting off with Mighty Midget, The Boozer, and a mutant front the smoked filled casinos of Las Vegas. Beautiful.

Stew-O: No we absolutely can’t skip this match because we’ve already started. KIRK AND JACK ARE GANGING UP ON JAKE TO START THIS MATCH! SMART STRATEGY BY THE CHALLENGERS TO TAKE THE CHAMPION OUT EARLY TO GUARANTEE THE TITLES CHANGE HANDS!

Gavin Kirkland: Kirk and Jack are working together for the time being and take Jake down with a double suplex. Both men are now trying to mount Jake and beat down on him more, BUT LOOK HOW QUICKLY THE ALLIANCE BROKE DOWN! KIRK TRIED FIRST, BUT HE WAS PULLED RIGHT OFF BY JACK! NOW JACK AND KIRK ARE GLARING AT EACH OTHER!

Persephone: Now the boozer and the casino rat are shoving at each other. Surprise surprise. I thought Jake would be the one to backstab an alliance first in this match. But of course you can’t have friends in this match. One winner. Stupid idiots.

Stew-O: KIRK JUST SLAPPED JACK IN THE FACE AND THAT DID NOTHING MORE THAN JUST PISS JACK OFF! JACK JUST THREW A PUNCH RIGHT IN THE JAW OF KIRK AND THAT STAGGERED KIRK! Jack grabs Kirk and whips him into the corner of the High Rollerz and follows quickly behind with a clothesline. Kirk stumbles out of the corner and Jack tags in David.

(TAG!)

Gavin Kirkland: David Davidson is now in the match AND THE HIGH ROLLERZ HIT THE DOUBLE TEAM CLOTHESLINE TO THE BACK OF KIRK’S HEAD! KIRK IS DOWN AND THE HIGH ROLLERZ ARE IN CONTROL!

Stew-O: David is now on the back of Kirk and he is just firing elbow after elbow to the back of Kirk’s head. HOLD ON A SECOND! HERE COMES JAKE SMITH TAKING DOWN DAVID WITH A FLIPPING NECKBREAKER! The action is going to be fast and furious in this match. You can’t take your eye off either opponent for a second.

Persephone: They’re all going to have trouble in that department. High Rollerz are surrounded by casino smoke. The Drunks probably see doubles of everybody so that’s already tough for those dumbasses. Then we have baldy and the midget… don’t even get me started.

Stew-O: Jake has David and he rolls him over on his stomach AND HE IS JUST DELIVERING PUNT AFTER PUNT TO THE RIBS! JAKE JUST TRYING TO WEAKEN HIS OPPONENTS IN ANY WAY HE CAN!

(TAG!)

Gavin Kirkland: UH OH! DAVID AND JAKE ARE FIGHTING AMONGST EACH OTHER AND THEY DIDN’T SEE THAT THEY LET KIRK TAG IN SOLOMON STANE! JAKE WAS BRINGING DAVID TO HIS FEET AND THEY BOTH HAVE THE SAME LOOK OF “OH SHIT!”.

Stew-O: We might be about to see another quick alliance in this match because Solomon is the biggest man in this match and they need to try to neutralize him as quickly as possible. They both run in for the attack AND SOLOMON CLOBBERS THEM BOTH WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE!

Persephone: BAHAHAHA! That’s what I like to call a 2 for 1 special. Tall drunk took out two idiots with one shot. Now hurry up and finish this match. This is so boring. Should have brought a pillow because I am about to fall asleep.

Stew-O: That’s what they need to worry about. Not letting Solomon Stane get an opportunity to show off his power and that is exactly what is about to happen. Jake and David are back to their feet. SOLOMON GOES FOR A BIG BOOT THAT DAVID DUCKS, BUT JAKE DOESN’T AND HE JUST GETS CLOBBERED BY THE BOOT AND JAKE IS DOWN AGAIN! JAKE ROLLS AWAY FROM THE ACTION AND NOW SOLOMON FOCUSES ON DAVID!

Gavin Kirkland: David drug back up to his feet by his hair and SOLOMON JUST DELIVERED A HEADBUTT TO DAVID! DAVID MIGHT BE OUT ON THIS FEET AS SOLOMON KICKS DAVID IN THE GUT AND HOISTS HIM UP IN THE AIR!

Stew-O: LOOK AT THE POWER OF SOLOMON STANE! HE’S HAD DAVID UP IN THE AIR FOR A FEW MOMENTS ALREADY! THE BLOOD HAS TO BE RUSHING TO DAVID’S HEAD!

Persephone: Better than the smell of smoke and prostitutes that he’s usually engulfed in. He can come down now! No need to stretch this any longer than necessary, you talk drunk!

Stew-O: He must have heard you because HE JUST DROPPED DAVID WITH THE DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX! SOLOMON HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!

ONNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWOOOOO!!

Gavin Kirkland: David kicks out after two and it will take much more than that to take out a former 3 time Tag Team Champion and I think Solomon Stane knows that.

Stew-O: Solomon picks up David again and has him on his shoulders. SOLOMON LOOKING FOR A SAMOAN DROP–

Gavin Kirkland: JAKE SMITH JUST PULLED DAVID FROM SOLOMON’S SHOULDERS! SOLOMON GOES FOR ANOTHER DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE BUT THEY DUCK IT AND HIT THE ROPES!

(TAG!)

Stew-O: DAVID AND JAKE GO FOR A DOUBLE DROPKICK, BUT SOLOMON GRABS DAVID AND HAS A HOLD OF HIM! SOLOMON USES DAVID AS A WEAPON AND TAKES JAKE BACK DOWN! BUT HE DOESN’T REALIZE THAT CHRIS ELITE MADE THE TAG IN AND IS ON THE TOP ROPE AND HE JUST DELIVERS A MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF DAVID TAKING BOTH MEN DOWN TO THE MAT!

Persephone: Don’t rock the big dumb idiot too much because if he rocks a lot he might puke from all the booze he drank. Then that skank wife of his can clean up the mess when she’s down playing the part of Kitty Litter sliding up and down the shiny pole.

Gavin Kirkland: You are just jealous that he’s married and you’re not.

Persephone: Fuck off, you obnoxious prick!!

Gavin Kirkland: Anyways, the force of the dropkick sends David rolling to the ropes and Solomon slow to get back to his feet. BUT CHRIS ISN’T GOING TO LET THAT HAPPEN! CHRIS GRABS THE HEAD OF SOLOMON AND TAKES HIM BACK DOWN WITH A SNAP SUPLEX! CHRIS HITS THE ROPES AS SOLOMON TRIES TO GET BACK UP AND CHRIS CLOCKS HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH “DREAMING”! HE GOT ALL OF THAT AND CHRIS GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWOOOOO!!

TTHHHRRREEE-

Stew-O: SOLOMON KICKS OUT BEFORE THREE!! BUT DAMN! DID YOU SEE SOLOMON THROW CHRIS HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING WHEN HE KICKED OUT?

Persephone: He must have borrowed Mighty Midget’s cape because Baldy sure as hell flew. All they need is some stupid superhero theme song and we have a cartoon for morons. You know? Something you two idiots can watch together.

Stew-O: Being thrown doesn’t stop Chris in the slightest because HE JUST CAUGHT SOLOMON WITH A LOW VERSION OF THE PELE KICK! HEAD SHOT CONNECTS! AND HE DRAGS SOLOMON TO HIS CORNER AND TAGS JAKE BACK INTO THE MATCH!

(TAG!)

Gavin Kirkland: Solomon brought back to his feet and the Haircare Kings whip him to the ropes. Chris grabs him off the rebound taking up for the flapjack, BUT THERE’S JAKE CATCHING SOLOMON AS HE COMES DOWN AND PLANTS HIM WITH THE CUTTER! BEAUTIFUL DOUBLE TEAM MOVE BY THE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS AS JAKE GOES FOR THE COVER!

Stew-O: WAIT A SECOND! THERE’S DAVID DAVIDSON! WHERE THE HELL DID HE GO? HE CATCHES JAKE FROM BEHIND AND ROLLS HIM UP! WILL DAVID STEAL THE TITLES RIGHT HERE?

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRREEE–

Gavin Kirkland: JAKE ROLLED THROUGH BEFORE THE THREE COUNT! THAT’S PULLING A CARD FROM YOUR SLEEVE BY DAVIDSON! Jake is back to his feet and David goes for an elbow, BUT JAKE DUCKS IT AND GRABS DAVID’S ARM AT THE LAST MOMENT AND PULLS DAVID DOWN INTO A BACKBREAKER! CREATIVE COUNTER BY JAKE!

Persephone: Don’t give that microscopic pain in the ass any credit! His ego will swell up and be bigger than he is. That’s the last thing we need to happen since everybody has spent all season deflating his ego.

Stew-O: HERE COMES SOLOMON STANE WITH AN ELBOW STRIKE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! JAKE IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS AS SOLOMON TAGS IN KIRK!

(TAG!)

Stew-O: Kirk Redwood back in the match as Solomon Stane picks up Jake AND DROPS HIM WITH THE STUN GUN THROAT FIRST ACROSS THE TOP ROPE AND KIRK FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A NICE UPPERCUT TO THE CHIN! AMAZING DOUBLE TEAM ACTION WE HAVE BEEN WITNESSING IN THIS MATCH!

Persephone: Will you shut up? If they keep doing these double team moves, then the match will have to go on because they want to win the titles or some bullshit and that is going to just drive me crazy! Stop being so efficient. I hate it!

Gavin Kirkland: Efficient as always, my queen.

Persephone: Unless you are Rex McAllister, which you aren’t, you need to stop all this crap you creepy bastard!

Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry:

Stew-O: Once again, I am the sanest one at the broadcast booth. Kirk is the only one standing at the moment and there is nothing pretty about Kirk Redwood’s offense.

Persephone: There’s nothing pretty about Kirk Redwood, period. He can’t even make himself look prettier with all the booze he drinks.

Stew-O: Oh shut up! I was going to say that his offense is VERY effective. All he wants to do is hurt somebody and unfortunately it’s Jake in his sights. Kirk brings Jake back to his feet and STARTS THROWING JAB AFTER JAB INTO JAKE’S FACE, TURNING JAKE INTO A PUNCHING BAG!

Gavin Kirkland: This is probably the biggest opportunity in Kirk’s career and he is not going to let it slip through his fingers as he backs Jake into the corner AND DELIVERS A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST! HOLY SHIT! YOU COULD HEAR THAT ALL THE WAY IN THE PARKING LOT!

Persephone: Excuse me! Have you found Mighty Midget’s chest muscles? They flew out like the socks he uses to stuff his boots to make him taller. BAHAHAHAHAHA!

Stew-O: DAMN! ANOTHER CHOP BY KIRK AND JAKE IS STARTING TO LOOK LIKE A TOMATO WITH HOW RED HIS CHEST IS GETTING AFTER TWO CHOPS! Now Kirk picks up Jake and he is sitting on the top turnbuckle! Kirk climbs up to the top AND HE IS LOOKING FOR A SUPERPLEX!

Gavin Kirkland: JAKE IS BLOCKING IT! JAKE DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO NOT GET HIT WITH THE SUPERPLEX AND NOW KIRK IS NOW JUST POUNDING JAKE’S BACK TO STOP HIM FROM BLOCKING AGAIN!

Stew-O: Kirk is going to try again with the superplex, BUT WAIT! HERE COMES DAVID DAVIDSON TO THE TURNBUCKLE! HOW THE HELL DOES HE KEEP RANDOMLY APPEARING! KIRK FINALLY HAS JAKE UP BUT HIS EYES GO WIDE WHEN HE REALIZES THAT HE’S MOVING TOO! DOWN THEY GO!!

Gavin Kirkland: SUPERPLEX POWERBOMB COMBO! THE TOWER OF DOOM HAS FOUND ITS WAY INTO THIS TITLE MATCH! AND JAKE SMITH GOT THE WORST OF IT BEING AT THE TOP OF THE TOWER!

Stew-O: DAVID IS THE ONLY ONE MOVING AND HE IS GOING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE! DAVID SCRAMBLES OVER TO JAKE AND GOES FOR THE COVER! DO WE HAVE 4 TIME CHAMPIONS ON THE WAY?

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOO!

THHHHHRRRREEEEEE!!

Persephone: Damn! The midget kicked out and now the gambling fog is trying going over to get the cover on the boozer and trying this shit again with the pin. I want it to work but we all know how it’s really going to go!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRREEEEEEEE–

Stew-O: HERE COMES SOLOMON STANE TO BREAK UP THE PIN WITH A BOOT TO DAVID’S HEAD!

Persephone: Told ya. I hate being right in these situations.

Stew-O: HERE COMES JACK RIPLEY AND HE IS TRYING TO GET HIS HANDS ON SOLOMON! THE REFEREE IS NOW HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING THEM BACK TO THEIR NEUTRAL CORNERS–

Gavin Kirkland: WHAT THE HELL IS CHRIS ELITE DOING? THE REFEREE’S BACK IS STILL TURNED AND HE JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND TAKES DAVID DOWN WITH A SPRINGBOARD TORNADO DDT! DAVID PLANTED ON HIS HEAD AND CHRIS FOUND A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED IN THE MATCH!

Stew-O: Chris Elite just slid out of the ring and nobody noticed what just happened and the referee just barely managed to get Solomon and Jack back to their corners. David is in a hard way and he really needs to get a tag into Jack Ripley.

Persephone: Or how about not? That means the match can end much quicker and then I can go back to fantasizing about Sexy Rexy in a Pharaoh’s costume.

Gavin Kirkland: You are one deprived bitch.

Persephone: Shut your fucking mouth unless you want to leave Egypt with your teeth in a jar.

Gavin Kirkland: Anyways, David realizes that he needs to make a tag and he’s doing everything he can to get to his corner. DAVID IS ABOUT AN ARM LENGTH AWAY FROM JACK, BUT KIRK STOPS THAT THOUGHT OFF REAL QUICK WITH A HEADBUTT TO JACK RIPLEY, KNOCKING HIM OFF THE APRON!

Stew-O: THE CROWD DIDN’T LIKE THAT ONE BIT AND THEY ARE LETTING KIRK HEAR IT! BUT KIRK DOESN’T CARE! He just drags David back into the center of the ring and just starts mauling him!

Gavin Kirkland: This isn’t some bareknuckle street fight, but Kirk is certainly making it seem like that right now bashing his fists into David’s poor skull. David doing the best he can to block the punches being fired at him.

Persephone: That nitwit should get punched in the head. It might help knock some sense into that smoke filled head of his. Now hurry up and finish this match so I can go back to thinking about my Sexy Rexy!

Stew-O: You don’t need the match end to be thinking about him. Your brain must be affected with all the hair dye you use or you were never right in the head to begin with.

Persephone: Shut your damn mouth, old fuck! Thank gawd you’re on Dynasty because if I had to work with you every week, I’d be knocking your fake teeth out every time I saw your stupid face.

(TAG!)

Stew-O: JAKE SMITH JUST TAGGED BACK INTO THE MATCH AND HE HITS THE SO LONG AND GOOD NIGHT! BOMAYE KNEE TO THE SIDE OF KIRK’S HEAD, BUT LOOK AT KIRK! HE IS STILL ABLE TO MAKE IT TO HIS FEET! HE’S NOT CARING TO WAIT AS JAKE SHOVES KIRK DOWN AND GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRR–

Gavin Kirkland: DAVID BREAKS UP THE PIN AS THE REFEREE WAS COMING DOWN FOR THE THREE! JAKE AND DAVID SHOVE KIRK INTO THE CORNER! THEY BOTH GO TO CLOTHESLINE KIRK–

Persephone: The Drunk comes out of the corner and goes for a clothesline of his own. Big shocker that he can walk a straight line right now. Look what he did, the big lush! He missed one! He got the midget, but missed the fog.

Stew-O: BUT JAKE HOLDS ONTO KIRK’S ARM TO STAY ON HIS FEET! JAKE GETS HIS SENSES QUICK ENOUGH TO SLAP KIRK IN THE FACE–

Gavin Kirkland: THEY DON’T SEE DAVID ON THE APRON AS HE JUMPS TO THE TOP ROPE! SPRINGBOARD 450! BUT WAIT HE GRABS BOTH JAKE AND KIRK’S HEADS AND PLANTS THEM BOTH WITH A MODIFIED TORNADO DDT!

Stew-O: THAT IS VERY INNOVATIVE OFFENSE BY DAVID DAVIDSON! HE TURNED HIS ACE IN THE HOLE MOVE, THE SPRINGBOARD 450, INTO A TORNADO DDT IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND!

Persephone: Look! Another 2 for 1 special on idiots! Around this place, this won’t be the last time we have discounted specials on stupidity!

Stew-O: How could you call any of the people in this match stupid? They are putting their hearts, their souls, and their bodies on the line in order to leave as Unified Tag Team Champions. Regardless of what the crowd thinks of them personally, they are all amazing competitors.

Persephone: Talk with James Peters sometime. He will explain to you the awesomeness that is Persephone.

Gavin Kirkland: As Persephone was flirting with another man around her–

Persephone: Go fuck yourself, pervert.

Gavin Kirkland: Don’t interrupt, bitch. As I was saying, all three men are down and doing their best to crawl to their respective corners. All three men have had their bells rung so it will be interesting to see who gets tagged in first.

Persephone: They are all crawling on the mat like a bunch of sadsacks and it looks like it’s going to be Drunky tagging in his buddy the Tall Drunk first.

(TAG!)

Stew-O: Solomon Stane back in and he grabs David’s ankle. DAVID HOPPING ON ONE ANKLE BEFORE CATCHING SOLOMON IN THE SIDE OF THE NECK WITH AN ENZUIGIRI AS HE MAKES THE LAST LEAP TO TAG IN JACK RIPLEY!

(TAG!)

Gavin Kirkland: HE GOT THE TAG!! JACK HAS BEEN WAITING A VERY LONG TIME TO GET BACK INTO THE MATCH AND HE’S READY TO CAUSE SOME TROUBLE, BUT THEY LEFT JAKE ALL BY HIMSELF TO CRAWL TO THE CORNER TO TAG IN CHRIS! SOLOMON CAUGHT JACK WITH A RIGHT HAND BEFORE CATCHING JAKE ABOUT TO REACH THE CORNER, BUT IT MIGHT BE TOO LATE–

(TAG!)

Stew-O: IT WAS TOO LATE! CHRIS ELITE HAS BEEN TAGGED BACK IN THE MATCH! ELITE SPRINGBOARDS IN LIKE A HOUSE OF FIRE AND HE TAKES SOLOMON DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A POWERFUL LARIAT!

Gavin Kirkland: RIPLEY FIRES AN ELBOW BUT ELITE DUCKS IT AND DROPKICKS DAVID’S ANKLE AND SENDS HIM CRASHING TO THE FLOOR! RIPLEY GRABS CHRIS AND GOES FOR THE DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER–

Stew-O: ELITE HELD ONTO THE ROPES SENDING JACK CRASHING TO THE MAT! JACK GETS BACK TO HIS FEET AND ELITE CATCHES HIM WITH A KNEE UNDER THE CHIN! OPEN YA MATA CONNECTS!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT HE DOESN’T GET A CHANCE TO ENJOY IT AS SOLOMON STANE KICKS CHRIS ELITE RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH A BIG BOOT SENDING CHRIS TO THE APRON!

Stew-O: STANE BRINGS RIPLEY BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND BUT HIM ON HIS BACK WEARING JACK RIPLEY LIKE A BACKPACK! SOLOMON STANE IS GOING FOR THE SOUND OF SILENCE! BACKPACK STUNNER ON THE WAY! BUT JACK MANAGES TO SLIDE OFF SOLOMON’S BACK BEFORE HE GETS STUNNED!

Persephone: Stupid moron! He had a chance to win the match and he completely screwed it up once again. No wonder all these nitwits can’t get the job done! Now just hurry up and end this match.

Stew-O: RIPLEY NOW BEHIND SOLOMON AND RIPLEY DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF SOLOMON’S KNEES SENDING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! RIPLEY HITS THE ROPES AS FAST AS HE COULD AND HE JUST CLOBBERED SOLOMON WITH THE POINT OF HIS KNEE!

Gavin Kirkland: DAYLIGHT SLAYING TIME! HE GOT ALL OF IT RIGHT TO SOLOMON STANE’S TEMPLE. SOLOMON FALLS TO THE MAT AND RIPLEY GOES FOR THE COVER! LEG HOOKED!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!

TTTHHHHHHRRRREEEEEE!!

Stew-O: KIRK COMES IN TO BREAK UP THE PIN AND HERE COMES EVERYBODY ELSE! IT TOOK LONG ENOUGH FOR THIS TO HAPPEN, BUT WE HAVE A BRAWL PICKING UP RIGHT NOW! ALL SIX MEN ARE IN THE RING GOING AFTER EACH OTHER!

Persephone: Why couldn’t we just do this from the very beginning! It would have made things so much simpler and so much quicker! I hate it when people make things much more complicated than necessary. They should have just rang the bell and let them kill each other.

Stew-O: I THINK THE REFEREE HAS GIVEN UP ALL HOPE ON TRYING TO KEEP CONTROL OF THIS MATCH AND IS JUST GOING TO LET THEM FIGHT IT OUT! I DON’T THINK THE CROWD MINDS BECAUSE LISTEN TO THEM GOING ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!

Crowd: LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!

Persephone: Of course they are going to chant that! No matter where we go, the crowds always chant like sheep! How about everybody just be quiet and just let this match just end.

Stew-O: JACK IS FIGHTING CHRIS ELITE! SOLOMON AND DAVID ARE GOING AT IT! THAT LEAVES JAKE AND KIRK FIGHTING! SPEAKING OF KIRK! HE JUST HIT JAKE WITH A HIGH KNEE THAT SENDS JAKE TO THE ROPES! KIRK TRIES FOR A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT BUT JAKE GETS THE BOOT UP–

Persephone: Of course it didn’t work! Drunky catches the boot before it catches him in the face and he sends Mighty Midget flipping backwards over the top rope and trying to send him to the floor. With all the double vision that drunken nitwit has had, I’m surprised he picked the right boot.

Gavin Kirkland: HE PICKED THE RIGHT BOOT AND HE TRIED TO SEND JAKE TO THE FLOOR BUT JAKE LANDED ON THE APRON AFTER BEING THROWN BACKWARDS BY KIRK! KIRK FIRES OFF A RIGHT HAND, BUT JAKE IS ABLE TO BLOCK IT! JAKE CATCHES KIRK IN THE TEMPLE WITH A KICK, BUT HERE COMES SOLOMON STANE WITH A HEADBUTT KNOCKING JAKE LOOPY.

Persephone: The headbutt didn’t do that. That midget has always been a few fries short of a Happy Meal. Must have been when he was a child. He was so small that he fell through the netting and crashed in a ball pit. :mjlol:

Stew-O: Jake manages to keep his balance on the apron, but what is Solomon doing? SOLOMON HAS JUST PICKED UP HIS OWN TAG TEAM PARTNER! WHAT IS GOING TO DO WITH KIRK?

Gavin Kirkland: HOLY SHIT! SOLOMON JUST USED HIS OWN TAG TEAM PARTNER AS A PROJECTILE AND THREW HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE TAKING JAKE SMITH OFF THE APRON AND DOWN TO THE FLOOR!

Persephone: What an idiot! Yeah, he took out Mighty Midget, but he also took out his tag team partner as well. Now he’s fighting the rest of this match on his own because of the way his tag partner landed on the outside. Stupid!

Gavin Kirkland: Solomon is smirking at the splatter he made of Jake on the floor outside, but he is completely sidetracked with his handiwork THAT HE DOESN’T SEE CHRIS ELITE RIGHT BEHIND HIM! SOLOMON TURNS AROUND AND HE JUST GOT UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH GAWD GIVEN GREATNESS! BOX OFFICE SMASH CONNECTS RIGHT ON THE JAW! SOLOMON CAUGHT ALL OF THAT KICK!

Stew-O: SOLOMON STANE IS OUT COLD AFTER THE BOX OFFICE SMASH SUPERKICK! CHRIS ELITE PROUD OF HIS HANDIWORK AND HE HAS NO IDEA THAT JACK RIPLEY IS RIGHT BEHIND HIM!

Gavin Kirkland: Chris Elite just turned around AND HE IS MET WITH A SUPERKICK OF HIS OWN TO THE FACE! YOU’LL FLOAT TOO! BY JACK RIPLEY! TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY! CHRIS ELITE HAS GOT TO BE ON DREAM STREET AFTER HE GOT A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE WITH THAT KICK!

Persephone: Dream Street? That bald weirdo has been on Dream Street ever since he started teaming with Mighty Midget Jake Smith. So what else is new? I’m surrounded by morons.

Stew-O: JACK RIPLEY MAKES HIS WAY TO THE TOP ROPE AND DAVID HAS HOLD OF CHRIS’ NECK! JACK RIPLEY JUMPS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND CATCHES CHRIS WITH A CROSSBODY AS DAVID CATCHES HIM WITH THE NECKBREAKER! DANGEROUS DOUBLE TEAM MOVE!

Gavin Kirkland: OF COURSE IT’S DANGEROUS! THAT’S THE JACKPOT! HIGH ROLLERZ JUST HIT THE JACKPOT! AND THE JACKPOT MIGHT BE THE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS! JACK RIPLEY SCRAMBLES BACK ON TOP OF CHRIS AND GETS INTO THE COVER! LEG IS HOOKED! ARE THE HIGH ROLLERZ ON THEIR WAY TO BECOMING 4 TIME TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS?

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEE!!

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Stew-O: WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON? JACK RIPLEY HAD THE MATCH WON FOR THE HIGH ROLLERZ!!! THE MATCH WAS JUST ABOUT TO END, AND JACK RIPLEY WAS PULLED OUT OF THE RING!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: HOLY SHIT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT? WE WERE LESS THAN A SECOND AWAY FROM NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS AND NOW THIS HAPPENS!?!?

Persephone: Aw. How cute. Now the smoky gambler’s buddy is looking at the situation all confused. He turned around and now David was just pulled out of the ring as well. Fitting. Tag team partners suffering the same fate.

Gavin Kirkland: THEY ARE SUFFERING THE SAME FATE! BOTH OF THE HIGH ROLLERZ ARE PULLED OUT OF THE RING JUST AS THEY WERE ABOUT TO WIN THE UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND NOW THEY’RE BOTH SENT CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!!! THE HIGH ROLLERZ WERE JUST SCREWED OVER, AND LOOK WHO IT IS!!!!!

(The camera closes in on the Jaded Hearts, Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade, wearing matching gear appropriate for the Battle of Egypt event, as well as the new Jaded Heart exclusive beanies available on the EAW Shop, covering their hair so it can’t be seen. The crowd is freaking out after seeing the Jaded Hearts do that to the High Rollerz, knowing that doing something like that really isn’t allowed.)

Stew-O: WHAT DID THE JADED HEARTS JUST DO??? KASSIDY HEART AND SIENNA JADE JUST THREW THE HIGH ROLLERZ INTO THE STEEL STEPS, THEY JUST SCREWED THE HIGH ROLLERZ OVER!!!

Gavin Kirkland: :will: Why won’t Kassidy Heart just go away? It’s bad enough I have to see her once, now she’s showing up to other matches uninvited???

Persephone: Now you know how I feel like literally every episode of Voltage.

Stew-O: The Jaded Hearts have entered the ring and they look pretty proud of what they’ve done to the High Rollerz, meanwhile everyone else in the match looks lifeless! So much has happened in this match, and thanks to the Jaded Hearts there’s not really anybody that can capitalize!

Gavin Kirkland: Oh no, LOOK AT KASSIDY! CHRIS IS DOWN AND SHE PICKS HIM AND TOSSES HIM TO SIENNA JADE! DON’T TELL ME THESE TWO ARE STILL HOLDING A GRUDGE AGAINST CHRIS ELITE FROM SEASON 13 :noah: KASS IS DOWN ON ONE KNEE AND SIENNA RUNS WITH CHRIS! WHAT IS SHE DOING??? HAVEN’T THEY DONE ENOUGH??

Stew-O: SIENNA JADE JUST SENT CHRIS’ HEAD RIGHT INTO THE POINT OF KASSIDY’S KNEE! THAT’S THE BEAUTY KILLER! WE HAVEN’T SEEN THAT FOR A WHILE! AND CHRIS ELITE IS DONE FOR!

Persephone: Beauty Killer? Nothing beautiful about either of these sluts! What the hell are those two dumb bitches think they are accomplishing pulling this stunt? I just hope this match just ends as fast as possible because I am sick of looking at all this stupidity.

Stew-O: WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY DOING? SIENNA AND KASSIDY SPOT SOLOMON LAYING OFF TO THE SIDE AND THEY BOTH PICK HIM UP AND JUST TOSS HIM ON TOP OF CHRIS! THE JADED HEARTS JUST LEFT THE RING AS THE REFEREE GOES FOR THE COVER! COME ON! NOT THIS WAY! THIS ISN’T FAIR!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

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TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!

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THHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEE!!

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(DING! DING! DING!)

(“A&D” starts playing again as the Egypt crowd gives off loud and resounding boos as they start to realize what just happened.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! The winners of this match… AND NEEEEEEEEWWWWWW ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! KIRK REDWOOD! SOLOMON STANE! THE OFF BRAND AMPHETAMINES!

Stew-O: Holy shit! What did we just witness? Of course we just witnessed an amazing match between three great teams, but it’s safe to say that the team that was the least likely has done the unlikely and we have new Tag Team Champions. History has been made in Egypt. What an upset!

(Solomon has just slowly rolled off of Chris as Trixie comes back and hands Solomon his half of the Tag Team Titles. Now Kirk slowly rolls into the ring and helps Trixie get Solomon to his feet. Once he’s up, the referee raises the arms in victory of the new Unified Tag Team Champions.)

Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, thanks to Sienna Jade and Kassidy Heart, the biggest rookies in the match walk away with the gold and Showdown still gets NOTHING! THIS SUCKS!

Persephone: Will you shut the fuck up? This is a fucking nightmare. The boozers hold the gold. Oh shit! Does that mean these two morons might be walking into Pain for Pride as the Tag Team Champions? I think I might puke.

Stew-O: Why? You hate all three of these teams, so why should you care? Can’t you be happy that two young stars have finally achieved their first taste of gold in this company. Their work has paid off.

Persephone: Yeah. Hard work. Whatever. But these two are the worst. They are so drunk that they probably won’t remember this moment. But on the bright side, the foggy team and team baldy midget are leaving with nothing.

Stew-O: Of course you would. But this match was an amazing match with so much hard hitting action. Just because of the circumstances surrounding this match doesn’t mean we shouldn’t discount their victory. They showed the world that they can hang with some of the best EAW has to offer and these two young guns just won their first titles in EAW.

Gavin Kirkland: Even though nobody here is on Voltage, we have to give credit to all the teams in this match.

Stew-O: That’s right. They all put their hearts and souls in the hopes that they would walk out with the gold. High Rollerz showed that they most definitely still got it and the Haircare Kings showed why exactly they ruled the tag division for so long. But you have to figure that this is just the beginning of something big. I highly doubt this will be the last time we will see these four teams beat the hell out of each other.

Persephone: Will you two just shut up, damn it? I’m sick of hearing all this happy. As far as I’m concerned, six losers were in this match and two new losers won the titles. Can we just move on with the show?

Stew-O. Of course you would act like this. But regardless. We once again offer our congratulations to Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane. The Off-Brand Amphetamines are leaving Egypt as the NEW Unified Tag Team Champions.

(The final shot shows Kirk and Solomon celebrating their victory with Trixie at the bottom of the entrance ramp. Jake has slowly rolled into the ring and helping Chris sit up as he hasn’t fully come around yet. Jake has a look of frustration and sullenness due to the fact that their title reign is over before cutting to ringside floor where Jack and David are glaring daggers up to the top of the entrance ramp where their attackers who screwed them out of the Tag Team Titles, Kassidy and Sienna, are standing watching with smirks on their faces at the chaos they caused before the camera cuts elsewhere.)

(Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls, fades into show the next match graphic which flashes across the screen.)

(The camera then goes back to the arena where the shot focuses in to show Bella Braxton who is standing at the center of the ring. She has a smile on her face as she brings her microphone up to her mouth and begins to speak from there.)

Bella Braxton: The following SINGLES MATCH is a bout scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘Cold War’ by Hans Zimmer begins to blare through the speakers of the arena causing the crowd to erupt into absolutely deafening boos. The camera then goes over to show Drake King beginning to make his way out from the backstage area. He has a disgusted look on his face, mixed in with the slightest of a scowl looking around at the crowd who shower him in a negative reaction. He then looks towards the ring, bowing his head down while he begins to make his way down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… residing in the Dead Sea… weighing in at 220 pounds… he is… DRAKE THE REDEEMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: From one brutal and bloody match to what should be another, Drake King has been a man on a mission these past couple of weeks. Now he sets his sights on one Brian Daniels, someone who he has shown his dissatisfaction for this week. One of his main reasons being the fact that he simply does not like him.

Gavin Kirkland: I wouldn’t be surprised if he was out to end his career here tonight, especially after everything he’s said. But I wouldn’t know, we wrestle on Showdown so evidently that makes us the better brand.

Persephone: Virgin.

(‘Backseat Freestyle’ by Kendrick Lamar then begins to play up following that with the crowd giving a mix of cheers and boos in response. The camera goes over to show Brian Daniels making his way out from the backstage area, more serious than ever as he remains laser focused on the ring. He stands at the center of the stage, not looking at the crowd or anything, instead taking a moment to close his eyes and take a deep breath. From there, he then begins to make his way down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent… from New York City, New York… weighing in at 195 pounds… BRIAN DANIELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: Well from what seemed like a clear road to Pain For Pride for Brian Daniels, now seems to be going nowhere. :lupe: Of course, the news that tonight would be Brian’s last match ever is something that sent shockwaves throughout the entirety of EAW. Especially considering he just competed for the EAW World Championship.

Gavin Kirkland: Well who knows, nonetheless this is the Brian Daniels-

Persephone: THE BRIAN DANIELS PACK WATCH PARTY! YEAHHHH LET’S GOOO! WOOO!!!!!

Stew-O: :whoa: Calm down, nonetheless, we still have to see whether or not he’s going to end his career on a high note… or defeat. Regardless, this is going to be a match that you want to see ladies and gentlemen.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Persephone: The bell has rung, and 40 minutes of excruciating pain has begun in a “match” where two out-of-shape neckbeards do what they call “wrestling”.

Gavin Kirkland: What?! Nobody told me Jake versus Banks was on, I thought that was the main event!

Stew-O: :francis: Anyway, regardless of what my broadcasting partners may think, this is going to be one hell of a match between two legends of the business. Drake King and Brian Daniels, infamous for one reason or the other, clashing tonight, and I don’t think they want to waste much time! Both of them have instantly directed themselves towards the center of the ring, locking horns in a vicious collar-and-elbow tie-up! They begin to jockey for position, with Brian beginning to gain some ground pushing Drake against the ropes! But Drake swings them around 180° before pushing Brian into the turnbuckle padding! He keeps him there, before the referee comes in and barks at them to break it up. Surprisingly clean break coming from Drake and Brian- NEVERMIND! DRAKE SHOVING BRIAN’S FACE! WHAT DISRESPECT!

(Drake treads backward instantly, leaving Brian with his head tilted upward, with contempt on his face in response. With that, it doesn’t help the matter he has to listen to Drake belittling him.)

Drake King: (Off-Mic) You are everything wrong with this godforsaken company!

(Brian begins to approach him and get up in his face, before…)

(SLAP!)

Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE JUST SMACKED THE SHIT OUT OF HIM! He ruffled Brian’s sexy beard, I’m disgusted!

Persephone: Why did they make me commentate with him again…

Drake King: (Off-Mic) You shouldn’t have come back! Now I have to bury you along with your career, and that stupid Strong Style-

Stew-O: BRIAN HAS HEARD ENOUGH! HE NAILS DRAKE WITH A FOREARM SENDING HIM BACK! Drake firmly plants his feet to the mat, ONLY FOR BRIAN TO GRAB HIM AND THROW HIM INTO THE CORNER BEFORE UNLOADING ON HIM WITH RAPID-FIRE KICKS TO THE CHEST! At this moment, Drake has to be regretting pushing Brian’s buttons, and that’s only solidified with Brian grabbing him by his head… BEFORE YANKING HIM OUT OF THE CORNER AND SENDING HIM FLYING THROUGH THE AIR WITH IMMACULATE STRENGTH! Drake is sent tumbling down to the ground and this is the type of energy that Brian said that he was going to come into this match with, a means of venting his anger and letting out all of his aggression as well!

Persephone: Well as long as it makes this match end quicker, fine by me. I simply don’t have time today, if I ever did to begin with…

Gavin Kirkland: Drake slowly begins to rise back up to a kneeling position, while Brian turns around… TAKING A HUGE STEP FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A KICK TO THE SIDE OF DRAKE’S HEAD! Despite the impact echoing throughout the arena, Drake narrowly manages to keep himself upright which is something that Brian notices taking a step back… GOING FOR ANOTHER KICK- NO! Drake stops it just in time by grabbing a hold of the right leg! Brian hobbles on one foot, with this giving Drake the opportunity to get back up to his feet, BEFORE PLANTING HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A DRAGON SCREW! Drake isn’t done though, continuing to keep a hold of that leg, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH AN ELBOW DROP AGAINST IT!

Stew-O: Drake realizes that the brunt of Brian’s attacks are coming from his legs, with kicks that can knock out an opponent in one fell swoop, which is why he’s found his target and is now going to take advantage of the matter. Drake uses his elbow to dig into the kneecap of Brian, leaving him to scream in pain, BUT BEFORE HE CAN GO ANY FURTHER BRIAN USES THE OPPOSITE LEG TO BOOT HIM AWAY! Drake rolls away quickly, scrambling up to his feet while Brian does the same, LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR A HIGH KNEE TO THE HEAD OF DRAKE- But Drake manages to grab the knee and shove away leaving Brian to stumble back, ALLOWING DRAKE TO SPIN AROUND AND CONNECT WITH A DISCUS ELBOW! The move brings Brian down to a knee, LEAVING HIM IN PRIME POSITION FOR DRAKE TO EXECUTE A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW!

Gavin Kirkland: Brian falls onto his back :mjgrin:, while Drake approaches him and grabs a hold of both his legs- But Brian pushes him away- BUT DRAKE PERSISTS KEEPING A HOLD OF THE RIGHT LEG BEFORE DROPPING DOWN AND WRAPPING HIS LEGS AROUND BRIAN’S LOCKING IN A HEEL HOOK! This is what we should’ve expected! The aggression! The vigor! Drake King knows how to tap into that other side and tear his opponent limb from limb! Brian is screaming in pain, stretching his arms out and trying to pry Drake off of him but his grip is simply too strong right now! He knows that if he lets Drake keep this hold cinched in for long, even if he isn’t going to submit, it’s still going to do some immense damage to that right leg! Brian instead of trying to escape the hold now brings his head upward and stretches his arms towards the bottom rope! Brian seems inches away, AND HE GETS EVEN CLOSER BRINGING HIMSELF UP AND DRIVING HIS ELBOW INTO THE LEG OF DRAKE BEFORE TAKING ONE FINAL BURST AND CLUTCHING ONTO THE BOTTOM ROPE WITH HIS FINGERS!

Referee: (Off-Mic) Alright Drake, release the hold! One! Two! Three! Four-

(Drake, reluctantly, at the count of four lets go of the Heel Hook submission while Brian clutches onto the ropes for dear life. Drake gets back up to his feet, glaring at the referee with disdain on his face, before turning to face Brian once more, who is using the ropes to slowly prop himself up to a vertical base.)

Persephone: He looks like a troll.

Stew-O: Brian leans against the ropes trying to recuperate, but Drake simply is not going to give him that time, beginning to approach him and grab him by the arm before sending him towards the ropes into an Irish whip, waiting for him to rebound… BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS HIM AND LEAPING INTO THE AIR GOING FOR A SLINGBLADE TO TAKE HIM BACK DOWN TO THE MAT- BUT THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN! Instead, Brian manages to grab a hold of the ropes leaving Drake to stumble forward! BUT THAT DOESN’T STOP DRAKE FROM RUNNING TOWARDS HIM- ONLY FOR BRIAN TO CONNECT WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE USING THE ROPES TO SEND HIM BACKWARD! You can see Brian wincing in pain, Drake certainly did the job targeting that right leg earlier in the match. Drake is stunned for a moment but that doesn’t stop him from continuing to approach Brian, ONLY FOR BRIAN TO SLIP THROUGH AND DRIVE A KNEE STRAIGHT TOWARDS THE ABDOMEN OF DRAKE! Drake slides down to a seated position while Brian turns around and runs to the ropes… CONNECTING WITH A PENALTY KICK TOWARDS THE CHEST OF DRAKE TO FOLLOW UP!

Persephone: By the looks of things that hurt Brian more than it did Drake. :mjlol2: Has he ever heard of the concept of alternating legs?

Gavin Kirkland: In the heat of the moment you gotta do things to keep yourself on your feet. I mean, I can relate, in the bed-

Persephone: SHUT THE FUCK UP AND COMMENTATE YOU STUPID SHIT.

Gavin Kirkland: :whoa: Alright I’m doing it I’m doing it! Brian is back up, grabbing Drake and pressing him up against the turnbuckle padding, BEFORE BEGINNING TO TEE OFF ON HIM WITH KICKS TO THE CHEST JUST LIKE WHAT HAPPENED IN THE BEGINNING OF THIS MATCH! Drake’s chest is beginning to turn beet red, and you have to wonder whether or not that’s a target for Brian in this match in retaliation against what Drake is doing! Brian finally relents, leaving Drake to slide down to a seated position in the corner, a pained expression beginning to become evident on his face. Brian now clutching onto the ropes, BEFORE BEGINNING TO STOMP DOWN REPEATEDLY ON HIS ABDOMEN! If I was in Drake’s position, I’d hurl.

Persephone: Yeah, because you’re a fucking pussy. But hey, maybe you should be in Drake’s position right now getting the shit beat out of you.

Stew-O: Brian’s assault must’ve been a means of softening him up for something bigger, as he takes a step back and begins to ramp up a running start… LAUNCHING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A HUGE HESITATION DROPKICK TOWARDS THE CHEST OF DRAKE! WHICH CONNECTS! If Brian’s barrage wasn’t enough, that certainly did the trick as he grabs the arm of Drake and drags him towards the center of the ring. BRIAN DROPPING DOWN AND HOOKING THE LEG FOR A PIN ATTEMPT! COULD WE BE SEEING THE BEGINNING OF THE END RIGHT HERE?!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT DRAKE KICKS OUT BEFORE THREE! It’s going to take a lot more than that to take down a former EAW World Champion! Brian is back up to his feet, limping around trying to get some feeling back for sure, who knows how long this match is going to go on for and who knows how much each of them will have to put out there right now. Drake in the meantime is beginning to get himself up to a kneeling position, ONLY FOR BRIAN TO STEP FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH A KICK TO THE CHEST! Drake manages to keep himself upward, BUT BRIAN MAKES SURE TO CONNECT WITH ANOTHER ONE FOR GOOD MEASURE- BUT DRAKE GRABS THE LEG! Drake pushes it away forcing Brian backward… BEFORE DRAKE GOES UNDER AND SWOOPS IN WITH A CHOP BLOCK TO THE RIGHT KNEECAP OF BRIAN DANIELS DROPPING HIM DOWN!

Stew-O: Just when he thinks he’s safe, Drake King reminds Brian Daniels just how malicious he can be in matches like these. Brian is like a wounded animal right now, clutching at that right leg like Drake is ten seconds away from amputating it in the emergency room. But he still pushes on! He still continues! Contrary to what everyone believed would happen, Brian Daniels is still in this matchup! Brian stumbles up to his feet and turns around… ONLY FOR DRAKE TO GRAB HIM AND PULL HIM IN FOR ‘ASCENSION’! THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK FACEBUSTER CONNECTS TAKING BRIAN DOWN TO THE MAT! BRIAN IS DOWN AS DRAKE ROLLS HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG GOING FOR A PIN ATTEMPT NOW!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRR-

Persephone: But the King of Strong Style manages to kick out, and unfortunately, this match continues onward.

Gavin Kirkland: Drake doesn’t look all that happy about the fact that this match continues, but that isn’t going to exactly stop him either. Drake is beginning to get back up to his feet, meanwhile Brian is still planted on the ground more focused on getting his bearings rather than lead himself right into Drake’s hands. Brian clutches onto the ropes and leans against them while helping himself up, meanwhile Drake makes his way towards him- BUT BRIAN OUT OF NOWHERE JUST WENT UNDER AND GRABBED DRAKE BEFORE LAUNCHING HIM OVER HIS HEAD AND OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE RINGSIDE AREA!

Stew-O: Drake tumbles down to the ringside area, clutching at his head while using the barricade to get back up to his feet. But I don’t think he sees Brian roll out of the ring and begin to make his way towards him, grabbing him by the head… BEFORE THROWING HIM INTO THE BARRICADE SPINEFIRST! Drake gives a cry of pain instantly shoving away and beginning to retreat, realizing the danger that he’s in right now. But Brian is approaching him once more, grabbing him by the head, BEFORE SLAMMING HIM FACE FIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON THIS TIME! Drake is stunned while Brian keeps a hold of his head, LOOKING TO SLAM HIM AGAINST THE APRON ONE MORE TIME- BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO PLACE HIS HANDS ON THE APRON TO HOLD HIMSELF BACK BEFORE GRABBING BRIAN INSTEAD AND RETURNING THE FAVOR SLAMMING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE APRON INSTEAD!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

Persephone: FOURFIVESIXSEVENEIGHTNINETEN! DING! DING! DING!

Gavin Kirkland: The count has begun but I don’t think it’s going to last that long, while Drake might’ve gotten the upper hand then and there, it looks like Brian has other plans connecting with a back elbow towards the chest of Drake! Drake is forced backward but quickly approaches once again- BUT BRIAN GRABS AROUND HIS WAIST AND RUNS HIM FORWARD BRUTALLY PUSHING HIM INTO THE RINGPOST SPINEFIRST!

FOUR!

FIVE!

Stew-O: Brian isn’t done though as he turns Drake around… DRAGON SUPLEX ONTO THE RINGSIDE AREA! DRAKE IS DOWN ONCE AGAIN COURTESY OF ONE OF BRIAN’S BIG MOVES! And while you may think Brian is just going to leave him be and enter back into the ring, that doesn’t look to be the case with Brian approaching Drake and bringing him back up to his feet before looking to roll him back into the ring- BUT DRAKE MANAGES SHOW SOME LIFE AS HE GRABS BRIAN AND THROWS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!

(Brian stumbles down to the mat, putting his hand against his head before looking at it and seeing the blood that’s painted on his palm. The impact of the steel to his skull left him with a crimson mask while Drake is seen rolling back into the ring to catch his breath. Drake isn’t exempt from having battle wounds either, somewhere throughout the match a large gash right across the bridge of his nose is seen, and that’s slowly begun to drip down. Drake knew that was the moment he needed to create some distance between the two of them, but Brian isn’t going to let him have that benefit though.)

Gavin Kirkland: Brian slides back into the ring- ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’! DRAKE WITH THE CURB STOMP AS BLOOD SPLATTERS ACROSS THE CANVAS FROM THE HEAD OF BRIAN DANIELS! BRIAN IS OUT COLD AS DRAKE DROPS DOWN AND PINS HIS SHOULDERS TO THE MAT! PIN ATTEMPT! COULD THIS BE THE END OF BRIAN DANIELS’ CAREER RIGHT HERE?!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

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Stew-O: WAIT! WAIT! THE REFEREE STOPS THE COUNT AND POINTS TOWARDS THE ROPES SHOWING BRIAN WITH HIS FOOT PROPPED UP ONTO IT! DRAKE LOOKS ABSOLUTELY IRATE NOW BUT THERE’S NOTHING HE CAN DO, THIS MATCH CONTINUES HERE TONIGHT!

Persephone: :francis:

(Drake sits up, and looks like he’s about ten seconds away from strangling the referee, but instead, he closes his eyes. He takes a few deep breaths, composing himself, before beginning to get back up to his feet.)

Gavin Kirkland: Drake knows how close he was to winning this one, but Brian continues to persist. The fact that he’s not staying down has to boil Drake’s blood right now especially after everything that he’s put him through in return.

(Drake approaches Brian and grabs him by the hair, beginning to tug him upward with a scowl on his face while Brian’s eyes begin to flutter in response. His eyes look up at the near sadistic expression on the face of Drake King right now, before Drake grabs him by the head and pulls him upward…)

Stew-O: DRAKE GOING FOR ‘OVERHAUL’! SWINGING REVERSE STO TO PLANT BRIAN DOWN TO THE CANVAS!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT BRIAN JUST TURNED IT AROUND AND DROPPED DRAKE TO THE MAT! BRIAN LOCKING IN ‘THE FOURTH SEAL’! OMOPLATA CROSSFACE LOCKED IN OUT OF NOWHERE AND I DON’T THINK DRAKE REALLY EXPECTED THAT TO HAPPEN! DRAKE SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HIS LUNGS TRYING TO FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS SUBMISSION MANEUVER! HE’S STRETCHING HIS ARMS OUT IMMEDIATELY HOPING TO REACH THE ROPES BUT RIGHT NOW THAT’S PROVING INSUFFICIENT! HE MIGHT JUST HAVE TO TAP OUT TO THE OMOPLATA RIGHT HERE!

Persephone: Unfortunately, Drake is a stubborn man bitch, so as much as you want that to happen I don’t think that is. That makes me sad because that means this match is going to have to unfortunately continue in the process.

Stew-O: Drake’s hands have clenched into fists, no matter how unbearable the pain may be for him at the moment he simply refuses to tap out to the submission! Brian continues to reel back on the head of Drake and push all his weight down on him, but right now I think Drake’s will is beginning to outweigh even that right now! Drake is clawing at the canvas, inching closer and closer towards the ropes! BUT BRIAN RELEASES THE HOLD AND CLUTCHES AT THE ARM OF DRAKE BEFORE PULLING HIM TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING AND PULLING HIM INTO THE OMOPLATA AGAIN!

(For the first time in this match, a look of desperation begins to show on the face of Drake, with Brian continuing to keep ‘The Fourth Seal’ submission hold cinched in tight. He knows for certain that he’s not going to be one to tap out, but if Brian keeps this submission locked in any longer this might result in Drake ultimately passing out due to the excruciating pain. His eyes look around, trying to see if there is anything that can help him out of the situation that he’s in right now. Before long, the sound of the referee asking him if he’s going to tap makes him bat his eyes over towards him.)

Referee: (Off-Mic) DRAKE DO YOU TAP- HEY! HEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!

Gavin Kirkland: DRAKE JUST GRABBED THE REFEREE BY THE COLLAR USING HIS FREE HAND! WE SAW THIS HAPPEN AT ODYSSEY 2020 WHEN CHRIS ELITE FACED MR. DEDEDE! NOW IT SEEMS LIKE DRAKE HAS RIPPED A PAGE OUT OF THE CHAIRMAN’S BOOK TRYING TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THIS GRUESOME SUBMISSION HOLD! THE REFEREE LOOKS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED RIGHT NOW AS BLOOD IS SMEARING ALL OVER THE BEAUTIFUL BLACK AND WHITE SHIRT THAT HE HAS ON RIGHT NOW! HE’S TRYING TO GET DRAKE OFF OF HIM BUT WHAT HE DOESN’T REALIZE AS HE’S DOING SO IS THE FACT THAT HE’S INCHING DRAKE CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THE ROPES AND BRIAN SEES THAT AS WELL! NOW THERE’S A LOOK OF DESPERATION ON THE FACE OF BRIAN DANIELS NOW, REALIZING HOW FAR HE’S GONE AND HOW CLOSE HE’S GOTTEN TO VICTORY AT THIS EXACT MOMENT! ALL FOR DRAKE KING TO STOMP ALL OVER IT AND KEEP THIS MATCH GOING! THE REFEREE FINALLY GETS DRAKE TO LET GO! BUT THE DAMAGE MIGHT’VE ALREADY BEEN DONE AS DRAKE REACHES OUT!!!

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Persephone: NO!!!

Stew-O: DRAKE CLUTCHES ONTO THE ROPES! DRAKE CLUTCHES ONTO THE ROPES JUST IN TIME AND THIS MATCH CONTINUES!

(Brian is shocked, he immediately lets go of the ropes and makes his way towards the referee, clutching at his collar as he desperately pleads his innocence. Brian is obviously unhappy that he played a part in that and allowed Drake to reach the ropes, but in the end, unnecessary arguing, he realizes, is not going to get him anywhere. He lets go of the referee and turns around, grabbing the head of Drake and bringing him up.)

Gavin Kirkland: Well it looks like that aggression being shown by Brian Daniels only led him into trouble, as that allowed Drake enough time to recover, AND LAUNCH INTO THE AIR CONNECTING WITH A HIGH KNEE! Drake falls back down to a knee again while Brian falls against the ropes, SPINNING AROUND AND GOING FOR A DISCUS LARIAT! But Drake manages to duck under that before running to the ropes… BEFORE GRABBING BRIAN BY THE HEAD AND GOING FOR A TORNADO DDT- BUT BRIAN MANAGES TO LIFT HIM OFF THE GROUND BEFORE SLAMMING HIM BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS!

Stew-O: Brian jumps up to the top rope- ONLY FOR DRAKE TO SHOOT UP TO HIS FEET AND JOIN HIM! Both of them find themselves in the high rent district and that’s only ever trouble, with Drake and Brian now beginning to absolutely unload on one another with repeated lefts and rights! They’re not willing to give an inch right now especially knowing the type of damage their opposition can do in an elevated position! Drake! Brian! Drake! Brian! Drake! Brian! Drake! Brian! But Drake breaks through the defenses, CONNECTING WITH A HEADBUTT TO THE SKULL OF BRIAN DANIELS! That takes Brian off guard, allowing Drake to slip through and beginning to slam forearm after forearm towards his face to soften him up even more! Possibly so that whatever the hell he has up his sleeve right now works to the utmost efficiency! Drake grabbing Brian into a front facelock, and this definitely isn’t going to be good… DRAKE LIFTING BRIAN UP INTO THE AIR AND DROPPING HIM DOWN INTO A SUPERPLEX OFF OF THE TOP ROPE!

Gavin Kirkland: NO! NOT TODAY! Brian begins to slam repeated punches into the abdomen of Drake trying to get him to release the hold that he has on him before matters become worse! If there’s something I’m sure of, it’s the fact that Drake didn’t expect Brian to turn this around on him so quickly! But that doesn’t mean he’s just going to let it happen, releasing the Superplex position that he has him in before throwing a punch towards his head- But Brian manages to block it just in time! Brian isn’t done though, REELING HIS HEAD BACK AND CONNECTING WITH A HEADBUTT OF HIS OWN TOWARDS HIS SKULL! Brian now pressing his palm against the chest of Drake, BEFORE SHOVING HIM OFF OF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND SENDING HIM TUMBLING DOWN TO THE CANVAS!

Stew-O: Drake quickly scrambles up to his feet, and you can see the urgency plastered on his face upon realization that this match has turned back around into Brian’s favor. Drake turns around… ONLY FOR BRIAN TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECT WITH A DIVING MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE CHEST OF DRAKE TO DROP HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Drake is hurt right now and Brian looks to take advantage of the matter, getting back up to his feet and turning around waiting for him to do the same. Drake though has been through a lot in this match, so it’s not going to be as easy as anticipated for him as he gets himself up to a kneeling position on the canvas, shifting his body to face Brian…

Gavin Kirkland: BRIAN GOING FOR ‘CAUSTIC ECHO’! SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE TEMPLE OF DRAKE KING TO FINISH THIS MATCH OFF FOR GOOD!

Persephone: CAUSTIC DEEZ NUTS BITCH!

Stew-O: BUT DRAKE JUST BLOCKED THE KICK WITH HIS FOREARM SENDING A WAVE OF PAIN THROUGH THE LEG OF BRIAN ONCE MORE! Brian is left stumbling backward, dipping down to a knee even unable to keep his balance! BEFORE DRAKE STEPS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE HEAD OF BRIAN! DRAKE KEEPS BRIAN UP THOUGH AS THIS TIME HE CONNECTS WITH A KICK! BEFORE CONNECTING WITH ANOTHER KNEE! AND ANOTHER KICK! DRAKE NOW JUST ALTERNATING BETWEEN KNEES AND KICKS AS THIS LOOKS ODDLY FAMILIAR ESPECIALLY FOR BRIAN RIGHT NOW!

Gavin Kirkland: BRIAN IS FORCED DOWN TO THE MAT WHILE DRAKE TRANSITIONS OVER TO RAINING DOWN REPEATED STOMPS WHICH DRILL THE HEAD OF BRIAN DANIELS INTO THE CANVAS! THIS IS WHAT BRIAN CALLS THE ‘EYE OF AGAMOTTO’ AND RIGHT NOW DRAKE IS USING IT AGAINST HIM! AND IF WE KNOW WHAT THIS MOVE ENTAILS WE HAVE A CLUE OF WHAT’S UP NEXT FOR BRIAN! DRAKE NOW DROPPING DOWN AND TRAPPING HIS ARMS WITH A CRUCIFIX BEFORE HAMMERING ELBOWS INTO HIM! TALK ABOUT INSULT TO INJURY! DOES THIS MAN HAVE NO SYMPATHY?!

(Drake does not give an inch in this brutal assault, as some members of the crowd are seen looking away in horror. Blood splatters everywhere while the referee practically cowers in the corner, contemplating whether or not it would be in his best interest to step in and put an end to this before this gets out of hand. Ultimately, he does.)

Referee: (Off-Mic) ALRIGHT DRAKE THAT’S ENOUGH! LET HIM GO!

(Drake connects with a few more hard elbow shots towards the head, before surprisingly letting go and stepping back. He wipes the hair from his face, smearing a mix of his and Brian’s blood on his face in the process. The referee drops down and checks on Brian who is unresponsive on the ground before looking back at Drake to make sure that he’s keeping his distance while he does so. The crowd is dead silent at this point, with the only thing being heard a distinguishable mumble from Drake while he presses himself up against the corner, staring at Brian who is being helped up slowly by the official trying to check on him.)

Drake King: (Off-Mic) No, no it’s not…

Stew-O: NO! NO! DRAKE DON’T DO IT!

Persephone: YES! YES! PLEASE DO IT!

Gavin Kirkland: ‘BOOK OF DRISTIANITY’! PUNT KICK CONNECTS AS BLOOD FLIES FROM THE HEAD OF BRIAN DANIELS AND HE DROPS BACK DOWN TO THE MAT!

(The sheer impact of the kick sends Drake falling against the ropes while the crowd’s silence turns to absolutely thunderous boos. The referee begins to berate Drake, yelling at him and practically saying that the damage has already been done… but Drake doesn’t hear that. In fact, it seems that Drake doesn’t hear anything, it goes through one ear and out the other, he simply doesn’t care. He then turns around and drops down, hooking the leg of Brian Daniels while the referee, who looks absolutely disgusted at the matter, hesitantly drops down and begins to count the pin.)

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

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(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Cold War’ begins to blast through the speakers now with the crowd continuing boo thunderously at the man who’s standing tall at the center of the ring. The camera goes over to show a broken and beaten Drake King pulling himself slowly off of the body of Brian Daniels. He clutches onto the bottom rope and pulls himself towards them, directing himself towards the turnbuckle padding which he uses to prop his battered body up against in a seated position. With blood splattered everywhere from head to toe on his body, his eyes barely manage to stay open. He is just seen instead staring off into the abyss, as once again, Drake King fulfills another mission put forth, and does so with perfection.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner… DRAKE KING!!!

Stew-O: I… wow… What a gruesome scene to end an otherwise great match. Both Elitists gave it their all in this one, with each of them having their own reasons to step into this match and do so. Drake King despises everything about Brian Daniels and desired putting all of this to an end tonight, meanwhile Brian walked into this one knowing that this was going to be his last match, and was going to vent all of his anger out on this very one at the expense of Drake King, and we knew what happened in the very end…

Gavin Kirkland: Now their beautiful hair is dyed a crimson red and one of them might very well be dead! Is this what you sickos do on Voltage??? You maniacs?! God…

Stew-O: Well nonetheless consider this a statement made amidst the Pain For Pride match between Drake King, Minerva, and Myles for the EAW World Championship. Congratulations to Drake, and as for Brian… :lupe:… Congratulations to Drake.

(The camera goes over to see medical officials who have run down to check on Brian, setting up the stretcher so they can lift him out. While that’s happening, Drake simply stares at the scene, a blank and emotionless, yet judgemental, look present on his face. All of that is wiped away in favor of disdain though, as he simply turns around and leaves the ring. The last shot seen is Drake making his way up the ramp, head bowed down ignoring everything that’s happening around him. From there, Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls then begins to fade elsewhere.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled FOR!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Bella Braxton: And the winner will be one of Voltage’s representatives to fight Cash In The Vault at this year’s PAIN… FOR… PRIDE!!!!!

( “REBOUND!” By JPEGMAFIA (ft. DATPIFFMAFIA) plays throughout the arena as Jay Jerry Johnson slowly walks out to a mix of cheers and boos. The man is laser-focused on the ring in front of him, the crowd reacting to him not phasing him whatsoever showing just how concentrated he is on the task at hand. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! Billed from Yokohama, Japan but residing in Chicago, Illinois! Weighing in at 198 pounds. He is The Immortal Exception; JAAAYYYYY JEERRRYYYY JJOOHHHNNNSSOONNNN!!!!!!!

Stew-O: Needless to say this man is on a quest for revenge! His protector got attacked and vanished and the one responsible was his very own tag team partner! Jay has a score to settle and he is looking for blood!

Gavin Kirkland: Let’s not forget the stakes of this match as well! It’s already personal but a spot in Cash in the Vault during Pain for Pride is given to the winner! This oughta be double the motivation for this Johnson!

Persephone: Speaking of his name; Has he ever talked about why he uses the name Johnson and not his real name?

( “Ready To Die” by The Notorious B.I.G. Is next, and Johnson’s out with a mixed reaction himself, flanked by Jay Jerry Johnson, carrying a look of determination in his eyes. )

Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing out of Long Island, New York, weighing in at 210 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Jay Jerry Johnson…HE IS THE WRESTLING MACHINE…LUCAS JOHNSON!!

Stew-O: Here is the mastermi-

Persephone: Don’t even think about using Mastermind and Lucas Johnson in the same sentence.

Stew-O: Well it’s true! It was Lucas who orchestrated the assault on Fitzgerald along with the betrayal of his own tag team partner who he faces tonight!

Gavin Kirkland: Seems like he felt Jay Jerry was not going to help him go where he wants to be so he cut ties before anything else could happen. Lucas has been trying to get his career to take off for a long time and tonight could open the door to what he is looking for should he wins against the other Johnson.

( Ding! Ding! Ding! )

Stew-O: And Here We GO! This triple threat match is officially underway! Let’s not forget folks; The winner of this match becomes one of the Voltage competitors that will be part of this year’s Cash In The Vault match at Pain For Pride so this is more than personal between these two! Both of them are staring at each other in their respective corners, you could cut the tension with a knife and if they had those in their possession it feels as though they would use them on each other!

Persephone: It sure would make that match more interesting.

Stew-O: WAIT A SECOND!!!! JAY JERRY JOHNSON SENDS LUCAS OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE!!! JAY JERRY JOHNSON BEGINS TO RUN THE ROPES!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: JAY JERRY JOHNSON JUST LEAPED OVER THE ROPES, OVER THE OFFICIAL, AND ONTO LUCAS TO THE OUTSIDE!!!!! JAY HAD ENOUGH OF LUCAS AND HIS BULLSHIT AND HE LETS HIM KNOW BY THROWING A SLEW OF PUNCHES OVER THE FACE NEAR THE RING APRON UNDER THE CHEERS OF THE CROWD!! Jay Jerry then shoves Lucas into the ring, rolling along with him before standing and waiting for his opponent to get back up.

Stew-O: Lucas is vertical soon after and is getting verbal against Jay Jerry who is trash talking as well. Both meet up at the center of the ring AND THEY BEGIN TO THROW HAYMAKERS AT ONE ANOTHER AND HITTING HARDER AND FASTER AT EACH OTHER UNDER THE CHEERS OF THE CROWD!!! Jay Jerry is getting the upper hand as Lucas is backing himself into the ropes BUT HE DRIVES A KNEE TO TRIPLE J’S MIDSECTION CREATING SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TWO! Jay is holding his head a moment and shakes the cobwebs off before charging at Lucas WHO DUCKS AND WHIPS HIM OUTSIDE OF THE RING! Lucas is still inside the ring moving for a suicide dive BUT JAY DRIVES A HIGH KNEE TO HIS FACE WHILE LUCAS WAS MID FLIGHT!! THAT HAS TO HURT!!

Gavin Kirkland: Jay Jerry isn’t done he in fact just begun as he grabs his opponent by the back of the neck AND WHIPS HIM AGAINST THE BARRICADE NEAR OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE!!! AND HE THEN BEGINS TO SLAM LUCAS’ BACK OF THE HEAD AGAINST THE BARRICADE! TRIPLE J IS LETTING OUT SOME FRUSTRATION HERE TONIGHT! AND HE THEN WHIPS LUCAS AGAINST OUR TABLE!!

Persephone: WHY IS NO ONE LISTENING WHEN I TELL THEM TO STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM OUR GOD DAMN TABLE?!?!?!?!?

Gavin Kirkland: Triple J grabs hold of Lucas’ head BANGING IT ONTO OF OUR TABLE!! And he then whips Lucas into the ring to continue the match to the inside before the official could begin to start counting them out. Lucas rolls on the outside apron just as Jay was getting up in the middle of the ring. Both are up AND LUCAS GUILLOTINES JAY WHO FALLS ON HIS BACK WHILE HOLDING HIS THROAT! Lucas snakes inside the ring throwing fists down on Triple Jay before getting him vertical and whipping him to the ropes AND TRIPLE JAY LANDS A SPINNING HEEL KICK! DOWN GOES LUCAS! JAY WITH A COVER!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Stew-O: And Lucas with the shoulder up after two!

Persephone: As if Lucas was not going to kick following that weak sauce move!

Gavin Kirkland: Lucas retreats against the ropes but that doesn’t stop Jerry from throwing a few kicks while Lucas tries to get to his feet. Lucas is helped up by Jay.

Stew-O: But Lucas throws a quick thumb to the eyes which stops the momentum Jay was gathering just now! He follows it with a series of quick-paced uppercuts until he had Jerry in a corner AND THEN JUMPS UP STRIKING AT TRIPLE J WITH A SHINING WIZARD!!

Gavin Kirkland: That move could shatter skulls if done wrong! Jay Jerry looks in trouble early on in this match as Lucas hoists him up so he could stand straight. A few jabs to the jaw connect on Jay Jerry before he gets whipped into the ropes. Lucas charges forwards SHOULDER TACKLING JAY! Jerry is getting up just as Lucas bounces off the ropes AND CLIPS HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE!! JAY SPUN BEFORE LANDING ON THE GROUND THAT WAS A BIG RUNNING CLOTHESLINE!!

Stew-O: Lucas always had a high view of himself, let’s see if his actions will allow him to win tonight or if he is punching over his weight class so to speak. Speaking of him he is moving to Jay Jerry, a few kicks to his sides before he brings Triple J back to his feet, AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SWINGING NECK BREAKER! Lucas looks for his options before going up to a turnbuckle standing atop of it quickly BEFORE LEAPING UP INTO A SHOOTING STAR PRESS! AMAZING EXECUTION BY LUCAS WHO LANDS THE MOVE PERFECTLY! HE GOES FOR A COVER!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: COME ON, WHY IS THIS MATCH STILL GOING?? LOOK AT THEM!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Jay Jerry managed to escape the pin and this match will resume! Lucas stares at the official who points out that this is a two count, not a three, and the veteran Johnson moves to his feet behind Jay Jerry who is on his knees now AND HE LOCKS IN THE COQUINA CLUTCH ON TRIPLE JAY!!! THE SUBMISSION MANOEUVER IS LOCKED IN TIGHT WILL THIS BE THE END OF JAY’S HOPES TO MAKE IT TO CASH IN THE V-NO! HE GRABBED HOLD OF THE NEARBY ROPES!! The official orders Lucas to break the hold which he does!

Stew-O: He indeed does but Lucas grabs at one of Jay’s arm dragging him to the center of the ring, AND LUCAS APPLIES AN ARM TRIANGLE TO HIS OPPONENT!! JERRY’S SCREAMING ENDS UP MUFFLED AS LUCAS TRANSITIONS FROM THE TRIANGLE TO A CROSSFACE!! HE IS LITERALLY OVER JAY AND IS PULLING WITH EVERYTHING HE’S GOT! HE COULD BREAK JERRY’S NECK WAY BUT THE CHARISMATIC ARTIST IS ACTUALLY CLAWING FORWARD AND TOWARDS THE ROPES! HE IS … YES HE IS CARRYING LUCAS ON HIS BACK AND HE MANAGED TO GRAB ON!! HE HAS THE ROPES!! BUT LUCAS KEEPS THE CROSSFACE ON AS THE OFFICIAL COUNTS HIM!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!!

FFFFFFFOOOOOOOUUUUURRRR!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: And just before the count of five Lucas let’s go of Jay but how much damage did he get in as a result of this crossface? How will it affect TripleJay from here to match end? The camera is focused on Jay’s pained expression as he is belly first on the ring floor BUT IT DOESN’T SEE LUCAS WHO’S ON THE NEARBY TOP TURNBUCKLE!!! HE LEAPS INTO A FROG SPLASH CRASHING ONTO JEREMY’S BACK!!! HE ROLLS HIM OVER AND GOES FOR A COVER!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

Stew-O: JAY SHOVED A HAND OVER LUCAS’ FACE BREAKING THE COUNT!! Not only is he showing he ain’t done but he has enough arrogance to do it by showing a hand across Lucas’ face which seems to annoy him greatly! Lucas moves to a vertical base, bringing Jay with him as he lifts a leg and drops him with a Gator roll takedown! A few forearms smashes for good measure BEFORE LUCAS GOES FOR THE CHICKEN WING SUBMISSION!! BUT JAY MOVES A FOOT TO THE NEARBY ROPES!!

Gavin Kirkland: Seems evident more and more that Lucas needs to be more mindful of where he performs certain moves and make sure Jay isn’t able to grab or touch the ropes to save himself! AND HE GOES FOR AN ANKLE LOCK SUBMISSION SQUARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!! HE HAS THE ANKLE TWISTED AT A NASTY ANGLE AND JAY JERRY IS SCREAMING HIS LUNGS OUT!!!

Stew-O: IS THIS IT FOR JAY JERRY!! HE HAS A HAND RAISED THE HAND IS SHAKING HE’S FIGHTING THE URGE THE INSTINCT TO BE FREE OF THE PAIN! HIS HAND GOES DOWN BUT IT’S TO LIFT HIMSELF OFF THE GROUND WITH BOTH HANDS!! JAY JERRY IS RED IN THE FACE FROM THE PAIN AND HE SUDDENLY TUCKS AND ROLL WHICH FORCES LUCAS TO GET GO OF THE HOLD AND LAND ON THE ROPES!!! LUCAS WAS SO CLOSE TO WINNING THIS ONE! SO DAMN CLOSE as he gets to his feet and turns to look at Jay Jerry who’s standing and begs him to come at him!

Gavin Kirkland: Lucas obliges! Throwing in a clothesline but Jay blocks it trying to go for a superkick but Lucas parries and brings him down with a double leg takedown!! AND THEN HE GOES FOR A TRIANGLE CHOKE!! BUT JERRY ROLLS AND ENDS UP OVER LUCAS AND DRIVES SOME ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF HIS FACE YET LUCAS DOESN’T LET GO! BOTH MEN ARE GETTING UP! JAY KEEPS THROWING ELBOWS AND LUCAS ENDS UP SENDING HIS OPPONENT OVER HIS HEAD WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!! Just when you thought Jerry was going to get on the dishing end of this match he is sent back to the receiving end and this time the back of his neck is paying for it!

Stew-O: Lucas doesn’t seem to be done yet but he is taking his time, stalking Jay Jerry BEFORE GOING FOR A BELLY-To-BELLY SUPLEX THAT LANDS HARD ON THE FLOOR! COVE BY LUCAS!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: Nope, there’s another stupid kickout in this stupid match.

Stew-O: But at this pace, if Jay doesn’t find a way to get back into this fight he surely won’t be lasting much longer! Lucas is watching him from a standing position, trying to ‘encourage’ him to get up and he slowly does. Jay is on his knees now, getting smacked in the face and insulted by Lucas but he keeps getting up! He’s Standing! HE SWINGS AT LUCAS BEFORE GOING TO THE ROPES BUT HE GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH LUCAS’ HURRICANRANA!!! WHICH HE FOLLOWS WITH A BOSTON CRAB!!!

Gavin Kirkland: But JAY MANAGES TO GET TO HIS FEET! HE IS PIGGY-BACKING LUCAS ON HIS BACK AND SAMOAN DROPS HIM TO THE GROUND!!! This is an opportunity for Jerry as he is on his knees now holding his back while Lucas is moving to his own knees as well! The two begin to throw down at one another BUT SUDDENLY LUCAS HOPS TO BOTH FEET AND SUPERKICKS JERRY!! HE FOLLOWS IT QUICKLY WITH A MOONSAULT OFF THE SECOND ROPE AND GOES FOR A COVER!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: And again…

Stew-O: Lucas is denied victory once more as Jay kicks out at two!! Lucas groans, in pain but moves to his feet and drags his opponent up along with him before whipping him to a corner! Jay smacks his back to the corner but begins moving forward! Lucas with a few jabs to his jaw of Jerry and then gets a boot to the gut which allows Lucas to lift him up AND DRILL HIM HEAD FIRST INTO A BRAINBUSTER!!!! This could scramble Jay’s brain right here this could mean serious trouble!

Persephone: Pin him Lucas! Come on finish this so we can do something else for fuck sake!

Gavin Kirkland: Lucas is looking our way, at Persephone but then looks back at Jay Jerry and throws a few kicks to his ribs BUT JAY HANGS ONTO LUCAS’ LEG TRYING TO BRING HIM DOWN BUT LUCAS MANAGES TO FREE HIMSELF! He stumbles into the ropes, Jay makes his way to him throwing punches but Lucas quickly drives a knee to the midsection of Jerry before grabbing his head AND DRIVE IT TO THE MAT INTO A D… T… T!!!!!

Stew-O: Jay is flat on the ground at this point he must be concussed with that DDT and the Brainbuster shortly before that and Lucas doesn’t appear to be done! He grabs Jay by the waist, deadlifting him to his feet before grabbing him a different way and LIFTS HIM UP INTO A GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB!!! This is an opportunity for Lucas to put Jay away but he doesn’t go for a cover!!

Persephone: WHY??!?!?!!?!?

Gavin Kirkland: He clearly has an idea in mind as he makes his way past the ropes and stands on the apron looking in. He has his sights on Jay who’s still on the mat and Lucas thrust himself to the top rope with his arms AND LANDS ATOP OF JAY FOLLOWING A PICTURE PERFECT 450 SPLASH!!! NOW HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRR-

Gavin Kirkland: JAY JERRY JOHNSON BY SOME MIRACLE LIFTED THE SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THE OFFICIAL’S HAND COULD STRIKE THE MAT!!! LUCAS DOESN’T BELIEVE IT!!! WE DON’T EITHER!!! Lucas is looking a bit frustrated as he smacks the mat with a closed fist before moving to get Jay Jerry up!

Stew-O: Lucas throws in a punch but It is evaded by his opponent! Jay Jerry throws in a forearm smash that connects to the side of Lucas’ head! Lucas is reeling while Jay is pressing the offensive forward! Lariat elbow brings Lucas down followed by a snappy rolling elbow smash landing on Lucas! AND JAY WITH A BACK KICK to the gut of his enemy as Lucas now grabs at his stomach in pain! Jerry seems happy but he shrugs it off as he moves to get Lucas back to a vertical base!

Gavin Kirkland: An Irish whip sends Lucas back first into the turnbuckles, Jay moves close, pushing Lucas’ arms to the side clearing the front, AND THROWS IN A STIFF SMACK TO THE CHEST!!

Fans: WOOOOOOO!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Lucas took the full blow of it and looks like it hurts as-

SMACK!!!!

Crowd: WOOOOOOO!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Jay throws another one! Perfectly done the smack is heard all over the arena as then Jerry begins to throw chops and punches in rapid succession finishing it with a headbutt that forces the Wrestling Genius down on his ass AND HERE GOES JAY WITH A HARD MUDHOLE STOMPING WITH A FOOT AND HE IS HELPING HIMSELF WITH THE TOP ROPES TO HIT HARDER!! THE CROWD LOVES IT AS HE IS GOING AT IT LIKE A WILDMAN!! He grabs at Lucas, throwing him into the ropes the man bounces back and HE BRINGS HIM DOWN WITH A SOCCER KICK!!

Stew-O: Lucas is down but he is picked back up quickly, thrown into the ropes, AND TAKEN DOWN ONCE AGAIN WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK EXPERTLY DELIVERED BY JAY!! Lucas is down and Jay tries for a cover!

OOONNNEEE!!!

Persephone: Bitch, please…

Stew-O: Not enough! Jerry kicks out before the official smacks the mat for a two-count! Triple J grunts in mild annoyance seeing Lucas is not yet put away then again no one ever lost to a roundhouse kick.

Persephone: Yet!

Gavin Kirkland: The action continues as Jay lifts Lucas up and body slams him harshly down on the ground, he gets him up once again, throwing a few slaps to the chest before going low with a leg sweep which knocks Lucas down. Jay drives an elbow to the spine of Lucas before moving him up and whips him into a corner. He throws in a series of slaps to both sides of Lucas’ face along with some stiff elbows AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!! He’s Enraged!!! AND HE FINISHES IT WITH A STANDING DROPKICK THAT HAS LUCAS CRASH DOWN ON HIS ASS! The fans love this!

Stew-O: And so does Jay who smirks looking down on Lucas and then begins to back away slowly just as Lucas crumbles forward landing on his hands and knees. Jay a few steps away, moving his hands forth sizing up Lucas! Are we going to YES WE DO! MY GOD JAY JERRY JUST PUNT-KICKED LUCAS’ HEAD AND THE VETERAN JOHNSON DROPS LIKE DEAD WEIGHT TO THE GROUND! JAY GOES FOR THE COVER!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: Great, Lucas kicked out again!
Stew-O: Indeed he did! He is showing resiliency tonight which will be required and more if he wants to leave tonight’s event with the chance to participate at Cash in the Vault in Vegas next month! Things are not looking up at the moment but this match isn’t over. Jay goes to a knee and begins to pummel Lucas with strikes to the face until the official orders him to get off his opponent. He goes so reluctantly before looking behind him. He bolts to his feet, running to the ropes he jumps on the second one AND DELIVERS A PERFECTLY EXECUTED ASAI MOONSAULT!! SQUARE ACROSS LUCAS’ CHEST!! Lucas is holding his upper body but Jay doesn’t allow him any respite as he picks him up and whips him hard into a corner. Jay with elbows to the face then sits Lucas on the top turnbuckle.

Gavin Kirkland: What does Jay Jerry have in mind how as he talks smack to Lucas for a few moments. Lucas tries to swing at Jay who ducks by stepping back BUT HE SUDDENLY CHARGES FORTH AND GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD ENZUIGIRI NAILING LUCAS WHO’S IN AN ELEVATED POSITION!! Lucas crashes down to the ground. Lucas is then picked up and moved to his feet by Jay who taunts him all the while throwing a jab or two square on the button of Lucas! The veteran swings a blind swipe at Jay with force, enough for him to spin and have his back facing Jay WHO LIFTS LUCAS UP IN A TORTURE RACK POSITION BEFORE SPINNING AND DRIVING HIS OPPONENT DOWN WITH A NECK BREAKER!!!

Persephone: Oh look at that arrogant prick now! He’s doing push-ups right next to Lucas! PIN HIM AND FINISH THIS MATCH YOU FUCK!

Stew-O: Jay Jerry Johnson clearly with the upper hand at the moment as Lucas is looking to be in a world of hurt, he is trying to get on his face as Jay Jerry is playing with a crowd that seems to be on his side tonight. Lucas is up, he tries to locate Jay but Jerry moves and spins Lucas around! Kick to the midsection forces the former Lion’s Cup winner to bent forward AND JERRY FLIPS THE MAN OVER!! LUCAS IS UPSIDE DOWN AND JAY DELIVERS AN INVERTED BELLY-TO-BACK SLAM THAT SMUSHES LUCAS FACE FIRST ON THE GROUND!! JAY JERRY WITH A COVER ATTEMPT!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHRR-

Persephone: Really?

Gavin Kirkland: It appears so! Lucas lifts the shoulder up in what looked like a rather arrogant pin from Jay Jerry! He looks at the official, motioning for three but the official confirms his call was a two and he is sticking to it! Jay looks a bit furious but he then stomps to a corner and hops on the top turnbuckle looking down on Lucas yelling at him to get up which he does slowly. What is Jay Jerry going to do? He is waiting for Lucas to be upward and he is! Jay Jerry takes it to the skies going for a diving blockbust-NO WAIT!!! LUCAS REVERSED IT INTO THE BLUEPRINT!! THE CUTTER FROM LUCAS JOHNSON WHO CRAWLS OVER JAY JERRY!! IS THIS HOW THIS MATCH WILL END??

OOONNNEEE!!!

Persephone: Please make it so!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: Please God!

TTTTTHHRR-

Persephone: :will:

Stew-O: What a counter by Lucas Johnson! The desperation maneuver almost paid off something big he was a hair away from making it to Pain for Pride as a Cash in the Vault participant!!! Both men are looking toward the Egyptian skies as neither wants to relinquish the win to his opponent! This is how much they both want to this this is how badly they both want this! Jay Jerry a bit fresher than Lucas is up first with the former New Breed Champion not far behind. Lucas is on his knees now AND GETS TAKEN DOWN BY JAY JERRY WITH A RUNNING LEG LARIAT!! Lucas tries to get back to a vertical base, Jay Jerry helps him up before whipping him to the ropes AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SPINNING URANAGI!!!! DOWN GOES LUCAS AGAIN!

Gavin Kirkland: At this point, you have to wonder what will Jay Jerry need to do in order to keep Lucas down on the mat for three seconds! He’s been dishing punishment upon his opponent for a good while now yet Lucas keeps resisting the offensive drive he is at the receiving end of by his former partner! Lucas is brought to his feet, Jay dashes to the ropes. Lucas attempts a clothesline but it is ducked by Jay WHO CONNECTS A FOREARM TO LUCAS’ FACE WITH A LEAPING FOREARM SMASH! DOWN GOES LUCAS ONCE MORE! Lucas is getting dragged to the center of the ring and then Jay Jerry goes to a corner, he is looking to go airborne AND HE LEAPS HIGH INTO THE AIR WITH A SENTON B-BOMB THAT IS EVADED BY LUCAS!!! LUCAS ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY AND JAY JERRY CRASHED AFTER HAVING GONE WITH GREAT ELEVATION WITH THE MOVE!!

Stew-O: This is an opportunity for Lucas to gain the upper hand in his match as he is trying to move to his feet while staring at Jay who’s down on the floor holding his stomach. Jay is slowly going to his knees as Lucas is waiting for him to be fully up, he’s on the opposite corner seems obvious he will try for The Lightswitch on Jay this could be a turning moment in this match folks! He is calling for it with his fingers!!!

Crowd: THREE!!! TWO!! ONE!

Stew-O: Lucas charges at Jerry WHO SPEARS LUCAS!!! THE SPEAR BY JAY TAKES DOWN LUCAS!!! JAY HOOKS THE LEGS!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHRR-

Persephone: HOW DOES HE FUCKING EVEN????

Stew-O: Somehow, someway, Lucas managed to KICK OUT of that thunderous spear!!! Un-BELIEVABLE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Both men are giving an amazing performance here for us tonight it’s hard to say who will emerge victorious after all that we’ve seen so far! Jay Jerry looks a bit exhausted, and so does Lucas who’s looking forced for wear as he is getting picked up by Jay Jerry BUT LUCAS GETS A KNEE TO JAY’S GUT! HE SETS HIM UP FOR THE KILLSWITCH!! THE SKULL-CRUSHING FIN-NO!!!!! JAY JERRY COUNTERED WITH LUCAS’ OWN BLUEPRINT!!! HE USED THE SIGNATURE CUTTER ON LUCAS!!! LUCAS LOOKS DOWN AND OUT!!!

Jay Jerry Johnson: (off-mic) THIS IS FOR FITZ YOU BITCH!!!

Gavin Kirkland: JAY JERRY PICKS UP LUCAS AND FLIPS HIM UPSIDE DOWN BEFORE DRIVING HIM DOWN WITH THE ALT-F4!!!!!!! JAY’S PATENTED DRIVER CRUSHES LUCAS TO DOWN TO THE GROUND!!!

Stew-O: Jay Jerry Johnson for The Cover! PERHAPS THE WIN!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!!

( DING! DING!! DING!!! )

Bella Braxton: Ladies And Gentlemen The Winner Of This Bout AND CASH IN THE VAULT PARTICIPANT: JERRY… JAY… JOHNSON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: WHAT A SPECTACULAR ENDING TO A SPECTACULAR MATCH!!! THESE TWO JOHNSONS GAVE ALL OF THEMSELVES FOR THE SAKE OF REVENGE AND VALIDATION!! AND NOW JAY JERRY JOHNSON HAS A TICKET FOR CASH IN THE VAULT AS ONE OF THE VOLTAGE REPRESENTATIVES DURING PAIN FOR PRIDE!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Lucas showed us that he wanted this opportunity just as much as his former partner but tonight was not meant to be! An incredible effort by the Wrestling Machine which will not be forgotten but tonight the win was not meant to be! Lucas did good, very good even but Jay Jerry Johnson did a bit better and the win ended up to his name!

( “REBOUND!” By JPEGMAFIA (ft. DATPIFFMAFIA) plays throughout the stadium as Jay Jerry Johnson is getting his lead arm raised in victory by the official. The camera pans down to Lucas who is rolling to the outside of the ring, obviously deflated by the loss. As Jay Jerry Johnson continues to celebrate his victory, Battle of Egypt fades away from ringside.)

(We cut to the back where Kyra Phillips is standing by microphone ready for her interview.)

Kyra Phillips: What a raucous night it has been so far, and with still so much to come. However, right now I have with me none other than the legendary former World Champion, Cameron Ella Ava.

(The camera pans out a little to reveal Cameron, a huge roar heard from the capacity crowd. This reaction makes Cameron smile, and she nods her head appreciatively.)

Kyra Phillips: One of the loudest reactions of the night thus far Cameron. That must feel good.

(Cameron turns to face Kyra, already nodding her head and answering.)

Cameron Ella Ava: Of course. It goes without saying that the EAW fans are the very best in the world, and they appreciate talent when they see it.

Kyra Phillips: And a lot of love in the room for you?

Cameron Ella Ava: I don’t know, you’d have to ask them that. What I will say is that I have always enjoyed performing in this country and having the opportunity to show what we can do in the ring. It still gives me goosebumps all down my back, recalling last year when we were here, and I was fighting Darcy May Morgan for the Universal Women’s Championship. Darcy and I put on a show that evening, one that I will forever remember, and I’m sure these fans do too. It was an absolute honor to be able to represent women in this part of the world, whilst at the same time giving something back for their support. They don’t get to see us as often as they probably would like, so it’s up to us that whenever we are in Egypt, we do the absolute best that we can.

Kyra Phillips: So, I’m sure you have a lot of interest in the match that will decide the Number One Contendership to the Universal Women’s Championship tonight?

(A smirk forms on Cameron’s face, a mischievous grin even.)

Cameron Ella Ava: Honestly Kyra, I am so proud of what the EAW is doing, putting the Championship on a pedestal in exactly the way it should be. There are many amazing matches on the card tonight, but quite rightly the six women involved in that Ladder Match are going to go all out to steal the show, so that they can face Andrea at Pain for Pride. I might be disappointed that I didn’t become champion at Grand Rampage, but I’m still keeping a close eye on what happens.

Kyra Phillips: So you’d still like to become Champion?

Cameron Ella Ava: Of course, but I am more than aware that there is a hungry Doctor waiting in the wings for her chance, and sooner or later whoever heads out of Pain for Pride with the title is going to have to deal with her. It’s an exciting time for the Women’s divisions with a level of talent that is truly off the chart. I’m going to do all that I can to ensure that one day very soon, I am the standard for the division. And once again have a championship strap around my waist.

Kyra Phillips: So, all that said, who is your pick to walk away tonight with that opportunity. Who does Cameron Ella Ava see climbing that ladder to success?

(Cameron puffs out her cheeks, looking unsure as to her opinion.)

Cameron Ella Ava: It might sound like I am sitting on the fence, but truthfully, I don’t know. Every single woman in that match has claims to that contendership, and it is just too hard, too close to call. I don’t see an underdog or a favorite, the fact is they ALL have a chance to win. The best advice I can give is that we all just sit back and enjoy the ride, knowing that whoever wins will be one heck of an opponent for the Champion, and that we will be guaranteed one of the best Universal Women’s Championship matches of all time.

Kyra Phillips: Of course, that Ladder match isn’t the only match on the card, and right here in Egypt the main event see’s Answers World Champion TLA, fresh off what seems like a multitude of defenses in a short space of time, face Theron Nikolas who has been eager for this opportunity for some time. Care to give your prediction for this one?

(Cameron tilts her head slightly to one side, obviously giving the question some thought.)

Cameron Ella Ava: Well, as everyone knows, TLA is a friend of mine, and I am so proud of all that he has achieved of late. However, Theron is obviously a legend around here, and should always be treated with respect for everything that he has achieved. They both deserve this moment, and I’m really looking forward to this match, but Theron is…

(Theron Nikolas pushes past Kyra and into shot, the crowd greeting him with a chorus of boos. Cameron backs off a little, looking shocked by the interruption and more than a little unnerved by his demeanor. Theron is dressed ready for battle tonight and looks incredibly focused on what he needs to do.)

Theron Nikolas: I expected better of you Cameron, and yet here you are, just being like everyone else and sharing their flawed opinions.

Cameron Ella Ava: I…

Theron Nikolas: Don’t try and deny it, you’re counting me out tonight and don’t believe for one second that I can beat TLA tonight and go on to face Impact in the Main Event at Pain for Pride. And you know what, that’s fine, but there are going to be a lot of disappointed people. I used to think you were OK, but just recently I’ve lost a ton of respect for you, because you’re just like the other sheep, a talking piece for the company. It’s pathetic Cameron, and just like them, I’m going to make you eat your words.

(Cameron can’t believe this verbal assault, especially as she’d never said such a thing.)

Theron Nikolas: Tonight, I’m going to take Hawk’s script, rip it up and rewrite it in front of the world… while once again becoming the Answers World Champion. And you, nor anyone else can do a damn thing about it.

(Theron stares at her for a moment, before leaning in closer.)

Theron Nikolas: Cunt.

(Theron walks away, Cameron completely speechless and stunned by what had just happened. She looks at Kyra who is also lost for words, as the scene cuts.)

(Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls is seen fading in as another shot of the backstage area is seen. The crowd is then seen roaring in approval upon seeing Alex Myers make their way towards Gorilla Position, getting ready for their match for the New Breed Championship. They looked as focused as ever, looking to finally end their journey. They walk through Gorilla Position, and as they are about to walk through the curtain..they are stopped. As Alex turns around, they are greeted by a very familiar face..)

ARIA: Alex…

Alex Myers: …What are you doing here-

(ARIA would immediately cut off Alex..as she embraces them with a hug. Alex, confused on what to do, just let it happen..as they even hug her back. They just embrace for a few moments, before breaking the hug. ARIA would then reach over, grabbing a Notebook-like object..revealing the Journal that Alex had given to her.)

ARIA: I-..I just wanted to show you something.

Alex Myers: Huh?

(ARIA would then open up the Journal, and begin to flip through the Pages. She eventually stops on one, and slowly turns the Journal for Alex to see, and in the Journal, it states..)

(“Become the New Breed Savior.” – Alex Myers, August 2021.)

(All Alex could do is crack a very vague smile, as ARIA looks up at them, and gives them a nod of approval.)

ARIA: I believe in you, Alex. Go win that New Breed Championship.

(Alex’s smile grows even wilder, as ARIA once again embraces Alex with a hug. Alex pats ARIA on the back a few times, before breaking up the hug as they walk over to the curtain..)

Alex Myers: I will..thank you.

ARIA: And one more thing…remember that the change was worth it.

(Alex Myers would nod at ARIA, before taking a deep breath, grabbing their Skateboard, and putting their hood up as they would walk through the curtain.)

(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)

Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Stephie Love: Introducing first..

( ‘End of Heartache’ by Killswitch Engage hits!!!!)

Stephie Love: The challenger! They are “The Unknown Joker” ALEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MYERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

(The crowd begins to cheer loudly as ‘The Unknown Joker’ Alex Myers makes their way to the ring on a skateboard. Alex has their entire face painted in preparation for this championship match. Alex takes a seat in the corner waiting for their opponent to arrive.)

Stew-O: Alex Myers has been on a determined path to win the EAW New Breed Championship from Jon Kelton and that is not going to be an easy task whatsoever. Alex’s goal is to elevate the prestige of the New Breed Championship and has even claimed to be the Savior of the New Breed division.

Gavin Kirkland: Does that mean that Jon Kelton is holding the New Breed division back? He seems to be a pretty good champion to me. Not to mention Londyn :whew:

Persephone: Well if Alex can win this match quickly then I will definitely have more respect for them. They can save this division by saving me from having to watch it.

Stew-O: If Alex Myers wins the championship they will put their money where their mouth is. If Alex thinks they can save this division and make it thrive under their leadership then by all means that is what EAW is about. Step up to the plate and change this place for the better.

( ‘Heart-Shaped Box’ by Nirvana hits!!! )

Stephie Love: And their opponent from Toronto, Ontario, Canada weighing in at 208 pounds they are “The Chosen One” JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEON KELTONNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Jon Kelton makes his way to the ring as he stomps down hard on Alex Myers’ skateboard breaking it in disrespect before entering the ring. The crowd gives off a mixed reaction not pleased with the disrespect. Kelton is shown making out with his valet/manager/girlfriend Londyn Zelaya in the ring as Alex Myers watches on.)

Gavin Kirkland: Damn the shots fired. But Alex Myers is not responding at all as they just sit motionlessly in the corner waiting for the match to begin. But damn leave her alone! She’s mine!

Persephone: Unlike me and Rex Gavin will be forever alone. You hate to see it.

Stew-O: I’m not even sure why she’s out here. Alex Myers had the good sense to not bring ARIA out here after we saw them backstage together. But I guess Jon Kelton needs that moral support. She has been at his side from day one and I can respect that. They are a team!

Gavin Kirkland: True. But this is a Handicap Match. Maybe I should take her back to safety in my dressing room backstage. It’s not really a room actually. More like a basement but I’m sure she will be safe there.

Stew-O: Nah you are staying here. We already had the officers investigate that place earlier and clear it out.

Gavin Kirkland: YOU WHAT?!?!?

Persephone: Now it is officially time for the worst part of the night. Where the match begins. :scusthov:

(DING! DING! DING!)

Persephone: And the match is over!!! DING! DING! DING!

Stew-O: Nice try, it is just starting actually.

Persephone: :noah: !

Gavin Kirkland: A mixed reaction from the crowd who is split evenly it seems between both of these competitors. Could we be witnessing a new champion tonight? Or will Jon Kelton’s reign continue?!?! Kelton plays to the crowd showing off his confidence as Alex Myers just glares intently from across the ring. Myers waits patiently as they crouch into a grappling position looking to lock up with Kelton. It looks like Myers does not want to waste any time and is one hundred percent focused on the wrestling aspect here. Kelton’s overconfidence may be his undoing if Myers is truly as prepared for this match as they seem to be. The intensity is off the charts as the crowd is on their feet for this one they feel that change could be in the air here tonight in Egypt.

Persephone: Ideally they would change the game by ending the match early. However, it looks like Jon Kelton is noticing Alex Myers intensity and Kelton is not backing down. Kelton now looks more serious as he goes to lock up with Myers and may be falling into their trap. And just as expected Myers charges Kelton back throwing him back first into the corner with a hard shove while grappling aggressively in the ring. Kelton gets up in the ropes and the referee now forces the break but the referee should also force the match to end. Just disqualify him.

Stew-O: That’s not how it works and you know it. Jon Kelton tries to get a thumb to the eye on Alex Myers as they break the grapple. But Myers is too quick and they jump backwards across the ring to avoid the cheap shot as Kelton smirks across the ring completely unashamed of his actions. Myers not letting Kelton get them heated however as they maintain their composure looking to get right back on up into the action. Myers stalks forward right back into a grapp-

Gavin Kirkland: No! Alex Myers ducks behind Jon Kelton going for a German Suplex! But Kelton manages to sandbag and falls down on their legs as Myers tries to maintain control. But Myers grabs the leg of Kelton trying to flip them over only for Kelton to leap over Myers’ arm. Kelton grabs on top of Myers tackling them to the ground maintaining control of the match using his weight to press down on Myers keeping them trapped beneath. Myers quickly transitions into the Dawn of Torment!!!-

Persephone: No! Jon Kelton quickly drags himself across the ring desperately grabbing for the ropes which he manages to reach dragging Alex Myers along with him. Myers has their arms wrapped tightly around the legs of Kelton but the referee demands a break immediately counting to five to force the break.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! Enough!

(The referee points menacingly towards the ring bell as Alex Myers releases Jon Kelton from their grasp.)

Stew-O: Jon Kelton kicks Alex Myers away from him as he holds onto the ropes and drags himself into a corner in a seated position to catch his breath. Kelton with a look of rage on his face as you can see him suddenly realize the challenge imposed on him tonight. Myers backs off with a cold look in their eye as it may have just set in for Kelton that this is going to be a hard fight. Kelton leans back before kipping up in a show of athleticism, the smirk gone from his face as he prepares for his next move against Myers. Myers advances once more as Kelton almost looks apprehensive to lock up again.

Gavin Kirkland: But Jon Kelton does indeed lock up again with Alex Myers and quickly manages to transition into a side headlock. Myers tries to throw Kelton off of them by hitting the ropes but Kelton drags Myers down to the mat still holding the headlock as Kelton really wrenches on that neck transitioning into a Sleeper Hold from behind. Time for Myers to say goodnight!

Persephone: No! Alex Myers pushes themselves back up and gores Jon Kelton back into the corner but Kelton still maintains the headlock. Kelton in the ropes as the referee demands a break once again and Kelton showing great ring awareness as he seems to realize that Myers has a strategy in mind to end his reign and Kelton is not going to allow that to happen. Myers angrily breaks up once again storming across the ring and Myers looks like they are about to lose their cool. Myers visibly annoyed by Kelton’s mind games in the early goings of this contest. Myers slaps themselves in the head as they psych themselves back up to get back into gear.

Stew-O: What an unhinged lunatic. Jon Kelton now looking to lock up with Alex Myers once again. But Myers with immense speed tackles the leg of Kelton taking him down to the mat slamming him hard backwards on the back of his neck. Kelton with a bad fall there but Myers going for the leg and possibly a submission once again only for Kelton to worm his way back to the ropes. Myers slams Kelton’s legs down repeatedly in frustration against the mat before backing away. As soon as Myers gets a move in on Kelton the champion just worms his way into the ropes and they are losing it. Myers screaming at Kelton to fight them and advances forwards but Kelton holds onto the ropes kicking Myers away.

Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton rolls out to the apron as Alex Myers advances punching him in the face. Alex hooks the arm as they look to Suplex Kelton back into the ring. No! Kelton manages to pull himself back down to the apron and punches Alex in the face in revenge! But Alex retaliates with a series of hard forearms nearly knocking Kelton off the apron! But Alex grabs the arm of Kelton and pulls him forward… Suplex into the ring as Alex goes back first into the ring mat! Kelton now with a big chance to take control of this match as he awaits Alex getting back up in the ring. The New Breed Champion has his prey in sight!

Persephone: Alex Myers back up… they duck beneath a Superkick from Jon Kelton! Alex kicks Kelton hard in the gut before grabbing the arm and whirling Kelton around in a complete 360 degree motion before whipping him at high speed into the corner. Kelton goes back first and falls forward on his face from the impact of that whip. Smartly now Kelton rolls out of the ring to the outside to catch his breath. Eventually Kelton returns to the ring-

Stew-O: But Alex Myers is waiting for him! Charging Clothesline! But Jon Kelton ducks beneath! Kelton with a Superkick to the face of Alex nearly knocking them the fuck out! Alex falls forwards but Kelton moves out of the way and Alex flops to the mat. Kelton hoists himself up on the middle ropes and dives off as Alex gets back up… FLYING CROSSBODY THROUGH THE AIR!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: But Alex Myers catches Jon Kelton in midair and spins him around with a Spinning Side Slam right down to the mat! Alex with the first cover of this match as they look to put Kelton away and become the NEW New Breed Champion!!! What a high impact maneuver!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE—

Persephone: Jon Kelton kicks out before three! Alex Myers staying focused now as they don’t want to lose control of the match and deep down he probably knew that wouldn’t be enough to win the championship. There is more work to be done and Alex is right back on the attack. Kelton crawls away from Alex beneath the bottom rope but Alex stomps hard on his hand preventing Kelton from leaving! Alex drags Kelton back into the ring as Kelton shoves them away pulling himself up on the ropes! Kelton charges in but Myers ducks the clothesline! Alex leaps and connects with a Cutter driving Kelton face first into the ring mat! Myers has had enough of Kelton’s mind games and dodging tactics and they are looking to make sure there is no escape for the champion when it comes to the punishment they are here to dish out!

Stew-O: Jon Kelton lying motionless in the ring now as Alex Myers takes in the response from the crowd. Myers taking a quick breather in control of this match as they soak in the energy of the Egyptian fans before signaling to the crowd! Myers possibly has some move in mind to end things here and get that championship around their wais-

Gavin Kirkland: But that move will have to wait until later as Jon Kelton rolls out of the ring! But Alex Myers not letting him go as they are in pursuit of Kelton outside the ring and grabbing the hair of the New Breed Champion! Kelton turns around with a Superkick but Alex dodges it! Alex with a Bicycle Kick to the face drops Kelton who collapses motionless on the floor. Myers just kicked Kelton’s head clean off!!! Myers not done either as they bash Kelton’s head repeatedly into the steel steps before realizing the referee is counting! Myers tosses the motionless Kelton back into the ring and goes for the cover! Could that severe head bashing cause enough trauma to put Kelton away???

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE—

Persephone: Jon Kelton kicks out! It looks like the head trauma was not enough to put him away! Alex Myers immediately back up as they stomp angrily on Kelton as if to punish him for daring to kick out. Myers shouting something that I am sure is not very nice but also we can’t really hear it very well at their opponent. Myers taunting Kelton here while enjoying this moment of dominance in this match. Kelton managed to avoid their wrath for awhile but now Alex is in full control and the New Breed Champion is going to have to find a way to turn this around or we are going to get a new champion here before you know it. Kelton can only take so much damage and he is taking about fifty stomps to his body right now from Alex. Alex drags Kelton up to his feet. They grab the hair of Kelton and toss him across the ring like a ragdoll. Kelton in a sad state as Myers yanks the leg of Kelton back into the middle of the ring!

Stew-O: Alex Myers now stomping on the leg of Jon Kelton preventing him from getting back up. And a hard boot from Alex as they stomp right on the nose of Kelton busting him wide open. Alex breaking one of the fragile bones inside Kelton’s nose and showing no mercy as they kick the face of Kelton again and again with their boot. Alex grabbing Kelton’s leg as it looks like they intend to lock in the Dawn of Torment and get it in this time officially! No remorse whatsoever from Myers as Kelton tries to squirm away and not get stuck in the hold. Myers drops their elbow down across the knee of Kelton before climbing on top of the champion. Myers now raining down punches over and over taking out that frustration on Kelton here tonight! Kelton’s face being beaten into a bloody pulp and the referee may have to stop this as Kelton is really being battered and this could cause serious permanent brain damage at this rate.

Gavin Kirkland: Alex Myers moving slowly as they slap the back of Jon Kelton’s head toying with him. Alex wrenches the arm of Kelton dragging him up to his feet and twisting the arm all the way around. Alex twists the arm all the way to the back of Kelton’s head but Kelton grabbing the leg of Alex and lifting them up high in the air! Alex drops back down! But wait Londyn is up on the apron! Londyn is giving Alex the finger as they are distracted! Kelton grabs the leg of Alex and throws them back with a Back Drop right onto the top of their head! Alex gets back up holding their head in pain as Kelton grabs them and tosses them between the middle ropes to the outside. Look at Londyn looking all proud of herself! Get her out of here she is interfering! And by get her out of here I mean get her up to my hotel room. Daddy will be coming later. Sorry Kelton it’s time she learns what a REAL man is like! :mjlit:

Persephone: Gross. How have you not been cancelled or sued into oblivion for sexual harassment? EAW should be ashamed for leaving you on the air for all of these years. And speaking of years that is how long this match feels like it has been going on. And now they are fighting outside the ring which is a place they can’t even end the match. Well maybe the referee will just count them both out and we can all go home. Just start the countout for the next match too immediately after the bell rings for this match too. Just count quickly so they can’t make their entrances in time.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TE-

Stew-O: But both Alex Myers and Jon Kelton jump back up into the ring in time! Wait no Alex Myers rolled back out to get a breather as the count starts up again! But here comes Kelton! KELTON FLIPPING OVER THE TOP ROPE!!! TOPE CON GIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton with no fucks given as he takes out Alex Myers on the outside! Kelton grabs the head of Myers and repeatedly bashes their skull into the barricade at ringside before tossing them back on up into the ring. Kelton with the cover!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE—

Persephone: Alex Myers kicks out! Jon Kelton is appalled and has had enough! Kelton with a hard bitch slap to the face of Alex! He really just slapped the shit out of him! And another one!

Jon Kelton: https://i.imgur.com/6V6HKmll.jpg

Stew-O: Jon Kelton is slapping away at Alex Myers who is just being beaten and battered by these high speed bitch slaps. Kelton is ruthless with them slaps as he puts palms to face. Myers can’t seem to find any way to avoid them.

Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) Who betta than Kelton?

Gavin Kirkland: You can literally see the palm marks on the face of Alex Myers as Jon Kelton continues to repeatedly bitch slap the shit out of him. Myers slowly gets back up but Kelton now with a spinning motion as he moves towards Alex to slap him again.

Persephone: SPINNING SLAP TO THE FACE!!! ALEX MYERS COLLAPSES TO THE GROUND MOTIONLESS! THEY HAVE JUST BEEN KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS BY THE FORCE OF THAT BITCH SLAP! KELTON WITH THE COVER!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE—

Stew-O: Alex Myers survives! I’m not sure how they survived that onslaught of bitch slaps! Jon Kelton is dumbfounded he thought he had the title retained and the match won!

(Alex Myers stands up and throws several punches at Jon Kelton knocking them backwards.)

Gavin Kirkland: :eek:h: !

Persephone: Dammit I thought they were about to lose the match. :noah:

Stew-O: Alex Myers with the will to keep fighting here! Alex won’t back away regardless of the odds regardless of Londyn’s interference!

Crowd: ALEX! ALEX! ALEX!

Gavin Kirkland: Alex Myers continues to throw punches at Jon Kelton seemingly not showing any reaction to the crowd getting behind them but deep down you know that it has to be fueling them! This sudden burst of energy, how else could you explain it!

Persephone: But the backhand slap to the face from Jon Kelton staggers Alex Myers back! No! They manage to stay on their feet. Alex charges forward with a barrage of hard forearms to the face, splattering blood from Kelton’s nose all over the ring! Kelton goes flying out of the ring to the outside! What is Alex doing now?!?!?!

Stew-O: ALEX MYERS CHARGES ACROSS THE RING LEAPING UP TO THE MIDDLE ROPE AND THEN LEAPING UP TO THE TOP ROPE!!! ALEX STOPS FOR A SECOND TO SOAK IN THE CROWD WHO IS ALL CHEERING AND ALL ON THEIR FEET!!!

Alex Myers: BEHOLD THE NEW BREED SAVIOR!!! :blessed: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Jon Kelton is shown staggering around ringside before collapsing on the Egyptian commentary table.)

Gavin Kirkland: ALEX MYERS OFF THE TOP ROPE!!! FLYING LEG DROP FROM THE TOP ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE!!!! BAH GAWD ALMIGHTY ALEX JUST CRASHED DOWN ON KELTON AND THE ENTIRE COMMENTARY TABLE EXPLODED! PIECES FROM THE TABLE WENT FLYING EVERYWHERE!!!

Persephone: Eeew it got in my hair! What the hell is that table even made of?!?!? Why is there an Egyptian commentary table is that even an actual language?

Stew-O: We may never know now that it has been destroyed. The commentators are deceased and will never be seen again. But somehow in the rubble Alex Myers is still moving.

Referee: :francis:

Gavin Kirkland: The referee is sick of this shit. The count out has begun!

Persephone: Good good.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!!!

Stew-O: Alex Myers is slowly returning to their feet! Alex making their way towards the ring!!

Referee: SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT!

Gavin Kirkland: But Alex Myers realizes that they can’t win the title via count out! Alex grabs Jon Kelton and is dragging him back to the ring! Kelton sandbagging and not making it easy for Alex as Kelton may be deceased here tonight!!!

Referee: NINE!!!

Persephone: Alex Myers shoves Jon Kelton back into the ring just in time to defeat the ten count!

Referee: TEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: FUCK ALEX MYERS HAS BEEN COUNTED OUT! JON KELTON WINS AND RETAINS THE TITLE!!!

Persephone: DING! DING! DING!

Gavin Kirkland: NO! Alex Myers jumped in themself at the last millisecond! The match continues!

Persephone: https://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/gallery/no/angry-no.gif

Stew-O: Alex Myers throws their arm over Jon Kelton for the cover!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE—

Gavin Kirkland: But Londyn places Jon Kelton’s leg on the ropes!

Alex Myers: :comeagain:

Persephone: Damn she cheated. Guess this will have to end in a disqualification. Too bad the referee saw her.

Referee: OUT! OUT! OUT!

Stew-O: The referee is ejecting Londyn from ringside! She is livid and kicking things! But she has no choice but to leave.

Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) Get your ass back here.

Gavin Kirkland: She has no choice but to leave despite whatever Jon Kelton may want! He is now all alone with Alex Myers! Alex mocking Londyn as she heads backstag-

Persephone: WAIT JON KELTON FROM BEHIND WITH THE ROLLUP!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: NO! ALEX MYERS BACK UP!!! JON KELTON CHARGES FORWARDS WITH A CLOTHESLINE! BUT ALEX DUCKS BENEATH! ALEX WITH A DIVING CLOTHESLINE TAKING KELTON DOWN!!! KELTON BACK UP!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: FINAL SYMPHONY!!! ALEX MYERS CONNECTS WITH THE CRUCIFIX DROPPED INTO A LUNGBLOWER!!! IT’S OVER! NEW CHAMP! NEW CHAMP! THE COVER OMG!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: NO! JON KELTON GETS THE SHOULDER UP! HOW DID HE SURVIVE?!?!?!?!

Stew-O: Such audacity shown by Jon Kelton here tonight. He is the third longest reigning New Breed Champion in EAW history and he intends to be the longest of all time!

Gavin Kirkland: Alex Myers immediately grabs the leg of Jon Kelton and wrestles him into the Dawn of Torment! The Arm trap cross-legged STF has been locked in! Kelton has no choice but to tap out! Kelton is screaming as he tries to reach the ropes! Kelton has been using the ropes as a safe haven all night but now the ropes are his only chance of survival! Kelton lunges forward-

Persephone: Jon Kelton makes it to the bottom rope! Kelton filled with determination not to tap out here tonight! Kelton pulls himself up in the corner as Alex Myers charges in! But a hard boot to the face from Kelton sends Alex staggering back holding their jaw in pain. Alex falls to their knees as Kelton hops up to the middle rope. Kelton flies through the air! Kelton flips over top of Alex! SUNSET FLIP!!! BUT ALEX ROLLS THROUGH-

Stew-O: No! Jon Kelton manages to hang on to Alex Myers despite them rolling through the Sunset Flip! Kelton lifts up Alex high into the air!!! THE SIT DOWN POWERBOMB CONNECTS!!! Kelton now stalking Alex looking to finish things off with one move or another here tonight. Alex back up…

Gavin Kirkland: ANTI-LIFE EQUATION!!! KELTON CONNECTS WITH THE FUTURE SHOCK DDT!!! THE COVER!!! KELTON RETAINS! KELTON RETAINS!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: BAH GAWD ALMIGHTY THE MATCH HAS NOT ENDED BUT I SHALL END MY LIFE SOON IF IT DOESN’T!

Stew-O: :whoa: Let’s not go too far. But Jon Kelton is going to have to go farther than that to retain his championship! How many have fallen to the Anti-Life Equation? Jon Kelton may need to find an even more drastic method of putting Alex Myers to their death here tonight at Battle of Egypt. Kelton pulls Alex back up…

Gavin Kirkland: FINAL ATONEMENT!!! THE STANDING SPINNING HEEL KICK CONNECTS!!!-

Persephone: No! Alex Myers ducks it! Alex grabs Kelton…

Stew-O: FINAL SYMPHONY!!! ALEX MYERS GETS ALL OF IT ONCE AGAIN! PIN HIM!! WIN THE TITLE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: But Alex Myers is not done yet! Alex runs the ropes… RUNNING KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS!!!

Stew-O: That wasn’t just any Running Knee Strike! That was the J4A!!! The shoutout to ARIA!!!! :wow: !!!!!!!!!!!!! Alex is going to win the championship using ARIA’s finishing move!!!-

Gavin Kirkland: NO! Alex climbing the top rope! Alex going high risk! This may not be a good idea! They had the match won! Alex just pin Kelton and get that gold! Don’t throw it all away!!!

Persephone: Alex Myers standing atop the top turnbuckle as they look around the arena before leaping off!!

Stew-O: SACRIFICE OF EUPHORIA!!!! THE TOP ROPE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP CONNECTS RIGHT TO THE BACK OF JON KELTON’S NECK! KELTON’S NECK SNAPS SIDEWAYS AS THE FORCE OF ALEX’S BOOTS CONNECTS TO THE BONE!!! BAH GAWD ALMIGHTY HE KILLED HIM!!! ALEX WITH THE COVER!!!

Referee: ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWOOOWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephie Love: Here is your winner… and the NEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION…. ALEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MYERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(‘End of Heartache’ hits as the crowd explodes both literally and metaphorically.)

Stew-O: O SHIT ALEX MYERS DID IT! WE HAVE A NEW NEW BREED CHAMPION! THE KELTON ERA HAS ENDED! AOAPJFPOAJOFPJ_AS)_$JA_)JF_)ASJ_OP$ASLJFMA

Persephone: The match has ended! AJPJFOAJSPFOJAS_FJ)_SAJF)_SAJF_)AS

Gavin Kirkland: Londyn is coming back out to ringside! JPAJFOAJS+FJ+ASJ+FSAP{JFMANPOHO)S_AU)_$SUAJOFSAFAS

(Alex Myers is shown falling to their knees in gratitude as they are awarded the EAW New Breed Championship by the official as the crowd gives a standing ovation.)

Stew-O: The childhood dream has come true for Alex Myers! All of the hard work has paid off! We have a new New Breed Champion! We have crowned a New Breed Savior here tonight in Egypt!!!

(Alex Myers is shown standing on the top turnbuckle throwing the EAW New Breed Championship high into the air in celebration as Londyn checks on an unconscious Jon Kelton on the mat.)

Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton was a phenomenal champion and it took one hell of an athlete to defeat him. I am sure that will not be the last time that Kelton has gold around his waist and if Alex wants to have a long and prosperous reign it is probably a good idea not to give Kelton a rematch in the near future.

Persephone: Oh god the match just ended. Don’t talk about rematches around me.

Stew-O: The new era for the New Breed has begun here tonight at Battle of Egypt. Jon Kelton almost made it to Pain for Pride but instead it looks as if Alex Myers will be the one representing the New Breed division at the show of shows this year!!! The Myers Era has begun!!!

(The camera fades to black as Alex Myers is shown heading backstage with the championship as officials check on Jon Kelton in the ring helping him back up.)

(The camera cuts to a commercial featuring Lisa Wren and Serena Bennett leaving their titles on the desk and walking out in the middle of the show. :periodt:)

(Slowly, from darkness, the camera would fade into view with a long shot of the Borg El Arab Stadium from the outside. Seconds later, it would crossface to the inside, as we get a long shot of the ring, with Bella Braxton standing in the center of it. However, before she announces the next match, the graphic would play on screen…)

Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

(The camera would then pan forward to Bella Braxton, holding an EAW-branded microphone in her right hand.)

Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Bella Braxton: And it is for the E…A…W… HARDCOOOOOOOOOORE CHAMPIONSHIIIIIIP!!!!!!!!!!!!

(‘Praise The Lord’ by Bandokay would flood through the sound system, as the crowd would be split between cheers and boos. The titantron would display the Hardcore Championship, as the text “Man of Always” displays over it. A multitude of seconds later, it would swiftly change to “Charlie Marr” as none other than the Champion himself would walk out onto the stage. Given it’s a Hardcore Championship match, he would be wearing tights instead of trunks to suit the match style, as there is a camouflage design in the colors of the Saudi Arabia flag. Raising up the EAW Hardcore Championship, Charlie Marr would sadistically smile at the Championship, before walking down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia… weighing in at 240 pounds… THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION… CHARLIEEEE MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR!!!!!

Stew-O: And here comes Big Match Charlie!!! Just two months ago at Dia Del Diablo, in the main event of Night One, Charlie Marr came successful over former Hardcore Champion Limmy Monaghan, and ever since then he has been on a tear! He defended his title against Amir Yusuf, he competed in the Grand Rampage match, but somewhere along the way he became rivals with his opponent tonight, Ronan Malosi! His and Ronan’s beef escalated so badly, that Charlie ended up THROWING HIM OVERBOARD on the cruise ship just a few weeks ago! Now, though, they both come to a stop before Pain For Pride, with Charlie’s title on the line!

(Charlie Marr would walk up the steel steps, before entering the ring. He drags the title across the floor, before facing the ropes at the side of the Hard-Cam. Charlie stares directly down it, before raising his title up high, once again smiling at his accolade – an accolade of many. He places the Championship over the turnbuckles, before he rests in the corner, and his theme song would fade out.)

Persephone: Finally that British garbage is off.

(Moments later, the lights would fade out, and an engine would be heard. A white Rolls Royce would drive onto the stage, with the only thing lighting said stage up being the headlights on the vehicle. The Rolls Royce would park on the stage, before the engine begins to rev – the driver obviously showing off. Soon, the engine would then stop, alongside the headlights, as the arena goes dark…)

Crowd: …

(“I holla money and the money holla me back
I love the ladies and the ladies love me back
I know Gs and the Gs know me back
Don’t hate – no, we don’t need that!”)

Ronan Malosi: :singing:

(Suddenly, ‘Mo Money’ by Ben McLusky would hit the speakers, as the EAW audience would boo at the over the top, unnecessary entrance. Ronan Malosi would step out of the Rolls Royce, before he twirls, and extends his arms – a visible mic in his hand. Ronan slowly removes his versace shirt, before he begins to walk down the ramp. )

Bella Braxton: And his opponent… as the note says – he is hailing from MONEYVILLE… your SOON TO BE Hardcore- no, MILLION DOLLAR CHAMPION…. ROONAAAAAAAAAAAAAN MAAAALOOOOSIIIIIIII!!

Persephone: Million Dollar what now?

Stew-O: :skip:!!!

Gavin Kirkland: YES! He’s here to bring a new era to the Hardcore Championship! Anyone who knows Ronan knows that this scrap wrestling isn’t what he likes. He has technical prowess, something not a lot of people have – and he’s going to treat this title like a million dollars, rather than $10! As stated earlier, Charlie Marr threw him overboard, but now it’s time for Ronan Malosi to throw his Championship reign overboard, as the Prince of Pennies, the Cash Captain, the Jackpot Jesus is here to be great! He’s radiating that BIG DEAL ENERGY!

(Ronan Malosi walks down to the bottom of the ramp, before his theme song would stop. He stands up on the apron, and begins to talk through the microphone.)

Persephone: Sigh.

Ronan Malosi: SHOOOOSH! I’m talking!

Crowd: :francis:

Ronan Malosi: Now, Charlie – don’t get the wrong idea. I know we’ve had our differences, after all a Million Dollar Megastar such as myself doesn’t get by without making a few enemies, but I wanted to let you know something. I’m proud. No, seriously, I am proud of you. Because, while some of the bozos in that locker room wouldn’t do it, you had the balls to show up tonight! Some of the losers back there would simply no show this match, because they revere my ability too much, and they know they would be outclassed. But you, Charlie, you still had the balls to be a man and accept your loss on the chin!

(Ronan grins as the crowd boos. He would step into the ring.)

Ronan Malosi: So, before we start, I would like to offer you a gentleman’s handshake! No tricks, no pranks. Just a good old fashioned, honorable handshake! What do you say… little man?

(Charlie Marr stares at Ronan with intensity in his eyes. He walks up to Ronan, near to the mic…)

Charlie Marr: I’m going to end the fucking match, right now.

Stew-O: OH SHIT! CHARLIE MARR WITH A RIGHT HAND TO RONAN! HE DROPS THE MIC, AND HIS FADORA FLIES OFF INTO THE CROWD! These two begin to trade blows, as the bell rings!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gavin Kirkland: And we are underway here tonight, as these two rivals are already at it! In the center of the ring, they’re trading blows, as Charlie seems to have the upper hand! He punches Morbius’ #1 fan backwards into the ropes, before delivering some pretty brutal overhand strikes right onto his chrome dome! Charlie continues to unload on Ronan Malosi right here, already trying to weigh him down, despite the fact the bell has only just rung – hell, they were fighting even before that – which could prove detrimental if Charlie really is trying to end it here! Charlie grabs Ronan by his wrist and presses him off the ropes!

Stew-O: Ronan hits the other side of the ring, as the ropes bend back beyond the post! That large figure of his stretched the ropes as far back as possible, also showing off how far and how hard he was thrown by Charlie! Ronan rebounds here, as Charlie lifts up his leg and connects with a huge big boot! Ronan stumbles back into the ropes, holding onto his jaw, and it’s obvious that he was damaged by Charlie’s attack! Very good shit from Charlie here, but it’s not enough to keep Ronan Malosi off his feet! He has to do more!

Persephone: They need to do less so we can get this match over with quick and easy, much like Gavin’s love life!

Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry: And more he shall do, as Baldy McBitch uses the power of beans on toast to hit a back elbow into Ronan’s head! Ronan drops down to his knees, absolutely stunned following that huge attack to the jaw, and now that means Charlie is in complete control! There’s not an awful lot you can do from this position aside from hoping, and that’s what he’ll be forced to do here as Charlie Marr pulls a U-Turn, and faces the opposite direction – clearly seeking to hit the ropes and dish out even more damage against his kneeling opponent right here! Charlie Marr sprints to the other side of the ring, before he comes back and returns with a HUGE running knee lift to the head!

Stew-O: But Ronan Malosi had some quick thinking, sliding underneath the bottom ropes! The crowd begins to boo!

Crowd: COOOO-WARD! COOOOO-WARD!

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) Coward? :mjlol: I’m what you call a tactician! Read the room, scrubs-

Stew-O: BUT HERE COMES CHARLIE MARR WITH A SLIDING BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF RONAN’S HEAD! RONAN GOES STUMBLING FORWARD INTO THE CURVATURE OF THE BARRICADE, HOLDING ONTO HIS NECK! Ronan Malosi is stunned on the outside of the ring here, whereas Charlie Marr has all of the advantage! Charlie, now sitting on the apron, stares at Ronan with a sadistic grin on his face! He could be setting him up for something huge, as Marr slips off the apron here, to the outside of the ring, where Ronan doesn’t see him coming! Charlie Marr charges it up… BEFORE GOING FOR A HUGE RUNNING KNEE LIFT INTO THE BARRICADE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: DENIED! RONAN MALOSI MOVES OUT OF THE WAY, AND CHARLIE GOES KNEE-FIRST, BEFORE RONAN HITS A HUGE THROAT STRIKE, SENDING CHARLIE MARR STUMBLING BACK TO THE APRON! RONAN THROWS HIM INSIDE!

Persephone: Charlie is stupid enough to let Ronan rub those two brain cells he calls a brain together, leading him to fucking fail. BUT YEAH! LET’S GO! BROKE BOI GETTING A WEAPON FROM THE RING!

(Ronan kneels down, looking to get a weapon…)

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) NAH!

Crowd: BOOOOOOO

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) A man with my technical prowess doesn’t need this baloney! Charlie can keep his backyard wrestling to himself!

Persephone: :francis: Nevermind.

Stew-O: Ronan dunking on the Championship he’s competing for is something else, but I’m not going to fault him given he has done so numerous times in the past! Ronan slides into the ring, before looking down at Charlie…

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) As for you – you rat-toothed, santa beard looking mofo; that Championship isn’t going to be the Hardcore Championship any longer! When I take you A-Town Down, that’s gonna become the MILLION DOLLAR CHAMPIONSHIP! :drakelike:

Gavin Kirkland: The crowd dislikes everything Ronan Malosi is saying right now… and they’ll dislike him even more, as he locks in his dreaded headlock! This is a man hell bent on using rest holds like the Debbie Downer he is, BOO THIS MAN-

Stew-O: BUT CHARLIE FIGHTS BACK! CHARLIE SWINGS HIM AROUND, BEFORE HITTING A HUGE UPPERCUT TO THE JAW! Ronan Malosi stumbles back, his entire weight pressing up against the ropes, before he stumbles forward in a daze! Charlie Marr is able to take advantage, and lift up the 285 pound stature of Ronan Malosi high off the ground, swinging him around with a complete 180, before SLAMMING him into the ring mat with a devastating spinebuster! He calls that one ‘The Headmaster Ritual’, as he is now able to slide over and enter the lateral press, covering Ronan Malosi!!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-

Gavin Kirkland: But given how little damage has been done to Ronan Malosi, he kicks out at one! We’ve seen his resilience in the past, even with signature manuevers, so I wouldn’t be too shocked right here! Ronan Malosi slides to the corner, as Charlie gets back up to his feet! I wouldn’t be surprised if Charlie has something up his sleeves right now, as he has been eyeing up his opponent ever since he got out of the pinfall! Charlie Marr may be looking to hit that unfinished running knee lift to completely crack Ronan’s egg, as he charges-

Stew-O: BUT RONAN ATTEMPTS TO USE THE SELF-PROCLAIMED “KEY TO VICTORY” – THE KEYS TO HIS ROLLS ROYCE – WITH A PUNCH TO CHARLIE’S EYE!

Persephone: :comeagain: I understood none of what that meant.

Gavin Kirkland: It doesn’t work! Charlie is able to sidestep out of the way, before grabbing his wrist! Charlie begins to turn the keys around, attempting to gouge Ronan’s eyes out with them… but Ronan yanks his arm back! He elbows Charlie in the chin, before sliding over the middle rope! Ronan is escaping from Charlie Marr right now, however, it may be no use! Charlie grabs him through the ropes, before trying to exit the ring-

Stew-O: BUT RONAN IS ONE STEP AHEAD, AS HE PULLS THE MIDDLE ROPE UPWARD DIRECTLY INTO CHARLIE’S TESTICLES! A HUGE LOW BLOW TO THE HARDCORE CHAMPION, CAUSING HIM TO DROP DOWN ONTO HIS KNEES, OUTSIDE ON THE MAT! RONAN MALOSI IS MAKING SURE THAT MAN STAYS DOWN, MAKING SURE THAT CHARLIE’S MARRS ARE IN PAIN! THAT’S THE MOST SENSITIVE AREA ON THE MALE BODY, AND RONAN IS TREATING IT LIKE A BULLSEYE! OH NO, HE’S NOT DONE! HE GRABS CHARLIE BY THE ANKLES, BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER STRIKE TO THE BALLS – A KNEE DROP! LOW BLOW, RONAN! LOW HANGING FRUIT!

Persephone: I don’t think Ronan gives a fuck about you Stew, and for the first time ever I agree with him. He just wants to win this as much as I want this match over, but I don’t think he’s really doing much of a benefit to him if he’s leaving right now.

(The camera pans from a grounded Charlie Marr, clutching his crotch-area, to Ronan Malosi who is exiting up the ramp. Charlie Marr tried to drown him a few weeks ago, and is now trying to damage him with those knee strikes. He seems fed up of this match already.)

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) This dude is crrrrazy.

(Ronan continues to walk up the ramp, past his Rolls Royce.)

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) I’m outta her-… wait a second. :mjlit:

Stew-O: What the hell has Ronan Malosi got planned…? Oh… oh… OH MY GOD…. NO RONAN, NO! HE JUST SAID CHARLIE MARR WAS CRAZY, NOW HE HAS SOMETHING EVEN MORE INSANE SET IN MOTION!

Gavin Kirkland: He’s pulling the key to victory back out yet again…

Stew-O: AND HE’S UNLOCKING HIS CAR DOOR!!!

(Ronan opens up the door to the Rolls Royce, before sitting in the drivers seat. He tells the cameraman to get into the passengers seat, which he does, before the engine starts.)

Stew-O: OH MY GOD, CHARLIE MARR IS ON A KNEE RIGHT NOW, AND RONAN MALOSI HAS STARTED HIS ROLLS ROYCE! HIS CAR! THIS IS ABOUT TO BE VEHICULAR MURDER, WE ARE ABOUT TO SEE CHARLIE’S TITLE REIGN END VIA LITERAL DEATH! RONAN MALOSI IS EITHER A NEXT LEVEL COWARD, OR A NEXT LEVEL PSYCHOPATH, AS HE STARES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP AT CHARLIE… AND A FEW SECONDS LATER, HE PRESSES HIS FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL!

(Suddenly, the car accelerates, and begins to speed down the ramp.)

Gavin Kirkland: HE’S BRINGING A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO “KEY TO VICTORY” AS HE INTENDS TO END CHARLIE MARR’S LIFE! THE CAR GOES STEAMROLLING DOWN THE EXTENDED RAMP, HIS HEADLIGHTS GLOWING CHARLIE MARR UP, AS HE LOOKS TO COMMIT A HIT AND RUN WITH HIS ROLLS ROYCE!

Stew-O: THAT CAR GOES TUMBLING DOWN THE RAMP… BEFORE… SPLAT! HE JUST HIT CHARLIE MARR WITH HIS ROLLS ROYCE! RONAN MALOSI HAS JUST ENDED A LIFE ON TELEVISION, HERE AT BATTLE OF EGYPT! OUR UPCOMING PAIN FOR PRIDE EVENT MAY HAVE JUST BEEN CANCELLED, RONAN HAS MURDERED SOMEONE ON TV!!!

(**CRASH!**)

Gavin Kirkland: OH GOD! AT THE LAST SECOND, CHARLIE MARR WAS ABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY, AND THE CAMERAMAN JUST WENT STRAIGHT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, AS RONAN WAS SAVED BY THE AIRBAG! CHRIST ALMIGHTY! THAT CAR CRASHED INTO THE LED APRON BILLBOARD

Stew-O: RONAN’S PLAN BACKFIRED! CHARLIE IS ALIVE! HE LIVES! RONAN MALOSI IS STUCK IN HIS CAR, AS CHARLIE MARR LOOKS UP AT THE CARNAGE… WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE! HE IS SMILING! ZERO FEAR, ZERO SHOCK, ZERO TRAUMA – HE LIKES HOW INSANE THIS MATCH IS GOING, AND HE’S GOING TO ELEVATE THAT INSANITY! CHARLIE MARR USES THE APRON TO STAND UP!

Persephone: NOOOO!!! I WANTED TO FUCKING WITNESS MURDER! WHY DO I NEVER GET WHAT I WANT?!

Stew-O: Jesus, Charlie just dodged a bullet there, and knowing him he’s going to make that bullet worse. Ronan begins to crawl over onto the passenger seat, with glass getting stuck in his hands, while Charlie Marr climbs up onto the hood of the car – something Ronan has no idea is happening! Last year at Grand Rampage, he ran away from Bronson, only for a kangaroo to bring him back down. Ronan made steps in the right direction by coming back down on his own, but it all blew up in his face! Charlie Marr is back in control, as Ronan looks at the windshield…

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) What in the sam hell-

Gavin Kirkland: SHOOT KICK TO RONAN’S FACE! Ronan just fell back into the seat, before going head-first onto the glove compartment! He’s dazed, as Charlie grabs him by the ears! He’s about to pull him- DRAG him over that shattered glass, directly onto the hood beside him! Ronan is slightly bleeding on his right arm, with multiple cuts and scratches due to the glass, and I’m sure it’s going to get worse! Charlie lifts Ronan up, before throwing him to the ropes! Charlie pushes him through into the ring, before hooking his head once again, in an all too familiar position… a position that isn’t going to end well for Ronan in the slightest, as he has him set up for what could be the most dangerous version of… THE LAST JUDGEMENT! APRON HUNG DDT ONTO THE CAR!!!!!!

Stew-O: RONAN MALOSI JUST GOT HIS HEAD SPIKED ONTO THAT GLASS-COVERED CAR HOOD, RONAN’S BLOOD BEING STAINED ON THE WHITE PAINT OF THE CAR! THAT’S GOING TO COST A SHIT TON IN REPAIR DAMAGE, BUT MORE THAN LIKELY NOT AS MUCH AS HIS HEALTH CARE BILL! CHARLIE MARR COULD HAVE JUST GIVEN THAT MAN A CONCUSSION! HE ROLLS HIM INTO THE RING, BEFORE COVERING!

OOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: But Ronan has the shoulder up! I have no idea how he was able to power out of it, but he was! I was convinced that was all over for Ronan Malosi, but it seems he has more to him than meets the eye! Ronan Malosi is fighting to stay in this one, even though he could’ve deemed it to be all over, he could’ve just walked away! He’s not here to lose!

Stew-O: However, neither is Charlie! He picks Ronan Malosi back up, before hitting him with a forearm directly to the jaw! Ronan’s knees fold, and he slowly falls to the ground, giving Charlie even more time to plan ahead! Charlie, grabs Ronan by the pants, before pulling him up – behind him this time – looking to connect with a HUGE half-and-half suplex, spiking Ronan back onto his neck! Ronan immediately bounces to his knees, not on his own tuition however, as Charlie then gets to his knees… AND GRABS A GLASS SHARD FROM THE CAR! HE TURNS TO RONAN AND LOOKS TO DRIVE IT INTO HIS SKULL-

Gavin Kirkland: ELBOW FROM RONAN! The glass shard lands on the mat, as Ronan hits the ropes- KNEE TO THE HEAD FROM CHARLIE! Ronan stumbles back, before Charlie is able to pick him up for a sidewalk slam… DROPPING HIM DIRECTLY ONTO THE GLASS! THE SHARD SHATTERS ALL OVER THE RING, AS RONAN BEGINS TO HOLD HIS BACK! THAT HAS GOT TO BE PAINFUL FOR THE MILLION DOLLAR MEGASTAR, AS CHARLIE MARR ONCE AGAIN SLIDES BACK INTO THE COVER, PERHAPS GOING TO END IT THIS TIME AROUND!

OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTTTTTTHREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Persephone: Unfortunately, Ronan kicks out.

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie attempted to get another pinfall in following that move, however, it didn’t work the way he wanted it to. Regardless of that fact, though, Ronan Malosi is down once again, and Charlie can do whatever he wants! He brushes it off, before choosing to slide out underneath the bottom rope. He could be finding something to deal a large amount of damage to his opponent here tonight! Charlie begins to search under the apron… before shaking his head. He turns to the ring steps, before kicking them! A few kicks later, the top step falls off… what the… what’s that?

Stew-O: I think… I think that’s a box cutter Gavin! Yeah! That’s a damn box cutter! Charlie Marr has found a BOX CUTTER, and I can only assume he was the one to place it there given we don’t usually find weapons underneath the steps! Regardless, though, that’s going to be pretty useful against Ronan Malosi here, as it would be against LITERALLY ANYBODY! Charlie Marr has a sadistic grin plastered across his face, before he rolls underneath the bottom rope, straight into the ring! Ronan is picking glass shards out of his back, before Charlie forearms him in the shoulder bridge!

Gavin Kirkland: Ronan appears to be in even more pain now, dropping down to his knees, holding onto his back! However, Charlie DOES NOT want him down there, he wants him in the corner! He grabs him by the chin, before SLAPPING HIM IN THE THROAT! Ronan is wincing in pain right now, before Charlie is able to slam him back-first into the corner! Yikes! The slices and gashes on Ronan’s back have got to be hurting right now… BUT CHARLIE HAS SOMETHING WORSE IN MIND! HE OPENS UP THE BOX CUTTER, AND SLICES OPEN THE RONAN MALOSI-BRANDED TANK TOP, REVEALING HIS BARE CHEST! HE’S GOING TO GIVE HIM ANOTHER TATTOO, AS HE BEGINS TO CARVE HIS INITIALS INTO HIS LEFT PECTORAL MUSCLE!

(Ronan screams in painful agony, as Charlie slowly carves “C.M.” into his chest – blood quickly gushing out and dripping down his torso. Ronan tries to push Charlie away, and succeeds, accidentally leaving a large line in his chest following the M. The upper left side of his torso is now covered in crimson.)

Stew-O: RONAN MALOSI IS NOT FEELING GREAT RIGHT NOW, AS HIS OPPONENTS’ INITIALS ARE SCARRED ONTO HIS BODY!

Gavin Kirkland: And Charlie is boasting that fact! He raises the box cutter into the air, as all of the anti-Ronan Malosi haters in the arena cheer, while the anti-Charlie Marr haters boo! Charlie uses his hand to clean the blood off of the box cutter, throwing the cutter to the opposite corner, before spreading the blood across his own chest as if it was a war trophy! Charlie Marr is wearing Ronan Malosi’s blood, as he now turns to Ronan –

(**SMASH!**)

Gavin Kirkland: – EATING THE STEEL STEPS DIRECTLY TO THE HEAD! CHARLIE DROPS TO HIS KNEES, AS RONAN PLACES THEM DOWN ON THE GROUND! THE MAYOR OF MONEYVILLE PLACES CHARLIE’S HEAD ONTO THE STEEL STEPS, BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR… AND STOMPING HIS HEAD ONTO THE STEEL! CHARLIE IS OUT COLD, AS RONAN SHOVES HIM ONTO THE MAT! COVER!

OOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: BUT CHARLIE MARR IS ABLE TO ESCAPE AT TWO! RONAN MALOSI’S PATENTED ‘SLEEPING PILL’ WITH AN EXTRA LEAP WASN’T ENOUGH TO TAKE OUT CHARLIE MARR, EVEN AFTER THE STEEL TO THE HEAD, BUT IT’S A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION! RONAN MALOSI WAS SO CLOSE TO WINNING THIS MATCH, BUT NOT CLOSE ENOUGH! IT CONTINUES!

Stew-O: That stomp with extra velocity did some damage to Charlie, but the blood-covered Ronan Malosi will need an extra bit of sauce to do the trick. Ronan knows exactly what he needs to do in order to succeed here, as he slowly slides underneath the bottom rope, presumably looking for another weapon! He looks underneath the bottom rope…

(…)

Persephone: Is that a fucking boombox?

(Yes Persephone, it’s a boombox.)

Stew-O: Ronan Malosi has a boombox!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Is he gonna play his soundcloud mixtape?

(Ronan Malosi slides into the ring, holding the boombox in hand, before using it to push himself up. He raises it in the air, looking to slam it down on Charlie, before gaining an idea.)

Gavin Kirkland: Oh God he’s gonna play his soundcloud mixtape isn’t he?

(Ronan Malosi places the boombox on the ground, before clicking the green button. Those who have seen Ronan’s social stream will be familiar with the song playing…)

(“Ain’t nobody dope as me; I’m dressed so fresh, so clean
So fresh and so clean, clean
Don’t you think I’m so sexy? I’m dressed so fresh, so clean
So fresh and so clean, clean
Ain’t nobody dope as me; I’m dressed so fresh, so clean
So fresh and so clean, clean
I love when you stare at me; I’m dressed so fresh, so clean
So fresh and so clean, clean”)

Gavin Kirkland: Isn’t that the song Ronan did a Tik Tok with? :francis:

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) :singing: SO RELATABLE!

Crowd: :madstare:

Ronan Malosi: :man_dancing:

Stew-O: BUT WAIT! NO! RONAN MALOSI ENDS HIS TUNES EARLY, AS HE GRABS THE BOOMBOX ONCE MORE… HE SLAMS IT, THIN SIDE FACING CHARLIE, DIRECTLY ONTO MARR’S SKULL – AND THE BOOMBOX FUCKING SHORT CURCUITS! THE SONG STOPS PLAYING, AND PIECES OF IT FLIES OFF INTO THE RING! RONAN WITH THE COVER!!

OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

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TTTTTHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

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Stew-O: CHARLIE MARR POPS THE SHOULDER UP! CHARLIE IS ABLE TO KICK OUT OF THE BOOMBOX BEING SLAMMED ONTO HIS HEAD, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NOW PATCHES OF BLOOD DIRECTLY ON THE TOP! CHARLIE MARR GOT WRECKED BY THAT BOOMBOX, AND NOW RONAN KNOWS WHAT HE HAS TO DO! HE SLIDES OUT OF THE RING! AND HE’S COMING OVER HERE!

Persephone: NONONONO! THIS MATCH CAN’T GO ANY WORSE THAN IT ALREADY IS GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!

Stew-O: Ronan Malosi grabs not one, not two, but three chairs from beside us, and he looks to be in a rush! Earlier in this match he was hesitant to do anything Hardcore, he was cowardice, but right now he is hell bent on making sure Charlie Marr stays down for good! Ronan Malosi is trying to prove that he is, in fact, Hardcore – that he has the “minerals” for that Championship as Charlie Marr would phrase it, and what better than going to the classics? You can be creative, but at the end of the day, a good ‘ol steel chair is going to do the job, especially three of them! Ronan Malosi has something grand in mind!

Gavin Kirkland: Ronan slides back into the ring, before placing two of the steel chairs in the corner! Right now, all he needs is one! He sets up the steel chair by extending the seat, and standing it on its legs! Ronan has him set up for devastation, and it could very well be the end of the match! Ronan grabs Charlie by his wrist, and faces him away from the chair… oh my… OH MY GOD! RONAN MALOSI LOOKS TO HIT A TWISTING DEATH RO INTO THE CHAIR! HE PULLS HIM BACK, AND TWISTS IN THE AIR!

Stew-O: BUT CHARLIE BACKFLIPS OUT OF IT! KICK TO THE GUT! ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD’!!!! THE BUTTERFLY DDT STRAIGHT ONTO THE FUCKING CHAIR, AND IT BENDS UNDER RONAN’S WEIGHT! COVER!!!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

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Stew-O: WHAT!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!? RONAN MALOSI KICKED THE FUCK OUT!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! RONAN MALOSI JUST KICKED OUT OF CHARLIE’S FINISHING MOVE… ON A CHAIR!

Persephone: Maybe this just means he needs to get a new finisher.

Stew-O: THAT IS INSANE! RONAN MALOSI IS BRINGING A NEW LEVEL OF GREATNESS TO THIS MATCH – SOMETHING WE HAVEN’T SEEN FROM HIM IN… WELL… EVER! THIS MAY BE THE BEST VERSION OF RONAN MALOSI SO FAR!

(The camera pans in on Charlie Marr’s slightly bloody face, bug eyed as he’s shocked Ronan kicked out. The camera then pans out, as it transitions to the replay.)

(REPLAY: https://64.media.tumblr.com/a3a1ddddad8fa9744d086ad588713bf0/tumblr_onu4l2UQ3t1s05wxzo1_400.gif)

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie Marr is genuinely shocked right now! Not because the impossible has happened, but because RONAN MALOSI has done that. When Charlie won the Championship, it took a lot out of Charlie to defeat Limmy, but that isn’t an Elitist Charlie underestimated. We may have seen that here tonight! We may have ALL underestimated exactly what Ronan is capable of. Not a single person actually expected a performance such as this one from him. Not a single person actually expected this. Ronan Malosi has turned a new leaf, and for the better! However, I don’t think Charlie entirely sees this…

Stew-O: Charlie Marr slides underneath the bottom rope, now looking for another weapon! He lifts the apron up from the ground, and takes a peek underneath, looking for what he can grab… and he certainly sees a lot! First he grabs a plastic bag… then BARBED WIRE… and to top it all off, a fucking SHOVEL! He has just introduced a collage of items he can use to damage Ronan Malosi in this match up, and I’m sure if used right, they can be fucking brutal! Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Charlie KNOWS how to make those useful!

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie Marr re-enters the ring, as he grabs the shovel in his hand upon doing so! Ronan Malosi is barely getting up to his knees, as he grabs onto the camouflage tights of Charlie Marr! He’s using Charlie to keep himself up, he’s really turning a new cheek! Charlie Marr raises the shovel… but stops. He notices Ronan hanging onto his attire, and lowers the shovel down, inevitable dropping it. Charlie Marr grabs Ronan by the chin, before punching him directly into the damn cheek!

Charlie Marr: (off-mic) You are a JOKE Elitist.

Gavin Kirkland: Punch!

Charlie Marr: (off-mic) You don’t have the minerals to become Hardcore Champion, you’re a laughing stock.

Gavin Kirkland: Another punch!

Charlie Marr: (off-mic) We are here to watch you fail yet again, and you’ll make all the excuses in the world because of it.

Persephone: Punch yet again! This is fun!

Charlie Marr: (off-mic) You’re proud I showed up? Be proud that this place still WANTS you here.

Persephone: PUNCH!

Charlie Marr: (off-mic) You think Ryan Adams re-signed your contract expecting greatness? You’re here so **I** look better.

Persephone: PUNCH!

Charlie Marr: (off-mic) Stay.

(**PUNCH!**)

Charlie Marr: (off-mic) The fuck.

(**PUNCH!**)

Charlie Marr: (off-mic) DOWN!

(**PUNCH-**)

Stew-O: RONAN MALOSI WITH THE COUNTER! KEY TO VICTORY! HE USES THE ROLLS ROYCE KEY TO JAB CHARLIE STRAIGHT IN THE EYE, BEFORE SWINGING HIM AROUND FOR THE ‘VERTIGO’ DEEP SIX DIRECTLY ONTO THE ROLL OF BARBED WIRE!!!! COVER!

OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: KICK OUT! KICK OUT FROM CHARLIE-

Stew-O: CROSSFACE! RONAN MALOSI LOCKS IN THE CRIPPLER CROSSFACE! SHADES OF HIS 2019 PERSONA HERE UNDER THE GUISE OF THE CAPE TOWN CRIPPLER! HE BROUGHT OUT A BRUTAL SIDE OF HIMSELF JUST FOR THIS MOMENT! CHARLIE IS TRYING TO CRAWL AWAY, BUT THERE ARE NO ROPE BREAKS! CHARLIE GRABS THE SHOVEL-

Gavin Kirkland: SHOVEL ASSISTED CROSSFACE! RONAN IS USING THE WOODEN HANDLE TO BREAK CHARLIE’S NOSE, ALONGSIDE THE CROSSFACE! A NEW MOVE FOR RONAN MALOSI HERE, WITH THE VISCIOUSNESS HE USED TO HAVE! CHARLIE MARR IS STRUGGLING TO GET AWAY NOW THAT THE SHOVEL IS THERE – HOWEVER, HE’S TRYING! HE’S TRYING TO PUNCH RONAN IN THE STOMACH, OR CHEST, TO MAKE HIM BACK OFF! THEY AREN’T LANDING THOUGH! RONAN’S ARM LENGTH AND WEIGHT DIFFERENCE IS ENOUGH TO STOP CHARLIE FROM MANAGING TO ESCAPE… BUT HE COMES UP WITH A NEW METHOD! CHARLIE ROLLS ONTO HIS BACK!

Stew-O: WITH THE CROSSFACE STILL APPLIED, CHARLIE ROLLS ONTO HIS BACK BEFORE KICKING RONAN IN HIS! HE BEGINS TO HIT SHOOT KICKS THAT LOOSENS THE GRIP… BEFORE IT BREAKS! THE CROSSFACE IS BROKEN! CHARLIE RIPS THE BARBED WIRE DIRECTLY OUT OF HIS BACK, BEFORE GETTING UP ONTO HIS FEET! CHARLIE TRIES TO PLACE THE BARBED WIRE ONTO RONAN’S HEAD-

**CRACK!**

Stew-O:- BUT RONAN SWINGS THE SHOVEL INTO CHARLIE’S STOMACH! CHARLIE FALLS ONTO HIS KNEES, BEFORE RONAN KICKS HIM BACKWARD! NO! NO WHAT IS HE DOING??? NO! RONAN PLACES HIS FOOT ON CHARLIE’S CHEST, BEFORE LIFTING THE SHOVEL UP INTO THE AIR! DON’T DO IT!

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) Ya goof ass tryna trash talk? :mjlol2:

Persephone: HE DRILLS THE SHOVEL STRAIGHT INTO CHARLIE’S THROAT! CHARLIE IS ROLLING AROUND IN AGONY AND I FUCKING LOVE IT!!!

Stew-O: FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN’T BEEN HIT IN THE THROAT, DO NOT TRY IT! ESPECIALLY WITH A FUCKING SHOVEL! THE AMOUNT OF PAIN CHARLIE MUST BE IN RIGHT NOW IS IMMEASURABLE! AND IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE FROM HERE! RONAN MALOSI GRABS CHARLIE MARR BY HIS WRIST, AND BEGINS TO PREPARE FOR THE END! HE’S LOOKING TO FINISH THIS ENTIRE MATCH RIGHT NOW! RONAN MALOSI BEGINS TO ELBOW CHARLIE IN THE EAR, OVER AND OVER, TO WEAR HIM DOWN EVEN MORE!

Gavin Kirkland: THOSE ELBOWS CONTINUE, AS CHARLIE IS GETTING MORE AND MORE LIMP IN THE LEGS, AND EVENTUALLY, HE HAS TO STOP! HE IS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO FINISHING THIS ONE UP! RONAN MALOSI HITS ONE FINAL ELBOW, BEFORE DRAGGING CHARLIE BACK OVER TO THE STEEL STEPS! IT’S ALL OVER! HE PUSHES HIM BACK BY THE FACE, BEFORE USING HIS ARM TO REEL HIM IN… DEATH RO!!!!! DEATH RO CONNECTS DIRECTLY ONTO THE STEEL STEPS, AND CHARLIE IMMEDIATELY BOUNCES OFF ONTO THE MAT! HE’S OUT COLD! RONAN MALOSI IS CHAMPION ONCE AGAIN! RONAN MALOSI IS CHAMPION IN EAW FOR THE SECOND TIME!!!!

Stew-O: RONAN IS LYING ON THE STEEL STEPS DUE TO THE LANDING, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THE CUTS ON HIS BACK, STRUGGLING TO ROLL OVER INTO THE COVER… BUT HE’S GOING TO TRY! HE PEELS HIS BACK OFF OF THE STEEL, BEFORE FLOPPING DOWN ON TOP OF CHARLIE’S BODY! HE’S LAYING OVER HIM RIGHT NOW, IT COULD ALL BE OVER! THE COVER IS IN! THE COVER IS IN! THREE MORE SECONDS AND RONAN COULD VERY WELL BE CHAMPION ONCE MORE IN THIS COMPANY!

OOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

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Persephone: DING! DING! DING!

Stew-O: WAIT JUST A SECOND GAVIN! CHARLIE WAS ABLE TO POP THE SHOULDER UP AT THE LAST SECOND!!!!

Persephone: : (

(The camera cuts to a slow-motion replay, as the referee’s hand is about to hit three, Charlie Marr pops his left shoulder up off the mat. Just for a split second, Ronan believed he had it won, until the referee told him no.)

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) Are you KIDDING ME right now?

Referee: (off-mic) It was a 2 count, big homie.

Ronan Malosi: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/569475698050465832/977561265964732506/video0_85.mov

(The camera cuts away from Ronan yelling at the referee, to Charlie Marr – clenching his fist as he tries to gather feeling back in his body. The Death Ro was enough to keep him down, but he begins to stir. Ronan sees this, and turns around. Charlie crawls towards Ronan…)

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) Ah fuck! Stay down ya Saudi apologist!

Gavin Kirkland: Ronan Malosi punches Charlie in the head, before he begins to pull him back up to his feet! Ronan places Charlie in the Butterfly position… we’ve seen this move before! We’ve seen Ronan do this in the past! Is he bringing out the old guns- NO!

Stew-O: CHARLIE MARR SLIPS OUT SLOWLY, BEFORE JAMMING THE BARBED WIRE INTO HIS FOREHEAD! RONAN DOES A 180 AFTER CHARLIE RIPS IT OUT, AND NOW HE PLACES THE PLASTIC BAG WITH ZERO BREATHING HOLES OVER RONAN’S HEAD! TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, HE WRAPS THE BARBED WIRE AROUND IT! HE SEALS IT SHUT WITH FUCKING BARBED WIRE! NOT ONLY CAN RONAN NOT BREATHE, BUT THAT BARBED WIRE IS PIERCING HIS SKIN! RONAN IS IN DIRE TROUBLE RIGHT NOW, IF HE CAN’T FIND A WAY OUT OF IT, IT’LL ALL BE OVER! RONAN DROPS TO HIS KNEES!

Gavin Kirkland: COQUINA CLUTCH FROM CHARLIE! THAT’S ONE OF RONAN MALOSI’S FINISHING MOVES FROM 2019!!! ONE OF HIS OLD MOVES! HE IS SUCKING THE LIFE OUT OF RONAN EVEN QUICKER THAN WITH THE PLASTIC BAG OVER HIS HEAD! A STANDING COQUINA CLUTCH HAS RONAN GASPING FOR AIR, WITH NONE REACHING HIS LUNGS! HE IS CUT OFF FROM ANY AND ALL OXYGEN, AND HIS BEST HOPE IS IRONICALLY THE BARBED WIRE MAKING A HOLE THAT DOESN’T CUT HIM! IT DOESN’T SEEM TO BE THE CASE THOUGH! RONAN MALOSI MAY HAVE JUST LOST! RONAN MALOSI IS ABOUT TO FADE OUT OF THE TITLE PICTURE, AND THE MATCH ITSELF!

Stew-O: RONAN IS TRYING WITH ALL HIS MIGHT TO GET CHARLIE’S ARMS OFF OF HIM, BUT THE ODDS ARE STACKED AGAINST HIM! CHARLIE ATTEMPTS TO FALL BACK WITH THE COQUINA CLUTCH JUST LIKE RONAN USED TO DO, AND AFTER SOME STRUGGLING, IT WORKS! HE METAPHORICALLY BREAKS RONANS ANKLES, AND RONAN FALLS BACK! HE HAS NOWHERE TO GO! IT’S OVER FROM HERE RONAN! IT’S ALL OVER! CHARLIE MARR IS ABOUT TO RETAIN! RONAN’S ARMS ARE GOING LIMP… RONAN’S ARMS ARE FLOPPING TO THE GROUND! IF HE PASSES OUT IT’S ALL OVER! IT’S ALL OVER!

…

Stew-O: HE DIRECTS HIS ARM TO HIS FACE! RONAN TEARS A PIECE OF THE PLASTIC BAG FREEING HIS MOUTH! HE HAS AIR! HE HAS AIR!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN TWISTS HIS BODY TO FACE CHARLIE, BEFORE HEADBUTTING HIM! THE BARBED WIRE STICKS TO THE TWO TOGETHER! THEY ARE LITERALLY STUCK BY THEIR HEADS!

(Ronan Malosi and Charlie Marr both wrestle on the ground, before slowly and eventually getting to their knees. They trade body shots, after all, there is nothing more they can do. Their heads are stuck together due to the barbed wire – blood brothers in war.)

Stew-O: RONAN AND CHARLIE TRADING UPPERCUTS TO THE GUT, OVER, AND OVER, AND OVER! THESE TWO AREN’T GOING TO STOP, AND SO, CHARLIE HAS TO TAKE MATTERS INTO HIS OWN HANDS! HE RIPS THE PLASTIC BAG OFF OF RONAN’S HEAD IN ORDER TO RELEASE THEIR SITUATION! HE GOT RID OF HIS OWN TRAP SO HE COULD CONTINUE!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT A BIG BOOT FROM RONAN CATCHES CHARLIE OFF GUARD!

Stew-O: OR SO YOU THOUGHT! CHARLIE CATCHES HIS FOOT, BEFORE LOCKING RONAN IN THE ANKLE LOCK! PTSD RUNNING THROUGH THE BUILDING, AS THIS IS THE MOVE THAT BRONSON DANIELS WAS ABLE TO BEAT RONAN WITH JUST ONE YEAR AGO!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN MALOSI IS PANACKING IN THE RING, AS HE TAPPED OUT TO THIS MOVE LAST YEAR AT GRAND RAMPAGE – THE DIFFERENCE HERE IS THERE ARE NO ROPE BREAKS TO EVEN ASSIST HIM! IF HE CAN’T ESCAPE THE MOVE HE POPULARIZED, ONLY TO FALL TO, THEN CHARLIE COULD HAVE THIS ONE IN THE BAG! RONAN IS SCRATCHING AND CLAWING FOR SOME TYPE OF WEAPON, BUT CHARLIE HAS THIS HOLD LOCKED IN PERFECTLY!

Stew-O: RONAN MALOSI HAS NOWHERE TO GO! THIS IS THE SECOND SUBMISSION IN A ROW THAT HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH HIS PAST, AND HE JUST BARELY GOT OUT OF THE LAST ONE! RONAN MALOSI MAY BE DONE HERE! HE’S TRYING SO HARD NOT TO SUBMIT TO THIS SUBMISSION MOVE, HE’S TRYING SO HARD NOT TO LET CHARLIE GET THE BETTER OF HIM, BUT HE IS BADLY FAILING! HIS ARM IS JUST A FEW METERS OFF THE GROUND, AND HE CONTINUES TO THINK ABOUT SUBMITTING! HE’S SO CLOSE TO TAPPING! HE IS SO CLOSE! … IT’S OVER! RONAN MALOSI TAPS TO THE ANKLE LOCK! HE LOSES TWO YEARS IN A ROW TO THE ANKLE LOCK!

Persephone: LMAOOOOOOOOOOO-

Stew-O: NO! HE DIDN’T TAP! HE USED THAT MOMENTUM TO ROLL HIS BODY, AND FLICK HIS RIGHT BOOT OFF! CHARLIE STUMBLES OVER THE STEEL STEPS, HOLDING RONAN’S BOOT, CONFUSED! OH MY, RONAN IS A GENIUS! HE THREW THAT KICK SO CHARLIE WOULD CATCH IT! THE BOOT WAS ALREADY LOOSENED! NOW RONAN REACHES INTO HIS SOCK AND GRABS SOMETHING, THOUGH, IT MAY BE TOO LATE! CHARLIE SPRINTS AT RONAN MALOSI, LOOKING TO CATCH HIM OFF GUARD, LOOKING TO KNOCK HIM OUT COLD-

Gavin Kirkland: BUT RONAN MALOSI IS ABLE TO DO THE OPPOSITE! HE PUNCHES CHARLIE IN THE SKULL, AND HE HAD THE BRASS KNUCKLES ON HIS HAND! HE HID BRASS KNUCKLES IN THAT FOOT HE ALLOWED THE ANKLE LOCK TO BE APPLIED TO! HE’S SHOWING THE WORLD JUST HOW MUCH HE’S IMPROVED SINCE LAST YEAR, BY OUTSMARTING CHARLIE TWICE OVER! HE TRICKED HIM INTO APPLYING A HOLD, THEN HE TRICKED HIM BY GETTING OUT OF IT! RONAN MALOSI JUST MESSED CHARLIE’S SHIT UP!

Stew-O: BUT HE’S NOT DONE THOUGH! HE LIFTS CHARLIE MARR UP TO HIS FEET, BEFORE GOING BACK INTO THE BUTTERFLY POSITION! ‘FEAR FACTOR’!!!! AN OLD MOVE OF RONAN’S – THE FUTURE SHOCK DDT! HE HAS ENDED MULTIPLE MATCHES WITH THAT MOVE, AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT, HE USES IT!!!! COVER!

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTTTTTTTHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Stew-O: KICK OUT FROM CHARLIE!

Crowd: :damn:!!!!!!!!

Persephone: :noah:!!!!!!!

(Ronan Malosi rolls off of Charlie Marr, exhausted, and tired. After a good 20 seconds of breathing on the ground, he begins to roll; going to the corner of the ring, before exiting completely. He kneels down on the outside, lifting up the ring mat. He has an expression on his face that screams “I want to end this” – and so, he grabs three items. A bunch of light tubes, a door, and a ladder.)

Gavin Kirkland: :lupe: I don’t like what he has in mind here!

(Ronan slides the light tubes into the ring, alongside the ladder, before bridging the door on the barricade and the apron.)

Stew-O: :lupe: I don’t like what he has in mind with that DOOR!

(Ronan then slides back into the ring; firstly setting up the light tubes, wedging them into the corner of the turnbuckles. He then picks up the ladder, slowly, and extends it. Ready to be climbed on. He looks to turn to Charlie, until…)

Stew-O: CHARLIE SMOTHERS RONAN WITH HIS VINTAGE VERSACE SHIRT! IT’S COVERED WITH BLOOD NOW! STAINED! HE’LL NEVER GET THAT CLEAN!

Persephone: RONAN SHOVES CHARLIE OFF LIKE HE’S A HOMELESS MAN ASKING FOR CHANGE!

Ronan Malosi: (off-mic) YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THAT COST ME, MAFAKA??? C’MERE!

Gavin Kirkland: RONAN CHARGES… STRAIGHT INTO A HEADBUTT! CHARLIE MARR ISN’T DONE THOUGH, AS HE LOCKS HIM IN THE BUTTERFLY POSITION… BEFORE GOING STRAIGHT INTO THE SUBMISSION THAT ENDED AMIR YUSUF! THE BUTTERFLY DDT LOCK! CHARLIE UNFORTUNATELY DOESN’T HIT ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD’ THIS TIME AROUND, BUT HE STILL LOCKS IN THE SUBMISSION MOVE! RONAN MALOSI COULD BE OUT OF IT HERE! THIS IS THE THIRD ONE IN A ROW! CHARLIE MARR IS TRYING HIS HARDEST TO MAKE THIS MAN SUBMIT! CHARLIE IS WRENCHING AT HIS THROAT!

Stew-O: BUT RONAN ISN’T HAVING IT! THE ADRENALINE THAT IS COURSING THROUGH HIS VEINS ALLOWS HIM TO STAND UP BEFORE IT CAN BE FULLY LOCKED IN! RONAN SLOWLY PICKS CHARLIE OFF THE GROUND, BEFORE TURNING AROUND… AND SLAMMING HIM INTO THE LIGHT TUBES! CHARLIE FALLS TO THE GROUND, AND RONAN COVERS HIM!!!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Stew-O: CHARLIE MARR IS ABLE TO KICK OUT ONCE MORE! NEITHER OF THESE TWO MEN ARE GIVING UP! NEITHER OF THESE TWO MEN ARE TAKING NO FOR AN ANSWER! WHAT A MATCH!

(Ronan Malosi rolls off of Charlie. Tired, bloodied, battered. Barely moving. He stares up at the lights, wondering what it’ll take to put the former EAW World Champion away. Ronan wipes the blood out of his eyes, before pushing himself off the mat.)

Stew-O: What a war between these two men! There is nothing that is keeping the other down, they continue to push forward! I’m beginning to wonder if these two are even human! This is by far the strongest we’ve ever seen Ronan Malosi, and for good reason. This is his REDEMPTION moment. This is the moment where he can finally recover from all of the hardships sent his way. Where he can finally bounce back from the losses people try to hold against him. But this is also Charlie’s big moment too! He could walk into Pain For Pride as Hardcore Champion. He could prove to the world exactly why he’s the perfect fit for it. He could show the entire industry that the barbaric nature of his personality isn’t one to be taken lightly, and that every single doubter he has is idiotic. These two are FIGHTING for something, but only ONE of them can gain it. That’s the beauty of competition, that is why these two are bleeding right now!

Gavin Kirkland: That was perfectly said! These two Elitists are bleeding heavily for their own cause. These two are leeding for their own goals. They’re giving it all, and leaving nothing behind, just so they can walk out as Hardcore Champion. Just as Limmy Monaghan, and Adam Lucas did before them! Charlie Marr is carrying that legacy onward, and Ronan Malosi may jus the the next torch bearer! He’s proven himself capable here, without a shadow of a doubt. There’s nothing you can take away from this man. Win, lose, or draw, he is a threat in EAW and people need to open their eyes! If they don’t, then he is about to have the most surprising season ender, and unrightfully so. It shouldn’t be a surprise anymore! Ronan Malosi has proven to the entire world that he is that damn good. Charlie Marr, on the other hand, is BACKING IT UP. As these two bash heads, and begin to stand back up on their feet, that couldn’t be any more evident! LET THEM FIGHT MORE!

(Charlie Marr and Ronan Malosi go forehead to forehead, before they begin to trade elbows!)

Crowd: RO-NAN! RO-NAN! CHAR-LIE! CHAR-LIE! :clap::clap:

Stew-O: Ronan with the forearm! Charlie with the uppercut! Ronan! Charlie! Ronan! Charlie! Ronan! Ronan! Ronan…. RONAN! RONAN WITH A FOREARM THAT FORCES CHARLIE TO THE MAT! He’s not done, though, as he begins to roll Charlie out onto the door that is bridged on the apron and barricade! He sends him outside, before he stumbles over to the ladder!

(Ronan Malosi lazily, weakly, and tiredly begins to climb up the ladder. One step at a time, he slowly makes his way to the top, ready to dive off…)

Gavin Kirkland: I don’t know if my eyes deceived me or if Ronan Malosi was actually heading to the top of a ladder on purpose, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S NOT GONNA MATTER ANYWAY AS CHARLIE MARR JUST RUSHED UP TO THE TOP OF THE LADDER!!! CHARLIE MARR IS AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER WITH RONAN MALOSI!!!!

Persephone: Oh my God this is gonna be good!!! RONAN MALOSI JUST SWUNG AT CHARLIE, BUT CHARLIE DUCKED UNDER IT BEFORE HEADBUTTING RONAN!!!! CHARLIE MARR IS HOOKING RONAN’S ARM OVER HIS HEAD NOW!!!

Stew-O: OH MY GOD!!! SUPERPLEX OFF THE LADDER, THROUGH THE DOOR!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: CHARLIE MARR JUST PUT BOTH HIMSELF AND RONAN MALOSI THROUGH THE DOOR ALL THE WAY OUT AT RINGSIDE!!!!! THESE TWO ARE LEGITIMATELY KILLING EACH OTHER, ALL FOR THE HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

Persephone: Yeah, and it’s amazing! WE NEED MORE OF THIS!!!! These two can barely move, isn’t it great?

Stew-O: These two are hurting badly, and you have to wonder how they’re even living at this point!

(It takes a while, but somehow Charlie Marr is the first to stir. Charlie slowly begins to drag something out from underneath the ring – it being none other than a small, inflatable swimming pool with water inside. He takes a bit of time to bring it into the ring, before Charlie reaches back under…)

Gavin Kirkland: Charlie Marr just grabbed an EXPOSED FAN WITH RAZOR BLADES ON THE PROPELLERS… and… IT’S NOT EVEN THE MOST INSANE THING IN THERE!

Stew-O: YOU’RE RIGHT GAVIN… HE JUST GOT A CAR BATTERY AND TWO CABLES!!!! CHARLIE SLIDES THE CAR BATTERY INTO THE RING, BEFORE ATTACHING THE CABLES TO IT! HE PLACES THE OPEN ENDS IN THE WATER… OH MY GOD… SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET ELECTROCUTED HERE! SOMEBODY IS ABOUT TO LAND IN THAT POOL, AND THEY’RE GOING TO GET ELECTROCUTED! THAT IS ABSOLUTELY FUCKING INSANE!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT HERE COMES RONAN! HE GRABS CHARLIE BY THE BOOT, AND PULLS HIM OUTSIDE THE RING! HE BEGINS TO HIT HIM WITH RAPID FOREARMS TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD, OVER AND OVER! RONAN IS WEIGHING HIM DOWN HERE, MAKING SURE THAT HE DOESN’T GET TO DO WHAT HE WANTS TO DO-

Stew-O: BUT CHARLIE COUNTERS WITH A HUGE RIGHT HOOK TO RONAN’S JAW! RONAN STUMBLES BACKWARDS, BLEEDING FROM THE MOUTH! I THINK CHARLIE JUST KNOCKED A TOOTH OUT! I THINK CHARLIE JUST KNOCKED A TOOTH OUT OF RONAN MALOSI’S MOUTH! BLOOD IS TRICKLING OUT OF IT, AND RONAN IS REACHING INSIDE! HE HAS LOST A TOOTH! THAT PUNCH WAS SO DEVASTATING HE LOST A TOOTH! BUT THAT’S NOT ALL THOUGH! HE’S ABOUT TO GET SOMETHING EVEN WORSE! CHARLIE MARR GRABS THE DESK FAN WITH THE RAZOR BLADES, BEFORE PRESSING THE BUTTON THAT SAYS THREE! IT IS SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL, AS HE SWINGS IT AT RONAN’S BACK!

Persephone: YEHSHSHAHAHABEHWBWJWNWKWNWOE!!!!

Stew-O: THAT IS DISGUSTING! CHUNKS OF SKIN AND BLOOD ARE NOW FLYING ALL OVER CHARLIE’S CHEST, AND ALL OVER THE GROUND! CHARLIE RELEASES THE FAN FROM RONAN’S BACK, AS RONAN DROPS TO HIS KNEES! JESUS FUCKING CHRIST! CHARLIE IS ACTUALLY TRYING TO KILL RONAN! HE IS ACTUALLY TRYING TO END HIS LIFE! RONAN MALOSI’S BACK IS COVERED IN BLOOD, ALMOST LIKE IT WAS A VAN GOGH PAINTING AND HIS BACK WAS A CANVAS! CHARLIE MARR GRABS RONAN BY THE BOTTOMS, BEFORE ROLLING HIM INTO THE RING! HE QUICKLY SLIDES IN BEHIND HIM!

Gavin Kirkland: CHARLIE MARR IS LOOKING TO END RONAN MALOSI RIGHT HERE! CHARLIE MARR ISN’T JUST LOOKING TO END THE MATCH, HE’S KILLING HIM! THAT ELECTRIC SWIMMING POOL IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THEM, AND CHARLIE MARR IS NOW SETTING UP FOR A HUGE FALLING POWERBOMB DIRECTLY INTO IT! CHARLIE PICKS RONAN UP TO HIS FEET AND KICKS HIM IN THE GUT… BEFORE HE LIFTS HIM OFF THE GROUND… NO! THE FIRST ATTEMPT FAILED… RONAN KICKED HIS FEET DOWN… BUT THE SECOND WORKS! HE PICKS RONAN UP OFF THE MAT, AND TURNS HIM TO FACE THE POOL! OH MY GOD, HE IS GOING TO END HIS LIFE-

Stew-O: RONAN SLIPS OFF OF CHARLIE’S SHOULDERS! HE LANDS ON HIS FEET, BEFORE CHARLIE TURNS AROUND… ‘DREAM CRUSHER!’ THE RIGHT HOOK CONNECTS ON CHARLIE’S JAW, AND CHARLIE FALLS TO HIS KNEES! RONAN IS GOING TO END IT HERE! HE GRABS CHARLIE BY HIS WRIST, BEFORE PICKING HIM OFF THE MAT… DEATH RO!!!!!! THE DEATH RO CONNECTS DIRECTLY ONTO THE MAT, THIS IS OVER! IT’S ALL OVER!

Persephone: Ronan Malosi is about to become a Champion again. Charlie Marr should just retire now!

(Ronan slides away from a downed Charlie, looking at him. He could pin him… but he chooses not to. Ronan turns his head to the turnbuckles. The crowd instantly knows what he has in mind.)

Stew-O: Oh my God… he’s not pinning! He’s not going for the cover! Instead, he has something even more brutal in mind! Even more devastating! He’s looking for the move that WON HIM THE INTERWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP! THE AVALANCHE DEATH RO! Ronan grabs Charlie by his beard, before lifting him up off the ground! He is losing blood by the second, however, it does not matter! Ronan is looking to win this Championship! Ronan places Charlie on the top rope, before he begins to scale them too! These two men are on the top turnbuckles right now!

Persephone: I think the Hardcore Championship is my favorite title. Even Ronan Malosi is putting on a passable match!

Stew-O: And Ronan is looking to wear Charlie down even more! Ronan starts hitting him with huge knuckle arrows – those overhead punches – right onto where the boombox cut Charlie open! There’s no jokes here! No comedy! He’s looking to end a life, as he opens up that gash! Charlie Marr is lifeless on the top rope right now, as Ronan is dealing some major damage! He’s about to take him out, and badly! Ronan stops with the punches, before standing up on the top rope! He lifts Charlie up too! This could all be over in a matter of a few seconds!

Gavin Kirkland: Ronan Malosi lifts Charlie up into the fallaway slam position, however, he’s not going to hit one! We’ve seen him perform the Death Ro with this alternate variant a few times before, and now he’s going to end it all right here! Ronan Malosi stands up straight… BEFORE RELEASING HIS LEGS AND SWINGING HIM AROUND! HE HITS AN AVALANCHE DEATH RO, STRAIGHT INTO THE ELECTRIC POOL!!!!! NEW HARDCORE CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: CHARLIE HOOKS HIS LEG ON THE TOP ROPE, AND RONAN MALOSI FALLS DIRECTLY ON THE EDGE OF THE POOL! CHARLIE WAS ABLE TO SLIP DOWN AT THE LAST SECOND, AND REMAIN ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING, WHEREAS RONAN IS IN IMMINENT DANGER! RONAN WAS SO CLOSE TO BECOMING HARDCORE CHAMPION, BUT HE WASN’T CLOSE ENOUGH! RONAN HITS HIS HEAD ON THE MAT, AND HE’S DAZED! ADJUSTING HIMSELF TO TRY AND STAND UP, RONAN MOVES BACKWARDS, BUT HE DOESN’T SEE THAT THE POOL OF WATER IS DIRECTLY BEHIND HIM! HE’S IN DANGER HERE! HE’S IN GREAT DANGER! CHARLIE MARR CLIMBS UP THE TURNBUCKLES ONCE AGAIN, BEFORE STANDING ON THE TOP ROPE!!! RONAN MALOSI HAS GOT TO THINK QUICKLY, BECAUSE THIS COULD ALL BE OVER IN JUST A FEW SHORT SECONDS! RONAN, ACT FAST! NO! NOOOOOOOO!!!!

Persephone: :oh:!!!

Stew-O: CHARLIE MARR STANDS UP TALL, BEFORE LEAPING HIGH INTO THE AIR! HE PLACES HIS FEET RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIS CHEST, BEFORE HE DRILLS THEM STRAIGHT INTO RONAN’S! ‘SIN SALIDA’ CONNECTS, AND RONAN MALOSI FALLS BACKWARDS INTO THE ELECTRIC POOL! HE’S BEING ELECTROCUTED AS WE SPEAK RIGHT NOW, WHEREAS CHARLIE MARR ROLLS BACKWARDS TO SAFETY! RONAN IS STUCK IN THE POOL, BEING FRIED RIGHT NOW! IT’S OVER! RONAN IS DONE FOR! CHARLIE USES THE ROPES TO PULL HIMSELF UP, BEFORE HE GRABS ONTO RONAN’S FOOT WITH ONE HAND, AND PULLS HIM OUT OF THE POOL! THE CAR BATTERY IS SMOKING RIGHT NOW, BUT THAT ISN’T A WORRY!

Gavin Kirkland: THE SIN SALIDA DIVING FOOT STOMP JUST SENT RONAN INTO BEING ELECTROCUTED, AND NOW IT’S ALL OVER FOR HIM! HIS DREAMS OF BECOMING CHAMPION YET AGAIN IN THIS COMPANY ARE GOING TO BE CRUCIFIED, REDUCED TO NOTHING, WHEREAS CHARLIE MARR IS ABOUT TO RETAIN! HE SLOWLY DROPS DOWN TO HIS KNEES, BEFORE PLACING A SINGULAR ARM OVER RONAN’S CHEST! IT’S ALL OVER! THE REFEREE COULD COUNT TO TEN! WE NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION OUT HERE FOR RONEY!!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

TTTTTTTTTTHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Praise The Lord’ by Bandokay hits the speakers, to a hugely mixed reaction. Even the announcer, Bella Braxton, is shocked – no pun intended. Charlie Marr slowly rolls away, as officials rush down to remove the car battery from the pool of water. The entire arena is in disbelief at what they just witnessed. The camera pans back over to Charlie, who is barely on his feet – only standing with assistance from the top rope – and he has a satisfied grin on his face, knowing that he won. He would later be handed the Hardcore Championship from the referee.)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… AND STIIIIIILL EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION…. CHARRLIEEEEEEEEEE MAAAAAAAAARRRRR!!!

Stew-O: What… what did we just witness? This entire match was completely brutal, however, that ending was next level. Moreover, Ronan Malosi is lucky to be ALIVE right now! Our great EAW doctors are going to be given a challenge tonight, but let’s just hope Ronan is in good shape for next week! However, we can’t gloss on Ronan’s health right now. This is the Hardcore Championship we are talking about. Elitists must do anything and everything in order to come out on top, and that is exactly what Charlie Marr did. He did EVERYTHING. Razor blades on desk fans, plastic bags and barbed wires, even using Ronan’s mistake with his car against him! Ronan was able to keep up, but nobody has been able to out-Hardcore Charlie Marr. Not in the slightest.

Gavin Kirkland: It pains me to say, but nobody has. Other than my Limommy but we don’t need to talk about that! Charlie has been bringing the heat when it comes to these matches, and after that finish, I’m not sure who can top him when it comes to the psycho factor! There’s not a single Elitist on this brand who is more sadistic – barbaric – than Charlie Marr! That’s why he is the Hardcore Champion STILL after a hellatious battle with Ronan Malosi! Ronan did great tonight, but it wasn’t good enough to knock down The Man of Always!

Stew-O: Expanding on that though, Gavin; let’s not take anything away from Ronan! Countless people have named him a laughing stock, but after this performance, those claims are absolutely obsolete, and anybody who disagrees is simply wrong, and trying to bandwagon. He just pushed a surefire future Hall of Famer to his limits, and almost took his title on multiple separate occasions! Not to mention he started this match as he usually does, cowardly. But he was FORCED to fight, and still kept up. That is the foundations for a great Season 16, and Ronan Malosi is undoubtedly set for the rest of this one. Nobody can tell him that he hasn’t stepped up, even if he walked out the loser. Regardless, though, congratulations to Charlie Marr!

Persephone: That match was a classic! That was the best match I’ve seen in a while! Seriously, can we have more matches like this?

(As Charlie Marr stands in the center of the ring, Charlie raises his Hardcore Championship high in the air. The camera would slowly zoom in on them, before fading out to darkness.)

(A commercial for Ronan Malosi’s pronunciation classes plays, where he pronounces “Ether” as if he were saying “Heather”; “DEDEDE” as if it was “Da Deed”, and “Monaghan” as if it was “Moan Again.” Ayo.)

(Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls fades to the backstage area of the Borg El Arab Stadium to show Friday Night Dynasty’s head interviewer Michael Belfort standing by. He’s in front of a generic EAW backdrop with a smile on his face as he begins to speak.)

Michael Belfort: What a night it has been here in Alexandria and the thrill of it all is that there’s more to come as the night goes on. But right now, please welcome my guest at this time, he is “The Barbaric Carnivore”, Terry Chambers!

(The crowd gives a cheer as Terry Chambers enters the shot. He’s dressed with a casual attire fitted on him, as he gives a nod to Michael.)

Terry Chambers: What’s up Mike?

Michael Belfort: Well firstly, going back to what happened two weeks ago, we saw that you were the first entrant in the Grand Rampage match. You then damn near went all the way lasting until the very last entrant. Any thoughts on that?

Terry Chambers: Well, what is there really to say? It is what it is, I wanted that match more than anything. I wanted that full circle moment of me conquering those demons on a stage that has haunted me in the past. I wanted to walk out of Pain for Pride with my second World Championship, but it just wasn’t meant to be as of this moment. I’m not mad about it either because one or two is a tough spot to be in and I made the most out of it and showed just how much of a threat I still am on this roster. It’s done now and there’s no need to cry over spilled milk, am I going to be angry that I came up short? Nah, just learn to live with it and keep grinding towards that second World Championship. Who knows, maybe if I had a Myles or Minerva in there to watch my back throughout, things would have been different In the end :mjgrin:

Michael Belfort: This season has been somewhat of a rocky road to say the least for you. Since your return at Territorial Invasion 2021 after a short hiatus post Pain For Pride, most things haven’t gone your way. Do you want to comment on that?

Terry Chambers: When I came back, my one and only goal was to become World Champion again, because I had so much to prove after my first reign. And, I will admit people were right in saying I came back too soon. That performance in Grand Warfare could have been a lot better, then suffering losses to Johnny and such, it fucking sucked. But at Road to Redemption, it felt like a switch just flipped in me. I was confident enough to challenge Viz, and I gave fellow Detroit man a match he won’t forget at King Of Elite, and one I didn’t either because once again, I somehow snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Alex Myers questioned my legacy and wanted to be the one to take me out, and they found out why that wasn’t as easy a task as they thought as I broke my FPV dry spell hitting two birds with one stone. After that of course, Grand Rampage, impressive performance or not, I came up short, as I watched my goal slip away from me. Again, I’m not mad because I had my chances this season, and I just flat out came up short, but it’s not going to stop me in my quest long term. And with the goal of the world championship gone at least for this season, it seems I’m at a crossroads on what my path to Pain for Pride is.

Michael Belfort: What is that path you think?

Terry Chambers: Well, my focus now is just trying to bookend this rocky season on a great note, while also rebounding from that humiliation last year. We all saw how things went for me at Pain for Pride against Ahren. To this day it leaves me with a sour ass taste in my mouth. I let my incredible season come to a close like that and I vow to bounce back this year by any means necessary. Over the past few months. I’ve just been finding that spark inside me again, something I feel I lost around this time a year ago, and most importantly, just having fun again and taking pride in what I do. For quite a bit of time, it felt like. I was just “here.” I was becoming someone I hated, and I knew changes had to be made. The classic saying goes, it’s about how you finish, and I WILL finish this season strong. At Pain for Pride, it’s quite simple really….I wanna fight. I want somebody to bring me that fight. I want to get that door taste out of my mouth from last year. I’m throwing out an open challenge to anybody in the locker room to fight me at Pain for Pride.

(The crowd gives a roar of approval.)

Terry Chambers: I don’t want somebody just looking to be on the card and accepting only because they have to settle, because if that’s the case, they’re going to get ran the fuck over. I want somebody desperate to create a moment for themselves on the biggest stage possible. With how things went for me last year and the roll I’ve been on lately, I will accept nothing less than victory and show just how dangerous I plan to be next season, with capturing my second world championship still in front of me. So in closing, I’ll leave everybody off with this, if you don’t wanna fight, don’t bother wasting my time.

Michael Belfort: Wow! Well, thank you for your time tonight and best of luck to you at Pain for Pride.

Terry Chambers: Pleasure Mike.

(Terry gives another nod before walking out of the frame.)

Michael Belfort: You heard it here first. Terry has thrown out an open challenge with the main message being if you aren’t ready for a fight, don’t waste his time. Who’s going to answer it? We’ll find that out in due time but right now, we take you back down to ringside for our next match!

(The camera transitions back to the ringside area.)

Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! AND IT IS FOR THE EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!

( The crowd explodes in joy following the announcement. “The Rumbling” by SiM begins to play and the Borg El Arab Stadium is filled to the brim with boos. The camera zooms in on the stage where Theron Nikolas slowly walks into the frame. Red patterned leather coat and pants, Nikolas stands stoically on the stage sporting his usual cold smirk. He takes a couple of seconds to observe the atmosphere before making his valiant march down the ramp. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING THE CHALLENGER! From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, weighing in at 224 pounds…. THERON… NIKOOOOLASSS!!

Stew-O: It has been roughly over a year since Theron Nikolas made his return in the Grand Rampage. The EAW Universe has witnessed Nikolas go through a myriad of wins and losses. This is a man that has been able to maintain his position in the upper echelons. He has been in the main events, the marquees, but the hunt for the EAW Answers World Championship has been the death of him. Nikolas has been given multiple opportunities to add to his decorated career, but he has been unable. Some say that Nikolas is out of his element, but I have to believe that Showdown holds the best world championship competition. It is all about mentality, and Nikolas must be psychologically superior to his opponents. Kassidy Heart was a cerebral assassin. Almost nobody could poke through the grand vanity of The Mauler, but Nikolas stands across the ring from the man who could solve that puzzle. TLA, a man who ias nonchalant as he is dangerous inside that squared circle, is the man that Nikolas needs to beat to climb that pinnacle once again. Can Theron Nikolas do it?

Persephone: This is a question that has popped up several times this season. Loss after losses, Nikolas’ mindset seems to be more conflicted than ever. It seems to be more lost in limbo than ever. He vowed that he will not walk out of this match as the same person he walked into it as. Without the EAW Answers World Champion, Saturday nights will be subject to a different Theron Nikolas. I am sure TLA recognizes the weight of a message so ominous. Nikolas intends on exercising his demons. This is a man who is hell bent on being world champion. He has nothing to lose. This might be his last stand. This might be his last world championship opportunity for the time being. Nikolas believes he doesn’t deserve this world championship, but you best bet that doesn’t imply that he will not be at his best game. Nikolas is going to give it all, but the question still remains. Can Theron Nikolas do it? Can Theron Nikolas’ perform at a level where it will bring him success?

Gavin Kirkland: I will give you an answer so we don’t keep you two waiting. He won’t. Theron Nikolas simply does not have what it takes anymore. It is that simple.

( Theron Nikolas stops leaning against the corner turnbuckles and waits in the center of the ring. He rolls his eyes to the thunderous pop that is prompted by “Ambitionz az a Ridah” by Tupac. TLA quickly hops onto the stage, sporting Egyption flag colors and holding the EAW Answers World Championship around waist. TLA unhooks the championship and raises it overhead as he makes his way down towards the squared circle. )

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT! Residing in The Poon Palace, weighing in at 210 pounds.. HE IS THE EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION… “LA PANTERA SEXUAL,..” T…. L….. A!!!!

Stew-O: Being the first individual to pin Kassidy Heart for what felt like an eternity, TLA has been quick to establish himself as the new face of Elite Answers Wrestling. He has accomplished what people have deemed impossible. He has defended it in that life-threatening Towering Inferno. He has already defended it against the likes of Adam Lucas and Limmy Monaghan. His one final stop before defending the world championship for the first time in his career at Pain For Pride is Theron Nikolas. TLA wants the best version out of him. Rain or shine, Nikolas will bring the best version of himself, but it is up to Nikolas whether he wants to do that or not. TLA is in his prime. He is on the run of his life. The desire to enter Pain For Pride as world champion is strong within him. TLA was inducted into the Hall of Fame long ago, but we have come to learn that he has a desire to keep moving forward and expanding his portfolio. TLA wants to defend this championship at Pain For Pride. He wants to move on and shut Impact once and for all, but Theron Nikolas stands in his way.

Gavin Kirkland: I might be the first to say this. TLA is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. I don’t say that because he was responsible for freeing Showdown from Kassidy Heart’s reign of terror, but because he brought me over to The Poon Palace to meet all of the hoes and shit. TLA is the greatest of all time for that, and he should have no problem beating the has-been that is Theron Nikolas. People are forgetting TLA is the Baddest Hombre on the Planet! He is The Franchise! He is EAW! TLA is automatically the greatest EAW Answers World Champion of all time, but that is until Limmy Monaghan takes it from him. I say Hurricane Hawk, give Monaghan another title shot! Please? You know what the match rating was for the Super Showdown match? Five stars! Five stars! Come on!

Persephone: There is a lot of controversy surrounding what happened with TLA’s last championship defense. TLA was able to pin Adam Lucas down at Grand Rampage, but the referee did not notice that Lucas’ foot was on the ropes. TLA has since moved on, but who knows because Adam Lucas might be looking at this match. The land of Elite is extremely unpredictable. TLA and Theron Nikolas are fighting for the opportunity to walk into Pain For Pride as the world champion. TLA wants to make history and main event Pain For Pride for the very first time.. Nikolas wants to get another taste of that sweet nectar. This is the last stand between both individuals. It is up to whoever wants it most.

( DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: The EAW Answers World Championship is up for grabs. TLA versus Theron Nikolas. A match of the year candidate coming right up. Who wants the championship more? Who wants to main event Pain For Pride as world champion more? Who will Impact face at Pain For Pride? We are about to get those answers as TLA and Theron Nikolas aren’t in a hurry and walk around the ring. No immediate need to get into the thick of things as they bask in the. “T! L! A” and “LET’S GO THERON!” chants going back and forth.

Gavin Kirkland: Hurry the fuck up already! The champion and challenger engage in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Nikolas overpowers TLA and LEANS THE CHAMPION DOWN INTO AN INVERTED STO! GOD’S REQUIEM ALREADY! THIS COULD ALREADY BE IT! NO WAY!

Stew-O: NO! TLA IMMEDIATELY DROPS TO THE GROUND AND ROLLS OVER TO THE CORNER IN RETREAT! Theron Nikolas crouches down and gestures with his fingers that TLA’s EAW Answers World Championship reign could have been crushed in the matter of seconds! TLA looks down and back up with a smirk on his face. In a matter of seconds, TLA’s championship reign could have poofed into dust right there! Nikolas with a little mind games, but TLA quickly mentally shakes it off and both competitors meet in the center of the ring again. They grab each other’s arms for a potential test of strength, but TLA suckered him and twisted his wrist. Nikolas rolls into the ground, gets back up and reverses the wrist lock into a standing headlock. TLA pushes Nikolas into the ropes and off Nikolas goes! NIKOLAS REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AND FLOORS TLA WITH A SHOULDER BLOCK! Nikolas smirks down before running the ropes! He jumps over TLA and rebounds off the topes towards a leapfrogging champion!

Persephone: TLA leapfrogs over Nikolas! Nikolas stays right behind TLA! HE YANKS DOWN ON THE CHAMPION’S HAIR!! AND GOES THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON THE CANVAS WITH A HUGE THUD! Nikolas hovers over TLA, but TLA gets both of his feet up and thrusts Nikolas away. Both competitors get up to their feet! TLA floors Nikolas with a drag, but the dexterity of Nikolas ashe counters the arm drag last second into a headlock. Headlock takedown from the challenger as the champion now is up on a vertical base. Nikolas continues to wrench him with headlock before TLA presses down his left foot onto the back of his left knee. AND THEN TLA SUDDENLY LIFTS NIKOLAS INTO THE AIR!! BACK SUPLEX!! NO! NIKOLAS REVERSES IT BY CAPTURING HIS LEGS WITH A LEG SCISSOR AND TRAPS THE CHAMPION INSIDE OF A HEEL HOOK!

Gavin Kirkland: Theron Nikolas with a reversal to a reversal, but TLA answers back and quickly escapes out of the heel hook, and he holds TLA by the head! AND HE LOOKS TO CINCH IN A DRAGON SLEEPER!! BUT NIKOLAS QUICKLY GETS TO A VERTICAL BASE AND THROWS TLA OVER HIS HEAD!! AND HE PICKS TLA UP IN A WAIST LOCK!! TLA WITH A STANDING SWITCH! NIKOLAS TRIES TO ESCAPE AS HE RUNS INTO THE ROPES WITH TLA AROUND HIS WAIST!! AND TLA BRINGS NIKOLAS DOWN WITH AN O-CONNOR ROLL!! AND TLA BENTS INTO A SEXY ARCH TO PIN BOTH SHOULDERS DOWN TO THE MAT!!
ONNNNEEE!!

Stew-O: THERON NIKOLAS GRABS HIS LEGS AND SHOVES HIM OFF!! AND TLA FALLS RIGHT BESIDE HIM!! AND NIKOLAS QUICKLY CAPITALIZES AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS!! CRUCIFIX PIN!

ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Stew-O: IMMEDIATE KICK-OUT FROM THE CHAMPION! BOTH COMPETITORS EMERGE TO THEIR FEET! NIKOLAS STRIKES FIRST WITH AN ELBOW SMASH THAT TAKES BACK THE CHAMPION A COUPLE OF STEPS! Nikolas twists his arm and Irish whips TLA into the ropes! Nikolas looks to choreograph a back body drop! TLA athletically hovers and spins overhead and off his shoulders. Nikolas turns around and tries to rectify his mistake with a clothesline! TLA ducks it and rebounds off the ropes! HE GOES FOR A HURRICANRANA! NIKOLAS PUSHES HIM OFF HIM AT THE LAST SECOND!! TLA LUCKILY LANDS ON HIS FEET, BUT NIKOLAS KICKS THE MIDSECTION AND GETS THE FRONT FACE LOCK! SNAP DDT!! NO!! TLA GRABS HIS ARMS, TWISTS OUT OF THE DDT AND CONNECTS WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE CHEST! Nikolas is staggered as TLA now goes for a suplex! He has him up! Nikolas tilts to the side and avoids the suplex. Nikolas wraps his arms around the shoulders! GERMAN SUPLEX! TLA SLAPS THE WRISTS AWAY! AND HE GOES FOR A BACK ELBOW!! TLA MISSES AS HE LUNGES RIGHT INTO AN INVERTED STO SIDELOCK!! AND NIKOLAS DRIVES HIS BACK INTO THE KNEE WITH A STO BACKBREAKER!!

Persephone: Theron Nikolas does not go for a cover as he acknowledges that it will definitely not be enough to win him the world championship. Nikolas holds his wrist and brings him up to his feet. Nikolas with a kick to the midsection, a kick to the face, and then followed by a forearm smash to the head. Nikolas picks him up into a fireman’s carry! TLA WITH ELBOWS TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! TLA gets off his shoulders and goes for a Mexican uppercut! Nikolas reverses it and tries to ground him with a backslide pin! BUT TLA SOLELY HOOKS ONE OF THE ARMS FIRST AND BRINGS HIM DOWN WITH AN ARM DRAG!! AND TLA TRIES TO TRANSITION IT SEAMLESSLY INTO THE CROSSED PATHS! CROSS ARMBREAKER INBOUND, BUT NIKOLAS ROTATES AND GOES FOR A DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX!! TLA WITH ELBOWS TO THE FACE, BUT NIKOLAS ABSORBS THEM AND THROWS HIM DOWN ANYWAYS!! GERMAN SUPLEX!

Stew-O: TLA COUNTERS IT WITH A WHEELBARROW SCISSORS! AND NIKOLAS GOES FACE FIRST AND IS NOW SLUMPED UP AGAINST THE MIDDLE ROPE!! EVERYONE HERE IN EGYPT KNOWS WHAT COMES NEXT AS TLA RUNS THE ROPES!! AS HE LOOKS TO DIAL UP THE 305! NO!! NIKOLAS REVERSES THE TIGER FEINT KICK BY FALLING TO THE CANVAS! TLA SWINGS THROUGH THE ROPES AND MEETS A SWINGING ENZIGURI TO THE FACE ON THE APRON FROM INSIDE THE RING!! TLA IS STUNNED AGAINST THE ROPES AS NIKOLAS STEPS ONTO THE SECOND ROPE AND LOOKS TO BRING THE CHAMPION BACK INTO THE RING WITH AUTHORITY!

Persephone: I BELIEVE THE CHAMPION MAY BE AIMING FOR A DEADLIFT SUPLEX FROM THE APRON INTO THE RING!! BUT TLA SLINGSHOTS HIMSELF UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE AND SLIDES INTO THE RING!! AND NIKOLAS IS DISCOMBOBULATED BY HIS HASTE MOVEMENT!! AND TLA QUICKLY COMES FROM BEHIND AND LOOKS TO TAKE THE FOUNDATION BENEATH HIS FEET!! BUT NIKOLAS ONE STEP AHEAD WHEELS HIS FOOT AND SMACKS TLA IN THE HEAD! TLA IS STILL ON HIS FEET AS HE REELS BACK IN!! AND NIKOLAS WITH ANOTHER KICK TO THE FACE THAT DOES THE DAMAGE AND LAYS TLA ON HIS BACK!! WHAT WILL NIKOLAS DO AS THIS DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY IS WIDE OPEN FOR THE CHALLENGER!

Stew-O: NIKOLAS JUMPS FROM THE SECOND ROPE AND SPRINGS OFF THE TOP ROPE!! AND HE TURNS DIRECTION IN MID-AIR!! AND HE LANDS A TWISTING VARIATION OF THE SIX-STAR FROG SPLASH ONTO THE CHEST!! A MODIFIED FROG SPLASH AS NIKOLAS DRIVES THE AIR OUT OF THE STOMACH OF THE REIGNING WORLD CHAMPION! THERON NIKOLAS PULLING OUT NEW MOVES OUT OF HIS ARSENAL AS HE HOOKS BOTH LEGS!! FOR THE EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOO-

Gavin Kirkland: TLA THROWS HIS SHOULDER UP AT TWO! Theron Nikolas quickly brings TLA up to his feet and presses him up against the ropes. He hooks his left arm over the top rope, trapping it temporarily! AND HE BEGINS TO STOMP THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF THE MIDSECTION OUT OF THE WORLD CHAMPION!! THERON NIKOLAS PUTTING SOME HATER ENERGY INTO THESE STOMPS AS HE IS CAVING IN A MUDHOLE INTO THE WORLD CHAMPION!! COME ON!! TLA!! DO A BACKFLIP EVASION OUT OF THIS!! I KNOW YOU GOT THIS IN YOU CHAMP!! TLA begins to be subjected to these continuous stomps to the midsections before the referee finally takes these matters into his own hand and separates the champion! Nikolas composes himself after unloading those strikes before he zones in on TLA using the ropes to get up to his feet. AND THERON NIKOLAS LOOKS FOR A BIG SHOOT KICK IN THE CORNER!

Stew-O: TLA SNATCHES HIS FOOT!! HE WHIPS IT TO THE SIDE AND GETS THE FOOT STUCK ON THE TOP ROPE!! AND TLA JUMPS IN ROTATION!! AND DRIVES HIS FOOT INTO THE BACK OF THE CHALLENGER’S HEAD WITH A JUMPING SPINNING HEEL KICK!! THERON NIKOLAS GETS TAKEN OFF HIS FEET AND IS NOW RIGHT DOWN IN FRONT OF THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES! TLA WITH A METAPHORICAL LIGHT BULB POPPING UP OVER HIS HEAD AS HE NOW PLACES HIS HANDS ON THE ROPES IN THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES!

Gavin Kirkland: WHAT IS THE WORLD CHAMPION THINKING HERE!?!? TLA ELEVATES INTO A HEADSTAND ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! WHAT THE HELL IS HE THINKING HERE!?!? OH MY GOD!! HE TRANSITIONS THE CORNER HANDSTAND INTO A SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT ONTO THE CHALLENGER!! TLA SHOWCASING HIS LUCHADORE ROOTS FROM MEXICO AS HE LANDS THAT SENSATIONAL VARIATION OF THE MOONSAULT!! TLA FLATTENS THE CHALLENGER BEFORE HE IMPLEMENTS A SIDE COVER!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Stew-O: KICK-OUT! TLA quickly engages a seated wrist lock smack dab in the center of the ring. Nikolas begins to fight out of it by getting up to a vertical base and directing blows to the side! TLA stops his resistance with a knee strike to the midsection. He scoops him up for a slam! Nikolas hovers over his shoulders and throws him into the ropes! TLA FLIPS INTO THE ROPES AND RESTS HORIZONTALLY ACROSS THE SECOND ROPE!! THERE IS THE SHOWMANSHIP OF THE WORLD CHAMPION AS HE JUST TAUNTS THE CHALLENGER FROM THE ROPES!!! AND NIKOLAS LOOKS TO BLINDSIDE HIM!! BUT TLA GETS OFF THE ROPES, CATCHES HIS ARM OVER THE ROPES AND APPLIES A ROPE-HUNG ARM TRIANGLE!! THE REFEREE COUNTING TO FIVE AS NIKOLAS SCREAMS IN PAIN!

Persephone: TLA lets go of the arm triangle and climbs onto the apron. Nikolas holds onto his left arm, which is ironically the same arm that Kassidy Heart nearly torn off earlier this season. TLA springboards onto the top rope! AND HE GOES FOR A MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE BACK!! AND IT SENDS NIKOLAS TOWARDS THE MIDDLE ROPE!! THE CROWD GETS CRAZY AS TLA SIGNALS FOR IT YET AGAIN!! WILL IT BE SECOND TIME, THE CHARM!?!? YES IT WILL BE!! TLA CONNECTS WITH THE 305! THE TIGER FEINT KICK AS NIKOLAS GETS BLASTED BACK INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!

Gavin Kirkland: THE MEXICAN CHAMPION NOW HASTILY CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! NIKOLAS IS LAID OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!! AND TLA SOARS OFF THE TOP ROPE! AND HE CONNECTS WITH THE 420! THE SHOOTING STAR SPLASH INTO THE HEART OF THE CHALLENGER AS TLA HAS THE LATERAL PRESS!! COULD TLA DEFEND HIS CHAMPIONSHIP WITH THIS?!?

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
T-

Stew-O: KICK-OUT! TLA connected with his signature tiger feint kick and followed it up with a picture-perfect top-rope shooting star splash. It was not enough to put away the challenger, but TLA looks to have plans to do such right now. The champion brings Nikolas up to his feet and he rests him up against the ropes! TLA goes for a Mexican uppercut! NIKOLAS COUNTERS IT AGAIN BUT CATCHING HIS ARM!! AND HE BLASTS THE JAW OF THE CHAMPION WITH A HEAVY FOREARM SMASH! TLA is temporarily stunned as Nikolas sits up on the top turnbuckle! AND TLA RETALIATES WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! TLA has been unable to connect with the Mexican Uppercut as it is clear that Theron Nikolas has done his homework to avoid one of his most devastating strikes from the champion’s arsenal.

Persephone: Theron Nikolas is in another dimension on the top turnbuckle as TLA climbs up to join him. Both champion and challenger are in a precarious position as TLA LOOKS TO GO FOR SOME AVALANCHE MANEUVER!! TLA WITH A MEXICAN UPPERCUT ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! BUT NIKOLAS DUCKS HIS HEAD AT THE LAST SECOND!! TLA MISSES AND NIKOLAS WITH A HEADBUTT TO THE FACE!! TLA IS DISCOMBOBULATED BY TEH HEADBUTT AS NIKOLAS QUICKLY GRABS HIM ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! HE HOOKS HIS LEFT LEG INSIDE!! AND HE LIFTS HIM UP!! AND NIKOLAS CONNECTS WITH AN AVALANCHE INSIDE LEG HOOK LIFTING SPINNING FISHERMAN’S NECKBREAKER!! NIKOLAS GOING ALL OUT TONIGHT AS HE GOES OVER FOR THE HOOK OF THE LEG!! BOTH SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!

ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
TH-

Stew-O: TLA HOISTS HIS SHOULDER UP AT TWO! TLA gets up and impatiently crouches in the corner in anticipation for the challenger. Nikolas is bent over as TLA COMES OVER AND CARTWHEELS OVER! CARTWHEEL INTO THE CARTEL KICK! NOOO!! TLA LANDS ON HIS FEET AS HE MISSED AND GETS ROCKED WITH A FLUSH SUPERKICK COURTESY OF THE CHALLENGER! AND NIKOLAS GOES FOR THE KNEE STRIKE! TLA COUNTERS IT BY DUCKING UNDERNEATH AND ROLLING HIM UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION! BUT THERON THROWS HIM OVER HIS HEAD! TLA TURNS IT INTO A SUNSET FLIP!!

ONEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOO!!

Persephone: NIKOLAS POWERS OUT, AND ROLLS ON TOP OF HIM INTO A BACK TO BELLY PIN!

ONEEEEE!!
TWOOOO!!

Gavin Kirkland: TLA POWERS OUT AND ARCHES UPWARDS WHILE MAINTAINING A WAIST HOLD ONTO THE CHALLENGER! AND HE TWISTS NIKOLAS AROUND AND HOOKS BOTH SHOULDERS! BOTH MEN FIGHTING FOR A BACKSLIDE PIN! TLA NEARLY PULLS THERON OVER, BUT THERON PLANTS HIS FEET BACK AND TRIES TO BACKSLIDE TLA!

Stew-O: THERON NIKOLAS IS UNABLE TO LIFT HIM OVER! Both men are up on a vertical base and continue to be in a tug of war! NIKOLAS KICKS BACK AND TLA LOSES BALANCE! AND NIKOLAS LOOKS TO PIN HIM DOWN WITH A BACKSIDE! BUT TLA USES THE MOMENTUM OF THE SLIDE TO FLIP OVER AND PULLS NIKOLAS HEAD IN BETWEEN HIS LEGS! AND HE LOOKS FOR THE MEXICAN DESTROYER!

Persephone: BUT NIKOLAS HOISTS HIM UP! AND DRIVES THE CHAMP DOWN WITH AUTHORITY WITH AN ALABAMA INCEST SLAM!! TLA WAS BLOODY FOLDED LIKE AN ACCORDION AS NIKOLAS NOW REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES! AND HE BLASTS THROUGH TLA WITH THE DOUBLE KNEES! HEADHUNTER DELIVERED AS NIKOLAS CRAWS OVER FOR THE COVER! DO WE HAVE A NEW CHAMPION!

ONEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOO!!
T-

Stew-O: TLA KICKS OUT! AND NIKOLAS IMMEDIATELY HOISTS HIM UP AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A DEADLIFT SITOUT GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB!! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN YET AGAIN!

ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
TH-

Persephone: AND THE CHALUPA KICKS OUT!! Theron Nikolas with two devastating maneuvers in a row as he now gets the champion up to his feet. He connects with a left hook to a rib, up for an open hand slap to the face followed by a loaded forearm smash with the left! AND HE SWINGS AROUND FOR A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE! BUT TLA EXPLODES ONTO HIM WITH THE SWAG SHOT! TLA WITH A NASTY OPEN HAND CHOP ACROSS THE FACE AS I COULD SEE THE SWEAT OR THE SHAMPOO FLYING OFF HIS HAIR! NIKOLAS WAS NEARLY KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AS HE TRIES TO GRAB ONTO SOMETHING FOR BALANCE!

Stew-O: TLA REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES! AND NIKOLAS FIRES BACK WITH A SUPERKICK! BUT TLA GRABS HIS FOOT AND SPINS HIM AROUND! AND HE CONNECTS WITH A MEXICAN UPPERCUT! TLA FINALLY CONNECTS AS THE CHAMPION DEALS MORE UPPERCUTS INTO THE FACE OF THE CHALLENGER! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE!! AND ANOTHER ONE!!

Gavin Kirkland: TLA SPINS AROUND! AND HE FLOORS NIKOLAS WITH A DISCUS MEXICAN UPPERCUT! TLA IS EN FUEGO HERE AS HIS ENERGY IS IN TUNE WITH THE RAUCOUS EGYPTIAN CROWD HERE!! TLA NOW PUSHES HIM INTO THE ROPES! NIKOLAS REBOUNDS AND TLA GOES FOR A POP UP MEXICAN UPPERCUT!! THIS HAS TO BE IT!

Stew-O: WHAT THE! NIKOLAS ROTATES AROUND AND COUNTERS THE POP UP BY FALLING INTO TLA AND BRINGING HIM INTO A STO POSITION! AND HE SWINGS FOR THE GODS REQUIEM! BUT TLA KIPS OVER AND FLIPS ONTO HIS FEET! WHAT A COUNTER AS TLA REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES! AND HE OBLITERATED THE CHALLENGER ON THE GROUND WITH A PRECISION BASEMENT MEXICAN UPPERCUT!

Gavin Kirkland: WAIT! NIKOLAS MOVES OUT OF THE WAY, CAUSING TLA TO FALL BACKWARDS RIGHT INTO THE LEGS OF NIKOLAS!! AND NIKOLAS TRAPS TLA AND APPLIES A SLEEPER HOLD! A REAR NAKED CHOKE HOLD AS NIKOLAS IS LOOKING TO CHOKE HIM OUT! TLA, HOWEVER, UTILIZES HIS POWER AND GETS UP TO HIS FEET WHILST IN THE HOLD!

Persephone: NIKOLAS IS MOUNTED ON HIS BACK LIKE A BACKPACK, APPLYING THE CHOKER, BUT TLA IS POWERING THROUGH THE AGONY!! TLA HAS HIM ON HIS BACK AS HE NOW RUNNING WITH HIM TOWARDS THE CORNER! TLA FLIPS FORWARD AND HE DRIVES NIKOLAS BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES! YES! NOW END THIS MATCH!!

Stew-O: Leave it up to the world champion to find out a clever way to escape out of a deep situation! TLA with an innovative counter to the sleeper hold as he now gets up to his feet! AND TLA GOES FOR A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! BUT NIKOLAS ROLLS TO THE SIDE AND TLA SMASHES HIS SHOULDER ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! AND NIKOLAS HOOKS THE SIDE AND FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A HIGH ANGLE URANAGE!

Gavin Kirkland: TLA COUNTERS IT WITH A WHEELBARROW PIN! BUT NIKOLAS SITS DOWN AND PINS TLA DOWN INSTEAD!! UH OH!

ONEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOO!
THRRRRRRRRR-

Stew-O: TLA PUSHES NIKOLAS OFF HIM! AND NIKOLAS IMMEDIATELY CHARGES INTO TLA! BUT TLA RUNS PAST HIM! AND HE GOES FOR THE TWIST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE INTO THR MEXICAN DESTROYER! BUT NIKOLAS THROWS HIM OFF HIS SHOULDERS! TLA LANDS ON HIS FEET, BUT HE IS MET WITH A SUPERKICK! TLA RESPONDS WITH A SHOOT KICK TO THE JAW! NIKOLAS FALTERS NEAR THE ROPES AS TLA NOW RUNS FULL SPRINT AT HIM!

Persephone: END IT! NIKOLAS LEANS OVER AND TRIES TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A BACK BODY DROP! WAIT WHAT!?! TLA HANDSPRINGS HIS UPPER BODY OFF THE ROPES AND BOOMERANGS BACK! AND HE UNEXPECTEDLY PICKS NIKOLAS UP INTO A POWERBOMB! AND HE DROPS HIM DOWN WITH A RELEASE POWERBOMB AS BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN AND OUT!

Stew-O: A handspring powerbomb courtesy of the world champion, but TLA did not have the remaining energy to turn it into a sit-out pin as he remains floored with his challenger. Not for long as TLA and Nikolas depend on each other to get up to their feet! They are head to head as they now EXCHANGE FOREARMS! TLA! NIKOLAS! TLA! NIKOLAS! TLA! NIKOLAS! TLA! TLA! AND TLA NOW GOES FOR A DISCUS FOREARM SMASH! BUT NIKOLAS LAWNMOWERS OVER HIM WITH A BURNING LARIAT! WHAT A LARIAT AS NIKOLAS NOW PULLS HIM UP FOR THE GODS REQUIEM!

Gavin Kirkland: TLA USES THE MOMENTUM OF THE PULL TO CONNECT WITH A MEXICAN UPPERCUT! AND TLA NOW GOES AROUND THE WAIST AND SPINS HIM AROUND LIKE A RIPCORD! AND SENDS NIKOLAS REELING THROUGH THE ROPED WITH A RIPCORD MEXICAN UPPERCUT! DAMN!

Stew-O: NIKOLAS SLOWLY GETS UP TO HIS FEET AT RINGSIDE! TLA RUNS THE ROPES! TLA STEPS UP AND SOARS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! AND HE ROTATES AROUND IN MID AIR AND FLATTENS THE CHALLENGER BELOW WITH A MARVELLOUS CORKSCREW PLANCHA!!! OH MY GOD

Gavin Kirkland: TLA BRINGS HIM BACK INTO THE RING! AND HE NOW CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! AND HE GOES FOR THE BURNOUT! CORKSCREW 720 SENTON INCOMING!
AND NOW TLA FLIPS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! NIKOLAS HAS YET TO MOVE!

Stew-O: NIKOLAS BRINGS HIS KNEES UP AT THE LAST SECOND! OH MY GOD!! AND NOW NIKOLAS CRADLES THE CHAMPION AND FOLDS HIM OVER! COVER!! NOT LIKE THIS!!

ONEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEE!!

Gavin Kirkland: TLA POWERS OUT! NIKOLAS CAN NOT BELIEVE IT AS HE BEGINS TO HOLD HIM BY BOTH OF HIS HANDS! AND HE BEGINS TO STOMP THE LIVING HELL OUT OF HIS HEAD!! WRIST LOCK STOMPS AS HE DELIVERS A FINAL STOMP BEFORE PULLING HIM UP FOR THE GOD’S REQUIEM!

Stew-O: TLA BRINGS HIS ENTIRE LOWER BODY UPWARDS AND ROLLS THERON INTO THE GROUND! AND HE LOOKS FOR CROSSED PATHS! CROSS ARMBREAKER, BUT NIKOLAS GETS HIS FEET ON THE BOTTOM ROPEb TLA LETS GO AND TRIES TO LURE HIM INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING! BUT NIKOLAS PUSHES HIM TOWARDS THE TOPES AND TLA SNAPS HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MIDDLE ROPE!

Gavin Kirkland: TLA stumbles and falls through the ropes. He must be disoriented by the collision into the ropes as Nikolas now joins him on the apron. WAIT! TLA TRAPS HIS HEAD IN BETWEEN HIS LEGS! AND HE SLINGS HIMSELF UPWARDS VIA THE ROPES AND HE SPIKES THERON’S HEAD ON THE APRON WITH A PENDULUM PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE ROPES! TLA PUSHES AN UNCONSCIOUS THERON INTO THE RING!

Stew-O: TLA IS NOT DONE YET! HE WANTS TO MAKE THERON LEARN TO NEVER UNDERESTIMATE LA PANTERA SEXUAL! AND TLA NOW HAS HIM IN POSITION! AND HE FLIPS HIM OVER AND DRILLS HIM WITH A MEXICAN DESTROYER!

Gavin Kirkland: AND TLA HOOKS THE LEG WITH CONVICTION!

ONEEEE!!
TWOOOO!!
THREEEE!!!

( DING! DING! DING! )

( “Ambitionz az a Ridah” by Tupac echoes throughout the Borg El Arab Stadium as TLA lets go of Theron Nikolas’ left leg in relief. TLA rolls up to his feet, receives his EAW Answers World Championship and immediately celebrates on the top turnbuckle. Theron Nikolas rolls under the bottom rope and splatters onto the ringside floor while TLA holds his championship over his head. )

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER.. AND STILL EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION.. T… L.. AA!!!

Eve: TLA successfully retains his championship in an extremely competetive bout! Nikolas and TLA upped the ante as they brought the best of their abilities tonight! They pushed each other out of their comfort zone, and it all left up to TLA being more opportunistic and being faster than the challenger.

Persephone: It is over! Now can we get to the part where the EAW logo buzzes!

Gavin Kirkland: Shut up! whore! We have more matches to go through first! I have a question first. What is next for Theron Nikolas? BRO HAS LOST EVERY BIG MATCH SO HE FUCKING SUCKS! Fire him Hawk!

Stew-O: We don’t know, but you know what we do know now! It is now official that TLA and Impact will face at the fifteenth Pain For Pride for the EAW Answers World Championship! Congratulations to TLA, and I am sure everyone is excited to see them two revisit their feud from years back.

( Theron Nikolas stares into the camera with a cold sorrow before it changes and ends on a shot of TLA celebrating on the announce tables )

(As Battle of Egypt returns, the camera fades to the stage ‘Mona Lisa’ by Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar hits. This surprises the Egypt crowd, and more cheers than usual are heard as Cleopatra begins to make her way out to the stage with a smile on her face. Cleopatra is seen with a microphone in her hand, and as the mixed reaction continues, Cleopatra begins making her way down the ramp and to the ring.)

Stew-O: Cleopatra is here in Egypt, and I don’t think I should be surprised to see her here tonight, not when the Queen’s Court has such a major match coming up!

Gavin Kirkland:

Persephone: Oh brother. She’s here AND we still have to sit through that big women’s match? This is gonna be a nightmare.

(Cleopatra enters the ring and looks at the fans with a smirk on her face, finally beginning to speak as they quiet down.)

Cleopatra: You couldn’t have Battle of Egypt without the Queen of the Nile.

(The mixed reaction grows loud again, but Cleopatra continues to speak.)

Cleopatra: This season is supposed to be historic for EAW, and there’s nobody that could’ve made Voltage special the way I have when I returned to the ring earlier in the season. This company needs a star like me, and it’s only right that I appear at Battle of Egypt to once again help make this a show worth watching, even if I don’t have a match. It’s #EAW15, and you all deserve the chance to see the women who paved the way for the division we have today. Some of those women will be in that ladder match coming up, and I don’t even need to explain why I’m so interested in that. Women’s wrestling has come a long way and it’s important that it continues to have such a big spotlight in this company. Soon enough one woman is going to win the ladder match and gain number one contendership for the Universal Women’s Championship and gain the right to headline Pain for Pride against Andrea Valentine.. And it’s only right that the winner will be a member of the stable that pushed women’s wrestling further than anybody else.

(While this causes another loud reaction, Cleopatra doesn’t look bothered by the amount of people that actually are booing, obviously confident that a member of the Queen’s Court will win the match.)

Cleopatra: This ladder match might just be one of the biggest women’s matches EAW has ever seen, so there’s no wonder why two members of the Queen’s Court are in such a match. We’re so important to EAW’s history that it’d be a crime to not include us in a match like this, and there’s no doubting that after that ladder match is over, a member of the Queen’s Court will be heading to the main event of Pain for Pride where they will become the Universal Women’s Champion. Soon enough the Queen’s Court will be on top, and while only one of us could win that ladder match and face Andrea Valentine, I might just team up with whoever doesn’t make it, and we might just become the new Unified Tag Team Champions at the biggest show of the year. After all the Queen’s Court has done, this is just what we deserve. Our return to the top started back at Grand Rampage where we established just how great of a team we are even to this day, and soon enough the Queen’s Court will be covered in gold. Could you think of a better way to end Pain for Pride?

(Cleopatra holds her microphone out to the crowd with the grin still on her face, before pulling it back to herself.)

Cleopatra: I didn’t think so. We-

(‘you should see me in a crown’ by Billie Eilish suddenly hits, and this draws another loud mixed reaction. Cleopatra immediately turns towards the stage, and she looks surprised that somebody would actually interrupt her as she was speaking. That person would turn out to be Holly Arrow, who is holding a microphone and has a grin on her face, now unlike Cleopatra, who isn’t very pleased by her appearance.)

Stew-O: HOLLY ARROW IS HERE IN EGYPT!!!! Jake Smith did have two matches on the card tonight and as we all know Holly Arrow was cleared to compete again as announced on Voltage one week ago, but what is she doing out here??

Gavin Kirkland: This might be the best day of my life.

Persephone: She’s probably out here because she’s facing Cleo’s partner Madison Kaline soon. I really wish she didn’t come out here though, this show has already been long and boring, Holly Arrow appearing just makes things ten times worse.

(Holly Arrow steps into the ring, and slowly begins to walk up to Cleopatra. Cleopatra obviously still isn’t happy about Holly Arrow being out here, but Holly Arrow couldn’t seem to care less, beginning to speak.)

Holly Arrow: Actually, I’m interested in that ladder match, too. It’s rare to see so many major names in women’s wrestling all in the same match, and it’ll be pretty exciting seeing them go all out. They all seem as motivated than ever to win the Universal Women’s Championship, and stuff like that usually results in the best matches possible, especially when you have such a great stipulation involved. I think we’re all gonna have a great time watching this match Cleo. In a ladder match anybody could win anything could happen at any time and I learned that from experience, but part of me is actually hoping that you get what you want and a member of the Queen’s Court does win, namely, Madison Kaline.

(Cleopatra still doesn’t look impressed by Holly Arrow’s interruption, but Holly continues.)

Holly Arrow: I think it sounds great. Ladder match winner against some of the biggest names in women’s wrestling, Pain for Pride headliner and Universal Women’s Championship number one contender. It’d be huge for Madison, and it’d be an even bigger win for me. I’ve been gone since Shock Value and I have missed way more time than I would’ve liked to. I missed out on a lot of opportunities and chances to get a great spot on the Pain for Pride card, and now the season is almost over. Now that I have the chance to compete I’m going to do whatever I can to make sure I do make it to Pain for Pride, and beating one of your partners sounds like a great start, doesn’t it?

(Cleopatra has started to become annoyed with Holly Arrow, and finally begins to speak.)

Cleopatra: I wasn’t finished speaking. If you haven’t noticed, I was in the middle of something, so what do you want?

(The grin on Holly’s face hasn’t gone away, and she seems glad to have the opportunity to answer Cleopatra’s question.)

Holly Arrow: Well, getting the chance to face someone like your friend is already pretty great. This is probably going to be one of the bigger matches I’ve had just because of the name Madison Kaline has been able to build before I ever even joined the company, and beating a woman like that sounds like the best possible way for me to return to the ring. I can’t deny how much of an influence the Queen’s Court has had on women’s wrestling, and one thing I like getting the chance to do is test myself against Hall of Famers and see just how much I can hang with the best of them. Soon enough I’m going to beat Madison Kaline and prove that I’ve still got it even after my injury, and since the biggest show of the year is coming up and this season has been all about bringing back names from the past and having these special matches, I think I like the idea of testing myself against another Hall of Famer, and maybe even another member of the Queen’s Court.

(The crowd cheers loudly, but Cleopatra remains silent, not giving Holly Arrow much of a reaction. It takes a little while, but finally Cleopatra does respond.)

Cleopatra: Wow, Holly. You really want to be a female Jake Smith, don’t you?

(The smile is finally wiped off of Holly Arrow’s face, and Cleopatra continues to speak.)

Cleopatra: The last thing you should do is try to be anything like Jake, especially if it means trying to make a name for yourself at the Queen’s Court’s expense. That’s not why we’re here. If you want a match at Pain for Pride so badly, then the 24/7 Battle Royale has your name on it, feel free to take your chances there. If you’re not okay with that then either ask someone else if they’d be willing to entertain you or go back to sitting on the sidelines and watching another major event without you competing on it, because you’re not worth mine or the Queen’s Court’s time, and none of us will be wasting the biggest show of the year on a match against you.

(Cleopatra brushes past Holly as she makes her way out of the ring, and ‘Mona Lisa’ begins to play once again as the crowd gives off a mix of cheers and boos, this time with even more boos as the fans are disappointed by Cleopatra declining the potential match.)

Stew-O: Well it looks like Holly Arrow might’ve been setting her sights on Cleopatra, but in the end Cleopatra wants nothing to do with her! That’s a bit of a disappointing turn of events, but there’s no doubt that someone as talented as Holly Arrow will find her way onto the Pain for Pride card!

Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry:

Persephone: Stop crying. That’s one less match on the Pain for Pride card since we don’t have to worry about ever seeing them wrestle.

Gavin Kirkland: That’s the problem. :mjcry:

(Holly Arrow watches as Cleopatra continues to make her way up the ramp, not even looking back at Holly as she makes her way to the back. Holly Arrow is the last one shown by the camera as it begins to fade out away to show the next match graphic which flashes across the screen!)

(Outside the ring stands Bella Braxton, ready to announce!)

Bella Braxton: The following contest is a Ladder Match, where the first woman to climb a ladder and pull down the contract will go on to Pain for Pride to compete for the Universal Women’s Championship!

(“Unfuckwithable” by Deez Nutz begins to play and out comes Sienna Jade, looking around at the crowd before starting down the ramp!)

Bella Braxton: First, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada… “Unfuckwithable” SIENNA JADE!!!!!

Stew-O: Sienna Jade is just one of the many women making up this amazing lineup of women who’ll be competing tonight for the opportunity to face off against Andrea Valentine at Pain for Pride for the Universal Women’s Championship! And as one of the women who ushered in the Universal Women’s Title, it’d be historic for Sienna Jade to come back and compete for it where it was officially introduced!

Gavin Kirkland: What I know is that I can’t wait to get out of here so I don’t have to see these women compete in body suits! I wanna see some ass!!!

Persephone: How do you still have a job?

Stew-O: That’s a question I wanted to ask the both of you actually.

(“Amerika” by Rammstein begins to play and Sheridan is out next, not looking any way in particular as she seems collected and calm while heading down to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Next, from München, Deutschland…. “German Efficiency” SHERIDAN MULLER!!!!!

Persephone: I don’t know where they dragged her out from for this #EAW15 mess, but what I do know is that I can’t be bothered to listen to her!

Stew-O: Fortunately, one of us actually does our job! Sheridan has come back and she’s taken on competitors of varying experience, allowing her to showcase just what she can bring to the table in this era and it’s just the kind of thing that could be a launching pad for setting herself up for a big win tonight!

Gavin Kirkland: She’s not as hot as some of opponents or the other women on EAW roster, but I’m sure she’s got something up her sleeve for tonight! You can’t really go into this without preparing yourself to get your hands dirty.

(“O Fortuna” by Carl Orff takes over and Madison comes out to the sound of boos, which she rolls her eyes at before starting down the aisle with a smirk.)

Bella Braxton: From Tampa Bay, Florida… “The Mistress of Death” MADISON KALINE!

Stew-O: Madison already competed for the Universal Women’s Championship back at Reckless Wiring and it looked like she could’ve been well on her way to winning at times, but after coming up short against Andrea, it can only be assumed that she’d love a second opportunity!

Persephone: I can’t stand this bitch, because she really got the Golden Girls back together and it took up so much airtime on Voltage that I couldn’t wait for this all to be over! And to know two of them are in this match now?! It’s gonna take a miracle for me to get through this!

(“Party Goin’ Dumb” by Rico Nasty plays and Astraea makes her way out with a confident grin as she comes dow the ramp!)

Bella Braxton: Making her way to the ring from Chicago, Illinois… ASTRAEA JORDAN!!!!

Stew-O: After defeating Ximena Velasquez in an I Quit Match back at Reckless Wiring, Astraea surely comes into this match ready to go and get even more hardcore than before! Astraea and Sheridan seemed to rightfully assume that alliances could come into play here, and how all that factors in now with the history she has with these women, I’m sure it’s going to be something to witness!

Gavin Kirkland: Just about all these women absolutely hate each other, and if they didn’t before, they certainly do now! Did you hear some of what they had to say to each other this week?!

Persephone: Rich said he’d take notes for me but I still haven’t checked them. I didn’t even ask to be here!

(“Monster” by Kanye West begins to play and the crowd watches on as Kassidy is anticipated coming out from the back….)

Stew-O: :oh:!!!

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Crowd: :oh:!!!!!

Bella Braxton: From Sydney, Australia… “The Crown Jewel” KASSIDY HEART!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: :oh:!!!!! She’s clearly trying to get on my good side here with this new look, but I won’t be tempted! I won’t! I refuse! I absolutely won’t be! Everything I’ve said about her before now still holds true!

Persephone: I hope one day you get it the fuck together :mjpls:

Stew-O: Well we saw The Jaded Hearts cost The High Rollerz their match earlier in the night, no wonder they were wearing hats, Kassidy was just waiting for the big reveal! With her driven attitude and her new look, Kassidy Heart comes into this match seeking her chance at her third World Championship, and there’s no one I know more who would do absolutely anything to secure that kind of opportunity! She came into the season having defeated Jamie O’Hara at Pain for Pride, and had the Answers World Championship for a historic amount of time before she came to lose it!

Gavin Kirkland: When TLA won at King of Elite :drakelike:!!! But Kassidy is admittedly one of the toughest women in this match and her records speak for themselves; these women are going to have their hands full!

Persephone: I’m hoping she does that thing where she bites someone – it’s the only thing saving this match for me right now.

(“All It Takes For Your Dreams to Come True” by A Skylit Drive begins to play and Amber makes her way out, her eyes fixated on the contract that hangs above the ring before she starts down the ramp with her focus now on the other women.)

Bella Braxton: And finally, from Bronx, New York…. “Dirti Diva” AMBER KEYS!!!!

Stew-O: Amber Keys is coming into this having returned as Queen’s Court drama looked to be unfolding, but somehow among it all, they were able to get themselves on the same page! But now tonight, they’re against each other but if these past few weeks were anything to go by, alliances are going to be a huge factor in this!

Persephone: Which sucks because I was hoping it’d be a free for all where they just try to kill each other and end it all sooner.

Gavin Kirkland: :mjlol:! I’m just glad that I’ve been able to see Cleopatra back on my screen again, because there’s truly nothing better :blessed:!!!!

(Amber enters the ring and all the women stand around the ring, staring each other down and anticipating someone making the first move. Just then, the bell rings!)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: That’s the bell and Madison Kaline takes off right at Astraea Jordan! Madison looks to get the jump on things as she goes after one of her most noted enemies, and that sparks off a reaction among the rest of the competitors in the match!

Gavin Kirkland: There are women everywhere in that ring and they’re all fighting to see which one of them gets to spend the night with me :blessed:!!!

Persephone: That sounds more like a terrifying night in darkest pits of Hell :mjlol:!

Gavin Kirkland: Don’t act like you don’t want this :mjlit:!!!

Persephone: !!!!!!! But just about all of these bitches bore the fuck out of me, so hopefully one of them kills somebody or something in the next couple of seconds just to make this interesting. You know, spice things up a little to give me something to talk about. Sienna and Amber are on another side of the ring throwing punches at each other, while Sheridan and Kassidy do the same – and sadly no one’s been taken out of here on a stretcher yet.

Stew-O: The match… just started. Anyway, Astraea and Madison have a vicious history with each other, so I’m not surprised to see the two of them tangled up with each other here in the early going! Madison has Astraea backed into a corner where she hammers away at Astraea, striking her over the top of the head and trying to beat her down! Astraea though, she manages to duck around her and drives her into the turnbuckles, returning the fire that she’d gotten from Madison!

Gavin Kirkland: Astraea Jordan came back to EAW as a feisty MILF, getting Ximena Velasquez to say “I Quit” in what was Astraea’s return match – but I’d just like to put it out there for her that I don’t need a safeword.

Stew-O: She’s not interested.

Gavin Kirkland: :mjpls: It wasn’t a question! She’s really taking it to Madison though and- AMBER KEYS COMES STRIKING ASTRAEA OVER THE BACK! AMBER POPPED SIENNA OVER THE ROPES TO THE OUTSIDE AND WENT TO GO HELP OUT MADISON!

Stew-O: This isn’t surprising to see either, as one alliance or another was bound to come into play at some point! Amber grabs Astraea by her braid and yanks her by it to the mat, where she starts stomping down on Astraea and Madison doesn’t hesitate to join in with her Queen’s Court ally!

Persephone: Sheridan sees Astraea losing to the numbers game, but taking her eyes off of Kassidy ends up being a mistake as Kassidy capitalizes with a short-arm clothesline to bring her down. Even I would’ve known not to do that. Kassidy begins to kick Sheridan toward the ropes and eventually out of the ring, but Sheridan comes down on her feet and she’s able to reach inside, grabbing Kassidy’s legs to pull her out with her and they’re instantly back to throwing hands the second Kassidy’s out at ringside. These whores are tough or whatever so I know they’re not about to quit even though they totally should!

Stew-O: Kassidy and Sheridan go back and forth with heavy hands connecting as they trade strikes on the outside, trying to force the other into backing down but I don’t think they’re going to get what they want this early! Sheridan swings at Kassidy- KASSIDY DRIVES HER INTO THE BARRICADE! SHERIDAN’S BACK IS RAMMED INTO THE BARRICADE AND KASSIDY GOES RIGHT INTO RAPIDFIRE PUNCHES TO KEEP THE UPPER HAND HERE!

Gavin Kirkland: I can’t tell if that’s a determined or demented look in her eyes, but Kassidy isn’t holding back on Sheridan as she tries to take advantage of the situation! I’ve decided on demented though after a moment of thinking it over; she’s petty enough to try to force me into watching her win just to get back at me for the shit I’ve had to say about her, like when I said I wanted her dead and gone!

Persephone: Something tells me you aren’t even a factor at all. But whatever this bitch is motivated by, Sheridan is definitely suffering for it because Kassidy is beating the shit out of her right now. Kassidy throws a knee up into Sheridan’s stomach and then grabs her in a headlock to try to direct her back toward the ring but Sheridan fights her way out with punches to the back, slipping her way out and lifting Kassidy up into a back suplex to drop her into the edge of the apron! Fingers crossed for a broken back so that this ends sooner with one less woman involved!

Stew-O: Kassidy writhes on the ground after that unexpected drop and Sheridan turns, WALKING RIGHT INTO A CHAIR SHOT OVER THE HEAD! SIENNA JADE STRIKES SHERIDAN WITH A CHAIR AND SHERIDAN GOES DOWN IN A HEAP ON THE GROUND! WHERE THE HELL DID SHE EVEN COME FROM?!

Persephone: :mjlol:!!!! Does it matter?! I’m all for anything that brings these bitches down, honestly! Sienna drives the top of the chair down onto Sheridan repeatedly and she looks absolutely ruthless right now after taking her out, so I can’t be mad at her doing something useful here in this match! But if she could just end it all right now though, that’d be even better.

Gavin Kirkland: You might be getting your wish from Amber and Madison, as after getting Astraea Jordan out of the ring on another side of it, the two of them have gotten a ladder out from under the ring! They slide it into the ring and they go to roll in after- SIENNA PULLS AMBER BACK OUT THE RING BEFORE SHE CAN GET TO HER FEET AND LETS HER FALL UNCERIMONIOUSLY TO THE FLOOR! AMBER HITS WITH A THUD AFTER SIENNA RUNS AROUND THE RING TO GRAB HER, AND SIENNA STARTS STOMPING DOWN ON AMBER!

Stew-O: Inside the ring though is Madison with the ladder and she tries to go setting it up, but rolling in just in time is Sienna with the chair still after doing away with Amber! Madison doesn’t hesitate going after the woman who dethroned her for the Unified Women’s World Championship years ago, pulling the legs right out from under Sienna as she raised the chair and now she is all over Sienna with punches to the face now that she has got her down!

Persephone: Madison looks like she might actually be out for blood too, so it actually might not be all bad! She gets Sienna one last time in the face before coming off of her with a handful of hair and dragging her over to the ladder, WHERE SHE SLAMS SIENNA’S FACE INTO THE LADDER THAT IS ON THE MAT! HA! I LOVE IT! JUST START MAIMING THESE BITCHES :drakelike:!!!

Gavin Kirkland: NOT THE FACE :noah:!!!!

Persephone: AND NOW A SECOND TIME! Madison does it again and Sienna tries to turn away despite Madison’s hold on the hair, and Madison opens the ladder with one hand while she forces a struggling Sienna’s head between the two sides of the ladder-

Stew-O: KASSIDY HEART WITH A KENDO STICK TO MADISON’S BACK! KASSIDY CRACKS MADISON WITH A KENDO STICK AFTER COMING INTO THE RING FROM BEHIND AND NOW SHE GETS HER AGAIN, MADISON LETTING GO OF SIENNA THIS TIME! MADISON TURNS AROUND TO TRY TO GET A VIEW AT WHAT’S COMING HER WAY, BUT KASSIDY STRIKES HER DOWN WITH A SHOT OF THE KENDO STICK TO THE FACE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: :yikes:!!! Madison has her hands to her face after going down, but is that going to stop Kassidy? Of course not! She continues to light Madison up with the kendo stick while Sienna brings herself up, finding her nose bloody after coming into contact with the ladder – and she looks pissed off! Sienna gets in stomps as she shouts something at Madison, then demanding the kendo stick from Kassidy and getting it to raise up-

Persephone: WHY WON’T THIS OLD BITCH STAY DOWN?! AMBER SHOVES SIENNA FROM BEHIND AND SHE GOES TRIPPING OVER MADISON, FALLING RIGHT INTO KASSIDY! Kassidy is up first after Sienna gets off her and Amber connects with a knee strike to the face that snaps Kassidy’s head to the side before she goes snatching Kassidy up off the mat only for Kassidy to start throwing punches to the gut! Kassidy manages to break free but Amber hardly looks caught off guard as she goes punching right back!

Gavin Kirkland: Madison and Sienna are right there with them as they’re up on their feet, and fighting side by side must be an instinct for these four as that’s exactly what they’re doing! But the only thing missing from all this is my beloved queen, Cleopatra :mjcry:!!!

Stew-O: It’s very much supposed to be every woman for herself here in this Ladder Match, but you wouldn’t know it at first glance with how the Jaded Hearts are going back and forth with two-thirds of Queen’s Court! Sienna trying to fight off Madison, Amber going at Kassidy but things look to be just about even-

Gavin Kirkland: THE FOUR OF THEM ARE HIT FROM OPPOSITE SIDES AS THEY’RE SMASHED BETWEEN LADDERS FROM ASTRAEA AND SHERIDAN! KASSIDY, SIENNA, AMBER, AND MADISON ARE STUNNED FROM THE HIT AND THEY’RE RAMMED AGAIN BEFORE ASTRAEA TURNS WITH THE LADDER, CATCHING SIENNA IN THE FACE WITH THE END OF THE LADDER AND THAT TAKES HER OUT!

Stew-O: Madison nearly gets taken out but she ducks down and around Astraea to try to get her from behind! But Astraea hits a back kick and drops the ladder, GRABBING MADISON OFF OF HER FEET AND THROWING HER DOWN FOR A SCOOP SLAM ONTO THE LADDER! MADISON ROLLS OFF OF THE LADDER IN PAIN BUT THE DAMAGE HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN DONE! AND ALL OF THIS HAPPENING AS SHERIDAN LOOKS TO FEND OFF AMBER AND KASSIDY, WHO HAVE SOMEHOW MANAGED TO STAY ON THEIR FEET!

Persephone: Astraea goes for Kassidy and that pulls the both of them away from the action going on between Sheridan and Amber, who forces Sheridan to drop the ladder after a missed hit attempt by raking her eyes! She can’t win if she can’t see, oh well! Amber swiftly takes advantage by pummeling Sheridan with forearms and uppercuts, knocking her back into the ropes where she connects with a step-up knee strike that catches Sheridan right on the jaw to bring Sheridan to kneel!

Stew-O: BUT JUST AS AMBER LINED UP FOR HER NEXT MOVE, SHERIDAN POPPED UP AND CAUGHT HER WITH A GUT PUNCH! AMBER IS STOPPED IN HER TRACKS AND SHERIDAN EASILY LIFTS HER UP OVER HER SHOULDER! Amber flails trying to break free from Sheridan’s grasp but Sheridan is able to hold her, AND GETS A RUNNING START FOR A POWERSLAM ON THE GROUNDED LADDER!!! AMBER KEYS GETS DRIVEN DOWN ONTO THE LADDER WITH NASTY FORCE BUT THE EXPRESSION ON SHERIDAN’S FACE IS THAT OF A WOMAN WHO SIMPLY DOES NOT CARE!

Gavin Kirkland: She sure doesn’t! She kicks Amber out of the ring and grabs the ladder from the mat, moving to set it up in the middle of the ring! Sheridan looking up to make sure that she’s positioned it properly and she goes to climb up! She’s headed up uncontested and she’s got the contract in her sights!

Stew-O: Sheridan is closing in on the contract that’s hanging above the ring, but this gets the attention of Kassidy as she and Astraea are still in the ring! The former Answers World Champion rocks Astraea with a forearm to try to get out of the corner but Astraea remains on her feet, now trying to get back at Kassidy with a hit of her own but Kassidy doesn’t back down either! Kassidy goes at her with multiple strikes before she’s struck back with a kick to the gut, sent reeling into the ropes and Astraea charges to knock her out- BUT KASSIDY LIFTS HER UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE!

Persephone: Kassidy shoots right over to the ladder and grabs hold of Sheridan’s ankle before she can get much further, trying to prolong the match for some apparent reason. Sheridan holds onto the ladder while trying to reach up for the contract but it’s still out of reach, thanks to Kassidy, of course, otherwise this would all be over! Sheridan tries to shake her off but Kassidy’s still holding on!

Stew-O: NOT FOR LONG AS KASSIDY TAKES A STOMP TO THE FACE! KASSIDY’S FORCED TO LET GO AS SHERIDAN DRIVES HER BOOT RIGHT DOWN ONTO KASSIDY’S FACE! Sheridan starts going up higher now as she senses that this could be her moment, a shot at headlinging Pain for Pride for the Universal Women’s Championship! Kassidy isn’t letting her get away so easily though as she starts climbing up just under her?! Kassidy following after Sheridan with a laser-like focus!

Gavin Kirkland: She clubs Sheridan over the back before Sheridan can reach out for the contract again as she’s caught up with her, and Sheridan finds herself in a precarious positon now! Kassidy is insisting on getting up as high as Sheridan here and Sheridan tries to elbow her down, throwing attempted hit after attempted hit but it’s just having no effect on that bitch! Kassidy is hitting her in return from a somewhat better vantage point, easier to hit Sheridan over the back and her head that took that nasty chair shot earlier! And Kassidy mdanages to get her arm around Sheridan’s neck!

Stew-O: “STARGAZING” OFF THE LADDER!!! SHERIDAN GETS THE BACK OF HER HEAD DRIVEN INTO THE MAT AS THE TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION TAKES HER DOWN WITH AN INVERTED DDT RIGHT OFF THE LADDER!!! WHAT A SIGHT! WHAT IMPACT! HOW DOES SHERIDAN COME BACK FROM THAT?!

Persephone: Who cares if she does or doesn’t?! Because I don’t! What I know is that Kassidy has a clear path to that contract and I’m need her or someone to take it; I’m ready to go! Kassidy looks to answer my prayers as she gets up and goes for the ladder, eyes on the prize while she starts to climb up and this one is about to be over :blessed:!!!!

Stew-O: BUT MAYBE NOT! COMING UP THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LADDER IS ASTRAEA! She’s back in the match after that fall and rolling into the ring now, hurrying over to try to meet Kassidy up top! To say that these two have a heated past is an understatement and just as it looked like Kassidy could get her hands on that contract as her fingertips brush the bottom of it, she sees Astraea coming up – and the expressions on their faces as they eye each other say enough! WORDS AREN’T NEEDED AS ASTRAEA THROWS THE FIRST PUNCH! KASSIDY TRYING KNOCK HER OFF WITH ONE OF HER OWN! ASTRAEA AGAIN! NOW KASSIDY! KASSIDY CATCHING ASTRAEA AGAIN, JUST FOR ASTRAEA THROW A HUGE RIGHT!

Gavin Kirkland: ASTRAEA GETS HER FACE SLAMMED OFF THE TOP OF THE LADDER! FUCK! KASSIDY REACHES UP FOR THE CONTRACT- ASTRAEA GETS THE WIDE OPEN SHOT TO KASSIDY’S FACE AFTER KASSIDY TOOK HER EYES OFF HER! THEY’RE BACK TO TRADING SHOTS-

Persephone: Madison Kaline starts pushing on the ladder! Astraea and Kassidy stop what they’re doing once they sense that the ladder isn’t staying still- :mjlol:!!!!!!!!! MADISON TOPPLES THE LADDER AND KASSIDY GOES PLUMMETING OFF OF IT RIGHT INTO THE TOP ROPE! KASSIDY HEART’S HEAD GOES SNAPPING BACK AS HER NECK HITS OFF OF THE ROPE AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S OUT AFTER THAT! ALL OF THAT FOR NOTHING!

Stew-O: Madison wasn’t going to sit back and let someone else take what could be her second chance at the Universal Women’s Championship! But Astraea landed on her feet as she dropped down in time, finding herself immediately in a brawl with Madison as Madison didn’t wait to give her even a second to try to get her footing! Astraea fends for herself the best that she can, able to get in some shots against Madison- BUT A DROPKICK FROM MADISON KNOCKS HER DOWN NEAR THE ROPES, AND MADSION AND ASTRAEA GO SPILLING OUT THE RING AS MADISON TACKLES HER THROUGH THE ROPES!!

Persephone: A really ugly fall for them to take, but also really fitting! It’s a mess of bodies at ringside as Kassidy and Sheridan have yet to properly recover from their own disastrous drops – not that I’m rushing them at all, just stay down for the rest of the match TBH - and Astraea and Madison are having to try to recover quick enough. Just ahead of everyone else are Sienna and Amber slugging it out, Amber starting to force Sienna back around the corner of the ring in the direction of the other women.

Gavin Kirkland: Amber gets Sienna with a wild shot and she pulls her into a side headlock so that she can direct punches at her face, as if she hasn’t already been through enough with having been busted open! She has Sienna held close to try to prevent her from escaping but Sienna tries to hit Amber off nonetheless, LIFTING AMBER OFF OF HER FEET FOR A SIDE SUPLEX ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!! SIENNA FREES HERSELF UP BY DROPPING AMBER AND SHE COMES DOWN RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD!!!

Stew-O: Sienna turns over and gets a hold of Amber right away knowing that Amber won’t be down for long, beating her over the back and dropping elbows across the neck! The two of them brawl alongside the reignited Madison and Astraea fight as they’re back on their feet, Amber trying to bring herself up to stand as Sienna has her on her knees while standing over her! Astraea drives Madison into the apron and starts to gain the upper hand as Madison collides with the hardest part of the ring, and Amber’s hitting at the ribs of the last Freeweight Champion in an effort to fight her off!

Persephone: You would think this German Efficiency bitch would’ve taken the hint and not gotten back into this shit, but here she goes getting in the mix as she big boots Sienna! Sienna gets knocked right past our commentary table and Sheridan grabs Amber off the ground, SLAMMING HER FACE RIGHT INTO THE TOP OF OUR COMMENTARY TABLE :krabs:!!! FOR WHAT?! FOR WHAT?! CAN’T SHE SEE THAT WE’RE WORKING HERE?!!

Stew-O: SHERIDAN DOES IT AGAIN AND AGAIN, HAVING AMBER KEYS LOOKING DAZED AS SHE TRIES TO KEEP HERSELF STANDING! SHERIDAN WITH TWO HANDFULS OF HAIR- GETS AN ELBOW TO THE RIBS AS AMBER FIGHTS BACK! Amber manages to buy a moment with a forearm to the face and- SIENNA JUMPS OFF OUR TABLE AFTER CLIMBING PAST US AND HITS SHERIDAN BACK INTO THE APRON AFTER AMBER MOVES OUT THE WAY!

Gavin Kirkland: That sneaky minx! Amber goes after Sienna while she’s got the chance, shoving her into Sheridan and attacking the both of them as she keeps them within range of each other! At least that way, she’s got eyes on the both of them! Amber’s dishing out all kinds of attacks as she tries to capitalize on the damage done to these two, while the likes of Astraea and Madison don’t see Kassidy coming after them until it’s too late! Kassidy inserts herself right into their unfolding drama here, taking them both down with an unexpected double clothesline! NO! MADISON DUCKS AND SHE STRIKES KASSIDY OVER THE BACK OF THE HEAD! KASSIDY MIGHT’VE SEVERELY UNDERESTIMATED THAT FALL AS SHE’S DUCKED DOWN WITH HANDS OVER HER HEAD!

Stew-O: THAT’S NO STOPPING MADISON THOUGH AS SHE UNLEASHES A NUMBER OF CLOBBERING HITS TO TRY TO HAVE KASSIDY FURTHER DEBILITATED! Madison seeking to do some damage as she brings Kassidy over to the steps in a hold for a suplex, but Kassidy blocks it and stays on her feet, now throwing knee strikes up at Madison’s gut! Kassidy breaks free and counters the hold as she quickly rotates- DDT ONTO THE STEPS! MADISON GETS HER HEAD SPIKED ON THE STEPS AND SHE’S DOWN COVERING HER HEAD!

Persephone: Kassidy gets up looking pretty proud of herself but if Madison’s still moving she clearly can’t waste my time by getting caught up in the moment – finish the fucking match! Uggghhhhh, and she didn’t even anticipate that Astraea bitch coming back at her and tackling her right into the rest of the women and causing them all to go down! It’s a mess out here in front of us as they all try to gather themselves up, Kassidy trying to fight Astraea off as she tries to make the most of the unexpected takedown and Sienna having Sheridan by the hair so that she can repeatedly drive her knee into her face!

Stew-O: Effective at first, but she should’ve gone for the arms as Sheridan blocks one of the oncoming knees and then captures the leg as she tries to force herself up to stand! Sienna trying to fight her off but Sheridan keeps her head down, while Kassidy fights her way up against Astraea- AMBER KEYS SHOOTS THROUGH THE ROPES IN A SUICIDE DIVE TO TAKE ALL FOUR WOMEN DOWN!! AMBER SURPRISING ALL OF THEM AS SHE COMES FROM THE RING, HAVING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THE CHAOS THAT HAD LEFT EVERYONE SCRAMBLING TO GET UP!!!

Persephone: Okay but now she has to get back into the ring, and she’s not moving fast enough for me! Amber pulls herself up and this booing crowd clearly didn’t appreciate her bringing all that action to a halt, but she’s really doing me such a favor; I really can’t thank her enough! Amber rolls into the ring and grabs one of the fallen ladders to try to set it up in the ring – finally, someone’s going to end this shit once and for all!

Gavin Kirkland: Amber has the ladder up properly and she doesn’t hesitate to start climbing! A former Women’s Champion from centuries ago, I’m sure she’d love to be able to say she came back and main evented for the Universal Women’s Championship!

Persephone: :mjlol:!

Stew-O: Centuries is quite the exaggeration, but yes, Amber certainly does have an agenda and that’d be one way to fulfill it! Amber gets higher on that ladder and she reaches up in a hurry only to find she’s got to get up further, no fear in the eyes of Amber as she’s got her eyes focused on the contract that could be just fingertips away!

Persephone: FUUUUCK! Astraea dragged her ass into the ring in time and grabbed Amber’s ankle to keep her from getting anywhere, and now she’s trying to yank her down! We were so close!! Amber tries to shake her off but Astraea just won’t let go so that this can be over and starts pulling Amber down back down the ladder, getting Amber onto her shoulders- ASTRAEA POWERBOMBS HER ONTO THE OTHER LADDER THAT’S DOWN IN THE RING!! AMBER’S BACK HAS GOT TO BE FUCKED AFTER THAT :mjlol:! BUT NOW ASTRAEA HAS THE CHANCE TO-

Gavin Kirkland: SIENNA WITH THE KENDO STICK TO THE BACK! SHE PICKED IT BACK UP AFTER IT’D BEEN LEFT IN THE RING AND ASTRAEA NEARLY FALLS OVER FROM THE HIT! SIENNA STRIKING AGAIN AND ASTRAEA SHOUTS AS SHE STUMBLES AROUND THE RING! SIENNA REELS BACK TO TAKE ANOTHER SWING- THE KENDO STICK BREAKS AS SHE STRIKES THE LADDER, NOT EXPECTING ASTRAEA TO HAVE DUCKED!! BUT IF SHE SWUNG THAT HARD, JUST IMAGINE IF IT WOULD’VE HIT!

Stew-O: Astraea dodged a crazy blow there for sure! And she knows it as she starts going at Sienna in the moment of surprise with repeated forearms and she looks to take Sienna off her feet- SIENNA STABS HER IN THE SHOULDER WITH THAT JAGGED END OF THE BROKEN KENDO STICK! ASTRAEA DROPS HER AND SIENNA STABS HER AGAIN, LOOKING SAVAGE WITH THAT BLOOD COMING DOWN HER FACE!

Persephone: Astraea tries to get away as she clutches at her shoulder and ends up in the corner where Sienna starts to beat down on her, getting that arm she was just targeting over the top rope and pulling it back in under it toward herself to cause it to bend at an unnatural angle to put pressure on the shoulder. Sienna’s in no hurry but here on the outside, Madison, Kassidy and Sheridan are all fighting each other in front of us! Anyone else would commend Madison for having the wherewithal to get back up, but I just simply won’t when she could’ve stayed dead after that DDT :noah:!!

Stew-O: Madison isn’t going to just give this chance up, much like the rest of the women! Madison launches a kick at Kassidy to send her back but it’s Sheridan that moves quickly to drop Madison with a clothesline just after! She reaches into the ring for one of the two other ladders and drags it out to have it on the apron and the top end on our commentary table, it’s looking like she’s got something planned!

Persephone: Can she go play engineer somewhere else?! There’s a match that needs ending!

Gavin Kirkland: I actually have a sex swing that needs installing if she’s available- I MEAN I WONDER WHAT SHE COULD POSSIBLY HAVE IN MIND HERE! I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SHE COULD BE UP TO BUT I’M VERY INTERESTED!

Stew-O: I don’t know how I managed to be the one who got booked for this show with you two out of everyone else who could’ve done this in my place.

Persephone: Sheridan goes to grab Madison and drags her up, bouncing her head off the ladder that she’s bridged from the ring to the commentary table, but we just might never know what’s going through her mind as Kassidy attacks the both of them from behind! This Mauler bitch or whoever just doesn’t know when to mind her business! She kicks Sheridan in the ribs while she’s got her down to send her rolling away and then has to turn her attention to Madison as Madison wasn’t about to let this new brunette bitch go unaswerred, but I also wouldn’t have hated her if she had! Take the fucking hint!

Stew-O: While Kassidy and Madison go on trying to beat the absolute hell out of each other, Sienna and Astraea are still in the ring and Astraea has managed to kick Sienna away from her! Sienna still with that broken piece of kendo stick going for Astraea but Astraea just blasts her with a forearm as she comes out the corner! Astraea fighting with an urgency after having her shoulder targeted and she’s going at Sienna with a quickness that Sienna’s struggling to keep up with! WAIT! SIENNA KICKS HER IN THE GUT TO SEND HER STUMBLING BACK AND SIENNA CHARGES-

Gavin Kirkland: “CHIRAQ FLOWSION”!!! ASTRAEA MANAGES TO HOIST SIENNA UP ONTO HER SHOULDER AND HITS A DESPERATION MOVE TO DROP SIENNA! WHAT A COUNTER! BUT NOW SHE’S GOT TO HERSELF UP AND ONTO THAT LADDER, BUT THAT ARM IS OBVIOUSLY BOTHERING HER!

Persephone: And now it’s going to potentially hinder her?! Fucking hate it here! Astraea drags herself off the mat and to her feet to get to the ladder, and she starts to climb! Just let her make it up there and get the contract, I’m fucking begging :mjcry:!!!

Stew-O: Astraea’s journey to the top looks unimpeded as she starts making her way up and taking a few seconds to check her surroundings every now and then! Astraea had missed the opportunity to main event Pain for Pride despite having been deemed as having the capabilities to do so, only for things to not work out back on Empire! But now she’s got the chance right there over her head to put that all to rest and make it official! Astraea reaching up for the contract!

Persephone: FUCK!! KASSIDY COMES UP THE LADDER AND OF COURSE, SHE WASN’T GOING TO LET ASTRAEA JUST TAKE IT LIKE THAT! WHO’S SURPRISED?! SHE THREW MADISON INTO THE STEPS AS SOON AS SHE SAW ASTRAEA GOING UP! Kassidy cracks her in the face with a punch and transitions over into forearms once Astraea stops trying to get the contract, having to focus on Kassidy going at her face like that! Astraea throwing a hit to try to knock her down- KASSIDY CATCHES THE ARM, TURNS WITH IT OVER HER SHOUDLER, AND DROPS DOWN OFF THE LADDER TO SNAP IT OVER THE TOP OF IT! ASTRAEA GETS HER ARM TAKEN DOWN ONTO THE TOP OF THE LADDER, AND SHE GOES RIGHT TO GRABBING AT HER SHOULDER!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT SHE NEEDS TO BE WATCHING KASSIDY, WHO’S COME AROUND ON HER SIDE OF THE LADDER AND PULLS HER LEGS RIGHT OUT FROM UNDER HER TO SEND ASTRAEA PLUMMETING TO THE MAT! ASTRAEA CRASHES ON THE CANVAS AS SHE’S PULLED AWAY FROM THE LADDER AND KASSIDY IS STOMPING ALL OVER HER AS SHE LOOKS TO ENSURE THAT ASTRAEA IS WORN DOWN!

Stew-O: Astraea tries to cover up while she’s down on the mat but Kassidy is just relentless right now! The recently named Hall of Fame inductee grabs Astraea by the waist and hoists her up into a german suplex! But she holds on as she turns over with Astraea still in her grasp and HITS ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX! THE STRENGTH BY KASSIDY IS INSANE AS SHE TURNS THEM OVER AGAIN AND LOOKS TO GET ASTRAEA UP A THIRD TIME-

Persephone: SHERIDAN HITS KASSIDY WITH THAT CHAIR TO THE BACK! KASSIDY DROPS ASTRAEA AND SHERIDAN HITS KASSIDY AGAIN, SLAMMING THAT STEEL CHAIR AGAINST HER AND KASSIDY GOES DOWN! SHERIDAN UNLOADS ON KASSIDY WITH CHAIR SHOT AFTER CHAIR SHOT!

Gavin Kirkland: Probably not the way she’s used to being unloaded on if you know what I mean :mjlit:!! But Sheridan tosses the chair aside and grabs Kassidy, taking her off the mat and into a butterfly backbreaker! Kassidy grabs at her back as she comes down hard across Sheridan’s knee, but she’s not getting any rest as Sheridan has her by the hair, dragging her to the ladder and slamming her face right into the side rail! Kassidy’s head gets repeatedly bounced off that ladder BEFORE SHE GETS LAUNCHED WITH A TIGER SUPLEX RIGHT ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR THAT SHERIDAN LEFT BEHIND HER!

Stew-O: A BRILLIANT MOVE BY SHERIDAN JUST NOW TO DROP KASSIDY LIKE THAT AFTER WHAT SHE JUST PUT HER THROUGH! Sheridan looks absolutely merciless with the quickness she delivered that with! Sheridan grabs a hold of Kassidy and throws her from the ring, and then looks to the ladder! Sheridan seeing another opportunity to go for the contract and she goes climbing up!

Gavin Kirkland: :damn:!!!! MADISON HITS SHERIDAN OVER THE BACK WITH THAT BARBED WIRE BAT! SHERIDAN SCREAMS AS SHE’S HIT AGAIN, THAT BARBED WIRE DIGGING INTO HER BACK AND MADISON IS LETTING HER HAVE IT! I know things between them are personal, but this is something else! MADISON GOES FOR BLOOD AS SHE SEEMS TO TRY TO HIT HARD ENOUGH TO TEAR THROUGH THE BODY SUIT WITH THE BAT WITH EVERY HIT AND SHERIDAN HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO COME DOWN!

Persephone: Madison drives the top of the bat right into Sheridan’s stomach and then brings it down over her back again! This psycho bitch isn’t playing games! Sheridan is forced down to the mat after that and rising from the dead is Amber Keys, telling Madison to grab Sheridan and throw her out the ring!

Stew-O: The Hall of Famer kicks Sheridan to the outside and Amber grabs her from the ground, Sheridan trying to fight her off as she knows that she’s in a vulnerable position with no help! But it’s to no avail as Amber starts beating her over the back and throwing knees to the face; it’s not looking good for Sheridan right now! Madison comes from out the ring and digs under the apron, retrieving a table that she turns over to try to start preparing to set up!

Persephone: But as she does, Sheridan starts getting more combative with Amber! Amber struggling to keep her held in place and- MADISON WITH ANOTHER HIT OF THE BAT OVER SHERIDAN’S BACK! SHERIDAN NEARLY DROPS TO HER KNEES BUT AMBER KEEPS HER HELD UP, AND MADISON STRIKES AGAIN!

Stew-O: Madison drops her back and quickly goes back to the table, setting it up and getting it in place! She goes back under the ring once again, coming out with lighter fluid and a pack of matches :lupe:!!!! She douses the top of the table in lighter fluid and it’s just a few seconds after that the table is going up in flames! Madison and Amber drag Sheridan over to the table, and this is a sight familiar to days of Empire when The Queen’s Court were all on top-

Gavin Kirkland: ASTRAEA COMES OFF THE APRON WITH A DIVING CROSSBODY! SHE FLIES OVER SHERIDAN AND TAKES DOWN MADISON AND AMBER, ALL OF THEM HITTING THE FLOOR!!!! Astraea comes rolling off of them, hyping herself and the crowd up as she gets to her feet and she makes her way over to Sheridan for a moment as she directs her toward Amber and Madison. Astraea starts ahead as she goes right for Madison, getting her up just to start pummeling her over the top of her head! Sheridan staggering over but getting a hold of Amber and she starts beating on her as well! The Queen’s Court looks to be in some trouble as Astraea kicks Madison to the ground, leaving Amber to get a taste of the numbers game as Astraea and Sheridan team up on her!

Persephone: Put her through the table and be done with it! It’d be one of the few good things coming out of this for me right now; I’m not asking for much here!

Stew-O: Astraea points to the table while Sheridan has Amber in a front headlock, and it’s looking like it’s the end for Amber as Sheridan starts forcing her toward the table-

Gavin Kirkland: WHAT THE FUCK?!

Persephone: HUH?!?!?!

Stew-O: ASTRAEA GETS TAKEN WITH A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE BY SHERIDAN?!

Persephone: SHERIDAN SHOVED AMBER AWAY AND JUST SPUN AROUND ON ASTRAEA TO TAKE HER DOWN! IS SHE INSANE?! SHE WAS HELPING HER! WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON?!

Stew-O: Amber’s down on the ground watching on in confusion along with Madison, as Sheridan grabs Astraea and throws her into the front of our commentary table with unprecedented force! Astraea struggles to get herself up but Sheridan comes over with a stomp down onto her back and forcing her down to the ground, reaching down for Astraea’s braid to pull her up, just to slam her face down against the ground!

Gavin Kirkland: Amber and Madison get themselves up as Sheridan drags Astraea to her feet, dragging her face to the other end of the top of the commentary table, and Madison takes the opportunity to hit Astraea in the midsection with her bat! Madison hits her again, and Sheridan calls on them to step out the way, THROWING ASTRAEA INTO THE SIDE OF THE NEARBY STEPS AND ASTRAEA JORDAN HITS WITH A LOUD BANG!! THIS IS JUST ENTIRELY UNEXPECTED!!

Stew-O: Astraea probably has no idea what the hell is even going right now for this to even be happening! Sheridan looks remorseless as she stares down Astraea, and backs away to leave Amber and Madison to swarm Astraea! Madison and Amber roughly drag her over to the flaming table and lift her up in unison- THE QUEEN’S COURT PUT ASTRAEA JORDAN THROUGH THE FLAMING TABLE HERE AT RINGSIDE! SHERIDAN GAVE THEM THE OPENING AND THEY DIDN’T HESITATE AT ALL IN THE SLIGHTEST TO TAKE IT!!!

(Astraea is motionless in the wreckage of the table, laid out and the flames have to be extinguished by ringside assistance once Madison and Amber are clear of the scene.)

Persephone: That’s Dynasty’s problem as far as I’m concerned when it comes to Astraea and whatever the fuck just happened with Sheridan, so I don’t care! Sheridan rolls into the ring as she spots Sienna trying to make her way in and they meet in the middle, more than ready to throw shots at each other but clearly not as ready to end this! Sienna takes a number of fists to the face but a quick knee strike from her to Sheridan is able to stall Sheridan for the moment, and Sienna snatches her up in a side headlock to hold her ground!

Stew-O: Sheridan pushes them over to the ropes, however, and Sienna tries to tighten her hold while using her other hand to punch Sheridan in the face! It looks like she has Sheridan stopped- SHERIDAN LIFTS SIENNA UP OVER THE TOP ROPE BUT SIENNA HOLDS HER ON THE WAY OVER AND DOWN FOR A MODIFIED HOTSHOT! SIENNA LANDS A ROUNDHOUSE KICK FROM THE APRON TO KNOCK SHERIDAN DOWN, AND HEADS FOR THE CORNER! SIENNA GOING TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS SHERIDAN IS DOWN!

Gavin Kirkland: “STARSTRUCK”- NO! IT DOESN’T CONNECT AS SHERIDAN ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! SIENNA LANDING ON HER FEET AND LOOKING FOR THE “WITCHES HAMMER” AS SHERIDAN HURRIES TO HER FEET! SHERIDAN GETS ROCKED BACK INTO THE TURNBUCKLES AND SIENNA DOESN’T THINK TWICE ABOUT GOING CHARGING IN, BUT SHERIDAN GETS HER WITH A BACK ELBOW! Sheridan now climbing up the turnbuckles with Sienna in front of her, but Sienna goes after her to climb up also!

Stew-O: Sheridan and Sienna fight for control of the situation but neither one of them is backing down, Sienna going all the way up top now! BUT SHERIDAN SWEEPS THE LEGS AND SIENNA FALLS INTO HER, TAKING SHERIDAN WITH HER AS SHE FALLS OVER TO THE OUTSIDE AND THEY HIT THE RINGSIDE FLOOR WITH A NASTY THUD!

Persephone: :mjlol:!!!!!! Serves these whores right for dragging this match out! How fucking hard is it to climb up a fucking ladder?!

Stew-O: Just around the corner of the ring on the outside, Amber and Madison have turned their attention to Kassidy, the two of them ganging up on her! After taking out Astraea, it’s clear that they know going about it like this could only benefit them in the long run and it’s a sound strategy whether anyone likes it or not. Amber holds Kassidy up after dragging her to her feet by her hair, and Madison SWINGS AT KASSIDY WITH THAT BARBED WIRE BAT! AMBER HOLDS HER IN PLACE THOUGH TO KEEP HER STANDING, AND MADISON HITS HER AGAIN BEFORE SWINGING IT AND CATCHING HER IN THE FACE!

Persephone: She gets new hair and a fucked up face now to go with it! Kassidy is down on the ground and Madison swings the bat down into her back, standing on it now just to have the barbed wire dig into Kassidy’s back! Ever since this bat got introduced to the match, these bitches have been getting fucked up but I’m all for it!

Stew-O: Someone’s going to have to get that bat away from Madison if they don’t want to get their chances severely reduced! We’ve seen before just how dangerous she is with it! Madison pulls the bat off of Kassidy and you can see on her back where she’s been cut open, and Madison looking smug as she stands over Kassidy-

Gavin Kirkland: AND AMBER PULLS MADISON INTO A SHORT-ARM LARIAT! AMBER KEYS JUST TOOK DOWN HER QUEEN’S COURT ALLY!! AND NOW SHE’S STOMPING ALL OVER MADISON WITHOUT A SINGLE SIGN OF REGRET!

Persephone: AMBER GRABS THE BAT AND STARTS BRINGING IT DOWN ON MADISON, HITTING HER ANYWHERE SHE CAN AS MADISON ROLLS ON THE GROUND! SHE’S TRYING TO EVADE THOSE STRIKES BUT SHE’S WELL WITHIN AMBER’S SIGHTS, AND THERE’S NO DODGING THIS ATTACK! AMBER ISN’T HOLDING BACK AS MADISON SHOUTS FROM THE GROUND AT HER FEET!

Stew-O: Amber grabs Madison and rolls her into the ring, sending her into the corner where she she starts clobbering Madison with ruthless strikes, and Madison’s unable to cover up! She’s probably more confused than anything right now, struggling with understanding what’s going on; this couldn’t be how she imagined this going between the two of them!

Gavin Kirkland: Well, it is now, and Amber doesn’t care at all! Amber throws her out of the corner by her hair, sending her into the only ladder standing and knocking it over! Madison tries to pick herself up, BUT AMBER HITS THE “SUICIAKICK” TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! A SUPERKICK TAKES MADISON RIGHT BACK DOWN AND AMBER IS ALL OVER MADISON RIGHT NOW!

Stew-O: It’s not the first time Amber’s done something controversial at one of these Battle of Egypt events! She stands in the middle of the ring looking around at the crowd before she sets her sights back on Madison, picking her up and whipping her into the corner where Madison looks to barely be able to keep herself standing! Amber charging in- A KICK TO THE FACE FROM MADISON! AMBER IS STUNNED AS SHE STRUGGLES TO KEEP A VERTICAL BASE AND MADISON LEAPS OUT THE CORNER WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO BUY HERSELF SOME TIME!

Persephone: This is so infuriating! Just get the ladder and climb up it! Can that old bitch really stop her?! Madison gets up and grabs Amber, only to be met with punches to the gut! Amber fighting her off before grabbing hold of her and lifting her up for a suplex- BUT MADISON COUNTERS INTO A DDT ON THE WAY DOWN AND AMBER GETS DROPPED ON HER HEAD! AMBER TRIES TO QUICKLY GET HERSELF UP BUT MADISON IS THERE TO MEET HER, THE TWO OF THEM TRADING FOREARMS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AS MADISON REFUSES TO GET HER ASS BEAT BY THIS OLD ASS BITCH!

Gavin Kirkland: What you call old, I call experienced :mjlit:!! Amber fires right back at Madison to try to get the upper hand back after Madison unexpectedly countered her, and now she’s trying to wear Madison down! Amber going for a kick- BUT MADISON CATCHES THE LEG AND THROWS IT BACK DOWN THE OPPOSITE WAY, THE MOMENTUM SENDING AMBER RIGHT TO THE MAT! AMBER GETTING UP TO HER KNEES-

Stew-O: AMBER GETS SENT FACE FIRST INTO THE FOOT OF THE OVERTURNED LADDER! FUCK! SHE WRITHES ON THE MAT WITH A HAND OVER HER EYE AND MADISON LOOKS PISSED OFF AS SHE STANDS OVER HER! Amber with a hand over her eye after presumably getting the bottom of the ladder in her eye, but Madison is just as remorseless! Madison getting her taking her over to the corner where she sets Amber up on top and Madison climbs after her. It’s looking she’s got bad intentions for Amber after Amber turned her back on her moments ago!

Persephone: And I hope one of these bitches has intentions of ending this match, goddamn! Madison gets to the top and nearly ends up like Sienna as Amber tries to push her over, but Madison holds onto the top rope and picks herself up as Amber tries to reposition herself on the other side of the turnbuckles. Her eye looks absolutely fucked right now so I don’t know how she plans on doing anything :yikes:!

Gavin Kirkland: Madison climbs up from her side just to get a punch to the face, but she throws one back and Amber rakes the eyes when she gets the opening! Amber pulling Madison over the top turnbuckle with intentions of a suplex to send Madison through that ladder that’s still bridged across to the commentary table! Amber gets Madison into position AND SHE GOES TO HOIST HER UP-

Stew-O: MADISON STARTS FIGHTING BACK, SURELY SEEING WHAT PREDICAMENT SHE’S IN! MADISON PUNCHING AT AMBER’S SIDE AND AMBER STRUGGLES TO PULL HER THE REST OF THE WAY OVER- MADISON FREES HERSELF AND ROCKS AMBER WITH A PUNCH TO SEND HER FALLING BACKWARD! AND AMBER CRASHES THROUGH THE LADDER BRIDGE!!!!

Persephone: ANOTHER BITCH DOWN :blessed:!!!!! AMBER MIGHT AS WELL BE DEAD FROM THE LOOKS OF THINGS, BECAUSE SHE FELL RIGHT THROUGH THAT LADDER AND NOW SHE’S LAID OUT ON THE FLOOR! I DESERVE THIS!!!

(Madison remains standing on turnbuckles, looking down on Amber from her position and scowls at the fallen Hall of Famer who hasn’t moved.)

Stew-O: From behind comes Kassidy Heart! She strikes Madison over the back and shoves her over into the ring, where Madison hits with a crash! Kassidy stepping through the ropes and going after Madison with a shining wizard as Madison tried to turn herself over! And just on the outside, Sienna and Sheridan are back at it after getting themselves up, fighting at ringside where Sienna bashes Sheridan’s face against the ring post!

Persephone: Sheridan stumbles away from Sienna but Sienna doesn’t let her get far, hitting at her back that took hits from Madison’s barbed wire bat! Sienna sends her into the ring, and the last four women standing are all inside – and I’m hoping one of them ends up winning this soon!

Gavin Kirkland: Sienna trying to further wear down Sheridan as she gets her in the corner with shoulder thrusts and backs away looking as exhausted as Sheridan, before going in after and charging- SHERIDAN SENDS SIENNA OVER TO THE OUTSIDE! BUT SHE DOESN’T SEE THAT SIENNA STAYED ON HER FEET BY GRABBING THE ROPES! Sheridan goes for one of the two ladders in the ring and picks it up, Kassidy pulling herself away from Madison to go for Sheridan only to get hit with the ladder!

Stew-O: Kassidy goes down and Sheridan starts setting up the ladder, getting Madison’s attention as well but Sienna connects with Madison’s own barbed wire bat on her! Madison falls over and Sienna turns her attention to Sheridan who’s started up the ladder, but Sienna is coming up on the other side! Sheridan nearing the top and Sienna’s moving hastily to catch up to her, Sheridan reaching for the contract only for Sienna to knock her hand away with the bat!

Persephone: Sheridan tries to reach around the bat but Sienna is persistently annoying with that shit right now, knowing that it’s going to keep the match going. Sheridan awaits Sienna meeting her on an even level and reaches over to grab Sienna by the hair, BASHING her head into the top of the ladder! Sienna struggles to hold on as she has the bat with her, and tries to jab it at Sheridan but Sheridan catches it under her arm and hits a forearm to the face!

Gavin Kirkland: Sienna loses the bat and Sheridan tries to get a grip on it- SIENNA PULLS HER INTO A HEADLOCK AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE MIGHT BE GOING FOR A SUPLEX! SIENNA TRYING TO LIFT SHERIDAN BEFORE SHE CAN USE THAT BAT ON HER IN RETURN, AND SIENNA LOOKS READY TO RISK IT ALL RIGHT NOW! SIENNA CLUBBING SHERIDAN OVER THE BACK, BUT SHERIDAN DROPS THE BAT AND STARTS HITTING SIENNA IN RETURN TO TRY TO GET OUT! THE LADDER’S UNSTEADY AS THEY TRY TO GET THE OTHER TO GIVE IN! SHERIDAN SWINGING AS SIENNA TRIES TO GET A STEP HIGHER-

Stew-O: SIENNA AND SHERIDAN FALL OFF THE LADDER AS IT TIPS OVER, AND THE TWO OF THEM GO OVER THE ROPES WHERE THEY LAND ON THE OUTSIDE! SIENNA AND SHERIDAN HIT THE FLOOR WITH A SICK IMPACT, AND THEY BOTH APPEAR TO BE OUT AFTER THE COLLISION!!

Persephone: Kassidy is sat up in a bit of shock after witnessing that! But she knows this is her moment to try to get that Pain for Pride opportunity! Kassidy getting up and grabbing the other nearby ladder and setting it up, but she spots Madison getting up and she goes right after her! She meets Madison with a bicycle knee strike and Madison falls back into the ropes! Kassidy charging at her and Madison hits her with a kick to the face, sending Kassidy stumbling away and Madison goes running with a bulldog!

Stew-O: Kassidy gets taken down face-first into the mat and Madison goes crawling to the ladder, beginning to climb her way up and looking at that contract! Madison getting about halfway up before Kassidy is pulling her down and connecting with a forearm! Kassidy starts repeatedly hitting on her and Madison is trying with everything she’s got to fight back! Kassidy catching her with a knee to the gut that drops Madison to a knee and she takes off into the ropes- COMING BACK INTO A BARBED WIRE BAT TO THE STOMACH!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: KASSIDY DOUBLES OVER AND MADISON HITS HER OVER THE BACK! MADISON HITTING HER AGAIN TO SEND HER TO THE MAT AND THEN DRIVING IT STRAIGHT DOWN INTO KASSIDY’S FACE! KASSIDY TURNS OVER COVERING HER FACE, AND MADISON SETS HER SIGHTS BACK ON THE LADDER! Madison starts climbing again, going for the contract that’s above the ladder! She’s ready for that second opportunity at the Universal Women’s Championship, and she’d be doing it at Pain for Pride!

Persephone: WON’T KASSIDY JUST DIE ALREADY?! FUCK! Kassidy climbs up under Madison on the ladder, trying to catch up to her and Madison opts to try to get higher seeing as how she’s already nearing the top! Madison reaching up with her fingertips brushing the contract! Madison climbing just a little bit higher and she grabs it!!!!

Stew-O: MADISON GETS TAKEN OFF THE LADDER IN AN ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP!!!! KASSIDY TAKING HERSELF AND MADISON OFF THE LADDER, AND THEY DROP TO THE MAT WITH MADISON’S HEAD HITTING OFF THE SECOND LADDER IN THE RING!!!! THE TWO WOMEN GO CRASHING DOWN AND IT’S A TESTAMENT TO WHAT THIS OPPORTUNITY IS GOING TO MEAN FOR THEM!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Madison looks to be knocked out from that fall and Kassidy is slowly turning over herself, dragging herself up to her feet and with the barbed wire bat in hand! Kassidy staring down Madison before taking off at her! “PAINFULLY EVER AFTER” WITH THE BARBED WIRE BAT!!!! KASSIDY DRIVES THE BAT INTO MADISON’S FACE WITH HER FOOT WITH MADISON’S HEAD STILL ON THE LADDER!!! MADISON IS OUT AFTER THAT, AND KASSIDY IS THE ONLY WOMAN STANDING!!!!

Persephone: Kassidy turns to the ladder and starts to climb, looking determined with her eyes on the contract and she makes it to the top where she grabs for the contract! Kassidy looking around at the audience and then the fallen women from the match, none of them moving as she looks back to the contract! AND FUCKING FINALLY!! SOMEONE GETS THE CONTRACT AND UNHOOKS IT! THIS SHIT IS OVER :blessed:!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Monster” by Kanye West begins to play and Kassidy stands at the top of the ladder with the Pain for Pride contract raised over her head!)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….. KASSSSSIIIIIIDDDDDDDYYYYY HEEEEEAAAAAAARRRRRRRRTTTTTTTT!!!!!

Persephone: I’m so glad this is over!

Stew-O: And I’m sure Kassidy can say the same, as she’s the one who ends it by getting to the top of the ladder and ultimately securing her spot in a Pain for Pride main event for the Universal Women’s Championship! In another headlining match, Kassidy has the opportunity of closing out the season making more history!

Gavin Kirkland: I know I’ve been critical of her, and she’s damn sure deserving of all I’ve got to say… but I also can admit that she fought for this win. I would’ve preferred Cleopatra, but there’s no denying that Kassidy earned this opportunity.

Persephone: I don’t know how I did it, but I survived this match and I think that’s the real accomplishment here!

Stew-O: It’ll be a bigger accomplishment for Kassidy if she’s able to win her third World Championship at Pain for Pride, taking on Andrea Valentine for the Universal Women’s Championship! With the accomplishments of these two women in mind and what they’re going to be out to achieve, we could be witnessing a historic match at Pain for Pride between the two of them! After everything that we’ve had to witness here, I’m anticipating it being a must-see match – but for now it’s congratulations to Kassidy Heart on securing herself a huge opportunity! With Pain for Pride in her sights, things can only get more interesting from here!

(With Kassidy still on top of the ladder and the contract in her hand, the last sight is Kassidy smirking at the blood she wipes off her face before then looking at the camera, and the scene fades out.)

(Battle of Egypt fades to the next match graphic.)

(The camera returns to ringside, and Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!

(‘Faneto’ by Chief Keef hits, and as the crowd cheers, SOSA Henderson makes his way out to the stage. He has a confident look on his face, but he does not spend too much time on the stage, as he seemingly wants Mr. DEDEDE to hurry up and get to the ring. Before long SOSA Henderson is on his way down to the ramp, where it becomes clear that SOSA is very focused on winning this match and shutting the Chairman up about him.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first.. From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania… Weighing in at 191 pounds….. SSSSOOOOSSSSAAAAAAAA HHHEEENNNDDEERRRSSOONNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: SOSA Henderson has a huge match ahead of him, a match that basically came to fruition because of an interview! We all saw what Mr. DEDEDE had to say about SOSA Henderson weeks ago, and now fast forward weeks later, and these two have attacked each other, SOSA cost Mr. DEDEDE the National Elite Championship and ruined his tour bus, and now they’re finally facing off!

Gavin Kirkland: So much has happened that I think the easiest thing to assume is that they’ll tear each other apart! I don’t know who’s going to win. SOSA has been very confident in himself, but that’s how everyone is! This is Mr. DEDEDE he is facing, it won’t be easy.

Persephone: Wow, you actually sound normal.

(As SOSA Henderson waits inside of the ring, ‘Range Brothers’ by Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar hits. Mr. DEDEDE begins to walk out, and immediately SOSA and the EAW Chairman have their eyes focused on one another. Things were very heated between the two leading up to this match, and there’s no doubt that at this point all either man wants to do right now is get the match started. Mr. DEDEDE immediately begins to make his way down the ramp, not taking any longer than he needs to getting to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent…. From Bridgeport, Connecticut… Weighing in at 218 pounds…. MIIIISSTTTERRRRR DEEEEEDEEEEDEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: Mr. DEDEDE’s tour bus was wrecked one week ago, and honestly with that alone I can say for sure that Mr. DEDEDE isn’t about to give SOSA Henderson an easy time. I can’t say for sure how this one will go, but I can absolutely say that this might just be the most challenging match SOSA has had yet.

Gavin Kirkland: I don’t know if I can name anybody more challenging to face than Mr. DEDEDE, and that remains true no matter who you are! This is going to be a good match though, although I think it’d be even better if Limmy Monaghan was involved in some way.

Persephone: What? Why would- you know what? Nevermind. DEDEDE’s old, SOSA sucks, hopefully this doesn’t last any longer than it needs to.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Stew-O: HERE WE GO! The match between Mr. DEDEDE and SOSA Henderson is on, and this is one that’s been building since Super Voltage! Both men are standing in their opposite corners right now, and we’ve seen many times the great lengths people would go to to try and put Mr. DEDEDE away, even utilizing finishers early on which would the Chairman would kick out of very quickly! I can’t say I know for sure what SOSA Henderson is going to do, especially since he had the chance to see Mr. DEDEDE in action back at Super Voltage very recently, but I can say that this should be a very great-

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA HENDERSON AND MR. DEDEDE JUST RAN AT ONE ANOTHER!!! SOSA JUST WENT FOR A CLOTHESLINE BUT MR. DEDEDE DUCKED UNDER IT! MR. DEDEDE NOW LOOKING FOR A BIG BOOT, BUT SOSA HENDERSON AVOIDS IT BEFORE JUMPING UP AS SOON AS MR. DEDEDE TURNS AROUND!!! STOLE YO B-

Persephone: NO YOU IDIOT, DEDEDE PUSHED SOSA AWAY AND STOPPED IT FROM CONNECTING, AND NOW DEDEDE IS RUNNING IN FOR A SPEAR AS SOSA BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, FINALLY GONNA END THE MATCH-

Stew-O: NO! SOSA HENDERSON WITH A VERY SMART COUNTER AS HE HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES, STOPPING HIMSELF FROM BOUNCING OFF OF THEM AND INTO THE SPEAR!!! Mr. DEDEDE gets back up far too quickly for SOSA to capitalize, but SOSA has a smirk on his face as both men seem to be back at square one! SOSA seemed very confident all this time that he’d be able to defeat Mr. DEDEDE, and while it’s too early to say whether or not he was right, he did avoid one of Mr. DEDEDE’s biggest moves very early on! Both men now beginning to circle the ring, AND NOW SOSA GOES FOR A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN!

Gavin Kirkland: MR. DEDEDE TURNED TO THE SIDE THOUGH, AND HE WAS ABLE TO KNEE SOSA IN THE MIDSECTION! That was the first real shot anyone was able to land in the match, and it looks like that hit really hard! Mr. DEDEDE didn’t share the same grin SOSA had on his face a few seconds ago, and remembering last Voltage, I could see why!

Persephone: Yeah, SOSA wrecked his dumb tour bus or something.

Gavin Kirkland: That would never happen on Showdown.

Persephone: And that’s why it’s boring.

Stew-O: SOSA Henderson uses the ropes to pull himself up, AND MR. DEDEDE GRABS HIM BEFORE SMASHING SOSA’S FACE INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! SOSA Henderson starts to stumble out of the corner, BUT MR. DEDEDE PUSHES HIM RIGHT BACK INTO IT WITH A BIG BOOT, BEFORE GRABBING SOSA BY THE ARM AND SENDING HIM INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! Mr. DEDEDE now charging in, and he delivers a running clothesline to SOSA, who now slowly falls right into the Chairman’s arms as Mr. DEDEDE scoops him up! Mr. DEDEDE now brings SOSA into the center of the ring, AND HE DROPS SOSA TO THE MAT WITH A SCOOP SLAM!

Persephone: A scoop slam? Really? I get he’s like 80 but come on. It’s 2022.

Gavin Kirkland: Uhh, I actually don’t think he’s finished yet!

Persephone: He should be. This match should’ve been over by now, there’s just no way DEDEDE’s fragile bones can still handle this. He’ll fall apart any second, not that it won’t be funny to see.

Gavin Kirkland: WE GET IT, LOOK!!! MR. DEDEDE JUST RAN THE ROPES WHILE SOSA HENDERSON IS STILL LAID OUT ON THE MAT! MR. DEDEDE JUST JUMPED UP AND LOOKED FOR A CORKSCREW ELBOW DROP-

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON JUST ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY!!!

Persephone: “We get it”.. Says Gavin Kirkland.

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON JUST AVOIDED THE CORKSCREW ELBOW DROP BY MR. DEDEDE! Mr. DEDEDE is quickly getting back up- BUT SOSA IS ABLE TO RUSH BACK UP BEFORE HITTING MR. DEDEDE WITH A DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!!! SOSA HENDERSON NOW OUT ONTO THE RING APRON AS MR. DEDEDE GETS BACK UP, AND SOSA HENDERSON DELIVERS A SLINGSHOT HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN, TAKING MR. DEDEDE DOWN ONCE AGAIN! He’s not down for long though, as he stumbles up and right into the ropes, bouncing off of them!

Gavin Kirkland: MR. DEDEDE SWINGS AT SOSA AS SOSA RUNS IN, BUT SOSA HENDERSON DUCKS UNDER BEFORE SPRINGBOARDING OFF OF THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND DROPPING MR. DEDEDE WITH A DDT!!!! SOSA HENDERSON JUST HIT MR.
DEDEDE WITH HIS BEST, THAT COMBINATION WAS INCREDIBLE AND NOW SOSA GOES FOR THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!!!!

OOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: MR. DEDEDE KICKS OUT, AND THAT WASN’T EVEN A TWO COUNT!

Persephone: Come on, are you kidding me right now? Now is NOT the time for DEDEDE to do DEDEDE things. WHY DID HE KICK OUT AT ONE???

Stew-O: That had to be frustrating. Even though it was the first cover of the match that was still a lot of hard hitting offense in such a short period of time, and it all resulted in only a one count! If SOSA Henderson was upset by that he sure didn’t let it get to him for long, BECAUSE HE’S ALREADY BACK ON THE OFFENSIVE WITH A NASTY KNEE DROP TO THE HEAD! SOSA HENDERSON NOW GRABBING THE CHAIRMAN WHILE HE’S STILL DOWN ON THE MAT, AND HE JUST BEGINS PUNCHING AND ELBOWING AT HIS FACE! IS SOSA TRYING TO DRAW BLOOD PERHAPS??

Gavin Kirkland: I don’t know, but either way Mr. DEDEDE managed to cut him off quickly by pulling SOSA down onto the mat, AND HITTING SOSA WITH HIS OWN ELBOW STRIKE! I feel like that might have taken the fight out of SOSA Henderson! That was a nasty blow to the head, but I don’t really think Mr. DEDEDE is about to be the merciful type! He’s getting back to his feet while holding onto SOSA, and now I think he’s pulling SOSA into a double underhook! IS MR. DEDEDE ABOUT TO GO FOR THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT???

Persephone: SHUT UP! All the yelling is so annoying, no he doesn’t get to hit the move! SOSA managed to free one of his arms and punch DEDEDE in the face. Now he grabbed the old man by arm and sent him onto the ropes.

Stew-O: SOSA Henderson rushes in to try and catch Mr. DEDEDE off guard- BUT MR. DEDEDE CLEARLY SAW IT COMING, BECAUSE HE’S ABLE TO LIFT SOSA OVER HIM OUT ONTO THE RING APRON BEFORE TURNING AROUND AND HITTING SOSA WITH A RIGHT HAND, ALMOST KNOCKING SOSA COMPLETELY OFF OF THE APRON! SOSA JUST BARELY MANAGED TO HANG ON!

Gavin Kirkland: Mr. DEDEDE is grabbing SOSA, AND NOW HE’S TRYING TO LIFT SOSA UP FOR A SUPLEX, BUT SOSA GRABS ONTO THE ROPES AND PULLS HIMSELF DOWN TO HIS FEET, BEFORE TURNING AROUND AND DELIVERING A STUNNER, SENDING MR. DEDEDE’S THROAT INTO THE TOP ROPE! Mr. DEDEDE stumbles back, and now SOSA Henderson is given the opportunity to make it back up to his feet before-

Persephone: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!! THE OLD MAN JUST KNOCKED SOSA OFF OF THE APRON WITH A BOOT!!! DID YOU SEE HOW FAR HE WAS SENT FLYING AFTER THAT!?!?

Stew-O: SOSA getting back up bought Mr. DEDEDE just a few seconds, and that alone allowed him to push SOSA off of the apron and into the barricade with a running big boot! Mr. DEDEDE takes another second as his throat did just hit the top rope a few moments ago, and now he rolls under the bottom rope, not willing to give SOSA a good enough chance to recover! Mr. DEDEDE drags SOSA Henderson back up to his feet after that hard landing to the outside, AND NOW MR. DEDEDE THROWS SOSA BACK FIRST INTO THE RING APRON!! SOSA HENDERSON IS TRYING TO GRAB ONTO THE APRON TO PULL HIMSELF BACK UP, BUT HE’S IN A LOT OF TROUBLE RIGHT NOW!

Gavin Kirkland: Mr. DEDEDE just kicked SOSA in the side of the head as he was pulling himself up, and now he lifts SOSA up onto his shoulders BEFORE DROPPING SOSA FACE FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!! The referee has reached a three count while these two were “fighting” on the outside, although I don’t really know if I’d call this a fight at all. This has been very one sided thanks to Mr. DEDEDE, and now Mr. DEDEDE is pulling SOSA up one more time, BEFORE SENDING HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS-

Persephone: :mjlol2: NOPE, SOSA HENDERSON TURNED IT AROUND AND SENT DEDEDE CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!!!

Stew-O: THE STEEL STEPS WERE JUST KNOCKED OVER THANKS TO MR. DEDEDE CRASHING INTO THEM, AND NOW SOSA HENDERSON IS CLIMBING UP ONTO THE BARRICADE AS MR. DEDEDE IS SOMEHOW STILL GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET! THE RESILIENCE OF MR. DEDEDE IS INCREDIBLE- BUT AS SOON AS THE CHAIRMAN GETS BACK UP HE’S MET WITH A DIVING FLATLINER BY SOSA!!! SOSA HENDERSON GETS BACK UP BEFORE ROLLING MR. DEDEDE BACK INTO THE RING AND FOLLOWING BEHIND- BUT WAIT A SECOND!

Gavin Kirkland: MR. DEDEDE JUST BURST TO HIS FEET AND RAN INTO THE FAR PAIR OF ROPES, BOUNCING OFF OF THEM-

Persephone: AND SOSA HENDERSON JUST DUCKED DOWN AND ROLLED THE OLD MAN UP!!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Stew-O: THAT WAS ANOTHER EARLY KICKOUT BUT SOSA HENDERSON DOESN’T MIND THIS TIME, AS HE IMMEDIATELY HITS MR. DEDEDE WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!!! I think that roll up was just a means of avoiding what very well could have been a spear with that run up, and now SOSA Henderson is still in control of this match! Mr. DEDEDE is such a huge threat, but SOSA Henderson continues to show that he has what it takes to defeat him!

Gavin Kirkland: Don’t forget that this isn’t just about defeating him for SOSA, he wanted to shut him up! In that one interview Mr. DEDEDE brought up both Heart Break Boy and SOSA Henderson, and after that SOSA appeared on Voltage and started this whole thing! SOSA Henderson really looks like he plans to get payback for everything Mr. DEDEDE said, and for that attack back at Grand Rampage!

Persephone: I’m pretty sure he already got revenge back on Voltage, but whatever. SOSA’s in control, DEDEDE sucks, blah blah blah.

Stew-O: Mr. DEDEDE was already on his way back up to his feet, but SOSA Henderson was able to hit him with an elbow strike before lifting him up and putting him onto the top rope! SOSA Henderson is slowly climbing up and finding his way to Mr. DEDEDE, BUT MR. DEDEDE HITS SOSA WITH A HEADBUTT OUT OF NOWHERE, CAUSING SOSA TO STUMBLE AND DROP DOWN TO THE MIDDLE ROPE! SOSA HENDERSON QUICKLY RECOLLECTS HIMSELF THOUGH, AND HE SWINGS AT THE CHAIRMAN, LANDING A HUGE RIGHT HAND!!

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA Henderson is trying to get Mr. DEDEDE into a front facelock, but Mr. DEDEDE isn’t really making that easy for him! He just hit SOSA with a punch to the midsection, and at this point I think Mr. DEDEDE might have recovered enough to avoid whatever it is SOSA had planned up top! SOSA is continuing to try and get Mr. DEDEDE set up for what might’ve been a superplex, BUT IT’S JUST NOT GONNA HAPPEN! MR. DEDEDE CONTINUES TO LAND MORE PUNCHES, AND NOW HE SHOVES SOSA OFF OF THE TOP ROPE!!!

Persephone: :dahell: Did SOSA just flip onto his feet?

Stew-O: HE SURE DID, AND NOW SOSA HENDERSON RUSHES BACK UP TO THE TOP ROPE BEFORE GRABBING MR. DEDEDE IN A FRONT FACELOCK, AND LIFTING HIM UP!!! BRAINBUSTER ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!!! SOSA HENDERSON JUST DROPPED MR. DEDEDE HEAD FIRST ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND NOW MR. DEDEDE CRUMBLES DOWN INTO THE RING!!!! SOSA HENDERSON JUST KNOCKED MR. DEDEDE’S LIGHTS OUT, AND RIGHT NOW I THINK SOSA HENDERSON IS ABOUT TO PICK UP A VICTORY OVER ONE OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN EAW HISTORY! SOSA HENDERSON DRAGS MR. DEDEDE AWAY FROM THE ROPES BEFORE HOOKING THE LEGS!!!

OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-

Gavin Kirkland: WHAT???? MR. DEDEDE JUST KICKED OUT- THAT WAS BARELY EVEN A TWO COUNT!!! That doesn’t make any sense, how did that only get a two count?? His HEAD was just dropped onto the top turnbuckle, that should’ve knocked him out completely! Even SOSA Henderson doesn’t believe it! I get he’s super resilient and all, but that doesn’t even make any sense! SOSA Henderson should’ve won the match right there, how didn’t he?

Persephone: Because it’s Mr. DEDEDE, and his matches always last an obnoxiously long amount of time because nobody can keep him down for more than a two count.

Stew-O: SOSA Henderson gets back up to his feet, and now the frustration has to be setting in! After all Mr. DEDEDE has said SOSA still hasn’t managed to put him away! SOSA’s backing into the corner, and now… Wait a minute! SOSA IS CALLING FOR MR. DEDEDE TO GET BACK UP, AND I THINK I HAVE A PRETTY GOOD IDEA OF WHAT IT IS SOSA HAS IN MIND RIGHT NOW! IF I’M RIGHT ABOUT THIS MR. DEDEDE MIGHT BE IN BIG TROUBLE, AND THIS MATCH COULD BE COMING TO AN END!

Gavin Kirkland: Mr. DEDEDE is slowly stumbling back up to his feet, and after having his head dropped onto the turnbuckle there’s no way he actually knows where he is! A drop like that is going to mess you up no matter who you are, even if it didn’t get SOSA more than a two count! Mr. DEDEDE has finally gotten back to his feet, and now he turns right towards SOSA- ALLOWING SOSA HENDERSON TO BEGIN CHARGING IN, AND LOOKING FOR A HUGE SPEAR-

Persephone: OH COME ON, DEDEDE JUST GOT A KNEE UP AND HIT SOSA IN THE HEAD WITH IT! THAT WAS MY CHANCE TO SEE THE MATCH END, AND MR. DEDEDE JUST RUINED IT!!!

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON GETS BACK TO HIS FEET HOLDING HIS HEAD, AND NOW MR. DEDE KICKS SOSA IN THE MIDSECTION BEFORE PULLING HIM IN FOR THE IMPALER!!!! THE IMPALER CONNECTS ON SOSA HENDERSON, AND WITH THOSE FEW MOVES MR. DEDEDE JUST TURNED THIS MATCH AROUND COMPLETELY, GIVING HIMSELF CONTROL OF THIS ONE AND QUITE POSSIBLY WINNING THE MATCH ENTIRELY, AS SOSA HENDERSON IS OUT!!!! MR. DEDEDE HOOKS THE LEGS, IS THAT ALL FOR THIS ONE OR CAN SOSA HENDERSON FIND THE KICKOUT!?!?

OOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

TTTTHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEE-

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA HENDERSON GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!!! That was a close one, Mr. DEDEDE nearly had the match won entirely right there! I’m actually surprised this match is still going, there’s been a few times now where I actually thought it might’ve been over!

Persephone: Ugh, I know. I might’ve even called this match decent if it ended fast enough, but it missed the mark around fifteen minutes ago. Now it just keeps getting worse and worse.

Gavin Kirkland: Has the match even been going for fifteen minutes yet?

Persephone: I don’t know, but it feels like we’ve been here for hours.

Stew-O: Mr. DEDEDE slowly makes it back up to his feet, and I don’t think he looks too bothered that SOSA kicked out. The look of focus on his face is unmatched, and that right there is part of the reason Mr. DEDEDE has been able to accomplish so much. Mr. DEDEDE is pulling SOSA up to his feet now, AND MR. DEDEDE KNEES SOSA IN THE MIDSECTION BEFORE LIFTING SOSA UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE, SEEMINGLY LOOKING TO RETURN THE FAVOR FOR WHAT SOSA DID A LITTLE WHILE AGO!The tides have really turned in this one!

Gavin Kirkland: You’re right about that one! Mr. DEDEDE is heading up top, AND NOW HE’S TRYING TO HOOK THE ARMS!!! MR. DEDEDE MIGHT BE TRYING TO DELIVER THE AVALANCHE BUTTERFLY EFFECT, AND IF THAT CONNECTS AFTER WHAT THE IMPALER JUST DID, THAT MIGHT BE GAME OVER FOR SOSA! THERE’S JUST NO WAY SOSA’S BODY COULD KEEP TAKING HITS LIKE THAT!

Persephone: More reason why DEDEDE should hurry up and hit the move! I have places to be, I don’t have all day! This isn’t even the main event match, do you really think I can afford to sit through this trash!???

Stew-O: MR. DEDEDE HAS ONE OF THE ARMS HOOKED, BUT SOSA HENDERSON USES HIS OTHER ARM TO GRAB ONTO THE TOP ROPE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S PULLING HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT ONTO THE APRON! MR. DEDEDE LOOKS TO TRY AND PULL HIM BACK, BUT SOSA HENDERSON MANAGES TO LAND AN ELBOW BEFORE LANDING OUT ON THE APRON- ALLOWING SOSA TO PUSH MR. DEDEDE’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM, CAUSING THE CHAIRMAN TO GO FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! MR. DEDEDE STUMBLES AWAY FROM THE CORNER, AND NOW SOSA HENDERSON GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD-

Gavin Kirkland: DEMOLITION!!!!! DEMOLITION CONNECTS ON SOSA HENDERSON IN MID-AIR!!!! SOSA WAS JUST TAKEN RIGHT OUT OF THE SKY WITH THE DEMOLITION, BUT LOOK AT THAT!!!! SOSA HENDERSON MANAGED TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING BEFORE MR. DEDEDE COULD GO FOR THE COVER, AND THAT RING AWARENESS MIGHT’VE JUST SAVED THE MATCH FOR SOSA, AS I DON’T THINK HE WOULD’VE BEEN ABLE TO KICK OUT OF A CUTTER LIKE THAT ONE!!! SOSA Henderson has been fighting an uphill battle for the last few moments but we’ve seen what he can do once he actually manages to get the upper hand!

Persephone: What he can do?? He hasn’t done anything! His best move so far got him a two count!

Stew-O: Well we need to remember that he’s not just facing anybody. This is Mr. DEDEDE, and I think anybody would be struggling in SOSA’s position, which makes how good of a fight SOSA has put up that much more impressive! Mr. DEDEDE has rolled out of the ring, but this time around he doesn’t look too interested in using the outside environment to his advantage. Instead he sends SOSA Henderson right back into this ring so he can put this match away, and with the condition SOSA is in, I think this one is about to end very soon!

Gavin Kirkland: Mr. DEDEDE slides back into the ring, AND NOW HE RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE-

Stew-O: SPPEEEEAAAAARRRRRR!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: BY SOSA HENDERSON!!!!!

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON JUST HIT MR. DEDEDE WITH THE SPEAR!!!! SOSA HENDERSON BURST TO HIS FEET AND CUT MR. DEDEDE IN HALF JUST AS HE BOUNCED OFF OF THE ROPES, AND NOW SOSA HENDERSON DROPS DOWN ON TOP OF MR. DEDEDE FOR THE COVER, KNOWING THAT THIS MATCH IS ABOUT TO COME TO AN END!!!

OOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEE-

Persephone: BRO, I THOUGHT YOU SAID THE MATCH WAS ABOUT TO END!!!!!! WHY DID MR. DEDEDE STILL GET THE SHOULDER UP???

Gavin Kirkland: I thought this match was about to end too! That was the spear, a move that SOSA Henderson has been doing for a while as well! It’s not like he just stole Mr. DEDEDE’s finishing move, SOSA utilized one of the best moves he had in his arsenal and it didn’t get the job done!

Persephone: This is so stupid, the match should be over right now. Why am I being forced to sit through this???

Stew-O: I didn’t think Mr. DEDEDE would find the kickout, and seeing that SOSA nearly got a three count for the first time in this match, I think I had every right to believe that! SOSA Henderson barely has the energy to react right now, but needless to say he’s not happy that Mr. DEDEDE is still in this match. SOSA Henderson slowly rolls off of the Chairman, and at this point I genuinely can’t say I have any idea what it’ll take to put Mr. DEDEDE down. It has been done in the past, but it’s well documented that it takes a lot to pick up a victory over this man, so much that some may see a win over him as an achievement in itself.

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA HENDERSON JUST PUT MR. DEDEDE IN A CROSSFACE!!!! I DON’T KNOW IF THIS IS OUT OF DESPERATION OR IF SOSA FULLY BELIEVES HE CAN MAKE MR. DEDEDE TAP OUT, BUT SOSA JUST LOCKED HIM IN A CROSSFACE, ONE OF HIS SIGNATURE SUBMISSION MOVES!!!! MR. DEDEDE NOW IS STRUGGLING AS SOSA HENDERSON PULLS BACK ON HIS HEAD, AND MR. DEDEDE DIDN’T EVEN HAVE A CHANCE TO STOP SOSA FROM LOCKING IT IN, NOT WHEN SOSA JUST HIT HIM WITH A SPEAR MOMENTS AGO!!!

Persephone: Does this mean we might finally be seeing the end of the match, because I have been waiting WAYYY too long to get to this point!

Stew-O: I COULDN’T TELL YOU THE LAST TIME MR. DEDEDE TAPPED OUT, IF THERE’S EVEN A TIME HE HAS, BUT I CAN TELL YOU THAT HE’S DEFINITELY IN A LOT OF PAIN RIGHT NOW JUDGING BY THE LOOK ON HIS FACE!!! Mr. DEDEDE is super resilient but that won’t matter if SOSA is able to do enough damage, and seeing how close that spear brought SOSA to victory, I think he might’ve done enough!

Gavin Kirkland: Mr. DEDEDE tapping out right now would definitely shock the world, and I don’t think there’s anyone that’d love that more than SOSA Henderson! SOSA Henderson has also had time to finally recover as all he’s doing right now is holding onto that crossface and making sure Mr. DEDEDE isn’t able to get out of it, so I think things might actually be working in SOSA’s favor! I don’t know if Mr. DEDEDE will be able to make it to the ropes, is he actually gonna have to tap out-

Persephone: :francis: I shouldn’t have expected anything less.

Stew-O: MR. DEDEDE HAS MADE IT UP TO A KNEE, AND NOW HE IS SLOWLY GETTING TO HIS FEET WHILE TURNING TO HIS SIDE, ALLOWING HIM TO HIT SOSA WITH A HUGE RIGHT HAND AND ESCAPE THE SUBMISSION!!! MR. DEDEDE IS BACK TO HIS FEET AND NOW SLOWLY SOSA HENDERSON IS STUMBLING BACK UP AS WELL, BUT MR. DEDEDE IT TAKING THE CHANCE TO CAPITALIZE ON THAT COUNTER JUST A FEW SECONDS AGO!!! MR. DEDEDE GRABS SOSA HENDERSON, AND HE GOES FOR THE GRAND SLAM-

Gavin Kirkland: NO!! SOSA HENDERSON JUMPED OUT OF THE WAY, AND NOW HE HITS MR. DEDEDE WITH AN ELBOW!!! Mr. DEDEDE stayed standing, AND NOW MR. DEDEDE FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM SMASH OF HIS OWN!!! SOSA HENDERSON BACKPEDALS INTO THE ROPES, AND AS HE BOUNCES OFF HE LOOKS FOR A ANOTHER BICYCLE KNEE, BUT MR. DEDEDE AVOIDS IT AND CLOTHESLINES SOSA HENDERSON OUT OF THE RING!!! SOSA HENDERSON MANAGED TO HANG ONTO THE ROPES AND LAND ON THE APRON THOUGH, AND AS MR. DEDEDE GOES AFTER HIM SOSA MANAGES TO DUCK DOWN THROUGH THE ROPES AND SEND HIS SHOULDER INTO MR. DEDEDE’s MIDSECTION!

Persephone: Can the referee count or something? SOSA’s technically outside of the ring. That’s gotta be at least a ten count by now.

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON NOW WITH THE SLINGSHOT- RIGHT INTO MR. DEDEDE’S ARMS!!! MR. DEDEDE GRABBED SOSA HENDERSON IN THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK, AND NOW MR. DEDEDE LIFTS SOSA UP BEFORE FINALLY DELIVERING THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT!!! THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT CONNECTS, BUT MR. DEDEDE DOESN’T STOP THERE!!! MR. DEDEDE PULLS SOSA HENDERSON INTO A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK ONCE AGAIN, BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP AND DELIVERING A SECOND BUTTERFLY EFFECT!!! MR. DEDEDE WITH TWO BUTTERFLY EFFECTS IN A ROW, AND NOW THERE’S THE COVER TO PUT THIS MATCH AWAY!!!

OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: AND SOSA HENDERSON GETS THE SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THREE!!!!!! THAT WAS SO CLOSE, THAT WAS AS CLOSE AS IT COULD’VE COME TO A THREE COUNT AND SOMEHOW SOSA STAYS IN THE MATCH!!!! I can’t believe it, how is this match not over!??? Those butterfly effects were devastating, I really didn’t think SOSA would be able to keep going after that!

Persephone: This old man really sucks at his job, you know that? It’s just SOSA Henderson, his only World title reign happened because he robbed Rexy. He’s not a good wrestler.

Stew-O: Mr. DEDEDE slowly gets back up, and I think he might actually be a bit annoyed that SOSA Henderson keeps kicking out! These two have utilized so much of the moves they have in store that even I’m not too sure what more they could have left, but Mr. DEDEDE is dragging SOSA up now, and he’d know a lot better than I do. Mr. DEDEDE now, stomping away at SOSA Henderson! The referee is about to begin a count, but Mr. DEDEDE backs away before it’s even necessary! SOSA Henderson now in a seated position in the corner as Mr. DEDEDE backs up, AND NOW HE CHARGES IN- HE’S GOING FOR THE RAPTURE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA HENDERSON JUST DOVE OUT OF THE WAY!!! SOSA HENDERSON AVOIDS THE RAPTURE, AND NOW HE’S GRABBING THE ROPES TO QUICKLY TRY AND HELP HIMSELF UP! MR. DEDEDE CHARGES BACK AT HIM- BUT SOSA HENDERSON LANDS A BACK ELBOW AS HE FINALLY MAKES IT BACK UP TO HIS FEET! SOSA HENDERSON NOW TURNING AROUND AND HE GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, BUT MR. DEDEDE DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE KICKING SOSA IN THE MIDSECTION! MR. DEDEDE GOES FOR ANOTHER IMPALER!

Persephone: But SOSA Henderson stopped it by landing on his feet instead of allowing DEDEDE to drop him on his face. SOSA pushes DEDEDE away from him now, and there goes all the excitement.

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON RUNS IN, BUT MR. DEDEDE POPS SOSA UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!! MR. DEDEDE HAS SOSA HENDERSON UP ON HIS SHOULDERS, BUT SOSA HENDERSON IS DESPERATELY PUNCHING AWAY AT MR. DESEDE AND DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO FORCE MR. DEDEDE TO LET GO OF HIM! HURRICANRANA!!! SOSA HENDERSON CONNECTS WITH A HURRICANRANA, AND SOSA QUICKLY FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A JUMPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!!!

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA HENDERSON RUNS THE ROPES WHILE MR. DEDEDE SITS UP IN PAIN, BUT MR. DEDEDE DUCKS UNDER THE KICK SOSA WAS LOOKING FOR!!!! Mr. DEDEDE is back up, AND HE HITS SOSA WITH A BOOT TO THE HEAD, CAUSING SOSA TO STUMBLE TOWARDS THE ROPES!!! Mr. DEDEDE now grabbing SOSA and he sends him into the ropes- WAIT NO!!! SOSA HENDERSON JUMPS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE, DELIVERING A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT THAT TAKES MR. DEDEDE DOWN!!!!

Persephone: This match would be so much better if SOSA would just go for the cover, but for some reason he isn’t doing that! I can’t stand this guy.

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON IS HEADING UP TO THE TOP ROPE, AND IN THE MEANTIME MR. DEDEDE IS STILL DOWN ON THE MAT!!!! MR. DEDEDE IS DOWN AND AT THIS POINT I’M STARTING TO THINK SOSA HENDERSON MIGHT ACTUALLY HAVE THIS MATCH WON! SOSA HENDERSON FINDS HIS PLACE AT THE TOP ROPE, AND NOW HE DIVES OFF, CONNECTING WITH THE PAID IN FULL!!!!!! THE PAID IN FULL CONNECTS ON MR. DEDEDE, AND THAT’S GOTTA BE IT!!!! THAT HAS TO BE THE END OF THE MATCH, THERE’S NO WAY THIS ONE CAN CONTINUE AFTER THE DIVING CURB STOMP JUST CONNECTED!!! SOSA HENDERSON WITH THE COVER!!!!!

OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTHHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: WHAT???????

Persephone: WHY?????????

Stew-O: MR. DEDEDE GETS THE SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THREE!!!!!! HOW DID HE DO IT???? HOW DID MR. DEDEDE STAY IN THIS MATCH, HE JUST GOT HIT WITH THE BEST MOVE IN SOSA HENDERSON’S ARSENAL!!!! SOSA HENDERSON CAN’T BELIEVE THAT THE BELL DIDN’T RING, AND I DON’T THINK ANYONE ELSE CAN BELIEVE IT EITHER! Even I can’t believe it, but then again, this is Mr. DEDEDE we’re talking about! I thought SOSA Henderson might’ve actually had this one, but after a kickout like that, I honestly have no idea who’ll win!

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA Henderson takes a while to get back up since this match clearly took a toll on him, and like you said Stew, SOSA is just as surprised as the rest of us! I don’t really think he has the time to worry about that though, he needs to finish this one before Mr. DEDEDE has the opportunity to get back into it!

Persephone: For once in my life I have to agree with Gavin. Finishing the match should be everyone’s main priority in a match that’s not No-DQ. Preferably finishing the match as soon as possible.

Stew-O: SOSA Henderson is pulling Mr. DEDEDE back up, and clearly he isn’t out of ideas just yet, which is something that you have to give SOSA props for! Many people would be deflated after a kickout like that, but instead SOSA is still looking to put this one away! SOSA Henderson now sending Mr. DEDEDE into the corner before running in- SUPERKICK!!! SOSA HENDERSON JUST HIT THE SUPERKICK, AND USUALLY THAT’D BE A JUMPING SUPERKICK IF SOSA IS SETTING UP FOR WHAT I THINK HE IS, BUT AFTER ALL THE THINGS MR. DEDEDE SAID ABOUT HEART BREAK BOY, SOSA IS ABOUT TO TRY AND PUT MR. DEDEDE DOWN WITH HIS MOVE!

Gavin Kirkland: SOSA JUMPS UP FOR THE DDT!!!! DEADSHOT-

Persephone: :yikes:

Gavin Kirkland: MR. DEDEDE JUST THREW SOSA OVER HIS HEAD!!!! MR. DEDEDE JUST COLLAPSED TO A KNEE AND IS HOLDING ONTO THE ROPES TO PULL HIMSELF AWAY FROM THE CORNER, BUT HE JUST AVOIDED THE DEADSHOT!!! SOSA Henderson luckily managed to grab onto the ropes and land on the apron, avoiding a nasty fall!! SOSA Henderson quickly rushes up to the top rope now, AND HE DIVES AT MR. DEDEDE BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A-

Stew-O: SPPPEEEEEAAAAAAAARRRRR!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: :krabs:

Persephone: Finally.

Stew-O: MR. DEDEDE JUST HIT SOSA HENDERSON WITH THE SPEAR!!!!! SOSA HENDERSON TRIED TO DIVE AT MR. DEDEDE TO FOLLOW UP WITH THAT SUPERKICK, BUT MR. DEDEDE USED WHATEVER STRENGTH HE HAD LEFT TO JUMP UP AND SPEAR SOSA HENDERSON OUT OF THE SKY!!!! MR. DEDEDE IS ON TOP OF SOSA HENDERSON FOR THE COVER, AND I THINK THIS ONE MIGHT ACTUALLY BE OVER!!!!!!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: WAIT A SECOND, SOSA HENDERSON’S FOOT IS UNDER THE ROPE!!!! HIS FOOT IS UNDER THE ROPE!!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Gavin Kirkland: :krabs:

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner….. MIIIISSTTTERRRRRRRR DEEEEEDDEEEEEDEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: :lupe: Mr. DEDEDE just picked up the victory, but like Gavin Kirkland said, SOSA Henderson had a foot under the rope! The referee missed it because Mr. DEDEDE was laid out on top of SOSA, and while that spear may have been devastating, Mr. DEDEDE might’ve gotten very lucky as this match should’ve continued!

Gavin Kirkland: That was a really good match, but I’m shocked! It was a huge question whether or not SOSA Henderson could legitimately defeat Mr. DEDEDE, and in the end, even though he lost, I’m still not really sure how I’d answer that! Mr. DEDEDE won, but if the referee saw that rope break, who knows what would have happened?

Persephone: I do. We would’ve been forced to keep watching one of the most boring matches I’ve ever seen. I’m so glad DEDEDE was too fat for the referee to see that rope break, I didn’t need to keep watching this.

Stew-O: Mr. DEDEDE is slowly rolling off of SOSA, and I honestly don’t even know if he realizes what just happened! As soon as he hit the spear he dropped down on top of SOSA, and that was it! Nonetheless, congratulations to Mr. DEDEDE, as he is the man walking out of Battle of Egypt with the victory!

(‘Range Brothers’ begins playing, and it takes a little while, but slowly Mr. DEDEDE does find his way back up to his feet as the crowd begin to boo, partially thanks to the accidental oversight from the referee. Mr. DEDEDE has his hand raised. Mr. DEDEDE slowly makes his way out of the ring, and as SOSA Henderson slowly wakes back up, he’s pretty clearly upset about the loss. As Mr. DEDEDE makes his way back up the ramp, Battle of Egypt fades from ringside.)

(The camera pans to the middle of the ring as Bella Braxton is ready to call the Main Event as the match graphic is displayed and the arena erupts in cheers.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS THE MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING AND IT IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST FROM ATHERTON, CALIFORNIA! WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS! HE IS ‘THE NEW”…. JAKE SMITH!!!!!

(‘We’re In Hell’ by SycAmour starts to play throughout the arena as Jake Smith slowly walks out, the second time he is coming out to wrestle by first opening the show and now closing it. He looks out as the crowd cheers, some boo as he nods and stays focused at the ring and he makes his way down the ramp.)

Stew-O: This is Jake Smith’s second match and after a brutal opening contest, against two other tag teams to open the broadcast but now he has to dig deep inside and go up against a legend in Ronn Banks! This is the chance Jake has waited for to prove otherwise to any of his doubters.

Gavin Kirkland: Whether it is his long sexy hair or his Honey Bun abs, Jake Smith is going to show why he is the marathon man! He opened Battle of Egypt and now has the chance to close it out with arguably the biggest win of his career!

Persephone: I personally don’t care about Jake Smith, his “Legend Killer” status or what this means for Voltage, he already lost once tonight, he’s going to lose again, and nobody will care.

(Jake gets to the ring and poses as the crowd cheers him. He stands there for a moment, turning his attention to the ring as his theme fades and is replaced by “Shock The World” by Lloyd Banks as the cr4owd once again erupts in huge cheers as Ronn Banks slowly walks out, looking at the crowd while in the entry way, he then nods puts his hand to the ear wanting an even bigger pop screaming “I Can’t Hear You!”, the stadium is deafening as Banks makes his way toward the ring.)

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT! FROM NEWARK, NEW JERSEY! WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS! HE IS THE PLK….. RONN BANKS!!!!!

(The deafening sounds of the crowd continue to buzz as Banks makes it to the ring, rolling in and sitting in the middle as Jake Smith glares at him, the two catch each other’s eyes and the tension can be felt.)

Stew-O : These are the moments we live for in professional wrestling and none more truer than right now as Ronn Banks has made his way to the ring, ready to face Jake Smith here in our main event!

Gavin Kirkland: Legend, though he is one ruthless bastard, but I like that about Banks. Jake needs to do one thing that will give him any chance in the match.

Stew-O: What is that?

Gavin Kirkland: Run!

Persephone: The world has stopped; I actually agree with the Showdown perv! Yes run so we can enjoy the rest of our time here!

(Banks is back up to his feet as the music dies down. Both men stare at one another and meet in the ring as the referee checks on both and then calls for the bell….)

(DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!)

Stew-O: They quickly circle the ring and listen to this stadium erupt, the longer this match goes, the better it will be for Banks, he is fresh, stamina is on his side after Jake Smith already wrestled once tonight. Here we go, the lock up! Jake is able to get the side headlock, standing his ground, doing the best he can to wear down Banks in the opening minute of this match, Banks pushes off, Smith bounces off the ropes, SHOULDER BLOCK BY BANKS! Smith goes down!

(Jake Smith looks up at Ronn Banks a bit shocked as the Hall of Famer smiles and paces telling Jake to get up who is at a seated position. He slowly gets back to his feet and circles the ring again before they lock up….)

Persephone: Okay, this is lame already, can we actually like punch someone? I don’t want to call a wrestling match; I want to call a fight! Here they go with another boring lock-up, Banks old ass has Jake now in a headlock and Jake pushes him off, he hits the ropes, Jake with a leapfrog, that was athletic, Banks comes around, Jake drops to the floor, Banks hops over him and …. Hip toss by Jake on Banks and that caught the old fart by surprise! Me too, Jake did a wrestling move!

(This time Banks looks up at Jake who smirks while pacing, telling the legend to get back up as the crowd seems rather mixed cheering both men…)

Stew-O: It was Jake Smith who got the upper hand on that exchange, able to connect with a hip toss and this is the feeling out process, Banks could have come right out and really put Jake to the ropes, but many feel he wants to prove a point, outwrestle him, doesn’t feel like he has lived up to the potential.

Gavin Kirkland: I think it is more than that, professional jealousy too! Think about it, Jake is better looking, he has been with some of the hottest women on the roster, his face is everywhere on the promotional posters and EAW Network, he is one of the faces in the EAW and Banks hates that! He wants to make an example out of him and that alone is the reason why this match is happening right now! Banks is back up and they circle one more time, locking up, Banks gets the head lock, no! He whips him into the turnbuckle! Jake rushes in, big boot by Banks! Jake stumbles out of the corner, Banks rushes him…. NO! JAKE SMITH CATCHES HIM IN AN OVER THE HEAD BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX!

Persephone: Finally, an impact move and not this boring wrestling crap! Capitalize on him now! This old bastard can’t take that much of a beating!

Stew-O: He defeated Andre Walker.

Persephone: Thanks for killing my buzz, ass.

Stew-O: Banks is down but he is slowly getting back up, holding his neck, he awkwardly landed on it, as we see on the replay!

(The replay shows Ronn Banks landing awkwardly on the top of his head, neck, the landing looked pretty rough but as the referee checks on Banks he shrugs it off and slowly grabs the ropes as Jake comes in…)

Stew-O: Jake Smith senses blood! Grabbing Banks, a forearm! And another! The skin can be heard smacking on the face of Banks! Irish Whip into the ropes, Jake runs against the ropes, he tries to bounce back on Banks, clothesline, and Banks DUCKS, Smith missed, he springs off the other ropes and BANKS WITH A FLYING BODYPRESS! BUT JAKE SMITH KICKS OUT BEFORE A COUNT! ARM DRAGE THE SECOND JAKE WAS ABLE TO GET UP, AND ANOTHER! BANKS HAS TAKEN CONTROL AND JAKE GOES AFTER BANKS, SIDESTEP, HE TRIPPED HIM UP AND BANKS WALKS ALL OVER THE BACK OF JAKE IN A SHOW OF DISRESPECT!

(Jake quickly sits up glaring bullets at Banks who holds his neck, wincing but cracking a smirk as he taunts Jake to get back up. Jake is back up, circling the ring as Banks gestures for him to go after the Legend…)

Gavin Kirkland: Jake is back up and I’m going to talk smart here for a second….

Persephone: Don’t hurt yourself.

Gavin Kirkland: Whatever… anyway, Jake Smith is wrestling at Banks pace, which is methodical and playing right into his game. It’s like I do my women.

Persephone: You are so pathetic and stupid. This match is boring because Jake is allowing an old geezer to dictate it, that is basically what you are trying to say. Well Jake sucks, I think we all know that already. Jake is falling right for his trap; he is literally being outsmarted and it’s pretty sad.

Stew-O: It’s the feeling out process in the early goings of this match! Banks has an answer for Jake, but we have to note that he still landed awkwardly on his neck, and it is definitely something to keep an eye on! Jake looks to lock up again, and Banks obliges, but Jake quickly gets behind Banks, runs him to the ropes with a roll up!

ONE!!!!!!

TW…..

Gavin Kirkland: Banks rolls over and now has Jake Smith for the pinfall!

ONE!!!!!

TW……

Persephone: Oh, come on! Jake kicks out, why! And lures Banks into an inside cradle, please pin him!

ONE!!!!

TWO….

Persephone: WHY!?!?! Banks reverses it, I’ll take it!

ONE!!!!

TWO…..

Gavin Kirkland: Banks kicks out, and Jake goes to grab Banks but stepover take down and he rolls on him for a side headlock and these two are wrestling! Putting on a clinic here and that is pissing Persephone off! Banks turns Jake on his shoulders for the pin!

ONE!!!!

TWO!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Banks turns his momentum back and Persephone is loving two sweaty men trying to up one another!

Persephone: Ewww…. Gross.

(Banks holds on to the side headlock tight, Jake though tries to turn him once again to the side but instead Jake gets on his knees and is able to plant his boots, hooking Banks from around the waist….)

Steve-O: BACK BODY DROP AND AGAIN BANKS LANDS HARD ON HIS NECK AND JAKE SMITH KNOWS IT! HE PICKS UP BANKS, PICKS HIM UP FOR A SUPLEX… RIGHT INTO AN AOVER THE KNEE NECKBREAKER! BANKS IS DOWN HARD ON THE MAT FOR THE COVER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!
TH….

Steve-O: BANKS WITH A SHOULDER UP! Jake sighs but he knows that in order to put away someone like4 Ronn Banks, he is going to have to do a lot more than that! Jake picks up Banks, front face lock again, this time, he is slowly turning Banks backwards going for a Rude Awakening Neck breaker, Jake Smith is working on the neck, NO! Banks reverses… DDT! He planted Jake Smith, but he is not going for a cover! Banks is hurt, holding his neck but slowly is back up! Banks takes a moment, as he has Jake down, Banks runs against the ropes, CORKSCREW ELBOW AND NOW BANKS LIFTS JAKE BY THE HAIR AND ON TO HIS SHOULDERS! HE IS GOING FOR GO TO RETIREM… NO! JAKE WITH AN ELBOW! AND ANOTHER! BANKS DROPS JAKE BACK TO HIS FEET, HE TURNS AND SPINEBUST…. NO! BANKS FLOATS OVER AND LANDS ON HIS FEET, ROUNDHOUSE KICK AND HE HIT JAKE FLUSH IN THE HEAD! HE FALLS TO THE MATS AND ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!

(Jake lands hard on the floor. Lying there for a moment as Banks is able to get a small breather. He looks as the referee is about to administer the count, but Banks stops in as he is about to make the first count…)

Ronn Banks: (Off Mic) I don’t think so.

(The referee looks a bit shocked but then shrugs his shoulders and obliges.)

Persephone: Great, so now the referee isn’t going to make a count on Jake Smith who clearly isn’t going to make it to the ring, is that what you are telling me? We are going to be here ALL night now. Will someone step up and win!

Gavin Kirkland: Ronna Banks doesn’t want to waste his time with count outs, he wants this match to have a clear winner, that’s actually really manly. He reminds everyone of me, the chivalry I have and….

Persephone: This is the last match, are we really going to do this right now!? Don’t make this anymore painful than what it is!

Stew-O: In the ring, Ronn Banks is watching as Jake is starting to get back up, the uses the ring apron for assistance and wait…. HERE COMES RONN BANKS RUNNING ACROSS THE RING AND SUICIDE DIVE ON JAKE SMITH! HE CRUSHES HIM AGAINST THE METAL BARRIER!

Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!

(The crowd erupts in cheers as Banks looks up at the crowd and smirks, picking up Jake Smith and throwing him right back in the ring. Banks climbs the top rope, waiting as Jake is slowly rolling to his stomach, he gets to his knees….)

Stew-O: Banks is perched up on the top rope! Jake is up and Banks comes down with a Double Axe Handle… NO! JAKE DROPS TO ONE KNEE AND STRIKES BANSK IN THE MIDSECTION! BANKS FLIPS FROM THE IMPACT ON HIS BACK AND JAKE SPRINGS OFF THE ROPES, LEG DROP! HE ROLLS BACK ON HIS FEET AND A SECOND LEG DROP, ROLLING ON HIS FEET ONE MORE TIME FOR A THIRD LEG DROP!

(The crowd cheers as Jake nods, holding his back and picks Banks up, kicking him again in the midsection, running against the ropes…)

Persephone: SNAP SWINGING NECKBREAKER! BROKEN WINGS! YES! BREAK HIS NECK JAKE AND PIN HIM!

Gavin Kirkland: Jake might be hurt but he is wrestling such a smart match! Working on the neck! Jake sits Banks up, stiff dropkick in the back of the head and the whiplash alone was effective as he is down and out! Jake goes for a pin, and he could get the win!

Persephone: We could not be so lucky!

ONE!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!

TH….

Persephone: This is getting annoying. The fossil kicks out! Typical Jake the failure, typical Jake the guy who can never win the big one. This is no different! He is way in over his head instead of just saving face, saving us all from watching him lose and just walk out to allow us all the ability to go back to our hotel and enjoy a nice peaceful evening, but instead we need to watch Jake mess things up like he always does. Just beat him!

Steve-O: Jake doesn’t look pleased, but he is not going to stop focusing on the neck, sitting banks up and Jake drives a knee into the top of his back! Jake wrenches Banks head back and looks for a submission! Maybe trying to wear him down further as Banks screams in pain! Jake driving the knee to the ball of the neck!

(Jake’s hands placed firmly under the chin of Banks, pulling back hard as he can. Bending the neck as Banks continues to scream in pain.)

Jake Smith: (Off Mic) ASK HIM REF!

Referee: (Off Mic) What do you say, Banks!?

Ronn Banks: (Off Mic) NO!

(Jake pulls back even more, this time Banks is staring right up at the lights as he tries to break out but can’t, too much pressure on his neck that is slowly forcing him to fade….)

Persephone: I take everything back! If he renders Banks unconscious righty now, I will hug Jake! And then take an Epson salt shower! Come on Jake! I am cheering for you! Pull back on that neck! Break it even! Do whatever you can! I really think Banks is losing consciousness! I can’t believe it! About ten minutes into this match, 9 minutes too fast and banks is fading! This is wonderful! This is incredible! He is going limp! The referee is starting to check on him!

(The referee lifts Banks arm and it drops….)

Referee: ONE!

Persephone: It dropped once! Oh please… oh please!

(The referee lifts Banks arm again, and it drops….)

Referee: TWO!

Persephone: Yes! Yes… this is over!

Gavin Kirkland: What a huge win this would be Jake Smith if he were to get a victory like this! He would truly be the Legend Killer! One more arm to raise, I’m getting too excited here…

Persephone: So gross!

(The referee lifts Banks arm one last time and it….)

Persephone: DROP! YE…. NO!!!!!

(Banks arm doesn’t drop as the crowd erupts in cheers. Jake’s eyes widen as Banks starts to get movement throughout his body and the adrenaline rush is just too much for Jake to handle. Banks is back up on his feet, Jake though holds on to the move….)

Stew-O: BANKS WITH A STIFF ELBOW! AND ANOTHER! JAKE RELEASES THE HOLD AND BANKS HITS THE ROPES, SHOULDER TACKLE AND JAKE GOES DOWN! BANKS RUNS AGAINST THE OPPOSITE SIDE AND JAKE IS BACK UP, CLOTHESLINE THAT TAKES JAKE DOWN! BANKS THOUGH GRABS HIS LEGS, WRAPS THEM AND TURNS HIM OVER INTO A TEXAS CLOVERLEAF AND NOW BANKS HAS JAKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND NOWHERE TO GO!

(Jake frantically tries to reach the ropes, but he can’t…… screaming and pounding his fists in the mat as Banks finally squats down adding more pressure as the crowd explodes in cheers….)

Crowd: THIS IS WRESTLING!!!! THIS IS WRESTLING!!!! THIS IS WRESTLING!!!

Persephone: You know what, screw Jake Smith! Make him tap out, Ronn Banks! I won’t call you old anymore if you just make him tap out! Please! Break his back, I don’t care what you do! Do something!

Gavin Kirkland: He has that locked in tight and Jake has nowhere to go! If he is able to…. Wait a second…. Wait a second! Jake Smith is planting his fists on the mat and trying to lift himself up! He powers off the mat while Banks keeps the pressure on! It’s like a game of naked twister!

Persephone: I’m not even going to ask.

Stew-O: Jake Smith is doing his best to power out but is it going to be enough! Jake is trying to arch his body and take away some of the pressure on his lower back from that hold, but Banks is not letting him and actually locking the move in even tighter! But jake is doing his best to continue forcing his body up and….. JAKE LOSES HIS LEGS TO POWER OUT AND CAUSE BANKS TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL FORWARD! BANKS THOUGH IS RIGHT BACK UP, JAKE SMITH IS ON THE MAT HOLDING HIS BACK IN PAIN! YET HE WAS ABLE TO STOP BANKS FROM REALLY PUNISHING HIM ANY FURTHER!

Persephone: I hate this…. Two Elitists trying to one up each other and actually wrestle, what every happened to humility, huh? I mean seriously!? Banks is back to Jake, and he grabs his legs, dragging him over to the middle of the ring, maybe this time he won’t mess it up and …. Jake with a roll up! COME ON!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THRE…..

Persephone: …. The pain…..another kick out by Banks! Though to his credit, Banks is right back at Jake kicking him while he is down, lifting Jake up and Irish Whipping him into the turnbuckle. Banks charges in with a high knee that connects, he hits Jake flush in face, finally! He looks wobbly and Banks sits Jake on the top turnbuckle, a couple of palm thrusts and Jake is all dazed and confused, just finish it here please! HURRICANRANA OFF THE TOP ROPE AND JAKE CRASHES!

Gavin Kirkland: IT IS NOT DONE THOUGH, BANKS IS BACK ON THE TOPE ROPE, HE STANDS THERE PERCHED AND FLYING DRACO! HE CONNECTS AND MAYBE PERSEPHONE WILL GET HER WISH AS HE HOOKS THE FAR LEG FOR THE COVER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE…..

Persephone: This is getting ridiculous! Why does he even try!? Why!?

(Jake Smith is able to get the shoulder up as the crowd cheers and claps in appreciation to the wrestling match these two have put on so far. Jake is down but not out as Banks looks up at the referee slapping his hands together for him to count faster. Banks grabs Jake by the hair and delivers a few stiff forearms before throwing him into the ropes…)

Stew-O: Banks with another Irish Whip, he runs at Jake, but Smith ducks as Banks attempted a flying clothesline, he gets back up and…. HE HOISTS BANKS UP AND A QUICK DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! JAKE WAS ABLE TO HIT THAT MOVE AND PUT BANKS DOWN BUT JAKE IS TOO HURT TO COVER! HE IS ROLLING IN PAIN ON THE MATS, SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET AND BANKS IS NOW UP TO HIS KNEES, WAIT A SECOND…. JAKE IS LOWERING THE KNEE PAD DOWN! HE SEES THE OPPORTUNITY AND…. SO LONG AND GOODNIGHT! THE KNEE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND BANKS SEEMS TO BE OUT!

Persephone: YES! COVER HIM JAKE! COVER HIM! HE IS ON TOP AND WE HAVE A WINNER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE…..

Persephone: HOW!? HOW DID THAT MAN KICK OUT!? THEY HAVE BEEN WRESTLING IN AN EXCESS OF ALMOST 15 MINUTES NOW!

(Jake Smith can’t believe it, he turns and looks up at the referee holding up three fingers, but he shakes it off and holds up 2. Jake sighs and looks down, slamming the mat with a fist before slowly getting back up to his feet, he has Banks up as well, whipping him into the turnbuckle, Jake charges in….)

Gavin Kirkland: Vicious back elbow by Jake and look what he is doing now, he lifts up Banks and hangs him upside down in the Tree of Woe! Banks is helpless and this is Jake’s idea of bondage, I love it! He circles the ring and runs at Banks… BASEMENT DROPKICK TO HIS FACE AND BANKS IS TOOK IT ALL WIOTHOUT A DEFENSE AND JAKE NOW SLOWLY CLIMBS TO THE TURNBUCKLE; BANKS IS TRYING TO SOMEHOW CLIMB UP! HE HAS THE ROPES TRYING TO PUSH HIMSELF UP AND ….. FOOTSTOMP TO THE CHEST! BANKS HEAD SNAPS AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE AND THAT HAS TO BE IT! :whew:

Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HIOLY SHIT!

(The referee is finally able to get the foot of Banks pried off the turnbuckle as he falls to the mats. Jake sees the opportunity and rolls Banks over….)

Persephone: He is dead, there is no kicking out of this! Yes…. Yes….. pin him please! We can finally end this show and go on to our normal lives!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE…….

Persephone: GFWOUYWGFYGFYIGQWD HGQFHGQDUGFYFGDQW!!!!!!

(The crowd erupts in cheers as Banks is able to get a shoulder up again and Jake Smith looks absolutely floored. He is sitting there wondering what is left to do….)

Stew-O: WHAT A MATCH SO FAR AND JAKE SMITH SI DUMBFOUNDED, HE DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO PUT BANKS AWAY! HE IS IN ABSOLUTE SHOCK RIGHT NOW OVER ALL OF THIS! JAKE IS LOOKING AROUND TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PUT THIS MAN AWAY AND HE SLAMS THE MATS AGAIN, PICKS UP BANKS…. JNO BANKS HOISTS HIM UP ON HIS SHOULDERS! NO JAKE SNEAKS OUT FROM BEHIND AND PUSHES BANKS INTO THE ROPES, BUT BANKS IS ABLE TO GET A DISCUS LARIAT OUT OF IT AND JAKE DROPS TO THE MAT! BANKS COLLAPSES NEXT TO HIM THAT WAS THE BURST OF ENERGY AND NOW BOTH MEN FINDS THEMSELVES LAID OUT!

(The referee sees both competitors laid out and quickly starts the count….)

Referee: 1!…… 2!…….3!……4!……..5!……..

(Jake starts to stir, Banks gets a hold o f the ropes as he is attempting to get back to his feet. Jake is on all fours now….)

Referee: 6!….. 7!……8!…..9!…..

(Banks is on his feet and so is Jake, who charges in, and Banks reacts….)

Gavin Kirkland: HIGH KNEE AND IT HITS JAKE AS HE CHARGED IN! JAKE STUMBLES BACK AND BANKS HITS A SPEAR! HE ALMOST CUT JAKE IN HALF AND HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER! WE CAN GO ON THAT DATE NOW AFTER THIS PERSEPHONE! JUST CALL ME REX!

Persephone: Okay…. Creeper! COME ON BANKS! PIN HIM!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE…..

Persephone: This is torture… I mean it really is. Banks and Jake can’t win a match, I am sitting next to Gavin Kirkland, I mean seriously, this is absolutely terrible! Someone just win please! How much more can these guys take right here and especially Jake Smith who has already wrestled twice tonight, I mean come on! If Banks is such a legend than pin him already!

(Banks now looks a little frustrated, he seems to not have an answer for Jake Smith either as he slowly gets up and waits until Jake gets to his knees, he then backs up and runs at him ready to lay another knee….)

Stew-O: Banks charges in with that knee again, but this time Jake sits up and he misses, Banks hits the ropes and Jake hits a School Boy roll up on Banks!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TH….

Stew-O: BANKS IS ABLE TO KICK OUT AND HE GETS HIT WITH A SUPERKICK BY JAKE SMITH RIGHT IN HIS MOUTH! BANKS CRUMBLES TO THE MAT AND JAKE NOW GOES TO THE TOP ROPE, HE IS IN THE HIGH RENT DISTRICT! JAKE USUALLY DOESN’T DO THESE TYPE OF HIGH-RISK MANEUVERS AND FROG SPLASH ON BANKS! HE HIT IS ALL AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE……

Persephone: I don’t understand, I get the will, I get the way…. Actually, I don’t what the fuck!? Will somebody please just win!

Gavin Kirkland: Jake is trying everything now at this point. He doesn’t know what to do anymore! Neither does Banks. These are two studly men that have wrestled now for almost twenty minutes and neither one of them is budging. Banks is still down, and Jake mounts him, okay he is using closed fists and tempers are flaring, this is starting to get really good now! Yes! That is exactly what I was afraid of, and I love it, but see unlike Voltage and their garbage wrestling, we actually wrestle!

Persephone: Yeah and it’s boring!

(Jake Smith grabs Banks by the hair, up to his feet, unloading a few more forearms, before lifting Banks back up over her his shoulder….)

Stew-O: Shoulder breaker…. No! Banks is able to get behind Jake! Hooks his waist and GERMAN SUPLEX RELEASE! JAKE LANDS ON HIS BACK AND BANKS IS STILL HURTING WITH HIS NECK, IS BACK UP AND LIFTS UP JAKE…. QUICK SNAP SUPLEX INTO THE BANK VAULT! BANKS HAS THE ANACONDA VICE AND THIS ONE COULD BE OVER! WE HAVE SEEN HIM WIN SO MANY MATCHES WITH THIS MOVE! HE HAS HIM DOWN AND JAKE IS KICKING AND SCREAMING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND NOWHERE TO GO! HE HAS NOWHERE TO REACH, STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!

Persephone: TAP OUT JAKE, WE WON’T HATE YOU IF THAT HAPPENS, YOU ARE STILL A MAN IN OUR BOOKS….. BARELY BUT YOU ARE! TAP OUT JAKE! TAP OUT!

Gavin Kirkland: THERE IS NO ESCAPE AND JAKE SMITH IS DONE FOR! HE CAN’T HANDLE THIS ANYMORE! HE JUST CANNOT! PERSEPHONE, WHERE ARE WE GOING WHEN JAKE TAPS?

Persephone: :WTH:

(Jake is panicked and scrambling, trying anything and everything to reach out and try to find the ropes or a way to break the hold. The crowd is cheering as Banks has it locked tight….)

Crowd: THIS IS WRESTLING!!!!! THIS IS WRESTLING!!!!! THIS IS WRESTLING!!!!!

Steve-O: JAKE SMITH IS FADING NOW! EHE IS REFUSING TO TAP OUT BUT HE IS DEFINITELY FADING AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT JAKE SMITH CAN DO! WAIT… HE IS TRYING TO CRAWL AND PLANTED HIS FEET ON THE MATS! HE IS PUSHING HARD! BUT BANKS IS HOLDING ON…. JAKE WITH THE HEAD SCISSORS AND HE PUSHES BANKS BACK AND HAS HIM LOCKED! BUT BANKS FLIPS OUT OF THE HEADSCISSORS AND TRIES TO GO RIGHT BACK INTO THE VICE….

Persephone: THUMB TO THE EYE BY JAKE! FINALLY BEST MOVE OF THE NIGHT AND HE DID THAT OUT OF DESPERATION! WAIT…. JAKE LOCKS IN THE 505! HIS VERSION OF THE ANACONDA LOCK AND NOW BANKS IS LOCKED IN AND LISTEN TO HIS SCREAMS, I LOVE IT! MUSIC TO MY DAMN EARS!

(Jake now has the Anaconda Vice locked in on Banks as the crowd has erupted. The arena is deafening as Banks now is the one panicked and doesn’t know what to do, reaching for anything to grab on to, trying to force the palm of his hand on the face of Jake but he ties that arm too…..)

Stew-O: OH, HE IS DIALED IN! RONN BANKS IS TIED UP IN THE VICE AND THERE IS NO WAY THAT HE WILL BE ABLE TO BREAK OUT OF THIS! HE IS LOOKING TO TAP OUT! BANKS IS DESPERATELY LOOKING TO GET OUT BUT JAKE NOW SCREAMS AS HE HOLDS THE VICE AND BANKS HAS NOWHERE TO GO! BUT BANKS IS ABLE TO GET HIS PALM UNDER THE CHIN OF JAKE! HE IS PRESSING UP ON HIM AND WAIT…. HE IS PUSHING JAKE’S HEAD BACK!

Persephone: HOLD ON TO IT JAKE! DO NOT GIVE IT UP! DO NOT LET HIM ESCAPE! DO THIS FOR US! FOR VOLTAGE! FOR ME!

Gavin Kirkland: Banks is starting to fade again! He…. NO! Banks pushes Jake’s head into his own version of the head scissors, but he kips up! Jake KICKS BANKS SQUARE IN THE FACE WITH ANOTHER SUPERKICK! JAKE IS ALL OVER HIM LIKE THE EGYPTIAN WOMEN ARE ON ME! HE PICKS UP BANKS, KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES AND ANOTHER BROKEN WINGS! HE ATTACKS THE NECK! JAKE THOUGH IS NOT MAKING THE COVER, HE WANTS TO PUT THE EXCLAMATION POINT ON THE MATCH, THIS IS EXCITING!

Persephone: It is not exciting; it is drawn out! Will they just finish this all so we can go home please!

(Jake Smith looks at the crowd and picks up Banks but suddenly, Banks rakes the eyes of Jake Smith as the crowd cheers, by now both men have already lost their cool and they are doing whatever they want now. )

Stew-O: Jake was blinded, and he is trying to see… WALKING INTO A ROUNDHOUSE KICK AND JAKE DOESN’T FALL, STANDING ON HIS FEET AND HERE COMES BANKS… DEDEDE DDT! AND JAKE SMITH IS OUT AND THIS ONE IS OVER!

Persephone: YES!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE……….

Persephone: HOW!!? NO! NO! NO! HOW DID JAKE SMITH KICK OUT!

(The crowd once again erupts in cheers…..)

Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!

Stew-O: RONN BANKS IS AT A LOSS RIGHT NOW! HE CANNOT BELIEVE THAT JAKE SMITH WAS ABLE TO KICK OUT OF THAT AND IS STILL ALIVE IN THE MATCH! HE IS STILL ABLE TO CONTINUE WHICH IS HUGE FOR JAKE SMITH!

(Banks sits there staring at Jake Smith who is on the mat lying there trying to catch his breath. He is stupefied at what is happening right now. Slowly getting up, Banks stands over Jake Smith who is now crawling at his feet, slowly trying to push his way up….)

Gavin Kirkland: Wait…. Is Banks actually looking down at Jake Smith with respect!? He is looking at him the way he looks at me!

Persephone: Nobody respects you, Gavin, shut up! Banks just needs to pick him up, bash him in the head and be done with this once and for all that is what needs to happen right now… like right now!

(Banks allows Jake to get up slowly, while crawling up his boot, finally Banks grabs him by the hair….)

Stew-O: GO TO RETIREMENT…. NO! JAKE SMITH IS ABLE TO FALL BEHIND BANKS! HE TURNS INTO A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION…. HELL ABOVE THE FLIP PILEDRIVER AND BANKS IS DOWN BUT JAKE PICKS HIM BACK UP AND STARMAKER!!!! HE HIT THE STARMAKER AND THIS ONE IS OVER!

Persephone: FINALLY!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Persephone: HOW IN THE HELL!?!?!?! BANKS WITH A SHOULDER UP AND BOTH JAKE AND I ARE SITTING HER WITH OUR MOUTHS WIDE OPEN!? HOW!?!?!?!?!??!

(The crowd cannot contain themselves. These two men are fighting with their hearts on the sleeve as they both lie there, Jake doesn’t know what else to do, he glares up at the ceiling wondering what he has to do to finish Banks. Slowly Jake is back up…..)

Gavin Kirkland: HE IS GOING TO FINISH THIS OFF ONCE AND FOR ALL! HE GRABS BANKS FOR ANOTHER STARMAKER…. AND NO! BANKS REVERSES IT ON INSTINCT…. THESE TWO MANLY MEN ARE PUTTING ON A DISPLAY AND HE GRABS JAKE….. BANKS WITH A STARMAKER OF HIS OWN AND HE PLANTS JAKE WITH HIS OWN MOVE! JAKE SMITH IS DOWN AND BANKS JUMPS ON HIM FOR THE COVER!

Persephone: PLEASE!!!!!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE…….

Persephone: I give up!

Stew-O: KICK OUT BY JAKE SMITH AND RONN BANKS FINALLY HAS HAD ENOUGH! HE GRABS JAKE AND THROWS HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE, RUNNING UP AND KNEEING HIM IN THE FACE, BULLDOG COMBINATION! RONN BANKS HAS FINALLY TURNED THIS INTO MORE OF A DESPERATION THAN ANYTHING! BANKS IS NOT GOING FOR THE COVER! HE POINTS TO THE CROWD IN EGYPT AS THEY CONTINUE TO CHEER. BANKS SLAMS THE MATS AGAIN AND GRABS JAKE, HAMMERLOCKS AND BUTTERFLY SUPLEX!

(Banks sits up, holding his neck. He then is unrelenting, grabbing Jake again and this time picking him up over his shoulder and to the turnbuckle, sitting Jake back up, he climbs to the second rope, and then to the top rope….)

Persephone: I’m fine with both of them dying too, just saying! As they are up on the top rope! This doesn’t look safe, it looks like Banks is trying for a belly to belly., oh this would be nice! They continue to juggle each other on the top rope…. And Banks tries to get that Belly to Belly but Jake Smith….wait he headbutts Banks not once but twice…. He teeters on the ropes and JAKE SOMEHOW REVERSES AND SPINS INTO THE BELLY TO BELLY OF HIS OWN!

(The crowd screams in cheers….)

Crowd: HOLY SHIT!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!

Stew-O: BOTH MEN CRASHED AND BURNED! AND JAKE IS ACTUALLY TURNING ON BANKS FOR THE COVER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE……

Stew-O: NOOOOO! BANKS KICKS OUT AGAIN AND PERSEPHONE IS ABOUT TO PULL HER HAIR OUT! JAKE SLOWLY GETS UP GRABBING BANKS AS THEY BOTH CAN BARELY STAND; JAKE SETS HIM UP FOR ANOTHER FLIP PILEDRIVER! HE HAS AND JUMS FOR THE EXECUTION…. NO! BANKS HOLDS HIM MID FLIP AND HITS THE ALABAMA SLAM! THE TORQUE AND FORCE BEHIND IT LAID OUT JAKE SMITH BUT BANKS FALLS, HE CAN’T STAND UP AS THE FATIGUE, THE PAIN, YOU CAN SEE THE NECK IS REALLY BOTHERING HIM!

Persephone: He’s old! I’m surprised that his hip hasn’t gone out yet! I would have thought by now he wouldn’t be able to walk! Someone needs to drug test this old fart!

(Both men are laid out in the middle of the ring, they are gassed, hurt, and can barely continue but Banks is the first to sit up as Jake turns his body, obviously hurting bad, slowly getting up, Jake is on his fours, Banks runs and kicks him in the midsection, again and again….)

Gavin Kirkland: Banks wants to make sure that Jake vomits his lunch out! He is kicking that man over and over and it is not very nice!

Persephone: Are you serious right now!? He should be kicking his head in instead! Come on Banks do better! Seriously…. Do better!

Stew-O: Banks is tired, he’s hurt just like Jake and right now what he wants is to wear him down even more before going for the kill! Banks and Jake have been putting on a clinic this entire match and he has tried everything to put him away! Banks picks Jake up by the hair and he runs against the ropes, SHINING WIZARD! JAKE GOES DOWN AND BANKS WITH A SURGE OF ENERGY RUNS UP THE ROPES….. MOONSAULT ON JAKE SMITH AND HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE……

Persephone: They are not human…. They can’t be human! JAKE SMITH KICKS OUT AGAIN!? HOW DID HE KICK OUT AGAIN!? I CAN’T ANYMORE….. I REALLY CAN’T!

(Banks again is in disbelief but claps his hands and grabs Jake on the way up to his feet, muscling him up over his shoulder….)

Stew-O: THIS COULD FINALLY BE IT! HE HAS HIM WEAKENED ENOUGH TO BE ABLE AND PULL THE MOVE BUT…. NO! JAKE IS FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE. CONSTANT ELBOW AFTER ELBOW ON THE FACE OF BANKS CAUSING HIM TO LET GO, AND JAKE GETS BEHIND BANKS….. STARMAKER!

Persephone: FINALLY! PIN HIM JAKE!

Stew-O: THE STARMAKER HITS BUT JAKE HANGS ON! FLIPPING BACK TO HIS FEET AGAIN… ANOTHER STARMAKER! HE PLANTED BANKS AGAIN BUT JAKE IS TURNING HANGING ON FOR ONE LAST ONE…. STARMAKER! JAKE SMITH IS ABOUT TO BECOME THE LEGEND KILLER ONCE AGAIN! TO REACH UP AND PART THE CLOUDS SO HE COULD HAVE ONE MORE DAY OF SUNSHINE! THE CROWD IS GOING BALLISTIC AND THEY COUNT WITH JAKE!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!! ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THREE!!!!!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: BANKS HAS HIS FOOT ON THE ROPES AND THE REFEREE SEES IT! BANKS FOOT IS ON THE ROPES AND LOOK AT JAKE SMITH! HE IS BESIDE HIMSELF RIGHT NOW! LOOK AT HIS FACE, I ALMOST FEEL SORRY FOR JAKE! HE DRAGS BANKS FROM THE ROPES AND GOES FOR THE PIN!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE……

Persephone: He gets the shoulder up, of course he does! JAKE DO IT AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! JAKE IS DRAGGING HIM UP AND WHIPS HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE, JAKE CHARGING IN AND BANKS GETS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND JAKE CRASHES INTO THE STEEL POST! WHAT A DUMBASS!

(Jake falls over the ropes and Banks grabs him from behind, but he goes for a DDT….)

Stew-O: JAKE THROWS HIM OFF AND BANKS LANDS FACE FIRST! HE IS HURT AND JAKE PICKS UP BANKS OVER HIS SHOULDER…. NO! TRHE WEIGHT WAS TOO MUCH, JAKE HAD TO DROP HIM BUT AS BANKS GETS UP, JAKE HOPS ON THE SECOND ROPE, HE SIGNALS FOR THE HELL ABOVE…. BANKS BUM RUSHES THE TURNBUCKLE AND JAKE HOPS OFF, BANKS TURNS RIGHT INTO A SUPERKICK AND FALLS TO THE CORNER! JAKE QUICKLY PICKS HIM IP SETTING BANKS ON THE TOP….

SLAP!

Persephone: Jake just bitch slapped Banks! He climbs to the ropes and now Jake is going to the very top…. And…. And…. HE WANTS TO PILEDRIVE HIM FROM THE TOP ROPE! HE WANTS TO FINALLY ENDS THIS AND JAKE GOES FOR IT…. NO! BANKS HANGS ON AND FOREARM AFTER FOREARM! HE IS FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE AND JAKER IS STUNNED…. WAIT BANKS HOOKS THE ARMS….. YES! PEPSI PLUNGE! HE JUST HIT THE PEPSI PLUNGE AND THIS ONE IS DONE! THANK YOU!!!!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gavin Kirkland: Jake kicked out? JAKE SMITH KICKED OUT AND THE FANS ARE SHOCKED!

Crowd: HOLY SHIT!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!!

Stew-O: BANKS FACE SAYS IT ALL AND HE IS BACK UP, PICKING UP JAKE SMITH OVER HIS SHOULDERS! HE IS FINALLY GOING TO HIT THE GO TO RETIREMENT….. NO JAKE IS TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF IT AND HE LANDS ON HIS FEET BUT BANKS HITS A JUMPING KNEE STUNNING JAKE, PICKING HIM BACK UP AND HITS GO TO RETIREMENT!!!!!! BANKS HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!!!

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…… RONN BANKS!!!!

(“Shock The World” by Lloyd Banks plays throughout the stadium as Banks and Jake both lie in the middle of the ring while the crowd is up to their feet giving this a standing ovation. Both wrestlers gave it their all but in the end, Ronn Banks was able to survive. The referee lifts banks arm up signaling victory…)

Stew-O: WHAT A MATCH AND WHAT A MAIN EVENT WE HAD HERE AT BATTLE OF EGYPT! TWO WRESTLERS THAT WALKED IN HERE AND GAVE IT THEIR ALL. IF RONN BANKS DIDN;’T RESPECT JAKE SMITH BEFORE, HE SURE RESPECTS HIM NOW! THESE TWO PUT EVERYTHING ON THE LINE…. WHAT A WAY TO END BATTLE OF EGYPT III: ALEXANDRIA FALLS!

Persephone: I am just so happy that it is over, and we don’t have to worry about it anymore. Sure, they had their match, whatever, the fans are happy, it is what it is, cool. Let’s move on now. Can we cut the feed now so we can leave?

Gavin Kirkland: Unfortunately, there was only one Women’s Match tonight, but it was six of the best and Andrea was out here watching, so ending it on a sausage fest is fine with me, these are two studs and came out to put a great match on, but Persephone is right, goodnight everybody!

(Banks is sitting back up, barely able to get back to his feet, Jake rolls out and is resting on the ropes as medical staff and officials are checking on him and helping Jake on the outside. Banks with the help of the referee gets up and he raises his arms in victory again, before pointing to Jake Smith and clapping as the fans clap with him in appreciation for his efforts….)

Stew-O: We are not going anywhere and definitely a sigh of respect here between two wrestlers that put it all on the line tonight. They had some heated words between the two this past week, but this match proved just how good they are and why Ronn Banks is a Hall of Famer and Jake Smith is a future oner for sure.

Persephone: Okay… that’s nice. Can we go now.

(Ronn Banks is able to climb to the second rope and raise his hands in the air. Jake Smith looks up as he is being escorted and assisted to the back as he is clearly hurt. The crowd continues to cheer on Banks as he drops down…..)

Stew-O: …. THE LAST SEDATION! XANDER PAYNE OUT OF NOWHERE AND HE JUST PLANTED RONN BANKS ON THE MAT! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ALL ABOUT!?

Persephone: :comeagain:

Gavin Kirkland: Wait… what!?

(Xander Payne stands over Ronn Banks as he then rolls out of the ring and drags Ronn Banks outside with him….)

Stew-O: XANDER PAYNE JUST IRISH WHIPPED RONN BANKS INTO THE STEEL POST! BANKS HITS WITH A SICKENING THUD! BUT XANDER PAYNE IS RELNTLESS HERE AND GRABS BANKS, HE4 IS GOING TO THE TIMEKEEPER’S TABLE, HE GRABS THE BELL…..

DING!!!!!

DING!!!!!

DING!!!!!

Stew-O: XANDER IS SMASHING THE BELL OVER THE HEAD OF BANKS REPEATEDLY! HE IS SPLIT OPEN! BLOOD POURING EVERYWHERE AND LOOK AT XANDER! HE IS ROLLING THE MAT OFF THE FLOOR TO EXPOSE THE CONCRET! XANDER…. STOP DAMN IT!

Gavin Kirkland: HE IS GOING TO KILL BANKS!

Persephone: ISN’T THERE LAWS TO PROTECT SENIORS FROM THIS TYPE OF ASSAULT!?

(Xander Payne stands over the concrete floor, hoists him up…..)

Stew-O: OH NO…. XANDER PAYNE JUST EXECUTED THE PAYNEKILLER ON RONN BANKS ON THE EXPOSED CONCRETE AND HE IS OUT!

Persephone: He is twitching like a fish out of water!

Stew-O: DAMN IT WHY!? XANDER WHY!? HE WAS JUST NAMED INTO THE HALL OF FAME! XANDER IS NOT DONE, HE PICKS UP THE DEAD WEIGHT OF BANKS AND ROLLS HIM BACK INTO THE RING, HE LOCKS HIM IN ILLUMINATION! COME ON! BANKS IS UNCONSCIOUS!

(Xander after a few seconds breaks the hold and slams the face of Banks to the mat leaving a huge blood smear. He then stands up and looks down at Banks laid out motionless at his feet.)

Stew-O: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR RONN BANKS AFTER AN INCREDIBLE VICTORY AND SHOW TONIGHT! WE HAVE A NEW NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP, TITLES CHANGED, AND THE ROAD TO PAIN FOR PRIDE IS ON FULL SPEED…. BUT DID WE JUST WITNESS RONN BANKS ROAD TO PAYNE FOR PRIDE! FOR GAVIN KIRKLAND AND PERSEPHONE…. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US EAW UNIVERSE…. GOODNIGHT FROM EGYPT!

(The final scene is Xander Payne shaking, glaring down at a bloodied Ronn Banks.)

(EAW Logo Buzzes)

NIGHT ONE

(EAW Intro Plays)

(The scene opens with an aerial view of Yankee Stadium before it transitions to older footage as a young Yankee ballplayer is up to bat as the crowd stands in anticipation and in the background you can hear Phil Rizzuto make the famous call…)

“Here comes Roger Maris. And they’re standing up, waiting to see if Maris is going to hit number sixty-one. Here’s the windup, the pitch to Roger, way outside, ball one. And the fans are starting to boo. Maris only has, including this time, three times at bat, and unless the Yankees get a rally, that’s all he’ll have to try and get number sixty-one on the year. The windup, the pitch, low, ball two. That one was in the dirt. And the boos get louder. Two balls, no strikes on Roger Maris. Here’s the windup, fastball, HIT DEEP TO RIGHT, THIS COULD BE IT, WAY BACK THERE, HOLY COW, HE DID IT, SIXTY-ONE for Maris! They’re having a fight for the ball out there. Holy cow.” 

Narrator: Baseball, America’s Pastime. The days of Spring and summer are here and in the hallowed halls of Yankee Stadium, we have seen some of the all-time greats take the field. Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gherig, Reggie Jackson, Derek Jeter, Dave Winfield, Bernie Williams, Alex Rodriguez, Don Mattingly and of course Roger Maris with so many others throughout the years who have become legendary.

(The footage shows all of these players in action hitting home runs, making spectacular catches or striking batters out.)

Narrator: In New York Yankee lore, they build champions. 

(The scene comes back to show all the 40 different pennants they have won from 1921 up until 2009, seeing so many of their teams celebrating after World Series wins….)

Narrator: But in this magical place is another set of stars that are ready to grab their moment and spot in EAW lore by becoming legends.

(The footage now switches to Andrea Valentine, TLA, The Visual Prophet, Myles, Andre Walker, Harper Lee, The Haircare Kings, Donovan Duke, Charlie Marr and Jon Kelton.)

Narrator: Champions looking to continue paving their way to Las Vegas but in New York, they must first walk onto the field like so many before them and play not until the final out, but the final count. Then there are those who seek to dethrone them, hungry Elitists that are ready to make their mark as well and take their place in history amongst the immortals, they want to be the next Roger Maris.

(It now shows Cameron Ella Ava, Adam Lucas, Cage, Brian Daniels, Scott Diamond, Ximena Velazquez and then footage of the Grand Rampage from last year.)

Narrator: It has been a long season. So many have come, like those players called up from the minor leagues, others have gone, down to injury or lack of success, the painful road to Pain For Pride is a very taxing and arduous one where many simply do not make it.

(Various footage throughout the season so far is played.)

Narrator: But this season is special, #EAW15 has brought the classics back, the modern era and combined have given us dream matches, those that we would never have thought to see but are watching them in our very eyes right here in Yankee Stadium, they say the past paves the way for the future, but the past wants their spotlight back.

(Myles is shown holding the EAW World Championship while Brian Daniels looks on with a smile on his face, the two are then shown clashing, beating each other down. Andre Walker holds up the Specialists Championship only for Scott Diamond to appear, as both men are now eye to eye ready for war. ARIA, Usagi Senshi and Mary S. Atlas are displayed in their various in ring poses and action against other opponents as the footage then transitions to the Queen’s Court of Cleopatra, Amber Keys and Madison Kaline standing together in unison in all of their glory. Finally The Visual Prophet with the EAW World Heavyweight Championship smiles and winks but that quickly turns into a growl as he is faced by the challenge of the very dangerous Cage who is seen bleeding and having his arm raised in victory.)

Narrator: But not all is about the past, for while the present itself has established stars and those who will become World Champions, we tend to forget the future, and like in baseball, its farm system is what will be the key to an organization’s success. Many started in the New Era Classic, but only four of the brightest stars remain and the final two will emerge.

(It cuts to Joso pointing at himself with various footage of his matches in the tournament. Then it shows Aurora Monroe posing and smiling, showing off her physique before dropping an opponent transitioning to Harley Lewis winking before having his hand raised and finishing with Caroline waving and doing a cartwheel.)

Narrator: But the lifeblood of any sporting event its the rivalries, when the Boston Red Sox come to town, the players know it is a special game, and tonight in Yankee Stadium, a magical place that has seen so many of these rivalries unfold, there are special moments that always tear the house down, this is no different, some are out for blood, others for glory and one for the chance to win the Gold Rush, but all of them will end in violence.

(TLA is shown holding up the Answers World Championship but turns around to see Adam Lucas facing him, it then transitions to their feud throughout the last month laying each other out. The footage switches to Xander Payne storming out after SOSA Henderson who is ready for him, they start to brawl with each other as it changes to Xander taking SOSA out and then SOSA taking Xander out. We then see Hikari Kanno smiling with Miku Sakai in the background laughing, flipping the bird, their abilities in action as it turns to IDOL-GUN beating up their opponents tonight in attacks in the ring and backstage to Ms. Extreme throwing the hair of Hikari on the mat smirking, and then Dr. Bethany Blue holding up the Empress of Elite crown, going back to the footage of the four women brawling on Voltage. Finally it switches to Drake King standing over a bloody Minerva in disgust, then it switches to Minerva attacking Drake King and laying him out before the two are shown glaring at one another.)

Narrator: And as the road to Pain For Pride is paved, two key Championships in the Women’s Division could determine its final course.

(Andrea Valentine is seen holding up the Universal Women’s Championship after she won it, then it has Cameron Ella Ava looking on posing and signaling for the title around her waist. It then switches to Ximena Velazquez going after Harper Lee, but she tries to outsmart her, the final footage is Harper gripping the Specialists Championship in her arms while Ximena looks on in anger.)

Narrator: Yet…. it all culminates into one match, 30 Elitists vowing to be the very best, to get down at the bottom of the ninth with the game tied, two outs and two strikes either swinging for the fences or striking out and losing the game.

(The footage displays Limmy Monaghan, Impact, Theron Nikolas, Jake Smith, Terry Chambers, Chris Elite, Donovan Duke, Charlie Marr, Ryan Wilson, Ronan Malosi, Ruler, Solomon Stane, Amir Yusuf, Ruler, Kirk Redwood, Jay Jerry Johnson, Jonny Airhart, Lucas Knight, Liana DeLion. Shane Gates, Lucas Johnson, Roberto de la Rosa, Abel Atami and Lisa Wren. All of them separately in action…)

Narrator: And you never know what surprises they hold. But tonight, who will hit the homerun? Who will strike out looking? The road to Pain For Pride has begun in Yankee Stadium inside these Field of Dreams and as the great Phil Rizzuto once said… “Let’s Play Ball!”  

(The aerial shot of Yankee Stadium is shown yet again as the camera fades….)

EAW: DOCTOR STRANGE: THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS PRESENTS…. GRAND RAMPAGE 2022! 

(“Casualty” by Mothika plays as The fireworks go off in Yankee Stadium as the sold out crowd stand and cheer in anticipation to one of the biggest events of the year. The camera pans to all the signs and the fans cheer loudly as it lands on Dynasty’s Stew-O, Showdown’s Gavin Kirkland and Voltage’s Persephone…)

Stew-O: THE GRAND RAMPAGE IS HERE AND WELCOME EVERYONE FROM AROUND THE WORLD! I AM STEW-O AND I AM ACCOMPANIED BY THE BEAUTIFUL PERSEPHONE AND OF COURSE THE MAN WITH THE SILVER TONGUE, GAVIN KIRKLAND AND WHAT A NIGHT OF ACTION WE HAVE HERE TONIGHT! I CAN BARELY HEAR MYSELF SPEAK! NEW ERA CLASSIC SEMI-FINALS, WE ALSO HAVE THE GOLD RUSH FINALS AND SIX CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES INCLUDING FOUR OF THEM ARE WORLD TITLES! 

Gavin Kirkland: THAT IS RIGHT AND A LOT IS ON THE LINE TONIGHT! WE WILL SEE THE BLOOD FEUD OF MINERVA TAKING ON DRAKE KING WITH THE GOLD RUSH FINALS AND A TRIP TO THE MAIN EVENT OF PAIN FOR PRIDE! WE HAVE A HUGE TAG TEAM MATCH AND TALK ABOUT HATRED BETWEEN FOUR WOMEN, IDOL-GUN TAKES ON MR. EXTREME AND DR. BETHANY BLUE, I’M REALLY EXCITED FOR THAT ONE! 

Persephone: I BET YOU ARE PERV BUT WE ALSO HAVE FOUR WORLD TITLES ON THE LINE, THE INTERWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP, THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP AND TALK ABOUT THE IMPACT THAT THIS OLD FOLKS HOME DRIVE THEY ARE DOING HERE WITH #EAW15 HAS DONE, I MEAN WOW! WE ALSO HAVE THREE OLD BITTIES TAKING ON THREE YOUNG GIRLS THAT NO ONE CARES ABOUT IN SIX WOMAN ACTION AND FINALLY THE GRAND RAMPAGE MATCH! WHO WILL COME OUT ON TOP!? JUST MAKE IT QUICK! 

(The fans cheer in anticipation for Grand Rampage, and finally, the camera pans over to the stage.)

(The anticipation continues as the camera lingers on the stage, but after a few seconds, ‘Shock the World’ by Lloyd Banks hits, and needless to say, the New York crowd explodes into cheers. The music continues to play as the crowd cheers in clear disbelief, not having any idea that this was about to go down.)

Stew-O: WHAT????? 

Gavin Kirkland: :oh:

Persephone: :francis: 

Stew-O: IT’S RONN BANKS!!!! RONN BANKS IS HERE AT GRAND RAMPAGE!!!!

(The crowd’s cheering grows even louder as Ronn Banks finally walks out to the stage, and Ronn Banks already seems to enjoy the reaction from the crowd, as he has a smile on his face looking around the Yankee Stadium’s crowd. Ronn begins making his way down the ramp, but he doesn’t immediately walk to the ring. As he gets towards the bottom of the ramp he approaches the barricade as the fans in that section cheer as loud as they can, and as the camera pans to that section, what’s revealed in the front row is Ronn Banks’ wife Brianna Bankerson, as well as their children. Ronn kisses them, and proceeds to slap hands with the fans also in the front row, high-fiving as many as he can before finally entering the ring. A staff member hands Ronn a microphone, and Ronn takes a few seconds as he looks at the more than ecstatic crowd, before finally beginning to speak.)

Ronn Banks: New York, WELCOME TO GRAND RAMPAGE!

(The crowd begins cheering once again, and the smile doesn’t leave Ronn’s face as he continues speaking.)

Ronn Banks: Come on, I wasn’t going to miss the 15th ever Grand Rampage in my backyard for anything! This is such a big night for EAW, and a show like this is one of the most exciting shows of the entire year! Grand Rampage has always been a major event, and I even returned to the ring at Grand Rampage just one year ago, but this year things are even bigger. This year we’re celebrating EAW history, and we’re doing it here in New York! You all have a very special place in my heart, and honestly it’s even better knowing just how far EAW has come. When EAW once again became its own commodity following the death of AWF back in 2007, it worked its way up to the point of being able to hold its own special free-per-views, and Grand Rampage would be the very first free-per-view EAW hosted on its own back in 2008. That’d be the start of something special, and now here we are fifteen seasons later celebrating an anniversary year, and it’s only right EAW is doing so in its home city!

Ronn Banks: New York, New Jersey, it’s all the same. They both carry the same level of attitude and grit. They both carry the mentality that has molded me and so many other Elitists from the same area into the stars they are today, and it’ll continue to do so for generations to come. This place has helped this company become what it is. Some of the very best to ever do it have come from New York, and it’s only right that this is where the 15th Grand Rampage event is held, featuring some of the very best from EAW’s past, EAW’s present, and the future of the company! This is going to be a show none of you will ever forget, so-

(‘We’re In Hell’ by SycAmour’ suddenly cuts off Ronn Banks, and while the crowd once again explodes into cheers, Ronn can’t help but be annoyed after being interrupted like this. Jake Smith does not take long at all to make his presence known, walking out wearing his Unified Tag Team Championship, as well as holding a microphone in his hand. He has a smirk on his face, and begins making his way to the ring as the crowd continues cheering, clearly happy about Jake’s appearance and interested in seeing what this is all about.)

(Jake Smith enters the ring, walking up to Ronn Banks as the crowd quiets down, eager to hear what it is Jake has to say.)

Jake Smith: Welcome back.

(The crowd cheers once again, but Ronn remains silent, still waiting to see what it is Jake is really here for.)

Jake Smith: Ronn, I’m just going to be honest with you. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a very long time. See even before this whole #EAW15 thing that’s gone on all throughout 2022, I’ve built up a reputation for myself after beating Hall of Famers, legends, all sorts of veterans and sending them packing, and after what I did at Shock Value and what Chris and I are about to do to the High Rollerz, that reputation has only gotten bigger. I’ve been a Legend Killer, and this all started almost two years ago back when I was on Dynasty beating Vic Vendetta at Road to Redemption. Since then I’ve continued to build that reputation against names like Tyler Parker and more recently Jacob Senn, and it was only ever a matter of time before another name from the past found their way onto my radar. I’ve proven myself as someone capable of hanging with whoever is put in front me. I’ve been able to conquer them all, and there wouldn’t be any better way for me to close out my season than defeating the legend of legends on the heels of winning Grand Rampage, all before winning a World Championship at Pain for Pride. 

(Ronn Banks just looks at Jake, and he clearly isn’t very amused by Jake’s decision to interrupt him during a moment like this. Ronn is annoyed, and finally begins to speak again after waiting in almost disbelief.)

Ronn Banks: Really? This is really what you interrupted such a special moment for, to try and get yourself over at my expense by challenging me to a match? Don’t do this. Don’t waste everyone’s time for something stupid like that. I’m not Vic Vendetta or Tyler Parker, I’m not out here because I have plans to face you. I’m out here because this is a historic Grand Rampage, and it’s one I wouldn’t miss for the world. I’m really not going to entertain any of this so you wasted your time coming out here. Worry about the Unified Tag Team Championships. Worry about the Grand Rampage match. You clearly have enough on your plate already and you’d be far better off just focusing on that. I’m not interested in a match against you. It’s not worth my time at all, so if you want to keep trying to validate that “legend killer” title do it against the people already gunning for you and your spot. If you want an autograph I’ll be holding a signing at Times Square on Monday where I’ll be able to talk to all of my fans one on one, so until then fuck off. 

(Jake Smith doesn’t look too happy hearing this, but Ronn Banks turns back towards the crowd, putting a smile back on his face as he continues.)

Ronn Banks: Anyways I’m honestly not about to let Jake ruin this, you don’t deserve that. This is the fifteenth Grand Rampage in EAW history, and we’re going to enjoy it. There’s a lot of very talented men and women in the back that are about to put on some fantastic matches. I have no doubts that you’re all about to be treated to a ton of Match of the Year candidates, because that’s what-

Jake Smith: Ronn, do you really want to look like a coward in front of your wife Brianna, or your beautiful kids? 

(Ronn Banks stops in his tracks as he slowly turns back towards Jake, and the crowd quickly quiets down after what Jake just said.)

Jake Smith: Come on. Imagine what they’re thinking about you right now, ducking a challenge like this right in front of them and thousands of others. 

(Up until this moment Ronn was only annoyed that Jake would interrupt him and ruin what was a really special moment for the fans in New York tonight, but at this point it is safe to say that Ronn is past the point of being annoyed now. Ronn walks back up to Jake, and at this point he is clearly pissed off, but despite this Jake doesn’t back off.)

Ronn Banks: You just made the biggest mistake of your life. I’ll see you in two weeks, at Battle of Egypt.

(Immediately the crowd explodes into cheers as Ronn Banks drops his microphone, and there is a staredown between the Hall of Famer and the Unified Tag Team Champion, as tensions have already risen.)

Stew-O: WHAT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! In two weeks Ronn Banks will be returning to the ring for the first time since his match against Andre Walker at an Aussie Summer Christmas Spectacular, and it’ll be happening against Jake Smith at Battle of Egypt!

Gavin Kirkland: That just sounds like a great match! It’d be a thousand times better if Limmy was in Jake’s position, but this works.

Persephone: What? You mean Rex right?

Stew-O: Well while Gavin and Persephone argue, it’s safe to say that all the fans here in the Yankee Stadium tonight love the sound of Ronn Banks and Jake Smith facing each other at Battle of Egypt, and I can’t help but agree with all of the people cheering right now! It’s going to be a fantastic match, but after provoking Ronn the way he did, I’m not too sure if Jake is really ready for what may happen!

(‘Shock the World’ begins to play once again, and after a few seconds Jake Smith finally begins to leave the ring, leaving Ronn Banks as Jake finally got what he wanted. As Jake walks up the ramp Ronn stares at him, still having not let go of what Jake said, before finally turning his attention to his family sitting at the front row who had to hear all of it. Ronn Banks makes his way over to them, and as Ronn talks with his wife and kids, Grand Rampage fades from ringside.)

(Grand Rampage opens up and reveals the first match graphic of the night.)

(The camera cuts to the center of the ring where Bella Braxton is standing smiling, ready to announce the first match of Grand Rampage.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, our opening contest for Grand Rampage 15 is a special SIX WOMAN TRIOS MATCH! Scheduled for…ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(“Caterpillar” by Royce da 5’9” and Eminem starts to play as the combination of Amber Keys, Cleopatra, and Madison Kaline: The Queen’s Court, enter the arena to loud boos from the crowd. The Court doesn’t care as they head to the ring with determined looks on their faces and a showing of strong solidarity.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Making their way to the ring at a total combined weight of 383 pounds! Here is the trio of “THE DIRTI DIVA” AMBER KEYS, “THE QUEEN OF THE NILE” CLEOPATRA, AND “THE MISTRESS OF DEATH” MADISON KALINE! THE QUEEN’S COURT!

James Peters: Here we go! What a way to start off the Grand Rampage with the Queen’s Court heading to the ring for six lady tag team action. This match has been building up for a while now and even though there have been a few changes to this match, this match is going to be good.

Persephone: No it isn’t! If this match had a movie title, it would be called “Attack of the Living Dinosaurs”. Shit. Why do we have to start with these old battle axes? It’s just going to make the night as long and slow as those bitties are walking to the ring right now.

Rich Russillo: Make all the jokes you want, but the Queen’s Court has come back with a vengeance. Three former World Champions and EAW Hall of Famers are here to make sure that these new rising stars are going to take and take away the throne that they came back to sit back in after years away. Will they finish the job tonight in this contest?

(The Queen’s Court enters the ring with the crowd still booing them as their music fades away. They take their side of the ring as “Kimarigoto” by BRATS starts to play throughout the arena as The Ice Aces and Mary S. Atlas enter the arena to almost deafening cheers from the crowd. They all have smiles on their faces, but their eyes show how ready they are to fight as they head to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing their opponents! At a total combined weight of 382 pounds! Here is the trio of USAGI SENSHI AND ARIA, “THE ICE ACES” AND MARY S. ATLAS!

Rich Russillo: Here comes the opposition. Now if you didn’t notice that this team has had a little bit of a change up at the last minute, all this occurred on the last Voltage. Thanks to an attack from the Queen’s Court, Becca Black was taken completely out of the equation and we hope she is alright. As for Diamond Dixon…

Persephone: Let me finish that for you. One dumb bitch thought the other dumb bitches were a waste of time so she completely ditched the team. I don’t blame the bitch even though seeing those old bitches get beat up some more is always a joy. Instead, we get the Ice Jokers.

James Peters: Will you stop that? One moment Mary S. Atlas thought she might have to fight 3 against 1 tonight, but by the grace of fate, ARIA and Usagi Senshi were in the right place at the right time and now we have a 6 woman tag once again.

Persephone: Goody for us. We have the dinosaurs facing off against the team who if they were anymore nauseatingly sweet, we’d all puke. 

Rich Russillo: Mary thinks the Queen’s Court has been nothing but a pain in the ass causing way too much trouble on Voltage. She hopes to knock the court off their pedestals with the help of the Ice Aces. Will they get the job done tonight? We’re about to find out.

(The Ice Aces and Mary enter the ring and Mary stomps her way straight to the Queen’s Court. ARIA and Usagi are trying to hold Mary back and the referee is trying to keep the two teams apart as the referee calls for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Bell has rung and we are kicking off Grand Rampage right now. Mary S. Atlas looks to start this match and she wants Cleopatra in the worst possible way. No love lost between those two, but Cleopatra goes to the outside and Madison Kaline elects to start this match for her team and here we go!

Rich Russillo: Lockup in the center of the ring and Mary takes advantage with a side headlock and whips Madison over and grounds her. The headlock is tight, but Madison manages to kip up back to her feet and get free.

Persephone: You have to love medical technology of today. She might have titanium hips or something that makes her body feel like it did 50 years ago.

Rich Russillo: Mary goes to get Madison, but Madison quickly gets herself in the ropes. Madison is laughing as the referee holds Mary back and she gets away from the ropes. This gets Mary more annoyed and she breaks free from the referee.

James Peters: BUT SHE DOES NOT GET FREE FROM THAT SLAP! MADISON JUST SLAPS MARY IN THE FACE! MARY DIDN’T LIKE THAT ONE BIT! MARY JUST GRABBED THE WRIST OF MADISON AND BRINGS HER IN FOR A CLOTHESLINE!

Rich Russillo: Madison clobbered and Mary drags her into her corner as she goes for the tag!

(TAG!)

Rich Russillo: Usagi Senshi tags into the match. Mary and Senshi high five and lock hands before DROPPING A DOUBLE ELBOW INTO MADISON’S CHEST! Madison now sits back up and SENSHI JUST DROPS MADISON AGAIN WITH A KICK RIGHT ACROSS THE CHEST! 

Persephone: Be careful! Kick her any harder and her ancient implants will explode. Do they stay silicone when they get to their ages?

James Peters: I don’t know. How about you tell us in a couple years what the result is.

Persephone: It’s too damn early for your crap. Don’t you start with that shit, you dumb bastard.

James Peters: :mjlol:

Rich Russillo: Madison holding her chest in pain as Senshi brings her back to her feet and whips her to the ropes, but Madison counters and sends Senshi to the ropes. 

James Peters: AMBER KEYS JUST KNEED SENSHI IN THE SMALL OF HER BACK! SUCH UNDERHANDED TACTICS FROM THE QUEEN’S COURT EARLY ON!

Persephone: Damn referee must have cataracts as bad as the Queen’s Court if he completely missed that one. If Amber took any more time to deliver that knee, she would be moving in slow motion. 

Rich Russillo: Senshi staggers away from the ropes AND MADISON CATCHES HER IN THE FACE WITH A DROPKICK! SENSHI IS DOWN AND MADISON GOES FOR THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!!

ONNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWOOOOOO!!

James Peters: SENSHI KICKS OUT AT TWO! It’s going to take more than that at this point in the matchup. Madison drags Senshi to the ropes and goes for the tag!

(TAG!)

Rich Russillo: NOW CLEOPATRA CHOOSES TO ENTER THE MATCH! Madison and Cleopatra take down Senshi with a little double team action of their own with the double suplex. 

Persephone: Look at Mary over in the corner. She’s either had a mental breakdown or she has to go to the bathroom really bad. Either way, she looks like an idiot bouncing around like that. 

James Peters: She wants the tag. She wants to fight Cleopatra and rip her head off. Mary is that pissed and that anxious to get into this match. Cleo hits the ropes and DROPS THE LEG ACROSS THE THROAT!

Persephone: Would that dumb bitch Mary settle for just ripping off the hair? That way we can see what color the roots really are because we all know she ain’t a natural whatever the fuck her hair color is right now. 

Rich Russillo: Cleo brings Senshi back to her feet, BUT SENSHI GETS FREE WITH A JAWBREAKER! CLEO STUNNED AND SENSHI RUNS OVER AND TAGS IN MARY!

(TAG!)

James Peters: MARY IS BACK IN AND SHE GOES STRAIGHT FOR CLEOPATRA! BUT CLEO QUICKLY GETS INTO THE ROPES! NO CONTACT MADE! LISTEN TO THE CROWD! THEY DO NOT LIKE THAT AT ALL! CLEO HAS AN EVIL GRIN ON HER FACE AS SHE MAKES THE TAG!

(TAG!)

Persephone: What a treat! The Ancient Bitch tags in the Dirti Old Lady Amber Keys. At her age, it sounds like the Keys are starting to rust. :mjlol:

Rich Russillo: Amber goes for a clothesline, BUT MARY DUCKS IT AND THROWS A FOREARM RIGHT INTO CLEOPATRA’S FACE AND KNOCKING HER OFF THE APRON TO THE LOUD CHEERS FROM THE CROWD! 

James Peters: MARY TURNS AROUND AND AMBER GOES FOR ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE, BUT MARY DUCKS IT AGAIN! MARY ROLLS INTO HER CORNER AND TAGS BACK IN USAGI SENSHI!

(TAG!)

Rich Russillo: Senshi back in the ring after a brief rest, BUT AMBER IS TIRED OF WAITING! SHE GRABS SENSHI BY THE HAIR AND SNAPMARES HER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! SENSHI DOWN AND THE POINT OF AMBER’S BOOT GOES RIGHT INTO SENSHI’S SPINE!

Persephone: But really got more damage on that one? The bitch kicked or Granny Glass Bones doing the kicking. Geez, this match is such a pain in the ass. Can’t we just hurry it up or just end it right now?

James Peters: No, Seph. We can’t end it now. This has been a good match so far. Amber Keys has the advantage and she drags Senshi over to the ropes. AMBER STANDS ON THE THROAT OF SENSHI WHILE HOLDING THE ROPES! COME ON, REF! BLATANT CHOKE BY AMBER AND THE REF STARTS THE COUNT!

Referee: (off-mic) BREAK THE CHOKE, AMBER! BREAK IT NOW! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV–

Rich Russillo: Amber breaks the choke on four before risking disqualification on five. She didn’t like the thought of breaking the hold, SO SHE KICKS USAGI RIGHT IN THE FACE! THAT COULD HAVE BROKEN HER NOSE RIGHT THERE!

Persephone: Not good enough. Need the bloodshed to be by the bucketfuls. Also, as much as I hate these old bitties competing in the ring. That Senshi skank does have a very kickable face. Actually, all of them have the face like a soccer ball that’s waiting to be kicked. Except the older team have extra botox and collagen in theirs. 

James Peters: Amber pulls Senshi up by the hair and drags her into her team’s corner. AMBER DELIVERS THOSE KNIFE EDGE CHOPS ACROSS THE CHEST! THAT COULD CRACK A RIB OR SOMETHING! SENSHI TRIES TO FALL, BUT AMBER PULLS HER BACK UP AND STARTS CHOKING HER WITH HER BOOT ACROSS THE THROAT!

Referee: (off-mic)  COME ON, AMBER! ENOUGH OF THE CHOKING! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV-

Rich Russillo: Amber once again breaks the illegal choke on four. Senshi is sitting on the mat, but Amber is not giving her a moment’s rest. Amber sits Senshi on the top turnbuckle for tagging in Madison Kaline.

(TAG!)

James Peters: Madison quickly scrambles up to the top rope and locks the head of Senshi. BUT SENSHI IS FIGHTING IT! BUT SHE IS IN THE WRONG CORNER TO FIGHT! CLEO AND AMBER ARE ON THE APRON HALTING SENSHI’S PROGRESS!

Persephone: They’re jealous they aren’t as young as the other team anymore. They’re all just a bunch of petty bitches covered in way too much plastic surgery.

Rich Russillo: The numbers game was too much and Madison has control and TAKES USAGI BACK DOWN TO THE MAT! BEAUTIFUL SUPERPLEX FROM THE TOP ROPE BY THE MISTRESS OF DEATH! MADISON MOVES INTO THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!

TTTTHHHHHHHHHHRRREEEE–

James Peters: USAGI KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE! STRENGTH BEING SHOWN RIGHT NOW BY THIS RISING STAR! MADISON JUST LAYING LEFTS AND RIGHTS INTO HER FACE! SENSHI IS  DOING EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO BLOCK THOSE SHOTS!

Persephone: Those are just a side effect and involuntary muscle spasms after that superplex! The landing on that fragile old back of hers must have short circuited something.

Rich Russillo: You don’t like the Queen’s Court do you? You have had nothing nice to say about them or honestly anybody in this match.

Persephone: I just enjoy seeing stuck up old women and overly peppy bitches get the shit beat out of them. Can we get Veena Adams drafted to Voltage so we can see her beat the shit out of the Old Woman Brigade every week. That would be awesome.

James Peters: Gawd, I hope not. Madison brings Senshi back to her feet and whips her to the ropes. BUT SENSHI HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES! MADISON RUNS IN FOR A CLOTHESLINE BUT SENSHI DUCKS IT AND BACK BODY DROPS MADISON OVER THE TOP ROPE AND MADISON CRASHES TO THE FLOOR BELOW!

Rich Russillo: MADISON LANDED HARD AND THE REST OF THE QUEEN’S COURT GO TO CHECK ON MADISON TO MAKE SURE SHE’S ALRIGHT, BUT DURING THAT TIME, SENSHI WALKS OVER AND TAGS IN THE HIGH FLIER OF THE ICE ACES, ARIA!

(TAG!)

James Peters: ARIA ENTERS THE MATCH FOR THE FIRST TIME AND SHE NOT GOING TO WASTE ANY TIME! ARIA RUNS FULL SPEED AND SHE FLIES THROUGH THE ROPES! SUICIDE DIVE BY ARIA TAKES OUT ALL THREE MEMBERS OF THE QUEEN’S COURT! LISTEN TO THE CROWD! THEY LOVED SEEING THE QUEEN’S COURT GET TAKEN OUT!

Persephone: Unless those old fucks are taken out on stretchers or wheelchairs, I really could give two shits less. Actually, I think the time is coming closer. I see vultures flying above the ring.

James Peters: Will you quit, Seph. They are respected members of the EAW Hall of Fame. Their attitudes don’t leave much to be desired, but all three are amazing competitors in the ring. Right now ARIA brings the legal opponent, Madison back to her feet AND WHIPS HER BACK FIRST INTO THE RING STEPS! 

Rich Russillo: ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR! ARIA IS BRINGING THE FIGHT IN THIS MATCH! SHE HAD AN AMAZING SHOWING AT SHOCK VALUE AND SHE IS LOOKING TO HAVE ANOTHER STARMAKING PERFORMANCE TONIGHT! 

James Peters: ARIA brings Madison back up to her feet and rolls her back in the ring at the referee’s count of seven and ARIA closely follows. ARIA drags Madison to the center of the ring before hitting the ropes again. ARIA JUMPS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPES AND CATCHES MADISON WITH AN AMAZING SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT! ARIA HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWOO!!

THHHHHRRREEEEEEEEE-

Rich Russillo: MADISON GETS THE SHOULDER UP AT TWO! GREAT SHOW OF OFFENSE BY ARIA! NOW ARIA WHIPS MADISON INTO HER TEAM’S CORNER AND SHE TAGS HER PARTNER USAGI SENSHI BACK INTO THE MATCH!

(TAG!)

James Peters: Senshi back into the match and both of the Ice Ace’s grab hold of Madison’s head AND RUN FORWARD PLANTING MADISON WITH A DOUBLE BULLDOG! MADISON GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE CANVAS! USAGI IN THE RING AND WAITING FOR MADISON TO GET BACK TO HER FEET!

Persephone: I don’t know if she can. She didn’t bring her cane or walker to the ring with her so she might be stuck like that. Her partners really can’t help because by the time they got back into the ring, they would have lost the match three times.

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline back to her feet and SENSHI GOES FOR THE FOREARM BUT MADISON DUCKS IT! BUT SENSHI CAUGHT THE FOREARM ON THE OTHER SIDE! MADISON STAGGERED BUT STILL ON HER FEET!

James Peters: USAGI NOW WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT DAZING MADISON EVEN MORE! USAGI FIRES OFF A SPINNING BACKFIST BEFORE FINISHING OFF THE SET WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! THAT’S THE ELITE COMBO FROM USAGI SENSHI! MADISON MANAGED TO FALL INTO THE ROPES AND THAT HELPS HER STAY ON HER FEET!

Persephone: Smartest thing she’s done since she came back. Only one thing can top that and that’s when she leaves and never comes back. When she does, I hope she takes the other senile bitches with her and we switch them out for Sexy Rexy.

James Peters: USAGI BACK ON THE ATTACK WITH MULTIPLE HEADBUTTS TO MADISON KALINE! MADISON IS EVEN MORE CONFUSED THAN NORMAL AND SHE MIGHT BE OUT ON HER FEET AFTER THOSE REPEATED HEADBUTTS! 

Rich Russillo: Senshi is a little dazed herself as she drags Madison back to her corner and she tags Mary S. Atlas back into the match.

(TAG!)

Rich Russillo: Mary in the ring as Senshi takes down Madison by the legs. SENSHI FALLS BACK WITH A SLINGSHOT AND IT SENDS MADISON RIGHT INTO A SLINGBLADE FROM MARY S. ATLAS! MARY GOT ALL OF THAT AND SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!

TTHHHHRRREEEEEEEE!! 

James Peters: MADISON KICKS OUT AT TWO! SHE HAS BEEN IN THERE A LONG TIME AND SHE NEEDS TO MAKE A TAG AS SOON AS SHE CAN TO GET ONE OF HER TEAMMATES IN THERE. MARY BRINGS MADISON BACK TO HER FEET AND COMES FROM BEHIND HER AND DROPS HER ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!

Persephone: I think she’s been in there so long that she might have forgotten where she is or where her partners are. Poor thing. If she would quit dying her hair to get rid of the gray, she might have some of her brains left.

Rich Russillo: Madison slowly back to her feet, BUT MARY IS FULL OF FIRE AND SHE TAKES DOWN MADISON ONCE AGAIN WITH THE EXPLODER SUPLEX! MARY PULLS UP MADISON AGAIN AND WHIPS HER TO THE ROPES BEFORE DELIVERING A CLOTHESLINE SENDING MADISON DOWN SITTING ON THE MAT!

James Peters: MADISON IN PRONE POSITION SITTING IN THE CORNER AND SHE BACKS UP AND DELIVERS A STINKFACE TO MADISON KALINE! HOW HUMILIATING FOR MADISON!

Persephone: What the hell!?! That is absolutely DISGUSTING!! Out of everything she could have done, she chooses that? Stupid nasty bitch. Steel chair would’ve been better. 

Rich Russillo: Actually, I can think of many people who wouldn’t mind—

Persephone: I swear to Gawd. If you finish that sentence you will not live to see another day. You old perverted bastard!

Rich Russillo: :mjcry:

(TAG!)

James Peters: If you two weren’t so busy flirting with each other, you would have noticed that Mary has tagged ARIA back into this match. Madison pulled up to her feet AND IS VICTIM TO A DOUBLE KNIFE EDGE CHOP FROM ARIA AND MARY!

Rich Russillo: MADISON’S EYES WIDENED AFTER THAT SHOT TO THE CHEST AS ARIA WHIPS MADISON INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! ARIA BACKS UP AND LOOK AT THE ACROBATICS FROM ARIA AS SHE HITS THE HANDSPRING ELBOW IN THE CORNER!

James Peters: ARIA FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A BIG BOOT TO MADISON WHO WAS STILL IN THE CORNER! ARIA WITH A KICK THE GUT AND SHE GETS MADISON IN THE AIR! ARIA GOING FOR A FALCON ARROW–

Rich Russillo: BUT MADISON IS ABLE TO GET FREE AND LAND BEHIND ARIA! MADISON WITH A SCHOOLBOY ROLLUP! MADISON LOOKING TO STEAL IT HERE!!

ONNNNNNNEEEE!!

TWWWWWOOOOO!!

THHHHRRRRRRREEE–

Persephone: Of course that ARIA chick kicks out. She calls herself a detective, but she has yet to crack the case on how to win or lose this match and put us all out of our misery. Come on bitches, speed it up a little. 

James Peters: ARIA rolled through and made it back to her feet a little faster and she CATCHES MADISON IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A SHINING WIZARD! MADISON BACK DOWN TO THE MAT!

Rich Russillo: ARIA is in firm control of this match as she delivers a few kicks to the back and spine of Madison. ARIA heads back to her corner to go for the tag–

James Peters: CLEOPATRA SNUCK BEHIND THEM AND PULLS THEIR FEET OUT FROM UNDER THEM! MARY AND SENSHI CRASH HARD AGAINST THE APRON AND TO THE FLOOR AND ARIA CAN’T BELIEVE IT!

Persephone: Of course these old ladies go with one of the oldest tricks in the book. A trick that these younger dumb bitches probably old read about in books or Wikipedia or something. I guess the classics work. Shame that the Queen’s Court doesn’t work as well as they used to with all the rusty parts they have.

James Peters: ARIA IS YELLING AT CLEOPATRA FROM INSIDE THE RING, BUT THAT MIGHT BE A FATAL MISTAKE BECAUSE SHE LEFT MADISON ALL BY HERSELF AND SHE IS CRAWLING TO HER CORNER TO MAKE THE TAG!

(TAG!)

Rich Russillo: THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT SHE DOES AND TAGS AMBER BACK INTO THIS MATCH! ARIA HAS NO IDEA WHAT’S GOING ON BEHIND HER THANKS TO CLEOPATRA!

James Peters: SHE KNOWS NOW! AMBER PULLS ARIA BACK BY THE HAIR AND PLANTS HER WITH AN INVERTED DDT! QUEEN’S COURT SHOWED HOW EXPERIENCE CAN TURN THE TIDE OF A MATCH IN THE MATTER OF A SECOND!

Rich Russillo: ARIA IS DOWN AND AMBER IS NOW CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE! IT’S PLAIN TO SEE THAT WHATEVER AMBER HAS IN MIND IS NOT GOOD FOR ARIA!

James Peters: AMBER JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND DROPS THE KNEE ACROSS THE CHEST OF ARIA! SHE GOT ALL OF THAT AND AMBER GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!

TTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEE!!

Rich Russillo: ARIA KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE! THAT WAS A DANGEROUS KNEE DROP FROM AMBER AND ARIA KICKS OUT! SUCH DETERMINATION BEING SHOWN BY THE YOUNG ARIA! THAT’S WHY SHE’S ONE OF EAW’S RISING STARS!

Persephone: That’s also why she could have a broken rib or a collapsed lung. That’s also why the fragile Amber Rusty Keys could have a broken knee for that dumbass move she did from the top. Somebody call the paramedics and have them ready on standby.

James Peters: Amber brings ARIA back to her feet and throws her into the corner. SHE’S BITING! AMBER IS BITING ARIA! AMBER IS TRYING TO TAKE A BITE OUT OF CRIME!

Persephone: Never say that line ever again. It makes you sound like more of an idiot than you usually do.

(TAG!)

James Peters: Cleopatra is back in the match AND ARIA IS TAKEN DOWN WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! CLEO PICKS ARIA UP AND HAS HER IN THE AIR FOR A MOMENT BEFORE DROPPING ARIA WITH THE SUPLEX POWERSLAM! 

Persephone: You know she learned that move from King Tut. Read the history books or Google. It’s right there. Explains so much about how old Cleopatra truly is. I think we’ll see her on a few pieces of hieroglyphics when we go to Egypt. :mjlol: 

Rich Russillo: CLEOPATRA JUST GAVE A WINK AND A WAVE TO MARY, KNOWING THAT MARY CAN’T GET HER HANDS ON HER! MARY CAN’T TAKE IT AND SHE TRYING TO GET INTO THE RING!

James Peters: THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO GET MARY BACK OUT ON THE APRON! CLEOPATRA DRAGS ARIA TO THE CORNER AND WE HAVE A THREE ON ONE BEATDOWN ON ARIA! TURN AROUND, REF!

Rich Russillo: MADISON HAS THE NECK OF ARIA WHILE CLEO AND AMBER AND KICKING THE CRAP OUT OF POOR ARIA! AMBER EXITS THE RING AND MADISON SHOVES ARIA DOWN WHEN THE REF FINALLY TURNS AROUND! THE REF MISSED ALL OF THE DIRTY TACTICS!

Persephone: Why did the stupid bitch try to get in the ring in the first place? She should have known something like that would happen and now her new friend is getting the shit beat out of her thanks to Mary. No wonder that bitch can’t keep friends.

Rich Russillo: Will you stop? Mary wants to beat the shit out of Cleopatra badly and that isn’t good for Cleo. Now that the referee’s attention is back on the match, Cleo miraculously starts to follow the rolls and make a legal tag!

(TAG!)

James Peters: Amber Keys back in the match and SHE JUST PLANTS DOWN ARIA WITH A DDT! ARIA SPIKED ON HER HEAD AND SHE IS DOWN! AMBER BACKS UP INTO THE CORNER AND SHE CROUCHES DOWN! YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!

Persephone: The arthritis in her body is acting up? Meaning she is in such extreme pain that she is about to pass out meaning that match is over and we can move on with this crappy show? Hurry up and finish this match, you overly positive skank!

James Peters: NO!

Rich Russillo: NO!

Persephone: You guys are such dicks. I hate you both so much. Rexy, come back and save me from these idiots!

Rich Russillo: IT MEANS AMBER KEYS IS LOOKING FOR THE AMBER ALERT SPEAR! ARIA IS BACK TO HER FEET AND HERE COMES THE SPEAR!, BUT ARIA AVOIDS AT THE LAST SECOND! AMBER QUICKLY TURNS AROUND AND HOISTS AMBER ONTO HER SHOULDERS–

James Peters: JUDGING STRIKE! ARIA COUNTERED WITH HER VERSION OF THE DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! THAT CAME OUT OF NOWHERE! ALMOST A LAST DITCH EFFORT BY ARIA BUT IT WORKED! NOW BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN!

Persephone: ONE! TWO! SIX! NINE! TEN! They are both down! Ring the bell! This match is over! Yay! Shit show is over!

James Peters: Will you shut up? The referee has started the count and they both are slowly starting to move. They desperately need to make the tags and get out of the match before anything worse can happen.

Rich Russillo: Both women are dragging themselves to their respective corners to bring in one of their fresh teammates. Amber is a little bit faster to the punch as she makes it to her corner first and reaches out for the tag….

(TAG!)

James Peters: CLEOPATRA GETS THE TAG AND GRABS THE LEG OF ARIA! ARIA FIGHTING IT AND TRYING WITH EVERYTHING IN HER POWER TO MAKE IT TO HER CORNER! ARIA BACK TO HER FEET—

Rich Russillo: ENZUIGIRI! ARIA CAUGHT CLEOPATRA IN THE SIDE OF HEAD WITH HER FOOT AND ARIA CONTINUES TO CRAWL TO HER CORNER! SHE IS A FINGERTIP AWAY! CAN SHE MAKE THE TAG?

(TAG!)

Persephone: Oh great. She made it and got the tag. This match must continue. Yay for us.

James Peters: YOU’RE DAMN RIGHT SHE GOT THE TAG AND SHE TAGGED IN MARY! MARY IN LIKE A HOUSE OF FIRE AND SHE RUNS STRAIGHT FOR CLEOPATRA! NOW LET’S GET IT ON!

Rich Russillo: SPEAR BY MARY AND SHE IS TAKING IT TO CLEOPATRA! RIGHTS AND LEFTS BEING THROWN! SHE CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! SHE IS TAKING OUT ALL HER AGGRESSION AND ANGER OUT ON CLEOPATRA! THE CROWD COULDN’T BE ANY HAPPIER THAT MARY FINALLY GOT CLEOPATRA! THEY ARE GOING CRAZY!

Persephone: Yeah, I can hear them. They can shut up at any time now. Now Mary Mary leaves one old bitch and delivers a dropkick to the other old bitches ankles and sends them both to the floor. Too bad those prune faces didn’t land on their heads.

Rich Russillo: Mary turns her attention back to Cleopatra, who made it back to her feet, and MARY HITS CLEO WITH A BEAUTIFUL ROUNDHOUSE KICK, TAKING CLEO BACK DOWN. BUT MARY IS NOT THROUGH! SHE PULLS CLEO BACK TO HER FEET BY THE HAIR!

James Peters: Cleo whipped into the turnbuckle and Mary goes for a lariat in the corner, BUT CLEO CATCHES HER IN THE CHEEK WITH A RIGHT HAND! CLEO CLIMBS UP TO THE SECOND ROPE AND JUMPS FOR A CROSSBODY–

Rich Russillo: SECTUMSEPRA! CLEOPATRA JUMPED OFF THE SECOND ROPE LOOKING FOR THE CROSSBODY, BUT SHE RAN FLUSH INTO THAT ROLLING ELBOW AND SHE CRASHES AND BURNS AGAINST THE MAT! MARY THINKS SHE’S DONE ENOUGH AND GOES FOR THE COVER! 

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

TTHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEE–

James Peters: AMBER BREAKS UP THE PIN RIGHT BEFORE THREE! AND HERE COMES THE ICE ACES AND MADISON KALINE ALL IN THE RING AND WE HAVE A SIX WAY FIGHT HERE AT YANKEE STADIUM!

Persephone: Holy shit! The old relics are going crazy in there. Too much fish oil in their diet! They weren’t handcuffed to their walkers. That means somebody at the home is getting fired tonight. Sucks to be that person.

Rich Russillo: What a brawl we have in there right now! A CLOTHESLINE SENDS SENSHI AND KALINE OUT THE FLOOR! AMBER RUNNING IN TO CATCH ARIA, BUT ARIA PULLS DOWN THE TOP SENDING KEYS TUMBLING TO THE FLOOR!

Persephone: That’s probably because she drank too much prune juice. Now the Dirti Old Lady is on the floor probably plastered beyond repair.

Rich Russillo: What does ARIA have in mind? ARIA HITS THE FAR SIDE ROPES AND RUNS AT FULL SPEED BEFORE LAUNCHING HERSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TAKING EVERYBODY OUT WITH A TOPE CON HILO! BEAUTIFUL MOVE FROM THE YOUNG ARIA!

James Peters: THAT MEANS WE ARE LEFT WITH THE LEGAL LADIES, CLEOPATRA AND MARY, IN THE RING AND THEY ARE THROWING HAYMAKERS AT EACH OTHER TRYING TO GET THE ADVANTAGE! MARY TRIED TO CHANGE IT UP AND GOT FOR AN ELBOW, BUT CLEO DUCKED IT!

Rich Russillo: CLEO WITH A BOOT TO THE GUT AS SHE GRABS HER HEAD AND THEN GRABS THE LEG SETTING UP MARY FOR A FISHERMAN SUPLEX! INSTEAD OF GOING FOR HER USUAL PIN, SHE JUST DROPS DOWN AND PLANTS MARY WITH A FISHERMAN’S BRAINBUSTER! MARY PLANTED ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD!

Persephone: Yeah yeah. Good for grandma. She hit a brainbuster. Now let’s see if she can remember how to make a pinfall to end this match before one of the overly happy bitches turns her brain into tapioca pudding.

Rich Russillo: MARY IS STILL DOWN AND CLEOPATRA IS MAKING HER WAY UP TO THE TOP ROPE! SHE GETS HERSELF POSITIONED ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE BEFORE SHE FLIPS BACK! MOONSAULT ON THE WAY–

James Peters: CUTTER CULTURE! HOLY SHIT! MARY SPRUNG UP TO HER FEET AND CLEOPATRA GOT PLANTED WITH THAT RKO CUTTER! WHERE THE HELL DID THAT ENERGY COME FROM CLEO FOR SURE DID NOT SEE THAT COMING! THIS COULD BE IT, BUT SHE’S ELECTING NOT TO GO FOR THE COVER! MARY WANTS TO END THIS MATCH WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT! 

Rich Russillo: MARY IS CALLING FOR IT AND GETTING HER BOOT READY! SHE’S LOOKING TO FINISH THIS MATCH OFF WITH THE HEADSHOT! SHE WANTS TO KICK CLEO’S HEAD RIGHT OFF HER NECK!

Persephone: Hurry up and just kick the dentures out of her mouth and end this match. They should be lucky their match is first. Any later, and they’ll miss curfew at the old folks home. Alright, the Ancient Queen of the Nile didn’t break her hip because she is back to her feet. That Mary bitch’s Headshot on the way–

Rich Russillo: DUCKED! CLEO DUCKED THE HEADSHOT SUPERKICK AT THE LAST SECOND AND MARY IS OFF BALANCE AFTER MISSING THE KICK! SHE QUICKLY TRIES TO RECOVER BUT SHE TURNS AROUND TO A KICK TO THE GUT! MARY NOW IN A POWERBOMB POSITION, BUT CLEO JUMPS!!!

James Peters: BRUTALITY!! THAT IS HER BRUTALITY!! CANADIAN DESTROYER CONNECTS AND MARY IS SPIKED RIGHT ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD! SHE IS NOT MOVING!! WILL THIS BE THE BRUTAL ENDING FOR MARY S. ATLAS? CLEOPATRA HOOKS MARY’S LEG AND GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: ARIA AND USAGI AND TRYING TO GET BACK IN THE RING!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOO!!

James Peters: BUT AMBER AND MADISON CUT THEM OFF AND PREVENT THEM FROM THE ENTERING THE RING!!

TTHHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Caterpillar” starts playing again and the crowd starts booing loudly as Cleopatra rolls off of Mary and slowly makes it back to her feet. Following closely behind are Madison and Amber rolling into the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Here are your winners! THE QUEEN’S COURT!

James Peters: What a way to kick off Grand Rampage weekend! This six woman tag was everything we imagined it to be and more. The team of ARIA, Senshi, and Atlas brought the fight to the Hall of Famers, but it was the cunning and experience that pushed it over the top for the Queen’s Court and it led to victory!

Persephone: Goody goody. The Gray Old Battle Axes won the match and now the orderlies can help them back to their rooms where they will talk about the good ole days before they fall asleep drinking their Metamucil

(The Queen’s Court have the arms raised in victory as they have satisfied smirks on their faces that they accomplished exactly what they wanted to do as they exit the ring.)

Rich Russillo: You have to hand it to the last moment team of the Ice Aces and Mary S. Atlas. They were very close on more than one occasion to putting them away and winning the match, but as James said, experience and a bag of tricks told the tale.

Persephone: I bet the bag smells as musty as they do. All that cheap perfume and shit.

James Peters: I’m going to ignore that remark, Seph. But you are right, Rich. The young up and coming team put up an amazing fight. Tonight, they showed that they can hang with the Hall of Fame level competitors. That’s why they are three of the bright future superstars of EAW. If this is how Grand Rampage is going to start, I can’t wait to see the rest of this weekend. Again, congratulations to the Queen’s Court with a hard fought victory to kick off Grand Rampage.

(The final shot shows The Queen’s Court at the top of the entrance ramp and standing tall with triumphant looks on their faces before cutting back to the ring where ARIA and Usagi Senshi are helping Mary up. All three have depressed and frustrated looks on their faces that they couldn’t pick up the victory as the camera cuts elsewhere.)

(After a short commercial break, Grand Rampage returns to the arena as the next match graphic is seen flashing across the screen to a roar of cheers.)

Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Bella Braxton: And it is a Semi-Finals Match of the EAW New Era Classic Tournament!

(All lights in the arena shut off apart from a single red spotlight atop the stage where in the darkness, nothing but Aurora Monroe’s silhouette is visible to the audience. As ‘Streets (Instrumental)’ by Doja Cat begins to blast throughout the stadium, boos begin to pour down as Aurora Monroe slowly and seductively wines her waist up until the beat drops. As the beat drops, she freezes and holds her pose at the top of the stage just as the spotlight immediately changes from red to white. Aurora lifts her head proudly, relaxing her seductive pose and flexing her left bicep with a smirk just a moment before she begins her descent down the ramp and to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA… WEIGHING IN AT 160 POUNDS… SHE IS ‘THE TEMPEST’…AURORA MONROE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: QUEEN!!!!

Persephone: Stop it.

Stew-O: Aurora Monroe is the Leader of Block C, and although it was a bumpy road, Aurora Monroe was able to barely slip into this Semi-Finals Match here tonight! She beat the likes of Kirk Redwood, Ayu Megumi and Liana DeLion, and now she is going to have to get through Joso in this Semi-Finals Match to be able to advance into the Finals of the New Era Classic Tournament!

(Aurora continues her saunter down the ramp, the white spotlight continuing to follow her. Upon reaching the ring, she hoists herself up onto the apron and hits another pose, showing off her impeccable physique. She enters the ring through the middle rope and positions herself at the center of the ring, flexing both biceps again for the hard camera, licking her lips as a menacing smirk grows across her face.)

(From there, ‘Streets’ would fade away, as it is then replaced by ‘Trophies’ by Drake, as the negative reaction almost immediately changes into a sea of explosive cheers, as Joso, wearing New York Yankees colors, would walk through the curtain to a warm Hometown welcome. He smiles, as he stretches his arms out and smiles, before he starts to make his way down to the Ring.)

Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM RIGHT HERE IN BRONX, NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT 206 POUNDS…HE IS THE ‘SOUL OF BRONX’…JOSO!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: And then there is the Hometown Hero, and the leader of Block D in this Tournament, Joso! Joso has had a similar path as Aurora in this Tournament, although not having any setbacks in this Tournament, it was definitely a long road for Joso! In this Tournament, he has beaten the likes of Abel Atami, Pandora Paisley, Danny Tanner, and finally, ARIA, to secure his spot in the Semi-Finals here tonight! But now he is going to have to beat Aurora Monroe here tonight at Grand Rampage in front of his Hometown if he wants to secure his spot in the Finals!

Persephone: He says he doesn’t miss, but he actually has missed quite a lot. BORING! But do you wanna know who doesn’t miss? My Rexy! :smiling_face_with_3_hearts: 

Gavin Kirkland: AND YOU WANNA KNOW WHO ELSE DOESN’T MISS? AURORA MONROE! :smiling_face_with_3_hearts: :smiling_face_with_3_hearts: 

Persephone: I said stop it.

(Joso would make his way into the Ring, as he would climb up to the top rope, and pose, hyping up his Hometown Crowd, before jumping down and taunting Aurora. He would back into his corner, as the Referee starts to pat down Aurora and Joso, before ringing the bell for this Match to start!)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Persephone: Yawn. Is it over?

Stew-O: Well actually this Match has just started! This is a Semifinals Match of the New Era Classic Tournament, and Joso and Aurora Monroe immediately meet in the center of the Ring and lock up! These two have gone through three 5 Weeks of Matches, and they have gotten themselves this Match, and now, being the leaders of Block D and Block C, these two are looking to win to move to Pain For Pride! Aurora Monroe is able to get the early advantage, pushing Joso against the ropes, as she rebounds him, as Joso runs off the other ropes and runs into a powerful Clothesline by Aurora!

Gavin Kirkland: But Joso immediately gets back up to his feet and takes Aurora by surprise with a side headlock, taking her down! Joso starts to wrench in the side headlock, but Aurora is able to quickly escape out of it, getting back up to her feet as Joso follows suit-

Stew-O: SUPERKICK BY JOSO! Joso catches Aurora Monroe with a Superkick and just like that Aurora falls to her knees! Joso backs up..before connecting with another Superkick! Aurora falls down and Joso quickly goes for a cover and everyone in attendance is going crazy!

Referee: OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: Sigh. Aurora Monroe kicks out with ease, as if Joso really thought that it was going to be over with a simple kick to the face. Joso wastes no time getting back up, as he shouldn’t because this Match needs to end already, as he goes back on his softass attack. 

Gavin Kirkland: Can’t be energetic? WE GOT AURORA MONROE COMPETING RIGHT NOW! Now, Joso starts to stomp on a grounded Aurora, as Aurora is helpless right now-..but not for long as she is able to push Joso away and get back up to her feet! Joso tries to get back towards Aurora, but Monroe is able to catch Joso with a big boot. KEEP GOING AURORA! YOU GOT THIS!

Stew-O: Joso goes down as now it’s Aurora who is going to take advantage of the given opportunity, picking Joso back up, before planting him with yet another Clothesline! You can hear the shittalking on display from Aurora Monroe here right now, as Joso is struggling in this position right now. Aurora is known to be extremely overconfident heading into Matches, and it looks like it’s no different here! Joso tries to get back up to his feet, but Aurora just kicks him back down! Aurora knows exactly what she is doing right now, and she knows that she has Joso right where she wants him!

Gavin Kirkland: That’s right! My girl be representing Showdown here right now :wow:, as Aurora Monroe once again drags Joso back up to his feet..AND JOSO SLAPS AURORA RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE! A SLAP OF DEFIANCE BY JOSO BUT AURORA ISN’T GOING TO TAKE THAT, CHOPPING JOSO RIGHT IN THE CHEST AS JOSO CRUMBLES DOWN, AND AURORA IS TREATING JOSO LIKE HE’S NOTHING RIGHT NOW, JUST STEPPING ALL OVER HIM! Damn! I wish she would step on me like that.

Persephone: Absolutely disgusting and disgraceful. 

Stew-O: Aurora Monroe is proving Joso’s words that he said throughout the week to be completely false right now, as Aurora drags Joso back up to his feet-..but Joso is fighting back! Joso is fighting back! Joso is throwing strikes at Aurora, and he is overwhelming her into the corner! Joso now runs from the other corner, and connects with a splash to Aurora..before following it up with a Pele Kick! Joso is taking control here as Aurora is staggering! Aurora is still on her feet, but she is definitely caught by surprise as Joso seemingly jumps onto Aurora, and spins around before connecting with a Tornado DDT! Aurora goes down and Joso goes for a cover again!

Referee: OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO-

Gavin Kirkland: ANOTHER KICKOUT BY AURORA! :blessed: ANOTHER KICKOUT BY AURORA! :blessed: AURORA MONROE MY GIRL IS ABLE TO KICK OUT OF THE TORNADO DDT, AND JOSO LOOKS ABSOLUTELY ANNOYED! Both start to crawl back up to their feet, but Aurora (not) surprisingly gets back up to her feet first, but Joso meets her-..just to get a stiff elbow to the face by Aurora, but Joso reacts with an elbow to his own! Aurora connects with another elbow, and Joso reacts with one of his own! Aurora! Joso! Aurora! Joso! AURORA! AURORA! AURORA! JOSO- 

Stew-O: AURORA JUST CAUGHT JOSO BY SURPRISE WITH THAT STIFF CHOP RIGHT TO THE CHEST AND JOSO GOES CRUMBLING DOWN TO HIS KNEES!

Persephone: Weak.

Gavin Kirkland: No!

Persephone: Shut up! :smiley:

Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry:

Stew-O: Anyway… Joso is in trouble here, as Aurora Monroe has quickly been able to gain control once again of this Match, which has seemed to be a pattern throughout the early stages of this Match, as Joso has been absolutely defenseless minus some sudden moments of offense. Aurora seems to be holding down the hand of Joso..AS SHE STOMPS ONTO JOSO’S HAND! Joso lets out a screech of pain, holding his hand as he tries to get away from Aurora, but Aurora picks Joso back up to his feet and into a Powerbomb Position, before pulling him up, AND DRIVING HIM DOWN WITH A POWER-

Gavin Kirkland: BOMB! AURORA MONROE CONNECTS WITH A POWERBOMB ON JOSO, AND SHE GOES FOR THE PIN! YES! WIN! YOU GOT THIS!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: …Don’t say it, Stew-

Stew-O: JOSO KICKS OUT!

Persephone: Fuck. FUCK! FUUUCCCCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: I’m just doing my job. :wtf: Joso was able to pop the shoulder up, as Aurora just lets out a cocky laugh, knowing that Joso is in for even more punishment! Aurora Monroe gets back up to her feet, laughing away as she continues to downplay and shittalk Joso, kicking him around as he is trying to get back up to his feet-..but you can see that Joso is starting to get more and more pissed!

Gavin Kirkland: But what is he gonna be able to do? My girl is in control, as she always is :mjlit:, and I don’t see any signs of her momentum being stopped! Aurora ALLOWS Joso to get back up to his feet, as she backs up and just watches as Joso uses the ropes as support to get his stancing. Aurora Monroe now walks towards Joso, with the overconfidence growing more and more across her face-… :whoa:

Persephone: Lame.

Stew-O: GAMECHANGER! AURORA MONROE WAS WALKING OVER TO JOSO, AS IT LOOKED LIKE JOSO WAS HEALING UP, AND JOSO IMMEDIATELY SPOTTED HER, RAN RIGHT AT HER AND GRABBED HER LEFT ARM AS HE FLIPPED OVER AND DROVE HER ARM INTO HIS KNEES IN AN ARM BREAKER VARIATION! THAT WAS AN INNOVATIVE MOVE BY JOSO AND AURORA MONROE IS HURT, AS THE MOMENTUM SEEMINGLY HAS QUICKLY CHANGED! AURORA IS HURT!! AURORA IS ROLLING AROUND GRABBING HER LEFT ARM AND JOSO NOW HAS HIS TARGET, AS HE IS STOMPING ALL OVER THAT ARM! JOSO ISN’T STOPPING! HE’S GOT HIS MOMENT OF OPPORTUNITY AND HE IS TAKING IT!

Gavin Kirkland: :lupe: JOSO SIMPLY ISN’T LETTING OFF! AURORA MONROE IS ABLE TO GET BACK UP TO HER FEET, BUT JOSO IS ABLE TO GRAB A HOLD OF THAT  LEFT ARM, AND BRINGS IT AROUND HER BACK IN A CHICKEN WING POSITION..BEFORE RAMMING THAT ARM AND SHOULDER RIGHT INTO THE CORNER AND TURNBUCKLE! AURORA GOES BACK DOWN! Joso is definitely feeling the effects from earlier in this Match, but I think it’s safe to say that Aurora Monroe is definitely feeling the worst of it now!..like, she’s really hurting. Maybe I should go down there and help her, right? Maybe she needs support!

Persephone: Nope. I think you should watch her suffer.

Stew-O: Aurora is struggling right now, and those moments of struggles are giving Joso more time for breathing room! Aurora tries to get back up to her feet, but Joso continues to hold her down and keep her grounded, as he’s now wrenching his knee deeply into the left shoulder blade! Joso is targeting the entirety of that left arm, and now it seems that he’s going to be the one who is doing the shittalking now!

Joso: (Off-Mic) You want to talk shit about MY Hometown? You want to say that I’M inferior to you? Just for all of that I’m sending you down to yo grave.

Stew-O: Joso stretches out the left arm of Aurora, and Aurora is trying to hold back! Aurora is trying to get out of Joso’s grasp, but Joso isn’t allowing it, and he drops his knee right into the shoulder blade and a piercing screech echoes throughout the building! Aurora’s arm has to be absolutely fucked right now, AND JOSO IS WRENCHING THAT KNEE INTO THE SHOULDER BLADE EVEN MORE! THE TORTURE FOR AURORA MONROE WON’T STOP! Everyone is behind the Hometown hero right now as Joso gets back up, and he feeds into the reaction that is given! Joso is forced to back away as the Referee goes to check on Aurora Monroe, asking her if she wants to continue this Match, but Aurora shoves him away and gets back up to her feet in defiance!-

Gavin Kirkland: FUCK! JOSO CATCHES AURORA WITH AN ENZUIGIRI! AURORA IS STUNNED AS JOSO THEN GOES BEHIND HER, GRABBING HER BY THE WAIST BEFORE PICKING HER UP AND CONNECTING WITH A BRUTAL GERMAN SUPLEX, AS AURORA ALMOST LANDED ON HER HEAD WITH THAT! AURORA IS DOWN AND OUT AS JOSO IS NOW CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE! JOSO IS PERCHED ON THE TOP ROPE AS THERE IS NO MOVEMENT FROM AURORA! JOSO GETS HIS STANCE, AND HE TAKES OFF! FROG SPLASH! FROG SPLASH!

Persephone: She moved. :neutral_face:

Stew-O: WAIT! AURORA MONROE MOVED OUT OF THE WAY, BUT JOSO KEPT HIS BALANCE ON THE TOP ROPE! JOSO SAW IT COMING — HE WASN’T GOING TO FALL FOR THE SAME TRICK HE FELL FOR ALL THE WAY BACK IN HIS DEBUT MATCH! AURORA IS ON THE COMPLETE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING, BUT JOSO JUMPS DOWN ONTO THE APRON AND HE RUNS TO THE OTHER CORNER! JOSO GETS ON THAT TOP ROPE, AND I DON’T THINK AURORA IS EXPECTING THIS…MOONSAULT! JOSO CONNECTS WITH THE MOONSAULT! JOSO COVERS! JOSO IS LOOKING TO WIN IT HERE!

Referee: OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTT-

Gavin Kirkland: AURORA MONROE KICKS OUT ONCE AGAIN, AND ALL YOU CAN SEE IS A BIT OF DISAPPOINTMENT ON THE FACE OF JOSO! Joso thought that was going to be it, but he stood corrected, as my Strong Queen continues to stay in this Match despite the damage dealt to her left arm! Joso has developed a very smart strategy to target the arm of Aurora, because most of Aurora’s offense needs the arms to work properly! Joso slowly gets back up to his feet, as the Referee once again checks on Aurora Monroe, but Aurora once again gives him the ok that she can keep going before getting back up to her feet as well. Joso looks to meet Aurora in the center of the Ring- BUT HE IS CAUGHT WITH A RIGHT HAND BY AURORA! JOSO FALLS DOWN TO A KNEE FROM THAT RIGHT HAND, AND AURORA NOW STOMPS ONTO THE HANDS OF JOSO!

Stew-O: Aurora Monroe is trying to avoid using her damaged left arm as much as she can, as she now boots Joso right in the face, shoving him down! Joso instantly is able to get back up to his feet, BUT AURORA CATCHES HIM BY THE NECK! AURORA HAS JOSO BY THE NECK, AND SHE THROWS HIS ARM OVER HER BEFORE PULLING HIM UP INTO A CHOKESLAM POSITION..BUT JOSO IS ABLE TO FIGHT OUT OF IT, AND AURORA DROPS JOSO-..BUT IT DOESN’T EVEN MATTER AS AURORA IS ABLE TO GRAB A HOLD OF JOSO, AND WITH HER STRENGTH, SHE MANAGES TO DROP JOSO WITH A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX, BUT SHE ISN’T ABLE TO CAPITALIZE! Joso rolls away into the ropes so that Aurora Monroe could not get the cover!

Gavin Kirkland: Aurora Monroe gets back up to her feet, clearly pissed off while she continues to favor her arm, as Joso climbs back up to his feet with the support of the ropes. Aurora goes to walk over to Joso, but Joso is able to catch her with a kick to the gut, before he looks down at Ringside, before looking back at Aurora as he grabs onto Aurora..and Joso is looking to suplex Aurora over the ropes and down onto the Ringside floor, but Aurora isn’t allowing it! Joso looks to grab Aurora again, but Aurora moves, before grabbing Joso herself..AND WHAT THE HELL?! AURORA MONROE IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE! AURORA JUST HIP TOSSED JOSO WITH ONE ARM, AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET JOSO SO HIGH IN THE AIR THAT HE WENT OVER TO THE TOP ROPE AND BACK PLANTED ON THE APRON! JOSO IS OUT! JOSO IS DOWN ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR, AND AURORA LOOKS TO FOLLOW SUIT AS SHE EXITS THE RING!

Persephone: Hope they both get counted out! :blessed:

Stew-O: You can clearly tell that Joso’s back is really messed up now, as Aurora now has a target of her own! Joso tries to crawl away, but Aurora picks Joso up to his feet, driving him into the Apron back first! But the Referee is starting a count!

Referee: ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: Please ignore the count. Please ignore the count. Keep fighting like stupid dumbfucks.

Gavin Kirkland: Aurora and Joso are fighting amongst each other right now as the Referee is continuing to count! AURORA! GET BACK IN THERE BABYGIRL!

Persephone: SHUT UP GAVIN.

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: Aurora Monroe grabs Joso, and she looks to send him face first into the Ringpost, but Joso is able to escape it, instead sending Aurora into the Ringpost! Aurora staggers away as Joso follows!

Referee: FOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: Keep going…keep going…COUNT FASTER!

Referee: FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: .

Stew-O: Joso goes to grab Aurora, but Aurora is able to catch Joso with a chop, rattling him, and it seems like Aurora is now aware of the count as she goes to enter the Ring, but Joso stops her! Joso grabs her by the foot, and pulls her back out as he now grabs a hold of that damaged arm, AND HE SNAPS IT BACK AGAINST THE APRON!

Referee: SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: SEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Joso now drags Aurora back and rams her into the barricade! Aurora goes down and Joso is able to get into the Ring! COME ON AURORA GET UP! GET IN THERE! I BELIEVE IN YOU!

Persephone: KEEP COUNTING!!!

Referee: EIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: WAIT! JOSO RUNS THE ROPES, AND HE DIVES THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, CATCHING AURORA WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! THAT RESETS THE REFEREE’S COUNT WHILE ALSO DAMAGING AURORA’S ARM EVEN MORE! JOSO GRABS AURORA AND HE SENDS HER BACK INTO THE RING, AS HE FOLLOWS, ENTERING THE RING AND RUNNING THE ROPES ONCE MORE AS HE CATCHES AURORA WITH A SLINGBLADE! AURORA GOES DOWN!

Persephone: Gavin this is your fault.

Gavin Kirkland: Wha- OH! JOSO WENT TO TARGET THAT ARM ONCE MORE BUT AURORA WAS ABLE TO SCOUT IT THIS TIME, MOVING OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE GETTING UP TO HER FEET AND CATCHING JOSO WITH A CLOTHESLINE WITH HER RIGHT ARM! AURORA DRAGS JOSO RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET, AND SHE IS GOING TO TRY TO LIFT JOSO WITH THAT HURT ARM! AURORA IS LIFTING JOSO UP INTO A MILITARY PRESS POSITION WITH THAT DAMAGED ARM..AND SHE DROPS HIM WITH ‘SOLAR FLARE’! THE MILITARY PRESS SLAM CONNECTS AND AURORA MONROE GOES FOR THE COVER TO ADVANCE TO THE FINALS OF THE NEW ERA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHH-

Stew-O: JOSO IS ABLE TO POP THE SHOULDER UP, BUT I DON’T THINK AURORA MONROE IS SURPRISED! Aurora wasn’t able to get the full impact of the Solar Flare due to the damaged arm, and that is definitely playing many factors in this Match! These two have both been put through hell so far in this Match, but neither of them are going to give up or give in, and they are going to keep fighting until we have someone advance to the Finals of the New Era Classic! Both Joso and Aurora Monroe are getting back up to their feet, as they meet each other in the center of the Ring, and they start sharing strikes once again! Back and forth, neither of these two are getting an advantage!

Persephone: :sleeping:

Gavin Kirkland: :rolling_eyes: These two are fighting back up to their feet, but Aurora is slowly getting the advantage! Aurora is overwhelming Joso into the ropes! KEEP GOING AURORA! Aurora pushes Joso up the ropes, before irish whipping him the other way, Joso running the other side of the ropes as he meets Aurora- AND AURORA CATCHES JOSO WITH A SPEAR! AURORA CATCHES JOSO WITH A SPEAR BUT YOU CAN TELL SHE DAMAGED HER ARM IN THE PROCESS! :noah: It doesn’t seem like Aurora Monroe is going to want to cover Joso right there, as instead she gets back up to her feet holding her arm as she pulls Joso back up to his feet, and she pulls Joso up into a pump handle position! AURORA IS GOING TO HIT ‘THE TEMPEST’! AURORA IS GOING TO CONNECT WITH THE PUMP HANDLE SLAM-

Stew-O: BUT SHE CAN’T KEEP JOSO UP! SHE FALLS DOWN AS JOSO IS ABLE TO ESCAPE FROM IT, AND AURORA CONTINUES FAVORING HER ARM! JOSO GETS UP TO HIS FEET WHILE AURORA IS DOWN ON HER KNEES, AND JOSO CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER SUPERKICK! AURORA FALLS DOWN TO THE GROUND, AND JOSO IS LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE ON A GROUNDED AURORA, AS HE GRABS THAT DAMAGED ARM, AND HE GOES DOWN TO THE GROUND..AND HE LOCKS IN A CROSS ARMBAR! JOSO HAS GOT A CROSS ARMBAR AND AURORA LOOKS LIKE SHE IS GOING TO HAVE TO TAP!

Gavin Kirkland: PLEASE DON’T TAP! PLEASE DON’T TAP!

Persephone: PLEASE TAP! PLEASE TAP!

Stew-O: AURORA MONROE HAS NOWHERE TO GO! THE REFEREE IS ASKING HER IF SHE WANTS TO GIVE UP, BUT SHE KEEPS SCREAMING NO DESPITE BEING IN THIS VERY DANGEROUS POSITION! AURORA’S SHOULDER COULD BE PULLED OUT OF IT’S FUCKING SOCKET HERE, AND SHE ISN’T GOING TO TAP! JOSO IS WRENCHING IN THE ARMBAR IN EVEN MORE! I DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER SHE WILL BE ABLE TO STAY IN THIS ARMBAR!

(Aurora Monroe continues to try and kick and wiggle her way out of the Armbar Submission, but every little ounce of movement causes a shot of unimaginable pain all up the arm of Aurora. Meanwhile, the Crowd is loving every second of it, continuing to cheer on their Hometown Hero in Joso as they watch Aurora suffer, even shouting for Aurora to tap out.)

Gavin Kirkland: WHY IS EVERYONE AGAINST AURORA HERE? KEEP GOING AURORA! YOU CAN GET OUT OF THIS! DON’T TAP! DON’T GIVE UP NOW QUEEN! YOU CAN DOOO ITTTT!!!!

Persephone: Bitch, her arm is fucking dead.

(Aurora would continue to try and kick her way out of this Armbar, but the Submission Hold starts to get too much for her. Aurora can see slowing down, as she raises her hand up in the air, looking like she is about to tap.)

Stew-O: I THINK AURORA MONROE IS SLOWLY GIVING UP! JOSO KEEPS WRENCHING IT MORE AND MORE, AND I THINK IT WILL BE BEST IF AURORA TAPS OUT BEFORE THERE IS SERIOUS DAMAGE DONE TO THAT ARM! AURORA IS STRUGGLING..AURORA HAS NOWHERE TO GO AS SHE SLAMS HER HAND DOWN! I THINK AURORA IS TAPPING! AURORA GAVE UP! THE TORTURE WAS TOO MUCH!

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Persephone: DING! DING! DING! 

Gavin Kirkland: WOOOOOOO!!!!!!! IT’S NOT OVER! AURORA WAS ABLE TO MOVE HERSELF A FEW INCHES INTO THE RIGHT DIRECTION AND WAS ABLE TO GET HER HAND ON THE ROPE TO CAUSE A ROPE BREAK! THIS MATCH IS STILL GOING ON! WOOP WOOP!

Persephone: Unfortunately. 

Stew-O: Everyone in attendance is very unhappy about that, but you can’t argue that not only Joso, but Aurora Monroe are having star-making performances in this Match! Joso lets go of the Armbar, as the Referee once again has to check on Aurora, which is, of course, given a shove and a nod that she can continue. Aurora gets back up to her feet, as she basically has no clue on where she is anymore, and Joso, favoring his back walks over to Aurora- BUT AURORA JUST KICKS JOSO AWAY! JOSO DIDN’T LIKE THAT AND HE RUNS AT AURORA-

Gavin Kirkland: YES! YES! YES! AURORA CAUGHT JOSO AND HIT THE TEMPEST! THE PUMP HANDLE SLAM CONNECTED! AURORA DID THAT WITH SUCH SPEED BECAUSE OF THE DAMAGED SHOULDER, AND I THINK JOSO IS OUT OF IT! JOSO IS OUT OF IT! AURORA IS GOING FOR A COVER!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Persephone: WHY? WHY WON’T THEY JUST DIE? NO BLOOD, NO VIOLENCE, JUST TWO IDIOTS PUTTING US TO SLEEP AND IT AIN’T EVEN OVER YET-

Stew-O: JOSO WAS ABLE TO GET HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE AND THE REFEREE NOTICED! THE MATCH CONTINUES!

Persephone: WHYYYYYYYYYYYY!?!??!?!

Gavin Kirkland: :mjlol: This is getting kind of funny…

Persephone: Oh is it?

Gavin Kirkland: Nope! I am honestly surprised that Joso was able to get his foot on the rope, but he is showing that he is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that he wins this whole Tournament, but Aurora Monroe ain’t backing down either! Aurora gets back up to a knee, but it is still clear as day that that left arm is just not even functioning anymore. Aurora now gets back up to her feet, as she walks over to Joso, picking him back up as well…BEFORE SLAPPING JOSO RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE!

Stew-O: AND JOSO IMMEDIATELY RESPONDED WITH A SLAP BACK! AURORA TURNS HER BACK TOWARDS JOSO, BUT JOSO GRABS A HOLD OF AURORA, AND DRAGS HER TOWARDS HIM..’INCOMING SILENCE’! INCOMING SILENCE CONNECTS! THE SPIN OUT SIT DOWN POWERBOMB CONNECTS WITH FORCE, AND THAT CAME RIGHT OUT OF THE BLUE BUT I DON’T EVEN THINK THAT JOSO CAN CAPITALIZE ON IT! AURORA ROLLED OVER TO HER BACK AND JOSO CAN’T COVER HER, BUT I DON’T THINK JOSO CARES ANYMORE! JOSO IS LAYING WASTE TO HER AS JOSO IS BEATING DOWN ON A DEFENSELESS AURORA MONROE WITH THOSE PUNCHES AND STRIKES!

Gavin Kirkland: Uhhhhhh…Aurora isn’t moving anymore! I think Aurora Monroe is completely out of it, but Joso doesn’t even care! Joso now drags Aurora back up to her feet, and you can tell that Aurora is dazed! Aurora tries to push Joso away, but Joso grabs a hold of Aurora’s arm..BEFORE KICKING RIGHT AT HER INJURED LEFT ARM! JOSO NOW KICKS AURORA IN THE GUT, AND HE PUTS HER INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION..BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO A PILEDRIVER POSITION, AND HE CONNECTS WITH HEAVEN’S GATE! THE PACKAGE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS! AURORA’S LIGHTS ARE OUT, AND JOSO GOES FOR A COVER! THIS HAS TO BE IT!!!!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: Please…

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: YES…

Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Persephone: YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT’S OVER!!!!!

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Stew-O: AURORA MONROE WAS BARELY ABLE TO KICKOUT! AURORA MONROE MUSTERED UP ALL HER STRENGTH LEFT AND KICKED OUT OF THE HEAVEN’S GATE!

Persephone: Nevermind. Just wake me up when the Match ends. Or when I die. Or when my Rexy finally returns. 

Stew-O: These two have given it absolutely everything into this Match, as they are both showcasing just how much they want to make it to the Finals at Pain For Pride, but at what cost are they paying for by not going down??

Persephone: my sanity.

Gavin Kirkland: Were you ever sane in the first place?

Persephone: You’re the one to talk you fucking perverted bitch-

Stew-O: Uh, guys. Back to the action!

(Joso and Aurora Monroe can be seen struggling to get back up to their feet, as the Referee looks to check on both of them. After a while of movement but no prevail to get up, both Joso and Aurora are able to get up at the same time, as they stare down each other.)

Stew-O: JOSO AND AURORA MONROE ARE BACK UP! JOSO AND AURORA ARE STARING EACH OTHER DOWN-

Gavin Kirkland: JOSO JUST WENT FOR ANOTHER HEAVEN’S GATE! JOSO WENT FOR ANOTHER PACKAGE PILEDRIVER, BUT AURORA MONROE WAS ABLE TO STOP IT FROM HAPPENING THIS TIME! AURORA PUSHES JOSO AWAY, BUT JOSO DOESN’T BACK OFF AS HE GRABS THE INJURED ARM OF AURORA…BUT AURORA ROLLS THROUGH IT! AURORA ROLLS THROUGH IT AND THEN PUSHES JOSO OFF HER AND INTO THE ROPES..

Stew-O: JOSO REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES..AND HE BACKS RIGHT INTO A FOREARM TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! AURORA NOW TURNS HIM AROUND, AND DRAGS HIM INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION! AURORA GETS JOSO UP IN A POWERBOMB POSITION! HOW IS SHE DOING THIS? EVEN WITH HER INJURED ARM, AURORA GETS JOSO UP IN THE AIR…AND HE ELEVATES JOSO UP, BEFORE DRIVING HIM DOWN! ‘HALESTORM’ CONNECTS! THE ELEVATED POWERBOMB CONNECTS!

(After ‘Halestorm’ connects, Aurora falls down along with Joso, as she continues to hold that left arm in unimaginable pain. Aurora would then check her surroundings, before she then looks at the corner, and up at the top rope. Aurora gives her very cocky smile, as she crawls back up to her feet, and starts to climb up to the top rope.)

Gavin Kirkland: :lupe: I really don’t like the looks of this… Aurora Monroe is climbing up to the top rope, and I think we all know what she’s going for! Please, stay safe Queen..you can hurt yourself up there! I hope this goes smoothly. 

Persephone: She’s not going to fuck you.

Gavin Kirkland: I KNOW. :mjcry:

(Aurora Monroe is able to climb up onto the top rope, as Joso has yet to make any movement. Aurora gets her standing on the top rope, as she slowly rises up. A sea of boos pour down on her, and all she does is laugh at the reaction, before looking down at Joso.)

Stew-O: AURORA MONROE ISN’T FAZED! AURORA IS JUST BREATHING IN ALL THE HATE AS SHE LOOKS DOWN AT A MOTIONLESS JOSO! 

Aurora Monroe: (Off-Mic) I. Don’t. Miss.

Gavin Kirkland: AND AURORA MONROE JUMPS! ‘BOREALIS”! AURORA CONNECTS WITH THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS AND THIS HAS TO BE IT! THIS WILL BE IT! SHE DOESN’T MISS! MY QUEEN DOESN’T MISS-

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Persephone: LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SHE MISSED! OH MY GOD I’M DYING!! :skull:

Gavin Kirkland: ….

Stew-O: JOSO MOVED OUT OF THE WAY! JOSO MOVED OUT OF THE WAY OF THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS AND AURORA MONROE LANDED HARD! JOSO QUICKLY GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS AURORA IS ON HER KNEES, BUT JOSO CONNECTS WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE JAW! JOSO NOW DRAGS AURORA UP TO HER FEET, AND PICKS HER UP, GETTING AURORA INTO A ARGENTINE BACKBREAKER POSITION! AURORA HAS NOWHERE TO GO…AND JOSO TRANSITIONS IT INTO THE KNEELIFT! JOSO CONNECTS WITH GRATEFIUL DEATH, AND AURORA MONROE IS KNOCKED THE FUCK OUT! AURORA FALLS FLAT AND JOSO FALLS ON TOP OF HER INTO A PINNING POSITION! JOSO HAS THIS WON!

Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Persephone: OH MY GOD IT’S FINALLY OVER!!!

(‘Trophies’ begins to once again blast through the Yankees Stadium, as everyone in attendance explodes in cheers, everyone happy that Joso was able to pick up the win! The Referee checks on both Joso and Aurora Monroe, as Joso slowly gets up to a knee, and the Referee raises his arm.)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER OF THIS MATCH, ADVANCING INTO THE FINALS OF THE NEW ERA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT…JOSO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: WOW! These two put everything on the line here tonight, sacrificing life and limb just to be able to advance into the Finals of the New Era Classic Tournament, but in the end, Aurora Monroe made one single mistake, and Joso was able to capitalize, hitting the Grateful Death, and picking up the win to advance to the Finals!

Gavin Kirkland: Goddamnit. :mjcry: My queen really tried her hardest in this Match here tonight, but at the end of the day, her overconfidence was her ultimate downfall, and Joso was able to escape Grand Rampage with the win. I’ll be fine, I promise. Congratulations, Joso.

Persephone: I’m just glad the Match is over! They both suck! :ahh:

(Joso would continue to celebrate his victory over Aurora Monroe in the center of the Ring, as Aurora would be seen getting checked on by the Referee, as Medics would come down to Ringside to check on her damaged left arm. The last shot is of Joso, posing on the top rope to the hard Camera, as the Camera would fade elsewhere.)

(We cut to the backstage area, and a roar is heard from the Yankee Stadium as Limmy Monaghan, and Adam Lucas appear on screen. There doesn’t seem to be any weird atmosphere between the two of them, and the conversation seems cordial.)

Adam Lucas: How’s it going Limmy?

Limmy Monaghan: I’m good. Better than good in fact.

Adam Lucas: I wasn’t sure that you’d want to talk, especially given the circumstances which went down a couple of months ago.

Limmy Monaghan: We may not agree on a few things Adam, but after what we have been through, you’ll always have my respect.

Adam Lucas: Still not changed your mind then?

(Limmy laughs at the statement)

Limmy Monaghan: Opinions are like arseholes, right?

Adam Lucas: For real.

Limmy Monaghan: Look, whether you deserve this or not, I still wish you luck. I know how hard a fighter you are, and if you win, you’ll be one heck of a champion. That I’ll never deny and maybe we’ll see each other at Pain for Pride.

Adam Lucas: That’s good of you to say and maybe we will.

Limmy Monaghan: It’s true. Just because I don’t always like the way this place is ran, or how opportunities are given, that doesn’t mean I don’t want someone to achieve their dreams. Reality is, it’s not your fault you’re the number one contender, it’s Hawk’s, maybe even Impact’s.

(Adam nods his head, though he still couldn’t bring himself to agree.)

Adam Lucas: Agree to disagree then?

Limmy Monaghan: That’s fine with me. Don’t take offense if I name drop you a few times, though, right?

(Adam chuckles, bringing a smirk to Limmy’s face.)

Adam Lucas: Dude, everyone name drops me, when should you be any different?

Limmy Monaghan: Well, for you I’ll try and keep it to a minimum.

Adam Lucas: You’re all heart.

(Limmy laughs again. The fact was the two of them could probably be good friends if it wasn’t for the same level they were competing at.)

Adam Lucas: So, you ready for Grand Rampage? Gonna be tough.

Limmy Monaghan: Ready as I’ll ever be

Adam Lucas: Ain’t nobody going to tell you that you don’t deserve it right?

Limmy Monaghan: That’s the plan. There’s a few others though with the same ideas, Impact included.

(Adam winces at the mere mention of Impact’s name, his hand still bearing the scars from the pizza cutter.)

Adam Lucas: He’s going to go for this full on that’s for sure.

Limmy Monaghan: And I don’t blame him. He won a match he believed got him the next shot and he’s had to wait… again, not your fault. All that’s done though is make him more determined, even if I don’t like the way he treats Showdown like his own playground.

Adam Lucas: I must admit, I was surprised he wasn’t next.

Limmy Monaghan: It is what it is. What about you? Ready to be World Champion?

Adam Lucas: Ready for sure… whether I’ll get the chance, who knows?

Limmy Monaghan: TLA is certainly one tough son-of-a-bitch, I found that for myself. But he’ll give you chances, you just gotta take them.

Adam Lucas: Yeah, easier said than done right?

Limmy Monaghan: For sure. But you’ve gotten the opportunity, so go out there and make the most of it. Then hopefully we’ll see each other for Part Three at Pain for Pride?

Adam Lucas: That would be quite a moment

Limmy Monaghan: Who’d have thought when I was in Insurgency that we’d be on the cusp of our own trilogy.

Adam Lucas: It does seem like our careers are connected, but if that means pushing each other to be better…

Limmy Monaghan: We both benefit. Yeah, I can buy into that. We just need to both play our part this weekend. I’ll certainly be watching later bro, that’s for sure.

(Adam smirks, glad that the issue that had seemingly been between the two of them was now resolved. Limmy was one of those like him, earmarked for the future, the two of them headlining Pain for Pride would just solidify that fact. The two are about to share a fist bump, when Lexi walks into shot, wrapping her arms around Limmy.)

Lexi: YAYYY, my two favorite men in the same place and being all nice to each other and stuff. I’m SOOOOO proud of you both right now, it makes me tingle or over.

(She let’s go of Limmy, and then makes a beeline for Adam, holding out her arms for a hug, but Adam steps backwards and holds up his hands. Lexi scowls, but quickly forgets about it, apparently having the memory of a Goldfish.)

Lexi: I’ve been looking for Bethany all over, I even checked the showers, and she wasn’t there which was a real shame. Anyways, I’ve been thinking, since you two are now all friends and stuff and getting on like a house on fire why don’t we go on a DOUBLE DATE? Isn’t that just the best idea?

(Adam looks over at Limmy, who turns to Adam, his eyes widening like a fox in the headlights.)

Lexi: I mean let’s face it, Adam will be World Champion, that’s a given. Limmy is going to beat everyone else and win Grand Rampage and be the last man standing. Bethany and Camille will win their Tag team match and we will have so many reasons to celebrate. It’s a great idea don’t you think?

(Adam just smirks, seeing the look on Limmy’s face and knowing exactly what he is thinking.)

Lexi: Ooo, Oo, Oo … I just had another fantastic idea. Adam this is your hometown, so you can show Limmy all the best spots. I can’t wait, we are going to have the BEST time.

Adam Lucas: Uhhhh…

(Adam once again looks at Limmy, who whilst Lexi is looking at Adam, quickly shakes his head, making it clear he wants no part of this. Adam just smirks, seeing Limmy’s pure terror.)

Adam Lucas: Sure, why not? Could be fun.

(Limmy’s jaw drops, totally horrified.)

Adam Lucas: Well, wish I could hang around but I have a match to prepare for. I’ll see you two lovebirds tomorrow.

(Adam walks off down the corridor laughing, the comic relief helping settle him for his Answers World Championship match later. Lexi though is beside herself, and so happy.)

Lexi: YAY, this is going to be awesome. Make sure you wear something nice and look hot. Well, you always look hot, what am I talking about? We are going to have the best time, you’ll see. This is totes amazing. Are you looking forward to it too?

(Limmy looks stunned.)

Limmy Monaghan: Errmm, what was that?

(He looks over in the direction of the Gorilla Position, something apparently grabbing his attention though there is nothing there. He bolts away from Lexi, who doesn’t seem to realize he is trying to get away from her. She watches as he almost runs away, a huge smirk forming on her face.)

Lexi: Ooooo, play hard to get huh? I LOVE tag you’re it.

(She then starts to run after him, giggling like a schoolgirl, as the scene fades to ringside and the next match graphic is flashed across the screen causing the EAW Universe to roar in approval!)

(The camera then goes over to the ring where Gina Romano is seen with a smile on her face and a microphone in her hand, ready to announce the first match on hand here tonight!)

Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SET FOR….

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Gina Romano: AND IT IS FOR THE EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

(“Recreant” by Chelsea Grin plays as Ximena Velasquez arrives heading out from the backstage area, getting a mixed reaction from the crowd. You can see the determination on her face, having been waiting for this opportunity for a while now, as she then begins to make her way down the ramp and towards the ring.)

Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST…THE CHALLENGER….FROM EL PASO, TEXAS….WEIGHING IN AT 180 POUNDS…..XIIMMMENNNNNAAAA VEELLASSSQUUEEZZZZ!!!!!

Deadprez: Just look at the determination on Ximena Velasquez’s face here tonight. Ever since she arrived, she’s been on the come up. And even though there have been bumps in the road, we all know it’s only a matter of before she gets what she’s desired and becomes Champion. The question remains though, will tonight be that night? She came up just shy at Road to Redemption which was her last title venture; it didn’t help that some outside forces stopped her from contending for the Specialists Championship. 

Eve: But knowing the history between these two people and everything that specifically Ximena has had to go through since the two of them crossed paths at King of Elite, the feeling is different tonight. If there’s anybody on this roster I have a strong feeling of dethroning Harper, it’s this woman, and she’s ready. 

Gavin Kirkland: You know, women who are taller than me… man… 

(“Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart plays as the crowd right away boos. Harper Lee walks out with the Specialists Championship around her waist, smirking arrogantly at the negative reaction, and taking it in while keeping laser focused on Ximena who is already standing in the ring.) 

Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT….FROM CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA….WEIGHING IN AT 118 POUNDS…SHE IS THE REIGNING EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION……HAARRPPEERRR LEEEEE!!!!!!

Deadprez: On the other hand, we have Harper Lee, who has had a lot going for her. From her lengthy run as Specialists Champion which started at the tail end of 2021, to the Iconic Cup Tournament where she has a perfect record so far. 

Eve: As much as Ximena would love to get her way, this is not going to be easy to overcome in the slightest. We’ve heard what she’s said about Ximena, and now it’s time to see if she can back it up, which she most likely can. 

(Harper hands the title to the referee before he holds it up for the world to see, before ringing the bell.) 

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Eve: AND HERE WE GO! This Specialists Championship match is underway as both Harper and Ximena circle the ring, and then they both lock up in a collar and elbow tie-up! And Ximena overwhelms Harper as she uses her strength and shoves Harper back! 

Deadprez: And the Specialists Champion rolls out of the ring as Ximena rolls her eyes. Harper was looking to take Ximena down with some technical wrestling and use her speed and small size to her advantage, but it seems like Ximena had other plans. Harper has her hand up, telling Ximena to hold on a second before she slowly steps on the apron.

Harper Lee: (Off-Mic) BACK UP! 

Gavin Kirkland: Soccer mom starting the match her way. And Ximena backs away and motions to Harper to step inside as she does. Harper gingerly steps back in the ring as they both step forward to the center of the ring.. AND HARPER TAKES A SWING AT XIMENA! BUT XIMENA DUCKS AND PICKS UP HARPER AND DRIVES HER BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER AND GRABS HER BY THE FACE BUT HARPER DUCKS HER HEAD UNDER THE TOP TURNBUCKLE TRYING TO PLAY KEEP AWAY AS THE REFEREE STEPS IN AND FORCES XIMENA TO STEP BACK! 

Deadprez: And Harper takes that one second to her advantage and delivers a hard forearm to the face of Ximena! That caught Ximena off guard as she falls back a few feet, and Harper runs and delivers a dropkick to the kneecap of Ximena! HARPER THEN RUNS OFF THE ROPE AND DRIVES THE KNEE INTO THE BACK OF THE HEAD TAKING DOWN XIMENA! It’s Harper with all the momentum in the early goings of this Specialists Championship match!

Crowd: BOOOOO!!!!!!!

Harper Lee: (Off-Mic) WHY THANK YOU!

Gavin Kirkland: :skip: 

Eve: Harper, as always, not letting the crowd get into her head. 

Deadprez: And Harper picks up Ximena by the hair, before Ximena delivers a shot to the midsection! Ximena tries to free herself from her grip, but Harper with one swift motion doubles down on her grip of the head and she repeatedly drives the knee into Ximena’s face! And then one more drops Ximena down, and Harper takes this chance to go to the top rope, what is she thinking here?! Ximena stands up and turns around ias Harper stands high and balances herself on the top rope – 

Eve: XIMENA VELASQUEZ OUT OF NOWHERE RUNS AND HITS A BIG BOOT KNOCKING HARPER OFF THE TOP ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR! Harper just landed HARD on the back of her head as she holds it in serious pain ringside as Ximena checks her nose for blood inside the ring after those many kicks to the face. Ximena looks over the top rope down at Harper, and gives a little grin. 

Deadprez: Ximena steps out of the ring as Harper pulls herself up using the barricade, AND LOOK OUT!!! XIMENA RUNS AND SPEARS HARPER THROUGH THE BARRICADE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: NOT QUITE! HARPER JUST SIDESTEPPED AND XIMENA GOES SHOULDER FIRST THROUGH THE BARRICADE!!!  THE ACTION IS FAST AND THE FURIOUS IN THIS MATCH SO FAR! 

(An instant replay is shown of an irate Ximena Velasquez running forward at full speed, before Harper Lee moves out of the way leaving Ximena to collide against the barricade shoulder-first with a sickening thud and a look of pain on her face.)

Deadprez: Harper has that look on her face as if her life just flashed before her eyes. Harper as quick as she can picks up and rolls Ximena back inside the ring and goes for the first cover in this match! 

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!

Deadprez: KICK OUT FROM THE CHALLENGER! And Harper is right back on the attack though as she mounts on top of Ximena, and delivers several right hands before raining down elbow drops as Ximena tries covering up. Harper stands up and grabs the injured shoulder of Ximena, and she stomps on it! After that…SHE LEAPS AND STOMPS ON THE SHOULDER OF XIMENA AGAIN! Harper is doing it with a smile on her face as well. 

Eve: Harper showing no mercy, doing whatever it takes to keep this title reign going even longer. And now Harper..she leaps at Ximena as she’s on a knee going for a roll-up! BUT XIMENA ROLLS THROUGH UP TO HER FEET HOLDING HARPER AS HARPER HAS THAT LOOK OF FEAR ON HER FACE AS SHE TRIES TO FIGHT OUT OF IT! BUT SHE CAN’T AS XIMENA HITS A RUNNING SAMOAN DROP! Ximena buys herself a little bit of time now as she scatters over to the corner and stirs to her feet.

Deadprez: Both women stand at the opposite corner of one another, and here comes Ximena with a full head of steam- BUT HARPER LEAPFROGS OVER TOP OF HER INTO A SUNSET FLIP PIN!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Oh, XIMENA REVERSES IT INTO A PIN OF HER OWN! 

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Deadprez: KICK OUT FROM THE CHAMPION, AND BOTH WOMEN RACE TO THEIR FEET, AND XIMENA ALMOST TURNS HARPER INSIDE OUT WITH THAT CLOTHESLINE!! THE CROWD ERUPTED AT THAT! XIMENA NOW IN COMPLETE CONTROL AS THE TIDE TURNS AGAIN IN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH! 

Eve: AND XIMENA PICKS UP HARPER LEE IN HER SIGNATURE BEARHUG! XIMENA IS SQUEEZING THE ABSOLUTE BREATH OUT OF HARPER AS HARPER IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT A WAY OUT OF THIS! HARPER IS STRUGGLING TO  BREATH! XIMENA BEGINS SWINGING HER RAPIDLY BACK AND FORTH, AND I DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH MORE OF IT HARPER CAN STAND. WHAT IS SHE GOING TO DO?! BUT OH NO…

Deadprez: HARPER LEE I THINK GOT A THUMB TO THE EYE OF XIMENA! THE REFEREE DIDN’T SEE IT AND CAUSED CAUSED XIMENA TO LET LOOSE OF HER GRIP OF THE BEARHUG! Harper now tries to catch her breath before Ximena turns around holding her eye, and Harper delivers a step up enzuigiri kick to the side of the head stunning Ximena! AND HARPER MIGHT BE LOOKING TO END THIS ONE – 

Gavin Kirkland: XIMENA TURNS AROUND, AND HARPER LEE GOES FOR THE “DRAGON FIST!!!” THE RIGHT HOOK – BUT NO! XIMENA CATCHES HER FIST…AND UH OH, A LOOK OF PAIN COMES ACROSS THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONS FACE! XIMENA IS SQUEEZING HARPER’S HAND TO DEATH!!! AND THEN IN ONE SWIFT MOTION, XIMENA PICKS HER UP IN A POWERSLAM POSITION, BUT HARPER SLIPS OUT FROM BEHIND – AND UH OH!!

Eve: HOUSE OF BALLOONS!!!!!!! THE BACKSTABBER ON XIMENA!!! 

Deadprez: HARPER REACHES FOR XIMENA TO GO FOR THE COVER, BUT XIMENA USES HER RING AWARENESS AND ROLLS OUT TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING, AS HARPER LETS OUT A SCREAM IN FRUSTRATION!

Gavin Kirkland: The soccer mom seems angry. :mjlol: 

Eve: Harper gets back to her feet now, wondering what to do next in this match. Ximena is weakened and she knows that AND UH OH, HARPER LEE RUNS OFF THE ROPES  AND….TOPE CON HILO!!!!!

Deadprez: WHAT?! XIMENA USES HER STRENGTH ADVANTAGE AND CATCHES HER ON HER SHOULDER, AND SHE’S WALKING WITH HER….AND XIMENA POWERBOMBS XIMENA RIGHT ON THE EDGE OF THE RING APRON!! 

Gavin Kirkland: Soccer mom took a risk and it didn’t pay off, paying big time for it. Ximena now is the one who smells blood in the water as she picks Harper up and throws her back inside the ring. Ximena climbs up the apron and ascends up the top rope next to her. Ximena stands tall, and…THE ELBOW DROP RIGHT TO THE HEART OF HARPER!! XIMENA HITS IT AND GOES FOR THE COVER HOPING TO WIN HER FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP!!

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!

Eve: THE KICKOUT FROM HARPER LEE! Ximena knows she can’t let it get in her head or overthink anything Ximena now slowly grabs Harper by the head looking for her next move in this match, and Harper pushes her away creating some distance before Harper ducks a clothesline and pulls her in and delivers a ripcord knee strike! The knee strike causes Ximena to stumble backwards into the corner, and now it’s Harper’s chance! 

Deadprez: HARPER RUNS AND DRIVES BOTH OF HER KNEES INTO THE CHEST OF XIMENA IN THE CORNER, ABD SHE FOLLOWS IT WITH A MONKEY FLIP TO THE CENTER OF THE RING….BUT XIMENA LANDS ON HER FEET SOMEHOW!! HARPER IS UNAWARE AS SHE TURNS AROUND – 

Gavin Kirkland: AND XIMENA CONNECTS WITH THE “SPEAR!!!!” THE COVER!!!! SHE’S GOT IT!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!

Deadprez: HARPER LEE KICKS OUT AGAIN!! Ximena doesn’t let it phase her as she stands up and begins to stalk Harper as she is slowly rising to her feet. XIMENA IS GOING FOR THE “XV”! THE ONE ARMED POWERBOMB – BUT HARPER LEE IS TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF IT! 

Eve: WHILE IN THE AIR, HARPER SOMEHOW TRANSITIONED INTO A HURRICANRANA, AND XIMENA HITS FACE FIRST INTO THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE! Ximena is a sitting duck there and Harper knocks it as she runs to the opposite corner and charges….AND SHE DRIVES HER KNEE INTO THE BACK OF XIMENA’S HEAD IN THE CORNER!! COULD XIMENA BE IN SOME TROUBLE HERE? 

Deadprez: Harper turns her around and delivers a right hand before lifting her up on the top rope! This is extremely risky here as she goes up top with her! :lupe: 

Gavin Kirkland: Two women on top. :drakelike: 

Eve: ANYWAYS, Harper is trying to set up for a superplex here, but Ximena once again uses her strength advantage to her benefit, not allowing it to happen. AND A HEADBUTT FROM XIMENA!! A RIGHT HAND FROM HARPER! BOTH WOMEN BATTLING FOR CONTROL ON THE TOP ROPE RIGHT NOW! 

Deadprez: FOREARM SHOT BY FIREARM SHOT FROM HARPER NOW! HARPER LOOKS LIKE SHE’S THE ONE WHOSE GAINES CONTROL BACK…AND OH MY GOD!!! A HURRICANRANA FROM THE TOP ROPE TAKES OUT XIMENA! 

Eve: HARPER DOESN’T STOP THERE AND XIMENA QUICKLY SPRINGS BACK UP TO HER FEET… BUT RIGHT INTO THE “DRAGON PUNCHHH!!!”THE RIGHT HOOK KNOCKS DOWN XIMENA AS HARPER DROPS DOWN TO MAKE THE COVER AND RETAIN HER TITLE!! 

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT XIMENA STAYS ALIVE! 

Deadprez: Harper thinks of what to do next, and she looks up to the top as she rolls underneath the bottom rope and begins to climb up the top turnbuckle, what is she thinking? HARPER LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE GOING FOR THE DIVING SENTON – 

Eve: BUT XIMENA GOT THE KNEES UP AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND!! AND HOLD ON A SECOND, SHE RIGHT AWAY TRANSITIONS INTO A CALF CRUSHER SUBMISSION!!!! XIMENA WRENCHING BACK ON THAT LEG AS HARPER LEE SCREAMS IN PAIN, TRYING TO REACH OUT FOR THE ROPES A FEW FEET AWAY FROM HER, BUT CAN SHE MAKE IT?

Gavin Kirkland: Soccer mom has her hand out…BUT XIMENA PULLS AND APPLIES EVEN MORE PRESSURE! HARPER IS ALMOST PULLING HER HAIR OUT NOT WANTING TO TAP OUT, AND SHE TRIES REACHING OUT FOR THE ROPES ONE LAST TIME – 

Deadprez: AND OUT OF ADRENALINE SHE STRETCHES HER BODY OUT JUST ENOUGH TO GRAB THE ROPE AND FORCE XIMENA TO BREAK THE HOLD! Ximena stands and grabs her feet, quickly dragging her back to the center of the ring, but Harper pushes her away with her feet, and both charge at one another once more….AND HARPER SIDESTEPS SENDING XIMENA INTO THE CORNER AND – 

Eve: THE INSIDE CRADLE FROM HARPER!!! 

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!!

Deadprez: HARPER’S HOLDING THE BOTTOM ROPE!!!! 

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Eve: THE REFEREE SPOTS IT!!! HARPER LEE STANDS UP AND GETS IN THE REFEREE’S FACE NOW! I’M SO CONFUSED, BECAUSE HARPER USUALLY ISN’T THE ONE TO PULL SOMETHING LIKE THAT!

Harper Lee: (Off-Mic) DO YOUR JO – 

Gavin Kirkland: THIS TIME IT’S XIMENA!! XIMENA ROLLS UP HARPER FROM BEHIND!! 

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Eve: HARPER LEE ESCAPES OUT OF IT!! BOTH WOMEN ARE UP, AND HARPER DUCKS A CLOTHESLINE, AND SHE SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE SECOND ROPE – AND SHE CONNECTS WITH THE CUTTER!! HARPER LEE THOUGH DOESN’T GO FOR THE COVER, KNOWING IT’S LIKELY GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN THAT, AND OH MY GOD, LOOK – 

Deadprez: SHE TRANSITIONS INTO A CALF CRUSHER OF HER OWN!!! THE “DEVIL’S FRUIT!!!!” HARPER HAS XIMENA DEAD TO RIGHTS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!! XIMENA HAD THIS LOCKED IN ON HARPER EARLIER, AND NOW SHE’S RETURNING THE FAVOR! IS XIMENA GOING TO SUBMIT HERE?!

Eve: XIMENA TRYING TO USE HER STRENGTH TO DRAG HERSELF TO THE ROPES, BUT IS HAVING LITTLE TO NO LUCK, AND HARPER APPLIES THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE!  I THINK XIMENA IS GOING TO TAP AS SHE RAISES ONE HAND – 

Gavin Kirkland: HOLY SHIT!! XIMENA GRABS AHOLD OF HARPER’S HEAD TO HER SIDE AND REPEATEDLY SLAMS THE BACK OF HER HEAD INTO THE MAT CAUSING HER TO BREAK THE HOLD!! Both women throwing everything they have at one another here tonight, all to be called the Specialists Champion. 

Eve: After several seconds now, both women make their way up to their feet gingerly, both favoring the leg that was locked in on each others calf crushers, AND A FOREARM FROM HARPER! A FOREARM STRIKE FROM XIMENA! BOTH WOMEN EXCHANGING SHOTS WITH EACH OTHER BACK AND FORTH!! AND A HEADBUTT OUT OF NOWHERE TAKES DOWN HARPER AND SHE ROLLS UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE! Ximena reaches over the top rope and grabs her by the head – 

Deadprez: ANOTHER FOREARM TO THE FACE FROM HARPER LEE!! XIMENA DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE BEFORE – HARPER LEE CONNECTS WITH A SLINGSHOT SPEAR!! THE COVER AGAIN!! 

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Eve: KICKOUT AGAIN FROM THE CHALLENGER!! Harper pounds the mat showing a sign of frustration. 

Deadprez: Harper…SHE GRABS THE ARMS OF THE GROUNDED XIMENA! SHE LOOKS TO BE GOING FOR “SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR!!!” 

Gavin Kirkland: NOPE!! XIMENA SLIDES FROM UNDERNEATH HARPER’S LEGS AND STANDS FACING HER BACK…AND SHE PICKS HER UP IN A REVERSE FIREMAN’S CARRY- 

Deadprez: A LEAPING BACKBREAKER!!! ONE OF XIMENA’S SIGNATURE MOVES IN HER ARSENAL, AND SHE’S NOT DONE!!!! SHE QUICKLY PICKS HARPER UP AND PUTS HER IN POSITION AND LIFTS HER UP – 

Eve: “XV!!!!!!” THE ONE ARMED POWERBOMB!!! XIMENA VELASQUEZ HOOKS THE INSIDE LEG! WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A NEW CHAMPION!!!

OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!

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Eve: NO WAY!!!! THE REFEREE SEES HARPER’S LEG UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE! WHAT RING AWARENESS FROM THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION THAT JUST SAVED HER REIGN FOR NOW!! 

Deadprez: Ximena can’t believe it because she was sure she had the title won there as I’m pretty sure all of us did. The million dollar question is, was that her best shot? 

Gavin Kirkland: We’re about to find out as Ximena picks up the lifeless body of Harper and looks to go for”XV” again!!! AND OH MY – 

Eve: BACK BODY DROP FROM HARPER BEFORE SHE COLLAPSES BACK DOWN TO THE MAT!! That might have took everything out of Harper to just escape that and save herself and her title for the moment. Both women are down and both are exhausted to all hell, who wants it more? 

Deadprez: After several moments now, Harper is stirring to her feet as Ximena slowly pulls herself up in the corner, AND HARPER WITH PERHAPS HER LAST BURST OF ENERGY RUNS AND DELIVERS A RUNNING DROPKICK TO THE FACE OF XIMENA IN THE CORNER! SHE RUNS TO THE OPPOSITE ROPES AND HITS THE RUNNING DROPKICK A SECOND TIME, AND THEN…A THIRD TIME!! XIMENA MIGHT BE IN SOME REALLY DEEP TROUBLE HERE – 

Eve: BUT XIMENA OUT OF DESPERATION RUNS AND SPEARS HARPER THROUGH THE SECOND ROPES AND THEY BOTH GO CRASHING TO THE FLOOR! Harper looked like she was about to put the finishing touches on this title defense, and Ximena went into desperation mode to save herself, and for the time being, it worked. Both stir to their feet on the outside, and Harper grabs her by the head…BUT A VICIOUS HEADBUTT SENDS HARPER BACKWARDS ONTO THE GERMAN ANNOUNCE TABLE!! AND XIMENA WALKS OVER AND REPEATEDLY USES HER HEAD AS A BATTERING RAM AGAINST HARPER’S WHO IS OUT ON THAT TABLE! 

Gavin Kirkland: Oh no….XIMENA QUICKLY CLIMBS UP THE APRON AND GOES TO THE TOP ROPE! THIS FAR INTO THE MATCH, IT’S EITHER A HIT OR MISS. YOU MISS, YOU MIGHT AS WELL KISS THIS MATCH GOODBYE, BUT SHE’S GOING FOR IT ANYWAY. HARPER STILL HASN’T MOVED!! 

Eve: AND SHE LEAPS AND GOES FOR HER SIGNATURE ELBOW DROP THROUGH THE TABLE – 

Deadprez: NOBODY HOME!!!!! :damn: 

Gavin Kirkland: Soccer mom woke up and got out of the way at the last possible split second as Ximena goes through the German announce table. I think Ximena’s chances may have just gone up in smoke.  

German Announcers: OH MEIN GOTT, WILLST DU MICH VERSPRECHEN!!!!

ONE!!

TWO!!

THREE!! 

Deadprez: Harper looks at Ximena’s unconscious body, and sees how much pain she’s in herself, and it looks like she’s heading back towards the ring. She’s going to play it smart health and strategy wise and go for the count out win and keep the title. 

FOUR!!

FIVE!! 

(Harper Lee rolls back into the ring very slowly.) 

SIX!! 

Crowd: BOOOOOO!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: As we can all tell  the crowd doesn’t like it one bit, but I don’t think she cares at all. The soccer mom is all about strategy, kinda like how she tapped the other week immediately to save energy. She’s been through hell and a win is a win. Ximena still hasn’t moved. 

SEVEN!!

(Ximena twitches in the announce desk rubble showing signs of movement.) 

EIGHT!!

Eve: SHE’S OUT OF THE RUBBLE, BUT SHE’S STILL A WAYS FROM THE RING!!! 

NINE!!!

TEN!!! 

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Eve: HARPER LEE RETAINS THE TITLE!! 

Deadprez: NO!!!!! A RANDOM.BURST OF ADRENALINE HIT XIMENA AND SHE JUST BARELY MAKES IT BACK IN THE RING! HARPER LEE LITERALLY CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! 

Eve: HARPER LOOKS LIKE SHE’S HAD ENOUGH OF THIS AS SHE APPROACHES THE LIFELESS BODY OF XIMENA AND GRABS BOTH OF THE ARMS….SHE’S GOING FOR “SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR” – 

Deadprez: IT CONNECTS!!!!!! THE EXHAUSTED HARPER LEE TAKES A FEW SECONDS BEFORE FLIPPING XIMENA ON HER BACK AND SHE HAS THE COVER FOR THE WIN!!!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREE!!!!!!!!!

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Deadprez: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!!?!?! XIMENA JUST BARELY AND I MEAN BARELY GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!!! HARPER LEE IS IN ABSOLUTE DISBELIEF!!! 

Eve: An exhausted Harper lays next to the lifeless Ximena holding her head, wondering what else she has to do in order to finally put Ximena away for good. We asked earlier if it was the million dollar question if Ximena hit Harper with her best shot. Both have taken everything and more, and are still fighting, but now we gotta ask if it’s the other way around. Harper stands and looks around before looking back down at her opponent, and UH OH! SHE DROPS DOWN TO THE MAT AND IS LOOKING TO LOCK IN THE “FOLDABODY” FROM THE GROUND!!! THIS IS HARPER’S SUBMISSION THAT WILL FOR SURE PUT THE MATCH AWAY – 

Deadprez: XIMENA KNOWS THAT AND STILL HAS SOME FIGHT LEFT IN HER THOUGH, BECAUSE SHE’S FIGHTING WITH WHAT STRENGTH SHE HAS LEFT TO NOT LET IT HAPPEN! HARPER CAN’T EXACTLY DO IT, AND…XIMENA ROLLS THROUGH AND BOTH TRY GETTING TO THEIR FEET, BUT HARPER IS A BIT QUICKER AND RUNS WITH A KNEE, BUT SHE RUNS RIGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTER OUT OF NOWHERE!!! ONCE AGAIN IN THIS MATCH, BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN. 

Gavin Kirkland: Several moments later, both women crawl in opposite directions, and slowly begins pulling themselves up with the ring ropes, and both turn around to face each other…AND HARPER LEE CHARGES AND LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH “THE DRAGON FIST” RIGHT HAND – 

Deadprez: BUT INSTEAD SHE RUNS RIGHT INTO A BIG BOOT!!! NOW IT’S HARPER WHO MIGHT BE IN SOME SERIOUS TROUBLE!! AND XIMENA RUNS OFF THE ROPES WITH PERHAPS HER LAST GASP…AND SHE GOES FOR HER “SPEAR” – 

Eve: OH NO!! HARPER LEE REVERSED IT AND TURNED IT INTO A SPINNING TORNADO DDT SPIKING XIMENA’S HEAD INTO THE MAT! Both woman making the other work for anything they do in this match not willing to give an inch. Now, what is in the mind of Harper to try and put this match away? 

Gavin Kirkland: I think she may be going for a kill shot to make a statement because she’s stalking Ximena like a predator does its prey, and Ximena is finally up to her feet, AND HARPER LEE GOES FOR “HOUSE OF BALLOONS – 

Eve: THE BACKSTABBE – NO!!! XIMENA HOLDS ON TO THE ROPES FOR DEAR LIFE SAVING HERSELF AS HARPER FALLS BACK FIRST TO THE MAT AND XIMENA RIGHT AWAY DELIVERS A JUMPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE CHEST!!! HARPER ONCE AGAIN IS GASPING FOR AIR AS XIMENA SLOWLY REACHES BOTH OF HER FEET. 

Deadprez:  XIMENA REACHES DOWN AND GRABS HARPER BY THE HEAD, LOOKING HER DEAD IN THE EYE! XIMENA IS LOOKING TO END THIS RIGHT NOW…BUT HARPER SLAPS HER HANDS AWAY…AND A ROUNDHOUSE KICK OUT OF NOWHERE!  XIMENA DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE AND ONCE MORE HARPER RUNS OFF THE ROPES…AND SHE HITS A SHINING WIZARD RIGHT TO THE FACE!! …NOW WHAT IS HARPER DOING?!

Eve: HARPER GOES UP TOP ONCE MORE, AND SHE’S GOING FOR HER DIVING SENTON – XIMENA MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND NOBODY IS HOME!! I ASSUMED HARPER THOUGHT SHE HAD TO BE SURE BEFORE GOING FIR THE PIN, BUT XIMENA STILL ISN’T DOWN AND OUT YET! Harper slowly comes back to her feet holding her midsection – 

Deadprez: HARPER TURNS AROUND, AND XIMENA GOES FOR HER SPEAR…

Eve: BUT HARPER SEES IT AND SIDE STEPS IT AT THE LAST SECOND!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: BUT XIMENA RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE ROPES EVEN FASTER…..AND BEFORE HARPER CAN KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING, XIMENA HITS HER WITH HER VICIOUS SPEAR NEARLY SLICING HER IN HALF!! 

Deadprez: SHE ISN’T DONE YET AS SHE GRABS HARPER AND LIFTS HER UP INTO ‘XV’! THE ONE ARM POWERBOMB CONNECTS!!! XIMENA HOOKS THE LEG!!! DO WE HAVE A NEW CHAMPION?!?

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!!!

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(Ding! Ding! Ding!) 

( “Recreant” by Chelsea Grin plays as the crowd absolutely roars into a thunderous reaction. Ximena Velasquez gets up to a kneeling position, exhausted, but at a loss of words.) 

Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…AND THE NEEWWWWWW EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION……XIIMMMENNNNAAA VEEELLLASSSQQUUEEZZZZZ!!!!!

(The referee hands Ximena the Specialists Championship before raising her hand.)

Deadprez: WOW! Ximena has done it, she has knocked off Harper Lee and is the new Specialists Champion, and what a way she earned it tonight too. 

Eve: Loss for words, an amazing match between two competitors who showed just how much they wanted to call themselves the Specialists Champion, and tonight Ximena wanted it just a little bit more. Harper had a great reign and there’s so much she can look forward to, but now, we’re in the era of Ximena! Congratulations once again! 

(The final shot is of Ximena Velasquez celebrating her championship victory, while Harper sits against the barricade outside, disappointed with her head down.) 

(A commercial is shown for Ronan Malosi’s ghostwriting services. Wanna know why he did so good this week? :mjgrin:)

(The next graphic flashes across the screen.)

(“Faneto” by Chief Keef begins to play through the speakers as SOSA Henderson comes out with a look of confidence on his face.)

Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!

Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA… WEIGHING IN 191 POUNDS… “BULLETPROOF”…SOSA HENDERSON!!!!!

Jake Mercer: For what seems to be weeks, SOSA Henderson and Xander Payne have had their issues with one another. They look to settle them tonight in this match, but for SOSA he seems to be a bit of the talk of the town.

Stew-O: What SOSA Henderson is looking to do tonight is put Xander and take him out of action permanently. Is that something that he’s going to do?

Flannery McCoy: Who knows? To him, it’s about getting Xander Payne out of the way, so that he can focus on the rest of this Pain for Pride season! But, I don’t think that Xander is going to go down easily!

(“It Follows” by Cane Hill begins to replace “Faneto” as the crowd instantly boos as Xander Payne comes out. He seems to be focused on SOSA, who is warming up inside the ring.)

Stephie Love: AND INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…FROM TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA…WEIGHING IN 240 POUNDS…HE IS “THE PAYNEKILLER”…XANDER PAYNE!!!!!

Jake Mercer: Now, here’s a man who considers himself a victim in this situation. Xander Payne wants nothing more than to end this whole situation with SOSA and look forward to Pain for Pride. Honestly, these two see each other as nothing more than roadblocks for their success.

Stew-O: I mean, that’s one way to put it. Xander believes that SOSA is not the same man that he once was. He mentioned his failed attempts of winning matches. He mentioned his career path since losing the EAW Champion. He’s said that he was never going to be like his mentor, The Heart Break Boy.

Flannery McCoy: Some harsh words from Xander this week, but I’m curious to see how this one goes down! 

(DING! DING! DING!)

Jake Mercer: This match is underway and the two Elitists meet in the middle of the ring! Oooh, it seems like we’re getting a bit of exchange between these two before the match! 

(The camera pans to Xander Payne and SOSA Henderson inside the ring. Obviously, Xander Payne is talking because he loves to hear himself talk. Meanwhile, SOSA Henderson looks like he wants to get this match going.)

Xander Payne: (off-mic) You’re not on my level, SOSA. You think you are, but you’re not. You are nowhere near it. You wish that you can be as good as me. You wish that you can have an ounce of my work ethic. You wish that you are as handsome as me.

SOSA Henderson: :comeagain:

Xander Payne: (off-mic) I think that you should have stayed back in Hollywood or whatever hole you crawled out of because you aren’t going to win a World Championship. You aren’t going to be headlining Pain for Pride. Most importantly, you aren’t going to prove that you’re worth shit to this company–

Stew-O: A GIANT BOOT TO THE FACE OF XANDER PAYNE! MY LORD, THAT TAKES XANDER TO HIS BACK!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Did Xander Payne roll himself out of the ring as well? :comeagain:

Jake Mercer: If we had to find a way to shut up Xander and get to the wrestling, I guess, that was one way to do so. 

Stew-O: Xander Payne is trying to find his way up to his feet, but you can see that he’s currently dizzy and trying to look for a way to spot and keep himself on his feet. 

Flannery McCoy: IT SEEMS LIKE SOSA HENDERSON IS LOOKING TO KNOCK THE FORMER WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OFF HIS FEET AGAIN AS HE FLIES TO THE OUTSIDE, LANDING AN OVER-THE-TOP-ROPE MOONSAULT PLANCHA ON XANDER PAYNE! XANDER IS TAKEN DOWN AS SOSA FINDS HIS WAY UP TO HIS FEET! HE PICKS UP XANDER BY THE NAPE OF HIS NECK, BUT –

(SOSA Henderson looks toward a very attractive woman in the front row. Most likely, an Instagram model before blowing her a kiss. He then focuses his attention on Xander Payne before…)

Jake Mercer: SOSA HENDERSON SPINS XANDER PAYNE AROUND BEFORE THROWING HIM BODY FIRST AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS! SOSA CHARGES TOWARD ‘THE PAYNEKILLER,’ CONNECTING WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE OF XANDER! That causes Xander to look a little dazed, but SOSA couldn’t care less as he picks up Xander, smashing him face-first against the hard part of the apron! Xander staggers back, but SOSA manages to get Xander into position before springboarding himself off the edge of the apron and nailing Xander with a bulldog! Xander gets taken down, but it seems like SOSA is trying to get Xander’s body on the apron! There’s a bit of a struggle there. :lupe:

Stew-O: Well, it’s difficult to get anyone, who isn’t supporting their own weight on the apron. It’s not a ‘Xander thing.’

Jake Mercer: :usure:

Stew-O: Yes, I am super positive. 

Jake Mercer: :mjpls:

Flannery McCoy: SOSA Henderson gets Xander Payne on the apron, but it seems like SOSA is going to continue what he began at ringside! SOSA TAKES A STEP BACK AS HE CHARGES AT XANDER, HITTING AN APRON STOMP ON THE BACK OF XANDER’S SKULL! 

Jake Mercer: No, Flannery! Xander Payne manages to pop out of completely nowhere, causing SOSA Henderson to miss the mark! Xander kicks SOSA in the stomach and Xander connects with a stunner, but SOSA manages to back away before Xander can hit the move! Xander falls into a seated position, but he’s quick to collect himself to his feet! SOSA meets him there as he tries to go for a knee strike, but Xander is able to block the knee strike. HE TAKES A STANCE BACK BEFORE NAILING SOSA IN THE CHEST WITH A SIDE-HANDED CHOP AT THE CHEST! THIS CAUSES SOSA TO RESPOND BY NAILING XANDER WITH A SIDE-HANDED CHOP TO THE CHEST! BUT, LOOK AT THE EXPRESSION ON XANDER’S FACE, I THINK THAT HE WANTS SOSA TO HIT HIM HARDER AND THAT CAUSES THE FORMER EAW CHAMPION, TO CONNECT WITH AN EVEN HARDER SIDE-HANDED CHOP TO XANDER’S CHEST. THAT PARTICULAR ONE MAKES HIM GO RED! SOSA FEELS QUITE FIRED UP AS XANDER HITS HIM WITH ANOTHER SIDE-HANDED CHOP TO THE CHEST!

Stew-O: NOW, XANDER PAYNE THROWS A PUNCH AT SOSA HENDERSON. THIS CAUSES SOSA TO STAGGER BACK A BIT, BUT HE FINDS HIS STANCE AND THROWS A PUNCH AT XANDER! XANDER WITH A PUNCH TO SOSA! SOSA WITH A PUNCH TO XANDER! XANDER! SOSA! XANDER! SOSA! XANDER! SOSA!

Flannery McCoy: My goodness, these two are going to knock each other off the apron! I don’t think that this match has taken place inside the ring yet. SOSA HENDERSON THROWS A PUNCH AT XANDER PAYNE, BUT XANDER CONNECTS WITH AN ‘OVERDOSE’ – THE PALM STRIKE TO THE NOSE OF SOSA OUT OF NOWHERE! OH GOD…

(The camera pans to SOSA Henderson who is clutching his nose, but he lets go as the blood begins to pour out of his nose. He looks at the blood on his fingers as he doesn’t seem to be fazed about it. He shrugs it off like no big deal.)

SOSA Henderson: (off-mic) I’ve had worse back in Philly.

Jake Mercer: HE HEADBUTTS XANDER PAYNE, WHO FALLS BACK IN THE PROCESS! BUT, SOSA HENDERSON IS CHARGING TOWARD XANDER, LEAPING OVER HIM BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE FACE! :damn: :damn: :damn:

Stew-O: With that, SOSA Henderson rolls himself inside the ring, but pulls Xander Payne by the arm and slides him inside the ring! It seems like SOSA is going for the first pinfall attempt of the match! 

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTWWWWWW–

Flannery McCoy: Xander Payne gets his arm up! This match is still continuing! SOSA Henderson sits Xander in a seated position and it seems like we’re going to see SOSA applying a chin lock on Xander! For someone who relies on power, I think this is the best thing that SOSA can do until he has a strategy on how to take down Xander! So far, he’s done a good job at trying to keep Xander down. SOSA realizes that if he gives Xander any room to get himself up, it might not be such a good thing for him.

Jake Mercer: As for Xander Payne, the longer he stays down, the worse it could be for him. He would need to find himself up to his feet and look at that, already taking my advice. He starts to show some signs of getting himself to his feet! You see that SOSA Henderson is trying to wrench in the chin lock, trying to keep Xander back, but Xander moves forward, and won’t you look at that? SOSA is trying to hold on to Xander, still having that glimmer of hope that he can keep the bigger man down, but Xander is getting closer to that rope to break the hold! He is almost there! 

Stew-O: But, SOSA Henderson is pulling back Xander Payne! I think that SOSA may be looking for a way to apply the sleeper hold on Xander! He continues to try to pull back Xander from getting his hand on the ropes! SOSA seems quite determined to lock in the sleeper hold, but it seems like Xander is having a battle within his mind! Does he go for the ropes? Does he look to counter this move? One thing is for sure and that’s Xander Payne refuses to throw in the towel so early into the match! He –

Flannery McCoy: BACKPACK STUNNER ON SOSA HENDERSON! SMART COUNTER BY XANDER PAYNE THERE! HE WAS ABLE TO USE ENOUGH FORCE TO GET SOSA TO BREAK ANY ATTEMPT OF LOCKING IN THE SLEEPER HOLD ON XANDER! SOSA tries to roll himself to his feet! But, Xander as he gets SOSA by his hair before delivering a punch to his gut! SOSA holds his stomach in pain as Xander pulls ‘Bulletproof’ off his feet and it seems like he’s going to go for a powerbomb! He gets SOSA Henderson up above him as he has his eyes on the turnbuckle! It seems like Xander is going to connect with a turnbuckle powerbomb –

Jake Mercer: Not quite, Flannery! SOSA Henderson begins to unload on a bunch of punches to the top of Xander Payne’s skull, but it seems like Xander isn’t phased by those punches whatsoever, but it does kind of help SOSA with getting back down! Xander gets taken back by a superkick from SOSA, but finds his balance and is able to stand up straight! SOSA swipes the feet from ‘The Paynekiller’ as he manages to fall to one knee! SOSA takes a step back, his eyes remaining on Xander before rebounding himself off the vertical set of ropes and looking to nail Xander with a shining wizard! But, Xander ducks the kick at the last second, but manages to get SOSA on his shoulders like he was one of Xander’s children! 

Stew-O: WITH SOSA HENDERSON SEATED ON XANDER PAYNE’S SHOULDERS, HE FALLS BACK, BUT HE COUNTERS WITH A POISON FRAKENSTEINER! BUT, XANDER SLIDES INTO A SEATED POSITION AS SOSA THOUGHT THAT HE TOOK XANDER DOWN, BUT XANDER BEGINS TO FIND HIS WAY BACK UP TO HIS FEET! SOSA turns around as Xander charges toward the former EAW Champion, wrapping one of his arms around the waist of SOSA, but then, gets his other arm as both of them are now wrapped around the waist of SOSA! It seems like Xander is going for a German, but SOSA elbows Xander in the face!

Flannery McCoy: SOSA Henderson gets released out of the grasp of Xander Payne before rebounding off the set of ropes quickly. Xander is bent forward, looking to be a hurdle in the way of SOSA, but SOSA uses Xander as some sort of bridge to flip himself to the other side! He rebounds himself off the ropes as Xander straightens himself up, only to get a dropkick to the back! THIS CAUSES THE FORMER WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION TO STUMBLE INTO THE ROPES IN FRONT OF HIM! SOSA WRAPS HIS ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF XANDER AND GOES FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE XANDER SAW WHAT SOSA HAD WANTED TO DO! XANDER DROPS DOWN ON THE CHEST OF SOSA AS HE HOOKS HIM BY THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: But, it seems like Xander Payne jumps up to his feet, stopping the count! He has his hands wrapped around the neck of SOSA Henderson, lifting him from under him! Xander throws SOSA to one of the corners! He begins to stomp on SOSA in the ribs to the point where SOSA slowly falls to the mat at the corner! Xander is trying to keep SOSA’s head up! Xander is clutching the head of SOSA while muttering something.

Xander Payne: (off-mic) Don’t disappoint daddy HBB, SOSA. He’s watching from the retirement home.

Stew-O: Xander Payne shoves SOSA Henderson’s head back to the corner! By doing that and combined with that bit of trash-talking, it seems to have pissed off SOSA a bit. SOSA is clutching his ribs, trying to get himself to his feet! But, Xander connects with a giant boot to the face of SOSA, getting him back for what he did at the beginning of the match! This causes SOSA to go crashing back against the ropes! Xander begins to take a couple of steps back until he’s across the opposite corner to SOSA! 

Flannery McCoy: XANDER PAYNE IS LOOKING TOWARDS SOSA HENDERSON BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS HIM…CANNONBALL SENTON! I BELIEVE THAT XANDER CALLS THAT ‘HEATWAVE!’

Jake Mercer: ‘HOT PAYNEFUL SUMMER’ IS BEGINNING EARLY AS XANDER PAYNE CANNONBALLS ONTO SOSA HENDERSON! SOSA GETS FLATTENED LIKE A PANCAKE AS XANDER ROLLS UP TO HIS FEET, BUT HE POINTS A FINGER UP IN A SPINNING MOTION BEFORE TAKING A STEP BACK! OH GOD, SOSA IS GOING TO GET A SECOND DOSE OF A ‘HEATWAVE!’ THIS TIME, I FELT LIKE THE CANNONBALL HAD MORE OF AN IMPACT AS XANDER GETS HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET! He goes for a third ‘Heatwave’ and gets to his feet! It seems like we’re having ourselves a bit of a ‘Heatwave Cycle’ which is hilarious since The Bronx expected to rain today. 

(In repetition, Xander Payne does five more ‘Heatwave’ cannonball sentons, which kind of makes it a ‘Heatwave Cycle.’ Each time, the fans cringe at the amount of weight that SOSA Henderson must be feeling from those cannonballs. Just in general, it’s not the most pleasant move to be on the receiving end of over and over again.)

Stew-O: I am starting to cringe at the ‘Heatwave Cycle’ that Xander Payne is putting SOSA Henderson through! Xander finds his way back to his feet after what seems to be the eighth ‘Heatwave’ and he looks to make it nine! He charges to SOSA before connecting with another ‘Heatwave’ cannonball senton! Xander rolls himself to his feet as he pulls SOSA by one of his legs and away from the corner! It seems like Xander is looking to go for a cover here!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: SOSA Henderson with a kick out! Now, we have Xander Payne who is almost showing the referee how to count to three by smacking his hands together quickly. 

Jake Mercer: I thought the count was good by Dynasty standards of referees. :lupe:

Stew-O: We’ve had our referee issues in the past, but I thought the referee did a good count there. Xander Payne finds himself up to his feet as he gets SOSA Henderson by the nape of his neck! He gets SOSA up and connects with an inverted atomic drop before following that up with a release exploder suplex! Xander finds his way to his feet, giving a little room for SOSA to get back to his feet, but Xander runs towards SOSA, clotheslining him to the corner! But, he wraps his arms around the waist of the former EAW Champion and connects with a release German suplex! SOSA rolls to his knees as Xander follows up that release German by sliding and connecting with a basement dropkick, nailing the face of SOSA! 

Flannery McCoy: Xander Payne finds himself to his feet as he’s looking at the fans while sarcastically clapping for SOSA Henderson! Almost like a: “what a performance from SOSA? Isn’t he great?”

Jake Mercer: He’s not looking great at the moment, but Xander Payne would love nothing more than to walk away with the victory! He wants nothing more than this so-called “nightmare” with SOSA Henderson to end! He gets SOSA to his feet by his braids and throws him against the horizontal set of ropes! SOSA rebounds himself off of those ropes – ‘Last Sedation’ – but SOSA pops down from the position of the powerbomb, and ducks Xander’s attempt at a clothesline before running towards the horizontal set of ropes behind him! He rebounds off those ropes as he charges towards ‘The Paynekiller,’ nailing a single leg dropkick, but that only seems to stagger back Xander a bit!

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON FINDS HIMSELF TO HIS FEET AS HE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A METEORA–BUT XANDER PAYNE IS ABLE TO CATCH HIM, CLUTCHING ONTO SOSA’S KNEES AS LOOKS TO GET SOSA INTO POSITION FOR THE ‘LAST SEDATION,’ BUT SOSA ROLLS OVER XANDER’S SHOULDER AND HE’S TRYING TO GO FOR A SUNSET FLIP ROLL-UP AS IT CONNECTS! IS SOSA GOING TO GET XANDER HERE?!?!

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

TTTT–

Flannery McCoy: Xander Payne rolls out before the three count! He finds his way up to his feet, but SOSA Henderson beats him to the punch by knocking Xander over with a roundhouse kick! Xander stumbles back into the set of ropes as SOSA charges toward the former World Heavyweight Champion, connecting with a shotgun dropkick that sends Xander through the second rope and to the outside! 

Jake Mercer: Xander Payne catches himself on the apron as SOSA Henderson rebounds off the horizontal set of ropes! He connects with a sliding dropkick to Xander’s side, knocking him off the apron in the process! But, SOSA lands in style on the apron as he stalks Xander back to his feet! At the first sign of Xander getting to his feet, SOSA JUMPS FROM THE APRON TO XANDER, TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A TORNADO DDT, USING THE EDGE OF THE APRON AS SOMETHING TO BOUNCE HIS FEET OFF IN THE PROCESS! SOSA FINDS HIMSELF TO HIS FEET! HE SEES THAT XANDER IS CLUTCHING HIS NECK AS HE’S FINDING HIMSELF IN A CRAWLING POSITION! SOSA CHARGES TOWARD XANDER, NAILING A BLOCKBUSTER ON XANDER! SOSA IS UP TO HIS FEET AND FEELING FIRED UP!

Stew-O: SOSA Henderson stalks Xander Payne up to his feet – ‘STOLE YO BITCH’ – THE JUMPING CUTTER, BUT XANDER PUSHES SOSA BEFORE HE COULD CONNECT WITH THE MOVE! XANDER RUSHES TO GET SOSA, BUT SOSA CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW! He turns himself around before throwing a punch at Xander! Xander throws a punch at SOSA! The two Elitists are going at it with each other, trying to knock the other off their feet! SOSA gets Xander by his arm, looking to whip him to the barricade, but Xander counters that whip so that it’s SOSA that goes back first against the barricade! Xander charges towards ‘Bulletproof’ with a clothesline as that sends SOSA sliding into a seated position! Now, Xander begins to stomp on SOSA as the crowd doesn’t happen to be too crazy about that! 

Xander Payne: (off-mic) Why the fuck are you all booing me?  I am the victim here! :wtf:

Flannery McCoy: Xander Payne seems quite vocal tonight, but the crowd doesn’t seem to be too much of a fan of that! Xander places his foot on top of the face of SOSA! Oh god, that’s all of Xander’s weight on SOSA Henderson! I think that the referee may need to step in for this situation!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! GET OFF OF HIM, XANDER!

Jake Mercer: Xander Payne unhappily gets his foot off of SOSA Henderson’s face! Xander gets SOSA from underneath his chin and lifts him back to his feet! Xander throws SOSA spine first against the edge of the apron! You can see the look of pain on SOSA’s face as Xander now has SOSA by his throat and lifts him up before connecting with a chokeslam, causing SOSA to land harshly on the apron! SOSA is clutching his lower back in pain as Xander meets SOSA on the apron! I have no clue what Xander has in store for SOSA now, but it can’t be too good. I don’t think that SOSA is in any position to defend himself! 

Stew-O: Xander Payne gets SOSA Henderson up and connects with a northern lights bomb on top of the apron! SOSA goes crashing down as he is cringing his back in pain! Oh god, that didn’t look too pleasant, but Xander is rolling SOSA underneath the bottom rope and inside the ring! It seems like Xander is going for the top rope! With Xander wanting nothing more than to put SOSA away, he is going to need to bring out some of the big moves to have that happen! Xander has his eyes on SOSA who is laying flat on his back! What is Xander planning to do? Xander from the top rope –

Flannery McCoy: SWANTON BOMB FROM XANDER PAYNE, RIGHT ON TOP OF SOSA HENDERSON! DEAR LORD, I THINK THAT HE JUST CRUSHED THE RIBS OF SOSA! XANDER HOOKS THE LEG! IS THIS ALL THAT HE’S GOING TO NEED TO PUT SOSA AWAY?

OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: SOSA Henderson gets his shoulder up and raises his hand up high, but Xander Payne manages to get SOSA Henderson by the arm! Xander gets that same arm of SOSA and behinds it back! Xander takes a step back before stomping on the hand of ‘Bulletproof!’ This causes SOSA to squirm in response, clutching his arm, but it seems like Xander is not done there! He looks to apply the grounded top wrist lock on SOSA! SOSA is trying to push Xander away from him! But, Xander manages to stomp behind the neck of the former EAW Champion before locking in the grounded top wrist lock! SOSA Henderson looks to be in a huge amount of pain at the moment! He’s trying to reach for the ropes in front of him, but SOSA wrenches in that arm of his, preventing him from using that hand! SOSA is trying to dig his nails into the mat, trying to move closer, but Xander is making that difficult for him! 

Stew-O: Xander Payne is almost sitting on the spine of SOSA Henderson, so you can see why SOSA is having a tough time! He is clutching his fists over and over, trying to fight the urge to submit or make a decision that is going to give Xander the victory. The referee is asking SOSA if he wants to submit, but SOSA is shaking his head no! SOSA begins to use her available hand to hit the knee of Xander! SOSA is trying to shift his body to the left side, where Xander has his arm in the submission! SOSA is beginning to throw some punches there! But, SOSA manages to turn his body to the back, but Xander still has a grasp of SOSA’s arm! SOSA begins to throw some kicks before nailing Xander in the face, but Xander turns his attention from SOSA’s left arm to his legs!

Flannery McCoy: Xander Payne has one of SOSA Henderson’s legs and he’s trying to get the position of the other one! He does so and it seems like we’re going to be seeing him apply a sharpshooter on SOSA! Xander is twisting the legs of SOSA before turning him to his stomach! The sharpshooter is applied! Xander sits on the lower back of the former EAW Champion! This is an even tougher situation to be with! I do not want to be SOSA Henderson right now! SOSA is biting his fist, trying to fight through the pain! He’s trying to drag his body to the nearest bottom rope! He is digging his nails into the canvas, trying to inch his body closer, but Xander tries to scoot SOSA back and away from those ropes –

Jake Mercer: From that little opening with Xander Payne trying to stand up and move SOSA Henderson away, SOSA IS ABLE TO UNROLL HIMSELF UNDERNEATH XANDER’S LEGS AS HE COUNTERS WITH A ROLL-UP! IS SOSA GOING TO STEAL THE VICTORY HERE!??!

OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!

TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

TTTTT–

Stew-O: Xander Payne is able to get himself out of the roll-up attempt! He is the first one to his feet! SOSA Henderson slowly gets to his feet, but you can tell that he’s a little sore from the sharpshooter! Xander rushes forward to SOSA with a clothesline, but SOSA gets a good grasp of Xander’s arm before getting himself into a cradle position and connects with a cradle roll-up on Xander!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!

TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Flannery McCoy: Xander Payne gets out of the roll-up attempt again as he rolls back to his feet! SOSA Henderson charges Xander, connecting with a bicycle knee strike to the forehead of Xander, causing him to stagger back for a tiny bit, but he manages to keep himself straight as SOSA follows that up with a superkick to the face of Xander, but that only seems to stagger Xander a tiny bit! SOSA connects with another superkick to the face, but Xander is able to catch SOSA’s foot! Xander forms a small smirk on his face as connects with a dragon screw leg whip on SOSA! Xander finds his way to his feet as he grabs the waist of SOSA before lifting up over his head and connecting with a deadlift German suplex! 

Jake Mercer: That takes SOSA Henderson down as Xander Payne gets to his feet! Instead of getting SOSA up or going for the cover, it seems like Xander is heading to one of the corners diagonal to SOSA. He has one hand against the ropes as he delivers one stomp to the mat and then a moment later, he delivers another stomp and then, another one. Is he…

Stew-O: Is he mocking Hall of Famer and SOSA Henderson’s trainer, The Heart Break Boy? :comeagain:

Flannery McCoy: Is Xander Payne going for the Heart Break Boy’s finisher, ‘The Goldprint?’

Jake Mercer: Just imagine if Xander Payne manages to put away SOSA Henderson with his mentor’s finisher move? That would just be an insult to injury here. Xander pointed out how SOSA would never be able to achieve the same success that the Heart Break Boy did. Slowly, you can see that SOSA is getting back to his feet! Xander is stalking ‘Bulletproof’ back to his feet as Xander is anxiously stomping his foot as SOSA turns himself around! Xander rushes forward with a ‘Goldprint!’

Stew-O: SOSA Henderson ducks ‘The Goldprint,’ but he counters with a tornado kick as the force of the kick takes down Xander Payne! At the same time, it seems like it knocked the wind out of SOSA, taking him down as well! The two Elitists are on the mat! These two have really pushed each other, trying to establish their dominance over the other! The two men end up getting to their knees, looking at each other with disdain and hatred for each other! These two are quite determined to do what they need to do in order to walk out of Grand Rampage with a victory!

Flannery McCoy: XANDER PAYNE WITH A SLOPPY PUNCH TO SOSA HENDERSON! SOSA WITH A SLOPPY PUNCH IN RETURN TO XANDER! XANDER WITH ANOTHER SLOPPY PUNCH TO SOSA! SOSA WITH A SLOPPY PUNCH TO XANDER! THE TWO ELITISTS ARE THROWING QUITE SLOPPY/WEAK-LOOKING PUNCHES AT ONE ANOTHER! THESE TWO ARE LOOKING FOR THEIR SECOND WIND AS WE’RE HEADED TO THIS POINT OF THE MATCH! XANDER! SOSA! XANDER! SOSA! XANDER! SOSA! XANDER! SOSA! THESE TWO MEN ARE GOING BACK-AND-FORTH WITH EACH OTHER, TRYING TO KNOCK THE OTHER ONE OVER! NOT ONE OF THEM WANTS TO GIVE UP! 

Jake Mercer: SOSA HENDERSON WITH AN AWFUL-LOOKING SLAP TO THE CHEST OF XANDER PAYNE! XANDER RETURNS THE FAVOR BY SLAPPING SOSA’S CHEST! SOSA WITH A SLAP TO XANDER’S CHEST! XANDER WITH A SLAP TO SOSA’S CHEST! XANDER! SOSA! XANDER! SOSA! XANDER! SOSA! THE TWO ELITISTS ARE FINDING THEIR WAY TO THEIR FEET AS THEY ARE CONTINUING TO THROW PUNCHES AT EACH OTHER! BUT, XANDER IS THE ONE WHO CONNECTS WITH A GIANT KNEE TO THE GUT OF SOSA BEFORE PICKING HIM UP AND CONNECTING WITH A TWISTING BRAINBUSTER THAT HE CALLS ‘RIPTIDE’ AS XANDER GOES FOR THE COVER!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOO!!!!!!

Stew-O: SOSA Henderson kicks out! But, it seems like Xander Payne isn’t going to dread that as he begins to throw some stiff punches at SOSA! Xander gets SOSA by his hair and it seems like he’s more than looking to wrap up this match! He gets SOSA in position and it seems like he’s going for the ‘Paynekiller,’ which is his variation of the package piledriver! He tries to get SOSA up, but SOSA manages to drop his feet to the ground! Xander goes to scrunch SOSA’s legs together for the package piledriver, but SOSA manages to get his feet on the mat! XANDER REALIZES THAT SOSA IS NOT GOING TO GO DOWN WITH THAT MOVE BEFORE THROWING HIM AGAINST THE ROPES AS SOSA REBOUNDS FROM THEM– ‘LAST SEDATION!’ THE POP-UP POWERBOMB, BUT SOSA SHOVES XANDER OUT OF THE WAY!

Flannery McCoy: Xander Payne goes forward into a superkick by SOSA Henderson, but that only seems to make Xander go dizzy a bit! SOSA connects with another superkick to Xander and this time, this gets the former World Heavyweight Champion down to one knee! SOSA rebounds off the vertical set of ropes before nailing Xander with a shining wizard, but it seems like SOSA is now the one who is looking to wrap up this match for himself! He begins to take a step back until he backs up to the corner and he sits on the second rope as he extends his arm out, gesturing for Xander to get to his feet!

Jake Mercer: Oh god, I don’t think that Xander has any idea of what’s going to hit him! But, Xander Payne turns around –

Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON CONNECTS WITH A SPEAR THAT TAKES DOWN XANDER PAYNE! THAT WAS A HELL OF A SPEAR RIGHT THERE! HE REALIZES THAT HE’S GOING TO NEED TO DO MORE IF HE WANTS TO TAKE XANDER DOWN AS HE HEADS FOR THE TOP ROPE! MAN, HE’S GOING TO CAVE THE BACK OF XANDER’S SKULL IN! THIS ISN’T GOOD FOR YOU XANDER STANS TONIGHT, BUT I DON’T THINK THAT SOSA GIVES A DAMN! BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE XANDER IS SCRAMBLING UP TO HIS FEET AS SOSA FROM THE TOP ROPE –

Flannery McCoy: ‘PAID IN FULL’ – THE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE FACE OF XANDER PAYNE AS HE LANDS RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HIS SKULL! SOSA HENDERSON WITH THE COVER!

OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Faneto” begins to play through the speakers as the crowd gives a nice pop to SOSA Henderson who rolls off of Xander Payne, clearly exhausted from this match up.)

Stephie Love: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH….SOSA HENDERSON!!!!!!!!

Jake Mercer: These two wrestlers threw almost everything at each other, right? At least, there were no weapons involved.

Stew-O: I literally thought they did, but these two were hard-hitting and making this a true fight like I knew that these two would. Wonderful performance from Xander Payne, who I thought was going to walk away with the victory tonight. He really brought hell to SOSA Henderson and I thought that we were going to get a less than favorite result tonight.

Flannery McCoy: Honestly, SOSA Henderson showed a lot of determination tonight. He wanted nothing more than to get Xander Payne out of his hair and I think he did that exactly.

(The crowd is heard getting antsy, which gets the attention of the commentators. Meanwhile, SOSA Henderson is inside the ring, celebrating his win.)

Jake Mercer: Guys, inside the ring –

Stew-O: ***SPEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!***

Flannery McCoy: The spear cuts SOSA Henderson in half and who’s standing above him?

(The camera pans to the merciless stare of Mr. DEDEDE, the Chairman of the Board, looking down at SOSA Henderson, who is clutching his ribs after that harsh spear.)

Jake Mercer: For those that didn’t tune into Super Voltage, SOSA Henderson interfered in the last moments of the National Elite Championship between the champion, Donovan Duke and Mr. DEDEDE. He cost DEDEDE the title and told him to “keep his name out of his fucking mouth” or something along the lines.

Stew-O: Mr. DEDEDE ducks his head through the middle rope and gestures for something, but it seems like the audio can’t pick it up.

Mr. DEDEDE: (off-mic) I’m writing your fucking checks. Get me a chair or you’re fired.

(With that intimidation tactic, the timekeeper races to give Mr. DEDEDE a steel chair before handing it cautiously to DEDEDE, who snatches it away from him and gets his head inside the ring. Inside the ring, you can see that SOSA Henderson is slowly trying to get himself up.)

Flannery McCoy: MR. DEDEDE HOLDS THE CHAIR UP! HE SLAMS IT ONTO THE SPINE OF SOSA HENDERSON! THIS CAUSES SOSA TO GO BACK DOWN, BUT THAT DOESN’T STOP DEDEDE FROM SLAMMING THE STEEL CHAIR ONTO HIS SPINE AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! SOSA TURNS TO HIS SIDE, BUT DEDEDE CONTINUES TO HIT HIM WITH THE STEEL CHAIR! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! My lord, how much can SOSA handle? He just competed in a competitive match against Xander Payne! He’s clearly exhausted and has no energy to fight back! One more slam of the steel chair to the spine of SOSA!

(The camera pans to Mr. DEDEDE holding up the steel chair, which now has a dent on it. He throws it across the ring before getting SOSA Henderson by his hair and throwing him to the outside. He goes over to the timekeeper’s area and grabs a steel chair that was previously sat by someone and shuts it closed.)

Jake Mercer: Another steel chair? :lupe:

Stew-O: The other one was dented, but SOSA Henderson is in a crawling position, trying to throw a punch at DEDEDE, but DEDEDE slams the steel chair onto SOSA’s spine once again, causing him to go down! Then, DEDEDE gets SOSA’s arm through the hole of the steel chair before getting SOSA up to his feet!

(Mr. DEDEDE has SOSA Henderson in position as he looks at the steel ring post, which causes the crowd to become quite concerned.)

Flannery McCoy: MR. DEDEDE THROWS SOSA HENDERSON ARM IN THE STEEL CHAIR FIRST AGAINST THE STEEL RING POST! :damn: :damn: :damn: 

Jake Mercer: SOSA Henderson bobbles back in response as he’s clutching that arm of his, but it seems like DEDEDE is not done there! He gets SOSA, but doesn’t take SOSA’s arm off the steel chair! He is looking toward us…

Stew-O: More like our table, Jake. Let’s get out of here. We don’t want issues with DEDEDE.

(The commentators don’t need to be asked by Mr. DEDEDE to get the hell out of the way. They do so without questions or getting their papers. With SOSA’s hand under the steel chair, DEDEDE gets himself and SOSA on the table.)

Flannery McCoy: Oh my god, this isn’t going to be good!

Jake Mercer: Mr. DEDEDE lifts SOSA Henderson into position – ***’WINGS OF HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’***

Stew-O: THE DIVING SIDE SLAM WITH THE STEEL CHAIR UNDER SOSA HENDERSON’S LEFT ARM! THAT MOVE MAKES OUR TABLE COLLAPSE! BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE MR. DEDEDE DOESN’T HAVE A SCRATCH ON HIM AS HE MAKES HIS WAY UP TO HIS FEET!

(Mr. DEDEDE crotches down to look at SOSA Henderson, who is completely out of it. The medical personnel goes to help SOSA, but DEDEDE halts them, preventing them from moving as he looks down at SOSA once again.)

Mr. DEDEDE: (off-mic) I’ll see you in *Battle of Egypt* since you want to play games. 

(The crowd pops for a match at Battle of Egypt being announced. Meanwhile, SOSA Henderson is still out cold. “Range Brothers” by Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar begins to play through the speakers as Mr. DEDEDE stands up and begins to make his way up the ramp. The commentators and crowd are clearly in shock at what just happened.) 

Jake Mercer: Another match announced for Battle of Egypt! My god, this card is looking glorious!

Stew-O: I can’t wait for Battle of Egypt!

(The excitement continues to build as Grand Rampage fades to a commercial.)

(Promotional ad for Battle of Egypt begins to play. See Ronn Banks return to the ring and take on one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, Jake Smith! Battle of Egypt, live Saturday, May 21st… only on free-per-view!)

(The camera pans backstage to Visual Prophet who is met with a huge mixed reaction of mostly boos alongside his manager, Dr. Angelo D’Angelo as he stands in front of the camera with a serious look on his face and the World Heavyweight Championship draped over his shoulder.)

Visual Prophet: https://streamable.com/s6fdnr

(The crowd cheers and applauds at Viz’s vocal talents as he takes a bow before speaking)

Visual Prophet: Now I know these last few weeks have been wild, cult leader accusations, back and forths with balding coke addicts for this title, all sorts of crazy shit that has people wondering. Has Viz finally bitten off more than he can chew? Is this old mental patient a real threat to this championship? Has the partnership with the ever-so controversial Dr. Angelo finally come back to bite him in the ass? To that I say…. 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xUxBbtobcBY

Visual Prophet: Gg tho. EAW’s been pushing this #EAW15 agenda at us all season, and as a businessman myself I understand it to an extent. It sells merch, might bring back some old fans, engage the fans we have more with so-called “dream” matches even though most of these niggas are over the hill and are guaranteed to lose to the guys who are currently active, but it’s a great marketing tool! The problem with that is, what happens when these so-called legends lose their match? The luster wears off and EAW just pumps out yet another old relic to come out and get smoked. Remember Jacob Senn? That was a cool couple of weeks till Jake Smith effortlessly sent him back to whatever graveyard he crawled out of, then EAW picked out the corpse of Brian Daniels and trotted him out just for Myles to inevitably smoke him. We’re supposed to sit here and pretend that these guys are competition and that their era wasn’t full of part time accountants and janitors but the fact of the matter is when it comes to the NOW… *it’s different*. 

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: No match at all!

Visual Prophet: Let’s be reality. What has Cage actually done these past few weeks that have convinced any of you people that he’s an actual threat to my championship? Took a flight to Michigan while I was out of town and broke some stuff? Visited VPLA with paid actors to make up frivolous lies? I laid him out last week and I’m gonna do it again this weekend and after me and Andre both take turns putting Diamonds in the sky like Kanye before the white women, the Pain for Pride main event will be set. I have A LOT to say about Andre which I’ll save for next week’s Dynasty when we meet face to face before I take that Interwire Championship away from him, but right now my focus is getting this bloated alcohol face anglo saxon the fuck out of the paint. Grown ass man who thinks casually strolling through schools and harassing the kids there while trying to tear the establishment down is some cool shit to do. But ima beat his ass just like I beat the cult-leader allegations! VPLA isn’t going anywhere, my kids love me and we are raising the future of this world, if you got a problem with that you just don’t see the.. Vision.

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: *Prophet*

(Suddenly, a devious smirk comes across Viz’s face)

Visual Prophet: You know who could REALLY use the services of a school like VPLA?

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Enlighten us king.

Visual Prophet: This bum ass city of New Yawk :mjlol:

(Massive boos erupt throughout the stadium as Viz and Angelo start laughing)

Visual Prophet: Really doe, ever since the plane landed in that cluttered ass LaGuardia Airport it’s been all bad. I haven’t gotten a whiff of fresh air in days since I’ve been in this forsaken place, but that’s alright because I plan on blocking that out with the scent NYC knows nothing about… the smell of victory. I mean damn how many Ls does this city take on a routinely basis from all angles? The Jets? :mjlol: The Giants? :mjlol: The Knicks? :mjlol: Y’all put your faith in Lamar Odom with a green light, called him the King of New York and paid him max money and now you want him gone after realizing he was a one season wonder. And let me not get started on those Nets–

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Woah woah now not too much on my brotha Kyrie now, we got some business together.

Visual Prophet: My bad unc, but forreal though y’all thought baby giraffe and Dr. Angelo D’Angelo with handles was gonna lead you to a championship? Sheesh. I would say y’all might as well get used to rooting for mediocrity and underwhelming playoff exits but I forgot.. you already root for the Yankees! (more boos continue to flood the arena) And how about music?  The biggest thing out of NYC is a bunch of dumbass kids rapping about killing other kids over sped up samples :mjlol: Y’all options for king of your city is a rainbow haired mexican who is a government informant, a 32 year old manchild who went double copper on his debut album, and a 18 year old CTE victim who crashed out before his big break. 

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: This woulda never happened if he was a VPLA student!

Visual Prophet: That’s almost as bad as the time EAW had to choose between Cage, Theron, and Cloud Matsuda as their champions, talk about dark times. It’s no better with your NYC representation too, it’s bad enough I made the Visual Prophet moniker a hot song after some bum from Long Island could only make it a hot line, but look at the wrestlers you all have to choose from. Chris Elite is about to get the hometown ovation of a lifetime just to do what he does best, close but no cigar. Scott Diamond is about to get the dog shit beaten out of him by a nigga who woke up one day and decided that claiming an inhabitable island in Samoa was less embarrassing than claiming to be from this city. Malcolm Jones got his TV turned off and that was the end of his chapter. Drake King has been my son for a good three seasons now. Adam Lucas is so bland that he makes Rex McAllister look like a charisma machine. Amber Keys is apparently from this very borough and she said she wants to work with me but the only woman I’m working with is that blue haired queen from Compton. Last and certainly least, my opponent tonight, Cage.. idk if he’s from New York or not but he stinks so he’s automatically an NY nigga to me.

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: (sarcastically) Fax, b!

Visual Prophet: What I am saying is…. New York stinks. Literally and symbolically. Rat infested dump with bad traffic and overrated pizza. Even though I’m not from here I’m going to serve as a beacon of hope for the people of this not so great city. An example to follow and live by, then MAYBE just maybe this place can became half as good as Detroit. Now watch me work. Sincerely yours, Shea Butter Baby.

Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Bing bong!

(Viz walks off to a nuclear amount of boos as Angelo follows and the camera pans elsewhere)

(The screen fades to a preview graphic of the next match.)

(The lights dim as Gypsy chants and ominous voices are heard throughout the arena. The fans cheer loudly, then coo as a video begins to play on the screen. A recap of the bloody and personal feud between Drake and Minerva begins to play.)

(Drake is shown branding Minerva and then shattering New Eden to pieces as Minerva was aided out of the arena by Myles and medical staff. Unable to walk, blood all over her face and a permanent remembrance of what Drake King had done to her. Minerva is then seen taking her long awaited revenge on Drake after his brutal EAW World Championship with Myles at King of Elite. Minerva leaves Drake in a similar state to the one she was left in, before Myles of all people had to step in for Drake King.)

James Peters: We’re seeing right now just how deeply rooted this rivalry is. Over a year of companionship and teamwork as New Eden up in flames as Drake King and Minerva perhaps tonight draw the final blood amongst the broken pieces of this New Eden picture.

Rich Russillo: What Drake King did had effects that have lasted since; he and Myles took one another to their breaking points in perhaps the most cruel and ugly match we’ve seen this year. They were at each other’s throats for months, now Drake will have to finally face the ferocity of the true victim of what he did back in the Extreme Elimination Chamber. Minerva’s been bound by restraining orders and preventive circumstances for months now, but she’ll get her chance to hurt Drake King tonight and these two will settle what will likely go down as one of the most personal bad-blood feuds of all time in EAW. 

James Peters: Surely it’s up there. The lengths Minerva has gone to in order to get at Drake King are incredible and he’s pulled every ace from his sleeve in order to keep her abay, but tonight, he’ll need to endure this holy-hell being brought down on his head and last through another war of attrition if he’s going to beat Minerva. But hey, hate him or not, which most of us do but anyway- Drake specializes in taking matches to the deep waters and drowning his opponent. He can break them down, then stomp their head into the ground and pull a win out over any/everyone. We’re witness to two of the best in the world going at it tonight, bad-blood aside, this has the makings of a classic contest. 

(The screen fades to black as a sole spotlight appears on the Grand Rampage stage.)

(The fans begin to cheer as “Blood, Milk & Sky” ensues and a spotlight appears on stage. A sole spotlight touches down on the stage as Minerva appears in it and looks straight ahead at the ring.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SINGLES MATCH, IT IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!

(The crowd cheers as the spotlight disappears and the lights around the arena shower Minerva’s entrance.)

Bella Braxton: THIS MATCH IS THE FINALS MATCH OF THE EAW GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENTTTTT!!! THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH WILL GET A MATCH FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPPPP AT THE GREATEST STAGE OF THEM ALL…. PAIN FOR PRIDDDEEEEEEE!!!

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! WRESTLING OUT OF BUCHAREST, ROMANIAAAAA!!! WEIGHING IN AT 122 POUNDDDSSSS!!! “THE BLACK ROSEEEEEEEEEEE” MINERRRRRRRVVVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

(The crowd cheers loudly as Minerva makes her way to the edge of the stage.)

James Peters: I know this woman can’t wait to get her hands on Drake King-

Persephone; She’s the only woman in the world that statement applies to LMFAO. I don’t need an ipod shuffle when Apple is on the Iphone 13.

James Peters: I’m gonna act like I don’t know what that means…I know Minerva is frothing at the mouth to finally get in the ring for this match. She’s been trying to get at the neck of Drake King for months now and the time has finally arrived for Drake to face this monster he’s created. But can she play within a normal set of rules? This match has no stipulation and must be contested under standard rules, which we know is not what Minerva had planned for Drake. She’s been attempting to use every weapon and sitting at her disposal to take him out, but tonight, she’ll have to do that inside the four ropes of that ring.

Rich Russillo: Which does beg the question if she can control herself or not. Drake has been at the mercy of opponents who hate his guts time and time again and has shown that he will go to any length to win his matches. Justin Windgate, Myles, Xander Payne, I mean this man will not stop until someone is as near dead as the referee will permit. I know she wants more than anything to hurt him tonight, but she also has to consider how big this win is for her. Beyond the personal beef here, the implications of this match are as big as any. 

(She steps through the ropes and sits down in the corner of the ring, taking off her hat and awaiting her opponent tonight.)

(“Cold War” by Hans Zimmer plays as Drake King slowly makes his way onto the Grand Rampage stage and the fans boo him relentlessly.)

Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT! WRESTLING OUT OF THE DEAD SEA, ISRAELLLLL!!! WEIGHING IN AT 220 POOUUNNNDSSSS!!! DRAKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEE “THE REDEEEEEMMERRRRRRR” KINNNNNNNGGGGGG!!!!!!!!

(The fans deliver possibly the harshest boo of the night as Drake King walks down the ramp with almost a ghostly presence. No attention for the fans, just a cold, dead stare at Minerva.)

Rich Russillo: If Drake King manages a win tonight, that will be the third Pain For Pride in a row he’ll be competing for a world title. That’s a tremendous feat and the fact that he’s meeting Minerva in this finals matchup shows just how willing he is to face what’s been chasing him for all these months if it means getting to a title match at Pain For Pride. 

James Peters: He’s been smart about this rivalry, he’s managed to stave off Minerva’s attacks for the most part and has got this match on his terms. Standard rules with title implications, there might not be one elitist better than Drake in those stipulations. But Minerva is extremely talented herself and for all the personal feelings here, she knows that the only way she’s going to beat Drake is if she wrestles smart and she puts some of those feelings to the side tonight. 

(Drake walks through the ropes and then doesn’t even look Minerva’s way. He stares at the ground as she stares straight through him and they await the referee to begin the match.)

Rich Russillo: Oh man, here we go. This bad blood rivalry finally settled here tonight, let’s see who’s better. 

(The referee calls for the bell and the start of the match.)

DING! DING! DING!

James Peters: HERE WE GO! Minerva immediately storms towards Drake King as he slides under the bottom rope and quickly avoids her. Minerva slides out of the ring after Drake and now she’s chasing him around the ring. This is what we expected from them tonight, this game of cat and mouse, but she needs to be careful playing this game. Drake slides in the ring and Minerva comes right behind him- 

Rich Russillo: “JUDGMENT DAY”!!

James Peters: NO! It didn’t land as she slid her body out just in time and Drake nearly puts his foot through the canvas as Minerva now grabs his boot and pulls him under the bottom rope! She gets Drake to the outside and now lands a nasty forearm to the side of his head! Drake covers up as she lands a thudding headbutt, skull to skull! You heard that impact as Minerva now grabs him by the hair AND TRIES TO RUN DRAKE INTO THE RING POST!

Rich Russillo: He avoids it and barrels shoulder first into the barricade! His shoulder and back clatter into the barricade as Minerva storms towards him, but he ducks under an attempted clothesline and now he shoves Minerva into the barricade! Her back slams into the barricade and Drake King sets up another attack! WHAT IS HE- DRAKE JUMPS ONTO THE BARRICADE, RUNNING AND NOW HE LEAPS OFF WITH A GLIDING KNEE THAT CLIPS THE SIDE OF MINERVA’S HEAD AS THEY BOTH HIT THE GROUND!

James Peters: Wow! Some innovative offense from Drake King as the crowd still manages to boo after that. He doesn’t hear even one of them as he tries to lift Minerva up to her feet. OUCH! SHE JUST BIT HIS HAND! Minerva just bit the hand of Drake and now drives a knee into his midsection and shoves him into the side of the ring! Minerva ushers the crowd up to their feet as she lines Drake up! MINERVA IS SETTING DRAKE KING UP, HERE WE GO! SHE LUNGES FORWARD WITH A MASSIVE KICK!

(BANG!)

Rich Russillo: WAIT! Drake slipped out of the way as he rolled under the bottom rope and into the ring, Minerva’s boot blasted that ring post! My word, she would’ve taken Drake’s head off with that kick! Every shot is being thrown with match ending intentions for Minerva! Now it’s Drake who shoots his boots through the middle rope and blasts Minerva down with a dropkick! Drake manages to stay in the ring as Minerva recovers on the outside…OH BOY….DRAKE KING IS LOOKING AT THE ROPES, YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS!

James Peters: DRAKE BOUNCES OF THE ROPES AND-

Rich Russillo: MINERVA SCURRIES INTO THE RING AND FLOORS DRAKE WITH A CLOTHESLINE! SHE TRIES TO TAKE HIS HEAD FROM HIS SHOULDERS WITH THAT ONE AND NOW SHE’S UNLOADING WITH PUNCHES! THIS IS WHAT SHE WANTED, SHE’S UNLEASHING HER WRATH ON DRAKE KING AND THIS CROWD IS GOING BANANAS FOR IT!

James Peters: Drake makes his way to the corner and tries to get Minerva off him, but she’s relentless! She won’t let up! BAM, A STIFF KNEE TO THE CHEST, NOW A CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER AS SHE SNAPS HIS HEAD BACK! SHE THROWS HIM OVER HER HIP AND TRAPS HIS HEAD IN A HEADLOCK HOLD, NOW UNLEASHING THIS VICIOUS STORM OF PUNCHES ONE MORE TIME! DRAKE’S HEAD IS TRAPPED AS HE’S FORCED TO TAKE THESE POWER PUNCHES FROM MINERVA! 

Rich Russillo: LOOK AT DRAKE’S LEG, HE’S GOT HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE AND THE REFEREE SPOTTED IT! Minerva’s forced to release the hold and let Drake go, she tries to drag him straight back to the center of the ring, but she rips his leg into the air and Drake springs into his feet with the middle rope! What athleticism from Drake as he now jumps at Minerva with a lightning fast enzuigiri! No! She ducks that one and takes the back of Drake, he now turns it around again and grabs her wrist, spinning her out for that jumping knee! Minerva wisely kicks out his other leg and Drake King can’t complete his offense!

James Peters: Minerva throws her leg into the air like an axe as she brings it down with force on a big scissor kick! Drake slips out of the way right in time and barrels Minerva’s jaw with an elbow- no! Not even that lands as she catches his arm and shoves him backwards! THEY BOTH STORM OFF THE ROPES AND GO FOR CLOTHESLINES AND TAKE ONE ANOTHER OUT! THEY COLLIDE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND DESTROY ONE ANOTHER WITH DOUBLE-CLOTHESLINES, THEY KNOW EACH OTHER SO WELL!

Rich Russillo: These two are so equally matched, this really will decide who the number contender for the EAW Championship is and who on this yellow brand deserves to go to Pain For Pride. 

Persephone: They beat a bunch of tomato cans in a glorified King of Elite rip-off and now all the sudden one of them deserves to go to Pain For Pride? They should both be competing in the 24/7 Battle Royale if you ask me. 

Rich Russillo: The stakes both personal and career wise are so much bigger than that, Persephone, as both competitors make their way up to their feet. Drake King throws a big elbow that lands on the side of Minerva’s head! Now Minerva returns with a nasty right hand of her own! That one made Mike Tyson proud! Minerva now lands another big punch, AND ANOTHER! BEATING DRAKE KING DOWN, WHO IS SOMEHOW STILL TEETERING ON HIS FEET! 

James Peters: SHE STEPS BACK AND THEN CHARGES FORWARD WITH A POWERFUL SHORT-ARM CLOTHESL- BOOM! DRAKEKING CRACKS HER WITH A HELLACIOUS DISCUS ELBOW THAT ABSOLUTELY SHUTS HER LIGHTS OUT! MINERVA FALLS ONTO HER KNEES AND DRAKE NOW BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES! HE COMES RIGHT AT HER AND IS MET WITH A RUNNING STO AS MINERVA MEETS HIM IN THE MIDDLE AND SLAMS HIM TO THE CANVAS WITH FORCE!

EAW: The crowd cheers for Minerva as she gets back to a knee.

Rich Russillo: Clearly a pro-Minerva crowd tonight, but appreciate the technical clinic being put on by both competitors. Minerva is labordley getting to her feet as Drake uses the turnbuckles to try and crawl to his knees. Minerva stalks her prey as Drake pulls himself up to a standing base. She violently grabs Drake’s face and starts talking to him. She’s releasing all of the pent up anger she’s had for months now! She smashes Drake’s face in the corner and now smears it against the turnbuckle! 

Persephone: She should go smear her lips on the dong of some random elitist backstage like the cheating whore she is. 

James Peters: SHE’S TRYING TO SIT HIM ON THE TOP ROPE! SHE WANTS TO DROP DRAKE FROM THE TOP, BUT HE’S STARTING TO COME TO AND FIGHT HER OFF! MINERVA EATS SOME NASTY SHOTS FROM THE SEATED DRAKE, BUT DELIVERS A STIFF PUNCH OF HER OWN THAT ROCKS HIM! DRAKE IS REELING AND MINERVA NOW STANDS ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, TRYING TO PULL DRAKE UP TO HIS FEET! 

Rich Russillo: NOTHING GOOD CAN COME FROM THIS!

EAW: The crowd starts to build their anticipation as the buzzing gets louder.

Rich Russillo: MINERVA TRIES TO LIFT DRAKE UP- HE’S ABLE TO SIT BACK DOWN AND KICK HER BOOTS OUT FROM UNDER HER! SHE FELL FACE FIRST ONTO THAT TOP TURNBUCKLE, THAT WAS NASTY! SHE DROPPED FACE FIRST AND NOW IS ROLLED INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, JESUS CHRIST! SHE HAD TO HAVE BROKEN HER NOSE THERE, YOU CAN SEE IT POOLING BLOOD RIGHT NOW!

EAW: The crowd looks back up as the anticipation builds up again…

James Peters: WAIT! DRAKE KING ISN’T LETTING UP! HE’S NOW STOOD ON THE TOP AND FLIES THROUGH THE AIR WITH A FROG SPLASH THAT CRUSHES THE RIBS OF MINERVA! DRAKE KING INTO THE COVER, HE WANTS TO PUT HER AWAY- 

Rich Russillo: MINERVA KICKS OUT BEFORE 1! A powerful kick out before the referee was all the way down for the count and Drake looks taken aback by Minerva’s sheer toughness!

James Peters: He does, Rich, but he can feel the tides turning in his favor as he now stands Minerva up and dogwalks her to the corner! He bounces a stiff punch off her chin and now leaves her wobbling around the corner of the ring as he bounces up to the second rope! DRAKE VAULTS WITH A BLOCKBUSTER THAT SNAPS MINERVA’S NECK DOWN!- BUT HE HELD ON! DRAKE HOLDS ON AND NOW ROLLS OVER, DEADLIFTING HER BACK UP AND HOISTING HER STRAIGHT INTO THE AIR AND DROPPING HER BACK DOWN WITH A THUNDEROUS FALCON ARROW!

Rich Russillo: WHAT A SEQUENCE FROM THE FORMER EAW CHAMPION, WHO LOOKS LIKE HE MIGHT BE ON HIS WAY TO GETTING BACK TO THAT THRONE! HE COVERS MINERVA AS THE REFEREE STARTS THE COUNT!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Rich Russillo: Strong kickout from Minerva after 1! That was still a powerful kickout, but it was slower than her last one, Drake can tell he’s starting to wear on Minerva. This is what he does so well, he drags these matches out into wars of attrition and waits until his opponent starts to crumble. Drake is now standing above Minerva and holding his heel on her neck. Minerva claws to get him off, but Drake scowls down at her with his boot driving harder and harder into her neck. Almost a satisfaction in his face.

James Peters: Symbolic of how Drake has always felt about these relationships; under the heel of his boot. He scuffs his boot off the back of Minerva’s head and now relentlessly stomps on her body! DRAKE WITH VICIOUS STOMPS TO THE BODY AND LIMBS OF MINERVA, HE IS GOING CRAZY WITH STOMPS AND NOW HE LIFTS UP THE LEG OF MINERVA AND DROPS AN ELBOW ONTO HER KNEE! DRAKE IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO INJURE HER! RIPPING AT HER KNEE AND STOMPING ON THE OUTSIDE OF HER LEG, DRAKE IS SHOWING US SHADES OF ROAD TO REDEMPTION BETRAYAL WHERE HE BRUTALIZED MINERVA AND LEFT HER FOR DEAD IN THE CHAMBER!

Rich Russillo: Drake King drops Minerva at his own feet and stares down at her as she tries to gather herself. HE HOOKS HER ARMS AND PULLS THEM UP TO HER BACK, GOING FOR AN “ASCENSION”! MINERVA NOW THROWS HER HEAD UP BACKWARDS AND CRACKS DRAKE IN THE CHIN WITH A REVERSE HEADBUTT! WOW! THAT ONE ACTUALLY STUNNED DRAKE BACK AND NOW- WAIT, WHAT THE HELL IS MINERVA DOING!??

James Peters: SHE JUST SQUATTED DOWN AND LIFTED DRAKE KING INTO THE AIR, HE STILL HAS HER ARMS HOOKED AND SHE- BOOM! SHE JUST SLAMMED HIS HEAD AND NECK INTO THE CANVAS WITH A MODIFIED VERTEBREAKER! WHAT A COUNTER FROM MINERVA AS DRAKE CLUTCHES HIS NECK! HE GRABS HIS NECK HARD IN PAIN AND MINERVA RISES TO HER FEAT IN A FIT OF ADRENALINE! THIS CROWD IS ELECTRIC RIGHT NOW AS MINERVA RAISES THEM TO THEIR FEET AGAIN!

Persephone: At least she can raise something! It seems as if she can’t raise any of the children she be having in secret! Little whore!

Rich Russillo: MINERVA JUST SNAPPED HIS HEAD OFF THE MAT AND NOW SHE’S LINING DRAKE UP! MINERVA BOUNCES HER LEGS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND FLIPS HER SELF OVER INTO A MOONSAULT THAT CRUSHES DRAKE, “HELL’S BELLS”!!!! THAT MODIFIED ARABIAN PRESS JUST FLATTENED DRAKE AS HE CLUTCHES HIS RIBS, BUT MINERVA ISN’T DONE WITH HIM YET! SHE CLIMBS HER WAY UP TO THAT TOP ROPE, QUICKLY GETTING TO THE TOP AND LOOKING AT THE-

Rich Russillo: I WAS GONNA SAY BATTERED DRAKE KING, BUT HE JUST POPPED UP AND BOX JUMPS TO THE TOP ROPE! OH MY GOD, THAT ATHLETICISM IS JUST RIDICULOUS AND NOW HE RIPS MINERVA OFF THE TOP ROPE AND DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH AN ABSOLUTELY THUNDEROUS SUPERPLEX! A HUGE SUPERPLEX!

EAW: The crowd roars as Drake stands up with MInerva still in his arms.

James Peters: HE STILL HAS HER! HE HOISTS HER UP WITH A FALCON ARROW-

EAW: The crowd cheers even louder.

James Peters: MINERVA ESCAPES OUT THE BACK DOOR AND LAUNCHES DRAKE WITH AN INVERTED EXPLODER SUPLEX! DUMPING HIM ON HIS FACE AND SHE SIDESTEPS- OH BOY! “DEVIL’S TOUCH”!!!! SHE SUPERKICKED DRAKE SQUARE IN THE CHIN AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND! HE’S BARELY ON HIS KNEES, HE LOOKS OUT! 

Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD, MINERVA DRAGS HIM UP BY THE HAIR, SHE’S TALKING TO HIM! 

Minerva: (Off-Mic) This is your penance. This is your ultimate hell. 

Rich Russillo: MINERVA LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL! SHE COMES OFF THE ROPES AND GOES FOR A “JUDGEMENT DAY” CURB STOMP!!

James Peters: DRAKE SIDE STEPS IT JUST IN TIME AS HE GETS TO HIS FEET, OH MY GOD! SHE NOW GOES OFF THE ROPES AND IS MET WITH A DRAKE KING BOOT TO THE MIDSECTION! A SUPERKICK TO THE MIDSECTION THAT NEARLY DROPS MINERVA! DRAKE MANAGES TO GRAB HER AND- WAIT, WHAT IS DRAKE DOING?! HE HOOKS HER ARMS IN PUMPHANDLE POSITION!!

James Peters: “DE FACTOOOOOOOOOOO”!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING THROWS MINERVA INTO THE AIR AND DELIVERS A DESTRUCTIVE “DE FACTO” !!!!! THAT’S MYLES’ MOVE!!!! THAT’S MYLES’ SIGNATURE FINISHING MOVE AND DRAKE JUST USED IT TO SLAM MINERVA’S SPINE AGAINST THE GROUND! DRAKE KING FALLS INTO THE COVER ON MINERVA!!!

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James Peters: KICKOUT! KICKOUT AFTER 2 FROM MINERVA AND SHE’S STILL IN THIS!

Rich Russillo: BUT FOR HOW LONG!? SHE JUST GOT WRECKED BY MYLES’ “DE FACTO” AND DRAKE KING HAS AN EVIL LOOK ON HIS FACE!

Persephone: That’s just his regular face! He isn’t even from Israel, he looks like he’s from smelly-ass New York. Look at the mean ass pinched up 9-9 faces in this crowd, he looks just like them!

Rich Russillo: Well, he certainly doesn’t look happy as Minerva struggles to get back to her knees. 

EAW: The crowd starts to boo as Drake grabs Minerva by the hair and presses her face into the canvas. He smacks the back of her head and starts quietly speaking to Minerva.

Drake King: (Off-Mic) My penance? 

EAW: Drake King raises her head up off the canvas and gets face to face with Minerva.

Drake King: My only sin was ever believing EAW could exist with a wickedness like you inside of it. My penance is going to be ridding this company of your name forever. 

James Peters: DRAKE LIFTS HER UP! HE HOOKS THE ARMS AND GOES FOR THE “ASCENSION” AGAIN! HE HAS HER SET-UP- NO! AGAIN MINERVA TURNS OUT OF IT AND SMACKS DRAKE IN THE JAW WITH AN ELBOW! SHE COMES OFF THE ROPES NOW AND..NO WAY! DRAKE CUTS THROUGH THE AIR LIKE A KNIFE WITH A JUMPING KNEE THAT ROCKS MINERVA! HE PULLS HER IN FOR ANOTHER “ASCENSION”?!

Rich Russillo: NO! LOOK AT HIS FACE! HE THROWS MINERVA’S ARMS DOWN THIS TIME AND LIFTS HER UP INTO POWERBOMB POSITION! HE CHARGES ACROSS THE RING AND THROWS HER NECK FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! MINERVA CRUMBLES TO THE GROUND AS DRAKE FALLS TO HIS KNEES WITH A GRIM LOOK ON HIS FACE! JESUS CHRIST!

EAW: The crowd cheers and claps for the match, but boos as Drake King begins to stand and Minerva staggers to get to her knees.

Rich Russillo: Is Drake..oh no, Drake, don’t do this. He’s untying that top turnbuckle and now he rips it off! He just threw that turnbuckle to ringside and now he’s staring right back at Minerva! She just took a brutal powerbomb to the turnbuckle and now Drake has plans for another one! HE LIFTS HER UP WITH NO HESITATION, PUTS HER IN POWERBOMB POSITION AND THROWS HER ONE MORE TIME INTO THAT EXPOSED RING CORNER AND HER HEAD SNAPPED AGAINST THE STEEL CONNECTOR! GOD!

James Peters: JESUS CHRIST, MINERVA JUST FELL LIFELESSLY INTO HIS ARMS, HE KNOW BRINGS HER BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, HOOKS HER ARMS AND THIS TIME WITH NO FIGHT HE SLAMS MINERVA ON HER FACE WITH A JUMPING “ASCENSION”!!! THAT PEDIGREE MOVE JUST DROPPED MINERVA TO THE GROUND FOR PERHAPS THE LAST TIME AS DRAKE DROPS INTO THE CORNER AND HOOKS A LEG!

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Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! A POWERFUL KICKOUT FROM MINERVA WHO SAYS SHE IS NOT DONE YET! DRAKE KING CAN’T BELIEVE IT AND THIS STADIUM JUST BLEW UP AS DRAKE KING LOOKS AT THE REFEREE WITH DISBELIEF! 

James Peters: HE’S FLABBERGASTED! HE CAN’T BELIEVE IT, IT’S MALARKEY THAT SHE KICKED OUT!

Persephone: What. 

Rich Russillo: Drake is eyeing that top turnbuckle again, now dragging Minerva’s carcass to the corner as he steps to the outside. Oh man, Drake King might be looking to pull out all the stops tonight! He knows the opportunity that comes with a huge win here and he knows it’s gonna take all the tricks in his hat and more to put down this woman. She won’t let Drake escape this match with a win unless she’s dead and gone, but Drake King might make that a reality if he connects with what I’m thinking he’s about to go for!

James Peters: He’s scaling the turnbuckles slowly, not as quick now, he poured so much energy into that last offensive streak. He’s so spent but he’s making his way step by step. He’s up there now and HE TURNS AND FACES THE CROWD, OH BOY! DRAKE KING IS GOING TO FLY! HE STANDS UP STRAIGHT AND FLIES WITH A”PHOENIX SPLASH” AND COMES CRASHING DOWNNNNN!!!

Rich Russillo: NO! MINERVA MOVED, BUT DRAKE ROLLED THROUGH! SHE MOVED AND HE MANAGED TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET! HE STORMS TOWARDS HER AND SHE THROWS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THAT EXPOSED STEEL CONNECTOR WITH A REVERSE STO! OH MY GOD, SHE JUST THREW HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE STEEL AND HIS FACE IS BUSTED OPEN! A MASSIVE GASH JUST OPENED ON HIS FOREHEAD AND IT’S ALREADY DRIPPING BLOOD ALL OVER HIS CHEST!

James Peters: SHE NOW GRABS HIM BY THE BEARD AND RAMS HIM FACE FIRST ONE MORE TIME INTO THAT EXPOSED STEEL! NO PROTECTION AS DRAKE GOES FACE FIRST AND NOW FALLS THROUGH THE ROPES ONTO THE RING APRON AND LIFESSLY DANGLES ON THE RING’S EDGE! JESUS CHRIST!

Rich Russillo: Drake King is bleeding all over his face and chest now, he’s on the apron but he’ll get no reprieve, Minerva steps through the ropes and is out there with him now. She’s stalking her prey and waiting for him to get back up. Drake barely gets to two feet and drags his head up to Minerva’s eyeline AS SHE BARRELS TOWARDS HIM WITH A BIG BOOT AND KICKS HIM STRAIGHT IN THE CHEST! HIS BODY BOUNCES OFF THAT RING POST AND HE FALLS DOWN ON THE APRON AGAIN!

James Peters: This time she drags him up and rests his body against her. In an almost poetic semblance of the moments before Drake branded Minerva, SHE REMEMBERS WHAT FOLLOWS AND SHE’LL NEVER FORGET! SHE LIFTS DRAKE KING UP FOR A VERTEBREAKER, DEAR LORD I THINK SHE WANTS TO DELIVER THIS ON THE APRON! 

Rich Russillo: DRAKE FIGHTS HER OFF AND SHOVES HER BACK! SHE GOES FOR A BIG RIGHT HAND, BUT DRAKE SAW THAT ONE COMING AND HE EVADED IT! HE HAS A HALF-NELSON HOLD, OH NO! DRAKE JUMPS OFF THE APRON WITH MINERVA AND DELIVERS A HALF-NELSON BACKBREAKER OVER THE GODDAMN STAIRS!!!! YIKKESSSSSSS!!!!!

EAW: The crowd collectively lets out a massive scream as both Drake and Minerva fall to the floor.

James Peters: DRAKE KING SLAMMED HER SPINE OVER THE EDGE OF THOSE STEEL STAIRS AND MINERVA IS ON THE GROUND DOUBLED OVER IN SO MUCH PAIN! SHE CAN’T EVEN BREATH THAT HIT SO HARD! Drake King is laid up against the barricade and there’s blood all over his face and chest, it’s dripping from his beard now, but there’s still an entirely impassive look on that cold face. You have to wonder how he’s feeling about this.

Persephone: He’s obviously enjoying it, he’s a sadistic lunatic fuck. No sane person enjoys this. 

Rich Russillo: I mean, I don’t think he’s enjoying this. He actually looks like he abhors these dragged out, brutal, cruel wars of attrition, but he’s so good at dragging his opponents to this stage man. How can he have been so close with this woman at some point, to now ruthlessly lay her career to waste. This is insane.

EAW: The crowd stays quiet for MInerva, who still hasn’t gotten up.

EAW: Drake King rolls into the ring as the referee begins a 10 count.

Referee: 1…

James Peters: Well, the referee was just checking on Minerva, but he’s forced to start counting now. 

Referee: 2…

James Peters: Come on Minerva, don’t let him end it like this. This isn’t just revenge, this is Pain For Pride!

Referee: 3…

James Peters: THIS IS PAIN FOR PRIDE MINERVA! GET UP! THIS IS EVERYTHING YOU’VE EVER WORKED FOR! GET BACK IN THAT RING! 

Referee: 4…

Rich Russillo: She’s not gonna make this. Look at her, she’s broken. Barely moved an inch since taking that HORRENDOUS backbreaker on the steps. There’s only so much one elitist can do, even a great one. 

Referee: 5…

James Peters: GET UP MINERVA! GET UP!

Persephone: Sit down, she’s done you hopeless little gazelle. 

Referee: 6…

EAW: The crowd starts to roar for Minerva and chant; “MINERVA! MINERVA! MINERVA!”

Referee: 7…

EAW: Minerva lifts herself up by her hands and tries to get to her knees.

Referee: 8…

EAW: She falls and hits the floor for one final time.

Referee: 9….

EAW: The chants continue loudly and the arena is shaking as every heart in the world is bleeding for Minerva.

Referee: 10….

EAW: ….

Referee: ….

Rich Russillo: ….

James Peters: YES! 

EAW: Minerva jumps under the bottom rope at the very final second of the count with everything she has.

James Peters: YES! YES! YES! YES! SHE MADE IT! YES! YES! OH MY GOD, SHE MADE IT! THIS CROWD IS ROCKING RIGHT NOW! THEY’RE SHAKING THE STADIUM! OH MY GOD!

Rich Russillo: I CAN’T BELIEVE SHE-

Persephone: OH MY GOD- DRAKE KING STORMS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING AND DRIVES HER HEAD INTO THE CANVAS WITH A “JUDGEMENT DAY” AND THAT ONE LANDS FLUSH! HE DRILLED HER HEAD INTO THE CANVAS, SO MUCH FOR A HAPPY MOMENT! WOW! 

Rich Russillo: HOLY HELL, DRAKE GOES TO COVER MINERVA FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH AT PAIN FOR PRIDE! 

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Rich Russillo:…

James Peters:…

Persephone: NO WAY, SHE GOT A FOOT ON THE ROPE!

EAW: The referee notices Minerva’s foot on the rope at the last second and stops the count.

James Peters: YES! OH MY GOD, MINERVA! SHE GOT HER FOOT ON THE ROPE AND SOMEHOW SURVIVES THIS MATCH YET AGAIN!

Rich Russillo: THIS IS UN-FUCKING-REAL!

EAW: The crowd chants; “THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!” as Drake bashes his hands against the canvas.

Rich Russillo: MAN, HOW IS SHE STAYING IN THIS! I THOUGHT DRAKE HAD THIS DONE! THE WORLD THOUGHT HE HAD IT DONE AND WE’RE STILL IN IT! HE CAN’T BELIEVE SHE’S STILL IN THIS!

EAW: Drake King sits down in the corner with a solemn look at Minerva, then drops his head in his hands.

James Peters: Look at him. Is it possible he’s feeling remorse? For the first time ever? Drake King looks very…confused right now. I can’t tell if he can’t understand why Minerva is still in this match or if he’s actually starting to feel a heartbeat inside his chest.

EAW: Drake looks down at his hands, they’re shaking nearly uncontrollably. He clenches them both and strongly presses them against his head as he tries to push his hair back. He wipes the blood away from his eyes and takes his lone glove off. He throws it to the side and now puts a hand over his eyes and sits in the corner of the ring. 

Rich Russillo: The crowd is taken aback right now, who in the world knows what is going through Drake’s head at this moment. Minerva is just starting to stir and she puts her fists to the canvas and tries to muster up enough force to get off the ground. Oh boy, Drake King sees her and he’s quick to get back up. He’s walking straight towards her. Now planting his heel on the back of her neck as she falls to the ground again and Drake looks the other way as once more we see his heel driven into her neck. This time though, Drake is looking the complete opposite direction. 

James Peters: Drake…Drake King removes his boot and takes a deep breath as an almost emotional look quickly comes across his face, but then quickly vanishes as he feels blood dripping down his face and from his beard. He looks down at the trickle of red dots over his boots, gear, and chest. That confusion fades away in the midst of his gruesome state and he grabs Minerva by the neck! Oh no!

Rich Russillo: What is he…He just wiped his finger in his gash and now…Oh my god, he’s writing something in blood on Minerva’s face. He’s dragging his bloody finger like a pen of humiliation and cruelty across the forehead of Minerva- it says “New Eden”. Wow. He really knows no bounds. Tattooing Minerva with a bloody remembrance of what he destroyed forever.

EAW: The crowd explodes with boos as Drake now lifts Minerva up to her feet. 

James Peters: Drake branding Minerva again tonight, but this brand was one of blood! Now he’s got her up, HE HOOKS HER BY THE WRIST AND TRIES TO PULL HER INTO AN “OVERHAUL”!!!! NO! THAT SWINGING STO DOESN’T WORK AS MINERVA SPINS ALL THE WAY THROUGH IT AND LANDS ON HER FEET! BOOM! A SUPERKICK TO DRAKE’S FACE! WOW! A “DEVIL’S TOUCH” SUPERKICK FROM MINERVA AS SHE WOBBLES DRAKE AROUND THE RING!!!

Persephone: THIS BITCH IS INSANE, THE BLOOD GAVE HER A POWERUP! AND THE FACT THAT SHE HAD THAT MUCH FOREHEAD SPACE TO WRITE TWO ENTIRE WORDS ON THERE IS CRAZY!!!

Rich Russillo: MINERVA NOW WITH VICIOUS PUNCHES TO DRAKE’S SKULL AS HE DESPERATELY COVERS UP! SHE THROWS HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH AN IRISH WHIP AND CATCHES HIM IN A SPINEBUSTER ON THE REBOUND! A RING-RATTLING SPINEBUSTER AS DRAKE COLLAPSES ON THE CANVAS! SHE GRABS DRAKE IN SUPLEX POSITION, BUT SHE’S LOOKING FOR SOMETHING EVEN MORE DEADLY NOW!

James Peters: SHE’S LOOKING FOR “ATLAS FALLS!”! SHE THROWS HIM UP IN THE AIR- HE DROPS A KNEE DOWN ONTO HER SKULL AND SHE HAS TO DROP HIM BACK DOWN, NOW DRAKE IS THE ONE WHO USES THE HOLD TO SNAP HER DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A SUPLEX! HE ROLLS THROUGH AND USES EVERYTHING IN HIM TO DRAG HER UP WITH HIM! DRAKE IS SO STRONG, BUT HE LET OUT A HUGE CRY OF ADRENALINE TRYING TO DEADLIFT MINERVA UP!

Rich Russillo: BUT HE’S GOT HER UP AND HE’S GOING FOR A FALCON ARROW TO COMPLETE AN INCREDIBLE SEQUENCEEEEE-

Rich Russillo: NO! MINERVA NOW ABLE TO GET OUT THE BACK DOOR AND CATCHES DRAKE KING IN THE INVERTED FACELOCK! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL COUNTER! SHE BRIDGED OVER IN MIDAIR AND TRAPPED DRAKE KING IN THE INVERTED FACE LOCK, NOW SWINGING HER LEGS LIKE A GUILLOTINE AND THROWING DRAKE KING’S SKULL BACKWARD INTO THE CANVAS WITH  “PARADISE LOST”!!!! SHE HIT IT! SHE LANDS THAT VIOLENT INVERTED DDT

Persephone: WHAT IS…COVER HIM YOU WHORE! THAT’S IT, YOU HAVE HIM!

EAW: The crowd buzzes louder when Minerva wears a face of pure exhaustion, desperation, and agony, but still rises to her feet one more time.

James Peters: SHE’S BACK UP AND NOW POWERS DRAKE UP TO HIS FEET! SHE USES ALL HER MIGHT AND LETS OUT A HUGE SCREAM TO GET HIM INTO THE AIR AND NOW WHIPS HIM AROUND AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A TWISTING BRAINBUSTER, “ATLASSSSS FALLLSSSSSSSSSSSS”!!!!!!! “ATLAS FALLS!!!!” SHE HIT IT! OH MY GOD, WHAT A SEQUENCE AS MINERVA LIFELESSLY FALLS ON TOP OF DRAKE KING! BLOOD SMEARED EVERYWHERE, SHE COVERS HIM AS THEY BOTH LAY THERE NEARLY PASSED OUT! FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT PAIN FOR PRIDE AND THIS VENDETTA SETTLED!!!!

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EAW: …

James Peters: HAND ON THE ROPE! HIS HAND IS RESTED ON THE BOTTOM ROPE AND THE REFEREE STOPPED THE COUNT!!!! JUST HOW??!?! JUST HOWWWWW?!?!?!?!

Rich Russillo: THIS STADIUM IS GOING CRAZY, THEY ALL JUST GASPED! EVERYONE THOUGHT MINERVA HAD THIS MATCH DEAD AND DONE WITH! DRAKE KING WON’T GIVE IT UP! HAD MINERVA HAD DRAKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING SHE WOULD HAVE WON THIS MATCH! HE JUST BARELY THREW A HAND ON THAT BOTTOM ROPE! OH MY GOD! 

James Peters: What will it take to put one of these competitors away, good lord. They’re both laid out on the canvas, Drake isn’t moving and Minerva is crawling towards the turnbuckles. She slides under the bottom rope and uses the floor to get her balance and stand back up…now she’s….oh no…she just grabbed the ring stairs! She slides them under the bottom rope and the referee warns her, but she doesn’t care! This is Voltage, the land where competitors use any-and-everything at their disposal to kill one another! 

Persephone: Hopefully we’ll at least get a visceral and gory Drake King death out of this one then. #RIPBOZO

Rich Russillo: Man, I don’t like this….she just laid those steps out, she could barely lift them. She has them set up in the center of the ring and is staring down at Drake King. She’s looking down on him now, Minerva has the power in her hands and she’s feeling it. She feels for the first time in months that she holds the power over Drake and this is her game now. 

James Peters: She certainly does and now she drags him over to the steps! She takes him up there AND NOW TRIES TO LIFT HIM UP, GOING FOR THE “PRINCESS KILLER” ON THE STEPS! THAT WOULD UNDENIABLY PUT DRAKE KING OUT FOR GOOD! SHE CAN END THIS RIGHT HERE AND NOW WITH ONE SWIFT BLOW! HERE SHE GOES! MINERVA WITH DRAKE IN HER ARMS-

Rich Russillo: HE SLIPS OUT AND DROPS HER WITH A THUDDING DDT ON THE STEPS! DEAR GOD! HER HEAD BOUNCED OFF THOSE STEPS FROM THAT DDT! SHE’S HANGING HER HEAD OVER THOSE STEPS AND DRAKE KING USES EVERYTHING IN HIS BODY TO BOUNCE OFF THE ROPES AND FLY TOWARDS MINERVA ONE MORE TIME WITH A “JUDGEMENT DAY”!!!!

James Peters: MINERVA CATCHES HIM MID STRIDE AND DROPS HIM ON THE STEEL STAIRS WITH AN STO!!!! OH MY GOD! AN STO ON THE STEPS FROM MINERVA JUST TAKES THE AIR FROM DRAKE KING’S LUNGS!

Rich Russillo: DRAKE IS LAID OUT FLAT ON THOSE STEPS AND NOW MINERVA POSITIONS HERSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! NOW THE TOP ROPE! SHE’S STANDING ON THE TOP ROPE AND DIVES THROUGH THE AIR WITH A FLYING ELBOW STRAIGHT TOWARDS THAT STEEL-

James Peters: DRAKE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND SHE COLLIDES WITH THOSE STAIRS HARDDDD!!! SHE SLAMMED INTO THOSE STAIRS AND HER BODY MUST BE BROKEN! THAT HAD TO HAVE HURT SO BAD AS MINERVA’S HEAD DANGLES OFF THE SIDE OF THE STAIRS!! JESUS CHRIST!!

Rich Russillo: NOW DRAKE KING SEES HIS CHANCE- HE SURGES FORWARD LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL!!! “JUDGEMENT DAYYYYY”!!!!! HE STOMPS HER HEAD OFF AS IT WAS DANGLING OVER THOSE STEEL STAIRS AND CRUSHED HER SKULL WITH HIS BOOT OF SWIFT DOOM! HE STOMPED HER HEAD FROM EVEN HIGHER UP AND SHE CAME DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH DEVASTATING FORCE! HE FALLS TO HIS KNEES FOR THE COVER!

EAW: The crowd explodes as Drake may have just written the final verse of this chapter.

James Peters: SHE GOT HIT SO HARD SHE SLUMPED SIDEWAYS AND FELL THROUGH THE ROPES! SHE FELL OUT OF THE RING AND SPILLED ONTO THE FLOOR! DRAKE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! HE CRAWLS AND STUMBLES OUT OF THE RING AND TRIES TO REACH MINERVA! HE GRABS HER AND TRIES WITH EVERYTHING HE HAS TO LUG HER UP TO HER FEET AND GET HER BACK IN…BUT HE CAN’T!

Rich Russillo: He can’t get her up! He just fell down himself because he’s using so much energy right now! He’s trying to lift her dead weight off the ground and put her back into the center of the ring

James Peters: Drake barely is able to prop her up against the apron and carry her full body up there. He shoves her under the bottom rope and falls down to his knee on the outside. He’s so spent, he’s about to pass out, he’s been losing blood this whole match, taken so much damage, done just as much to his opponent and still hasn’t been able to put her away! Drake is finally able to drag Minerva away, but she still hasn’t moved! He gets her in the center of the ring and he drops down into a cover!

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James Peters: KICKOUT! BARELY, BUT THIS CROWD POPS BIG FOR HER KICKOUT AS SHE MANAGES TO STAY ALIVE IN THIS MATCH! DRAKE LOOKS SO DEFEATED! HE KNOWS THAT VITAL TIME AFTER THE STOMP COST HIM! 

EAW: The crowd cheers and chants as Minerva rolls over and crawls towards the bottom rope. 

Rich Russillo: What a war this has been man. Minerva is trying to get some reprieve, but Drake won’t let her! He pulls her back to the center of the ring, full mount on Minerva now! HE STARTS POURING DOWN HARD SHOTS ON HER! PUNCHES AND ELBOWS TO THE FACE OF MINERVA! BEATING HER SKULL AND NOW HER BODY! SHE’S COVERING UP BUT DRAKE IS RELENTLESSLY BEATING HER! 

James Peters: HIS BLOOD IS SPILLING ALL OVER BOTH OF THEM, DRAKE KING IS LOSING HIS MIND! HE’S LOST IN A FIT OF BLOODY RAGE! JUST UNLEASHING WHATEVER STRIKE HE CAN ON MINERVA RIGHT NOW! 

Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK AT HER! MINERVA NOW WITH A PUNCH FROM THE BOTTOM! MINERVA NOW FROM OUT OF NOWHERE SHE’S TRYING TO FIGHT BACK RIGHT NOW AND SHE GRABS DRAKE AND BITES DOWN INTO HIS NECK! DEAR LORD!!!!

Persephone: SHE JUST SANK HER TEETH INTO HIS NECK AND- OH MY GOD- THAT’S DISGUSTING- SHE JUST RIPPED OFF A PIECE OF HIS NECK SKIN WITH HER FUCKING BITE! 

Rich Russillo: HOLY SHIT, HOLY SHIT! SHE RIPPED THE SKIN OFF HIS NECK WITH HER TEETH AND NOW THROWS A MASSIVE HAYMAKER RIGHT TO THE KNEELING DRAKE KING! MINERVA STUMBLES AND TEETERS TO HER FEET, DRAKE KING GETS UP AND TURNS AROUND-

EAW: SPIT!

James Peters: “”THE DARK”!!! MINERVA SPITS THAT BLACK MIST ALL OVER DRAKE KING’S FACE AND WHO EVEN KNOWS WHERE THAT CAME FROM!!! MINERVA SPITS THE MIST ALL OVER DRAKE AND HE CAN’T SEE ANYTHING! SHE COMES OFF THE ROPES AND NOW RIPS HIS HEAD OFF WITH A ROARING LARIAT THAT FLOORS DRAKE KING! MINERVA TURNS THE TIDES AND NOW LEVELS DRAKE KINGGGGGG!!! THIS CROWD IS GOING CRAZY FOR HER! 

Rich Russillo: MINERVA IS NOW IN MOUNT AND SHE’S RELEASING ALL OF THAT ANGER OUT ON DRAKE KING! JUST BATTERING HIM WITH STIFF PUNCHES AND SLASHING HIS BODY WITH SHARP ELBOWS! JESUS CHRIST! HE’S COVERING UP AND CRUNCHED UP IN A FETAL POSITION, BUT MINERVA IS RELENTLESS AND WON’T SHOW HIM EVEN THE SLIGHTEST ACT OF MERCY! THIS IS WHAT SHE’S BEEN WAITING FOR! 

EAW: Crowd is cheering loudly for Minerva as she continues to beat down Drake King.

James Peters: MINERVA RISES TO HER FEET AND BANGS HER HANDS AGAINST THE MAT! SHE SCREAMS WITH EVERY SHRED OF ENERGY IN HER BODY AND NOW DRAGS DRAKE KING INTO HER GRASP! SHE LIFTS HIM UP FOR “THE PRINCESS KILLER” ONE MORE TIME! MINERVA THROWS HIM INTO THE AIR AND SPINS HIM AROUND!!!

Rich Russillo: …DRAKE ABLE TO SHIFT HIS WEIGHT AND MAKE MINERVA FALL BACKWARDS! SHE BENDS BACKWARDS AND DRAKE NOW ASSUMES THE POSITION OF MINERVA AND HE’S THE ONE WHO HAS THE PILEDRIVER POSITION NOW! OH MY GOD, WHAT A CRAZY COUNTER!!! HE CAN’T DROP HER THOUGH, MINERVA HAS A HOLD OF THE MIDDLE ROPE! SHE’S HOLDING HER HEAD IN THE AIR WITH THE ROPE!

James Peters: DRAKE LETS GO AND DROPS HER TO THE CANVAS, TURNING AROUND AND THROWING HER UP INTO THE AIR WITH A LIGHTNING QUICK AND EXPLOSIVE FALCON ARROW! NOW ROLLING THROUGH AND SOMEHOW LANDING ANOTHER ONE! HE’S RUNNING OFF STRAIGHT ADRENALINE AS HE PUNISHES MINERVA WITH TWO HUGE FALCON ARROWS!

Rich Russillo: HE LIFTS HER ONE MORE TIME- BUT SHE TRAPS TO FIRE BACK WITH A FOREARM! HE DUCKS  IT AND SHE GOS TUMBLING INTO THE CORNER! DRAKE CHARGES IN AFTER HER AND HE’S MET WITH A SOLID RIGHT HAND THAT TAKES A TOOTH OR TWO FROM HIM! YIKES! MIGHT NEED TO SEE EAW’S DENTIST ABOUT THAT ONE! NOW MINERVA HOISTS HERSELF UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, WAITING FOR DRAKE TO TURN AROUND…

James Peters: HOLD ON- THAT’S THAT CORNER WITH THE EXPOSED BUCKLE! MINERVA STANDS ON THE TOP AND DRAKE CATCHES HER IN ACTION-

Rich Russillo: HE TRIES TO THROW HER OFF, BUT SHE’S ABLE TO JUMP OFF THE TOP AND GO RIGHT OVER DRAKE KING! SHE ROLLS THROUGH AND NOW MEETS HIM IN THE MIDDLE AS BOTH COMPETITORS STUN THE OTHER WITH STIFF CLOTHESLINES! ANOTHER CHECKMATE FOR BOTH WRESTLERS! NO MOVES LEFT FOR EITHER AS THEY GO THE SAME WAY AND BOTH FALL FOR IT!

James Peters: They start to get back up and Drake throws one more discus elbow at the wounded Minerva! She avoids it and now Irish-whips him to the ropes- but he switches it around and sends her to the other side of the ring! HE MEETS HER THERE AS SHE’S COMING OFF THE ROPES AND DUMPS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE! DRAKE KING NOW IN A FLASH, HE VIOLENTLY CLEARS THE BLOOD FROM HIS EYES AS HE BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND FLIES THROUGH THEM WITH A SUICIDDDEEEEE DIVVEEEEEEEEE!!!!

EAW: Crowd chants: “FIGHT FOREVER! FIGHT FOREVER! FIGHT FOREVER!”

Rich Russillo: IT SEEMS LIKE THEY WILL BECAUSE NEITHER CAN FINISH THIS MATCH! BUT LOOK AT DRAKE! HE’S THE BETTER OF THE TWO AND THEY’RE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING NOW! DRAKE KING IS REMOVING PART OF THE BARRICADE AND EXPOSING THAT RAW METAL! DRAKE RIPS IT OFF AND THROWS IT INTO THE CROWD! 

Persephone: He knows that’s a lawsuit waiting to happen, right?!

James Peters: He’s got a hand on Minerva’s hair now, dragging her towards the barricade- SHE THROWS HIM OFF AND SHOVES HIM INTO THAT STEEL! HE GOES BACK FIRST AND YELLS OUT IN PAIN! LOOK IN THE RING, THE REFEREE HAS STARTED HIS COUNT!

Referee: 1….

Rich Russillo: HE’S COUNTING AND MINERVA HEARS HIM! SHE GRABS DRAKE BY THE WAISTBAND, PULLS HIM BACK AND- NO! DRAKE WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE SKULL AND HE STUNS MINERVA! SHE DROPS TO A KNEE AS DRAKE LINES UP A SUPERKICK!

Referee: 2….

James Peters: DRAKE KING FIRES THE SUPERKICK- MINERVA SIDE STEPS IT!

Referee: 3…

James Peters: SHE HEADBUTTS DRAKE AND SPLATTERS BLOOD FROM HIS OPEN WOUND ALL OVER THE BOTH OF THEM! 

Referee: 4…

Rich Russillo: THEY’RE BOTH COATED IN RED! BLOODIED AND BATTERED!

Referee: 5…

Persephone: SHE HAS LITERALLY NO STRENGTH LEFT, ALL SHE CAN DO IS SHOVE DRAKE KING AS HARD AS SHE CAN INTO THAT STEEL ONE MORE TIME AND DRAKE FALLS TO THE GROUND AS BLOOD MIST SPRAYED ALL THROUGH THE AIR!

Referee: 6….

Persephone: MINERVA’S GOT LIFE! SHE’S TRYING TO CRAWL BACK! DRAKE LOOKS DONE!

Referee: 7….

James Peters: MINERVA USING ANYTHING LEFT TO CRAWL TO THE RING!!!!

Referee: 8…

Rich Russillo: MINERVA POSTS UP HER ARMS AND GETS TO HER KNEES-

Referee: 9….

James Peters: MINERVA STANDS UP ON TWO FEET AND NOW DIVES UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!

Referee: 10….

James Peters: WAIT- NO!!!! DRAKE KING GOT UP AND GRABBED HER LEG BEFORE SHE GOT IN, HE PULLED HER BACK TO THE OUTSIDE!!!!!

EAW: …

DING! DING! DING!

James Peters: OH MY GOD- MINERVA ALMOST WON AND DRAKE JUST…THERE’S NO WAY EVEN HE DID THAT…

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THIS MATCH HAS ENDED IN A DOUBLE COUNTOUT, THEREFORE THERE IS NO WINNER AND NO NUMBER 1 CONTENDER FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT PAIN FOR PRIDE!

EAW: The crowd starts to boo even louder than before and people start throwing drinks and food across the arena.

Rich Russillo: HE GOT THEM BOTH COUNTED OUT AND DIDN’T LET MINERVA WIN! HE KNEW HE COULDN’T CONTINUE, SO HE ENDED THE MATCH FOR BOTH OF THEM, OH MY GOD!!!! MINERVA CAN’T BELIEVE THIS, SHE LOOKS ABSOLUTELY INFURIATED!!!!

EAW: Drake King struggles to his feet along the barricade and then smiles at Minerva. Blood dripped through his teeth and his face swollen and cut and bruised. Still the only smile from Drake King the entire night is seen.

Drake King: (Off-Mic) I meant what I said….I promised you wouldn’t main event Pain For Pride and I’ll never let that happen. 

EAW: Minerva is seething and can’t even utter a word.

Rich Russillo: Oh no…HERE WE GO!!!! SHE CHARGES RIGHT FOR DRAKE AND HERE COMES THE REFEREE- BOOM! DRAKE GRABBED A CHAIR FROM BEHIND THE BARRICADE AND SMACKED MINERVA IN THE SKULL WITH IT! THE REFEREE TRIES TO RIP IT FROM HIS HANDS BUT DRAKE SHOVES HIM AWAY! NOW DRAKE CRACKS THE CHAIR OVER HER BACK ONCE AGAIN! WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING!?

James Peters: Security is rushing down to the ring- DRAKE KING IS THREATENING THEM WITH THE CHAIR! HE’S TELLING THEM NOT TO COME ANY FURTHER- MINERVA SPEARS DRAKE OFF THE SIDE OF THE STAGE ONTO THE FLOOR! THEY’RE SPILLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE STAGE AND NOW BRAWLING! OH MY GOD, THESE TWO HATE EACH OTHER MORE THAN ANYTHING WE HAVE EVER SEEN!

Rich Russillo: MINERVA UNLOADING WITH BIG SHOTS AND NOW DRAKE MANAGES TO GET BACK UP AND HE’S LANDING SOME OF HIS OWN! SECURITY TRIES TO GRAB MINERVA- SHE THROWS A RIGHT HAND AT ONE OF THE SECURITY GUARDS AND CRACKS HIM! SHE MAKES HER WAY THROUGH THE MOBB AND GRABS THE CHAIR! SHE CHARGE AT DRAKE AND SWINGS IT WILDLY FOR HIS HEAD! 

Persephone: GET THESE CRAZY MOTHERFUCKERS OUT OF HERE! THEY’RE LITERALLY INCITING A BRAWL, THERE’S LIKE A DOZEN OFFICIALS AND SECURITY GUARDS OUT HERE! DRAKE KING SLIPS PAST THEM AND GETS BACK AT MINERVA! THEY LAND MORE BLOWS AS MINERVA LANDS A HARD KICK TO DRAKE’S CALF AND HE LANDS AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! THEY’RE JUST TRYING TO KILL EACH OTHER RIGHT NOW!

James Peters: MORE SECURITY IS POURING OUT OF THE ENTRANCE CURTAIN AND FINALLY THESE TWO ARE GETTING SEPARATED! DRAKE KING IS BEING TAKEN OUT THROUGH THE SIDE STAGE AND THEY’RE TRYING TO CONTAIN MINERVA ON THE RAMP! God, what the hell?!? 

Rich Russillo: Drake King told Minerva she wasn’t going to headline Pain For Pride and as soon as he saw that he wasn’t going to win this match, he ripped her chances away. He had nothing more to lose so he burned her dreams next to his. He’s done some heinous and borderline evil stuff in EAW, but this was insane and Minerva still can’t believe it. She’s being contained on the stage right now and Drake King is somewhere backstage, probably leaving the arena, but wow. 

James Peters: I don’t even know what to say- I don’t know. Wow. I don’t know what happens at Pain For Pride or what happens to either of these two. I really am just at a loss for words. 

EAW: A shot of Minerva, bloodied, cut, bruised and limping is shown as she still angrily walks up the ramp and the EAW crowd claps for her. Clearly not the result she wanted, but they’re still appreciative of her incredible effort tonight and thrilling match-up with Drake King. She walks through the curtain and the shot fades elsewhere.

(After a short commercial break, the next match graphic flashes across the screen.)

(Graphic for the Universal Women’s Championship match between defending champion Andrea Valentine taking on challenger Cameron Ella Ava is shown to the fans in Yankee stadium as long as a visual moving graphic for those tuned in on the EAWNetwork!)

(Camera then focuses on Stephie Love standing in the ring as the anticipation of the fans can be felt as Stephie raises the mic and begins to speak)

Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SET FOR ONE FALL!!  

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Stephie Love: AND IT IS FOR THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAAMPIONSHIPPPP!!!!!

(The song “I Am not a woman, I’m A God” by Halsey begins to play throughout Yankee Stadium to a LOUD ovation as the lights in the arena begin to strobe to the rhythm of the song before hitting to a spotlight as Cameron Ella Ava begins walking in brand new gold and white attire as she struts to the ring with the experience of these big title matches and looking to add another moment to her long-standing career)

Stephie Love: Introducing, THE CHALLENGER!!! Weighing in tonight at 140 Pounds..!! Coming from Los Angeles, California! “THE GODDESS OF ALL ERA’S!!!” CAAAAMMMERRRROONNNNNNNNNN ELLLLAAAAAAAA….. AAAAVVVAAAAAA!!!!!

Stew-O: We have a woman right now on her way to the ring that has seen everything there is to see in our sport! And accomplish goals most won’t ever see in EAW! 

Jake Mercer: God, I don’t know if we can count how many times Cameron has been in a big match situation in EAW, she knows what the road is to Pain for Pride, but gosh walking backstage in EAW is like witnessing a veteran’s meeting.

Flannery McCoy: We are about to witness two great competitors clash for a world championship and you are being so disrespectful, Jake.

(“I am not a woman, I am a God” fades out as anticipation slowly builds before “Roll With Me” By Charli XCX blasts throughout the speakers of Yankee stadium to an Ear-PULSING ovation from the New York crowd as Andrea Valentine steps wearing a red and black attire with the Universal Womens Championship strapped around her waist)

Stephie Love: Next, THE CHAMPION!!! Weighing in tonight at 110 Pounds…!!! From Orlando, Florida! SHE IS THE CURRENT… REIGNING UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S WOORRRRRLLDDDDDDD CHAMPION…… ANDREAAAAAAAAA.. VAAALENTINEEEEEE….!!!!

Stew-O: The crowd giving both these fantastic competitors their flowers, ultimately there has to be respect between these two too but I expect it to immediately go out the window with this big fight feel and how the audience is taking to both of them! This match could be a clash of amazing proportions!

Flannery McCoy: And look at the grace that the champion comes with confidently striding to the ring, also not a stranger to big matches in EAW, I don’t necessarily think the cap is too far between them but this match could be the deciding factor!

Jake Mercer: A champion is only as good as her next title fight and this is the one right here in a city where title fights have happened for years! EAW is about to present another big marquee New york world championship fight! Ultimately they can respect each other all they want but now they got to get in here and play punch face! All fairs for the Universal Women’s Championship!

(Andrea holds up the Universal Women’s title above her head confidently to display for the audience before looking at Cameron to the side who is staring at her with a smirk before Andrea hands the title to the referee who displays it to the crowd before handing it to the timekeeper as he readies both competitors)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stew-O: There’s the bell to signal the start of this contest as Andrea and Cameron tentative early before clashing dead center in the ring with a collar and elbow tie-up! Neither one with an advantage in the early outsights of the match! Just a stalemate test of strength with both fighting to get the better of the other! Cameron is able to transition the tie by snagging the arm of Andrea and applying a beautiful hammerlock.. The arm placed behind her back is being worked on! Andrea, though is able to sweep her legs off as  Cameron falls back to the mat, which voids the hammerlock! 

Jake Mercer: Andrea quickly drops down on Cameron with a side headlock applied! Andrea applying pressure as Cameron looks to pop up to her feet successfully! She manages to sit up and push herself and Andrea up but she’s still hooked in a side headlock! Cameron with a back elbow to the mid-section, before she pulls Andrea down with a snapmare! And quickly applies a chin-lock! Cameron with her hands clasped across the chin of the champion! 

Stew-O: Andrea was asked by the referee if she wants to surrender immediately to which she ignores! Andrea working on her hands, as she looks to break the grip of the challenger! Cameron however grabbed her arms before placing her knee into the spine of the champion! And Cameron pulls her arms backward! Applying a seated surfboard as she continues to pull on her arms, further compressing her shoulder blades in an excruciating classic wrestling hold!

Flannery McCoy: Cameron continuing to work over this hold as the champion is looking to get her way out of it! Andrea begins fighting up to a vertical base as she looks to first remove the knee from her back! Andrea rises up but Cameron rises with her arms still in grasp behind her! Andrea free’s one of her arms before firing a back elbow that staggers the challenger! Cameron quickly catches her wits before going at Andrea with a running forearm! Andrea catches Cameron with a beautiful arm drag! Cameron up quickly going at Andrea again with a clothesline this time! Andrea snags Cameron again with an arm drag this time she applies an armbar and begins working over the arm of Cameron seated on the mat! 

Stew-O: Andrea is in a great position as the referee is right in the middle of the action! Cameron ignoring any conversation with the referee fully locked in on this match as she is now trying to work herself to a vertical base to alleviate some of this pressure from the armbar! Andrea puts an effort to try and keep her down but Cameron is hell-bent to rise! Cameron starts with a knee, as Andrea continues to work over the armbar,  Cameron rises up to her feet and FIRES a forearm to the face of the champion! Andrea backed up immediately as Cameron pushes forward now with an open-handed chop to the chest! A boot to the mid-section! Cameron piled on the strikes, and Andrea hunched over after that boot, as Cameron applies a front facelock! Cameron looking to go snap suplex!

Jake Mercer: Andrea using her long legs to block! Cameron though tries once more! Andrea blocking again! Andrea now trying to a snap suplex attempt! But Cameron is on the defensive this time! Blocking with a punch to the body! Andrea turns leaning toward the rope! Cameron runs at her! Andrea manages to get her boot up into the face of the challenger! As Cameron staggers backward! Andrea now; FLOORS Cameron with a clothesline! Andrea now aggressively grabs the challenger up to her feet before hooking her in the front facelock, and Andrea lifting Cameron! AND ANDREA DROPS CAMERON ACROSS HER KNEES!! SUPLEX INTO A DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER!!

Flannery McCoy: Cameron withering around the canvas in agony after that move as Andrea, rises, patient with her attack as she plans the next course of action! Andrea making her way to Cameron who is down on all floors! Andrea with a stomp to the lower back of Cameron! And she presses her boot for further damage as the back of Cameron has become the focal point of an attack! Andrea now dropping her knee onto her mid-section of Cameron! AND SHE BEGINS TO PULL BACK ON THE NECK WITH A CHIN-LOCK! 

Stew-O: This variation is different than the one we saw earlier in the contest, this time Cameron is flat on the mat with Andrea’s knee planted firmly on the lower back adding more pressure as she rears back on the chin lock as the referee begins asking Cameron if she is going to give up this match! Cameron trying to claw her way to the ropes with the weight of the champion on her back! Andrea shouting at Cameron to give it up! Even if Cameron manages to get out of this, the strength that it is going to take to get out of this alone will play a factor later on in this match!

Jake Mercer: Itching, clawing, even punching at the grasp of Andrea! Cameron inching closer to the ropes, clawing herself! But Andrea breaks the hold, before grabbing her legs. Cameron tries to drag her back to the center; Cameron manages to turn her body, to be on her back before kicking away at the side of her skull of Andrea! Andrea knocked for a loop as Cameron gingerly stirs to her feet reaching the lower back! Cameron fires at Andrea as she pops her head up with a European Uppercut! 

Flannery McCoy: Andrea feels that immediately as Cameron grabs Andrea by the arm by sends her into the ropes! Andrea crashes into the turnbuckle as Cameron follows it up, running forearm into the corner! Cameron placed Andrea on the top turnbuckle, before connecting with her right hand to her face! Andrea loopy on the top turnbuckle as Cameron begins to climb up as well in front of the champion! Cameron hooking Andrea, she’s looking to go for an AVALANCHE SPANISH FLY!! 

Stew-O: As both women stand on the top turnbuckle! But Andrea caught wind of the situation immediately with a headbutt to Cameron! AND ANOTHER HEADBUTT!! BEFORE SHE PUSHES CAMERON OFF THE TOP AS CAMERON LANDS BACK ON THE MAT! Andrea getting her wits back with her! Cameron starting to stir so she doesn’t have time for rest! Andrea now perched high! 

Jake Mercer: AND ANDREA! SHE FLIES FOR A DIVING CROSSBODY CRASHING INTO CAMERON!! Cameron manages to catch Andrea! The strength of the challenger! Cameron catches her and rolls through! Cameron walking with Andrea.. BEFORE SENDING HER OVER WITH A FALLAWAY SLAM!!! Cameron sending the champion halfway across the ring with a fallaway slam! 

Flannery McCoy: Cameron kips up to her feet! The crowd enjoying this match between these two so far, Andrea now is up making her way toward Cameron!  And Cameron runs with a LEAPING clothesline! Andrea dropped, Andrea, rising up again before Cameron SHUTS HER DOWN WITH A INSIDE LEG KICK! Cameron grabs her arm and whips her into the corner! Cameron WITH A SHOOT KICK TO THE MID-SECTION! AND A PUNCH! CAMERON! PUNCH! KICK! PUNCH! KICK! PUNCH! KICK! PUNCH! KICK! AND PUNCH! ANDREA HAS TO BE DONE ON HER FEET AFTER THE PUNCH-KICK COMBINATION! 

Stew-O: Cameron now placing Andrea on the top turnbuckle once again but isn’t wasting any time! Andrea sitting on the top turnbuckle with Cameron also up there as well.  AND CAMERON!!! CAMERON GOES FOR A FRANKENSTEINER!!!! SHE CONNECTS!!! Andrea manages to somehow counter it into a roll-up! The referee drops down for the count… ANDREA THOUGH IMMEDIATELY RISES TO HER FEET AND APPLIES A BOSTON CRAB!!! DRAGGING CAMERON AWAY FROM THE ROPES AND SHE SITS DOWN ON HER LOWER BACK!!! Andrea with a beautiful way to evade danger, held onto Cameron while she went for the Frankensteiner and then applied the Boston Crab! 

Jake Mercer: Cameron slapped the mat out of frustration as she now has to work herself to the ropes again in this match! Cameron clawing! Trying to reach and it seems so far away with her back previously being worked on! Cameron isn’t trying to stay in this hold any longer! Andrea pulling on her legs! Cameron though; making progress, she’s clawing, fighting, with the Universal Women’s title up for grabs! Cameron manages to GRAB THE ROPES!!! 

Flannery McCoy: The referee now getting in the face of the champion demanding she breaks the hold and she does! Andrea catching her wits as Cameron has managed to roll herself to the apron! Andrea made her way over to Cameron pulling her by her hair up to her feet, Cameron; with a shoulder thrust through the middle rope backed Andrea up! Cameron climbs back inside the ring, Andrea SPINNING BACK FIST!!! 

Stew-O: Cameron evades! HOOKING ANDREA FROM BEHIND!! BEFORE PLANTING HER ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!!!  Cameron with the release German suplex, Andrea folded like an accordion!

Jake Mercer: Cameron now rising to her feet as Andrea tries to recover from the German Suplex, pulling herself up with the turnbuckle! As Cameron spots her, CAMERON, RUNS WITH A RUNNING BOOT INTO THE CORNER!! Andrea coming out the corner as Cameron! Boot to the mid-section! CAMERON MUSCLING ANDREA UP IN A POWERBOMB POSITION!! BEFORE THROWING HER INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!! BUCKLE BOMB!! Andrea out the corner after that impact again, AND CAMERON HOOKS HER!! AND PLANTS HER WITH A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX WITH THE PINNING COMBINATION!! WOW!! COULD THIS BE IT!!?!?!

Referee: ONNNEEEEEEEEEE….

TWOOOOOOOOOOO…..

Jake Mercer: THE CHAMPION SURVIVES! Cameron now resting on that not being the end of this match as she rises to her feet, looking at Andrea before picking her up! Cameron, she is setting up for the Breaking Barriers! AS SHE HAS ANDREA ON HER SHOULDERS!! ANDREA DRAPES OFF HER SHOULDERS! Cameron turns! BOOT! Andrea placed her boot right into the face of Cameron Ella Ava! Cameron staggered, AS ANDREA CONNECTS WITH THE SPINNING BACK FIST THAT COMPLETELY FLOORS CAMERON! I THINK SHE MIGHT BE KNOCKED OUT AFTER THAT! SHE’S UNCONSCIOUS!! 

Flannery McCoy: Cameron dropped like a ton of bricks after that spinning back fist! Andrea pulls Cameron by her legs, bringing her near the ring post before she exits the ring! AND, ANDREA BEGINS APPLYING A FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK AROUND THE RING POST!! CAUSING EVEN MORE EXCRUCIATING PAIN FOR THE CHALLENGER!!! CAMERON IS SHOUTING IN PAIN AS ANDREA PULLS ON THE LEG TO FURTHER TORTURE CAMERON WITH THIS FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK AROUND THE POST!! The referee started his count with Andrea outside the ring! The champion won’t retain with this move but she will surely apply damage to the challenger!

Referee: ONEE….TWO…THREE…FOUR…FIVE…SIX….

Stew-O: Andrea breaks the hold as Cameron backs away from the corner holding her right leg especially as she tries punching feeling into her legs after being in that figure four for such a long time! Andrea now climbs onto the apron as she begins making her way to the top turnbuckle! Cameron has no idea of it! As Andrea is set, perched, and ready to strike! Cameron pulled herself up with the ropes as an aid! Cameron pulls herself up to her feet… And she turns! AS ANDREA FLIES FOR THE METORA!! CAMERON DUCKS!! 

Jake Mercer: Andrea though rolls through up to her feet, AS CAMERON, WITH THE OFF LEG!! CAMERON CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK TO ANDREA VALENTINE!! RIGHT ON THE BUTTON AS ANDREA IMMEDIATELY TURNS FROM THE KICK- CAMERON CATCHES HER BEFORE SHE DROPS!!! GOING FOR THE BREAKING BARRIERS AGAIN!!!!! AND SHE CONNECTS WITH THE RACK ATTACK!!!!! The impact before Cameron can even get a cover sends the champion outside of the ring! Andrea is down and out on the outside floor! 

Flannery McCoy: As the referee begins to look outside and he doesn’t want to count for such a highly contested bout! Cameron was frustrated and showed it by punching the mat before making her way to the outside, Cameron pulled Andrea up to her feet, Cameron dragging a lifeless champion to a vertical base, Andrea- WITH A BURST OF ENERGY, GOES BEHIND CAMERON!!! ATOMIC BLONDE!!!! 

Stew-O: POISON RANA DELIVERED TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!!! THAT HAS TO BE THE END OF THIS MATCH!!! SHE PLANTED CAMERON ELLA AVA RIGHT ON HER HEAD WITH THE ATOMIC BLONDE!!! THIS HAS GOT TO BE ACADEMIC?!?!!?!

Jake Mercer: But they are on the outside of the ring and that move took a lot out of Andrea! Both women are down on the floor and the referee looks on conflicted! He doesn’t want to count out a match for the Universal Women’s World Champion! Andrea crawls on the floor as Cameron has yet to move! Andrea uses the steel steps as an aid to get to her feet, Cameron, hasn’t moved and this match could be reaching its swan song! Cameron could be on the verge of losing here tonight at Grand Rampage!

Flannery McCoy: Andrea walked towards her challenger, grabbing her up and rolling her inside of the ring, Andrea, climbed onto the top turnbuckle! Andrea has tried this before and it didn’t work! Cameron is completely down and out, prone on the mat as Andrea stands on the top turnbuckle taking in this sold-out Yankee stadium! ANDREA FLIES OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!! MAGIC HOUR!!!!! ROUNDING MOONSAULT CONNECTS AS ANDREA CRASHES INTO CAMERON ELLA AVA!!!! ANDREA IS A LITTLE SLOW TO GET TO THE COVER!!!!! SHE’S FELT HER FAIR SHARE OF OFFENSE IN THIS MATCH!!! SHE PUSHES THROUGH THOUGH AND COVERS CAMERON!!!

Referee: ONNNEEEE…

TWOOOOOOOOOO……

Stew-O: CAMERON POPS HER SHOULDER UP OFF THE CANVAS!!!! Andrea thought she had it there after everything he did leading to the pinfall! How can anyone think Cameron would survive getting dropped on her head and then getting flattened by the Magic Hour! On any other night that would defeat anyone in the world but on Grand Rampage Cameron survives! 

Jake Mercer: The wheels are beginning to turn in the championships thinking as she begins to signal for the ending before booting Cameron for good measure! Andrea backed up as she waits for Cameron to get to her feet.. The champion is looking to finish the job! She’s going for that Love Haze! Cameron feels the effects of the match but is able to get up to her feet! ANDREA RUNS…. LOVE HAZE..!!! GOING FOR THE RUNNING CORKSCREW NECK BREAKER!! 

Flannery McCoy: Cameron before Andrea can connect pushes her off! Andrea WITH A SPINNING BACK FIST! CAMERON DUCKS! AND KICKS OUT THE LEG OF ANDREA AS SHE DROPS TO THE CANVAS!! Andrea holding her leg as CAMERON!!! IN EXCELSIS!!! RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE DELIVERED TO ANDREA!!!!! NO ANDREA MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE RISING TO HER FEET!!! BEHIND CAMERON!!! SHE’S GOING FOR ATOMIC BLONDE AGAIN!! 

Jake Mercer: CAMERON MANAGES TO HOLD ONTO ANDREA BEFORE SHE CAN DELIVER THE POISON RANA!! SHE HAS THE LEGS OF ANDREA!! AND CAM, CAMERON APPLIES THE AVA LOCK!! AVA LOCK APPLIED!! MODIFIED STF IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!!!.. WILL ANDREA TAP OUT!!! WHAT A COUNTER BY CAMERON AND ANDREA WITH A LOOK OF PANIC IN HER EYES AS CAMERON TIGHTENS THAT HOLD WITH EVERYTHING SHE HAS!!! CAMERON HAS THAT HOLD LOCKED IN AND THIS COULD BE THE MEANS TO A NEW CHAMPION!!!! 

Stew-O: Jake YOU COULD BE CORRECT!! THE CHAMPION LOOKS DIRE!!! AS CAMERON LOOKS LIKE SHE WILL NOT RELEASE THIS HOLD FOR ANYTHING BESIDES A SUBMISSION!!! ANDREA IS TRYING TO FIGHT AND DRAG THE WEIGHT OF CAMERON ON HER BACK TO THE ROPES!! BUT EVERY TIME SHE TRIES SHE STARTS TO FADE!!! SHE’S GETTING WORN DOWN!!! THE REFEREE IS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS ACTION, RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF THE CHAMPION TO SEE IF SHE WANTS TO GIVE UP!!! 

Flannery McCoy: CAMERON WITH AN INTENSE LOOK OF DETERMINATION PLASTERED ACROSS HER FACE!!!! ANDREA FADES…. SHE’S FADED!!!! NO!! ANDREA WITH ONE LAST ACT!! RAISES HER HAND!!! AND SHE GRABS THE ROPES!!!! ANDREA GRABS THE ROPES AND SAVES HER CHAMPIONSHIP FROM THE CHALLENGER!!! CAMERON IS TOLD TO BREAK THE HOLD BUT SHE HOLDS ON!!! CAMERON HOLDING ON AND THIS HAS TO BE OUT OF PURE FRUSTRATION!!!! THE REFEREE BEGINS TO COUNT..!!!

Referee: ONE….TWO… THREE!!!

Flannery McCoy: Cameron finally breaks the hold as Andrea lays on the mat prone trying to catch her breath! Cameron with a scowl on her face as she looks to end this match and bring home the championship but she has to break the will of the champion! Cameron spotting Andrea pushing herself up as she tries to continue on in the match! Cameron, spots her, AND, IN EXCELSIS?!!!!! CONNECT- 

Stew-O: ANDREA MOVES OUT OF THE WAY OF THE IN COMING BICYCLE KNEE! Cameron turns! ANDREA RUNS AND CONNECTS WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL HEADSCISSORS TAKE DOWN FLOORS CAMERON!! Both women scramble up to their feet as Cameron, IMMEDIATELY CONNECTING WITH THE WONDER WOMAN PUNCH! FOREARM SMASH!! DELIVERED WITH A BIG IMPACT! 

Jake Mercer: Andrea though staying on her feet, AS CAMERON GOES FOR ANOTHER WONDER WOMAN PUNCH!!! ANDREA BLOCKS WITH HER BOOT KICKING AWAY THE ARM OF CAMERON!!! BEFORE ANDREA CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER SPINNING BACK FIST TO CAMERON!! NO SHE DUCKS!! CAMERON AS IT SCOUTED! Before CAMERON CONNECTS WITH IN EXCELSIS!!! IT FINALLY CONNECTS AND CAMERON ELLA AVA MIGHT HAVE JUST DONE IT!!! SHE HOOKS THE LEG!!

Referee: ONNNNEEEE…

TWOOOOOOOOO….

THRR–

Jake Mercer: ANDREA KICKS OUT!!! BUT IMMEDIATELY PINS CAMERON ELLA AVA WITH A CRUCIFIX PIN ATTEMPT!!!

Referee: ONNNEEEEE….

TWOOOOOOOO…..

Jake Mercer: KICKOUT BY CAMERON! THE COMBATANTS SCRAMBLE TO THEIR FEET AGAIN AS CAMERON GOES FOR THE IN EXCELSIS AGAIN!!! IT CONNECTS!!!! BUT… ANDREA DELIVERS THE IN EXCELSIS BEFORE CAMERON CAN DELIVER IT!!! BOTH WOMEN WENT FOR THE STRIKE AND ANDREA’S KNEE CONNECTED TO CAMERON’S JAW FIRST!!!! CAMERON!!!! SHE’S DAZED….BUT ANDREA RUNS!!! LOVE HAZE!!! RUNNING CORKSCREW NECK BREAKER CONNECTS AND ANDREA RETAINS!!!! SHE COVERS THE CHALLENGER!!!

Referee: ONNEEE….

TWOOOOOOOOO…

THRRRR—

Stew-O: CAMERON POPS HER SHOULDER UP!!!! Andrea now looking shocked! She can’t believe it! Andrea with blood trickling down from her mouth after being on the receiving end of the In Excelsis but she returned the favor by delivering it back to Cameron as she went for it a second time! Cameron sets herself in the corner, The crowd eating this matchup as they are enjoying the show these two are putting on but ultimately there must be a winner! Cameron looking to seize the championship with one last final blow! 

Jake Mercer: ANDREA RUNS AT CAMERON!!! BEFORE SHE GETS CAUGHT BY A SUPERKICK!!!! ANDREA CATCHES THE LEG AND SPINS CAMERON AROUND!!! ANDREA POPS HERSELF UP TO CONNECT WITH THE METEORA!! CAMERON CATCHING ANDREA! SHOWING HER STRENGTH AND HOLDING HER BY HER KNEES!!! CAMERON WALKS WITH ANDREA AND SITS HER ON THE TURNBUCKLE! 

Flannery McCoy: CAMERON CLIMBS UP AS ANDREA STRIKES HER WITH A FOREARM SMASH!! BUT CAMERON FIRES A HEADBUTT AT ANDREA! AND CAMERON WITH ANOTHER HEADBUTT!!!! AND ANOTHER HEADBUTT!!! ANDREA MIGHT BE KNOCKED OUT FROM THOSE!!! AS CAMERON GOES FOR A FOURTH SKULL-SHATTERING HEADBUTT!!! ANDREA BLOCKS BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A PINPOINT BIONIC ELBOW!!! 

Stew-O: ANDREA NOW WITH FULL CONTROL OF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE BEGINS RAPIDLY DROPPING THE BIONIC ELBOW TO THE POINT OF HER SKULL OF!! REPEATEDLY!!! CAMERON HAS TO BE KNOCKED COMPLETELY OUT!!!! Andrea drops to the apron before coming in the ring and fixes Cameron so she sits backward on the top as Andrea climbs, AND ANDREA CONNECTS WITH ATOMIC BLONDE!!! AVALANCHE POISON RANA PLANTING CAMERON ELLA AVA AS ANDREA HOOKS THE LEG!! THAT HAS TO BE IT!!

Referee: ONNNEEEEE…

TWOOOOOOOOO…..

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEE…!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Roll With Me” By Charli XCX blast throughout the stadium as the fans begin to applaud and cheer loudly as the referee helps Andrea Valentine to her feet before raising her hand and handing her the Universal Women’s Championship)

Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNNER…. ANDDDD STILL!!! THE UNIVERSALLL WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONNNNN……….. ANDREAAAAAA VAAAALENTINEEEEE…..!!!

Stew-O: WOW, WHAT A MATCH!!! Cameron Ella Ava gave that one all she had, but in the end Andrea Valentine managed to pull through and retain her Championship against one of the most accomplished women this company has ever had! What a victory for Andrea Valentine!

Jake Mercer: And as usual, I knew Andrea was going to win! I’m NEVER wrong with my predictions, we need to start keeping count of the amount of times I get the winner of these matches right!

Flannery McCoy: Cameron and Andrea just put on a fantastic match that’ll be hard to follow. If there was ever a match to showcase just how talented the women’s division is in EAW, it’s this one!

Stew-O: Congratulations to Andrea Valentine for the huge Championship defense!

(The crowd continues to cheer, and an exhausted Andrea Valentine raises up her Universal Women’s Championship, having defended it successfully for the second time now. As the cheering continues, Grand Rampage fades away from ringside.)

(The camera cuts to Gina Romano in the ring.)

Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Gina Romano: AND IS FOR THE EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

(‘You Know My Name by Chris Cornell plays to a thunderous ovation from the EAW audience, damn near blowing the roof off the place for this hometown reception for Adam Lucas, who steps out on the stage smirking before beginning his stride down to the ring.)

Gina Romano: Introducing first! Hailing out of New York City, New York, weighing in at 231…HE IS THE NEXT LEVEL…ADAM LUCAS!!

Eve: Here’s the Next Level, looking to reach exactly that with a win here tonight.

Deadprez: But the question is: can he? Does Adam Lucas have what it takes to walk out victorious here?

Eve: If you ask me, I say he does, we’ve seen this man go toe-to-toe with the best of em, and it feels like it’s almost inevitable for him to walk out World Champ one day. Perhaps today could be that.

(‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac is next to play, but the reaction is far more harsh, barely any fans looking to root for TLA against Adam. Mostly wanting to see their hometown boy win. But The Answers World Champion makes his way out in style with a lowrider, and not letting the crowd affect him, more so getting why they’re hostile on this night.)

Gina Romano: And his opponent! Residing out of the Poon Palace in Miami, Florida, weighing in at 210 pounds…HE IS THE EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION…LA PANTERA SEXUAL…TLA!!

Gavin Kirkland: Always a treat to see TLA!

Deadprez: Especially at the level he performs, we’re always bound to see a great match outta him, and tonight will be no different.

Eve: But for someone the caliber of TLA, is he prepared for the threat he faces in Adam Lucas?

(TLA tosses his hat into the crowd, but a fan sends it right back, tossing it ringside after catching it, slightly to the amusement of TLA.)

TLA: Oh, damn, so it’s like that?

(TLA shrugs before staring down at Adam Lucas in the opposite corner as the referee signals for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Eve: There’s the bell, and our Answers World Title match is underway, the atmosphere in this place already electric.

Crowd: ADAM LUCAS! ADAMS LUCAS! ADAM LUCAS!

Deadprez: Welp, the fans are making it no secret who they’re firmly behind here, and it’s not often you see TLA outmatched in terms of crowd reaction, but I don’t expect it to rattle him much. End of the day, it’s not about being liked, it’s about defending your title. 

Eve: Yeah, but crowd reaction can be vital for some performers, especially those who feed off it, Adam Lucas being one of em. We know he appreciates every person who chants his name, and doesn’t wanna disappoint them, or himself tonight.

Gavin Kirkland: FUCK HIS CROWD REACTION! THE GUY IS MARRYING BETHANY BLUE! HE MUST BE STOPPED!

Eve + Deadprez: :dahell:

Gavin Kirkland: My bad.

Eve: …Anyways, both competitors circle each other before engaging a knucklelock in the center of the ring. TLA gets the early advantage over his challenger with an arm wringer, now connecting with repeated shoulder blocks while having control of that wrist before twisting the arm again to transition with a fireman’s carry takedown!

Deadprez: TLA’s quick to tack on a grounded side headlock, but Adam’s just as quick, perhaps even quicker to escape with a headscissors that TLA kicks out of! Both men scramble back to their feet, and stare each other down, realizing that they’ve come to a stalemate thus far. 

TLA: Damn, homie, I see you. :mjgrin:

Eve: Nice to see TLA keeping a level head, not really getting frustrated, knowing it’s early on, and there’s still plenty of room to figure your opponent out here. He’s champion for a reason, but to bring matters back to the match, both competitors lock up in the center of the ring, an approach we’re more used to here, but TLA once again gets the advantage with a standing side headlock.

Deadprez: He’s really wrenching on it, and the fans are not happy, but regardless, TLA transitions to a hammerlock, now back to the side headlock, this time a takedown! But previous events repeat themselves as Adam utilizes a headscissors to escape, forcing the champion to kick out, and hurry back to his feet. Both Adam and TLA stare from the respective corners they’ve picked themselves up in, and begin to inch out slowly, locking up in the center of ring again.

Eve: TLA wrings the arm of Lucas, and yanks on it a few times before wringing it again, but Adams counters with an arm wringer of his own! TLA scores some forearms to the face of Lucas, trying to free himself, but Adams shrugs it off, the grip barely loosening. TLA switches the approach, and goes for a kick to the midsection, but Adam catches the boot, and trips TLA down to the canvas for a SHARPSHOOTER! LUCAS LOC-

Deadprez: The fans’ volume was amping up there, knowing that to be a signature move of Adam, but TLA shoved Lucas away with both feet, and rushes back to his feet, narrowly avoiding a fatal move there. 

Eve: And you can see TLA’s expression switch to something a bit more serious, he’s aware of the threat Adam Lucas can pose to that title, but the two lock up, still in early goings of this thing, and TLA gets the advantage with another standing side headlock, keeping control of Adam Lucas for a while in the center of the ring.

Deadprez: Lucas bounces TLA off the ropes to escape, AND ATTEMPTS A HIP TOSS! But Honor Bomb is countered as TLA front flips on his feet, and the champion starts to get a bit more aggressive in his approach, closing the distance between him and Lucas as he marches over for another collar and elbow tie-up!

Gavin Kirkland: TLA goes behind Adam Lucas for a rear waistlock… but seriously, what does Bethany Blue see in this guy?

Eve: Adam is trying to pry those hands of TLA apart, and does! Managing to move behind now for a rear waistlock takedown! ADAM QUICKLY SHOOTS THE HALF FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

T-

Deadprez: Only one count as TLA powers out, and both men are immediately back to their feet, ADAM KNOCKS TLA DOWN WITH A RIGHT HAND, AND TLA SCRAMBLES BACK UP!

Eve: Lucas brings him down to the canvas with a side headlock takedown, and TLA tries to take a page out of Adam’s playbook with a headscissors to escape, but Lucas fends it off, keeping that headlock strapped in tight. Can’t say this is what I expected, thought the pace would quicken a bit, but right now, Adam is relying on that technical wrestling ability to back him here against TLA.

Deadprez: And clearly has kept finishing this thing off in the back of his mind, evident when going for both the Honor Bomb and Lucas Lock early on, but the champ is too fresh for that. And right now begins powering back to a vertical base, trying to bounce Lucas off the ropes! But Adam skids to a halt in the center of the ring, dropping down to a knee, and bringing TLA down to one with him in that side headlock, which has remained tight throughout all this!

Eve: TLA powers back to his feet again, and starts to deliver forearms to the ribcage of Adam, effectively breaking that grip, and allowing him to rebound his opponent off the ropes!

Deadprez: OOH! Adam came back with a shoulder tackle, and the back of TLA’s head hit hard on the canvas.

Eve: TLA jolts up, clutching at the back of it, but Adam Lucas lunges into a rear chinlock, making sure to really wear down his opponent here.

Deadprez: TLA tries fighting back to a vertical base, but once doing so, Lucas takes him down with a side headlock, forcing TLA to fight back to vertical positioning again. All this exerts energy, and that’s exactly what Adam Lucas wants, but TLA starts to deliver forearm shots the ribs again, and Adam’s grip starts to loosen, not break.

Eve: Lucas gets rebounded off the ropes, and TLA goes for a hip toss! However, Adam blocks it, planting his feet, and trying to reverse with a hip toss of his own! But TLA shows off that impressive athleticism by landing on his feet again, BUT IT WAS A TRAP THIS TIME, AND ADAM SHORT-ARMED HIM RIGHT INTO A CLOTHESLINE, DAMN NEAR TAKING THE HEAD OFF OF TLA! Cover is made, hook of the leg!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

Deadprez: You hear this crowd counting along with the referee, they really wanna see a title change here tonight, but TLA prevents that from happening with a strong kickout. TLA sits up, but gets once again caught in the rear chinlock, and that has to frustrate the performer, along with wearing them down, because this is a spot you don’t wanna be in, having just about no control.

Eve: Whether it frustrates TLA, whether it tires out TLA, or whether it does both, Adam Lucas continues to have a downright perfect game plan if that is the case. …But TLA fights back to his feet, delivering back elbows to the midsection, loosening the grip of Adam enough for him to slip out, and leans Lucas up against the ropes for an Irish whip!

Deadprez: DROPKICK! Adam ran right into a dropkick, clutching at his mouth and nose area while seated afterwards. BUT TLA RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SLIDING SINGLE LEG DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF LUCAS’ HEAD, POSSIBLY HITTING THE EAR! …Adam wisely rolls away, creating separation from his opposition, and picks himself up in the corner.

Eve: TLA connects with a knife edge chop, echoing throughout the arena, really riling the crowd up as Adam pushes past him to gingerly make his way outta the corner. But not for long as TLA grabs Adam’s head, and slams him face first off the top turnbuckle in the opposite corner. And now connecting with more knife edge chops.

Deadprez: Lucas tried to push past TLA to stagger outta the corner, but the champion pushes back him back into said corner, connecting with more knife edge chops, soon cracking Adams Lucas with a forearm before whipping him to the opposite corner. TLA CHARGES IN!!

Eve: BUT ADAM GETS THE BOOT UP, STAGGERING TLA BACK, AND CHARGES INTO HIM WITH ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE! Again, Adam Lucas is quick into the cover, having that leg hooked tight!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO-

Gavin Kirkland: Not even a two count this time as TLA kicks out.

Deadprez: Adam Lucas is quicker back to his feet than TLA, who’s still trying to knock some cobwebs out of his head. But TLA gets leaned up against the ropes before whipped off- NO! Reverses last minute, sending Adam instead, and reminiscent of earlier, he gets taken down with a shoulder tackle! Lucas runs off the ropes again, and knocks TLA back down with another shoulder tackle!

Eve: Adam rebounds off the ropes for a third time, but TLA has him scouted, rolling onto his belly, forcing Adam to leap over, AND TLA SPRINGS BACK TO HIS FEET FO- oh, we don’t find out as Adam Lucas hangs on to the top rope, refusing to run right into the arms of TLA. But if Adam Lucas isn’t gonna come to TLA, TLA’S GONNA COME TO HIM AS HE CHARGES IN!

Deadprez: HOWEVER, ADAM SENDS TLA UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER, ATTEMPTING TO DUMP HIM TO THE OUTSIDE! BUT TLA CATCHES HIMSELF ON THE APRON, AND ADAM TAKES A WILD SWING, WHICH CAUSES TLA TO DROP OFF, AND DRAG ADAM UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE BY HIS FEET! Lucas gets sent back first into the barricade, clearly wincing in pain after that one.

Eve: But TLA rolls him back in, and shortly follows himself. Adam pulls himself up in the corner, but TLA comes in with stomps in the corner before connecting with forearm strikes! But one really just rocks Adam Lucas that extra bit, dropping him down to one knee, but TLA stands him up for knife edge chops in that corner now. Adam Lucas got a taste of these earlier, and it wasn’t pleasant.

Deadprez: You can see Adam’s chest beginning to redden like raw meat, but TLA snapmares him outta that corner for a DOUBLE BOOT SCRAPE! Adam sits up, clutching at his forehead, but TLA grabs him by the head, and slams him face first off the top turnbuckle. TLA wants more knife edge chops-

Eve: BUT ADAM LUCAS DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND STARTS TO TAG HIM WITH SOME OF HIS OWN! The crowd starts to rile themselves back up for Lucas, and TLA comes stumbling out of the corner. Adam begins connecting with right hand punches, and tries for another side headlock, but TLA quickly rebounds Adam off the ropes!

Deadprez: Drop down by the champion, and TLA tries for a leapfrog, BUT ADAM CATCHES HIM IN MID AIR FOR A SPINEBUSTER, NO DOUBT RATTLING THE SPINE OF TLA AS HE GOES FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THH-

Eve: KICKOUT! And Adam Lucas almost had him right there it seems, just tells you how much the element of surprise can help out, not to mention, the explosiveness Adam had on that spinebuster. But putting that aside, he’s back up, and helps TLA to his feet as well, pinning the champion up in the corner for an Irish whip to the opposite one. AND ADAM COMES IN WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK!

Deadprez: TLA’S STUNNED, AND ADAM TAKES ADVANTAGE WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX ON HIS GROGGY OPPONENT, BRIDGING IT FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHH-

Deadprez: TLA kicks out, and holds the back of his neck in pain, evidently getting dumped high on it. Adam Lucas thinks to himself while knelt on the canvas, what does he have to do next? But Adam starts to measure TLA up while he regains a vertical base, hoisting him up for a FALLAWAY SLAM! BUT ADAM ISNT DONE, RUSHING BACK TO HIS FEET FOR A RUNNING SHOOTING STAR PRESS ONTO A DOWNED TLA, HOOKING THE LEG AFTERWARD!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHRRRRRR-

Eve: Adam has had a flurry of explosive offense, but it’s still not enough to put away TLA, yet at least. However, to say he isn’t in peril would be a lie.

Gavin Kirkland: If you’re expecting Adam Lucas to walk outta this with an easy victory, you’re expecting wrong as Adam is up against the man who ended Kassidy Heart’s tremendously boring Title reign, which I still thank him for by the way. :blessed:

Eve: :wow:

Deadprez: Adam Lucas stands TLA up, and scores with a right hand, but TLA fires back with an open handed chop! ANOTHER RIGHT HAND! BUT TLA WITH ANOTHER OPEN HANDED CHOP! Right hand punch by Adam Lucas stuns TLA, WHO COMES BACK WITH FOREARM SMASHES TO THE HEAD, DIFFERING WITH BOTH ARMS!

Eve: Lucas reels back up against the ropes, and gets Irish whipped off, BUT ADAM REVERSES, SENDING TLA INSTEAD FOR A BACK BODY DROP! TLA writhes in pain on the canvas after that high bit of elevation. Adam Lucas moves into the cover!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Deadprez: One thing is: you can see Adam Lucas’ urgency, he isn’t here to have a five star match, he’s here to walk out as champion, and constant pins will bring him one step closer to that. Because kicking out expends energy, and TLA’s been forced to use lots of it lately. But Adam Lucas gets to one knee while TLA gets to all fours, and is hooked up for a suplex by Lucas, who helps TLA back to his feet.

Eve: SUPLE- NO! TLA SLIPS OUT THE BACK FOR AN INVERTED FRONT FACELOCK BACKBREAKER SPUN INTO AN ELBOW DROP! TLA kneels on the canvas, trying to catch his breath after that, leaving him unable to capitalize as Adam rolls away, picking himself up from all fours with assistance from the ropes. TLA approaches as Adam stands up, BUT EATS A BACK ELBOW FOR HIS TROUBLES!

Deadprez: And TLA smashes his elbow into the face of Lucas as payback! KICK TO THE GUT BY ADAM! And he tries to follow that up with a right hand, but TLA ducks underneath, backing Adam up against the ropes with repeated knife edge chops to the chest! Irish whip- but there’s a reversal by Lucas, AND TLA COMES OFF THE ROPES WITH A HURRICANRANA!

Eve: Both competitors are back to their feet, TLA a bit quicker than Adam, who’s favoring his back. AND TLA CHARGES IN, WHO FEINTS A FRONT KICK, AND CATCHES ADAM WITH A SPINNING BACK ELBOW! THE CHALLENGER’S ON WOBBLY LEGS, AND TLA TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A BRAINBUSTER, PLANTING HIM IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!

Deadprez: TLA starts his ascension to the top rope, and Adam better move quick.

Eve: We know TLA is very comfortable off the ground, and can drop devastating offense from anywhere. …420!!! SHOOTING STAR PRESS CONNECTS! BUT SHOCKINGLY, TLA DOESNT GO FOR THE COVER AS ADAM LUCAS ROLLS TO HIS SIDE!

Gavin Kirkland: That’s odd, don’t understand the decision making behind that. :lupe:

Deadprez: I think TLA wants to definitively finish this one off here, and starts to pull a prone Adam up into a powerbomb position it seems. If I were to guess, maybe the Mexican Destroyer! 

Eve: But Adam has it scouted, dropping down to a knee, and forcing TLA to power him back up into position. BUT ADAM TWIRLS OUT OF THIS PREDICAMENT, GOING FOR ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE, BUT TLA DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, TRYING TO SCORE A FAST ONE HERE WITH A BACKSLIDE!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

Deadprez: TWO COUNT! AND BOTH COMPETITORS ARE BACK UP! TLA GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE OF HIS OWN, WHICH ADAM DUCKS UNDERNEATH ALSO, AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES BEHIND TLA FOR A CROSSBODY! BUT THE CHAMPION WISELY FALLS FLAT BACK ON THE MAT TO AVOID IT, SO ADAM WINDS UP HITTING NO ONE!

Eve: Lucas rolls out of the ring, clutching at his abdominal region, possibly cracking a few ribs there as he landed pretty hard on them. 

(TLA surveys the situation, and sees Adam hurt on the outside, showing his plan worked.)

TLA: :lick:

Deadprez: The gears are starting to turn in the head of TLA, who watches Adam pick himself up using the barricade. You can see the fans willing him on, telling Adam to get up, BUT HES ABOUT TO GO BACK DOWN AS TLA SOARS THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!

Eve: BUT TLA GOT CAUGHT IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY BY LUCAS, WHO EYES THE RINGPOST! ALTHOUGH, TLA SLIPS OUT BEHIND ADAM, AND SENDS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS!

Deadprez: TLA can breathe a sigh of relief as he sends Adam Lucas back into the ring for a cover!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

Deadprez: Adam kicks out, sitting himself up, BUT TLA PUTS HIM RIGHT BACK DOWN WITH A KICK TO THE CHEST! Lucas rolls over to a prone position before moving to all fours. TLA takes advantage with a kick to the shoulder that went into the steel steps, grabs the now kneeling Adam into a hammerlock.

Eve: OOH! HE JUST SENT ADAM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! TLA wraps Adam’s arm around the top rope, and places his foot on the middle for leverage as he yanks on it. Referee is gonna have no choice but to intervene.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!

Deadprez: TLA releases at the count of three, perhaps getting the top caught up in inflicting damage on his opponent, he blocked out the referee’s count.

Eve: But this is very smart on TLA’s end, softening up that arm for a possible Crossed Paths attempt later on. Could we be seeing Adam tap out? …the referee pulls TLA away from Adam, who stumbles out of that corner favoring the shoulder. BUT TLA SENDS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST NOW AFTER BEING FREE FROM THE REFEREE’S SCOLDING!

(The crowd’s booing intensifies, not liking to see their hometown hero picked apart like this.)

Deadprez: Lucas falls through the middle rope, and to the outside, heavily wincing in pain, showing just how much agony he’s in. But he needs to snap out of it quick, because the referee’s count has just begun.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Eve: Adam Lucas gets to a knee with help from the ring skirt, but TLA, who isn’t gonna be content winning by countout, brings Lucas up to the apron, grabbing him by the hair. TLA wrenches the arm of Adam before pulling him in through the middle rope, and drops repeated elbows on that shoulder after wringing it.

Deadprez: Adam falls to a knee, BUT TLA STANDS HIM BACK UP FOR A DOUBLE KNEE ARMBREAKER! Adam is rolling in agony, AND TLA TAKES THIS TIME TO CONNECT WITH CROSSED PATHS! THE CROSS ARMBREAKER IS LOCKED IN! NOWHERE TO GO FOR LUCAS, WHOS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!

Gavin Kirkland: He’s trying to use those legs, and hands to reach, but it’s serving no use right about now. I think Adam’s gonna tap out, and how embarrassing would that be in his hometown?!

Eve: THE CROWD IS RALLYING BEHIND ADAM LUCAS, NOW MORE THAN EVER, WANTING HIM TO BREAK OUT OF THIS THING! HOWEVER, ADAM RAISES THAT HAND, HES GONNA TAP OUT I THINK!

Deadprez: NO! ADAM GETS TO BOTH FEET, STACKING UP TLA FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

Eve: NO! TLA realizes what was happening, and inches his shoulder up off the mat, forcing Adam to change approaches, LIFTING TLA SLIGHTLY OFF THE MAT, AND PLANTING HIM WITH A POWERBOMB TO BREAK THE HOLD! Adam slams his fist into the injured arm, trying to pump some life back into it, and runs off the ropes for an elbow drop! But he misses as TLA last second moves out of the way, doing further damage to Adam Lucas.

Deadprez: Adam slowly gets back to his feet, meanwhile, TLA beats him to the punch by just a bit, backing Adam up against the ropes with a hard forearm, and attempting an Irish whip off the ropes after! Adam reverses, and sends TLA instead! Lucas ducks down, hoping to have a repeat of earlier with the back body drop! BUT TLA STOPS HIMSELF SHORT FOR A PENALTY KICK RIGHT TO THE SHOULDER!

Eve: TLA RUNS OFF THE ROPES IN FRONT OF LUCAS, BUT FOR WHAT- WE DONT KNOW AS ADAM CATCHES TLA WITH A DROPKICK! The champ is quickly back to his feet though, AND GETS PUT DOWN WITH ANOTHER DROPKICK! But TLA remains persistent, almost running off of instinct at this point as he again gets back to his instantly. DISCUS PUNCH PUTS TLA ON SPAGHETTI LEGS, AND TAKES ADVANTAGE WITH AN IRISH WHIP OFF THE ROPES!

Deadprez: HONOR BOMB! ADAM LUCAS CAUGHT TLA WITH THE HONOR BOMB! HIP TOSS INTO A CRADLE PILEDRIVER! But Adam Lucas isn’t gonna call it a day just yet, and similar to TLA earlier, wants to be sure that his opponent is done, now lining him up.

Gavin Kirkland: TLA might not wanna turn around.

Deadprez: TLA got knocked loopy with that piledriver, you can see he’s swinging at air before turning around to face Adam Lucas, WHO TRIES FOR A SHORT-ARM POP-UP POWERBOMB! 

Eve: BUT TLA MANAGES TO COUNTER, LEAPING RIGHT OVER THE HEAD OF LUCAS, HAVING SOME FIGHT LEFT IN HIM! ADAM TURNS AROUND, AND ALMOST GETS CAUGHT WITH THE SWAG SHOT, BUT DUCKS UNDER THE PIMP HAND SLAP BY TLA, SHOVING HIM INTO THE ROPES FOR LEVEL UP TO FINALLY CONNECT!

Deadprez: Yeah, but it put a lot of pressure on the injured shoulder of Lucas, causing there to be some hesitation before he tries for the pinfall after nursing said shoulder.

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE-

Eve: AND AS A RESULT, TLA EXPLODES OUT OF THE COVER! Much to the chagrin of everybody in this arena, especially Adam Lucas, who simply can only shake his head, but not in complete disbelief, realizing the caliber of opponent TLA is.

Deadprez: Adam has gotta keep pressing forward, and press forward he does, grabbing TLA by the head, and back of his tights, sending him out through the middle rope. And did you hear the smack when TLA’s body hit the outside. Speaking of, TLA is sprawled out, and doesn’t look to have much of any fight left in him right now. But regardless, Adam heads out through the middle rope, picking up a limp TLA, and driving him back first into the apron.

Eve: That certainly brought some life back into TLA, who has a look of pain etched across his face, but it’s not about to be wiped off anytime soon as Adam Lucas lifts him up off the floor, almost in position for something like a spinebuster. But from there, HE DRIVES TLA BACK FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST ALSO! …Adam Lucas rolls TLA back in, hooking the leg for a cover now!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

TH-

Deadprez: TLA gets the shoulder up, and Adam Lucas stands him up in a front facelock.

Eve: Look at Adam, targeting himself a body part now, that being TLA’s back, delivering clubbing blows. Adam tries for that suplex now, and TLA is doing his best to block it, planting his feet in the center of the ring. BUT ADAM GETS HIM UP ANYWAYS, WHAT A RAW SHOWING OF POWER! Adam’s quickly into the cover after that!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Deadprez: Kickout at two by TLA, and Adam Lucas straps on a rear chinlock, driving that knee between the shoulder blades.

Eve: Adam wrenches back, and similar to TLA, if he keeps up this targeting of the back, that’ll make his sharpshooter even more dangerous.

Deadprez: TLA starts to fight back to his feet, and backs Adam up into the corner, gonna force a break here.

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! F-

Eve: Adam relinquishes TLA from his grasp, AND THE CHAMPION OPPORTUNISTICALLY CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! We’ve seen plenty of those this match up already, and TLA simply starts to pummel Adam Lucas with punches to the head, sinking him in that corner before Irish whipping him into the opposite corner!

Deadprez: BUT ADAM LUCAS COUNTERS, AND WHIPS TLA INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD! CAUSING THE CHAMPION TO GO UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE, WIPING OUT ON THE OUTSIDE! Realizing that he can’t win the title by count out, Adam exits the ring once catching a quick breather, barely slowing down in this contest, and rolls TLA back into the ring.

Eve: The champion slowly starts to pick himself up off the mat, not knowing that Adam Lucas is on the apron behind him. TLA turns around, AND GETS TAGGED WITH A SPRINGBOARD FOREARM SMASH! BEAUTIFUL IN RING OFFENSE BY ADAM LUCAS, WHO HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE-

Deadprez: TLA POPS THE SHOULDER UP! You can sense an air of frustration now with Adam Lucas, but he stands the dazed champion up, and bounces him face first off the top turnbuckle, lifting him up there afterwards.

Gavin Kirkland: I think we’re gonna see a superplex.

Eve: For once in your life, Gavin, you are correct as Adam Lucas climbs to the middle rope, hooking TLA up for the suplex now.

Deadprez: BUT THE LATIN ASSASSIN STARTS TO FIGHT BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE BEFORE SLAMMING ADAM’S HEAD REPEATEDLY ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE TIL HES DOUBLED OVER! LOOK OF INTENSITY IN THE EYES OF TLA AS HE PEELS ADAM LUCAS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPES WITH AN AVALANCHE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!

Eve: But TLA leans back against the bottom turnbuckle, too exhausted to even make a cover here as Adam Lucas rolls halfway across the ring, nicely creating distance.

Deadprez: No surprise he’s exhausted, a move like that can take a lot out of you, but it’s worth it. Because as you can see, Adam Lucas is hurt, and hurt bad off of that.

Eve: So much so, neither competitor can take advantage right now.

Deadprez: …takes em a while, but both competitors are finally beginning to stir. TLA pulls himself up in the corner, meanwhile, Adam pulls himself up to all fours in the center of the ring. Being on his feet first, TLA heads over to maintain the upper hand.

Eve: BUT THERES ADAM LUCAS WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, AND HES GONNA TRY FOR THAT SHARPSHOOTER, BUT TLA FIRMLY KICKS HIM AWAY, AND THE BACK OF ADAM’S HEAD WHIPLASHED HARD!

Deadprez: The challenger rolls out to the apron,and uses the ropes to pick himself up. BUT KEEP YOUR EYES ON TLA, WHO BARRELS INTO ADAM WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE, AND OOH!

Gavin Kirkland: ADAM CAME FLYING FACE FIRST INTO OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE COVER! :damn:

Eve: And now he’s laid out right in front of us. TLA starts to formulate a game plan, and it might be one with cruel intentions on the mind as he exits the ring, dislodging the steel steps, and removing the top one of the bottom.

Deadprez: That’s the same steel steps Adam Lucas went shoulder first into earlier, creating a new target for TLA during this matchup.

Eve: Well, they’re about to pay dividends again as TLA brings Adam up on the bottom step, putting him in position for a powerbomb. But we both know what he has planned here, and that’s the Mexican Destroyer off that elevated area onto the floor, which has very thin padding, mind you. …TLA FLIPS FOR THE MEXICAN DESTROYER!

Deadprez: NO! ADAM LUCAS BACK BODY DROPPED HIM OVERHEAD, AND THAT BACK OF TLA GETS PUT THROUGH MORE PUNISHMENT!

Eve: The champion writhes in pain on the floor as Adam Lucas rolls back into the ring, and back out, smartly restarting the referee’s count.

Deadprez: Adam Lucas leans up against the barricade now, simply stalking TLA while catching his breath, somewhat exhausted from a match this long, and hard hitting. I mean, just look at the chest of Adam Lucas, you’ll see some battle scars right there.

Eve: Adam starts to drive that shoulder into the barricade, and something we didn’t address was if it came out of place during all that limb damage TLA was doing, especially on the cross armbreaker, which can put anyone on the shelf if done right.

Deadprez: TLA starts to pick himself up using our announce table, BUT HERE COMES ADAM LUCAS TO CHARGE IN!

Gavin Kirkland: LOOK OUT! :krabs:

(The commentary team clear out the way as Adam Lucas spears TLA over the announce table.)

Eve: OH MY GOD! ADAM LUCAS JUST SPEARED TLA OVER OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE, AND NOW JUST MOUNTING HIM WITH PUNCHES BEHIND IT!

Deadprez: ITS IN TIMES LIKE THIS YOU START TO SEE THE TRUE VICIOUS NATURE OF SOMEONE COME OUT, AND RIGHT NOW, ADAM LUCAS IS KICKING INTO SECOND GEAR!

Eve: Adam rises off of TLA, and taunts that the crowd stand up! Gonna guess that means the match’ll be over soon if Lucas has his way, sliding TLA back into the ring. AND THERE IT IS! THE LUCAS LOCK! THE LUCAS LOCK IS CINCHED IN! TLA HAS NOWHERE TO GO IN THAT SHARPSHOOTER!

Deadprez: YOU CAN SEE THE CHAMPION START TO PANIC, WHICH IS A RARE SIGHT! BUT THAT HAND OF TLA IS RAISED, AND WE COULD BE SEEING HIM TAP OUT RIGHT HERE!

Eve: AND IF TLA IS HAVING ANY DOUBTS, ADAM LUCAS FURTHER WRENCHES BACK ON THAT SHARPSHOOTER THE FARTHEST HE CAN! DETERMINATION ETCHED ACROSS THE FACE!

Deadprez: NOT GONNA BE BEATEN THIS EASILY, TLA RISES OFF THE MAT, AND BEGINS TO CRAWL OVER TO THE ROPES! ADAM’S HOLD IS STARTING TO COME APART OF BIT HERE, AND HE FALLS TO A KNEE THANKS TO TLA’S CONTINUOUS FIGHT!

Eve: BUT THE HOLD IS CINCHED BACK IN RIGHT BEFORE TLA COULD GRAB ONTO THE BOTTOM ROPE! ADAM LUCAS IS BACK TO WRENCHING TIGHTLY ON IT, AND TLA LOOKS LIKE HES GONNA FADE POSSIBILITY!

Deadprez: EITHER WAY, YOU CAN TAP OUT, YOU CAN PASS OUT, THE TITLE IS GONE!

Eve: NO! TLA MAKES A LAST MINUTE LUNGE FOR THE BOTTOM ROPE, AND NOW ADAMS WILL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO BREAK THE HOLD, OR SIGN AWAY HIS ANSWER WORLD TITLE DREAMS HERE!!

Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

Deadprez: Adam Lucas finally breaks off of TLA, who looks to be about out of it right now, having that hand rested on the bottom rope while prone.

Eve: Adam Lucas reigns down on the back of TLA with stomps, but the referee pulls him away, admonishing him for the action, but emotions are running high, aggression is starting to pour out.

Deadprez: We’re far from the technical wrestling we saw at the beginning as now Adam Lucas lines up TLA, who picks himself up using the ropes, back to his opponent, no idea what’s coming next as he turns around into a KICK TO THE GUT! ADAM HOISTS HIM UP FOR A POWER- NO! IT GOT REVERSED INTO THE MEXICAN DESTROYER! ADAM GOT SPIKED RIGHT ON HIS HEAD!

Gavin Kirkland: It’s over! TLA has this won!

Eve: All he needs to do is crawl over, and place that hand across the chest, which he does! Adam’s done!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!

….

….

….

Deadprez: SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY, ADAM LUCAS KICKS OUT! TLA certainly didn’t expect that, and felt as if he had the match won right there. But you can’t get frustrated in a situation like this, you already gotta be back on the opposition. Abs TLA thinks to himself on what’s next, but look at Adam Lucas, who tried pulling himself up using the ropes as we’ve seen him do before, but didn’t have the energy too, just hanging himself up on the middle rope.

Eve: TLA sees his opponent draped on the middle rope, and might’ve just gotten his next plan of attack already, rebounding off the opposite set of ropes! FOR A TIGER FEINT KICK, AKA THE 305! BUT ADAM LUCAS DUCKS DOWN IN TIME TO AVOID IT! TLA STOPS HIMSELF IN THE RING, AND TURNS AROUND TO WANDER RIGHT INTO THE LEVEL UP! POP-UP POWERBOMB CONNECTS AGAIN, AND ADAM FALLS INTO THE COVER, BARELY HOOKING THE INSIDE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!

Deadprez: FOOT ON THE ROPE! TLA GOT HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE! And Adam Lucas starts to pound the mat in frustration, knowing that was it, if he’d had just hooked the outside leg, he’d probably be standing here right now as the Answers World Champion.

Eve: But the longer a match gets, sometimes the sloppier you can get at times, and Adam made a clear miscalculation, but I don’t think a slip up like that’s gonna happen again. If one of these men are hit with the other’s move again, I’m not sure if there’ll be much resilency left to kickout.

Deadprez: Adam Lucas clears the hair out of his face, and you can see the fired up expression as TLA finds himself in the corner, trying to get his wits about him. BUT ADAM LUCAS CHARGES IN WITH A CLOTHESLINE, AND RUNS TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR ANOTHER! AND ANO- NO!

Eve: TLA CAME OUT OF THE CORNER WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Expending all the energy he had for that one as now both he and Adam are down. TLA prone on the canvas, and Adam sprawled out. If TLA could, now would be the perfect time for a pin.

Deadprez: …both competitors start to slowly regain vertical positioning once more, grabbing onto the back of each other’s heads as they do. AND ADAM LUCAS CONNECTS WITH A RIGHT! 

Crowd: YAY! 

Deadprez: TLA FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM!

Crowd: BOO!

Eve: SUPERKICK BY ADAM LUCAS, BUT AFTER STAGGERING BACK, TLA LANDS THE SAME! Adam Lucas is glazed over, BUT STILL THROWS ANOTHER RIGHT HAND SHOT TO THE SKULL! FOREARM BY TLA! SHOT TO THE UNPROTECTED BODY BY ADAM LUCAS!

Deadprez: ELBOW SMASH BY TLA! AND ADAM HITS ANOTHER PUNCH! BOTH MEN RUN OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES TO EACH OTHER, AND COLLIDE WITH A DOUBLE CROSSBODY!

Eve: TLA and Adam Lucas just got the wind taken out of both their sails, and after getting it back, crawl over toward one another.

Deadprez: Both their heads begin to rest on each other’s shoulder, using their opponent’s body and momentum to get back to their feet. ADAM LUCAS LANDS A HARD SLAP ACROSS THE FACE OF TLA, AND I THINK THAT FIRED HIM UP!

Eve: SWAG SHOT! TLA WITH A PIMP SLAP ACROSS THE FACE OF ADAM, TALK ABOUT A WAY TO ONE UP! BUT LUCAS HITS TLA WITH A PIMP SLAP OF HIS OWN, AND THE TWO BEGIN TO EXCHANGE JUST SLAPS IN GENERAL!

Deadprez: TLA GETS THE UPPER HAND IN SAID EXCHANGE, HITTING ADAM FROM BOTH SIDES, DESPITE ATTEMPTS TO COVER UP! AND LUCAS EXPLODES WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI TO REGAIN CONTROL!

Eve: THE MOMENTUM OF TLA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY HALTED AS ADAM WHIPS HIM INTO THE CORNER, CHARGING IN RIGHT AFTER! BUT TLA GOES UP AND OVER- OR SHOULD I SAY TRIED TO, BUT ADAM CAUGHT HIM ON HIS SHOULDER, AND WALKS WITH TLA TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!

Deadprez: BUT TLA! TLA SPUN OUT WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL DDT, SPIKING ADAM LUCAS ON HIS HEAD!

Eve: TLA rolls Adam over onto his back, but isn’t looking for the cover, and goes to climb up the top rope, back facing his opponent. If I were to guess, we’re on the verge of seeing Burnout. But- wait, TLA repositions himself to face Adam Lucas on the top rope, seeing that Lucas was stirring, and didn’t wanna leave himself in a vulnerable position like that.

Deadprez: TLA OFF THE TOP WITH A DRAGONRANA! …BUT ADAM LUCAS HOLDS HIM IN PLACE, AND POWERS TLA BACK UP IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! LEVEL UP!

Eve: MIGHTA SPOKE A BIT TOO SOON THERE, PARTNER, AS TLA COUNTERS WITH A HURRICANRANA, HOOKING BOTH LEGS IN THE COVER!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRRR-

Deadprez: Adam is quickly back to his feet after that, and TLA only gets up to a knee. Lucas grabs the shoulder of his opponent, BUT TLA COMES OUTTA NOWHERE WITH THE CARTEL KICK! THE PELE KICK DROPS ADAM LUCAS, AND PUTS HIM IN DROP ZONE DISTANCE FOR THE BURNOUT! TLA stomps down on the chest of Lucas before ascending to the top rope…

Eve: BURNOUT! THE CORKSCREW 360 SENTON CONNECTS, AND TLA HOOKS THE OUTSIDE LEG!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

(Foot on the ropes)

THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Gina Romano: HERE’S YOUR WINNER…AND STILL THE EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION…TLA!!

(‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac plays to a mixed reaction from the crowd, mostly booing, but a small margin able to cheer after witnessing such a great match between these two, and seeing TLA score the hard fought victory. TLA sits himself up on the mat, and is handed his Championship, which he raises high after being helped to his feet by the ref.)

Eve: TLA has retained his Answers World Championship!

Deadprez: But Showdown’s main event match for Pain for Pride is still subject to change with the Grand Rampage match coming.

Eve: Yeah, will we see Impact keep his spot? Or will it go to someone else on the Showdown roster?

Gavin Kirkland: MY MONEY’S ON LIMMY MONAGHAN! LET’S RUN IT BACK! TLA GOT LUCKY!

Eve: :wow:

(While posing on the turnbuckle with his Title, the replay for the match shows up, and what’s caught this time round is Adam Lucas having his free foot on the middle rope due to TLA hooking the pin too deep, and Adam tries bringing this to the referee’s attention angrily, the two going back-and-forth.)

Deadprez: Guys, Adam might have a legitimate gripe here, seeing the footage back, he indeed did have his foot on the middle rope.

Eve: I guess the excitement caused us to miss it.

(The marginal crowd reaction even turns to boo, everyone flocking to the side of Adam Lucas, going as far to throw trash in the ring, feeling as if he got screwed. TLA steps off the middle rope, and turns around to interject between Lucas and the referee.)

Eve: Looks like Adam is explaining to TLA what really went down.

Deadprez: Adam kicks the bottom rope in frustration, and you can see TLA clearly trying to appease things. He had the same clue as the rest of us, which is none.

Eve: If that’s enough to see a rematch between the two, I wouldn’t be mad.

(TLA extends his hand to Lucas, trying to smooth things over, but after taking a long glance at it, Adam simply turns around and starts to walk away, but he stops. Looking down at the floor, Adam Lucas takes a deep breath, knowing he was cheated, knowing that he was pinned. He looks up at his hometown folks who cheer him with a standing ovation. He nods and turns to TLA, the two of them glaring at each other but TLA still has his hand out for the shake.)

Deadprez: What is Adam going to do? He has to be so damn disappointed right now, this was his hometown, the Main Event of Night one, it was his chance and the referee is refusing to look at the replay, even though he saw TLA’s foot earlier!

Eve: That’s the worst part! That Adam Lucas was not really pinned! His foot was on the rope and this match should have continued. Look at Adam, he is turning to the referee is pleading with him.

(The referee holds up three, a dejected Adam again turns back, pacing a little as TLA continues to have his hand out to shake it. Adam Lucas looks at it, then walks up to TLA one more time and he grabs his hand and shakes it. The crowd erupts in cheers….)

Gavin Kirkland: ADAM LUCAS SHOWING SPORTSMANSHIP AND CLASS! My Bromance’s are getting along and this is a good day to be in the EAW! Adam is the future and I know that his time will come!

Eve: There is no doubt about it! Adam Lucas will be a World Champion and it may not be this season but it sure as hell could be the next! 

(Adam nods and starts to walk out, TLA looks at the crowd and bows as they really love their hometown boy. Adam steps out of the ring and is on the apron ready to drop to the floor but looks at the crowd one more time and nods…)

Eve: What an ovation Adam Lucas is seeing here tonight and we really love to see this from two great competitors….. 

Deadprez:….. OH MY GAWD IT’S THE BUCKSHOT LARIAT ON TLA!!!! WHAT THE HELL!!!! ADAM LUCAS CAME OUT OF NOWHERE AND LAID OUT TLA AND LOOK AT THE REFERE! HE LOOKS STUNNED AND ADAM GRABS THE REFEREE AND UP IN THE AIR THE NEXT LEVEL HE JUST LAID OUT THE REFEREE! HE JUST DESTROYED THE OFFICIAL TOO! 

(The crowd is stunned but they still cheer the hometown hero on as Adam looks down at the World Championship, he picks it up and looks at TLA who is stirring on the ground….)

Adam Lucas: (Off Mic) This isn’t over!

(Adam takes one last glance at the Answers World Championship before dropping it on TLA. He looks at the crowd and shakes in anger as they continue to cheer for him.)

Eve: I AM COMPLETELY STUNNED! ADAM LUCAS LOST TONIGHT UNFORTUNATELY BY A REFEREE MISTAKE BUT THIS WAS NOT THE WAY TO ANSWER BACK!

Deadprez: You know… I don’t blame him for being upset but Adam Lucas will have to face the consequences for his actions!

Gavin Kirkland: Nooooooo! Not like this! 

Deadprez: Adam Lucas….. Damn it! Just made a statement but TLA is STILL the Answers World Champion! 

Gavin Kirkland: WHY ADAM!?!?! WHY!?!?!

(Adam continues to look down at TLA and the downed referee as officials come running out to check on both as he raises his arms and the hometown crowd continues to cheer as the camera fades to black.) 

DAY 2

Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is New Era Classic Semi-Finals match scheduled FOR!!!

Live crowd: ONE FALL!!!

( ‘Sugar We’re Going Down’ by Fall Out Boy begins to blast through the speakers of the Yankee Stadium as the camera goes over to show Harley Lewis making his way out from the backstage area and towards the stage. He has an arrogant smirk on his face as he looks around before posing at the center of the stage, tossing the sunglasses he has on away before making his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)

Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST, Leading Block A in the tournament! From Manchester, United Kingdom!! Weighing in at 185 pounds: HE IS HARLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY LEWISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Here comes Harley Lewis who is but two wins away from being the latest winner of this tournanament! Lewis has been a surprise this season and he is looking to get just thst more closer to seal the deal!

Stew-O: Quick, agile, task driven let’s see now that we are so close to the end of the tournament how the British Playboy is going to work for a chance to make it all the way!

( ‘Sweet Caroline’ by Neil Diamond begins to blast throughout the speakers in the arena, to a response of explosive cheers from the fans at the sight of “Sweet” Caroline, who walks out through the curtain! Caroline looks really joyful as she then begins to make it to the ring, rolling in and posing, before backing into her corner.)

Bella Braxton: AAAAND HIS OPPONENT! Leading Block B in the tournament! From Paducah, Kentucky! Weighing in at 102 pounds! SW-EEEEEEEET CA-RO-LIIIIIIIIIINEEE !!!

Gavin Kirkland: Here comes a little lady who is impressing more and more and she is only 19 years of age ladies and gentlemen! So young yet so full of potential and only two victories away from being the New Era Classic Tournament Champion! She is definitely one to watch!

Stew-O: Not a whole lot seems to stop this little ball of energy and if she keeps this up then the sky is the only limit for this former National cheerleading and dance Champion! This should be a good match! LET’S GET TO IT!!

Persephone: REF!! DO THE THING!!!

Official: RING THE BELL!!!!

( Ding! Ding! Ding! )

Gavin Kirkland: HERE WE GO! This semi-final match IS ON between Harley Lewis and Sweet Caroline! Lewis moves in Caroline’s face looking down on her and giving her the what’s what BUT SHE GIVES HIM THE TALK TO THE HAND GESTURE! This provokes Harley to charge at Caroline who ducks under a clothesline attempt and she strikes first with an elbow to the face of Lewis!!

Stew-O: He backs away and she presses onto the attack! A punch to the face! She does it to the back as he turned looking at the ropes! He ends up in the cables and into a corner when she throws in a kick THAT HE CAUGHT WITH AN ARM!! Caroline went aggressively but her opponent now LIFTS HER UP to THE GROUND AND HE GOES RUNNING SLAMMING HER AGAINST THE OPPOSITE TURNBUCKLES!!!

Persephone: Look at him posing just now, that was just ONE MOVE! ONE MOVE!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Harley resumes the assault, grabbing Caroline by the hair and moving her to the center of the ring as she seems still dazed and he dashes to the ropes. SHE FOLLOWS BEHIND HIM! Into the ropes both go AND CAROLINE BRINGS LEWIS DOWN WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG!! HARLEY PLANTS FACE-FIRST INTO THE RING MAT! Caroline goes to a corner, looking pumped she rushes to Lewis WHO WHIPS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE!

Stew-O: But Caroline lands on the apron! Harley throws in a punch blocked by the young woman AND SHE STRIKES BACK! Lewis stumbles back towards the center of the ring! He charges back to her BUT HE IS STOPPED WITH A BULL CHARGE FROM BETWEEN THE ROPES! WAIT! HE GRABBED HER HEAD!! HE MOVES A BIT BACKWARD! HER BODY IS SUSPENDED BETWEEN HIS ARM AND THE ROPES! HE TAKES HER DOWN WITH A HARD-SOUNDING DDT!!! What a move by Lewis to regain the momentum of this match!

Persephone: Why not go for a cover while we’re at it eh? Ah, no, he prefers to brag. LOSER!!!

Gavin Kirkland: LOOK AT CAROLINE! SHE GOES FOR A SURPRISE ROLL-Up!! THE MOST DEVASTATING MOVE IN OUR BUSINESS!!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: And loser kicks out! What a surprise!

Stew-O: Caroline is sending a message to her opponent, she wants to make it to the final of the tournament but more important she is telling Lewis that she won’t let him have his way with her! She is sending a message to the entire EAW that she is here and that she wants to make an impact!

Gavin Kirkland: She sure is making an impact on Harley’s face right now as she is in a mounted position over Lewis and throwing hard strikes down at him. Unloading on Lewis but he shoves her off him creating separation allowing him to get back to his knees. They meet at the center of the ring, she goes FOR A CUTTER!! DOWN GOES HARLEY!! AND LEWIS ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE APRON!

Stew-O: Advantage Caroline at the moment as Lewis is getting to his feet on the apron helping himself with the ropes AND CAROLINE KNOCKS HIM TO THE OUTSIDE WITH A SPRINGBOARD DROPKICK!! DOWN GOES HARLEY AND THE CROWD CHEERS ON THE YOUNG WOMAN FROM PADUCAH, KENTUCKY!

Gavin Kirkland: Caroline looks down on her opponent before glancing at the crowd then she suddenly bolts to the ropes opposite to the area where Lewis is. She’s thinking Suicide D-LEWIS JUST CLOCKED HER IN THE MOUtH WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT WHICH SENDS HER RIGHT BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!!!

Stew-O: Lewis brags again, engaging with the crowd letting them know why he’s going to win the New Era Classic Tournament, AND HERE COMES CAROLINE JUMPING OVER THE TOP ROPE AND LANDING ATOP OF HIM!!!!! THE CROWD IS GOING NUTS!

Crowd: CA-RO-LINE! CA-RO-LINE! CA-RO-LINE! CA-RO-LINE! CA-RO-LINE! CA-RO-LINE!

Gavin Kirkland: Back on the up and up for this young upstart who’s hopping on the apron and lines herself up for the next attack she has in store for Lewis. She’s thinking cannonball! She goes for it BUT LEWIS CAUGHT HER! AND HE SLAMS HER INTO THE NEARBY BARRICADES! HE DOES IT AGAIN!!! HER HEAD BOUNCING AGAINST THE RAILING THAT MUST HURT!!!

Stew-O: Harley does it without any sign of remorse too from the looks of it! What does that mean for the remainder of this match? Right now Caroline is in trouble as the official begins to make the outside count!

Official: ONE! TWO!!

Stew-O: Caroline holding her head laid on her back as she then begins to slowly make her way up to her knees. He grabs her by the hair, she tries to get free NOT BEFORE LEWIS WHIPS HER AGAINST A CORNER POST!!

Official: THREE!!! FOUR!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Lewis argues with a fan outside of the ring, obviously ignoring the counting of the official! He moves to Caroline, DRIVING HER BACK AGAINST THE RAILING WITH A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! MY GOD!!

Official: FIVE!!!!! SIX!!!!!!

Stew-O: Harley looks proud of himself as he brags to the booing crowd! He might get eliminated! Right now it doesn’t seem like Caroline is close to being able to get back inside the ring! Harley rolls back inside.

Official: SEVEN!!!!!!! EIGHT!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Is she going to make it?? Harley is looking down! Caroline is trying to make it back inside!!!

Official: NINE!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: She’s Almost There!!!

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Persephone: Well fuck me sideways!

Gavin Kirkland: CAROLINE IS IN THE RING!!! JUST AS SHE WAS ABOUT TO BE COUNTED OUT!!! THE FANS LOVE IT! Harley is livid!! He tries to calm down as he quickly moves to stomp at Caroline in a corner under the boos of the crowd. Caroline shows her desire to endure but she will need to get some offense in if she wants a chance at victory!

Stew-O: Harshly, he moves Caroline so she could stand, nailing her chin with a left Uppercut! It goes right on the button FOLLOWED BY A HEADBUTT!! Caroline is reeling before she is getting SMASHED with a corner to the face! Harley goes to the opposite corner, measures and then dashes forward CRASHING INTO CAROLE WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE!

Gavin Kirkland: He picks Caroline up, moving her to the center of the ring before whipping her into the ropes. ELBOW SMASH TAKES DOWN THE SWEET GIRL!

Harley Lewis: AND THIS IS WHY, OH DEAREST FANS, I AM WINNING THIS TOURNAMENT!!

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: Less bragging more action! THIS MATCH IS DRAGGING ON YOU FUCKING SLACKER!!!

Harley Lewis: Oh Piss Off You Bloody Cunt!!

Persephone: O.O!!!

Gavin Kirkland: Harley Lewis meanwhile appears to be in complete control of this match as he then resumes the action moving toward Caroline and throwing a few kicks to the midsection before getting her up to her feet. Whip into the ropes SHE SPRINGBOARDS HERSELF INTO AN UPPERCUT!!! LEWIS TAKES IT IN THE MOUTH AND DROPS IT DOWN! He quickly gets up only to get on his knees from an oblique kick by your young lady from Kentucky!

Stew-O: This is an opening she must take advantage of otherwise this match might end quickly! She throws a few MMA kicks! Some to his chest and the last one to his face! Harley drops to the mat AND CAROLINE FOLLOWS WITH AN ELBOW DROP! She moves to the ropes AND GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT! PERFECTLY EXECUTED! Like an angel in motio-

Persephone: Oh for fuck sake man! That girl ain’t no angel! Quit fantasizing!

Stew-O: What about Re-

Persephone: SHUT UP!

Gavin Kirkland: Caroline with the ascendency over her opponent right now as he tries to stand on his feet. She is smiling, waiting for him to get up and engage with her. She taps at her wrist! Letting Lewis know she doesn’t have all day and he lunged at her! She quickly ducks, hops to the first rope on one side of the ring, then the second of another side THEN THROWS A CHUN-LI TYPE SPINNING KICK THAT NAILS HARVEY!! DOWN HE GOES AND CAROLINE DROPS OVER HIM!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: What will we expect next, a fucking Fatality?

Stew-O: No idea! But what is certain is this match will continue a while longer as Harley Lewis just lifted the shoulder up to break the count! He will not be taken out so easily it seems!

Persephone: Leave me with him in the ring and that match is already over!

Stew-O: Sure, sure.

Gavin Kirkland: Meanwhile the action continues inside the ring as Harley is back to a vertical back BUT IS TAKEN DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! He gets back up again! Punch to the face by Caroline AND ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE! THEN A DROPKICK AS HARLEY GETS UP WHICH SENDS HIM TO A CORNER!! She quickly goes to him and proceeds to throw some knife-edged chops!!

SMACK!

Crowd: WOOOOOOOO!!!

SMACK!!

Crowd: WOOOOOOOO!!!

SMACK!!

Crowd: WOOOOOOOO!!!

SMACK!!

Crowd: WOOOOOOOO!!!

SMACK!!

Crowd: WOOOOOOOO!!!

Stew-O: Caroline then hops on the second rope, now standing taller over Lewis, she grabs him by the hair and begins to throw in some punches!!!

Crowd: ONE! TWO!! THREE!!! FOUR!!!! FIVE!!!!! SIX!!!!!! SEVEN!!!!!!! EIGHT!!!!!!!! NINE!!!!!!!!!

Gavin Kirkland: She cocks the tenth punch she dro-

Stew-O: HARLEY JUST WENT DOWN TO A KNEE AND MOVES FORWARD THEN QUICKLY GOT UP!! HE HAS CAROLINE IN A POWERBOMB POSITION!!! SHE THROWS DOWN QUICK FISTS OVER HIS HEAD BUT HE MOVES FORWARD AND TAKES OFF RUNNING!! BUCKLE BOOOOOOOOOMB!!!! CAROLINE LANDS ON HER FACE! HAND TO HER BACK WRITING IN PAIN WHILE LEWIS ENDS UP TO A KNEE HOLDING HIS HEAD AND FEELING DIZZY!!!