(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 intro plays…)

(The show opens with a recap of last week’s Sunday Night Voltage: It starts off with Chris Elite giving the opportunity he acquired at Territorial Invasion to Jake Smith and stating he will get a match Pain for Pride one way or another. But before he can leave, Ms. Extreme interrupts him and challenges him to a match at Pain for Pride. Chris Elite accepts, and the two shake hands before Ms. Extreme lays Chris out with a forearm. After this, Halsey Neel defeats Thomas Van Til by submission. Afterward, Holly Arrow cuts a promo mocking what happened between Cleopatra and The Queen’s Court. That was before Cleopatra interrupted her, and the two sparking a back and forth before Holly states that Cleopatra would have better luck getting into Pain for Pride if she was in the 24/7 Battle Royal. From there, Holly left with her having hit a nerve with Cleopatra who watches her inside the ring. Then, Hikari Kanno defeats Kristen Myers in an Iconic Cup match. After a celebration is set up for the Unified Tag Team Champions, the Off-Brand Amphetamines are interrupted by Usagi Senshi and Ayu Megumi. They challenge the Tag Team Champions to a match at Pain for Pride, the Champions accept but not before rejecting the Ice Aces’ handshake and leaving. Then an interview with Donovan Duke is abruptly finished when Donovan receives a call and leaves in a hurry. Candice Blair defeats Haruka Kashimashi in her Iconic Cup Match with Danny Tanner finally makes his return, but not before he heartbreakingly attacks Candice Blair and lays her out. Jake Smith announces what he will use his opportunity for, and that is to insert himself into the Cash in the Vault match at Pain for Pride. Then he is interrupted by the other competitors in the match including Jay Jerry Johnson, SOSA Henderson, Jon Kelton, and Adam Lucas. It is then that every man states their reason to win. Ruler defeats Wildcard to acquire a Number One Contendership for the New Breed Championship, with Ruler staring off with Alex Myers as he left. Ryan Wilson defeats Robyn Valentine and then cuts a promo mocking Donovan Duke for having to leave his interview. Afterward, Madison Kaline cuts a promo wondering why Amber betrayed her. Amber Keys herself interrupts her explaining her actions. In the main event, Holly Arrow defeats Madison Kaline with Amber attacking Madison after her match. Then, Cleopatra attacks Holly as well, before accepting Holly’s challenge for Pain for Pride. Finally, Drake King, Myles, and then later on Minerva have a heated argument before all chaos breaks loose, with Myles and Minerva teaming up together to take down Drake. In the end, Minerva lays Drake out with a fireball and a barbed wire chair. The last shot is of Drake King holding his face while being checked on by officials, stating that The Black Rose will be no more, as the show and the recap ends right there.)

(Sunday Night Voltage then fades away from the recap to show a shot of the Multisports Pavilion in Luanda, Angola. ’33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is heard blasting through the speakers while golden pyro is seen shooting out from the stage with the crowd cheering wildly. The camera then goes over to show the broadcasting team of Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone.)

Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen, we are just a few weeks away from Pain for Pride and we are proud to welcome you once again…TO SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!!!

James Peters: And just like always, this episode is jam-packed with great matches. We have a Trios Warfare Match consisting of Robyn Valentine, Wildcard, and Mary S. Atlas going up against Lucas Johnson, Shane Gates, and Ruler. Jay Jerry Johnson goes up against Jon Kelton in a Cash in the Vault Preview match. And finally, our main event as the couple of the EAW Champion Myles and Minerva go up against Drake King and Chris Elite!

Persephone: Blah blah blah, get excited about everything, I don’t care either way if Rex isn’t here, just get on with the stupid show!

(‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney hits as the crowd cheers wildly upon hearing the Voltage Commissioner’s music. Captain Charisma walks out to the entrance ramp with a microphone in his hand and a smile on his face, obviously happy and excited to see the electric atmosphere from the crowd in Luanda.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the Commissioner of Sunday Night Voltage, CAPTAIN CHARISMA!!!!!

Persephone: Hold on, let me guess, “And we kickstart this amazing Voltage episode as we hear from Captain Charisma!”

Rich Russillo: And we kickstart this amazing Voltage episode as we hear from Captain Charisma- Wait, how did you know what I was going to say?

Persephone: Because I am a wizard.

Rich Russillo: Really?

Persephone: No dumbass, it is because you always say the same thing every Voltage episode even though nothing amazing ever happens.  I just suffer every single time from boredom sitting here!

James Peters: Well, nobody really likes you so everyone is happy with seeing you suffer. Anyway, as Rich was saying, Captain Charisma shows a lot of excitement here today as we are just 3 weeks away from the grandest stage of them all, Pain for Pride!

(Captain Charisma walks down the ramp and enters the ring. He stands right in the center of it as the cheering continues for the Commissioner until his music died down, and he was able to speak.)

Captain Charisma: Welcome everyone once more to Sunday Night Voltage! I know we are going to have another great episode on our hands tonight, as we look forward to the Trios Warfare Match and the Cash in the Vault Preview match. All of that alongside the amazing main event to finish the night off which involves the EAW Champion Myles along with Minerva going up against Drake King and Chris Elite. But we can’t forget the event that is right around the corner… Are you guys ready for Pain for Pride?

(The crowd explodes into cheers as a way to answer Captain Charisma’s question, everyone was excited for Pain for Pride except for the only person booing, that being, of course, Persephone.)

Captain Charisma: There are a lot of amazing marquee matches in Pain for Pride this season, but the one that stands out the most is the 24/7 Battle Royal. It is a match that gives the winner a contract he or she can cash in at any time for any title. It is a great way for the rising stars of EAW to show their worth as previous winners of this match, consisting of Elitists such as Jack Ripley, Theron Nikolas, Consuela Rose Ava, and Jon Kelton, all became Champions in their own right. While not all cash-ins have been successful, the holder of the contract has an incredible chance of winning a Championship as long as they pick their spot. 

Captain Charisma: A prime example of this is Donovan Duke, the current National Elite Champion, who cashed in back at King of Elite. That was when Minerva and Jake Smith were vulnerable after their hard-fought match against one another that they had. It really feels like yesterday when Donovan Duke arrived at Voltage, and now he’s shown that he can become a great wrestler two years later, and not only that became a Champion. Donovan deserves all the credit in the world for what he was able to accomplish and he has done a great job repping the belt, while later tonight Donovan will update the EAW Universe on what is going on with him, we have to shift our focus elsewhere. With that being said, here are the Elitists from Voltage’s side that will participate in the 24/7 Battle Royale!

(The crowd waits in anticipation for the first name Captain Charisma is going to announce for the marquee matchup…)

Captain Charisma: LUCAS JOHNSON!

(The crowd explodes into loud boos as they obviously haven’t forgotten what Lucas Johnson did to Jay Jerry Johnson all those weeks ago. Lucas has always been vilified, but recently there’s been something more to that hatred.)

Captain Charisma: ROBYN VALENTINE!

(Somehow, Robyn’s name draws even louder boos from the crowd. She’s drawn a lot of negative attention to herself on Voltage, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t granted her some bad luck. She’s made a name for herself and will continue to do so as the weeks go on.)

Captain Charisma: WILDCARD!

(The boos continue but at the same time, a few chees are heard coming from the crowd. Wildcard has been rising up the ranks quickly and it’s only a matter of time before the violent and brash woman can make a name for herself by getting a huge opportunity that she can seize, which will be in the form of a 24/7 Battle Royal shot.)

Captain Charisma: HARUKA KASHIMASHI!

(Finally, cheering can be heard from the crowd, everyone appreciating Haruka’s determination to never give up inside the squared circle even after everything that she’s been through since her arrival.)

Captain Charisma: MARY S. ATLAS!

(The reaction turns into a more mixed one, but there are still more cheers for Mary who has been a staple of Sunday Night Voltage this Season.)

Captain Charisma: AND LAST, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, SHANE GATES!

(And Captain Charisma loses the crowd again as boos break out again because of Shane Gates being Shane Gates.)

Captain Charisma: I wish the Voltage participants in the Battle Royal good luck, and I hope everybody enjoys the rest of the show-

(But before Captain Charisma could take his leave, ‘Swallowing the Rabbit Whole’ by Code Orange plays over the sound system and the crowd explodes into loud boos. Shane Gates comes out with a microphone in his hand and an expression full of anger on his face.)

Persephone: Oh for fucks sake, he IS possessed by a supernatural doll! Captain Charisma said his name and he summoned the ugly troll!

Rich Russillo: I thought you actually had to say the name three times and in front of a mirror for someone to appear.

Persephone: I did just that and it didn’t work. I said Rexy’s name three times in front of a mirror and he never appeared! :noah:

James Peters: Anywho, it seems Shane Gates has something in his mind about Captain Charisma’s announcement and knowing Shane Gates, he won’t keep quiet about what he truly thinks.

(Shane Gates then finally reached the ring and entered it, stepping right in front of Captain Charisma. He’s obviously not in a good mood, and it doesn’t take long before he starts speaking.)

Shane Gates: Now, Captain Charisma, you are probably wondering why I am out here interrupting this important announcement that you are giving, and I simply want this time right now to air out my grievances. Do you think I am not tired of how this season has gone for me? Do you think I am not tired of having to deal with being haunted by that stupid doll all Season, having it screw me over at every turn I took? Then, when I finally believed I got rid of it…it comes back once again. And all of that was because of the icing on the cake, my old partner, good ole Kirk! He blamed all of our failures on me, kicked me to the curb and now he goes off to win the Unified Tag Team Championships with Solomon Stane?!

Shane Gates: It is absolutely frustrating and annoying having to deal with those kinds of setbacks, and I am not going to stand down about it. I am pissed off. I am pissed off about this whole season that I had, having to fail because of supernatural things I couldn’t control, and having someone who I despise go off to win it big. I am tired that I have never got anything going on for myself, and I definitely plan to salvage everything that happened by winning the 24/7 Battle Royale at Pain for Pride-

(And right before Shane can keep talking, ‘CALLING’ by Siam☆Dream plays throughout the sound system while the crowd explodes out into cheers/ Shane turns over to the stage incredibly confused while Haruka Kashimashi then comes out to the entrance ramp with a microphone in her hand as well and a focused look on her face.)

Rich Russillo: One of Voltage’s newest and brightest Elitists appears to have interrupted Shane Gates! Haruka Kashimashi has been someone who has been here for a few months on Voltage. Even though she has shown a lot of potential, she hasn’t had quite the luck she wanted.

James Peters: Haruka Kashimashi has been in the Iconic Cup Tournament and as you said, Rich, didn’t have the best of luck either there. It would make sense that she would search for some kind of redemption, and it seems she found the perfect opportunity right now.

(Haruka walks down the ramp and reaches the ring, entering and looking directly at Shane Gates in the eyes. Her music died down and she began speaking.)

Haruka Kashimashi: I heard what you said loud and clearly Shane, and honestly, I couldn’t stay in the back after hearing that. I haven’t exactly had the dream start I wanted for my EAW career, so I can kind of sympathize with your situation. Feeling frustrated that your luck or efforts weren’t good enough to be able to win. Being in the Iconic Cup was a huge honor, especially when people with more EAW experience were in the New Era Classic. I enjoyed my time here in EAW and I learned a lot from all the talented women I faced. However, I am not proud of my performance in the tournament, and I hunger for more. I want to finally show the EAW Universe what I am all about, and maybe a great opportunity to show that would be next week. Shane Gates, I challenge you to a match.

(The crowd explodes into cheers when Haruka sets out a challenge and Shane’s confusion grows even more than before as he immediately responds.)

Shane Gates: Are you fucking kidding me? You? Challenging me to a match? If you are genuinely saying this to me, then you have clearly lost your mind. Do you not see that your whole career here has been mostly plagued by failure? What you are doing right now is setting yourself up for obvious disappointment against me.

(Haruka doesn’t seem to back down against Shane as she simply shrugs in response.)

Haruka Kashimashi: Considering how your own career has been Shane, it wouldn’t be farfetched to say your statement could involve you too. Either way, I like my chances against anyone despite the hardship that I have endured so far, I will just keep going no matter what. So I ask again, do you accept my challenge or not?

(Shane can only roll his eyes when hearing that. But finally, he gives in.)

Shane Gates: Fine then, since you want it so bad, I accept your challenge.

Captain Charisma: Well, as the Voltage Commissioner coincidentally standing in the ring with you two, I’ll make it official! It will be Shane Gates vs Haruka Kashimashi in a 24/7 Preview Match next week!

(The crowd cheers loudly when hearing the match being made official. Haruka and Shane stare at each other once again. But all of the sudden, Shane Gates slaps Haruka right across the face! The cheering immediately turns into loud booing as Haruka falls down to the mat and Shane coldly stares at her from above.)

Shane Gates: You signed your death warrant as soon as I accepted the challenge, you fucking fool.

(Shane drops the microphone as ‘Swallowing the Rabbit Whole’ plays up again and he leaves the ring, Captain Charisma rushing over to Haruka and checking on her to see if she is alright.)

Rich Russillo: No matter what happens, Shane Gates will always look out for himself.

Persephone: Hey guys, have you seen Haruka’s face? It went flying off after she got bitch slapped like that! :mjlol:

James Peters: Shane Gates is clearly not very happy about the challenge, and he made himself clear on that when he slapped Haruka like that. Haruka set out the challenge to him as another way to prove herself but Shane thought of Haruka as another obstacle in the way. We will have to see if he can get over that obstacle, or if Haruka can stop him in his tracks.

(Shane simply turns one last time to see the damage that he caused, as Haruka sat there, shocked from the slap, and Captain Charisma looking on pretty annoyed. The camera shows Captain Charisma checking on Haruka one last time before Sunday Night Voltage fades away to the first commercial break of the night.)

(Voltage cuts to a commercial promoting the new season of LEGO Ninjago, featuring the Interwire Champion, Andre Walker.)

(Voltage fades back to ringside as Bella Braxton is seen holding a microphone.)

Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

( ‘If You Smell’ by Adam Massacre plays next over the sound system as the former Big Boogie Bhampion makes his way to the ring! )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Jacksonville, Florida! Weighing at 260 pounds! THE WOOGIIIIIEMAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!

James Peters: We haven’t seen or heard from The People’s Champion in quite a while and he looks very much happy to be here! The fans showing love for this favorite of theirs as it makes his way down the ramp!

Rich Russillo: Always there when he is called into action! You can always expect something special coming from this man no matter if he wins or loses!

(‘Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9, No. 1’ by Fredéric Chopin begins to play, and as the crowd boos, Thomas Van Til begins to make his way out. He doesn’t pay attention to the crowd’s reaction, more focused on his opponent.)

Bella Braxton: AAAAAND HIS OPPONENT! From Geneva, Switzerland! Weighing in at 195 pounds; THOMAS VAN TIL!!!

Rich Russillo: Here comes a man who is looking to bounce back from a loss having been on the wrong end of a match result against Halsey Kneel.

James Peters: He will be looking to make good of this opportunity to face a man the quality of The Woogieman. This will be an interesting match.

( Ding! Ding! Ding! )

James Peters: And Here We GO! This match is officially underway! Both men are circling each other in the center of the ring. A clinch ensues, both fighting for the upper hand AND WOOGIE SHOVES THOMAS AWAY WHO ROLLS TO A CORNER! 

Rich Russillo: Van Til looks up to Woog who is casually waiting for him at the center of the ring. Van Til getting to his feet reaches Woogieman and locks up, but it’s quickly turned into a headlock by Woog keeping a tight hold of his opponent’s head! 

James Peters: Woog keeps the hold steady for a moment, the official looking over at Thomas making sure he is able to continue the match. Woog transitions to a wristlock before quickly getting countered by Van Til who forces Woogie down to the floor! 

Rich Russillo: Quick ki-up by Woogieman followed by a wristlock gaining back control! Woog pushes Thomas to the ropes before moving into an Irish whip! He takes down Van Til with a Japanese arm drag! Thomas is back to his feet quickly but meets the floor again with another arm drag! 

James Peters: AND SUDDENLY AN INSIDE CRADLE FROM WOOG!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

James Peters: And Thomas kicks out! He looks shocked! As if that wasn’t meant to happen so quickly and to a degree, the Woogieman looks amused but more importantly confident and allow his opponent to get up when he is ready.

Rich Russillo: Both men join each other soon enough in the center of the ring, they lock up! Quick headlock by Woogieman before getting thrown to the ropes by Thomas WHO GETS SHOULDER BLOCKED TO THE GROUND! Von Till backs up again, locking up with Woog once more this time Von Til takes down Woog with a snap mare followed by a grounded headlock!

James Peters: Von Til not getting go of Woogie’s head keeping him down but then after a while, Woog is working his way to a vertical base. Thomas struggles to try and keep him down but he fails to do so! Woogie still trying to free himself and manages to do it! Into the ropes, he goes BUT HE GETS KICKED IN THE STOMACH BY THOMAS! AND WOOGIE THROWS A FIST THAT TAKES DOWN VON TIL! 

Rich Russillo: LOOK AT WOOGIEMAN!! QUICKLY GRABBING THE LEGS OF THOMAS HE’S TRYING FOR A SHARPSHOOTER, but Thomas wiggles out of it before rolling to the outside to create some distance between the two men! 

James Peters: Thomas is taking his time to the outside adjusting his pants while looking upward and inside the ring, the official telling him to get back inside while Woogieman is patiently waiting for him to get back in. Von Til is on his knees to the apron then fully up, he goes past the ropes standing up BUT GETS A KICK BY WOOGIEMAN TAKING HIM DOWN! 

Rich Russillo: AND SUDDENLY VON TIL PUSHES AGAINST WOOG’S STOMACH AND TACKLES HIM AGAINST A CORNER! He goes to the center of the ring AND CHARGES AT WOOG TACKLING HIM TO THE CORNER AGAIN!

James Peters: Woogie looks to be in pain as Thomas now goes to the opposite corner, wanting a stronger change and wanting to repeat the move perhaps? He charges in, he’s about to tack-NO! HE JUST RAN INTO A RESOUNDING BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX!! WHAT A COUNTER BY THE WOOGIEMAN WHO TAKES HIS RIVAL DOWN!!! 

Rich Russillo: Woogie quickly goes to the ropes as Thomas is getting vertical, Von Til facing his opponent BUT GETS TAKEN DOWN AS WOOG HOPS OVER HIM AND DRILLS HIS HEAD DOWN WITH A FLOAT OVER DDT!! WOOG HOOKS THE LEGS!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: Denied! 

James Peters: Indeed! Worthy attempt though as that DDT can do some major damage! Woog is running the first serious series of offenses of the match and we’re going to find out of Thomas has an answer or if he will keep getting beaten up. Here comes Woog with a series of punches to the face of Von Til before sending him to the ropes. He goes to them himself AND TAKES DOWN VON TIL WITH A JUMPING CLOTHESLINE!! Thomas tries to get up as quickly as he can but Woog is waiting for him! 

Rich Russillo: What does he have in store for his opponent now? He goes behind the man, GRABBING HIM AND SENDS HIM BACKWARDS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! The crowd loves this action and by how loud they are they want more! Thomas moves to a corner trying to recover but Woog is hot on his tail! He begins to throw in fists and punches in rapid succession at Thomas’ face in the corner and then spits at his hand AND SMACKS HIM ONE LAST TIME! 

James Peters: He picks up Von Til, shipping him to the ropes waiting on him TO DELIVER A SAMOAN DROP! DOWN GOES VON TIL ONCE AGAIN! Strong offense by The Woogieman who is leading the assault! Thomas best try to mount a comeback or this match will end up being quite short!

Persephone: Which I would absolutely love! In fact, can’t the official just throw this match to the bin? Please? For me? 

Rich Russillo: Sadly, the official will disappoint you Persephone and this match will continue! Woogieman is still the lead man in this match so far as he punches at Von Til before grabbing on and hoisting his opponent up FOR A FISHERMAN SUPLEX! PERFECTLY EXECUTED!! 

James Peters: The Woog quickly gets back to his feet waiting for his opponent who is slower to get vertical now, but once Thomas is up HE IS BROUGHT BACK DOWN WITH A SWINGING NECKBREAKEEEERR!! Woogieman with another cover! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Rich Russillo: Not this time it seems! Woogie will need stronger moves to pull off the win but he seems well on his way at this point! 

James Peters: The Woog is back on his feet as he goes behind Von Til who gets up AND PERFORMS A PICTURE PERFECT SUPLEX WITH A BRIDGE PIN!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: Oh come on! 

Rich Russillo: And Thomas Von Til kicks out before three!! 

James Peters: Well folks we have to go to commercials! Don’t go anywhere! This match and what’s left of tonight’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage will return right after this! 

( Advertisement plays Prime Video’s The Boys plays as Season 3’s first few episodes were released on Friday. It is followed by a feature video for one of Pain For Pride’s main matches involving the Universal Woman’s Champion and class of 2022 Hall of Famer Andrea Valentine who will defend her title against the Necro Mauler Kassidy Heart! Don’t Miss It! )   

James Peters: And we are back folks on tonight’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage LIVE from Luanda, Angola! If you just joined us, we are in the middle of a clash between The Woogieman and Thomas Von Til, and for the last bit Thomas has been on top and delivering the pain to his opponent!

James Peters: Von Til slowly moving back to his feet using the ropes and Woogie is throwing punches at him! Woog steps back, charging then at Thomas WHO DUCKS AND LOWERS THE TOP ROPE! THE WOOGIEMAN TUMBLES OVER AND TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR! 

Rich Russillo: This could turn the tide of this match real quick folks as Thomas rolls outside of the ring. He goes to Woogie, throwing some fists BEFORE HOISTING HIM UP RIGHT OVER THE SECURITY RAILING! WOOGIE’S RIBS AGAINST THE TOP OF THE RAILING THIS ISN’T GOOD! 

James Peters: Woogie looking in pain as he stumbles his way towards our announce table and is leaning against trying to catch his breath. Von Til shows up behind AND HE PICKS UP WOOGIEMAN AND AGAIN SLAMS HIM RIBS FIRST ON OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE!! 

Persephone: FUCKING DAMN IT THOMAS VON DOUCHE STOP MESSING WITH OUR DAMN ANNOUNCE TABLE!!!

Rich Russillo: He grabs Woog by the back of the neck after throwing a kick to his midsection and throws him inside the ring for a quick pin attempt! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

Persephone: Not even close! 

Rich Russillo: Yes, and he will need a whole lot more if he wants to win however how much damage is Woogie having to deal with as far as his ribs go? This could play into Thomas’ hands and perhaps be the key to victory here! 

James Peters: Thomas is waiting for Woogie to get up and just as he is about to HE DRIVES A HARD LEFT TO THE FACE OF the WOOG WHO GOES BACK TO HIS KNEES! AND HE DOES IT AGAIN! AND A THIRD TIME BEFORE THROWING A KICK TO THE FACE OF WOOGIEMAN!! 

Rich Russillo: Thomas Von Til is on the attack now as he grabs Woog by an arm AND KNOCKS HIM DOWN WITH A LARIAT! He doesn’t let go of the arm though, forcing his opponent up and spinning him around, AND LIFTS HIM OVER HIS HEAD WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX OF HIS OWN! PAYBACK FROM WOOG’S ON TAKING ON THE MOVE AS THE FLORIDA NATIVE LANDS RIGHT ATOP OF HIS NECK! 

James Peters: And then he drives a few knees to the ribs of Woogieman! Seems like he is focusing on that area of the body! Smart plan as he THEN DRIVES A KNEE TO THE FACE OF WOOG WHILE RUNNING JUST AS WOOGIE WAS GETTING TO HIS KNEES! He doesn’t let up, picking up the former Big Bhoogie Bhampion, AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A BRAINBUSTEEEEER!!! 

Rich Russillo: THOMAS WITH A COVER! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Rich Russillo: Close but not done! 

James Peters: Good offense by the man though but he will need more! He currently keeps Woogie grounded with an armbar but quickly transitions INTO A SHOULDER LOCK!! WOOGIEMAN COULD TAP OUT OF THAT MOVE BUT! Luckily for him, he managed to get a foot on some ropes! Great spacial awareness from him! Who knows how long he would’ve lasted without risking his shoulder getting dislocated! 

Rich Russillo: Thomas looks irritated to realize he was not in the center of the ring when he performed that move! Had he been positioned better he may very well be on his way backstage with a victory to his name tonight! He looks at the official while letting go of Woogie and moves to his feet, going for an elbow drop to Woog before grabbing him by the neck and whip him to a nearby corner! 

James Peters: Thomas is in the corner throwing punches and elbows to his opponent before hoisting him up to the top turnbuckle. He moves up with him, he is setting up Woogie for a super plex this won’t do good for Woog’s chances of winning tonight at all! BUT LOOK! Woogie throwing punches! THOMAS FALLS DOWN TO THE MAT!

Rich Russillo: Woogieman considering his options and he decides to stand up on the corner! What is he going to d-WAIT A MINUTE!!! VON TIL QUICKLY GOT UP AND HOPPED ON THE ROPES FACING WOOG WHO LOOKS SURPRISED! HE GOES DOWN HARD WITH A SUPER PLEX!!! BUT THOMAS DOESN’T LET GO OF WOOG ROLLING AND BRINGING UP TO HIS FEET BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A FALCON ARROW!! COVER BY VON TIL!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRR-

Persephone: FUCK! SO DAMN CLOSE!!!

James Peters: YET NO WIN JUST YET! But how close was Thomas! Ever so close to savoring victory as he is on his knees looking at the official who confirms the two count. Thomas back to his feet now is calling for the end! What will he go for? The Moratorium piledriver? The Sacramentum crucifix powerbomb? He goes to Woog, moving him up HE GOES FOR THE SACRAMENTUM! 

Rich Russillo: BUT WOOGIE IS STRAINING! FIGHTING THE MOVE AND VON TIL LOSES HIS GRIP ON WOOG’S ARMS!! WOOGIEMAN DROPS TO HIS FEET AND QUICKLY TURNS!! THOMAS DOES THE SAME AND LANDS RIGHT AT THE BOTTOM!!! DOWN GOES VON TIL AND QUICKLY WOOG IS BACK UP AND STANDING ATOP OF HIS OPPONENT!! WE ALL KNOW WHAT’S COMING!!! 

James Peters: ONLY THE MOST ELECTRIFYING MOVE IN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TODAY!! THE PEOPLE’S ELBOW!!! 

Rich Russillo: AND IT CONNECTS! RIGHT THROUGH THE HEART OF THOMAS VON TIL! THIS IS IT, FOLKS! WOOGIEMAN WITH THE COVER!!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!! 

( DING! DING!! DING!!! )

Bella Braxton: Ladies And Gentlemen The Winner Of This Bout: THEEEEE WOOGIIIIIIEMAAAAAAANN !!!!!!!!!

James Peters: WHAT A MATCH!! AND WHAT A SPECTACULAR ENDING!!! A great effort by both men and tonight the most deserving is the one that came out on top! Congratulations Woogieman! 

Rich Russillo: Thomas Von Til came out here to fight and he didn’t get the result he wanted. The effort was there though, which is something he can build upon for the future. 

( ‘If You Smell’ by Adam Massacre plays next over the sound system of the arena as Woogie is getting his lead arm raised in victory by the official. Thomas Von Til rolls out of the ring, and the Woogieman celebrates his victory as Voltage fades away from ringside. )

(Voltage fades to the backstage area, and the crowd cheers as Molly Waters is seen with a microphone in her hand. Molly has a smile on her face as she looks at the camera, and after a few seconds the cheers quiet down, and Molly begins to speak.)

Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Diamond Dixon!

(Diamond Dixon walks into the camera’s view as the crowd explodes into a mixed reaction. Diamond has a smirk on her face as Molly continues to speak.)

Molly Waters: Diamond, it’s been a while since we’ve seen you compete. Your last match was against Cleopatra all the way back at Super Voltage. Is there any specific reason for that, like an injury?

(Diamond looks at Molly, seemingly a bit insulted that Molly would even ask about a potential injury.)

Diamond Dixon: An injury? The last thing I’d ever do is let a washed up old bum like Cleopatra derail my career. Unlike some of the people on Voltage I’m not made of glass. It’s not gonna be that easy getting rid of me.

Molly Waters: :lupe: Well then, why haven’t you competed after all this time?

Diamond Dixon: Because I didn’t have the time to. I’m a person that’s in high demand. I’m always booked and busy, so I’m not always gonna have time to compete in matches where the result is always the same anyway. Since I first got here it’s been smooth sailing. Everyone else on the roster damn near ending their own lives just for a lil’ bit of attention, but my greatness has been recognized from the start, which isn’t much of a surprise when you’re too good at what you do to be ignored. I get people want to see me compete, but I’m already at a point where I’m needed for endeavors beyond wrestling, which would be the goal for everyone in the industry if they could actually see the bigger picture, but then again it’s not every day someone with as much star power as myself comes along, so I guess what works for me won’t work for everyone else. Long story short, when you’re a hot commodity you’re gonna have more important shit to take care of, and that’s what I’ve been doing since Super Voltage. Taking care of stuff for my show, posting pics on Insta that I’m sure y’all have seen already, and more importantly I’ve been getting more involved with the fashion industry.

Molly Waters: :oh: Really?

Diamond Dixon: Really. I’ve had some big-time names reach out to me, and since then we’ve been working together to develop my own clothing line. What’s funny is that it only took me a few matches to get to this point. I told y’all that I was a star since day one and that clearly wasn’t an exaggeration, because in only a handful of matches I’ve become a bigger name than all these so called “great” women’s wrestlers apparently in EAW. I just don’t see it. Most of the bitches around here are just bland as fuck and only have whatever in ring ability they have to fall back on, and that’s why they’ll never be any bigger than they are now. The Universal Women’s Championship match at Pain for Pride is really being marketed as one of the biggest women’s matches ever when it’s a match between the human equivalent of watching paint dry and a dumbass who’s one step away from being locked up for the rest of her life. Maybe the rest of y’all are fine with watching two boring bitches fight, but I’ll pass on that snoozefest. That shit is lame as fuck.

Molly Waters: What are your Pain for Pride plans?

(Diamond waves off the question as she responds.)

Diamond Dixon: I’m not worried about having a match at Pain for Pride. I…

(Diamond stops speaking, and looks behind her, already annoyed as she can hear someone laughing while walking up to her. That person is Robyn Valentine, who walks into the camera’s view as the crowd begins booing.)

Robyn Valentine: :mjlol: You’re really skipping Pain for Pride?? You sure it’s ’cause you’re “booked and busy” or are you just #scared of getting exposed at the biggest show of the year? After all, you talk a lot for someone who doesn’t even wrestle. It’s been almost two months and your last match was against a retirement home escapee, and it’s not like Cleopatra should have been much of a challenge anyway at her age. What is she now, sixty? Sixty-five? Somewhere around there she’s old as shit, and she’s still the one wrestling while you’re not really doing anything! She can barely even walk and she still basically retired you :mjlol:!!! I guess I shouldn’t blame you for not wanting to wrestle at Pain for Pride. If Cleopatra could give you a run for your money then you don’t stand a chance against people actually in their prime! Might as well make room for the people that can actually wrestle.

(Diamond just looks at Molly, like she can’t believe Robyn is being serious, before looking back at Robyn.)

Diamond Dixon: Don’t know if you forgot but I won that match against Cleo, and that all started ’cause she interrupted me just like you’re doing now. You don’t want any of me, s-

Robyn Valentine: Most people don’t. 

(Diamond just rolls her eyes, as she clearly can’t be bothered to deal with Robyn right now.)

Diamond Dixon: Chile, you’re not even worth Diamond Dixon’s time. Buh bye.

(Diamond Dixon walks away from the area as Robyn Valentine watches in disgust. After a few seconds she just turns to Molly Waters.)

Robyn Valentine: Don’t know what her problem is. I didn’t say anything wrong. Not my fault she doesn’t wanna wrestle. That’s why I’m gonna win the 24/7 Battle Royale while she’s sitting in cater-

(Suddenly, Robyn’s attention turns away from Molly, and Robyn begins to walk away from her, walking up to Lucas Johnson who was just minding his own business, walking through the hallway. Knowing that Lucas is another competitor announced for the 24/7 Battle Royale and Robyn didn’t get the attention she wanted from Diamond Dixon, Robyn catches up to Lucas and stops him in his tracks.)

Lucas Johnson: …Can I help you?

Robyn Valentine: :mjlol: No. Even if I needed help it’s not like JJJ’s bitch could do anything.

(This annoys Lucas Johnson, as Lucas lost to Jay Jerry Johnson at Battle of Egypt in a match that had a spot in the Cash in the Vault ladder match on the line. Lucas tries to keep his composure however as he responds.)

Lucas Johnson: What do you want?

Robyn Valentine: Just remembered hearing your name announced for the 24/7 Battle Royale and wanted to know how it feels knowing you’re gonna lose to #me.

Lucas Johnson: I’m not going to lose, and if I were you I wouldn’t be getting my hopes up when you’ve only been here for a cup of coffee and have yet to do anything impressive. As far as I’m concerned your only goal should be making sure you don’t give up and quit after you embarrass yourself at your first Pain for Pride.

Robyn Valentine: Well you’ve been here for like almost ten years and haven’t done much besides lose so it’s not like you have much better chances. I’ve been doing way better than you have anyway. I gave that Wildcard bitch a run for her money in a match I had no business competing in. Biggest thing you did in the past year is attack JJJ’s friend for no reason :mjlol:.

Lucas Johnson: And if you remember what I did to Fitzgerald then you should really think carefully about what your next words are, because unlike you I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty. I have the experience to win a match like the 24/7 Battle Royale. I’m more dangerous than every single person that’s been announced for that battle royale, and that includes you, because everyone that’s ever seen you compete knows that you don’t stand a chance in a match like that. There’s not even any point in you being in the match when you’re going to be one of the first few tossed over the top rope. You’d be better off sitting on the sidelines watching Pain for Pride at home than entering a match where you actually have to fight for your spot without your dad holding your hand the entire time. Maybe you can try again next year if you actually manage to stick around long enough, but right now you don’t stand a chance. I’d be surprised to see you have a worthwhile performance at all let alone win the entire thing.

(Robyn Valentine is clearly insulted by this as the grin she had on her face disappears.)

Robyn Valentine: Well I guess you’re gonna be surprised then, ’cause I’m winning the battle royale and there’s nothing you can do about it! After I win the 24/7 Contract I’m gonna win my first Championship, and that’s just the start! By next year I’m already gonna be at least twice as successful as you, which really is sad since you had such a big head start, but I guess that’s what happens when you fucking suck at your job. So many people joined the company and found success in the past few years and you’ve been stuck in like the exact same spot the entire time. Not really hard passing up Lucas Johnson when he’s only known for being a laughing stock. I don’t know why you haven’t retired yet. Not like your career is ever going anywhere. 

(Lucas Johnson sees that Robyn is mad, and that amuses Lucas as he responds to Robyn.)

Lucas Johnson: Well, since I’m a laughing stock to you, that means you should have no problem facing me one on one in a match last week, right? 

(Robyn looks like she’s in disbelief over Lucas’s question, and she just laughs.)

Robyn Valentine: Ummm… DUH??? Why would I have a problem facing you??? You’re not even a threat to the other Johnson, let alone me! 

Lucas Johnson: So you accept?

Robyn Valentine: Again, #duh!! Of course I accept! 

Lucas Johnson: Good. By the time our match is finished, you’ll see how little of a chance you really have at Pain for Pride.

(Lucas Johnson walks away, and as he leaves it becomes apparent how much Robyn Valentine was bothered by him. Robyn clearly looks annoyed, and she just shakes her head and mumbles to herself as she turns and walks in the opposite direction. From there, Voltage begins to fade away from the backstage area.)

(The camera cuts back to ringside where Bella Braxton is back standing in the center of the ring, ready to announce the next match.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen. This next contest is an ICONIC CUP BLOCK MATCH and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(‘As Long As I Love’ TK from Ling Tosite Sigure starts playing as Hikari Kanno enters the arena and the crowd showers her with boos. Hikari really doesn’t care about the crowd’s opinion as she heads to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Making her way to the ring from Okinawa, Japan! Weighing 121 pounds. Here is “THE LONE IDOL” HIKARI KANNO!

James Peters: Hikari Kanno making her way to the ring for what we can announce is the FINAL Iconic Cup Block Match for the 2022 Iconic Cup. The Block A winner was decided on Friday when Harper Lee managed to beat out Ximena Velasquez in points due to disqualification, and tonight will decide who wins Block B and punch their ticket to Pain for Pride.

Persephone: Does that mean we can stop having an infestation of bitch on Voltage. The ones assigned to Voltage are plenty enough for me. 

James Peters: Umm…both the women in this match both represent Voltage.

Persephone: Seriously? Damn it! That means I’ll have to see both these idiots

Rich Russillo: Right now Hikari Kanno has herself in a very good position going into this match. We have said on multiple occasions that Hikari Kanno was one of the favorites in her Block and she has proven it by being the leader of her block.

James Peters: As you mentioned, she is in a very good position within her block, but her situation at the moment is intense. As we mentioned on Dynasty while the Block A winner was finalized Serenity Valdez also got herself a victory, tying Hikari in points. If Hikari wins this match, and she punches her ticket to Pain for Pride. Simple as that. She’s dangerous, but her opponent is no pushover. Hikari better not get too cocky.

(Hikari keeps her stone cold gaze as she enters the ring and takes her corner as her entrance music fades off. Seconds later, “CALLING” by Siam Dream starts to play as Haruka Kashimashi enters the arena to loud cheers from the crowd while she heads to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing her opponent! From Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Weighing 128 pounds. Here is “THE PRODIGIOUS VALKYRIE” HARUKA KASHIMASHI!

Rich Russillo: Here comes the opposition. This young lady has been trying to make a name for herself in the Land of the Elitists. She’s had a little bit of a struggle, but what a way to break out of that funk and get the momentum rolling by beating a former Tag Team Champion.

Persephone: Do you really think she has a shot to win this thing? Yeah right. Her chances of winning this match are about as good as you getting a date.

James Peters: That’s right. Anything can happen in EAW and tonight could be Haruka’s night. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have enough points to advance to the finals at Pain for Pride, but she can certainly play the role of the spoiler. If Haruka pulls off the victory here tonight, she could really hurt or even kill Hikari’s chances of making the final round. Haruka has all the capabilities of winning this match, but can she pull it off? We’re about to find out.

(Haruka enters the ring and takes her place in the opposite corner from her opponent as her music fades off. The referee checks both competitors before walking back to the center of the ring and calling for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Referee calls for the bell and here we go. Final match of the Iconic Cup block matches. How will be the winner? Will it be Hikari Kanno or will it be Haruka Hashimashi? Both ladies meet in the center of the ring and we have a lockup.

Rich Russillo: Haruka uses that small size advantage in her favor and turns Hikari into a side headlock. Haruka needs to make sure that she doesn’t let the inexperience she has in comparison to Hikari show or that will spell the end for her.

Persephone: Can either of these two even spell. They might be able to fight like ugly barbarians, but I think they are both lacking in the brains department.

James Peters: Haruka has the headlock on tight, but Kanno is throwing shots into her side. She finally breaks the lock and whips her to the ropes. Haruka rebounds AND BOTH WOMEN GO FOR SHOULDER BLOCKS BUT WE HAVE A STALEMATE!

Rich Russillo: Haruka throws a forearm and it sends Hikari back. Haruka keeps firing forearms into her face and now Hikari is leaning on the ropes. Haruka runs full speed to clothesline Hikari over the top–

James Peters: HIKARI DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE AND SHE BACK DROPS HARUKA OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE ARENA FLOOR– 

Persephone: No she didn’t. She landed on the apron and prevented me from seeing an annoying pain in the ass just splat on the floor. Damn it! Don’t start all this reversal shit. 

James Peters: Hikari turns around and fires a forearm of her own and it staggers Haruka a bit. Hikari goes for a shoulder tackle between the ropes, BUT HARUKA SLIDES UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE BETWEEN HIKARI’S LEGS!

Rich Russillo: Hikari was caught off guard with that one. Just as she gets out of the ropes. HARUKA DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO HIKARI’S BACK AND THAT SENDS HIKARI OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CRASHING TO THE FLOOR!

Persephone: It’s nice to see somebody crash and burn, but it just wasn’t as satisfying as somebody getting busted open. Get with the program and get me interested in this match because this is already a snoozefest. 

James Peters: Hikari is slowly making it back to her feet, but look at Haruka! HARUKA HITS THE ROPES AND RUNS FULL SPEED BEFORE SHE JUMPS OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TAKES HIKARI DOWN WITH A SOMERSAULT PLANCHA! WHAT A HIGH RISK MOVE FROM HARUKA!

Rich Russillo: Hikari crashes to the mat once again! Haruka has had control of this match since almost the very beginning. This is a surprise from the Voltage rookie. 

James Peters: She is looking to make a name for herself and managing to defeat a former Tag Team Champion in Hikari Kanno is certainly a way to do it. Haruka brings Hikari up and SHE JUST SMASHES HER FACE AGAINST THE RING APRON!

Persephone: Yeah, but it won’t exactly improve her looks, so go ahead and smash her face a few more times. Ugh. Nevermind. Haruka just rolled Hikari back into the ring. Way to ruin my fun.

James Peters: Hikari is back in the ring and Haruka quickly follows. Now Haruka makes her way to the second rope and waits for Hikari to get back to her feet. Hikari finally makes it back up AND HARUKA JUMPS FROM THE TURNBUCKLE AND TAKES HIKARI BACK DOWN WITH A SLINGBLADE FROM THE SECOND ROPE! 

Rich Russillo: THAT SHOT CAUGHT HIKARI RIGHT ON THE THROAT! HIKARI BACK DOWN AND HARUKA SCRAMBLES INTO THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH! HARUKA HOOKS THE LEG!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOO–

James Peters: HIKARI KICKS OUT RIGHT AFTER TWO! It’s going to take more than that to put someone as experienced as Hikari Kanno down for a three count. Haruka brings Hikari back up to her feet AND SHE HAS TURNED INTO HARUKA’S PERSONAL PUNCHING BAG!

Rich Russillo: LOOK AT THE JABS BEING FIRED TO THE BODY AND IN THE FACE! HIKARI SURPRISINGLY ON SPAGHETTI LEGS AS IT’S BOXING PRACTICE FOR HARUKA! HIKARI COULD BE OUT ON HER FEET AFTER THOSE SHOTS!

Persephone: She’s not out. That look is just natural for her. She always looks dazed and confused, but I think she’s had enough. About time she finally did something in this match.

James Peters: HIKARI GRABS THE FIST AND SPINS HARUKA AROUND! HIKARI WITH A SHOT TO THE BACK OF THE NECK! NOW HIKARI IS GOING FOR A BACK SUPLEX, BUT HARUKA LANDS ON HER FEET!

Rich Russillo: Hikari spins around and Haruka with a kick to the gut! Hikari with her head down and Haruka looks to be going for a powerbomb but instead Hikari is lifted overhead!

James Peters: Hikari has her legs around Haruka’s waist. Haruka has the arms locked. HARUKA LOOKING FOR A GORY BOMB–

Rich Russillo: HIKARI SLIDES OUT OF THE GORY BOMB AND SHE FIRES AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF HARUKA’S HEAD! HARUKA STAGGERED AND HIKARI GRABS HER HEAD AND PLANTS HARUKA DOWN WITH A SWINGING NECKBREAKER!

Persephone: I still defend the statement of neither of these bitches having brains in their heads. That’s why it takes so many shots to the head to have any effect. It is what it is I guess. 

James Peters: Just shows that in a matter of seconds that the tide of the match can turn in any direction. Hikari back up to her feet AND SHE DROPS THE ELBOW RIGHT ACROSS HARUKA’S NECK! GEEZ! YOU CAN HEAR HARUKA COUGHING AND HACKING AFTER THAT MOVE!

Rich Russillo: That is one of Hikari’s specialties. Torturing the head and shoulder area to make her arsenal more effective. What Hikari is doing now is what Haruka needs to avoid as much as possible.

Persephone: What they both need to avoid is stretching out this match longer than necessary. Just get the job done and leave. They’ve already been in the ring too long if you ask me. Just hurry up already. 

James Peters: The match is just getting started, so just stop complaining. Now Hikari is not going for the cover. Instead she is bringing Haruka back to her feet and puts her in a hammerlock. HIKARI RUNS FULL SPEED AND SENDS HARUKA SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!

Rich Russillo: Haruka grimacing a little after that move as she steps back, BUT SHE IS CAUGHT AROUND THE WAIST BY HIKARI WHO LIFTS HER UP AND PLANTS HER WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX! HARUKA’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN AND HIKARI BRIDGES UP FOR THE PIN!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWWOOO!!

TTTTHHHHHHRRRRR-

James Peters: HARUKA KICKS OUT AFTER TWO! Some resiliency being shown by Haruka in this match and she needs to regain the momentum that she had earlier in this match before it’s too late.

Persephone: Believe me, it’s too late for everything. Her offense. This match to be any good. My patience to be at full power. You get what I am saying?

James Peters: Yes. You are being extremely whiny tonight. What’s the matter, Seph? :mjlol:

Persephone: Shut the fuck up. Gawd. I hate you sometimes, you dumb bastard. You can just be a pompous asshole when you want to be. Drives me crazy. 

Rich Russillo: Hikari is now in her favorite place of attack by just going after the joints and body of her opponent in order to just destroy them. Hikari is back up AND SHE DROPS THE POINT OF HER ELBOW INTO THE BACK OF HARUKA’S NECK!

James Peters: AND ANOTHER ELBOW INTO HARUKA’S SHOULDER! THE SAME SHOULDER THAT HIKARI SENT INTO THE TURNBUCKLE EARLIER! LISTEN TO THE YELP OF PAIN COME FROM HARUKA!

Rich Russillo: Look at the smile on Hikari’s face. She loves this. She loves the thrill of competition, but she also loves breaking down her opponents just as much and that desire has only got stronger since breaking away from Miku Sakai.

Persephone: I always knew something wasn’t right with her in the head, but if it means that the match will end sooner, then I can tolerate it. Now Hikari the sadistic bitch picks up Haruka the other bitch and snapmares her over.

James Peters: Hikari hits the ropes AND DELIVERS A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE ALREADY DAMAGED SHOULDER AND NECK! Haruka down, but not for long as Hikari brings up Haruka and kicks her.

Rich Russillo: Haruka in the suplex position as Hikari puts her on the top rope. Haruka dangling on the ropes AS HIKARI SPINS OUT AND PLANTS HARUKA WITH THE DRAGON SCREW NECK WHIP! HARUKA GOT PLANTED HARD TO THE MAT AND HIKARI GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!

James Peters: HARUKA KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE! WITH ONE DAMAGED SHOULDER, SHE STILL MUSTERS THE STRENGTH TO KICK OUT!  But Hikari is without a doubt nowhere near through.

Persephone: You sure about that? I mean we can end it all right now if we wanted to. Come on, ref, just call for the bell and end the match. Of course not. The match continues.

Rich Russillo: Hikari now grabs the legs and spins around. HIKARI GOING FOR A FIGURE FOUR–

James Peters: HARUKA MANAGES TO THROW A JAB INTO HIKARI’S GUT! THAT SLOWED HER FOR A SECOND AND HARUKA FIRES ANOTHER ONE! THIS TIME IT DOUBLES HIKARI OVER! HARUKA TAKES THAT OPPORTUNITY AND GRABS HIKARI’S HEAD AND ROLLS HER UP! INSIDE CRADLE!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!

THHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: HIKARI KICKS OUT AT TWO! HARUKA ALMOST STOLE THE MATCH RIGHT THERE! Hikari didn’t like that and she goes to drop another elbow–

James Peters: HARUKA ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY AND HIKARI FINDS NOTHING BUT CANVAS! HARUKA DRAGGING HERSELF TO THE ROPES TO GET A LITTLE BREATHER–

Persephone: But here comes Hikari Dikari Dock bringing Haruka Salt back to her feet, but of course we have another counter with Haruka dropping down with a jawbreaker. All this resiliency crap is really annoying. Can’t we cut Voltage to like 30 minutes and maybe 2 matches?

James Peters: No. Even if they did, you would still find a way to complain about the show being too long. Now Haruka slowly back to her feet after that jawbreaker counter, but here comes Hikari back again–

Rich Russillo: HEADBUTT! HARUKA COUNTERED WITH A HEADBUTT AND THAT HAS GOT TO MAKE HER EYES WATER! SHE HAS ONE DAMAGED ARM, BUT SHE IS GETTING FIRED UP!

James Peters: Haruka trying to work more feeling into that left shoulder before she runs at full speed AND SHE TAKES HIKARI DOWN WITH THAT RUNNING METEORA! HARUKA USING HER GOOD ARM AND FIRING SHOTS INTO THE FACE OF HIKARI KANNO! HIKARI BLOCKING AS MANY SHOTS AS SHE CAN! 

Rich Russillo: Look at the fire coming from Haruka! Haruka brings Hikari up and whips her into the turnbuckle BEFORE HITTING HER WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT IN THE CORNER! 

Persephone: Good for her. Yeah, she’s building up some offense, but how far is it going to get her? Remember that this bitch only has one working arm.

James Peters: We’ve seen many competitors with disadvantages like Haruka has now come back and won the match. Speaking of coming back, Haruka with a front facelock on Hikari. Haruka musters the strength in that injured shoulder and grabs Hikari’s leg.

Rich Russillo: Hikari is up AND HARUKA JUST DROPS HER WITH THE FISHERMAN’S BUSTER! SHE CALLS THAT UNRAVEL AND HIKARI WAS PLANTED RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD! THAT COULD BE IT RIGHT HERE! HARUKA SCRAMBLES INTO THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!

THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!

James Peters: HIKARI KICKS OUT! HIKARI KANNO GETS THE SHOULDER UP RIGHT AS THE REFEREE WAS COMING DOWN FOR THE THREE AND HARUKA CAN’T BELIEVE IT!

Persephone: It’s always amusing that all these dumbasses get this look of shock and stupidity on their face when a big move of theirs doesn’t work and win them the match. How about you idiots stop looking so stupid and just get the job done. It isn’t that hard. 

Rich Russillo: Winning a match is easier said than done. But Haruka is getting back on the attack. Haruka gets Hikari back to her feet and whips her to the ropes, BUT HIKARI REVERSES AND SENDS HARUKA TO THE ROPES!

James Peters: Haruka rebounds AND HARUKA GOING FOR THE SQUID GAME OCTOPUS HOLD, BUT HIKARI SPINS HER OUT AND HARUKA LANDS ON HER FEET! HARUKA GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE BUT HIKARI DUCKS IT! 

Rich Russillo: HIKARI CHANGES COURSE AND DELIVERS A THRUST KICK RIGHT TO THE TEMPLE! HARUKA MIGHT BE ON DREAM STREET RIGHT NOW AFTER THAT! HIKARI HITS THE ROPES ONCE MORE AND GOES FOR A BIG BOOT–

James Peters: HARUKA MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND COUNTERS WITH A DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER! WHAT A COUNTER FROM HARUKA!

Persephone: Yeah yeah. Another counter. What else is new around here? But that Haruka bitch snaps Hikari bitch over before hitting the ropes. Is this that Penalty Kick of hers that she is going for?

James Peters: That’s right, Seph! HARUKA IS GOING FOR THE SUNKISSED RHODONITE! HARUKA HITS THE ROPES AND RUNS AT FULL SPEED! HARUKA GOING FOR THE KICK!

Rich Russillo: BUT HIKARI FALLS BACK AND HARUKA MISSED! HIKARI BACK UP TO HER FEET AND HARUKA CHANGES COURSE, BUT SHE RUNS RIGHT INTO HIKARI’S KNEE! WHAT A KNEE STRIKE FROM HIKARI! THAT CAUGHT HARUKA RIGHT IN THE JAW!

James Peters: HIKARI HAS HARUKA UP AND SHE IS GOING FOR THE BRIGHTSTAR URANAGE SLAM! HIKARI HAD HER UP, BUT HARUKA WITH ELBOW AFTER ELBOW TO THE HEAD BEFORE SHE FINALLY BREAKS FREE!

Persephone: Another counter. What else is new? They do all these reversals just to drive me crazy and prevent me from dreaming about being in bed next to my Sexy Rexy as I–

James Peters: Please don’t continue. We’ve heard enough. HARUKA JUST DROPPED HIKARI WITH THE LITTLE ENGINE! FIREMAN’S CARRY FACEBUSTER CONNECTS AND HIKARI LANDS HARD ON THE MAT!

Rich Russillo: HIKARI PLANTED FACE FIRST AND NOW HARUKA DRAGS HER TO THE CORNER AND MAKES HER WAY TO THE TOP ROPE! HARUKA IS READY TO FINISH THIS MATCH AND GET THE BIGGEST WIN OF HER CAREER! HIKARI IS STILL DOWN AND HARUKA IS LOOKING TO HIT HER PHOENIX SPLASH! HARUKA FLIES! PRODIGIOUS LANDING ON THE WAY–

James Peters: AND IT DOES NOT CONNECT! HIKARI ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND HARUKA JUST CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE MAT! THAT WAS NOT A GOOD LANDING AT ALL!

Persephone: That was not a “Prodigious Landing” at all. Of course something like that would happen. Not a shocker in the slightest. If at first you don’t succeed, high flying is not for you. When will these idiots learn that lesson?

James Peters: HIKARI QUICKLY BACK UP TO HER FEET AND SHE ISN’T GOING TO WAIT ONE SECOND LONGER! SHE PULLS HARUKA TO HER AND LOCKS IN THE AUSWAHLEN! PAINFUL SUBMISSION MOVE RIGHT HERE!

Rich Russillo: HARUKA IS FIGHTING IT, BUT SHE IS TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE ROPES! SHE NEEDS TO FIND ANOTHER WAY OUT OF IT! LISTEN TO HARUKA IN PAIN AS HIKARI WRENCHES ON HER HEAD AND NECK! SHE’S STILL TRYING TO CLAW HER WAY TO THE ROPES–

James Peters: BUT THE PAIN IS TOO MUCH FOR HARUKA AND SHE GIVES IT UP! HARUKA TAPS OUT AND THE REFEREE IS CALLING FOR THE BELL!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘As Long As I Love’ starts playing again as Hikari lets the submission hold go and gets off of Haruka as the crowd boos.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner BY SUBMISSION! HIKARI KANNO!

(The referee raises Hikari’s arm in victory for a quick second before she snatches her arm away in disgust as she exits the ring.)

James Peters: What a match. What a great way to end the Block matches of the Iconic Cup. I couldn’t think of a better way to end this stage of the Iconic Cup. 

Rich Russillo: These two ladies showed why they are rising stars and continue to show why exactly they have found so much success in their careers so far. It was great to be able to witness the growth of skills within both these athletes.

James Peters: That’s right Rich. Haruka had the match won and was close on a few occasions in the match, but it was the experience edge of high level competition that Hikari Kanno has that pushed her over the top and gave her the win.

Persephone: If it means that these two losers will get the hell out of here and I don’t have to see them again, then I am glad the match is over and there is finally a winner after such a LOOOOOOONNNNNNG match. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for a nap. Let’s end the show now. 

James Peters: Haruka showed in this match that she is still a star on the rise with her performance in this match, but Hikari Kanno once again showed why she is such a threat in the ring. With that win, Hikari has officially won her Block and advanced to the finals getting herself a trip to Las Vegas and Pain For Pride. Congratulations to Hikari, and ladies and gentlemen it is official! At Pain for Pride, it will be Block A Winner Harper Lee against Block B Winner Hikari Kanno in the final match of the Iconic Cup. What a match that will be! We will be right back with more Voltage action right after this.

(The final shot shows Hikari standing at the top of the entrance ramp with a confident look on her face as she looks down at her defeated opponent as Haruka is sitting in the corner with a sad look on her face as the camera cuts to commercial.)

(Commercial for MMA classes featuring Lucas Johnson.)

(Sunday Night Voltage fades back into a shot of the Luanda Multisports Pavillion where the EAW Universe in attendance tonight is on its feet for what’s next in what has already been a jam-packed show up to this point. It takes a moment, but sooner rather than later they are met with the sounds of ‘Loser’ by Charles Hamilton which begins to blast through the PA system of the arena. Surprisingly, compared to the usual reaction, the crowd begins to erupt into absolutely thunderous boos, knowing exactly who he is and the disgusting actions he pulled the previous week. The camera goes over to show Danny Tanner making his way out from the backstage area finally, with his attitude somehow worse than what it was the last time we saw him. It’s not a blank, emotionless stare this time for him, rather more of an angry pissed-off expression with his head bowed down and ever so slightly twitching. He closes his eyes, trying to take a few deep breaths to collect himself, but shakes his head violently in frustration afterward before then beginning to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)

Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… DANNY TANNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stew-O: I refuse to believe this is Danny Tanner. The last time we saw him nearly two months ago he was an innocent saint, who would do anything for the one that he called his best friend Candice Blair. Now he comes back, and he brutally attacks her with absolutely no remorse. What snapped inside that brain of his to do what he did last week on Voltage? I’m more confused than anything because he would’ve taken a bullet for her!

James Peters: I honestly could’ve given you an answer, but that’s why Danny’s here tonight… or at least what’s left of him. I’m going to be honest right now, he looks like an absolute mess. Sure that’s how it was before, we know that everything that happened before his sudden disappearance really did a number on him, but this… I just don’t have any words. I guess we’re just going to have to see what he’ll have to say and most importantly, how Candice will respond. 

Persephone: You guys are actually stupid, it’s not that hard to see that Danny has finally grown a pair, getting sick of the fact that the only thing he’s been known for is a virgin. I fucking hate the dude, but at least it’s an improvement and for the most part… bearable. Not like I’m going to feel any sympathy for Candice anyway.

(Danny begins to trudge up the steel steps and onto the apron. From there he enters the ring and when he makes his way toward the center, he can’t help but look up and take a peek at the fans who continue to boo him relentlessly. It’s something that he’s not exactly used to, but in the end, it doesn’t seem like he cares much for it at this point, having more important things on his mind right now. He makes his way over to the edge of the ring and yells at the timekeeper to give him a microphone, snatching it away quickly and into his possession before making his way back over to the center of the ring. ‘Loser’ begins to come to a close while the crowd’s chants begin to take over from there.)

Crowd: CANDICE! CANDICE! CANDICE! CANDICE! CANDICE!

(Danny, upon hearing her name, rubs his face with his hands. Before quickly bringing his microphone up to his mouth while he paces back and forth quickly.)

Danny Tanner: SHUT UP.

(The crowd then starts to boo again, who would’ve thought that would’ve been the first words that Danny Tanner spoke in ages.)

Danny Tanner: All of you chant for her, you show your admiration and appreciation for her. But let me ask you, WHAT ABOUT ME? WHERE’S MY ADMIRATION? WHERE’S MY APPRECIATION? BECAUSE AFTER EVERYTHING I’VE HAD TO GO THROUGH, I THINK I DESERVE THAT MUCH AT THE VERY LEAST. 

(Danny closes his eyes and once again attempts to calm himself down, jumping around while he continues to pace around the ring. The crowd doesn’t seem all that fazed or sympathetic towards Danny even after all of that.)

Danny Tanner: None of you understand what I’ve had to go through, not just in EAW, but my entire life as a whole. For 30 years I was pushed to the ground and spit on, all because of what? Because I was a ‘virgin’ they said? Because I never kissed a girl? WHEN HAS THAT EVER STOPPED ANYONE? All I wanted to do was live my dream, I did EVERYTHING to even come close to being in the position that I am today. From wrestling in backyards, to working endless 9-5’s just to buy a pack of ramen, to cleaning the toilets in the Performance Center. WAS THAT NOT ENOUGH FOR ALL OF YOU? Well… apparently not. Because as soon as they caved, as soon as they gave me that contract and signed me, do you know what happened? I didn’t walk in and everything was all sunshine and rainbows, no, I was still treated like a piece of shit. You ADORE people like The Woogieman, but heaven forbid Danny Tanner. People walk in and out of this company every day, but Danny Tanner? Oh man, don’t even get me FUCKING started on him. I got stepped over and beaten down and nobody batted an eye, nobody felt sympathy… until I met… Candice… or… at least I thought. 

(Danny takes his microphone and presses it against his temple, if his frustration hadn’t already reached its boiling point, it sure was getting there. He was venting YEARS worth of frustration, even beyond his time in EAW, it was clear he was taking all of this very seriously.)

Danny Tanner: Candice held out her hand, but even then it wasn’t by choice. She helped me because she needed to, because that STUPID lottery just so happened to pair the two of us together. It’s funny how I can’t even get that, a friend, all I ask for. But no one’s been sympathetic, no one, I’ve only been treated like a laughing stock and NOTHING has changed about that. Yet each and every one of you CONTINUE to verbally berate me, I should be irate, but honestly what each of you are doing now by booing me is the same thing that everyone else has done in my life… so honestly, what should I expect? But yes, a friend, let’s pretend that Candice was a true friend to me, LIKE SHE WAS LOOKING OUT FOR ME. I don’t know how I fell for that… that whole facade about being a saint, an activist that helps people… how did I not see this beforehand. Because she wasn’t doing anything for me in fact she was just treating me like some sort of pet project. She was doing everything that everyone else was doing and the only reason I let that slide was because she was hot, she had blonde hair, she had curves, and she had five pints of silicone injected straight into her chest. She’s nothing to me now, nothing to me but a disgusting, little prick tease who SHOULD HAVE JUST BENT OVER AND LET ME FUCK HER. THAT’S ALL HER STUPID FUCKING FAMILY IS GOOD FOR ANYWAY. 

(The crowd begins to die down to a murmur after hearing what Danny had said. They can’t believe he would go that far but right now Danny doesn’t really give a damn. He’s uncensored, unfiltered, and nobody is going to stop him… unless they’re going to intervene. Ultimately, that is exactly what happens with ‘Diva’ by Beyoncé beginning to blast through the speakers of the arena. Danny shouts in anger upon hearing the theme while the crowd in attendance tonight roars into a chorus of cheers. The camera goes over to show Candice Blair quickly making her way out from the backstage area and to the ring. She is honestly in disbelief right now and looks more set on calming the entire situation down while she has the chance. She just spent weeks searching for him anyway, it’s apparent that she just wants her friend back right now Commentary, after what Danny had just said, is absolutely speechless, even Persephone, and lets Candice enter the ring without saying a word. ‘Diva’ begins to come to a close from there while Candice holds a microphone in her hand.)

Candice Blair: Danny I… I just don’t understand. I know I’ve done some things wrong and I haven’t been short on owning up to that, but I have never gone out of my way to purposely drag you through the mud. You’re my best friend and I wouldn’t have spent a month looking for you, begging each and every week just to hear that you’re okay, if I didn’t actually care about you. I know I should be mad about what happened, but knowing everything that you’ve had to go through I’m not. I… just want my best friend back-

Danny Tanner: No.

(Candice is silenced and honestly taken aback. Truth be told Danny has never had this much confidence before and seeing him like this is something that people are just going to have to get adjusted to. Candice tries to open her mouth again, but Danny beats her to the punch.)

Danny Tanner: I’m done being your “best friend” if that’s what you want to call it. I’m done with anything regarding you and honestly, I just want you to get the fuck away. Not just from me, but from this entire company if you know what’s good for you. You have done NOTHING but entertain everyone and everything that they’ve been saying about me and you are just as much of a reason as they are as to why I did what I did. I could’ve come back, acted all goody goody to you, but where would that get me? I know, IT WOULD GET ME ON A LEASH. I’d be doing the same rinse and repeat bullshit that ate me alive to begin with and I DON’T WANT THAT. DON’T YOU GET IT? WHY DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND ME CANDICE? 

(Candice dips her head down in sadness, she would’ve never known Danny was thinking this about her and she feels bad more than anything else.)

Danny Tanner: LOOK AT ME WHEN I’M SPEAKING TO YOU. 

(Danny swipes at the throat of Candice and clutches it, pushing her backward and forcing her back against the corner, choking her. Candice’s eyes widen while sputtering, trying to catch her breath but Danny continues to squeeze down on her.)

Danny Tanner: DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I’VE HAD TO SACRIFICE FOR YOU? WHAT I’VE DONE OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF MY HEART? WHEN YOU GOT INJURED, WHO WAS THE ONE THAT TOOK YOUR PLACE AND DEFENDED YOU? WHO WAS THE ONE THAT CALLED YOU EVERY SINGLE FUCKING DAY ASKING IF YOU WERE OKAY? DO YOU KNOW WHAT I GOT IN RETURN CANDICE? DO YOU KNOW WHAT I GOT IN FUCKING RETURN??? YOU CAME BACK AND THE ONLY THING YOU DID WAS EMBARRASS ME. NOT JUST IN FRONT OF THESE FANS, BUT IN FRONT OF MY ENTIRE FAMILY TREE. YOU ARE WHY I AM WHO I AM. LOOK AT THE MONSTER YOU CREATED. WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS TO ME CANDICE???

(Ultimately, Candice can’t take this anymore, and she’s reduced to tears. While the crowd looks absolutely shocked right now, in utter silence while some cry out for this madness to stop. Danny’s cold demeanor doesn’t change.)

Danny Tanner: CRY, YEAH CRY. NOW YOU KNOW HOW I FELT. YOU’RE NOTHING BUT A WHORE, AND YOU DESERVE THE WORST. I HOPE YOU DIE.

(Danny finally lets go of her throat, before turning around and storming away. Candice crumbles down to a seated position, clutching her throat in pain while sniffling heavily. She’s shaking, scared, and confused, and curls up into a fetal position in the corner after everything that just happened. Nobody has said anything, you could hear a pin drop. The only audible sound is Danny’s footsteps as he quickly makes his way up the ramp, and the last shot of Sunday Night Voltage before commercial is him disappearing through the backstage area, while this scene which could’ve been ripped straight from a horror movie… finally comes to a close.)

(Commercial for Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+, featuring Limmy Monaghan, the biggest Star Wars fan.)

(The camera cuts back to ringside then to the center of the ring where Bella Braxton is smiling and standing, ready to announce the next Voltage match.)

Bella Braxton: The following contest is a special SIX PERSON TRIOS WARFARE MATCH! It is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(“Nothing Helps” by ONE OK ROCK starts to play as the trio of Wildcard, Robyn Valentine, and Mary S. Atlas make their way to the ring. The crowd is giving this team a very mixed reaction. Mary is loved by the fans everywhere she goes. Wildcard and Robyn? Not so much.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Making their way to the ring. Here is the team of WILDCARD, ROBYN VALENTINE, AND MARY S. ATLAS!

James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Voltage. Right now we have a very interesting matchup coming up. Six person Trios Warfare tag team match on the way. From first glance for the line up for both teams, it looks like we have a case of….

Persephone: Do not say what I think you are going to say. Shit, that line has been used way too many times this season that I’m not surprised that it’s dead. I heard that the higher ups were going to make that line into a shirt for the fans.

James Peters: Fine. How about Battle of the Sexes? Is that alright with you, Seph?

Persephone: No. But it’s not as nauseating. Battle of the Sexes? More like bitches vs. bastards. Team one is the blonde bitch, the spoiled bitch, and the psycho bitch. 

Rich Russillo: This match has six of Voltage’s most up and coming stars in this match. With Pain for Pride about three weeks away, these competitors are looking to do anything and everything they can to make sure they get on the Pain for Pride card and earn themselves a trip to Las Vegas and a chance to have the bright lights on them.

(The first team has entered the ring and take their corner as the music fades off. Seconds later,”Ready To Die” by The Notorious B.I.G. starts to play as Lucas Johnson, Shane Gates, and Ruler make their way to the ring to loud boos from the crowd. The boos aren’t necessarily Ruler’s fault, but nobody on this team is exactly the most popular on the roster.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing their opponents. At a total combined weight of 658 pounds. Here is the team of LUCAS JOHNSON, SHANE GATES, AND RULER!

James Peters: Here comes the opposition. A very experienced trio coming down to the ring which includes the Number One Contender for the New Breed Title in Ruler. Shane and Lucas want to make their case for Pain for Pride while Ruler looks to build up momentum towards his eventual title match with Alex Myers.

Persephone: Team Bastard is more accurate. We have the Dead Bastard, the Delusional Bastard, and the Weird Bastard. This match is going to be so boring.

Rich Russillo: It might be boring to you, but for the six people who are going to be in the ring, this match is to show the world what exactly they are capable of before we reach Sin City in three weeks. 

(The opposing team enters the ring and looks to start a fight with the ladies. The referee gets in between the two teams and orders the guys to get to their corner as the music fades off. After a moment, both teams are in their respective corners and the referee calls for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Bell has rung and here we go. Six vastly different personalities in this match and they are just deciding on who is going to start the match. It looks like it’s going to be Lucas Johnson for the men and Mary S. Atlas for the women. We have a lockup in the center of the ring.

Persephone: Does there really need to be tagging in and out? It would be much more entertaining and much quicker if they are all in the ring together. What do you guys think?

James Peters: I think you should just accept the fact that it probably won’t be a short match and just enjoy this match. Lucas uses his size advantage and takes Mary down with a shoulder tackle. 

Rich Russillo: Lucas is going to try and use some of his MMA training right now as he brings Mary back to her feet and starts throwing jab after jab into her face. Lucas locks the wrist and HE GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE, BUT MARY DUCKS IT AND COUNTERS WITH A SIDE RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP!

James Peters: Creative counter from Mary and delivering kicks to the back of Lucas before dragging him into her team’s corner and making the tag.

(TAG!)

Rich Russillo: This is going to be good. Wildcard gets the tag and she looks ready to hurt somebody. Nothing new there.

Persephone: This is going to be great. This psycho Wildcard looks bigger and stronger than the whole other team. She’s going to run right through them. I might get my short match after all. :mjlol:

James Peters: Wildcard is one of the strongest women on Voltage and possibly EAW as a whole. Mary has a hold of the head as WILDCARD DROPS THE ELBOW ACROSS THE SMALL OF THE BACK AS MARY LEAVES THE RING!

Rich Russillo: Wildcard looks ready to fight AND HOLY CRAP! WILD CARD JUST HOISTS LUCAS BY THE BACK OF HIS TRUNKS AND BRINGS HIM BACK TO HIS FEET! WHAT POWER FROM THE WILDCARD!

Persephone: BAHAHAHAHAHA! The psycho just gave Lucas a wedgie. Oh that’s hilarious. I bet it isn’t the first time in his life that something like that has happened to him. Oh, I can’t breathe.

James Peters: Might be a peaceful match after all. Lucas whipped into the corner. Wildcard runs in AND LUCAS CATCHES HER WITH AN ELBOW TO THE FACE! Lucas climbs to the top turnbuckle–

Rich Russillo: LUCAS WAS GOING TO FLY BUT WILDCARD CAUGHT HIM AND THROWS HIM OFF THE TURNBUCKLE AND HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING! THIS WOMAN IS A SCARY POWERHOUSE! LUCAS CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED AND HE LOOKS TO TAG OUT!

(TAG!)

James Peters: Look who is in the match now! Shane Gates has tagged into the match and this is almost a dream type matchup. The scariest man on the team in Shane Gates against perhaps the scariest woman on the team in Wildcard. What a fight this will be.

Persephone: Dream? In what world? This matchup was a damn nightmare brewed up in the fiery pits of hell or the hardened dirt of the graveyard. Shane should know. He’s died like six times while he’s been here. 

James Peters: We have a staredown right now in the ring and what is Wildcard doing? SHE IS CHALLENGING SHANE GATES TO A TEST OF STRENGTH! THIS WOMAN HAS A SCREW LOOSE BUT SHE HAS NO FEAR AT ALL!

Rich Russillo: SHANE IS GOING TO OBLIGE AND WE HAVE A TEST OF STRENGTH IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! THIS IS ACTUALLY A VERY EVEN MATCH BETWEEN THESE TWO–

James Peters: SHANE WITH A KICK TO THE GUT AND AND HE TAKES WILDCARD DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Shane pulls Wildcard back up and brings her back down with a suplex. Shane now has the advantage as he hits the ropes and drops the leg across Wildcard’s throat.

Persephone: If this dead guy finally did something right for once and broke her voice box, I would be completely fine with that. One less moron to hear every week. Music to my ears.

James Peters: Shane wouldn’t mind that either since he loves causing pain around her. He’s one of the most sadistic people on the roster and he drags Wildcard by the hair to his corner and makes the tag.

(TAG!) 

Rich Russillo: Ruler tags in and he climbs up to the top rope. Wildcard brought back to her feet AND RULER JUMPS AND TAKES WILDCARD DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE FROM THE TOP ROPE! WILDCARD IS DOWN AND RULER GOES FOR THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOO-

James Peters: RULER ALMOST GETS A TWO COUNT, BUT WILDCARD THROWS HIM OFF OF HER AND HE SPLATS ON THE MAT! Ruler quickly goes back on the attack and is throwing lefts and rights across the face of Wildcard.

Persephone: One of these days we’re going to find a wrestler who doubles as a plastic surgeon to make everybody on this roster look a little better. It might be this yard stick. Who knows? Maybe he’ll punch her pretty or something. :mjlol:

Rich Russillo: If Wildcard ever hears you, I hate to think what she would do to you. But Wildcard shoves Ruler off of her and Wildcard sweeps Ruler’s legs and he lands with the back of his head smacking hard against the mat. 

James Peters: Wildcard brings Ruler back to his feet and Wildcard snap suplexes Ruler towards her corner and Robyn is itching to get the tag. Wildcard brings Ruler over and gives Robyn a look.

Robyn Valentine: (off-mic) Come on, bestie! Tag me in! 

Wildcard: (off-mic) Screw off! 

(TAG!)

James Peters: Wildcard tags Mary back into the match. Mary hits the ropes AND TAKES RULER DOWN WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO THE FACE! RULER IS DOWN AND MARY GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHRRRRRRRRRR–

Rich Russillo: RULER POWERS OUT AT TWO! BUT MARY STAYS ON THE ATTACK WITH AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF HIS NECK! Ruler makes it to his knees AND MARY FIRES OFF A BUZZSAW KICK–

James Peters: BUT RULER DUCKS IT AND SWEEPS THE LEGS OUT FROM UNDER MARY AND TAKING HER DOWN! Ruler makes it back to his feet and whips Mary to the corner and tags in Lucas! 

(TAG!)

Rich Russillo: Lucas Johnson back into the match as he runs to the corner AND CATCHES MARY ACROSS THE THROAT WITH A HUGE CLOTHESLINE! MARY STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER AND LUCAS TAKES HER DOWN WITH A NICE BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!

Persephone: This delusional weirdo Lucas is throwing Mary McBlondeBimbo around like a ragdoll. Fitting because she has the IQ of a ragdoll too. Actually the ragdoll might be smarter because there is actually something filling the ragdoll’s head.

James Peters: Lucas still has hold of Mary’s waist AND HERE WE GO! WE HAVE A CLASSIC GATOR ROLL GOING ON RIGHT NOW! ROUND AND ROUND THEY GO! WHERE LUCAS STOPS, NOBODY KNOWS!

Rich Russillo: MARY IS GETTING DIZZIER BY THE SECOND AND LUCAS FINALLY STOPS THE GATOR ROLL! Lucas still has hold of Mary’s waist and he is showing some power of his own and THROWS MARY BACK DOWN WITH A GERMAN! BOY DID SHE LAND ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD!

Persephone: Don’t say things like that because it will make his already big ego even more inflated than it already is. But Lucas keeps the hold and bridges up for the pin. Will this moron be smart enough to end this match? Come on!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!

James Peters: MARY GETS HER SHOULDER UP RIGHT BEFORE THREE!! 

Persephone: DAMN IT! I KNEW THAT IDIOT COULDN’T GET IT DONE! Now this match has to continue.

Rich Russillo: Lucas brings Mary up and drags her to his corner! Mary desperately needs to make a tag, but it won’t happen now because Shane Gates tags back in.

(TAG!)

James Peters: Shane Gates back in and delivers a kick to Mary’s gut. Shane with a facelock and hoists Mary in the air! LOOK AT THE POWER OF SHANE GATES! MARY HAS BEEN UP IN THE AIR FOR A WHILE BEFORE SHANE BRINGS HER DOWN WITH A VERTICAL SUPLEX! 

Rich Russillo: Mary is down and SHANE HITS THE ROPES! SHANE GOING FOR A RUNNING SENTON BUT MARY ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND SHANE FINDS NOTHING BUT CANVAS!

James Peters: THIS MIGHT BE MARY’S CHANCE! Mary needs to make a tag in the very worst way as she drags herself to her corner, BUT SHANE CUTS MARY OFF AND GRABS HER LEG! MARY JUST HOPPING ON ONE FOOT!

Persephone: Mary finally had a few brain cells click together and she catches Shane in the side of the head with an enzuigiri. The blonde bimbo is free and she has almost made it to the corner to make this match go even longer–

(TAG!)

James Peters: MARY MAKES THE TAG AND ROBYN FINALLY GETS INTO THE MATCH! ROBYN RUNS OVER TO THE CORNER AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO LUCAS’ ANKLE AND SENDS HIM OFF THE APRON! 

Rich Russillo: RULER TAKES A SWING AT ROBYN AND ROBYN TAKES HIM OFF THE APRON WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! ROBYN IS ON FIRE RIGHT NOW! SHE HAS BEEN ITCHING TO GET INTO THIS MATCH AND SHE’S FINALLY IN!

Persephone: Do not use the phrase on fire unless someone around here is actually smoldering in flames. That’s false excitement and that will just piss me off. Unless we’re going to set someone on fire. 

James Peters: Shane has made it back to his feet and Robyn comes running full speed AND SHE JUST CLOTHESLINES SHANE RIGHT OVER THE TOP ROPE AND HE CRASHES TO THE FLOOR!

Rich Russillo: Ruler and Lucas go to check on Shane, BUT HERE COMES MARY AND WILDCARD LOOKING TO EVEN THE ODDS TO MAKE SURE NOTHING GOES ON! WE HAVE A STARE DOWN AT THE VOLTAGE CORRAL! 

James Peters: BUT NONE OF THEM SEE ROBYN RIGHT NOW RUNNING FULL SPEED THROUGH THE ROPES! ROBYN WITH A SUICIDE DIVE AND SHE TAKES EVERYBODY OUT ON THE OUTSIDE! WHAT A MOVE BY ROBYN VALENTINE!

Persephone: Who knew? The little princess can be more than just a big mouth and a spoiled brat. She can fight and she can be decent at bowling for morons. :mjlol:

Rich Russillo: Robyn grabs Shane and rolls him back into the ring. Shane is slowly making it back to his feet and ROBYN SPRINGS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND SHANE IS TAKEN DOWN WITH A FLYING FOREARM! ROBYN GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEE–

James Peters: SHANE GETS THE SHOULDER UP RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE AND ROBYN LETS OUT A SQUEAL OF FRUSTRATION!

Persephone: HOLY SHIT! I hate it when she does that. I take back everything halfway decent I said about this spoiled bitch. Someone needs to break her vocal cords so I never have to hear that loud scream ever again!

Rich Russillo: At least she isn’t throwing any temper tantrums right now, so it’s showing that Robyn is maturing as a competitor. She is mustering her strength and she drags Shane to her corner and tags Wildcard back into the match!

(TAG!)

James Peters: Wildcard back into the match. Robyn tosses Shane to Wildcard AND WILDCARD HAS SHANE IN THE AIR! MILITARY PRESS BY WILDCARD! ANOTHER FEAT OF STRENGTH BY THE POWERFUL WILDCARD!

Persephone: Too bad this bitch isn’t playing with a full deck. But if this power of her ends the match sooner, then that’s fine with me as she just drops Dead Man Shane with the Gorilla Slam.

James Peters: Shane landed hard on his back and Wildcard picks him up and whips him into the corner. WILDCARD RUNNING FULL SPEED AND SHE SMASHES SHANE IN THE CORNER WITH A STANDING CANNONBALL!

Rich Russillo: Shane Gates falls sitting back into the corner and Wildcard backs up. Wildcard slapping her thigh BEFORE SHE RUNS FULL SPEED AGAIN TO THE CORNER! WILDCARD GOING FOR HER RUNNING HAM SLAM–

James Peters: BUT SHANE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND WILDCARD FINDS NOTHING BUT THE TURNBUCKLE! SHANE QUICKLY BACK TO HIS FEET AND HE SETS WILDCARD ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!

Persephone: Damn. We should be lucky that the turnbuckle didn’t break after that move. But now the Dead Guy has the Psycho Wildcard Bitch on his shoulders–

James Peters: THIS HAS JUST BEEN A SHOW OF POWER BETWEEN THESE TWO! SHANE HAS WILDCARD UP AND HE JUST DROPS HER WITH THE HEARTLESS DEMISE! SHANE GOT ALL OF THE MUSCLE BUSTER AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!

TTHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: ROBYN VALENTINE COMES IN AND BREAKS UP THE PINFALL! BUT HERE COMES LUCAS JOHNSON AND HE SPEARS ROBYN AND THEY BRAWL THEIR WAY OUT OF THE RING AND TO THE FLOOR!

James Peters: Shane Gates brings Wildcard back to her feet and whips her to the corner and tags Ruler back into the match.

(TAG!)

Rich Russillo: The Number One Contender to the New Breed Title is back into the ring and he takes Wildcard down with a suplex. Now Ruler makes his way back to the top rope and Wildcard is still down.

James Peters: RULER JUMPS FROM THE TOP ROPE AND HITS THE FROG SPLASH AND BOY DID HE GET ALL OF IT! RULER TAKES ADVANTAGE AND GOES FOR THE COVER! WILL THIS PUT WILDCARD AWAY?

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!

Persephone: DAMN IT! She got the shoulder up and this match must continue. Why is it taking so long to put one of these dumbasses away?

James Peters: Do I really need to answer that?

Persephone: Since I know exactly what you are going to say, I would prefer if you didn’t so I can keep what’s left of my sanity.

James Peters: But it is true. Wildcard is showing the tenacity that will take her far in this business. Right now, Ruler is waiting for Wildcard to get back to her feet in hopes of finishing her off. 

Rich Russillo: RULER GRABS WILDCARD’S HEAD AND HE’S LOOKING FOR THE WILL OF NICHOLAS! EVENFLOW DDT ON THE WAY–

James Peters: WILDCARD WITH POSSIBLY HER LAST BIT OF STRENGTH LIFTS RULER UP IN THE AIR AND THROWS HIM OFF OF HER! 

Rich Russillo: RULER IS MAKING IT BACK TO HIS FEET AND WILDCARD HITS THE ROPES AND SHE JUST CLOBBERS HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL! WHAT A SHOT! THAT MIGHT HAVE KNOCKED A FEW TEETH OUT RIGHT THERE!

James Peters: RULER IS ON DREAM STREET AND WILDCARD IS WAITING FOR RULER TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET TO FINISH THIS MATCH FOR GOOD. WILDCARD IS LIKE A PREDATOR READY TO STRI–

(TAG!)

Rich Russillo: MARY S. ATLAS JUST TAGGED HERSELF IN? WILDCARD HAS A LOOK OF SHOCK ON HER FACE AND CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT JUST HAPPENED AS MARY GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!

Persephone: Ruler kicks out before three, but what the fuck was that dumb bitch Mary thinking? This match was moments away from being over and she pulled that stunt. What is going through that head of hers? I can tell you! NOTHING!

James Peters: I guess we can chalk it up to adrenaline and overexcitement, but what we noticed during the cover is that during that moment of confusion, Shane Gates pulled Wildcard out of the ring and now the two of them are out on the floor fighting.

Rich Russillo: Now Mary brings Ruler back to his feet AND RULER CATCHES HER A BODYSLAM BEFORE LIFTING HER BACK UP AND PLANTING HER WITH A POWERBOMB!

James Peters: NOW RULER MAKES HIS WAY ONCE AGAIN GOING TO THE TOP ROPE! MARY ISN’T MOVING AND RULER JUMPS FROM THE TOP ROPE! SENTON BOMB ON THE WAY!

Rich Russillo: BUT MARY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND RULER FINDS NOTHING BUT CANVAS! NOT A GOOD LANDING BUT RULER IS BACK TO HIS FEET BUT HE TURNS RIGHT INTO THE CUTTER CULTURE FROM MARY! 

James Peters: RKO STYLE CUTTER FROM MARY PLANTS RULER AND NOW SHE LOOKS READY TO FINISH RULER OFF! MARY IS CALLING FOR RULER TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET! MARY MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR THE HEADSHOT SUPERKICK! SHE WANTS TO SEND RULER’S HEAD INTO THE FIFTH ROW!

Persephone: Oh gawd, I hope so. Come on, bitch! Break your dumb blonde attitude and do something right. Take his head off and end this match for good. Don’t you ruin this for me you moron! 

Rich Russillo: RULER SLOWLY MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET! MARY FIRES OFF THE SUPERKICK! GOING FOR THE HEADSHOT, BUT RULER DUCKS IT AND THE LAST MOMENT! MARY SPINS OUT AND LOSES HER BALANCE—

James Peters:BUT RULER CATCHES HER AND PULLS MARY BACK AND HAS HER SET UP! RULER SWINGS AND JUST PLANTS MARY WITH THE BLOODRAYNE MAKER! MARY PLANTED FACE FIRST WITH THAT STO! HAS MARY MET HER MAKER? SHE MIGHT HAVE AS RULER HOOKS THE LEG AND GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!

THHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Legacy” by Eminem starts playing as the crowd gives a mixed reaction of Ruler picking up the victory. Ruler rolls off of Mary as he makes it back to his feet.)

Bella Braxton: Here are your winners! LUCAS JOHNSON, SHANE GATES, AND RULER!

James Peters: Amazing six person matchup we just witnessed. Everybody came to this match to show up and show out and that’s exactly what they did. In the end it was Ruler who picked up the fall and a huge victory for his team. This win helps Ruler build a little more momentum towards his eventual title match with Alex Myers.

(Shane quickly rolls back into the ring, tired and fatigued, while the referee raises his and Ruler’s arms in victory. The referee then quickly rolls out of the ring, realizing that the fight between Robyn Valentine and Lucas Johnson still continues on the outside.)

Rich Russillo: I WAS JUST ABOUT TO SAY HOW THIS WAS A GOOD MATCH BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THE BRAWL BETWEEN ROBYN AND LUCAS CONTINUES! THEY BOTH HAVE A MATCH NEXT WEEK YET IT’S CLEAR THAT THE TWO OF THEM ARE NOT GOING TO WAIT UNTIL THEN! LUCAS SENDS A RIGHT! BEFORE ROBYN SENDS A RIGHT BACK! LUCAS GOES FOR A KNEE STRIKE- BUT ROBYN MOVES OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE TAKING LUCAS DOWN WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! LUCAS GETS BACK UP, ONLY FOR ROBYN TO GRAB HIM FROM BEHIND AND RAM HIM INTO THE BARRICADE! 

James Peters: LUCAS SENDS A BACK ELBOW TOWARDS THE BRIDGE OF ROBYN’S NOSE WHICH FORCES HER BACK, BEFORE HE GRABS A HOLD OF HER AND PUSHES HER UP AGAINST THE RINGPOST! ROBYN TUMBLES DOWN TO THE GROUND BEFORE LUCAS STEPS FORWARD AND SENDS A KICK TOWARDS HER ABDOMEN THIS TIME! LUCAS NOW GRABS HER, SHE’S LOOKING TO LIFT HER UP AND DROP HER ONTO THE RINGMAT WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!- BUT ROBYN MANAGES TO LAND BEHIND HIM BEFORE TURNING HIM AROUND AND SENDING A FIST TOWARDS HER FACE AS THE TWO ENGAGE IN A FISTFIGHT ONCE MORE! THIS IS MADNESS!

Persephone: Fine by me. Let them beat the hell out of each other. Better yet, let them kill each other. Just means that there are two less people on Voltage. 

(The referee continues to try and break up the fight between Robyn and Lucas, trying to call out more officials to give him a hand, but it’s clear he’s having a hard time right now. Meanwhile, inside the ring, Shane rolls out and makes his leave with a simple shrug of the shoulders while Ruler leans against the ropes, trying to get his bearings. Outside the ring, Wildcard has gotten back up to her feet with an angry and disgusted look on her face while looking down at Mary.)

Rich Russillo: You have to think that Wildcard is not happy about the defeat. She and the rest of her team put up a hell of a fight, but it just wasn’t enough. Nothing to hold your head in shame about. Just keep going and improve.

(Mary slowly starts making it back to her feet and just as she gets standing, Wildcard comes up from behind and clobbers Mary in the back of the head.)

James Peters: MARY GETS BACK UP TO HER FEET BUT WILDCARD NAILS HER WITH A PUNCH TO THE NOSE! WHAT THE HELL IS WILDCARD DOING?! I CAN UNDERSTAND THAT SHE’S MAD BUT TAKING IT OUT ON HER OWN PARTNER IS SICK! WILDCARD MOUNTS ON TOP OF MARY AS SHE LAYS DOWN REPEATED PUNCHES TOWARDS HER FACE! MARY TRIES TO DEFEND HERSELF BUT RIGHT NOW IT’S PROVING TO BE A CHALLENGE ESPECIALLY AFTER EVERYTHING SHE’S HAD TO GO THROUGH IN THIS MATCH TONIGHT!

Persephone: Bahahahaha! This is awesome! I knew all the people on Voltage secretly hate each other and this just proves it. Every person for themself.

Rich Russillo: MARY MANAGES TO SHOVE HER AWAY AND FORCE HERSELF BACK UP TO HER FEET! SHE RUNS FORWARD AND ATTEMPTS A BULLDOG- BUT THE DAMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE AND THAT GIVES WILDCARD THE ADVANTAGE, KEEPING HER UP IN THE AIR BEFORE SLAMMING HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS! MARY ATTEMPTS TO GET UP AGAIN- BUT WILDCARD STEPS FORWARD AND SENDS A KICK TOWARDS HER FACE TO KEEP HER DOWN ON THE MAT! 

James Peters: WILDCARD ISN’T DONE AS SHE STOMPS DOWN ON HER REPEATEDLY BEFORE LIFTING HER UP… CONNECTING WITH ‘LOVE LETTER’! THE JAWBREAKER TAKES MARY DOWN TO THE MAT AND KNOCKS HER OUT COLD! THIS IS SICK! THIS IS TWISTED! HAVEN’T YOU ALREADY MADE YOUR STATEMENT???

(Wildcard gets back to her feet and has a sadistic smile on her face, as she begins to make her way up the ramp. Mary S. Atlas is now down at ringside as an official is seen checking on her.)

Rich Russillo: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HER? I don’t know what the hell this is about but I highly doubt this will be the end between these two. Mary won’t be taking that attack lightly and this will not be the last time we see Wildcard and Mary in the same ring. 

(Ruler stands alone in the middle of the ring, and ‘Voices’ by Motionless in White suddenly begins to play, causing the crowd to immediately explode into cheers as Ruler stares up the entrance ramp. After a few seconds, Alex Myers begins making their way down the entrance ramp with their New Breed Championship.)

James Peters: Hold on, what is Alex Myers doing out here? I know they and Ruler have had their issues and more importantly will be facing off for the New Breed Championship, but I didn’t expect this one bit!

Rich Russillo: I can’t say I expected it either, but I sure do welcome it! What does Alex have to say??

(As Rich says this, the camera reveals that there is a microphone in Alex’s hand. Alex makes it to the bottom of the ramp, looking at Ruler. Both Elitists are silent for a few seconds, before Alex suddenly starts clapping with a sarcastic smirk on their face.)

Alex Myers: Congratulations, Ruler! You did it, you actually won! Great job carrying dead weight like Shane Gates and Lucas Johnson to a victory, I didn’t think you had it in you!

(Ruler doesn’t react at all to Alex mocking him, and instead he just stares at the New Breed Champion as Alex finally stops the applause.)

Alex Myers: Now just so we’re on the same page, before you go on another one of your rants about how things always go your way, you do know that things are going to be different at Pain for Pride, right? Winning a match like you did tonight is nothing compared to the effort it’ll take to defeat me and take my Championship at Pain for Pride. I went through hell trying to make it to this title and I’m sure you know that already, but just in case you forgot let me remind you what I had to do. I had to throw my own best friend into a pool of electric eels in order to make it to this title, and I don’t care how much history we have. You don’t get to just come along and take something I literally had to put my blood, sweat and tears into earning. 

(Alex Myers finally enters the ring, and in the meantime, Ruler is handed a microphone from an official. Ruler walks back up to Alex, and a smirk appears on his face.)

Ruler: That was cute and all, but if you’re as good as you claim to be, then you’ll be good enough to gain another opportunity down the line!

James Peters: OH AND I DON’T THINK ALEX LIKED THAT ONE, AS THEY THROW THEIR MICROPHONE AWAY AND GRAB THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE TRYING TO SLAM IT INTO RULER’S FACE!!!!

Rich Russillo: RULER DUCKED UNDER IT THOUGH!!!! RULER AVOIDS THE TITLE SHOT BEFORE KICKING ALEX IN THE MIDSECTION, AND NOW THERE’S THE BLOODRAYNE MAKER!!!!

James Peters: NO! RULER ISN’T ABLE TO CONNECT WITH THE FINISHER AS ALEX PUSHES RULER AWAY, AND NOW THESE TWO ARE ON EVEN GROUND AS THEY GO AT ONE ANOTHER AND BEGIN PUNCHING AWAY!!!! THESE TWO ARE GOING AT ONE ANOTHER AND ALEX SWINGS AT RULER, BUT RULER DUCKS UNDER IT AND NOW THESE TWO SRE LOCKING UP!!! WE HAVE A LOCKUP BETWEEN ALEX AND RULER AS THESE TWO ELITISTS TRY TO GAIN THE UPPER HAND BEFORR PAIN FOR PRIDE, WHERE THE NEW BREED CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE ON THE LINE!!!!

Persephone: A LOCKUP? Really??? This isn’t even a match!

Rich Russillo: That’s not just something done during matches, they’re both trying to overpower the other and thanks to that they’re both struggling!

James Peters: Ruler almost overpowers Alex, but Alex is standing their ground and trying to push Ruler to the corner! These two have so much history and now we’re seeing them- WAIT! WHAT??? WHAT JUST HAPPENED?????

Rich Russillo: BOTH ALEX MYERS AND RULER WERE TAKEN DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE- AND IS THAT AURORA MONROE???? AURORA MONROE FROM SHOWDOWN, SHE JUST TOOK DOWN ALEX MYERS AND RULER WITH ONE DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE!!! WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED????

(The crowd explodes into a huge mixed reaction as the camera pans up away from Alex and Ruler on the mat, revealing Aurora Monroe, who has a smirk on her face. After a few seconds, Aurora picks up one of the fallen microphones before finally beginning to speak.)

Aurora Monroe: Surprise, guess which match is a triple threat now?

James Peters: WHAT???

(The crowd once again explodes into a mixed reaction, and Aurora is amused by all of the confusion.)

Aurora Monroe: Hurricane Hawk informed me last night that I’d be getting a New Breed Championship match at the biggest show of the year thanks to how I replied Showdown in the New Era Classic. I just decided to let the cat out of the bag in my own way, and send you two a little message.

(With the crowd still full of excitement, Aurora picks up Alex’s New Breed Championship before raising it in the air, inviting both more cheers, and more boos.)

James Peters: …. WHAT???

Rich Russillo: What did we just witness!?!!!?

Persephone: Some nobody from Showdown attacking the nobodies from Voltage and Dynasty before announcing that she’s in the New Breed Championship match. Why is this exciting exactly?

James Peters: Because it’s Aurora Monroe, Ruler, and Alex Myers all in one match! This is going to be fantastic, and I can’t wait to see how this is going to go! I had no idea that this was how the New Breed Championship picture at Pain for Pride would look just one week ago, but I am so excited!

Rich Russillo: An already exciting match just became even bigger, and if Alex and Ruler are not careful, the woman standing above them right now might just become the New Breed Champion.

(The camera shows one more shot of Alex Myers and Ruler both down on the mat, before showing a shot of Aurora Monroe, standing over them with the title. From there, Voltage fades away from ringside.)

[SCREENBAR – Stillwater, Oklahoma]

(Voltage fades to Stillwater, Oklahoma. More specifically, at the ranch and home of the National Elite Champion, Donovan Duke. Last week on Voltage Donovan had to leave the arena because of a phone call he received, revealing that something happened to his father. The National Elite Champion is standing outside of his front door, making his first appearance since that phone call despite not being at the arena for Voltage tonight, and unfortunately, he doesn’t seem to be in a very good mood. There is a very somber look on Donovan Duke’s face as he looks at the camera, and after a few seconds, Donovan begins to speak.)

Donovan Duke: The first thing that I want to do right now is apologize to everyone. I know I disappointed a lot of people with my actions, and that’s obviously not something I ever want to do. If there’s anyone that doesn’t already know, I kind of abandoned Voltage last week before I even had a chance to finish my interview, and now I’m not even there in Luanda for Voltage this week. As the National Elite Champion I know that more is expected from me, and it’s disappointing that I’m currently unable to live up to those expectations. I really wish that I could be there, but since I can’t, I think it’s only right that I explain why, and tell you all why I had to run off so early last week.

(Donovan stops, taking a deep breath before continuing, knowing that it’ll take a lot out of him saying what he needs to say.)

Donovan Duke: When I showed up to Voltage last week, I had no intentions of leaving early or abandoning the show in any way. That’s not the type of person I am and it’s not the type of Champion I’d like to be. My goal has always been to show everyone that I can be a great fighting Champion. I even faced off against Mr. DEDEDE because I wanted to prove him wrong about me, but some things are more important than wrestling, and it turns out somewhere down the line I actually lost sight of that. I’ll always love this business, and I’ll always do whatever I can to prove myself and give everyone the best version of myself that I can bring, but as you all know, I got a very personal phone call, and after I heard what happened, unfortunately there was just no way I could stay. It was way too important, which is why I didn’t waste any time and left as soon as I could. The call was from my mother, and she called to tell me that something happened to my father. What happened was that he got into an accident. After hearing about what happened I knew that I had to get home as fast as I could, but… I was too late. I didn’t make it home in time to say goodbye.

(Donovan is clearly hurt by this, and can’t bring himself to continue speaking, instead needing to take a second as he thinks about the whole situation. His father obviously meant a lot to him, and losing family members, especially parents, will hurt for most people. Donovan finally shakes his head, and basically forces himself to continue speaking.)

Donovan Duke: I’m going to spare you all the details of the situation, but unfortunately, my father passed away. That’s why I’m not here this week. For the past week I’ve been spending time with my family over here, mourning the loss of the patriarch of the family. It’s been devastating, especially because I can’t exactly say things have always been smooth between us. Quite the opposite, actually. In recent years the relationship between me and my family has been pretty rocky because of my dream to pursue professional wrestling. Because of that strain I haven’t actually been able to keep in touch with them as much as I should’ve, especially my father. I really can’t stress enough how important it is that you keep a close relationship with your family, especially your parents, because you really never know when it’ll be the last time you ever see them. I can’t go back and fix my mistakes, and now it’s going to haunt me forever knowing that I couldn’t even say goodbye, especially since my father is the one that taught me about work ethic and perseverance in the first place. Granted, he hoped I’d become a doctor instead of a wrestler.

(Donovan manages to force just a ghost of a smile as he says this.)

Donovan Duke: Well needless to say, while being with my family I’ve had a lot of things hit me all at once. I guess it hadn’t really hit me until then just how much time had passed, but during all that missed time I’ve missed the births of a niece and nephew, and as disappointing as it is not having missed so much, I’m glad I can say that I’m there for them now. I’ll always be grateful for having the chance to chase my dream and become a Champion in the biggest wrestling promotion on the planet, but right now I feel like I might be better off at home. Someone’s going to have to step into my father’s shoes and take care of the ranch after all, and there’s just no way my mother could do that on her own. I could never leave her with that responsibility while I have the option to do something. I know, all this time I’ve been fighting like Hell to prove that I’m a worthy Champion, and I still want to be a worthy Champion, but while I was out there trying to show the world what I was capable of, I was missing calls, not returning texts, and so much more. My life was changing and I had no idea because I was never there, and those are regrets I’ll always have now. I actually never even got the chance to return my father’s last text, and that’s another thing that’ll continue to haunt me. I’m really grateful for the EAW Universe for your outpouring love and support throughout all of this, and right now I have some decisions I need to make. Next week you all will see me again, and when I’m back on Voltage, I’ll reveal what decision I’ve made.

(As Donovan Duke says his goodbye, the camera begins to fade away from the ranch in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and to the backstage area of the Luanda Multisports Pavillion in Luanda, Angola, where Voltage is currently being held. As Voltage makes it to the backstage area, Sofia Clarke is seen with Ryan Wilson, and as soon as Ryan is seen on the screen all of the fans in the arena begin to boo very loudly. Ryan Wilson and Sofia are in front of a screen which allowed the two to see what Donovan had to say just a few moments ago, and Ryan Wilson just looks disgusted at the whole situation.)

Sofia Clarke: Ryan, as we all know you and Donovan Duke have had issues going back all the way before Grand Rampage. It looked like you wanted the National Elite Championship, but after what Donovan had to say, there’s really no telling what will happen now. Do you have any thoughts?

(Ryan Wilson just looks at Sofia, almost in disbelief that she’d even ask a question like that.)

Ryan Wilson: Do I have any thoughts? Really? OF COURSE I HAVE THOUGHTS! How could I not have thoughts after watching that? Did that really seem normal to you? Any of you? Because I see right through Donovan Duke and I don’t like what I’m seeing at all. I don’t know what the rest of you just saw in that video, but what I saw was an emotional little midget who is milking this shit for all it’s worth, and as far as I’m concerned that makes Donovan Duke the worst kind of person. The fact that he’d actually go this far, I don’t know if I should call it pathetic, disgusting, or both. What kind of Champion- no, what kind of man is that? What kind of pussy would really use an actual tragedy just to get out of a match against me?

(Sofia Clarke is clearly not entirely comfortable with Ryan’s reaction, knowing how personal Donovan Duke’s reason for not being at Voltage was, but she remains calm as she responds.)

Sofia Clarke: Ryan, as of right now no match has been made official for the National Elite Championship.

Ryan Wilson: Yes. I know. Did you really think I didn’t know that? Obviously no match has been made official yet thanks to our “Champion” being a coward, but this is Pain for Pride. It’s the biggest show of the year. Do you really think Captain Charisma would let Pain for Pride go without a National Elite Championship match? He’ll make sure that title is defended one way or another. Whether or not Donovan stops being a bitch and crying about his stupid father, who’s probably better off in the grave anyway seeing the coward his son has become, remains to be seen, but I’m getting my Championship match whether he’s on board or not. I didn’t go this entire season bringing everything I had to the table just to be robbed of an opportunity at the biggest show of the year because the National Elite Champion is too scared to do his job and defend his title. If there’s anything I’ve earned after the season I’ve had, it’s a shot at becoming Champion. I’ve been busting my ass and putting on my best performances ever time and time again in high profile match after high profile match. I came into my own as a wrestler this season, so tell me, do you really think that after all of this, I’m just going to let Donovan run away with what should be MY Championship???

Ryan Wilson: Actually don’t even answer that, the answer is far too obvious. No. I’m not letting Donovan run away from a fight just because his dad bit the dust. That National Elite Championship is going to be on the line at Pain for Pride, and I’m going to finally get what I deserve as I win a Championship at the biggest show of the year for the second year in a row! If Donovan Duke wants to sit back at his stupid ranch and miss out on it, then he’s just going to have to give up his title and stop wasting everyone’s time, because Pain for Pride is way too close for him to pull a stunt like this. People are buying tickets to Pain for Pride expecting a fight, expecting to see the National Elite Championship on the line, so what is he waiting for? Who cares how many calls or texts he missed? Give the title up, or give me my match, those are the options here!

(Sofia Clarke doesn’t even know how to respond to such an insane rant this time, but fortunately for her she doesn’t have to, because the Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma has walked into the area, and it appears that he heard everything Ryan had to say. Captain Charisma walks up to Ryan, and he isn’t amused one bit by what Ryan Wilson had to say.)

Captain Charisma: Ryan, if there’s one thing I won’t tolerate it’s you ranting about a title match knowing what Donovan is going through right now. You want a title match, I get that, but do you really think now is the right time for this? Do you really think there’s ever an appropriate time for you to act like this? Donovan Duke has been the perfect example of a fighting Champion since he won the title and you know that. The only thing that’s pathetic is for you to pretend otherwise right after a member of Donovan’s family just passed away, and I wouldn’t blame Donovan one bit if he slapped the absolute shit out of you as soon as he returns to Voltage next week.

(Ryan Wilson is clearly insulted by this, seemingly in disbelief of how Captain Charisma responded to what he had to say. Ryan quickly goes to respond to the Commissioner..)

Ryan Wilson: All I did was-

(…But Captain Charisma just raises his hand towards Ryan Wilson, cutting him off. Captain Charisma is clearly annoyed, and the last thing he wants is to hear Ryan Wilson try to justify the horrible things he said about Donovan Duke.)

Captain Charisma: Just shut up, I don’t need to hear it. Regardless of my own personal feelings about the situation there’s one thing you were right about, and that’s that I can’t allow the biggest show of the year to go without a National Elite Championship match. That wouldn’t be fair to anybody, so I can assure you that with or without Donovan, the National Elite Championship will be defended at Pain for Pride…. And yes Ryan, you’re more than welcome to be part of that match.

(Captain Charisma leaves the area, and this leaves Sofia Clarke, and Ryan Wilson who now has a grin on his face, having finally gotten the opportunity he was looking for. Ryan takes a second, before finally looking back at Sofia Clarke.)

Ryan Wilson: Like I said. I am the next National Elite Champion.

(With a satisfied look on his face Ryan Wilson begins walking away from the area as the crowd continues to boo extremely loudly. Sofia Clarke just looks at the camera, not really knowing what else is left to say after all of that, and from there Voltage fades away from backstage.)

(Soon, the camera would begin to fade back to the ringside area, panning around the arena to display all of the crowd in the arena. They remain seated as the Voltage-colored lighting would briefly light them up for the camera, before eventually, the color would change. Alongside the lighting change, ‘Mona Lisa’ by Lil Wayne ft. Kendrick Lamar would soon hit the speakers, with the crowd reaction almost immediately jumping to boos. People are visibly seen giving thumbs down’s, while others in the Luanda Multisports Pavillion go to even more rude efforts to voice their displeasure with Cleopatra – this being a reaction she’s used to, alongside mixed tractions – as she would begin to walk out through the curtains. Alongside a jacket and a vest, the camera would pan up revealing a microphone in her hand, before eventually showing her face. She sports a smile, no doubt because of what happened last week, and even more obvious knowing it’s because she has something to say about it. Cleopatra would then pose on the top of the stage, the microphone remaining right by her side, before she would then begin to walk down the ramp that sports the moving Voltage LED graphics.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen… CLEOOOOPATRRAAAAA!!!!

James Peters: Here comes Elite Answers Wrestling Hall of Famer, Cleopatra – as we already know, she has something to say regarding her situation with Holly Arrow just seven days prior to today, and perhaps seven days prior to that! Just as a reminder, Cleopatra came down to the ring at Battle of Egypt to talk Pain For Pride business, especially regarding the ladder match that was taking place later on in the night, when Holly came down to the ring and issued a challenge. Initially Cleo turned down the offer, but after some poking and some prodding by the challenger, Cleo eventually attacked her following her match with Madison Kaline, and *accepted* the match on the spot!

Rich Russillo: All the while Madison and Amber fought in the ring, mind you! Holly got “blindsided” – pretty much outsmarted by Cleo – all the while she was distracted from the commotion in the ring. She hit Holly with the ‘Brutality’ Canadian Destroyer on the outside of the ring, laying her out completely, before accepting her challenge, which was completely a shock to many! Even I was outside of the ring just wondering what had happened, and I’m not an easy man to leave speechless in the slightest.

Persephone: Yes you are.

Rich Russillo: H-H-H-H-Hi m’lady.

Persephone: Wish I hadn’t said anything.

James Peters: But you ‘outta wonder, Rich; what did that attack DO to Holly? We already know she isn’t 100%, she admitted that herself, after being sidelined with a neck injury; and a Canadian Destroyer connecting on the STAGE isn’t going to help that in the slightest, is it? If I was Holly, I would absolutely look at that as a bullseye when it comes to her match with Cleopatra, because if she can do that on Voltage, there is absolutely a lot she can do at Pain For Pride.

Persephone: Good.

(Cleopatra would then begin to walk up the steel steps, before she enters the ring. She slowly walks to the center of the mat, rolling the microphone around in her hand as she scratches her head. Eventually, ‘Mona Lisa’ would fade out, and the crowd sounds would drown themselves. Cleo raises the microphone up to her lips…)

Cleopatra: I’m sure we are all aware of what transpired last week on Sunday Night Voltage, and I want everybody to know Holly Arrow had it coming. Before we jump to conclusions, and actions, allow me to explain myself; Holly Arrow has been in over her head. She has been in over her head ever since she issued her challenge against me back at Battle of Egypt. She has been in over her head since she interrupted me, and got upset when I simply told her the truth. And no, my mind hasn’t been changed. I still believe– know, I *know* Holly Arrow simply isn’t worth my time, not in the slightest, and it’s bordering on charity work that this match between us has even been considered by me, nevertheless put on the table, and accepted. I shouldn’t be stood here talking about her at Pain For Pride season, but she wanted it. Deluded, misguided – she wanted it, and there is absolutely no turning back now. She can’t go back on her challenge even if she wanted to, and that is what’s so great about it. She wanted this, but has no idea why I turned her down in the first place. This is way more than what she thinks is true, and what she thinks is false. 

Cleopatra: Holly wanted to talk about reminders, and I dished the ultimate reminder out last week on Voltage. I did all of that for one reason, and one reason only. I wanted to remind Holly exactly who the hell she’s dealing with, because as much as she wants to believe that she’s ready for all of this, and a match of this stature is going to be light work for her – “just another day in the office” – she is absolutely dead wrong. Holly Arrow is dealing with a new beast entirely. Not Andrea. Not Ms. Extreme. Not Madison Kaline. Cleopatra. If she really wants to step up to that new beast so badly, then I’ll happily satisfy her needs – but should Holly actually make it to Pain For Pride 15, all that is going to transpire is embarrassment and disappointment for her. I’m going to embarrass her in Sin City. I’m going to embarrass her at, not just her first Free-Per-View match back, but on the biggest stage of the year. Perhaps the biggest stage EAW has ever seen. And it’s not possible to deny that I can’t do it. It’s not feasible to say it won’t happen, because it will. I showed that exact fact last week. I, quite honestly, enjoyed wiping the smile off of Holly’s face on Voltage. I enjoyed knocking her off her proverbial high horse, by knocking her off her feet, and I absolutely enjoyed drilling her neck directly into the stage as if it was a piece of meat hitting the cutting board. And, at the end of the day, I could do it again. 

Cleopatra: I *will* do it again- 

(Before Cleopatra could finish her sentence, she would be cut off as ‘you should see me in a crown’ by Billie Eilish would hit the speakers. Simply based off of who is in the ring, and not general belovedness – the crowd would cheer as they hear Holly Arrow’s music hit the speakers, all turning their attention to the stage. However, Cleopatra wouldn’t. She’d roll her eyes, sighing, before turning her back to the stage and leaning on the top rope. The camera would soon pan over to the stage, as Holly Arrow is seen walking out of the curtains, also holding a microphone, and sporting a cropped Jake Smith hoodie, alongside a small rainbow flag hanging out of her jeans back pocket. Holly would be seen slightly tending to her neck due to Cleopatra’s attack, holding onto it for a few short seconds as she rolls her head in her hands.)

James Peters: Holly Arrow is here – and it’s safe to say she is absolutely NOT happy with Cleopatra. Whether it be because of what she’s saying, or because of the attack orchestrated by her just a week prior, it does not matter. She seems completely displeased, and perhaps rightfully so. Targeting an injury such as that is disgusting, however, Cleopatra has a point to get across to her, and I hope Holly realizes that. If not, it could spell disaster for her at Pain For Pride.

(Holly Arrow would walk up the steel steps, before slowly entering the ring. She looks across at Cleopatra, who has still yet to turn around…)

Holly Arrow: (off-mic) Look at me, bitch.

(The camera pans across to show Cleopatra, who gives an amused smirk in reaction. Though, after a number of seconds pass by, she would do exactly that – turn around and look at Holly. Holly would not be so amused, however, with a stern expression on her face. She would then raise the EAW-branded microphone up to her mouth and begin to speak.)

Holly Arrow: Quite frankly, Cleopatra, I don’t know what to say. I don’t know whether to be shocked, or pissed off right now, but as it stands it’s a combination of both. I mean, you couldn’t be making an even bigger mistake if you tried. For a multitude of reasons, you are making a huge mistake, and one of them is simply attacking me the way you did. I’m not sure why you got period-angry and felt the need to drill my skull into the ground just to get your “message across” but at the end of the day you did. And it pisses me off. It pisses me off more than you could actually imagine. More than you INTENDED, honestly. But, in the end, I got what I wanted. I may hate how I got it, but I did. I may have had to sleep my way through the next day, and get some nice massages from Jake Smith – all because you felt the need to punish me for calling you out, but I got the match that I wanted. You. A match against you, Cleo; a Hall of Famer at Pain For Pride. And believe me, I’m getting the last laugh. As a wise man has said; those who laugh last laugh best.

Holly Arrow: Because, at the very least, I know that you could never resist a match like this. As much as you want to cry about me not being “worth your time” and how you wish you were talking to someone else, you could NEVER resist a match like this. Because, to paraphrase what you said at Battle of Egypt, it wouldn’t be Pain For Pride without the Queen of the Nile! I mean, there was no other way you were going to get a spot on that show right? You should be thanking me. Instead you hated that truth. Which is what it is, the truth. You weren’t going to be at Pain For Pride. You were always going to accept my match. I was always going to get what I want. The only problem is, the aforementioned Hall of Famer that I was looking forward to facing, is a Hall of Famer that is completely underestimating who Holly Arrow actually is. Just like Madison Kaline, I’m like a “non-factor” to you. And, just like Madison Kaline, you’ll pay the price for it. I mean, you could’ve taken that as an example. You really could’ve read the room, but I guess if you want to suffer the same fate as Madison, it’s like totally okay, so be it. 

(Cleopatra slightly chuckles, knowing that Holly Arrow is absolutely annoyed through her fake grin following her rant.)

Cleopatra: I assure you, Holly, there’s not going to be any bullshit from Amber Keys that allows you to get the lucky 1-2-3 over me at Pain For Pride. Nothing that happened last week changes anything. You haven’t proven me wrong, you haven’t made me gasp and realize that everything I said was a fallacy. Nothing that happened against Madison Kaline changes ANYTHING. If you can’t accept that, that’s just straight-up delusion from your end, Holly. I’m sorry to break it to you, but you’re not the woman you think you are, and you’re not the Elitist you want to be. You’d need to be the BEST OF THE BEST in order to be a real threat to me, let alone actually defeat me. You’re not at that level yet. You’re not the upper echelon you want to be. Don’t take that as an insult either, Holly – because I’m sure you will. I love seeing the other women Elitists succeed, and start to establish a name for themselves. I love seeing people such as yourself set out on a journey to make their name known…

Cleopatra: But trying to do it at my expense? It’s the worst mistake YOU could make. And if you’re not careful…

(Cleopatra reaches up and pats Holly on the side of her neck, lightly.)

Cleopatra: You might just suffer another injury, one you *can’t* come back from.

(The EAW audience would ‘ooh’ and boo, as Holly Arrow looks down at Cleopatra. Holly is evidently getting more and more annoyed, and takes a step back, dropping her microphone. She places her hand over her face…)

James Peters: OH! AND HOLLY ARROW WITH A PUNCH TO CLEOPATRA!

Rich Russillo: HOLLY ARROW JUST HIT CLEOPATRA WITH A STRIKE TO THE HEAD, AND IT SEEMS CLEOPATRA WAS ABSOLUTELY EXPECTING IT! SHE DROPS HER MICROPHONE TOO, BEFORE RETURNING STRIKES TO HOLLY’S HEAD! THE TWO BEGIN TO TRADE PUNCHES IN THE CENTER OF THE RING, AS THIS SITUATION HAS COMPLETELY EXPLODED! TENSIONS ARE HIGH BETWEEN THESE TWO WOMEN!

James Peters: DAMN RIGHT IT HAS, RICH, AS THESE PUNCHES ARE ALL CONNECTING, AND NEITHER WOMAN IS HOLDING BACK! THEY’RE LOOKING TO MAME THE OTHER ELITIST, AS THE TWO OF THEM START TO BACK BETWEEN THE ROPES! HOLLY STARTS TO CLAW AT CLEOPATRA’S FACE, NEAR HER EYES, AS CLEO STARTS TO DISH OUT SOME PUNCHES TO THE GUT! BOTH WOMEN TUMBLE THROUGH THE ROPES TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING!

Rich Russillo: THIS FIGHT HAS BROKEN LOOSE AS THE TWO FALL TO THE OUTSIDE! THEY START TO GET BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, BEFORE TRADING STRIKES AGAIN! FOREARM SMASH FROM CLEOPATRA! A FOREARM IN RETURN FROM HOLLY ARROW! ANOTHER FOREARM SMASH IN RETALIATION FROM CLEO! ANOTHER FROM HOLLY! CLEO! HOLLY! CLEO! HOLLY! CLEO! HOLLY! HOLLY! HOLLY! H-

James Peters: BUT A KNEE TO THE STOMACH FROM CLEOPATRA DROPS HOLLY ARROW TO HER KNEES! CLEOPATRA WAS ABLE TO OUTSMART HOLLY AS SHE SWITCHES STRIKES AT THE VERY LAST SECOND, AND SWITCHES DIRECTION IN ORDER TO CATCH HOLLY OFF GUARD! THAT’S NOT ALL, THOUGH, AS CLEOPATRA IS ABOUT TO SET HER UP FOR THE ‘BRUTALITY’ CANADIAN DESTROYER, ON THE RAMP FOR A SECOND WEEK IN THE ROW! SHE REALLY IS GOING TO INJURE HOLLY YET AGAIN, JUST AS SHE FORETOLD MOMENTS AGO-

Rich Russillo: BUT HOLLY IS ABLE TO FLIP HER OFF! CLEO IS FORCED TO SLINGSHOT OVER HOLLY’S SHOULDERS, LANDING ON HER FEET, BEFORE TURNING AROUND… DIRECTLY INTO THE ‘FIST OF KHONSHU’ GOWAN LARIAT, TAKING HER DIRECTLY OFF HER FEET! HOLLY HAS GAINED THE UPPER HAND, NO DOUBT HER RAGE GUIDING HER THROUGH THIS RIGHT HERE! HOLLY ARROW GRABS ONTO CLEOPATRA BY HER WRISTS, DRAGGING HER FORWARD, BEFORE PULLING HER UP TO HER KNEES! HOLLY’S LOOKING TO HIT THAT KAMIGOYE KNEE STRIKE TO KNOCK CLEOPATRA OUT HERE, AS REVENGE FOR WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK! IT CONNECTS! ‘VELA-NOVA’ CONNECTS ON CLEOPATRA!

James Peters: DENIED! CLEO CATCHES HER KNEE, BEFORE SHE STARTS TO STAND BACK UP… SHE PUSHES HOLLY BACK –

**CRACK!** 

James Peters: – SPINE FIRST INTO THE RING POST! HOLLY FALLS TO HER KNEES SLOWLY, ALMOST INSTANTLY CLUTCHING ONTO HER PREVIOUSLY-INJURED NECK! CLEOPATRA NEEDS TO BE STOPPED BEFORE SHE DOES SOME REAL DAMAGE!

Persephone: Keep going. https://randomc.net/image/DEATH%20NOTE/DEATH%20NOTE%20-%2024%20-%20Large%2008.jpg

Rich Russillo: CLEOPATRA STANDS BACK UP, AND GRABS HOLLY BY HER HAIR, BEFORE DISHING OUT SOME HUGE FOREARM STRIKES TO THE BRIDGE OF HER SHOULDERS, UNDOUBTEDLY DOING SOME WHIPLASH DAMAGE TO HOLLY! THIS IS TOUGH!

James Peters: BUT SHE’S NOT DONE THERE, RICH! CLEOPATRA LIFTS HOLLY UP, BEFORE DRIVING HER DIRECTLY INTO THE STEEL STEPS! HOLLY GOES CRASHING INTO THE STEEL THAT THE TWO OF THEM WALKED UP, KNOCKING THE VERY TOP STEP OFF OF THE BOTTOM SHOWING HOW MUCH FORCE WAS PUT INTO IT! HOLLY HAS GOT TO BE OUT COLD, AS IT’S NOT THE FIRST TIME SHE WAS SLAMMED INTO THOSE THINGS!

(The camera zooms in on Holly Arrow’s prone body, almost unconscious on the mat outside, holding onto the back of her neck. It then pans over to Cleopatra, holding onto her face due to the damage sustained to it, with a grin forming as she begins to back up the ramp. She gave Holly Arrow a warning, and capitalized on said warning – pleased with her behavior. The camera pans back over to a grounded Holly Arrow once more, before fading out to commercial break…) 

(Commercial for Morbius, now that it is back in theaters. Please don’t let it flop again.)

(Voltage fades back to ringside, as Bella Braxton is seen holding a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is a Cash In The Vault Preview scheduled FOR!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

( “REBOUND!” By JPEGMAFIA (ft. DATPIFFMAFIA) plays throughout the stadium as Jay Jerry Johnson slowly walks out to a mix of cheers and boos. The man is wearing the type of smile one would love to punch off on his face as he makes his way to the ring. ) 

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!!!!!!! !!

James Peters: Coming off the biggest win of his career so far comes Jay Jerry Johnson, set to have a chance to be the next Cash in the Vault winner at Pain for Pride in just a few weeks’ time!

Rich Russillo: You can say what you want about the man but he is slowly making his way to the top, time will tell what he will do of this incredible opportunity. Tonight though, he has the opportunity to send a message to his rivals. 

( ‘Last Strike’ by Polo G begins to play up as Jon Kelton makes his way out from the backstage area. The man looks determined and focused, ready to lay waste to his opponent and leave with the win. )

Stephie Love: And his opponent from Dallas, Texas! Weighing in at 208 pounds he is “The Chosen One” JOOOON KELLLLTOOOOONNNNNNNNN!!!!!!

James Peters: Here comes the former New Breed Champion making his way to the ring and on a path that may very well lead him to a World Championship if he plays his cards right! 

Rich Russillo: Love him, or hate him the man has proven that one can go from the bottom of the barrel and make his way all the way up to the top! And at Pain for Pride, he has a chance to win his way to the biggest prize of them all! But he will have Jay Jerry Johnson to fend off just like he has to face him tonight.

( Ding! Ding! Ding! )

James Peters: And Here We GO! This Cash In The Vault Showcase is officially underway! Who will win? Voltage’s own Jay Jerry Johnson or Showdown’s Jon Kelton? We’re about to find out! 

Rich Russillo: Both opponents are meeting at the center of the ring with the referee not far away watching them on. Both men are almost nose to know, Kelton begins to talk smack at Johnson who begins to give him a piece of his mind as well! Both are getting heated as their foreheads are pressed against one another AND JOHNSON THROWS A BITCH SLAP AT KELTON!! 

Crowd: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH!!!!

Rich Russillo: Jon looks to the side but doesn’t seem riled up AND HE THROWS A SLAP OF HIS OWN!!! 

Crowd: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH!!!!

James Peters: AND SUDDENLY BOTH MEN ARE THROWING PUNCHES AT ONE ANOTHER AND THE CADENCE OF HITTING INCREASES WITH EACH PASSING SECOND! 

Rich Russillo: Jay Jerry Johnson taking the upper hand as he keeps on punching and Kelton is taking the blows slowly backing himself to the ropes! Jerry finishes with an elbow to the face followed with a quick Irish Whip! He steps to the center of the ring, he hops while Kelton goes low! Jon to the ropes as Jerry turns AND GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! 

James Peters: Kelton looking down on Jerry who looks right back up both men staring each other up AND KELTON LAUGHS before stepping away letting Johnson get up. The arrogance from the former New Breed Champion as the official orders them to engage! They end up in a lock-up, Jay driving a knee up to Jon’s stomach breaking it and follows it with an ax handle to the back! 

Rich Russillo: Jerry with Jon’s head held between his hands THROWS A HEADBUTT that sends Kelton to a corner. He throws a boot to the chest of Jon before winding up for a p-KELTON REVERSES! JOHNSON IN THE CORNER NOW AND JON IS GOING TO TOWN AGAINST HIS OPPONENT!! A SLAP! A BACKHAND! A FIST THEN AN UPPERCUT!! 

James Peters: Kelton hops on the second rope about to throw down some hammers but Jay slips under and walks to the center of the ring waving a finger. Best focus on what’s behind you Jay AS KELTON SPINS HIM AROUND AND THROWS A KICK TO HIS SIDE AND ONE TO HIS CHEST SENDING HIM TO THE ROPES! Kelton about to strike at Johnson who slips between the ropes for some safety. His feet are inside but his upper body is out AND KELTON PUNCHES HIM HARD!! JOHNSON LEANS BACKWARDS GOING UPSIDE DOWN AND BACK STRAIGHT AND KELTON PUNCHES HIM AGAIN!! 

Rich Russillo: JAY LOOKS LIKE A BABY FOOT TABLE PLAYER GETTING SPINNED WITH THE HANDLE AS KELTON PUNCHES HIM AND HE GOES UPSIDE DOWN AND BACK UP AGAIN! KELTON MAKES IT HAPPEN FOUR TIMES BEFORE JOHNSON ENDS UP CRUMBLING OUTSIDE OF THE RING! 

James Peters: Johnson is slowly moving back to his feet as Kelton is stepping outside of the ring AND DRIVES AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF HIS OPPONENT! Kelton pulls Jay up, BEFORE SMASHING HIS FACE ONTO THE RING APRON, THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING! JAY JERRY JOHNSON STUMBLES BACK AND NOW HE IS IN TROUBLE AS JON KELTON SENDS JAY BACK INTO THE RING!

Rich Russillo: The former New Breed Champion Kelton now throwing a stiff-looking forearm smash near the nose of Jay Jerry Johnson who backs away and against a corner. Kelton throws a few more elbows in before going for a roll following it with an ELBOW SMASH- NO! JAY JERRY JOHNSON AVOIDS IT!!! Jay turns around quickly, delivering a back kick to the gut before spinning to face Jon AND THROWING A HARD SLAP TO THE CHEST OF KELTON! And then he throws in some hard thrown chops!

James Peters: Jay then suddenly and very quickly grabs Kelton by an arm and whips him with a lot of strength straight into the opposite corner! Kelton slams into it chest first and slowly backpedal BUT GETS RAMMED INTO THE CORNER AGAIN WITH A DROPKICK TO HIS BACK AS TRIPLE JAY WAS CHARGING BEHIND HIM!! Jay is in command now as he puts his hands on Jon’s shoulders, jumps, AND DROPS DOWN FORCING JON TO SUFFER THE BACKSTABBER!!! Triple JAY WITH THE COVER!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

James Peters: And Kelton keeps this match alive! He lifted his shoulders denying Johnson the win for now! 

Rich Russillo: A close call if I’ve ever seen one but Jerry will need to do much more in order to get the win over the former New Breed Champion! He picks up Kelton, lifting him up with a crisp snap suplex before picking up Kelton, AND whips HIM THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUTSIDE OF THE RING!! Jay Jerry Johnson speaking to the crowd! 

James Peters: The crowd seems to disagree as they are booing him but he waves them off before moving to the outside apron AND PERFORM A SOMERSAULT SENTON TO THE OUTSIDE RIGHT ATOP OF JON KELTON!!! Jon is on his hands and knees AND JERRY STOMPS ON ONE OF HIS HANDS!! That one looks like it hurt like mad! AND THEN A SWINGING NECKBREAKER SENDS KELTON ON HIS BACK JUST AS THE OFFICIAL BEGAN TO COUNT THE TWO COMPETITORS!! 

ONE! TWO!!

Rich Russillo: Johnson doesn’t seem to be bothered by the official as he backs away from Kelton and then runs at him WITH AN UPPERCUT!! HE THEN GETS TO A KNEE AND BEGINS TO THROW PUNCHES AT KELTON IN A SEMI-MOUNTED POSITION! 

THREE!!! FOUR!!!!

James Peters: He then picks up Kelton, AND KELTON IS ABLE TO LAND A FOREARM, FOLLOWED BY A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION AND A SNAP DDT!!!! JON KELTON EVENING THE ODDS HERE AS JAY JERRY JOHNSON IS DOWN AND OUT!!!

FIVE!!!!! SIX!!!!!! 

James Peters: Jon Kelton needs to bring the business back inside the ring if he wants to win this match, which would give him good momentum ahead of Pain for Pride and he does exactly that, rolling Jay inside the ring before following behind-

Rich Russillo: AND SUDDENLY JOHNSON RUSHES AT KELTON AND DELIVERS A PUNT KICK THAT COULD’VE RIP KELTON’S HEAD OFF!! WHAT A MOVE BY JAY WHO IS NOW IN A CORNER YELLING AT JON TO GET UP! The former Champion is struggling, slowly getting to his feet and Triple Jay seems to be primed for a big-time move now! He might be looking to take Jon away! 

James Peters: WITH A SPEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRR THE SPEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!! RIGHT THROUGH JON KELTON WHO IS TAKEN DOWN HARD BY JAY JERRY JOHNSON!!! HE HOOKS THE LEGS!! WILL THAT BE ENOUGH???

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTHHHHHRRRRRRE-

Persephone: NO! AWWW MAN!!!

James Peters: JON KELTON KICKED OUT AT THE LAST SECOND!!!! 

Rich Russillo: Johnson looks annoyed! He thought he had it and he turns to look at the official yelling three but the referee confirms he only got a two out of that spear! And what a rib-breaking spear it was!  

James Peters: Jon refuses to listen, look at him! He is making his way back to his feet! He is in pain but still very much in this fight! He takes a swing at Jerry who dodges! 

Rich Russillo: Jay Jerry Johnson with a thumb to the eyes of Jon Kelton, is not needed at all considering he’s been on the offensive for a while now but seems like he wants to add insult to injury. He grabs at Jon’s head WHO SUDDENLY SMACKS HIS HANDS AWAY AND DROPS TO HIS KNEES AFTER HE PRESSED JAY’S JAW TO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! THE MOVE STUNS JERRY WHO DIDN’T EXPECT IT and this is giving some time for Jon to recover BUT HE THROWS IN A BLIND SUPERKICK THAT SOMEHOW CONNECTS!! JAY IS DOWN WHILE JON IS TRYING TO SEE BETTER! 

James Peters: Johnson is holding his jaw while getting up to his feet as Kelton is starting to see better, both men are staggering and then go back to back on one another. Johnson turns quickly, swinging an arm that is ducked by Jon WHO SENDS JAY FOR A RIDE WITH A MODIFIED SIDEWALK SLAM TAKING HIM DOWN HARD!!!

Rich Russillo: Kelton is getting up, the crowd cheering for this manoeuver as Jay is getting to his feet. Kelton goes to the ropes, jumps to them, AND LEAPS TO JOHNSON WITH A SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE! DOWN GOES JAY AGAIN!! Kelton doesn’t give him time to recover as he forces him to his feet. Johnson gets whipped AND QUICKLY TAKEN DOWN WITH A HASTY POWERSLAM!!

James Peters: Kelton showing his opponent who’s boss tonight! Johnson gets up trying to follow Kelton before getting stuck in an armbar and then a wrist lock. Kelton controls Jay’s movement before whipping him into a corner AND FOLLOW HIM WITH A CORNER SPEAAAAAAAAR!!! KELTON RETURNING THE FAVOR FROM THE MOVE PULLED ON HIM EARLIER BY JERRY!! 

Rich Russillo: Kelton is on the attack and not letting go as he grabs Jerry by the head and moves him to the center of the ring. He sents him up for A SITOUT BRAINBUSTER!!! IT LANDS!! JOHNSON’S BRAIN COULD BE MUSH RIGHT NOW! KELTON WITH THE COVER!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

James Peters: AND SOMEHOW JAY KICKED OUT OF THAT MOVE!! 

Rich Russillo: Kelton glancing at the official for a quick second before raising his shoulders and moving to his knees, throwing a few punches to Jay before going to the ropes, AND PERFORMING A PICTURE PERFECT LIONSAULT! HE GOES FOR A COVER AGAIN! NO! He is getting off of Johnson and MOVES FOR A CROSSFACE AFTER HAVING FLIPPED JERRY ON HIS STOMACH!!! 

James Peters: Interesting manoeuver he wants to show he is the man by forcing Jay to submit! Johnson is in a world of trouble and pain right now as he is screaming and extending his arms trying to reach for the ropes but they seem too far away now! The official asks Jay if he wants to abdicate the win he yells no as he is inching ever closer to the ropes! Kelton is pulling back with all his might trying to force Johnson to submit BUT JAY GRABS ONTO THE ROPES!! 

Rich Russillo: The official is ordering Jon to let go of Jerry but he keeps on putting on some pressure! The official then begins to count! 

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!! 

Rich Russillo: Kelton moves to his feet lett-HE JUST GRABBED JOHNSON BY THE WAIST AND THREW EVERYTHING HE HAD INTO A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!!! HE SENDS JAY FLYING TO THE CENTER OF THE RING NECK FIRST!!! 

Persephone: Well, he did stop the crossface…

James Peters: But will he stop the onslaught on Jerry? He has to continue if he wants to win. Kelton positions himself not too far behind Johnson, waiting behind him stalking like a hunter on prey as Jay is moving to his knees. Kelton is lowering a knee pad! Un oh this doesn’t bode well for Jerry as Kelton charges at him AND DRIVES THE UNCOVERED KNEE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!!! DOWN GOES JOHNSON and Kelton don’t seem to be done! He’s waiting for Jerry to get up again cursing at him and urging him to get to his feet. Jay is struggling but uses the ropes to try and get to a vertical base. 

Rich Russillo: Kelton goes to the ropes AND AGAIN A KNEE STRIKE TO JOHNSON BUT THIS TIME HE SPRINGBOARDED HIMSELF TO HIS OPPONENT WHO DROPS TO THE MAT AGAIN! Kelton moves quickly to the nearest top rope and sizes up his opposition before signaling for high risk! He leaps! DIVING FOOT STOMP RIGHT ON THE MONEY! HE COVERS JAY!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTHHHHHRRRRRRE-

Persephone: Fuck! That was so close!! 

James Peters: Well folks we have to go to commercials right in the middle of this hard-hitting action! Don’t go anywhere! This Cash in the Vault Showcase and tonight’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage will return right after this! 

( Advertisement plays for the NBA Finals’ next game between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors followed by a feature video for one of Pain For Pride’s where Myles will defend his EAW Championship against former New Eden partner Drake King and his love interest Minerva for the title in a triple threat match that promises to be equally brutal and very much personal! Don’t Miss It! )   

James Peters: And we are back folks on tonight’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage LIVE from Luanda, Angola! If you just joined us, we are in the middle of a Cash in the Vault showcase match between Jay Jerry Johnson and Jon Kelton, and forth the past bit Kelton has been on top and delivering the pain to his opponent! 

Rich Russillo: AND THERE HE GOES DELIVERING SOME MORE WITH A SPINEBUSTER!!! He quickly gets Johnson to his feet, holding his head in a lock AND DRILLS JAY DOWN WITH THE AVADA KEDAVRA!!! THIS COULD MEAN THE END FOR JOHNSON!!! 

Persephone: PIN HIM YOU IDIOT!!! 

Rich Russillo: Jon moves to a corner quickly climbing up not wanting to give much time for Jerry to recover. Jay’s on his back AND KELTON GOES FOR A FROG SPLASH!!

James Peters: JOHNSON JUST MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND KELTON CRASHES HARD!!! Kelton is stunned on his hands and knees AND JOHNSON TAKES HIM DOWN FLAT ON THE MAT WITH THE HYPNOTISE FAMEASSER!!! The tide’s turning quickly here folks as Johnson gets Kelton to his feet AND TAKES HIM FOR A SPIN WITH THE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!!! HE GOES FOR A COVER!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTHHHHHRRRRRRE-

Persephone: Fuck me, come on this match HAS TO END!! 

Rich Russillo: It might be about to if Johnson keeps on the offensive the way he does! Kelton is slow to get up, this is a great opportunity for Jay as he is back to his feet! Johnson is in a corner ready to strike with his Parallelism rocket kick! He is ready, Kelton is slowly turning to face him and Jerry charges! BUT KELTON DUCKS LOW!! JERRY ZINGS OVER HIS HEAD QUICKLY GETTING UP BUT KELTON WAS A BIT QUICKER!! 

James Peters: FINAL ATTONEMEEEEEEEEEEEENT!!!! THE STANDING SPINNING HEEL KICK JUST AS JERRY WAS FACING KELTON DROPS HIM DEAD ON THE MAT!! THAT HAS GOT TO BE IT!! KELTON WITH THE COVER!!! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!! 

( DING! DING!! DING!!! )

Bella Braxton: Ladies And Gentlemen The Winner Of This Bout: JOOOOON KELLLLTOOOOON!!!!!!!!

James Peters: WHAT A WAY TO END A SPECTACULAR BATTLE!!! These two competitors went in with everything they’ve had and in the end it was The Chosen One who picks up the win!  He just sent a message to the other Cash in the Vault participants with that victory!

Rich Russillo: Triple Jay did great tonight with a strong series of offense and a few key chances to win but at the end that missing on the Parallelism costed him big time! He will be ready for Pain for Pride though, this loss shouldn’t bother him.

(‘Last Strike’ plays next over the sound system of the arena as Jon Kelton is getting his lead arm raised in victory by the official. As Jon Kelton celebrates his victory, Voltage fades away from ringside.)

(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, where Myles, Minerva and Drake King face off for the EAW World Championship.)

(Voltage fades back in from the commercial break, and as the camera transitions over to the stage, ‘All It Takes For Your Dreams to Come True’ by A Skylit Drive begins to play. This causes a mixed reaction from the crowd, with a lot of good thanks to Amber Keys’ actions over the past few weeks. Amber begins to walk out with a microphone in her hand, and she actually has a smirk on her face, likely because of what happened last week in her Voltage appearance. Amber begins walking down the ramp to the ring as the fans continue to both cheer and boo for the Hall of Famer.)

James Peters: Amber Keys is out here after costing Madison Kaline her match against Holly Arrow, and I for one can’t wait to see what Amber has to say tonight!

Persephone: Ugh, I can’t believe Amber would dare show her face around here after what she did to Madison. That was completely unforgivable.

Rich Russillo: Wow Seph, I didn’t know you were so invested!

Persephone: I’m not. I thought if I pretended to care this would actually become a bit more interesting to me, kinda like a placebo effect or something. It didn’t work.

James Peters: Well you may not care what Amber has to say, but judging by how loud the crowd is right now and how split the reactions are, there’s thousands of people who either want to hear her speak, or want to see Madison get some payback after what Amber did to her! 

(Amber Keys waits inside of the ring for the crowd to quiet down, and this does take a little bit of time. She’s a Hall of Famer and had only returned to EAW this year, but not everyone in the crowd is on Amber’s side after her actions at both Battle of Egypt and at Voltage. Amber still has that smile on her face despite the mixed reactions though, and begins to speak as soon as the crowd finally quiets down.)

Amber Keys: See? I’ve been saying for a while that Madison Kaline was nothing without the Queen’s Court to back her up. I managed to put our differences aside for just a small period of time and we managed to defeat the Ice Aces and Mary S. Atlas, but in the end the truth is the truth, isn’t it? Madison Kaline doesn’t succeed without her hand being held, and we all saw what happened just last week on Voltage. For once Madison Kaline didn’t have me there to hand her the victory, and in the end she proved that even someone like Holly Arrow, who basically had to beg Cleopatra to get in the ring with her, was too much for a Hall of Famer like Madison. It really is pathetic, but it’s exactly what I’ve been saying all this time, and in the span of a single match Madison Kaline managed to prove me right. It really is a shame too, because I warned Madison. I told her that she didn’t have everything under control, and it would’ve been in her best interest to actually listen to what I had to say and just accept that she needs me, but instead she tried to prove a point, and she failed miserably.

(A lot of the people in the crowd boo, but Amber Keys continues.)

Amber Keys: Madison Kaline was way too bold in that match, and made a huge mistake all because she wanted to prove that she didn’t need the Queen’s Court. It’s sad that Madison chooses to make her own life difficult for herself, but at this point, who am I to stop her? It looks like Madison Kaline wants to make a fool out of herself, and as long as I’m not there to make sure she stays on the right track, we’ll be seeing mistakes like the one she made against Holly very often. As long as she is on her own Madison is never going to make it any further in her career. She reached her peak thanks to the Queen’s Court, and now all that’s left is for her career to go downhill, all because she just can’t-

(‘O Fortuna’ by Carl Orff hits before Amber gets the chance to finish her sentence, and this annoys Amber a little bit. Another loud and mixed reaction comes from this crowd, but a bit more cheering can be heard than when Amber came out, likely because of all Amber has done to Madison Kaline in the past few weeks. Madison wastes no time walking out with a microphone in her hand, and she doesn’t look amused at all with all Amber Keys had to say, let alone what she did last week.)

James Peters: Madison Kaline did in fact lose to Holly Arrow last week, but I don’t think it should be ignored why Madison lost, and that’s the part Amber Keys left out!

Rich Russillo: I don’t know, Madison is the one that went for the move in the end, she should’ve been paying more attention.

James Peters: She only went for the move because Amber Keys got in her head, you know that.

(Madison Kaline makes her way inside of the ring as Amber Keys looks on, unimpressed.)

Madison Kaline: Are you really going to pretend you had nothing to do with what happened last week? I only lost that match because you got involved. You shouldn’t have been on commentary and I knew from the start that you had something up your sleeve. I was right and that cost me. That’s what happened, and you know that because you were right there. Not in your chair where you were supposed to be, but right next to the ring making sure I lost. Not even on my worst day would I be defeated by someone like Holly Arrow.

(Amber Keys still does not look too impressed as Madison finishes speaking, and after a few seconds Amber just shakes her head.)

Amber Keys: You know what, Madison? I don’t think I ever liked you. You really are a mess, but I think one of the biggest issues with you is simply the fact that you’re delusional. You’ve been delusional from the start, and I just don’t know how anyone could stand you when you’re always walking around with such an undeserved air of superiority. It’s actually unbearable watching you talk like this when you clearly have no idea what you’re talking about, just like always. It’s always rubbed me the wrong way seeing just how far you could go in your egotistical rants, and somehow that’s not even the only thing I hate about you, because It’s a fucking disgrace that someone like you managed to become a Hall of Famer as early as you did. The Hall of Fame is supposed to represent the best of the best. It’s supposed to celebrate the most important names in EAW history, and somehow you of all people were considered Hall of Fame worthy and got in before someone like me, someone that’s actually a trailblazer. Someone that actually means more to this company than ramblings week after week that never actually amount to anything unless there’s two other women there to make sure you succeed. Your ego was already unwarranted, and for reasons I still can’t understand you were given the biggest ego boost possible before I was even recognized for all that I’ve done for this entire industry.

(Suddenly, Madison’s eyes light up, and a smile begins to appear on her face.)

Madison Kaline: Oh.. So that’s it! All this time, you’ve just been jealous! Since Battle of Egypt I’ve been wondering what all this has been about. I just couldn’t wrap my head around why you’d do what you did so soon after the Queen’s Court reunited, but looking at it now I can’t believe I hadn’t realized it sooner.

(Amber does not respond, but she is clearly a bit more irritated. Madison Kaline continues to speak.)

Madison Kaline: I was right, wasn’t I? This whole time you’ve just been jealous of me and all that I’ve accomplished, which is exactly why at Battle of Egypt you got in the way and stabbed me in the back before I could go on and find even more success. Obviously you wish you could have the career that I did, even with all of the ups and downs and the tough times that I’ve gone through. You wish that you could be in my shoes. You wish that you could find the success that I did, because it’s always been me. I’ve always been the most successful one. I’ve always been more respected than you, and that’s probably because I didn’t spread my legs and jump from powerful man to powerful man just to stay at the top!

(This time it’s Amber that grows a smile on her face, because she can’t help but laugh a bit at Madison’s comment.)

Amber Keys: That’s funny, Madison. I know I’m twice the athlete you are. I always have been, and I plan on proving that…

(The smile fades from Amber’s face though, and she walks up to Madison before continuing.)

Amber Keys: At Pain for Pride.

(The crowd explodes into cheers as the two former teammates stare at one another.)

Madison Kaline: At Pain for Pride? You really want to face me at Pain for Pride? You must have a deathwish.

(Amber just shrugs her shoulders.)

Amber Keys: If Pain for Pride is my death day, then I will take you right to Hell with me.

(Amber has not taken her eyes off of Madison, clearly waiting for an answer, which she doesn’t have to wait long for as Madison begins to speak.)

Madison Kaline: Alright, you’re on. I’ll see you at Pain for Pride.

(The loud cheers continue after hearing Madison accept the challenge, but after a few seconds Madison Kaline begins thinking to herself, before beginning to speak once again.)

Madison Kaline: Wow.. Do you ever stop to think about how many Pain for Pride matches you could’ve had? Kind of sucks you got banned for being a whore, doesn’t it?

James Peters: AMBER KEYS WITH THE DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, AND I THINK SHE’S HEARD ENOUGH!!!!! AMBER KEYS NOW BEGINNING TO PUNCH AWAY AND STRIKE AT MADISON KALINE- BUT MADISON IS QUICKLY ABLE TO TURN AMBER ONTO HER BACK AND BEGIN ATTACKING HERSELF, CLEARLY PREPARED THIS TIME UNLIKE WHEN AMBER ATTACKED HER LAST WEEK!!!

Rich Russillo: AMBER KEYS PUSHES MADISON OFF OF HER, BUT MADISON KALINE KICKS AMBER IN THE MIDSECTION BEFORE CONTINUING TO GO AFTER HER! AMBER IS ABLE TO PUSH MADISON INTO THE CORNER THOUGH, AND NOW AMBER KEYS TRIES GOING AFTER AMBER AS SHE BEGINS KICKING HER IN THE MIDSECTION REPEATEDLY, TRYING TO STOMP A HOLE IN HER FORMER QUEENS COURT PARTNER! 

James Peters: MADISON KALINE IS ABLE TO GRAB ONTO AMBER’S LEG THOUGH, AND NOW MADISON TAKES AMBER BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND BEFORE HITTING A HUGE RIGHT HAND, AND SHE DOESN’T STOP THERE, INSTEAD CONTINUING TO REPEATEDLY PUNCH AWAY AT AMBER KEYS TO THE POINT WHERE AMBER IS FORCED TO TRY AND BLOCK UP TO DEFEND HERSELF! MADISON KALINE HAS BEEN BETRAYED, COST HER MATCH AND THEN ATTACKED BY AMBER KEYS ALL IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS, AND NOW MADISON KALINE IS FINALLY GETTING HER REVENGE!

Rich Russillo: AMBER KEYS PUSHES MADISON OFF OF HER BEFORE GETTING BACK UP- BUT MADISON BACKPEDALED INTO THE ROPES AS SOON AS SHE GOT UP HERSELF, AND NOW SHE BOUNCES OFF OF THEM BEFORE BASICALLY TAKING AMBER’S HEAD OFF WITH THE AFTERLIFE!!!! THE AFTERLIFE CONNECTS ON AMBER KEYS, AND AMBER IS DOWN AND OUT JUST A FEW WEEKS BEFORE PAIN FOR PRIDE, WHERE IT LOOKS LIKE THESE TWO WILL BE FACING OFF!!!!

Persephone: I can’t pretend to be interested in this again, but I gotta admit, I’m surprised something didn’t somehow go wrong for Madison again, since that’s all that’s been happening for the past few weeks. Guess Amber can’t be trusted to do anything right.

James Peters: This is going to be a very personal match at Pain for Pride, and I have to wonder if Amber Keys made a mistake challenging Madison after all Amber did to her, or if Madison Kaline is the one that has no idea what she’s getting into.

(‘O Fortuna’ begins playing once again, and a few officials run down to the ring as Madison Kaline makes her exit. Madison has a smirk on her face as the officials separate Madison from the ring, and the crowd is loud with excitement both after that brawl and the Pain for Pride match announcement. As Amber Keys is still down and out inside of the ring and Madison Kaline makes her way up the ramp, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)

(Commercial for Ronan Malosi’s wrestling school, where he and his cousin teach you how to win wrestling matches.)

(Sunday Night Voltage comes back from the final commercial break of the night to a shot of the Luanda Multisports Pavillion. ‘Zombie’ by Bad Wolves is heard playing through the arena while the camera goes over to show Ms. Extreme taking a seat at the commentary table.)

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme, on behalf of the three of us, we thank you for being here tonight.

Persephone: The three of us??? Do you actually think I like this adopted whore being here?!

Ms. Extreme: Shut the fuck up.

(The camera then goes over to show Bella Braxton with a microphone in her hand and a smile on her face, ready to announce the next match!)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this is your MAIN EVENT!!! And it is a tag team bout, scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie begins to play up to loud cheers from the crowd with the camera going over to show Minerva making her way out from the backstage area. She has her orange rose clenched between her teeth. She looks around with a wicked grin on her face which slowly fades away as she turns and looks towards the ring, instead, replacing it with a more serious expression. She then begins to make her way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Bucharest, Romania… weighing in at 122 pounds… ‘BLACK ROSE’… MINERVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: The ending of Voltage last week was not one to forget, as I’m sure nobody expected to see what happened to Drake King at the hands of Myles, and most importantly, Minerva. All three of them were out in the ring cutting a promo, and in the end, Drake started a brawl which ended with him getting hit by Minerva’s black mist AND a fireball.

James Peters: No matter what Drake King has done to this brand, I said it last week and I’ll say it again, I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy. You have to wonder about the state that Drake is in especially walking into this matchup here tonight. But at the same time, Minerva seems more than happy to add some salt to the wounds. 

Ms. Extreme: As much as I’m supposed to hate Minerva, there was something really pleasing about her beating the shit out of that deluded cunt. Hope she does it again. 

Persephone: Gawd I hope she throws one of those fireballs again, specifically at the bald one. It’s not like he’s losing anything, he’s… well… bald. 

(Minerva stops at the bottom of the ramp, twisting her entire body around towards the stage while ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ is replaced by the sounds of ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi. The all too familiar theme blasts through the speakers of the arena while the crowd bursts into even louder cheers upon seeing the EAW World Heavyweight Champion Myles make his way out to the stage. He has his Championship resting on his shoulder which he takes off and brings into his hands. He takes a good look at it, before raising it into the air nonchalantly, the crowd cheering even louder in response. It’s from there that he then begins to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring, slinging his Championship back over his shoulder.)

Bella Braxton: And her partner… from Melbourne, Australia… weighing in at 215 pounds… he is the EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!! ‘THE WARLORD’… MYLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Going back to last week it seems Myles was even a bit shocked about what Minerva was able to pull off. I’m sure he can’t really blame her, but in the end, it seemed like he felt the damage had been done, not taking his shot at Drake and rather leaving him to the paramedics. 

James Peters: We’ve seen this before, with Myles kind of being the middle ground when it comes to the blood feud between Drake and Minerva. He’s chosen his side no doubt, but you see that glimmer of sympathy for Drake whenever he stops Minerva’s vicious assaults. Of course, tonight and at Pain For Pride, I’m sure that’s going to be far from the case. But it’s an interesting observation, to say the least. 

Persephone: You know what would be some real spicy drama? Myles betrays his own girlfriend and aligns himself with the one person that has made both their lives a living hell. That would be amazing. But unfortunately, ever since Rex left I don’t get entertained on this stupid show anymore, so my expectations are low. 

(Myles stops at the bottom of the ramp, turning his head over to look at his girlfriend as the two of them pull one another into a passionate kiss. From there, Myles makes his way up the steel steps and Minerva heads around the ring and jumps onto the apron. Minerva then drops down and crawls back into the ring while Myles enters into the ring behind her and raises her EAW World Championship into the air, while Minerva gets herself up into a kneeling position with both looking dead at the hard camera. Both of them then begin to make their way into their corner, with Minerva seating herself on the top turnbuckle and Myles standing in front of her while ‘Enemy Strike’ then begins to come to a close from there.)

(‘Invincible’ by Pop Smoke follows that up with the crowd bursting into cheers while the camera goes from the ring to the stage to show Chris Elite making his way out. He has a determined expression on his face as he scans the stands filled to the brim with members of the EAW Universe here tonight before looking towards the ring. He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath before then beginning to make his way down the ramp.)

Bella Braxton: And their opponents, first… from Brooklyn, New York… weighing in at 210 pounds… ‘GAWD GIVEN GREATNESS’… CHRIS ELITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Well last week we saw Chris Elite cut a promo where we saw him pull a really selfless move in giving his favor from Captain Charisma to his Haircare Kings partner Jake Smith. As he was leaving, Ms. Extreme interrupted and put out a challenge for Pain For Pride, which Chris accepted, only for Ms. Extreme to knock him down and make a statement.

Ms. Extreme: No regrets.

James Peters: Well I’m sure Chris Elite isn’t just going to stand by and let it happen. With Ms. Extreme on commentary here tonight who knows what could happen between the two of them. Personally, this match, as Persephone said, is really spicy, and whatever happens, I’m sure is going to be great.

Ms. Extreme: He can do whatever he wants, he’s just gotta remember that he’s in a match. It would be a shame if he lost it for his team because he got distracted…

Persephone: Just say you’re going to interfere in it already damn.

(Chris slides into the ring before turning around and beginning to make his way up to the top rope. From there he poses to the crowd’s continuous cheering before then jumping off of the top and landing on the apron. It’s from there that he begins to make his way over to his corner, taking off the entrance gear that he has on tonight before getting ready for his match. ‘Invincible’ then begins to come to a close while everyone’s attention is turned towards the stage.)

Persephone: And here we go…

(After a while, ‘Cold War’ by Hans Zimmer is heard playing up with the crowd erupting into absolutely deafening boos. The camera then goes over from the ring to the stage to show Drake King making his way out to the ring… or at least he’s supposed to be. On cue, Drake is nowhere to be seen, leaving the crowd to murmur in confusion while the three Elitists inside the ring wait, each looking pretty annoyed in the process. The production crew gives him some leniency, letting the theme continue to play. But after a while, it’s apparent that Drake isn’t in the building tonight, with ‘Cold War’ abruptly coming to a close.)

Persephone: :wtf: All that for nothing?

Ms. Extreme: I don’t know why you’re surprised… it’s Drake King.

Rich Russillo: Well we do know the last time Drake and Minerva were in a tag match with one another, Drake pussied out and refused to make any sort of contact with her.

Ms. Extreme: Yeah, thanks for reminding me.

James Peters: It does seem pretty on-brand to not only avoid Minerva but flat out refuse to show up. But in the process, what does that mean for Chris Elite here tonight? Will he have to face both Myles and Minerva on his own? 

(The camera goes over to show Chris standing inside the ring with his hands on his hips, looking pretty frustrated about how this match turned out to be. The referee is seen standing on the outside of the ring, questioning what to do regarding this main event match while the crowd has continued to boo due to Drake not appearing here tonight. After a while, Chris shakes his head before rolling out of the ring and making his way over to the referee.)

Chris Elite: (Off-Mic) I don’t give a fuck where that bozo is, I’ll face both those fuckers by myself if I have to.

Referee: (Off-Mic) :comeagain: Are you serious?

Chris Elite: (Off-Mic) Fuck you mean am I serious?

(Both Chris and the referee look to the ring to see Myles and Minerva, who are both watching the scene on the outside. They’re obviously hearing what Chris is saying, and for the most part, they’re reluctant. They’re more focused on the fact that Drake has refused to show.)

Chris Elite: (Off-Mic) Make it a handicap match before I slap the shit out of you.

Referee: (Off-Mic) :noah: Fine.

(Chris immediately slides back into the ring while Myles and Minerva shrug their shoulders, Minerva leaving onto the apron while Myles starts for his team. The referee enters the ring and checks on all three of them, before ringing the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Well… um… this impromptu one-on-two handicap match is officially underway ladies and gentlemen. While the question remains where Drake King is tonight it seems we have something else to focus on as Chris Elite faces both Myles and Minerva by himself. Chris circles around the ring while Myles does the same, both wasting no time engaging in a collar-and-elbow tie-up! Both of them jockey for position, trying to get the better over the other right now, and that seems to be what Myles is doing as he begins to push Chris towards the ropes! Before Myles can do so though Chris turns them around into a 180 and pushes Myles into the ropes instead, Chris breaks the lockup before sending Myles towards the ropes with an Irish whip… LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A DROPKICK TO THE CHEST TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! Chris knows he can’t afford to take a lot of damage here tonight, so he has to make sure that every move counts. Myles attempts to get back up to his feet, BUT CHRIS ALREADY RUNS OFF OF THE ROPES AND GOES FOR ‘OPEN YA MATA”! JUMPING KNEE STRIKE TO THE HEAD OF MYLES-

James Peters: But Myles manages to side-step that and push Chris away! Chris falls against the ropes while Myles turns around, RUNNING FORWARD AND LOOKING TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE- But before he can it’s Chris that manages to connect with a well-placed boot to the face of the EAW World Champion! Myles stumbles back while Chris makes his way over, BUT BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING IT’S MYLES THAT MANAGES TO GRAB HIM AND TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH AN ARM DRAG! Myles keeps a hold of the arm- BUT CHRIS GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD AND ROLLS HIM UP INTO A SMALL PACKAGE PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

Persephone: As much as I would love for this match to end early, Myles, unfortunately, kicks out before the two count. 

Ms. Extreme: You know I’m starting to get really sick of you running your mouth.

Persephone: WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU EVEN HERE???

Rich Russillo: Anyway, both men scramble back up to their feet, WITH CHRIS GOING FOR A BICYCLE KICK TO THE HEAD- But Myles manages to grab the foot in time and push it away! Chris stumbles back, BEFORE GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE THIS TIME- Which Myles ducks under, BEFORE TURNING IT INTO A NECKBREAKER WHICH DROPS CHRIS DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Myles from there runs to the ropes while Chris is down… LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A KNEE DROP TO THE HEAD! Myles now grabs the head of Chris before bringing him up to his feet and dragging him towards his corner, looking for a tag to his partner…

TAG!

James Peters: AND MINERVA IS TAGGED IN! Minerva enters the ring while Myles grabs Chris into a front facelock… WITH BOTH MYLES AND MINERVA DROPPING CHRIS DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH AN EMPHATIC DOUBLE SUPLEX MANEUVER! Both of them know that they have the numbers advantage over the Hall of Famer, and I have no doubt in my mind that they’re going to use that to their advantage as the match goes on. Minerva brings Chris back up to his feet before pushing him towards the ropes, sending him towards the opposite side with an Irish whip… MINERVA SPINS AROUND AND GOES FOR A DISCUS ELBOW- ONLY FOR CHRIS TO DUCK UNDER THAT AND RUN TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE BEFORE PLANTING MINERVA WITH A LEAPING SHOULDER TACKLE! Minerva is quickly getting up and I don’t think Chris cares because he’s far from done, turning to his left and running to that side of the ring… BEFORE REBOUNDING OFF OF THE ROPES AND GOING FOR THE ‘ALMIGHTY PUSH’! POUNCE TO LAUNCH MINERVA ACROSS THE RING- 

Rich Russillo: BUT SHE MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME! Chris lands on his stomach but immediately rolls to his side to get himself back up to his feet before running towards Minerva, BUT BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING HE’S MET WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD WHICH DROPS HIM DOWN TO A KNEELING POSITION! Minerva now turns around, BEFORE STEPPING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A BICYCLE KNEE NOW THAT DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Chris is hurt but that’s not stopping him from getting back up, doubling over in pain while he does so. But that gives Minerva the perfect opportunity to run the ropes… BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR A SCISSOR KICK TO THE BACK OF CHRIS’ HEAD-

James Peters: BUT CHRIS MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Minerva lands on her tailbone while giving a cry of pain, and before she can get back up it’s Chris that grabs her by the hand, pulling her up to her feet before making a beeline towards the corner… CHRIS LAUNCHES OFF AND CONNECTS WITH AN ‘ELITE CUTTER’ TO PLANT MINERVA DOWN TO THE CANVAS! THE SPRINGBOARD WRISTLOCK CUTTER CONNECTS WHILE CHRIS ROLLS MINERVA ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG! GOING FOR A PIN ATTEMPT! 

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTHHH-

Persephone: But unfortunately, Minerva gets the shoulder up, and this painfully predictable match continues onward for no apparent reason. 

Ms. Extreme: I’m frankly interested in what’s going to happen. 

Persephone: Yeah so your crazy lover can make an appearance right?

Ms. Extreme: :francis:

Rich Russillo: Well what matters right now is Chris has the offense, and he knows he might not get another chance like this again. He gets back up to his feet while Minerva on the other hand wastes zero time rolling towards the ropes and getting herself out of the situation that she’s in right now. Chris turns around though, running the ropes and back… BEFORE KNOCKING MINERVA OFF OF THE APRON WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE! Minerva takes a hard tumble to the ringside area but quickly gets up, and it looks like she’s ended up exactly where Chris wants her as he turns back around and runs full speed ahead back towards the ropes… LEAPING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AND TAKING MINERVA BACK DOWN WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! Chris is right back up, jumping up onto the apron now and climbing up to the top rope, waiting for Minerva to get back up, and what sort of aerial assault does he have in mind-

James Peters: WAIT! MYLES! MYLES OUT OF NOWHERE JUST SHOVED CHRIS OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND SENDS HIM FLYING OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLE AND TO THE OUTSIDE! That was a hard landing and Minerva realizes that she’s in a much better state than he is right now, mustering out the energy to get back up to her feet while also grabbing the head of Chris and bringing him up as well. MINERVA THEN GRABS AROUND HIS WAIST AND SLAMS HIM UP AGAINST THE BARRICADE WITH AUTHORITY! Minerva isn’t done though as she turns right back around, BEFORE SLAMMING HIM AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON NOW! You know that certainly had to do the job, Chris’ spine must be wrecked. 

Rich Russillo: Which is what Minerva would want especially now that she has the offense. She keeps hold of Chris and rolls back into the ring, climbing up onto the apron and following close behind him. Chris tries everything in his power to get back up to his feet, BUT MINERVA STEPS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A SHARP KICK TO THE BACK WHICH KEEPS HIM DOWN! Minerva now grabs one of his arms and one of his legs before slowly dragging him over towards her corner, not going for the tag to Myles but instead grabbing onto the ropes… MINERVA LAUNCHING OFF AND GOING FOR ‘HELL’S BELLS! ARABIAN PRESS TO CRUSH CHRIS ELITE BENEATH HER-

James Peters: BUT JUST IN TIME CHRIS SEES IT COMING AND MANAGES TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY! Minerva takes a hard landing, quickly shooting back up and falling against the corner, WHILE CHRIS GETS BACK UP AS WELL AND LAUNCHES HIMSELF INTO THE AIR CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE!

TAG!

Rich Russillo: MYLES ON THE APRON TAGS HIMSELF IN! But I don’t think Chris sees that still keeping his attention on Minerva as he throws her down towards the center of the ring, BEFORE GOING FOR A METEORA TO THE HEAD- BUT MYLES FROM BEHIND GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A SLEEPER SLAM! Chris is down and I’m sure he didn’t expect that, but now he has to handle the EAW World Champion. Once again the numbers game begins to take its toll and while Chris has put on one hell of a fight, his lack of a partner has definitely crept up on him on more than one occasion in this match. 

Persephone: I hope it continues to creep up on him. I don’t know, I just like watching short little bald men suffer. 

James Peters: Myles has the upper hand and right now he looks to keep it that way, waiting for Chris to get up… BEFORE POPPING HIM OFF OF THE GROUND AND EMPHATICALLY CONNECTING WITH A POWERBOMB! Chris gives a cry of pain while Myles keeps a hold of him and brings himself back up to a vertical base while keeping him on his shoulders, GOING FOR A SPINNING SIT-OUT POWERBOMB- WAIT! Chris manages to lift himself over the head of Myles and land behind him! Myles quickly turns around, only for Chris to boot him in the abdomen dropping him down to a knee! Chris then turns around and climbs up to the top rope, HE’S GOING FOR A MOONSAULT TO TAKE MYLES DOWN- 

Rich Russillo: NO! Myles manages to fall against the ropes causing Chris to lose balance and drop down to a seated position! That is definitely not the place that Chris wants to be right now, and it doesn’t really help that he’s positioned so he has his back turned to his opponent. Myles grabs him and sets him up, this is not going to be good… AS HE CONNECTS WITH ‘WRATH OF PANDORA’! CANADIAN RACK INTO A DDT DRILLS CHRIS DOWN TO THE CANVAS WHILE MYLES WASTES NO TIME HOOKING THE LEG AND GOING FOR A PIN ATTEMPT! COULD THIS BE IT?!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRE-

James Peters: BUT CHRIS MANAGES TO KICK OUT! HE’S STILL FIGHTING WHILE THIS HANDICAP MATCH CONTINUES!

Persephone: :will: This is just Persephone harassment at this point. STOP THE MATCH I THINK I SAW HIM DO A LOW BLOW!

Rich Russillo: Like it or not you have to appreciate Chris Elite’s resiliency against two or the best that Voltage has to offer here tonight. Myles grabs him by his head and begins to heave him up to his feet, WASTING NO TIME LAUNCHING HIM ACROSS THE RING AND SENDING HIM TUMBLING DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS! Chris quickly gets back up to a kneeling position, while Myles steps forward this time and goes for a hard right to his face! Chris manages to keep himself up though, while Myles goes for another right- But Chris manages to block it and push him away! Myles stumbles back, BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND GOING FOR A KNEE STRIKE TOWARDS THE FACE OF CHRIS ELITE- BUT CHRIS MANAGES TO TILT HIS HEAD AND PUSH THE KNEE STRIKE AWAY SENDING MYLES INTO THE CORNER TURNBUCKLE PADDING!

James Peters: Myles turns around in the corner, ONLY FOR CHRIS TO GET BACK UP AND RUN FORWARD CONNECTING WITH A SHOULDER THRUST TO THE ABDOMEN! Myles is hurt while Chris straightens himself back up, AND CONNECTS WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZUIGIRI TO THE FACE THIS TIME WHICH SENDS HIM DOWNWARD INTO A SEATED POSITION! Myles is obviously trying to recover but that cat-like quickness that Chris Elite is known to have is beginning to get the better of him at the moment. Myles tries to get himself back up, BUT CHRIS RUNS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH DOUBLE KNEES TO THE FACE WHICH LEAVES MYLES REELING! 

Rich Russillo: Myles doesn’t fall down, instead a burst of energy causes him to shoot up to his feet as he stumbles towards the center of the ring, but that’s not stopping Chris from running to the ropes and back… BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A JUMPING CLOTHESLINE TOWARDS THE HEAD- BUT MYLES MANAGES TO CATCH HIM IN MIDAIR BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN INTO A URANAGE! 

James Peters: Chris gives a cry of pain while he’s dropped down to the mat, MEANWHILE MYLES LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A KNEE DROP TO HIS FACE TO KEEP HIM DOWN ON THE MAT! But that only causes Chris to shoot back up to a seated position, so Myles thinks on the spot by grabbing him by the head and tugging him up to his feet… LIFTING HIM OFF OF THE GROUND AND CONNECTING WITH A BRAINBUSTER RIGHT ONTO THE TOP OF CHRIS ELITE’S HEAD! Myles now, this doesn’t look good for Chris as he drops down to the mat, MYLES GOING FOR ‘CHECKMAYT-

Persephone: Checkmayt :mjlol:

James Peters: ‘CHECKMAYT’! RINGS OF SATURN TO CHRIS ELITE- 

Rich Russillo: BUT CHRIS WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE FACE WHICH CAUSES MYLES TO RELEASE AND RETREAT BACKWARD! Both of them get back up to their feet, WHILE CHRIS ELITE STEPS FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO THE HEAD! CHRIS THEN GOES FOR THE ‘DICKEATERY STOPPER’- BUT MYLES MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF THE UPPERCUT ATTEMPT! Myles then steps back, BEFORE RUNNING FORWARD AND LAUNCHING INTO THE AIR TAKING CHRIS DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A HURRICANRANA! 

James Peters: Chris is dropped down to the canvas while Myles turns around and begins to make his way up to the top rope, waiting for Chris to get back up to his feet so he can once again take advantage of the situation! Chris is back up to his feet, stumbling around towards the center of the ring trying to gain his bearings… ONLY FOR MYLES TO LEAP OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND ATTEMPT WHAT SHOULD BE A BRUTAL TOP ROPE METEORA- BUT CHRIS MANAGES TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT! Myles lands on the ground but rolls back up to his feet, turning around-

Rich Russillo: ‘BOX OFFICE SMASH’! SUPERKICK CONNECTS!

James Peters: WAIT! MYLES MANAGES TO KEEP HIMSELF UP BEFORE LIFTING CHRIS UP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH ‘VICTORIA”! POP-UP KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS AS BOTH LEGAL MEN IN THIS MATCH FALL TO THE GROUND! AND LOOK AT THE CROWD GO ABSOLUTELY BERSERK FOR THIS TURN OF EVENTS! 

(Both men have not moved in the slightest, while Minerva is seen on the apron yelling at Myles to wake up so he can tag her in and save this matchup for their team. Chris though must be looking to prevent that as he begins to show some signs of life in an attempt to get back up to his feet. He reaches out trying to grab a hold of the leg of Myles, but Myles is already beginning to scratch and claw towards his corner knowing the situation that he’s in right now. Minerva reaches her hand out trying to grab a hold of Myles, but Chris is hot on his tail and who knows if he might beat him to the punch. Chris finds the energy inside of him to lunge forward…)

TAG!

Persephone: FUCK. Minerva is tagged in…

Ms. Extreme: I enjoy your suffering. 

Rich Russillo: MINERVA ENTERS INTO THE RING AND IMMEDIATELY CONNECTS WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE OF CHRIS! Chris rolls to the ropes while Minerva runs forward, GOING FOR A BASEBALL SLIDE- But Chris manages to roll out of the ring before grabbing the legs of Minerva and beginning to pull her out with him- BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE BEFORE PUSHING HERSELF BACK INTO THE RING! Chris slides back in as well before launching forward, GOING FOR ‘OPEN YA MATA’! JUMPING KNEE STRIKE TO THE SKULL OF MINERVA-

James Peters: BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT! MINERVA THEN GOES DOWN AND ATTEMPTS A LEG SWEEP- But Chris jumps over that before grabbing onto the legs of Minerva, GOING FOR A BOSTON CRAB- BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO USE HER LEG STRENGTH TO PUSH HIM AWAY! Chris falls against the ropes but rebounds and uses that as momentum, CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING FOREARM STRIKE TO TAKE MINERVA DOWN TO THE GROUND! Minerva is hurt but quickly gets back up to her feet as she runs forward again, BUT CHRIS CONNECTS WITH ONE MORE FOREARM STRIKE FOR GOOD MEASURE WHICH TAKES HER DOWN ONCE AGAIN! Even after all of that Minerva still manages to use all the energy inside of her to get back up to her feet, BUT BEFORE SHE CAN EVEN TURN AROUND AND FACE CHRIS HE GRABS A HOLD OF HER AND LIFTS HER UP INTO THE AIR FOR A BACK SUPLEX-

Rich Russillo: BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO LAND BEHIND CHRIS BEFORE GRABBING HIM AND CONNECTING WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Chris rolls up to a kneeling position while Minerva runs to the ropes and back… GOING FOR A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE TOWARDS THE HEAD- BUT CHRIS OUT OF NOWHERE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH ‘OPEN YA MATA’! THE JUMPING KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS FLUSH AGAINST THE JAW OF MINERVA TAKING HER DOWN TO THE MAT! CHRIS HAS THE OPPORTUNITY, BUT HOW WILL HE SEIZE IT???

Persephone: I don’t know but if he can beat two of who you’ve been calling EAW’s best this entire match, then I don’t know are they really EAW’s best if they lose to a faux Hall of Famer?

Ms. Extreme: I’d like to see you try. 

Persephone: Please, I’d only face them if their name was Rex McAllister. Sexy Rexy can pin me down to the mat anytime.

James Peters: Chris falls into the corner, you know he’s waiting for Minerva to get up and whatever he has in store for her is not going to be good. All three of these Elitists have been through hell in this matchup and you know Chris is looking to add some big credentials to his name by beating two of EAW’s best all by himself. Minerva is slowly beginning to rise back up to her feet, unbeknownst to her what awaits while Chris sets her up…

Rich Russillo: HE’S GOING FOR ‘BOX OFFICE SMASH’! SUPERKICK TO THE JAW OF MINERVA TO TAKE HER DOWN TO THE MAT!

James Peters: BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER IT JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME! MINERVA THEN GRABS CHRIS AND TURNS HIM UPSIDE DOWN AND I THINK WE KNOW WHAT SHE MIGHT HAVE IN MIND RIGHT NOW…

Rich Russillo: ‘TPK’! THE JUMPING SPINNING TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER DROPS CHRIS RIGHT ONTO HIS HEAD! CHRIS IS DOWN WHILE MINERVA PINS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! COULD THIS BE THE END OF THE MATCH RIGHT HERE???

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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James Peters: LOOK! CHRIS MANAGES TO REACH HIS ARM OUT AND CLUTCH ONTO THE BOTTOM ROPE! ROPE BREAK! THIS MATCH CONTINUES!

Ms. Extreme: :notbad:

Persephone: Why aren’t you mad about this aren’t you supposed to be his opponent?!

Ms. Extreme: I want to know that he’s my opponent for a reason bitch. 

Rich Russillo: Minerva looks absolutely shocked right now and Myles mirrors that on the apron, the two of them underestimated the limits that Chris Elite was going to go to in order to defy the odds! Minerva though realizes that if she spends all her time flabbergasted she’s going to give Chris an opportunity to retaliate, making her way over and grabbing him by the head before tugging him back up to his feet- But Chris manages to throw a punch her way! Minerva grabs her abdomen and retreats backward while Chris manages to get back up to her feet. The two of them stare down one another and you know this is only asking for trouble right now, THEY’RE LOOKING TO ENGAGE-

(Suddenly, the lights begin to flicker. The match is put on a pause as everyone is looking around trying to see what happened. The lights continue to flicker repeatedly before completely… cutting to black. Nothing is seen while the crowd murmur in confusion and the commentary team talks amongst themselves asking what just happened. Before long, a glowing light is seen flashing on as the titantron bursts to life. Immediately, the EAW Universe roar in disapproval upon seeing what they’re met with on the screen…)

(As Drake King is seen smiling towards the camera. It’s clear that Drake bailed out on his partner Chris Elite tonight, but to show up at all is just rubbing it in their faces that he’s ruined their precious main event match. Despite the booing, everyone can’t help but notice the damage that he bears all throughout his face after the events of last week. Even after having seven days to recover from such an attack by Minerva, his face is still somewhat damaged along with one of his eyes still being swollen shut thanks to the fireball. But evidently, that doesn’t dampen his mood. The camera pans out to reveal that he’s definitely not at the arena, but rather somewhere outside, nobody really knows where that is though. The crowd continues to boo loudly, but Drake’s voice blasts over it as he begins to speak.)

Drake King: I haven’t been short on showing my disappointment for two people I would’ve had respect for one year ago. Justifiably calling them out for their wrongs and going out of my way to do what is right, which is embarking on a one-man mission to purge Elite Answers Wrestling of such a sin. From King of Elite 2022 to the Gold Rush Tournament, I have done nothing but what is right for this company yet people don’t seem to understand that. When I stepped into the ring with an agenda of making sure that Myles was not the EAW World Champion, I got maliciously attacked by Minerva and left for dead. When I went through an entire tournament *solely* to make sure Minerva did not get an opportunity to fight for the EAW World Championship, an opportunity that she does not and will not deserve… Captain Charisma, being the unrighteous and biased Commissioner that he is, decided to give her it anyway even after I pulled her out of the ring. All of that was for you, yet I’M the one being booed, and I will never understand that. I will never comprehend why I’M in the wrong for doing what is necessary for this company to grow, yet you treat people like Myles, people like Minerva… like saints. Saints when they should’ve burned like New Eden did all those months ago, when Minerva went out of her way to go against my intentions and play into what Captain Charisma wanted her to. I was so disappointed by that, and I’m even more disappointed about what she has become.

(The camera pans out to reveal a shocking scene, with it being revealed that Drake is standing in front of a gravestone that reads “Destiny Vladislav Goddard”, AKA… Minerva’s mother. The crowd in attendance tonight gives an audible gasp meanwhile, Drake’s face is completely stone-cold, continuing to stare at the camera while it gets a good look at the gravesite.)

Drake King: I am sure that Destiny never planned to raise such a disgusting excuse of a person. True morality is doing what is right without the threat of divine retribution nor the possibility of divine reward. Minerva used to understand a saying like that, but ever since “getting in contact” with her mother, she turned a blind eye to everything that she stood for in New Eden in favor of useless material possession. Henceforth, it’s an absolute travesty that a man like Myles is following her, being brainwashed under the guise of love to encourage this wrongdoing. It’s simple, 1 Corinthians 15:33 states that bad company ruins good morals, and it’s a shame how painfully accurate a statement like that is to describe Myles. It’s good that Minerva’s mother here is dead though, she’s been disappointed with her daughter her entire life… heaven forbid she sees her now. Taking something like that into consideration, I’m sure her father wishes he were too. So… I decided to help him with that. 

(Drake walks away and leaves the frame, heading off-camera for a moment before the sounds of someone dragging something against the dirt are heard. The camera then focuses on Drake dragging a bloodied and beaten body into the shot… more specifically Minerva’s father, John Goddard. Drake props him up against the gravestone while the crowd in the arena erupts in public outcry.)

James Peters: Drake, don’t do it…

Rich Russillo: ‘BOOK OF DRISTIANITY’! 

(In an instant, Drake crushes his skull against the gravestone with the brutal Punt Kick maneuver. He has a sadistic look on his face as the sheer impact he put into the move nearly causes him to fall over. But he straightens himself, while the camera pans up and away from the gruesome scene to focus on solely Drake while he dusts himself off casually. Despite everything, he bears a nonchalant expression on his face, merciless even after what he’s done here tonight.)

Drake King: Minerva, you will not make it out of Las Vegas alive. And if Myles insists on blindly following you… he too will suffer the same fate.

(The last shot seen is of the cold, menacing look on the face of Drake King before the titantron cuts to black. The lights then begin to turn back on in the arena and while they do, the crowd is dead silent after what they’ve just seen. The only thing heard is what happens inside of the ring, with Minerva, who has crumbled down to her knees, screaming, crying, and flat out losing her shit after what she’s just seen. Myles, completely disregarding the match, enters the ring and has her in her arms, trying to comfort her after what everyone has just seen… but even then he can’t help but shake with anger after seeing how low Drake just went. Chris Elite, on the other hand, is leaning against the ropes, and he looks absolutely disgusted after what he just had to witness. He shakes his head and looks over to Ms. Extreme, who is seated at commentary completely stunned. He rolls out of the ring and storms over to the commentary table, beginning to yell at his future Pain For Pride opponent.)

Chris Elite: (Off-Mic) And that’s the man you spend your time with huh? 

Ms. Extreme: … 

(Ms. Extreme can’t even say anything, she’s at a loss for words thanks to what just happened and Chris calling her out. She’s shocked, because as much as she doesn’t want to admit it… she does have feelings for Drake. Chris slams his hands on the desk trying to get her attention before he leans forward with a look of disdain.)

Chris Elite: (Off-Mic) Don’t play dumb with me you fucking bozo. How about what happened at the hotel last week after Voltage… or does that not fit your narrative? You’re not supposed to like him right? Didn’t look like that when Jake and I saw you two at the bar, motherfucker was ordering you a seltzer water and you tried to get him to take a shot of tequila. Don’t tell me you just forgot that? 

Ms. Extreme: …

(Chris realizes that he’s obviously not going to get an answer out of Ms. Extreme, shaking his head while turning around and beginning to walk away. Before he leaves though, he says one last thing to his Pain For Pride opponent.)

Chris Elite: (Off-Mic) Maybe the two of you do deserve one another. 

(Chris then leaves the ringside area angrily, heading straight up the ramp and towards the backstage area. Inside the ring meanwhile, Myles is still clutching Minerva in her arms as he cradles her back and forth, trying to comfort her to the best of her ability. Minerva’s screams of terror have died down as she sobs into the shoulder of Myles, the two of them obviously filled with emotion after what just happened. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage begins to completely fade to black.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)

(EAW intro plays.)

(Sunday Night Voltage opens up to a recap of the Voltage side of Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls: The Haircare Kings kick off the show defending the Unified Tag Team Championships only to fall short against the team of Off-Brand Amphetamines thanks to an interference by The Jaded Hearts in spite of The High Rollerz. Drake King stands victorious against Brian Daniels in the following match, possibly putting an end to his entire career in the process. Jay Jerry Johnson manages to secure a Cash in The Vault spot following up by beating Lucas Johnson. Cleopatra comes out to cut a promo before being interrupted by Holly Arrow, insinuating a Pain For Pride match between the two, but Cleo declines. In a ladder match including Voltage’s Madison Kaline and Amber Keys, Kassidy Heart manages to win herself a Universal Women’s Championship match against Andrea Valentine at Pain For Pride. Mr. DEDEDE then steps into the ring against SOSA Henderson, with the Chairman coming out on top in the end. Then in the main event, Jake Smith ends up falling short against a returning Ronn Banks, who is attacked by Xander Payne to end the show and the recap.)

(Sunday Night Voltage then fades away from the recap to show a shot of the Safaricom Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. ’33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is heard blasting through the speakers while pyro is seen shooting out from the stage, the crowd cheering in excitement while that goes on. The camera then goes over to show the Voltage broadcasting booth consisting of the usual Rich Russillo, James Peters, and Persephone.)

Rich Russillo: Battle of Egypt is said and done and now we’re on the road to Pain For Pride XV, ladies and gentlemen we welcome you to another jam-packed episode of… SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!

Persephone: A Rex-less Pain For Pride, this must be hell. Hopefully he comes and saves the day before this goes down as the worst Pain For Pride of all time.

James Peters: Well ignoring what Persephone said and focusing on what Rich said, this is one jam-packed episode we have for you hot off the tail of Battle of Egypt. Not only are Pain For Pride matches being developed, but we have matches tonight that will steal the show! Our main event consists of a returning Holly Arrow versus Madison Kaline. Ryan Wilson going up against Robyn Valentine. And a number one contendership match for the New Breed Championship with Ruler facing off against Wildcard for a ticket to the Spectacle at Sin City. So let’s get right to it tonight!

(‘Invincible’ By Pop Smoke blasts through the PA system as the arena fills with cheers for Chris Elite. Chris Elite makes his way down the ramp and as he walks out he’s clearly upset about the things he’s gone through as of late. He finally gets to the ring asking for a mic, and he soaks in the reaction from the crowd before letting off a sigh and beginning to speak)

Chris Elite: I think it’s clear to everyone that I’m not the happiest, that I’m not in the best of moods and that everything that can possibly go wrong has done just that. Whether it was at Grand Rampage or just last week at Battle of Egypt and even before those events things just haven’t really gone my way. Some say I’m probably used to it or should be and that’s the problem I shouldn’t be. I’m tired of voicing my frustrations after failures, I’m tired of coming out here and being upset because I can’t get the job done. Especially around this time of the year. It’s Pain for Pride season anyone and everyone is trying to get themselves a match. I thought I would be entering the biggest show of the year with Jake as one half of the tag team championships but thanks to some grudge holding whores that isn’t the case. The Jaded Hearts couldn’t see The Haircare Kings possibly become a better tag team than they were and they couldn’t see High Rollerz show everyone who should’ve won that award. So like the hating bitches they are, they ruined everything but I’ll see them when I see them… When I do see them though I hope they know it’s going to get ugly. They should’ve kept their nose out my business instead of being some bitter bitches about something I’ve done to them 3 years ago and when I do see them I promise I won’t leave any room for a goddamn reunion with all that being said though I can’t change anything. Ultimately Kirk and Solomon did the unthinkable and won the tag team championships, no matter how it went down they got the job done, The High Rollerz reunion is apparently over and now I’m on the outside looking in… Again, again I find myself in the same position I’ve been in for at least the past two Pain for Prides but this time I was just this close, THIS close to being in the main event and instead I have to watch from the back again well at least that’s what I thought until I remembered something,

Chris Elite: I’m in a unique position that a lot of others don’t have, I have the gawd contract and plus I have something owed to me. A favor that I haven’t cashed in on yet. I’m sure everyone’s been speculating on what exactly I’m going to use it for. I mean after recent events it should be obvious right? A lot of you probably think I’m going to ruin this beautiful reunion New Eden has going on and enter myself into their match, I won’t lie it crossed my mind. I thought about it, I thought about the different outcomes but you know what? I meant what I said a couple of weeks back to Jake. Jake has tried to win the EAW championship on multiple occasions this season, just like I have and we’ve both failed and maybe it’s due to the fact that maybe it’s not meant to be or we’re just not in the right headspace but like I said I meant what I said to that man. I’d love to see him accomplish his ultimate goal and he helped me accomplish one of mine. Jake used his favor, he used it to bail me out when he saw I lost my partner due to New Eden. Sure I didn’t appreciate it the way I should’ve when it first happened but with that being said. I have used the favor Captain Charisma owes me and what I did with that favor? Give it to Jake Smith!

(The crowd erupts after finally hearing what Chris Elite is using his favor for, with a mixture of reactions being cheers and some being in shock)

Chris Elite: That’s right. I didn’t show my appreciation for what Jake did for me then. I mean you can even say I was reluctant towards the idea but here I am now. Almost six months later to show my appreciation and give Jake the opportunity to do whatever it is he wants too. This time he gets to use it for himself and I’ll be cheering him on in whatever it is he uses it for and I hope he makes the most of it. I hope he gets to see that childhood dream become a reality. I hope he gets the opportunity to lift the weight of everyone being on his dick and prove them all wrong just like I did years ago. I hope he finally gets to insert himself into that conversation of names everyone said he’d never be included in. You’ve guys done nothing but disrespect him and know with this opportunity I’m giving him to make up for him bailing me out months ago. I hope he shuts everyone up. Fuck a Drake King, Myles, Xander Payne because it’s almost time for Jake Smith to do the unthinkable. The Haircare Kings are forever, this isn’t the end you will see us again and we will get those tag team championships back but with that being said. Jake I know you’re back there listening and I hope you make the most of this like we made the most of the opportunity you gave me to still compete for those titles we just lost. Be the man, be the elitist you know you are and I know you are. Etch your name into history and be the greatest you can be, wake these people the fuck up Jake show them who you are make them remember who the fuck you are and prove no bozo against you shall prosper. As for me? Well only time will tell it’s still a good couple of weeks before Pain for Pride and we all know I’ll be on that card one way or another.

(From there, ‘Invincible’ begins playing again as the crowd cheers.)

James Peters: That was a really selfless move by Chris Elite, and I think he deserves a lot of respect for what he just did!

Persephone: Why? That was dumb. He could’ve done anything and he gave it to Jake Smith.

Rich Russillo: A lot of people thought the Haircare Kings might have fallen apart with time but Chris Elite just shut that down tonight! These two won’t be splitting up anytime soon, and now it’s just a matter of time before we find out what Jake plans to use the opportunity on!

(Chris Elite gets ready to leave the ring, but before he could do so ‘Zombie’ by Bad Wolves hits. The crowd explodes into cheers as Chris Elite looks up at the stage, and in just a matter of a few seconds Ms. Extreme begins to walk out to the stage. She is holding a microphone in her hand as she looks inside of the ring, and she begins to make her way down the ramp and towards the ring as Chris Elite waits.)

James Peters: Ms. Extreme is here! I have no idea what she’s doing here right now, but Ms. Extreme is coming off of a surprisingly quick victory back at Grand Rampage where she and Dr. Bethany Blue defeated IDOL-GUN!

Rich Russillo: None of this explains why Ms. Extreme is interrupting Chris Elite, though! Chris Elite just made a huge announcement, and now Ms. Extreme is coming out before he’s even had the chance to leave the ring!

Persephone: Who cares??? Does she really think I wanna see her right now? I don’t!

(Chris Elite looks a bit amused as Ms. Extreme enters the ring, walking up to him as the two are face to face. It doesn’t take very long for Ms. Extreme to begin speaking.)

Ms. Extreme: Congrats on the Tag Title reign, even if it would’ve gone to me and Drake had Donovan Duke and Justin Windgate not gotten involved at Wicked Games, but that’s neither here nor there.

Chris Elite: :mjgrin:

(The crowd is still loud, but as they quiet down Chris Elite begins to speak up.)

Chris Elite: So, you gonna tell me what you’re out here for?

(Ms. Extreme just shrugs her shoulders before continuing.)

Ms. Extreme: What else? I’m here for a challenge.

(Chris Elite seems to be interested in that answer, and the fans cheer for it. As soon as they get quiet again, Ms. Extreme begins speaking once more.)

Ms. Extreme: Back at Grand Rampage I did exactly what I promised and beat IDOL-GUN, and I should be happy about that. I should be glad to be out here and tell everyone that I got the job done after the shit they started, but I don’t feel that way at all. I’m not proud of what happened at Grand Rampage, I feel like I wasted my time in a match that was beneath me. Nobody deserved to watch a match like it and I didn’t deserve to spend one of the biggest shows of the entire year involved in a shitshow like that. That’s really not the type of match or the type of win I wanted, and I think that was pretty obvious since I first left the ring that night. Grand Rampage should’ve been so much more than it was and instead it ended up being a huge disappointment, and honestly, I’ve been a little anxious since then. Pain for Pride is getting closer and closer and Grand Rampage was the perfect time to make a statement and kick off my own Pain for Pride campaign after the season I’ve had. I became the longest reigning Universal Women’s Champion with a record I don’t see anybody breaking anytime soon…. But like everyone else, I have my ups and downs.

(The smile fades from Ms. Extreme’s face as she continues to speak, turning a bit as she begins to address the crowd and not just Chris Elite.)

Ms. Extreme: It’s been two weeks since I stepped in the ring and because of my absence I was forced to miss Battle of Egypt, but I wasn’t just away for no reason. The last thing I’d be doing is taking a break right before Pain for Pride, but what really happened is something that needed my attention. The night before Grand Rampage I got a call from Consuela, and it turned out our mother, Carmen, had an accident. She’s fine now, which is why Candice and Cameron both went on to appear in Egypt, but at the time she fell and broke her hip, and with Consuela already having to look after her daughter it would’ve been difficult for her to also help our mother after her surgery. Consuela, Cameron and Candice have sacrificed so much for our family over the years and I decided that it was my turn to help, so I took the past two weeks to be there and help. It was disappointing having to sit back and watch all the Pain for Pride main events come together without me being involved in any of them because I would’ve loved to headline a second Pain for Pride in a row, but it also did what needed to be done, and ignited a competitive fire.

(Ms. Extreme looks back at Chris Elite as she continues.)

Ms. Extreme: You’re a Pain for Pride headliner in your own right. Two years in a row you managed to compete in the main event of Pain for Pride and you even did something not many get the chance to and win a headlining match at the show, and since you can’t stamp your ticket to Pain for Pride as a Champion the way you wanted, maybe you’d be interested in facing someone like me.

(The crowd starts to cheer loudly as they’re obviously in support of this and want to see the match happen, and Ms. Extreme just waits for Chris Elite’s answer, only having to wait a few seconds before Chris finally answers.)

Chris Elite: I accept.

(The cheering only grows louder after hearing that, and Chris Elite extends his hand to Ms. Extreme. Ms. Extreme shakes his hand, and as the crowd continues to cheer their excitement for the possible Pain for Pride match is clear.)

James Peters: It looks like we’ve got a match at Pain for Pride! Chris Elite and Ms. Extreme, two former World Champions and Pain for Pride headliners facing off one on one, this sounds amazing!

Rich Russillo: It’s definitely an exciting matchup, and I don’t think anyone in attendance OR watching at home can wait to see! These two clearly have some respect for each other and are showing- WAIT A SECOND??

James Peters: MS. EXTREME JUST HIT CHRIS ELITE IN THE FACE WITH A FOREARM, WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT???

(Chris Elite is on the mat and as he grabs his jaw, he looks up at Ms. Extreme in confusion. Ms. Extreme has a smirk on her face, and just shrugs as she begins making her way out of the ring.)

Ms. Extreme: It’s Pain for Pride season. Expect anything.

(Ms. Extreme steps through the ropes and out of the ring, and from there ‘Zombie’ begins to play once again.)

James Peters: I didn’t expect that from Ms. Extreme, but it looks like she said all that she needed to. It’s Pain for Pride season. Anything and everything can happen, and Ms. Extreme just showed Chris Elite that as well as the rest of us!

Rich Russillo: That was a cheap shot! At Pain for Pride things will definitely be different though, and in a match like this I could see things going either way, especially when both Elitists will know what’s coming unlike tonight!

Persephone: There’s officially been one too many Pain for Pride matches made without Rexy involved in any of them. Who is this for??? I don’t want to watch these two fight!

(‘Zombie’ continues to play, and as Chris Elite slowly makes his way back to his feet watching, obviously not too pleased with being attacked by that forearm out of nowhere, Ms. Extreme makes her way back up the ramp with the grin still on her face after what she did to send a message. As she makes her way to the backstage area, Voltage fades away from ringside.)

(Voltage cuts to a commercial for the upcoming Spider-Man 2 video game, promoted by Ronan Malosi.)

(Voltage fades to the ring, where Bella Braxton can be seen with a microphone in her hand.)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!

(‘Seek and Destroy’ by Metallica plays out on the PA system, and as the crowd boos, Halsey Neel begins to walk out focused for her upcoming match. She wastes no time, walking straight to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first, weighing in at 139 pounds! Hailing from Birmingham, England…. The Ripper…. HALSEY! NEEEEEEEL!!!!

Rich Russillo: Here she is coming down to the ring under the boos of the crowd, but with a curled upper lip nevertheless! She comes for a fight and she makes that clear from the defiant look in her eyes!

James Peters: That’s right. Halsey has a lot of potential and we could be seeing a great fight from her tonight!

(‘Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9, No. 1’ by Fredéric Chopin begins to play, and as the crowd boos, Thomas Van Til begins to make his way out. He doesn’t pay attention to the crowd reaction, more focused on his opponent.)

Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Weighing in at 195 pounds, hailing from Geneva, Switzerland….. THOMAS! VAN! TIIIIIIIIIL!!!

Rich Russillo: That’s Chopin’s Nocturne in B-Minor!

James Peters: I didn’t peg you as a connoisseur, Rich!

Rich Russillo: Nah, it’s just written on this cue card!

James Peters: I should have known! Thomas here taking the time to address the fans with his condescending tone, what a classy and eloquent man looking forward to making his debut here on EAW Voltage! Now both contestants are exchanging long glances from across the ring, while the official calls for the start of the match!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: The bell is rung! The two contestants circle around the ring, studying each other as they get closer!! A feint is made and as Thomas was attempting to grapple to make advantage of his superior physique, Neel shows better mobility as she ducks underneath! Bounces off the ropes! The Sacrament RAISES A BIG BOOT! BUT BASEBALL SLIDE FROM HALSEY to save herself!! She closes the gap quickly to grab Thomas Van Til by the waist from behind! She manages to pull him off his feet with a grunt to ROCK HIM WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! WOW!! Stronger than the pretty face lets on!

Persephone: Pff. So she can lift a dumb sack of potatoes and throw it over her shoulder. Big deal.

James Peters: Van Til is reeling back from the impact, and not wasting any time the Ripper tries to cut him off with a barrage of forearm shots to his head and left shoulder But try as she might, it’s only making Tomas Van Til visibly angry! Finally he’s had enough of the Sharpshooter’s early offense and replies with a strong elbow RIGHT TO HER CHIN! She tries again to get a hold of him but he blocks it! BIG RIGHT! BIG LEFT! Kick to the gut and SNAP DDT! Thomas up to his feet, looking down on his opponent with loathing on his face! He turns briefly to the crowd for a pose, but the audience responds with large boos! He smiles and ignores them to grab Halsey Neel by the hair and bring her up to bring her in a headlock!

Persephone: God, this match is so, boring.

James Peters: Van Til begins torquing at the Sharpshooter’s head with a sadistic groan, squeezing her head tighter and tighter with the power of his bigger frame, but finally Neele pulls herself free, and tries to bring him down with a rear clothesline! But she lacked enough momentum to get the job done, allowing Thomas to reply with a spinning back fist to make some room! Halsey Neel is knocked towards the turnbuckle, holding her face! The Sacrament wastes no time either to go to work on his smaller opponent, putting all of his weight into his biceps for EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS AFTER EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS!

Rich Russillo:Those are some strong shots, it’s causing the Sharpshooter to bounce off her feet with each shot! The crowd counts along and the fifth shot is reeled back for extra damage, BUT HALSEY OUT OF THAT CORNER WITH THE SERIES OF MUAY THAI STRIKES! THE HANDS! THE ELBOWS! THE KNEES! THEY STRIKE THE SACRAMENT FROM ALL ANGLES! SHE HAS BACKED HIM UP THE ENTIRE WAY ACROSS THE RING! SHE FINISHES HIM OFF WITH THE FACE WASH! Van Til crumples to the mat, and Halsey GOES FOR THE COVER but the ref points Thomas’S foot under the rope and refuses to make a count! The crowd boos the official but there is nothing Halsey can do about it!

James Peters: Those prime cuts must have already taken their toll on Halsey Neel initially, but she might have blown herself up with her nevertheless amazing ripostes!

Persephone: Meh, so much flailing around, I feel like I’m watching the Muppets Show!

Rich Russillo: Fatigue is setting in but she is not finished with her work! The Sharpshooter grabbing the head of the Sacrament to lift him up to his feet, but he shoves her off! She tucks to a backroll but by the time she makes it back to a vertical base, THOMAS BRINGS HER BACK DOWN with a merciless lariat!

James Peters: The Sacrament looks down on his opponent and serves her up some vicious stomp right to the spine to keep her down! He demonstrates his elbow with a disgusted look on his face, I think he calls that the ELBOW OF DISDAIN! WHAM across the back of the Ripper!

Rich Russillo: Thomas is a classic technical wrestler, a straight-up one-on-one is right up his alley here! He has his opponent exactly where he wants her,

James Peters: Into a chin lock, bringing one of her elbows behind his knee! Trying to repeat this on the other side… but Halsey escapes and reaches the rope! The referee tries to separate them because of this, maybe unnecessarily so! And Timothy Van Til voicing this opinion also, it seems! He pushes the official out of his way to focus on his quarry, but the Ripper with a well-placed BOOT RIGHT TO THE MOUTH! Look at that kip-up ladies and gentlemen and OWWW!!!!! Stopped dead in her tracks with a kick to the midsection! Thomas Folds Neel up, swings her up in the air and BAM! SITOUT POWERBOMB! HE GOES FOR THE COVER!

Crowd: ONE!

Crowd: TWO!

James Peters: A sign of Neel’s will to live in this matchup as she kicks out!!

Rich Rusillo: Thomas losing a bit of his smugness, feeling a bit more sadistic now it looks like! He throws her legs over, and gets back into that strong technical game with a shoulder lock, pulling and twisting at Halsey’s joint muscles! In spite of her efforts to get up, Thomas is directing the traffic here! He is dragging her up to the nearest ropes, he holds her face to the top cable, AND DRAGS HER FOR SOME ROPEBURN FOR SEVERAL FEET! He throws her to the ground without an ounce of mercy, and grabs The Ripper’s legs to PUT HER IN A FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK! HE FLIPS HER OVER! WILL WE SEE HALSEY NEEL TAP OUT??

Persephone: Please, tell her to do so right now. I want to get to the next match and bitch that one out too, especially if it’s as boring as this one.

James Peters: Come on, Seph, these two athletes are putting in hard work for dominance tonight! The referee drops to a knee to check up on the Sharpshooter Halsey Neel! She is feeling the pain but she refuses to give up! You can sense the crowd tensing up, sign of a quality exhibition bout on Voltage, like always! We can see the pronounced redness across Halsey’s face, looking around for an exit option, but there is none close in sight! She is nearing the very center of the ring right now! The Sacrament has demonstrated he is well able to dominate in this matchup so far, he might just take the win tonight if he keeps it up!

Rich Russillo:But wait a minute here! Neel is powering through the pain! She is pulling away! Inch by inch, dragging Tomas Van Til along until he is out of reach of the ropes! Thomas just staring a hole in her right now! He was about to disengage, BUT HALSEY GRABS HIS FEET! SHE IS SMILING AND SHAKING HER HEAD AT HIM!

James Peters: Oh no, big boy, you’re not going anywhere, she says! SHE FLIPS HIM OVER! TVT GETTING A DOSE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE! They are both screaming in pain, Van Til doing his best to reach for ropes here! Finally, his reach can prevail, and Halsey Neel is ordered to break the hold under a five-count! She’s holding it for as long as she can, but relented to the wishes of the referee! Those daggers in her eyes are telling me she could knock that referee out right now.

Persephone: She should, or I will, just to put an end to this.

Rich Russillo: Despite the damage done to her body, the Ripper moves as fast as she can to capitalize on this gain! SOCCER KICK! Before he has any chance to recover against the bottom rope, Halsey puts her foot on the back of his head! SHE HANGS ON TO THE TOP ROPE AND UNLEASHES RAPIDFIRE CURBSTOMPS ON VAN TIL! The bouncing of the rope is doing half of the work for her, what clever leverage on the part of the Sharpshooter!

James Peters: Right you are Rich! It looks like she has a lot of pent-up aggression to release, and Thomas Van Til is the recipient tonight! She finally has a clear advantage in this match! That’s just going to hurt just as much when we watch it on the replay! I think she smashed his nose well, Look!

Persephone: Pchh, that’s just a trickle. It will take a LOT more than that to get me excited.

James Peters: Halsey on a roll here, rear-mounted position and hold on? Is she? SHE IS DEADLIFTING HIM RIGHT OFF THE CANVAS!! BIG GERMAN SUPLEX !!TVT crashing hard to the mat! Neel taking a few seconds to work out the kink in her knee area, caused by the earlier leglock! She doesn’t need to rush and possibly make mistakes, but she can’t give him too much time either! Chopping a tree this big is no easy task, even for a competitor like “Ripper” Neel!

Persephone: No, she does need to rush and get on with it. Kill him already. I’ll pay her if she can end this in the next ten seconds.

Rich Russillo:She might just take you up on it Seph, she is stalking the Sacrament as he is staggering up! She cuts her thumb across her throat! BICYCLE KICK! OFF WITH YOUR HEAD, WITH THE YAKUZA KICK! TIIIMMMMBEEEERRRR!!!

James Peters: TVT DOWN TO THE MAT! NEEL GOES FOR THE PIN!

Persephone: Yes!

ONE!!!

TWO!!!!

THHHHRRRE-

Rich Russillo: Kick out! This was SO CLOSE!

Persephone: Damn! Well, at least now I don’t actually have to pay her.

Rich Russillo:It’s all about the sliver linings, Persephone!

James Peters: Halsey can’t seem to get a bit of a break here! She’s doing all the right things, but TVT is still able to deny her the victory! Frustration and fatigue overcome her, Van Til’s sheer resilience in this matchup being quite notable in and of itself!

Rich Russillo: Both competitors getting back to their feet, and big blows are being exchanged! The crowd is chanting for either performer as they trade punches! Halsey Neel putting up a good fight, but can’t quite seem to keep up with Van Til who slowly regains the advantage, but on Halsey’s last attempt he deftly dodged and uh oh! The Ripper just put herself in a bad position as TVT hooks her up from behind, turns himself around and NECKBREAKER! Not happy with that, here he goes picking her up again!

James Peters: But the lady has something to say about that! The grapple is countered, and a HEADBUTT CONNECTS TO VAN TIL’S HEAD! Both reel back, but Neel tackles the Sacrament to the ground, and mounts an offensive of elbows and punches! TVT tries to grab at her arm to apply a bar hold! Unsuccessfully as Neel clears herself, her blows become less effective as Thomas is on the defensive now, keeping his wits about himself, refusing her a full mount! In fact, he is starting to fight back, trying to find the space to push her off! Scrambling to their feet again, TVT cranks up his signature Revelator!! THE DISCUS ELBOW SMASH BARELY MISSES! And when Halsey tries to retaliate with a grapple of her own, Van Til breaks the balance with a quick sidestep

Rich Russillo:! He brings Neel along, and attempts to lift her off the ground but the Sharpshooter counterweights with a leg hook! NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! ANOTHER CHANCE FOR VICTORY FOR HALSEY NEEL!

ONE!
TWO!
THRRRRR-

Persephone: That’s it. I’m about to go up there with a baseball bat.

James Peters: Give it a little more time, Persephone, if this pinfall attempt didn’t do the trick, the next one should! It’s still anybody’s game! Ripper Halsey Neel scoops TVT up, whips him to the corner, but he hops on the middle turnbuckle, trying to come down with a double axe handle strike! NEEL DODGES AND SENDS TVT DOWN WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! Again, those educated feet coming well in handy!

Rich Russillo: Thomas reeling back from the blow to the head and Halsey in hot pursuit! The quick chops to back him up against the ropes! The tackle to bring him into the corner! PICKS HIM UP IN A SUPLEX FOR A HAMMERLOCK BACKBREAKER! THE RIPPER IS RILED UP AND MAYBE THIS CAN BE LEADING TO A HAPPY ENDING FOR HER TONIGHT! SHE KICKS HIM UNTIL HE IS FACING DOWN, AND SHE GRABS HIS LEG TO CURVE HIM BACKWARDS LIKE A BOW! IT’S THE DECONSTRUCTION OF EVERYTHING!

James Peters: TVT IS FIGHTING IT FAILING AND SCREAMING, BUT THERE IS REALLY NOWHERE TO GO! IS THIS IT?? IT LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT BE TOO MUCH FOR THE SACRAMENT!

Rich Russillo: HE’S TAPPING OUT!!!!! HE TAPPED OUT!!!!!

(DING DING DING!!)

Bella Braxton: AND THE WINNER BY SUBMISSION! THE RIPPER! HAAAAALSEY…….. NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: What a fight to kick off the night this was! A hard-earned victory for the Sharpshooter. We congratulate both athletes for a great performance tonight, and we look forward to seeing the progress that Halsey Neel makes in her future!

(‘Seek and Destroy’ begins to play once again, and Halsey Neel makes her way back up to her feet as the crowd continues to boo. Halsey has her hand raised as Thomas rolls out of the ring, and from there Voltage fades from ringside.)

(Voltage fades to a promotional ad for Pain for Pride, the biggest show of the year.)

(‘you should see me in a crown’ by Billie Eilish hits and it draws a very mixed reaction that was mostly filled with boos as Holly Arrow slowly walked out with a gigantic grin on her face. She was obviously in a great mood. Why wouldn’t she be? She finally returned from her injury, got herself a perfect match that would give her the opportunity to prove herself once more, and it seems all pieces were falling down in place again. With a microphone in her hand, it was clear she was going to talk about them.)

James Peters: Holly Arrow has finally made her return here to Voltage and it is clear on her face that she is in a great mood. I wasn’t sure if we would get a chance to see Holly compete again this season after she took a powerbomb from Mary S. Atlas, through an exploding ladder during that clusterfuck of a ‘Unique Opportunity’ match back at King of Elite. I look forward to hearing whatever Holly has to say tonight and it seems like she has a lot on her mind.

Rich Russillo: Considering she ended up making an appearance at Battle of Egypt and interrupting none other than Cleopatra, this should be interesting. Holly wanted to get a match against the Hall of Famer but Cleopatra denied it to her and simply walked away so she will definitely have a lot to say about that.

Persephone: Holly Arrow has made it to my “Not Annoying People” list after she blew up all of those bitches at Road to Redemption but does she really have to go out here and make the show longer talking about one of the Powerpuff Hags?

Rich Russillo: You have a “Not Annoying People” list?

Persephone: Yes, and you are on the “Annoying People” list and James is on that one to at least five times.

James Peters: Greatest accomplishment of my life to be honest.

Rich Russillo: I am just happy I am in a list made by you

Persephone: Oh dear Rexy please help me.

(She walked down the ramp ignoring the boos that the crowd threw at her, quickly entering inside of the ring with that grin still plastered on her face before she began talking.)

Holly Arrow: :mjgrin: You know, I might have woken up on the right side of the bed today because I am in one of the best moods I have been in in a long time and it is clear why. One of the obvious reasons being that I am here standing in a ring again and tonight I have a match against a Hall of Famer! The other reason I’m pretty happy today is that I get to gloat about how the Queen’s Court fell apart in front of our eyes, literally right after Cleopatra declared they would all leave Pain for Pride as champions! I took a risk by going to the ring at Battle of Egypt and interrupting someone of Cleo’s stature. People wanted to question me and ask why I would do that, and to them all I can say is ‘why not?’. I want to face these women that are considered some of the best to ever do it. That is what made me go out there to challenge Cleopatra; to have another chance to prove what I can do once again because two Hall of Famers are better than one. But what did Cleopatra do? She rejected my challenge and saw me as an insect. She felt a match against Holly Arrow was ‘beneath her’, she called me something I was not, and turned her back on me as she left.

Holly Arrow: Funny how that worked out for her. Karma does indeed exist because literally after we had our encounter, all of Cleo’s Pain for Pride plans went straight out of the window. Like almost immediately. They went up in flames in a freak accident. Not only did neither Queen’s Court member win the Ladder Match, the Queen’s Court basically fell apart in that same match when Amber beat the hell out of Madison. Now, do I care about that? Oh hell no. I do not give a single shit about what happened there, but that rupture right there caused Cleo’s future to become uncertain and now she is the one that doesn’t have a direction for Pain for Pride. Because there is definitely no Universal Women’s Championship shot for any of them, and I guess the Queen’s Court won’t be chasing those tag titles! A lot changed very quickly and I find that funny, hilarious even, because it makes me so happy seeing how things turned out, seeing someone like Cleopatra get what she deserves after the way she treated me.

(Suddenly ‘Mona Lisa’ by Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar hits and the crowd breaks out into another mixed reaction of cheers and boos, as Cleopatra walks out with a microphone of her own. She had an expression full of aggravation but with her usual aura of confidence. She was clearly angry hearing Holly Arrow going out and talking about her in that manner without thinking of any consequences, and she wasn’t going to stand down and let her go on any longer.)

Rich Russillo: The Queen of the Nile has made her presence known and it is clear on her face that she is not very happy right now!

James Peters: Not at all, Holly Arrow is clearly angry about how Cleopatra treated her before and she didn’t hold back at all with her words, but it makes sense that Cleopatra wouldn’t let those kinds of comments about her continue to go on in her watch.

Persephone: I do not care if the old mummy’s feelings got hurt or not. I just hope she doesn’t keep appearing anymore to annoy me and she crawls back to her 1000 year old sarcophagus!

(Finally, Cleopatra’s music died down as she raised the microphone to speak.)

Cleopatra: I am feeling a lot of emotions after what I had to witness back at Battle of Egypt, but the only thing that we have in common at this moment, Holly, is that we are both happy. I woke up this morning. I am still ‘The Queen of the Nile’. I am Cleopatra and there is no reason for me to dwell over what could have been. I have no idea how the Queen’s Court reunion broke apart so easily, but that is for Madison and Amber to figure out. But what I won’t stand for is listening to someone like you stand in this ring and gloat about what happened. Listening to you make fun of it truly annoys me because who are you? Where do you get your nerve, Holly Arrow? To interrupt me the way you did last week, throw out a challenge that I couldn’t care less about, and then come out here tonight to rub salt in my wounds just tells me you are someone who craves attention. You give me no reason to give you any of that. You aren’t worth my time at all.

(Cleopatra then confidently walked down the ring as she continued to talk.)

Cleopatra: Things didn’t pan out at all with The Queen’s Court, I can’t cover my ears and ignore the truth that is in front of me. I wish that one last hoorah of what was considered an accomplishment the three of us achieved lasted a little longer but sadly, nothing is forever. What I ended up getting at the end is that it showed me that trusting women like Amber Keys and Madison Kaline at this point in my career will always be a mistake. That is why I say that after everything that happened, I still feel happy because look at me, I am Cleopatra, The Queen of the Nile, THE LONGEST REIGNING VIXENS CHAMPION OF ALL TIME, and at the end of the day I am still every bit of the legend that I say I am, and someone like you, Holly, knows that. So the last thing that you should be doing right now is provoking someone like me.

(Cleopatra then quickly got inside of the ring and looked directly at Holly’s eyes.)

Cleopatra: Believe me and take my word for it. You still have a long way to go in your career Holly, and you would be far better off focusing on someone like Madison Kaline, because if you step inside of that ring with me, the massacre will be so grand it will make the 10 plagues combined sound like a child’s game.

(The crowd oohed a bit when Cleopatra dropped that response on Holly, but instead of making her back down it simply fired her up as Holly quickly talked again.)

Holly Arrow: I am the one here craving attention? Not the woman who has already put her name in history and achieved all those accomplishments in the spotlight, but came back for no other reason than to relive those ‘old days’? You call what I did attention craving but I consider it simply taking advantage of an opportunity, taking back what I believe is mine because I have been on the shelf for over three months all because of petty revenge! Three months of missed opportunities! Having to be forced to restart and lose all of the progress that I have made, having to be forced to prove myself once more even though I have already done that plenty of times.

Holly Arrow: At the end of the day, no matter what, I will be just fine! Because I know I am ready to face someone like Madison Kaline, she has given me no reason to believe I will lose when all she did this whole week was underestimate me, push me alongside other women who could not and will not ever reach up to the level I am right now. Madison has no idea what I am capable of just like you don’t Cleo, so what will end up happening? I will simply end up surprising her and pick up a huge victory over a Hall of Famer and legend like her. I promise that one way or the other I will end up making it to that Pain for Pride card, and tonight, I finally get what I deserve, and I will get the chance to stake my claim to a great spot on the show. You, on the other hand…you might as well be preparing for the worst and start getting ready for the 24/7 Battle Royale.

(Holly then made her way out of the ring and brushed past Cleopatra, turning her back on her just like Cleo did to her in Battle of Egypt. ‘you should see me in a crown’ plays once more as that grin Holly had before appeared once more.)

Rich Russillo: Well, they always said that revenge is a dish best served cold.

James Peters: And Holly Arrow definitely dropped Cleopatra’s mood right there. Holly is a woman who isn’t going to stop until she achieves what she wants, and today, she wants to shut down all of those doubters.

Persephone: And all I want out of today is for no more fights to be added to the Pain for Pride card! Please and thank you

(Holly made her way out the ramp without looking back as Cleopatra could only watch on feeling more furious than before as Holly’s comment definitely seemed to hit a nerve. Cleo wasn’t used to being the one brushed off and discarded. The camera stayed on Cleopatra a few more seconds before the show faded away to commercials.)

(Commercial for Thor: Love and Thunder, in theaters July 8th.)

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

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(“Flying On My Own (Dave Audé Remix)” by Céline Dion plays out a bubbly Kristen Myers, waving and high fiving audience members, who give her a positive reaction.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Aurora, Colorado, weighing in at 95 pounds…SHE IS THE AERIAL ARCHITECT…KRISTEN MYERS!!

James Peters: Tonight, Kristen Myers looks to score a big win up against Hikari Kanno!

Rich Russillo: Something easier said than done, but if she uses that quickness and agility to her advantage, I can see it.

James Peters: Upsets can happen in the landscape of pro wrestling.

(‘As Long As I Love’ TK from Ling Tosite Sigure is next to play out an extremely confident Hikari Kanno, believing she has this match well in hand. She makes her way down the ramp as she looks at Kristen Myers, not at all intimidated by her Iconic Cup opponent for tonight.)

Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing out of Okinawa, Japan, weighing in at 121 pounds…SHE IS JAPAN’S JEWEL…HIKARI KANNO!!

James Peters: Especially against those confident like Hikari Kanno right now.

Persephone: Why wouldn’t she be confident? It’s Kristen Myers. :mjlol:

James Peters: And it’s that thinking which would have you staring up at the lights, Percy.

(Both competitors stare each other down from the opposite corners as the bell rings.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: The bell has rung, and this match is underway with both competitors circling each other in the ring before locking up in the center. Hikari gets the early advantage with a standing side headlock, keeping firm control by wrenching on it, transitioning into a side headlock takedown now!

Rich Russillo: Kristen uses those legs of hers to escape with a headscissors! Hikari kicks out of it though, and both competitors scramble back to their feet, somewhat at a stalemate. Back to circling as they’re still in the feeling out process, another collar and elbow tie-up with Hikari getting the advantage, once again utilizing a standing side headlock, tightening her hold on Myers.

James Peters: Kristen throws a shot to Hikari’s rib cage, and bounces her off the ropes, effectively escaping! Hikari comes back with a shoulder tackle, knocking the 95 pound Myers down. Hikari runs off the ropes, but Kristen turns over to her stomach, forcing Kanno to leap over. But Hikari stops herself short of the ropes, turning around, and catching Myers with a soccer ball kick to the gut as she got up to all fours, taking all the winds out of her sails.

Rich Russillo: Hikari makes the cover, hooking her opponent’s leg!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: Immediate kickout there, worth a shot on Hikari’s end. However, Kanno’s still got a long way to go as she leans Kristen up against the ropes for an Irish whip! Myers rebounds with a basement dropkick, and runs off the ropes for a sliding single leg dropkick to the side of Hikari’s face as she got up to all fours herself! Kristen shoots the half for a cover, hooking the leg herself now!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!

T-

James Peters: Hikari kicks out, and rolls over to the ropes, creating some slight separation between the two, and using the middle rope for assistance in getting to a knee. Kristen marches over, and cracks Hikari with a forearm, standing Kanno up for an Irish whip off the ropes! Hikari reverses, short-arming Kristen into a knee to the gut!

Rich Russillo: Myers is doubled over, and gets dropped across the top rope with a gourdbuster, knocking all the wind out of her system. Kristen falls back into the ring, and is on the receiving end of stomps by Kanno, hitting the stomach, and soon shoulder area of Myers, who’s doing her best to cover up. The referee pulls Hikari away, telling her to give Myers some space. You can tell Kanno isn’t keen on that idea, not wanting her opponent to recover. But the referee’s scold momentarily stops her from inflicting further damage.

James Peters: Kristen pulls herself up to a knee, using the middle rope, following that same tactic of Hikari, who runs off the opposite set of ropes! BUT KRISTEN SIDESTEPS WHATEVER SHE HAD PLANNED, SENDING HIKARI OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! But Kanno hangs on to said middle rope, finally letting go after being dropkicked in the back by Myers, putting her out ringside.

Rich Russillo: Kristen steps out onto the apron, and watches as Hikari slowly gets back to her feet, gaining some wherewithal. We did see her face bounce off the outside floor. BUT KRISTEN TAKES TO THE SKIES WITH A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE!

Persephone: Tone it down with the screaming! It’s bad enough I gotta watch this match, which couldn’t be any more predictable if it tried.

Rich Russillo: :roman: Ya know, anyone can be beaten on any given day.

Persephone: Yeah, yeah, shut the fuck up.

Rich Russillo: :mjcry:

James Peters: Kristen rolls Hikari back into the ring, and Kanno sits herself in the corner, which is pretty smart on her end, sticking close to the ropes. Myers walks over, and connects with two stomps directly to the face, now heading over to the opposite corner, AND CHARGES IN FOR A CANNONBALL! Kristen stands herself up while a dazed Hikari pulls herself back up in the corner, and Myers climbs to the middle rope for ten count punches, engaging the rowdy fans with her moves!

Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! …TEN!

Rich Russillo: Hikari’s stunned after that, and gets whipped to the opposite corne- no! Kanno reverses at the last minute, sending Myers instead! HIKARI CHARGES IN! Kristen gets both feet up, but Hikari has it scouted, catching the boots, and spinning them out through the middle rope, hanging up her opponent for a SLIDING GERMAN SUPLEX!

James Peters: Kristen clutches at the back of her head, which just collided with the canvas, but Kristen grabs her from outside the ring, hanging her head out over the apron. AND A VICIOUS HIKARI TAGS HER OPPONENT WITH A RUNNING BIG BOOT! Myers rolls to the ring’s middle as Hikari climbs to the top rope, stalking her prey, who has no idea what’s coming as she’s being urged to get up by Kanno.

Rich Russillo: A groggy Myers turns around, AND A DIVING KNEE STRIKE TO THE SIDE OF HER SKULL DROPS HER BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Is this enough to put Kristen away as Hikari covers?!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

James Peters: Kristen inches her shoulder up at the count of two, managing to stay in this thing, but Hikari is quick into a rear chinlock, slowing down the pace, and halting any chance of momentum Kristen can build.

Persephone: “Great.” Slow this thing down as if I’m not already fighting sleep.

James Peters: Myers powers back to her feet, and breaks the grip of Kanno with shots to the body, ending it off with a shot to the face before running off the ropes in front of her opponent! ARM TRAP NECKBREAKER PLACES THE CONFIDENCE BACK ON HIKARI NOW, WHO GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Rich Russillo: Shoulder up! Myers is up to all fours now, and eats a stomp right to the back. Hikari pins Kristen up in the corner backwards, and lands forearms to the lower back! Myers finally falls down after the last one, Kanno having had to put all her might. Hikari grinds that boot of hers into the jaw of Myers, holding the top rope for extra leverage. But backs off before the referee can properly intervene.

James Peters: Hikari brings Kristen back to her feet. Kristen tries to fight back with shots to both sides of the rib cage! But Kanno stuns her with a forearm smash, and slides her opponent out underneath the bottom rope with Myers splashing onto no one out there. You can notice how Kristen landed bad on one of her shoulders, which hit particularly hard. Hikari heads to the outside now, and slowly Myers back to a vertical base.

Rich Russillo: OOH! Kristen gets thrown back first into the steel steps, dislodging them from the ringpost, and Hikari takes advantage, rolling her back into the ring for a cover!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

Rich Russillo: There’s the kickout by Myers, much to the annoyance of Hikari, who lifts Kristen up to the top turnbuckle, back facing Kanno, who climbs to the middle rope.

James Peters: Hikari delivers shots to the upper back area, and grabs a handful of Kristen’s hair, dropping off the middle rope, and pulling her down into a tree-of-woe. Myers is defenseless as Hikari drives her knees into the midsection of an upside down opponent. Myers falls down to the canvas, and Kanno makes the cover!

ONNNNNEEEEEEE!!

Rich Russillo: That was a quick kickout there by Kristen, who’s back to her feet in the corner. Hikari approaches, but Myers catches her with a boot! Kristen starts fighting out of that corner now with right hand punches! Backing Kanno into the opposite corner for an Irish whip to the other one! HERE COMES KRISTEN WITH A-

James Peters: NO! Kristen tried for a corner spear it looks like, but Hikari evaded last minute, causing Myers to go shoulder first into the ringpost, same shoulder that hit hard once she was forcefully slid out underneath the bottom rope! Hikari raises Kristen to the top turnbuckle with a suplex type lift. Kanno climbs to the middle rope now, but Kristen bounces Hikari face first off the top turnbuckle!

Rich Russillo: Hikari falls off the middle rope, clearly on wobbly legs as she staggers backward, allowing Kristen to perch herself on the top turnbuckle for a DIVING CROSSBODY! We know she’s at home in the sky, and she just once again proved that! Kristen rolls off the body of Hikari, and lies on the mat, favoring that shoulder, unable to capitalize on her work. Both competitors begin stirring at the same time though, Kristen a bit quicker to her feet than Kanno, who’s still reeling a bit from that crossbody.

James Peters: KRISTEN RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND DUCKS BELOW A HIKARI CLOTHESLINE, REBOUNDING OFF THE ROPES A SECOND TIME FOR A HURRICANRANA! Hikari stands herself up in the corner, and Kristen builds up a head of steam! WHOA! ALMOST GOT SENT UP AND OVER THE SHOULDER OF HIKARI, BUT CATCHES HERSELF ON THE APRON!

Rich Russillo: Hikari soon turns around to realize this, charging in to knock Myers off, but gets caught with a shoulder thrust into the midsection, reeling Kanno back with a right hand! Kristen re-enters the ring, and a kick to the gut by Hikari doubles her over long enough for a running sunset flip! But Kristen rolls through to both feet, hitting Hikari right between the eyes with a basement dropkick!

Persephone: And hopefully that’ll end things as the cover is made!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHRRRR-

James Peters: Kickout!

Persephone: Dammit!

James Peters: Kristen brings Kanno to a kneel, but gets shoved back into the ropes, BOUNCING RIGHT OFF WITH A SATELLITE DDT ATTEMPT! BUT HIKARI STOPS HER FROM COMING DOWN WITH A DDT, PLANTING HER FEET INTO THE CANVAS, AND DEADLIFTING HER OPPONENT UP FOR A BRAINBUSTER!

Persephone: I’d be impressed… if she didn’t just deadlift a feather.

Rich Russillo: Hikari doesn’t go for the cover just yet, dropping a jumping knee to the side of Kristen’s head! Hook of the leg is made by Kanno!

ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!

THH-

James Peters: Kristen barely inches that shoulder up, that brainbuster really had Myers knocked loopy. Hikari signals now that this’ll be the beginning of the end, Hikari stalks her opponent! AND TRIES FOR THE HAMMERLOCK BACK SUPLEX INTO THE MICHINOKU DRIVER! …BUT KRISTEN SLIPS OUT THE BACK, RUNNING OFF THE ROPES IN FRONT OF KANNO FOR A SATELLITE DDT!

Rich Russillo: Hikari lands in perfect placement for one of Kristen’s arsenal of high flying manuevers. Myers climbs to the top rope, steadying herself before diving off with a 450 SPLASH! HOOKING BOTH LEGS IN A DEEP COVER!

ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE-

James Peters: Hikari JUST grabs the bottom rope, breaking up the cover! You can see these fans are greatly disappointed, feeling as they just witnessed an upset here.

Persephone: This match is an upset alright…

Rich Russillo: Myers has to think about her next plan of action, but not for long as she might’ve already found it, climbing to the middle rope! KRISTEN DIVES OFF WITH A HURRICANRANA! BUT HIKARI STANDS HER GROUND, DEADLIFTING MYERS UP INTO A POWERBOMB, DROPPING MYERS ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDERS! ITS NOT OFTEN YOU SEE HIKARI BUST OUT A POWER MOVE LIKE THAT, BUT WITH THE SIZE AND WEIGHT ADVANTAGE, COMPETITORS ARE ALLOWED A BIT MORE LEEWAY!

James Peters: Myers rolls in agony on the floor, but look at Hikari, who begins locking her in the Auswählen! OR IF YOU WANNA GET TECHNICAL, THE CROSSFACE, RINGS OF SATURN COMBO! THAT HOLD HURTS, AND YOU SEE THE AMOUNT OF PAIN THAT KRISTEN IS IN! HELL, YOU COULD SEE THE PANIC ON HER FACE ONCE REALIZING WHAT WAS HAPPENING!

Rich Russillo: SO MUCH SO, KRISTEN DOESNT EVEN PUT UP MUCH OF A FIGHT IN THAT SUBMISSION HOLD, AND TAPS OUT ALMOST INSTANTLY! THE PAIN JUST TOO MUCH FOR HER TO BEAR!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER…HIKARI KANNO!

(‘As Long As I Love’ TK from Ling Tosite Sigure plays to a largely negative reaction as Hikari keeps the hold locked in for a bit before releasing, getting her hand raised in victory afterward.)

James Peters: Kristen had some moments of offense, but I’ll you, for the most part, this was all Hikari.

Rich Russillo: Kanno showed exactly why she’s top competition here on Voltage.

Persephone: Also showed I was right about the ending being predictable.

(The camera cuts elsewhere as Hikari backpedals up the ramp, satisfied with her victory as Voltage fades away from ringside.)

(Commercial for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, where Jon Kelton will voice Shadow the Hedgehog.)

(Sunday Night Voltage fades away from commercials and back towards the ring, where the lights completely shut off. The crowd mutters in confusion for a moment wondering what is going on before suddenly, the lights turn back on and the ring looks completely different! There’s a red carpet covering the entire mat, with a table right in the middle where food and a lot, emphasis on a lot, of champagne sat on top of it. The camera goes to the ringside area where balloons are seen covering all throughout, making it clear that there was a celebration planned, but for who? That question would be answered as the shot focuses on Trixie Stane who is standing in the middle of the ring with a microphone in hand. She’s wearing an all black dress and a leather jacket for this special occasion as she then begins to speak to the crowd.)

Trixie Stane: Triumph. We all have experienced it once in our life. Either by doing one of the least physical tasks in your life trying to overcome your fear of killing that ugly cockroach that’s in your bathroom, or having to push through all the limits imaginable to topple a giant that could destroy an entire city. No matter how daunting the task is, you achieve that sense of triumph after being able to overcome the adversity on your path and in turn, evolve in so many ways. Triumph then breeds glory, and that glory transforms into recognition. These two men deserve all of the praise in the world for what they had to go through on their path to the triumph they have been looking so long for.

Trixie Stane: On one side, someone I consider a part of my life. Who went through having to carry a lost child with a silver spoon stuck in his mouth, to having to climb up the mountain and all of its harsh obstacles while making sure that kid didn’t fall off his back and break his skull into various pieces. Was there promise? Indeed there was, the lost child showed talent either way, because even though the well at first looked completely dried up, there were still waters full of potential on it. Sadly, no matter how many wooden sticks you can put together, wood is not stronger than steel. The child couldn’t continue any longer, and my husband had to continue that climb on his own. And on the other side, there was a Dog of War who had a life threatening parasite stuck to him. Someone who no matter what happened, no matter what he did, was always stuck in that same rabbit hole of mediocrity. Even though the dog tried to fight, tried to live through that disease, he could not continue climbing that mountain anymore. Either he got rid of this parasite, or he died in vain. So he ripped it apart into pieces and he continued on his way.

Trixie Stane: Even though these two men went through different situations, the conclusion ended up being the same on their journeys. Where they would end up having to push through and get rid of that weight that was holding them down so they could succeed. They bonded over these similarities and they went up against one of their biggest challenges yet. I won’t lie and say that the people watching were behind them, few people believed in them. They were the dark horses, the underdogs, and no one thought that a team who suffered the same obstacle on their roads along with only having been formed a few weeks prior would be able to overcome the odds and succeed in that kind of situation. But you know what happened? The outcome everyone believed was wrong, and those two men overcame one of the biggest odds I have ever seen, for they went up against: A tag team that has achieved three different Unified Tag Team Championship reigns, with one of their members being a former World Champion. A two-time PURE Champion and one of the final two in the 2022 Grand Rampage. And finally another former World Champion and EAW Hall of Famer.

Trixie Stane: Even though their chances of winning with these kinds of Elitists willing to tear eachother apart were low, they were able to pull off the impossible. They were able to raise up their heads and arms in glory and call themselves the NEW Unified Tag Team Champions! And now that we are all at the same crossroad in the mountain, I believe it is a good time to talk about the impact these men plan on leaving in the Tag Team Division. So now I welcome you, the Off-Brand Amphetamines, Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane!

(‘A&D’ by YNL Jordan begins to play and it draws a very mixed reaction from the crowd, mostly being filled with boos as the new Unified Tag Team Champions come out to the stage. Solomon Stane comes out first, as stoic as ever. Despite the very uplifting mood, he doesn’t crack a smile, rather keeping a calm aura and a focused expression as his half of the Unified Tag Team Championships is wrapped around his waist. Meanwhile, Kirk Redwood follows him though in a much better mood, raising up his half of the Championships to show to the crowd in all of its glory. He has a gigantic grin on his face, and it was clear from his mannerisms and fact that he had drank a lot of booze already. Despite the distinct attitudes, the two men oozed a lot of confidence as they posed together on the top of the ramp and in sync, fireworks shoot out from the sides of the stage!)

Persephone: What the fuck?! First The Woogieman gets pyro, and now these two bozos get them as well?

Rich Russillo: Well, it makes sense why they would, they are the new Unified Tag Team Champions, and it seems they aren’t going to hold back on the grand celebration they set up today.

James Peters: Indeed, last week at Battle of Egypt, the Off-Brand Amphetamines faced off against the High Rollerz and The Haircare Kings. And despite the almost impossible odds, both Kirk and Solomon were able to win and become the new Unified Tag Team Champions. The two of them weren’t afraid of making an impact before, and now that they achieved this, they will make even more. We will just have to wait and see what’s next for them now.

(After the fireworks finished, Kirk and Solomon make their way down the ramp. They don’t waste any time getting inside of the ring as Solomon heads over to his wife Trixie, the two embracing in a loving hug. Meanwhile Kirk, of course, went straight for the champagne! He grabbed two bottles and popped them right open as he began to down both of them. While all of this was happening, the final touch of the celebration went on as confetti bursted out from the ceiling and covered the whole entire arena, going the distances of making this celebration one of the grandest ones. Finally, the confetti stopped and Trixie grabbed two microphones from ringside, delivering them to both Solomon and Kirk as the two stood in the center of the ring, side-by-side. Solomon then began talking first.)

Solomon Stane: I feel proud of what ended up happening, of what we were able to accomplish. It is weird how life can change so rapidly in a few months, I arrived here in EAW after working as a bouncer, starts were rough after I got in the cross hairs of the mafia and having to be forced to go through hell like that every day. In the end, I had enough and all in all, I made him “sleep with the fishes”. Both figuratively and very literally. The bird was finally free from its cage and it ventured out to explore the vast world, landing first in the lands ruled by a Kaiser. I ended up failing in my conquest there, and I felt lost for a moment. But that is when the beautiful woman standing beside me arrived to guide that bird to the destiny of the Unified Tag Team Championships. I obviously can’t ignore Johnny Andrews, and while my wife has her opinions, Johnny was my friend. He was more than just a tag team partner to me and what happened was more unfortunate than anything. But regardless, I still pushed onward.

Solomon Stane: I ended up landing right in the perfect spot with my new violence driven partner. And after all the empty threats, having to continuously repeat that the two of us were worth nothing, it was one of the best moments of my career having to raise up that title in the air and at the same time shut down everyone who threw shit our way. For the small amount of people who believed in us, thank you, and for all the naysayers, fuck you. Because me and Kirk are very aware of what ended up happening, and I would bet my entire life savings on people continuing to repeat this new song and dance going forward. I’ll warn everyone now to not be fucked about the way we won the Tag Team Championships and focus on the fact that the two of us have plans to do a lot of damage going forward. We are both well aware too that we weren’t the popular choice to win but regardless of the Jaded Hearts getting involved or not, the match wasn’t over anyway. No one knows how things would have gone had they not meddled in our business just because they had a score to settle. Either way, no matter how you slice it, I feel the right team won anyway.

(Solomon then lowered his microphone as it was Kirk’s time to talk. Having the microphone in one hand and a champagne bottle in the other, he began to speak.)

Kirk Redwood: Now, I won’t dwell too much like my tag team partner here, there really isn’t any sob story I have to tell on how I faced my demons and conquered them. I simply arrived in EAW after I was in the worst moments of my life, being another parolee who just couldn’t get his life together. EAW was like a second chance for me, and I took it. As a born fighter through and through, I found another reason to fight, to become a Champion, and now we’re here. I can start an emotional speech looking back on all the deep shit that I went through while looking down at the lens of the camera with tears in my eyes, but I don’t really see any need. The title I have on me right now shows that I finally succeeded. But I will talk about this because nobody can stop me on it, I will talk about it until the end of my life because no matter how much that shitbird wanted to stick to my side, I fucking got rid of it. Still to this day, I don’t have a single clue why Captain Charisma put me with someone like Shane Gates. Maybe he just wanted us to actually get along together, to show another example of two polar opposites attracting each other. But simply put, you just can’t put physics together with wrestling.

Kirk Redwood: So I dropped that sack of shit down the river and proved right what I said, and I will continue to remind you all that I told you I could win the Tag Team Championships if it was with anyone else as my partner besides Shane Gates, and what happened? Well, pretty much what I said would happen. I ended up partnering up here with another mean bastard named Stane after he had to go through with carrying a spoiled ass fuck-o. We came together under those adverse circumstances, and what did we do? We stirred the hell outta of that pot and ruined the parade of those arrogant chucklefucks. So I don’t want any more doubt thrown our way, going forward we are going to make sure we legitimize ourselves as a tag team and force to be reckoned with.

Solomon Stane: And all of that will start at Pain for Pride.

Kirk Redwood: Exactly how my tag team partner said, because after we were able to win the match and achieve the Unified Tag Team Championships, we punched our ticket straight to a secured match at Pain for Pride. Now that we’re at the top, we are going to make sure we stay there, for we will go to the biggest stage and defend these titles there, and anywhere. Solomon and I are ready for anyone and anybody who wants to step up to the plate-

(Suddenly, ‘Pinky! Pinky!’ by The Idol Formerly Known as LADYBABY plays! The crowd immediately bursts into loud cheers as Solomon, Kirk and Trixie look towards the stage with a confused expression on their faces. The Ice Aces were here! Ayu Megumi and Usagi Senshi walked out to the entrance ramp, short of ARIA who wasn’t able to come with them today. It would be normal to see a very joyous mood from the Ice Aces, but the two of them stood together with serious but deflated expressions on their faces, and it made sense why that was.)

Rich Russillo: The Ice Aces are here on Voltage! And it seems they don’t want to waste any time challenging the new Unified Tag Team Champions!

James Peters: Both Ayu Megumi and Usagi Senshi have been in recent tournaments, and sadly, they haven’t been able to find any success there. So it seems they saw a golden opportunity when Kirk and Solomon wanted people to step up to challenge them, and they answered the call.

Persephone: I genuinely don’t care, having to deal with all the Elitists on Voltage is annoying enough. But now having to watch and hear from two women who unironically use the “power of love” is going to make me absolutely sick to the core.

(Ayu and Usagi walked down the ramp, directly focused on Solomon and Kirk. They grabbed their own microphones from ringside before entering the ring and standing right in front of the Unified Tag Team Champions as their music died down. Ayu slowly spoke up first.)

Ayu Megumi: Hello. We have never met personally before so I’ll start off with introductions. My name is Ayu Megumi and my tag team partner here is Usagi Senshi, we are the Ice Aces. We know that you are enjoying this grand celebration that you made for yourselves to celebrate your victory and we are sorry for having to interrupt it. But after hearing what you had to say, we simply could not let this opportunity pass us by. I was incapable of winning the New Era Classic Tournament while Usagi-chan hasn’t had the best luck herself in the Iconic Cup Tournament. The two of us are far from happy about what we had to go through and we are looking for redemption.

Usagi Senshi: That is why we interrupted your celebration after hearing that you wanted someone to step up to the plate to challenge you. I was tired of having to go weeks apologizing for promises that I wasn’t able to keep, for letting down all of the fans who believed in us and wanted us to succeed. So even though our chances at winning any of those tournaments are completely shattered, we are going to make our own opportunities. No matter what happens, we aren’t going to fail, because me and Ayu-chan know that we are stronger and better together, and at Pain for Pride we are going to show that. Because The Ice Aces are stepping up and challenging you for the Unified Tag Team Championships!

(The crowd cheers loudly when hearing the Ice Aces set out a challenge to the Champions. Both Kirk and Solomon look at each other, skeptical about this as Trixie raises up her microphone and begins talking.)

Trixie Stane: It is good to see that people are already stepping up so quickly, but who wants you two as challengers? I am sorry, but it is just adorable that you think you can come out here and act like a serious threat. You all have failed to deliver on several occasions by this point and you have already failed to dethrone The Haircare Kings at Dia Del Diablo, so it is best you go back up the ramp and return to Showdown where you can continue to be absolute failures.

(Boos begin to rain down on Trixie because of her comment but it simply angers Usagi and it fires up Ayu who, not wanting to be shy and soft spoken here, immediately responds.)

Ayu Megumi: Do you really have any place to stand on and talk about failure? Do you not see the kind of Champions standing in front of you? The two of them have had a career full of failures, Solomon failed to capture the Interwire Championship, Kirk failed to capture the National Elite Championship and the two of them have suffered countless losses along their way but they never gave up on themselves. Lady Luck finally shined on them and they were able to get their moment at Battle of Egypt. The Ice Aces are all of that and more, because we always pull our best when we go out to fight, we put in all of the hard work and heart that we can give in that ring and we never give up either when we end up falling down. I believe that me and Usagi-chan are destined for greatness together, and there aren’t two people more suited for this pursuit than the two of us.

(Both Ayu and Usagi lace their fingers together as the crowd cheers in support of the Ice Aces as Usagi then responds as well.)

Usagi Senshi: I would already be telling you this, but it would be incredibly hypocritical that you two end up denying our challenge because of what Ayu-chan has said right now. And the fact that you would be lying about what you said, if you truly want to be the fighting Champions that you were saying you would be, then you wouldn’t hesitate or let Trixie speak for you. You would accept our challenge, otherwise… you would just show you are nothing more than a bunch of cowards. Because no matter what happens, no matter what stands in our way, we will never surrender! The Ice Aces are Forever Alive!

(Trixie was going to respond again, but Kirk and Solomon stopped her. The three of them began to talk and whisper to each other before they came to an agreement as Solomon responded to the Ice Aces.)

Solomon Stane: I admire the tenacity and fire the two of you have, you didn’t have any doubts at all when we threw out that challenge and I can’t ignore that. I have no problem fighting the two of you.

Kirk Redwood: We aren’t really thrilled you are questioning us like that, but we said we wanted people to step up, so this is your opportunity to do that… or show you are just another punching bag. We accept your challenge.

(The crowd cheers even louder than before seeing the Off-Brand Amphetamines accept The Ice Aces’ challenge. A smile appears on both Usagi and Ayu as the two of them extend out their hands to Kirk and Solomon for a handshake, the four of them look at each other for a moment… before Kirk and Solomon turn their backs on them and leave through the other side of the ring. The crowd’s cheering immediately turns into booing when seeing that, as Trixie lingered and said one last thing.)

Trixie Stane: If you two truly think you can win, then you are in over your heads.

(“A&D” by YNL Jordan plays up once more as Trixie then takes her leave as well. Usagi was fully ready to lounge at Trixie, but Ayu holds her back not wanting things to break down like that.)

James Peters: Wow, even though we saw two teams agreeing to a match, it seems the four of them won’t end up being on the best of terms as the Off-Brand Amphetamines rejected the handshake of the Ice Aces and left them hanging like that.

Rich Russillo: That possibly was because Kirk and Solomon didn’t sit well with the Ice Aces questioning them about truly being fighting champions. Either way, it seems that these two teams will clash at Pain for Pride for the Unified Tag Team Champions, and they will go through any means to come out with the victory!

Persephone: And it means that another match will be added to Pain for Pride, and it will make it even longer! The suffering never ends! :noah:

(Kirk and Solomon go up their ramp along with Trixie as they turn once more and raise up their Championships in the air while both Usagi and Ayu glared at them with determination on their expressions as Sunday Night Voltage fades away from ringside.)

(Sunday Night Voltage fades to the backstage area of the Safaricom Indoor Arena. It is from there that we are greeted by Voltage’s designated Backstage Interviewer in the form of Sofia Clarke. She is standing in front of a generic EAW backdrop with a microphone in her hand, giving a pearly smile to the camera that’s in front of her. After the crowd begins to die down, waiting in anticipation for what’s coming up next, she then begins to speak.)

Sofia Clarke: What a show that we’ve had so far here in Nairobi! Things are heating up on the road to Pain For Pride and the exciting part about it all is we’re not even halfway through tonight! But right now, I’d like to take a moment to welcome my guest tonight. Please welcome, the EAW National Elite Champion… Donovan Duke.

(The crowd in the arena explodes into thunderous cheers as the camera pans over to Sofia’s right to show the aforementioned Donovan Duke proudly strut into the scene. He’s dressed in casual attire with the National Elite Championship resting on his left shoulder, while he greets Sofia with a simple nod in her direction. After Donovan is done making his entrance into the scene, Sofia, from there, continues to speak, this time towards him.)

Sofia Clarke: Donovan, thank you for joining me here tonight.

Donovan Duke: Of course, ask away.

Sofia Clarke: Well for starters I’d like to touch base regarding the Voltage before Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls. That night you came out to the ring and talked about your Grand Rampage performance alongside what’s next for you when it comes to Pain For Pride XV. Before you could finish though, Ryan Wilson came out and echoed the sentiments that have been thrown your way in the past, saying that you don’t deserve the National Elite Championship and that you’ve only ever been lucky. That sparked a brawl between the two of you, where Ryan was able to lay you out with his ‘Mic Drop’ Package Piledriver. It goes without saying we’d all love to hear your thoughts on the matter.

(Sofia holds the microphone up to Donovan’s mouth, and for a moment he keeps his silence, taking a moment to think. There’s no doubt that he’s unhappy about what happened last week for a number of reasons, and tonight he’s going to voice that frustration on film. After a while, he looks at Sofia, before beginning to speak.)

Donovan Duke: I could start off by saying it sucks, but that’d just be me stating the obvious. I could do that, or I could spend this entire interview whining about what happened, chastising Ryan, and saying that he’ll regret what he’s done. But that, now that would just be too easy. Instead, I’ll just call a spade a spade, Ryan got the better of me that night. Not going to take that away from him, besides, if I do, what’s he going to talk about for the next few weeks? He came out there, and he made his intentions known the only way he knew how, and hey, if I was in his shoes I would’ve done the same exact thing. But just because I’m going to go out of my way to give him credit for it… does not mean that I’m just going to let it happen. Besides, even if I did, he’s not going to give me a choice. Ryan has made his intentions known, and that’s that he’s looking to be the next challenger for my Championship. While I very well might give that to him, I also want to give him a reminder of the times that we were in the ring with one another. It’s never really turned out in his favor huh? Nah, each and every time, especially in the Grand Rampage match, he has found himself being dealt a bad hand. That’s all thanks to me.

Donovan Duke: If he really wants a match against me, more so at Pain For Pride, then he has to understand that he will need to bring something more to the table if he wants to even be in the running for being National Elite Champion. This is by no means a slight for what he has done in this company, I’m just saying, even at his best it has never been enough against me. So he can run his mouth all he wants, his Achilles heel is the fact that he has never been able to back that up. If he does find himself across the ring from me, I sure do hope that’s not the case-

(Before Donovan can continue speaking, a phone is heard ringing off-camera.)

Donovan Duke: Sorry, it’s mine, just give it a moment it’ll stop.

(Sofia and Donovan put their interview on hold while they wait for his phone to stop ringing. When it ultimately ceases, Donovan opens his mouth looking to continue what he was going to say… before the phone starts ringing again. It’s clear that it’s something pretty urgent, and Donovan, ultimately unable to ignore it any longer, takes it out of his pocket.)

Donovan Duke: Excuse me for a moment, I’ll be right back.

(Donovan turns away from the camera and begins to walk away from the frame to answer the call. The cameraman manning the camera ever so slightly pans it over to show Donovan as they try to get a glimpse of the phone call that he had to stop an entire interview to answer. He takes a look at who’s calling, a light smile on his face as he answers the phone and brings it up to his ear.)

Donovan Duke: Hey mom, what’s up-

(Donovan’s mom, on the other side, interrupts him and we’re left with silence while Donovan listens to what she has to say. Even though the viewers obviously do not know what’s happening, Donovan’s facial expressions are obvious to see and read. His nonchalant look begins to die down, and pretty soon all the color begins to drain from his face. Every so often he opens his mouth, trying to get a word in, but ultimately he can’t, and continues to let his mother speak. After a moment he takes a deep breath, before responding.)

Donovan Duke: … I’ll be home soon…

(Donovan ends the call and puts his phone back in his pocket. He then swiftly begins to leave, but before he can Sofia chases after him and tries to stop him.)

Sofia Clarke: Donovan, what’s going on?

(Donovan stops, realizing how rude it was for him to just end the interview right there without giving any sort of explanation. He turns to look at Sofia, and it’s clear that despite his politeness he is visibly shaken. He takes a moment to compose himself, before responding.)

Donovan Duke: Something’s happened to my father, and I have to get home… I’m sorry…

(As soon as Donovan says that, he continues to walk away from the scene, leaving Sofia standing there by herself. She is obviously concerned for the National Elite Champion, but in the end, it also calls an abrupt end to this interview. She turns to look at the camera, signifying the close without saying anything else while Sunday Night Voltage quietly transitions.)

(Voltage fades back to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is an Iconic Cup Block B match scheduled FOR!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

( “Diva” by Beyoncé plays over the sound system of the arena as Candice Blair is making her way to the ring looking confident as ever and a large smile on her lips. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From San Francisco, California! Weighing in at 126 pounds! CANDICE BLAIR!!!

James Peters: Troubled times for the youngest of the Ava sisters as she is still looking for her bestie Danny Tanner!

Rich Russillo: We all hope that she will be able to find him and that he is safe and sound, however, she will need her full focus in this next match if she wants to make it further into the Tournament!

Persephone: Let’s not forget she lost to Veena Adams during the Tournament lately too.

( “Brave Shine” by Aimer takes over the sound system as cheers ensue while Haruka Kashimashi makes her way to the ring, enthusiastically waving to the fans and jumping around the apron. )

Bella Braxton: AAAND HER OPPONENT From Sapporo, Hokkaido! Weighing in at 128 pounds! HARUKAAAAAAA KASSHIIMMMASSHHIIIIIIII!!!!

James Peters: Seems like her latest loss to Serenity Valdez has not curbed her enthusiasm regarding the Tournament Rich! I like it!

Rich Russillo: It was a good match despite the loss, lots of positives to be taken from the fight which she can carry into this match we are about to witness

( Ding! Ding! Ding! )

James Peters: And HERE We GO! This Iconic Cup Match Is Official UNDERWAY!

Rich Russillo: Both opponents are observing one another, both with some smile on their faces, both radiating with confidence ahead of this match!

Persephone: Boring starting to kill me if they keep smiling at one another like idiots!

Rich Russillo: And they lock up! Both ladies trying to gain the upper hand over one another with Candice managing to push Haruka to the ropes. She goes for an Irish Whip, and misses on a clothesline when Kashimashi bounces off the ropes! She turns, Haruka running her way AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE!

James Peters: Haruka showing signs of good sportsmanship by extending a hand offering to help Candice back to her feet but Blair smacks the hand away AND BRINGS KASHIMASHI DOWN WITH A LEG SWEEP! Candice goes for a quick Kip-up and now she’s the one offering a hand to help, clearly mocking her opponent!

Rich Russillo: Haruka rolls and gets to her feet seeing how Candice is behaving to her actions and the two of them stand before one another before Haruka extends a hand for a clinch. Candice ends up taking it, the two are working to gain an edge over the other and Candide ends up moving Kashimashi with a headlock which is reversed into a wristlock by Blair! Candice takes down Haruka with a snap mare takedown and Haruka quickly does a kip-up and takes Candice’s arm into her own wrist lock which she turns into a hasty ripcord lariat THAT TAKES DOWN CANDICE!!

James Peters: Haruka looks down on Candice who’s on her knees before grabbing her head and pulling her upward! Blair is on her feet now but is staggering as Kashimashi runs to the ropes! She bounces, heading towards Candice WHO TAKES HER DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE!! DOWN GOES THE PRODIGIOUS VALKYRIE!! Candice with the advantage as she goes to the ropes BUT Haruka follows and drives a knee to the stomach of her opponent!

Rich Russillo: Haruka runs into the ropes again looking to gain velocity! Candice runs shortly behind her! Candice passes by Haruka who turns on a dime in the center of the ring! She swings an elbow to Blair who ducks under it and goes to the ropes behind her opponent! Haruka is to the ropes as well BUT IS TAKEN DOWN WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK!

James Peters: Candice looking on the upward trend now looking at Haruka begging her to get up with a motion of the hand waiting for her opponent WHO THROWS IN A BOOT STRAIGHT TO CANDICE’S FACE WHEN SHE CHARGES HER!! MOMENTUM LOST by Candice and now it’s up to Haruka to try and make the most of it!

Rich Russillo: That boot looks like it could’ve rattled some teeth! Haruka with a few lightning-quick strikes to Candice before whipping her into the ro-No! It’s reversed by Candice as Haruka smacks her back against the turnbuckles AND GETS AN ELBOW TO THE FACE BY BLAIR WHO RAN RIGHT BEHIND HER! Candice now with a few quick-paced fists of her own, matching Haruka’s speed before she then whips her to the opposite corner with force! Candice watches as Haruka is hanging on the corner face looking to the outside,

James Peters: Blair charges toward her opponent going for a shotgun dropkick BUT HARUKA MOVES AWAY! CANDICE IS NOW HANDING UPSIDE DOWN AGAINST THE CORNER AND IS BROUGHT DOWN BY HARUKA WHO DID A BICYCLE KICK!!

Rich Russillo: The Prodigious Valkyrie is now on the offensive following that kick and she follows with a shoot kick to her opponent! Candice is reeling while standing on her own two feet as Haruka quickly runs to the ropes, she flips upside down AND NAILS CANDICE IN THE FACE WITH A HANDSPRING ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!

Persephone: Meh.

James Peters: Candice is down and Haruka goes for a pin!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: Nope!

Rich Russillo: Not yet for Haruka, she will need to put in a bit more effort if she hopes to leave this episode of Voltage with the win! Candice is slowly getting to her feet, on her knees. Haruka runs at her, leaping over Blair with a graceful backflip BEFORE DRIVING IN AN ENZUIGIRI TO CANDICE’S FACE!! Candice drops to the ground, slowly rolling to her hands and knees AND GETS TAKEN DOWN WITH AN AXE KICK!

James Peters: Haruka is on the offensive before rolling to the floor and driving a savate kick to Candice! Kashimashi goes behind Blair, she is waiting what is she planning? Blair is to her feet and gets GETS PUT IN A WORLD OF PAIN WITH THE BACKSTABBER!! Haruka quickly gets up, forcing Candice to do the same keeping Blair from recovering AS KASHIMASHI GOES FOR THE POISONRANAAAA!! IT CONNECTS! BLAIR IS DOWN HARD!!

Rich Russillo: Candice is in trouble now as the momentum is on Haruka’s side WHO TAKES TO THE ROPES AND SPRINGBOARDS HERSELF INTO A MOONSAULT!!! SHE THEN HOOKS THE LEGS!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: Nope! Again!

James Peters: This one is a little closer though but still one needs a full three count in order to win! Good effort. The crowd enjoys the work however and they are letting Haruka knows as she watches Candice get up. She moves to her, Candice throws a punch which is ducked followed by a sidekick to the leg making Blair stumble forward AND RIGHT INTO THE KNEE OF HARUKA AS SHE JUMPED! Candice is backpedaling into the ropes making her way back towards Kashimashi WHO CATCHES HER IN A BELLY-TO-BACK SUPLEX!!

Rich Russillo: BLAIR GOES DOWN HARD AND SHE IS HOLDING HER JAW IN PAIN BUT THEN HARUKA GRABS HER BY THE BACK OF THE HEAD AS SHE RAN BY AND SLAMS CANDICE ON THE MAT WITH A BULLDOG!! CANDICE IS SEEING STARS AS SHE IS ON INSTINCT GETTING UP BUT IS STUMBLING ON HER FEET BARELY HOLDING TOGETHER!! AND THEN KASHIMASHI TAKES HER OWN ONCE AGAIN WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL DDT!!! WHAT ACTION BY THE PRODIGIOUS VALKYRIE!!!

Persephone: Why aren’t you covering Blair? FINISH THIS!!!

James Peters: She is looking to enjoy this match a little more it seems as she is waiting for Candice to get up enough TO THROW AN UPPERCUT AT HER! Against a corner goes Blair who ends up getting pulled into a lariat! Candice then is getting flipped over AND DRIVEN DOWN WITH THE PUMP HANDLE HALF NELSON DRIVER!! NOW HARUKA IS COVERING CANDICE!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Persephone: Ugh!! Come ON!!!!

James Peters: Haruka observes her opponent who’s barely hanging against the corner after that devastating move! She is on the opposite corner herself and she taps a foot to the ground! Is she calling for her signature move? The Sunkissed Rhodonite penalty kick? Seems like she does! She moves towards Candice, dashing into a run for maximum kicking momentum BUT SHE GETS SPEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARED!!! THE SPEAR BY CANDICE IS OUT OF NOWHERE!!! THAT TAKES DOWN HARUKA HARD AND BLAIR GOES FOR THE COVER!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Rich Russillo: … HARUKA KICKS OUT!!!! She survives the Spear from Candice along with her chances of winning this match!!! On Candice’s side, this is a much sought-after momentum swing considering she’s been on the receiving end of Kashimashi’s offense for a while! Can she make good on this opportunity?

James Peters: Candice seems focused during this match now that she has the upper hand, which is a good thing considering she is still looking for Danny Tanner. She needs to fully think about this match and nothing else if she wants a shot at winning as she moves to Haruka throwing a series of fists and elbows at her opponent before bringing her to the ground with a handstand scissors takedown! She quickly moves atop of Haruka, grabbing her head into a lock BEFORE GOING FOR THE CROSSFACE!! SHE HAS IT LOCKED IN!!

Persephone: YES! TAP OUT HARUKA SO WE CAN MOVE ON TO SOMETHING ELSE!!

Rich Russillo: The Valkyrie is asked by the official if she wants to abdicate and she refuses! She is trying to reach for the ropes but Candice is moving her, pulling her to the center of the ring!! Haruka is flat on her stomach trying to move forward as Candice is pulling backward with everything she has AND HARUKA SUDDENLY SPINS ON HER SIDES!! THIS ENDS UP BREAKING THE HOLD AS THE TWO END UP INTO THE ROPES AND STUMBLES OUTSIDE OF THE RING!

James Peters: Both ladies are now on the floor they are slowly getting up, Haruka is moving to a different side of the ring looking to recover BUT LOOK AT CANDICE BLAIR WHO is JUST LEAPED THROUGH THE ROPES AND TACKLED DOWN HARUKA AND BEGINS THROW MAD FISTS OF FURY AT HER! LEFTS AND RIGHT AND THEN SOME JUST AS THE OFFICIAL BEGAN TO COUNT THEM!

Referee: ONE! TWO!!

Rich Russillo: What is Candice doing? She’s looking under the ring for something… SHE DRAWS OUT A CHAIR!! The official tells her not to use it hence risking disqualification but she looks at the official before setting the chair on the floor. Haruka is not far slowly getting to her feet BUT SHE GETS TAKEN DOWN BY CANDICE WHO RAN UP TO THE CHAIR’ JUMPED ON IT AND USED IT TO GAIL ELEVATION FOR A MISSILE DROPKICK!!

James Peters: The crowd approves of this as the official resumes the count, he actually stopped there for a while!

Referee: THREE!!! FOUR!!!!

Rich Russillo: CANDICE JUST RAMMED HARUKA INTO THE RAILING SURROUNDING THE RING!!! COMPLETELY IGNORING THE OFFICIAL COUNTING BEHIND HER!!

James Peters: Folks we have to go to a commercial break! This match for the Iconic Cup and this week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage will return right after this!

( Advertisement plays for the NBA playoffs followed by some quickfire local news and a weather report. The last piece of ad is a teaser for Pain for Pride taking place in Sin City in June. )

James Peters: We are back folks, we thank you for making us part of your evening’s entertainment as Candice Blair is taking on Haruka Kashimashi in the B Block of the Iconic Cup tournament!

Rich Russillo: During the commercial break Candice has continued to work on her opponent, moving her inside the ring before the count of 10 to evade a double count-out. Candice still in control at this point before whipping Haruka to the ropes. She tries for a spinning heel kick but Haruka ducks to the side evading the move with agility despite the pain!

James Peters: Haruka with a kick to Candice’s midsection! Blair bends forward, and Kashimashi gets her arms against her sides SHE IS TRYING TO LIFT CANDICE FOR A PACKAGE PILEDRIVER! THAT HOMAGE TO XANDER PAYNE BUT CANDICE SWINGS HER LEGS LIKE CRAZY TRYING TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING! Candice Lands to her feet AND GETS STRAIGHT UP TO THE POINT WHERE IT BRINGS HARUKA ALONG!

Rich Russillo: THE VALKYRIE IS UPSIDE DOWN WITH HER ARMS LOCKED WITH CANDICE! AND SHE ENDS UP HEADFIRST INTO A NASTY-LOOKING PILEDRIVER!!!

James Peters: Haruka looks to be down and out but Candice moves to bring her back to a vertical base! She whips Kashimashi to the ropes, and swings for a clothesline but Haruka goes low quickly turning to face Candice who just turned DRIVING A KNEE TO HER GUT! SHE SETS HER UP FOR THE GORY SPECIAL AND IT LANDS!! NOW BOTH LADIES ARE ON THE GROUND AS HARUKA PERFORMED WHAT COULD BE SEEN AS A DESPERATION MANOEUVER SHE WHO JUST SUFFERED A PILEDRIVER MOMENTS BEFORE!!

Rich Russillo: The crowd is mighty appreciative of the effort being put on display for them here tonight as Candice and Haruka are both staring at the sky but are slowly getting back up!

James Peters: These two warrior women are showing us just how badly they want to win tonight Rich! Hard banging action on both ends, both of them had chances of claiming the win with close calls which has made this match to be a very competitive one and I am sure the fans loved every single second of it!

Persephone: I didn’t, but I’m no fan and no one asked me so.

Rich Russillo: Haruka and Candice both have a chance to win this one as the two are trading blows! Candice throws her opponent to the ropes and throws in a clothesline ducked by the Prodigious Valkyrie! Haruka turns quickly but is met with an oblique kick to the leg by Candice forcing her to drop to a knee! Blair with a series of MMA-inspired hard strikes to the side and chest of Haruka before she whips her into a corner! Candice goes to the opposite corner and quickly charges at Haruka DRIVING HER KNEES INTO HER BACK WITH A METEORA!! SHE GRABS ONTO HARUKA! LETTING GRAVITY TAKE HER DOWN AND TURN THIS MOVE INTO A REVERSED MONKEY FLIP SENDING KASHIMASHI TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!

James Peters: Candice on her back quickly flips to her knees making her way to Haruka and hooks the legs!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Rich Russillo: Haruka denies her the victory by kicking out!!

James Peters: Indeed! And Candice doesn’t look too happy about it! She goes to her feet and stares down at her opponent, she goes behind her, stalking ready to strike and she silently calls for her finisher! THE CANDY DESTROYER!!! SHE GOES FOR IT AND IT TAKES HARUKA FOR-NO! SHE BLOCKS THE MOVE!! BUT CANDICE THROWS A HARD SOUNDIN DOUBLE AX HANDLE TO THE BACK OF HER OPPONENT AND TRIES FOR THE CANDY DESTROYER AGAIN! IT LANDS!!! HARUKA IS DOWN!!! CANDICE WITH THE COVER!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!!

( DING! DING!! DING!!! )

( “Diva” by Beyoncé plays over the sound system of the arena as The Main Character is getting her lead arm raised in victory by the official. )

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…. CANDICE BLAIR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: What a match! And what a victory by this talented young woman! Her mind may have not been totally focused on the task due to the Danny Tanner situation but she has managed to put it aside and get the job done! Congratulations Candice!! This is a well-earned victory!

Rich Russillo: On the losing end, Haruka has shown us why she is known as the Prodigious Valkyrie with her style and her passion on full display inside the ring. She may have lost but this is not going to stop her I am sure. She needs to continue working hard and good things will come to her!

(Suddenly, ‘Loser’ by Charles Hamilton hits, and the crowd explodes into cheers..)

James Peters: WAIT. WHAT????

Rich Russillo: IS IT REALLY HIM????

Persephone: Oh brother.

(Candice Blair looks at the stage in shock as Danny Tanner begins to make his way out. Candice has tears in her eyes and a huge smile on her face as Danny Tanner begins making his way down the ramp, and she can’t help but rush out of the ring towards her friend whose whereabouts were completely unknown to her for the past weeks.)

James Peters: DANNY TANNER IS BACK!!! DANNY TANNER IS BACK ON VOLTAGE AFTER BEING GONE FOR WEEKS!! NONE OF US HAD ANY IDEA WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM, HE COULD’VE BEEN DEAD!

Persephone: I wish he was.

Rich Russillo: I can’t believe it, after a while I was starting to believe that we’d never even see this man again!

James Peters: Candice Blair looks so glad to see Danny, and I don’t blame her one bit! It’s been way too long, and I’m just glad we now know that he’s safe!

(Candice Blair rushes to Danny and hugs him, obviously emotional over all that’s happened and the fact that he’s actually okay, but weirdly enough, Danny doesn’t hug Candice back. Candice notices this, and when she backs away she notices that Danny actually doesn’t have any sort of emotion on his face.)

James Peters: That’s weird. :lupe:

Rich Russillo: Maybe Danny’s just overwhelmed? After all anything could’ve happened, he’s been gone for such a long time.

Candice Blair: (off-mic) Danny? Is everything alright?

(Danny doesn’t respond, and the crowd starts to quiet down in confusion.)

Candice Blair: (off-mic) Danny, what’s-

James Peters: WHAT???? DANNY TANNER JUST DROPPED CANDICE BLAIR WITH AN ELBOW!!!! DANNY TANNER JUST DROPPED CANDICE, AND NOW HE GRABS HER BEFORE SENDING HER CRASHING INTO THE BARRICADE!!!! WHAT DID DANNY TANNER JUST DO??? WHY DID DANNY DO THAT!!???

Persephone: Wow. This is actually getting interesting.

Rich Russillo: DANNY TANNER IS STOMPING AWAY AT CANDICE BLAIR- WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON??? LAST TIME WE SAW CANDICE AND DANNY TOGETHER THEY WERE FRIENDS, WEREN’T THEY??? THEY WERE TAG TEAM PARTNERS AND EVERYTHING, WHY IS DANNY DOING THIS TO HER??? DANNY TANNER JUST PULLED CANDICE UP, AND NOW HE SENDS HER CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS, AND I CAN’T EVEN BELIEVE I HAD TO SAY THAT!!!! I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT’S GOTTEN INTO DANNY TANNER!

James Peters: Candice Blair isn’t moving, and at this point I don’t even know if it’s because of the pain she’s feeling after what Danny just did or because she’s just as shocked as the rest of us, but either way Danny Tanner looks like he isn’t done, as he sends Candice Blair back into the ring! Danny Tanner now grabbing Candice, AND HE SENDS HER SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST, AND AS SOON AS CANDICE FALLS DOWN INTO A SEATED POSITION DANNY BEGINS STOMPING AND KICKING AT HER FACE!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS, DANNY TANNER RETURNED TO EAW AND NOW HE’S ATTACKING CANDICE BLAIR!!!!

Rich Russillo: Danny Tanner now pulling Candice Blair back up before setting her up, KILLSWITCH BITCH!!!!!!! DANNY TANNER PLANTS CANDICE BLAIR WITH HER FINISHING MOVE, AND I JUST HAVE TO SAY IT AGAIN, WHAT DID WE JUST SEE??? HOW IS THIS HAPPENING????

Persephone: Danny Tanner is finally acting his age for once :mjlol2:.

James Peters: I can’t imagine what’s going through Candice Blair’s head, or at least what will be once she wakes back up. Everything about what we just saw was uncalled for. Why would someone like Danny do something like that!? Why would he betray his own friend??

Rich Russillo: Better yet, what happened while Danny was gone?

(The crowd boos loudly, and Danny Tanner just stares at Candice Blair as officials come running down the ramp. Danny Tanner slowly exits the ring as the officials tend to Candice Blair, and some of the officials look at Danny Tanner in shock, just as surprised as everyone else at Danny’s actions tonight. Danny Tanner is seen slowly making his way back up the ramp, and after the camera shows one last shot of Candice Blair hurt after Danny’s shocking assault, Voltage fades away from ringside.)

(Commercial for Moon Knight on Disney+, featuring Kassidy Heart.)

(‘We’re In Hell’ by SycAmour hits, and the crowd cheers as the camera fades to the stage. After a few seconds Jake Smith begins to make his first entrance since Battle of Egypt. Jake Smith is holding a microphone in his hand, but he no longer has a Unified Tag Team Championship around his waist after the Haircare Kings lost the titles to Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane. Jake Smith takes a few seconds to look around at the fans in Kenya, before finally beginning to walk down the ramp and towards the ring.)

James Peters: Needless to say, Battle of Egypt was a really rough night for Jake Smith. Losing one match is one thing. It happens to everybody no matter who you are, but Jake lost two big matches in one night. He lost the Unified Tag Team Championships, and he lost the match HE asked for against Ronn Banks.

Rich Russillo: That’s right, but all that might have been rectified tonight after Chris Elite basically gave Jake Smith his favor from Brand Warfare!

Persephone: Again, Chris is an idiot. Sure he sucks and wouldn’t really use the favor in a meaningful way anyway, but couldn’t he just like, start wrestling better or something? Now he gave his favor to someone just as awful as him, and I can’t even imagine what Jake is about to do.

(Jake enters the ring, and he waits a little while to collect his thoughts after how big of a night Battle of Egypt was, as well as what happened tonight. After a bit he finally begins to speak.)

Jake Smith: This might have been the biggest season of my career. I won the Tag Team Turmoil Tournament with Chris Elite and won the Unified Tag Team Championships. I came closer than ever to becoming a World Champion, and more recently was the runner up in the Grand Rampage match. There’s been so many ups and downs, and I don’t even think I should have to sit here and explain what happened at Battle of Egypt. I wanted to win the Grand Rampage match and I didn’t, and I thought it couldn’t get any worse. I believed that I had what it took to defeat Ronn Banks after successfully retaining the Unified Tag Team Championships against Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane as well as the High Rollerz.. And I didn’t accomplish any of the things I wanted to. Now I’m empty handed and I failed to defeat the man I challenged in the first place, and after all I’ve been through this season, I just have to say that I’m grateful for Chris Elite. Not just for what he did for me tonight, but for what he’s done this entire season.

(The crowd cheers as Jake Smith continues.)

Jake Smith: Like Chris said, the Haircare Kings are forever. We had one hell of a tag title reign and I can promise that things will only get better for us. Chris Elite gave me a huge opportunity, and admittedly my first instinct was to just put myself in the Pain for Pride main event and ruin that little New Eden reunion. All I’d have to do was say I wanted to be in that match and that’d be it. I would’ve not only secured a Pain for Pride match for myself but I would’ve achieved my first Pain for Pride main event, but that’s not how I wanted to do things. As easy as it’d be to put myself in that match, and as tempting as it was having the opportunity to give myself a Pain for Pride main event, when I headline the biggest show of the year I want it to be because I earned it. I don’t need people to keep questioning me on whether or not I’m deserving, and even if it still hurts coming as close as I did to winning the Grand Rampage match and ultimately coming up short, I just wasn’t the sole survivor. That match wasn’t mine in the end, so with that being said, I used the favor Chris Elite gave to me to put myself in a different match. It’s a match that’s actually a bucket list of mine, and one where when I win, it’ll only be a matter of time before the Haircare Kings are in possession of a World Championship. I spoke to Captain Charisma not too long ago, and as of now, I’m a participant in the Cash in the Vault ladder match!

(The crowd immediately explodes into cheers after hearing what Jake had to say, and more importantly the announcement he made regarding the Cash in the Vault ladder match.)

Jake Smith: After the career I’ve had there shouldn’t be any questioning whether or not I can fight through a match like this. I’ve been doing it for years and I’ve always managed to put on a hell of a performance, so this won’t be any different. At Pain for Pride I’m going to make the most of the opportunity Chris Elite gave to me, and I’m going to make sure I leave the biggest show of the year a future World Champio-

(‘REBOUND!’ By JPEGMAFIA (ft. DATPIFFMAFIA) hits and interrupts Jake Smith, causing the crowd to switch into more of a mixed reaction as Jake Smith just turns to the stage, watching as Jay Jerry Johnson begins to make his way out. Jay is already holding a microphone in his hand, and he seems to be annoyed as he stares right at Jake on his way down to the ring.)

Persephone: No no no no NO! My night has already been bad enough watching this show, GO AWAY!!

James Peters: Jay Jerry Johnson doesn’t look pleased by Jake’s announcement, but I can’t help but wonder why.

Persephone: Maybe he’s just scared or something! I don’t know and I don’t care, he needs to go away.

(Jay Jerry Johnson gets inside of the ring as he and Jake are face to face, and Jay soon after begins to speak.)

Jay Jerry Johnson: Are you being serious? Do you know what I went through to get here? My friend was injured and attacked by Lucas Johnson and for weeks I was led to believe that the same man that attacked him was someone I could trust. I was lied to for weeks by Lucas Johnson, and one week ago I FINALLY got the chance to give him what he deserved. I just went to war with Lucas because he went and hurt Fitzgerald, and now that I EARNED my Cash in the Vault opportunity, you’re just being allowed to waltz into the match without even having to fight for a spot? You literally just lost two matches at Battle of Egypt, and one of those matches was one you interrupted Grand Rampage to ask for. I actually won my match Jake, and I’m not even the only one that fought for their right to be in this match! SOSA Henderson fought for his spot and won. Jon Kelton fought for his spot and won. Adam Lucas just had a qualifying match and won, so why are you being allowed to use an opportunity that wasn’t even yours to put yourself in a match you don’t belong in? Better yet, how is this any better than just putting yourself in the Pain for Pride main event? Either way it’s an opportunity you don’t deserve, giving yourself a spot that everyone else involved had to work their asses off for. You shouldn’t be in the Cash in the Vault ladder match, you should be at the back of the line, fighting for an opportunity just like everyone else.

(Jay finishes speaking, and Jake just has a smirk on his face, clearly amused by what Jay had to say. After waiting to make sure Jay was done, Jake begins to speak.)

Jake Smith: So basically, what you’re telling me is that you think it’s bullshit that I put myself in the match.

Jay Jerry Johnson: Well, yes.

Jake Smith: Well then you should have just said that instead of ranting like a psychopath about it. I really don’t give a fuck what you think, Jay. After everything I’ve been through this season, I know I earned my place in a match like this.

(Jay Jerry Johnson and Jake Smith are still face to face as the grin Jake had disappears, and tensions between these two have clearly risen.)

James Peters: Well it looks like Jay Jerry Johnson has said all he needed to. He believes Jake Smith doesn’t deserve to be in this match, and I’m sure there’s a few that agree with him, those few also being in the Cash in the Vault ladder match.

Rich Russillo: I have to agree with you James, but in the end no amount of complaining will change anything! Jake Smith is in the Cash in the Vault ladder match, and he might just be one of the biggest threats in the match knowing what he’s capable of!

(As soon as Rich finishes speaking, ‘Faneto’ by Chief Keef hits, and the crowd explodes into cheers, surprised to see SOSA Henderson make another appearance on Voltage after Battle of Egypt. The two Elitists inside of the ring are finally able to turn their attention away from each other as SOSA Henderson begins to walk out with a microphone in his hand as well as a grin on his face.)

James Peters: And now SOSA Henderson is here!

Persephone: That sucks. He’s not even on this brand.

Rich Russillo: Persephone doesn’t seem to be the only one not pleased by SOSA’s appearance tonight seeing the look on Jay and Jake’s faces, but if SOSA cared about what they thought I don’t think he’d be out here right now!

(SOSA Henderson enters the ring, but when he does, he doesn’t immediately address Jay and Jake, instead looking towards the fans before beginning to speak.)

SOSA Henderson: Before anybody has the audacity to question why I’m here on Voltage, just remember that I’m still the biggest star Voltage has seen. I’m a former EAW World Champion and I didn’t just rep the gold brand last season, I made it the biggest and most important show in the entire company. I made this show more exciting than ever so I have an open invitation to appear whenever the fuck I want.

(SOSA looks at the other two before turning back to the crowd.)

SOSA Henderson: And from the looks of it, y’all need me more than ever right now.

(SOSA Henderson finally looks back at the other two, and neither Jake Smith nor Jay Jerry Johnson are amused by SOSA as he continues to speak.)

SOSA Henderson: I just hope both of y’all know there’s no point in arguing, cause neither of you are winning the briefcase. I listened to Jake’s whole speech about how he knows how he has what it takes, and last I checked there’s only one former World Champion in the Cash in the Vault ladder match, and that’s me. Nobody in this match knows better than me what it’s gonna take to get the job done. Not the two of you and not anybody else in the match, cause out of all of the qualifiers I don’t see a single one of you as World Championship material, and that includes whoever wins next week’s qualifier between Roberto De La Rosa and Ronan Malosi. None of y’all can compare to me on your best day, so why waste all this time bitching about who deserves what or wasting everyone’s time talking about how you passed up a Pain for Pride main event for this when in the end neither of you are gonna be the winner?

(SOSA looks at Jake and can see that Jake is annoyed.)

SOSA Henderson: Not even two full years ago I dethroned Rex McAllister for his EAW World Championship, and what were you doing? Not much. I won the World Championship in a fraction of the time it’s taken you to even become a main eventer, and even now that you’ve made it you still haven’t proven you have what it takes to actually win the big one. Even at your best you don’t have what it takes, so why bother pretending shit’s gonna change now when I’m one of your opponents this time?

(Jake doesn’t respond, and SOSA Henderson just turns towards Jay Jerry Johnson, only this time it takes him a few seconds to actually begin speaking.)

SOSA Henderson: Honestly.. I don’t even have shit to say to you, it’s not like anybody’s gonna be picking you to win a match like this anyway.

Jay Jerry Johnson: S-

(Just as Jay Jerry Johnson was about to respond, ‘Last Strike ‘ by Polo G hits, causing a slightly mixed, but mostly positive reaction from the crowd.)

Jay Jerry Johnson: :francis:

(Jon Kelton begins to walk out holding a microphone in his hand, and he begins speaking on his way down the ramp.)

Jon Kelton: Honestly, SOSA’s right. Nobody’s looking at the Cash in the Vault lineup and saying “Jay Jerry Johnson’s winning this”. You’re just not getting picked by the people, but you know who will be?

(Kelton steps inside of the ring where SOSA, Jay and Jake all are standing, and walks up to the three before continuing.)

Jon Kelton: Me, the former New Breed Champion and EAW veteran that’s been making strides all season and coming into my own. I’ve improved in every way since I initially returned to the company, but this season has made me better than I’ve ever been. I’m a better wrestler than ever before and with that I’m more confident than I’ve ever been, and honestly I just have a good feeling that I’m gonna be ending a historic season like this one on the best note possible, which means leaving Las Vegas with that briefcase in hand. At this point it shouldn’t even be any secret that I enjoy matches like these. They’re designed to rest the mental, physical, and even emotional sides of everyone involved, and that’s the type of match that’s perfect for someone like me. It doesn’t even bother me that Jake didn’t have to qualify. Not like you’ll be winning anyway. If anything, things are just going to be that much sweeter when you go through all this trouble to win another marquee match only to come up short and prove what Ronn Banks said about you. All that stuff about you being nothing more than a charity case of an Elitist who’s already reached his ceiling is going to be proven at Pain for Pride when I’m walking out with that briefcase and you’re walking out the same way you’ve walked out of the last two events in a row.

(Jake Smith finally begins to respond, as Kelton’s words obviously didn’t sit well with him.)

Jake Smith: Didn’t you just lose the New Breed Championship? How old are you again?

SOSA Henderson: :mjlol:

(The crowd cheers as the smile is wiped off of Jon Kelton’s face, and Jake continues.)

Jake Smith: The fact that you of all people are trying to talk down to me is insulting. I’ll admit that I lost to Ronn Banks, but you’re not him. A Hall of Famer? One of the biggest names in EAW history? You’re the furthest thing from him.

(Jake Smith and Jon Kelton end up face to face, and after a staredown between the two, the former New Breed Champion goes to respond…)

Jon Kelton: –

(…But before he could say anything, ‘You Know My Name’ by Chris Cornell, the entrance music of the final confirmed member of the Cash in the Vault ladder match so far, begins to play.)

James Peters: Jon Kelton and Jake Smith looked like they both had a lot more they wanted to say, and let’s not forget that these two do have a bit of history, even if it’s not much! It seems like they’ll have to wait a bit longer to get everything they wanted to say off their chests, as Adam Lucas is here!

Rich Russillo: We all remember how controversial Adam Lucas’ actions were back at Grand Rampage, and I think it’s safe to say that he’ll definitely be willing to do whatever it takes to win Cash in the Vault ladder match, possibly even more than he’d be willing to just a few months ago!

Persephone: Well he’s just as boring as always, so I think it’d be for the best that I don’t see him. Can he go away? Please?

(As the mixed reactions continue, Adam Lucas enters the ring already full of the competitors in the Cash in the Vault ladder match. Adam takes a second and looks at the names inside of the ring. Jay Jerry Johnson, who recently defeated the man responsible for his friend’s attack. Jake Smith, former Unified Tag Team Champion. Jon Kelton, former New Breed Champion, and SOSA Henderson, former EAW World Champion. After a few seconds, Adam begins to speak.)

Adam Lucas: I really do hope we’re past the point of me having to explain the fact that I very well could’ve been the Answers World Champion right now, and in all honesty I should be. I think I said everything I needed to regarding TLA, but just take a second and put yourself in my shoes. You have an impressive Hardcore Championship reign, you lose the title, and you try to move on. Everything’s fine. You challenge for the Answers World Championship, but you come up short. That’s no problem. Everyone fails. Everyone has those nights where they’re just not the best competitor in the match, but when that night keeps repeating itself over and over even after you’ve reached a point where you know you’re good enough to become World Champion, something has to change. It’d be an understatement to say it’s frustrating coming this close to getting what you want time and time again just to have it slip through your fingers, and I just hope you all know that the feeling I had back at Grand Rampage is one I don’t plan to ever feel again. If there’s anyone to be considered the favorite of this year’s Cash in the Vault ladder match, it’s me.

(None of the men in the ring respond just yet, and as the crowd is still split in both cheers and boos, Adam Lucas continues to speak.)

Adam Lucas: It’s been time to break out for a while, but circumstances beyond my control have interfered time and time again. That can’t keep happening. I won my qualifying match like most of you, but unlike the rest of you it didn’t happen just because I want the briefcase. I’ve reached the point where it’s do or die for me, and when I cement myself as a future World Champion it’ll be because I needed to.

(As Adam finishes speaking, there’s one person inside of the ring that didn’t seem to completely take his words seriously.)

SOSA Henderson: After hearing all that I’m a little surprised you’re not the one teaming up with Jake. You already got losing every big match you have in common.

(Adam Lucas looks at SOSA Henderson, obviously not finding the joke funny as SOSA continues to speak.)

SOSA Henderson: Far as I’m concerned you better get your bitch to start arranging your funeral services, ‘cause I’m not letting some bipolar bozo with a shitty perm walk away with the briefcase come Pain for Pride.

(SOSA stops speaking, and the crowd grows louder as it looks like things might just escalate into a fight between the two.)

Jon Kelton: This is cool and all, but I don’t plan to leave Pain for Pride without my ticket to a World Championship, so SOSA you can make sure Adam doesn’t win all you want, but you won’t be walking out with that briefcase either. Bringing up your World Championship reign that ended an entire year ago because of Terry Chambers doesn’t do much for me, and if that’s the SOSA Henderson that’s walking into Pain for Pride then you might as well start writing yourself off, ‘cause you’re not taking that briefcase from me.

Jake Smith: It wasn’t yours to begin with. You’re not winning at Pain for Pride, and seeing what happened to the last contract you held, even if you did win the briefcase it’s not like you’d do anything with it.

Jon Kelton: And this is coming from the guy that only passed off on the Pain for Pride main event because he knew he wasn’t good enough for it?

(As nearly everyone inside of the ring argues with each other, Jay Jerry Johnson can be seen growing more and more upset.)

SOSA Henderson: Y’all could make all the excuses you want but at the end of the day I’m the only one that knows what it’s like reaching the top, and soon I’ll know what it’s like having done it again.

Adam Lucas: Maybe so, but it won’t be at my expense. The Cash in the Vault briefcase is-

Jay Jerry Johnson: STOP!!!!!

(Finally, things get quiet as everyone inside of the ring stops talking, turning towards Jay Jerry Johnson.)

Jay Jerry Johnson: It blows my mind that you all can go back and forth and whine and argue like that and just forget that I’m even standing here. You’re all making a mistake overlooking me, and I intend to prove all of you wrong.

(The silence continues for a few more seconds.)

SOSA Henderson: :mjlol:

Jake Smith: You? Really? :mjlol2:

Adam Lucas: If you say so.

Jon Kelton: You really got our attention just for that?

(Seeing everyone refuse to take Jay seriously just pisses Jay off even more, but Jay chooses to calm himself down instead of letting his anger get the better of him.)

Jay Jerry Johnson: At Pain for Pride, I’m going to prove you all wrong and take that briefcase for myself.

(Jay Jerry Johnson storms out of the ring, and as ‘REBOUND!’ hits once again, the four other Cash in the Vault competitors just look amongst each other, sharing a few words about Jay Jerry Johnson, as they still don’t seem to fully believe that Jay has what it takes.)

James Peters: It looks like Jay Jerry Johnson has heard enough from his four confirmed opponents. Honestly, I can’t say I blame Jay. He’s in a match against former Champions and is the newest Elitist competing in the match. Jay has yet to establish himself the way they have, and hearing all of these competitors guarantee victory already has clearly gotten to him!

Rich Russillo: Cash in the Vault will be a very interesting match. Jay Jerry Johnson has the chance to live up to his words and shock the world, but we have to remember that everyone in this match has their own reasons for being here, and they’re not just going to let Jay take the briefcase that easily. The Cash in the Vault ladder match tends to be one of the most competitive matches of the year, and this is exactly why!

James Peters: And don’t forget we still have one more Elitist joining these five in that match! Either Ronan Malosi or Roberto De La Rosa will be amongst these five!

Persephone: Just what we need. Either a joke or a bigger joke to complete an already awful line up.

James Peters: You can tell yourself all you want that it’s bad, but I know these five and whoever wins the final qualifier will deliver. The big question is, who will win?

(Jay Jerry Johnson is seen walking up the ramp, obviously frustrated about what just went down, before the camera pans to the four inside of the ring. As four of the six Cash in the Vault competitors are shown all at once, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)

(Promotional ad for Pain for Pride, featuring the annual Cash in the Vault ladder match.)

(Sunday Night Voltage comes back from commercial break to the sound of ‘Voices’ by Motionless In White blasting through the speakers of the arena. The camera goes over to show New Breed Champion Alex Myers making their way around the ring, taking a seat on a steel chair which was set there for them. They adjust the Championship on their shoulder before Bella Braxton is then seen standing at the center of the ring with a microphone in her hand.)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Bella Braxton: And is a NUMBER ONE CONTENDERSHIP MATCH for the EAW NEW BREED CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

(‘Dark Eternal Night’ by Dream Theatre begins to play up with the crowd erupting into boos upon seeing Wildcard make her way out from the backstage area. She is seen with a sadistic grin while she looks around, snarling every so often while she does so. From there, she then begins to make her way down the ramp and towards the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Parts Unknown… ‘THE AVATAR OF PAIN’… WILDCARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: The last time we saw Wildcard in the ring was two weeks ago, and that was when she went up against Robyn Valentine in an Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch. She came out victorious that night, and now looks to seize an opportunity for herself in the form of a New Breed Championship shot.

James Peters: Wildcard has made a name for herself on the Sunday Night Voltage brand, fitting in from the get go due to her violent and hardcore nature. Tonight might very well be the biggest opportunity that she’s gotten in this company, and I am sure she is not going to let it go to waste.

Persephone: Um, isn’t the Championship called the NEW Breed Championship? Why is someone who calls herself a ‘Grandmother’ fighting for it? Make it make sense.

(‘Legacy’ by Eminem then begins to kick in while the crowd gives a reaction of cheers and boos, with the camera going over to show Ruler making his way out to the stage. He has a stern expression present while he takes a good look around, he rolls his shoulders before beginning to make his walk down the ramp and heads towards the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And her opponent… from The Reserved… weighing in at 235 pounds… ‘THE MONARCH OF AGONY’… RULER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Ruler steps into this match looking to take his career to the next level, having already racked up some impressive accomplishments in the process. Alongside having faced huge names on the Voltage brand, he has not been pinned or submitted in a month. Will he be able to keep that streak up?

James Peters: If that means getting to Alex Myers, I’m sure he has no problem. From what has been said the two of them have history with one another, and it seems that Ruler is more than eager to end the reign that Alex Myers does not deserve in the first place. It’s an interesting dynamic, and if Ruler wins tonight he will get one step closer to what he seeks. This is sure to be an interesting matchup.

Persephone: You know, I’m tired of criticizing people at the moment so I’m just going to say one thing… Nah.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Here we go as this number one contendership match for the New Breed Championship is officially underway! AND RIGHT OFF THE BAT WILDCARD RUNS FORWARD AND NAILS RULER WITH A FOREARM SENDING HIM BACK INTO THE CORNER! Wildcard is not wasting any time as she now begins to hammer away at him with repeated shots towards the head, forcing Ruler to bring up his forearms in hopes of fending them off! It’s safe to say that Ruler didn’t expect this, and now he has to find a way out of the situation that he’s in right now. Wildcard now grabbing the head of Ruler and throwing him down towards the center of the ring, BEFORE SPRINTING FORWARD AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A KNEE STRIKE-

James Peters: But Ruler manages to avoid that by rolling out of the way! Wildcard instantly recovers and turns around, ONLY TO BE TAKEN DOWN BY A DROP TOE HOLD! Ruler is back in this match running to the ropes while Wildcard tries to recover… CONNECTING WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! Ruler is back up now, taking a moment to compose himself and get back into this match while he grabs the head of Wildcard and brings her back up to her feet, SETTING HER UP FOR A SUPLEX- But before he can even lift her up, Wildcard begins to fire away with shots towards the abdomen to loosen his grip! Ruler tries his best to hold on, but ultimately he lets go and falls to the ropes, WHILE WILDCARD RUNS OVER AND CONNECTS WITH A CLOTHESLINE SENDING HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE RINGSIDE AREA!

Rich Russillo: Ruler takes a hard fall to the outside, and Wildcard wastes no time rolling herself out and continuing the attack. She grabs a hold of Ruler by the head, BEFORE THROWING HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS SHOULDER FIRST! Ruler gives a cry of pain while Wildcard approaches him and grabs his hair, SLAMMING HIM FACEFIRST ONTO THE EDGE OF THE APRON THIS TIME! This is definitely not what Ruler wants especially this early in the match, but I’m sure this is the perfect opportunity for Wildcard to inflict as much damage as she can on her opponent. Wildcard keeps hold of Ruler, LOOKING TO THROW HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS ONCE AGAIN- BUT RULER MANAGES TO TURN IT AROUND WRAPPING HIS ARMS AROUND HER WAIST AND SLAMMING HER SPINEFIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF OUR ANNOUNCERS TABLE!

Persephone: EW EW EW EW GET THE FUCK AWAY! PERSONAL SPACE FOR GAWD SAKE!

OONNEE!!

TTWWOO!!

TTHHRRRREEEE!!

James Peters: The referee’s count has begun while Ruler grabs Wildcard by the head, SLAMMING HER FACEFIRST ON THE FACE OF OUR TABLE! Ruler now throws her down to the ground, leaving Wildcard to get back up to her feet, BEFORE GOING FOR A BOOT TO THE FACE- But Wildcard manages to move out of the way leaving Ruler to nearly lose his balance! Ruler holds on, ONLY FOR WILDCARD TO REEL BACK HER HEAD AND CONNECT WITH A HEADBUTT AS HER SKULL SLAMS INTO HIS! Ruler only drops down to a knee but it seems like Wildcard isn’t done anyway, grabbing Ruler by the head and bringing him away from the apron… SETTING HIM UP BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN INTO A HAMMERLOCK SUPLEX ON THE RING MAT! HOW GRUESOME!

FFOOUURR!!

FFIIVVEE!!

SSIIXX!!

(Wildcard slowly begins to get back up to her feet, glaring at Alex Myers who is seated with their arms crossed, looking impressed at the scene in front of them currently. Her eyes are directed towards their New Breed Championship before she gets back into the game and grabs Ruler, rolling him back into the ring.)

Persephone: They look like they have sexual tension more than they look like sworn enemies. Wonder who got the mixed signals.

Rich Russillo: Ruler instantly begins to retreat away, using the ropes to latch onto and help himself up to his feet. But Wildcard is following close behind him as she grabs him, before nailing him with a brutal European Uppercut! Wildcard now grabs him by the arm, before sending him to the ropes with an Irish whip… ONLY FOR RULER TO REBOUND AND CONNECT WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD! Wildcard is taken down to the mat but quickly gets back up to her feet, THROWING A WILD SWING TOWARDS HIS HEAD- ONLY FOR RULER TO DUCK UNDER THAT AND GRAB AT HER WAIST BEFORE TAKING HER BACK DOWN WITH A BACK SUPLEX THIS TIME! Wildcard tumbles down but rolls backward, falling against the corner. Ruler is already back up though, RUNNING FORWARD AND LAUNCHING HIMSELF IN THE AIR CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE WHICH LEAVES HER STUNNED! Ruler then grabs Wildcard by the arm before sending her towards the opposite corner… GOING FOR ONE MORE FOREARM SMASH FOR GOOD MEASURE-

James Peters: BUT WILDCARD MANAGES TO BOOT RULER IN THE FACE BEFORE HE CAN CONNECT WITH THE MOVE! Wildcard now turns around before beginning to make her way up to the top rope, looking to go high risk while Ruler is down on a knee at the center of the ring, setting him up… LAUNCHING INTO THE AIR AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A CROSSBODY! But Ruler manages to move out of the way of that! Wildcard takes a hard fall while Ruler waits for her to get up… CONNECTING WITH ‘REVOLUTIONIZER’! THE BUSAIKU RUNNING KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS RIGHT AGAINST THE SKULL OF WILDCARD DROPPING HER DOWN TO THE MAT! RULER WASTES NO TIME HOOKING THE LEG AND GOING FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT! COULD THIS BE IT RIGHT HERE?!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRR-

Persephone: Sigh… Wildcard kicks out, and this excruciatingly painful match continues.

Rich Russillo: Ruler doesn’t seem to pay much mind to the kick-out, but what he is focused on is the fact that Wildcard has rolled to the outside. She knew that the situation she was in was just asking for trouble if she looked to continue, and while I’m sure she’d love that, she also is looking to win this by the looks of things. Ruler rolls out of the ring in pursuit and grabs a hold of the head of Wildcard while she tries to get up, but before he can do anything it’s Wildcard that begins to send repeated shots towards his abdomen! Ruler attempts to fend them off, CONNECTING WITH A KNEE TO THE HEAD LEAVING HER STUNNED! He brings her back up to her feet, BEFORE TURNING HER AROUND AND SLAMMING HER FACEFIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE STEEL STEPS! OUCH!

(Wildcard crumbles down to the mat, barely grabbing onto the apron to compose herself. She presses the palm of her hand to her forehead and sees crimson, feeling the blood slowly begin to trickle down. Despite being in an immense amount of pain, a maniacal smile is seen on her face while Ruler begins to approach her.)

Persephone: :drakelike: Blood, now more.

OONNEE!!

TTWWOO!!

TTHHRRRREEEE!!

James Peters: WILDCARD LUNGES FORWARD AND WRAPS HER ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF RULER TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! FROM THERE SHE BEGINS TO ABSOLUTELY TEE OFF ON HIM WITH REPEATED LEFTS AND RIGHTS TOWARDS HIS FACE! Wildcard being busted open must’ve been a shot in the arm, but Ruler is making sure that’s as far as she goes as he rolls to his right and flips her over onto her back this time! From there Ruler begins to throw some punches of her own! Wildcard is doing everything she can to block it, BUT IF THERE WAS ANY MOMENTUM LEFT RULER STOPPED IT WITH A SHARP ELBOW TO THE FACE! Wildcard is stunned and that gives Ruler the chance to grab her by the arm and roll her back into the ring, containing this match once more in the confines of the squared circle.

Persephone: What the fuck did you just say?

Rich Russillo: Ruler rolls back into the ring and grabs a hold of the hair of Wildcard, LIFTING HER BACK UP TO HER FEET BEFORE SLAMMING HER DOWN TO THE MAT! Ruler then proceeds to run the ropes… BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND THIS TIME GOING FOR A KNEE DROP TOWARDS THE SKULL- But Wildcard manages to roll out of the way of that before getting back up to her feet! Ruler recovers, ONLY FOR WILDCARD TO GRAB HIS HEAD AND TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG! Ruler grabs his face, clearly hurting right now but he gets back up, ONLY FOR WILDCARD TO GRAB HIM AND GO FOR A SPINEBUSTER- But Ruler sees it coming throwing a punch to the face of Wildcard before managing to slip out of it! Ruler from there kicks her in the abdomen, before pulling her in and lifting her up onto his shoulders… LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A HUGE POWERBOMB-

James Peters: BUT THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN! Wildcard begins to rain down fists on the top of Ruler’s head! Trying to get him to put her back down to the mat before things go from bad to worse! Ruler attempts to keep his balance in hopes of fully executing the move, but he’s forced to bring her back down to the canvas! Wildcard stumbles back, only for Ruler to step forward and connect with a forearm to the face! Wildcard is hurt, but that doesn’t stop Ruler as he connects with another one! Wildcard falls against the ropes while Ruler engages- BUT WILDCARD MANAGES TO GRAB A HOLD OF THE THROAT! Wildcard directs herself and Ruler around… BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A CHOKESLAM EXPLODER SUPLEX! WHAT STRENGTH BEING SHOWN BY WILDCARD AS SHE PINS RULER’S SHOULDERS TO THE MAT! COULD THIS BE IT?!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWWOOOOO!!!!!

TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREE-

Rich Russillo: BUT THIS TIME IT’S RULER THAT GETS THE SHOULDER UP! Wildcard isn’t all that happy about that, but she knows just as well as anyone else that Ruler, especially with the stakes as high as they are, will not go down so easily. That’s something that Alex Myers has to be taking into account right now at ringside regardless of who they’re going to face when the time comes. Wildcard is back up, now beginning to stomp down viciously on the body of Ruler, taking the chance while she can! Ruler isn’t going to let that happen though as he reaches out and grabs ahold of the bottom rope forcing Wildcard to step back while Ruler pulls himself towards it. But it doesn’t seem like Wildcard is going to go quietly as she runs to the ropes and back… LOOKING TO KNOCK HIM OUT OF THE RING WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE-

James Peters: BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT! Ruler manages to roll out of the ring, BEFORE GRABBING THE LEGS OF WILDCARD AND YANKING HER TO THE OUTSIDE AS WELL! Ruler wastes no time sliding back into the ring while Wildcard grabs her spine in pain while getting back up, quickly following- BUT BEFORE SHE CAN DO ANYTHING RULER SETS UP AND EXECUTES AN ENZUIGIRI TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD WHILE SHE’S IN A KNEELING POSITION! Wildcard drops back down while Ruler sits her up and locks her in a headlock! Wildcard definitely did not expect that sudden attack while Ruler cinches in a rest hold to catch his breath and recover while he has the chance. Both Elitists have taken one another to their absolute limit but regardless still continue to push on, win or lose, you can’t help but marvel at their efforts here tonight.

Persephone: I think both of them are absolute dogshit in the ring and them just pushing this match forward seems to be more of a contest to show how boring they can be.

Rich Russillo: Ruler has managed to give himself some room to breathe, but Wildcard is managing to slip out of the hold slowly but surely. While Ruler might have a little size advantage over her, there’s no doubt Wildcard has some inhumane strength and energy, especially this late into the match. Wildcard begins to get herself up to a vertical base while Ruler wrenches at the head trying to get her down- BUT HIS EFFORTS PROVE INEFFECTIVE AS RULER SINKS HER TEETH INTO HIS FOREARM CAUSING HIM TO GIVE A CRY OF PAIN! What an underhanded move that certainly takes Ruler off-guard, ALLOWING FOR A BACK ELBOW SHOT TO THE NOSE WHICH FORCES HIM TO RELEASE THE HEADLOCK!

Persephone: Okay bootleg Kassidy Heart. Nice job on the originality aspect of the whole thing huh?

Rich Russillo: What’s with you and-

Persephone: SHUT THE FUCK UP!

Rich Russillo: Sorry.

James Peters: :roman: Anyway, let’s get back to the action. Ruler lets go and falls back to the ropes while Wildcard turns around, RUNNING FORWARD AND LOOKING TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP AGAIN WITH ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE- BUT RULER SAW IT COMING THIS TIME AROUND GOING UNDER AND LIFTING HER OVER THE TOP INSTEAD! It doesn’t execute completely though with Wildcard managing to land on the apron, Ruler turns around, WHILE WILDCARD GOES UNDER AND LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A SHOULDER THRUST THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE- Which doesn’t connect with Ruler managing to move out of the way, BEFORE STEPPING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD BEFORE PULLING HER BACK INTO THE RING! Ruler now going up to the top rope looking to strike-

Rich Russillo: BUT WILDCARD PUSHES HERSELF BACK UP TO HER FEET AND FALLS AGAINST THE ROPES FORCING RULER TO LOSE HIS BALANCE! Ruler finds himself in a seated position on the top turnbuckle and we know this is not a good spot for him to be in right now, but I’m sure Wildcard loves the opportunity that’s been put in front of her. She begins to make her way over before throwing repeated punches towards his face trying to soften him up! Ruler clearly does not have the energy in him at the moment to fend them off, and that allows Wildcard to join him on the top rope and continue throwing punches his way! Ruler ultimately has had enough and tries to send some her way, but it’s already too late with Wildcard’s assault beginning to overwhelm her! Wildcard stops, BEFORE REELING HER HEAD BACK AND CONNECTING WITH A HEADBUTT FOR GOOD MEASURE! From there she begins to climb up another turnbuckle, before grabbing Ruler by the head, this isn’t good… WILDCARD GOING FOR A SUPERPLEX OFF OF THE TOP ROPE-

James Peters: But before that can happen it’s Ruler that manages to hold his position before sending strikes towards the abdomen before Wildcard can fully go through with the high-risk maneuver! You know this is the one thing that Wildcard didn’t expect right now, and surely doesn’t want knowing where they’re at! Wildcard releases the front facelock before throwing a punch- Only for Ruler to block, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HEADBUTT IN RETURN! Wildcard is left teetering on the top rope, AND RULER FINISHES IT OFF BY PUSHING HER OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND SENDING HER CRASHING DOWN TO THE CANVAS BENEATH! Ruler then goes back to what he was initially planning on the top rope, positioning himself… BEFORE LAUNCHING OFF INTO A BEAUTIFUL MOONSAULT!

Rich Russillo: WHICH CONNECTS! Wildcard is absolutely crushed while Ruler due to the sheer impact pops up and falls against the corner! Ruler knows if there was an opportunity to win in this match, it would be now as he waits for Wildcard to get back up to her feet. Slowly but surely his wish is granted as Wildcard begins to rise back up to her feet, while Ruler pushes himself out of the corner and begins to make his way over, setting her up…

James Peters: RULER GRABBING A HOLD OF HER AND GOING FOR ‘MADE IN HEAVEN’! SPIKE PILEDRIVER TO POSSIBLY PUT AN END TO THIS MATCHUP-

Rich Russillo: BUT WILDCARD DROPS HER WEIGHT BEFORE LIFTING RULER UP AND DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A HUGE BACK BODY DROP! Ruler takes a hard landing but immediately begins to pull himself back up to his feet, WHILE WILDCARD RUNS FORWARD LOOKING TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A SPEAR ATTEMPT- WHICH RULER MANAGES TO LEAPFROG OVER! Wildcard slides down to the mat, slamming it in anger while she gets back up to her feet, ONLY FOR RULER TO SPIN AROUND AND ATTEMPT A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD-

James Peters: But Wildcard manages to duck under that one before it can connect, turning around, GOING FOR A BIG BOOT- Which Ruler manages to move out of the way from before grabbing Wildcard from behind, AND LIFTING HER INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX! WHICH CONNECTS! Wildcard lands on her head while Ruler runs to the ropes… AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR GOING FOR A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP- But Wildcard moves out of the way of that this time causing Ruler to roll back up to his feet, ONLY TO FALL INTO A SPINEBUSTER WHICH CONNECTS! Ruler bounces off of the mat but begins to drag himself towards the corner, propping himself up- BUT BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING HE’S MET WITH A RUNNING HAM SLAM! THIGH TO THE FACE LEAVES HIM WHIRLING!

Rich Russillo: Wildcard now drags Ruler out of the corner… SHE’S GOING FOR ‘SYKE OUT’! RUNNING GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB-

James Peters: RULER! RULER MANAGES TO FLIP OVER THAT AND EXECUTE A SUNSET FLIP PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!

Rich Russillo: BUT WILDCARD CATCHES WIND OF THAT JUST IN TIME AND MANAGES TO KICK OUT! Both Elitists waste no time scrambling up to their feet-

James Peters: BUT RULER GETS UP QUICKER AS ‘BLOODRAYNE MAKER’ CONNECTS! SWINGING REVERSE STO PLANTS WILDCARD DOWN TO THE MAT AS RULER WASTES NO TIME ROLLING HER ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKING THE LEG! PIN ATTEMPT! COULD THIS BE THE END OF THIS MATCH FOR GOOD???

OOONNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Legacy’ once again blasts through the speakers of the arena while the crowd gives off a mixed reaction for Ruler, who slowly pulls himself off of the body of Wildcard. He rolls himself onto his back on the canvas, disheveled and heavily breathing while the referee makes his way over to check on him. After a while, Ruler musters out the strength to pull himself into a seated position, wiping loose strands of hair from his face before reaching out and using the ropes to get himself back up to his feet. The referee then raises his arm high in the air, before Ruler circles around the ring to get feeling back, then starting the celebration of his victory.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… RULER!!!!!!!!!!

Persephone: Finally, this match is done, now get My Chemical Romance away from the ringside area, please.

Rich Russillo: Well ladies and gentlemen, it seems that we’ve found a number one contender for the New Breed Championship. Wildcard put up one hell of a fight, coming close on multiple occasions to victory. But when it came down to it, it was Ruler that managed to fight against that and end the match in ceremonious victory, practically stamping his ticket to Pain For Pride XV in the process.

James Peters: You can’t help but wonder in the process how great of a match Alex Myers versus Ruler is on paper. Two of EAW’s more recognizable rising stars, who have both made waves respectively, clash at the biggest show of the Season for the New Breed Championship. It’s sure to be great, and I’m very interested to see how a match like that develops as the weeks go on. Congratulations to Ruler on his victory.

(Ruler leaves the ring and goes face-to-face with Alex Myers, who stands up from their seat. The situation is tense, with one of them needing to say anything. After a moment, Alex turns around and leaves, glaring at Ruler one more time while he does so. The last shot seen is Ruler watching him head to the backstage area from a distance while Sunday Night Voltage transitions to elsewhere.)

(Commercial for Everything Everywhere All At Once, featuring Limmy Monaghan and Theron Nikolas.

(Voltage fades to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone in her hand.)

Bella Braxton: This next contest is scheduled for… ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Weighing in at-

Off-Camera Voice: No.

(The crowd boos as Ryan Wilson’s Promotional Director is making her way to the stage area with a calm, cold, and collected demeanor, dressed in a sharp-looking business outfit. She has her own microphone in hand as she stands on the stage just below the big screen. )

Demi Knor: Thank you miss Braxton, I will handle things from here. Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Miss Demi Knor! And as the Promotional Director for the man about to be introduced, I feel it is my duty to do it rather than the usual way. Now introducing… from Montréal, Québec, Canada! Weighing in at 220 pounds! He is the Architect! RYAN… JOSEPH… WILSON!!!

(“The Only Thing They Fear Is YOU” by Mick Gordon plays over the sound system of the arena as the former New Breed Champion makes his way to the ring moving past the newest member of his Extended Universe giving her a thankful nod before giving his full focus to the ring.)

Persephone: Oh for the love of gawd! What a pretentious asshole. Every time I hear him or that stuck up skank talk, I just want to gouge my ears with a rusty fork.

James Peters: He certainly knows how to get on people’s nerves, but he also knows how to get it done in the ring as well.

Rich Russillo: Most definitely and it looks like he has his eyes on a certain prize when it was two weeks ago on Voltage when he clocked the National Elite Champion Donovan Duke with his own title belt before dropping the champ on his head. What a statement that was.

Persephone: The next statement that ginger will make is outside Montreal on a sidewalk with a cup asking for change like the hobo that he looks like.

James Peters: We will see what will happen between those two in the coming weeks. Right now he has a different task at hand. His opponent tonight is a competitor who many are considering a rising star in EAW.

(Ryan enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance theme fades out. Seconds later, the boos start up again as “Told You So” by Paramore starts playing and Robyn Valentine enters the arena with her father, Mr. J. Valentine following behind her as she makes her way to the ring. )

Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! Being accompanied by Mr. J. Valentine! From Santa Monica, California! Weighing 142 pounds. Here is “THE UNTOUCHABLE ARTIST” ROBYN VALENTINE!

Rich Russillo: This is the first appearance in a few weeks of Robyn Valentine. The last time we saw her, she was fighting Wildcard in her first ever Explosive Barbed Wire Deathmatch. She didn’t win the match, but she opened some eyes with her performance in the match.

Persephone: Spoiled bitch probably broke a nail and cried for the last two weeks until her daddy shut her up with some unnecessary gift to make all the tears go away. Princesses like that make me want to rage.

James Peters: Good grief. Daddy’s little princess actually did a great job in that match. She might not like to put in the work ethic, but she showed that she can when necessary. Tonight she has the biggest opportunity of her young career by possibly picking up a victory against a former New Breed Champion in Ryan Wilson. We’re about to find out in just a few moments.

(Mr. J. Valentine holds the ropes open for his daughter as she enters the ring and gives a nice wave to the crowd… who still boo her… as she takes her corner and her entrance music fades off. The referee checks both competitors before walking back to the center of the ring and calling for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Here we go! Bell has rung and the match is underway! Both competitors meet in the center of the ring and they lock up. The stronger Wilson takes advantage and overpowers Robyn and muscles her into the ropes.

Rich Russillo: The referee is looking for a clean break from the two and they might just get it, BUT ROBYN GOES FOR A CHEAP SHOT WHILE THE REFEREE WAS TRYING TO SPLIT THEM UP BUT WILSON DUCKS IT!

Persephone: I’m not surprised. This gold digging bitch is used to being spoiled with the expensive things in life that she doesn’t know how to use cheap tactics or cheap anything. It’s kind of funny that she’s making an ass out of herself.

James Peters: Chalk it up to the veteran instincts of Wilson as they go back to the center of the ring. They look to try the lock up one more time, BUT WILSON QUICKLY CHANGES COURSE WITH AN MMA STYLE TAKEDOWN SENDING ROBYN TO THE MAT!

Rich Russillo: Robyn taken by surprise with that move! RYAN THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS TRYING TO GET AS MANY AS HE CAN TO HIT, BUT ROBYN IS DOING A PRETTY DECENT JOB BLOCKING A GOOD MAJORITY OF THOSE SHOTS!

James Peters: She’s scrambling to get a hand on the ropes! SHE’S MADE IT TO THE ROPES AND SHE ROLLS OUT ONTO THE APRON! Robyn slowly gets back to her feet, but Ryan is right there on the attack–

Persephone: Raking the eyes! What a dirty fighter that bitch is. Princess is such a cheater. Just disqualify her and end this horrible match because I am already bored.

Rich Russillo: Robyn now has Ryan by the hair AND SHE IS FIRING FOREARMS RIGHT INTO THE FACE BEFORE DROPPING HIM THROAT FIRST AGAINST THE ROPES! WILSON STUMBLES BACK AND ROBYN SPRINGBOARDS TO THE TOP ROPE–

James Peters: BEAUTIFUL LARIAT RIGHT ACROSS THE THROAT BY ROBYN VALENTINE! WILSON IS DOWN AND ROBYN GOES FOR THE QUICK COVER!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!

TWWWWW-

Persephone: The hobo kicked out at one. Did that dumb bitch really think that this match was going to end with a lariat. She needs to open a few windows in that richy mansion of hers because she’s a delusional little skank.

Rich Russillo: Robyn will learn that lesson in due time. Look at Robyn. SHE IS TRYING TO CHOKE RYAN! HANDS ACROSS THE THROAT AND THE REFEREE IS TELLING HER TO LET GO OF THE CHOKE! NOW THE REF STARTS THE COUNT! ROBYN RISKING DIS

James Peters: Robyn lets the choke go on four and drags Ryan back to his feet by the hair and whips him to the turnbuckle–

Rich Russillo: Ryan overpowers her and she is sent for the ride to the turnbuckle. RYAN AT FULL SPEED AND HE JUST SPINS HER HEAD AROUND WITH THAT HELLUVA KICK! ROBYN KNOCKED LOOPY WITH THAT KICK TO THE HEAD AS SHE STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER!

Persephone: That dumb bitch was already loopy. Getting kicked in the head won’t change a damn thing about her. Stupid girl. Now hurry up and end this match.

James Peters: Wilson spins her around and kicks her in the gut. Robyn up in the air AND SHE IS SENT BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES WITH THAT SNAP SUPLEX ROBYN TURNED UPSIDE DOWN AND SHE LOOKED LIKE SHE LANDED ON HER HEAD WHEN SHE CRASHED DOWN TO THE MAT!

Rich Russillo: Wilson drags Robyn to the center of the ring and hits the ropes. WILSON WITH THE LEG DROP ACROSS ROBYN’S NECK! ROBYN HOLDING HER THROAT IN PAIN! Ryan is grabbing the legs AND HE LOOKS TO BE TRYING TO LOCK IN LE CRABE DU QUEBEC! BOSTON CRAB ON THE WAY!

Persephone: But that dumb bitch is fighting it! Why? Just tap out and end this match so I can go home. Come on, hobo! Roll her over and make her scream in pain. It will amuse me.

James Peters: Sadistic as always, Seph. But Robyn is doing everything she can to fight out of it. RYAN ROLLS HER OVER AND THE LE CRABE DE QUEBEC IS LOCKED IN! THEY ARE IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! ROBYN HAS NOWHERE TO GO!

Rich Russillo: LISTEN TO ROBYN IN PAIN! SHE IS DOING ANYTHING SHE CAN TO PULL HERSELF TO THE ROPES! SHE IS ABOUT A FINGERTIP AWAY FROM THE ROPES–

James Peters: BUT RYAN JUST PULLS HER BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND ROBYN IS SCREAMING IN PAIN! RYAN IS WEAKENING NOT JUST THE LEGS BUT THE LOWER BACK OF ROBYN!

Persephone: Yes! Yes! This isn’t bloodshed, but hearing a stuck up princess screaming in pain holds a special place in my heart. It amuses me. Now I want more. More. MORE!!

James Peters: Can we get a bottle of booze out here for Persephone. She needs to get half lit before she spontaneously combusts. How about we get back to the match.

Persephone: How about you shut the hell up and let me enjoy the sight of seeing someone in pain before completely losing my mind by still being with you idiots.

Rich Russillo: The referee is asking Robyn if she wants to give it up, but she gives him a go to hell look AND LOOK AT ROBYN’S FACE! SHE IS TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING TO GET FREE! AND I THINK SHE’S FIGURED SOMETHING OUT!

James Peters: ROBYN HAS HERSELF IN A HANDSTAND POSITION! SHE USES WHATEVER STRENGTH SHE CAN MUSTER AND SHE ROLLS THROUGH TAKING RYAN DOWN WITH A MODIFIED BODYSCISSORS!

Rich Russillo: NOT ONLY THAT! RYAN STUMBLES THROUGH THE ROPES AND LANDS OUTSIDE ONTO THE ARENA FLOOR! Robyn slowly makes it back to her feet and she is trying to shake off some of the damage from the Boston Crab.

Persephone: Why? Now she has the same feeling in her legs as she does in her head. There is no feeling at all :mjlol:

James Peters: Will you quit that? Robyn is showing some really good fighting spirit in this match and it looks like she is gearing up for something big right now.

Rich Russillo: ROBYN MUSTERING UP ENOUGH SPEED AS SHE CAN AS HITS THE FAR ROPES ACROSS THE RING AND THROUGH THE ROPES AS SHE TAKES RYAN DOWN WITH A SUICIDE DIVE RIGHT IN FRONT OF US! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN!

Persephone: Just have those idiots stay away from our announce table because I am tired of these dumbasses breaking our announce table every show. Take it out of their paychecks if they break it.

James Peters: Robyn is the first competitor up to her feet as the referee starts the count. Robyn has Ryan by the hair to bring him back to his feet. Robyn tries to whip Ryan into the ring steps, BUT RYAN COUNTERS AND ROBYN IS THE ONE GOING FOR A RIDE!

Rich Russillo: ROBYN IS ABOUT TO CRASH INTO THE BARRICADE BUT SHE JUMPS UP AT THE LAST SECOND ONTO THE TOP RINGSTEP! SHE’S STILL FEELING THE BOSTON CRAP BECAUSE HER LEGS ALMOST GAVE OUT ON HER!

Persephone: That was kind of funny. The dumb bitch about fell off the ring steps and faceplanted. That would have been great.

James Peters: Robyn gets her balance back as Ryan comes in AND ROBYN KICKS HIM RIGHT IN THE FACE! RYAN STAGGERED A LITTLE AND ROBYN JUMPS FROM THE RING STEPS–

Rich Russillo: BUT RYAN CAUGHT HER! ROBYN WAS LOOKING FOR A CROSSBODY BUT SHE JUMPED RIGHT INTO RYAN’S WAITING ARMS!

Persephone: This is a new experience for him. He should enjoy it because it will never happen again for the copper hobo.

James Peters: RYAN HAS ROBYN IN HIS CLUTCHES AND HE RUNS FULL SPEED TO THE RING APRON! ROBYN JUST WENT SPINE FIRST INTO THE RING APRON! THE REFEREE’S COUNT REACHES SEVEN AND HE ROLLS ROBYN BACK INTO THE RING!

Rich Russillo: Robyn is going to be feeling that shot tomorrow as Ryan gets back in the ring at the count of nine before rolling back out to the ring apron.

James Peters: Ryan is calling for Robyn to get back to her feet. She is holding her back from the apron smash, but she is back up AND RYAN JUMPS SPRINGS TO THE TOP ROPE AND JUMPS! RYAN GOING FOR THAT PHENOMENAL FOREARM–

Persephone: Did that dumb bitch just block the forearm from the hobo? SHE HAS HIM UP IN THE AIR! WHERE THE FUCK DID THIS PRINCESS FIND THIS POWER? Did her daddy buy it for her because we all know she didn’t have it on her own.

James Peters: How do you know? This is the first time we have seen Robyn in this situation and she is showing what she can do. ROBYN TRYING FOR A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX BUT RYAN IS KICKING AND FIGHTING IT!

Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON SPINS OUT AND COUNTERS INTO A TORNADO DDT! ROBYN PLANTED RIGHT ON HER HEAD AND SHE MIGHT BE OUT COLD! RYAN DRAGS ROBYN TO THE CORNER AND HE MAKES HIS WAY TO THE TOP ROPE!

Persephone: I highly doubt he is going up there to raise his IQ. Then again, anything is an improvement for this ginger. He normally can’t lose on zero. But look at this moron trying to think he’s going to do something smart.

James Peters: Ryan Wilson looks ready to fly as he gets himself positioned. Robyn hasn’t moved AND RYAN JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND HE EXECUTES A PICTURE PERFECT FROG SPLASH!

Rich Russillo: FROG SPLASH LANDED RIGHT ON THE MONEY LANDING RIGHT ON THE CHEST AND THAT HAD TO KNOCK THE WIND COMPLETELY OUT OF ROBYN! RYAN KNOWS HE GOT ALL OF IT AS HE HOOKS THE LEG! IS THE MATCH OVER?

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!

TTHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEE–

Persephone: How the hell did the princess kick out of that? Better question. WHY the hell did that dumb princess kick out? This match was so close to being over and she has to have all that fighting spirit blah blah bullshit that I hate so much and ruin everything. I hate these people.

James Peters: I bet they share the same feeling towards you, Seph.

Persephone: Fuck off, you stupid little troll. You’re walking on thin ice, you dumb bastard.

James Peters: Whatever. BUT RYAN HAS MOUNTED ROBYN ONCE AGAIN AND THIS TIME MORE PUNCHES ARE FINDING THEIR MARK! Referee is telling Ryan to open up those fists. The referee reaches four and Ryan gets off of Robyn and gets in the referee’s face.

Rich Russillo: Ryan is arguing with the referee that everything he has done has been legal but the referee isn’t backing down and is telling Ryan otherwise, but neither of them have any idea what’s going on right now–

(BAM!)

James Peters: LOW BLOW! ROBYN WITH THE LOW BLOW ON RYAN WILSON! RYAN IS GOING TO BE SINGING AN OCTAVE HIGHER AFTER THAT SHOT!

Persephone: Bahahahahaha! That was hilarious! Did you guys see the hobo’s eyes bug out of his head? That was great! He should be grateful that a lady was willing to get that close to anywhere down there. I highly doubt that this ginger showers because he always looks like a greaseball.

Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON DOUBLED OVER AFTER THAT LOW BLOW AND ROBYN FOLLOWS UP WITH A SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE FACE! RYAN FALLS LIKE A STONE AND ROBYN STACKS HIM UP FOR THE PIN!

ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHHHRRREEEEEE!!

James Peters: RYAN KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE AND ROBYN CAN’T BELIEVE IT! SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT RIGHT THERE! ROBYN FALLS BACK AND IS KICKING AND POUNDING HER FISTS INTO THE MAT BEFORE LETTING THIS LOUD SCREAM!

Persephone: HOLY SHIT! Is that loud squealing really necessary, you dumb bitch? That scream was like damn nails on a chalkboard. Hurting my ears. Don’t even get me started on the hissy fit she’s throwing in the middle of the ring. Spoiled little brat.

Rich Russillo: For lack of any better terms, she is throwing a temper tantrum in the ring right now. She needs to get focused back on the match should she want to win. WHAT THE HELL IS SHE DOING? SHE IS YELLING TOWARDS MR. J. VALENTINE!

James Peters: I THINK THIS IS A FIRST FOR VOLTAGE! SOMEBODY IS SCREAMING TOWARDS THEIR DAD! I guess anything truly can happen in Elite Answers Wrestling.

Persephone: If you are encouraging this behavior, I swear I am going to punch you in the throat. We have crazy people and dumbasses, but we don’t have brats and crybabies.

James Peters: I wasn’t encouraging that, but what she’s doing is a big mistake. She is taking way too much time about what happened and not taking it to– UH OH!

Rich Russillo: RYAN WILSON IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND HE IS RIGHT BEHIND ROBYN! RYAN DOES NOT LOOK HAPPY AT ALL!

James Peters: Would you be happy? He got a fist in his down south area so I highly doubt he’s going to be in the best of moods right now after that.

Persephone: That was horrible phrasing, you dumb bastard. Never say something like that again. That was just stupid and it made you sound like an idiot.

Rich Russillo: LOOK AT MR. J. VALENTINE! HE IS HOPPING AROUND TELLING ROBYN TO TURN AROUND BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT HIS LITTLE GIRL IS IN A HUGE MESS OF TROUBLE! TURN AROUND, ROBYN!

James Peters: Robyn slowly turns around AND SHE MET WITH AN UPPERCUT QUEBECOIS! EUROPEAN UPPERCUT RIGHT UNDER THE CHIN IS SHE IS SENT INTO THE ROPES AND RYAN WILSON IS READY TO TEAR ROBYN APART! HE LIFTS ROBYN UP IN THE AIR AND DROPS HER THROAT FIRST ACROSS THE TOP ROPE WITH A STUN GUN!

Rich Russillo: ROBYN STUMBLES BACK AND RYAN PICKS HER UP AND DROPS HER WITH AN ATOMIC DROP! TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY AS RYAN WHIPS HER TO THE ROPES AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A SNAP POWERSLAM!

Persephone: I don’t understand why he’s so mad. This might be the last time in his pathetic life that a woman will want anything to do with him. In his case, beggars can’t be choosers.

James Peters: Ryan pulls Robyn back to her feet and takes the legs out from under her and drags her to the corner and falls back. RYAN WITH A SLINGSHOT SENDING ROBYN FACE FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!

Rich Russillo: ROBYN STUMBLES BACK ONCE AGAIN AND RYAN GRABS HER AND PLANTS HER WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! RYAN BRIDGES UP FOR THE PIN! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!

THHHHHRRRRREEEEEEE!!

James Peters: ROBYN ROLLS THE SHOULDER UP AFTER TWO! YOU HAVE TO HAND IT TO THIS YOUNG LADY! SHE IS REALLY BRINGING THE FIGHT TO THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION!

Persephone: Yeah and they are both bringing me to the point of throwing up all over the commentary table because this is making me sick. Just hurry up and finish this match.

James Peters: Robyn pulling herself to the ropes and Ryan is right on the attack, BUT ROBYN PULLS RYAN BY THE FRONT OF THE TIGHTS AND SENDS HIM INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! ROBYN COME UP FROM BEHIND AND ROLLS UP RYAN!

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!

Persephone: Ref? REF!?!?! THE STUPID PRINCESS HAS THE TIGHTS! LOOK REF! THE DUMB BITCH IS CHEATING! GET SOME GLASSES OR SOMETHING!!

THHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEE!

Rich Russillo: RYAN MANAGES TO GET FREE BUT ROBYN QUICKLY TRANSITIONS INTO THE ROSALINE GRAPEVINE! SHE’S TRYING TO FULLY LOCK IT IN, BUT RYAN IS FIGHTING IT!

James Peters: RYAN USING HIS MMA TRAINING AND HIS POWER ADVANTAGE TO GET FREE FROM THE ARMBAR AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING TO DO IT!

Rich Russillo: LOOK AT THE POWER OF RYAN WILSON! HE MANAGES TO LIFT ROBYN UP AND ADJUST HER BEFORE HE PLANTS HER WITH A MODIFIED POWERBOMB! ROBYN LANDED HARD AFTER THAT MOVE! DID YOU SEE HER NECK AND HEAD SNAP BACK?

Persephone: Here we go. The princess is flat on her back. I highly doubt that this is the first time that…. Actually nevermind. That would be way too easy even for me.

James Peters: You can say that again. Especially coming from you.

Persephone: What did I tell you about you walking on thin ice. The ice is getting even thinner with you, you dumb bastard.

Rich Russillo: WHILE YOU GUYS ARE ARGUING, RYAN IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND HE GRABS ROBYN’S LEGS ONCE AGAIN! THIS TIME HE IS LOOKING TO PUT THE MATCH AWAY WITH THE SHARPSHOOTER! RYAN STEPS THROUGH, BUT ROBYN SOMEHOW GRABS RYAN BY THE NECK AND COUNTERS THE SHARPSHOOTER INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE! IS ROBYN GOING TO STEAL IT HERE?

ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!

TWWWWWWWWWWOOO!!

THHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!

James Peters: RYAN KICKS OUT AFTER TWO, BUT DAMN ROBYN ABOUT STOLE THE WIN RIGHT THERE! This has been an amazing match between these two. Ryan first up to the feet with Robyn slowly following. RYAN TRYING FOR THE SUPERKICK TO SET UP FOR THE FOUR HIT COMBO, BUT ROBYN DUCKS THE KICK! RYAN OFF BALANCE AND TURNS AROUND RIGHT INTO THE ART OF VALENTINE! SPINNING HEEL KICK RIGHT ON THE BUTTON!

Rich Russillo: RYAN WAS STUNNED AFTER THAT SPINNING HEEL KICK, BUT HE IS STILL SOMEHOW ON HIS FEET! ROBYN IS FEELING THE PAIN IN HER LEGS BUT SHE IS TAKING A CHANCE HERE AND GRABS RYAN AND SHE IS READY TO FINISH THIS MATCH! ROBYN SETTING UP FOR HER VERSION OF THE BLUE THUNDER BOMB! ROBYN GOING FOR THE BELIEVE IT OR SEE IT! UP RYAN GOES–

James Peters: WILSON MANAGES TO ESCAPE AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! WILSON WITH A KICK TO THE GUT AND LIFTS HER UP IN THE AIR! SUPLEX ON THE WAY? NO! IT’S THE MIC DROP! SMALL PACKAGE DRIVER CONNECTS! ROBYN PLANTED RIGHT ON HER HEAD AND NECK! HAS RYAN WILSON DROPPED THE MIC ON ROBYN VALENTINE’S CHANCES IN THIS MATCH? RYAN HOOKS THE LEG! WILL THIS BE ENOUGH FOR THE WIN?

ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!

TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!

THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“The Only Thing They Fear Is YOU” starts playing again as Ryan rolls off of Robyn and gets back up his feet. The referee raises his arm in victory as the crowd continues to boo him.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner! RYAN WILSON!

James Peters: What a great match we just witnessed between a young upstart in EAW and one of the experienced veterans on the roster.

(The camera shows Robyn slowly rolling over to the side of the ring where Mr. J. Valentine is standing, waiting to help her as Ryan smirks down at her like a conquered victim.)

Persephone: I’m just glad that this match is over. Can we just forget the rest of the show and just end it right now so I can leave and dream about my Sexy Rexy McAllister.

Rich Russillo: You got to give it to Robyn, though. Despite the experience gap and the other disadvantages facing her tonight, she worked her ass off in this match and was very close to pulling off the upset and picked up the victory. We shouldn’t discount Robyn as one of the rising stars of Voltage.

James Peters: That’s right. But unfortunately, it was the experience edge of Ryan Wilson Either way, congratulations to Ryan Wilson on the victory and we will be right bac– WAIT! Don’t go to a commercial, yet. Ryan is asking for a microphone.

Persephone: Oh great! Now we get to hear him talk. The last thing I want to do is listen to that ginger hobo. Bella, if you hand him a microphone, I will punch you in the back of the head. Don’t try me.

(The camera goes over to show Ryan Wilson climbing up onto the top turnbuckle one more time, raising his arms in the air while the crowd showers him with a negative reaction. Robyn Valentine is seen leaning against the bottom turnbuckle, saddened and bowing her head down in defeat while she’s forced to watch Ryan make his victory lap around the ring. He’s about to leave for the backstage area before he pauses. A sly smirk is seen on his face while he turns around, makes his way over to the other side of the ring, and sticks his head out through the middle rope. He barks towards the timekeeper to hand him a microphone, which after some time, is granted to him, as from there he then begins to make his way over towards the center of the ring. While most people would quiet down in interest for what someone has to say, it’s clear that the reaction towards Ryan is much different, as really, the boos and jeers directed his way only grow much louder. He signals to cut his music which is also granted as ‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ begins to come to a close. From there, Ryan begins to speak, raising his voice over the crowd while he does.)

Ryan Wilson: You know what’s funny, I heard what Donovan Duke had to say about me. Each and every word, and believe me, I wish I had the chance to respond to that earlier. But I couldn’t, you know why? Because of this oh so important ‘family emergency’ that he had to leave the arena over. It’s a shame because I wanted to look him in the eyes and say what I wanted to say about him, but now I can’t. I can’t because he’s already gone, isn’t that a coincidence? You see, a few months ago when Hikari Kanno made her premature return to EAW, I knew from the get-go that the knee injury that apparently kept her on the shelf was nothing more than a phony. As much as she wanted to deny that, and she will continue to do so, the evidence was damning. So it’s safe to say that I have a keen eye for faux claims like ones made by people like poor old Donovan. You see where I’m getting at here.

(It seems unfathomable, but somehow, someway the crowd manages to boo louder for Ryan Wilson. Ryan loves every second of it, and while what he’s saying might be a way to get some more heat, the way he’s saying it makes it seem like he genuinely believes what he’s putting out there at the moment.)

Ryan Wilson: It’s too on the head to be a coincidence for me. So instead of believing what you see, I’m going to be the one to give you the truth. You see, all was going well in the land of Donovan Duke. He was going to come to Voltage today and make a million and one excuses for how I kicked his ass the last time he and I were together in a ring. But, then he heard the rumor that I, Ryan Joseph Wilson, was going to challenge him for the National Elite Championship at Pain For Pride. Do you know what he did in response? Instead of standing there and responding to such claims like a man, he felt it would be better to get the fuck out of here! That’s your Champion? That’s really your National Elite Champion? I call bullshit because while you people sure do love to cheer and adore this man, I see the truth! I see Donovan Duke for who he is, and that’s a coward! Nothing more, and nothing less.

Ryan Wilson: So let me speak to you personally on this one Donovan, wherever you may be. If it’s in the quiet confines of your hotel room or actually handling whatever is going on in the Duke household, you not showing up and facing me like a man only proves my point. It only proves what you denied me saying two weeks ago and that’s that you do not deserve the National Elite Championship. But no worries, you will not need to bear that weight much longer. For when the time comes for you and me to face in the ring, you will have no choice but to acknowledge me as your new National Elite Champion!

(The crowd, relentless, continues to boo Ryan while he speaks.)

Crowd: YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!

Ryan Wilson: Well-

Crowd: DONOVAN! DONOVAN! DONOVAN! DONOVAN!

(Ryan, unable to even speak at this point over the crowd, shrugs his shoulders before bringing the microphone back up to his mouth.)

Ryan Wilson: The truth hurts.

(Ryan drops his microphone down to the ground while ‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ once again begins to play up. Ryan gives a sarcastic bow to the EAW Universe before turning around and beginning to make his way out of the ring.)

Rich Russillo: Gawd, what a scum, bottom of the barrel. How can you twist such a concerning situation to fit your narrative like that and actually be happy?

Persephone: I do it all the time, I don’t know why people have such a problem with that.

James Peters: Well let me reiterate that our prayers are going out to Donovan Duke here tonight and whatever is going on. But I have no doubt that whenever he comes back to Voltage he is not going to be so kind to Ryan, especially after what he’s said tonight in response to the situation. This feud between the two of them is sure picking up speed and it’s only a matter of time before it reaches its boiling point. Until then though, we just have to see what happens, especially to Ryan after his… well, disgusting words.

(Ryan wipes the sweat from his forehead while he makes his way up the ramp, a big smile on his face while he looks around at fans in the front row trying to reach out and grab him. He embraces the hate and loves every second of it knowing that he’s pressed the right buttons. The last shot seen is Ryan making his leave and disappearing through the backstage area while Sunday Night Voltage, from there, begins to transition to elsewhere.)

(Commercial for Ms. Marvel, coming to Disney+.)

(As Sunday Night Voltage fades back into the arena, “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff begins to play and the crowd isn’t quite sure how to react as Madison’s arrival follows a replay specifically of the actions that unfolded between her and Amber Keys in the Ladder Match at Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls. The former Women’s World Champion makes her way down the ramp after a moment, looking pissed off and angry with her focus on the ring.)

James Peters: Madison got quite the surprise at Battle of Egypt when Amber Keys opted to blindside her in the middle of the match, moments after they had just been working together!

Persephone: Okay, but can we talk about how that shit didn’t even work out for Amber? Because Madison basically tried to kill her after the fact since Amber wasn’t expecting her to fight back :mjlol:!!!

Rich Russillo: I get what you’re saying, but that’s not really the point. Amber went against Madison in a way she least expected, and now who knows what will happen to the Queen’s Court?!

(Madison, by now, has entered the ring and she’s gotten a microphone that she’s demanded from ringside assistants. She makes her way to the middle of the mat and after her entrance music fades out, it seems that every time she’s prepared to speak she changes her mind. The frustration that’s come from the betrayal that she’s had to deal with has been something that’s clearly weighed heavily on her. But finally, Madison raises the microphone as she looks up from the mat, anger still on her face.)

Madison Kaline: People were saying again and again that I shouldn’t trust Amber Keys, that she’d show her true colors at some point or another – but I didn’t want to believe them. Instead, I wanted to believe that the bond that had been formed during our Queen’s Court days would be stronger than anyone else’s assumptions and that they just didn’t understand what that bond meant to us. I mean, for all that we had been through and what we did to have each other’s backs even before I was basically sidelined by them and Mr. DEDEDE – that’s something that just can’t be easily forgotten or pushed aside. Too many people in this business are fakes and phonies that will just use people to get their way, but I thought that with the time that had passed, The Queen’s Court would be able to reconcile and come back together. …But maybe that was just nostalgia clouding my vision, because I obviously thought wrong.

Madison Kaline: What could’ve been a successful Queen’s Court reunion was ruined because Amber Keys decided to go into business for herself and let her jealousy get in the way, because it appears that that’s all her bitter ass is good for these days! Her ego over things that happened way back in the far past of her career once again got in the way, but it’s her jealousy toward me that truly has taken over this time around. She knows that she could never hold a candle toward me and it’s something that she can’t accept, to the point that everyone else wasn’t surprised to see that she did what she did against me at Battle of Egypt to try to get that shot against Andrea Valentine for the Universal Women’s Championship at Pain for Pride – but look at how that turned out for her!

(While this would typically be something that Madison would laugh or gloat about, having foiled someone else’s plans to bring her down, she’s only gotten more intense with her emotions. Betrayed hardly seems to do her justice as the fury in her eyes is absolutely unmistakable.)

Madison Kaline: I was practically blindsided and cheated out of my second shot at becoming the Universal Women’s Championship all because I made the apparent mistake of trusting Amber Keys again, and I promise every last one of you who’s watching now – and to Amber Keys herself – I will never trust her again. If I hadn’t been attacked like that, who knows what I could’ve-

(But before she can continue, “All It Takes For Your Dreams to Come True” by A Skylit Drive interrupts her and her attention snaps to the stage instantly as she knows Amber is coming out! With a glare cast in Amber’s direction, the other Hall of Famer makes her way out without a look of remorse or sympathy.)

Persephone: They couldn’t have just talked all this shit out in the back? I’m sure they know that I just absolutely don’t have the time for this :noah:!!

James Peters: But the EAW Universe certainly is looking forward to witnessing this confrontation, because ever since Battle of Egypt, they’ve been wanting to hear from Amber Keys just as much! This isn’t something that can just get swept under the rug, and they know that with these women, seeing how things would unfold in the fallout was guaranteed!

Persephone: I wish it wasn’t :mjcry:!!!

(Amber comes up the steps and to the apron where she stares down Madison for a moment, and Madison gestures for her to enter the ring. Whatever she could possibly have to say with the microphone that she’s brought with her, Madison clearly wants to hear it. Amber steps through the ropes but stays on her side of the ring while Madison remains on hers. With “All It Takes For Your Dreams to Come True” fading out, Amber raises her microphone to speak.)

Amber Keys: What do you think you could’ve done, Madison, huh? Don’t tell me or anyone else bothering to listen to your insane ranting that you actually think you could’ve won the Ladder Match at Battle of Egypt, or better yet, actually gone on to beat Andrea at Pain for Pride? I’m sure I don’t need to remind you and everyone else that the last time we saw you getting a shot at the Universal Women’s Championship, you lost – and we all know you failed because I wasn’t there to secure the victory for you.

Madison Kaline: Oh, that’s bullshit and you fucking know it-

Amber Keys: Is it, Madison? Because from where I’m standing, it sure doesn’t sound like it. In fact, I’m sure that everyone would actually agree with me because as everyone knows, you were never the most talented member of The Queen’s Court.

(Madison shakes her head in disbelief, so much so that she’s almost amused that Amber would even dare to go there with her. Amber doesn’t give her the chance to respond though, as she continues.)

Amber Keys: Don’t get me wrong, you were successful before on your own and you’d had your accomplishments before anyone even could’ve thought of what a Queen’s Court would consist of. But when all three of us were on Empire – you, me, and Cleoptra – what we’re not going to do is stand here acting like you were at all deserving of what you achieved seeing as how Cleopatra and I were responsible for you being on top. At Battle of Egypt, that’s where it hit me that it could’ve been the same thing all over again. It would’ve been another matter of Amber Keys carrying Madison Kaline to success that you didn’t deserve, another moment where I’d get stuck with having to hear from everyone else about how I let myself get overshadowed for you – and assisting Madison Kaline in resorting her legacy and glory was something that I absolutely did not come back to EAW for. You would’ve been able to succeed only because I would’ve allowed for that door to be opened, but I was set on slamming that door right back in your face and letting you fall.

Madison Kaline: The one who it really came back to bite was you, Amber, because you ended up taking one hell of a fall right through a ladder thanks to me. I know that we agreed that it would be every woman for herself, don’t think I forgot, but to come at me the way that you did? It was fucking slap in the face, Amber, and something that I didn’t have to think twice about making your regret at Battle of Egypt because now you don’t have the opportunity to beat Andrea, either.

Amber Keys: A small price to pay, all things considered. After all, when I returned to EAW before Grand Rampage, I had reminded everyone that I wasn’t the one who actually needed The Queen’s Court to be successful, and even during our matches together as a team, not once did I ever forget what I was capable of on my own.

Madison Kaline: But clearly, you underestimated me and that’s something that we’re not just going to gloss over. You wanted to make a statement at Battle of Egypt by trying to beat the shit out of me and using that moment to let the world know that you were basically superior to me, but you weren’t expecting me to be able to turn that bullshit right back around on you. You thought I was going to be helpless not only without you but with you working against me, but I came a whole hell of a lot closer to winning without you than I had while working with you that night – and that’s something you don’t want to admit at all. It’d ruin this whole “Madison needs me to succeed” shit that you keep spewing, but guess what, Amber? The only one delusional enough to keep buying that crap is you!

(Amber laughs into her microphone and Madison takes a step forward at that.)

Amber Keys: Forget Battle of Egypt, do you think that if I hadn’t returned back in 2018 when I did and essentially allowed you to reign on top the way that I had that you would’ve even been considered the kind of threat that you were or are? I lost count of the number of times that I heard I’d be better off kicking you to the curb and taking that Women’s World Championship for myself, and I sure as hell could’ve, too. So to even suggest that you don’t or ever needed me? You’re the one that’s delusional-

Madison Kaline: But when you did have your chances at succeeding without me or even Cleopatra in the way once you were on your own, what happened? Oh, I know! You went on to lose a trashy-ass Bra and Panties Match that same year to some gutter slut named Felix Hartley, never mind the fact that you lost to DEDEDE in what was supposed to be your oh-so-big shot at getting back at him for all the shit that your name had been reduced to thanks to your locker room bullshit. You’re not going to stand there and talk to me like you were some big force once you got to stand all on your own, when the truth of the matter is that you really weren’t the success without The Queen’s Court that you thought you’d be.

Amber Keys: Because you would’ve been? No one would’ve been there to save your ass, Madison, and you would’ve been out that door faster if you hadn’t been so protected.

Madison Kaline: Like you hadn’t been getting exposed – literally – by some flash in the pan, dud of a New Breed Champion the season right after. I know what I was dealing with and the issues I had to sort out for myself with my attitude, which kept me from being able to show any sooner what I was truly capable of – but I have the chance now to rectify a lot of that. But it seems like you’ve hardly changed at all. All of what you failed to do without me around in mind, it really seems like you’re the one who needed the protection of The Queen’s Court as much as you think I did, and that you’ve just been around on borrowed time. This could’ve been your chance to actually change that with The Queen’s Court, but here you go throwing that all away and ruining it.

(Madison’s tone indicates that no one should be surprised by this, but Amber waves her off dismissively as she’s clearly wanting to hear none of that.)

Amber Keys: You’re not going to spin what’s true about you back on me, Madison, not for a second. You might think you’re clever or that you know what you’re talking about, but you just don’t. If you want to prove me wrong, though, then you’ve got the opportunity to do it right now in your match because I’ll be sitting right there sitting at the commentary table and watching your match against Holly Arrow.

(Amber smirks as Madison inhales, the emotions that she already held toward Amber growing and she’s seen making a fist.)

Madison Kaline: You know that you’ll just be here to try to throw me off! This shouldn’t even be allowed, you’re such a-

(But Madison is cut off by Holly’s entrance music and Amber shrugs before leaving from the ring, heading for the commentary table. “you should see me in a crown” by Billie Eilish plays in the arena and Madison still looks caught off guard by Amber’s announcement to be at ringside.)

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

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!

Bella Braxton: Already in the ring… From Tampa Bay, Florida… Weighing in at 120 pounds… MAAADDIIISSOOONNNN KAAAALLLIIINNNEEEE!!!!!!

James Peters: I have to say this has been a shocking turn of events! Amber, I had no idea that you’d be coming out here for commentary tonight!

Amber Keys: I just want to see what she can do on her own.

Bella Braxton: And her opponent… From Christchurch, New Zealand… Weighing in at 149 pounds… HOOOLLLLYYYYYYY AAARRRROOOWWWWW!!!!!!

(Holly Arrow makes her way down the ramp and towards the ring as her entrance music continues to play, and Madison Kaline is clearly annoyed by what’s going on, but she tries to focus on her opponent.)

James Peters: This is definitely going to be an interesting match, especially with you here Amber.

Rich Russillo: This is Holly Arrow’s first match back and she wants a big win for herself. Madison Kaline on the other hand, I don’t think she wants to lose a match with Amber out here watching.

Persephone: Well I don’t care about the result, as long as it’s over with fast.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: AND HERE WE GO! THIS MATCH IS UNDERWAY AND MADISON KALINE AND HOLLY ARROW GO RIGHT AFTER EACH OTHER! The two women lock up quickly before Madison gets Holly in a headlock, AND HOLLY LIFTS MADISON UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX BUT MADISON IS ABLE TO FLIP OUT OF IT AND ONTO HER FEET! HOLLY ARROW NOW TURNING AROUND, AND MADISON KALINE LOOKS FOR A CLOTHESLINE BUT HOLLY IS ABLE TO DUCK IT BEFORE LANDING AN ENZUIGIRI- OR NOT! MADISON DUCKS UNDER THE ENZUIGIRI AND HOLLY ARROW LANDS IN THE RING, ALLOWING MADISON TO CAPITALIZE!

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline lifts Holly up and she tries to go for a German suplex, but Holly Arrow is able to deliver some back elbows and make sure Madison backs off! Now it’s Holly grabbing Madison and sending her into the corner, AND HOLLY ARROW RUNS IN BEFORE LOOKING FOR A CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER- NO! MADISON KALINE DUCKS UNDER IT AND NOW SHE PULLS HOLLY ARROW INTO A ROLL UP, POSSIBLY LOOKING TO STEAL THE VICTORY EARLY ON!!!

ONE!
TW-

Rich Russillo: HOLLY ARROW KICKS OUT, AND HOLLY QUICKLY LOOKS FOR A BOOT TO MADISON KALINE’S FACE, AND IT CONNECTS!!

Amber Keys: Madison should’ve known better than to attempt to put the match away that early. She’s supposed to be the veteran in the match.

Persephone: Well neither of them can wrestle, so.

James Peters: Holly Arrow is in control now as she grabs Madison Kaline and pulls her into a front facelock, AND HOLLY DELIVERS A SNAP SUPLEX, BUT SHE HOLDS ONTO MADISON BEFORE GETTING BACK UP TO HER FEET! HOLLY QUICKLY GOES BEHIND MADISON, AND NOW SHE CONNECTS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX, AND SHE STILL IS NOT DONE! HOLLY PULLS MADISON UP ONCE MORE, AND SHE GOES FOR A DRAGON-

Rich Russillo: NO! MADISON KALINE IS TRYING TO PULL HERSELF OUT OF HOLLY ARROW’S GRASP! HOLLY IS THE BIGGER WOMAN THOUGH AND HAS THE POWER ADVANTAGE, AND THAT ALLOWS HOLLY TO CONNECT WITH THE DRAGON SUPLEX, BRIDGING MADISON FOR THE PIN!!!

ONE!
TW-

Rich Russillo: AND THERE’S ANOTHER KICKOUT AS MADISON STAYS IN THIS ONE! Holly Arrow drags Madison Kaline back up to her feet before pushing her into the corner, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW BEGINS TO DELIVER SHOOT KICKS TO THE STOMACH AND CHEST! THE REFEREE NOW BEGINNING HIS COUNT, BUT HOLLY ARROW QUICKLY BACKS OFF, RUNNING THE ROPES AND GOING FOR A-

Amber Keys: Going for nothing, actually. Madison Kaline actually managed to get the boot up and save herself in the match.

James Peters: Madison Kaline grabs Holly Arrow and slams her face into the top turnbuckle, and now Madison grabs Holly into a front facelock before turning around, AND SUPLEXING HOLLY INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!! THAT WAS A NASTY SUPLEX, BUT MADISON KALINE CHOOSES TO NOT GO FOR THE COVER JUST YET, INSTEAD DRAGGING HOLLY AWAY FROM THE CORNER SO SHE COULD DO EVEN MORE DAMAGE!

Persephone: Well whatever she plans to do, she needs to hurry it up!

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline quickly runs the ropes as Holly Arrow is down, AND MADISON DELIVERS A LEG DROP, TARGETING HOLLY’S THROAT!! MADISON KALINE FIGHTING A BIT DIRTY THERE BUT THAT WASN’T ENTIRELY AGAINST THE RULES SO THE REFEREE CAN’T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THAT! Holly Arrow sits up in pain but Madison Kaline just grabs her and locks in a rear chinlock! Madison is slowing down the pace of the match but she’s also in full control over this one, which is not what Holly Arrow wants in her first match back with EAW!

Persephone: It’s not what I want, either. What I want is for this match to end in a timely manner, so what are we still doing here?? WHY ISN’T THIS MATCH OVER YET???

James Peters: Holly Arrow is pulling herself up to a knee, and it looks like she is starting to overpower Madison Kaline! We already talked about the size difference between these two, and right now Holly is using it to her advantage so she could get back to her feet despite the rear chinlock! Madison is forced to try and transition into a standing headlock, BUT HOLLY DELIVERS PUNCHES TO THE MIDSECTION, FORCING HOLLY TO LET GO!

Rich Russillo: HOLLY ARROW NOW LIFTS MADISON KALINE UP FOR A SUPLEX POSITION, POSSIBLY LOOKING FOR EITHER A NORMAL SUPLEX OR A BRAINBUSTER- BUT MADISON KALINE CUTS HOLLY’S OPTIONS SHORT AS SHE SLIPS DOWN BEHIND HOLLY AND DELIVERS A JUMPING NECKBREAKER!!! Holly Arrow begins to roll over towards the ropes, and so far these two have both been putting on a great performance but this really seems to be all Madison as of now! Holly needs to find her way back into this, and fast!

Amber Keys: We’re still early on in the match, so don’t be surprised when things change. Madison looks confident now, but this wouldn’t be the first time her arrogance got the better of her.

James Peters: Holly Arrow is using the ropes to get back to her feet, AND NOW MADISON KALINE CHARGES IN- BUT HOLLY ARROW LIFTS MADISON UP OVER HER HEAD AND OVER THE TOP ROPE, FORCING MADISON TO LAND ON THE RING APRON! THAT COULD’VE BEEN A LOT WORSE! Madison Kaline swings at Holly Arrow but Holly is able to duck under it, AND HOLLY LANDS A HARD ELBOW STRIKE, ALMOST KNOCKING MADISON OFF OF THE RING APRON! HOLLY ARROW NOW RUNS THE ROPES LOOKING TO FINISH THE JOB-

Rich Russillo: BUT MADISON KALINE IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER AND SEND HER SHOULDER INTO HOLLY ARROW’S MIDSECTION! HOLLY ARROW STUMBLES BACK IN PAIN, AND THIS GIVES MADISON KALINE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE HER WAY UP TO THE TOP ROPE, LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE!

Persephone: What could Madison Kaline possibly be doing up at the top rope? She’s so old, she’s just gonna get herself hurt, and as funny as that’d be, I need her to hurt HOLLY so the match can end!

James Peters: MADISON KALINE DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE- BUT HOLLY ARROW CATCHES HER!!! HOLLY ARROW CAUGHT MADISON AS MADISON KALINE WAS LOOKING FOR A CROSSBODY, AND NOW HOLLY QUICKLY RUSHES TOWARDS THE ROPES BEFORE DUMPING MADISON KALINE OUT TO RINGSIDE!!! THAT TOOK A LOT OUT OF HOLLY AS SHE HAD TO CATCH MADISON RIGHT OUT OF THE SKY, BUT JUST LIKE THAT SHE MANAGED TO TURN THINGS AROUND FOR HERSELF! That was really impressive by Holly Arrow, who seems to be having a great comeback match right now! Holly has been out for months, but it looks like that didn’t have an effect on her in ring ability!

Rich Russillo: We’ll see about that. She’s doing great, but we all know her neck can’t possibly be in the best condition after what happened to her. The referee is beginning to count now, and while Holly Arrow is fine with countout victories, I don’t blame her for rolling out of the ring and choosing not to settle for one! This is a huge match for her, and I think anyone would love the chance to pin or even submit a Hall of Famer! Holly Arrow now grabbing Madison Kaline-

Amber Keys: But Holly gave her too much time to recover, and Madison just punched her in the stomach. It’s a big part of the reason Madison succeeded, you know? Benefiting off of names who don’t know any better, and won’t give her a big enough challenge. It’s exactly what she tried to do when she returned to EAW before challenging Andrea, but in the end that didn’t work out as well as she hoped she would.

James Peters: Madison Kaline is getting back up, AND HOLLY ARROW RETALIATES WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN, CAUSING MADISON TO STUMBLE! Holly is still in control despite that punch, AND NOW HOLLY GRABS MADISON BEFORE SENDING HER- NO!

Rich Russillo: MADISON KALINE JUST TURNED AROUND AND SENT HOLLY ARROW INTO THE RINGPOST!!! HOLLY ARROW WAS JUST SENT CRASHING INTO THE POST, BUT MADISON KALINE WAS NEVER THE TYPE TO STOP AT THAT AND IT LOOKS LIKE THAT’S NOT GOING TO CHANGE NOW, AS MADISON GRABS HOLLY AND SENDS HER BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!!! Holly always has to be careful with her back getting hit like that nowadays, as her neck could very well end up being hurt in the process!

Persephone: Right, which is exactly why I need Madison Kaline to keep doing that. Better chance of Holly going out with another injury.

James Peters: Madison Kaline sends Holly Arrow back into the ring before quickly following behind- AND MADISON KALINE SAW HOLLY ARROW TRYING TO GET BACK UP, SO SHE JUST PULLED HOLLY INTO A FRONT FACELOCK BEFORE DROPPING HER WITH A DDT! MADISON KALINE NOW WITH THE COVER, AND THIS TIME I THINK SHE HAS A MUCH BETTER CHANCE OF PUTTING THIS ONE AWAY!

ONE!
TWO!!-

James Peters: BUT HOLLY STILL MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, THIS MATCH IS NOT OVER JUST YET!

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline backs up, and I think she’s waiting for Holly to make it back up to her feet, but I couldn’t possibly tell you what for! Madison has always been a very aggressive competitor inside of the ring, and right now she’s not giving Holly a break! This is what it’s like facing a Hall of Famer though, and if they keep this up, Holly Arrow might not be getting the victory that she wanted! Holly is slowly making her way back to a knee- BUT MADISON DOESN’T WAIT ANY LONGER, SHE CHARGES IN! M.O.D!!!!!

James Peters: HOLLY ARROW CATCHES MADISON IN A POWERBOMB POSITION!!!! HOLLY JUST CAUGHT MADISON ONCE AGAIN, THIS TIME AS MADISON WAS LOOKING FOR THE M.O.D, AND YOU DON’T USUALLY SEE HOLLY GO FOR A NORMAL POWERBOMB LIKE THIS BUT I DON’T THINK WE EVEN NEED TO EXPLAIN HOW BIG OF A MATCH THIS IS! HOLLY TRIES TO DELIVER THE POWERBOMB- BUT MADISON KALINE BEGINS PUNCHING AWAY AT HOLLY, DOING WHAT SHE CAN TO WEAKEN HOLLY’S GRIP BEFORE FINALLY JUMPING OUT OF HER ARMS! MADISON KALINE NOW BACKPEDALING INTO THE ROPES AND BOUNCING OFF OF THEM-

Rich Russillo: RIGHT INTO THE FIST OF KHONSHU!!!!! THE FIST OF KHONSHU CONNECTS AND MADISON KALINE MIGHT’VE JUST HAD HER HEAD KNOCKED OFF OF HER BODY BY THAT LARIAT!!! HOLLY ARROW DROPS DOWN FOR THE COVER, AND MADISON KALINE MIGHT’VE JUST BEEN PUT DOWN!!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-

Rich Russillo: NOO, MADISON KALINE STILL HAS LIFT LEFT IN HER AFTER THAT LARIAT, JUST ENOUGH LIFE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP AND KEEP THIS MATCH GOING! That’s not what Holly was hoping for at all, but that’s exactly the type of fight you should always be expecting from Madison Kaline!

Amber Keys: Well… If you say so.

James Peters: Holly Arrow slowly gets back up to her feet, and this match has obviously taken a bit of a toll on her, but I don’t think she cares when she has Madison Kaline in position to pick up a victory! Holly Arrow now grabbing Madison by the arms before pulling Madison to a kneeling position, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW LOOKS FOR THE MIDAS TOUCH!!!! THE KAMIGOYE KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS- WAIT! WAIT A SECOND!!! IT DIDN’T CONNECT, MADISON JUST BARELY MANAGED TO MOVE HER HEAD OUT OF THE WAY AND AVOID THE KNEE!

Rich Russillo: MADISON KALINE TRIES TO FREE ONE OF HER ARMS, BUT HOLLY ARROW BOOTS MADISON IN THE FACE WHILE HOLDING ONTO HER HANDS! Holly Arrow pulls Madison Kaline up seeing that Madison still has enough life to avoid her finishing move, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW DELIVERS AN EXPLODER SUPLEX, SENDING MADISON KALINE TO THE CORNER OF THE RING!!! Madison Kaline is in a lot of trouble right now, as Holly Arrow is in firm control over this match, just like Madison was a while ago!

Persephone: Yeah yeah the tables have turned blah blah blah, can we get to the important part now? You know, the ending?

James Peters: Madison Kaline slowly pulls herself up to her feet in the corner, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW CHARGES AT MADISON- BUT MADISON KALINE SOMEHOW MANAGES TO LIFT HOLLY OVER HER, CAUSING HOLLY TO LAND UP ON THE TOP ROPE! Madison walks out of the corner, BUT AS SHE TURNS AROUND HOLLY ARROW DIVES, LOOKING FOR THE HOLLY-GO-ROUND-

Rich Russillo: WHICH DOESN’T CONNECT!!! THE HOLLY-GO-ROUND DOESN’T CONNECT, INSTEAD MADISON JUST BARELY MOVED OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE KICKING HOLLY ARROW IN THE FACE!!! HOLLY WAS CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY THAT KICK, AND NOW MADISON KALINE QUICKLY RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE M.O.D!!!!! THE M.O.D CONNECTS THIS TIME, AND MADISON KALINE QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEGS!!!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!-

James Peters: HOLLY ARROW GETS THE SHOULDER UP, AND AFTER A MOVE LIKE THAT WHICH TARGETED HOLLY’S NECK, I’M ACTUALLY SURPRISED SHE MANAGED TO SURVIVE THAT!

Amber Keys: I’m not. To Madison’s credit that was a really smart move, but that wasn’t going to be enough to get the job done. Not yet at least.

James Peters: But that just begs the question, what will be enough? These two have hit each other with some huge moves and while they’ve come close, none of them have been enough to get the job done!

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline looks frustrated, and I don’t really blame her! This match has been very close and competitive, and after a move like that I can see why Madison believed the match would be over! Madison is getting back to her feet and yelling at Holly to get back up, and that’s the bad part of this situation for Holly. She may have kicked out of one big move, but who’s to say she’ll be able to survive another?

Persephone: I don’t know but she better not. I don’t know why anybody would pay their hard earned money to watch a match between Holly Arrow and Madison Kaline, but I’m not an idiot. I’d rather spend my time watching something more interesting, like-

James Peters: We get it. Holly Arrow is slowly finding her way back up to her feet, and unfortunately there’s a chance this match might actually be coming to an end soon! Holly has no idea where she is right now, AND NOW MADISON KALINE GOES AND BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES, BEFORE DELIVERING THE AFTERLIFE-

Rich Russillo: NO NO NO NO NO, HOLLY ARROW JUST DUCKED DOWN AND PULLED MADISON KALINE INTO A SCHOOL GIRL PIN!!! HOLLY ARROW JUST ROLLED MADISON KALINE UP AND NOW I THINK IT’S HER LOOKING TO STEAL THE VICTORY!!!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-

Rich Russillo: MADISON KALINE KICKS OUT, AND NOW BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN ON THE MAT!!!! I can’t blame Holly and Madison for having to catch their breath after what they’ve been putting each other through. I didn’t even think Holly would have enough left in her to counter that clothesline, and somehow she did!

James Peters: It really is impressive what these two are bringing to the table tonight. Matches like this are absolutely worthy of Voltage main events, and I have to give tons of credit to both Madison and Holly for their performances tonight! Both women are slowly trying to get back up, and I’ve gotta say, I genuinely have no idea who’ll win! I’m sure people had tons of predictions for this match heading into it, but right now I think people may be second guessing themselves, no matter who they thought was winning! That just goes to show how well these two have done tonight!

Rich Russillo: Holly Arrow and Madison Kaline are both up to their feet, AND MADISON KALINE HITS HOLLY WITH A RIGHT HAND, AND THAT ALONE NEARLY TAKES HOLLY OFF OF HER FEET, BUT SOMEHOW HOLLY MANAGES TO RESPOND WITH A FOREARM! It looks like these two might be starting to trade strikes, AS MADISON HITS HOLLY WITH HER OWN FOREARM, AND NOW HOLLY ARROW SENDS ONE BACK AT MADISON KALINE! THESE TWO KEEP HITTING EACH OTHER WITH THESE FOREARMS OVER AND OVER TO SEE WHO’LL DROP FIRST- BUT HOLLY ARROW CATCHES MADISON OFF GUARD WITH A HEADBUTT, AND NOW SHE GOES FOR A SINGLE-KNEE BACKSTABBER-

Amber Keys: But Madison managed to grab onto the ropes and push Holly Arrow off of her. Madison Kaline survived that, but I really doubt she can survive much more.

James Peters: You might be right, but the same would have to go for Holly Arrow, right? Holly now stumbling back, BUT SHE QUICKLY RUNS AT MADISON BEFORE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER FIST OF KHONSHU- WHICH MADISON IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER BEFORE RUNNING TO THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES, BOUNCING OFF OF THEM! HOLLY ONCE AGAIN LOOKS FOR THE LARIAT, BUT MADISON DUCKS UNDER AND BOUNCES OFF OF THE FIRST PAIR OF ROPES, BEFORE CUTTING HOLLY IN HALF WITH A SPEAR!!!!

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline utilizing a spear, as Holly Arrow holds her stomach in pain, and now Madison Kaline looks to capitalize on that as she begins to make her way up to the top rope! I don’t see Holly Arrow getting back up after that spear, so whatever Madison does right now might just be enough to end the match! MADISON KALINE DIVES OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, LOOKING FOR THE MADDIE BOMB!!!! THE DIVING MOONSAULT CONNECTS-

James Peters: NO IT DOESN’T, HOLLY ARROW GOT THE KNEES UP!!!! HOLLY ARROW GOT THE KNEES UP AND MADISON KALINE LANDED RIGHT ONTO THEM!!! HOLLY ARROW KNEW SHE WAS IN TROUBLE AFTER THAT SPEAR, AND SHE JUST BROUGHT MADISON KALINE DOWN TO HER LEVEL BY GIVING HER A TASTE OF HER OWN MEDICINE! NOW IT’S MADISON FEELING LIKE SHE WAS JUST CUT IN HALF, AND HOLLY ARROW HAS A CHANCE TO GET BACK INTO THIS ONE! That was well played by Holly Arrow, WHO JUMPS ON MADISON’S BACK AS SOON AS SHE GETS UP, DELIVERING A SUNSET FLIP BOMB!!! HOLLY HOLDS MADISON DOWN FOR THE PIN!!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THR-

Persephone: Oh my God, ANOTHER KICKOUT???! Why are they still going??? What more could they possibly have to offer, this match has been boring from start to finish! Like come on, couldn’t Captain Charisma have at least put a stipulation on this match? It’s the main event match, and I’m on the verge of passing out due to boredom. Unbelievable.

James Peters: I can assure you that you’re the only one bored right now. Everyone else in the arena is on their feet after what we just witnessed!

Persephone: I didn’t ask for you to speak. I don’t care what everyone else thinks.

Rich Russillo: Holly Arrow slowly begins to pull herself up to her feet, and Holly Arrow is clearly worse for wear after all that’s happened in this match, but she’s determined to put Madison Kaline away at all costs! Holly Arrow now picking Madison up, and she pulls her up onto the top rope before beginning to climb up! Holly Arrow has something big in mind here, and whatever it is, I have the feeling that Madison Kaline might just be on the receiving end of a loss as long as it connects!

Amber Keys: That’s not a surprise. It was always going to come down to that, which is exactly why I’m here. Madison Kaline wants to prove me wrong, but this tends to be the outcome every time I’m not there to hold her hand.

James Peters: Holly Arrow is up top with Madison Kaline, and now Holly is pulling Madison up, BUT MADISON KALINE MANAGES TO DELIVER A PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION, AND SHE DOESN’T STOP THERE! KNOWING HOW MUCH TROUBLE SHE’S IN, MADISON REPEATEDLY PUNCHES AWAY AT HOLLY, FORCING HOLLY TO LOSE HER GRIP ON MADISON!!! HOLLY ARROW IS TRYING TO GO FOR THE SUPERPLEX ANYWAY, BUT I THINK MADISON KALINE MIGHT BE GETTING THE BETTER OF HER RIGHT NOW!!!

Rich Russillo: MADISON KALINE PUSHES HOLLY ARROW OFF OF THE TOP ROPE!!!! HOLLY ARROW HAS A ROUGH LANDING ON THE MAT, AND NOW IT’S MADISON KALINE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY!! MADISON KALINE TURNS AROUND ON THE TOP ROPE WHILE HOLLY ARROW IS DOWN, AND NOW MADISON KALINE GOES FOR THE MADDIE BOMB- BUT HOLLY ARROW ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY!!!! HOLLY ARROW MANAGED TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY AND AVOID THE MADDIE BOMB- BUT MADISON KALINE LANDED ON HER FEET! SHE KNEW HOLLY WOULD MOVE!

James Peters: M.O.D!!!!! MADISON KALINE CONNECTS WITH THE M.O.D FOR THE SECOND TIME, BUT THIS TIME HOLLY ARROW IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING, SAVING HERSELF FROM WHAT WOULD HAVE LIKELY BEEN THE END OF THE MATCH!!!! THIS HAS BEEN SUCH A CLOSE MATCH, AND THAT RIGHT THERE JUST TELLS THE STORY OF THE ENTIRE MATCH! THESE TWO HAVE THROWN THEIR BEST AT EACH OTHER, BUT SOMEHOW THEY KEEP FINDING WAYS TO SURVIVE! Madison Kaline can’t believe her eyes, the ending of the match just slipped through her fingers!

Persephone: Maybe she should wrestle better, then she wouldn’t have to worry about stuff like that happening to her.

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline rolls outside of the ring to grab Holly Arrow, AND MADISON SLAMS HOLLY’S FACE ONTO OUR TABLE!!!

Madison Kaline: (off-mic to Amber) This is going to be you soon enough.

Amber Keys: You should worry about putting Holly away first. Anything could happen now that I’m not here to help you win.

(Madison walks up face to face with Amber, but Amber doesn’t get out of her chair.)

Madison Kaline: (off-mic) I can’t wait to shut you up.

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline sends Holly back into the ring before following behind, but she clearly didn’t take too kindly to that comment.

Amber Keys: That’s not my problem, nothing I said was wrong. If anything, Madison would benefit from actually listening to me.

James Peters: Madison Kaline now pulling Holly up, AND HOLLY HITS MADISON WITH A RIGHT HAND! Holly Arrow had a good amount of time to recover, AND NOW SHE’S LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE OFF OF IT BY LIFTING MADISON INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY- BUT MADISON KALINE BEGINS ELBOWING AWAY AT HOLLY ARROW, TRYING TO STOP HOLLY FROM DELIVERING WHATEVER SHE HAD PLANNED! MADISON KALINE NOW WITH A SNAP DDT, TAKING HOLLY DOWN TO THE MAT!!! Madison Kaline now looking to capitalize-

(Now, Amber Keys can be seen with her headset off, standing right by the ring. As Madison Kaline is just about to pull Holly up, she notices Amber Keys.)

Madison Kaline: (off-mic) This is exactly what I said was going to happen! I clearly have everything under control, get back in the chair!

Amber Keys: (off-mic) I’m not doing anything. I said I’d watch your match, and that’s what I’m doing. If you had everything under control you would’ve already defeated Holly. You’re the Hall of Famer, not her.

(Madison Kaline is clearly frustrated, but instead of continuing to get distracted and arguing back, she lets her actions do the talking.)

James Peters: Madison Kaline just dropped Holly Arrow with a huge forearm shot to the face, and I think she’s making her way up the top rope! I don’t know what Madison has planned right now, but Amber Keys’ words seemingly inspired Madison to head up top!

Rich Russillo: Madison Kaline clearly wanted to keep arguing back, but we’ve seen how that’s cost her in the past! Madison instead is taking a different approach as she is waiting for Holly Arrow to get back up! Holly Arrow is slowly stumbling back to her feet, and Madison Kaline looks at Amber Keys one more time before turning her attention back to Holly! Wait a second, is Madison about to do what I think she is?

James Peters: OH MY GOD, MAJOR KEYS!!!! MADISON GOES FOR AMBER’S OWN MOVE TO PUT HOLLY AWAY-

Rich Russillo: BUT HOLLY JUST MANAGES TO STEP BACK AND AVOID THE DIVING CORKSCREW STUNNER!!!!! MADISON TRIED TO SEND A MESSAGE TO AMBER, BUT I THINK AMBER GOT IN MADISON’S HEAD INSTEAD, AND NOW HOLLY CAPITALIZES BY ROLLING MADISON UP INTO A CRUCIFIX PIN!!!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….. HOOLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYY AAAAARRRRRROOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!

(‘you should see me in a crown’ hits, and Holly Arrow quickly rolls out of the ring with a grin on her face as she drops down to a knee, clearly exhausted after that match. Madison Kaline looks more pissed off than anything after Amber Keys was still able to find a way to throw her off her game even when she knew it was coming. As the crowd gives a mixed reaction, the referee holds Holly’s arm up outside of the ring.)

James Peters: HOLLY ARROW STOLE THE WIN!!!! HOLLY ARROW PICKS UP THE VICTORY!!! MADISON KALINE TRIED TO USE AMBER’S OWN MOVE AGAINST HOLLY IN A GAME OF “ANYTHING YOU COULD DO I COULD DO BETTER”, BUT SHE ONLY DID IT BECAUSE AMBER KEYS GOT IN HER HEAD!! Amber annoyed Madison, and while Madison made the smart choice in choosing not to argue, Amber- WOAH!!!

Rich Russillo: AMBER KEYS JUST STORMED THE RING AND TOOK MADISON DOWN WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN!!!! AMBER KEYS ALREADY COST MADISON KALINE THE MATCH, AND NOW SHE’S ATTACKING MADISON!!! This is too much! Madison Kaline could have won if Amber Keys didn’t do everything she could to make sure Madison made a mistake, and now she’s beating the hell out of Madison!

James Peters: Amber Keys kept blaming Madison Kaline for her failures throughout this match, but what happened tonight, can we really blame Madison for that??

Persephone: I mean.. Yeah? Who told her to do any of that?

James Peters: Come on, Amber Keys literally got out of her seat just to provoke Madison!

Persephone: Don’t argue with me I don’t care, I’m just glad it’s over.

Rich Russillo: AMBER KEYS DRAGS MADISON KALINE UP BEFORE SENDING HER INTO THE ROPES, AND NOW AMBER BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE AMBER ALERT!!!! THE AMBER ALERT CONNECTS AND MADISON KALINE IS LAID OUT!!!!

(Holly Arrow slowly backpedals up the ramp, watching the whole situation inside of the ring go down, seemingly not caring too much about the issues between Madison and Amber.)

James Peters: WOAH, WHAT THE HELL??!

Rich Russillo: CLEOPATRA JUST ATTACKED HOLLY ARROW FROM BEHIND!!!!! CLEOPATRA JUST BLINDSIDED HOLLY ARROW, AND NOW CLEOPATRA GRABS HOLLY BEFORE SETTING HER UP!!!

James Peters: BRUTALITY!!!!!! BRUTALITY CONNECTS ON HOLLY ARROW ON THE STAGE, AND HOLLY HAD NO IDEA THAT WAS EVEN COMING!!!!!

(Cleopatra leans down towards Holly Arrow, and the camera is close enough to hear what Cleopatra says as she begins to speak.)

Cleopatra: (off-mic) Alright, little girl. If you want a match with me, you got it. See you at Pain for Pride.

James Peters: WAIT, DID WE JUST HEAR THAT RIGHT???

Rich Russillo: CLEO IS GONNA FACE HOLLY ARROW AT PAIN FOR PRIDE, IS THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENING???

Persephone: :will: Why is this happening?

James Peters: Cleopatra just announced that she’ll face Holly Arrow at Pain for Pride, I can’t believe it! What an announcement!!!

Rich Russillo: Now we know what Cleopatra and Holly are doing at Pain for Pride!!! But, what about the Queen’s Court? Such a potentially great reunion run has been cut short, and in such a huge way!

(Cleopatra stands back up, and she stares inside of the ring at Amber Keys, who looks back at her. Cleopatra doesn’t say anything, instead just giving Amber a look of disgust as she makes her way back to the backstage area. From there, as Madison Kaline and Holly Arrow are both down and out and Amber is the only one left standing, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)

(Commercial for Morbius 2: More Bius starring Jake Smith.)

(Voltage returns from its final commercial break of the night and cuts to the ring area. Bella is standing by.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME… DRAKE KING!

(‘Cold War’ by Hans Zimmer begins to blast across the PA system. The members of the EAW Universe that are in attendance aren’t happy about this at all and they make sure their voices are loud and clear. A barrage of jeers are heard as Drake steps on the stage and the noise only gets louder when everyone sees that Drake looks completely disgusted at the moment.)

James Peters: Well, if we judge things by the look on his face, Drake King isn’t at all happy to be out here tonight. With Pain for Pride less than a month away, Drake is going to be stepping into his third straight headlining match at the season ending finale. This time he finds himself across the ring from two very familiar faces. The EAW Champion, Myles, and their opponent, Minerva, spent nearly a year wreaking havoc with Drake as the trio known as New Eden. I don’t think anyone will ever forget what went down in the closing minutes of the Voltage Extreme Elimination Chamber back at Road to Redemption.

Persephone: It was grisly and bloody, and absolutely everything I could ever want in a match. The only thing that would have made it more perfect is if Minerva had legitimately died and Myles was left sobbing over her dead body. Tragic endings make me happy because there are no winners.

James Peters: You really are the most fucked up person I have ever worked with and that is saying a lot.

Rich Russillo: I think she’s perfect…

Persephone: But we didn’t ask you, Dick. We also didn’t ask for Drake to come out here tonight and end the show on a sour note. I don’t know what he could possibly have to say other than the usual garbage that spews from his mouth. I’m not interested in hearing Drake bitch and moan. Are you?

(Rich and James didn’t really get the chance to answer because by then, Drake was in the ring with a microphone in his hands. His music had already faded out.)

Drake King: In the Book of Dristianity, there is a particular verse that spoke to me as I woke up this morning and it made me think of the current EAW Champion, Myles. 1 Peter, chapter 5, verse 8, the Holy Book states; ‘Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.’ It goes without saying that there is only one person who’s truly the devil in this scenario and it most certainly isn’t me. The trollop Myles rests his head next to every single night, bares her teeth and thinks about when the right time is to strike. Minerva has always been a disgustingly greedy woman, with more ambition than ten Elitists combined, and not even time spent in New Eden did enough to curb her appetite for frivolous things such as title belts. I should have seen her betrayal coming, but unfortunately, I wanted to see the best in not only Minerva, but Myles as well. I didn’t even fathom that things would turn out like this and I certainly didn’t see the three of us standing against one another at Pain for Pride after we ended last year’s standing tall over everyone.

(Drake has the gall to look sad as he says this, which doesn’t really settle well with the crowd. They know he is full of shit and don’t believe a single word that is coming out of his mouth.)

Drake King: The whole concept of Pain for Pride is something that I find extremely disturbing. This event does nothing more than promote ego and violence, and encourages my fellow Elitists to go for bragging rights and up their games. While there is certainly nothing wrong with rising to the occasion and putting your best competitive foot forward, it’s never about just competing. There always seems to be a string attached somewhere and it shouldn’t be that way. Why is it that the lure of gold or some pointless trophy to hold is what forces people to bring their absolute best to the table? Shouldn’t a professional wrestler bring their best regardless of what’s on the line? Just the thrill of having an amazing match against a worthy adversary should be enough but it just isn’t. At least it’s not for the men and women who work here. It makes me sick to my stomach to see all the preparation going into Pain for Pride. Champions bragging about why they’re the best and it’s never any good reason other than the fact they have a championship belt around their waist. Challengers gearing up to compete and all because their egos are telling them that they need a belt to validate their existence. Everyone else is scrambling around and trying to find a place on the card simply because they want all eyes on them and momentum for next season; momentum that they believe will carry them into a championship match no less :francis:. It’s legitimately sad, and one of the biggest reasons why I was drawn to Myles in the first place is because he felt the same way as me.

Drake King: Myles has never hidden his disdain for belts and accomplishments. Myles is someone who gets it, or at least he used to before he started to think with something other than his brain. It makes me sad, because I know that together, Myles and I could have accomplished some great things. We could have changed this company for the better, but he allowed himself to get brainwashed by Minerva and he stabbed me in the back. I wish things would have gone down differently between all three of us, truly, I do. New Eden was on the cusp of doing great things, or at least I thought we were. When we gained control over Voltage after our triumph at Wicked Games, I thought that things were finally going to go our way. Our collective vision was finally going to come to fruition and the entire world was finally going to see a much better EAW. Of course, we all know that’s not what happened. All along, Minerva was plotting against me and dragging Myles along for the ride. She concocted her own plan to try and take the EAW World Championship away from me at Road to Redemption but thankfully I saw right through her. Minerva was a devil disguised as a sheep, but those who falsify themselves always show their true colors eventually. What’s funny, though, is that I was willing to give Minerva another chance. All she had to do was accept her punishment and then fall in line, but Myles had to play the hero. Myles had to stand up for her. Myles used his Cash in the Vault briefcase to rip the EAW World Championship away from me and all because I foiled his girlfriend’s plan to break up New Eden. In my heart, I don’t believe that Myles really wanted to do those things, but we all know what women like Minerva do in order to get what they want. And I hesitate to even use that word because Minerva is certainly not a woman. Women don’t conduct themselves the way she does, and it makes me shudder. Myles is weak-minded and weak-willed, and really only has one thing on his mind, which is why I’m sure he was so eager to follow along and turn his back on me.

(Drake sighs into the microphone.)

Drake King: Clearly, I’ve had a lot of time to think about stuff and how I should approach this match at Pain for Pride, and even now, I still believe that Myles is a man who can be reasoned with. I don’t think he really enjoys the path he’s gone down since becoming the EAW World Champion. He’s not being true to himself and that championship has clearly gone to his head. That’s why right now I want to invite Myles down to the ring and have a talk with him, man to man. And just Myles. I will literally walk right out of this building if Minerva comes down. I don’t have any interest in speaking to her, nor will I engage her in any way. I won’t give her ego what it desperately craves which is my attention.

(Drake lowers the microphone and waits. A few seconds later, ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi begins to play, and the crowd pops loudly for the EAW World Champion, Myles. It’s apparent he doesn’t seem amused with anything Drake has had to say so far.)

Rich Russillo: Well, I can only imagine that this is about to be a conversation that isn’t going to go well.

James Peters: Considering Drake just spent the better part of five minutes completely trashing Myles’ girlfriend and running both of them down, you are probably right.

Persephone: Shhhh! I’m trying to sleep!

Rich Russillo & James Peters: :mjlol:

(Myles has a microphone with him as he gets into the ring and he just shakes his head at Drake. Drake remains completely impassive, which is a far cry from the emotion he was displaying before Myles came to the ring. Myles takes a moment to gather his thoughts while his theme music fades out. The fans quickly quiet down because obviously they want to see how Myles responds to Drake.)

Myles: There really are no words when it comes to dealing with you and your delusional ramblings. Do you really expect me to come out here and take anything you have to say seriously when you spent the majority of your rant criticizing Minerva and then expecting her not to come out here and defend herself? I don’t need to fight her battles. She is more than capable of getting the job done on her own, but I’m definitely not going to let you continue dragging her name through the mud especially when you know that BOTH of us always had New Eden’s best interests at heart. I don’t know how many times we have to rehash this shit and go back and forth about who’s fault it was that New Eden imploded, it was yours by the way, but I’m not going to spend the next few weeks arguing about it. What I’m going to do is make sure that you know just how seriously I’m taking this match at Pain for Pride and that as far as I’m concerned, that event is going to be where I end you for good. I’ll admit that I’m not the same man I was six months ago, or even three months ago. I’ve evolved, for the better, and my perspective on some things have changed. As the EAW World Champion, I have become the face of this brand. All eyes are on me and that is something I take pretty seriously. I have the opportunity to show the world what a truer fighter should be. If holding this title forces my competition to raise their level and become better than they were before, then so be it. Motivation is a personal thing and who am I to look down my nose at anyone for wanting to become a champion. I’m going to be the best possible version of myself regardless if I have a championship, and while I wish everyone else had the same philosophy, I can’t force people to bend to my ideals. All I can do is give them the best possible match I can and hope they meet me at my level or push me beyond it. I truly believe you would be a lot happier if you tried to take a similar approach.

(Drake looks to reply, but Myles isn’t done speaking.)

Myles: Of course, you’re not a reasonable person. You’re a greedy bastard who’s only ever looked out for number one. One day you’re going to admit that New Eden was nothing more than a vanity project for you. You set the group up to cater to your own selfish desires and somehow Minerva and I fell for it. I’m not proud of that, and neither is she, but both of us are doing our best to put that chapter of our respective careers behind us. It’s crazy how you managed to manipulate us both into believing that we truly could make EAW a better place if we tried to abolish championships and rid this company of unnecessary violence. Of course your solution to doing just that was to have us hold both Voltage exclusive championships and the Cash in the Vault briefcase. With Minerva defending the National Elite Championship, she wouldn’t focus on the EAW World Championship. With me holding the briefcase, you never had to look over your shoulder and worry about a surprise cash in. You really set yourself up to have a perfect reign and hell, you’d probably still be the champion if you hadn’t pulled that shit inside the chamber. Minerva did her part and helped you get rid of everyone else. She was never going to turn on you. She was fucking leaving that chamber so you could get your hand raised, and New Eden would once again reign supreme. You attacked her because you’re completely fucked and you don’t know how to have any sort of actual relationship with another human being.

Drake King: She reinstated the chamber just so could take the EAW Championship from me.

Myles: No she didn’t, you thick fucking cunt. Captain Charisma was gunna reinstate the shit anyway because our control over Voltage was going to end before Road to Redemption even took place. What Minerva did was orchestrate a full-proof plan that wasn’t going to give any of our enemies a chance to compete for the EAW World Championship again as long as you held onto the belt and she put herself in it to watch YOUR back. I don’t understand why you just can’t wrap your head around a literal fact, but you’ve always had your own weird version of what you deem to be the truth, and I’m really just sick of dealing with this entire situation. You should have been out of my hair after King of Elite but thanks to your stupid attempt at sabatoging the Gold Rush Finals just to give Minerva one final fuck you, you put Captain Charisma in position to make the EAW World Championship match a triple threat. So here we are, and everything is finally going to be settled, and I’ll just keep it real with you, Drake. As long as you don’t leave Las Vegas as the EAW World Champion, I’ll consider my own reign to be a success.

Drake King: :francis: Now Myles, I never asked for a world championship match. That’s not why I entered the Gold Rush Tournament. My intentions were to keep Minerva out of the picture, and I did what I set out to do. Captain Charisma, as usual, screwed everything up, and now you’re talking like you’re willing to lay down in the middle of the ring and let Minerva just walk away with the only thing she truly craves.

Myles: That’s what you got out of that? Believe me, it’s tempting just for your reaction alone, but why would I just roll over when that goes against every single belief I have? Minerva and I both knew that one day we would likely find ourselves in this position and we’re fine with it. She has the right to advance her career and do what she wants, just like I do. I gave her my blessing to enter the Gold Rush Tournament, knowing that the most likely outcome would be the two of us facing off against one another at Pain for Pride, and there’s not a single match that would be any better than that. But if I find myself in a position where I have to pick between ending you or retaining the EAW World Championship, I think it’s easy to guess what I’m going to pick after the absolute hell you’ve put the two of us through.

(Drake, who had started to pace back and forth during Myles’ speech, stops after a moment, smile on his face.)

Drake King: Far be it for me to put you in a position where you might have to choose between something unrealistic and a pointless title belt, so here is what I propose. I know you don’t believe me, but I truly don’t care about that title you are apparently proud to carry now. If you want to make the match between the three of us a non-title match, then I’m all for it. Let’s wrestle just to wrestle! Let’s compete just for the thrill of it! You already know the type of competitor that I am, Myles. I’ll bring the fight to you whether a title is on the line or not.

(This catches Myles off guard, and that’s all Drake needs to pounce.)

Drake King: The only reason you would even consider keeping this match a title bout is because of Minerva and it’s what she wants. All she wants is the EAW World Championship, Myles. She doesn’t care about you. She doesn’t care that you’re using the championship to force everyone else around to up their level and get better. She’s the type of person who needs that championship to prove that she’s the absolute best in the business. Guys like you and me, we aren’t focused on proving our superiority and sticking it to whoever doubted us along the way. We just want to fight and do it at the highest possible level. Now, if you ask me, that would be a heck of a Pain for Pride main event! New Eden doing what we set out to do more than a year ago and that was to bring purity and joy back into this sport. That would be exciting. It makes me excited just to think about that!

(At long last, ‘Blood, Milk, & Soy’ by White Zombie hits, and Minerva steps out to an absolutely raucous ovation.)

Persephone: Of course she comes out when there’s a threat that her precious world title match would get changed. Greedy whore.

James Peters: I thought you were sleeping?

Persephone: I woke up when Drake decided to play Myles like a fiddle. This shit finally got interesting.

Rich Russillo: Minerva definitely looks like she’s heard enough and she’s got something to say about it.

(Minerva has a microphone with her as she gets in the ring. As soon as she slips between the ropes, Drake gets onto the apron, putting distance between the two of them. Minerva’s ice blue eyes are staring directly at Drake, and she motions for her music to cut.)

Minerva: Nice try you little prick, but what you’re not going to do for the next few weeks is try to pit Myles and I against one another. When I decided I wanted to pursue the EAW World Championship, Myles is the first person I went to. I know that my decision would likely have a direct impact on him, and because he’s wonderful, he was more than supportive. In fact, he encouraged me to enter the Gold Rush Tournament and make my dreams a reality, and both of us agreed that an EAW World Championship match between the two of us would be nothing short of amazing. I’m not one to romanticize matches or say that I have a quote ‘dream match’, but I would be hard pressed to find anything more meaningful to me than a battle against that man right there. Myles is the very definition of a competitor, making that championship more relevant and meaningful than you ever could, and both of us plan to bring something special to the ring come Pain for Pride. Myles is my person, the one I have chosen to walk through life with, and no matter what happens at Pain for Pride, the two of us are going to be just fine. So you can save your bullshit and put your manipulation tactics to the side, and just prepare yourself for what is going to be the most brutal war of your career.

(Drake looks directly past Minerva and settles his eyes on Myles.)

Drake King: Myles, what is your opinion? Do you want this match at Pain for Pride to be about actual competition? Or do you want all the talk to be around that championship?

(Myles closes his eyes and pinches the bridge of his nose. He knows exactly what Drake is trying to do, and he doesn’t want to give him an inch. Drake is the type of person who gets an inch and takes a mile, and the last thing he wants to do is give Drake any sort of leverage at all to us against both of him and Minerva.)

Myles: To be fair, it doesn’t really matter what any of us want out of this. Captain Charisma made this match for the EAW World Championship and when you consider he wouldn’t back down on his stance to have the belt defended last year even after you won Grand Rampage, I doubt he’s going to change his mind this time around. My opinion on what type of match I would rather have is pretty irrelevant, but what you need to know is that I will be prepared to defend this championship.

(Myles turns to Minerva and winks at her.)

Myles: And you know that I’m more than capable of taking you down.

Drake King: Okay, that is disgusting and completely uncalled for. No one wants a rundown of the sinful acts you two engage in behind closed doors. That’s exactly why neither one of you will ever reach true salvation when your time on this Earth is said and done.

Minerva: Seriously, shut the fuck up. Just do us all a favor and shut the fuck up. I’m not the type of person to speak for everyone else, but seriously, I’m pretty sure everyone is tired of your hypocritical preachy bullshit. All of us are ready for you to just go away forever. I won’t act like I didn’t buy your crap for a while, because I did, and that’s something I have to live with for the rest of my life. But you’re the one who showed your true colors at the most opportune time for you. It has taken me a long time to come to grips with what happened inside the elimination chamber. It has eaten me alive for months and as satisfying as it was to finally get my hands on you back at Grand Rampage, the way the match ended left me extremely unsatisfied. I know that you want nothing more than to see the EAW World Championship on your mantle once again because you are every bit as obsessed with gold as I am. You’re just too big of a pussy to admit it because you’re scared to death that you’re going to end up mentally and emotionally dissected and destroyed like you were at the end of Season 13. The Visual Prophet raped you of your peace of mind and ever since then you have been pretending to be this sorry excuse of a deity that just wants to make this place better. Here’s the thing, Drake. This shit is never going to change. EAW is still going to be what it is, and you are still going to be a snake. You’re the disgusting one, and as frustrating as the end of the Gold Rush Tournament was for me personally, I’ll take this chance to beat your ass at Pain for Pride and help Myles put you on the shelf for good. You are absolutely fucking right that I’m greedy. I’m the greediest bitch in this company and I want what I feel I’m due and that is an EAW World Championship reign. I defended yours inside that chamber and I could have taken it for myself, but I didn’t. This time, though? All bets are off. You aren’t going to stop me from getting my second world title.

(Minerva shoots a glare at Drake before turning to Myles, her expression softening.)

Minerva: And while I love you, you know I’m not going to hold anything back.

Myles: I wouldn’t have it any other way, babe. Bring everything you have to Pain for Pride. Let’s have some fun beating the shit out of him, before putting on a classic that is going to see the better person win out of you and I. I like my chances, though .

James Peters: DRAKE KING JUST LEAPT ON THE ROPES! SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE TO MINERVA FROM BEHIND!!!

Rich Russillo: NO! MYLES SHOVED MINERVA OUT OF THE WAY AND TAKES THE BLOW! MINERVA WHIRLS AROUND AND SEES DRAKE RUSHING TOWARDS HER BUT SHE JUST SPIT THE BLACK MIST IN HIS FACE! DRAKE IS BLINDED! DRAKE CAN’T SEE AS MYLES COMES UP FROM BEHIND BUT MINERVA SCREAMS AT HIM TO MOVE!

Persephone: MYLES LOOKS CONFUSED BUT MINERVA PRODUCES A FIREBALL! HOW THE FUCK DID SHE DO THAT?!?! MINERVA JUST TOSSED A FIREBALL AT DRAKE KING’S FACE AND HE IS SCREAMING AND WITHERING AROUND ON THE MAT IN PAIN! DRAKE IS CLAWING AT HIS FACE AND EYES! THIS IS FUCKING AMAZING!!!!

James Peters: Myles is stunned! He is rooted in place as Minerva stares down at Drake. She’s smiling at the damage she’s done as paramedics have come rushing down to the ring.

(Minerva is indeed staring, black mist dribbling down her chin. She’s been waiting a long time to truly catch Drake off guard, and she’s not done with him yet.)

Rich Russillo: MINERVA IS ATTACKING THE PARAMEDICS NOW! SHE IS THROWING THEM OFF OF DRAKE AND OUT OF THE RING! SHE ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE AND BEGINS TO LOOK FOR A WEAPON! SHE LIFTS THE APRON SKIRT UP AND OH MAN! HERE WE FUCKING GO!

Persephone: BARBED. WIRE. CHAIR. :blessed: :blessed: :blessed:!!!! LETS. FUCKING. GO!!!!

James Peters: MYLES WATCHES ON AS MINERVA RELENTLESSLY BEATS THE BLINDED DRAKE KING WITH THE CHAIR! IT CONNECTS WITH HIS BACK OVER AND OVER AGAIN, THOSE BARBS STICKING INTO HIS SKIN AND DRAWING BLOOD EVERY TIME SHE RIPS IT OUT OF HIS BACK!

(Minerva lands a final blow and turns to Myles, offering him the chair. He declines and gives her a rather amused look.)

Myles: (off-mic) I think the point has been made.

(Minerva drops the chair and stares down at the man who’s made her life a living hell since the middle of December. Drake King isn’t moving and the paramedics have swarmed him once again. Myles finally takes her by the arm and gently tugs her towards the ropes, and Minerva reluctantly makes her exit, not feeling like she’s done enough.)

Persephone: Wow! I thought this was going to be a boring ending to the show but I was actually wrong for once. Drake’s eyes got scorched by that fireball and I hope he’s literally blind.

James Peters: Well, I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, but Drake does need immediate medical attention. I have no idea what to even say right now, other than that pretty much wraps us up for tonight. For Rich Russillo and Persephone, I am James Peters. Goodnight!

(As commentary signs off, the camera cuts to the ring. Drake is being helped into a sitting position, but there is a paramedic who is shielding the reigning Elitist of the Year’s face from view. Various bits of conversation can be heard, and someone is asking Drake questions such as how much does it hurt and if he can see anything. His answers are mumbled, almost incoherent, but there is one last thing that is heard before the scene fades to black.)

Drake King: (off-mic) With Myself as my witness, I shall deal Minerva the killing blow with my own hand. Her blood will flow and cover the ring, and ‘The Black Rose’ will be no more.

(The paramedic that had been shielding Drake moves to the left, giving the camera a clear view of his face. The black mist looks more like hardened tar thanks to the brutal nature of the fireball and his eyes are swollen shut. Despite that, there is a disturbing and rather sinister smile across his face. He looks at peace with the situation and what he must do, and on that chilling note, Voltage finally comes to a close.)

(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!!!!!

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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!!!!

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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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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!

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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!!!

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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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TTTTTTTTTTTHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

…

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!