(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s episode of Friday Night Dynasty is shown: Talib Bari welcomes everyone to the New Year’s Eve party that is happening on Dynasty. Limmy Monaghan kicks off the show and comes down to the ring basking in his World Heavyweight Championship victory, before he’s attacked from behind by the returning Maxwell, who makes it known that he’s out for revenge. Nick Hart wins the opening fatal four way match. Milli Banks is asked about her 2023 aspirations during the party, before she is interrupted by Serenity Valdez who snaps after an altercation between the two and attacks her alongside Mei Sasaki and Sierra Bradford. An injured Milli fights on and faces Haruka Kashimashi in the first round of the Empress of Elite tournament, where Milli gets the victory despite the roadblocks in her way. Interwire Champion Joso enters the party and is met by Amir Yusuf, both of them making a statement for their first round King of Elite tournament matchup next week. Sierra Bradford beats out Sierra Everett and advances to the Quarterfinals of the Empress of Elite tournament. Caroline opens up about her return and says that she’s out for revenge against Ruler. Serenity Valdez beats out Ayu Megumi and advances into the Quarterfinals for the Empress of Elite tournament. Soul Food Sunday find themselves at the party before bumping into the Off-Brand Amphetamines, in which SOSA and Viz give both of them the cold shoulder. Jay Jerry Johnson gets a win over Shane Gates to advance in the King of Elite tournament. Sienna Jade celebrates her back to back title defenses before calling out Bethany, saying she doesn’t have what it takes to be a Champion. Madison Kaline gets a victory over Ruler thanks to a Caroline distraction on the titantron. Soul Food Sunday come out to the ring and celebrate their tag title victory, burying the competition and saying that those titles are not leaving their shoulders. Then in the main event Bronson Daniels beats out Solomon Stane to advance in the King of Elite tournament to end the show and the recap.)
(The EAW intro fades and ‘Trophies’ by Drake blasts throughout the SAP Center. Joso walks out with a microphone in one hand while the other proudly props the Interwire Championship up on his shoulder. A confident smile graces the face of the young ace as he strides toward the ring.)
Stew-O: It’s the first Dynasty show of the new year, and out now is a man who is ushering in a new era in EAW. Joso is here! There’s no doubt that he is confident about his chances of moving on in the King of Elite tournament.
Jake Mercer: Woso is here! It may be the new year, but the big W energy is still here with the champ! He’s definitely one of the favorites in the Dynasty bracket. After all, he is the New Era Classic winner! Even if that tournament was to highlight the New Breeds of the promotion, Joso had a taste of that competitive environment. The people involved in KOE may be tougher, but if there’s anyone who has a good shot of embracing the cutthroat nature of this tournament, it’s him.
Flannery McCoy: A tournament setting is nothing new for Joso. I’m sure everyone is looking forward to seeing what he’ll be able to do tonight against a very game and determined Amir Yusuf. There’s a lot of momentum on the champion’s side after back-to-back wins against Sierra Bradford and Diamond Cage at two huge events. Now, we just have to see if that momentum will carry on into the King of Elite tournament.
(Inside the ring, Joso stands right in the middle. His theme fades, and the fans in San Jose go nuts. Joso smirks, nodding his head along to the thunderous reaction of the crowd.)
Joso: Oh, SAP Center, y’all really live, huh?
(The crowd cheers. Joso laughs.)
Joso: Well, hey, that’s that good energy right here for the new year, cause that’s the same energy I’m bringing to EAW as well. I am the FUTURE of this place. So, it’s only right that at the first Dynasty show of 2023, I’m the first face y’all see. Did you really expect anybody else to bring in 2023 for Dynasty? After all, I told y’all that I was THE face of this brand. Who would I be if I ain’t lived up to that moniker? And it ain’t no disrespect to all of the other stars here who been putting in that work, but this year is where I really go all the way to the top and validate my spot as the ace of Dynasty.
(Joso shrugs and smirks.)
Joso: You know, winning the Interwire Championship is a moment in my career that I will always be proud of. Winning the New Era Classic? That’s always gonna have a special place in my heart for being a moment that jumpstarted a season none of the other rookies here have been able to match. However, an ace gotta keep it pushing. As much as I went far in 2022 and achieved a lot, there’s still much for me to do. Now, the King of Elite tournament is in my line of sight, and you better believe that I’m gonna go after that joint and win the whole damn thing. And yeah, I’m gonna do it all while I got this championship that I’ve defended proudly for months strapped to me. I had my chance of becoming a double champ already, but bitter folks had to be bitter and cost me the opportunity of making it into that Elimination Chamber at Road to Redemption. However, that chance has returned. I get to make history and surpass not just everybody else here in KOE, but myself as well. After all, a wise man once said, I cut these bitches off when the ball drop, and that’s exactly what I did, new year new me, but same me because I’m still not missing all 2023. Hating hoes ain’t happy and happy hoes ain’t hating, speaking of hating hoes…
(Joso pushes his shades down, looking into the camera.)
Joso: I got one hell of a hater that I gotta chop down in the first round. Mr. Irreplaceable himself, Amir Yusuf.
(Boos from the fans can be heard.)
Joso: Hey, if that’s how y’all are feeling, then imagine how I’m feeling having to deal with him again! The crazy part too is that I’ve been trying to be nice to him. Feed into his ego a lil’ bit, say that he could’ve been great and ish, told him he was good but I’m better. Still, that cat just had to go and cry, moaning about how no one takes him seriously because Amir has gotten so used to the narrative that folks are against him that when someone he has beef with actually gives him SOME bit of praise, he just ignores it altogether. I wasted my time with homie this week when I should’ve been just dropping straight bombs on him after what happened last week. Amir, you wanna be bold so bad that it’s laughable, because what have you done since the start of this season aside from dropping the ball so many times you’re reinventing what it means to be a fumbler? You’re an insignificant bust, bro. You a hater of the highest caliber and you’re just jealous that I’m living up to everything YOU failed to do. At this rate, folks gotta wonder how you even won Rookie of the Year prior to me, because comparing our careers, people would swear that you were just a sneak in nominations. You jealous of your big bro, and it’s so obvious since you wanna keep picking at me. Every time you see me, it’s a constant reminder of what you COULD and SHOULD have done.
(Joso points to himself and the Interwire title.)
Joso: And it’s gonna sting extra hard for you once I beat you and prove once again that I am better than you in this ring. You a first-round exit, my boy. That’s all you’re worth to me now. Once I’m through with you, I’m gonna go on to being the second rookie of the year to turn around and win King of Elite. I’m the star, not you. I’m the rookie that’s banking on every promise I’m making, not you. You had your time and that joint is now up for you. You ain’t coming back. You ain’t at the top of people’s predictions. You’re the odd one out; a dude with a glorified middle child syndrome with the worst ROTY win since yours is sandwiched between mine and Andre’s. But hey, you know what they say: talent skips a generation.
(Joso grins. Soon, “Stranger I Remain” hits and that grin of the Interwire champion quickly disappears. Making his way down to the ring is Amir Yusuf, a look of annoyance clearly etched along his face.)
Flannery McCoy: Oh, this isn’t going to be good, is it? Amir doesn’t seem to be in the best of moods…
Stew-O: It looks like Amir is out to give Joso a piece of his mind. And now he is in the ring, staring daggers right into the man that he will be facing off here tonight!
Jake Mercer: Tension is already flaring, but given these two’s histories with each other, sparks were bound to fly!
(Amir looks at Joso, frown evident. Joso stares back at him. However, Amir takes a few steps back and shakes his head, scoffing as he raises his mic.)
Amir Yusuf: Joso, it’s insane how after all this time, you are so foolishly confident that you have this match in the bag. You still prop up that Interwire Championship as if the only reason you won it was because there was a third party involved for you to take advantage of. At least when I faced off against Andre Walker, it was just ME and HIM. You’re lucky that Ruler was somehow put in because I can guarantee you that you wouldn’t have been able to outlast Andre as long as I did at Territorial Invasion. I was able to bring the fight to Goliath while you’re just little David, running around and thinking you conquered him.
Joso: Bro, huh??? Of course I did! A win is a win, dummy! The match was a triple threat, and ultimately, whoever is able to pin someone in a match like that is the winner. The record books will forever list me as being able to beat Andre and Ruler while YOU LOST. Don’t be stupid here tonight and force yourself to be more than what you actually are here, little man. You are just not the guy, okay?
Amir Yusuf: And you are? An overrated industry plant that’s been pampered since day one? See, unlike you, Joso, I actually had to fight for everything that I have earned here in EAW. I don’t have to rely on handouts or being favored from the jump. I was never in that position. I was never meant to win the New Breed championship in my fourth month as an Elitist. I was never meant to win Rookie of the Year for MY season. Despite the system that has been in place to undermine me and peddle this tired narrative of me not belonging here, I fought tooth and nail, being thrown towards the incomparable giants of this promotion. But you? You get to mess around with folks of a lower tier, get handed opportunity after opportunity, and think that you are on the cusp of greatness? That’s insulting, in all honesty. You were able to capitalize on your luck before it ran out on you, Joso. That’s all it is. I never had luck on my side.
Joso: Ohhhh, okaaaaay. So this is the narrative you wanna be rolling with, bro? Don’t make me laugh.
Amir Yusuf: It’s not a narrative, Joso, it’s just the truth. You’ve gotten lucky. You never had that match where you were truly pushed to your limits. Harley Lewis? Jay Jerry Johnson? Sierra Bradford? You’ve beaten people who are either past their prime or screwed up any and all potential they had. They’re nothing but chumps. Of course people expected you to beat them when they’ve allowed the bar to be so low for themselves. And when you are faced with people of a higher caliber than you, namely a certain trio who were dysfunctional as all hell at Territorial Invasion, you couldn’t get the job done for this show. You couldn’t be this supposed “ace” that you think you are. You missed, and you missed hard. When up against people who have accomplished more than you ever will here in EAW, you fail. Big time. But hey, that is to be expected from a guy who was given everything too soon.
(Amir smirks. Joso, however, rolls his eyes as he waves him off.)
Amir Yusuf: Oh? Nothing to say, champ? Honestly, anyone else could be slotted into your position. It isn’t hard for the management to cover their eyes, take a random name from a bowl and push them as hard as possible. You’re nothing special, Joso, and that has nothing to do with me being a hater. I’m just tired of seeing flavor-of-the-month Elitists like you overstay their welcome and delude themselves into thinking they actually matter just because they were able to coast by with little effort involved.
Joso: Little effort involved? Now I know you just being stupid for the sake of it talking out of your ass like that. Nothing got handed to me. I had to earn every big match that I ever had in my career here. Don’t be mad because I accomplished everything you were meant to do in half the time it took you to get back into the main event scene. I can’t help it if I’m him! We just built differently. And unlike you, I ain’t gotta spend time whining, complaining, and undermining people’s success. Jay did that, Sierra did that, Cage did that, and not too long ago you did the same exact thing to me. Now, look at what happened to all of y’all. Besides, if Territorial Invasion is STILL the only NOTABLE loss folks like you can bring up, that ain’t that a testament to me and how I can rebound the man I am? I’m still up on the posters, the billboards, the website – I’m everywhere. I AM a star. And I ain’t need management or anyone to help me. I only needed to help myself.
Amir Yusuf: … ha. Oh, that is just so predictable of you, Joso. Brag about things that are irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. Don’t you get it? It doesn’t matter how many posters you’ve been on or which of our ROTY seasons was better. You’ve got your priorities all messed up. You’re a haughty, arrogant idiot who is more focused on the limelight than the light that is shining down on us in this very same ring we’re in now. I’m focused on actually improving in order to get to the next level while you’re focused on simping over mediocre white women and embarrassing yourself on social media. Trust me that I will be the one who doesn’t miss later on tonight, because I don’t take things for a joke nor do I portray myself as the joke, Joso.
Joso: Oh, nah, you really out here stealing my phrases? Word for word, bar for bar? You right then, my boy. You ain’t a hater… you’re just a FAN.
Amir Yusuf: Well, you’ve missed far more than you’d like to admit, so the meaning is lost when it comes to you, you fraud.
Joso: Fraud?! Me?! You a wannabe me! If anyone here is the fraud then it’s you, because you try to steal my wave but you can’t emulate it. You even got those horrid braids just so that you can look like me! You are worse than these folks tryna to sound and act like Pop Smoke nowadays. But aye, I’m often imitated and never duplicated. Your hair is too stringy to keep them joints in for longer than a week anyways before they get tangled up.
Amir Yusuf: I have never wanted to be like you, Joso. Let’s get that out of the way. If anything, I want to be the furthest thing from you. You are a clown and the only thing you’d inspire people to be is to not be you. You are big-headed, a raging egomaniac, and a FLUKE.
Joso: Nah, bro. I ain’t no damn fluke. Don’t you see I got this title on me right now? If I was a fluke, then I wouldn’t have had such an amazing 2022. I wouldn’t have so many Elitists here give me props. I definitely wouldn’t have to waste my time trying to make you look good again when we have our match. You ain’t improving anything aside from coming up with a million and one ways of making me look like a star here tonight.
Amir Yusuf: Like hell I will. I am gonna knock you down and rub your face right into the dirt where you belong.
Joso: Word? I like to see you try. I’m serious, Amir. Try that, and see what’s gonna ha–
Stew-O: AND AMIR YUSUF JUST RAN RIGHT INTO JOSO, TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! HE’S ON TOP AND PUNCHING HIM, BUT JOSO IS FIRING SOME SHOTS RIGHT BACK AT HIM! NOW, JOSO PUSHES HIM OFF AND BOTH MEN ARE UP! THEY COLLIDE WITH EACH OTHER, PUNCH AFTER PUNCH FLYING AND LANDING!
Jake Mercer: WELL, IT WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN EITHER WAY! AND JESUS, THEY’RE JUST GOING AROUND THE WORLD DECKING EACH OTHER!! THEY’RE LAYING INTO EACH OTHER INSIDE OF THE RING!!
Flannery McCoy: SECURITY IS HERE! SECURITY IS HERE! THEY ALL SLIDE INTO THE RING AND ARE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO POSSIBLY BREAK THESE TWO APART!! BUT JOSO AND AMIR AREN’T MAKING IT EASY FOR THEM! WE GET A BIT OF SEPARATION, FINALLY–
Stew-O: AND AMIR YUSUF JUST LEAPT OVER SOME OF THE GUARDS TO HIT JOSO WITH A FOREARM! JOSO GOES CHARGING STRAIGHT AT HIM, CLOBBERING HIM WITH A FOREARM OF HIS OWN! SECURITY IS LOOKING TO GET THIS UNDER CONTROL! AND MORE ARE COMING INTO THE RING! THIS IS COMPLETE AND UTTER CHAOS!!
Jake Mercer: THAT’S SOMEHOW PUTTING IT MILDLY, STEW-O! THIS IS BEYOND CHAOS! THE FANS ARE EATING IT UP, AND WHO COULD BLAME THEM?! THESE TWO ELITISTS HAVE NO LOVE LOSS FOR EACH OTHER, AND TONIGHT, THERE ARE GOING TO BE SOME MORE HANDS THROWN BETWEEN THESE TWO!
(Joso and Amir are finally separated from each other, though both men yell and curse the other out. Joso is ushered up to the stage while Amir is held back in the ring. Both men snarl, rage consuming them. Joso and Amir continue to stare each other down as we transition to commercials.)
(A commercial is shown for King of Elite, more specifically the King of Elite tournament, showcasing the Amir Yusuf and Joso match in the first round that will be happening tonight.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
(‘Man On Fire’ by Oh The Larceny begins to play through the speakers to a reaction of boos, as Tristan Carter would make his way out onto the stage. He looks around looking confident, before making his way down the ramp, entering into the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Cincinnati, Ohio… weighing in at 218 pounds… he is the ‘HIGHLIGHT REEL!!!!’ TRISTAN CARTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘’Mephisto Waltz’ by Mephisto Walz would then play through the speakers to another loud reaction of boos, as Lethal Angel would make his presence known on the stage. He looks around, focused and determined as he starts to walk down the ramp, before entering into the ring.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent! From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania… weighing in at 202 pounds… he is The ‘WONDER DEATH!!!!!’ LETHAL ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Right away it’s Tristan Carter who is going to look to get an early advantage, diving right towards Lethal Angel, and he begins to connect with lefts and rights! Tristan is not happy after what happened to him last week in the fatal four way match and now he is looking to fix that, as Tristan grabs Lethal, bringing him to the center of the ring, and looking for a suplex…
Flannery McCoy: But Lethal Angel catches Tristan with a liver shot, and Tristan immediately doubles over! Angel now grabs a hold of Tristan by the hair, and he strikes him with a right hand straight to the face! And then to the midsection! Lethal Angel is already taking control, stopping Tristan’s fury, as he grabs him and throws him over with a half and half suplex!
Jake Mercer: Tristan goes straight down, and he holds down onto his back, but Lethal isn’t going to let him go, as he quickly grabs him by the hair once again, and he drives his knee right into the skull of Tristan Carter! Carter is not having a good time here, as Angel is now going to pick him back up to his feet… and he throws Carter across the ring!
Stew-O: Lethal Angel is now going to take the time to taunt to everyone in attendance, willingly giving Tristan Carter the time to recover, as Tristan is making it back up to his knees. Angel notices this, as he walks towards Tristan, stalking him… and Tristan catches Lethal Angel with a strike to the midsection! Tristan is going to try and get back into this match here!
Flannery McCoy: Tristan Carter is able to get back up to his feet, and Lethal Angel taking the time to taunt might have cost him here, as he knees him right into the gut! Lethal doubles over, as Tristan then grabs a hold of him, and he connects with a quick DDT! Lethal Angel goes down! Tristan quickly grabs him by the hair, before pulling him back up to the knees, and he’s going for Last Resort…
Jake Mercer: TRISTAN CARTER GETS FLIPPED INSIDE OUT WITH A LARIAT! Lethal Angel quickly gets back up to his feet, pulling Tristan up by the hair, as he pulls him in, and he drops him with a back body drop, but Lethal Angel doesn’t let go! He rolls through, before bringing Tristan back up to the air, and a german suplex, and again he doesn’t let go!
Stew-O: Lethal Angel rolls through one last time, bringing Tristan Carter straight back back up to his feet, before double underhooking his arms, and Lethal lifts him up into the air, before dropping him back down with a lifting DDT!! He calls that combination the ‘Type AB Negative,’ and he goes into the cover! This is it right here, Carter is out!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner of this match; LETHAL ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Mephisto Waltz’ begins to play throughout the speakers once more to a loud reaction of boos, as Lethal Angel would quickly get back up to his feet, and get his arm raised by the referee in victory.)
Stew-O: What a dominant debut win here tonight for Lethal Angel! Tristan Carter came into this week looking to rebound off of his stolen loss last week in the fatal four way match, but he didn’t expect for a debuting Lethal Angel to come into this match the way that he did. Congratulations to Lethal Angel!
(Lethal would quickly exit the ring, and drop down onto the ringside floor, as he begins to make his way up the ramp, leaving Tristan Carter laid out in the middle of the ring as the camera would fade elsewhere.)
(Friday Night Dynasty fades into show the backstage area of the SAP Center, with the camera focusing on Dynasty Backstage Interviewer Michael Belfort who the shot pans in on. He greets the audience watching in the arena and at home with a smile on his face before bringing his microphone up to his mouth and beginning to speak from there.)
Michael Belfort: Welcome back, and what a show we’ve already had tonight folks! A great opening match between Tristan Carter and the debuting Lethal Angel, and don’t think we’re done there as we have a whole lot more to show tonight leading into the highly anticipated King of Elite Free-Per-View. But speaking of, I’d like to shed some light on something that’s been happening the past week, the King of Elite tournament, and of course on the Dynasty side of things. We’ve seen a lot of Elitists on this brand make themselves known and furthermore find themselves advancing to the Quarterfinals. This Elitist who I have as my guest tonight is looking to do the same this week in the first round of the tournament, so ladies and gentlemen please welcome… PJ Hendrx.
(The crowd gives a lukewarm reaction with a majority of cheers while the camera goes over to show PJ Hendrx stepping into the scene beside Michael. He has his ring gear on, in the midst of preparing for his match, before then looking toward the Interviewer.)
Michael Belfort: PJ, thank you for taking the time to join us today.
PJ Hendrx: You know I couldn’t miss this opportunity, Michael.
Michael Belfort: :wow: Fair enough, but let’s talk about what’s going on tonight. You will be facing Kirk Redwood in the first round of the King of Elite tournament, what are your thoughts?
PJ Hendrx: Really? I don’t think that needs much explaining now. I’m at this point in the week where I think that Tyrone Montgomery wanted me guaranteed in the Quarterfinals, and just needed a stepping stone to help with that! Considering the better half of the Off-Brand Failures lost last week to Bronson Daniels, it’s unbelievable to even entertain the belief that Kirk Redwood is going to knock my socks off and do the opposite against me. He’s kidding himself, and the fact that I’ve heard nothing but radio silence from him since the first time he spoke, I think he agrees. Leaving 2022 I was one of the most prolific upstarts this company has seen, fighting in the Elimination Chamber, furthermore for World Championships. What makes Kirk believe that he can even come close to that? Match what I’ve done especially as a singles competitor? That’s what I thought, he can’t. This match is already predetermined, I don’t think I need to tell you much more.
Michael Belfort: Well there’s also the lingering topic of Jay Jerry Johnson, who will be seated ringside for the match. Do you think he’s going to jeopardize your chances in any way?
PJ Hendrx: https://media.tenor.com/uMRYAV8Py9UAAAAC/russell-westbrook-nba.gif
Michael Belfort: :lupe:
PJ Hendrx: Oh, you’re serious. No.
Michael Belfort: Well alright then, how about the rest of this tournament? If you win tonight you’ll find yourself in the Quarterfinals against either Joso or Amir Yusuf, two Elitists who you’re very familiar with. How do you look at your chances against them?
PJ Hendrx: Well, much of the same. I have a lot of respect for Joso, not so much the same for Amir, but the sentiment is still there. But I know that there are going to be some hurdles in my way if I want the benefit of being called the King, and it’s something that I’m going to have to face head on. I am of the belief that I can get the better of both of them, regardless of which one that I’m facing in the Quarterfinals, and I will do just that. I swore up and down that 2023 was going to be my year, and I don’t see a better way of solidifying it than the King of Elite tournament. It’s something that I have the fullest intentions of doing, and let this be a message to anyone that’s going to end up facing me in this tournament, I’m not afraid of you either. Y’all just don’t got what it takes.
Michael Belfort: Let’s look even further if you don’t mind, 2023. Heading into the new years, what expectations do you have set for yourself, and even more, do you believe that you’re on the fast track to reaching them?
PJ Hendrx: I mean, why wouldn’t I be? I’ve been fairly confident in my chances in this one outing, what makes you think I’m just going to slow down the rest of the year? I think it’s safe to say after what happened at Road To Redemption, putting on a show, let alone for the World Heavyweight Championship, has put me in the radar of a lot of Elitists I’m looking to prove myself against on this brand. Especially with the opportunity of becoming King of Elite right off the bat, I’m looking to make sure that I end this Season and Pain For Pride off standing tall as a World Champion. I am of the full belief that I am able to do that because I’m not just anyone, I’m PJ Hendrx, and my name deserves to be respected and if it isn’t? It sure as hell will be once I’m done. I’m ready for what this company has in store for me and no matter what happens in the King of Elite tournament this week, I assure you that this is just the beginning for me in Season 16.
Michael Belfort: Some bold words by PJ Hendrx here tonight, once again PJ, thank you for joining us and allowing me to conduct this interview with you.
PJ Hendrx: You know it.
(PJ turns around and leaves the scene leaving Michael by himself to send the show back to the arena. The last shot seen is the camera panning away from him with a smile on his face before Friday Night Dynasty from there begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
(The Camera would fade into the backstage area, as both Shane Gates and Nick Hart are seen. They are seen talking to each other; albeit clearly in an argumentative tone, as Shane Gates does not look happy one bit.)
Shane Gates: I had that match won, man! I had it won! It makes me sick to my stomach that it is Jay Jerry Johnson who is advancing into the King Of Elite tournament, and not me – when it should be me.
Nick Hart: Shane man, you cost yourself the match, you have to admit that. If you didn’t focus on taking the shortcut and the easy way out of things, it would be you advancing into the tournament. But you focused too much on it, and now you’re out of the tournament. It’s all on you.
Shane Gates: Well maybe if you actually just went through with what I was trying to get you to do, and you helped me to win the match, I wouldn’t of had to worry about “nOt” taking the “sHorTcUt,” and I would be one step closer to being able to call myself the King Of Elite. Don’t be blaming all of this on me, when had you gone along with it, it would be a different story.
Nick Hart: Really, Gates?
Shane Gates: Really.
Nick Hart: You know I ain’t about that life, man. You know I ain’t the one to do something like this, and I am sorry that me not doing that means that you didn’t win. But look, we have to put this to the side, because tonight we have a tag team match. A match that I know you want to win, a match that I want to win.
Shane Gates: You know what, sure. Whatever. As long as we go out there, and we are able to make quick work of both Axel Graves and Nick Infinite – whoever those two newbies are, and we can go on our merry way, then that’s cool by me.
Nick Hart: Well that’s great to hear. Now, we should get going, because our match is up next.
(They both nod their head in agreement, as they would then walk out of the camera frame.)
(The camera would then fade over to the ringside area, with Stephie Love seen in the middle of the ring with microphone in hand, and a smile on her face.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is a tag team match, and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!!
(‘Outlaws and Outsiders’ by Cory Marks would begin to play through the speakers to a mixed reaction of cheers and boos, as Axel Graves would make his way out onto the rampway. He begins to make his way down to the ring, as his theme would be replaced by ‘Dance Yrself Clean’ by LCD Soundsystem as Nick Infinite would follow suit. They make their way into the ring, and back into their corner as they discuss gameplan.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! Bearcreek, Montana… weighing in at 265 pounds… ‘BIG COUNTRY!!!!’ AXEL GRAVES!!!!!!!! And his tag team partner! From Hollywood, California… weighing in at 210 pounds… he is The ‘CHOSEN ONE!!!!’ NICK INFINITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘The Dying Song’ by Slipknot would then begin to play throughout the speakers to a mixed reaction, as Shane Gates, with Nick Hart by his side would both make their way onto the stage. They look towards each other and nod, before walking down the rampway. They make their way into the ring, backing into this corner as Nick Hart takes the offer to start first.)
Stephie Love: And their opponents, first! From Huntington Beach, California… weighing in at 213 pounds… he is The ‘NATURAL BORN KILLER!!!!’ SHANE GATES!!!!!!!!!!!!! And his tag team partner! From Portland, Oregon… weighing in at 225 pounds… he is The ‘MAN OF 1000 PINS!!!!!!!!!!’ NICK HART!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And here we go-
(TAG!)
Nick Hart: :wtf:
Stew-O: :lupe: Well I thought that it was going to be Nick Hart starting this match, but it looks like it’s going to be Shane Gates starting this with Nick Infinite, and Hart doesn’t look happy about it, but he is forced to step out onto the apron, as Gates immediately runs in at Infinite and begins to throw lefts and rights at him!
Flannery McCoy: Nick Infinite is able to push Gates off of him, but Gates runs right back in, and boots him right in the face dropping him down to the mat! Gates is looking to avenge his loss from last week, and this is exactly how he is going to be able to do that, as he grabs Infinite by the hair, before pulling him back up to his feet… but Infinite is able to push Gates off of him before dropping Gates with an enzuigiri!
Jake Mercer: Gates goes down as Nick Infinite is going to look to capitalize off of this, quickly grabbing a hold of Gates, before driving his knee right into the temple of Gates, before dropping his knee down onto his skull! And a quick cover by Infinite!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Shane Gates easily is able to kickout! Nick Infinite pushes himself up into a seated position, as he looks towards Axel Graves, before nodding his head, grabbing Shane and dragging him over to the corner, before making the tag to Graves.
(TAG!)
Flannery McCoy: Axel Graves quickly enters into the ring, before catching Shane Gates with lefts and rights to the midsection! Shane is trying his very hardest to protect himself but it is no use, as Axel is going to drag Gates away from the corner, into the center before dropping him down with a DDT! Now it’s going to be Axel who attempts the cover onto Gates!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: But yet another kickout from Shane Gates! Axel doesn’t look happy, as he quickly gets back up to his feet, before dragging Shane up to his feet as well, but Shane isn’t going to have any of it, as he boots Axel into the face, but he stays on his feet, but it’s another boot that drops him down to a knee! He tries to get back up… but Shane Gates with a lariat!
Stew-O: And now Shane Gates is going to quickly mount down onto Axel Graves, before connecting with lefts and rights, and Graves can’t protect himself! Shane is going to have no remorse right now, as he continues to connect with those stiff shots, and Grave can’t do anything about it! Shane extends his hand out over to Nick Hart, and Nick tags himself into the match!
(TAG!)
Flannery McCoy: Nick Hart quickly gets back into the ring, and he drives his knee right down onto the skull of Axel Graves! Nick quickly grabs a hold of Axel, dragging him over to the center of the ring, before running off of the ropes, and he drops down, connecting with an elbow right down onto Graves! Hart quickly gets back up to his feet, before once again stabbing his elbow down into the chest of Graves!
Jake Mercer: Nick Hart is going to get back up to his feet now, looking towards Nick Infinite and taunting him, before setting his focus back onto Axel Graves, picking him up to his feet before picking him up into the air! And Nick Hart connects with a vertical suplex! Impressive strength on display, but I don’t think Hart is done, as he is going to pick Axel back up to his feet, before once again dropping him with another suplex! Hart into the cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: But it’s Nick Infinite who jumps into the ring to break up the pin! Hart doesn’t look too happy about it, as he is going to get back up to his feet, and he looks to stalk Infinite down, walking towards him as Infinite immediately drops out of the ring down onto the ringside floor… and Axel is able to recover long enough, getting back up and jumping Hart!
Flannery McCoy: Nick Hart took his eyes off of the legal opponent in this match for one second and it has cost him, as now Axel Graves is driving his forearm right into the back of the head of Hart, and Hart can’t do anything about it! Nick Hart drops down to the mat, as Axel backs away because of the referee… and Nick Infinite quickly comes back in and boots Hart in the face while the ref is distracted!
Jake Mercer: Axel Graves quickly runs back to Nick Hart, grabbing him by his head as he drags him to the center of the ring, and he connects with a huge uppercut and that might have just knocked him out! Axel now grabs a hold of Nick once again, before wrapping his arms around his waist, and he lifts him up into the air, and he connects a delayed german suplex, and Axel bridges! Cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: But now it’s going to be Shane Gates who comes in to break up the pin! Axel is not happy about this, as he quickly walks back over to his corner, before tagging Nick Infinite back into this match!
(TAG!)
Flannery McCoy: Nick Infinite quickly enters back into the ring, and he stays standing in the corner, waiting for Nick Hart to get back up to his feet! He’s stalking Hart, as Nick Hart is slowly able to get back up, and Infinite runs straight at him!!!
Jake Mercer: NICK HART CUTS INFINITE RIGHT IN HALF WITH A SPEAR! Hart is up to his feet, and he runs over to Axel’s corner, before knocking Axel off of the apron! He quickly runs back to the center of the ring, grabbing Infinite by the hair, before lifting him up into the air!! Nick Hart with the pump handle driver, and it’s over! Hart into the cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: Here are your winners of this match; SHANE GATES AND NICK HART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Came Out Swinging’ begins to play once again to a mixed reaction of loud cheers and boos, as Nick Hart would push himself off of Nick Infinite, before getting his arm raised by the referee. Shane Gates would then enter into the ring, before pulling Nick Hart up to his feet, as both of their arms get raised.)
Stew-O: What a tag team match between these four competitors here tonight, but in the end, despite all the aggression the two had for each other before heading into this match, it is Nick Hart and Shane Gates who is able to pick up the win in the end!
Flannery McCoy: Nick Infinite and Axel Graves both headed into this match with something to prove here tonight, and even though they might not have won, they definitely gave both of these men a run for their money. Congratulations Hart and Gates!
(They would both celebrate their victory, as Nick Infinite and Axel Graves look on disappointed, and the camera would then fade elsewhere.)
(Friday Night Dynasty fades back in to show the backstage area of the SAP Center with a view of the office of Dynasty General Manager Tyrone Montgomery being seen. He’s writing behind his desk, humming to himself and minding his business while the show is underway. The overall peacefulness though is broken when he hears a knock at the door, in which he perks his head up in response.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Come in!
(The door opens and the camera goes over to reveal the Off-Brand Amphetamines making their way inside. Solomon Stane, flanked by her wife Trixie alongside his tag team partner Kirk Redwood, make their way in. Tyrone greets them with a smile before getting out of his seat and making his way over.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Solomon, Kirk, Trixie, thank you for accepting my invitation. First I’d like to congratulate Solomon on winning the Extreme Enigma Battle Royale.
(Solomon smirks, proud of his accomplishment while Tyrone continues.)
Tyrone Montgomery: But I obviously know why the three of you are here, so I’ll cut to the chase.
(Tyrone makes his way over and takes something off of his desk, handing him a check for $100k, his bonus for winning the match. Solomon takes it and pockets it.)
Solomon Stane: Pleasure doing business with you, I’ll be happy to split the cash with Kirk considering he’s my tag partner and as a thanks for his help in the match. It’s great and all, but what I really want is priceless.
(Tyrone raises an eyebrow.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And what is that?
???: I think we have a clue.
(The camera goes over to show the door, which is left open, being occupied by two familiar Elitists. It’s none other than the Unified Tag Team Champions, The Visual Prophet and SOSA Henderson, better known as the Soul Food Sunday duo.)
The Visual Prophet: Overheard you saying you want something else…
SOSA Henderson: Wonder what that might be?
Kirk Redwood: You know exactly what we want, a shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships.
The Visual Prophet: Color me shocked, you do???
SOSA Henderson: Dawg, I would’ve never known. Shame it would be for nothing considering who the Champions are.
Solomon Stane: I wouldn’t test us if I were you.
Tyrone Montgomery: :krabs:!!!
(The confrontation seems to get heated and Tyrone steps in and tries to create a rift between the two teams. But before they can get into it, the door is seen creaking open once again, to the two team’s confusion and even more fear coming from the Dynasty General Manager.)
Nick Hart: Technically, if I might add, you already got your reward, Solomon. So in my eyes, I don’t think you’re owed anything.
(The camera goes over to Shane Gates and Nick Hart making their way into the scene, adding another team to the fray. Despite their differences as shown earlier before their match, it’s clear that they put that aside for their main goal and that’s the Tag Titles. The Off-Brand Amphetamines are annoyed and Soul Food Sunday are amused by all of this competition for their titles.)
Shane Gates: I agree with that. So if you ask me? If you two want a shot at the titles, you better earn them because as far as we’re concerned? We have just as much of a right to a shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships considering Soul Food Sunday had so much to say about us last week.
(Viz and SOSA snicker amongst one another but before they can say anything it’s Trixie Stane that speaks up.)
Trixie Stane: Are being former Unified Tag Team Champions not enough? How about OBA beating you the countless times that they have? What more do Solomon and Kirk need to prove to validate the opportunity at becoming two-time Tag Champs. If anything, I think the two of you have to prove yourselves before cutting the line.
Nick Hart: Has what we’ve done these past couple of weeks not been enough? I will admit that Shane and I don’t have the best track record, but we’ve been well on our way to fighting for the Tag Titles and it has to happen at some point. I know a lot of people are going to end up doubting us, but I’m of the belief that us winning isn’t as nearsighted as people are trying to make it out to be.
Solomon Stane: Oh no, it’s pretty freaking nearsighted. I don’t even know why we have to explain this to you considering that we not only have, but we have also proven it multiple times. I get it, us being a better tag team than you, it’s not a good look. But at the same time that doesn’t mean that you have to lie about it either and try to make yourselves believe that you have what it takes to reach this high, because you don’t.
Shane Gates: I’ll say the same thing that Nick said and not deny our cold streak either, it’d be foolish of me to do otherwise. But considering I’ve been here for a pretty long time, I can say for certain that you two aren’t anything impressive either. You’re just like any tag team that comes and goes, with the added benefit of being a Unified Tag Team Champion lackluster reign aside.
(Solomon and Kirk seem to be getting frustrated with this conversation, but before they can say anything else, Viz clears his throat allowing Soul Food Sunday to take the floor.)
SOSA Henderson: It’s funny how y’all are just going to forget the actual problem here, and that’s the fact that you’re not just fighting for any Tag Title, you’re fighting for *our* Tag Title. And by the looks of things… I don’t think any of you have what it takes even by yourselves to beat Viz and I.
The Visual Prophet: But you know what, even though it’s past Christmas, I’ll do a little giving. You two want a Tag Title shot, and Soul Food Sunday wants the smoke, so how about I do something that benefits all three of us.
(Viz turns to Tyrone who is still on his toes about this heated altercation.)
The Visual Prophet: Both of those teams against us at King of Elite, how does that sound buddy?
(Tyrone calms down a little bit, seeing the Off-Brand Amphetamines and Nick Hart and Shane Gates talk amongst themselves, ultimately seeing this as not much of a problem considering the point that they’re looking to prove.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Let’s do it!
(Viz and SOSA look toward one another, scoffing ever so slightly, disregarding the challenges that they have just put themselves against, before they turn around and leave the office area. The last shot seen are the other two teams leaving the vicinity, leaving Tyrone to his lonesome, while Friday Night Dynasty begins to transition to elsewhere.)
(Dynasty returns to ringside, and this time around Jay Jerry Johnson is seen at ringside. The camera shows him waiting before fading to the ring, where Stephie Love is seen with a microphone.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a KING OF ELITE FIRST ROUND MATCH.. SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
(‘DNA’ by Kendrick Lamar hits, and the fans in the arena begin to cheer knowing exactly who this theme belongs to. Before long PJ Hendrx begins to walk out, and he looks as confident as ever. PJ clearly thinks he is ready to advance in the King of Elite tournament, and it’s because of that belief that he doesn’t spend too much time on the stage, not wanting to waste too much time as he begins walking down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first.. From Charlotte, North Carolina… Weighing in at 195 pounds… PPPPPPJJJJJJJJ HHHHHEEEENNNDDRRRRRXXXXXX!!!!!
Stew-O: This should definitely be an interesting match. Not only is this a King of Elite tournament match, but both Jay Jerry Johnson and Solomon Stane are out here. I could imagine Jay only being here to watch, but Solomon? I wouldn’t be so sure.
Jake Mercer: PJ Hendrx is out first and I think his recent performances speak for themselves. He’s been in a huge match already with the Elimination Chamber, and that might have only been the start for him. I think tonight will be the deciding factor.
(‘Sabotage’ by The Beastie Boys hits, and this causes a more mixed and negative reaction than what was previously heard. The two men that walk out don’t care though, as Kirk Redwood looks focused on the upcoming match and Solomon Stane is right with him. The former Unified Tag Team Champions are ready for this match as Kirk looks to advance in the King of Elite tournament. The two walk down the ramp, staring directly at PJ Hendrx who’s still inside of the ring.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent… Accompanied by Solomon Stane… From Boston, Massachusetts… Weighing in at 210 pounds… KKIIIRRRRKK REDDWOOOOOOOOODDDDDD!!!!
Stew-O: The Off Brand Amphetamines are here, and it’s Kirk Redwood that PJ will be facing tonight. Solomon Stand may have come up short last week, but who knows what’ll happen tonight when they’ve had another week to prepare and even learn from Solomon’s mistakes?
Flannery McCoy: Yeah, this has the potential to be a far more even match, especially knowing that Kirk is actually the more experienced competitor here when it comes to big matches here in EAW. He’s been a Champion before, now’s his shot at singles gold.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: This match is underway, AND IMMEDIATELY IT GETS AGGRESSIVE AS KIRK REDWOOD RUNS IN BEFORE SLIPPING BEHIND PJ! Kirk looks for a German suplex, but PJ flips out of it and lands on his feet! PJ now noticing Kirk turning around so he rebounds off the ropes, AND PJ LOOKS FOR A SHINING WIZARD AS KIRK WAS ON A KNEE, BUT KIRK QUICKLY GETS UP BEFORE CATCHING THE LEGS!! KIRK NOW TRANSITIONING AS HE PULLS THE LEGS ONTO HIS SHOULDERS, AND HE LIFTS PJ HENDRX UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION! KIRK HAS SOMETHING DANGEROUS IN MIND HERE, BUT PJ DOESN’T SEEM TO BE LETTING HIM GET AWAY WITH IT SO EASILY!
Jake Mercer: PJ is punching away at Kirk Redwood, and he manages to go for a hurricanrana that causes Kirk to stumble into the corner! PJ now running in- BUT KIRK POPS PJ UP ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Both Elitists turn towards each other- AND KIRK REDWOOD LANDS A HUGE RIGHT HAND TO PJ, NEARLY DROPPING PJ OFF OF THE TOP ROPE! The only reason he didn’t fall onto the mat is because Kirk caught him! Kirk clearly has something on his mind, and whatever it is can’t be too good for PJ Hendrx who had control up until that counter!
Flannery McCoy: Kirk holding onto PJ’s upper body with PJ’s feet being the only thing hanging on the turnbuckles, AND NOW KIRK POPS PJ UP ONCE MORE, THIS TIME CONNECTING WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! That uppercut knocked PJ’s lights out as he drops into the corner, BUT KIRK QUICKLY PULLS PJ UP BEFORE DELIVERING A SNAP SUPLEX, QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY A PIN!
ONE!
TW-
Flannery McCoy: PJ kicks out, and while Solomon Stane isn’t happy about that I’m not too sure Jay Jerry Johnson cares. Ultimately whoever wins this match moves on in the King of Elite tournament, and I doubt Jay Jerry Johnson cares too much who his competition is as long as he’s able to surpass them.
Stew-O: PJ uses the ropes to start pulling himself up, AND I THINK SOLOMON STANE WAS ABOUT TO TRY AND GRAB PJ BUT THE REFEREE NOTICED, AND STARTS YELLING AT SOLOMON TO BACK OFF BEFORE HE COULD EVEN GET HIMSELF INVOLVED! The referee is paying a good amount of attention it seems, BUT HE OBVIOUSLY HAS TOO MUCH ON HIS PLATE AS THIS DISTRACTION ALLOWS KIRK TO CHOKE PJ ON THE ROPES WITHOUT HAVING TO CARE ABOUT THE FIVE COUNT!
Jake Mercer: Just a cruel act by the Off Brand Amphetamines, AND NOW KIRK PULLS PJ UP BEFORE DELIVERING A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! KIRK NOW PULLING PJ INTO A FRONT FACELOCK BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK, BUT PJ SPINS OUT OF IT WHILE HOLDING ONTO KIRK’S ARM, PULLING KIRK INTO A SHORT ARM CLOTHESLINE! PJ PULLS KIRK UP BY THE ARM BEFORE PULLING HIM IN, SLIPPING BEHIND KIRK AND DELIVERING A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Kirk stumbles up to a knee, AND NOW PJ RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE DROPPING KIRK WITH A SLINGBLADE AS SOON AS HE GETS BACK UP!
Flannery McCoy: Kirk Redwood gets back up and stumbles to the ropes, AND PJ USES THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHARGE AT KIRK! This might have been a mistake by PJ though, as Kirk was able to deliver an elbow that clearly caught him off guard! Kirk uses the opportunity to drop PJ with a leg sweep, AND NOW KIRK DROPS DOWN ONTO PJ WITH AN ELBOW STRIKE TO THE JAW! Kirk is very aggressive tonight, and I can completely understand why with everything that’s been said to the Off Brand Amphetamines recently as well as the fact that Solomon was eliminated from this tournament last week!
Stew-O: Kirk Redwood pulls PJ up, AND PJ LANDS A PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION, CAUSING KIRK TO STUMBLE BACK! PJ NOW WITH A RIGHT HAND! KIRK SWINGS AT PJ, BUT PJ DUCKS UNDER THE STRIKE BEFORE HITTING KIRK IN THE HEAD WITH A PELE KICK! KIRK STUMBLES BACKWARDS, FALLING OUT TO THE RING APRON AS PJ IS ABLE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO RECOVER! Kirk Redwood gets back up and it seems that PJ has done the same- AND NOW WAIT A SECOND!!! KIRK GOES FOR THE SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH!!! .50 CAL-
Jake Mercer: DOESN’T CONNECT!!! PJ AVOIDED IT AND KIRK HAD TO ROLL BACK TO HIS FEET BEFORE BACKPEDALING INTO THE ROPES, RIGHT INTO A SUPERMAN PUNCH FROM PJ- NO! PJ WAS ABOUT TO TAKE A PAGE OUT OF KIRK’S BOOK BUT KIRK AVOIDED IT BEFORE GRABBING PJ FROM BEHIND! KIRK LIFTS PJ UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX, BUT PJ ROLLS ONTO HIS FEET AND LIFTS KIRK REDWOOD ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!!! PJ HAS KIRK IN POSITION TO CONNECT WITH THE HURRICANE, IF THAT CONNECTS THIS JUST MIGHT BE IT!
Flannery McCoy: BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT!!! KIRK SLIPS DOWN BEHIND PJ BEFORE HITTING PJ WITH A CHOP BLOCK TO THE BACK OF THE KNEE! PJ DROPS TO A KNEE AS KIRK BACKPEDALS INTO THE ROPES- WHAT!?!?!? KIRK JUST WENT FOR THE BLITZKRIEG BOP, BUT PJ DUCKED UNDER IT! Kirk Redwood is quickly back to his feet, BUT HE RECEIVES A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! PJ NOW SETTING HIM UP, AND HE ACTUALLY CONNECTS WITH PLANET ZERO!!! PLANET ZERO CONNECTS, PJ MIGHT BE MOVING ON TO THE NEXT ROUND UNLESS KIRK IS SOMEHOW ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Stew-O: AND HE DOES EXACTLY THAT!!! KIRK KICKED OUT OF THE PLANET ZERO, AND IT SEEMS THIS MATCH ISN’T OVER JUST YET!! PJ Hendrx gets back to his feet and I’m sure he’s just as shocked as we are that this match isn’t over, but it seems that PJ is making a smart call and trying to think of a way to finish off the match before he loses the opportunity. PJ lifts Kirk Redwood up onto the top turnbuckle forcing him to face the crowd, and it seems that PJ may have already found that idea!
Jake Mercer: PJ Hendrx starts to climb up top, and I’m not so sure what he has planned yet! After all, PJ has such a varied arsenal that he arguably knows more top rope moves than Mr. DEDEDE and Impact know ANY moves! It’d make sense given PJ’s incredible training which included skydiving without parachutes and having to land on his opponents in order to survive, but that just leaves us all with the question of what he has planned for Kirk Redwood!
Flannery McCoy: None of that made any sense. How would landing on a person break his fall at all?
Jake Mercer: You wouldn’t get it. :wow:
Flannery McCoy: Whatever. I should be focused on the match anyway, because right now PJ is delivering a bunch of elbows to the back of Kirk’s head and to his neck! It seems like PJ is trying to weaken Kirk to set up for something, and with them on the top rope it’s sure to be something devastating! PJ finally stops elbowing Kirk, and it seems like he’s content with all he’s done as he’s not carrying on with whatever move he put Kirk up there for! PJ now slowly putting himself on top of Kirk’s shoulders.. WAIT A SECOND! PJ IS GOING FOR FINAL FLASH, AND IT ALL STARTS WITH THE TOP ROPE POISONRANA!!!
Stew-O: KIRK REDWOOD MANAGES TO SAVE HIMSELF THOUGH, HOLDING ONTO THE TOP ROPE WITH ONE ARM AND PUSHING ONE OF PJ’S LEGS OFF OF HIM WITH THE OTHER JUST AS PJ WENT FOR THE MOVE! THIS CAUSED PJ TO CRASH LAND RIGHT ONTO THE MAT, AND THAT’S THE LAST THING PJ WANTS RIGHT NOW, ESPECIALLY WHEN HE WAS THIS CLOSE TO PUTTING THIS MATCH AWAY QUICKLY! Solomon Stane has a big grin on his face as Kirk drops down into the ring, and I think it’s because Solomon can see what Kirk is setting up for!
Jake Mercer: PJ PUSHES HIMSELF UP TO A KNEE, BUT THAT WAS THE WRONG TIME TO DO THAT AS KIRK REDWOOD WAS ALREADY RUNNING THE ROPES!! BLITZKRIEG BOP!!! THE BLITZKRIEG BOP CONNECTS AND THAT DEFINITELY KNOCKED PJ HENDRX’S LIGHTS OUT!!! KIRK QUICKLY TURNS PJ OVER BEFORE HOOKING THE LEGS, AND I JUST DON’T SEE HOW PJ COULD KICK OUT OF SOMETHING LIKE THAT KNOWING KIRK’S KNEES ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO BREAK THROUGH STEEL! KIRK TO MOVE ONTO ROUND TWO!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Flannery McCoy: BUT IT’S NOT OVER JUST YET!! PJ HENDRX GETS THE SHOULDER UP AND.. Wait, did you just say Kirk can break steel with a knee?
Jake Mercer: I sure did!
Flannery McCoy: You know what? I need to stop entertaining you. Anyways, Kirk just got on top of PJ and he just begins punching away at him, not too much of a surprise as he can’t be too happy about that kickout not too long ago! If anything Kirk is playing it smart right now, trying to keep PJ grounded before he could do anything crazy!
Stew-O: Kirk lifts PJ up before hitting him with a forearm to the face, and now Kirk shoves PJ into the corner before beginning to just throw as many strikes as he can at him! Punches and knees over and over to both the head and midsection, dropping PJ into a seated position as Kirk just begins stomping away, forcing the referee to step in as they begin to count! Kirk backs up once they reach the count of four, but he quickly grabs PJ by the leg before pulling him away from the turnbuckles! What is Kirk thinking about now!?
Jake Mercer: It doesn’t seem to matter, as PJ finally finds the strength to kick Kirk away from him! PJ stumbles towards the ropes and quickly grabs onto them to remain standing, AND NOW KIRK REDWOOD RUNS IN- RIGHT INTO PJ’S BOOT! PJ NOW SWINGING AT KIRK, CONNECTING WITH A RIGHT HAND THAT CAUSES KIRK TO STUMBLE EVEN MORE! PJ now running in and delivering multiple strikes of his own, BUT KIRK FINDS A COUNTER AS HE DUCKS UNDER PJ’S SWING BEFORE HITTING PJ WITH A HEADBUTT! PJ DROPS TO A KNEE, AND KIRK LIFTS HIM UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!
Flannery McCoy: THAT WAS A BAD MOVE THOUGH, AS PJ QUICKLY TRANSITIONS INTO A SUNSET FLIP PIN!!!
ONE!
TWO-
Flannery McCoy: KIRK REDWOOD KICKS OUT AND TRIES TO STOMP ON PJ, BUT PJ ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET! KIRK RUNS AT PJ, BUT PJ JUMPS UP AND CONNECTS WITH A DROPKICK TO THE HEAD! That was a very impressive dropkick for someone that wasn’t even running, and now it’s Kirk stumbling back as PJ charges at him, JUST TO GET POPPED UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE JUST LIKE EARLY ON IN THE MATCH!
Stew-O: Yeah, but this time PJ was prepared! He blocks the strike from Kirk, AND KIRK LOOKS TO CATCH PJ OFF GUARD BY GRABBING HIS LEG, BUT PJ PUSHES THE ARM OFF BEFORE KICKING KIRK AWAY!! PJ NOW DIVES, TAKING KIRK OUT WITH A DIVING METEORA!!! Incredible move by PJ Hendrix, who’s pulling out all the stops in order to try and put this match away! Solomon Stane hasn’t interfered as he doesn’t want to get Kirk disqualified, but at this point I’m not sure if it’ll matter as PJ has Kirk right where he wants him! PJ might be winning this match!
Jake Mercer: PJ now goes over and grabs Kirk by the legs, BUT KIRK KICKS PJ’S HANDS AWAY BEFORE SITTING UP AND HITTING PJ IN THE JAW WITH A RIGHT HAND! KIRK PULLS HIMSELF OVER TO THE ROPES BEFORE GETTING BACK UP, AND NOW HE AND PJ CHARGE TOWARDS EACH OTHER- BEFORE TAKING EACH OTHER OUT WITH DUAL CLOTHESLINES! PJ AND KIRK NOW BOTH ON THEIR KNEES, AND THEY JUST GRAB EACH OTHER BEFORE PUNCHING AWAY, AND HITTING OTHER WITH ELBOWS AND FOREARMS AS THEY TRY TO TAKE EACH OTHER OUT! BOTH MEN HAVE TO BE RUNNING ON EMPTY AT THIS POINT!
Flannery McCoy: I wouldn’t be so sure! They’re already getting back to their feet, AND NOW PJ HITS KIRK WITH A RIGHT HAND! Kirk may have stumbled, but he’s not off his feet yet! Kirk now, GRABBING PJ AND KNEEING HIM IN THE MIDSECTION! PJ doubles over in pain and Kirk tries to capitalize, BUT PJ LANDS A PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION AS KIRK REDWOOD BACKS OFF! This match is looking pretty even for the time being, but we know this can only end with one person advancing and coming one step closer to being King!
Stew-O: Kirk Redwood now, RUNNING IN AND CONNECTING WITH AN ELBOW! That dropped PJ to a knee, but the fact PJ isn’t completely off his feet just shows that Kirk is at least somewhat worn out and can’t hit as hard as he’d like! PJ now getting back up, AND HE HITS A FOREARM THAT SPINS KIRK AROUND.. JUST FOR KIRK TO ATTEMPT TO CONNECT WITH A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE! PJ DUCKED UNDER IT BEFORE LOOKING FOR A PELE KICK, BUT KIRK AVOIDS IT BEFORE GRABBING THE LEG AND ATTEMPTING AN ANKLE LOCK! PJ DOESN’T ALLOW IT THOUGH, GETTING TO HIS FREE LEG BEFORE JUMPING UP AND KICKING HIM AWAY!
Jake Mercer: PJ and Kirk Redwood are both worse for wear right now, AND KIRK LOOKS TO CAPITALIZE OFF OF THIS AS HE GRABS PJ AND SLAMS HIS FACE INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! PJ had the upper hand, but he clearly didn’t expect Kirk to go for something like that! PJ is on spaghetti legs and now Kirk grabs him from behind, BUT PJ LANDS A BACK ELBOW THAT CAUSES KIRK TO STUMBLE AWAY! PJ NOW TURNING AND HITTING KICK WITH AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD, SENDING KIRK TOWARDS THE ROPES! PJ NOW CHARGING TOWARDS KIRK-
Flannery McCoy: BUT KIRK STOPS AND GRABS THE ROPES, BEFORE LIFTING PJ OVER HIS HEAD!!! PJ intended to catch Kirk as he bounced off of the ropes, but Kirk managed to bring a stop to that and instead send PJ over the top rope! PJ had some quick thinking though, as he grabbed onto the top rope and landed on the apron! Kirk Redwood turns around hoping to land a good shot on PJ, BUT PJ HITS KIRK WITH A FOREARM! Kirk is able to respond though, HITTING PJ WITH A NASTY KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! That clearly hurt badly as PJ is barely holding onto the rope and keeping himself on the apron, AND KIRK IS LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE AS HE BEGINS RUNNING THE ROPES-
Stew-O: RIGHT INTO THE PIERCE OF AFFLICTION!!!! BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES GAVE PJ THE SMALL BIT OF TIME HE NEEDED TO RECOVER JUST ENOUGH TO DELIVER THE SPRINGBOARD SPEAR, AND HE JUST CUT KIRK REDWOOD IN HALF WITH THAT ONE! PJ HENDRX HOOKS THE LEGS, LOOKING TO JOIN JAY JERRY JOHNSON AND BRONSON DANIELS IN MOVING ON TO ROUND TWO!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… MOVING ON TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT, PPPPPPJJJJJJJ HHHEEEEENNNDDDRRRRRXXXXXX!!!!!!
Stew-O: PJ DOES IT!! PJ Hendrx has officially moved on to round two, and Solomon Stand clearly isn’t happy about that one but there’s nothing he could do! After buying time for Kirk earlier he knew the referee was on top of his every move! Kirk came close even without the interferences, but in the end it wasn’t enough as PJ managed to pull off the victory!
Jake Mercer: PJ Hendrx has had a great season to be honest. For someone so new to EAW he has shown a lot of potential, and this tournament might just be the perfect opportunity for him to show what he’s capable of!
Flannery McCoy: Jay Jerry Johnson is still at ringside just staring at PJ, and I can see why he didn’t get involved. He just wanted to know who his competition would be, and now he does.
(‘DNA’ hits as the fans in the arena cheer, and PJ Hendrx slowly gets back to his feet as he looks exhausted following such a competitive match. PJ has his hand raised, but immediately after this he turns and stares at Jay Jerry Johnson, who’s staring right back at him. Solomon Stane helps Kirk Redwood out of the ring, and after this the final image shown is the staredown between Jay and PJ as Dynasty begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Backstage, Milli Banks is warming up with a few gentle stretches. She’s all business as a focused look is on her face. However, she is quickly approached by Michael Belfort. She stops and offers him a smile, placing her hands on her hips.)
Michael Belfort: Milli Banks, it’s good to see you. I hope I’m not interrupting anything important here.
Milli Banks: Nah, you’re not. It’s all good. What’s up, Mic?
Michael Belfort: I was just hoping to ask you some quick questions. Won’t be taking up much of your time. I know you’ve got that huge second-round match coming up shortly.
Milli Banks: Ain’t a problem with me. Shoot.
Michael Belfort: Well, Empress of Elite has certainly started off with a bang. In fact, it was you and Haruka Kashimashi that competed in the first match for this year’s tournament, setting the tone for how competitive things can get in the next few weeks. You were able to pick up the win in order to advance, but prior to that, you were attacked by the Queen Bees. Many people were surprised that you were even able to continue. I guess the main question that’s on everyone’s mind is: how? After everything that transpired, how is it that you were able to win and move on?
(Milli chuckles.)
Milli Banks: Ain’t it obvious, baby? I’m the It Girl for a reason, and it’s all because I’ve got “it”. Last week was a masterclass in determination and heart. I’ve had my eyes set on winning Empress of Elite, no matter what. The Queen Bees thought they had me, but not even a beatdown from them was going to be enough to keep me down. I’m a woman possessed, laser-focused on what’s in front of me. Meanwhile, those three have spent ample time trying to get at me that I have to wonder if they’re even truly prepared for their own matches. I stay on their minds that I’m the first thing they think about, and as a result, fret over. And it’s sad that their little effort hasn’t worked out for them. I almost feel bad for them! However, it’s like I said to them: you bitches can try to knock me down, but imma get up each and every time. Period.
Michael Belfort: Still, there must be some sort of anxiety on your part as you’ll be going up against one of the Queen Bees members in Sierra Bradford. Are you worried that Serenity and perhaps even Mei can get themselves involved here tonight?
Milli Banks: Anxiety? Hm… I wouldn’t go so far as to call it that, but I am aware of their tricks and games. Quite frankly, if any of them do end up trying to get involved, I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest. It’s expected, y’know? They attempted to take me out before to prevent this match from happening. If anything, I would be more surprised if they kept their hands off of me this time around! They didn’t want me to go against Sierra, but it’s happening. They weren’t able to stop what was destined to happen despite their best efforts.
Michael Belfort: So, you’ll be willing to take them head-on?
Milli Banks: Of course! See, Mic, where I come from, when you get jumped, you get your lick back by finding everyone one by one and beating them. I mean, I coulda been had some people involved, but nah. I ain’t gonna go down that route. It’s always better to bring the heat to these bitches by yourself. So, imma apply what I learned back in Brooklyn and get the west coast popping like this is an east coast function. This that New York love that boutta be displayed tonight. I’m getting my revenge on each member and Sierra is on the hit list. They took my chance at winning the Specialist title away from me, so now, I’m going to take their chances of winning Empress of Elite from them. And I’m gonna do all of that by myself.
(Milli grins.)
Milli Banks: Anything else?
Michael Belfort: That will be all. Thank you for the conversation, Milli.
Milli Banks: No problem.
(Milli winks at him before walking off. The backstage area fades as we go back to a shot of the ring inside the SAP Center.)
(Friday Night Dynasty fades back in to show Stephie Love standing at the center of the ring, ready to announce the next match!)
Stephie Love: The following is a QUARTERFINALS MATCHUP IN THE EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT! And it is a singles match scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Hikarunara’ by Goose House is heard blasting through the speakers of the arena, with the camera going over to show Mei Sasaki making her way out to the stage, being flanked by Serenity Valdez who hypes her up energetically behind her. Mei has a determined look on her face while she poses before then beginning to make her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… accompanied by Serenity Valdez… from Kyōto-shi, Nippon… weighing in at 125 pounds… ‘THE DARK KITSUNE’… MEI SASAKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Complete Collapse’ by Sleeping With Sirens is then heard beginning to play up, with the camera going over to reveal Caroline beginning to slowly make her way out to the ring. She has her head down and a cold expression painted on her face. She is emotionless and just simply stares down at the ring at her opposition while the crowd gives a lukewarm reaction. She then begins to make her way down to the ring after some time.)
Stephie Love: And her opponent… from Paducah, Kentucky… weighing in at 109 pounds… ‘THE QUEEN OF SHADOWS’… CAROLINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: This match is officially underway, with the winner of this headed to the Semifinals of the Empress of Elite tournament! Mei Sasaki and Caroline both begin to make their way of their corners and toward the center of the ring, and it looks like the two of them looks to start this off with a collar-and-elbow tie up- BUT MEI ATTEMPTS TO FOREARM CAROLINE- WAIT! Caroline blocks it! She pushes it away, BEFORE PUNCHING MEI RIGHT IN THE FACE AND SENDING HER BACKWARD!
Flannery McCoy: A disgusted look on the face of Mei in response, but Caroline was one step ahead of her in her surprise attack. MEI STEPS FORWARD AND ATTEMPTS TO GO FOR A KICK TO THE FACE- But Caroline ducks under and shoves her toward the ropes! Mei falls against the ropes, BUT SPINS AROUND AND CONNECTS WITH A DISCUS LARIAT- WAIT! Caroline ducks under, BEFORE TURNING AROUND AND LEAPING INTO THE AIR FOR A JUMPING NECKBREAKER! Caroline keeps herself grounded while Mei tries to get back up to her feet, not wasting any time locking in a grounded headlock to keep The Queen Bee at bay in the early going of this match!
Jake Mercer: Certainly not the position that Mei wants to be in right now, but there are still ways to go in this match, so sooner rather than later is when an opportunity is going to present itself to escape. Mei quickly plants her feet and slowly begins to rise back up, BEFORE SLIPPING OUT OF THE HEADLOCK AND SWEEPING THE LEGS OF CAROLINE FROM BENEATH HER! Mei then recovers and takes a step back, BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CRUSHING HER FROM BENEATH WITH DOUBLE KNEES TO HER CHEST! Caroline is left in a world of pain while Mei turns and hooks the leg going for an early pin attempt!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Stew-O: BUT CAROLINE GETS THE SHOULDER UP! Mei begins to push herself back up to her feet, and while she knows it’s a step in the right direction, she’s going to have to deliver a lot more offense if she wants to even come close to getting this victory and reaching the Semifinals of the Empress of Elite tournament. Mei grabs Caroline by the head and begins to tug her back up to her feet, before sending her toward the ropes with an Irish whip… but before Caroline can rebound off the ropes she manages to grab them and keep herself in place just in time! MEI RUNS FORWARD AND TRIES TO TAKE HER OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE- BUT CAROLINE BEFORE SHE CAN COME CLOSE TO HER SENDS A KICK TO HER FACE-
Flannery McCoy: BUT MEI MANAGES TO SNATCH HER LEGS BEFORE DUMPING HER OVER THE TOP ROPE! Caroline manages to land herself on the apron and recover, WHILE MEI GOES UNDER AND THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SHOULDER THRUST- But Caroline manages to move out of the way of that, BEFORE SENDING A SWIFT KICK TO HER FACE! Mei shoots back up in pain while Caroline grabs her by the head, BEFORE DROPPING HER AGAINST THE ROPES WITH A HOT SHOT WHICH SENDS HER DOWN!
(Caroline lands at ringside while the crowd immerses her in a lukewarm reaction. She completely ignores it before turning around and beginning to roll back into the ring, but before she can do that she’s stopped… by Serenity Valdez.)
Jake Mercer: Let’s not forget that Serenity is at ringside for this match, and I bet that she’d go out of her way to cost Caroline this match in favor of her partner. But the question lies in if Caroline will allow that or not?
(Serenity yells at Caroline, trying to direct her attention toward her. She turns her head and stares at her for a moment, simply scoffing before looking to continue where she left off when it comes to Mei…)
Stew-O: BUT THAT WAS ENOUGH FOR MEI TO RECOVER AND SHOOT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, DROPPING CAROLINE DOWN WITH A HUGE SUICIDE DIVE! Caroline is dropped down to the ringside area and that one distraction may have cost her the whole thing, with Mei bringing her back up to her feet and pushing her back into the ring. She climbs up onto the apron, focusing her attention on Caroline who is slowly beginning to rise back up to her feet… BEFORE LAUNCHING OFF OF THE ROPES AND DROPPING HER BACK DOWN WITH A HUGE SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE!
Flannery McCoy: Caroline is down but she continues to persist through what has been thrown at her right now. She slowly begins to rise up again, ONLY FOR MEI TO SHOOT INTO THE AIR AND GO FOR A HURRICANRANA! This sends Caroline toward the middle rope while Mei turns around and runs to the ropes and back, setting her up… FOR A TIGER FEINT KICK!
Jake Mercer: BUT CAROLINE SEES IT COMING! She manages to grab a hold of the leg before pushing her away! Mei manages to recover back in the ring and stumbles back before approaching Caroline, BUT CAROLINE GRABS HER BY THE HEAD AND BRINGS HER INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Stew-O: BUT MEI MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF IT! Both of them are getting back up to their feet, BUT CAROLINE CONNECTS WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK TO THE HEAD OF MEI! WHICH TRANSITIONS RIGHT INTO ‘VINTAGE CAROLINE’! SPLIT LEG DROP CONNECTS COMPLETELY DROPPING MEI WHILE SHE TRANSITIONS INTO A PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRR-
Flannery McCoy: BUT MEI SHOOTS THE SHOULDER UP! Not just yet, but too close for comfort when it comes to Mei, if I were her I would make sure that something like that is prevented the next time around. Caroline rolls over and grabs a hold of the ropes before pulling herself back up to her feet, shaking off the pain that must be aching through her body right now beginning to approach her and bring her up to her feet. She grabs her and sends her into an Irish whip toward the corner. Mei is sent back while Caroline makes her way over, POSITIONING HERSELF BEFORE SENDING AN ARRAY OF KICKS TOWARD HER CHEST! TRYING TO LIGHT HER UP!
Jake Mercer: Mei is defenseless right now and the only thing she can do is hold out until Caroline is satisfied with her assault. Caroline then relents and backs off, leaving Mei to drop down to a seated position in hopes of taking some deep breaths and recover, but I don’t think that Caroline is just going to go out of her way to allow her to do that. Caroline begins to set her up… RUNNING TOWARD MEI IN THE CORNER AND ATTEMPTING TO GO FOR A BIG BOOT TO THE FACE- NO! MEI MANAGES TO PULL HERSELF OUT OF THE CORNER JUST IN TIME! Caroline collides with the corner but stumbles backward trying to recover as quickly as she can, BUT MEI GRABS HER FROM AROUND THE WAIST AND LIFTS HER OFF THE GROUND BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A QUICK GERMAN SUPLEX!
Stew-O: Caroline is dropped down to the canvas, but is using the ropes once again to get herself back up to her feet. Both of these ladies have been dragged through hell and back, but they know that they’re will to win overcomes the pain that they’re sustaining right now. Mei is back up to her feet, and you can tell the pain that is written all over her face right now even if she tries to push through it all. Caroline is up on a kneeling position… ALLOWING MEI TO RUN FORWARD AND GRAB ONTO THE ROPES AND SWING THROUGH TO CONNECT WITH A TIGER FEINT KICK TO THE FACE! THE SECOND ATTEMPT DROPS CAROLINE DOWN TO THE GROUND WHILE MEI DROPS DOWN AND GOES FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT! WILL THIS BE IT???
OOONNNNEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREE-
Flannery McCoy: BUT MEI MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF IT BEFORE IT CONCLUDES! She was a hair away from bringing an end to this match, but Caroline had other plans for her so she’s going to have to continue forward. You can tell from the look on her face that she’s growing frustrated, but she is continuing to persist if it means raising her hand in victory when this is all said and done. Mei begins to slowly rise back up to her feet, and you can tell that the damage that Caroline has put her through so far is beginning to take its toll. She turns and heads toward the corner, slowly beginning to head up to the top rope and perch herself up there while she has the chance. She rises up while Caroline is still down on the canvas… LOOKING TO LAUNCH INTO THE AIR FOR A HUGE MOONSAULT!
Jake Mercer: SHE TRIES! BUT CAROLINE SHOOTS UP AND NAILS HER FROM BEHIND! She grabs her by the leg and pulls her down and off of the top rope, BEFORE LIFTING HER OFF OF THE GROUND AND CONNECTING WITH A SNAKE EYES TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Mei is taken aback by the attack and the sudden recovery of Caroline despite all of that, WITH CAROLINE SNATCHING HER FROM BEHIND, AROUND THE WAIST, AND LIFTING HER OFF OF THE GROUND FOR A QUICK AND EASY BACK SUPLEX- NO! Before that can happen it’s Mei that flips over and lands on her feet behind her! Caroline quickly swings around, NAILING A PUNCH! MEI SPINS AROUND BUT QUICKLY LEAPS BACKWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE FACE TO KNOCK HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
Stew-O: Mei manages to hold off the attack as long as she can, but how long will she be able to do that before Caroline ends up completely getting the better of her? Whether or not she’ll let it happen either is a question in itself. Caroline tries to back herself up in retreat, but Mei with a scowl simply refuses to let that happen as she mounts on top of her before beginning to nail her with repeated punches toward her face! Making sure to keep her down on the ground and at the same time giving her the pristine opportunity to recover while she has the chance!
Flannery McCoy: The referee interferes forcing Mei to release the assault and giving Caroline some leeway as she grabs a hold of her by the arm before then dragging her up to her feet… BEFORE SENDING A SOLID KNEE TOWARD HER ABDOMEN! This drops Caroline down to a kneeling position, WHILE MEI SENDS A SHOOT KICK TO HER CHEST! Mei isn’t done there, AS SHE CONNECTS AGAIN! AGAIN! AGAIN! AGAIN! AGAIN! AGAIN! AGAIN! She stops and steps back… LOOKING TO TAKE CAROLINE DOWN COMPLETELY WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD!
Jake Mercer: NO! CAROLINE DUCKS UNDER IT! This causes Mei to nearly lose balance but catch herself just in the nick of time! Mei stumbles forward but turns around… ONLY FOR CAROLINE TO RUN TOWARD THE ROPES AND LEAP OFF OF THEM, CONNECTING WITH A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT WHICH DROPS THE QUEEN BEE DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Caroline looks to hit her with a big move of her own, LEAPING UP FOR ‘DARK HALLOWS’! SHOOTING STAR KNEE DROP!
Stew-O: BUT MEI MOVES OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT AS WELL! Both of them are in a world of hurt right now trying their best to recover, WHILE MEI SHOOTS UP AND TRIES TO RESPOND WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD- BUT CAROLINE DUCKS UNDER! Both of them turn around, AND CAROLINE CONNECTS WITH A CLOTHESLINE- NO MEI TRIES AGAIN! BOTH OF THEM CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER DROPPING THEM DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
(The two of them are tired, too tired to recover quickly whatsoever. The crowd tries to rally both Elitists back up to their feet, especially Serenity at ringside who is clapping her hands together trying to get Mei back up before Caroline can. Ultimately, the two of them begin to rise up at the same time, and it’s clear that at this point it’s all beginning to come to a head, and it’s a matter of who’s going to prevail at this moment which tells the tale about how the rest of this match is going to end up going.)
Flannery McCoy: CAROLINE RUSHES FORWARD- But before she can even try anything it’s Mei that side steps and sends her toward the ropes! Caroline rebounds… BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND DROPPING MEI DOWN WITH A HURRICANRANA! Mei quickly rises back up to her feet but stumbles backward into the corner to keep herself upward, ONLY FOR CAROLINE TO RUSH FORWARD AND LEAP INTO THE AIR FOR A HIGH KNEE STRIKE IN THE CORNER- BUT MEI MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY! She goes under, AND ATTEMPTS TO DUMP CAROLINE OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE RINGSIDE AREA!
Jake Mercer: But just like last time Caroline manages to catch herself and land on the apron! That doesn’t disturb Mei though, LEAPING OFF OF THE ROPES AND ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT WITH A TRIANGLE DROPKICK TO HER CHEST TO SEND HER FLYING OFF AND CRASHING DOWN- BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT! Caroline manages to move out of the way causing Mei to miss the move! Mei lands on her stomach and gets back up to her feet, BUT CAROLINE LIFTS HERSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE AND GOES FOR A SUNSET FLIP- BUT MEI ROLLS HER THROUGH LEAVING HER IN A SEATED POSITION WHILE MEI GETS BACK UP AND SENDS A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE FACE TO TAKE HER DOWN!
Stew-O: Caroline is down and if Mei Sasaki wants to end this match, then she’s going to have to do so now while she has the chance. Caroline is beginning to rise up, and the window is slowly closing for whatever she might have in mind right now…
Flannery McCoy: AS SHE SPINS AROUND AND ATTEMPTS TO CONNECT WITH ‘DISINTEGRATION’! SPINNING HEEL KICK TO THE HEAD OF CAROLINE TO END THIS MATCH ONCE AND FOR ALL!
Jake Mercer: BUT CAROLINE MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER THAT! SHE GRABS A HOLD OF THE HEAD OF MEI WHILE SHE RECOVERS AND ATTEMPTS TO CONNECT WITH ‘A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE’! HEADLOCK DRIVER TO SPIKE HER DOWN!
Stew-O: BUT MEI MANAGES TO PUSH HER INTO THE CORNER JUST IN TIME! Caroline is halted while she tries to turn around, ONLY FOR MEI TO CONNECT WITH A SHOULDER THRUST TO THE ABDOMEN! She then grabs her by the arm before sending her to the opposite corner, rushing forward… GOING FOR A CORNER CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD- BUT CAROLINE CONNECTS WITH A PUNCH TO THE HEAD! She turns around and begins to make her way up to the top rope, BUT BEFORE SHE CAN DO ANYTHING IT’S MEI THAT RUNS INTO HER AND FORCES HER TO LOSE BALANCE! Caroline falls down to a seated position while Mei launches herself upward and onto the top rope, beginning to attack her with punches to stop her before she can do anything! The two of them are going back and forth now! Trying to get the better of the other! And it’s only a matter of time before one of them slips up!
Flannery McCoy: Mei finally relents, REELING HER HEAD BACK AND GOING FOR A HEADBUTT- BUT CAROLINE BLOCKS IT WITH HER FOREARMS! Mei is stunned, while Caroline connects with a European Uppercut, BEFORE GRABBING HER BY THE HEAD AND CRACKING HER WITH A HEADBUTT OF HER OWN! She shoves Mei downward, but thankfully it’s Mei that manages to land on her feet…
Jake Mercer: BUT IT’S CAROLINE THAT LAUNCHES HERSELF ONTO THE SHOULDERS OF MEI AND DROPS HER WITH ‘WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME’! THE PHOENIX DRAGONRANA! IMMEDIATELY IT’S SERENITY VALDEZ THAT SHOOTS ONTO THE APRON!
Stew-O: BUT CAROLINE GETS UP AND NAILS HER WITH A FOREARM TO STOP HER FROM MEDDLING IN THE MATCH, SHE DROPS DOWN AND HOOKS THE LEG ON MEI! WILL THIS BE IT???
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Complete Collapse’ begins to blast through the speakers of the arena, with the crowd giving a mixed reaction for Caroline who slowly begins to rise back up to her feet with a serious expression painted on her face. The referee makes their way over, raising her hand in victory, while she bathes in the spoils of victory, knowing that she finds herself advancing to the Semifinals of the Empress of Elite tournament now, at the dismay of Serenity Valdez who has just recovered now at ringside.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner, and advancing to the SEMIFINALS OF THE EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT!!!!!!!!!! CAROLINE!
Flannery McCoy: Emphatic victory by Caroline here tonight, who persevered and managed to get the win even with the odds seemingly against her. A performance like that is essential and now she finds herself on the fast track to becoming the new Empress of Elite, with the Semifinals on the horizon where she will be facing Serenity Valdez of Ashlynn Quinn, being confirmed after their match on Saturday Night Showdown comes to a close.
Stew-O: And I’m sure that does not make Serenity happy, who has been betting on herself to win at Showdown and advance, now she finds herself with the roadblock of facing the ever so malicious Caroline. Tough start for The Queen Bees tonight, but they will have a chance to redeem themselves with Sierra Bradford facing Milli Banks later tonight in a Quarterfinals matchup. How will that turn out! We’ll have to see, but for now we wish congratulations to Caroline on her victory!
(Mei Sasaki is dragged out of the ring by Serenity, with both of them beginning to backtrack up the ramp, absolutely angered by what happened right here. Meanwhile Caroline is in the ring, watching them leave with a straight look, before continuing her celebration inside of the ring. It’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
[SCREENBAR: EARLIER THIS WEEK]
(The camera goes to show a shot of The Reserved, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The sun is just beginning to rise on a foggy day, with nothing but mist surrounding the building. The shot goes over to the front door, where two druids are seen standing by, before holding open the large double doors to open it for a shadowy figure making his way out. New Breed Champion Ruler is seen heading outside, with his title in hand. He takes a deep breath, closing his eyes, before beginning to head out and away from The Reserved.)
(The camera then transitions over to a murky wooded area, with Ruler standing all by himself being surrounded by nothing but fog. He has his title in hand still, looking down at it before looking up at the camera that focused on him before then beginning to speak.)
Ruler: I’ve kept my silence over what happened at Road To Redemption, and while people may think of it as *fear* or *cowardice* I look at it more as grace. Pity for the fool… pity for Caroline. I extended grace by allowing her to live to see another day after what happened last week against Madison Kaline, heaven forbid she makes the same mistake a third time. Lo and behold, it’s inevitable isn’t it? It’s inevitable she slips up, it’s inevitable she tries again whether that be next week or the following… and I commend her for it. Truthfully she should be thankful, because without me none of what we see from “Sweet” Caroline would’ve happened if I didn’t slide the dagger through her ribs like I did at Justified Reckoning. I woke up something inside of her that had been lying dormant for so long, and I did her a favor by bringing out the real Caroline, the one that we see now. But despite that I will not be getting my thanks, I think we’ve long established that at this point. Instead, I got something more. But…
(Ruler thinks for a moment, nodding his head before continuing to speak.)
Ruler: But… no matter how much of a makeover she has now, being ‘The Queen of Shadows’ or whatever it may be. It won’t be enough to get whatever revenge that she’s seeking, which is quite honestly the wrong way to go about it. You see, Caroline shouldn’t be out for revenge, because despite what it may seem like, what I did to her back at Justified Reckoning wasn’t an act of malicious intent. What she should be doing is being thankful for *finally* me finally opening her eyes from the poor naive little girl that she once was and allowing her to realize what he’s known all along about this world. That this isn’t a realm of sunshine and rainbows, happiness and flowers, it’s evil. Evil especially in a place like EAW, kill or be killed as they say. She wouldn’t have survived, not even a second more, and I took the necessary steps to make sure that it wasn’t an issue for her anymore. That this *weakness* that she possessed was completely eradicated… and now she’s pure. See how easy that is?
Ruler: In another world, Caroline would have been a great asset to do my bidding and help me out on my path to take this company over. I wouldn’t have hated that, and it sure would’ve been a better position than the one that she’s in right now. But here she is, and her mind has been deluded from one poison to another, and she chose the other route. I’m not saying it’s wrong in any sort of way, her boldness is a step in the right direction and a step away from what was the old Caroline, who was nothing more than a nuisance in this company. No, what she has done will prove to inevitably be a grave mistake. That’s why I haven’t lost sleep over what she’s done, my creation returning to me. Because it’s something that I can so easily handle that it’ll be like nothing happened to begin with. It’s hard to accept this reality that I’ve opened her eyes to, but what she is going to have to understand at some point is that while I may be an evil, I was necessary to help her grow. While I could say that later on she is going to thank me for everything that I’ve done, she is too far gone. I’m not going to just lie dormant and allow myself to be… pestered by this girl, no, this will have to end won’t it? Just like Justified Reckoning, I will have to be the one to end this, and it’ll hit a little closer to home considering that she is what I’ve created. I am proud of how far you’ve come Caroline, it truly warms my heart knowing that it was because of me. But this is the end of the road, this is where your luck as of late begins to run dry, and you realize that maybe you should’ve stayed buried, exactly where I laid you. Whenever the time comes for you and I to face, and you know that moment will come just as much as I do, I am going to kill my own creation and finish what I started once and for all. I will be seeing you very soon.
(Ruler scowls upon finishing what he has to say. Shaking his head before making his way out of the scene once more, disappearing into the fog completely while he does so. The camera then transitions back to The Reserved, with Ruler returning through the mist and being welcomed by the druids that stand at the door, who open the door and allow him to walk through and back inside once more. They close the door shut, and it’s the last shot seen before from there, Friday Night Dynasty then goes back to the arena and back to present time before fading elsewhere.)
(‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Wayne plays through the speakers of the arena as Milli Banks comes out looking confident and focused. Still, she lets her swagger and show as she plays it up for the crowd.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS A SECOND-ROUND MATCH IN THE 2023 EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM BROOKLYN, NEW YORK… “THE IT GIRL”…MILLI BANKS!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Here is the woman who has found herself in the crosshairs of The Queen Bees. Since October, Milli Banks has dealt with these women and tonight, is not different task as she takes on Sierra Bradford in the second round of the Empress of Elite tournament. What do you think Milli has to do to secure her spot in the next round?
Jake Mercer: Pray, because Sierra Bradford will have Serenity Valdez at her corner. Normally, this would be a situation where Milli brings out some members of her entourage, but she’s flying solo tonight. She wants nothing to distract her from the possibility of winning this match and heading to the next round.
Stew-O: Milli Banks is in a dangerous situation. We know how dangerous The Queen Bees are. Serenity Valdez will do anything to make sure that Sierra makes it to the next round and that Mill’s dreams are crushed tonight.
(‘Superstar’ by Madina Lake replaces ‘Changed It’ as Sierra Bradford comes out with Serenity Valdez next to her. Sierra has a serious look on her face as Serenity is hyping up her stablemate and trash-talking Milli Banks at the same time.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…BEING ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY SERENITY VALDEZ…REPRESENTING THE QUEEN BEES…FROM SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA…SHE IS THE “KILLER QUEEN”…SIERRA BRADFORD!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: There’s a ton of talk from Serenity Valdez tonight. She has had her issues with Milli Banks for a while now, so if Sierra were to win this match, it would be a win for her as well!
Jake Mercer: That’s a nice observation there, Flannery. I think that Serenity Valdez would feel better without having to deal with Milli Banks for the rest of the tournament.
Stew-O: I think that Sierra Bradford feels better with Serenity Valdez at her corner tonight. Her chances might have increased –
Flannery McCoy: –MILLI BANKS LAUNCHES HERSELF THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE THAT TAKES DOWN BOTH SIERRA BRADFORD AND SERENITY VALDEZ! MILLI LOOKING TO TAKE SERENITY OUT OF THE EQUATION EARLY ON IN THE MATCH! She knows firsthand how the Queen Bees’ games go and she refuses to be a victim tonight! SHE GOES STRAIGHT FOR SERENITY BEFORE THROWING HER TO THE STEEL STEPS! YOU CAN HEAR THE CLANKING OF THE STEEL FROM THAT. THEN, SHE SETS HER SIGHT ON SIERRA, WHO IS LOOKING TO MAKE HER WAY UP, BUT MILLI THROWS SIERRA TO THE EDGE OF THE APRON! HER STOMACH COLLIDES WITH THE EDGE OF THE APRON!
Jake Mercer: This is an interesting strategy from Milli Banks here, but is it going to pay off? Milli hypes up the crowd before rolling herself back into the ring. Sierra Bradford is demanding for the referee to hold Milli back. Meanwhile, you can see that Milli is more than ready for the referee to ring the bell and get this match underway!
Stew-O: The referee is doing the good thing by checking on Sierra Bradford, seeing that she’s more than good to compete as the referee begins to match!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Flannery McCoy: With Sierra Bradford up to her feet, this match is officially underway! The two women circle around, looking for the perfect opportunity to lock up! When they lock up, we see that Milli Banks is the stronger out of the two as she manages to push Sierra back against the horizontal set of ropes. But, Sierra is trying to fight for control as she manages to push Milli back against the nearest corner to their left. Milli is able to get one of her hands to Sierra’s as she shoves Sierra away from her.
Jake Mercer: But, Sierra Bradford delivers a huge kick to Milli Banks, but Milli is able to catch Sierra’s leg Sierra realizes that she might have made a mistake with that as Milli connects with a dragon screw leg whip! Sierra tries to get herself into a crawling position as Milli slaps the back of Sierra’s head, trying to get her back to her feet. You can see by the look on Sierra’s face, she doesn’t appreciate what Milli just did. That’s totally going to fuel her going to the rest of the match.
Stew-O: It’s interesting that Milli Banks is giving Sierra Bradford the time to rise back to her feet. Sierra gets to her feet as she looks to get something going for herself in this match. Sierra runs towards Milli, looking to connect with a clothesline, but Milli ducks the clothesline as Sierra runs past her, but Sierra is able to stop herself before turning around. Milli jumps, getting Sierra by her head and connecting with a snapmare as Sierra falls into a seated position. MILLI STANDS BEHIND SIERRA, BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS HER, NAILING A PENALTY KICK TO THE SPINE OF SIERRA! YOU CAN SEE SIERRA ARCHING FORWARD IN PAIN AS MILL JUMPS IN FRONT OF SIERRA BEFORE NAILING HER WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO HER FACE! MILLI WITH THE FIRST PINFALL ATTEMPT OF THE MATCH!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Sierra Bradford with a kick out! Milli Banks gets herself to her feet, helping Sierra up in the process! Milli connects with a couple of knee strikes to Sierra’s ribs before sidestepping and nailing a superkick that sends Sierra staggering back against the ropes! Milli grabs Sierra by her arm and whips her to the horizontal set of ropes in front of her, BUT SIERRA IS ABLE TO CATCH HERSELF AS MILLI GOES RIGHT AFTER SIERRA WITH A FLYING FOREARM! THAT LOOSENS SIERRA’S GRIP ON THE ROPES AS MILLI HOOKS SIERRA BY HER ARM AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A HIP TOSS!
Jake Mercer: LOOK AT THE APRON! IT’S SERENITY VALDEZ, WHO IS LOOKING TO GET THE ATTENTION OF MILLI BANKS! MILLI THROWS A PUNCH TO SERENITY – NO! SERENITY DUCKS THE PUNCH AS SHE JUMPS OFF THE APRON! SHE WANTS NO PART OF MILLI AFTER WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE MATCH BEGAN! BUT, MILLI TURNS HERSELF AROUND AS SIERRA BRADFORD NAILS A KNEE STRIKE TO THE BACK OF MILLI BANKS’ HEAD! This causes Milli to fall forward against the ropes as she finds herself draped on the middle rope. Sierra places her knee on the back of Milli’s neck! Sierra begins to choke Milli with the ropes as Serenity Valdez begins to laugh in satisfaction.
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! GET OFF HER, SIERRA!
Serenity Valdez: (off-mic) SHE HAS UNTIL THE COUNT OF FIVE!
Stew-O: SIERRA BRADFORD GETS OFF OF MILLI BANKS AS SHE SLOWLY BACKS AWAY FROM HER! THE REFEREE BEGINS TO SCOWL AT SIERRA BUT PAYS ATTENTION TO SERENITY VALDEZ, WHO BEGINS TO CHOKE MILLI WITH THE ROPES! REF, TURN AROUND! COME ON! HOW IS THIS ANY FAIR?!? Conveniently, Serenity steps aside and raises her arms so that the referee can see them at the same time that the referee is scowling at Sierra. It’s the evil games of The Queen Bees that you really need to look out for in this match. These two will not stop at anything to make sure that Milli does not advance to the next round of the Empress of Elite tournament.
Flannery McCoy: Clearly, you see that Serenity Valdez sees Milli Banks as competition in this tournament and will stop at nothing to make sure that Milli’s dreams of Empress of Elite end tonight.
Jake Mercer: Sierra Bradford gets Milli Banks by her colorful hair and begins to trash-talk Milli Banks before slamming her back against the mat. The back of Milli’s head collided with the back of the mat, so I can’t imagine how that feels. Sierra stands behind Milli and gets her in position before connecting with a snap dragon suplex! Milli tries to roll to her knees, but she ends up falling back. Sierra rises back to her feet and she delivers a dropkick to Milli as she falls back to the corner. Sierra begins to unload on a series of punches and kicks at the corner. Milli is trying to block these shots, but Sierra is nailing her with each one. SIERRA TAKES A FEW STEPS BACK BEFORE CHARGING TOWARD MILLI AND CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING CANNONBALL SENTON! SIERRA COLLIDES WITH MILLI AT THE CORNER! SIERRA IS ABLE TO FIND HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET AS SHE PULLS MILLI BY HER LEG AND AWAY FROM THE ROPES!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Stew-O: Milli Banks with a kick out! Sierra Bradford gets to her feet as she waits for Milli Banks to get to her feet. Sierra slaps the back of Milli’s head, getting back to her for what Milli did earlier in the match. The tables have completely turned in this match as she slaps the back of Milli’s head again! You can see the mad look on Milli’s face, but she’s really trying to keep it in. Slowly, you can see Milli getting back up, but Sierra stops it by connecting with a chop block to the back of Milli’s knee. Milli goes down as Sierra gets on top of Milli and begins to unload a series of punches on her!
Flannery McCoy: Now, we see that Sierra Bradford is trying to apply an abdominal stretch on Milli Banks! But, Milli throws an elbow to the face of Sierra, BUT SIERRA IS ABLE TO DUCK IT AT THE LAST SECOND AS SHE LIFTS UP MILLI ON HER SHOULDER, BUT MILLI SLIDES OFF, GETTING BEHIND SIERRA, AND PUSHING HER INTO THE VERTICAL SET OF ROPES AND ROLLING HER UP WITH AN O’CONNOR ROLL UP! IS MILLI GOING TO ADVANCE TO THE NEXT ROUND?!?
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!
Jake Mercer: No! Sierra Bradford rolls herself out of the roll-up attempt as she finds her way back to her feet! Milli Banks gets to her feet shortly after, but Sierra manages to take her down with a thrust kick that causes Milli to clutch her stomach in response! SIERRA RUNS AND SPRINGBOARDS HERSELF OFF THE HORIZONTAL ROPES, CONNECTING WITH A ‘FAIRYTALE KILLER’ – HER VARIATION OF THE SOMERSAULT REVERSE DDT CONNECTS AS MILLI BANKS IS FLIPPED OVER! YOU CAN SEE THE SERIOUS LOOK ON MILLI’S FACE AS SERENITY VALDEZ SEEMS TO BE MORE THAN CONFIDENT ABOUT WHERE THIS MATCH IS GOING. Sierra gets Milli by her hair, pulling her back to her feet before getting Milli by her waist and lifting her up for a deadlift-release German suplex. Milli manages to roll to her knees but falls flat on her back as Sierra gets Milli by her chin.
Sierra Bradford: (off-mic) What is it going to take for you to learn your lesson, Milli? Stay away from The Queen Bees’ business.
Stew-O: Sierra Bradford strikes Milli Banks across the face, sending ‘The It Girl’ down!
Sierra Bradford: (off-mic) What did you think was going to happen? Did you think that you were going to get the best of us? SHE THOUGHT THAT SHE WAS GONNA GET THE BEST OF US, SERENITY! :mjlol2:
Serenity Valdez: :mjlol2:
Sierra Bradford: (off-mic) Should have just given up when you got the chance –
Flannery McCoy: MILLI BANKS DELIVERS A BOOT TO THE FACE OF SIERRA BRADFORD, BUT SIERRA MANAGES TO CATCH MILLI’S BOOT AT THE VERY LAST SECOND! SIERRA SHAKES HER HEAD AS SHE EXTENDS THE LEG BACK BEFORE SLAMMING IT AGAINST THE MAT –
Jake Mercer: But, Milli Banks is able to kip up! She used the momentum of her leg being extended to help her rise back to her feet! She delivers a huge punch to the face of Sierra Bradford, who responds by throwing a punch to her own! THAT CAUSES MILLI TO STAGGER BACK A BIT AS SHE THROWS A PUNCH BACK AT SIERRA! SIERRA THROWS A PUNCH AT MILLI! MILLI THROWS A PUNCH AT SIERRA! SIERRA! MILLI! SIERRA! MILLI! MILLI! MILLI! MILLI! SIERRA WITH A KNEE TO THE RIBS OF MILLI AS WHICH CAUSES HER TO CLUTCH HER STOMACH AND BEND FORWARD! SIERRA REBOUNDS OFF THE VERTICAL SET OF ROPES, NAILING HER WITH AN ‘ELECTRIC FEEL’ – THE ROLLING KOPPU KICK THAT SENDS MILLI BACK! BUT, SIERRA CHARGES RIGHT AT A GROUNDED MILLI WITH A JUMPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE CHEST OF ‘THE IT GIRL!’
Stew-O: You can see the huge grin on the face of Serenity Valdez, who is instructing Sierra Bradford to end this match and eliminate Milli Banks from the Empress of Elite tournament! SIERRA IS HEADING FOR THE TOP ROPE AS SHE LOOKS TO COMMIT ‘MURDER IN COLOR’ – HER VARIATION OF THE 180° FROG SPLASH! IS THIS GOING TO BE IT TO END THIS MATCH??!
Flannery McCoy: ‘MURDER IN COLOR!’ SIERRA BRADFORD FROM THE TOP ROPE AS SHE LANDS ON MILLI BANKS! IS THIS GOING TO BE WHAT PUTS AWAY MILLI BANKS?!?!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Milli Banks with a huge kick out! Sierra Bradford looks down at Milli with a glare. Meanwhile, Serenity Valdez looks a little shocked that ‘Murder in Color’ wasn’t enough to put away, BUT SIERRA ISN’T FOCUSING ON THAT AS SHE IMMEDIATELY BEGINS TO APPLY A DRAGON SLEEPER, BUT YOU CAN SEE THAT MILLI IS WIDE AWAKE AND FULLY AWARE OF THE SITUATION THAT SHE IS IN RIGHT NOW. SHE IS LOOKING AT THE BOTTOM ROPE AHEAD OF HER. SHE KNOWS WHAT IS ON THE LINE. SHE KNOWS HOW IMPORTANT THE EMPRESS OF ELITE IS TO HER. TO HAVE THAT OPPORTUNITY STRIPPED AWAY FROM HER AS A MEMBER OF THE QUEEN BEES WOULD UPSET HER. THOSE THREE WOMEN HAVE GOTTEN THE UPPER HAND ON HER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, BUT SHE DOES NOT WANT TONIGHT TO BE ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS.
Stew-O: Milli Banks is doing everything in her power to make sure that she walks away with the victory tonight! Milli manages to get to the bottom rope, but look at Serenity Valdez who snatches the bottom rope away from her instantly as the referee begins to lash out at the former Specialist Champion!
Flannery McCoy: Meanwhile, look at Sierra Bradford, who grabs Milli Banks up to her feet, bUT MILLI CONNECTS WITH AN ARM-WRENCH PELE KICK THAT SENDS THE MEMBER OF THE QUEEN BEES BACK! I THINK THAT SERENITY VALDEZ’ SMALL DISTRACTION BACKFIRED THERE AND THIS IS PROBABLY THE REASON WHY SIERRA IS NOT SO WILLING TO GO THAT ROUTE! MILLI RISES BACK TO HER FEET AS SIERRA GETS TO HER FEET SHORTLY AFTER, BUT MILLI CONNECTS WITH A CORKSCREW CALF KICK THAT SENDS SIERRA BACK TO THE HORIZONTAL SET OF ROPES. MILLI GOES RIGHT AFTER SIERRA WITH A METEORA! SHE BEGINS TO UNLOAD A SERIES OF PUNCHES ON SIERRA! THE REFEREE IS NEEDING TO SEPARATE MILLI FROM SIERRA! YOU CAN SEE THE FIRE AND PASSION IN THE EYES OF MILLI BANKS! YOU KNOW THAT SHE HATES THE QUEEN BEES AND THEY HATE HER AS WELL!
Jake Mercer: Months of torment on Milli Banks, costing her opportunities at becoming Specialist Champion, flaunting their numbers game, whenever they can and Milli wants nothing more than to settle the score with her. Milli is gesturing for Sierra Bradford to get back to her feet. Sierra seems to be a little out of it due to the punches, but she uses the assistance of the ropes to get to her feet. Once Sierra finds herself to her feet, Milli goes right after her –
Stew-O: SERENITY VALDEZ PULLS SIERRA BRADFORD OUT OF THE RING! THE EAW UNIVERSE IS NOT LIKING THAT! DO YOU HEAR THE BOOING?
Flannery McCoy: This crowd has grown to love Milli Banks over the past couple of months! They want nothing more than for her to get the revenge that she desires! But, Milli is getting on the top turnbuckle as Serenity Valdez is wondering what Milli has in store, but Milli from the top turnbuckle –
Jake Mercer: METEORA FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS SHE TAKES DOWN SERENITY VALDEZ! SERENITY TOOK MOST OF THAT BUMP AS MILLI BANKS GIVES A LOUD BATTLE CRY, BUT SIERRA BRADFORD IMMEDIATELY BURSTS HER BUBBLE BY CONNECTING WITH A ‘PRIMA DONNA’ – THE DISCUS BIG BOOT TO MILLI AS THAT KNOCKS THE LIGHTS OUT OF HER! I THINK THAT MIGHT BE IT FOR HER! SIERRA GRABS THE UNCONSCIOUS BODY OF MILLI AND ROLLS HER BACK INSIDE THE RING. SIERRA ROLLS HERSELF BACK INSIDE THE RING AS SHE CRAWLS FOR THE PIN!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRR–
Stew-O: Milli Banks gets her foot on the bottom rope! Sierra Bradford is looking down at Milli Banks in disbelief as she looks back at Serenity Valdez, who instructs her to pin her again! Sierra does that!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTTT–
Flannery McCoy: Milli Banks with another kick out! Sierra Bradford slams her hands against the mat before picking herself up from the mat! She gets Milli up and on her shoulders! It seems like Sierra is looking to wrap up this match for herself as she tries to nail ‘Message From The Stars’ – her variation of the backbreaker rack into a knee lift! But, Milli slides off the shoulders of Sierra as she shoves Sierra into the horizontal set of ropes! She tries to go for another O’Connor roll, but Sierra is able to clutch onto the ropes as Milli falls back, but she manages to roll herself to her knees! SIERRA TURNS HERSELF AROUND AS MILLI CONNECTS WITH A ‘NO FAKE BILLS HERE!’ SIERRA GOES FLYING BACK AS MILL RUNS TOWARDS SIERRA, FOLLOWING THAT UP WITH A METEORA AS MILLI HOOKS HER LEG FOR THE PINFALL ATTEMPT!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTT–
Jake Mercer: Sierra Bradford with the kick out, but Milli Banks doesn’t plan to let that stop her! Milli follows that up by running to Sierra, nailing her with a single-leg dropkick that causes Sierra to roll herself back into one of the corners! Milli charges Sierra, nailing her with a meteora to the chest, causing Sierra to fall forward! BUT, MILLI FOLLOWS THAT WITH AN ARM DRAG BEFORE TRANSITIONING THAT TO AN ARMBAR! MILLI HAS THE ARMBAR LOCKED IN! SIERRA IS SCRAMBLING IN THE SUBMISSION HOLD, TRYING TO LOOK FOR A WAY TO COUNTER IT!
Stew-O: On the apron again! It’s Serenity Valdez again! You can see the annoyed look on the face of Milli Banks! You can tell that Milli is more than fed up with Serenity Valdez and her games throughout this match!
Flannery McCoy: I think that she’s more than fed up, period, Stew.
Jake Mercer: That’s “periodt.” 💅🏻
Stew-O: :skip:
Flannery McCoy: :skip:
Jake Mercer: What? It’s what the girls on stan Twitter say.
Stew-O: I have no idea how you would know that, but I’m not going to look deeper into this.
Flannery McCoy: Milli Banks releases the armbar as she focuses on Serenity Valdez on the apron! The two women begin to argue with each other as Milli turns herself around, finished dealing with Serenity as Sierra Bradford hits the ‘Prima Donna’ on Milli –
Jake Mercer: NO, FLANN! MILLI BANKS ENDS UP DUCKING OUT OF THE WAY AS SIERRA BRADFORD STRIKES SERENITY VALDEZ WITH A BIG BOOT TO THE FACE! SERENITY FALLS TO THE RINGSIDE AS SIERRA HAS A HUGE LOOK OF SHOCK ON HER FACE! Sierra sticks her head through the middle rope, trying to check on Serenity, but Milli is starting to find her way back to her feet as she jumps on the back of Sierra, facing backward, and connects with a sunset flip on Sierra! Milli with the cover! Is Milli going to take advantage of the small mistake from the Queen Bees?!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRR–
Stew-O: Sierra Bradford pops out of the pin as she rolls herself to her knees! Milli Banks finds her way back to her feet! Milli charges Sierra and hits the single-leg dropkick that sends Sierra to her back! Milli begins to go for the top turnbuckle! She knows that she needs to put away Sierra now before Serenity Valdez has another opportunity to stick her nose where it doesn’t belong! Milli is situating herself on the top rope –
Flannery McCoy: –SPEAKING OF SERENITY VALDEZ! SHE FINDS HERSELF ON THE APRON, PULLING ON THE LEG OF MILLI BANKS! MILLI’S ATTENTION GOES TO SERENITY AS SHE KICKS SERENITY IN THE FACE, FORCING HER DOWN! DESPITE THAT, IT CREATES AN OPENING FOR SIERRA BRADFORD TO GET BACK UP AND FIND HERSELF ON THE TOP ROPE! SHE CLIMBS ONTO THE SHOULDERS OF MILLI AS –
Jake Mercer: POISONRANA FROM THE TOP ROPE! BUT, MILLI BANKS IS ABLE TO SLIDE BACK AND PREVENT HERSELF FROM CRASHING, BUT I DON’T THINK THAT SIERRA BRADFORD IS AWARE! SIERRA TURNS HERSELF AROUND AS MILLI CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING FACEBUSTER THAT TAKES DOWN SIERRA! Milli with a battle cry as she finds herself back on her feet! She gets Sierra back to her feet as well as Sierra delivers a headbutt to the chin of Milli Banks! This causes Milli to go back to Sierra and charge at her, nailing a tilt-a-whirl DDT!
Stew-O: Milli Banks goes twirling around as Sierra Bradford follows that up with a dropkick to the corner! Sierra then charges at Milli, hitting her with a corner springboard enziguri! ‘Serotonin’ connects on ‘The It Girl!’ Milli goes down as Sierra connects with a beautiful shining wizard! Sierra with the cover!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHH–
Flannery McCoy: MILLI BANKS WITH A KICK OUT! BUT, SIERRA BRADFORD LOCKS IN ‘MARIPOSA’S DEATH’ – THAT DEADLY KOJI CLUTCH AS MILLI IS SCRAMBLING FOR A WAY OUT OF THE MOVE. IS THIS GOING TO BE ENOUGH TO ADVANCE SIERRA TO THE NEXT ROUND OF THE EMPRESS OF ELITE TOURNAMENT?!??! SIERRA HAS MILLI RIGHT WHERE SHE WANTS HER –
Jake Mercer: BUT, SOMEHOW, MILLI BANKS MANAGES TO ROLL SIERRA BRADFORD UP WITH A FAR-SIDE CRADLE! SHE WAS ABLE TO COUNTER THE KOJI CLUTCH WITH A FAR-SIDE CRADLE AS SHE ROLLS UP SIERRA!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Milli Banks rolls out of the ring as fast as she possibly can before Serenity Valdez could race inside the ring to attack. Milli drops to her knees, barely escaping another attack from The Queen Bees. The referee raises Milli’s hand up, declaring her the winner of the match.)
Stephie Love: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…MILLI BANKS!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Sierra Bradford had that match won! I thought that ‘Mariposa’s Death’ was going to be the end of Milli Banks’ run in the Empress of Elite tournament!
Flannery McCoy: Milli Banks was able to counter with a far-side cradle as she advances to the next round of the Empress of Elite tournament and Serenity Valdez cannot believe it! Sierra Bradford looks completely upset!
Jake Mercer: The chances of those two meeting in the finals are now becoming bigger, but for now, congratulations to Milli Banks on an impressive victory!
(A commercial is shown for this week’s episode of Saturday Night Showdown, headlined by the Answers World Champion Jake Smith teaming with Ms. Extreme to face Impact and Kassidy Heart.)
(Moments later, the Dynasty broadcast would swiftly return from the momentary commercial break, as we focus on a wide shot of the arena. By now, the audience would be on their phones, or watching in anticipation, waiting for the action to resume, cooling down from the previous match. Soon, their energy would shoot back like the whiplash of a rubber band as ‘Bubblin’ by Anderson .Paak hits the speakers, and their attention turns to the stage. The moment they read “Maxwell” on the graphics, boos would begin to rain down as if it were popcorn in a horror movie theatre. Walking onto the stage dripped out in his yellow wresting attire, yellow sleeveless leather jacket, alongside his “The Prince Reborn”-branded T-Shirt, Maxwell would step out onto the peak of the ramp, as he stares down at the ring for the first time since May 8th, 2021 – he takes in every moment, before eventually, walking down the ramp. He completely brushes off the pure hatred towards him coming from the crowd, as they don’t matter in his return. It’s just himself, and Limmy Monaghan, no one else but them. Maxwell reaches the bottom of the ramp, before pausing for a moment.)
Jake Mercer: Hmmm… interesting… veeeery interesting.
Flannery McCoy: Huh?
Jake Mercer: More on that later. :patrice:
Stew-O: For the first time in almost two years, Maxwell is stepping down an EAW ramp dressed in ring gear, announced as competing, speaking his mind, and no one thought it’d happen! But it’s happening now, and Maxwell is here to tell us all exactly why!
(Maxwell walks up the steel steps, before climbing up the turnbuckles. He poses, looking around the arena one more time, before dropping back down onto the apron. He enters the ring, before circling it. The hardcam would pull out far, far away, before fading back to Maxwell. He reaches to his trunks, under his shirt, and pulls out a microphone tucked in the waistband. He stares down the hardcam, before opening his mouth.)
Maxwell: …You miss me?
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Maxwell: Figures. Thankfully, that isn’t important in the slightest and never will, because I’m not back here for an adrenaline rush, to see my name in YOUR spotlight, I’m not back here for a cool moment. If I was, we’d be telling a vastly different story, with vastly different consequences, and a vastly different contest. Truth is, I wish it never got to this point. I wish “return” was never tied to my name, I wish it wasn’t about these repeating motions of anger, and frustration, but I’m not the catalyst for why this happened, I’m merely the catalyst for how it ends. It shouldn’t come as a surprise as to why I’m out here, should it? It isn’t some… highly debated topic, it isn’t some mystery that you stupid losers will figure out yourselves, I’m not gonna throw out mysterious letters on social media so you can pitch it together, no, I’m back here for an even greater reason, a reason that puts me in the right. My motives are simple. Limmy Monaghan. Jake Smith. Donovan Duke. Those three degenerate, low-life, disingenuous, pretend-nice guy jackasses. We can stop pretending like they’re heroes. We can stop pretending like they’re good people. We can stop pretending like everything they did didn’t happen.
(Maxwell takes a deep breath and shakes his head, as the crowd continues to despise him.)
Maxwell: Because, before ANYBODY denies it, that is what happened. Everybody “pretended” like it didn’t happen. Something along the way made them the relatable, lovable good guys, while ALL of you pretended like I didn’t exist. I was FORCED to be the forgotten member of Insurgency, just somebody left behind, while those three persued careers they don’t deserve. Limmy Monaghan became World Heavyweight Champion. Jake Smith became Answers World Champion. Donovan Duke became National Elite Champion, the longest reigning in history. What became of me? They all attacked me, put me out on the shelf, and moved on with their lives as if I just didn’t exist. I was pushed back, forgotten, just because it suited their needs best. And it ate away at me, it corroded me from the inside. It made me believe that I just… shouldn’t have come back. It wasn’t worth it. For a long time I decided not to come back, not to persue the rest of my career, or even revenge for that matter, because it didn’t feel like something worth chasing. Insurgency eventually disbanded without me, so what was it worth right? Why would I need to come down there, and waste my time, when it was already going downhill for them? It wasn’t something I needed to do at all, right? It wasn’t something I needed to chase… boy was I wrong, huh?
Maxwell: Instead, what happened was; I got left behind, while they all went on to have the success I could have had. They beat me down and broke me, pushed me off to the shadows, and BENEFITED off of it. I just became another trivia name, another punchline. “What’s the answer to question two; who was the OTHER member of Insurgency? It’s Maxwell!” Yet that was never by my OWN doing. It wasn’t because I’m incapable, because I’m inferior, it’s just because they wanted to put on the capes this time. Their perfect image could NEVER be tolerated when I was in the picture. So they took scissors and cut me out of the frame. The fact is, that feeling, it’s a feeling that is way more painful than any physical attack ever could hurt. Everything Insurgency did to me? It was painful, but THAT? That hurt. I brutalized Limmy last week… it doesn’t even compare. It could NEVER compare. But now, I’m forgotten no longer. I’m no longer just a blacked out memory of the past, I’m no longer somebody we’re supposed to ignore in EAW history. I’m here to punish anybody for ever thinking that. Especially those three.
(The crowd would instantly hail down boos.)
Maxwell: Truth is, though, if Insurgency had never done that to me, the heights they’ve reached? It’d be nowhere near as “hype” as it currently is supposed to be. They never would have reached any of this… because, I was just better. They couldn’t stand that. They couldn’t bear it. The fact is, I had the most potential out of all of them. You really think Limmy’s face would be better on a poster than mine? You really think that faux-Monarch would ever fill out a Marquee Event poster better than a true ‘Prince Reborn’? It was me with the potential. It was me with the star power. IT WAS MAXWELL’S NAME THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NEXT UP! I knew this all along, that’s why it hurt, that’s why it tore me to shreds deep down inside, because it wasn’t any of those three that could be potentially headlining events like Pain For Pride, it wasn’t any of those three potentially mustering up Hall of Fame careers, DEFINITELY not Limmy. But that’s what they tried to make you remember. Not for long. Now I’m back. Better than ever. More driven than ever. More fired up than ever. And there’s no better way to come back. There is NO better way to make a statement than to end the little cinderella fairytale run of one of the most overrated, and undeserving people in Elite Answers Wrestling today… our World Heavyweight Champion, Limmy Monaghan.
(The entire audience in the SAP Center, San Jose, California would hate those words, though Maxwell clearly wouldn’t care, as he believed every word of them. His cold, aggressive stare and focus would soon be broken though, as ‘Limit Break x Survivor’ by Kiyoshi Hikawa blares through the speakers, and the entire audience – including Maxwell – would turn their attention to the stage. The crowd would get off their feet and burst into a fit of cheers, as Maxwell’s head drops to the ground, before slowly turning to the stage in anger. As the opening riff comes to a close, Limmy Monaghan would step out through the curtains, with the EAW World Heavyweight Championship around his waist. Wearing his black, cyan and white ring attire, alongside a sleeveless Limmy Monaghan-branded shirt reading “Season 16 is Mine” and a microphone in hand, Limmy Monaghan would begin to walk down the ramp.)
Jake Mercer: I CALLED IT! THIS DATE DOES HAVE SIGNIFICANCE!
Stew-O:…???
Jake Mercer: JANUARY 6TH! INSURRECTION! THEY’RE HERE TO STORM-
Flannery McCoy: Would you be quiet?
Jake Mercer: I’m sorry ma’am.
(Limmy Monaghan would stop at the bottom of the ramp, looking up at Maxwell. He’d have a smirk on his face, though it wouldn’t be out of happiness. It looks almost like a coping mechanism for disappointment, trying to mask it, or just trying to deal with it. He takes a deep breath, shaking his head, before walking up the steel steps. He remains on the apron, leaning on the top rope, as his theme song fades out, and he lifts the microphone up to his lips.)
Limmy Monaghan:… sigh.
Maxwell: Well come on, get along with it.
Limmy Monaghan: I… It’s… to be honest with you Maxwell? I’m just lost right now. I’m truly beside myself after hearing all of this. I’ve heard quite a lot of things in this company. Believe me, a LOT. I’ve been here through multiple firings, multiple rambles and rants that are just baffling. But, and I don’t say this lightly, almost everything you said here? It has to take the cake, if not top three, for most outstandingly stupid things I have ever heard.
(The audience would cheer.)
Limmy Monaghan: I’m dumbfounded at the idea that you, Maxwell, of ALL people, would have the gall to come out here with this attitude, this swagger, and confidently say with his chest EVERYTHING you had to put out into this world. Is this what you want to be remembered for, Max? Is this the hill you truly want to die on? Is this the legacy you want to leave for yourself? It baffles me. I can’t say I’m surprised after what happened last year, though. Listen, Max, what I want you to do is get your head out of your ass. I want you to actually come to your senses, and assess the situation a little bit better, even just a tiny bit. It really would help. Maxwell… Insurgency didn’t do what it did because we were shaking in our boots at the notion that you would outshine us. I think if that were true we’d have been a little more supportive. But it’s not true. We weren’t intimidated by your potential, or whatever nonsensical ideas that you’re spewing out into the world. Whether I like it or not, what we wanted to do was weed out the weakest link. That, Maxwell? That was you.
Limmy Monaghan: You weren’t leagues above us, Max, you dragged your feet. You were behind us, and it’s because of your own attitude. The way you saw things, the way you saw the group. There was always a situation with the whole “who’s the leader” garble that I don’t care to dig up because it’s long gone, but the truth is – despite our clashing personalities towards the end of our run – not once did any of us sit there and blame each other, believing each other to be inferior. You did. You chose your path. You chose all of it. I don’t care for any of these sob stories, any of these what-if scenarios, nor do I want to stand here and rehash something that seems like a lifetime ago in my Elite Answers Wrestling career. Truthfully, it does. I’ve grown past this Maxwell. I haven’t just “forgotten” you, I’ve improved MYSELF. I’ve improved myself as a man, as a human. I’ve grown WAY beyond that, while it’s clear you haven’t done any growing at all, and it’s sad. You spent all this time away dwelling on something that isn’t a factor to any of us. You’ve been receding your hairline over something that isn’t even an issue for us. But if you truly want to know “what if” so badly, continue lacing up your boots like you have, and put in the work like the rest of us. Stop crying over spilled milk, Max, and grow a pair.
(The crowd would burst into cheers one more time, as someone is finally here to vocalize what they’re all thinking. However, Maxwell wouldn’t take too kindly to it, if anything, he visibly doubled down.)
Maxwell: Believe me, Limmy, there is absolutely no need for that advice. What do you think I’m back here for? Just to expose you and that’s it? If that was the case, I’d be taking a completely different approach. No, Limmy, I promise you, I AM back to put in the work. A whole lot of work, way more than you can even imagine. What am I going to start with? That. What is around your waist right now. I’m going to live up to all of that potential you’re refusing to acknowledge as a coping mechanism, and I’m going to take that title off your waist. It’s going to be mine.
(Limmy Monaghan chuckles.)
Limmy Monaghan: It’s laughable. The idea of somebody like you coming into this company and expecting special treatment because you stained your couch with tears because of your own actions. You don’t deserve any special treatment, Max. You aren’t just gonna come in here, cut the line, and convince yourself you DESERVE a shot…
(Maxwell goes to raise the mic…)
Limmy Monaghan: BUT… I’m gonna pride myself on being the Champion this brand needs. I am going to pride myself on being the best Champion I can possibly be, and defend it against even people like you. After all, I earned it, that’s all that matters. You, Maxwell? A barrel scraper? Someone who is rightfully recognized as mediocre? I’ll defend it against even you. Especially considering just how personal this situation is going to get. So, you get your wish. King of Elite. I’m going to walk down that ramp, and show not only you, but everyone else who “forgot” about your existence, exactly why you and I never had the same potential, and that it was always Limmy Monaghan who was eons above you. After that? You’ll realize that you really should have stayed away in obscurity. It’d be better to die a nobody than live as a joke.
(Limmy Monaghan drops the microphone into the ring, before climbing down off the apron. ‘Limit Break x Survivor’ would hit the speakers one more time, as he walks backwards up the ramp. Maxwell would stare at him with an intensity in his eyes, fire burning in the pupils, staring daggers through Limmy. Limmy would turn his back to Maxwell and walk up the ramp, before Dynasty fades elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for this week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage, which is headlined by MASOCHISTxMANIFEST facing the Ice Aces’ ARIA and Ayu Megumi.)
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back to ‘Runnin’ by 22 Savage & Metro Boomin playing through the speakers with the camera going over to Bronson Daniels joining the commentary team at ringside.)
Stew-O: Bronson, on behalf of the commentary team, we thank you for joining us tonight.
Bronson Daniels: Of course, I wouldn’t miss the opportunity to watch one of my potential opponents. :mjgrin:
(Jake Mercer, is deadly silent.)
( ‘Trophies’ by Drake began blasting through the speakers in the arena to a wave of cheers and excitement from the EAW Universe, as Interwire Champion Joso began making his way out to the ring for his King of Elite Qualifying match-up; a huge grin on his face and a look of determination to match-up along with it as he wastes little time coming down to the ring, rolling inside as he moves towards the hard-cam and hops a foot over the top rope, stretching his arms out as the crowd pops once more; extremely excited for the upcoming match-up as Joso hops back down off of the ropes, taking his slot inside of his own corner before awaiting his opponent. )
Stephie Love: And introducing first for the following King of Elite Qualifying Match… Hailing from The Bronx, New York… He is ‘The New Era’ AND Interwire Champion…. JOOOSOOOOOO!!!
Jake Mercer: Himso. Woso. JOSOOOO. I mean, who doesn’t like the guy? After huge win after huge win after, oh right, HUGE WIN; the numbers and stars only align for Joso to continue that streak going into tonight, if Joso’s on his A-Game? I see it EXTREMELY hard for Amir Yusuf to get this win if Amir’s not at the highest level of competing that he’s ever been in his career, because we know when Joso shoots? He don’t miss.
Stew-O: We’ve seen Joso evolve in such a fast time; though my question is, can you imagine the impact he could make not ONLY as Interwire Champion… But as King of Elite? Truly a huge moment for him here that I can’t see him throwing away just knowing how determined Joso can come out to be!
Bronson Daniels: Joso already knows what happened the last time he and I faced, I hope he doesn’t end up making the same mistake. :mjpls:
( As ‘Trophies’ faded out; ‘A Stranger I Remain’ by Free Dominguez began to play through the speakers only to be met with a completely opposite response from the crowd as boos hailed from the stands; completely uninterested in Amir Yusuf as he began coming down to the ring, clearly not in the mood to entertain such pestilent fans such as the ones in the arena currently as he made his way onto the apron; staring down Joso in the ring, before splitting the ropes and entering himself, saving any flashy entrance that he could’ve done; Amir seemingly all business as he awaits this match to go underway. )
Stephie Love: And his opponent… from Chicago, Illinois… He is ‘The Irrreplacable’…. AMMIIIRRRRR YUUUSUUUUFFF!!!
Flannery McCoy: And you’ve got to admit here, Amir Yusuf look slike he’s in a different zone tonight; like he’s got a plan to stick to and the emotion and vigor behind it to provide a performance that we haven’t seen from hit yet! This could be a huge night for him and clearly he’s prepared for it to be, he’s certainly gotten my attention thus far; and I’m sure all he’s thinking of right now? Is revenge for the losing streak he has against Joso.
Stew-O: Nobody wants any Elitist in this company to hold any leverage over them, and Amir knows that in the end? Joso has the record to prove that he might very well just be better than Yusuf – and Amir hates that just like any Elitist would, so he needs to turn the scales tonight; he needs to make a point, and he needs to WIN in order to prove the past is the past, but now? He’s ready to take a step ahead and be the Elitist he preaches himself as.
(Ding! Ding! Ding! )
Jake Mercer: And we’re now underway in this King of Elite Qualifying match up between to of Dynasty’s TOP Elitist; Interwire Champion Joso, and the extremely talented Amir Yusuf as we see Amir Yusuf taking his time slowly circling the ring, though Joso electing to move right into the middle of the ring; just waiting for Amir Yusuf to make the first move!
Flannery McCoy: And Amir doesn’t seem to have a problem facing this challenge as he quickly shifts himself to the middle of the ring, shifting himself behind Joso before locking his hands around Joso’s waist, seemingly trying to look for a suplex early as he pulls Joso off the ground; looking to land a German Suplex… But Joso shifts his weight downwards, getting his feet back against the mat; before beginning to throw elbows back into the jaw of Amir Yusuf, seemingly loosening Amir’s grip before Joso lands one more elbow to force Amir off of him fully!
Stew-O: And a great counter from Joso as he looks to take the offensive now with Amir Yusuf recovering against the ropes; Joso spinning around and running towards Amir, looking to clothesline him over the top rope- But it’s Amir now with the counter; ducking down and lifting Joso’s body into the air and over the ropes, hoping to send him crashing and burning to the outside!!’
Jake Mercer: But thankfully Joso lands on the apron, though definitely staggered, Joso surely grateful he could manage himself onto the apron rather than collapse on the flooring outside the ring. Though unfortunately Joso’s ‘luck’ running out here as Amir takes the moment to hit a swift step up Enziguri onto Joso; forcing him to lose his balance on the apron as he tries to stop himself from falling to the outside, waving his arms in the air as he attempts to regain his composure –
Flannery McCoy: But it’s Amir who seals the deal with a Dropkick to the chest of Joso which sends him flying off the apron right into the barricade outside! Joso inevitably meeting his fate as he clutches at his head; clearly in a bad state following his landing; but I don’t think Amir’s done yet! :lupe:
Stew-O: Quite the no brainer there as Amir Yusuf wastes little time rolling to the outside of the ring; picking up Joso by his hair as Joso seems to be helpless here with Amir dragging him onto his feet; gripping his neck, before rushing him forward into the steel steps!
Jake Mercer: A clear sign now that Amir is trying to cause clear damage to the head of Joso as he made sure that the Interwire Champion went head first into the steps, entirely shifting them out of place as a showcase of the impact! Amir making sure there is no rest for the weary, noticing as Joso is down and out next to the steps; Yusuf looks to continue his onslaught as he lifts Joso up to his feet before slugging him into the ring, Amir following closely behind as he quickly goes for an early pin attempt here in this match!
OONNEEEEEE-
Stew-O: And a lot of power behind that kick out, showcasing how much Joso has left in the tank here as Amir is seemingly irritated at the fact Joso isn’t willing to lose this match; Amir translating that anger into punches as he gets on top of Joso before beginning to rain down punches left and right onto him, making sure not to give him a moment of true rest as Joso tries to cover up desperately, trying to hinder any true damage coming onto him!
Bronson Daniels: Essential in a match like this.
Jake Mercer: Though Amir Yusuf now giving up his attack for the moment as he gets onto his feet, seemingly needing to refocus early here and not let clear irritation and rage get the best of him; strategy is key and whatever strategy Amir had before the match? Needs to fully be executed now more than ever. And as we look back on to the ring, it seems the short break to refocus that Amir took has ended as Joso is only now getting to his knees; trying to find his way up towards a vertical position but Amir Yusuf quick to cut him off; and like a vice Amir just hooks an arm around Joso’s neck, squeezing the air from his body strategically knowing that if he could keep the pressure coming Joso will tire himself out before he could even take any offense in this match!
Flannery McCoy: And as the chokehold of sorts might not be draining the light from Joso’s eyes, it’s clear to tell that Joso is struggling to find his way out of Amir’s clutches, meaning that the longer Amir continues to keep Joso subdued? The more hopeless things will seem for Joso in a match where things have been entirely one sided. And Joso slowly trying to rise to his feet now, knowing he needs to make something happen for himself now to keep himself in this match as Amir takes his weight down to make it even harder for Joso to try and get up; but nevertheless the Interwire Champion continues trying to will himself up and keep his hopes of being King of Elite alive – Though it’s Joso who falls down to the mat… Surging with th emomentum that came with Amir planting his deadweight down, subsequently allowing Joso to pin both of Amir’s shoulders down by rolling on top of him, and the referee’s going to count this cover!!
OOONNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTWWOOOOOOOO-
Jake Mercer: And Amir smartly letting go as he was aware enough to avoid the surprise pin attempt; Yusuf just trying to reach his feet quickly, knowing that he can’t give Joso any breathing room in this match; he needs to secure his dominance here as he turns back to try and meet Joso –
Stew-O: But Joso manages to get to his feet and surprise Amir first as Yusuf turns around right into a right hand shot to the jaw, absolutely rocking him! And with Amir on skates backpedaling away Joso is now on chase, rushing forward as Amir tries to tumble out of the ring away from danger though Joso quickly catching Amir by his braids and keeping him inside of the ring to continue this match-up! Joso turning to the opposing ropes as he slings Amir into them, Yusuf rebounding off of them back towards the center of the ring only to be met by the arms of Joso; LIFTING him high into the air, and then coming DOWN with a huge powerbomb – and Joso hooking his legs for the cover!!
OOONNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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Flannery McCoy: And Amir kicking out of the powerbomb pin combo! And you have to give him his kudos for that, as explosive as that move was; managing to kick out before a full three count could even come close is truly phenomenal; bravo!
Jake Mercer: Well all props for me have to go to Joso for even making a comeback to even be put in a position to LAND such a move; Joso is truly a spectacle every time he steps out into an EAW ring, and this is just another proving factor that we could very well be looking at an EAW Hall of Famer right now!
Bronson Daniels: :comeagain:
Jake Mercer: SHUT UP.
Bronson Daniels: :mjgrin:
Stew-O: Agreed. And as we focus back in here, Joso seems to be allowing Amir to crawl towards the corner here, possibly letting himself get back to a standing stance? I don’t know exactly the plan behind allowing Amir Yusuf to get up but with Joso? There is always motive behind his actions! And Amir Yusuf finally manages to get into a standing position in the corner though still entirely dazed, Joso staring at him from the opposing side of the ring with a grin on his face; and I believe whatever plan he had up his sleeve is coming into fruition now; as Joso exits his corner, doing a quick lap around the ring – BEFORE NAILING AMIR YUSUF WITH A HELLUVA KICK!! Amir Yusuf’s signature maneuver!
Flannery McCoy: And that;s HUGE for Joso; though I wouldn’t doubt the fact there was some intent in that move other than just trying to deals big blow; nevertheless it proves to be great for the Interwire Champion as Amir Yusuf wobbles out of the corner, clearly not standing well on his legs; with the ability to go down at any moment, as now Joso looks to take his moment; grabbing Amir from the front to keep him up, hooking him in for a front suplex position – ONLY TO LIFT HIM UP AND DROP HIM WITH THE CUTTER!!! That’s Joso’s ‘Executioner From Heck’And now Joso going right into the cover!!!
OOONNNEEEEEEE!!!!
TTWWOOOOOOO!!!!
THHRREEEEEEE-
Jake Mercer: AMIR KICKS OUT, I REPEAT; AMIR KICKS OUT!!!
Stew-O: And with that, surely Joso has to be feeling some sort of hesitancy right now; knowing he pulled out multiple HUGE moves, multiple big plays out of his deck; and Amir still won’t seem to stay down?! It’d shatter anyones confidence, and it’s clear that Joso is staggered, it’s showing that he’s a bit frazzled – the question is, what will he do to counteract all of the doubt and seal the deal on this match for good?
Flannery McCoy: Joso has always managed to keep a cool head in high stress situations, he just needs to continue that trend now in order to take a win home for himself and keep his streak going!
Jake Mercer: And Joso creeping over the body of Amir Yusuf now, just calling him up to his feet; awaiting Amir to get up as it seems like Joso is ready to finish this match off for good, with Amir now slowly getting up, Joso calling his shot as Amir gets to his feet; Joso sending a knee into the midsection of Yusuf, tucking Amir’s head between his waist, lifting him up for that package piledriver he utilizes as a finisher!!! –
Flannery McCoy: NO, BUT AMIR YUSUF KEEPS THE MOMENTUM GOING AND BREAKS OUT OF THE HOLD MID-AIR, COMING DOWN ABOVE JOSO – THOUGH GRABBING HIM BY THE HEAD AND SLAMMING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT; ROCKING JOSO AND CREATING A CHANCE, A HOPE FOR AMIR TO FINISH THIS MATCH AND POSSIBLY GARNER A WIN HERE!!!
Stew-O: A quick counter to subdue Joso here from Amir, and now it all comes down to sheer will from Amir who scrambles to his feet; lurking in the corner as he awaits Joso to gets to his feet, calling him up as Joso doesn’t even seem to know where he’s at right now, though managing to get into a vertical position; Amir locking his sights down as he runs forward, seemingly looking for a spear here, MERE FEET AWAY FROM JOSO NOW –
Jake Mercer: BUT JOSO SIDE STEPS, JOSO SIDE STEPS THE SPEAR SENDING AMIR TO CRASH INTO THE TURNBUCKLES; BOUNCING OFF OF THEM BACK INTO JOSO – AND JOSO JUST GRABS AMIR DOWN BY THE WAIST FOR A ROLL UP!?! COVER!!!
OONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!
TTWWWOOOOOOO!!!!
THHHRREEEEEEEEE!!!
….
Jake Mercer: JOSO DID IT!!! JOSO WON OFF THE ROLL-UP!!!
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
( ‘Trophies’ by Drake began to blast through the speakers to a wave of cheers as Joso was declared victorious, Amir Yusuf entirely shocked as he bounced up to a seated position, arguing with the ref about the count as Joso grinned; extremely happy about his victory tonight! )
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… And ADVANCING in the King of Elite tournament… INTERWIRE CHAMPION, JOOOOO-SOOOOOOO!!!!
Stew-O: And I think the look on Amir Yusuf’s face shares how the entire world is feeling after seeing that… Utter shock! Rarely do we see roll up wins in matches of this caliber, but Joso doing what Joso does and giving us all something unexpected to view every week as he advances on to the next round of the King of Elite tournament!
Bronson Daniels: Well, it’s his grave.
Jake Mercer: And as upset as Amir Yusuf is, he truly put on a performance; keeping himself alive in this match for quite a long amount of time despite taking a heavy load of offense late into it, you have to give credit where it’s due; tonight just wasn’t his night!
( The camera shows Joso with his hand raised high in the air by the referee, celebrating his win as Amir Yusuf clutches at his hair in the corner; extremely upset and clear contemplating to himself in the corner, as he turns towards Joso who is entirely unaware of the plotting happening behind the scenes of his win. )
Jake Mercer: And a reminder that tonight we still have a plethora of amazing matches; including the likes of Madison Kaline going against Maxwell – WOAH WOAH WOAH, WHAT’S GOING ON?! WHAT IS AMIR YUSUF DOING!
Stew-O: AMIR YUSUF JUST BLINDSIDED JOSO IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH AN WILD FOREARM SHOT; FLOORING THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION, AS AMIR YUSUF JUST CONTINUES TO CLUB DOWN ON JOSO – SOMEONE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS!
Flannery McCoy: We know Amir Yusuf was annoyed, but I don’t think anyone expected Amir to hold this… tantrum of sorts against Joso, as he continued to pummel onto him. Amir not letting up this post match attack for a second!
Jake Mercer: And Amir Yusuf just pulling Joso up who is just barely struggling against him, hooking Joso’s head between his arm – BEFORE SLAMMING HIM DOWN WITH HIS SIGNATURE ROLLING CUTTER; SHUTTING JOSO’S LIGHTS OUT FOR GOOD!!!!
Stew-O: And Amir Yusuf now getting right back into a standing position, looking down to Joso’s now lifeless body with still disdain; but also a slight grin on his face as Amir places his boot over the chest of Joso, trying to make a statement it seems as Amir now seems to be exiting the ring accompanied by the waves of boo’s here from the arena, as medical is just now making their way to the ring to help out Joso!
Flannery McCoy: We’ll make sure to keep the EAW universe posted on the wellness of Joso, and also hopefully get some words from Amir Yusuf following such a brutal attack from behind onto the Interwire Champion; all this and more, after the break.
(Bronson Daniels is seen slowly shuffling away from the scene while the last shot seen is a knocked out Joso being tended to by medical while Dynasty fades.)
(A commercial is shown for Dead by Daylight starring Jon Kelton and Bronson Daniels.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for.. ONE FALL!
(“O Fortuna” by Carl Orff echoes throughout the SAP Center to a mixed reaction as Madison Kaline begins to make her way down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Tampa Bay, Florida… weighing in at 120 pounds.. SHE IS “THE MISTRESS OF DEATH,” MAADDDISON….. KALLLLLINNNNEEEEE!!
Flannery McCoy: Madison Kaline has entered the new year with a deciding victory over Ruler. Despite it being chopped up to Caroline’s distraction, Kaline has proven that she does not intend on decelerating, and she did exactly that by pinning the current EAW New Breed Champion.
Jake Mercer: Madison Kaline has an opportunity to keep the good flow goin, but it will be at the expense of the re-emergence of what seems to be a more lethal version that we’ve seen of Maxwell.
(Madison Kaline stretches in the center of the ring as her theme song is overlapped by “Bubblin” by Anderson .Paak. The mood of the entire venue is completely flipped upside down, as the emergence of Maxwell on the stage prompts the San Jose crowd to boo their hearts out.)
Stephie Love: AND HER OPPONENT! From Las Vegas, Nevada.. Weighing in at 240 pounds.. HE IS “THE PRINCE REBORN,” MAAAAAXXXWELLL…..
Stew-O: Maxwell has made it clear from the get-go, that he has back to take what should be his. We have not seen him in approximately two years, and he came back last Friday night in the biggest way an elitist could; maiming Limmy Monaghan. That is exactly how you get the eyes of the world on you, and Maxwell knows it. Maxwell knows that he is the hottest thing in professional wrestling going, and he is hell-bent on using Madison Kaline as the first exhibit to what is to come from him in 2023.
Jake Mercer: Limmy Monaghan being his first victim shows exactly that Maxwell is not here to kid around!
(Maxwell hops off the top turnbuckle and waits in the corner before the referee rings the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: This match is officially underway and it doesn’t take long for Maxwell and Madison Kaline to engage in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Maxwell immediately muscles the Hall of Famer into the corner turnbuckles, refusing to let up before the referee gets to the count of five.. Maxwell tries to deliver a cheap shot—a swing and a miss as Maxwell is cornered and eats a knife-edge chop to the midsection! Kaline with a forearm smash to the face, and another chop to the midsection. She repeats this pattern of strikes before irish whipping Maxwell into the opposite corner.. Madison Kaline charges into Maxwell! Maxwell gets his foot up! Kaline grabs his foot, spins and issues a devastating back elbow to his jaw! Maxwell is stunned in the corner as now Kaline looks to go at it again.. BUT MAXWELL STORMS OUT OF THE CORNER, FOLLOWS KALINE AND SMASHES HER IN THE CORNER WITH A RUNNING SHOULDER THRUST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!
Flannery McCoy: AND MAXWELL PROCEEDS TO PULL HER OUT OF THE CORNER! AND SLAM HER THREE-THIRDS ACROSS THE RING WITH A T-BONE SUPLEX! Maxwell immediately kips-up to his feet and spreads his arms.. The physique and the confidence of Maxwell.. Nothing like we’ve seen before from him as Maxwell now goes to the canvas and applies a cravate headlock on Kaline. So far, Maxwell has been explosive from the get-go, not hesitating to assert his dominance in his return match.. Kaline begins to fight out of the cravate hold.. But Maxwell begins to deliver vicious knee strike after knee strikes after another… and then he DROPS DOWN!! AND KALINE LANDS RIGHT ONTO HER NECK WITH A CRAVATE SUPLEX! MAXWELL SHUFFLES OVER FOR THE LATERAL PRESS!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TW-
Jake Mercer: Madison Kaline powers out…. and Maxwell immediately places her back into a headlock… It takes a few moments for Kaline to start fighting out of the headlock. Maxwell notices the resistance and goes for a repeat of that cravate suplex, but it is reversed as he is taken down with a snapmare takedown! Kaline backs up and runs into the ropes.. AND SHE DELIVERS A BASEMENT FOREARM SMASH RIGHT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD OF MAXWELL!! MAXWELL DROPS DOWN AS KALINE RUNS BACK INTO THE CORNER!! AND KALINE DROPS DOWN AGAIN!! AND GOES FOR A BASEMENT FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE!! BUT MAXWELL COLLAPSES TO THE SIDE AND STUFFS HER WITH A KICK TO THE FACE TO COUNTER IT!
Flannery McCoy: Maxwell with a well-scouted kick to the face as he is currently stalking Kaline while she uses ropes to get to a vertical base. Maxwell lunges towards her to issue a lariat that could potentially behead the Hall of Famer! BUT KALINE PULLS DOWN THE TOP ROPE.. AND ALL OF THE MOMENTUM THAT MAXWELL PUT INTO THAT CLOTHESLINE CAUSED HIM TO TRIP OVER THE TOP ROPE AND FIND HIMSELF ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!! AND MADISON KALINE WASTING NO TIME AS HE RUNS THE ROPES!! AND SHE DROPS DOWN THROUGH THE ROPES!! AND DELIVERS A WRECKING BALL DROPKICK THAT SENDS MAXWELL BOUNCING INTO THE BARRICADE!! KALINE NOW HOOKS HIM UP!! AND BLASTS HIM BACK INTO THE SAME BARRICADE WITH A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP!
Stew-O: Maxwell begins to grab his neck in pain before Kaline pulls him up to his feet. Kaline grabs his hand and looks to irish whip Maxwell into the corner barricade… but Maxwell reverses direction and Kaline is inbound to the barricade! BUT KALINE ADAPTS AND HOPS ONTO THE BARRICADE!! AND KALINE LOOKS TO DESCEND ONTO MAXWELL WITH THE MADDIE BOMB!! MAXWELL CATCHES HER IN MID-AIR!! KALINE IS PUNCHING AND SHAKING, TRYING TO ESCAPE FROM HIS CLUTCHES! MAXWELL CARRIES HER AROUND RINGSIDE BEFORE ROTATING HE- KALINE TURNS IT AROUND AND SPIKES MAXWELL ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR WITH A TORNADO DDT! WHAT A COUNTER THAT ENDED IN MAXWELL SPIKING HEAD FIRST INTO THE CONCRETE FLOOR WHEREAS KALINE IS SAFE AND SOUND!
Jake Mercer: Things are starting to look good for Madison Kaline.. She brings Maxwell back into the squared circle before climbing onto the apron and beginning to ascend the turnbuckles. Maxwell is starting to regain consciousness after that devastating ddt onto the ringside floor, getting up to his feet while Kaline is perched on the top turnbuckle… KALINE LEAPS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! AND CRASHES DOWN FOR A CROSSBODY!! BUT MAXWELL JUMPS UP!! AND INTERCEPTS THE CROSSBODY AND COUNTERS IT INTO A DOUBLE-KNEE GUTBUSTER IN MID-AIR!! MADISON KALINE GOT CAUGHT YET AGAIN AS MAXWELL NOW GOES FOR THE COVER IN THIS MATCH!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
Stew-O: Kaline gets her shoulder up! AND MAXWELL QUICKLY ROLLS OVER AND GRABS AHOLD OF HER LEFT LEG!! AND HE ROTATES AND SQUATS DOWN INTO THE ONE-LEGGED BOSTON CRAB! MAXWELL MAY BE INTENDING ON SNAPPING THAT LEG IN HALF WITH HOW MUCH TORQUE HE IS APPLYING.. THE LEG IS DEFINITELY NOT SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE THAT, BUT KALINE IS CHANNELING THE STRENGTH TO FIGHT OUT OF THE BOSTON CRAB! SHE IS ABLE TO TILT AND ANGLE HER UPPER BODY AND TWIST WITH HER FACE UPWARDS! AND KALINE USES HER OTHER FOOT TO SEND REPEATED KICKS TO THE FACE OF MAXWELL!! MAXWELL IS JUST EATING THE UPKICKS, UNTIL ONE KICK FORCES HIM TO RELINQUISH THE BOSTON CRAB! AND KALINE DELIVERS ANOTHER KICK; THIS TIME TO THE RIGHT KNEE THAT SENDS MAXWELL DOWN TO BOTH KNEES!
Jake Mercer: AND MADISON KALINE QUICKLY GETS UP TO HER FEET AND RUNS THE ROPES!! AND FULLY FLOORS MAXWELL WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK! Maxwell retreats into the corner turnbuckles while Kaline impatiently waits for him to get up to his feet! AND KALINE CHARGES INTO HER!! AND LEAPS HIGH INTO THE SKY TO SQUASH HIM INTO THE CORNER WITH A FLYING FOREARM SMASH!! AND NOW KALINE BACKS UP INTO THE ROPES!! AND FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A FAMOUSER…. BUT MAXWELL CATCHES HER INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!! KALINE ADAPTS AND DROPS MAXWELL DOWN INTO A SUNSET COVER.. BUT MAXWELL WITH THE WEIGHT ADVANTAGE, SIMPLY SITS DOWN AND PINS KALINE’S SHOULDERS TO THE GROUND!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: KALINE ESCAPES OUT OF THE PINNING PREDICAMENT! AND BOTH COMPETITORS GET UP TO THEIR FEET AT THE SAME TIME! MAXWELL KICKS THE MIDSECTION AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS!! KALINE TWISTS OUT OF IT AND GOES AROUND THE WAIST!! GERMAN SUPLEX! NO!! MAXWELL REFUSES.. AND A STANDING SWITCH WITH MAXWELL NOW AT THE REAR!! KALINE FRANTICALLY SHIFTS HER ENTIRE BODY WEIGHT INTO THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES.. SHE CLINGS ONTO THE ROPES, GIVING NO CHOICE TO MAXWELL AS HE ROLLS BACKWARDS INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING. MEANWHILE, KALINE TRAVELS UP THE TURNBUCKLES.. SPINS OUT… AND SUCCESSFULLY FLATTENS MAXWELL WITH A BEAUTIFUL CROSSBODY!! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
T-
Flannery McCoy: MAXWELL POWERS OUT AT TWO! Right now, Madison Kaline looks like a lightbulb popped over her head as she slowly crawled over to a corner. Maxwell momentarily crutches his ribs as a result of that crossbody, using the turnbuckles to get up to his feet. Kaline is winding the elbow.. And I think we know what comes next here! MAXWELL TURNS AROUND!! AND KALINE TRIES TO DECAPITATE HER WITH THE CLOTHESLINE! BUT MAXWELL DUCKS UNDER THE AFTERLIFE ATTEMPT! GOES AROUND THE WAIST!! AND DROPS KALINE ONTO THE TOP OF HER HEAD WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!! BUT MAXWELL IS NOT DONE WITH THE OFFENSE YET!! HE HOOKS BOTH ARMS!! LIFTS HER UP!! AND PLANTS HER WITH A TIGER BOMB!! MAXWELL FOLDS HER OVER WITH THE JACK KNIFE COVER!! THIS COULD BE IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
TH-
Stew-O: KALINE MUSTERS THE STRENGTH TO KEEP GOING AND THRUSTS MAXWELL AWAY TO KICK OUT! MAXWELL IS INCENSED AS KALINE TRIES TO CRAWL TOWARDS THE ROPES! He walks over and stomps onto both of Kaline’s hands! BEFORE DELIVERS A JUMPING ELBOW DROP TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Maxwell just impaling the Hall of Famer as he now gets up off his knees and crouches in the corner. Kaline is gingerly getting up to her feet.. AND MAXWELL GRABS HER HEAD!! AND LIFTS UP HIS KNEE.. NO KALINE DROPS DOWN!! AND ROLLS MAXWELL UP WITH A SCHOOL-BOY COVER!
Flannery McCoy: BUT KALINE GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! MAXWELL STOPS IT BY GRABBING HER INCOMING FOOT!! AND PULLS HER IN!! AND NOW HAS HER HOOKED! WHAT IS MAXWELL THINKING OF DOING!! MAXWELL IS THINKING OF THE SIDEWINDER SUPLEX. BUT KALINE MANAGES TO GET UP INTO A FRONT HEAD SCISSORS!! AND SPIKES MAXWELL WITH A FRANKENSTEINER INTO A PIN!! THIS COULD BE IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THR-
Flannery McCoy: NO!! THAT FRANKENSTEINER WAS NOT ENOUGH!! BOTH ELITISTS GET UP TO THEIR FEET, BUT MADISON KALINE STRIKES FIRST AND DROPS MAXWELL WITH A PICTURE PERFECT DROPKICK! Maxwell is laid out in the center of the ring while Madison Kaline directs her attention onto the top turnbuckle. She faces the ringpost and climbs the turnbuckles.. She is perched.. AND HE NOW FLIPS OVER FOR THE MADDIE BOMB!! MAXWELL HAS NOT MOVED AN INCH!! AND MADISON KALINE DESCENDS AND SPLASHES DOWN ONTO HIM WITH THE MADDIE BOMB!! THE MOONSAULT CONNECTS AS MADISON KALINE SHOOTS THE HALF! COULD KALINE SPOIL HIS RETURN TO ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING!?
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Stew-O: NO!! SO CLOSE! Madison Kaline rolls over and the pure shock is written all over the expression on her face! She gets up to her feet and waits for Maxwell to get up to his feet.. Kaline is aiming to finish this match now! AND SHE RUNS OVER AND DELIVERS THE AFTERLIFE CLOTHESLINE!! BUT MAXWELL DROPS DOWN AND ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!! KALINE IS UNABLE TO HIT THE AFTERLIFE, BUT SHE IMMEDIATELY REACHES THROUGH THE ROPES AND GRABS MAXWELL!! MAXWELL GRABS A BALL OF HER HAIR!! AND USES IT TO WHIP HER DOWN.. AND KALINE GOES HEAD-FIRST ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING!! MAXWELL ISN’T FINISHED AS HE NOW HOOKS HER UP ON THE ROPES!! AND HOISTS HER INTO THE AIR AT RINGSIDE!! AND TOSSES HER INTO THE BARRICADE WITH A RELEASE VERTICAL SUPLEX TOSS!
Flannery McCoy: Maxwell with a sadistic smile on his face as he now rolls back into the ring… What is this man thinking of doing now? Madison Kaline is barely getting up to her feet after that offensive sequence, but Maxwell is looking to do something huge and high-risk right now.. He is basking in what San Jose thinks of him.. And let me tell you this.. They do not think highly of him tonight especially after what he did to the EAW World Heavyweight Champion a week ago… Maxwell stops feeding into the crowd’s energy and begins to run the ropes.. IS MAXWELL LOOKING TO GO AIRBORNE!?! NO!! HE STOPS AT THE ROPES.. AND ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!! MAXWELL MAKING A MOCKERY OUT OF THE SAN JOSE CROWD AS HE NOW CHARGES INTO KALINE AT RINGSIDE!
Stew-O: BUT RIGHT AS MAXWELL WAS ABOUT TO ISSUE THE CLOTHESLINE.. MADISON KALINE GOES TO THE SIDE AND SENDS MAXWELL FLYING INTO THE STEEL STEPS!! AND MAXWELL COLLIDING SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS LITERALLY PUSHES IT AWAY FROM THE RINGPOST!! MAXWELL’S ATTEMPT AT PLAYING THE CROWD COST HIM AS IT GAVE KALINE SUFFICIENT TIME TO RECOVER AND INEVITABLY COUNTER!! KALINE POKES A HOLE THROUGH HIS EGO AS SHE NOW MAXWELL USES THE DETACHED STEEL STEPS TO GET UP TO HIS FEET.. Madison Kaline rolls in and out of the ring to reset the referee count.. She sees Maxwell getting up and DELIVERS A THRUST KICK TO THE JAW THAT HAS MAXWELL LAID OUT ON THE STEEL STEPS.. WHAT IS MADISON THINKING HERE..
Flannery McCoy: MADISON KALINE CLIMBS ONTO THE APRON.. MAXWELL MIGHT BE KNOCKED OUT ON THE STEEL STEPS… AND KALINE RUNS OFF THE ARPON!! AND SHE SOARS INTO THE SKIES!! AND CRASHES DOWN ONTO MAXWELL ON THE STEEL STEPS WITH A SWANTON BOMB!! BUT MAXWELL ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! AND MADISON KALINE GOES CRASHING AND BURNING ONTO THE STEEL STEPS!! THAT HAS GOT TO HUT!! MAXWELL CAN’T BELIEVE HE WAS ABLE TO DO IT.. BUT HE SEES MADISON IN THE WAY SHE IS AND THAT SHOCK TURNS INTO A SINISTER SMIRK!
Stew-O: KALINE MIGHT HAVE BROKEN HER BACK CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE STEEL STEPS.. AND MAXWELL NOW GRABS HER BY HER HAIR… AND MAXWELL RUNS WITH HER!! AND MAXWELL TOSSES HER WITH NO MERCY INTO THE BARRICADE!! AND MAXWELL PICKS HER UP AGAIN!! AND RUNS WITH HER!! AND TOSSES HER WITH AUTHORITY INTO ANOTHER BARRICADE CORNER!! AND MAXWELL PICKS HER UP!! AND DOES THE SAME FOR THE THIRD TIME TO ANOTHER CORNER!! AND MAXWELL PICKS HER UP.. WHEN WILL THIS END!! MAXWELL IS NOT GIVING UP!! AND MAXWELL RUNS WITH HER AND SHOT PUTS HER INTO ANOTHER CORNER BARRICADE!! MAXWELL INTRODUCES KALINE INTO EVERY CORNER BARRICADE AT RINGSIDE BEFORE BRINGING HER BACK INTO THE RING!
Flannery McCoy: Madison Kaline.. I don’t even think she can still go in this match.. Maxwell rolls into the ring and immediately stomps down onto her lower back. Maxwell is more methodical than ever as he now pulls Kaline up and places her head in between his legs.. AND MAXWELL SIGNALS FOR THE END BEFORE PICKING HER UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!! BUT KALINE SPIKES MAXWELL WITH A SIT-OUT FACEBUSTER FROM OUT OF NOWHERE!! MAXWELL FACEPLANTS THE CANVAS AS BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN AND OUT!! MADDIE WITH A DESPERATION MANEUVER THAT SAVES HER A COUPLE OF MORE SECONDS IN THIS MATCH!
Stew-O: Madison Kaline is now frantically crawling into the ropes while Maxwell is shaking the cobwebs, starting to get up after that sudden sit-out facebuster into the center of the ring. Kaline is now on one foot while Maxwell is down on both knees…. Kaline rebounds off the ropes! AND RUNS INTO MAXWELL!! AND KALINE DRILLS MAXWELL INTO THE CANVAS WITH THE FAMOUSER!! M.O.D. CONNECTS! THIS HAS TO BE IT FOR MAXWELL!! COME ON!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Flannery McCoy: MAXWELL IS STILL ALIVE IN THIS! MADISON DOESN’T EVEN HAVE THE ENERGY TO BE SHOCKED, AS SHE GINGERLY GETS UP TO HER FEET, KEEPS FIGHTING, AND STARTS TO THINK WHAT SHE CAN DO NEXT TO MAXWELL…. MADISON KALINE LEANS UP AGAINST THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE WHILE MAXWELL COLLECTS WHATEVER IS LEFT OF HIM.. MADISON AND MAXWELL GOING TO WAR TONIGHT!! AND MADISON IS WILLING TO DO WHATEVER TO GET THE WIN TONIGHT!
Stew-O: AND MADISON REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES.. SHE RUNS PAST MAXWELL… AND SHE RUNS PAST MAXWELL AGAIN… AND MADISON WINDS THE SHOULDER.. AND GOES FOR THE CLOTHESLINE!! BUT MAXWELL LEAVES HIS FOOT OUT AND TRIPS MADISON!! MADISON FACE PLANTS THE CANVAS AS MAXWELL HAD IT SCOUTED!! WHAT A UNIQUE WAY TO STOP MADISON IN HER TRACKS AS MAXWELL NOW PULLS MADISON UP TO HER FEET… AND…
Jake Mercer: MADISON KALINE WITH A SMALL PACKAGE!! OH NO!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: MAXWELL REVERSES IT AND MADISON’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Jake Mercer: MADISON KICKS OUT!! AND BOTH COMPETITORS GET UP TO THEIR FEET!! MADISON SWINGS FOR THE CLOTHESLINE!! BUT MAXWELL KICKS THE MIDSECTION!! GRABS THE HEAD.. AND DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO THE TOP OF THE HEAD.. SPINS AROUND… AND TURNS MADISON INSIDE OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE OF HIS OWN…
Flannery McCoy: AND NOW MAXWELL PICKS HER UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION! WHAT IS HE THINKING HERE.. HE TURNS MADISON OVER IN MID-AIR!! AND DROPS HER INTO A CUTTER!!!! WHAT A MANEUVER AS MAXWELL HOOKS BOTH LEGS…. COULD THIS BE IT?!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Bubblin” by Anderson .Paak blasts through the speakers to ear-deafening boos. Maxwell gets off Madison Kaline and immediately asks the referee to raise his arm. He complies and Maxwell basks in his well-fought victory.)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER.. MAAAAXXWELLL..
Stew-O: Maxwell follows up his impactful assault of Limmy Monaghan with a well-fought victory over EAW Hall of Famer Madison Kaline. Maxwell continues to prove himself to be the hottest thing going in professional wrestling, and he has returned in the most impactful way possible!
Jake Mercer: Make no mistake about it, Maxwell is here to create a narrative.. and this new chapter just began with a phenomenal performance over Madison Kaline.. And he could potentially take the EAW World Heavyweight Championship off Limmy Monaghan and get the revenge he has been wanting for all these years… Think about it.. Maxwell.. The world champion..
Flannery McCoy: With what we’ve seen from Maxwell, something like that could come into fruition.. Hope Monaghan was watching tonight.. Because he is definitely going to have his hand fulls for the weeks to come!
(A commercial is shown for Instagram starring Ronan Malosi, who says that he’ll be going live on the app from Sunday Night Voltage this week!)
(The Dynasty broadcast kicks back into view, as we see a continious shot moving from the hardcam, skating across the curve of the arena, eventually panning over to show the titantron. The quiet audience would soon become unglued though likely not in the way that they’d have initially hoped, waiting to see another Elitist that would get them to cheer their lungs out to the point where they wouldn’t be able to speak the next day, instead, they would be re-introduced to an Elitist that they absolutely despised. The camera would stop panning as Stephie Love’s voice loudly speaks up.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and Gentlemen… THE EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION… SIENNNAAAAA JAAAAAAAAAAAAAADEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(The crowd immediately rushes into a fit of boos, as Sienna Jade’s name is called out, perhaps one of the most hated Elitists this entire season, and she only showed up half way through it. Soon after, the graphics would change, and their boos would be drowned out, as ‘Unf**kwithable’ by Deez Nuts blares through the speakers, and the titantron displays the same Sienna Jade graphids we saw all those months ago at Territorial Invasion. Sienna Jade would walk out dressed in her casual clothes, with the Universal Women’s Championship strapped neatly around her waist, and a microphone placed in her hand. A smug grin would come across her face, hearing all of the crowd’s boos, before she makes her way down the ramp. Eventually she reaches the bottom, coming to a short stop, before unhooking the title from around her waist. She lifts it into the air, before turning over to the steps, and walking up them, onto the apron. She stands alone on the apron, raising the title up once more, as she looks off into the crowd, basking in their hatred for her.)
Stew-O: And here is The Champ! And what a trouble she has stirred up already! Just under a week ago today, Sienna Jade made her way out to the Voltage show, and found herself lurking around the same area where Dr. Bethany Blue M.D was being interviewed by Sofia Clarke. As she waited for the interview to be over, she floored Bethany, before standing above her declaring that she would never be World Title material. Tonight is the first time we will hear Sienna since this incident, and we will also see Dr. Bethany Blue’s reaction to that viscious assault!
(Sienna Jade would smirk once more, as she places the Universal Women’s Championship down on her shoulder, locking her fingers around one of the side plates, before grabbing onto the microphone in that same hand. Sienna Jade would grab onto the middle rope, prior to bending forward, and slipping through the ropes. She enters the ring, and switches the microphone back into her free hand, pacing around the ring, waiting for a moment to speak. Eventually, that would come, as her theme song slowly fades out, and the crowd begins to die down. In the middle of the ring, Sienna raises the mic.)
Sienna Jade: Y’know, this entire situation is pretty funny. Not because everything that’s happened is making me laugh or anything, but, well, just because of how very exposing all of this is, and I can promise you, I am not the one who is getting exposed. Let’s put this into perspective, shall we? As we all know, YES, I did attack Dr. Bethany Blue last week – oh wow, big deal – and I made a mockery out of her by telling everybody the truth about her career trajectory. Firstly, that was incredibly satisfying to finally hear the flesh of her head crack against that floor. (Sienna kisses her fingers as if she were a chef.) Mwah. Perfect. Secondly, onto the more relevant reason why this is funny, the fact that I just know Bethany is back there seething at everything. I just know she’s sitting there and can’t wait to wrap her hands around my throat, and just choke me out. Beat me up the same way I beat her up. Honestly, I’m glad, but have you ever sat there and wondered just how hypocritical that entire idea is? Because I have, quite a lot actually. Open your eyes and see it, Beth.
Sienna Jade: I mean, it’s not like I did any of that for no reason. It’s not like it was just an unprovoked attack so I could get a kick out of it. It’s not like I decided to do that because I felt like it, and had no other motive. You can call whatever effects you’re reeling from a receipt, Beth. A receipt for everything that you did to me at the Hawaiian Christmas Show Spectacle. While you sit there, annoyed at what I did, just remember, you did it to yourself. You signed a death wish the moment you came out to the ring and attacked ME after I went through a hellatious match. At least when I did it, I had the audacity to let you be fully healed, you watched me absolutely destroy your partner before getting that shot at me. You had it coming. From the moment you attacked me, to the moment you sat there and talked all that smack during that interview, you signed a warranty that allowed me to come up from behind and drill you head first into the concrete. Don’t get mad at me, Bethany. Don’t get mad at me at all. It’s not like I was the one who started it.
(Sienna Jade shrugs, with a wicked smile on her face, as the EAW audience would boo at Sienna. She clicks the corner of her mouth, before readjusting her Championship, once again lifting up the microphone in order to speak through it.)
Sienna Jade: And because of that, I really hope it’s engraved in your memory. I really hope you remember every last moment of it just so you can understand what YOU started by the time I finish it. More so, I want you to sit there and remember absolutely everything I said after it. I want you to bathe in it. I want you to realize just how accurate it is, I think it’s something that should be embedded in your brain forever, without me even needing to say it. When I said that you were NEVER going to be a World Champion? You need to hold that to your heart, and see it as true. Because if you don’t, I will force you to see it, and that will be so not pretty for you. I’d have to force that truth into your brain, and you’ll have to live with the consequences. Instead of getting your acceptance early, you’ll have to realize it as traumatically as everyone else has to. I mean, at this point, I wouldn’t even be surprised if you agreed. I wouldn’t even be surprised if your brain already knew this, since you’re so used to being told it over, and over, and over again.
Sienna Jade: Hell, Bethany, you even conformed to the idea for an entire year. Instead of challenging somebody like me, somebody like Andrea, even that loser Harper Lee, you sat there and told yourself “You know what? I have a great idea! …The Unified Tag Team Championships!!!” Like, really Beth? The tag titles over anything else? You have had this opportunity for an ENTIRE YEAR. Almost 365 days, and it’d probably be even longer if you had the chance. It annoys me that people like you are just allowed to do that. How EAW just looks at you, sitting on your hands, dragging your feet, doing absolutely nothing about your situation, and they overlook it. They don’t care. They don’t care that their Empress of Elite is wasting that crown to compete against nobodies on an undercard, doing NOTHING. If that’s how it has to be, though, then so be it. If it really takes me beating you senseless in order for them to do something about it, then I will. Over, and over, and over again, until you can’t do anything BUT do something-
(However, before Sienna finishes her sentence, she is once again cut off by a familiar voice, something that happens consistently for her.)
???: Yeah, yeah, yeah we get it. Are you going to shut up now?
(The camera would pan over to the stage, as we see none other than Dr. Bethany Blue M.D on the titantron, as she is clearly standing in the SAP Center parking lot. The footage plays through the tron, Bethany stood center shot, as Sienna Jade looks on confused. She expected Bethany to come out to the ring and meet her face-to-face, but it’s clear that Bethany has other intentions. Sienna would lower her microphone, as she twists her body to the stage, all focus now on Bethany, who begins to talk directly to the Champion through this broadcast, that is seemingly live, airing from elsewhere in the arena.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Alright, good. Honestly, Sienna, you’re right. I am a little annoyed. Honestly, though, not for the reasons you’re expecting. It’s not the fact that you attacked me, it’s the fact that you did all of that, just to treat me like a dog, and then denounce me on live television. The fact that you slammed my head into the ground, when all I did was stake my claim to your belt. And, clearly, the only reason you attacked me was because it left you feeling the same way I am now. I have good news and bad news, though. Bad news is; I’m not exactly thrilled about meeting you face-to-face in the ring. It doesn’t really appeal to me right now. Good news is, I have something to pass the time with, and I’m sure that you’ll recognize it… I promise you, playing games with me will not go over well…
(The camera would soon pan out, as we pan out to see a luxurious, white, extremely high-class car, and judging by the look on Sienna Jade’s face, that must belong to her. The camera pans back over to Dr. Bethany Blue, who holds up the keys to the car.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Luckily, I found your valet too. :mjgrin.:
Sienna Jade: NO- NO! OH, YOU’RE SO DEAD!
(Sienna Jade would swiftly exit the ring, and as she turns around, she sees Dr. Bethany Blue grabbing the keys, and driving them right into the car. She keys the side of the car, and moments later, Sienna Jade would speed up, storming off up the ramp. She makes her way backstage, as the camera follows her.)
Flannery McCoy: OH NO, WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A FACE-TO-FACE MEETING, HAS NOW DEVOLVED INTO SOMETHING THAT WILL CLEARLY BE EVEN WORSE! I’M NOT READY FOR THIS!
(Sienna Jade would push past staff crew and other employees, as she storms her way through the backstage area. Eventually, she turns a corner, as she enters the parking lot, and sees Bethany seated on the hood of the car.)
Sienna Jade: (off-mic) YOU THOUGHT VOLTAGE WAS BAD? IT’LL GET EVEN WORSE!
Dr. Bethany Blue: (off-mic) Bring it.
Flannery McCoy: SIENNA JADE AND DR. BETHANY BLUE CHARGE AT EACH OTHER, BEFORE THEY EXPLODE INTO TRADING STRIKES! PUNCH AFTER PUNCH AFTER PUNCH TO THE OTHER WOMAN’S HEAD, STOMACH, AND BACK, DELIVERING BRUTAL STRIKES TO ONE ANOTHER AS THIS HAS HEATED UP EVEN MORE!
Jake Mercer: THESE TWO CLEARLY DO NOT LIKE EACH OTHER, AS THEY STUMBLE BACKWARDS INTO SIENNA’S CAR! BETHANY GRABS SIENNA BY THE HAIR, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HUGE PUNCH TO THE HEAD! SHE STUMBLES OVER TO THE HOOD, AS BETHANY FOLLOWS! THIS WILL NOT GO OVER WELL!
Stew-O: BETHANY POUNDS SIENNA IN THE BACK, BEFORE THROWING HER ON TOP OF THE HOOD! SIENNA WAS REELED INTO THE BACKSTAGE AREA AS BETHANY DAMAGED ONE OF HER EXPENSIVE GOODS, AND NOW, IT’S GOING TO GET EVEN WORSE! BETHANY GRABS SIENNA BY THE HEAD, BEFORE CLUBBING HER IN THE BACK OVER AND OVER!
Flannery McCoy: BUT SIENNA TRIES TO FIGHT BACK! SHE CONNECTS WITH A CLOSED FIST PUNCH RIGHT TO THE STOMACH, BEFORE PUNCHING BETHANY RIGHT ACROSS THE FOREHEAD! SIENNA REALIZES SHE’S ON HER CAR, AS SHE TRIES TO TURN AND JUMP OFF-
Jake Mercer: BUT BETHANY GRABS THE WRIST! SHE PULLS HER IN, AND KICKS HER IN THE GUT, BEFORE LIFTING HER UP ONTO THE SHOULDERS! NO, NO NO! ‘GRADE C2’!!!! THE AIR RAID CRASH RIGHT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, CHIPPING AND CRACKING AWAY AT THE CAR! DR. BETHANY BLUE JUST WIPED OUT SIENNA JADE RIGHT HERE!!!
(Suddenly, security and referees would come rushing in, as they drag Dr. Bethany Blue away from Sienna, ironically leaving Sienna in a state that would make her a patient. The security would continue to pull Bethany out of the room, but not before she continues yelling at Sienna.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: NEVER GONNA BE WORLD CHAMPION HUH? COUNT YOUR DAYS, SIENNA! COUNT THEM!
(The security would pull Bethany away, as the camera focuses on Sienna for a split second, being dragged away from the car. Eventually, the camera would fade out, panning away from the hellish scene that just unfolded, elsewhere int he arena.)
Stephie Love: The following singles match is YOUR MAIN EVENT!!! And it is a bout scheduled for ONE FALL!
(‘Faneto’ by Chief Keef plays. The fans start to boo as the anthemic trap tune can only mean the inevitable arrival of one-half of the current Unified Tag Team Champions. SOSA Henderson steps out, rocking along to the music with his confident swagger on full display. Visual Prophet and Dr. D’Angelo Angelo are right by his side. Viz and SOSA pose with the titles together before Henderson steps out closer to the center. All three men make their way towards the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first, being accompanied by the Visual Prophet and Dr. D’Angelo Angelo of Soul Food Sunday… from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing in tonight at 191 pounds… he is “BULLETPROOF” SOSAAAAAAAAAA HENDERSOOOOOOOOON!
Stew-O: SOSA Henderson has been able to end his 2022 on a high note as he and Visual Prophet defeated the Prescription at Road to Redemption to become the new tag team champions. After a chaotic year full of setbacks and losing partners, he and Viz have been able to make due on their promise to be the standard-bearers for the tag team division. Now, they’re the ones leading the pack.
Jake Mercer: Yessir! SOSA Henderson can now lay the claim of being a triple crown winner! Just another accomplishment to be added to his hall-of-fame-worthy career! Many haters thought that SOSA would be stuck in career limbo, but now, he’s entering tonight’s main event in the absolute prime of his life! He hasn’t fallen off! He only got better and Soul Food Sunday are the absolute pinnacle of the tag scene in EAW. They came, they saw and they conquered. Now, it’s time for SOSA to bring that same energy into singles action.
Flannery McCoy: I guess that means you’re going to bat for him here tonight then?
Jake Mercer: Ye– No! I mean, look, both SOSA and Limmy are amazing! If anything, I’m torn up about this! I don’t know who to root for, so I’m gonna be partial here! Let’s just look forward to this match, Flannery!
Flannery McCoy: Alright then. 🤭
(SOSA is in the ring, warming up while his Soul Food Sunday compatriots are by ringside. ‘Faneto’ fades, and ‘Limit Break X Survivor’ by Kiyoshi Hikawa plays. The fans cheer. SOSA waits in his corner. Out on stage is Limmy Monaghan, with the World Heavyweight Championship proudly around his waist. He smiles and poses before making his way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: And introducing his opponent! Residing in Beverly Hills, California, weighing in tonight at 227 pounds… he is ‘The Leader’, LIIIIIIMMYYYYYYYYYY MONAGHAAAAAAAAAAN!
Stew-O: Speaking of Elitists ending 2022 on a strong note, Limmy Monaghan is now heading into 2023 as a true leader for this brand. He was able to win championship gold at Road to Redemption, and the following week at the Christmas show, he defeated Rex McAllister. In the past few weeks, he’s been able to achieve a stacked resume, and now, Limmy is determined to make sure that an already impressive career continues to reign supreme this year.
Jake Mercer; Limmy did it. He got what he sought for the longest time. He withstood five other men in the most competitive Dynasty Elimination Chamber to date and defeated a hall of famer! At this point, he’s unstoppable! He is at the highest point of his career. He was able to live up to his potential and somehow surpass it!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy and SOSA were both able to end things on the right foot. However, tonight, only one of them will be able to keep their momentum going. This is going to be a competitive match!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: The bell rings, and this main event bout is officially underway! SOSA and Limmy lock up, wasting not a single second. Both men are eager to take the fight to one another!
Jake Mercer: No time wasted and not a single breath being drawn out. Given these two Elitists and their tenacious ways, it’s no surprise that we’re already getting a fast sequence! Both are going hold for hold, transition after transition, and staying on top of each other. If you blinked, then you already missed a lot! My god!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy and SOSA are all about setting the pace, and now we’re witnessing their styles clashing. SOSA has Limmy in a standing side headlock, looking to wear him down. However, Monaghan uses his foot to press down on the calf of Henderson, forcing him to a knee. Limmy gets the headlock applied! Now, he’s looking to control things in this match.
Stew-O: Limmy’s got the hold, but SOSA isn’t stopping. He jams an elbow right into his gut! Another hit and Henderson stands up, grabbing Limmy’s arms as he knees him in the same spot. Limmy loses his grip, and SOSA takes hold of both his wrists. He takes him down with the armdrag. Limmy’s on the mat as SOSA mounts him. He sends some punches his way. Now, he looks to take hold of Monaghan’s arm! We got an armbar attempt here!
Jake Mercer: SOSA’s looking to do some damage quickly, but Limmy’s got his hands clasped together, blocking the attempt! He gets to his feet, all the while rolling him back on his shoulder. The referee is counting!
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Flannery McCoy: A hasty kick out from the vet. Both Elitists are back on their feet. Another collar-and-elbow tie up ensues. We’ve got some jockeying…. And Limmy with the kick to the gut! He grabs the arm, whipping him into the corner. Limmy goes towards him, looking for a clothesline! SOSA rolls forward, avoiding Limmy who goes chest-first! SOSA’s up and heads straight for him! Forearm smash—
Stew-O: But Limmy avoids that! SOSA is in the corner! Limmy turns him around and snapmares him into a seated position. Backhand chop to the back! SOSA winces! Limmy runs toward the ropes and comes back… basement dropkick! No!!! SOSA rolls to the side and gets up, hooking him from behind! German suplex–
Jake Mercer: AND LIMMY JUST LANDED ON HIS FEET! Cat-like reflexes from the champion! SOSA turns and Limmy charges at him! Running bicycle knee! No! SOSA sidesteps! And now, Henderson is looking for the superkick! LIMMY DUCKS! He was able to scout that out and comes back up, DECKING SOSA with the uppercut! SOSA returns with one of his own!
Flannery McCoy: Both men are trading shots now! Backhand chops light each other’s chests. Limmy is looking for a lariat, but SOSA blocks it with his forearms! A JAB ROCKS HIM! Henderson caught him with a lightning-fast punch and this is his chance to capitalize! That striking expertise of his is coming into play as he lands jab after jab! He hits one more! And he seals the deal with a discus slap! Wow! SOSA takes the stunned Limmy by the arm and nails him down with a clothesline! SOSA is covering him!
ON–
Stew-O: And a quick kick out by Limmy Monaghan. Viz and Dr. D’Angelo look pleased by the effort SOSA displayed there. Henderson gets Limmy seated and immediately goes straight for the chin lock from behind. He’s looking to wear him down here, which would be smart. The sooner he is able to exhaust Limmy, the better chance he has at winning this match.
Jake Mercer: No doubt about it. SOSA can be quick on his feet, but so too can Limmy. And we both know that these two Elitists have the stamina for DAYS. Limmy can easily keep up with him if he isn’t careful, so this tactical approach is definitely needed. He’s just gotta keep the pressure up and not give him any sizeable breathing space, especially since Limmy is trying to fight his way out of this spot!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy is forcing his way up, looking to escape from SOSA’s grasp. He’s on his feet while SOSA keeps a hold of his chin. Limmy throws an elbow back, but Henderson isn’t letting go. Now, Monaghan is running to the ropes… and he pushes his feet up on them! He’s falling backward! SOSA is once again on the mat and it’s all thanks to that inventive counter fro Limmy! Another pin attempt here!
ONE–
Stew-O: Kickout! SOSA lets go, but Limmy is just a bit quicker and kicks the side of his head. Monaghan takes hold of his wrist and leads him back onto his feet. He pulls him in and uses his strength to lift him up. SOSA is in a position to be on the receiving end of a suplex here!
Jake Mercer: But he’s squirming, trying to slip away from Limmy! He does! SOSA lands right behind him and wraps his arms around his waist. Oh, but Limmy transitioned over and now HE’S behind SOSA! He’s got his waist trapped and– SOSA IS BEHIND HIM AGAIN! BOTH MEN ARE TRYING TO GAIN THE POSITION RIGHT HERE!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy slips free, and so do does SOSA! Now, Henderson can be looking for a German suplex! He lifts Limmy, but he can’t really get him up much! Limmy’s keeping his weight centered. Feet back on the mat, he runs forward to the ropes. He grabs the top as SOSA tries to pull him off of it, only to roll backward. Limmy is free, and now he springs up to the middle rope! We can be getting a moonsault–
Stew-O: NO! SOSA JUST CAME RUNNING BEHIND AND DROPS LIMMY WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! FINALLY, HE IS ABLE TO HIT IT! LIMMY IS DOWN AS VIZ AND DR. D’ANGELO HYPE SOSA UP ON THE OUTSIDE! HENDERSON IS SMIRKING!
Jake Mercer: Wow, he really isn’t playing around! SOSA isn’t giving Limmy any time to recover either! He just yanked him up and dropped him with a snap suplex! Limmy is slowly trying to sit up, but SOSA hits the ropes…. KNEE STRIKE! Limmy’s down! SOSA gets right back up and hits the ropes again! This time, he comes in and hits a leg drop! What elevation he got from that, too! Leave it to SOSA to make even the simplest of moves look absolutely brutal. He can be versatile, switching between high-octane offense and devastating basics!
Flannery McCoy: That ability to float in between styles has helped SOSA succeed this season, and now, the former world champion and current half of the Unified Tag Team Champions has the advantage over the World Heavyweight champion. SOSA gets some good few stomps in before he gets Limmy back up. Spinning back elbow lands flush! Limmy stumbles back into the ropes from the impact! AND HE GETS FLOORED WITH AN ENZUIGIRI ON THE REBOUND!! MONAGHAN IS DOWN TO ONE KNEE!!
Stew-O: Limmy looks to be in trouble as SOSA grabs him and lifts him up to a vertical base. He keeps him up there, letting all of that blood rush down to the head! BRAINBUSTER!! AN EMPHATIC MOVE BY SOSA HENDERSON AS HE SPIKES HIS HEAD INTO THE CANVAS!! SOSA REACHES OVER TO SLING HIS ARM ACROSS HIS CHEST! COVER!!
ONEEEE!
TW–
Jake M ercer: Limmy gets his shoulder up! But SOSA is right back on the attack, bludgeoning him with forearm shot after forearm shot. He’s trying to do everything he can to keep him down! He’s dragging him back to his feet and whips him into the corner. SOSA points a finger gun at him, locked and loaded! He’s got him in his crosshairs! He’s running in… BANG! Forearm! SOSA rolls forward now and gets some momentum going before he charges back in! JUMPING HIGH KNEE! Limmy looked like he was gonna buckle there! However, SOSA isn’t going to give him the chance! He turns as he takes Limmy up again, back facing the turnbuckle! CORNER EXPLODER SUPLEX! SOSA IS HOT RIGHT NOW!!
Flannery McCoy: Not an ideal spot for Monaghan! SOSA is absolutely feeling himself as he mocks the crowd booing at him! Limmy rolls to the center as Henerson starts to climb up. He isn’t moving! SOSA points down at him as he stands all the way up on the top turnbuckle. SOSA is looking to up the ante in the hopes of causing some further damage!
Stew-O: That’s exactly what he has in mind here! SOSA leaps off into the air, looking to hit the double foot stomp– NO! LIMMY JUST RAISED HIS LEG UP, CAUSING SOSA TO COLLIDE FACE-FIRST RIGHT INTO HIS BOOT! SOSA DROPS DOWN AS HE’S ROLLING AROUND THE RING NOW, GRABBING HIS FACE!! DR. D’ANGELO AND THE VISUAL PROPHET LOOK ABSOLUTELY STUNNED AS LIMMY STARTS TO GATHER HIS BEARINGS!
Jake Mercer: LIMOMMY!!!! YES!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: I thought you said you didn’t have a favorite in this match?
Jake Mercer: I don’t!! I’m just excited to see my GOAT being able to come back against my other GOAT! And look, Limmy is back up on his feet! He grabs SOSA and takes him up on his shoulders! SOSA is still reeling from the unexpected reversal! Limmy situates him on the top turnbuckle and clubs his back over and over again with a series of punches! He’s getting back into this thing! Limmy backs up, sizing Henderson up… AND HE KICKS HIM IN THE GUT!! THE FORCE OF WHICH LIFTS SOSA UP ENOUGH TO WHERE MONAGHAN YANKS HIM ONTO HIS SHOULDER!! LIMMY IS MARCHING RIGHT TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!! HE HAS SOSA IN HIS GRASP! GUTBUSTER!!
Stew-O: SOSA IS DOWN! HE’S LOOKING HURT HERE, BUT LIMMY ISN’T DONE! HE PULLS HIM UP AND SLAMS HIM RIGHT DOWN INTO THE MAT WITH AS MUCH FORCE AS POSSIBLE WITH THE URANAGE SLAM! ‘ABSOLUTE ZERO’ HAS SOSA HENDERSON FLOORED! THE FANS IN THE SAP CENTER ARE COMING UNGLUED AS WE GET A COVER!
ONEEEE!
TWOOO!
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Jake Mercer: SOSA KICKS OUT!! HE’S ABLE TO GET OUT OF THAT, BUT WITH HOW LIMMY WAS ABLE TO DROP HIM WITH SUCH POWER, ONE HAS TO WONDER JUST HOW MUCH HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT OF HIM FROM SUCH A MOVE! THAT’S A LIMMY MONAGHAN TRADEMARK!!
Flannery McCoy: It could have very well taken a lot out of SOSA. Dr. D’Angelo and Viz are completely freaking out right now! They’re trying to rally him, but he’s just barely able to move! He’s holding onto his mouth while Limmy is back up on his knees. He’s standing. His eyes are right on Henderson, and he realizes that this is his chance to put him away! The tides have shifted suddenly in his favor!
Stew-O: Limmy gets SOSA up and grabs his arm from behind! He spins him around! HE’S GOING STRAIGHT FOR THAT RIPCORD LARI– NO!! SOSA DUCKS DOWN AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! LIMMY TURNS TO FACE HIM, BUT SOSA OUT OF NOWHERE HITS THE TORNADO KICK!! HE CATCHES LIMMY BY SURPRISE!! HE LEAPS UP AND JUST PLANTS HIM DOWN WITH THE JUMPING DDT– LIMMY PUSHES HIM AWAY!! BOTH MEN ARE RUNNING ON PURE ADRENALINE RIGHT NOW!! LIMMY CHARGES IN WITH A BIG BOOT, BUT SOSA CAPTURES THE LEG!! HE LIFTS HIM UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!! SOSA’S GOING TO PUT HIM DOWN! NO! HURRICANRANA FROM MONAGHAN!! SOSA SLIDES ACROSS THE RING!
Jake Mercer: HE GETS UP TO HIS KNEES, BUT LIMMY IS RIGHT THERE!! SLIDING ELBOW!! NO!! SOSA GRABS THE ARM!! HE GETS UP AND STARTS LANDING KNEE STRIKE AFTER KNEE STRIKE INTO LIMMY’S CHEST AS HE HAS HIM IN THE CINCH! HE LETS GO AND ROLLS AT HIM WITH THE ROLLING THUNDER, POPPING UP FOR THAT CUTTER! ONCE AGAIN, LIMMY PUSHES HIM OFF! HE GOES BEHIND SOSA AND GRABS HIM! SOSA PUSHES DOWN THE ARMS TO BREAK FREE– NO!! LIMMY TRAPS HIS ARMS!! SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!
Flannery McCoy: HE KEEPS A HOLD ON HIM!! LIMMY GETS SOSA UP FROM BEHIND! HE HOLDS ON TO AN ARM AND SPINS HIM THROUGH THE RIPCORD AGAIN! ‘GOD’S WRATH’–
Stew-O: ‘S.Y.B’!!! THE RKO FROM OUTTA NOWHERE!! SOSA HITS IT! OH MY GOD, THIS COULD BE IT!! HE SCRAMBLES OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG!!
ONEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEE–
Jake Mercer: LIMMY KICKS OUT! HE REALLY DID IT!! AT THE LAST HUMANELY POSSIBLE SECOND, HE GOT THE SHOULDER UP! SOSA LOOKS LIVID AS HE ARGUES WITH THE REFEREE THAT IT WAS A THREE-COUNT! THE OFFICIAL MAINTAINS THAT LIMMY KICKED OUT IN TIME!! THE FANS ARE GOING CRAZY HERE TONIGHT!!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA caught Limmy at the most opportune time! It couldn’t have been a better spot for him to take advantage of! Still, this match continues, even if SOSA may think that it should’ve ended! He’s up now, settling himself into a corner! Meanwhile, Limmy is getting to his hands and knees. SOSA is eyeing him down! He’s getting into position! He comes running in for the DOUBLE CURB STOMP! ‘PAID IN FULL’–
Stew-O: ‘DIABLE JAMBLE!’ THE KNEE STRIKE LANDS! AND NOW, SOSA’S WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD GOT ROCKED! HE ALMOST COLLAPSES, BUT LIMMY CAPTURES HIM! ONCE MORE, HE GETS SOSA IN POSITION FOR ‘GOD’S WRATH’ – AND IT LANDS!! THE LARIAT MAKES FULL CONTACT WITH HIM!! LIMMY COVERS!!
ONEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEE!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(‘Limit Break X Survivor’ hits, and the fans rally around Limmy after getting the pinfall victory. On the outside, Visual Prophet and Dr. D’Angelo Angelo are livid. They go into the ring and argue with the official. In the meantime, Limmy stands up and raises his arm in victory. Seeing them, he takes his leave. He’s presented with his championship from a crew member. He smiles and raises the title while he acknowledges the fans on the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… ‘The Leader’, LIIIIIMMYYYYYYY MONAGHAAAAAAAAAAAN!
(The referee tells Soul Food Sunday that they have to go. SOSA is helped up, not looking all that pleased. However, all three men cut their losses and exit the ring. On the way, they shoot dirty looks at Limmy who simply shrugs at them. Limmy goes back to celebrating with the fans as Soul Food Sunday departs.)
Stew-O: An amazing win from Limmy here tonight! He was able to persevere and put down a very game SOSA Henderson! Wow, what a main event we just witnessed. It was a bale of fruition, with two of the most skilled Elitists here on Dynasty.
Jake Mercer: It was spectacular. The only bad thing about this match was that Limmy and SOSA got put in this match! It was so conflicting for me! I wished that SOSA never lost, but I am happy to see that Limmy won. Both men brought it, and tonight, we got a glimpse of what is to come for Dynasty in 2023!
Flannery McCoy: All the props in the world for two battle-tested champions bringing their A-game here to– WAIT! WHAT IS HE DOING HERE?!
Stew-O: MAXWELL IS HERE, AND HE JUST CAME FROM BEHIND TO CLOTHESLINE!! LIMMY IS DOWN! THE FANS ARE BOOING, BUT MAXWELL DOESN’T CARE! HE’S TAKING IT UPON HIMSELF TO BATTER DOWN ON AN EXHAUSTED LIMMY MONAGHAN!
Jake Mercer: WELL, MAXWELL DID SAY THAT HE WASN’T GOING TO WAIT TO GET HIS REVENGE! THE MATCH MAY BE SET FOR KING OF ELITE, BUT AS FAR AS HE’S CONCERNED, HE ISN’T GONNA BID HIS TIME TO GET HIS HANDS ON THE CHAMPION!! HE DRAGS LIMMY UP AND THROWS HIM RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE! AND NOW HE’S JUST STOMPING DOWN ON HIM!!
Flannery McCoy: THIS ISN’T RIGHT! NOT AT ALL! LIMMY CAN’T EVEN DEFEND HIMSELF PROPERLY FROM SUCH AN ATTACK! OH, AND MAXWELL ISN’T LETTING UP ON HIM! HE GRABS AND TOSSES HIM INTO THE RING, FOLLOWING RIGHT BEHIND! THERE’S NOTHING BUT MALICIOUS INTENT BREWING INSIDE OF HIM HERE TONIGHT! HE GETS LIMMY UP IN A POWERBOMB POSITION! ‘M.F 2!’ HE JUST LAID HIM OUT!!
(Maxwell looks down at Limmy. The fans boo. He simply ignores them, instead turning his attention over to the EAW World Heavyweight Championship on the outside. Maxwell leaves the ring to pick the title up, staring down at it for a good while. A sadistic smirk graces his face. He slides back in and raises the championship up high, right over a hurting Limmy Monaghan.)
Stew-O: Maxwell wants nothing more than to get back at the man who feels slighted him. He wants to do everything he can to not just embarrass Limmy, but to completely shatter him.
Jake Mercer: Oh, boy. I have a feeling that this isn’t going to be the only week Maxwell tries to confront Limmy as he has done now and earlier in the night. King of Elite is twenty-eight days away. That’s plenty of time for these two to get ‘reacquainted’ with each other.
Flannery McCoy: And if tonight is any indication, this reunion is not going to be a warm one.
(Maxwell arrogantly drops the title down on top of Limmy, scoffing before then turning around and making his way out of the ring. It’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty begins to fade to complete black from there.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
