(EAW intro plays.)
(Friday Night Dynasty opens with a recap of what happened last week at the King of Elite event for the brand: On the kickoff show we saw Caroline beat Ruler to become the new EAW New Breed Champion. On the first night of action Madison Kaline found herself unsuccessful along with Harper Lee in a triple threat match where Sheridan Muller came out on top. Milli Banks gets some well needed revenge teaming with Cameron Ella Ava to get a victory over Mei Sasaki and Sierra Bradford of The Queen Bees. Dr. Bethany Blue successfully capitalizes on her Empress of Elite opportunity, beating out Sienna Jade to become the new EAW Universal Women’s Champion. Then fittingly in the main event, Serenity Valdez becomes the new Empress of Elite over Holly Arrow and is shown being crowned by the rest of her team members. Night two is opened by Limmy Monaghan successfully retaining his World Heavyweight Championship against former stablemate Maxwell. Nick Hart tries to hype up Shane Gates and promise him that they’re going to win the Unified Tag Team Championships, while Shane goes by his word and holds him to it. Amir Yusuf gets the victory over Joso to secure the EAW Interwire Championship. Soul Food Sunday retained the Unified Tag Team Championships against Shane Gates and Nick Hart and The Off-Brand Amphetamines. Backstage, Shane snaps and attacks Nick, calling an end to their partnership. Then in the main event, Bronson Daniels found his King of Elite efforts unsuccessful as Adam Lucas beats him and Drake King out to capture the crown, as it’s the last shot seen before the show ends along with the recap as well.)
(The clean version of ‘P.O.D.’ by Denzel Curry is heard playing through the speakers while the camera opens up to the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. An elaborate display of pyro is seen shooting out from the stage while the shot is panning around at the hyped crowd here tonight. The camera goes over to the commentary booth with Stew-O, Flannery McCoy, and Jake Mercer who are standing by.)
Stew-O: Ladies and gentlemen, we are hot off the heels of King of Elite and en route to Operation: Doomsday, welcoming you all to a jam packed episode… OF FRIDAY NIGHT DYNASTY!!!
Jake Mercer: We really trusted Bronson Daniels to bring the King of Elite home. :francis:
Flannery McCoy: And what a match card we have for you tonight. Axel Graves faces Nick Hart. Shane Gates, Jay Jerry Johnson, and Tristan Carter are in action. The Off-Brand Amphetamines face off against The Queen Bees. Joso faces Lethal Angel. Milli Banks faces Madison Kaline. And in the main event the new EAW Interwire Champion Amir Yusuf has a surprise challenge ahead of him in the returning Scott Diamond! Let’s get right into it!
(Dynasty pans to the ring, where an Empress of Elite throne is placed in the middle of the ring. Royal coordination music is played in the background before ‘Run This Town’ by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z cuts it off, blasting through the speakers of the Sullivan Arena. Suddenly, the crowd drowns out the music with boos. Serenity Valdez comes out, the beautiful Empress of Elite crown on the top of her head, a royal scepter in her possession and beautiful red royal cape around her shoulders. Shortly after, the rest of the Queen Bees, Sierra Bradford and Mei Sasaki are standing on each side of the newly crowned Empress of Elite.)
Stephie Love: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…ALONG WITH THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE QUEEN BEES…THE 2023 EMPRESS OF ELITE…SERENITY VALDEZ!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: THERE SHE IS! THE REASON WHY I AM $45,000 RICHER! Serenity Valdez managed to defeat Holly Arrow in the Empress of Elite finals. Winning the Empress of Elite tournament comes with not only a beautiful Empress of Elite crown, but a guaranteed match for the Universal Women’s Championship at any event of her choosing and the opportunity is valid for up to one year.
Stew-O: As seen with Dr. Bethany Blue, who managed to defeat Sienna Jade to become the NEW Universal Women’s Champion at King of Elite. She won the Empress of Elite crown the year prior and didn’t use her opportunity until the very next year. Who knows exactly when Serenity Valdez is going to want to use her opportunity, but when she does, it’s going to be crazy.
Flannery McCoy: Gavin Kirkland is still crying about his 10k, but I give credit to Serenity Valdez for getting the job done at King of Elite. I’m just curious to see what’s on her mind since becoming Empress.
(‘Run This Town’ dies down as Serenity Valdez takes a seat on her throne. Mei Sasaki and Sierra Bradford are standing on each side of the throne. The crowd booing is heard throughout the arena as Serenity almost looks offended.)
Serenity Valdez: I really hate to tell y’all this but…I TOLD YOU SO! :mjlol2:
Jake Mercer: :mjlol2:
(The Dynasty crowd begins to boo at the Queen Bees. Clearly, the Queen Bees are amused by the crowds displeasure of Serenity Valdez being the Empress of Elite and Serenity is going to do everything in her power to relish in the moment.)
Serenity Valdez: At King of Elite, I did the obvious when I defeated Holly Arrow and became Empress of Elite. Of course, I didn’t get the finals that I wanted with Milli, but regardless, the result would still be the same – I will still be Empress of Elite. But, King of Elite was not just me adding another beautiful accomplishment to my resume, it was about the Queen Bees. It was about the Queen Bees and how we proved all of you peasants wrong with this victory at King of Elite.
Sierra Bradford: With the result of the Empress of Elite finals, we proved to everyone who believed that this team was going to self-destruct wrong. We’re aware of the rumors. We’re aware that we’re the ones with the targets on our back. Everyone was praying for Holly Arrow to walk away with the crown, so that the cracks in the Queen Bees’ armor began to show, but Serenity did not allow for that to happen. No, we promised that King of Elite was going to be the Queen Bees’ night and that’s exactly what it ended up being. We concluded night one with Mei and I standing tall, lifting Serenity up on our shoulders and in that particular moment, I knew that things were really going to change around here.
Mei Sasaki: Serenity becoming Empress of Elite was the ignition that the Queen Bees needed to fire up our engines. The Queen Bees’ are more than ready to take over this brand and assure everyone that Friday Night Dynasty is our show. We run things around here. What people fail to realize is that Serenity’s victory is our victory as well. Sierra and I have the Empress of Elite in our corner to lead the Dynasty brand to the promiseland and shape the brand to our vision. This brand has had fun trying to cut the rug from underneath us. It has had its fun with trying to see us drown. It has done whatever it can to place all of this pressure on us, but the Queen Bees still come out on top.
Serenity Valdez: Honestly, I can’t help, but believe that all of this was meant to happen, ladies. It was almost like our success was inevitable. It wasn’t a matter of ‘if,’ but a matter of ‘when,’ but even then, my ascension as Empress was written in the stars. I mean, did people really think that HOLLY ARROW had what it takes to become Empress of Elite? Did people think that someone like MILLI BANKS would have had a shot at defeating me? :mjlol: Let’s be realistic – if Holly Arrow couldn’t defeat me, what makes you think that Milli would have stood a chance?
Crowd: WE WANT MILLI! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 WE WANT MILLI! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 WE WANT MILLI! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 WE WANT MILLI! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 WE WANT MILLI! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 WE WANT MILLI! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 WE WANT MILLI! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏
Flannery McCoy: This crowd has been quite vocal so far into this whole coordination with Serenity Valdez.
Stew-O: But, who can deny the fact that Milli Banks has to impress the EAW Universe in the past several months that she’s been a part of EAW?
Jake Mercer: This is totally classless behavior. Shame on this crowd.
(The Queen Bees are looking at the crowd. Serenity Valdez is clearly amused, but Sierra Bradford almost feels irritated over the entire thing.)
Sierra Bradford: This is Serenity’s time! Show some respect! But, what can I expect from a place where vitamin d doesn’t even exist?
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Mei Sasaki: The point is that everyone who said that this team was going to self-distruct and fail at everything that we promised to do was lying to themselves. I can understand why they’re being rowdy. They don’t want to see successful women having the Dynasty brand by the throats. They don’t want to see us succeed. They hate this picture so much, Serenity and it’s such a shame because this was something that we’ve tried to tell everyone for weeks. We kept telling them that King of Elite was going to be our night and they didn’t listen. Instead, they were in denial. They kept trying to tell us that it was going to be Milli who stopped us and when Holly defeated her, they were suddenly Holly Arrow fans and when you defeat her, they want to complain and boo, but –
Crowd: HO-LLY AR-ROW! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 HO-LLY AR-ROW! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 HO-LLY AR-ROW! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 HO-LLY AR-ROW! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 HO-LLY AR-ROW! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏 HO-LLY AR-ROW! 👏 👏👏 👏👏 👏
Jake Mercer: Why are they chanting for Holly Arrow? She’s a Showdown Elitist! :wtf:
Flannery McCoy: It seems like the crowd is a little upset about the result, but Holly Arrow also put on a fantastic performance at King of Elite!
Jake Mercer: I am going to EAW’s event coordinator after the show and making sure that we never do a show in Anchorage again! Utter disrespect to our Empress of Elite!
Stew-O: Don’t cry, Jake.
Jake Mercer: I’m wiping the tears with my 40k right now.
(Serenity Valdez begins to be upset as Mei Sasaki places a shoulder on the Empress of Elite, trying to get her to calm down. Meanwhile, Sierra Bradford is clearly not amused, but more a little annoyed that they’re chanting for someone else rather than showing Serenity with the love and praise that they believe Serenity deserves.)
Sierra Bradford: Well, you aren’t going to get Holly Arrow tonight. Mostly because Holly Arrow doesn’t even go here, morons.
Serenity Valdez: It’s Anchorage. You really expect them to comprehend what you’re saying.
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Serenity Valdez: I am still on cloud nine from King of Elite; not even you losers in Anchorage, Alaska can ruin this monumental moment for me. It doesn’t matter what you losers want because you’re getting the Queen Bees. No matter what, it’s always going to be the Queen Bees. King of Elite was a closed chapter on a lot of things. On this whole climb to Empress and throwing away the garbage in Milli Banks. Now, we start a new chapter, celebrate a wonderful job at King of Elite and place our focus on the next target and that’s going to end up being the Universal Women’s Championship, held by Dr. Bethany Blue–
(‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Wayne begins to blast through the speakers, cutting off Serenity Valdez in the middle of her promo. The Queen Bees freeze in response as Serenity shakes her head as Milli Banks walks out from the curtain, looking all stylish and confident, making her way down the ramp.)
Stew-O: IT’S MILLI BANKS!
Flannery McCoy: The crowd just jumped out of their seats for ‘The It Girl’ who, along with Cameron Ella Ava defeated Mei Sasaki and Sierra Bradford at King of Elite! On social media, she seemed a bit in disbelief about Serenity Valdez’ Empress of Elite victory, but I want to see what she says about all of that.
Jake Mercer: Look, I love Milli Banks and all, but this is Serenity’s coordination. This is her segment and we don’t need Milli to stick her nose and ruin this wonderful moment for Serenity.
(The camera pans to Milli Banks inside the ring with a microphone in her hands. She stands across the ring from the Queen Bees.)
Milli Banks: I’m going to be real here – I agree to disagree with what Seren-ren has been bragging about. I wasn’t sure how much longer I can continue to be in the back and listen to the three of you rambling on about how King of Elite with this “perfect” night for the Queen Bees, but that’s nothing, but cap. If I can remember, I think that me and Cam-Cam defeated Sierra and Mei? 🤔 Can y’all fact check for me?
Crowd: YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
(Milli Banks grins at the fans’ reception before looking at the Queen Bees’ way.)
Milli Banks: By god, it’s chilly out there, but you just warmed up this heart. Thank you, Anchorage.
(The crowd in the Sullivan Arena begins to applaud Milli Banks’ kind words. Clearly, the Queen Bees are not amused. Sierra Bradford is seen in the background sticking a finger in her mouth, almost like it makes her want to vomit. Mei Sasaki does ‘blah, blah, blah’ hand puppet gesture, almost like Milli talks too much for her liking.)
Milli Banks: Thanks to some verified sources, I can fully say that Sierra and Mei weren’t so lucky at King of Elite. Cameron and I took care of business with Sierra and Mei and won the match. This idea that the Queen Bees’ had this “perfect” night is nothing more than a boldfaced lie because there are receipts on the EAW Network and a beautiful crowd in Anchorage, Alaska (cheers), who can squash that proclamation like a bug. I mean, you really don’t want to go into your first week as Empress of Elite on a lying note, right? Whew, Chile, where’s your integrity? Where’s your honor? Y’all gonna start this reign with rewriting the narrative, but you can’t rewrite the history books that establish that Milli Banks is 3-0 against the Queen Bees.
Milli Banks: But, with that 3-0 record, I’m like Andy from Toy Story to Woody – SiSi, Mew-Mew, I don’t want to play with you anymore. It’s nothing personal, but I’m trying to save you two the embarrassment of making it 4-0. Despite that though, I’m not going to forget the head huncho. If I can recall, we have some unfinished business.
Serenity Valdez: Sorry, not interested whatsoever. I’m totally over you as it is, Milli. I don’t want anything to do with you and if I had the choice, you’d be nowhere near me considering that especially winning the Empress of Elite crown, I’m just in a whole other league than you.
(Serenity Valdez has a smirk on her face after that last statement. “I’m just in a whole other league than you” caused Milli Banks to raise a brow, almost like Serenity is playing games with her again.)
Milli Banks: So you’re ducking me? Because that right there seems like another excuse for you not to face me again. I mean, I don’t blame you knowing that after defeating Mei and Sierra last Saturday, there’s a very high chance for you, Serenity, to be next on my list to embarrass.
Serenity Valdez: You have NEVER embarrassed me, Milli and you NEVER will. I don’t need to deal with this pathetic beef with you. I am the Empress of Elite and you’re not worth my time. I was more than looking to move on from this whole matter. You got your victory at King of Elite. You even pinned Sierra – who is basically the one who is the reason why you didn’t become Specialists Champion back at Road to Redemption. That should be enough for you to move on, do what you want and most importantly, leave me alone.
Milli Banks: You want me to leave you alone? Serenity, you’re nothing more than a coward. I’m not sure if that crown you’re wearing on the top of your big dumb head is too tight, but you started this. You’re started a battle that you don’t want to finish and that says a lot about the person that you are, Serenity. You are nothing, but a coward.
Serenity Valdez: I’m not a coward. This situation is beneath me –
Crowd: YOU’RE A COWARD! 👏👏👏YOU’RE A COWARD! 👏👏👏 YOU’RE A COWARD! 👏👏👏 YOU’RE A COWARD! 👏👏👏 YOU’RE A COWARD! 👏👏👏 YOU’RE A COWARD! 👏👏👏 YOU’RE A COWARD! 👏👏👏
(Milli Banks is holding up her microphone to the crowd, making the sound louder. Serenity Valdez is steaming as she’s covering her ears. Sierra Bradford is using her own hands to cover Serenity’s eras. Milli is amused by the situation as Milli exits the ring. She begins to walk backwards up the ramp, egging on the crowd to chant louder as ‘Changed It’ plays again through the speakers.)
Jake Mercer: Now, this is absolutely uncalled for! This was supposed to be Serenity Valdez’ moment! This was her coordination and Milli Banks ruined it!
Stew-O: Well, what’s stopping Serenity Valdez from facing Milli Banks again?
Jake Mercer: Nothing, but –
Stew-O: The chants are completely justified then!
(A commercial is shown for this week’s episode of Sunday Night Voltage, with the main event of the night being Drake King going up against Sheridan Muller.)
( ‘Outlaws and Outsiders’ by Cory Marks begins to blast throughout the Dynasty arena as Axel Graves makes his way out onto stage to a mixed reaction. Some are cheers, and some are boos, but Axel is still ready for the match nonetheless as he begins to make his way down the ramp. )
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SINGLES MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!! INTRODUCING FIRST, FIGHTING OUT OF BEAR CREEK, MONTANA!!! HE IS THE BIG SKY BADASS; AXXXEELLLLLL GRRAAVVESSSSSSS!!!!
Stew-O: Here comes Axel Graves, one of the bigger upstarts here in Elite Answers Wrestling. Axel sure does have a decent test coming his way for this bout, as his opponent tonight has competed upon one of the biggest stages that we have to offer in a Unified Tag Team Championship Match; King Of Elite!
Jake Mercer: Yeah, yeah. Insert entrantee’s opponent competed upon insert big event, with insert stipulations on the line, so insert entrantee has got to take that into a count per this match… Axel Graves is a big man, Stew. We have seen him plow through opponents previously, and we have seen him take into account many things in the past, and whether he has won or lost, he showed his intelligence. All he needs is that same drive he’s had ever since he’s walked into the company; his family, and his name.
( ‘Came Out Swinging’ by The Wonder Years then takes over as Nick Hart makes his way out onto stage, the crowd now completely cheering as a result. He looks focused and determined, just like last week at King Of Elite, as he looks to bounce back from his huge loss and turn of events. )
Stephie Love: AND INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT!! FIGHTING OUT OF PORTLAND, OREGON!!! HE IS THE MAN OF ONE THOUSAND PINS; NIIICCCCCKK HAAAAARRRRRRRRTTTTTTT!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Nick Hart is a man who has been through quite a bit in recent weeks. He and his former partner, Shane Gates, were involved in two huge triple threat matches, where Shane even took home a win as he got one over against the current and former EAW Unified Tag Team Champions. Nick Hart and Shane Gayes did go on to lose the tag titles match however, yet what mattered that night was their performance.
Stew-O: But the most important thing that Nick Hart has gone through was being laid out by Shane Gates after having lost the match.. Such an unfortunate situation for Nick Hart, but he has the opportunity of a lifetime tonight to shoot himself into the light of momentum once again by defeating Axel Graves! Let’s see how it all goes down!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And here we go with this match, as Nick Hart and Axel Graves meet in the center of the ring, before locking up! After what went down at King Of Elite, Nick Hart is clearly not in the best of moods, and you can see that right here with his current aggression being on display, as he pulls Axel down into a aggressive headlock, before throwing him on over with a takeover, keeping him down and locking it in tight, as Axel has nowhere to go early on here!
Flannery McCoy: Axel is able to get back to his feet as both men get back to their feet, and he swings at Nick, but Nick ducks it, before grabbing him by the arm, and he tugs down on it with force, before going around, and pushing Axel into the ropes, forcing him to rebound off of them as Nick takes him over with an armdrag! And he holds onto the arm, looking for the hoverboard lock early on here!
Jake Mercer: But Axel Graves escapes from them, before quickly getting back up once more, and he drops his elbow down right into the chest of Nick Hart before Nick could recover! Axel picks him back up, before locking his wrist and irish whipping him into the corner, and he runs right at him, catching Nick with a clothesline! Just like that in an instant, Axel Graves is able to gain the offense as Nick crumbles down to the mat.
Stew-O: Nick tries to get away from Axel Graves after the clothesline, but it’s Axel completely stopping him in his tracks, grabbing him by the head as he lifts him back up to his feet, before setting him up against the ropes and he connects with a huge chop right across the chest! You can tell that hurt Nick, but he isn’t going to take that lightly, pushing Axel aback before responding with one of his own, and then another!
Flannery McCoy: This forces Axel to step back, as he falls into the ropes, before rebounding off of them, and he goes for a discus lariat, but Nick is able to side step it, going behind him before pulling Axel down over into a schoolboy pin! Nick may steal it here!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: But Axel Graves is able to immediately kick out of it, as he gets back to his feet, but Nick Hart is right there to meet him to his feet and he catches Axel with a huge right hand right to the jaw! That drops Axel back down to a knee, as Nick looks to take the opportunity given to him, as he runs off the ropes while the referee is checking on Axel, going for a spear to cut Axel in half and put an end to this match!!!
Stew-O: What the hell?! While the referee was paying attention to Axel, Nash Haynes just ran over to where Nick was going towards, and he tripped Nick up, grabbing his ankles and dropping him down to the mat below! Nick goes down, and he quickly looks towards Nash, and you can tell that he isn’t happy, but that gives Axel the opening as he gets back up and drops Nick from behind with a clothesline to the back of the head.
Flannery McCoy: Axel Graves is going to take advantage of this, much to the disapproval of the crowd here tonight as he pulls Nick back into the middle of the ring, before picking him up to his feet, and locking his wrist! Nick has nowhere to go, as Axel pushes him back, keeping a hold of him before pulling him back in… and he connects with ‘Tour of the Boonies!!!’ a swinging side slam takes Nick down and out, and Axel hooks the leg!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Nick Hart shoves his shoulder off the mat, and just like that he stays alive and this match continues, and Axel Graves is not happy about it! He pounds the mat in frustration, as he looks towards Nash Haynes, before nodding and quickly getting back up, pulling Nick up with him, as it looks like he is going to finish this match off once and for all, and leave with the victory.
Stew-O: But it looks like Nick Hart still has some fight in him, as he pushes Axel away, connecting with a superkick! That stumbles Axel into the ropes, and he looks to run off of them, but Nick catches him and splits him right in half with a huge spear, and now it’s Nick who is going to go into the cover, looking to win it right here, Axel Graves is completely out of it and this might be the end for him!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Wait, Nash Haynes just put Axel Graves’ foot onto the ropes causing for the rope break! Nick Hart is not happy about this whatsoever, as he quickly gets back up to his feet, and he shoves his foot in between the ropes, kicking Nash back! Nash finally gets what was coming to him, but now Nick needs to find out what he needs to do next, and he needs to find that out quickly, because it looks like Axel Graves is slowly starting to recover, while Nick is continuing to yell at Nash Haynes to keep his nose out of this match!
Jake Mercer: Nick goes to turn around…
Stew-O: Axel Graves just grabbed a hold of Nick and slammed him down with a huge Uranage! Nick was too focused on Nash Haynes, and Axel Graves is taking advantage of the opportunity that was given to him, as he quickly picks Nick back up to his feet, and drops him with yet another Uranage! Nick is completely out of it, as Axel picks him up once more… and he connects with ‘Downward Spiral!!!’ the spinning torture rack bomb connects, and Axel Graves goes into the cover!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWOOOO!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH; AXEL GRRRAAAAVVEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Like I said before, and I’ll say it again, all Axel Graves needed was to keep his head in that same space, with the same drives and level of motivation, and he would be all set for a victory here tonight. And would you look at that? The big old country boy did it in the same way I stated. Major props to him.
Flannery McCoy: Indeed, Jake. Axel Graves has shown a lot during his short time thus far, and beating Nick Hart just does all the better for him. Nick Hart put up a fight, but tonight it was Graves time!
( Axel Graves rolls out of the ring and holds his hand in the air, as he begins to head up the ramp to a mixture of loud cheers and boos. Nick Hart sits up in the middle of the ring.. Distraught. He wasn’t able to do it.. The camera fades elsewhere. )
( Returning from a brief break, we’re situated backstage here in the Sullivan Arena where the camera settles on Michael Belfort. What a night it has been so far, and we still have so much to come! Michael is dressed in a three-piece suit and a microphone resides in his hands. He looks dapper! He has the sauce! The personification of professionalism, Michael raises the microphone to his lips and begins to address the millions watching across the globe. )
Michael Belfort: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome at this time… Sienna Jade.
( Within an instant, the crowd sours. It’s almost like clockwork, an involuntary reaction to shower “The Greatest” with hatred. Loud boos and jeers overthrow what little support Sienna receives as she walks into view. She’s wearing a figure-hugging dress and designer sunglasses, with chestnut brown hair styled into a wavy ponytail. She stands in silence, hardly acknowledging Dynasty’s resident interviewer. Michael clears his throat and begins to ask his question. )
Michael Belfort: Sienna, thank you so much for your time. I wanted to start off by—
Sienna Jade: Let me guess, you want to talk about King of Elite?
( As sharp as a knife, Sienna’s tongue cuts Michael off where he stands. An uneasy tension fills the air as Belfort questions if he should dare to speak up again. Sienna looks at him, expecting his response with her gaze narrowing down. With time, Michael stammers into a retort. )
Michael Belfort: I do, yes. It was perhaps the biggest women’s match we’ve seen so far—
Sienna Jade: I hate to continue cutting you off, Michael. After all, you’re just trying to do your job. But does it really matter? The past is the past, isn’t it? Why should we rehash what’s already happened when the future is looking so bright? Not just for me, but for this entire company too. You could be spending this precious, precious time asking me about my plans, asking me what’s next for Sienna Jade. but you want to talk about things we’ve all seen already? That seems a little inefficient, doesn’t it? So let’s use our time a little more wisely, mm?
Sienna Jade: But if you really want to talk about King of Elite, I’m fine with that. If it’s that pressing of a concern for you, I guess I can do some charity work. I just figured that you knew how rare an opportunity this is for you, to speak face-to-face with one of the greatest wrestlers this company has ever seen. Anyway, I’m not too phased about losing to Bethany Blue. Because the loss doesn’t really affect my standing on Dynasty. I’m still the best, I can still headline with ease, I make more in a week than most of this brand make in a year. None of these things changed at King of Elite, and that’s because Bethany’s victory was a fluke.
Sienna Jade: Her victory is so insignificant, it didn’t trend, it didn’t do a thing for her. She won the Empress of Elite tournament and then waited a whole eleven months before cashing-in her shot. Don’t bother checking the math on that, just take my word for it. She waited until the very last second like the snake in the grass that she is. Every dog has its day, and at King of Elite Bethany was very, very fortunate to get one over on me. Now can we please move on?
( The people of Alaska watching from inside the arena aren’t impressed, the jeers and ruckus from the crowd only grows louder as Sienna’s arrogance displays itself. Michael is even unsure where to take this interview, there’s an unnerving smile situated on Sienna’s facial features as if she could snap at any second. She emits a strained sigh, flickering her eyes towards Michael who slowly tunes back into the situation. He presses further for Sienna’s thoughts on her King of Elite match against Elite Answers Wrestling’s resident doctor. )
Michael Belfort: Sienna, you had a fine run with the Universal Women’s Championship. Beating Harper Lee a mere four weeks after returning to full-time competition, then with defenses against Madison Kaline and Sheridan Muller, you must be expecting that you’ll get a second crack at facing Bethany Blue given how you elevated the prestige of the women’s division?
Sienna Jade: I think that’s something that should happen, yes. Look, I know rematches aren’t a guarantee in this promotion, I’d even go as far as to say that they’re a rarity. But this is an exemption to the rule because I am an exemption to the rule, I am a different breed of competitor and Bethany knows that, so I assume she’ll try to pull out every trick in the book to try and weasel out of facing me again. But it’s whatever— I don’t even see her reign at the top lasting all-too long if we’re being honest. It took her, what, four years to get to this point? She doesn’t exactly scream star quality to me, Michael, and I doubt it’ll be long before a bigger fish, be that me or somebody else entirely, takes her down a peg or two and shows her her place.
Sienna Jade: I stand by what I said, she’s gonna flop like every other Empress of Elite. That tournament has an excellent track record of producing absolute stinkers in this company and trust me, take my word for it Michael, call me mystic Sienna. Because I’d hedge a bet by the time Pain for Pride comes around? Bethany won’t be holding that Universal Women’s Championship anymore. She won’t be near the title picture. She’ll be doing some gimmicky, dumb match like she did last year, then crying to her loser boyfriend, husband, whatever, about how unfair and harsh the world is. She’s a privileged, entitled daughter of a—
( Sienna’s words trail off, as she and then Michael in turn look off to their left. The camera begins to pan and with it, a revelation of who has been listening in to Sienna’s words. It’s none other than “The Mistress of Death”, Madison Kaline! Madison’s appearance causes a mixed reaction to be invoked from the crowd— but it’s certainly much more positive than the reaction Sienna has been getting up to this point. Madison walks into shot as Michael Belfort slowly fades into the distance. She stands a couple of feet in front of Sienna and begins to talk. )
Madison Kaline: I’ve got to admit, Sienna, I’m not surprised to hear you saying this. This is just typical of you. We were teammates on the Dynasty before King of Elite, and we’re both coming off of losses from that event. Yet you have to tear others down instead of focusing on your own issues and it’s bullcrap! You can say whatever you like about me, and about the previous winners of the Empress of Elite tournament. But I’ve paved the road for other women in this business, and I’ve got accolades that few can compete with. So tell me, how exactly have I been a disappointment inside of the ring? How exactly have I set a bad precedent?
( Madison’s face paints into frustration, and for good reason. Madison and Sienna have had their issues practically documented across the New York Times. But Road to Redemption and their incredible match perhaps was the turning of a new chapter for the duo— but with Sienna’s comments that relationship seems to have dissipated quickly. )
Sienna Jade: Woah, woah. Madison, let’s calm down here okay! Obviously I wasn’t referring to you when I said the Empress of Elite history sucks. You’re totally an icon in this sport and I would never disrespect you! Seriously, let’s calm down. Let’s get things chilled. Look, you’re right in saying the two of us lost. Bethany fluked to a win against me while you… Did whatever you were doing, something with Harper Lee, right? YeahI’veBeatenHerBefore. But God has his favorites and sometimes, we just have to accept that. We’re ancient history, Madison. I’m not trying to start something! It was a sip of the ol’ tongue, we’re good, right?
Madison Kaline: I know exactly what you meant, Sienna. And I think if I weren’t standing here right now? You’d have continued to disparage and speak ill of the women who have fought to become an Empress in this company. Look, I know you’re hurting. I’m so, so mad that at King of Elite I didn’t win. I had it right in my grasp and then it was stolen away from me. But just because you lost your Universal Women’s Championship? It doesn’t mean you can go around firing missiles at women who either aren’t here to defend themselves, or are literally trying their best to stay out of your warpath. Focus on yourself, Sienna. Focus on actually doing what you say you’re going to do and chase down a rematch with Bethany. Because actions speak louder than words and ranting to Michael over here is achieving nothing.
( With that, Madison Kaline flicks her hair behind her shoulders and strolls right on through, eventually walking out of the camera’s sight. Sienna Jade’s fingers are curled into her fists with nails digging against the skin of her palms. She turned to Michael, then back to facing the camera and then back to Michael again. Sienna lets out a frustrated huff, steam springing from her ears as she stomps off in the other direction, a thick pout illustrating on her lips. The scene slowly fades out and before long we transition elsewhere to the next segment of the show! )
(The camera cuts to the ringside area as Stephie Love is seen standing with a microphone in her hand.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TRIPLE THREAT MATCH AND IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Man on Fire’ by Oh the Larceny is heard blasting through the speakers to a huge rain of boos pouring down by the audience on Tristan Carter, who’s seen making his way out to the stage with a cocky grin on his face, looking quite confident in his chances here tonight. It doesn’t take long before Tristan nods looking at the crowd which hasn’t slowed down in the slightest, before starting to make his way down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM CINCINNATI, OHIO… WEIGHING IN AT 218 POUNDS… ‘THE HIGHLIGHT REEL…’ TRISTAN CARTER!!!!
Jake Mercer: We didn’t hear much from Tristan Carter this week, but he looks more confident than ever here tonight! Before King of Elite Tristan Carter fell up short to Axel Graves in a triple threat match also involving Nick Infinite, but tonight he looks ready to rebound and in a match like this one especially? It would be huge!
(As Tristan Carter is in the ring waiting, ‘The Dying Song’ by Slipknot is heard replacing ‘Man on Fire’ as the boos grow nothing but louder, all in reaction to a solid-hearted Shane Gates making his way out to the stage looking completely serious and determined, before wasting zero time as he starts walking down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT… FROM HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA… WEIGHING IN AT 213 POUNDS… ‘THE NATURAL BORN KILLER…’ SHANE GATES!!!!
Stew-O: At King of Elite we all saw Shane Gates and his former partner Nick Hart falling up short to the current Unified Tag Team Champions in Soul Food Sunday in a triple threat tag team match also involving The Off-Brand Amphetamines with the titles on the line. Following that heart-breaking loss, Shane Gates has made it clear that he is done with Nick Hart and that he is ready to go solo again, and if he wins this triple threat match here tonight this would be one heck of an impression!
(As both Shane Gates and Tristan Carter are seen standing against two opposite corners, waiting for their final opponent here tonight, first death’ by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure replaces Shane’s theme as the Crowd’s emotions finally shift to the presence of Jay Jerry Johnson, cheering him at the top of their lungs as he’s seen making his way out to the stage with a bright smirk on his face. He takes a quick look at the crowd which keeps pouring down on him with support, before finally starting to make his way down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: AND THEIR OPPONENT… FROM BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT… WEIGHING IN AT 206 POUNDS… ‘THE CHARISMATIC ARTIST…’ JAY JERRY JOHNSON!!!!
Flannery McCoy: AND HERE IS THE FAN FAVORITE! Jay Jerry Johnson has arrived, and the crowd is loving it! At the beginning of the year, Jay Jerry Johnson was able to advance to the quarterfinals of the King of Elite tournament at the expense of the man who happens to be one of his opponents here tonight in Shane Gates!
Jake Mercer: He lost the opportunity to qualify to the semifinals to another promising rookie in PJ Hendrx, but then he was able to bounce back shortly after with a win over Lethal Angel, but I’m sure he’s still dissatisfied however! Tonight, he has the chance to keep a nice little wave of momentum going on if he keeps this going, but with the hatred it has been made clear that both he and Shane Gates hold for one another right here, this is obviously bound to be a very interesting contest! And we’re about to go, the referee calls for the bell!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: This match is underway, and Shane Gates immediately explodes out of the corner and he knocks Tristan Carter out with a huge clothesline into his corner! Shane is not happy this week after what happened at King Of Elite, and it looks like he is going to take his frustration out on Tristan Carter and Jay Jerry Johnson, but Triple J looks to say otherwise, as he runs at Shane and connects with a forearm smash!
Flannery McCoy: And now Jay and Shane are both trading hard hitting strikes! These both men are looking to get back on track and that is clear as day, as Shane is able to get the upperhand, staggering Jay as he grabs him by the wrist before throwing him into the ropes, but Jay rebounds off of them and he leaps into the air, and throws his forearm right into Shane’s face, dropping Shane to the mat below!
Jake Mercer: But look; Tristan Carter comes from behind and he rolls Jay up with a schoolboy pin, Tristan might just steal it right here!
OOONNNEEE!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: But Jay kicks out right away! They quickly both get back up to their feet, as Tristan swings right at Jay, but he ducks it… and Gates comes from behind before knocking Carter down with a big boot, but then Jay catches Gates with a swinging neckbreaker! Jay gets back up, as Carter sits up against the ropes, and he runs off of them, shoving his boot right into Carter’s face, sending Carter down to the outside, and now Jay turns his attention back towards Shane.
Flannery McCoy: But Shane Gates is back up to his feet, and he catches Jay with a right hand! Jay stays on his feet holding his jaw, as he backs into the ropes, before pushing himself off and catching Shane with one of his own! But Shane responds by slapping him right across the face, and Jay responds by slapping him back! They are going at it once more, but Jay grabs Shane before throwing him into the corner, and catching him with a high knee! Jay then grabs Shane by the head and throws him down to the center of the ring, running forward… ONLY FOR SHANE TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND DROP HIM WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE!
Jake Mercer: Jay is flat on his back while Shane turns around and runs the ropes, only for Jay to swiftly roll out of the ring before he can connect! Shane stops himself and quickly begins to make his way over, not letting this opportunity slip, ONLY FOR JAY TO SWIPE AT HIS FEET AND DROP HIM DOWN BEFORE PULLING HIM OUT OF THE RING AS WELL! Remember, no countout in a triple threat match, so these three can be out here as long as they want. Jay grabs Shane by the head, BEFORE THROWING HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! Shane is hurt while Jay makes his way over, ONLY FOR SHANE TO STEP FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH A SHARP KNEE TO THE ABDOMEN WHICH FORCES HIM TO DOUBLE OVER! Shane then grabs Jay by the head and drags him away from the barricade, BEFORE SENDING HIM INTO THE RINGPOST FACEFIRST! Jay crumbles down to the ground clutching his face while Shane looks to continue his assault-
(CRACK!)
Stew-O: FROM BEHIND! TRISTAN CARTER SWOOPS IN AND CONNECTS WITH A CHAIR SHOT TO THE SPINE OF SHANE GATES! Shane stops in his tracks, and right now despite the foreign object being used it looks like it didn’t even affect him! Shane turns around while Tristan immediately stumbles backward, realizing the huge mistake that he’s made. HE ATTEMPTS TO SWING THE CHAIR AGAIN- ONLY FOR SHANE TO GRAB IT AND RIP IT FROM HIS HANDS! Tristan is violently sent back but tries to recover-
(CRACK!)
Flannery McCoy: ONLY FOR SHANE TO CONNECT WITH A BRUTAL SHOT TO HIS SKULL TO SEND HIM DOWN! Shane drops the chair down on him, realizing that’s one down and that he can move onto the next, picking up where he left off with Jay. He makes his way over and grabs Jay by the head, ONLY FOR JAY TO SLAM AN ELBOW TO HIS SIDE AND SEND HIM BACKWARD! He gets back up to his feet while Shane is doubled over, GRABBING HIM BY THE WAIST AND RUNNING HIM FORWARD, SPINEFIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! Shane gives a cry of pain while Jay grabs him by the head and rolls him into the ring!
Jake Mercer: Jay jumps onto the apron and makes his way up to the top turnbuckle, eyeing Shane who is beginning to make his way back up to his feet. Shane turns around… ONLY FOR JAY TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND GO FOR A CROSSBODY- NO! Shane manages to grab a hold of him, BEFORE TOSSING HIM INTO THE AIR FOR A FALLAWAY SLAM! Jay crumbles down to the mat clutching his back before getting back up to his feet, BEFORE SHANE REELS HIS ARM BACK AND GOES FOR A LARIAT TO THE HEAD- But Jay manages to duck under before turning around, LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A HIGH KNEE TO THE SKULL TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
Stew-O: Shane stumbles back against the ropes, REBOUNDING OFF AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD OF JAY- BUT ONCE AGAIN JAY MANAGES TO GO UNDER! HE TURNS AROUND, ONLY FOR SHANE TO SPIN AROUND AND CONNECT WITH A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD!
Jake Mercer: Jay Jerry Johnson rolls out of the ring after that clothesline, and this leaves Shane Gates on his own! Shane Gates looks around at both of his opponents before rolling out of the ring and grabbing Jay by the head. Shane pulls Jay up, AND NOW HE SENDS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE- NO! JAY TURNS IT AROUND AND SENDS SHANE INTO THE BARRICADE INSTEAD! SHANE JUST CRASHED BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE AND NOW JAY RUNS IN-
Flannery McCoy: BUT SHANE DUCKS UNDER THE STRIKE, CAUSING JAY TO HIT THE BARRICADE! SHANE GRABS JAY AND LIFTS HIM UP INTO A SUPLEX POSITION, BEFORE DROPPING HIM ONTO THE BARRICADE! Shane Gates now taking a few seconds to recover as he stumbles away, and now it looks like Shane has noticed Tristan out at ringside. Tristan is still laid out and doesn’t look good at all, and now Shane grabs him before sending him back into the ring!
Stew-O: Shane follows Tristan back into the ring before grabbing him, AND THERE’S THE GERMAN SUPLEX!!! THERE’S JUST NO FIGHT WHATSOEVER FROM TRISTAN, AND NOW SHANE FOLLOWS IT UP BY PULLING HIM UP AND DELIVERING THE RIPCORD LARIAT!!!! SUFFER AS ONE!!! SUFFER AS ONE CONNECTS- BUT WAIT A SECOND!!!!!
Jake Mercer: JAY JERRY JOHNSON SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING AND CONNECTS WITH THE FLAMBAGE SHOT!!!! SHANE GATES ROLLS OUT OF THE RING IN PAIN, AND NOW JAY GRABS TRISTAN BEFORE HITTING HIM WITH THE PROJECT ZEPERION!!!!! THE COVER!!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… JAAAAYYYYY JERRRYYYYY JJJOOOOHHHNNNNSSSOONNNNN
(‘first death’ hits, and there’s loud cheers from the crowd as Jay Jerry Johnson rolls off of Shane Gates in exhaustion. He slowly gets back to his feet and has his hand raised, and he looks down at Tristan Carter before looking at Shane Gates who is recovering at ringside. From there, Jay begins to celebrate his victory.)
Stew-O: What a win for Jay Jerry Johnson! Shane Gates got pretty close there but in the end Jay was able to get the win!
Jake Mercer: Tristan Carter took a lot of damage in that match, though. I’m not so sure he’ll be able to get back in the ring immediately after some of those hits, but that’s not what we’re all focused on right now. Right now, Jay Jerry Johnson just-
Stew-O: WAIT A SECOND! NICK HART JUST RAN DOWN THE RAMP AND ATTACKED SHANE GATES FROM BEHIND AS HE GOT BACK UP TO HIS FEET!!!! NICK GRABS SHANE, AND NOW HE SENDS HIM INTO THE RING POST!!!! NICK PULLING SHANE BACK UP, AND NOW NICK SENDS SHANE CRASHING INTO THE BARRICADE!!! THIS MUST BE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED BACK AT KING OF ELITE!!!
Jake Mercer: NICK RUNS IN BUT SHANE GETS HIS BOOT UP!!!! SHANE NOW WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN, AND HE STARTS PUNCHING AWAY AT HIS FORMER TAG TEAM PARTNER!!!! NICK TURNS SHANE ONTO HIS BACK, AND NOW HE HAS THE ADVANTAGE AS HE PUNCHES SHANE IN THE FACE!!!
Flannery McCoy: SHANE PUSHES NICK OFF OF HIM BEFORE GETTING UP, AND NOW SHANE RUNS AT NICK, RAMMING HIM INTO THE BARRICADE!!!! SHANE AND NICK CONTINUE TO THROW PUNCHES AND ELBOWS WILDLY, AND NOW LOOK!!!
Stew-O: IT LOOKS LIKE SECURITY GUARDS ARE RUNNING DOWN TO SPLIT THIS ONE UP!!! NICK AND SHANE CONTINUE FIGHTING, AND NICK LANDS A HUGE STRIKE TO SHANE’S JAW- BUT SECURITY FINALLY BEGINS SPLITTING THINGS UP, PULLING NICK AND SHANE AWAY FROM EACH OTHER!!!
(The tons of security guards at ringside pull Nick and Shane away from each other, walking back up the ramp as they create distance between the two. Shane and Nick yell at each other and argue, throwing words that aren’t entirely picked up by the camera, and there’s a mixed reaction from the fans that would’ve enjoyed seeing the brawl continue. From there, Dynasty begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Backstage, Soul Food Sunday can be seen in their locker room. Seated on a couch, the Visual Prophet, SOSA Henderson and Dr. D’Angelo Angelo’s spirits seem to be high. SOSA and Viz have their Unified Tag Team championships on proud display on their shoulders. A celebratory energy is all throughout as all three men take up their glasses of champagne and cheers amongst themselves. And yes, the bottle of bubbly in question comes from a black-owned brand. The proud group don their own special Black History Month-inspired Soul Food Sunday merch – a piece of clothing a certain commentator plans on no doubt copping for himself.)
Dr. D’Angelo Angelo: Cheers, my wonderful brothers! The gold stays on your blessed shoulders as Soul Food Sunday as walked out like the undisputed kings that you are.
SOSA Henderson: Definitely can drink to that, my man. King of Elite was ours to win, and win we did. Ain’t no if’s, and’s or but’s about that.
Visual Prophet: Unless you’re a certain dusty cracker who looks more powdery than that cocina he be snorting on the low.
(The three men cackle and laugh.)
Visual Prophet: But honestly, it feels good to be right. However, you wanna know what’s better than that? Being right again. Them two teams weren’t gonna get these titles off of us no matter how hard they tried. They had so many opportunities to claim these for themselves before we came into the picture, and now look what happened. Ain’t no one gonna be coming around to slow down this gravy train of ours.
SOSA Henderson: Real talk. I dunno why them cats were tripping thinking that anything else was gonna go down. OBA can walk around here and say how they been dialing things up to an eleven or whatever, but at the end of the day, their best wasn’t good enough. Simple. They couldn’t hold a candle to us back then and they ain’t gonna do it now. Their time with us is over and done.
Visual Prophet: And you know who else is done? Nick and Shane.
(They all chuckle, with Dr. D’Angelo shaking his head feigning pity.)
Dr. D’Angelo Angelo: Oh, poor Nick and Shane. Chronic failures and a dysfunctional team who couldn’t even come up with a name for their partnership. It was doomed to end soon enough; it was only a matter of time before one of them got sick of the other. In ths case, Shane was the one pulled the trigger first. It was such a melodramtic implosion, too. The sort you’d see straight out of a soap opera that’s been running for too long filled with dry chicken cac actors. Forget about the NBA and NFL – their scriptwriters have nothing on ours.
Visual Prophet: They sure can’t, because not a single fake drama can ever match the real heartbreak both men went through. They lost, proved themselves to be worthless, and now, neither of them will ever get the chance to come close to us or our titles ever again!
SOSA Henderson: It really is sad, yo. Kinda pulled at my heart strings. However, just like our match, their relationship was predictable. They weren’t gonna get along in the end and miraculously beat us. They’re gone, they’re outta our hair, and just like OBA, they can slum it up down the cards while we stay up.
Dr. D’Angelo Angelo: Amen to that! Hallelujah! No more incompetent ignoramuses reeking of privilege and entitlement, especially in OUR month. Oh, how I wished EAW took the time to scrunge up a different team at the last minute. Inject a little more melanin into the match.
Visual Prophet: If only.
SOSA Henderson: For real.
(They take another sip before Viz stops mid-way through. He snaps his fingers and pats SOSA several times on the chest with the back of his hand.)
Visual Prophet: But hey, we might have some people lining up real soon for us.
SOSA Henderson: Word?
Visual Prophet: Word. After all, didn’t Ryan and Xander defeat the Ice Aces at King of Elite?
SOSA Henderson: .. yeah, they did, didn’t they?
(They all pause. Then, they sigh and make up their faces.)
SOSA Henderson: Ah, naaah, man. We gotta give them two Canadian cucks a chance, too? Those bums? We gotta reward them after their little mid-off with them girls?
Visual Prophet: I know, but it seems that way. Those two are just destined to receive another opportunity despite their noted track record. I mean, seriously, why did Xander team up with tha man Ryan again? At least I can exercise a bit of grace towards a former world champ, but Ryan? Ryan?? He ain’t nowhere worthy of being anywhere near a title for the rest of this season. He doesn’t even DESERVE to be in a situation where he can easily be carried. He ain’t the type of man to hold up his end of a bargain. If anything, he’s the unwanted item that gets thrown into a bargain bin only to inevitably get thrown out.
Dr. D’Angelo Angelo: Ha! Who you telling, Viz?
Visual Prophet: And Xander is obviously the better man of the two, but really, there’s a reason why I made him run off to Showdown and far away from this brand. He may be accomplished unlike that bum he seem so fond of dragging around, but I’ve proven myself to be his superior. Shoot, he’d have a better chance of winning these tag titles by himself instead of having Ryan by his side.
SOSA Henderson: Even then, that’s all that would be: a chance. Not a guarantee. Xander ain’t gonna be the shining, saving grace for Ryan to not stay in the dumps with his career. Neither of them are built to deal with us now. Not when we out here making this division OUR division.
Dr. D’Angelo Angelo: Preach!
Visual Prophet: Tell it, SOSA! Cause these boys are still out here acting like they got a chance! Especially when we’ve had their number in the past on our own. My success alone outweighs Xander after he goes for his nightly Taco Bell binge. Still, they are gonna want that shot against us, and hey, we might as well get an easy defense off of them.
SOSA Henderson: That’s right. And besides, who would we be if we deprived the people of our presence?
(The fans in the arena can be heard and seen booing in reaction to that remark.)
Dr. D’Angelo Angelo: Soul Food Sunday are the representatives of this division. You two are its leaders. If only we had something worthwhile to sink our teeths into, but this will have to do. One thing about SFS is that when it comes to competition, the champions never run. So, if Xander and Ryan are eager to step up, let’s let them. Give them that one chance of relevancy those two men are desperate to obtain.
Visual Prophet: They can’t say we weren’t ever generous to them!
SOSA Henderson: For real. They want to fight us, then they can come and do that. They just better not get their hopes too high. The two teams we had last time made that mistake and look at where they’re at now.
Dr. D’Angelo Angelo: Knowing them, they’ll get carried away. Still, we’ll see what they have to say soon enough, won’t we? Until then…
(Dr. D’Angelo refills their glasses and raises his.)
Dr. D’Angelo Angelo: Let us continue being the finest team in all of EAW.
(Friday Night Dynasty then goes back to the arena where Stephie Love is seen standing at the center of the ring with microphone in hand.)
Stephie Love: The following tag-team contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
(‘People are Strange’ by The Dead South hits. Kirk and Solomon walk out to the ramp followed by Trixie Stane. They pull out custom shot glasses for their match and she pours shots for them. They toast to each other, down the shots then walk to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Trixie Stane… weighing in at a combined 476 pounds… they are Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane… THE OFF-BRAND AMPHEEEEETAAAAMIIIIIIIINNNNNEES!
Stew-O: And here comes Kirk Redwood and Solomon Stane who are fresh off of a loss at King of Elite. It was a competitive Unified Tag Team Championship match, but in the end, Soul Food Sunday won. Still, earlier in the week, Kirk expressed that he was glad they ultimately lost as he believes that him and Solomon taking themselves too seriously was what cost them the win. He thinks, at least as his disposition is concerned, it’s best for him to hunker down and be the realest version of himself he can possibly be.
Jake Mercer: It’s a unique viewpoint to have after a loss like that. Most Elitists would think that they’d need to do something different, maybe have a shift in attitude. However, it seems like Kirk isn’t in the camp on caring about what people has to say about him and Solomon. And I wil say, the reason OBA were able to be champions in the first place was because they only cared about hurting people; they weren’t so heavily invested and obsessed with gold. It’s ironic, but hey, this may be all that they need in order to get the ball rolling away. There’s no need to draft up a new blueprint when the original worked the best for them. I just have to wonder if it’ll be enough tonight as they aren’t the only ones examining their recent failures.
Flannery McCoy: That is true. Both OBA and the Queen Bees lost at King of Elite, and they’re looking to re-evaluate some things so that they can see success in the near future.
(‘People are Strange’ fades once Kirk and Solomon are settled in the ring. ‘Run This Town’ by Jay-Z featuring Rihanna hits, and the fans boo. Out on stage, the Empress of Elite winner Serenity Valdez is joined by her partner Mei Sasaki. Both ladies look confident, offering each other nods before they make their way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: And the opponents! At a combined weight of 255 pounds… Mei Sasaki and the 2023 Empress of Elite winner Serenity Valdez…. The QUEEEEEEEEEEN BEEEEEEEEEEES!
Jake Mercer: Here they come! The QUEENS of Dynasty!
Flannery McCoy: Uh…..
Stew-O: In their minds, they are queens. Mei and Sierra did lose to Cameron Ella Ava and Milli Banks at King of Elite, but as far as they’re concerned, the group still won in the end. Serenity won the Empress of Elite tournament, and they’ve made it known from the very beginning that so long as one of them wins, all of them win. The Queen Bees have all of the bragging rights in that regard, but tonight, this is an absolute must-win match.
Jake Mercer: Must win?! God, you people are so fickle. They got the last laugh in the end. Holly didn’t win. Milli definitely didn’t win and move on to the finals. Serenity was able to reign supreme in Vancouver, and as a result, so too does Sierra and Mei!
Flannery McCoy: Right. However, this isn’t going to be the same case. Mei and Serenity are going to have to focus on winning by any means. After all, the truth of the matter is that when it comes to tag matches, they… have more losses than wins. Now, that isn’t a slight to them whatsoever as the Queen Bees are talented and fearsome Elitists, but they haven’t been able to make tangible strides in this match type. As a team, they have to come together and make sure that their strength as a unit isn’t challenged.
(Mei and Serenity get in the ring, with Serenity once again proudly displaying her crown. Kirk and Solomon look unimpressed. Valdez rolls her eyes at them before going to the apron. Solomon steps out himself. Mei has a calm, focused look on her face as she eyes down the hungry and destructive Kirk Redwood.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: The bell rings, and we have Kirk Redwood and Mei Sasaki starting off for their respective teams. We get some choice words being shared between the two as they circle the ring. Mei waves Kirk off, but that prompts him to CHARGE DIRECTLY AT HER! Mei almost looks caught off, but she manages to side-step and KICK him in the gut! Kirk doubles over! Mei hops on him now, looking for a sunset flip – but she isn’t able to get it! Redwood uses the momentum to push her back. They both come face-to-face and look for an attack! DOUBLE FOREARMS! They stagger back from the unexpected dueling strikes!
Jake Mercer: Talk about starting this tag bout hot and heavy! Kirk recovers, going for a stiff-arm clothesline! Mei ducks! She traps the arm and spins Redwood around. She raises her leg for a roundhouse kick! Kirk ducks! This time, he’s the one who traps her leg and pulls it onto his shoulder. He takes hold of her, bringing her up into the air! Could we see a powerbomb here?!
Flannery McCoy: I don’t think so! Mei’s raining down a torrent of punches onto his head. She’s looking to fight out of it! However, despite the attacks, Kirk is STILL keeping her up! He looks around and decides to go for the powerbomb attempt! He’s running TOWARDS HIS CORNER! He just might launch her right into the turnbuckles –
Stew-O: HURRICANRANA! Kirk rolls through and nearly crashes face-first into his own corner! However, he’s able to mitigate the momentum so that he stops. A close-call there by one-half of the former tag team champions. He turns and goes after her, but is taken down with an arm drag! Kirk springs back up to his feet! Mei sees him! She rushes forward and leaps up! Monkey flip –
Jake Mercer: KIRK BLOCKS IT! He pushes her off of him! Mei lands on her feet! Reflexes of a cat! She runs as Kirk goes for a kick, but she just SLID underneath the attacking leg! On the ground, she works quickly to trip him up by grabbing his ankle and forcing him to fall face-first onto the mat. She rolls and floats over him to get in front. Mei stands just as Kirk is up on his knees! SUPERKICK –
Flannery McCoy: THE LEG IS GRABBED! THE LEG IS GRABBED! He gets up as Mei tries to free herself! However, she isn’t going anywhere – OH! Kirk just NAILED her with the standing knee, making her wobble into the ropes! Mei might be in a bad spot! Kirk Redwood goes straight at her with a running forearm smash… no! Serenity just helped her partner and pulled her out of the ring! The fans boo as she manages to get Sasaki out of harm’s way.
Jake Mercer: Oh, what are these losers whining about?! Do they not realize that this is a TAG TEAM MATCH? Where you’re supposed to, you know, HELP your partner out in any way? Oh, but of course since this is the Queen Bees, they want to be disrespectful and complain. How about this Anchorage crowd get it together and show some respect to the Empresses of Elite?
Stew-O: ‘Empresses’?
Flannery McCoy: You, uh, do know that the word isn’t plural in the tournament, right? It’s Empress of Elite.
Jake Mercer: Well, not anymore! The Queen Bees won that! Just like how they are going to wi – WAIT! Oh, god! Kirk just took BOTH Serenity and Mei out with a baseball slide! Serenity goes crashing her face against the barricade while Mei takes a tumble to the ground! God darn it! They were only trying to recover, but people want to complain about them?! THEM?? Give me a break here!
Stew-O: This is a competitive match, Jake, and as far as I can recall, it isn’t illegal for an Elitist to do that. Kirk slides out and grabs Mei, rolling her back into the ring. He looks over to Serenity who tending to her nose as her face hit hard against that barricade.
Kirk Redwood: (off-mic) Sorry, ‘your highness’. Guess I got you mixed up with the peasant here.
Jake Mercer: See?! No respect whatsoever!
Flannery McCoy: Right, because the Queen Bees are shining, radian beacons of respect and showmanship themselves… At any rate, Kirk is in the ring once more. He goes over to his corner and tags in Solomon Stane! He and the big guy go over to Mei and force her up onto her feet. They grab her and lift her into the air… DOUBLE SUPLEX! Kirk steps out onto the apron as Stane makes the cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE–
Stew-O: Shoulder up from Mei. However, she’s now going to have to deal with Solomon who trumps over her in terms of size and power. He gets her up and starts to pummel her with a series of punches! Hooks, jabs, the whole work! Mei is stumbling back into the opposite corner as she has no choice but to withstand those strikes! She winces! Solomon lets up as he takes some steps back… CORNER BIG BOOT! He gets Mei right in the face! She slumps down into a seated position. Solomon comes right on in and gets her with the knee! The former tag-team champions are firmly in control in this match!
Jake Mercer: That they are, and I’m afraid it’s only going to get worse from here on out. Kirk and Solomon let it be known they’ve got some serious chips on their shoulders, and sadly, that means the Queen Bees – and in this situation, Mei – are gonna have to deal with two men who are trying to earn their way back into the title picture! Sasaki gets unceremoniously plucked from the ground and is placed on the top turnbuckle. Solomon revs his hand back, and STRIKES her on the chest with the BACKHAND CHOP! Mei clutches the spot, but she isn’t being given any space to breathe or recuperate! Solomon grabs her by the throat! He’s looking to do some serious damage early on!
Flannery McCoy: It does look like things can go downhill very quickly for the Queen Bees! Mei’s fighting back, trying to break the hold! However, Solomon’s hand isn’t going anywhere. You can just imagine the sort of vice grip he has on her throat! He’s gonna go for the CHOKESLAM AND DRIVE MEI DOWN–
Stew-O: Serenity is up on the apron, and she’s calling for the referee’s attention! The official goes over to her as she seems to be really out of it. She’s complaining about some pain she’s experiencing. This… this isn’t going well. Does this mean that this match is–
Jake Mercer: EYE POKE! Solomon is hurt! Mei got him right in the eyes and she’s taking advantage of it! She TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE HURRICANRANA AND QUICKLY TRANSITIONS OVER INTO AN ARMBAR! A NIFTY MOVE FROM Sasaki TO TURN A POTENTIALLY DISASTROUS SPOT INTO SOMETHING FAVORABLE FOR HER AND HER TEAM!
Flannery McCoy: Great – and Serenity is feeling much better somehow! So, that was all a ploy in order for Mei to get out of that!
Jake Mercer: Oh, fix your face, Flannery! It was smart! Again, tag match? Doing whatever you can to help your partner out?
Stew-O: The move did work, though Flannery and the fans aren’t the only ones aghast by Serenity’s tricks. Kirk is livid! He’s yelling at the referee who walks over and tries to set the record straight with him. However, with the official’s attention on him, that gives Serenity the opportunity to sneak in and STOMP DOWN ON SOLOMON AS Mei HAS THE ARMBAR STILL LOCKED IN! Kirk is trying vehemently to get the referee to notice!
Jake Mercer: And the ref does, but Serenity’s already back on the apron! Kirk’s shouting at her from across the ring, but she pays him no mind! What an unbothered queen.
Flannery McCoy: Sigh. Well, people may not like it, but it was effective. Solomon is caught by surprise from the submission and Mei’s trying to tighten her hold! Solomon reaches for the ropes! However, he’s got some ways to go before he can get to them! He manages to fight through the pain and get to his feet… and HE’S GOT Mei’S SHOULDERS PINNED TO THE MAT! COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TW–
Stew-O: Kick out from Mei! However, she’s wrapped up by Solomon who sends her down with a backdrop suplex! She gets on her knees, but gets FLOORED with a kick to the face! Solomon feels out his arm to make sure it wasn’t subjected to a great deal of damage. Seems like he’s fine for the most part, though he’ll need to be careful. He gets Mei and throws her into OBA’s corner. A tag is made! Solomon keeps her in place as Kirk measures her up and starts to unleash some focused kicks into her midsection! Redwood stops. They come together and top it all off with DOUBLE HEADBUTTS! Solomon exits, and Kirk drags Mei out into the middle of the ring. Cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWO–
Jake Mercer: Kickout! Mei’s still has plenty of wits about her. Kirk stands her up, hitting her with a sharp elbow. He’s looking to get a combo going here. A kick to the knee follows, as does another to the gut! A solid punch lands across the head, and now, he’s looking to seal the deal with a discus lariat – ARM TRAPPED! Mei manages to catch him! She gets the other arm and drops down for the backslide pin!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO–
Flannery McCoy: Kickout, but Mei maintains hold of Kirk’s arms! They get up and she spins him around into a KNEE to the face! Enzuigiri! Kirk drops down to one knee! SHINING WIZARD! Mei’s starting to mount back some offense here! That pin caught Redwood by surprise, and as such, she was able to follow up and cut him down. Now, she has him to his feet and takes him into her corner. She goes around the ring, running… YAKUZA KICK! Kirk goes down into a seated position! Mei rolls forward, and comes back in with the double knees! She gets up and now, we have Serenity as the legal Elitist! Tag’s been made!
Stew-O: Mei goes to the tope rope, wrapping her legs around Kirk’s throat. She lifts him up, getting him trapped in the hangman’s choke! He’s trying to get out, but Serenity runs forward and hits him with the dropkick! Mei lets him drop onto the canvas. She comes to stand. Sasaki leaps up into the air! DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! She rolls out of the ring and Serenity is quick to get a cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO–
Jake Mercer: Kick out from Kirk! Still, he’s clutching his midsection as he sits up. That seemed to hurt him! And here comes Serenity, laughing as she gets behind him. She grabs him underneath the chin and applies the hold. She jams her knee into his back for good measure.
Serenity Valdez: (off-mic) Who’s the peasant now, huh?!
Flannery McCoy: And Serenity is keeping the pressure up. She’s wrenching that head back as much as she can, keeping that knee digging into Kirk’s back! It looks like he’s trying to get back up to a vertical base. However, she isn’t making it easy for him to do that.
Stew-O: And that’s why he sends an elbow back her way, striking her at the side of her head. Serenity looks shocked, but she does her best to re-enforce the chin lock. Another elbow is sent, and that lands. This time, she lets go! Kirk takes the opportunity to reach back and roll her forward with a snapmare. Serenity is seated as he gets up and hits her back with a shoot kick! The Empress of Elite winner winces. Kirk sizes her up and looks for another strike –
Jake Mercer: She rolls to the side, avoiding it. She comes to a stand, but Kirk greets her with a less-than-friendly forearm to the face! He takes her by the wrist and whips her into the ropes. She latches on to the top rope! She doesn’t come running back!
Flannery McCoy: Not a problem for Kirk as he runs for her! However, she moves out of the way as he leaps with another forearm, causing himself to land throat-first! Valdez creeps up behind and rolls him back into the pin!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOO–
Stew-O: Kirk is able to get his shoulder off the mat. He sits back up, but he’s FLOORED with a basement sliding clothesline from a rebounding Serenity Valdez! She looks to be proud of herself as she taps the side of her head, nodding. The fans here are booing her!
Jake Mercer: And they can boo all they like, but right now, she’s the one on top! She takes Kirk to his feet and drives him down with a fisherman’s neckbreaker! She bridges right after the move, getting Redwood in another pinning predicament!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO–
Flannery McCoy: But once again, he manages to kick out! Serenity rolls her eyes, unimpressed by him. She walks over to her corner and tags Mei back in! Serenity gets Kirk and sits him down with the snapmare. Backhand chop hits him on the back while Sasaki runs to the ropes! PENALTY KICK! Valdez steps out, giving Mei the chance to take control of everything. She’s measuring up the downed Kirk Redwood and goes in with repeated stomps. He huddles up, doing his best to protect himself. He’s able to mitigate some of them, but there’s still a good few stomps making their way towards him. With how proficient Mei is with her striking and feet, that’s gotta hurt.
Stew-O: She’s a marksman when it comes to her strikes. She leads Kirk back to his feet and wrenches the arm. She yanks him in, catching Redwood with a back kick to the face! He stumbles, but he doesn’t go down! She still has a grip on his wrist. She pulls him into a PALM STRIKE! Kirk is rocked, but once again, he isn’t budging! Mei gets him in the gut, forcing him to hunch-over… SWITCHBLADE KICK! Right to the back of his head! And with her STILL having a hold on his arm, Mei switches over and forces him down with the arm-trapped crossface! It’s just one move after the other!
Jake Mercer: Kirk and Solomon are two of the meanest, toughest dudes in this roster, so that’s the right game plan! Keep attacking and don’t give them a single inch for them to make a mile out of! Solomon is starting to look antsy as he shouts to Kirk! The longer Mei and Serenity are able to keep the pressure up, the more they can chip away at their battled-hardened armor just like Sasaki is doing right now. Kirk is dragging his way towards the ropes! He’s looking to try and force a rope-break! He still has some ways to go, though! And Mei is looking to readjust her grip to make sure he doesn’t – HANG ON! He grabs her and rolls over to press her shoulders against the mat! Guess THAT was the inch he’s taking advantage of!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOO–
Flannery McCoy: Mei kicks out! She goes back to Kirk who is on his knees and swings her leg wildly at him for a shoot kick! IT DOESN’T MAKE ITS MARK! HE’S CAUGHT THE FOOT! Mei watches as Kirk stands up, shaking his head at her! She scowls, and SLAPS HIM across the face! Kirk’s cheek is starting to turn red, but he… he simply smiles! And he just spins her around! HEADBUTT! Mei looks as if she’s been knocked out on her feet!
Stew-O: And he is looking to create an opening here! He grabs her and sends her up into the air before crashing her down with the flapjack! Redwood floats onto his feet and DRAGS her closer to the center! He kicks at the right leg he still has his grasp on with a series of shoot-style kicks of his own! Mei kicks at him with her free leg, but that gets grabbed too! He moves quickly and locks in the Indian Deathlock! Both legs are trapped, and now, Mei is the one who’s got to try and fight out of this!
Jake Mercer: Oh no, this is not good! This is exactly what I was talking about! Kirk was able to scout out an opening, and now he’s gonna make it wider! Mei’s flailing about, realizing that all of that potential damage to her legs could be detrimental for her! If she doesn’t get out of this submission hold soon, then the only thing that’s going to ‘disintegrate’ is her and Serenity’s chances of winning here tonight!
Flannery McCoy: And Serenity realizes this because she just came in, stomping down on Kirk Redwood! He has no choice but to let go as Valdez is attacking him! The referee tells her to get out, but she blows the official off – SOLOMON STANE IS IN! HE JUST CAME IN AND CLEARED HER WITH A DISCUS BIG BOOT FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! SHE GOES DOWN! EVERYTHING IS QUICKLY DISSOLVING FAST FOR THE QUEEN BEES IN THIS MATCH!
Stew-O: OBA is looking to make sure that continues! Both men get them up, with Solomon grabbing Serenity and Kirk taking up Mei! GERMAN SUPLEX! Serenity goes rolling out of the ring and takes a tumble to the outside while her partner is laid out in the ring. Kirk motions Solomon to come over and he does. Redwood goes to stand Mei up and capture her behind while Stane charges in! He NAILS HER WITH THE SPEAR, ALLOWING KIRK TO DROP HER DOWN WITH THE BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! ‘FRED CLAUS’ SLEIGH’! Solomon gets out of the ring as Kirk pins, and the referee starts the count!
ONEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOO!
THR–
Jake Mercer: KICKOUT! WOW! Mei was able to break up the pin there! However, the intense series of moves likely took a lot out of her! Kirk nods, realizing that this is as good of a chance as any to still secure the win! I don’t even know if Serenity has been able to get up yet! For all we know, she could still be laid out after that big boot and suplex!
Flannery McCoy: Kirk stands and walk over to his corner. He gets the tag for Solomon! Stane’s the legal man and steps in. He grabs Mei by the throat and uses ALL of his strength to hoist her into the air! ‘Triumph of Truth’! She’s laid out with the sitout chokeslam, and what a SLAM that was! He isn’t done either! He pops right back up and takes Mei along with him! She’s on his shoulders! I think this could be the beginning of the end for the Queen Bees!
Stew-O: AND SOLOMON NOW SPINS, LOOKING TO HIT HIS PATENTED CANADIAN FACEBUSTER! ‘SANITY’S SAKE’–
Jake Mercer: NO! SERENITY WAS ABLE TO PULL MEI OFF AT THE LAST SECOND! VALDEZ SAVED HER! SOLOMON REALIZES THIS AND TURNS TO HER! HE GOES AFTER HER, BUT SHE KICKS HIM IN THE KNEE AND TAKES HIM OUT WITH THE SNAP DDT! KIRK COMES IN, MAKING A BEE-LINE FOR HER! KNEE TO THE FACE CATCHES HIM! THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO RESTORE SOME ORDER HERE!
Flannery McCoy: Serenity backs up and leaves the ring. Now, Mei is up on her hands and knees, getting the official’s attention. They go to check on her and– WAIT, WHAT IS SERENITY DOING?? SHE’S JUST GOT A CHAIR FROM UNDERNEATH THE RING!! AGAIN WITH THIS?!
Jake Mercer: GAHAHA! IT’S BRILLIANT! FROM ONE QUEEN BEE TO ANOTHER, THEY ARE ABLE TO STRATEGIZE! NOW, THEY CAN END THIS!
Stew-O: THE REFEREE IS DISTRACTED WITH MEI TO NOTICE! VALDEZ COMES BACK AND CREEPS AROUND SO THAT SHE CAN AVOID THEM ENTIRELY! SHE’S LOOKING STRAIGHT AT THE MOJAVE MADMAN WHO’S ONLY STARTING TO STIR! KIRK IS STILL ON THE OUTSIDE TRYING TO RECOVER! SHE’S READY TO SWING! THIS IS GOING TO BE BAD–
Jake Mercer: WAIT, WHY ARE THE FANS SUDDENLY CHEERING?? WHO IS THAT RUNNING DOWN THE RAMP–
Flannery McCoy: IT’S MILLI BANKS! MILLI BANKS! SHE’S HERE! SHE JUMPS UP ONTO THE APRON AND REACHES OVER! SHE’S ABLE TO SNATCH THE CHAIR AWAY! SERENITY TURNS AROUND AND REALIZES THAT IT’S HER! THE CHAIR FALLS TO THE FLOOR AND BOTH WOMEN GET INTO AN INTENSE WAR OF WORDS! SERENITY JUST SPITS IN BANKS’ FACE – AND MILLI RETURNS THE DISRESPECT WITH A SLAP ACROSS THE FACE!!
Stew-O: MILLI DROPS DOWN AND SMIRKS, ALL WHILE SERENITY LOOKS ENRAGED! SHE SHAKES HER HEAD AND TURNS AROUND – ‘CALL OF THE VOID’! SOLOMON GOT UP AND DECKED HER WITH THE DISCUS HAMMERSTRIKE! SERENITY ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!! MILLI LAUGHS!
Jake Mercer: Oh, come ON! WHY WOULD SHE STICK HER NOSE IN WHERE IT DOESN’T BELONG! DOESN’T SHE HAVE A MATCH LATER ON TO WORRY ABOUT?!
Flannery McCoy: Well, she’s here now, and she was able to even things out! Solomon turns to focus back on Mei who suddenly pops back up! ‘DISINTEGRATION’ –
Stew-O: NO! SOLOMON DUCKS AND HITS ‘CALL OF THE VOID’ ON HER! SASAKI GOES DOWN! ON THE APRON, KIRK IS THERE, FINALLY RECOVERED! SOLOMON TAGS HIM IN! MILLI TAKES HER LEAVE AS SHE POINTS AND LAUGHS IN THE RING! THIS COULD BE IT!
Jake Mercer: NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!
Flannery McCoy: BOTH MEN ARE IN! SOLOMON GRABS MEI AND GETS HER WITH AN X-PLEX! KIRK SENDS HER DOWN WITH THE BACKSTABBER! ‘END OF THE RAINBOW’! KIRK REDWOOD COVERS!
ONEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEE!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(‘People are Strange’ by the Dead South hits. Solomon and Kirk celebrate in the ring as Trixie Stane joins in, relief along her face. The trio then take their leave, heads held high as they get some momentum on their side again.)
Stephie Love: Here are your winners… THE OFF-BRAND AMPHEEEEETAAAAMIIIIIIIINNNNNEES!
Stew-O: Wow! A great win here tonight by the former tag team champions! They’ve been able to best Mei and Serenity who pulled out all of the stops to try and beat them.
Jake Mercer: Yeah, because a certain someone got herself involved! That wasn’t fair at all!
Flannery McCoy: Really? So, would it have been fair if Serenity got the chance to strike Solomon with the chair?
Jake Mercer: Oh, whatever! At least she was going to do it to someone who was an actual participant in this match!
Flannery McCoy: So, that’s the excuse you’re going with?
Stew-O: At any rate, OBA picked up the win here, and shenanigans aside, this was a highly-contested bout. Both teams went as hard as they could during this.
Jake Mercer: That they did… still, the Queen Bees are going to have to regroup and think some things out. A loss at King of Elite and now a loss tonight on Dynasty is not the situation they’ve envisioned for themselves to be in!
(In the ring, Serenity is able to slide back in and help Mei up. She looks up on the stage, catching OBA leaving. Before they do, they mockingly pretend to put crowns on their heads. They depart, leaving an agitated Serenity and disappointed Mei to gather their thoughts.)
(As the Dynasty broadcast ends it’s multi-minute long commercial break, the show would slowly begin to fade back into view. We pan across the north side of the arena, the crane camera sliding across the LED ribbons, focusing on the crowd, and the ring. Eventually, we see the stage, as the titantron would shift from the Dynasty graphics, to footage of the backstage area. Before long, the camera fades along with it, panning to the backstage footage itself, as we see the camera panning across the marble, light-reflective floor, eventually reaching a pair of feet. The camera pans up the fish net tights, meeting a blazer and a turtle neck, alongside blonde hair. However, the most revealing would be none other than the EAW New Breed Championship around her shoulder, thus giving away that it is Caroline on screen. Eventually, she would be the center focus of the frame, as the crowd would give a split reaction. Caroline, standing in front of metal fencing that rests against the white-painted brick wall, would eye up her Championship, before directing her attention to the camera.)
Caroline: To be honest… what I’m holding right now should feel inherently different to how it does.
(Caroline would shake her head, not in disapproval, not because she believes she shouldn’t be holding it, but because of the unexpected nature of her title win.)
Caroline: I spent my life dreaming of days like these. The chance to look at my reflection in the mirror and see gold beside me. Legitimate Championships around my waist, a reward for all of the hard work and dedication that I put into this sport. I have always wanted this. I have always pictured in my head what it would look like and how it would feel. It’s something I genuinely couldn’t wait to experience… but, after all, that side of me really has been ripped out. The heart that once beat for the joy of this business has now been molded into something colder and darker, because I don’t feel like how I expected to. I’ve felt more joy winning medals. I’ve felt more joy winning trophies. Of course I care about this… but realistically, what I can’t take my mind off of is the satisfactory feeling that I felt when I planted Ruler against the ground and took everything from him, once and for all taking back after all that he stole from me. After all of this time, it wasn’t the reward that made me feel glee, it wasn’t the gold that made me feel whole, it was putting that disgusting creature of a man in his place, letting him know he is the furthest thing from a deity, destroying his livelihood myself.
Caroline: I finally ended that situation once and for all, the right way may I add. When I came back to this company, my sole focus, my only intent, was making sure that Ruler himself did not get away with violating me. Putting me through the horrors that was his stupid little matchup. Making sure that Ruler doesn’t feel like he can bypass everything and anything, doing just as he pleases; reminding him that after all he isn’t a God and there is definitely not one looking out for him. I was undoubtedly going to stop at nothing, no matter what the roadblock was, no matter how difficult, how tall, to make sure that I stripped away EVERYTHING that Ruler had fought for. The “sweet” moment between he and Alex at Territorial Invasion, the reign that he believed would last a lifetime; I took all of that away from Ruler, and refused to accept anything but that for an answer. That is what I returned for. That is what I came back for. That is why I interrupted his celebration at Road To Redemption to floor him; so I could make him suffer once and for all, after all this time.
(Caroline looks at her Championship, a battle scar, a visual representation of everything she put Ruler through as a retaliation for their first matchup together. A representation of what she practically killed to accomplish; the notion that she really did rip away Ruler’s whole world.)
Caroline: When all was said and done, I did exactly that. I walked out of King of Elite as Champion, while he walked out of King of Elite with nothing in the hands that he believed could change and destroy anyone at will. The ultimate f-you, as I said. The ultimate counterfeit for everything that he has done. And now? I hope that Ruler is suffering the worst pain imaginable following King of Elite, it is the only fitting result for walking, breathing, talking scum subhumans such as he is, it is exactly what he deserves, and always has deserved.
Caroline: But with that, it leaves me with his prize. Something I fought so hard to get, now I fought so hard to take from him. I wanted it for me initially, now, I just wanted it away from him. But, I’m not here to give it up. This opportunity is still my opportunity. This is still my Championship, a Championship I can proudly hold around my waist, a Championship that I have earned, a Championship I deserve, and a Championship that will belong to me as long as I can keep it in my possession, and if the Ruler match is to be believed, that will be a very, very long time. Because I accomplished everything I set out to do. I came into this company looking to be New Breed Champion, I can check that off the list. I returned to this company looking to put that scum through hell, I can check that off the list. In one night I killed two birds with one stone, doing everything I’ve dedicated myself to this season… now it’s the journey that follows it. The more important part of this whole thing. I took my dignity back and stripped away his. Now it’s time to run with it.
Caroline: And, believe me, I am not stupid. I’m not just going to decide that I can exit, disappear without a trace, or move on to something different; I am going to be a Champion, not just in name, but in action. I will do what Ruler couldn’t do, and that is show my dominance in a way like no other, and any challenger that has the misfortune of stumbling into my crosshairs is going to find that out the hard way. I am going to take every emotion I felt during my tenure against Ruler, I am going to cling onto every bit of sorrow, every bit of grief, every bit of anger, every bit of frustration, and I’m going to use it as if it were fuel to a fire. I’m going to light a spark underneath me. I’m going to propel myself higher than Ruler, Alex, any other former New Breed Champion ever could, because that is what I set out to do. I can only do right by myself, even if what I’m going to do right by is long since gone. Perhaps forever, I fear. Perhaps, it’s for the best…
(Caroline once more looks down at her title.)
Caroline: Because this is indeed a new era. The dawn of Caroline is upon us, and it won’t be long before I cement myself as one of the best, with absolutely no one in my way to stop me.
(Caroline holds the Championship at her waist, in both hands, facing up at her, as the gold reflects on her left eye, shining a long stripe across her face. She takes a deep breath, closing her eyes, before holding the title close to her, a memory of either better or worse times, now a war scar she will never forget. Caroline would walk out of frame, before the camera lingers, eventually fading elsewhere.)
(Friday Night Dynasty fades back into the arena where Stephie Love is seen at the center of the ring with a microphone in hand.)
Stephie Love: The following singles match is scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
( At a moments notice, “Mephisto Waltz” began playing through the speakers in the arena to an array of boo’s from the crowd as Lethal Angel began making his way out to the ring, a focused near stoic look on his face as he waltzed down to the ring; rolling his eyes to the booing fans on either side of him, clearly uninterested as he went down the ramp to the side of the ring, jumping atop the apron and through the middle rope, before backing into his corner, awaiting his opponent. )
Stephie Love: AND INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA…. WEIGHING 202 POUNDS… HE IS “THE WONDER DEATH”…. LETHALLLLLL ANGEEELLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!
Stew-O: And this man has a LOT on his plate tonight, having to face the newly former Interwire Champion; to say the task at hand is large would be an understatement, but what other way to prove himself than now?
Jake Mercer: I mean I can agree… But it’s safe to say there is a large chance he gets seriously hurt here tonight guys, right? I mean I’m surprised there isn’t medical nearby already, because this could get UGLY quick if Joso’s wants it to be; let’s just hope Lethal prayed today and get’s lucky
Flannery McCoy: Hey, give him some credit! He’s proven he has what it takes to go far here, and as much of a newbie as he is to this scene? He is in just as much of a situation as Joso was when he faced Andre Walker, all he needs to do is show sparks here tonight and it can allude to MONTHS of great fortune for Lethal Angel to come!
( As “Mephisto Waltz” faded out, “Trophies” by Drake began to play to a mixed reaction mainly cheer’s, but a slight amount of boo’s as none other than Joso, the former Interwire Champion came out to the ring; clearly focused and having haste trying to get inside the squared circle as he was intent on getting this match on it’s feet, staring daggers into Lethal Angel who showed no fear towards him; Joso shaking his head in annoyance as he was ready to go, sliding into the ring accordingly and getting into his own corner, awaiting the bell. )
Jake Mercer: That has to be one of the few times I’ve ever seen Joso enter so quickly, no extra, y’know… Pizazz? This all leads to looking bad for Lethal Angel, unless this is actually a crisis Joso is going through – and in that case… Lethal Angel might win tonight!
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT, WEIGHING IN AT 206 POUNDS… HAILING FROM THE BRONX NEW YORK… HE HIS ‘ THE NEW ERA’…. JOSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: You wouldn’t be more concerned with Joso’s well being at that point then? What would a win matter to anyone!?
Jake Mercer: Well I mean – it’s a PRETTY BIG DEAL to be Himso, so I would put it up to debate; I’m sure he’s alright though. :mjgrin:
Flannery McCoy: That’s one for the “Jake Mercer Canceled Compilation.” :ufdup:
Jake Mercer: Woah, woah woah, – hold on. THERE IS COMPILATIONS?!
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
Stew-O: And we are underway now – AND OH MY, JOSO OUT THE GATE LURCHING OUT OF HIS CORNER TO AN UNREADY LETHAL ANGEL AND SOARING A KNEE RIGHT INTO HIS JAW TO START THIS MATCH OFF EXTREMELY HOT!
Jake Mercer: WOW, Joso clearly has some pent up energy following King Of Elite he’s looking to get out; I mean that knee came with INTENT, can someone remind Joso this is Lethal Angel and NOT Amir Yusuf?!
Flannery McCoy: Even if you said that, I doubt it’d change much; because Joso isn’t stopping yet! Joso now as Lethal angel fell to the floor quickly mounting atop him and beginning to rain down elbows onto his skull! Joso trying to take this match by the horns before it can even begin, and Angel can do nothing but suffer the onslaught!
Stew-O: And Joso now getting off the body of Angel, Lethal trying to refocus and regain composure as Joso stands inside his corner, staring daggers into him as Joso is awaiting Lethal to get to his feet, awaiting him to get his wits together, as Lethal now begins to get up to a vertical position, Joso setting his sights –
Jake Mercer: AND JOSO CATCHING LETHAL THE MOMENT HE GETS OFF THE GROUND – NO! LETHAL ANGEL SENDING AN ELBOW INTO THE SKULL OF JOSO! Joso stuttered in his offense for the moment now, clearly not expecting any resilience; as Lethal Angel takes the little momentum he’s garnered, grabbing the arm of Joso and slinging him into the ropes to rebuttal –
Flannery McCoy: OH, BUT ON THE REBOUND FROM JOSO HE MANAGES TO LAND A HUGE BIG BOOT ON LETHAL ANGEL FLIPPING HIM INSIDE OUT! Just like that, Joso easily keeps the pace at his own, and Lethal Angel can’t do anything about it!
Stew-O: And if Lethal doesn’t do something fast, this can get extremely ugly EXTREMELY quickly! But alas it doesn’t seem like he’s looking to amount any sort of comeback as Joso looks to make sure of it, slowly and methodically going to the ground with Angel, picking his head up and dragging him to the ropes, placing him in a seated position against them before getting right back up to his feet, smirking as now Joso seems to be getting some ideas…
Jake Mercer: Ideas? He is Bill Nye right now and Lethal Angel is this episode’s EXPERIMENT. Joso now looking to make the science project of ages, as he begins to garner momentum, running the ropes with Lethal Angel not healthy enough to move out of the way – AND NOW JOSO READY TO UNLEASH HAVOC, DARTING TOWARDS ANGEL… BEFORE LAUNCHING A MASSIVE MISSILE DROPKICK INTO ANGEL’S JAW!
Stew-O: And Joso with HASTE picking up Lethal Angel’s body, tucking him beneath his waist – AND JOSO LOOKING TO LOAD UP SOMETHING LETHAL, HOISTING HIM INTO THE AIR… “HEAVENS GATE!!!!!!!” THE PACKAGE PILEDRIVER CONNECTING BEAUTIFULLY ONTO LETHAL, AND HE’S OUT!
Jake Mercer: But look at the gaze on Joso’s face, he doesn’t seem done yet; this is a stress exercise for him to get rid of all the anger he’s had stored – AS NOW JOSO KEEPS LETHAL ANGEL IN POSITION, HOISTING HIM BACK UNDER HIS WAIST – AND YET ANOTHER PACKAGE PILEDRIVER, “HEAVENS GATEEEEEEE!’’
Stew-O: And now looking at it, this seems awfully familiar to how things ended at King of Elite, with Amir hitting his own finisher three times; I couldn’t imagine Joso trying to prove his own worth… :lupe:
Joso (off-mic): Anything THEY can do? I can do better.
Flannery McCoy: And he’s hailing for it, he wants tres powerbombas! A maneuver he’s perfect just as well as I have perfect my Spanish using Duolingo – AS NOW JOSO HOISTS LETHAL ANGEL UP ON MORE TIME… AND DOWN, ANGEL GOES DOWN TO THE SAME MANEUVER ONCE MORE; THE LIGHT WELL FADED FROM HIS EYES, AS JOSO STARES DEAD NITO THE HARD-CAM, PLACING A FOOT OVER THE CHEST OF ANGEL, AND THE REFEREE BEGINS TO COUNT!!!!
OOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
Jake Mercer: How dominant was that… :lupe:
( “Trophies” By Drake began blasting through the speakers to a wave of cheers, as Joso CLEANED house tonight against Lethal Angel with little to no conflict, as Joso flexed atop the body of Lethal Angel, sending a HUGE message out to the entire world that Joso might’ve lost his title, but he is NOT down and out; as well as a HUGE threat to the entire Dynasty roster. )
Stew-O: Does that go down as the quickest, most dominant win of 2023 thus far? I mean I don’t think Angel was even given the fair OPPORTUNITY to stand a chance, Joso just overpowered him out the gate and carried it out through the entire showing!
Flannery McCoy: But the thing is, this is what Joso DOES. If you want mercy? Don’t come knocking on his door. You knew he would want vengeance, you knew he would make a statement, and I think we got BOTH of those things in abundance tonight. Joso is ready for the next chapter, Joso is READY for more competition, and Joso is ready to take over Friday Nights yet again!
Jake Mercer: Well to say I’m excited for his next chapter is an understatement, the starpower and absolute potential he has goes without saying, he can do great things and he HAS done great things; it’s a matter of when he will get his shot to be a star player of Dynasty again and having a shot for another title to begin a NEW ERA of Joso!
( The hard-cam caught one last glimpse of Joso with his leg atop of Angel, before he finally began exiting the ring, the camera fading away to commercial as the show set up for the next segment. )
(A commercial is shown for this week’s episode of Saturday Night Voltage, with the main event being EAW Hall of Famer Kassidy Heart going up against former National Elite Champion Donovan Duke.)
(Slowly, fading back in from the momentary black frame, the Dynasty broadcast would return from air following the commercial break, as we cut back to the arena. We slowly pan across the bleachers, as the camera focuses on the ring, and the stage. The crowd would be seated on their seats, either looking at their phones, or not paying attention, just waiting for the action to return. However, their attention would immediately be directed to the stage as ‘Runnin’ by 21 Savage and Metro Boomin blares through the stadium speaker system, and the entire audience would light a spark in the arena. They begin to cheer loudly as Bronson Daniels’ blue graphics display on the titantron and mini tron, reading “The Centerpiece” alongside his name. It was guaranteed Bronson would get a reaction like this, not only is he a fan favorite of the brand, but he was their representative in the King of Elite finals, no matter how it went down, he was destined to receive a reaction akin to that of a hometown hero, despite the show taking place in Anchorage, Alaska rather than Cocoa Beach, Florida. Bronson Daniels would walk out onto the stage, with a rather mixed expression.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and Gentlemen… King of Elite finalist… BRONSOOOON DANIEEEEELS!!!!
(Bronson Daniels would pose on the stage, as the camera zooms in from a wide shot, to a close up, in just a few seconds; before once again focusing on Bronson. He doesn’t have the same energy as usual, but he’s refusing to stand there and not give his supporters the Bronson Daniels they fell in love with, and it shows. Bronson Daniels would then begin to walk down the ramp.)
Stew-O: Just 5 days ago, Bronson Daniels walked into the King of Elite main event, taking on Drake King and the eventual winner Adam Lucas, and undeniably he gave it his all. He put in a performance like no other, even if unsuccessful, and because of that performance, it’s clear his stock has done nothing but grow, his popularity has done nothing but increase, but when it comes to Bronson himself, there is no doubting that he doesn’t feel the same way.
Flannery McCoy: Bronson is going to try his best to take it like water off a duck’s back, but there’s no way he’s just going to act like it didn’t happen ala another member of the match. Losses like those are hard, and it’s evident just by looking at Bronson’s face, but I’m certain he’s going to be even more determined to bounce back!
Jake Mercer: https://media.tenor.com/cyKgEsYkN7gAAAAd/rip-bozo-one-piece.gif
(Bronson Daniels, with a microphone in hand, a Lebron jersey in respect to his recent legacy-cementing achievement, alongside his casual jeans, would walk up the steps, before slowly entering the ring, staring off at the crowd, as his theme fades out. The crowd would give Bronson a warm welcome, chanting his name, as a smile comes across his face, preceding the microphone raising to his lips.)
Bronson Daniels: Imma be honest right now with y’all… I… (Bronson sighs) I’m disappointed. It really is tiresome having to address events like these with the same sincerity, yet lack of energy as per usual; but I’m never gonna lie to y’all and act like something I’m not. I’m not like that bozo Drake King pretending the match didn’t happen, I’m certainly not the type to just sit there and say it doesn’t matter. I’m confronting this head-on like a real one should. See, this string of luck for me… it hurts man, it does. Three back-to-back-to-back Marquee Event Main Events, three back-to-back-to-back Marquee Event Main Event losses, while I get so close, my fingertips practically moving the brass ring just slightly, touching it but never firmly grabbing it (pause), I never get that win I truly have been fighting for. High stakes matches, always at the top of Dynasty, always dominating, never getting the short end of the stick, but those high stakes matches, I can never replicate that same success… and I don’t get it. Trust me, this ain’t some pity party, I’m not here for sympathy or anything like that, but time and time again I just get so close, yet not close enough.
Bronson Daniels: My run ever since my return has slowly been coming off the rails, nail by nail, screw by screw, it has been unhooking, but I keep making sure it’s still in tact. I keep stopping it, I keep raising the bar high following it, and let me tell you; that’s pretty damn high. But each and every time, it finds it’s way to come back down. It hurts I ain’t gonna lie. I’ll be honest with you again, I’m not exactly sure what’s going to be next for me. It’s always been plan B after plan A went wrong, but right now, I’m not sure how many plans can come to mind. It really has been difficult, it really has been a whole lot of trouble. A whole lot of work, a whole lot of effort. I been on the grind and the grind ain’t been giving back, I always been getting back on that horse, but it keeps bucking me off. I keep improving, but someone gets there ahead of me. It’s frustrating just as much as it is disappointing. I wish the story was different for me tonight, I wish I was reading from a different scripture, but instead I’m not. Instead, imma be honest, I…
(Bronson Daniels cuts himself off, before taking in a deep breath, and lowering the mic. The crowd would once again begin to rise up, in unison chanting “Bron-son Dan-iels”, clapping rhythmically, all the while Bronson’s eyes pan across the arena, subtly egging them on, making the crowd believe if they chant louder, he’ll look in their direction, actively making them compete against each other… before he looks up at the hardcam, with a smile on his face, lifting the microphone up again.)
Bronson Daniels: I’m damn well not demotivated in the slightest.
(The crowd would burst into a fit of cheers.)
Bronson Daniels: I mean, let’s be real, I could come out here and give a sop story, but that’s not exactly what you want. You don’t want me to come out here and pander to you, you want me to get back to business, and while I’m not exactly sure where that business is, I am not going to stop getting back on that horse, and trying over and over until it accepts that I’m the one that’s on top. I am not demotivated because of these losses, I’m more motivated than ever. I came back stronger after Territorial Invasion, even if Andre cut my luck short. I came back stronger after Justified Reckoning, even if Limmy Monaghan got there before me. I came back stronger after Road To Redemption, even if Adam Lucas broke through sooner than I could. Some day, because of me, that “even if” will soon be erased, and it’ll be me getting that rise, and let me promise you, that “someday” will be soon. I’m not going to walk out of this season empty handed, without a statement, and somehow, someway, I am going to make that statement known to man, whether people in the back like it or not.
(Bronson Daniels would look deep down the hardcam, soon looking to open his mouth once more, still a glimmer of disappointment and frustration in his eye, however, he would be interrupted. ‘Prices’ by Lil Uzi Vert would hit the speakers, as Bronson’s head confusedly turns to the titantron. The former EAW New Breed Champion in Ruler would step out, decked in a fully black suit alongside a blood-red button-up, with no blazer, just the vest, as he begins to walk down the ramp. The entire EAW audience would let out a large portion of boos for the former Champion, however, they are just white noise to him, going in one ear and out the other, no bother in the slightest. Ruler would climb up the steps, before entering the ring. Ruler goes face-to-face with Bronson, before lifting up a microphone of his own.)
Ruler: Trust me, Bronson, no need to look ready for a fight. I’m not here to pick up the bones. I understand what you went through, I’m not a scavenger. I’m here for something… different.
(Bronson Daniels would look at Ruler, a little confused, but intrigued.)
Ruler: What I wanted to say was; I understand. I heard what you said, Bronson, and I get it. I sympathize with you, even if you didn’t want me to. More importantly, I relate. I too went through the same thing as you. I went one-on-one against my own creation, the one I promised to destroy, and I walked out empty handed… I walked out disappointed, frustrated, wondering what would come to me next. I was disposed of. Just like you were. I heard your monologue, I heard what you had to say, I heard what you told us you felt, and I wanted to let you know I get it. I wanted to let you know… that I can help you. As I stated, I’m what you call a “creator.” A redeemer, of sorts. While my loss carried a large burden detrimental to where I am now, it serves as the example of what I can bring to the table. Caroline herself went from losing to me, to beating me, all BECAUSE of me. I am exactly what can help you get over this hump. I am exactly what you need in order to recover. What do you say, Bronson?
(Ruler looks at Bronson with a deceptively warm glare, as he holds out his hand. Not for a handshake, almost as if he is showing his palm, imagery that is naturally connected with both power, and assistance. Bronson allows him to finish up, before quickly responding…)
Bronson Daniels: Nope.
(The crowd would chuckle.)
Bronson Daniels: Honestly, Ruler, that’s cool for you. Me? I’m not exactly interested in that offer. Doesn’t really appeal to me. Not exactly a fan of… white boys playing God. I’m sure I can get through this with my own power.
(Ruler would shake his head, the comment clearly not sitting right with him, but he tries to brush it off.)
Ruler: Look, Bronson, I do understand. Really. Something as painful to go through as you did, it’s certain to make a man like you stubborn, believing that you can come back from it on your own, but in reality? A deal such as what I presented, it’s ideal for you. Shed that stubbornness. Shed the belief that you need to do this all alone. Let me help you…
(Bronson sighs.)
Bronson Daniels: I thought you’d have got the message with that, man, but aight. I’m pretty set. I’m NOT interested. And, above all else, I don’t exactly think my best interest is in mind here.
(Bronson tilts his head and raises his eyebrows, displaying an expression of contentedness, and stubbornness, that clearly looks to get on Ruler’s nerves. He shakes his head again.)
Ruler: Alright, Bronson. I get it…
Bronson Daniels: Aight bet-
Ruler: But, keep in mind; I promise you, I do NOT take no for an answer. That is below me. I hope you remember that.
(Ruler lowers his microphone, before letting go. Bronson does the same, as the two stare at one another. Eventually, Ruler would turn around as ‘Prices’ hits the speakers once more. He slips through the ropes, before making his way back up the ramp, Bronson slowly taking his eyes off him as he looks down the hardcam, looking displeased. Ruler, however, looks to be frustrated, as he storms to the backstage area, the Dynasty broadcast fading elsewhere…)
( As the cameras inside the arena panned backstage, the crowd was welcomed to the sight of Sienna Jade yet again, currently venturing around the hallways of the Sullivan Arena with a rather irritated look on her face following the earlier events in the show regarding her and Madison Kaline, things not going exactly to her plan in the slightest leaving a lot to think about for the former EAW Universal Women’s Champion, as Jade pulled out her phone, the perfect cellular device to use when walking around long hallways! As Sienna took a hard turn around the corner, head down scrolling through the stream of messages on her timeline, stopping for a moment as she seemed to be typing something in; as suddenly in the view of the cameramans’s lens, a hand tapped the shoulder of Sienna from behind which forced her to look up, not addressing the person face to face yet as she seemed to be collecting herself; rolling her eyes, clearly not interested in ANOTHER conversation as she sighed. )
Sienna Jade: Ay, what do you want? Can you NOT see that I am busy right now-
( Though as Sienna Jade turned, she stopped her complaint in it’s tracks, as it was revealed that the hand in question belong to the 2022 Empress of Elite, Serenity Valdez… Flanked by the rest of her faction, that being Sierra Bradford and Mei Sasaki; the full roster of the Queen Bees being present to confront Sienna, Serenity wearing an extremely large grin on her face, as though both Sierra and Mei woresinister smirks on their face; a plan clearly circulating through the trio as to why they were confronting Sienna. )
Serenity Valdez: Now, usually I’m not one for confrontation like this; clearly I must’ve caughten you a little off guard from… Twitter scrolling? Regardless – super sorry, but if we’re being realistic I’m sure this isn’t a problem for you at all; being in the presence of the NEWEST Empress of Elite after all, I’m sure you’re just as honored as any other subject in my KINGDOM of EAW!
( Serenity said, boasting and relishing in her new role atop most of the EAW roster, as the more she talked about her triumphs it seemed as if her grin was growing wider and wider; getting entirely infatuated with her glory, though Serenity did carry a noticeable sarcastic tint to her voice when acting apologetic over interrupting Sienna’s lonesome. )
Sienna Jade: Right… So let’s just cut to the chase yeah? What do you need from me here, If you could not tell I’m more than just TWITTER SCROLLING, when you lead a life like mine you have to always stay tapped in to different avenues of entrepreneurship-
( But before Sienna could continue speaking, she was cut off by Serenity once more; who continued carrying a sarcastic tone the entire time . )
Serenity Valdez: OH My GOD! That sounds SUUPER cool and interesting, doesn’t it guys?!
( Serenity said, turning to both her sides to get the approval of Sierra Bradford and Mei Sasaki who both over exaggeratedly shook their heads up and down, Sienna Jade looking on unamused. )
Sierra Bradford: Extremely!
Serenity Valdez: My thoughts exactly! But I would hope in the SUPER busy schedule you seem to hold, you wouldn’t mind answering one wee little question I conjured up after viewing a very PACKED interview you had, I don’t know… Earlier tonight? I mean really, TRULY interesting stuff; I especially liked the part where you said Dr. Bethany Blue will flop with her little title reign before the beginning of this year’s Pain For Pride, because that’s what i’m here for and I’m glad to see you’re a believer of your new EMPRESS OF ELITE… But I’ve come to be a little confused.
( Sienna Jade raised an eyebrow, not necessarily to the claim Serenity just made, but more towards the cliffhanger Valdez left her one; Sienna biting the bait Serenity let out half haphazardly. )
Sienna Jade: And please do entail, what exactly did I say that left you so, ‘confused’?
( And just before Serenity was about to respond, Sierra stepped forward; nodding to Serenity . )
Sierra Bradford: Here, let me do it. I think what Serenity is confused about here, is after CLEARLY alluding to her soon triumphant glory over Dr. Bethany Blue, you also made a clear point that every winner of Empress of Elite will always end up to be a disappointment in there career an amount to nothing; and I mean it was just such a PACKED line, we have to know…What did you mean by that?
( Sierra responded, all three on the other side of Sienna leaning in closer than needed to here an answer from Sienna Jade, who was confident enough not to be intimidated by the three Elitist’s standing against her . )
Sienna Jade: What did I mean by that? Well I tried to make it pretty clear for everybody with ears to hear, I’m a very inclusive person y’know. I said what I said, every single Empress of Elite has gone on to flop in their careers – it’s a fact, not an opinion, but a fact. All I did was answer a question with the truth that has lined this company for years upon years, and if my detection skills are right and this secret hostility is silently stirring in your heads? I would take it up with Michael Belfort for even insinuating such things, now how about that?
( Sienna Jade said, crossing her arms and tilting her head, a small smirk growing on her face to the recoil of the Queen Bee’s faces turning to a rather sour gaze, both Mei Sasaki and Sierra Bradford growing clearly angry at the disrespect of Sienna Jade to group Serenity up with a bunch of failures, as the two were clearly about to insert some sense into Sienna Jade one way or another, but thankfully, Serenity Valdez who also was wearing a frown for a split second; stepped forward closer into the face of Sienna Jade, a devious look growing on her face . )
Serenity Valdez: Now Sienna, you’ve been in this business for a long time and it shows with your in-ring intelligence, truly remarkable and far past most others in this business; but one thing we haven’t gotten to truly get a grasp of here is your out of ring intelligence. For example, I’d hope you are aware that apples are red? Or that the sky is blue? Or, or! The fact that there is three of us, and one of you. You do realize what I am alluding to here, right – because I would HATE for their to be any confusion! There was respect for you until you lost to Bethany Blue from me, and now? You’re just someone openly disrespecting me in my ERA of EAW, and those things don’t slide easily. If I really wanted to cause some havoc? You would be laid out on the floor right now by all three of us and somehow have an even worse day than you already are – because realistically… Who would want to help you? Do you think anyone would want to come to your aid if you were found getting jumped in the back? Face it, you have no friends.
Mei Sasaki: None.
Sierra Bradford: Nada.
Serenity Valdez: Sure, maybe back in your heyday you could’ve had the whole world having your back, but now? ESPECIALLY in 2023? You have no help to be found, nobody to save Sienna Jade.
( Serenity Valdez said, her wicked grin opening as her words pierced like knives; Sierra Bradford and Mei Sasaki both at the ready, but somehow amongst an obscene amount of pressure? Sienna Jade kept a rather brave face amongst danger – even going as far as to LAUGH in the face of Serenity Valdez, who is rather shocked by the bold nature of Sienna; but not overly shaken up. )
Sienna Jade:What is this… Some way to scare me straight? A little history lesson for you younglings, but as MUCH of a successful Singles competitor as I have come to be? I also hold a tag team portfolio, and not just any, I’ve been in place of one of the BEST tag teams in this past decade – The Jaded Hearts, heard of it? And though Kassi-Poo might not be here? I have the needed skills to garner any partners I need, because I have the portfolio needed to make an ally out of ANYBODY, and I will gladly prove it!
Serenity Valdez: Oh, you can prove it? Well by all means Sienna, please, go on and do it.
( And with the challenge set, Sienna wasn’t backing down from her claim as she looked around the back for a suitable partner, but with most Elitist’s currently getting ready for their matches, or finding themselves rather busy in their locker-rooms? Options were low. The Entirety of the Queen Bees just stood and laughed amongst themselves seeing Sienna struggle to even FIND someone out to ask, before finally, Sienna laid eyes on the perfect target to buddy-buddy up with. )
Sienna Jade: AY, MADISON!
( And with that, Sienna laid eyes on Madison Kaline, stretching her legs on a nearby crate as she was getting ready for her own match; Kaline looking over before rolling her eyes seeing the person hollering her name out, as Sienna Jade moved over towards her, The Queen Bees following behind slowly to see this altercation go down as Sienna put on a welcoming smile, as Madison Kaline crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow. )
Madison Kaline: What? :stopitslime:
Sienna Jade: Maddi, hey! Pleasure to see you… Again. And look, I know we got this night off on the wrong foot a tad earlier, but you are JUST the person I wanted to see right now.
( And whilst clearly not fully buying what Sienna Jade was giving her, Madison was still rather intrigued. )
Madison Kaline: And why would that be?
Sienna Jade: Well I am GLAD you asked! I was just telling these… Ladies, that I could make a partner out of anyone in this locker-room, and I mean, after the AMAZING tag team energy we had against them on the go home show, why don’t you advocate for me here and let them know that we have an unbroken bond of loyalty and trust; so I am NEVER alone as long as you’re here!
( And with that bridge Sienna Jade was trying to build, it took Madison Kaline only mere moments to register what Sienna Jade was trying to say, before Kaline had grown an intrigued look on her own face, before putting a finger to her chin and ponder for a moment. )
Madison Kaline: Hmm… Well you know what, I truly wouldn’t want to BURDEN you with a failure of an Empress of Elite winner like myself because clearly to you all of us are some lower class Elitist who can do nothing right in their careers anymore; I would HATE to drag you down, right? I’ll take a pass on that partnership you wanted, maybe next time? Don’t diss and slander my name and then expect a handout of an olive branch afterwards – you’re only alone because you make it impossible to have your back, yikes. :mjlol:
( That comment by Madison Kaline had the Queen Bees trying to hold in laughs, Serenity looking back to her partners as the three gossiped amongst themselves.)
Mei Sasaki: Yikes!
Serenity Valdez: Even I had a little hope for that to go well for you Sienna, but clearly you’re more desperate for partners than I thought! Just like I said, you have no friends in the back to HAVE your back; so watch out before you get yourself hurt saying things you’ll regret – know your new role around here before the high life you’re living in? Comes crashing down.
( Serenity said, laying out a serious threat as Madison Kaline sided with The Queen Bees for the moment, not interested in entertaining more of this conversation as she made a move to go alongside the Queen Bees who were leaving the scene to find a more suitable place to get ready for her match leaving Sienna Jade high and dry with yet another problem to occupy her mind, as the camera’s stayed on Sienna Jade holding an even more irritated look than earlier, before panning away to the ring to set-up the next match of the night! )
(Friday Night Dynasty fades back into the arena with Stephie Love being seen standing at the center of the ring with a microphone in hand.)
Stephie Love: The following singles match is a contest set for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Changed It (ft. Lil Wayne)’ by Nicki Minaj is heard blasting through the speakers of the arena, with the camera going over to Milli Banks who is seen confidently strutting out to the stage. She flaunts her elaborate entrance gear tonight and is clearly sky high after costing The Queen Bees their match earlier in the night. She smirks before then beginning to make her way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… from Brooklyn, New York… weighing in at 130 pounds… ‘THE IT GIRL’… MILLI BANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘O Fortuna’ by Carl Orff is heard playing up with the crowd responding with loud boos while the camera goes over to reveal Madison Kaline beginning to make her way out. She has a serious expression on her face, dead set on the ring. Despite everything that’s happened tonight she has her mind completely focused on this match while she makes her way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: And her opponent… from Tampa Bay, Florida… weighing in at 120 pounds… EAW Hall of Famer… ‘THE MISTRESS OF DEATH’… MADISON KALINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: The bell has rung, making this highly anticipated match between two of Dynasty’s best female Elitists officially underway! Milli Banks, one who reaped the benefits of her success at King of Elite, versus a scorned Madison Kaline, who can’t say she had the same luck. Both of them are motivated and ready, looking to start the road to Operation: Doomsday strong with this match tonight! Both of them begin to make their way out of their respective corners, slowly circling around the ring and scouting one another before looking to engage in a collar-and-elbow tie up to start this one off. The two of them lock up, wasting no time trying to jockey for position! They go back and forth, but ultimately it’s Milli that looks to be getting the better of Madison, slowly pushing her toward a corner! Madison tries to dig her feet into the ground, but ultimately she has nowhere to go up against the turnbuckle padding, with the referee having to intervene and force a clean break between the two-
Flannery McCoy: MADISON SNATCHES MILLI THOUGH AND SPINS HER AROUND BEFORE SLAMMING HER AGAINST THE CORNER! Milli is taken aback by this sudden attack while Madison grabs her by the head and begins to slam repeated forearms straight into her face! The referee, who is at ease after the lock up, immediately tenses up and tries to break the two of them apart again! Madison is relentless though, thrashing violently before ultimately finding the remorse to rip herself apart from Milli who is backed against the corner clutching her head, more surprised than hurt.
Jake Mercer: We know the type of energy that Madison Kaline can bring to the table, given the incentive she can have an aggressive edge to her that can really spell danger to whoever she’s in the ring with. Especially with the interaction that she had backstage against Sienna Jade here tonight, and the opportunity that presented itself following that, combined with the sour luck at King of Elite, she looks to make a statement and that’s going to have to come at the expense of Milli Banks by getting a victory against her in this match.
Stew-O: But I think as long as Milli has something to say about it, she’s going to go out of her way to make sure something like that doesn’t happen. Madison immediately after breaking away is going to head back toward Milli, but before she can do anything it’s Milli who tries to maintain distance between the two with a swift kick to the abdomen! Madison stumbles back and this gives Milli the opportunity to make her way out of the corner, before grabbing her by the head and clinching in a headlock! She drops her weight down and does everything she can to bring Madison down to the ground, but she wastes no time beginning to send fists to the side of Milli in hopes of getting her to let go! Milli tries to maintain the hold, but Madison is given the opportunity and she slips out!
Flannery McCoy: This gives Milli the breathing room that she needed though and allows her to catch her breath, before quickly sending a forearm to the face- But Madison manages to block it and push her away! Milli recovers, ONLY TO BE MET BY A KICK TO THE HEAD WHICH SENDS HER BACK INTO THE CORNER! Milli tries her best to shake it off, but Madison is quick on her feet, grabbing her by the arm and sending her to the opposite corner to get a running start, RUNNING TOWARD HER AND LEAPING INTO THE AIR FOR A FOREARM SMASH!
Jake Mercer: BUT MILLI GOES UNDER AND MANAGES TO GET OUT OF THE WAY LEAVING MADISON TO COLLIDE WITH THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING! She’s stunned momentarily, and that gives Milli enough time to grab her, roll her through… SENDING HER ONTO HER KNEES WITH A SCHOOLGIRL BEFORE NAILING HER WITH A SUPERKICK TO HER JAW! Madison drops flat to the canvas but tries her best to get herself back up, as she raises herself to a seated position, ONLY FOR MILLI TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECT WITH A METEORA TO KEEP HER DOWN ON THE MAT FOR THE TIME BEING!
Stew-O: It was a rough start for Milli in this match but she looks to be getting into the groove of things which is really the only thing you can ask for especially if you’re going into this one for the long haul. She gets back up to a kneeling position before grabbing Madison by the head and bringing her back up as well. She sends her to the ropes with an Irish whip, BEFORE LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A KICK TO HER CHEST- But she misses and Madison ends up ducking under and running to the opposite side to gain some momentum… BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND TAKING DOWN MILLI WITH A HURRICANRANA! Milli is dropped down but quickly grabs a hold of the ropes to effectively get back up to her feet, ONLY FOR MADISON TO SPRINT FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK TO SEND HER OVER THE ROPES!
Flannery McCoy: Hard move with a tough landing, but Milli manages to soften the blow, barely catching herself on the apron. She gets back up to her feet, GOING UNDER AND CONNECTING WITH A SHOULDER THRUST TO THE ABDOMEN OF MADISON WHILE SHE TURNS AROUND! She’s bent over while Milli grabs a hold of the ropes and straightens herself up… LEAVING OVER AND ROLLING MADISON INTO A SUNSET FLIP PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Jake Mercer: BUT MADISON SHOOTS THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE THREE! Milli pushes Madison into a seated position, getting back up to her feet, AND LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO HER CHEST- But Madison rolls backward and allows herself to get back up to her feet! Milli stumbles forward but manages to recover, ONLY FOR MADISON TO GRAB HER BY THE HEAD AND PULL HER IN FOR A FOREARM SMASH WHICH LEAVES MILLI ROCKED! Milli manages to keep herself up, ONLY FOR MADISON TO CONNECT WITH A SWIFT KNEE TO HER ABDOMEN! Milli is doubled over while Madison shoves her into a corner, snatching her by the head and setting her up, STEPPING ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE AND CONNECTING WITH A QUICK TORNADO DDT!
Stew-O: Milli clutches her head in pain trying her best to pull herself back up, but Madison already has a hold of her as she brings her up to her feet, EXECUTING A NECKBREAKER TO DROP HER DOWN ONTO HER HEAD ONCE AGAIN- But Milli manages to turn it around and shove her away! Madison is sent back, WHILE MILLI CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT A KICK TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! Madison spins around, AND THAT GIVES MILLI THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CLOSE IN AND GRAB HER BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR FOR A PICTURE PERFECT BULLDOG!
Flannery McCoy: Milli turns around and leaves to the apron through the ropes, and it looks like she’s going to go for a high risk maneuver on the top rope. She makes her way onto the top turnbuckle, positioning herself while Madison tries to recover on the ground, TURNING HERSELF AROUND AND LEAPING INTO THE AIR FOR A HUGE MOONSAULT! NO! Madison sees it coming and just barely manages to roll out of the way and leave nobody home for Milli to connect with! Rough landing for ‘Big Baller Mill’ as she attempts to pull herself up in spite of that and looks to rebound from her mistake… BUT IS MET WITH A BEAUTIFUL ‘M.O.D.’ WHICH DROPS HER BACK DOWN FACE FIRST TO THE CANVAS! THE FAMOUSER CONNECTS AND MADISON QUICKLY ROLLS MILLI ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR A PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRR-
Jake Mercer: BUT MILLI MANAGES TO SHOOT THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE THE THREE COUNT! She watched her chances of winning this match quickly slip away but she manages to make up for it by kicking out and preserving her chances for the time being. Madison looks dissatisfied with the kick out but is more than content with how this match is swaying so far. She pushes herself back up to her feet and stares a hole into her opponent, grabbing her by the hair and beginning to yank her up to her feet, but Milli isn’t going to go silently as she took that as a wakeup call and begins to send punches toward the gut of Madison! Milli continues to show fight despite being backed into a corner at this point in the match, but Madison is also going to make sure that she can halt any sort of momentum from starting as she sends a rough forearm to her face that stops her momentarily. That’s enough for Madison to grab her by the head and pull her into a front facelock, BEFORE LIFTING HER OFF THE GROUND FOR A SNAP SUPLEX! Milli is taken out once again, but Madison isn’t done as immediately after she grabs her again, AND LIFTS HER UP FOR A SECOND!
Stew-O: BUT MILLI MANAGES TO SEND A PUNCH TO HER ABDOMEN AND PULL HERSELF AWAY! MADISON ATTEMPTS A LARIAT TO THE HEAD- But Milli manages to duck under just in time, TURNING AROUND BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A JUMPING NECKBREAKER TO TAKE MADISON DOWN TO THE GROUND! I wouldn’t count Milli out just yet, she continues to show some fight and keep herself in this match, but the question is what’s it going to end up taking, and how much she’s going to be able to give before Madison gets the better of her? She is slowly pulling herself up, and you can see the fatigue pushing through while she eyes Madison who is trying to get back up as efficiently as possible right now.
Flannery McCoy: Madison is grabbing the back of her head and isn’t in for anything very pleasant while Milli turns her around and grabs her by the wrist before sending her into a corner with an Irish whip. Madison is backed up against the corner trying her best to make with what she has, BUT THERE’S NOT MUCH TO OFFER WITH MILLI RUSHING FORWARD AND CONNECTING WITH A SHOULDER THRUST TO THE ABDOMEN WHICH LEAVES THE HALL OF FAMER GASPING FOR AIR! Madison doubles over while Milli grabs her by the head and sends her down to the canvas, beginning to make her way up to the middle turnbuckle for some quick offense, BUT BEFORE THAT CAN HAPPEN, MADISON RECOVERS QUICKLY AND SCRAMBLES FORWARD TO SEIZE THE ANKLE OF MILLI AND YANK HER OFF TO SEND HER DOWN TO THE MAT!
Jake Mercer: Milli lands on her back and struggles to recover while Madison quickly looks to make her place on the middle turnbuckle, BUT BEFORE SHE CAN DO THAT MILLI PUSHES HERSELF BACK UP BEFORE COLLIDING HERSELF WITH MADISON BEFORE SHE CAN LEAP OFF FOR AN AERIAL ASSAULT! Madison struggles to keep her balance and has to pull herself to a seated position on the top turnbuckle to keep herself upright, but Milli isn’t going to let her go any further, quickly in pursuit and scaling the turnbuckles to join Madison! Madison snaps out of it and in an instant the two of them are engaged in a quick back and forth with one another for dominance in the high rent district!
Stew-O: Despite all the damage that they’ve taken in this match, they still find a way to pull through and that only just begs the question of who’s going to wear out first. Right now it looks like that’s going to end up being Madison, with Milli beginning to get the better of her in this exchange, and that’s not going to bode well for her especially with what Milli might potentially have in mind. Milli steps up from the middle turnbuckle to the top turnbuckle while grabbing a hold of the head of Madison, setting her up… BEFORE LIFTING HER OFF OF THE GROUND AND DROPPING HER WITH AN ABSOLUTELY EMPHATIC SUPERPLEX!
Flannery McCoy: Madison is dropped and is left clutching her back while trying to inch herself back up to her feet, but it’s inevitably not going to be enough with Milli managing to beat her to the punch to get back up to her feet. Madison is barely able to keep herself upward, STUMBLING INTO A ‘NO FAKE BILLS HERE’! RUNNING SINGLE LEG HIGH KNEE TO THE FACE DROPS ‘THE MISTRESS OF DEATH’ AND MILLI LOOKS TO PICK UP THE PIECES! CRUMBLING DOWN TO THE GROUND AND PINNING MADISON’S SHOULDERS TO THE CANVAS! WILL THIS BE IT FOR THIS MATCH!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEE-
Jake Mercer: BUT MADISON MANAGES TO KICK OUT JUST BEFORE MILLI CAN GET THE WIN! It was a very close call, but Madison managed to get out of that situation and rebound. Madison shakes her head and tries to recover, but Milli is back up to her feet and she stomps down on her a couple of times to make sure that she stays down! It looks like if that doesn’t work, Milli is going to have to try for something else, turning around and beginning to make her way up to the top rope, eyeing Madison and looking to go for something big. Her first attempt at going high risk didn’t exactly pan out well, but with Madison laid out right in front of her, she sees an opportunity to strike more than anything. Milli sets herself up…
Stew-O: GOING FOR ‘MILLI-ON-AIR’! CORKSCREW SHOOTING STAR PRESS TO DROP MADISON AND END THIS MATCH ONCE AND FOR ALL-
Flannery McCoy: WAIT!
Jake Mercer: THE BEES ARE SWARMING THE RING!
(The crowd erupts into boos while the camera goes over to show Mei Sasaki quickly jumping onto the apron after leaping over the barricade. Milli instantly takes notice and takes her eye off the ball, seeing Mei yelling at her and trying to get her attention. Milli realizes that she can’t afford to do that in a crucial point in the match like this, and attempts to focus on a downed Madison once again… but instead catches Sierra Bradford on the other side of the ring, who is distracting the referee and taking his eyes off the match as well. Milli knows exactly what is happening, and that’s a coordinated attack, but she doesn’t expect what comes afterward.)
Stew-O: WAIT! SERENITY VALDEZ JUMPS ONTO THE APRON AND SHOVES MILLI OFF OF THE TOP ROPE WHILE THE REFEREE IS DISTRACTED! SENDING HER PLUMMETING DOWN TO THE CANVAS! THIS MUST BE PAYBACK FOR WHAT HAPPENED EARLIER WITH MILLI COSTING SERENITY AND MEI THEIR MATCH AGAINST THE OFF-BRAND AMPHETAMINES! AND NOW MADISON KALINE IS ABLE TO PICK UP THE PIECES AND GET HERSELF THE VICTORY! THE QUEEN BEES DISPERSE AND DISAPPEAR WHILE MILLI GETS UP TO HER FEET!
Flannery McCoy: ONLY TO BE HIT BY ‘AFTERLIFE’! THE CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL CONNECTS AND DROPS MILLI DOWN TO THE GROUND! MADISON HOOKS THE LEG AND GOES FOR A PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘O Fortuna’ plays up again while Madison Kaline is seen sitting up, a smirk on her face while she gets back up to her feet. Before the referee can raise her hand, The Queen Bees are seen reappearing from hiding, sliding into the ring and shooing him away before Serenity Valdez personally raises Madison’s hand in the air. All four of them look down at an unconscious Milli Banks, obviously satisfied with their work today, before they stand amongst one another inside the ring, standing victorious.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… MADISON KALINE!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: WHAT A SCREWJOB! ALASKAN SCREWJOB I SAY!
Stew-O: It definitely wasn’t a fair match I will say that. Milli Banks was an inch away from getting a huge win against the EAW Hall of Famer, but it was The Queen Bees who made their presence known, unhappy about her interruption at the opener of the show, costing Milli the match and allowing Madison to get the victory.
Flannery McCoy: But it’s more than just that though, because with the string of events that have unfolded tonight, could Madison Kaline find herself acquainted with the Bees heading into Operation: Doomsday? That’s something I didn’t expect, and something that I’m sure Milli Banks, Sienna Jade included, are not going to be happy about. Nonetheless, a win is a win, and I congratulate Madison on the effort.
(The Queen Bees and Madison Kaline leave the ring, while meanwhile an angered Milli Banks is seen pulling herself up in the corner, pissed off about what happened and mumbling to herself while nursing her wounds. The last shot seen is the four women standing on the stage together while Friday Night Dynasty fades to elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for the newly released game Hogwarts Legacy featuring Jon Kelton who has disappeared into the abyss to play it for hours on end.)
(Friday Night Dynasty fades back into the Sullivan Arena, panning around the arena and exemplifying the intensity of the Alaskan crowd here tonight. That is only amplified with the sounds of ‘Limit Break X Survivor’ by Kiyoshi Hikawa [DUB] blasting through the speakers. The crowd erupts into cheers, with the camera cutting over to the stage to reveal the World Heavyweight Champion Limmy Monaghan begins to make his way out from Gorilla Position. He has a smirk on his face, donning a three piece suit with a pair of shades over his eyes, looking around at the energetic crowd tonight while the shot focuses on his newly retained title glimmering under the bright lights. He brings it into his possession, before pointing up to the sky with one hand and raising it in the other, with an elaborate display of pyro being seen shooting out behind him. He looks into the air, letting the moment sink in for just a bit longer, before lowering the title back down onto his shoulders and beginning to make his way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!! ‘THE LEADER’… LIMMY MONAGHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Limmy Monaghan is coming off of a successful title defense against his former teammate Maxwell at King of Elite, and I’m thinking he’s more than satisfied with his performance coming off of that. Heading into the new year and furthermore capping off your first title defense, in all honesty, who wouldn’t? But if we know Limmy well enough, we know that he’s not going to be satisfied with that.
Flannery McCoy: He will never be satisfied, and that’s what separates a good Elitist from a great Elitist. He’s coming out to the ring tonight and it’s going to be more than just bragging about a victory against a former friend, he is going to be looking for that next challenger, that next defense, and he’s going to aim high just as he’s done before to truly legitimize everything that he’s been working toward with this title reign.
Jake Mercer: Wow Flannery, bias much?
Flannery McCoy: :mjpls: I know you’re not talking.
Jake Mercer: I don’t know what you’re talking about, I am the most unbiased commentary member in this company, very fair and just. :mjgrin:
Stew-O & Flannery McCoy: Mhm…
(Limmy makes his way up the steel steps, heading onto the apron and looking out at the crowd before slipping through the ropes. He enters into the ring, taking his title into his hands once more, raising it pridefully into the air while the EAW Universe continues to show their support toward him. ‘Limit Break X Survivor’ by Kiyoshi Hikawa [DUB] begins to fade out while Limmy takes a microphone from the ringside area, making his way back over to the center of the ring and bringing it up to his mouth, before looking to speak to the crowd here tonight.)
Limmy Monaghan: I’ve grown tired of the constant ‘told you so’ tropes that usually start these types of dialogues, even if I myself have fallen victim to making that customary any title defense or big win that I have in my career. Especially when it comes to the circumstances surrounding my first title defense, and what was inevitable for poor Max when the bell rang at King of Elite. I don’t know if anyone watching expected anything less than what I promised heading into the match, even with the amount of leeway I gave him even finding a way into a position like this upon his return. But there’s a reason he was tossed to the curb the way that he was and only now came back for his idea of ‘revenge’ against me. Now he fades back to the realm of obscurity, truthfully, exactly where he belongs. I really do wish the best for Max, wherever he might be now, but he’s a stain of the past that I have wiped away, and now we look toward the future. My match against him meant a lot to me not just because of the history, but because it was the ever so fascinating first title defense, an important milestone in any title reign. It serves as a testament, sets a standard, and getting past that last week did just that for me. But, that’s not all, is it? Because while that was relieving and all, that’s only the first step of many, one of many steps toward my goal… and that’s to become more.
Limmy Monaghan: I can go higher, while many people in my position would be complacent and just appreciate the reign while I have it, I demand the challenge. I demand the best from that locker room to come out after each and every Marquee Event and challenge me for my title, and each and every time I guarantee you the same result will unfold. That is the level of greatness that I strive for, that’s the expectation that not just myself, but all of you should have for me as well. The Friday Night Dynasty brand deserves the best Elitist and a better Champion representing them and I promise you as long as I am in this position sitting on my rightful throne you will get that. Operation: Doomsday is around the corner, as in my first brand exclusive Marquee Event as World Champion, and I’m sure there are going to be a lot of people trying to butt to the front of the line to get an opportunity. So why waste anytime, why beat around the bush, whoever decided they want an opportunity, doesn’t matter who it is, can walk right out to this ring now and I will be more than happy to give it to them. Maxwell was just the start, and I’m of the expectation that by the time I’m through I’d have gone through the entirety of Friday Night Dynasty, so let’s start.
(Limmy lowers his microphone down, turning his head and eyeing the stage, while the Champion and the people that surround him wait in bated breath for who’s going to accept the challenge. To the surprise of many, including the Champion, ‘Good For Her (ft. emlyn)’ by MOTHICA plays through the arena. The camera goes over to reveal Cameron Ella Ava making her way out to the stage. She is clapping her hands together, with a smile that is hard to tell whether it’s sincere or not, while she heads down the ramp. Limmy looks quite interested to see what the Hall of Famer has to say, as she heads around and is handed a microphone before then entering into the ring. ‘Good For Her (ft. emlyn)’ begins to come to a close while Cameron takes a moment to look at the World Heavyweight Champion, continuing to smile before bringing her microphone up to her mouth and beginning to speak.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Coming from someone who has had the opportunity of closely monitoring you throughout your career, I think it goes without saying that I’m pretty damn proud of what you’ve been able to accomplish here on Dynasty, Limmy.
(The crowd applauds what Cameron has to say, sharing the same sentiment as she does. Limmy reciprocates with a friendly nod before looking to respond.)
Limmy Monaghan: Thank you Cameron, but I’m sure there’s going to be a ‘but’ in there too.
(Cameron smirks, with that being exactly what she was about to get into.)
Cameron Ella Ava: But… I’m not going to let that undermine my personal ambitions as well. You see, no matter the immense respect that I may have for you, which is a lot more than most people, I have never let my friendships or personal life outweigh pure business. The wealth, the fortune, the accolades, all of that has been in my scope since my return to this company this Season. It was fun beating Insurgency 2.0, even if Milli Banks didn’t need my help for a chore so easy, but now I look toward personal ambitions and my sights are immediately set for what I feel like I am worth… the top. 🙂
(Limmy looks at his title before looking up at Cameron, continuing to nod slowly.)
Limmy Monaghan: I have faced a lot of legends throughout my career, even beating a lot of them, that is obvious. But I’d be lying if I said the opportunity to face someone of your caliber, a trailblazing female and one of the best to ever do it in this company, wasn’t enticing. But I’m sure this means a whole lot more than just facing Limmy Monaghan, as great of an opportunity as that is, it’s the World Heavyweight Championship. I have a good idea what’s on your mind when it comes to that.
Cameron Ella Ava: 2019 I became the first female to hold the Answers World Championship, next to Andrea Valentine we would’ve been the first females to hold a male-dominated World Championship at Road To Redemption, but due to reasons I would not like to get into… that was not the case. Despite that we opened the doors for the next lineage of female Elitists to follow, and sure they have. Name anyone has walked through these doors since then and I can guarantee you that they’ve run the same path that I have walked, no need to debate that. But despite all the history that has been made since then, the four years to follow, there’s still one World Championship in this company that hasn’t been held by a female yet…
(Cameron points her finger to the World Heavyweight Championship.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Me, being the history maker that I am, the literal embodiment of shattering the glass ceiling, look to tie up that loose end and continue to pave the way for the next line of female Elitists to follow. Of course, that means beating you for it, and I personally do not mind doing that, and know that I can no matter how you may think of me. So what do you say? I think this crowd would love a match between Limmy Monaghan and Cameron Ella Ava with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line.
(The crowd roars in approval while Limmy continues to smirk.)
Limmy Monaghan: I see where you’re coming from, but I’d also like to hone in on one thing, and that’s the fact that despite all of these good intentions when it comes to you being out here, you do have to get through me. Just as you do I have an immense amount of respect not just for you, but what you have done for this company which has been heavily documented. But also like you I would never let that outweigh business, and what I’m going to do for myself. I will not make this easy for you, I will do everything I can to possibly make this the hardest challenge of your career yet. But when it’s all said and done, I hope you do the same and make this the hardest challenge of my career. Which should make my answer obvious for your challenge, all I ask from you is your best.
(Limmy smiles while ‘Limit Break X Survivor plays through the speakers of the arena once again. He raises his title in the air while Cameron looks up at it, a serious expression dawning on her face before Limmy turns around and heads out of the ring, beginning to make his way up the ramp without a second glance. Cameron simply watches, knowing the challenge that is ahead for her and looking more than willing to go ahead with it in hopes of making history. She takes her leave as well with that being the last shot before Friday Night Dynasty begins to transition elsewhere from there.)
(A commercial is shown for the Dynasty exclusive Marquee Event, Operation: Doomsday, featuring the EAW World Heavyweight Champion Limmy Monaghan.)
(‘A Stranger I Remain’ by Free Dominguez plays through the speakers, giving a standing ovation for the newly crowned Interwire Champion, Amir Yusuf, who dons the title around his waist.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS YOUR MAIN EVENT MATCH OF THE EVENING AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS…WEIGHING IN 182 POUNDS… HE IS THE NEW INTERWIRE CHAMPION… ‘THE IRREPLACABLE’…AMIR YUSUF!!!!!!!
Stew-O: At King of Elite, Amir Yusuf did something that not many people thought he had in him and that was dethrone Joso to become the Interwire Champion. Amir ended Joso’s five months reign as Interwire Champion and honestly, it was a long time coming from a man who had a huge chip on his shoulder with the New Breed Championship.
Flannery McCoy: He’s hoping that his reign as Interwire Champion is better than that New Breed Championship reign and it could start off on an amazing note with a victory over Scott Diamond.
Jake Mercer: As we saw tonight, Amir Yusuf may have a possible contender or two that could want to step up to him as Interwire Champion, but I suppose, we’ll see.
(‘In The Air Tonight’ by Phil Collins plays as the crowd gives a standing ovation to the Hall of Famer, Scott Diamond, who is jumping in place, trying to hype himself up as he walks down the ramp and to the ring. This is Scott’s first match in about nine months, but he shows no signs of ring rust and looks to be in great shape.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT…FROM RIVER OAKS, TEXAS…WEIGHING IN 277 POUNDS… HE IS ‘THE COLD-BLOODED KILLER’…SCOTT DIAMOND!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: The last time we saw Scott Diamond was at Grand Rampage, where he fell short at defeating then-champion, Andre Walker for the Interwire Championship. Now, I thought that this was a ‘subject to change’ main event because I was reading the dirt sheets and there was nothing on Scott even showing up tonight. I wasn’t aware that he was even backstage. I thought Brian Meltzer was messing with me.
Stew-O: Now, it’s surprising to see Scott Diamond, ready to compete in the main event of Dynasty. No, do not adjust your tv sets. Scott is actually going to be wrestling and Amir Yusuf is Interwire Champion and yes, that’s PJ Hendrx up the ramp– wait, what?
(The camera pans to PJ Hendrx, who is watching this match from the top of the ramp.)
Jake Mercer: Now, does PJ Hendrx’ presence throw Amir Yusuf off guard or does that give him the extra motivation needed to put on a show?
Flannery McCoy: I don’t think Scott Diamond cares if Amir Yusuf wants to put on a good match! He just wants to collect a check and be on his way!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Jake Mercer: AND…AMIR YUSUF GOES STRAIGHT AFTER SCOTT DIAMOND WITH A FURY OF PUNCHES ALL AROUND THE HALL OF FAMER. SCOTT IS HOLDING UP HIS ARMS, FISTS READY TO HIT AS AMIR IS BACKING HIM AWAY TO THE ROPES! AMIR CONTINUES TO UNLOAD THE PUNCHES ON SCOTT –
Stew-O: –SCOTT DIAMOND CONNECTS WITH A LIVER PUNCH! HE MANAGES TO GET A PUNCH IN AS AMIR YUSUF DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING. NOW, SCOTT BEGINS TO HOLD AMIR BY HIS HAIR AND THROWS A PUNCH TO THE FACE OF THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! THAT SENDS HIM BACK! SCOTT CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER PUNCH! THAT SENDS AMIR BACK EVEN FURTHER! SCOTT SWINGS ANOTHER PUNCH TO THE GUT AS SCOTT STRAIGHTENS HIMSELF UP BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A PALM STRIKE TO AMIR’S CHEST AS THAT CAUSES THE CHAMPION TO CLUTCH HIS CHEST!
Flannery McCoy: Scott Diamond with a grin on his face and it seems like Amir Yusuf isn’t quite happy about that. Scott delivers the ‘come hither’ gesture as Amir shakes his head! I think Amir is insisting that Scott square up to him! Scott is the Hall of Famer in this situation and Amir is insisting that Scott square up to him? :comeagain:
Jake Mercer: I kind of dig the attitude from Amir Yusuf. Amir doesn’t plan to be shy when having challengers square up to him. That’s the message that he wants to send to PJ Hendrx or any man who decides to step up to him. He’s the Interwire Champion after all. While Scott has been living his life outside of EAW, Amir has been here, putting in the work and now, he’s the Interwire Champion! Scott Diamond shrugs casually, almost like if he’s saying: “well, if you insist” and – Scott goes after the waist of the Interwire Champion, applying with a waistlock and throws him back with a German suplex! Amir gets flung across the ring as he finds himself backed to a corner! He tries to catch Scott by surprise the moment that he turns around and connects with a knee strike to the face of the Hall of Famer – BUT, SCOTT DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! IN THE PROCESS, AMIR STUMBLES PAST SCOTT! BUT, SCOTT MANAGES TO CHOPBLOCK THE LEG THAT WAS ON THE MAT! AMIR FALLS TO A KNEE AS SCOTT CLUBS THE BACK OF AMIR’S HEAD!
Stew-O: Scott Diamond with some left and right combinations onto the back of the Interwire Champion! Scott applies a front headlock on Amir Yusuf before connecting with a series of knees to the gut of Amir! Scott takes a step back before delivering a huge boot to the side of Amir’s head, knocking him to his side in the process! Amir rolls to the bottom rope. If you would look at his eyes, it seems like Amir is trying to spot something. That kick to the side of his head, might have made him a bit dizzy. Just look at Scott! He is enjoying this! He is enjoying seeing Amir get his butt whooped! Amir is trying to clutch on the top rope, using it as some sort of assistance to help himself up to his feet! Meanwhile, Scott is just waiting for Amir to rise back to his feet –
Flannery McCoy: SCOTT DIAMOND CHARGES AFTER AMIR YUSUF AND CLOTHESLINES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE! :damn:
Jake Mercer: NO! Amir Yusuf manages to catch himself on the apron as Scott Diamond realizes that Amir is on the apron! Scott goes over to retrieve Amir – BUT AMIR PULLS DOWN ON THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH A PELE KICK TO THE FOREHEAD OF THE HALL OF FAMER! THAT ONLY SENDS SCOTT BACK A STEP AS HE MANAGES TO SHAKE IT OFF. HE THEN PROCEEDS TO GO AFTER AMIR, BUT AMIR STICKS THE UPPER PART OF HIS BODY BACK INSIDE THE RING AND CONNECTS WITH A SHOULDER THRUST TO THE GUT OF SCOTT! For that small window of time, Scott clutches his stomach! Now, Amir quickly gets to the top turnbuckle as he’s gesturing for Scott to look over to him –
Stew-O: – DRAGONRANA FROM AMIR YUSUF! NO! SCOTT DIAMOND MANAGES TO CATCH AMIR! HE HAS THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION IN A POWERBOMB POSITION! :damn:
Flannery McCoy: But, Amir Yusuf begins to connect with some frantic punches to the top of ‘The Cold-Blooded Killer’s’ head! He is looking for a way out of the powerbomb position! But, Scott throws Amir and unfortunately for Amir, he finds himself in a corner! Scott begins to back away to the corner diagonally from Amir! Scott, like a freight train, charges right after ‘The Irreplacable’ with a giant running clothesline –
Jake Mercer: BUT, AMIR YUSUF JUMPS OVER THE HALL OF FAMER! SCOTT DIAMOND CRASHES ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE AS AMIR GRABS SCOTT BY HIS ARM AND DRAPS HIS BODY OVER ONTO THE OUTSIDE! IN THE PROCESS, AMIR PULLS DOWN SCOTT’S RIGHT ARM AND IT SEEMS LIKE HE’S TRYING TO CONNECT WITH AN ARMBAR ON SCOTT? NOW, THAT’S AN INTERESTING APPROACH THERE; HOWEVER, IT SEEMS LIKE THE REFEREE IS GOING TO NEED TO STEP IN TO BREAK THE HOLD!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! LET GO, AMIR!
Stew-O: Amir Yusuf manages to drop himself to the apron, releasing Scott Diamond’s arm at the same time. Amir rolls himself back inside the ring! Scott is trying to shake some feeling back to his arm, but as he is doing that, Amir connects with a chopblock to the back of Scott’s knee! This takes the Hall of Famer down to his knees, but Amir gets in front of Scott, nailing a superkick underneath the chin of Scott! But that doesn’t knock Scott back! Amir takes a step back before nailing another superkick to the chin, but Scott falls back. Instead, he tries to find some feeling with his chin as he looks at Amir, almost with an amused look on his face. Oh god, Scott Diamond is amused and Amir is rubbed the wrong way with that! :lupe:
PJ Hendrix (from afar): You not gonna let him son you like that, right? 🤣
Flannery McCoy: Now, PJ Hendrx is finding himself some amusement like Scott is in this match! Amir Yusuf takes a step back before nailing the former Answers World Champion with a knee to the face! That seems to knock back Scott Diamond a bit, BUT AMIR GRABS SCOTT BY THE BACK OF HIS NECK BEFORE NAILING ANOTHER KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE OF SCOTT! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE –
Jake Mercer: – Scott Diamond falls into a crawling position, but is Scott chuckling? :comeagain:
Stew-O: Amir Yusuf charges towards Scott Diamond, nailing a penalty kick to the side of Scott! Scott falls over to his back –
(The camera shot was quickly panned to Amir Yusuf with an intense look on his face. Then, in black and white, it can be seen that the nose of Scott Diamond was busted open due to Amir’s knee strikes to the face.)
PJ Hendrx: :yikes:
Flannery McCoy: Oh god, it seemed like those knee strikes from the Interwire Champion busted Scott Diamond’s nose. This man is bleeding through his nose, but he seems to be chuckling as the referee needs to back Amir Yusuf away from Scott. Meanwhile, it seems like the referee and some of the medical personale at ringside are trying to wipe the blood from Scott’s nose! The crowd is clearly not happy about it as Amir is demanding for the referee to hurry up!
(With the nose of Scott Diamond mostly cleaned up, the picture of this match goes back to color.)
Jake Mercer: IT SEEMS LIKE AMIR YUSUF CAN’T WAIT ANY LONGER AS HE CHARGES RIGHT AFTER SCOTT DIAMOND, NAILING HIM WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK, DIRECTLY TO THE NOSE OF SCOTT AS THAT TAKES HIM DOWN! AMIR IS LOOKING TO END THIS MATCH AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! THE FIRST PINFALL OF THE ENTIRE MATCH SURPRISINGLY!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEE–
Stew-O: SCOTT DIAMOND JUST THREW AMIR YUSUF OFF OF HIM! BUT, THAT DOESN’T STOP AMIR FROM GOING AFTER SCOTT, NAILING WITH SOME PUNCHES TO THE FACE OF THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION! SCOTT GRABS AMIR BY HIS HAIR AND DELIVERS A MASSIVE HEADBUTT TO THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION, TAKING HIM BACK! AMIR GOES RIGHT AFTER SCOTT, UNLOADING ON EVEN MORE PUNCHES, TRYING TO KEEP THE HALL OF FAMER DOWN! SCOTT IS TRYING TO UNLOAD SOME OF HIS OWN PUNCHES, BUT AMIR MANAGES TO GET THE RIGHT ARMS AND IT SEEMS LIKE HE’S TRYING TO APPLY AN ARMBAR! HE’S TRYING TO APPLY AN ARMBAR ON ‘THE COLD-BLOODED KILLER,’ WHO MANAGES TO ROLL OVER AND PIN AMIR’S SHOULDERS TO THE MAT!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: NO! AMIR YUSUF MANAGES TO GET HIS SHOULDERS OFF THE MAT AND APPLY THE ARMBAR AGAIN! BUT, SCOTT DIAMOND DOESN’T PLAN TO STAY DOWN! IT SEEMS LIKE HE’S TRYING TO FIND HIMSELF BACK INTO A VERTICAL BASE, BUT HE’S DOING THAT WHILE AMIR HAS THE ARMBAR LOCKED IN! SCOTT FINDS HIMSELF INTO A VERTICAL BASE BEFORE LIFTING AMIR UP AND SLAMMING HIM DOWN! THIS DOES NOT REMOVE THE ARMBAR FROM HIS ARM! IT MAKES SCOTT WANT TO LIFT AMIR UP AND THEN SLAM HIM DOWN AGAIN, BUT AMIR DOES NOT REMOVE THE ARMBAR! I JUST WANT TO INFORM EVERYONE THAT SCOTT IS USING FULL FORCE AT THE MOMENT TO GET AMIR TO RELEASE THE ARMBAR AND YET, AMIR IS NOT LETTING GO!
Jake Mercer: I guess, that’s the stubborn, but determined side of Amir Yusuf. He doesn’t want to let go because he knows that the longer he keeps that submission locked in, the more injured that Scott Diamond’s arm is going to be. If you have Scott’s arm injured, then, it’s going to be difficult for Scott to connect with ‘The Vortex’ – which needs the shoulders to carry the weight of his opponents!
Stew-O: SCOTT DIAMOND LIFTS AMIR YUSUF UP FOR A THIRD TIME AND SLAMS HIM DOWN! THIS TIME, IT REMOVES THE ARMBAR THAT AMIR DID A GOOD JOB WITH LOCKING IN! While Amir is finding refuge rolling himself out of the ring and resting on the apron, Scott is sitting himself on the turnbuckle, clutching his right arm! If Amir wants to gain any momentum in this match, he needs to go after Scott now!
Flannery McCoy: It seems like Amir Yusuf took your advice, Stew! He rolls himself back inside the ring! He sees Scott resting the bottom portion of the turnbuckle at the corner! He charges right after Scott Diamond, connecting with a hesitation dropkick as that causes Scott to collapse off the bottom portion of the turnbuckle and onto the ground! NOW, AMIR BEGINS TO UNLOAD ON A SERIES OF STOMPS ON SCOTT! SCOTT IS USING HIS ARMS TO BLOCK THE MUDHOLE STOMPS FROM THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION, BUT AMIR IS NAILING HIM WITH EACH OTHER! HE’S BUSTING THE NOSE OF SCOTT OPEN AGAIN!
(Once again, the whole picture goes black and white again. Scott Diamond’s nose is busting open again, but not as bad as the first time.)
Jake Mercer: I think that this is a brilliant strategy from the Interwire Champion. He sees the injury from Scott Diamond and he exploits it. Amir Yusuf manages to pick up Scott by his face before delivering a side-handed chop to the chest! THIS STRAIGHTENS SCOTT UP! AMIR GOES FOR ANOTHER SIDE-HANDED CHOP TO THE CHEST OF SCOTT! THIS TAKES SCOTT BACK A BIT! AMIR CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER SIDE-HANDED CHOP TO THE CHEST OF SCOTT! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! HE BACKS SCOTT INTO THE HORIZONTAL SET OF ROPES AS AMIR BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH A COMBINATION OF STRIKES TO THE STOMACH, SHOULDERS AND FACE! Scott is letting every one of these shots in! But, he manages to shove Amir away from him – but Amir connects with a helluva kick! Scott eats a boot to the face!
Stew-O: Scott Diamond is taken down to one knee! Amir Yusuf manages to hop over the top rope and quickly back over and connect with a slingshot DDT on the Hall of Famer! Scott is planted on the top of his head! Amir goes for the cover!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Scott Diamond shoves Amir Yusuf off of him! Amir finds himself to his feet as he begins to stomp Scott, not allowing the stronger Elitist back to his feet! He distances himself before charging towards Scott, connecting with a penalty kick to the side of his skull! This knocks Scott over to his back, but Amir is kicking Scott underneath the bottom rope as he sends him down to the ringside floor! Now, Amir is gesturing for Scott to rise back to his feet! What in the world is Amir planning to do? Letting any opportunity for Scott to get back on his feet is not the smartest decision!
Jake Mercer: Amir Yusuf is demanding for Scott Diamond to slowly show signs of getting to a vertical base before – Amir rebounds off the horizontal set of ropes behind him, HE LAUNCHES HIMSELF THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE, BUT NO! AMIR MANAGES TO GET A HOLD OF SCOTT! HE USES OUR TABLE TO SPRINGBOARD HIMSELF AROUND AND CONNECT WITH A TORNADO DDT! SCOTT IS TAKEN DOWN AS AMIR HAS TOTALLY TAKEN OVER THIS MATCH UP! AMIR GETS SCOTT BY THE NAPE OF HIS NECK! HE GRABS THE HALL OF FAMER BY HIS SKULL AND SLAMS HIS HEAD AGAINST OUR DESK! :damn:
Stew-O: BUT, AMIR YUSUF MAINTAINS A GRASP OF THE HEAD OF SCOTT DIAMOND BEFORE SLAMMING HIS HEAD ONTOP OF THE DESK AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN!
Amir Yusuf: (off-mic) MOVE!
Flannery McCoy: Amir Yusuf looks like he’s going to be using our desk. I think that we shouldn’t argue with him! :lupe:
Jake Mercer: Agreed.
(All of the commentators quickly shuffle for their papers and quickly step to the side. Still, they have their headsets on, so that they can do their jobs.)
Stew-O: Amir Yusuf places Scott Diamond on top of our table! Amir begins to connect with some stiff punches to the chest of Scott! Amir is trying to keep Scott down! Now, I have no clue what Amir has in store, but it’s not going to be good at all!
Flannery McCoy: Happily, this is the main event, so that there’s no worry with hurrying up and getting us a new table. Amir continues to throw some stiff punches at the Hall of Famer! Now, Amir is quickly heading for the top turnbuckle and honestly, I am quite concerned about what Amir has in store! This is a giant risk and it’s against someone of Scott Diamond’s calliber! Who knows how long Scott is going to stay down?!
Jake Mercer: AMIR YUSUF HAS ONE SHOT, FLANN! IF HE WANTS TO KEEP SCOTT DIAMOND DOWN, THIS MIGHT BE NECESSARY FOR HIM TO DO! AMIR IS SETTING HIMSELF UP ON THE TOP ROPE! HIS EYES NEVER LEAVE SCOTT AS AMIR GOES FLYING OFF THE TOP ROPE– PHOENIX SPLASH ON SCOTT! :damn:
(The announcers’ table completely collapses down when Amir Yusuf connects with the phoenix splash. Still, Scott is built like a brick, so Amir is clutching his stomach in pain due to that. The camera pans to PJ Hendrx who looks to be in genuine shock at what just happened.)
Crowd: HOLY [CENSORED]! HOLY [CENSORED]! HOLY [CENSORED]! HOLY [CENSORED]!
Stew-O: Amir Yusuf landed on Scott Diamond, but Amir still felt the impact from that phoenix splash! He is clutching his stomach in pain! I think that Amir might have broken a rib or two because of that bump! Can we get a replay of that?
(REPLAY: In slow motion, Amir Yusuf flies from the top rope. In normal pace, the landing on Scott Diamond is highlighted, along with the table collapsing.)
(The scene pans back to ringside with the medical personale checking on Amir Yusuf and Scott Diamond. Amir, by a miracle, is able to sit himself up. Meanwhile, it seems like Scott needs a bit more assistance with sitting himself up. He took the receiving end of the bump and felt the collapse of the table on top of it, so he’s feeling a bit more damage. On the bottom of the ramp, PJ Hendrx has decided to take a ringside view of this entire match due to that intense phoenix splash. No emotions on his face, totally scouting the match.)
Flannery McCoy: I have no idea how Scott Diamond is finding himself in a crawling position. Meanwhile, look at the face of Amir Yusuf. I don’t think he can believe that Scott still has the strength to continue on with this match. I can’t believe that these Elitists are still moving. Both men want nothing more than to continue on with this match up. AT THE FIRST SIGN OF SCOTT FINDING HIS WAY BACK TO HIS FEET, AMIR CONNECTS WITH A CHOPBLOCK TO THE BACK OF SCOTT’S KNEE! THAT TAKES THE HALL OF FAMER DOWN! AMIR FINDS HIS WAY BACK TO HIS FEET AS HE THROWS SCOTT AGAINST THE BARRICADE! HE PLACES HIS BOOT ONTO THE THROAT OF ‘THE COLD-BLOODED KILLER,’ WHO IS DOWN! AMIR IS SO DRIVEN TO PROVE THAT SCOTT IS PAST HIS PRIME! THAT THESE LEGENDS ARE DESTINED TO DIE!
Jake Mercer: Amir Yusuf takes a step back! He grabs Scott Diamond before throwing him into the steel steps! I don’t know what’s clicked with Amir, but he is showing the ruthless nature that got him that Interwire Championship last weekend! BUT, AMIR SLAMS SCOTT’S HEAD BACK AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS! AMIR IS REPEATEDLY SLAMMING THE BACK OF SCOTT’S HEAD AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS! OH GOD, I THINK THAT SCOTT IS COMPLETELY OUT OF IT! AT THIS POINT, IT SEEMS LIKE AMIR IS LIFTING DEAD WEIGHT AS HE GETS SCOTT ON THE APRON AND ROLLS HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING! AMIR ROLLS HIMSELF BACK INSIDE THE RING! HE QUICKLY GOES FOR THE COVER ON SCOTT! IS THIS GOING TO BE IT??!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRR–
Stew-O: HOW IN THE WORLD?
Flannery McCoy: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!
Jake Mercer: Scott Diamond lifts his shoulder up, but Amir Yusuf grabs that arm of his! And, it seems like he’s going to apply that armbar again! But, Scott manages to get to the rope! Amir releases the armbar, but still has possession of Scott’s arm! Amir pulls him away from the ropes! He pulls Scott up in an inverted ddt position –
Stew-O: ‘WHEN REALITY HITS’ – THE ROLLING CUTTER ON SCOTT DIAMOND AS AMIR YUSUF GOES FOR THE COVER! IS THIS GOING TO BE ANOTHER HIGH-PROFILE VICTORY IN AMIR’S CAP?
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRR–
Stew-O: SCOTT DIAMOND KICKS OUT!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: HOW, STEW, HOW? I DON’T THINK THAT AMIR YUSUF CAN BELIEVE WHAT JUST HAPPENED, BUT HE GOES TO COVER SCOTT AGAIN!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRR–
Jake Mercer: Scott Diamond kicks out again! Amir Yusuf slams his hands against the mat! Amir Yusuf is surprised that this match is still going on! He is clarifying with the referee if that was really a two count and the referee confirms it. It was a two count, but Amir was this close to putting away Scott! Amir rises back to his feet and it seems like he’s going to go for ‘When Reality Hits’ for a second time in this match up!
Stew-O: BUT, LOOK AT SCOTT DIAMOND, WHO MANAGES TO MAINTAIN THE INVERTED DDT POSITION, BUT HE MANAGES TO GET AMIR YUSUF OFF HIS FEET AND HE HAS AMIR IN A TOMBSTONE POSITION! SCOTT CONNECTS WITH THE TOMBSTONE AS AMIR IS LAID OUT FLAT AGAINST THE RING, BUT SCOTT IS NOT DONE YET! He knows that he needs to put Amir away once and for all! He grabs a fistfull of the Interwire Champion’s hair, raising him up to his feet and places Amir in a fireman’s carry position! It seems like he’s going for ‘The Vortex’ –
Flannery McCoy: But, Amir Yusuf slides off the shoulders of Scott Diamond! Amir gets right behind Scott and shoves him into the horizontal set of ropes and he’s going for an o’connor roll! No! Scott manages to roll up to his feet, BUT HE HAS AMIR YUSUF BY HIS WAIST AND CONNECTS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! BUT, SCOTT MAINTAINS CONTROL OF THE WAIST BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A SECOND GERMAN SUPLEX ON THE CHAMPION! SCOTT STILL HAS CONTROL OF THE WAIST AS HE ROLLS AMIR BACK INTO POSITION AND CONNECTS WITH A THIRD CONSECUTIVE GERMAN SUPLEX! THIS TIME, SCOTT RELEASES THE GERMAN AS AMIR CRASHES ONTO HIS BACK! AMIR IS TRYING TO BACK HIMSELF TO THE TURNBUCKLE, BUT SCOTT IS NOT LOOKING TO WASTE ANYMORE TIME BEFORE –
Jake Mercer: SCOTT DIAMOND CONNECTS WITH A SPEAR TO AMIR YUSUF AT THE CORNER! I WOULDN’T BE SURPRISED IF THAT SPEAR BROKE AMIR IN HALF! IF HIS RIBS AREN’T BROKEN DUE TO THE PHOENIX SPLASH THROUGH THE TABLE, THEY ARE NOW! SCOTT GRABS AMIR UP TO HIS FEET AND FLINGS HIM ACROSS THE RING! AMIR GOES TO PICK HIMSELF UP, BUT DROPS DOWN! I think that Scott might have the victory here as Scott pulls Amir by his hair, but Amir begins to connect with some very sloppy shoot kicks to the side of Scott’s left leg! But, at this point, you can see that there’s zero reaction from Scott, who seems more than focused to end this match with Amir! When he sees that his shoot kicks are doing nothing, he begins to nail Scott in the stomach, but Scott knees Amir in the stomach in response! This causes Amir to clutch to his stomach, falling to one knee in response! He takes a step back –
Stew-O: SCOTT DIAMOND RUSHES FORWARD – ‘POINT BLANK BICYCLE KICK’ ON AMIR YUSUF AS THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION IS TAKEN BACK, BUT AMIR MANAGES TO ROLL HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING AND ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR, WHERE THE RAMP IS AT.
(Amir Yusuf rolls to his back and sees PJ Hendrx, who has been standing on the bottom of the ramp, observing this entire match.)
PJ Hendrx: (off-mic) I don’t know if you know this but…you ain’t looking so hot at the moment, lil bro.
Amir Yusuf: https://media.tenor.com/gWVekiI5onwAAAAC/madcat-ygzcat.gif
Flannery McCoy: Scott Diamond rolls himself out to retrieve Amir Yusuf. PJ Hendrx steps away, not wanting anything to do with Scott. I think that PJ is quite curious to see how the rest of the match plays out and I don’t think that he wants to be any factor of that. Scott gets Amir by the nape of his neck and throws him underneath the bottom rope and slides back inside the ring himself. Scott rises up to his feet and it seems like Scott is looking to connect with another German suplex, BUT AMIR HAS FELT A LOT OF THOSE IN THIS MATCH UP! HE BEGINS TO ELBOW SCOTT IN THE FACE A COUPLE OF TIMES, BUT SCOTT STILL MAINTAINS CONTROL OF THE WAIST! AMIR IS TRYING TO GET HIMSELF AWAY FROM SCOTT, BUT SCOTT IS JUST TOO STRONG AND POWERFUL! AMIR CONTINUES TO ELBOW THE FACE OF THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION BEFORE SHOVING HIM BACK WITH ALL THE FORCE IN THE WORLD!
Jake Mercer: SCOTT DIAMOND GOES BACK, BUT SCOTT FALLS BACK AGAINST THE REFEREE! REF IS DOWN! SCOTT LOOKS AT THE REFEREE BEING DOWN, BUT AMIR YUSUF KICKS SCOTT IN BETWEEN THE LEGS! THE FORMER ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION GOES DOWN! AMIR CLUBS THE BACK OF SCOTT’S HEAD WITH HIS FIST AS THAT TAKES ‘THE COLD-BLOODED KILLER’ TO HIS BACK! AMIR IS BEGINNING TO APPLY THE KOJI CLUTCH! He is getting Scott in position for the submission hold! He calls that ‘Time to Die’ – but his eyes are on the apron! But, Amir soon realizes that the referee is not awake enough to see if Scott manages to submit!
(The crowd is getting anxious and ansty. Amir Yusuf releases the hold on Scott Diamond as he turns his attention to Joso, who is standing on the apron. The former Interwire Champion is staring down the newly crowned Interwire Champion.)
Stew-O: Joso is joining Amir Yusuf inside the ring and are we going to have a rematch from King of Elite, right now? The referee is knocked down, Scott Diamond is out and the only two men standing inside the ring are Joso and Amir! AMIR IS TELLING JOSO TO GIVE IT HIS BEST SHOT AS JOSO SHAKES HIS HEAD, ALMOST LIKE HE’S NOT LOOKING TO START A FIGHT, BUT TAKES A SIDE STEP BEFORE NAILING A SUPERKICK ON –
Flannery McCoy: – AMIR YUSUF DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY AS JOSO NAILS A SUPERKICK ON SCOTT DIAMOND, WHO WAS TRYING TO GET UP TO A VERTICAL BASE! :damn:
(Joso is looking in shock/disbelief thatt he managed to nail the superkick on Scott Diamond rather than Amir Yusuf. Meanwhile, Amir is on his knees, laughing at Joso’s screw up. Amir is still finding humor in the situation as he rises up to his feet.)
Amir Yusuf: Way a go, bozo. :ufdup:
Joso: :noah:
Amir Yusuf: You really thought that you were him with that superkick. :umad:
Jake Mercer: AMIR YUSUF’S INTERACTION WITH JOSO IS CUT AS HE GETS TURNED AROUND AS SCOTT DIAMOND PICKS UP AMIR! JOSO ROLLS HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING, NOT WANTING ANY PART OF THAT CONFRONTATION AS SCOTT PLACES AMIR ON HIS SHOULDERS AND CONNECTS WITH ‘THE VORTEX’ – THE FIREMAN’S CARRY INTO FACEBUSTER CONNECTS ON AMIR AS SCOTT GOES FOR THE COVER! A NEW REFEREE SLIDES INTO THE RING TO MAKE THE COUNT!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘In The Air Tonight’ plays once again as the crowd gives a mixed ovation to Scott Diamond, who finds himself up to his feet. The referee raises Scott’s arm in victory before Scott gives him a glare that makes the referee leave him be and check on Amir Yusuf.)
Stephie Love: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…SCOTT DIAMOND!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Those last moments of the entire match were everything. I didn’t think that we’d see Joso at all out there. He went out there to cost Amir Yusuf the match, but he superkicked Scott Diamond instead! :lupe:
(The referee is assisting the fallen referee up the ramp. Meanwhile, another referee is helping Amir Yusuf up to his feet. Up the ramp, Amir and PJ Hendrx look at each other. PJ looks at the Interwire Championship on Amir’s shoulder.)
Jake Mercer: Amir Yusuf with a wonderful performance out there, but Joso had no right to be out there. PJ Hendrx had no right to be out there. Amir had his focus on too many factors, so there’s no doubt that his attention on Scott Diamond was not going to be at 100%. This was only a match to cut down Amir and that wasn’t cool at all! This is your Interwire Champion! Give him the respect that he deserves!
Flannery McCoy: Now, the Joso factor was something that I did not think that we would be seeing. Joso made a mistake out there, but it was a trivial error that a rookie or veteran in this company would have made without being so cautious about other bodies inside the ring.
Jake Mercer: But, I love Joso like the next guy, but I don’t think that was such a good idea – wait, let’s look in the ring!
(Joso is inside the ring with Scott Diamond. ‘In the Air Tonight’ dies down as Joso has his arms up in defense, not wanting to start any fights with Scott, but wanted to make clear that the superkick was meant for Amir Yusuf and not him.)
Stew-O: SCOTT DIAMOND PICKS UP JOSO – ‘THE VORTEX!’ JOSO IS LAID OUT INSIDE THE RING! I CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT WE JUST SAW!
(Scott Diamond mutters ‘oops’ in a humorless way as ‘In The Air Tonight’ plays once again. Joso is laid unconscious inside the ring as he begins to exit the ring and make his way up the ramp.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
