(EAW intro plays…)
(Friday Night Dynasty intro plays. After recapping the events of King of Elite, the shot transitions to a live look of the Olympic City Hall in Cairo, Egypt. Pyrotechnics go off inside. After capturing several shots of the fans, the view switches over to the commentary team.)
Stew-O: Good evening everyone, and welcome to another edition of Friday Night Dynasty! I am Stew-O and joining me are none other than Jake Mercer and Flannery McCoy! What a show it was last weekend for us at King of Elite, you guys!
Jake Mercer: You’re right! King of Elite did not disappoint. From the Empress of Elite, to us getting a new number one contender for the Interwire Championship in Effy McAvoy, to Kassidy Heart making her return and more, there was a lot happening!
Flannery McCoy: There was, and speaking of the Empress of Elite, we kick things off with none other than the winner: our very own, KASAI!
(Friday Night Dynasty transitions over from the commentary desk toward the ring, as Stephie Love is seen standing by with a microphone in hand and a smile on her face. She takes a moment to let the crowd quiet down, before then beginning to speak.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the 2026 EMPRESS OF ELITE!!!!!!!!! KASAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Immediately, the sounds of ‘Nakamura’ by Lil Uzi Vert are heard playing through the speakers of the arena. The crowd erupts as the camera goes over to the stage to show KASAI as she’s seen making her way out from the backstage area and toward the stage. Pyro immediately begins to erupt behind her as she laughs maniacally, wearing her Empress of Elite crown on the top of her head as she then begins to make her way down the ramp.)
Stew-O: We’re kicking off the show tonight in a huge manner, and that’s with our NEW Empress of Elite. There was a litany of people from all three brands who stepped up to the plate with the huge opportunity to win this tournament, and when it came down to only two, KASAI was the one who came out of the wreckage standing tall. And now she gets one step closer to the one thing that has eluded her all of this time, and that is the Universal Women’s Championship.
Flannery McCoy: And we know the Champion, Milli Banks, was certainly watching closely, especially knowing that her potential challenger hits close to home, being on the same brand as her. KASAI and Milli have a lot of history with one another, and needless to say, KASAI is hungry to make sure that she finally gets what she desires, and that’s a reality with her at the very top. But I guess we’re just going to have to see what comes of it as the season pushes on.
Jake Mercer: Last year, Bea Valentine won the Empress of Elite, and she ended up capturing the Universal Women’s Championship immediately at the Grand Rampage Marquee Event. It’s a question of whether KASAI isn’t going to waste anytime, or could she end up being a case like Drake Armstrong, where she takes her time, knowing that she has that time. I guess we’re just going to have to wait and see.
(KASAI makes her way up the steps and onto the apron as she makes her way into the ring. She heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area, while ‘Nakamura’ then begins to come to a close from there. She heads toward the center of the ring, and she doesn’t waste anytime making her thoughts known.)
KASAI: I have nothing to say except that I told you so. I’ve heard all the whispers, all the doubts, all the naysayers who had EVERYTHING to say but nothing to show for it, considering that they were lesser than me, ALL OF IT. And I made a list, I made a tally, and I used that as fuel for my ambitions heading into the new year. A lot of people thought that with my losses to Camille and Tahira, it was going to define my legacy going forward, but what they did not realize was that my legacy was already made! It was already forged in the name of the Urai family, and perhaps it took me a little to live up to such a stature, but the reality is that I ALWAYS knew that I could get there. There was no doubt in my mind, regardless of what anyone said, and look what I have to show for it. When the referee’s hand hit the mat, and the bell rang, once the hushed silence of the crowd subsided and the chaos ensued, there was only one phrase that resonated throughout.
(KASAI looks down at the ground, closing her eyes with a smirk on her face, before tilting her head upward toward the sky.)
KASAI: LONG LIVE THE MATRIARCH!
(The crowd ends up reacting negatively to this, and the only thing that KASAI can do is shake her head in a disappointed manner, before proceeding on.)
KASAI: And many of you may hate that reality that you’ve been forced into. You may not like it because you expected your precious princess, Brianna Hill, to make the triumphant comeback and show the world why she actually amounts to anything. But unfortunately, your dreams are not a reality. You can not manifest anything and expect it to fall right into your hands. No, THIS is your reality. Your Matriarch, standing here with not just everything that she deserves, but everything that she is OWED. And that is in the name of The Great Urai. In the name of everything that he taught me, everything that he showed me, to make me the fierce competitor that I am today. And it is my promise to all of you, even if you do not deserve such an obligation, that this journey does not end until I am standing here before you as the NEW Universal Women’s Champion. If I have to get through Tahira or ANYONE ELSE to do it, then that is a task that I am willing to undertake. For it is what I have been destined to do from birth.
(KASAI closes her eyes, only being able to chuckle as she continues.)
KASAI: For too long, the name Urai was dragged through the mud of mediocrity by a version of myself that was too weak to do what was necessary. That version of me is dead. And from the ashes, I have risen back to take back everything that was stolen by time and incompetence. To Tahira, to whoever is the Universal Women’s Champion by the time I get to them, I know that you are watching. I can feel your gaze burning through the screen. That title is a trinket you believe validates your existence, but you and I both know the truth. You saw what I did to Brianna. You saw the absence of mercy in my eyes. Winning this tournament was inevitable; it was the prologue, but taking the title from you? That is the duty. That is the mandate of The Great Urai. Tahira is holding property that belongs to my family, and unlike the others, I will not ask for a match; I will not ask for an opportunity. I am the Empress of Elite. I take what is mine.
(KASAI, after briefly staring deeply into the hard camera, then proceeds to look around at the crowd, who murmur as they listen to what she has to say.)
KASAI: To my children! To those who knelt when the world told them to stand! To those who loved me when the world told them to hate! Look upon your Matriarch and see that your faith was not in vain! I have brought the crown home! I have purified the timeline!
(KASAI drops to her knees in the center of the ring, her head tilted back as she screams into the microphone.)
KASAI: The era of struggle is over! The era of the Urai is absolute! Bow your heads and give praise! LONG! LIVE! THE EMPRESS-
(KASAI is immediately interrupted before she can finish by the sounds of ‘Ghost Myself’ by DIAMANTE, which begins to blast through the speakers. The crowd erupts into thunderous cheers as KASAI immediately turns over, visibly confused as she’s met with the sight of Raven Roberts, who is seen beginning to make her way out from the backstage area. She has a smirk on her face as she takes a brief moment to look around, before eyeing the Empress of Elite in the ring as she heads down the ramp.)
Stew-O: This is certainly an interesting interruption. As we all already know, Raven Roberts and Rex McAllister had their dominant Unified Tag Team Championship reign ended last week by the team of ToXXXin, and it appears that the two of them have not wasted anytime getting themselves back into the fold here on Dynasty, with Raven seemingly having something to say to the Empress of Elite.
Flannery McCoy: In my eyes, it certainly would mean a lot to get a win over the Empress of Elite. Raven has made it known that she has World Championship gold in her sights, and the prospect of becoming a two-time Universal Women’s Champion is not something that’s lost on her. I guess we’re just going to have to see where this journey ends up taking her, with her first stop being KASAI.
Jake Mercer: KAW! KAW! I think there is nobody better to face the Empress than the Bird of Prey! This is certainly going to be interesting, and meanwhile, KASAI definitely does not look happy at what she’s seeing right now.
(Raven makes her way up the steps and onto the apron. She heads into the ring as she circles around KASAI, who is still on her knees, looking up in complete bewilderment, as the former Tag Champion takes a microphone from the ringside area. ‘Ghost Myself’ comes to a close as Raven gets on the microphone and begins to speak.)
Raven Roberts: Hi! Hope I’m not interrupting anything! 😀
(KASAI slowly makes her way back up to her feet, turning her head.)
KASAI: How… dare you…
Raven Roberts: Sorry, sorry, I promise I’m only here for a quick moment, then I’m out of your hair! I just wanted to come out here and give my congratulations to you, KASAI. Really, I think that you deserve it just as anyone else would in your shoes. But the way that you’re talking, I really think that putting all your eggs into one basket isn’t going to bode well for you. See, I’ve seen people in your position before, and I’m not saying this just to chastise you, but hopefully make you understand something. People should be a lot more fortunate to get to where they are in the past who have gotten there… and ended up falling short. They let the fame get to their head, and they refuse to believe that there’s a stop point if you’re not too careful. That crown over your head isn’t a one-stop ticket to Milli Banks and the Universal Women’s Championship; it’s not going to be handed to you right into the palm of your hands without any work. You have to be prepared for it. And seeing you out here, it just looks like you’re celebrating a premature victory.
(KASAI raises an eyebrow as she crosses her arms. She thinks to herself for a moment before speaking.)
KASAI: Even if that was the case… What business do you have out here trying to stop me? You would be better off staying in your lane if I were you.
(Raven chuckles as she hears this, stepping a little closer, not being entirely too aggressive.)
Raven Roberts: My lane? KASAI, I have spent the last two years carving paths through places people like you are afraid to walk. I have walked through fire, failure, and the kind of silence that happens when the world stops caring about your name. I don’t need to stay in my lane. What I need to do is give you a warning so I can give myself a little peace of mind, and if you don’t heed that, then really, it’s not my problem. Destiny isn’t a script written specifically for your comfort, and that’s the problem with people who believe they’re chosen; they think the road clears just because you decided to walk down it.
(Raven starts to pace around, slowly shaking her head.)
Raven Roberts: You ask what business I have here. It’s simple, I’m here to give you that reality check if you truly want to be the Universal Women’s Champion. But you are not looking at me, and that is a mistake. Because the last thing I want you to make me out to be is someone that you can just step over to get your way, that’s not the case. What I am is the wall you hit when the momentum stops. You want to be an Empress? Then you need to understand that heavy is the head that wears the crown, but heavier is the hand that tries to keep it. So I’m not here to stop you from chasing Milli. I’m here to remind you that before you get to the heavens… You have to survive the Earth. And right now… I am the Earth.
(The crowd ooh’s at this as KASAI looks intrigued, tilting her head slightly as she responds.)
KASAI: Is that a challenge?
(The crowd cheers loudly at this as Raven can only chuckle, shrugging her shoulders.)
Raven Roberts: Who’s to say? But just know that in your shoes, I’d at least consider my words. You know where to find me.
(Raven drops her microphone down to the ground as she turns around and makes her way out of the ring. ‘Ghost Myself’ begins to play through the speakers of the arena as the crowd cheers loudly while Raven heads up the ramp, high-fiving fans in the front row. KASAI, surprisingly, doesn’t look entirely dismissive about it. She has her hands on her chin, seemingly thinking about what Raven has to say, before dropping her own microphone and taking her leave. It’s the very last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty fades to elsewhere.)
(Backstage, Jamie Valdez is in the locker room. She checks herself out in the mirror, flipping her hair and adjusting her gear. A smirk is on her face. No longer having to deal with Adam Hale Valentine, she feels good. She does some last-minute checking and adjusting before she turns—)
???: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
(Only to stop dead in her tracks once the door blasts open and someone screams!)
Jamie Valdez: :roman:
(Jamie just stands, eyes wide as Mia Santoro storms right on in, going to her spot in the room. She grabs all sorts of items, throwing them against the wall and floor.)
Mia Santoro: This is STUPID! STUPID, STUPID, STUPID! I AM A FORMER CHAMPION FOR GOD’S SAKE, AND I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUT UP WITH ALL OF THIS!?
(Mia screams once more, hands balling into fists. So consumed in her rage, she storms over and looks to grab a black purse.)
Jamie Valdez: Whoa, hang on, that’s mine!
(Jamie grabs a tight hold of it, stopping Mia from launching it across the room like a dart. Sensing the resistance, Mia whips her head toward the blonde. She looks her up and down, breathing heavily, skin red from how angry she is.)
Mia Santoro: Like I give a damn!
(Jamie raises a brow.)
Jamie Valdez: Well, maybe you should, because if you mess up my things, I’m not going to be happy. I already had to deal with a lot of bullcrap as is. Don’t add to that.
(Mia’s eyes narrow. Clearly, she doesn’t like being told what to do. Yet, for whatever reason, she doesn’t argue back. She lets go, albeit giving a slight push, toward Jamie so she can get her bag. Jamie does not appreciate it, rolling her eyes.)
Jamie Valdez: Seriously, what is with you? Damn. I get we all have our bad days, but there’s no need for you to scream and trash things like a madwoman!
(Jamie places the bag in its spot. She crosses her arms, getting the chance to truly study Mia’s whole demeanor. The former Specialists champion shakes her head.)
Mia Santoro: You don’t get it. I’ve worked my ass off, proving that I actually can be better than the rest of these lowlifes here. I’ve been through a lot, yet now that it’s been a couple of months since I was last champion, it’s like people think I’m not someone worth taking seriously anymore.
(Just letting those words crawl out is enough to make her pause, grimacing.)
Mia Santoro: But one thing I am not is a loser. I will never be like these pathetic people. Effy was lucky as hell last weekend. However, she’s not ready to be Interwire Champion, whereas me? I am more than capable of beating BRAE or whoever else is in my way!
(She sighs, taking a seat. Jamie blinks several times.)
Mia Santoro: I’m just tired of the same shit, honestly. It’s like I’m going in circles.
(Jamie nods. She doesn’t say anything at first. However, she speaks up a few seconds later.)
Jamie Valdez: Huh. Well, can’t say I haven’t felt the same before. Just last week I had to deal with someone who was a complete pain in the ass for me. He thought he was sooo much better and couldn’t handle the fact he couldn’t get a clean win off of me. It was grating, but at least I shut that down when I could.
(She grins.)
Jamie Valdez: And now he gets to wallow while I can move on. He said all these things, thought he knew everything about me, but the one thing he knew was that he’s incapable of truly being better than me.
(Mia nods slightly at that.)
Mia Santoro: Yeah, Adam, right? He seems so uptight. Ain’t he that stupid bitch’s Bea brother, too?
Jamie Valdez: Yep, and trust me, he’s just as delusional as she is. But like I said, he’s outta my hair for now, so I’m not going to worry about him—just like you shouldn’t be freaking out worrying about what these people say. I mean, you’re a former champion. That puts you in better standing than some of the others here.
Mia Santoro: You’re damn right. That’s what makes all the chatter frustrating lately, though. I have a couple of hiccups, and now people want to act as if I’m the old Mia again? No. Screw that.
Jamie Valdez: I hear you. But come on: you have to think they’re jealous of you.
Mia Santoro: Jealous?
Jamie Valdez: Yeah. I may be new to EAW, but I’m not new in this industry. I’ve come to learn that the people who want to sling mud on your name are often the most envious.
(Mia nods, taking in her words. She seems to begin to calm down.)
Mia Santoro: You know what… you’re right. Why am I even sweating and stressing about any of this?
(She comes to a stand, looking over Jamie.)
Mia Santoro: I can’t lie, I thought you were a little prissy thing, but it seems like you do have a bit of sense to you.
Jamie Valdez: Well, you know, we are kind of alike. I had to go through my stuff just like you.
(Jamie grins.)
Jamie Valdez: And I definitely had my doubters. Now, they get to be bitter and mad on the sidelines! And that’s not gonna change tonight once I beat Anna Wautier.
Mia Santoro: Heh. I’m sure you’ll get the win against her. Good luck out there.
Jamie Valdez: Thanks.
(Jamie nods and takes her leave. Mia looks around the space after she departs, and realizes the mess she’s caused.)
Mia Santoro: …. I should probably get the hell outta here before Tyrone chews me out. :yikes:
(And with that, Mia looks to leave as the shot dissolves elsewhere.)
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Altair’ by INUWASI hits the speakers and Anna Wautier emerges from the back with a massive smile on her face. She wastes no time by running down the ramp, tagging the fans on her way. Anna slides in, climbing the middle rope and posing to the cheers of the audience.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first, weighing in at 142 pounds, from Yokohama, Japan, she is “THE THORN PRINCESS” … ANNNNAAAAA! WAUUTTTIIIEERRRRRR!!!
(‘TEFLON DON’ by Future blares throughout the arena and Jamie Valdez emerges from the back for the first time, looking around at the crowd with a look of disgust on her face. She walks down the ramp and multiple fans outstretch their hands for tags, but she yanks her body away and turns to the side before any of them can even have a chance of touching her.)
Stephie Love: Her opponent, weighing in at 120 pounds, from Laredo, Texas, she is “THE PRODIGY”, JAAAMMMIIEEEE! VVVALLLDDDEEEZZZZZ!!!
(DING DING DING!)
Jake Mercer: Anna and Jamie waste no time circling around the ring, and it’s Jamie who swings first with a forearm to the jaw! Anna falls into the ropes and Valdez takes her wrist for an irish whip, but Wautier counters it! She drops down, and soars high in the sky, tossing Jamie overhead with a hurricanrana! Valdez rises and Wautier leaps onto her knees, trying a monkey flip, but Valdez tosses her into the turnbuckles. She rushes in for a corner enzuigiri, and takes Valdez by the wrist for an irish whip—but she counters it!
Stew-O: Jamie runs in for a crossbody in the corner, but Wautier side-steps! Valdez bounces off the turnbuckles and Anna leaps onto her shoulders, trying a poison rana, but Valdez hangs on to the ropes for dear life. Wautier rolls off of her shoulders as a result and looks up as Valdez smacks her! Wautier turns on impact, and it’s Valdez who grabs the waist… NO WAY! A GERMAN SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES—
Flannery McCoy: Wautier elbows Jamie away! Too early in the match for that! She runs the ropes, but Jamie with a drop down, tripping Anna onto her face! She rises to her feet and leaps into a dropkick to the side of the head! Valdez quickly shoots the half.
OONNEEEE—
Stew-O: Kick out from Wautier! Jamie pulls her up and nails her with a chop. Anna falls back, and then Jamie turns her around. She wraps her arm around the back of her head, lifting her up for a back suplex … nope! Wautier lands behind her! She leaps into a dropkick to the back and Jamie falls out the ring through the middle rope! Wautier rises to her feet and quickly runs the ropes, with a baseball slide, no! Jamie moves out of the way! Wautier lands on her feet outside the ring, and she gets shoved face-first into the ring post!
Jake Mercer: Beautifully done by Valdez, who takes back control. She pulls Anna up and throws her head into the barricade. Wautier falls over, clutching her head in agony. Jamie drags her up and starts throwing bombs to the back and the back of the head! She covers up, but Jamie turns her around and lifts her up. She tries a gourdbuster, aiming towards the barricade—
Flannery McCoy: Wautier floats over! She lands on the apron, hanging onto the ropes so she doesn’t fall over. Valdez turns around and Anna runs off the apron, flying into a HURRICANRANA, RIGHT TO THE FLOOR! VALDEZ HOLDS HER BACK IN PAIN, AND WAUTIER IS FEELING IT RIGHT NOW! Jamie is in a bad position, and Anna drags her up!
Stew-O: She throws her into the ring and climbs up onto the apron, making her way up the top rope. Valdez rises to her feet and turns around to Wautier, who leaps off the ropes with a MISSILE DROPKICK! JAMIE GETS SENT FLYING INSIDE OUT! Anna rolls her over and she hooks the legs for the cover!
ONNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTWWW—
Jake Mercer: KICK OUT FROM VALDEZ! Wautier shakes her head, but she’s not done yet! She pulls Jamie up and grabs her by the head, trying to lift her up… but Valdez falls back to her knees. Anna tries to force her up anyways, but Jamie sends a punch to the body! She sends another punch, then wraps her hands around the head of Wautier and drives her backwards with a jawbreaker!
Stew-O: Wautier bounces off the ropes, and Valdez responds with a spinning sole kick to the body! Wautier hunches over, and Jamie kicks her square in the jaw. She bounces off the ropes and titl-a-whirl’s around the body of Wautier, driving her down with a russian legsweep! Wautier nearly gets turned inside out off the impact of that, and Valdez rises to her feet with a smirk, now that the match has begun to sway in her favor.
Flannery McCoy: She pulls Wautier up to her feet and grabs her in a hammerlock. She hooks the head and heaves her high up in the air, trying for a hammerlock vertical suplex, but Wautier drops down and spins out! She shoves Jamie chest-first into the turnbuckles! Wautier backpedals, building steam as Jamie slowly turns to her… ROLLING THUNDER CODE RED FROM WAUTIER! AND SHE HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWOOOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: Valdez swings her feet into the skull of Wautier in order to break the pin! Wautier falls onto her back and Valdez rolls away, clutching the back of her head in pain. She slowly rises to her feet and Wautier rolls over, slowly pulling herself up to her feet with a glazed expression. Jamie grabs Wautier from behind and lifts her up for a back suplex! Valdez rises to her feet, not done.
Jake Mercer: She quickly runs off the ropes, soaring into a knee drop to the chest! She rolls off of Wautier and bounces off again, for a second knee drop! Wautier rolls onto her side, coughing out in pain. Jamie pulls Anna up and grabs her by the hair, tucking her head in. She wraps her arms around her waist and begins to lift her up, is Jamie trying for a power—no!
Flannery McCoy: Wautier grabs Jamie by the hair and starts sending palm strikes down to the forehead! Jamie loses her footing and Wautier backrolls off the shoulders, landing onto her feet. She dropkicks the leg of Valdez out, prompting her to fall flat on her face. She slowly kneels up and Wautier spins up to her feet, immediately striking Valdez down with a ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD!
Jake Mercer: Anna sees her opening, and she pulls Jamie by the wrist towards the ropes. Jamie slowly rises, and Anna grabs the ropes, springboarding up! She wants ‘BELLE PAPILLION’—NO! Jamie shoves Anna’s legs out from underneath her! AND WAUTIER IS TRAPPED ON THE ROPES IN TREE OF WOE POSITION! Her body dangles down, and she tries to pull herself back up—
Flannery McCoy: But Jamie quickly runs the ropes for momentum and soars into a SHOTGUN DROPKICK TO THE CHEST! Wautier falls over, coughing out in agony! Jamie rolls Wautier away from the ropes after Wautier goes down, and she looks to continue where she left off.
Stew-O: She scoops Anna up from the canvas and hooks her in a front facelock. Jamie lifts her up vertically, and drops into ‘CHERRY BLOSSOM!’ THE BRAINBUSTER ON HER KNEE! WAUTIER IS OUT OF IT! AND VALDEZ HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE WIN!
ONNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWOOOOOOO!!!
Jake Mercer: NOPE! WAUTIER GETS HER SHOULDER UP IN TIME! Valdez looks at the referee in disbelief! This one isn’t over! She drags Anna up to her feet and throws her into the ropes! Wautier ricochets off the ropes and falls right to the canvas, holding her neck in agony. Jamie marches towards her, but the referee has to hold her back!
Referee: (off-mic) THAT’S ENOUGH, VALDEZ! YOU CAN’T KEEP USING THE ROPES AS A LEVERAGE FOR AN ATTACK!
Jamie Valdez: (off-mic) Get out of my way!
Stew-O: While Valdez barks at the referee, this allows Wautier time to roll underneath the bottom rope and recover. Jamie reaches over for her, but Wautier hooks the head and brings her down with a HOT SHOT! Valdez staggers backwards and Wautier quickly runs up the ropes, steadying herself! FLYING CROSSBODY! DOWN GOES VALDEZ!
Jake Mercer: Wautier pops up to her feet and calls Jamie to her feet! Clothesline from Wautier! Another one, and she gets Valdez with a spinning thrust kick to the body! Jamie is hunched over, and Wautier sweeps her down to a seated position! Anna is firing up right now! And she’s not done!
Flannery McCoy: Not even close! Anna runs forward and bounces off the turnbuckles! ‘TRUENO DESTRODA!’ RUNNING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! JAMIE JUST GOT FLATTENED! WAUTIER HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE WIN!
ONNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWOOOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: KICK OUT FROM VALDEZ! THIS ONE ISN’T OVER YET! Anna shakes her head, but she’s not going to give up! She rises to her feet and picks Jamie up from the canvas. She takes the hair and uses that to stabilize Jamie. She then grabs the arm and throws it over her shoulder, trying to lift her up for ‘MODERN TRAGEDY’ —
Jake Mercer: VALDEZ SENDS AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD AS SHE LIFTS HER! ANOTHER ELBOW! AND JAMIE HOOKS THE HEAD, SWIVELING BACKWARDS INTO A DDT! WAUTIER GETS SPIKED ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD! Jamie quickly rises to her feet!
Flannery McCoy: Wautier has no clue of her surroundings as she rises to her feet and Jamie bounces off the middle rope, running in for the ‘PRODIGY DESTROYER!’ NO! WAUTIER HOLDS ONTO HER LEGS IN MID-AIR! AND SHE SLAMS HER DOWN WITH AN ALABAMA SLAM! Wautier holds onto the legs and she backrolls Jamie, forcing her to stand on her feet!
Jake Mercer: ‘PARADISE KISS!’ THE HEADBUTT FROM WAUTIER CONNECTS! Valdez goes down, and so does Jamie! She falls to a seated position, holding her forehead in pain! But Wautier doesn’t force a cover, instead, she takes her time to get up!
Stew-O: She pulls Jamie up to her feet and throws her arm over her shoulder! SHE LIFTS HER UP HIGH IN THE AIR! ‘MODERN TRAGEDY!’ RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD! VALDEZ IS UNMOVING, AND ANNA HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE WIN!
ONNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
(DING DING DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner of this match, ANNNAAA!! WAUUTTTIIERRRRR!!!
(Anna rolls off of Jamie, pumping her fist in joy. The referee offers his hand, but she opts to rise on her own power. The referee takes Anna’s wrist and raises it up high in the air. Anna makes her way to the ropes and climbs the middle rope, calling for the fans while the referee checks on a shellshocked Valdez.)
Jake Mercer: Big win for Anna Wautier, who reminded everyone what presence she holds here on the Dynasty roster! Jamie seemed very game to win tonight, but unfortunately for her, it just wasn’t enough to leave with her arm raised!
Flannery McCoy: Valdez was fresh off a win over Adam Hale Valentine at King Of Elite, but she couldn’t carry that momentum going into tonight. That’s what makes it so tough to be a member of the Dynasty roster! The competition is ever growing and you have to be at your A-game every single week, and sometimes not even that is enough!
Stew-O: Now we look to see what’s next for Anna Wautier, it’s good to see her back in the winning column, that’s for sure!
(Jamie shakes her head, arguing with the referee about the decision. However, Anna gets the win, and the final shot shows her celebrating before the camera shot fades.)
(A commercial plays for the Super Bowl, featuring Bad Bunny and Chris Elite.)
(Returning from commercials, Dynasty comes back to life as Adam Hale Valentine is seen walking through the corridor in preparation for his upcoming match. From the rigid frown to the knitted brows, his disappointment and frustration are palpable. He stalks out, and turns the corner where he bumps into someone. He scoffs, dusting his shoulder off rudely.)
Adam Hale Valentine: Really? You don’t have two eyes to use to see where you’re going?
(Adam shakes his head, getting even more annoyed. However, before he walks off, the person in question grabs his shoulder.)
???: Repeat that for me?
Adam Hale Valentine: Get your damn hand away from me.
(Adam pushes the hand off sharply. He scowls. The camera pans over, and the person in question turns out to be David Gideon Smith, who isn’t remotely impressed himself.)
David Gideon Smith: Careful, Prince. The family name isn’t going to protect you in this instance.
(Adam eyes him up and down, clearly not liking his tone. Tension continues to escalate as neither men is backing down from the other.)
Adam Hale Valentine: I don’t need protection. What I do need is peace, and right now, you are not helping matters.
David Gideon Smith: Really? I’m not? Because last time I checked, I wasn’t the meandering fool who spent weeks chasing on end for a rematch only to let that backfire in my face. Rather bold of you, but it’s a shame you weren’t able to make it worth it in the end.
Adam Hale Valentine: You don’t know shit. I suggest you back off right now. I am not in the mood for this.
David Gideon Smith: What? You’re not in the mood with dealing with the consequences of your actions? You bumped into me and cast disrespect on me, and you want me to be the one who backs off here? Someone should’ve told you not to go running your mouth off in such a reckless manner. Maybe then you wouldn’t be pouting like a spoiled brat that got humbled.
Adam Hale Valentine: Fuck. Off.
David Gideon Smith: Oh, and are those supposed to be the fangs coming out from you? Interesting. Too bad it doesn’t scare me much.
(Adam and David both take a step forward–)
???: Damn. I didn’t know it was fight night here. I thought all of the action was supposed to be in the ring.
(But in comes Kirk Redwood, surveying the scene. He shakes his head, looking at the two men who were just moments away from an altercation.)
Adam Hale Valentine: And what are you doing here?
Kirk Redwood: Me? Nothing. I was just walking when I overheard the commotion.
David Gideon Smith: Seems to be a specialty of yours lately. You sure do love involving yourself in matters that don’t concern you.
(Kirk arches a brow at that statement.)
Kirk Redwood: And look who’s one to talk, ‘cause last I checked, you too like trying to force yourself into the pot, Davey. In fact, you kinda screwed things for me. I’m not too happy ‘bout it. If you and the others weren’t so meddlesome with the crying, I wouldn’t have been dragged into the lump with the rest of you last week.
David Gideon Smith: And how is that my fault? We were all seeking an opportunity for the show. You didn’t get dragged into anything. Don’t be upset because you were ultimately too incompetent to win the match.
Kirk Redwood: And does ‘incompetent’ apply to you as well? :umad:
(David turns to Kirk.)
David Gideon Smith: You know, it’s a shame Amanda ain’t around. The minute she’s away you decide to play the whole cocky bastard act.
Kirk Redwood: Oh, nothing about me is cocky. I don’t go around here acting as if I’m better than everyone else, unlike you.
(Kirk’s voice lowers—and becomes a bit darker.)
Kirk Redwood: But if you really want to see how I get without Red around here, then keep speaking.
(David was just about to cut through—)
Adam Hale Valentine: How about you two just piss off already!? I don’t need this!
(And both he and Kirk look toward Adam.)
Kirk Redwood: Don’t need what? Who do you think you’re talking to?
Adam Hale Valentine: You, and him. Who else? You two are so bothersome, but I can see why you both continue to be holed up with one another. Neither of you have what it takes to truly matter aside from bickering and arguing. Well, you two can have it, but I won’t get involved, let alone be dragged down myself by the likes of you. I’m done.
(Adam scoffs, with a flippant wave of the hand, storms off. David and Kirk look on, not at all liking what he had to say. The two men stand there, eyes narrowed, and that’s the final shot before it transitions to ringside.)
Stephie Love: The following is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(Cassie by Flyleaf begins playing and Winona Hendrickson makes her way out from the back with a smile on her face. She trudges down the ramp, tagging multiple fans on her way down. She slides into the ring and climbs the middle rope, posing there. After she drops down, she calls for more fans to bring the energy.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first, weighing in at 150 pounds, from Washington, D.C., she is “WONDER WOMAN” … WIIINOONNNNAAA HENNDDRRIIIICCCKSSSOOONNN!!!
(‘Void Meridian’ by Messa hits the speakers next and the crowd immediately breaks into boos as Adam Hale Valentine emerges from the back. There’s no braggadocious look on his face, though. Instead, he seems clearly agitated and ignores the fans as he makes his way down the ramp and into the ring.)
(DING DING DING!)
Stew-O: Adam Hale Valentine is clearly still in a sour mood after losing to Jamie Valdez at King Of Elite, but Winona Hendrickson is fired up and not looking to be seen as a rebound opponent for him tonight!
Jake Mercer: Winona beckons Adam on, and he looks at her in confusion. He steps forward for a collar & elbow tie-up, but Winona ducks under and shakes her head. Adam slowly turns to her, and he realizes that Winona wants him to go toe-to-toe with her! Adam scoffs. He bounces off the ropes into a SHOULDER BLOCK, but Winona doesn’t move!
Flannery McCoy: Hendrickson bounces off the ropes with one of her own, and VALENTINE GETS SENT ONTO HIS ASS! He rolls to his knees and looks at her in disbelief! He pops up to his feet and swings for her, but she ducks under and hooks the waist, shoving him forward to the turnbuckles! Winona runs in with a corner clothesline, and Adam staggers out! Winona comes off the ropes again, looking to follow up right where she left off!
Stew-O: However, a timely boot to the jaw sends Winona back! She holds her jaw and swings for Adam, but he ducks underneath and hooks the head for a neckbreaker! Hendrickson holds her neck and slowly sits up. That gives Adam the opening he wanted as he runs off the ropes and soars into a second boot to the jaw, this time sending Hendrickson to the canvas. He drops down, grinding his forearm into her mouth for the cover.
OOONNNNEEEEE—
Jake Mercer: Quick kickout from Hendrickson. Adam sits her up and applies a rear chinlock. She reaches out, grimacing. The fans start to come alive, helping build Winona back up. She rolls to a kneeling position, as Adam does everything in his power to grind her down and force her right back to the canvas. Hendrickson refuses to yield, though, she’s gonna keep fighting!
Flannery McCoy: She makes her way up, and sends an elbow to the ribs! Another elbow from Winona, and she quickly brings Adam to the ropes. Winona sends him off! A shoulder block from Hendrickson—nope! Adam saw it coming this time and brings her down with a drop toe hold! He floats over the back, applying a front headlock this time. He wrenches it in, and Winona feels Adam’s weight pushing down on her.
Stew-O: Winona does everything in her power to get back up, but Adam sends a knee to the top of the head! She yelps out in pain, and Adam works her back down. He uses this front headlock to maneuver her onto her back, pressing the shoulders down for a cover!
OOOONNNNNEEEEE—-
Jake Mercer: Hendrickson shoots a shoulder up, but it doesn’t really matter as Adam has transitioned to north south position. He wants to apply a north south choke, but Winona starts to shift to her side. She’s doing everything in her power to fight the hands of Adam and make it harder for him to apply the choke.
Flannery McCoy: She slowly elevates herself off of the canvas, and Adam applies a sleeper! BUT WINONA RUNS BACKWARDS, BOUNCING THEM OFF THE TURNBUCKLES! Adam holds his back in pain! Winona hooks the wrists and judo throws him over her shoulder! He rolls through to his feet, but Hendrickson comes flying in like a bat out of hell with a John Woo dropkick to the chest!
Stew-O: The impact forces Adam to roll out of the ring, holding his chest in pain. Winona rolls out behind him, but Adam sends an elbow to the jaw! Winona falls back against the turnbuckles, and Adam turns back around. He runs forward—but Winona ducks and sends him face-first into the ring post! The impact bounces Adam backwards, and she german suplexes him on the floor! GOOD GOD!
Flannery McCoy: How often do you see that on a regular episode of Dynasty?! Adam is in deep pain right now, and Winona makes her way up! She pulls Adam up to her feet and throws him into the ring. Winona grabs the ropes and climbs up onto the apron. Adam holds at his neck, grimacing out in pain as he slowly makes his way up…
Jake Mercer: Winona enters the ring behind him and forces him up to his feet. She grabs the waist, wanting to set up for a second german suplex in the form of ‘DISHONORED!’ She runs him forward for the O’Connor Roll set-up, but Adam hangs onto the ropes! She backrolls off, and comes running back at Adam!
Stew-O: Adam turns just in time and heaves her up for a STUN GUN! Winona’s throat snaps off the top rope and she falls to her fours, coughing out in pain! Adam rises to his feet, holding his neck. He turns around and runs off the turnbuckles, flying into a shotgun-like knee to the side of the head! Winona is down, but Adam isn’t done!
Flannery McCoy: He snaps her up off of the canvas, and lifts her up onto his shoulders into a fireman’s carry position. ‘MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS!’ THE DEATH VALLEY DRIVER PLANTS HER IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! ADAM HOOKS THE LEGS, AND THAT MAY BE IT!
OOONNNNNEEEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOOOOO!!!
Jake Mercer: NOPE! Winona gets her shoulder up just in time! Adam slaps the mat, and he’s not happy about that whatsoever! He rises to his feet and pulls Winona up, cupping her by the jaw. She reaches for him, gasping out in pain.
Adam Hale Valentine: (off-mic) This is over with!
Flannery McCoy: He pulls her up to her feet and releases his grip on her, shifting into ‘BETTER THAN YOURS!’ THE SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE—NO! WINONA SIDESTEPS! Adam turns back in shock, and she brings him down with a back elbow! Adam bounces off the canvas and rises to his feet! Another back elbow from Hendrickson!
Stew-O: Adam rolls over and rises to his feet, falling into the ropes. Winona hooks the wrist for an irish whip, but Adam counters it! She ducks her head down, but Adam jams her head into his thighs! He scoops her up for a powerbomb…but WINONA COUNTERS WITH A HURRICANRANA IN AN INSTANT! Adam gets sent across the ring, and she rises to her feet! Winona is starting to shift this match into her favor!
Jake Mercer: Valentine rises to his feet and he swings for Winona, who captures the arm and spins him around! ROLLING ELBOW FROM WINONA—ADAM BLOCKS IT! Winona holds her arm, shaking it out, and then she looks up! ROLLING ELBOW FROM ADAM! THAT SENDS WINONA BACKWARDS…
Stew-O: …but allows her to REBOUND OFF THE ROPES INTO ‘MACH 3!’ THE PENDULUM LARIAT CONNECTS! AND ADAM JUST GOT SENT CRASHING DOWN TO THE CANVAS! HENDRICKSON CRAWLS OVER AND SHE HOOKS THE LEGS FOR THE WIN!
OOONNNNNEEEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOOOOO!!!
Flannery McCoy: BUT ADAM GETS HIS SHOULDER UP IN TIME! Winona sits up, and she slaps the mat out of frustration! That seemed like the perfect shot, but Valentine isn’t willing to stay down so easily! She rises to her feet and pulls Adam up to his feet and turns him around, grabbing him by the waist. Once again, she wants ‘Dishonored’, but Adam plants his feet into the canvas!
Jake Mercer: He spins around and shoves Winona face-first off the ropes! NORTHERN LARIAT! THAT BRINGS WINONA DOWN! She kneels up, clutching at the back of her head in pain… Hendrickson is in a world of hurt right now, meanwhile, Adam is taking aim!
Stew-O: She looks up to Adam in confusion, and Adam fires! ‘BETTER THAN YOU!’ THE SUPERKICK LANDS RIGHT ON THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! WINONA IS KNOCKED OUT, AND ADAM DROPS DOWN, HOOKING THE LEGS! THAT HAS TO BE IT!
OOONNNNNEEEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOOOOO!!!
Flannery McCoy: NO! WINONA GETS HER SHOULDER UP IN TIME! Adam sits up, and he takes a deep breath. That should’ve been it for him, but it wasn’t! Hendrickson is laid out, and Adam slowly rises to his feet, running his hands through his hair. He doesn’t know what it’s going to take, but he’s going to have to go a lot harder than that in order to secure the win!
Jake Mercer: Hendrickson rolls over, grimacing out in pain. Adam pulls her up to her feet and he grabs her by the head, slowly backing up… oh man! This is going to do A LOT of damage to Winona if she’s unable to counter it! Adam hooks the tights of Hendrickson as he tries for a SNAP SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!
Stew-O: NO! Winona tackles them into the turnbuckles instead! Adam grimaces out in pain, and then Winona grabs the waist and places him up the top rope! Adam lands into seated position on the turnbuckles, caught off guard as Winona nails him with a right hand to the jaw! Valentine nearly teeters off the ropes, but Winona makes her way up there with him! She throws repeated forearms to Adam, who covers up to the best of his ability.
Flannery McCoy: Winona grabs Adam by the head, and she begins to force him up top… SUPERPLEX FROM WINONA! GOODNESS! SHE JUST PLANTED HERSELF AND ADAM IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! ADAM ROLLS OVER, KICKING HIS LEGS ON THE CANVAS IN PAIN!
Jake Mercer: Winona rolls him over, hooking the legs! THIS MAY BE IT!
OOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTHHHHHHHRRRRR—
Stew-O: KICK OUT FROM VALENTINE! THAT WAS A CLOSE CALL, BUT HE FOUND A WAY TO GET HIS SHOULDER UP IN TIME! Winona falls over, gasping out in pain. She holds the back of her head, grimacing. Adam isn’t even moving anymore, and Winona has to get back up!
Jake Mercer: She takes Adam by the head and uses him in order to get them both up to their feet. She jams his head down, wrapping her arms around his waist as she tries for ‘HEAVEN SENT’… but Valentine may be too heavy for her to lift him!
Stew-O: She tries to power through anyways, but a desperation back body drop from Valentine saves the day! Hendrickson lies there, holding her back in pain. Adam rolls over, scooting back to the turnbuckles. He takes the ropes and pulls himself up to his feet, shaking his head. He’s intent on ending this here!
Flannery McCoy: Winona rises to her feet… AND ADAM WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! HE DOUBLE UNDERHOOKS THE ARMS, TRYING TO LIFT HER UP FOR ‘ALL HALE!’ Winona lands onto her feet in time! She sends a headbutt to the ribs, and forearms Adam backwards into the ropes! He swings for her, but she performs a standing switch and runs to the ropes! O’CONNOR ROLL… AND SHE DEADLIFTS HIM UP!
Jake Mercer: ‘DISHONORED!’ SHE GOT THE GERMAN SUPLEX THIS TIME! THIRD TIME’S THE TRY! AND SHE ROLLS THROUGH WITH ADAM, PULLING HIM BACK UP TO HER FEET! SHE TUCKS HIS HEAD IN AND LIFTS HIM UPSIDE DOWN… CAN’T GET HIM UP FOR ‘HEAVEN SENT’…
Flannery McCoy: BUT SHE CAN SPIKE HIM WITH THE ‘PURSUIT OF HAPPINESSS!’ PILEDRIVER CONNECTS! AND VALENTINE IS OUT OF IT! WINONA FOR THE WIN!
OOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
(DING DING DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner of this match, WIINNOONNNAAA! HENDRIICKKSSOOONNNN!!!
(Winona rolls off of Adam, fired up after getting the win! She slaps the mat repeatedly and rises to her feet, yelling out to the fans. She nods her head, pacing around the ring after the match is over and ‘Cassie’ blares throughout the building.)
Stew-O: WHAT A WIN FOR WINONA HENDRICKSON! She walked into tonight’s match with an attitude that wouldn’t hold her back from losing and that’s exactly what brought her to get the victory! Adam Valentine clearly is still rattled, and that was all Winona needed to take advantage!
Flannery McCoy: Absolutely, Winona looks to be on the right track with that performance and the future is bright for her if she’s able to keep harnessing that in future matches!
Jake Mercer: Tough luck for Adam Hale Valentine. That’s two weeks in a row where he’s struck out, meanwhile Winona can leave tonight with her head held high in the air.
(Friday Night Dynasty returns as the camera focuses on the backstage area of Olympic City Hall, as the Cairo crowd is murmuring in anticipation for what is to come. Michael Belfort is seen standing by, microphone in hand and a smile on his face, as he takes a brief moment before then beginning to speak.)
Michael Belfort: Welcome back to Friday Night Dynasty, and what a show it has been so far! We are hot off the heels of a successful King of Elite, and we are on the road to Operation: Doomsday, and we’ve had some interesting developments so far here tonight. One person in particular has been looking to recuperate after an earth-shattering loss last week. Please welcome my guest at this time… Limmy Monaghan!
(The crowd inside the arena gives a mixed reaction, primarily dominated by cheers, as The Ace makes his way into the scene. He has a serious look on his face, donning his ring gear for his match coming up next against Methuselah. He takes a brief moment to compose himself, as Michael continues.)
Michael Belfort: Limmy, thank you for joining us. Firstly, let’s address the elephant in the room, and let’s address what happened at King of Elite. We saw you come up short in your World Heavyweight Championship match against Michael Machina. Firstly, how are you feeling?
(Limmy exhales as he closes his eyes, before then looking up at Michael.)
Limmy Monaghan: The reality is that’s just how life is. I could be like so many other people and talk about how I count my chickens before they hatched, and it came back to bite me, but it’s not a foreign entity to me, so much so that I have to put it under the limelight. I lost, there’s no silver lining to it, and once again, I find myself standing here trying to piece myself back together and wondering where I can go. But if there’s really one thing that I can take away from my match against Machina is that I had the guts to go out there and truly show the world that I gave it my all. I went to depths that I never imagined I’d be able to go to, just to get the job done, and even though, sure, it wasn’t enough, it’s more than most people can say for themselves. People are going to use this as a way to say that I’m not the same person that I was when I last held that title, and that’s the truth; I’m not that person anymore. But to say that is to say that I can’t get back up there, and if you think that’s the case, then you don’t know me.
Michael Belfort: We saw the post-match against Machina, and it might’ve been that you didn’t accept his reciprocation of respect toward you. Why is that?
Limmy Monaghan: Because I don’t believe I deserve that respect from him, Michael. Thus is what I’ve told myself. If you hate me because of what I did last week and every other week leading into King of Elite, then you have a right to do that. But truthfully, I don’t go out there anymore to give people a pat on the back, allow them to step over me, and crown them as the future of this business anymore. Maybe in another lifetime I would’ve been proud to see Machina get one over on me, but I’m not. Maybe it’s because I’m as selfish as he says I am, maybe it’s because I’m as desperate as I claim myself to be; I’ve never hid that, and I’m not going to. All I took away in that moment was that it was another World Title loss in the multitude of losses that I’ve sustained since I returned in 2024. Perhaps that’s just the way life goes, or maybe I’ve grown weary of it.
Michael Belfort: Well, that brings me to my next question. With so much time left until the end of the season, there are still a lot of chances to make things right in your eyes. One match in particular, which Tyrone Montgomery is set to announce the participants for to close the show, is the Iron Survivor. Are you going to be quick to make sure you get your next shot?
Limmy Monaghan: People are going to call me crazy. I’ve lost in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, I’ve lost in a singles match, what is wrong with me to try and take another swing at it? Well, the reality is that I don’t know how to quit. Maybe that’s just who I am, maybe that’s who I’m forced to be. Perhaps it serves as a detriment to my career that I continue to go up to bat after striking out so many times, and perhaps it makes people look at me differently, but I don’t really care. At the end of the day, it’s Tyrone Montgomery’s choice what he wants to do with me. I’m not going to go up to him and tell him I don’t want to be in this match, because a part of me wants to. Not because I think that I’m going to win, but just because I want to see what’s going to happen. All I know is that even after all of this, I still have more dog left in the fight.
(The crowd inside of the arena reacts loudly at this, but before Michael can ask another question… he pauses. He glances over Limmy’s shoulder, before slowly backing up. Limmy takes notice, as he turns himself around.)
Cy Henderson: Funny how things seem to pan out, huh, Limmy?
(Boos are heard as Cy Henderson makes his way into the scene, eyeing Limmy as the two former Pain For Pride opponents have a tense staredown. Limmy chuckles to himself at the sight of the Hall of Famer as he begins to speak.)
Limmy Monaghan: I expected you to come around sooner rather than later. What? Are you next on the list for trying to rub it in my face?
Cy Henderson: Quite the overplayed prospect you’re suggesting there. I’m not here to focus on Limmy Monaghan’s constant failures, because anybody else could say the same thing and send the same message. I’m here to ask you specifically about what you did during the match. That truly did peak my interest. Because if I go back to what happened when we faced at Pain For Pride…
(Cy shrugs his shoulders as Limmy scrunches his face, taking a deep breath before looking back up at him.)
Cy Henderson: You don’t need to try and hide it, I know it’s up there for one of the most embarrassing moments of your career. So imagine my shock, when I see you go out there to face Michael Machina… and you try to do the exact same thing. You hit him below the belt, and you try to pull off what people thought was impossible for you to do. You were in my shoes but unlike me, you failed, Limmy.
Limmy Monaghan: … What’s the point that you’re trying to make here?
Cy Henderson: The point is, all this talk about Iron Survivor and the World Heavyweight Championship has certainly been heavy on my mind. While you are so gunshy that you’re here on live television saying you wouldn’t tell Tyrone no, but you wouldn’t want to… I personally went up to Tyrone myself and demanded my inclusion in the Iron Survivor be ironclad. Because the mission is simple, I’m getting back my World Heavyweight Championship.
Limmy Monaghan: Which is certainly bold talk for someone who hasn’t tied up his Gawd-like loose end yet.
Cy Henderson: Methuselah will be handled.
Limmy Monaghan: Don’t get involved in my match.
Cy Henderson: Hm?
Limmy Monaghan: Don’t. Get. Involved.
Cy Henderson: Sorry… can’t hear you.
(Cy has already turned around and made his way out of the scene, as a frustrated Limmy is seen rubbing his temple as he shakes his head. The last shot seen is him turning around and making his way out of the scene while Friday Night Dynasty fades to elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for Little Caesars.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Hazel Fernandes began blaring through the speakers to tremendous cheers as Limmy Monaghan emerges from behind the stage curtains, a solemn expression on his wartorn face as he narrows his eyes down towards the squared circle; without much theatrics, he storms down towards the ring, looking incredibly determined.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! Hailing from Golden Beach, Florida, weighing in at 227 pounds… HE IS THE ACE, LIMMYYYYYYYYYY! MONAGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
Stew-O: Li-
Jake Mercer: LIMOMMY HAS ARRIVED!
Stew-O: Yeah, sure, interrupt me why don’t you. A wartorn Limmy Monaghan arrives, marching towards the ring after a hard-fought but ultimately unsuccessful World Heavyweight Championship match at King of Elite, and you have to imagine that the frustration has to be building up within the Ace.
Flannery McCoy: One thing you can say about the Ace is that he does NOT give up; one look in his eyes right now show that, despite the loss to Machina, he’s not going to be relenting at all, especially when he’s going up against an old rival in Methuselah!
Jake Mercer: You can NEVER count Limommy Mona_han out!
Flannery McCoy: Say, who exactly are you going to be rooting for tonight…?
(“FINISH HIM” sounds over the speakers, and “Vent” by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar plays over the arena speakers and smoke billows through the curtain while flames begin to pulsate from both sides of the stage. Methuselah walks through the fog with dark shades covering his eyes and he walks to the ring, up the steps, and does the “FINISH HIM” taunt on the apron before entering the ring.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT! Hailing from the Mount Adams Observatory, weighing in at 17 stone, he is THE OVERMAN, METHUUUUUUUUUUUSELAAAAAAAAAAAAH! EEEEEEELEEEEEEEEEEVAAAAAAAAAAAATIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
Jake Mercer: Don’t you dare ask me that question. LETSGOOOOO METHUSELAH ELEVATION! ARISE! AWAKEN! AWAKEN! ARI-
Stew-O: Coming off a rather controversial finish from King of Elite, Methuselah enters the fray after fighting to a double count out at King of Elite against the recent World Heavyweight Champion, Cy Henderson!
Flannery McCoy: They gave it their all, but ultimately they became so embroiled in the fight that they didn’t even pay attention to the referee counting all the way up to ten while they were fighting it out at ringside!
Jake Mercer: You have to wonder what the aftermath of that is going to end up being; surely Cy is going to be watching as two of my GOATs go to war tonight!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And the match is underway! Limmy Monaghan and Methuselah, the Ace versus the Overman; it may not be Jamie O’Hara donning that moniker anymore, but the Ace against Methuselah is a tale as old as time!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy and Methuselah themselves have some very intense history against each other, especially when you think back to the last season of Voltage when they were both vying for the EAW World Championship that Michael Machina ultimately ended up winning, taking it from Jake!
Jake Mercer: And now they’re both going to be vying for the World Heavyweight Championship… ALSO held by Machina. Time is a circle, eh?
Stew-O: It very well might be! We’ll have to see which one of them can pick up the momentum on the first Dynasty after King of Elite as we begin progressing on the road to Pain for Pride 2026! Both the Ace and the Overman step out of their respective corners, and there is certainly no love lost between these two warriors!
Flannery McCoy: They’re glaring daggers into each other; I doubt either of them are at 100% tonight after the massive wars they fought respectively at King of Elite, and neither of them managed to come out the victor so they’ll be looking to fight with something to prove tonight, especially when they’re both such high value opponents!
Jake Mercer: High value is right! They begin circling the ring, their piercing and analytical eyes scanning for even the slightest opening, with their muscular frames glistening in the–
Flannery McCoy: Oh my gawd, STOP!
Stew-O: AND THEY FINALLY CLASH, MEETING IN THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH A VERY AGGRESSIVE COLLAR AND ELBOW TIE UP! These are two of the most respected elitists in the history of this sport, so every time they wrestle each other it’s a true spectacle!
Flannery McCoy: Methuselah seems to be able to slightly overpower the Ace here, though, as he begins forcing him back! Limmy takes a brief glance behind him to see that Methuselah is pushing him towards the corner, a position that nobody wants to be in!
Jake Mercer: And he looks to take action against it, quickly slipping underneath the arm of Methuselah Elevation and getting right behind him! He applies a rear waist lock in the blink of an eye, attempting to execute a German suplex, but Methuselah is a step ahead as he quickly fires off a back elbow, landing the first strike of the match!
Stew-O: Another back elbow from the Overman allows him to get free from the rear waist lock, and that leads to Methuselah immediately turning around and giving the Ace a stiff boot to the midsection, causing him to double over in pain!
Flannery McCoy: Methuselah looks to do as Methuselah always does, going for the double underhook as he aims to fire off the first Meth FX of the night– but Limmy is struggling like his life depends on it, not allowing Methuselah to fully lock on the double underhook!
Jake Mercer: The Ace, in all his tremendous and infinite glory and splendor, breaks free from the attempted Meth FX and quickly reaches down to grab both of the legs of the Overman! He yanks back and actually manages to take Methuselah down with a double leg takedown, the absolute STUD! If only it didn’t have to happen against another absolute stud…
Stew-O: The double leg takedown brings the Overman crashing down onto the canvas, and Limmy doesn’t waste a second to leap onto him, Thesz Press style, and begin raining down on him with a violent barrage of elbow smashes aimed right at the head of the Chairman of EAW!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy quickly pops back up to his feet, not allowing Methuselah the chance to even try to reverse the barrage of strikes, before he leans down and forces Methuselah to turn over, bringing him to a prone position! The Ace drops back down to the canvas and reaches his arms around, trying to trap Methuselah in a crossface!
Jake Mercer: But Methuselah had it scouted out, catching the arms of Limmy before they could lock against his face, and proceeds to force them apart! It’s quite difficult to do that from a disadvantageous position like the one he found himself in, but the Overman is able to accomplish things mere mortals cannot even dream of!
Stew-O: Methuselah uses his grip on both of Limmy’s arms to yank down, causing Limmy to collide face-first with the canvas, and that was just the opportunity that Methuselah needed to slide back and escape the attempted crossface entirely! Limmy grimaces as he clutches his face, but immediately tries to push himself back up to a standing position!
Flannery McCoy: DENIED BY THE OVERMAN! Methuselah quickly rushes forward and stomps the body of Limmy back down onto the canvas! The Chairman doesn’t want to give Limmy even a moment to recuperate; as much as he has called him the Pretender, I think Methuselah knows just how much of a threat Limmy is!
Jake Mercer: And with Limmy flattened, the Overman moves in to once again attempt the Meth FX as he applies the double underhook to the grounded Ace before using it to yank him up into position! HE HOISTS HIM UP INTO THE AIR WITH THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK!
Stew-O: OH, but he doesn’t go for the standard Meth FX, he drops him straight down! METH FX BOMBER CONNECTS AS HE LANDS THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK POWERBOMB! Dropping Limmy right on his back and the back of his neck, and the Overman doesn’t waste a second as he folds the Ace up for the pinfall! DOES HE HAVE IT?!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TW-
Flannery McCoy: But the Ace doesn’t go down that easily, not even after that harrowing World Heavyweight Championship match at King of Elite! Methuselah shakes his head as he drags Limmy back up to a standing position before taking aim… and…!
Jake Mercer: HE FIRES OFF THE BLACK MASS– BUT LIMOMMY MANAGES TO DUCK UNDERNEATH IT, DESPITE HOW GROGGY HE MUST BE AFTER TAKING METHUSELAH’S OFFENSE! Wait, no, even better– he just caught the leg of Methuselah above his head! Methuselah hops on his one leg, trying to retain balance…
Stew-O: But Limmy dashes any hope of that in a second, firing off a dragon screw leg whip to take Methuselah down with some heavy damage to the leg at that! Oh, but Limmy doesn’t let go of the leg even after executing the dragon screw leg whip, he actually springs back to his own feet and IMMEDIATELY SWITCHES TO AN ANKLE LOCK! THE ACE IS WRENCHING THE ANKLE OF THE OVERMAN, TRYING TO GET HIM TO TAP OUT!
Flannery McCoy: Methuselah Elevation is scratching and clawing at the canvas, doing his absolute best to get towards the ropes, but Limmy is yanking him back every time he gets close, trying to apply as much pressure to the ankle as he can in order to get the Overman to tap out before he can escape it!
Jake Mercer: But Methuselah refuses to die, suddenly maneuvering his other leg over and kicking out the knee of the Ace! That sudden attack causes Limmy to release the ankle lock as he drops to a knee, and Methuselah follows up with a kick straight to the jaw of the Ace for good measure!
Stew-O: That seems to daze Limmy temporarily, but it looks like the damage to Methuselah has already been done as he crawls away, clutching at his ankle in pain as he tries to create some distance between himself and the ferocious Ace! One look at the glare in Limmy’s eyes makes it seem like that no respite will be afforded to the Overman as he grits his teeth and rises back up to his feet, holding his jaw in pain as he does!
Flannery McCoy: The Ace storms towards the Overman who is trying to get to the ropes, and he just begins stomping Methuselah the hell out! Nothing fancy or flashy about that, just straight up brutal violence on display here by Limmy who is venting his frustrations on Methuselah with this aggressiveness!
Jake Mercer: He grabs Methuselah by the waistband and uses it to slowly force him to a kneel and then to a standing position… but the Overman doesn’t remain standing for long as Limmy suddenly latches on a full nelson hold and IMMEDIATELY snaps back, launching Methuselah Elevation overhead and dropping him with a snap dragon suplex! AND HE BRIDGES IT AS WELL, LOOKING TO GET THE PIN HERE!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: But as he so often does, Methuselah Elevation kicks out of it, refusing to let Limmy get the pinfall victory over him! Limmy grits his teeth in frustration at the resilience of Methuselah, bashing him over the head with a pair of forearms as he looks to break the will of the Overman and get this very important victory to start his path the right way towards Pain for Pride!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy Monaghan rises up to his feet, glowering down at the fallen Overman as his eyes calculate his next steps, flitting left and right from Methuselah to the ropes to the corner and gawd knows where else! He takes a moment to breathe before breaking out into an abrupt sprint towards the ropes!
Jake Mercer: The Ace rebounds off the ropes and suddenly gains a bunch of speed as he rushes towards the fallen body of Methuselah– AND HE FALLS TO THE CANVAS, EXECUTING A PERFECT BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK THAT HAD ENOUGH FORCE BEHIND IT TO SEND METHUSELAH SLIDING OUT OF THE RING FROM UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE! THE OVERMAN CRASHES DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR OUTSIDE THE SQUARED CIRCLE!
Stew-O: Limmy staggers to his feet before rushing out back towards the ropes, ONCE AGAIN rebounding off of them before sprinting towards the side of the ring that Methuselah fell out of! Methuselah has already staggered up by using the apron, but it doesn’t look like Methuselah will be able to stay standing for long–
Flannery McCoy: BECAUSE THE ACE HAS DECIDED TO FLY UP! LIMMY MONAGHAN WITH AN INCREDIBLE DISPLAY OF ACROBATIC PROWESS LAUNCHES HIMSELF CLEAN OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A TOPE CON HILO, SENDING HIMSELF FLYING OUT OF THE SQUARED CIRCLE AND ONTO METHUSELAH AT RINGSIDE LIKE A HUMAN MISSILE!
Jake Mercer: THAT’S MY ACE! THAT’S MY ACE! LIMOMMY ON TOP! It’s a chaotic scene outside as we see the replay… OH! THAT MAY NOT HAVE GONE AS WELL AS WE INITIALLY THOUGHT! ON REPLAY, IT LOOKS LIKE METHUSELAH WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER MOST OF LIMMY’S BODYWEIGHT AWAY FROM HIM! METHUSELAH STILL TOOK A HIT, BUT LIMMY CRASHED ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR HARDER!
Stew-O: Neither of the two elitists are in good condition right now as they both struggle to get back to a standing position! It’s anybody’s game here as Methuselah claws at the apron in an attempt to gather leverage in order to get up! Limmy is arching his back in pain from that partially countered tope con hilo as he tries to crawl himself military style over towards the steel steps as his form of leverage to help him get back to his feet!
Flannery McCoy: Limmy gets his hand on the steps, but it looks like Methuselah Elevation has elevated himself back to a standing position first, with the apron being closer to him! Lucky break for him as he starts staggering towards the Ace with malicious intent apparent in the glare of his eyes! He looks like he’s about to rain down on Limmy Monaghan with infernal punishment–
Jake Mercer: OH, WHAT THE HELL?! CY HENDERSON! CY HENDERSON OUT OF NOWHERE RUSHES IN AND CLOBBERS METHUSELAH OVER THE HEAD! THE REFEREE SAW IT ALL!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stephie Love: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, YOUR WINNER AS A RESULT OF DISQUALIFICATION… METHUSELAAAAAAAAAAH! ELEVAAAAAAAAATIOOOOOOOOOOON!
Stew-O: WE KNEW CY WOULD BE WATCHING THIS MATCH INTENTLY, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HE DECIDED TO TAKE ACTION! HE’S BEATING THE HELL OUT OF METHUSELAH AT RINGSIDE AFTER HE JUST GIFTED HIM THE VICTORY VIA DISQUALIFICATION!
Flannery McCoy: Oh, but Limmy Monaghan has gotten back to his feet after hearing Stephie’s announcement… he sees Cy beating Methuselah and he does NOT look happy at all! He WARNED Cy about doing something like this!
Jake Mercer: AND THE ACE HAS HAD ENOUGH! DIABLE JAMBE CONNECTS RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF CY’S HEAD AS HE JUST WIPED OUT THE FORCE OF NATURE WITH HIS SIGNATURE V TRIGGER KNEE SMASH OUT OF NOWHERE! LIMMY STANDS ABOVE THE FALLEN CY HENDERSON AND METHUSELAH ELEVATION BOTH, BUT HE DOES NOT LOOK HAPPY ABOUT HOW THIS CAME TO BE!
(The video feed lingers on Limmy glaring furiously at the two fallen elitists with gritted teeth while EAW medical personnel rush to check on the two before the feed fades to black.)
(A commercial plays for Iron Lung.)
(The scene fades in on Michael Belfort standing alongside Milli Banks, the EAW Universal Women’s Champion. She’s dressed more casually for the evening, notably with a reinforced knee brace.)
Michael Belfort: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Friday Night Dynasty. I am Michael Belfort and I am joined by none other than the EAW Universal Women’s Champion, Milli Banks. Milli, congratulations on a successful first defense at King of Elite.
MIlli Banks: Why, thank you, Michael. I had to handle business, you know?
Michael Belfort: Oh, you did handle business. The past few weeks saw things get intense between you and Miku Sakai. However, with you defeating her, it has to feel good, doesn’t it?
Milli Banks: Pretty much. Miku thought that she was going to be able to crash out and take her anger out at my expense, but I showed her that, at the end of the day, I am no one’s meal ticket, and I damn sure am not weak. Things may have changed with me, but that doesn’t mean everyone here is going to be able to come around and hurt me and get away with it. I will say, I was definitely fighting to survive against her last weekend, so I guess she can take comfort in that at least. However, when it was all said and done, I showed my spirit can never be killed off. That’s why I’m still the champion, and I will continue to be just that for however long I see fit.
Michael Belfort: Speaking of the title, you said you were paying close attention to the Empress of Elite finals. Sure enough, KASAI was able to win big and is now the reigning Empress. You two have had your history; she’s arguably one of your more consistent rivals. How are you feeling now that there is a good chance she could come after you?
Milli Banks: Well, I will say, it does keep me alert. I think in every outing that we’ve had, I’ve won all but one match against her; even then, that win she has over my head came about because I was stupid enough to give the prior Empress in Bea Valentine the benefit of the doubt. But, that’s neither here nor there. At the very least, KASAI turned around quickly, and you know what? Good on her. I do mean that. Hell, I even admit that the possibility of me losing this title twice in a row against the current reigning Empress of Elite does unsettle me a bit…
(Milli looks down at the title, where a subtle frown forms.)
Milli Banks: That’s definitely the last thing I want. As good as it may be for KASAI to craft up her ideal victory, I’ll be doing everything to ensure that won’t be the case. I don’t care about her wanting to uphold the family name or whatever she’s got going on, all I care about is me and this title. That’s all there is to it.
Michael Belfort: Of course, we’ll have to wait and see when KASAI may wish to capitalize on her opportunity. However, as it pertains to you, Milli, what is next? Do you have anyone in mind that you could challenge next?
Milli Banks: Well, there have been a few women who have been talking mighty tough lately, so really, it comes down to which of them wants to step up and present themselves as my next challenger. I’m not picky. Either way, I’m willing to defend this title against anyone, Michael. All these women gotta do is take that chance and let me know when and where.
(She smirks.)
Milli Banks: Even if it’s not going to work out for them in the end.
Michael Belfort: Alright then, thank you for your time.
Milli Banks: No problem.
(Milli turns to leave, and with that, we fade elsewhere…)
(The scene pans to backstage, within a corridor as the Interwire Champion can be seen deliberating to himself in silence. BRAE is thinking to himself, breathing deeply in the calm of the moment as he slowly nods to himself while in thought.)
BRAE: King of Elite… An opportunity to ascend toward heights never before seen. A moment in time, where we all were vying for a pedestal no other can ever take away from you after victory. To call yourself, the one true King of Elite throughout the entirety of the year, that is what it means. That is what is built around this sport, and I could not walk away with the crown after fighting diligently against two notable elitists.
(BRAE breathes in deeply again, slowly nodding as his arms are crossed.)
BRAE: At this moment, my opportunity to become a dual champion has become nothing more than a pipe dream. I had my chance to do so in the past, but this much has since become a very distant reality that will take far more time to achieve. I have tried, I did give it my all through every single opportunity that has presented itself when I needed to do so the most. Yet, that could not come to be, and now my chances of seeing such an immense accolade come to fruition or nearly nonexistent for the remainder of this very season…
(BRAE exhales sharply, shaking his own head for a moment. Soon, his gaze is brought upon the Interwire Championship in particular. He keeps his eyes on the tile for a long moment.)
BRAE: However, I do find myself pondering on many things… More than I have regarded in the past. Perhaps, I have lost track on what is truly important to me as a competitor. Here I have always been, looking to brandish myself so highly as this legend for my own merits to he recognized, for my own efforts to be seen for precisely what they are after all that I have left behind to the ring on every battle that I endure through. Yet, where I have lost a little bit of myself along the way, is how I have been so focused on rewriting history through all of my efforts, rather than simply applying further to my very own legend…
(BRAE exhales slowly, his gaze remaining on the Interwire Championship as he is slowly nodding to himself once more.)
BRAE: Hm…
???: Hmmmmmm….
(Soon before long, the scene pans to the left, as Effy McAvoy herself can be seen leaning by the corridor, pondering to herself while BRAE simply raises an eyebrow, his glance aimed toward her as he remained in place.)
Effy McAvoy: Sooooooo, it’s us yet again, BRAE… We will be fighting each other, yet again, for a championship, and again, for your Interwire Championship. Y’know, I can’t help but reminisce on all of the matches… Or, battles, that we have been able to share with each other. It is just, always so much to focus on when considering how we’ve been at this for sometime… And, well…
(Effy sighs, her eyes motioning upward in a slight roll as she taps her foot.)
Effy McAvoy: I would much prefer, not to be down by two against you… It’s about time for me to tie up the tally between us, and do what I did the last time you lost a title… Be the ender of your reign.
BRAE: Well, I understand that you will certainly try with all of your own might yet again. You have my complete attention this time, admittedly I became much too preoccupied with my matters of garnering far more than where I should have focused. I believe that you have grown a great deal ever since our last encounter, I would be led to say that you are prepared for all I look to send your direction. Even more so than before.
(Effy gives a nod, her gaze darted downward with a palm over her other arm.)
Effy McAvoy: You could say that, I know that I am ready… That is very different from just believing that I can face you, and beat you. I know this. Just like I was able to do so before, and I will be more than capable of doing it again. I know you’ve beaten all of these names, I know you’ve made it through to the finals of King of Elite while remaining champion. But, no one knows you within those ropes, quite like I do… It doesn’t matter to me who wants to deny that, I know what I am capable of at the end of the day…
Effy McAvoy: My redemption will come to me, and I will have absolutely all of it. I will be able to win my second championship, through everything that I have been through… All of the highs, all of the lows that I have gone through as well, but if this high just has to come at your expense to finally get what I want…? Nothing will stop me, BRAE. Nothing…
(BRAE spares the slight chuckle, as he exhales.)
BRAE: By all means, I welcome all of your determination. To be able to present yourself with so much fire, to remain the rivals that we are & continue to encourage as much, that is what is truly needed…
Effy McAvoy: Rivals… Yes, we really have always been rivals who have been able to push each other further and further. Facing you has pushed me through so much, I became a champion by facing you, I have failed & learned from my mistakes by facing you, and I will do it all over again by learning from my mistakes the last time we fought for that title. What I have always been when facing you…
(Effy glances toward him with a small smile.)
Effy McAvoy: Your true kryptonite.
(They are glaring toward one another for a moment, till Ahren appears, steadily clapping as he nods to Effy.)
Ahren Fournier: Yes! Just terrific, Effy! You are truly showing him all that you are, you’ve got this!
(Effy simply maintains her grin, before stepping away & heading back over to Ahren, and BRAE then glances back to his title.)
BRAE: Hmm….
(BRAE keeps himself in contemplation silently, as the scene soon fades.)
(A commercial plays for Operation: Doomsday.)
(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)
Stephie Love: The following main event contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Saccherine’ by VIOLENT VIRA can be heard throughout the speakers as the crowd reacts with loud adoration for the arrival of Holly Allow. As she emerges from the back, Holly takes a glance at the audience as she nods to herself shortly before walking down the ramp & looking ahead to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Liverpool, England, weighing in at 149 pounds… ‘THE LODESTAR’, HOLLYYYYYYYY ARROW!!!
Stew-O: Holly Arrow is looking for the biggest game changer that she can possibly garner as we head into the rest of the season to come, but to do that…? Well, she is competing against possibly the toughest task that she could possibly endure yet.
Flannery McCoy: Safe to say, she will need to truly delve deep within herself tonight if she wants to place a dent in the armor of her opponent, and she has shown that she can frequently compete against the very best—but this presents an entirely different threat altogether in a one on one facet.
(‘Partition [Smearcase Trap Remix]’ by Beyoncé can be heard throughout the speakers as the audience responds loudly for the return of Kassidy Heart. Kassidy makes her way from the back & to the stage, with the camera emphasizing hyper focused attention upon her every step, panning upward to the EAW Hall of Famer herself, who grins lowly as she looks toward the ring.)
Stephie Love: And introducing her opponent! From Sydney, Australia, weighing in at 141 pounds… ‘THE MAULER’, KASSIDYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY HEART!!!!
Stew-O: And here she is, Kassidy Heart in the flesh, there is no mistaking the presence that emanates from this incredibly accomplished elitist who has seemingly done it all, with even more ambitions left to explore as she looks to make a statement for her return to the wrestling ring.
Jake Mercer: To step in there and thirteen months later still give the same aura you’ve always had, you’re just built different! Now Holly will have to compete against all of THAT, and we might be witnessing something that’s gonna be a whole lot more than just your usual professional wrestling bout!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And we’re off! Kassidy Heart is returning to action right before our eyes as she is taking on Holly Arrow right here, and this sees Kassidy returning to in-ring action in over a year! In a singles capacity nonetheless, where she will be looking to make the very most out of her time here in an effort to make history for herself yet again! But she’s got more than a sizable opponent here, ‘cause Holly Arrow is more than inclined to process that she will be facing a very game Kassidy Heart who has an example to be made tonight! They’re both circling around the ring, all of the focus emphasized accordingly as Holly has her eyes entirely set upon Kassidy as they’re motioning forward, where there’s a collar and elbow to be made here—
Flannery McCoy: BUT KASSIDY WITH AN IMMEDIATE KNEE RIGHT ACROSS HER ABDOMEN!! Holly feels every bit of that as Kassidy is now sending a clobbering elbow right over her upper back!!! Holly is left to the vices right now as Kassidy is able to nail another intense knee across her abdomen to leave Holly stumbling back into the ropes!!! Kassidy is now mounting the offense as Holly’s arms are draped over the ropes, each forearm sprawling across her jaw as there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight! Kass’ is being as vicious asever in this very moment and you can tell she’s truly been aching to deliver on as much of the torment she can inflict as possible!
Jake Mercer: As she is just refusing to stop, man! Each forearm is getting more and more stiff as Kassidy is finding her groove back into the squared circle, with the referee counting down on Kass—who, spares possibly the most intense glance toward the referee that anybody could possibly give, I felt the aura from here! The referee immediately stops counting, probably the smartest thing he could do there, and now she’s just letting herself get lost in the pressure as she’s just, SHE PUSHED HOLLY AGAINST THE ROPES TO TRAP HER ARMS!! Holly is wide-eyed, thrashing around to free herself but there’s no halting the momentum of the Mauler! Kass’ rushes away from Holly, and back toward her AS SHE’S IN FULL SPEED—
Stew-O: WITH AN IMMENSE DROPKICK THAT CATCHES HOLLY ARROW SQUARE ACROSS HER JAW!!!! Holly is rattled incredibly by that dropkick as Kassidy is motioning up to a knee, glancing toward the trapped Holly Arrow with a devious smirk as the blood is steadily forming within the mouth of Holly Arrow! Kass’ is standing herself back up, and she doesn’t seem all too interested in slowing down here as she’s rushing toward the ropes again, RUNNING BACK TOWARD HOLLY WITH ALL OF THE PURPOSE TO KEEP HER IN HER OWN HELL!
Flannery McCoy: GOOD GOD!!!! That’s a thrilling knee strike right across the jaw of Holly Arrow that causes her to spit out blood!!!! Holly is breathing heavily already, the pressure that Kassidy has just provided is proving to become far more overbearing than she could have anticipated for her return to the ring!! Holly’s gaze is aimed downward, her teeth are bloodied as it is becoming very difficult to ignore! Kassidy nods to herself smiling from ear to ear with all of the visceral elation in the world as she finds herself rushing away and toward the ropes yet again, RUSHING HERSELF AHEAD AND DIRECTLY TO HOLLY AGAIN—
Jake Mercer: HOLLY FREED HERSELF RIGHT AS SHE TURNED TO THE ROPES—AND KASSIDY RAN BACK RIGHT INTO ‘VICTORIA’!!!! HOLLY IS ABLE TO LAND THE POP-UP KNEE STRIKE AS KASSIDY IS STAGGERED!!! Kass’ finds herself stumbling backward, in possibly the biggest daze that she can be put through as Holly drops to a knee! That took everything for Holly to muster, to find the opening that can get her back into this match after the hardship Kassidy had been placing on her with so much intensity! Holly is wide-eyed as that wasn’t enough to put her down, ‘CAUSE KASSIDY STILL HAS PLENTY OF LIFE TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER KNEE OF HER OWN–
Stew-O: HOLLY WITH A SWIFT ROUNDHOUSE KICK ACROSS THE TEMPLE OF KASSIDY THERE!!! Kass’ is teetering on her feet as she finds herself stumbling backward and into the corner!!! Kassidy has tried to make the rebound but Holly finds her own way through the rut that she was abruptly placed within! Holly is steadily nodding to herself, trying to find all of the wherewithal that she can possibly surmount for herself as she’s glaring toward the multi-time World Champion! Looking toward the EAW Hall of Famer with all that she could possibly muster as she wants to prove herself further!
Flannery McCoy: AS SHE RUSHES FORWARD AND NAILS A RUNNING SHOOT KICK TO KEEP KASSIDY WELL AT BAY!!!! Holly is breathing heavily as Kass’ is stunned for the time being, but that can all change very soon if Holly does not get to acting quickly and recollecting herself here! Holly Arrow is continuously nodding to herself as she rushes toward the corner again, and finds herself rushing back toward Kassidy Heart as she wants to MAINTAIN ALL OF THE PRESSURE THAT SHE POSSIBLY CAN AGAINST HER!
Jake Mercer: AS ANOTHER SHOOT KICK SPRAWLS ACROSS KASSIDY’S JAW TO KEEP HER AT BAY!!! AND NOW HOLLY IS MAKING ROOM FOR REPEATED OPEN PALM CHOPS ACROSS HER UPPER CHEST!!! Holly is allowing herself all of the levity to amplify the pressure for herself!! Kassidy is kept at bay as Arrow closes off the flurry with a rolling elbow right across her jaw!!! Holly is feeling the adrenaline begin to surge!!! She’s wide-eyed and nodding to the audience as she is finding her way here! HOLLY IS RUSHING BACK TOWARD THE OPPOSITE CORNER—
Stew-O: ‘RAPTURE’!!!! KASSIDY FOLLOWED HOLLY INTO THE CORNER AND NAILED THE HELLUVA KICK RIGHT ACROSS HER JAW!!!! Holly is absolutely stunned as she stumbles forward—BUT KASSIDY STOPS HER FROM FALLING. She has a hold of her chin with just a palm, keeping Holly from dropping down to the canvas as she is glaring upon her with all of the malice in the world! Kass’ is wiping the smidge of blood from the corner of her own lip while Holly’s mouth is just drenched in the crimson!
(SMACK!!!)
Flannery McCoy: MY GOODNESS!!! KASSIDY SMACKED ALL OF THE TASTE OUT OF HOLLY’S MOUTH WITH THAT SMACK ACROSS HER FACE!!!! Holly immediately slumps to the right, rolling along and under the apron! Perhaps that was the smartest move that she could’ve possibly done, ‘cause now Kassidy will have to focus back upon her and get her back into the ring! Holly gives herself much more time to recover despite what she has endured through so far in this match as well! But this can go seriously wrong for Holly in the same sense, ‘cause Kassidy is motioning herself toward the ropes & looking to get a hold of Holly!
Jake Mercer: ‘Cause Kass’ has got a real tight grip of her hair!!! Holly is trying to find her footing, which she is struggling to garner as Kassidy is just forcing Holly upward and looking to do everything that she can to keep the torment going!! Kassidy is nodding as she has Holly dragged up to her feet—BUT HOLLY QUICKLY TAKES HOLD OF KASSIDY’S HEAD AND BRINGS HER NECK FIRST OVER THE TOP ROPE!!! Kass’ feels every bit of that, which happens to you no matter how tough you are when those ropes are colliding with your neck! Kass’ is stunned temporarily as now Holly has her opportunity!
Stew-O: ‘Cause Holly is reeling Kassidy right over, and she’s looking to find her way back into this match in the biggest way possible, with a grasp of Kassidy as she has her opportunity here to deliver on a game changer for this match—’CAUSE HOLLY IS LOOKING FOR THE VERTICAL SUPLEX FROM THE RING AND TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!! BUT KASS IMMEDIATELY RAKES HOLLY’S EYES AS SHE HAS TO LET GO!!! Holly is immediately trying to recover with her sight, as Kassidy is able to land back onto the apron while Arrow is left in all of the trouble right now!
Flannery McCoy: BUT KASS QUICKLY APPLIES THE REAR NAKED CHOKE!!!! HOLLY IS WIDE-EYED THROUGH BLURRED VISION AS KASSIDY IS APPLYING AN INTENSE CHOKE WITH HER ARM WRAPPED AROUND HER NECK!!! Holly is trying to find all of the energy within herself to get out of this but the referee certainly won’t be doing a thing about this by any means! Kassidy is keeping this choke applied to the fullest and she will utilize every second to make Holly go limp completely! Holly’s face is turning BLUE—
Jake Mercer: BUT HOLLY MOTIONS KASSIDY BACKWARD AND INTO THE RING POST!!! Kassidy’s back hits the cold metal as she’s forced to let go, and Holly is coughing up a storm as she’s steadily turning herself back around to the staggered Kass’! Holly is trying to recollect herself while she can here, all the while Kassidy is trying to recover far more quickly in her own right in order to find herself sending the pressure forward again—’CAUSE SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE ‘HEART STOPPER’ TO HOLLY ARROW—
Stew-O: HOLLY BACKSTEPS FROM THE PUNCH—AND NAILS A BOOT ACROSS KASSIDY’S JAW!!! KASS IS RATTLED AS SHE FINDS HERSELF STAGGERING AROUND IN PLACE—ALLOWING HOLLY TO TAKE HOLD OF HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!!! OH MY!!!!! ONTO THE COLD UNFORGIVING FLOOR!!! Kassidy is laid out as Holly is quickly grasping onto the back of her own head here as well!!! The referee immediately slides out of the ring as he is absolutely looking to provide his own perspective on if they’re doing just fine! As Kassidy is laid out, the referee motions himself toward her, asking if she’s doing alrigh—
(Suddenly, the referee’s collar is held by Kassidy, who is wiping the blood from the corner of her lip while squinting her eyes in focused anger.)
Kassidy Heart: (off-mic) Fuck off…
Flannery McCoy: Goodness gracious, Kassidy just took a brutal German and isn’t having any of it with being checked on. She shoves the referee away as well!! Holly rises to her feet first, shaking her head as the wear & tear is absolutely making itself apparent while Kassidy is also back up to her feet—BUT HOLLY SHOVES HER INTO THE STEEL STEPS BACK FIRST!!! Kassidy is stunned for the moment with a hand placed over her own lower back, leaned against the steel steps as Holly seems to take notice of the opportunity that has presented itself for her right here!
Jake Mercer: ‘Cause Holly shoves the top portion of the steel steps off!!! It looks like she’s looking for any sort of intensified counter to the pressure that Kassidy has brought to her by going for all that she can! Kassidy is steadily rising to a knee, but Holly is immediately bringing her right over to the steel steps, seeing that this may be her best shot at putting Kassidy down if she wants to see herself emerge from this match any closer to victory for herself! This is about as much as she can muster… LOOKING FOR THE ‘PSIONIC CROSSBOW’ ONTO THE STEEL STEPS—
Stew-O: KASS SHIFTS AROUND WHILE BEING HOISTED AND DROPS HOLLY ONTO THE STEEL STEPS WITH ‘STARGAZING’!!!! FALLING INVERTED DDT RIGHT ONTO THE STEPS!! Holly is immediately grasping onto her own neck after the collision as Kassidy is arching herself upward with a smirk on her face!! Arrow is in deep waters at the moment ‘cause now Kassidy may be looking to amplify the pressure from here! She’s taking a hold of Holly, and tossing her back into the ring as she is refusing to let up!
Flannery McCoy: And Kassidy is back in the ring! Holly is crawling, somehow she is capable of crawling for herself despite the pain that is visibly felt within her as Kass’ is immediately motioning herself toward her—AND LOCKS HOLLY INTO THE ‘XOXO KASS’!!!! FIGURE FOUR IS APPLIED AS HOLLY FINDS HERSELF IN IMMENSE TROUBLE RIGHT NOW! Kassidy has everything that she can apply here through all of the pressure that is being placed on Holly Arrow! Holly is trying to keep herself conscious in this moment as the referee is yelling toward Holly, seeing if she can truly continue to push the same pace but Holly is shaking her own head!!!
Jake Mercer: As Holly is motioning herself toward the ropes!!! Kassidy is glaring toward Holly is she is looking to employ further pressure here as she does not want Holly to continue prolonging her own fate here but she’s still remaining all the more of a fighter! Holly is bringing herself closer and closer to the ropes, doing everything that she can to get herself moving toward the ropes after dragging herself and the bodyweight of Kassidy to get herself motioning closer to them—AND SHE DOES! HOLLY IS GRASPING ONTO THE ROPE—
Stew-O: KASSIDY IMMEDIATELY RISES UPWARD AND HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES AND STOMP DOWN ONTO HOLLY ARROW!!! HOLLY IS IN TROUBLE!!!! Kassidy is just stomping away, refusing to let up as Holly is trying to cover herself up the best that she can!!! The referee can only do so much as he is asking Holly repeatedly if she can continue in this match but Holly is refusing to answer otherwise! She does not want to go down like this and Kassidy is understanding that!
Flannery McCoy: As Kassidy is dragging Holly by the hair, toward the middle of the ring!! She’s laying in wait as Holly is trying to bring herself up to her feet, refusing to keep herself down as Kassidy mayc be encouraging as well, ‘CAUSE SHE’S LOOKING FOR THE ‘NECRO MAULER’ HERE—HOLLY EXERTS FORWARD TO MAKE KASS ROLL OVER BEFORE SHE CAN LOCK IN!!! KASS ROLLS BACK TO HER FEET AND TURNS—
Jake Mercer: HEADBUTT!!!!! KASSIDY IS NAILED WITH THE HEADBUTT AS HOLLY BACKS AWAY—AND ‘LODESTAR RISING’ CONNECTS!!!! SHE’S STAGGERED KASSIDY HERE, AS SHE’S LEFT ON ONE KNEE AS HOLLY MOTIONS FORWARD… AND COMPLETES THE RUSH WITH ‘SUNSET PEAK’!!! THE SUBMISSION IS APPLIED AS KASSIDY IS TRAPPED IN PLACE WHILE HOLLY IS TRYING TO APPLY PRESSURE!!!
Stew-O: KASSIDY IS REFUSING TO GIVE IN THOUGH! SHE IS SHAKING HER OWN HEAD AS HOLLY IS TRYING TO MAINTAIN THIS OCTOPUS STRETCH FOR ALL THAT IT’S WORTH! THE REFEREE IS KEEPING A KEEN EYE ON THE SUBMISSION—
Flannery McCoy: KASS PRIES HOLLY OFF OF HERSELF, HOLLY VISIBLY WEAKENED AFTER ALL OF THE STRIFE—AND CONTORTS HER INTO THE ‘DEDEDE DDT’!!!! HOLLY IS IN TROUBLE!!! KASS SITUATES RIGHT BEHIND HOLLY ARROW AS HOLLY IS IN A SEATED POSITION, WHERE KASS–
Jake Mercer: APPLIES THE ‘NECRO MAULER’!!!!! AND SHE BITES INTO THE BACK OF HER NECK!!!! HOLLY IS ABSOLUTELY SPENT, STILL TRYING TO FIGHT THROUGH IT AS MUCH AS SHE CAN! AS MUCH AS SHE POSSIBLY CAN!!! BUT IT IS TOO MUCH!!!! HOLLY FINDS HERSELF GIVING WAY TO THE TORMENT AS SHE TAPS!!!!
Referee: (off-mic) RING THE BELL! RING THE BELL!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… KASSIDYYYYYYYYY HEART!!!!
Flannery McCoy: My goodness, not a single pin was made in that match. Unbridled brutality across the board, and Kassidy Heart returns in absolutely dominating fashion after a very gutsy performance from Holly Arrow as well.
Jake Mercer: I mean, wow, I don’t think I have much to even say after what we just witnessed! They were really trying all that they could to kick each other’s ass, but Kassidy returned with a goddam vengeance for the months that she has been absent from the ring!
Stew-O: Holly gave it her all, she put up an incredible effort, but it could not overcome the sheer maliciousness of the Mauler on full display, quite the return for the EAW Hall of Famer herself, Kassidy Heart.
(‘Partition’ can be heard blaring throughout the speakers once more as Kassidy roughly shoves Holly off after the bell rings. She rises to her feet, breathing steadily as she rubs blood off of her own lip with a thumb, grinning from ear to ear as the referee timidly raises her hand. Holly remains dormant as the referee checks on her, disgruntled in pain as Kassidy remains standing tall in the middle of the ring, with the scene closing.)
(A commercial plays for Resident Evil Requiem, featuring Michael Machina trying to move like Leon S. Kennedy.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns as the backstage area of the Olympic City Hall is shown. There, the camera pans up as the crowd erupts upon seeing Michael Machina. The World Heavyweight Champion is seen making his way through the hallway, prideful in his stride as he’s seemingly making his way toward Gorilla Position. But it doesn’t seem to come without its interruptions…)
Michael Machina: Hey there.
Kassidy Heart: …
(Machina smirks as she looks over at Kassidy Heart, who has a towel over her neck and a snarl on her face as she eyes him down. She takes a glance at the World Heavyweight Championship over his shoulder and, without a single word, continues her walk down the hallway. The Champion shakes his head as he adjusts his title and continues his walk.)
(The camera then transitions over to the ring, where Dynasty General Manager Tyrone Montgomery is seen standing by. The crowd erupts loudly as he stands at the center of the ring, microphone in hand and a smile on his face. As the crowd begins to quiet down, he takes a brief moment before beginning to speak.)
Tyrone Montgomery: What a great show that we had tonight here on Friday Night Dynasty! We just saw the return of Hall of Famer Kassidy Heart in the main event, and I can officially say that we are on the road to Operation: Doomsday!
(The crowd continues to cheer loudly, showing their support for Dynasty. Tyrone nods his head as he goes on.)
Tyrone Montgomery: With King of Elite having come and gone, now more than ever, there is a pending need for the next challenger to be revealed for Michael Machina’s World Heavyweight Championship. Since winning the title at Territorial Invasion, the Machine has been on a tear through the roster, and nobody has seemed to be able to put a stop to his onslaught. But now, another person gets the opportunity to undertake such a feat, but that does not come without its trials. Because also returning at Operation: Doomsday is our trademark Iron Survivor match!
(Another loud ovation is heard for the match, which has been a staple of Dynasty’s Marquee Event for the past couple of years.)
Tyrone Montgomery: The winner this year will be the next contender for the EAW World Heavyweight Championship, and it’s safe to say that Michael Machina will be watching very closely to see who’s next to bat. But I don’t think you’re here for just that, I think you’re here to hear the participants for the match itself, you agree, Cairo???
(The crowd responds happily as Tyrone nods his head.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Well then, let’s get right to it! As you saw earlier in the night, Cy Henderson said himself that he personally came up to me and requested to be in the Iron Survivor match, and I’m happy to confirm right here, right now, that it was agreed upon. So with the first participant, the EAW Hall of Famer takes his first shot at reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship that he lost at Territorial Invasion at Operation: Doomsday! Now, of course, that does not come without a caveat. As he clearly showed afterward, his business with Methuselah was far from over, as he went on to attack him later on in his match against Limmy Monaghan. And of course, after their heated confrontation, Limmy certainly didn’t take kindly to the interference either, joining in on the fight.
(Tyrone pauses as he shakes his head in disappointment before going on.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Now, usually, such actions would call for serious consequences. But I’ve decided that the only way they can settle this is in the ring. Cy Henderson gets to settle the score with not only Methuselah, but Limmy Monaghan as well, with both of them being the second and third participants in the Iron Survivor match as well!
(Tyrone nods his head with a smile as the crowd is certainly pleased with that, and he quickly goes on, not looking to waste much time.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And the last two participants in this match are two Elitists who have fought for the World Heavyweight Championship this season already, both of them ultimately falling short. Two Elitists who have a lot of history with one another and the battle scars to show for it. They both get another opportunity to potentially dethrone Michael Machina. Those two are Rex McAllister and Drake King!
(The crowd gives a mixed reaction, cheers for Rex, and boos for Drake in the meantime. Tyrone can’t help but chuckle at this.)
Tyrone Montgomery: I know, I know, certainly a varied field! But that’s all there is to it! All five of these Elitists will partake in the Iron Survivor, with only one of them coming out on top. Who is it going to be? I guess we’re just going to have to wait and see. Now, I know my opinion isn’t exactly what you want to hear at the moment, so…
(‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep immediately begins to play through the speakers of the arena. The crowd erupts loudly as the camera goes over to the stage to show Michael Machina as he makes his way out from the backstage area. He has his World Heavyweight Championship over his shoulder as he eyes the ring, immediately beginning to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring with a purpose.)
Stew-O: Here comes the World Heavyweight Champion, and this is certainly an interesting scenario. Most of the people that he’s facing in this match, he’s already ransacked during his dominant World Championship reign. I’m certain he’s walking into this one with a whole lot of high hopes.
Flannery McCoy: It’s a long road ahead until Pain For Pride, and Machina certainly is not going to let up until he gets his way, and the only way that he can is by remaining World Heavyweight Champion. So, needless to say, he’s going to be waiting for whoever happens to meet him at that finish line.
Jake Mercer: ARF! ARF! ARF! He laid waste to Limmy Monaghan last week, and next up is whoever comes out of this Iron Survivor match! He’s going to be World Heavyweight Champion FOREVER! And you best believe there ain’t a damn thing that anybody is going to be able to do about it!
(Machina makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters through the ropes and into the ring. He makes his way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Apostle’s Warning’ then begins to come to a close. As he heads toward the center of the ring, he takes a moment before beginning to speak.)
Michael Machina: One helluva announcement, don’t you think, Tyrone?
Tyrone Montgomery: Indeed. Certainly have a lot on your plate, Machina.
(Machina chuckles as he adjusts his title over his shoulder, taking it lightheartedly.)
Michael Machina: Nothing I haven’t gone through before, that’s just how the business operates. I could stand here and relish in my first title defense of 2026, but that’s asinine compared to what I should really be doing, and that’s looking ahead. There are high expectations for this title reign that I keep in full focus, and most importantly, there are a lot of people looking to take me out who certainly believe they have what it takes to do so. When I look at the lineup in this contendership match, I see several people I’ve already beaten before, but don’t think for a second that just means that I’m going to overlook them and underestimate them, nah, that’s cheap. Whoever wins this, I don’t give a damn; what matters is that they’re going to find out firsthand exactly why it’s so hard to take this title out of my hands.
(Machina takes his title and raises it into the air, before he continues on.)
Michael Machina: It’s been a long road to get here, and I’ve poured a whole lot of blood, sweat, and tears into everything that I’ve done. The goal is simple: making sure I not only get past Pain For Pride, not just the entire season, but the whole entirety of 2026. And while certain people might think that’s thinking way too far, you underestimate just the amount of damage I’ve done to this brand as a whole, and the type of damage that I plan on continuing to do. I got a Bullet From Hell with the names of everyone in this match and everyone else who thinks they have the balls to step up to me, and if they think they have what it takes, I’m not going to stop them, but no matter how much horsepower you think you have, pound-for-pound, you’re never going to match up with a goddamn Machine.
(The crowd erupts loudly at this, and they quickly follow that up with louder cheers as before Machina can continue, ‘In My Blood’ by The Score begins to blast through the speakers of the arena. The camera goes over to the stage as Rex McAllister is seen making his way out. He has a smile on his face as he takes a moment to embrace the atmosphere, before then beginning to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Stew-O: Here comes the Hall of Famer! We confirmed earlier in the night that Cy, Methuselah, and Limmy were all escorted out of the building after their altercation, and it seems like Rex is making his way out here tonight to be first in line to give a stern warning to the Champion.
Flannery McCoy: We saw Raven confront the Empress of Elite to kick off the show, and now Rex is in the closer. Needless to say, Fire & Ice have some huge ambitions going forward that can only end in one possible way, and that’s a World Championship around their waist.
Jake Mercer: Big talk. Let’s see if this big shot Hall of Famer can back it up against THE MACHINE!
(Rex makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters through the ropes and into the ring. He takes a microphone for himself while ‘In My Blood’ begins to come to a close. He turns around and approaches Machina before he then begins to speak.)
Rex McAllister: Let’s get this out of the way. Unlike many of the people in this match, I have a lot of respect for you, Machina. I saw firsthand the type of damage that you can do in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, and while that would sour anyone else, that motivated me heading into 2026 to do more with my career. I wanted another shot at your title, and it appears that the only way that I’m going to be able to do it is by winning the Iron Survivor. And while I’m not here to make any promises or step over any of my other opponents, what I am here to say is that I hope to see you in the future, and make damn sure that I make things right by taking that World Heavyweight Championship away from you.
(The crowd cheers loudly as Machina nods his head in approval.)
Michael Machina: Alright, I see how this is. I know how good you are, Rex. And I’m never going to doubt the idea that you’re going to win this match. All I can tell you right now is that I’m still going to be here no matter how long it takes, and if you really care this much about beating me, then you’re going to have to show it.
Rex McAllister: So be it-
(Suddenly, the crowd erupts as Rex is taken down from behind.)
Stew-O: OH MY GOD! IT’S…
Flannery McCoy: DRAKE KING! DRAKE STRIKES MACHINA FROM BEHIND AND TOPPLES DOWN REX IN THE PROCESS! OH MY GOD!
(Drake King is seen standing over the two of them as he has a pissed-off expression on his face. He’s running his hands through his hair as Rex tries his best to recover.)
Jake Mercer: CURB STOMP TO REX! JUDGMENT DAY CONNECTS! AND IT DOESN’T APPEAR THAT HE’S DONE!
Stew-O: AS HE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A SECOND JUDGMENT DAY, THIS TIME TO THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! SOME WOUNDS NEVER TRULY HEAL, AND IT SEEMS LIKE DRAKE KING IS MAKING IT KNOWN RIGHT NOW THAT HE’S FAR FROM THROUGH WITH MICHAEL MACHINA!
(Drake looks irate as Tyrone Montgomery looks shocked in the corner. It doesn’t seem like he wants to engage with him right now, considering the state that he’s in. As he stands over a laid out Rex and Machina, the only thing that he can do is close his eyes as he spreads his arms out, a serious look on his face as the crowd continues to shower him in boos. It’s the very last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty fades to a complete black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
