(EAW intro plays.)
(Friday Night Dynasty goes live, and with that, a montage of last week’s show is played for the viewers at home to see. Once the recap ends, a live shot of the United Center in Chicago, Illinois is seen before the shot fades to an inside capture of the sold-out venue. It’s packed to the brim with many of EAW’s most faithful and loyal fans, and everyone is excited. With Grand Rampage looming, the EAW universe is looking forward to how that show will shape up, especially on Dynasty’s side of things. After the pyro show and more camera shots showcasing the crowd, we cut to a shot of Stew-O, Flannery McCoy and Jake Mercer, ready as can be for another wonderful night of action!)
Stew-O: EAW universe, welcome to Friday Night Dynasty! Thank you to all of you at home who are tuning into what is sure to be another spectacular event for us! I am Stew-O, and as always, I am joined by my trusted colleagues, Jake Mercer and Flannery McCoy!
Jake Mercer: You already know the vibes! Grand Rampage is a few weeks away, and we already have some huge matchups announced! Michael Machina and Damien Kutcher! Milli Banks and Shinzo Sasaki! Joso and Jamie O’Hara! MYLES AND LIMMYKJNSDNCCNADFKNADNJVKJFVN!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Well, we don’t have to guess which match Jake is personally looking forward to the most. :mjlol: But we certainly do have some blockbuster bouts on the Dynasty side of things, along with people getting ready to declare themselves in the actual Grand Rampage match itself. We have the likes of Jake Smith and Bronson Daniels being a part of the match, and tonight, we’ll see who else will throw their hat into the ring in an attempt to outlast twenty-nine other Elitists for a shot at a world championship match at Pain for Pride!
Stew-O: Exciting stuff there, that’s for sure. But in the meantime, we kick things off with—
(Suddenly, Stew-O, Jake Mercer and Flannery McCoy all look serious as they get word in their earpieces about some kind of situation.)
Stew-O: Hang on. First, let’s head on backstage as there appears to be an urgent matter going on!
(The cameraman rushes to the scene as Diamond Dixon can be found laid out in the parking lot, not moving an inch, and her clothes being partially torn from the beating she must’ve suffered. A referee is crouching down beside her, attempting to wake Diamond up.)
Referee: Diamond! Diamond, speak to me!
(An EAW official enters the frame, alarmed by what they’re witnessing.)
EAW Official: What happened?!
Referee: I don’t know, I just found her like this!
EAW Official: CAN WE GET SOME HELP OUT HERE?!
(The official crouches down close to Diamond Dixon as well, joining the referee in trying to wake her up, but it’s to no avail as she’s down and out. Finally, medical personal, and security arrive at the scene, each surrounding Diamond Dixon. The cameraman still attempts to get a shot of Dixon laid out, and a security guard blocks their path.)
Security: HEY! BACK UP! I NEED YOU TO BACK UP NOW!
(The cameraman obliges as the security guard returns his attention back over to Diamond. Suddenly, a voice can be heard off screen.)
???: Alright, step aside! Step aside!
(Kensingten Calhoun-Astor is flanked by Richard Grant, both pushing through the crowd to get a glimpse of Diamond Dixon laid out. Both visibly fake concern, which anybody can see through.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: 😱 Richard, can you believe this?
Richard Grant: Who could’ve done such a thing?!
(Kensingten crouches down next to a limp Diamond Dixon.)
Security: I don’t think that’s such-
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Quiet!
(Kensingten turns her full attention back to Diamond.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: You poor thing… don’t worry. The show is in good hands. Ain’t that right, Richard?
Richard Grant: That’s right! We’ll gladly hold down the fort while you and Tyrone are gone.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Get well soon. 🙂
(Kensingten stands up, a slight smugness to her attitude, and heads off with Richard while the ambulance can be heard arriving in the background. The scene fades from there.)
(A commercial plays for EAW 2K24, showcasing the ambulance match.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to a shot of the arena as Dynasty commentator Stew-O is seen standing at the middle of the ring with a smile on his face and a microphone in hand as he begins to speak.)
Stew-O: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time… Limmy Monaghan!
(‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Adam Brown begins to blast through the speakers of the arena as the crowd is in an uproar for Limmy Monaghan who makes his way out to the stage with a smile on his face. He points to the sky as an array of pyro is seen following him before he, from there, begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Flannery McCoy: Last week we saw Limmy Monaghan return to Elite Answers Wrestling as he went straight for the World Heavyweight Championship and specifically the Champion, Myles.
Jake Mercer: (Crying Profusely) I-I can’t believe… he-he’s back… so bea-beautiful…
(Limmy enters the ring and greets Stew-O as ‘Number One’ begins to come to a close. Stew-O then continues what he has to say from there.)
Stew-O: First of all, I want to start this interview off by saying something I think everyone here can agree with, and that’s that we are glad to see you back in Elite Answers Wrestling. It’s been half a year since your last appearance and since then a lot has changed. What have you noticed upon coming back?
(Limmy smirks as he hears this, nodding his head as he thinks to himself for a moment.)
Limmy Monaghan: Well, after I left, I definitely wasn’t living under a rock. I’ve been paying close attention to Elite Answers Wrestling and everything that went on within that stratosphere, and you’re right that a lot has changed. It’s as if the landscape is completely different with new faces, new stars… new Champions, it really interests me. I specifically eyed the top of the mountain in terms of competition in this company, seeing as that was exactly what I was gunning for, and I’ve seen what’s been happening there. I’ve witnessed the whole saga go down with Myles, Jake Smith, and Bronson Daniels, and while it’s cute that all three of them just so happened to have declared themselves as the undisputed face of Friday Night Dynasty at some point… the fact of the matter is that time off or not we all know who exactly is Number One around these parts. That’s not me tooting my own horn, that’s just telling it as it is, and needless to say I don’t think I hear anyone of *significance* disagree with that. I’m glad that I’m back inside of an EAW ring so that I can remind everyone of exactly what got me to the position I was in before I left, I got my head on straight and reminded myself of my own greatness, and it truly gave me the motivation that I needed to go out and do what I did last week. I’m more headstrong and confident than I’ve ever been in my career, and I’m looking to set yet another bar that is going to end up being too high for Elitists to reach again.
Stew-O: I wanted to focus on what you said, that you are more confident than you’ve ever been in your career. What is the thought process behind this shift of attitude?
(Limmy once again thinks for a moment, before simply shrugging his shoulders.)
Limmy Monaghan: I had a lot of time to think things over, more specifically my approach to a return. I remember how I was before, I felt that I had a standard to uphold and that there was a level of professionalism to be had as the top star of a brand. But now I understand upon further inspection that there is just no need to be humble anymore. I look around and I see the influence I have on every Elitist, whether that be old or new. I’d run down the names but I already run them down too many times to count, you don’t need the whole spiel, all you need to realize is the aforementioned bar I set, and the impact that I have left on this company. When I first walked into EAW not many people thought I’d end up being a valuable asset and that I wouldn’t be worth the trouble, but fast forward and I’m a future Hall of Famer with a lot more left in the tank and a legacy to continue to build. You see people trying to move in certain ways so that they can be just like me. There’s no denying that I was one of the best World Champions, period, and while so many people strive to have more under their belt, make no mistake about it, is me, the prominence of my run as World Heavyweight Champion solely focusing on that cannot be denied. You can say what you want about me, and you can criticize what I’m saying right now and say that it’s gotten to my head, but just remember, I’m not striving to be anyone else, everyone else is striving to be the next me. I have earned this right, and I am quite frankly not going to have it taken away from me just because someone said so.
Stew-O: Bold words indeed, but now let’s get your thoughts on the opponent that you set your sights on for your return, Myles. You made it clear that you were coming after the World Heavyweight Championship and right out of the gate you got your match. Do you have anything on your mind pertaining to the Champion?
Limmy Monaghan: I respect Myles, I’ve always had positive thoughts about him and his work. Our previous matches were stellar and I can easily say that he was one of the opponents that truly did give me a hard time. He’s deserving of his Championship reign, but I can’t help but notice his shift in attitude ever since winning it last year. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I feel as though he is getting way too big for his britches. Ultimately, he needs to understand that if I hadn’t been severely injured the last time we faced at Pain For Pride, thanks to him by the way, there is a good chance that he wouldn’t have found his way into the Extreme Elimination Chamber, and furthermore, have won the World Heavyweight Championship. I’m just saying, if he wants to act like he surpassed this great hurdle when in hindsight he just barely overcame it, that’s fine… but, I am more than content with reminding him that Friday Night Dynasty is still the Czar’s domain. If that means taking everything that he’s worked for away from him, then so be it, but just know that regardless I walked into this with zero intention of losing, and I’m not going to give him the choice but to hand the World Heavyweight Championship back to me when it is all said and done.
(After Limmy is done speaking, the sound of ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi plays through the speakers. The camera goes over to World Heavyweight Champion Myles as he makes his way out to the stage. He has a serious expression on his face as he stares at Limmy inside the ring while making his way down the ramp from there.)
Flannery McCoy: Well here comes Myles who does not seem entirely all that happy that Limmy reintroduced himself the way that he did last week.
Jake Mercer: (Crying Profusely) WELL HE’S JUST GOING TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT! BOO HOO! CRY ME A RIVER! LIMMY MONAGHAN REIGNS SUPREME!
(Myles circles around the ring, continuing to eye Limmy as he takes a microphone from the timekeeper’s area. ‘Enemy Strike’ then comes to a close from there as Myles stays at ringside, beginning to speak.)
Myles: Look, Limmy, let’s get one thing straight before we begin by saying that I do see you as a challenge. Without a shadow of a doubt, you will end up being the biggest challenge to my World Heavyweight Championship yet. But while that is the case, let’s get one thing straight that you are not better than me. You can make all the excuses you want, saying that if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t be here, and maybe you’re right, but that doesn’t change the fact that I got here. I didn’t need Limmy Monaghan to win the World Heavyweight Championship in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, I did so on my own merit. So if you really want to come out of the gate taking credit for everything, then by all means, but I’d recommend looking at it from a more objective standpoint before running your mouth like this and trying to take credit for everything.
Limmy Monaghan: I am looking at it from an objective standpoint, Myles. How about we get one thing clear, I don’t have to lie to you or anyone else, I simply have no reason to. There was a point where I would try to twist and construct the narrative in my favor, but the narrative is already in my favor when it comes to me and you. If that is so much of a problem to you, go right ahead and try and stop me, but heaven forbid I don’t show a little bit of confidence, right? I know I can beat you, I have beaten you before even when I wasn’t 100%… can you say that you’re going to survive that especially when there is nothing holding me back anymore?
Myles: You can’t try and use that on me when we both know that so much has changed since the end of last Season. I’ll admit that I was in a dark spot heading into our Pain For Pride match, but now things are different. I’s reignited that fire within me, knowing that everything that I could ever want is right around my waist. You’re not facing the same Myles that lost to you last year, you’re facing an entirely different animal. When I say I am the Peak, now more than ever, Limmy, I mean that. At the end of the day, the keys to the kingdom belong to me, and I’m not letting them go anytime soon.
Limmy Monaghan: For now, it does, I agree. But now, I’m back, and you’re going to have to return those keys to me.
(Myles doesn’t take it personally, looking at Limmy with a smirk on his face that slowly begins to grow.)
Myles: Just be careful, partner.
(Myles drops his microphone down to the ground and stays at the ringside area. Limmy is eyeing the Champion on the outside with a look of intrigue on his face, but the tension is quickly broken by Stew-O who speaks up.)
Stew-O: I hope you don’t mind me asking one final question on your thoughts about the confrontation that you just had with Myles, Limmy.
(Limmy looks at Stew, shrugging.)
Limmy Monaghan: What more needs to be said? At Grand Rampage, the World Heavyweight Championship will be back in the right hands.
(Limmy lowers his microphone as ‘Number One’ begins to blast through the speakers once again. The camera focuses on Myles as he stands on the outside, taking his entrance gear off, and clearly disagreeing with this notion by the challenger. The last shot seen is Limmy and Myles looking at one another ahead of their tag match coming up next as Friday Night Dynasty from there begins to fade to a brief commercial break.)
(A commercial plays for One Piece.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Stephie Love: Already in the ring, they are the team of The ‘CZAR’ LIMMY MONAGHAN, AND THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, MYLES!!!!!!
(‘Under The Tree’ by SiM would hit the speakers to an explosion of boos, as Shisui Tategami made his way out onto the stage, staring right into the ring at the two men who he was facing tonight. As he made his way down the ramp, unexpectedly ‘Geto’s True Identity’ would hit the speakers next, and Chiyo Gedo made his way out, completely walking past Shisui as they made their way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: And their opponents! They are the team of SHISUI TATEGAMI, AND CHIYO GEDO!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And this tag team match is now officially underway, and what better way to start us off than the World Heavyweight Champion himself! Myles begins to pace around the ring, as Chiyo Gedo who is also the legal man followed his pace, circling around… before they quickly rushed towards each other and engaged into a collar and elbow tie up! Chiyo knows just how important a match like this is here tonight and you can tell by his stance in this early lock up for advantage that he will do whatever it takes to make a statement here tonight.
Flannery McCoy: But Myles is going to get the early advantage, using his strength to pull Chiyo out of the lock up and right on over into a side headlock! Chiyo is caught by the World Heavyweight Champion, and Myles began wrenching that headlock in, and he is wrenching it in tightly, while looking towards Limmy Monaghan the whole time, almost as a way to taunt his tag team partner, but maybe he was taunting a bit too much. Chiyo manages to slip out of it, and he goes behind into a waistlock, but Myles throws an elbow back! BUT CHIYO DUCKS IT!
Jake Mercer: Chiyo ducks the back elbow by Myles, but Myles goes to shoot backward for another one, only for Chiyo to once again manage to duck it, BEFORE HE SLIPS DOWN AND HE SWEEPS MYLES’ FEET OUT OF UNDERNEATH HIM! Chiyo just dropped the World Heavyweight Champion early on in this match and that might be the opening he needs to take early control as he leaps back up to his feet with Myles in a seated position, and he shoots forward with a massive dropkick to the back of his head! And Chiyo now goes for the cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
Stew-O: But Myles manages to POWER OUT of the cover at only the count of one, and Chiyo gets shoved damn near across the ring, just barely falling into the centre! Chiyo knows what he is getting himself into tonight, as Myles begins to get back to his feet, but Chiyo wastes no time closing the distance again as he rushes forward with a forearm across the jaw of Myles, and then another forearm, and another forearm, and Myles is now trying to get his guard up but the strikes only continue to nail down onto him, BUT MYLES JUST PUSHES HIM BACK!
Flannery McCoy: Chiyo falls backward again but rolls up to his feet, and turns back to Myles, BUT MYLES DASHES FORWARD AND TURNS CHIYO INSIDE OUT WITH A HUGE LARIAT! CHIYO GOES DOWN, AND CHIYO LOOKS OUT! Myles was not happy from the offence that Chiyo was getting in amongst this match as Myles now rips Chiyo right back up to his feet and throws him into a corner, before running in, AND ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE! AND MYLES ISN’T DONE, AS HE CONTINUES TO NAIL CORNER CLOTHESLINES UPON CHIYO GEDO! Myles isn’t stopping and the referee has to rip him off!
Jake Mercer: Myles backs away as Chiyo Gedo is hurting, and he’s hurting badly, stumbling forward as he goes for a wild swing to Myles, only for Myles to duck under it, and he grips onto Chiyo, LOOKING TO SEND HIM UP AND CRASHING INTO THE MAT WITH A BACK SUPLEX! BUT CHIYO FLIPS OUT OF IT ONTO HIS FEET! Chiyo manages to flip out onto his feet as he falls back into the ropes, bouncing off of them as he rushes at Myles, but Myles catches hold of him again, BEFORE THROWING HIM WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX CONNECTS, INTO A PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: Chiyo manages to get the shoulder up, but Myles is not neglecting adding further turmoil to Chiyo Gedo. You can definitely tell that Myles is definitely trying to weaken Chiyo Gedo as much as he possibly can, and if he must tune it down to this slow and methodical pacing, he’ll do whatever he must. Holding him there in the headlock, however.. Chiyo slowly starts giving somewhat of a fight back, as he manages to rise up to his feet. Myles is keeping the headlock attached, but Chiyo starts responding with a couple shots to the gut of Myles! You can tell the champion is trying his hardest to maintain the grip, but Myles is forced to let go as Chiyo’s persistence becomes too much!
Flannery McCoy: Chiyo managing to escape Myles’ grasp early on in this one is big for him, as the less he takes time enduring damage that can affect him as we delve deeper into this match, the more he has a chance to continue fighting! We heard the words from Shisui and Chiyo Gedo this week. It was odd, but you can definitely tell they wanna win this match, it’d be huge for their career, and Myles looks for a clothesline onto Chiyo Gedo- BUT NO! CHIYO DUCKS AND ROLLS UNDERNEATH THE CLOTHESLINE! Avoiding it just at the proper time, Myles lost his balance a bit by that as all of a sudden-
(TAG!)
Jake Mercer: Chiyo Gedo tags out and Shisui Tategami enters this match now! Shisui makes his presence felt in this match early on now, as Chiyo buys himself recovery time, Myles looks at Shisui Tategami from across the ring, and let’s be directly honest with ourselves here. Is anyone really doubting the tandem of Myles and Limmy? No. But anything can happen in EAW. And Shisui is looking to make his next move as Myles is waiting to see the approach the fresh Shisui Tategami who has just entered this matchup makes.. but wait!
(TAG!)
Stew-O: Limmy Monaghan tags himself in! And you can definitely tell that he wants to get in on this action, he and Shisui Tategami exchanged words this week and there was a lack of respect truly presented in said words. Limmy now comes up to Shisui Tategami and he is really telling him to lay into him!! This is the first time Limmy has been in a hot while, AS SHISUI TATEGAMI STARTS LAYING INTO LIMMY MONAGHAN WITH MULTIPLE STIFF FOREARM STRIKES! Shisui is not playing around and he wants to establish that to Limmy Monaghan, he is a freshened and young Elitist with only a passion for fighting. And he commends his own respect..
Flannery McCoy: BUT LIMMY COMES FIRING BACK, AS HE HITS SHISUI TATEGAMI WITH A HUGE KNEE STRIKE DIRECTLY TO THE CHIN!! Shisui Tategami got all of that as he fell back, he came reeling in with the heat but Limmy only could respond back harder, think of all the time Limmy has had to perfect his craft? Do we potentially see Limmy Monaghan as his best here in this match up? I don’t think that is impossible, and Shisui Tategami looks absolutely startled by the knee strike as he rises up to one knee.. Limmy remains hot on his trail however, but Shisui isn’t backing down from Limmy. He nails him with a few strikes to the gut, backing his opponent up.. BUT HE IS MET WITH A CRISP UPPERCUT FROM LIMMY MONAGHAN!
Jake Mercer: If there was a question of Limmy Monaghan having any kinks in his armor, that definitely feels erased so far, Shisui Tategami is stunned as Limmy irish whips him into the corner! Limmy looks at Chiyo Gedo, and then over at his own tag team partner Myles, BEFORE DELIVERING A HUGE CHOP TO THE CHEST OF SHISUI TATEGAMI! It made a loud echoing thud throughout the arena, as Shisui was definitely hurting from that. You can see it glimmering in his eye, but Shisui isn’t backing down, that would be seen as weak and inexcusable, AS LIMMY HITS HIM WITH ANOTHER STINGING CHOP TO THE CHEST! The welts forming on the chest of Shisui Tategami, as Limmy looks at the crowd, wanting to do one more big chop on the chest of Shisui Tategami as Limmy-
Stew-O: MISSES THE CHOP AS SHISUI MANAGES TO GET OUT OF THE WAY! And now he backs Limmy up in the corner, HITTING LIMMY WITH A CHOP! Returning the favor, as Shisui is showing no signs of backing down! He has to counteract however, sitting Limmy up on the turnbuckle. What is Shisui Tategami thinking? It seems as if he isn’t thinking much, as Limmy Monaghan quickly starts responding back and kicking Shisui Tategami in the face, which gets him out of the loop. Shisui gets his positioning turned around, as he is now standing on the top rope.. BEFORE COMING DOWN WITH A MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF SHISUI TATEGAMI’S HEAD! A big one for Limmy, as he hooks the leg!
ONEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOO!
THRR–
Flannery McCoy: BUT SHISUI TATEGAMI GETS OUT! It was a close one for Shisui there, and you could see some wide concern on Chiyo Gedo, thinking he was going to have to go and break the pin up, but Limmy is responding back in a huge way here, you can sense that he is rejuvenated and feeling this in the ring, moving crisply around. But that doesn’t mean Shisui isn’t giving him a tough challenge. Limmy is just using his experience that he wears on his belt to his advantage in a match like this, there were heavy words spoken between these two, and truth be told, I probably believe absolutely every single foul word uttered!
Jake Mercer: Monaghan shoots back up to his feet as he looked over towards Myles with a huge smirk on his face, awaiting for Shisui to get back up to his feet, AS HE GRABS A HOLD OF SHISUI, AND HE HOOKS HIM, LOOKING TO THROW HIM WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX… BUT SHISUI MANAGES TO LIMIT THE IMPACT AS HE ROLLS THROUGH AND OUT OF IT BACK ONTO HIS FEET! Limmy begins to get back up as well, but Shisui shoots forward with a big boot to the face! BUT LIMMY WASN’T EVEN FAZED AND HE SLAPS THE HELL OUT OF SHISUI! SHISUI JUST GOT KNOCKED SILLY BY LIMMY MONAGHAN RIGHT THEN AND THERE!
Stew-O: AND NOW LIMMY RIPS SHISUI BACK UP, AND HE BRINGS HIM INTO THE AIR FOR A POWERBOMB… BUT SHISUI IS STRUGGLING AND HE IS TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF IT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS GOING TO DO EXACTLY THAT, AS HE FALLS BEHIND AND HE BRINGS LIMMY OVER AND INTO A SUNSET FLIP PINFALL! SHISUI TO STEAL IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: BUT LIMMY KICKS OUT AT THE COUNT OF ONE! AT A MERE COUNT OF ONE LIMMY MONAGHAN MANAGES TO FORCE HIMSELF OUT OF THE PINFALL! Shisui Tategami pushes himself back up to his feet, and he starts to make an attempt at mauling Monaghan, pushing his forearm into his face and keeping the returning ‘Czar’ down onto the mat! Limmy was down, and Shisui got back up to his feet, looking over at Chiyo, and look at this; it sounds like Chiyo is demanding a tag here!
Chiyo Gedo: (off-mic) SHISUI! TAG ME IN!
Shisui Tategami: (off-mic) Nah. Imma do my own thing.
Chiyo Gedo: (off-mic) HUH?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOUR OWN THING?!—
Jake Mercer: AND SHISUI TURNS HIS ATTENTION BACK TO LIMMY, LOOKING TO FINISH THIS MATCH OFF AND GET A HUGE WIN TONIGHT—
Stew-O: BUT LIMMY WAS BACK UP, AND HE RUNS IN WITH ‘DIABLE JAMBE!!!!!!!!!!!’ THE RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE COMPLETELY TAKES SHISUI DOWN AND OFF OF HIS FEET, DOWN TO HIS KNEES AS LIMMY WAS ON FIRE! He lifted Shisui right back up to his feet, and Shisui was as lifeless as can be, as Limmy double underhooks him, and he looks into the eyes of the World Heavyweight Champion the whole time, AS LIMMY PLANTS SHISUI INTO THE MAT WITH THE PEDIGREE! ‘OUTER HEAVEN’ CONNECTS AND LIMMY ROLLS SHISUI OVER AND INTO THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS… THE TEAM OF THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION MYLES, AND THE ‘CZAR’ LIMMY MONAGHAN!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Number One’ hit the speakers of the arena to an explosion of cheers, as Limmy Monaghan would get back up to his feet. He brushed his shoulders off, and kicked Shisui out of the ring like he was nothing. Chiyo was upset, dropping from the apron and making his leave through the crowd. Myles would enter the ring as the referee handed the World Heavyweight Championship to him, before the ref raised both of their hands in victory.)
Stew-O: Well, I guess you can’t say we didn’t see that coming, as it looks like Limmy Monaghan has found himself back in form here tonight, with a victory alongside the World Heavyweight Champion! They were able to work together as a team tonight, but you know there’s bad blood, and tonight was just about showing off.
Flannery McCoy: Nonetheless, congratulations to both Limmy and Myles!
(Limmy and Myles stared off in the middle of the ring as the referee stood in between them to hold each other back. Myles nodded his head in acknowledgement as he backed off and Dynasty would fade out and into commercials from there.)
(A commercial plays for Grand Rampage, where Myles defends the EAW World Heavyweight Championship against Limmy Monaghan.)
(Following the tag match, the video cameras pan through the stage curtains and the gorilla position to find Chiyo Gedo and Shisui Tategami standing face to face in the United Center’s backstage hallway; they look exhausted after fighting Limmy and Myles, but nevertheless they seem to be brimming with motivation.)
Chiyo Gedo: I can’t believe we had the opportunity to go up against the likes of Limmy Monaghan and the World Heavyweight Championship this early in our careers! We may have lost, but that was a privilege. Teaming up with you was certainly interesting, too.
(Shisui raises a brow, not entirely reciproacting Chiyo’s optimism, especially in the wake of losing.)
Shisui Tategami: Interesting is a word for it, but don’t get comfortable; I’m gonna keep it a buck with you, I’m far more interested in what’s yet to come. That is, when we’re standing in the ring as opponents.
Chiyo Gedo: Of course!
Shisui Tategami: …Hold on, let’s backtrack for a second. ‘What a privilege’, you say; for all the bullshit that know it all Limmy threw my way, he WAS right about something. I completely see where he was coming from. You, Chiyo, are far too innocent and naive to be able to make it far in a business as cutthroat as professional wrestling.
Chiyo Gedo: Huh? What do you mean by that?
Shisui Tategami: I mean, all of this idolizing and respect you’re showing two men that treated us like dirt! Where’s your drive? Where’s your fire? You didn’t disrespect them back, you just stood there and TOOK it before firing back with some overly respectful nonsense. It doesn’t feel like you’re ready to take the next step and go head to head with people like that, you seem to me like the type of man to just float around in limbo for your entire career!
Chiyo Gedo: You think your way of doing things is the only correct path? Your way or the highway, is that it? No, I think you’re wrong, Shisui. What good does it do to disrespect people like that just for the sake of talking? Why stoke those flames unnecessarily when it doesn’t do me any good? You’re acting like I can just DENY their accomplishments and treat them like garbage the same way you’d treat anybody else like garbage. Going in guns blazing just to make a name for yourself by making everyone in the company pissed off at you; that’s not something I want to do. I want to go about this the RIGHT way. I want to build my worth by my own hands and effort.
Shisui Tategami: While you’re so focused on the right thing and all this ‘honor’ and ‘effort’ talk, a spitfire like me will be forcing my way to the top on my OWN terms! I don’t need to go down your route, and I don’t want to; why would I want to doom myself to being a loser for my entire career? I talked about going at my own pace, but the fact of the matter is that I know it’s my time to rise, and I’ll do it at your expense AND Vincent’s!
Chiyo Gedo: No you won’t, I-
Vincent Mondrian: You called?
(Chiyo and Shisui both turn to find Vincent Mondrian walking down the hallway towards them, also in his wrestling gear)
Vincent Mondrian: What’s this, you fight one tag team match together and you two are already in the bickering stage? Really speedrunning the classic tag team process, I see.
Shisui Tategami: Great, what do YOU want?
Vincent Mondrian: Just wanted to check in with my two fellow New Breeds; amidst all that bickering, don’t forget who was the first of us to stake their claim to making their name. I saw your tag team match with Limmy and Myles, and… I’ll be honest, I’m rather disappointed. The way you two came up to me last week trying to pick a fight to make a name for yourselves, I thought I was dealing with two New Breeds that were just as hungry for greatness as I was; but now, I don’t even know if you two are worth the effort. I doubt you’ll be able to keep up with me, if that performance is any indication.
Chiyo Gedo: You’re wrong. Don’t mistake my respectfulness for apathy; there isn’t a New Breed on the roster that is hungrier and more motivated than I am. I’ll prove it to you, Shisui, and the entire EAW Universe every time I step into that ring, because I know myself, and I know that I’m willing AND able to put in the work necessary to make it to the top of the food chain.
Shisui Tategami: If I’m gonna be real, Vincent is probably right… about YOU, Chiyo. Me, on the other hand? You couldn’t be further off if you TRIED, Vincent; making yourself look real stupid with dumbass remarks like that. I’ve been showing my hunger for my entire career. You look at this past week, when I had a former and the current World Heavyweight Champion coming for my throat, did I back down? No, I stood my ground, I fired back at them nonstop, I spit on the very ground they walked on, and I gave them everything I got. Since we’re talking about hunger, who exactly is making these comments anyways? It’s not like YOU’RE setting the world ablaze, Vincent. Where’s your fire?
Vincent Mondrian: I don’t disagree with that, Shisui; the very fact that I’m willing to admit that actually puts me above the two of you. You’re both in way over your heads, getting in situations like this; you end up on the backfoot, needing to prove people wrong every step of the way, resulting in the kind of delusion I heard from you for the past week. Me? I don’t operate that way. I’m thoroughly grounded in reality; I know where I stand, and I know what it takes to prove yourself in a business like this. As a matter of fact, you can go ahead and WATCH me prove myself, because I’m on my way to fight AIRI Evergarden; watch closely, maybe you’ll end up learning something important.
(With a confident grin on his face, Vincent walked between the two of them as he continued down the hallway over towards the gorilla position and the stage curtains. Chiyo and Shisui glanced at each other for a moment, before proceeding to a nearby TV in one of the public locker rooms to watch the match. The video camera zoomed in on the TV screen showing the ring, before the video feed also faded over to the ring.)
Stephie Love: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Lacrimosa – Epic Version’ by Samuel Kim plays through the arena speakers. Out of the backstage area, Vincent Mondrian makes his way onto the stage as he strikes an artistic pose. He continues his way down to the ring, looking determined.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM LAREN, NETHERLANDS… WEIGHING IN AT 205 LBS… ‘THE RESOLUTE’ VINCEEEEEENT MOOOOONDRIIAAAAAANNNNN!!!
Flannery McCoy: Vincent Mondrian is a fascinating New Breed. He’s been fighting other New Breeds with varying success. Last week, he came face to face with a few of them after his interview was interrupted. But tonight, he has a match ahead.
(‘FLASH BACK’ by AIBECK replaces the previous theme song. AIRI Evergarden steps out of gorilla. She poses on the stage before she starts to make her way down to the ring to get this match started and add a victory to her record.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT… FROM CHIBA, JAPAN… WEIGHING IN AT 170 LBS… ‘THE INFINITY’ AAAAAAAIIIIRRIIIIIIII EVERGARDEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNN!!!!
Jake Mercer: Vincent may have been here last week but AIRI wasn’t. And you know how that plays into people. That is a sign that they need to show they deserve their spots on the show. And that’s what Evergarden wants to prove. But is she going to be able to?
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: The bell rings, both of these competitors start to circle the ring and try to feel each other out before approaching each other in the middle of the ring for a elbow and collar lock up. Both of them are looking to out wrestle the other.
Flannery McCoy: Vincent grabs AIRI’s wrist and starts to wrench it. He transitions behind her and locks in a hammerlock. He pushes her downwards and looks to put her in an inescapable position but Evergarden rolls forward to get out of it as Mondrian loses his hold on her.
Jake Mercer: Vincent moves back in as Evergarden rolls back to her feet, but he runs right into a knife edge chop from AIRI! She chains it into a massive spinning back fist making Mondrian stagger to the ropes and bounce off of them. He walks right back into a Discus Forearm!
Stew-O: But AIRI misses the forearm as Mondrian ducks under and wraps his arms around the waist of his opponent, looking to take her down to the mat with a lifted wrestling takedown. He maneuvers over towards the front of Evergarden to get her in that front facelock.
Flannery McCoy: He starts to throw some knee strikes in that position to start to weaken his opponent and get her damaged. AIRI doesn’t fight back and starts to lose her consciousness, allowing Mondrian to hook her head and plant her in the mat with a Snap Suplex! He floats into the cover!
OOONNNEEE!
Jake Mercer: Quick and powerful kick out by Evergarden as he grabs her and pulls her into a Lebell Lock of sorts. But he doesn’t get all of it, because before he can get it in, ARIA rolls sideways into a surprise roll-up!
OOONNEEE!
Stew-O: AIRI manages to catch him off-guard but Vincent manages to power out before the count of two! He rolls back to his feet and so does AIRI. Both of them fire a forearm at the same time! Both of them stagger on their feet but Mondrian fires with a high roundhouse kick!
Flannery McCoy: But Evergarden ducks under and grabs him from behind and hooks the arms of Vincent Modnrian as she looks to connect with a Tiger Suplex! But Vincent is shifting his weight so she can’t connect it. He frees his arms and looks to grab her for a headlock takeover.
Jake Mercer: But as soon as they hit the floor, Evergarden manages to wrap her legs around the head of Vincent and get him into an inverted grounded headscissors. He looks to roll over to get her into a roll-up, but she rolls back herself landing her on her feet.
Stew-O: Quick thinking allows AIRI to grab Vincent under her legs and hook both of Vicnent’s arms, looking for that signature Lifted Double Underhook Facebuster she calls ‘Eternal Shrill Threnody’! But Mondrian is trying to fight back by again shifting his weight. He has been expertly avoiding big hits.
Flannery McCoy: But so has AIRI to be fair. She has managed to get some moves in while avoiding his biggest moves, but right now, she is failing to do that signature maneuver. Mondrian drops down and crawls through her legs before speeding at the ropes and bouncing back towards her.
Jake Mercer: And he runs right at her as AIRI tries to take him down with a clothesline off the rebound, but nobody home for that one! Vincent continues his momentum and runs right at his opponent to floor her with a massive LARIAT TO TAKE HER HEAD OFF! And the cover!
OOONNNEEE!
TTTWWWOO!
Stew-O: Another kick out from Evergarden. He is staying in this and showing that she wants to stay resilient. And Vincent may not like that but he’ll have to keep going in order to put her down for the 3 count. Otherwise AIRI will do so first.
Flannery McCoy: Vincent drags AIRI to her feet and hits a massive chop to her chest. He reels back a second time and hits another one that makes Evergarden stumble over backwards into the corner. And he delivers one last one before backing off a little bit!
Jake Mercer: And now he runs back towards her but AIRI lifts both her legs and pushes her feet into the middle of Vincent’s stomach to push him so he goes rolling backwards. She quickly goes to the top rope while she has the chance and jumps off to connect a Diving Blockbuster!
Stew-O: AIRI wants to go for the cover but Vincent rolls towards the apron where he starts to get up using the ropes. But Evergarden isn’t going to give him that chance as SHE SLINGSHOTS OVER THE TOP INTO A SLINGSHOT DDT ON THE APRON!
Flannery McCoy: And now Evergarden rolls her opponent into the ring as she goes up to the corner after setting up for that finishing touch early on already! She bounces off the ropes AND LOOKS TO CRASH DOWN ONTO VINCENT WITH THAT SPLIT-LEGGED CORKSCREW MOONSAULT SHE CALLS ‘FEAR OF GOD’! HER FINISHING MOVE!
Jake Mercer: But Vincent gets his knees up and stops her from hitting the move and reverses the damage. He holds onto her before rolling her over onto her back while holding her legs hooked in some sort of roll-up as a counter to the finishing move!
OOONNNNEEE!
TTTWWWOOOO!
Stew-O: But AIRI kicks out! She holds her gut as she starts to get up while Vincent holds his neck from that Slingshot DDT on the apron. Both of them took a lot of damage from that exchange and both of them are looking to recover from it all.
Flannery McCoy: Both of them are starting to get back up to their feet at the same time. Vincent and AIRI both start to throw forearms at each other as they look to get the advantage by any means necessary. They are ready to make the other go through hell!
Jake Mercer: And now AIRI hits a sudden Spinning Back Elbow! Vincent stumbles back before rebounding from being caught off-guard and striking with a massive High Roundhouse Kick! Evergarden is stunned but she comes back with a Superkick that sends Mondrian towards the ropes! Evergarden moves in to clothesline him to the outside!
Stew-O: AND SHE IS ABLE TO! She has him in a bad place right here as she starts to speed up towards the other side of the ring to pick up speed! She runs back at him and looks to wipe him out completely using A SUICIDE DIVE!
Flannery McCoy: BUT VINCENT CATCHES HER WITH A KASIGIRI CHOP AS SHE IS IN BETWEEN THE ROPES! SHE DROPS DOWN IN A SEATED POSITION ON THE ROPES AND MONDRIAN SLIDES IN. HE USES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN TOWARDS THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING AND HIT THAT DROPKICK HE CALLS ‘THE FLYING DUTCHMAN’!
Jake Mercer: And now he pulls her towards the middle of the ring with her hand… AND HE SNAPS THAT FINGER WITH THE ‘PORTRAIT OF PAIN’! BUT HE’S NOT DONE! HE GRABS THE ARM AND GOES DOWN TO HER LEVEL TO LOCK IN THE ARM-TRAPPED CROSSFACE! ‘MONDRIAN LOCK’!
Stew-O: AND WITH NOWHERE TO GO, AIRI IS FORCED TO TAP OUT AFTER TRYING TO FIGHT OUT!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER BY WAY OF SUBMISSION… VINCEEEEEEENNNNNNNNT MOOOOOONDRIAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Great effort by AIRI as she managed to hold her own at just about every moment in this match. Just one massive opening spotted by her opponent ended up being what cost her. She certainly fought as hard as she could and with action as fast as that, she certainly didn’t slack.
(The referee raises Vincent’s arm in victory after he lets go of the hold with which he made AIRI tap out. He has a confident smirk on his face. The scene fades out with Mondrian celebrating his victory while a disappointed AIRI Evergarden hold her neck as she sits in the corner. Dynasty then fades to commercials.)
(A commercial plays for Subway, featuring Ronan Malosi and the raspberry white chocolate chip cookies. Seriously, they’re good. Please try them.)
(“Apsotle’s Warning” by Mobb Deep was playing throughout the arena, in the ring Michael Machina was standing in the ring with a microphone in hand. After a while, the music started to fade and The New Breed of Legend began to talk.)
Micheal Machina: If you all were watching Showdown last week, you would know that it has been announced who my next victim will be at Grand Rampage. Now, I’d hate to bore you with the fluff talk, talking about how this opponent is going to be the challenge I seek, that this is the opponent that I wanted my entire run. But in reality, telling you all that would just be me telling you lies. The truth is that Damien Kutcher was placed in front of me by Kennedy Street because she likes Damien. She likes Damien, and she has the hopes that Damien Kutcher could be the one to bring the New Breed Championship to Showdown. She thinks that Damien is some kind of chosen one. Not to question her decision-making, but how could she pick the least worthy opponent to step up to me? At this point, they might as well give me a vacation cause facing Damien Kutcher is as easy as sitting back on the couch and watching TV. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that I can tear through Kutcher, like I have done everyone else who has tried to come for my title. You see, what also bothers me about my upcoming defense is that, every single time I step into this ring, I have to defend my title. I hope that each defense is better than the last! That whenever I fight, I’m fighting someone better than the last guy and so on and so forth. But this…this is just me stepping down. Beating Damien does nothing for me but stamps my ticket to becoming the longest reigning New Breed Champion of all time. I wish that securing such an achievement meant that I beat one of the best stars out there but it seems to me, none of them were available, so Damien will do. So Kutcher, if you’re watching this, thinking that you’re going to do the impossible. If you think that out of everyone who has faced me, that you’re the one that’s going to take this belt from my hand. Then you must have finished off another bottle of Jack Daniels, cause there is no way in hell that you’re taking this belt from me-
(“Hard Out Here for a Pimp” by Three 6 Mafia suddenly plays and out comes Damien Kutcher with a microphone in his hand, Michael Machina looking astonished. Kutcher gave some attention to the crowd before he slid underneath the ropes and into the ring, continuing to eye Machina up and down as his music faded.)
Damien Kutcher: Michael Machina, New Breed of Legends, the man that everyone is so afraid of. Let me tell you somethin’, and don’t get it twisted. I respect what you do; I respect your work ethic; I respect your hustle, your grind, and everything that you do to keep that title on your shoulders. There is a reason why you are approaching the longest-reigning title reign of all time: because you’re the best to do it. But you see, Machina, I wouldn’t say I like how your ass is talkin’ right now. At the same time, you may see me as the steak being fed to you. Which to a lot of people, might be true. But personally, I see myself as the mothafuckin’ bone you are about to choke on. I will admit my course hasn’t gone the way I would like it to go. I didn’t win that Memorial Battle Royal, and I didn’t get to win that “Call Your Shot” Ladder match. Some tough losses, but I am put in front of you, not because I’m weak but because Kennedy sees that dog in me. She knows I can rise and be the man, even if the world doesn’t see it yet. I was hard on myself and drowned myself in a bottle cause I thought I couldn’t be that man. But after having a tough fight equal to Scott Diamond at my LOWEST, I know I can be THAT man. I know I can be a New Breed Champion, and I know that as long as I keep going, the future of Showdown is as bright as the sun. So I’m going to continue to push myself to live up to the potential placed on my shoulders, and that starts by whopping your big body ass at Grand Rampage! Show the whole world that the real star of the EAW New Breeds has been amongst them all this time.
(Machina smirks, rubbing his chin as he looks at Damien with an amused glare. Not really impressed but amazed by how delusional that Damien seems to be.)
Michael Machina: Listen, I admire your confidence. If there is one thing that you can do, Damien, is that you can talk a big game. You talked big thinking you were going to win the Enigma Battle Royal, you talked big thinking you would win the “Call your Shot,” and here you are now talking the same way about beating me for my Championship. You do it a lot, so much so I should ask if you’re doing it to convince me, the audience, or if you’re doing it to convince yourself. Because every time you talk about winning the big one, you lose the opportunity. So excuse me if I’m not shivering in my boots thinking about facing you. You know, honestly, I talk confidently, too; I always bet on myself. But the difference between me and you is that, unlike you, I can back up what I say. I said I would be a force to be reckoned with in EAW; I proved that. I said that I would be holding gold; I proved that. I said that I was going to retain it every single time I defended it, and I did exactly that. So when I say I’m going to be the longest reigning New Breed Champion…these people know that I mean that, and I don’t need to convince anyone of that being a certainty.
Damien Kutcher: …Like I said, you’re a tough son of a bitch and I don’t have much to showcase in terms of accolades. But Kennedy believes in me and I believe in myself! You may have yourself on this pedestal, counting down the days until you make history but I’m the type of mf to smack you in the back of the head while you’re looking up at the clock. Cause anyone can be caught lackin’, everybody makes mistakes, and let me tell you somethin’, you makin’ the biggest mistake thinking this match is going to be sweet. I’m going to beat yo’ ass at Grand Rampage, I’m going to leave your ass bloody on that mat and Imma take your title like it ain’t shit. Then I’m gonna piss all over this image you built for yourself. The New Breed of Legend my ass, to me…you’re the new bitch standing in the presence of a legend. Your title reign, everything you think makes you special doesn’t mean shit come Grand Rampage. Cause all that…gets torn down by me.
Michael Machina: You know damn well I ain’t letting that happen.
Damien Kutcher: You ain’t got a fuckin’ choice. Keep that shit warm for me lil bro.
(Damien taps the New Breed Championship on his shoulders hard before exiting the ring while his music plays him out! Machina looked visibly pissed, looking at Damien who walked backwards continuing to talk smack.)
Damien Kutcher (off mic): It’s only a matter of time, count your days cause I’m snagging that belt whether you want me too or not.
(After that confrontation, Dynasty transitions to the backstage area where Bronson Daniels is seen emerging from the lockerroom. He swings his arms around, up and over, doing a gentle warm-up in preparation for his match against Drake Armstrong later on in the night. He walks forward, rolling his head around and shaking his shoulders before he accidentally bumps into another person walking past.)
Bronson Daniels: Oh, sorry, my fault—
(However, his words stop short. His eyes then narrow, seeing the person turning around to glare at him.)
Bronson Daniels: Oh, great. It’s you.
???: Me?
(The man scoffs, getting closer to Bronson. The camera captures him, revealing him to be Jake Smith.)
Jake Smith: Don’t even begin to talk like that. I’ve been meaning to find you, you know.
Bronson Daniels: Really? Did you want an autograph from someone who was a better champion than you?
Jake Smith: Don’t flatter yourself. It’s nothing like that. A better champion is just as stupid as you thinking you were ever the better Elitist out of the two of us, but we don’t need to go down that route, especially when there’s some business between us.
(That’s when Jake steps forward, practically sneering.)
Jake Smith: I hope you didn’t think you would get away with what you did last week.
(Bronson dramatically and comically throws his hands up, pretending to be scared.)
Bronson Daniels: Oh, no! Did I get you mad, Jake? My goodness! How will I ever pay for that!?
Jake Smith: Just as corny as your stupid finish the story bit, but what else did I expect from a glorified one-trick pony who had one hit and hasn’t been able to capitalize off of it since then?
(Bronson rolls his eyes.)
Bronson Daniels: Look, Jake, I’m not interested in hearing you run your mouth and trying to disparage me all because you’re petty. If you got a problem, then how about you do something about it, alright? Instead of standing there and wasting my time?
Jake Smith: You call this wasting your time? And who exactly are you, huh? You’re a nobody, a loser, and next to nothing parasite, and you think you have any grounds to talk up to me like this?
Bronson Daniels: Then let’s skip the talk right here and right now. Again, what are you wasting my time for?
Jake Smith: You know what? How about I—
???: God, you guys aren’t tired of bickering already?
(Hans Grayson steps into frame, capturing the attention of Bronson and Jake before things got too heated.)
Jake Smith: Excuse you?
Hans Grayson: Look, I respect the two of you, but isn’t this tired? This is just petty. You’re both above this.
Bronson Daniels: Respectfully, Hans, you know nothing about us or our current situation.
Hans Grayson: Okay, and you know what? That’s fair. However, I do know what it feels like to fall short of your own expectations, especially in a big match. Road to Redemption was supposed to be a match for me to give my all in and win, but it didn’t pan out that way. I definitely didn’t showcase my best against the two of you. But you know what? That’s about to change.
Jake Smith: What are you talking about?
Hans Grayson: I’m throwing my hat into the Grand Rampage match myself.
(The fans pop for this.)
Jake Smith: Seriously? You want your shot in a match like that? No offense, Hans, but you are far from ready from that. We’ve seen it enough times–
???: Oh, we’re talking about shots, huh?
(Ms. Extreme steps in.)
Ms. Extreme: Well, tis the season, isn’t it? And if we’re talking about miss opportunities and chances, I know what that feels like. It pisses me off, in fact. I should be a world champion again for the second time in my career, and at this point, I’m not wasting time. I’m not going to wait in line and let others I know aren’t better than me jump ahead. So, might as well go ahead and get myself involved in the Grand Rampage match, too. Of course, I plan on winning and getting to Myles before the three of you are able to meet up with him again, but if there’s anyone here who has the best shot of dethroning him, that would be me.
Bronson Daniels: Well, I can at least respect the determination, but you aren’t getting ahead of anyone, let alone me.
Ms. Extreme: Really? And why do you think that is? I’m the most capable and, quite frankly, the one who has been the most dominant former world champion compared to you and your bitter bestie over there. I know I am more than worthy of getting a world title shot and, most importantly, getting belt number two.
???: Perhaps you are.
(Ms. Extreme’s head turns, seeing Ryan Wilson approaching the group.)
Jake Smith: Oh, boy. Who invited him?
Ryan Wilson: Nice to see you as well, Jake.
(Sarcasm, of course. Ryan’s attention falls on Ms. Extreme.)
Ryan Wilson: You know, Camille, I wanna start off by saying congrats on the win. You really laid it all out on the line and gave me a fight like no other. In fact it inspired me in a way, because I want to push past this barrier and prove that I can definitely hang with the likes of you and the other top stars here not just on Dynasty, but in EAW as well.
Ms. Extreme: Is that so?
Ryan Wilson: Yes.
(He smiles.)
Ryan Wilson: That’s why I’m declaring myself for the Grand Rampage match as well.
(Ms. Extreme’s eyes slightly widen. Hans looks on, slightly impressed by the gusto shown. Jake, however, lets out a laugh.)
Jake Smith: Seriously? You? I mean, at least everyone here has some kind of claim for being in a match of this kind, but you? What have you done lately to deserve a shot at a potential world title match and main event bout?
Ryan Wilson: Maybe it’s far fetched for a guy like you, but anything is possible. Besides, all of us had some kind of massive loss this season, especially in recent times, so if we’re gonna go by the book of who’s deserving, well… that’s a slippery slope, isn’t it? At any rate, I—
???: Come on, now, Ryan. You know better than that.
(Everyone looks to see Ronan Malosi strutting in. A collective groan can be heard from everyone.)
Ronan Malosi: Ryan, you have to be real. Embracing reality can be a positive, in fact! Sometimes, you have to be honest and accept when you are out of your depth. You’ll be off for the better. There’s no way you’re winning Grand Rampage, and you know what? That’s okay! The #MalosiMindset is all about knowing your place in the world, and for some people, their place is at the bottom. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, though. You can have a content and comfortable life accepting your role.
Ryan Wilson: Come again?
Ronan Malsosi: Look, you couldn’t beat me at Operation Doomsday. It’s clear you’re not better than me. And that’s fine! Not everyone can be! You have to understand that there are certain limits that aren’t meant to be broken, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. You make do with what you have, and that goes for everyone else. No one is going to be beating me, especially when I’m going to be in the Grand Rampage match myself.
(Ronan grins.)
Ronan Malosi: Of course, I’m sure everyone will give their best efforts, right? To try and win and do all that they can to change their fates. In a way, it’s admirable, and I wouldn’t mind it if everyone decided to not hold back. It would only make me look good in the end when I ultimately win the match. Beating out main eventers and former champions? Now that would only add a cherry on top of winning my first-ever Grand Rampage. Maybe you guys won’t be able to outdo me in the match, but that’s nothing to be upset about. I wouldn’t exactly fit into your kind of roles, but if I were in your position, I would just give it my best shot to make sure I look good so that in turn, Ronan Malosi does as well! And when I win, everyone else does! Isn’t that great?
(Ronan turns around and looks to everyone…. But they have all left. Ronan just seem put off by this though, and simply shrugs.)
Ronan Malosi: Wow. My words have truly inspired everyone. How great! Look at that! They ran off to prepare! Incredible!
(He smiles, oblivious as can be before the segment fades from there.)
(A commercial plays for NBA 2K24.)
(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘Did You See the Sunrise?’ By Chogakusei plays out Jay Jerry Johnson to a mixed reaction from fans as he marches to the ring for his match against Bronson Daniels, ignoring the fans, and focus being the sole thing in his eyes, determined to get back on track following Operation: Doomsday.
Stephie Love: Introducing first! Hailing out Bridgeport, Connecticut, weighing in at 206 pounds…HE IS THE ARTIST KNOWN AS JAY! JERRY! JOHNSON!
(“Apostle’s Warning” by Mobb Deep plays to a mixed reaction from fans as well, some in his favor, some in Jay’s. Michael is fired up ahead of his match, bouncing up and down before posing on the stage to pyro, that New Breed Championship wrapped tight around his waist as Machina heads down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent!! Hailing out of Brooklyn, New York, weighing in at 240 pounds…HE IS THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION…THE MONEYMAKER…MICHAEL MACHINA!!
(Both competitors stare one another down from opposing corners as the referee signals the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: The bell has rung, and we are in for quite a treat! Michael Machina, Jay Jerry Johnson- OOH! THINGS START OFF HOT AS JAY JERRY JOHNSON SHOT OUT THE CORNER TO DELIVER A RUNNING BIG BOOT ON MACHINA! HOWEVER, MICHAEL IS STILL STANDING!
Flannery McCoy: YOU CAN TELL THAT CAUGHT JAY OFF GUARD, BUT HE GRABS MACHINA IN A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK- ONLY FOR MICHAEL TO QUICKLY BOUNCE HIM OFF THE ROPES TO ESCAPE! JAY REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! BUR STILL, MICHAEL MACHINA REMAINS ON HIS FEET!
Jake Mercer: JAY RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN, ATTEMPTING TO TAKE MACHINA DOWN WITH ANOTHER SHOULDER TACKLE! THIS TIME, MICHAEL GETS KNOCKED BACK INTO THE ROPES, AND REBOUNDS OFF!
Stew-O: LEAPFROG BY JAY! FOLLOWED BY A DROPDOWN! JAY POPS BACK TO HIS FEET, AND FLOORS MACHINA WITH A PICTURE PERFECT DROPKICK, BRINGING HIS MOMENTUM TO A SCREECHING HALT!
Flannery McCoy: MACHINA RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND CHARGES JOHNSON- BUT JAY BACKPEDALS, AND LOW BRIDGES THE TOP ROPE, CAUSING MACHINA TO GO FLYING UP AND OVER TO THE OUTSIDE, LANDING ON HIS FEET!
Stew-O: JAY RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND SOARS THROUGH THE MIDDLE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE AS MACHINA TURNED AROUND!
Flannery McCoy: Apologizes for the screaming, ladies and gentlemen! But this match has been off to such a hot start!
Stew-O: You’re right about that as Jay rolls Michael Machina back inside the ring. Machina rises to his feet as Jay slides in the ring himself. AND THERES A FOREARM BY JAY, BRIEFLY STAGGERING MACHINA! BUT MICHAEL RESPONDS WITH ONE OF HIS OWN THAT DROPS JAY TO ALL FOURS!
Jake Mercer: Goes to show the power difference between the two! Michael Machina is a beast, there’s no denying that!
Flannery McCoy: Michael pulls Jay back to his feet, and hoists him up in position for a vertical suplex! But look at this! Michael Machina takes this time to show off a bit, holding Jay up there for an extended amount of time before FINALLY planting him with that suplex! Michael immediately floats over into the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: As expected, a kickout! Michael pulls Jay back to his feet, and places him between his legs for a POWERBOMB! BUT JAY BLOCKS IT FROM HAPPENING, REFUSING TO GO UP AS HE DROPS TO A KNEE! MICHAEL IS DESPERATELY TRYING TO GET HIM UP FOR THAT POWERBOMB, WHICH WOULD PRESUMABLY BE THE .50 CAL!
Flannery McCoy: JAY KNOWS THE END WOULD BE NEAR! THEREFORE, IS FIGHTING HARD TO STOP IT FROM HAPPENING!
Stew-O: JAY MANAGES TO DRIVE MICHAEL BACK INTO THE CORNER! PROCEEDING TO CONNECT WITH MULTIPLE SHOULDER THRUSTS IN THE CORNER! JAY GOES TO BOUNCE OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER TO BUILD MOMENTUM!
Jake Mercer: BUT HES INTERCEPTED IN THE CENTER OF THE RING BY MACHINA, WHO HOISTS JAY UP IN A FIREMANS CARRY!
Flannery McCoy: JAY HAMMERS MICHAEL WITH ELBOWS SQUARE ON THE JAW, AND SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS BEHIND HIM! REAR WAISTLOCK BY JAY, WHO IS TRYING TO GET MICHAEL UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Stew-O: THOUGH, MICHAEL BLOCKS IT, HOLDING HIS WEIGHT DOWN! BUT MACHINA ALSO USES HIS POWER TO PRY THE HANDS APART OF JAY, SO HE CAN SPIN AROUND, AND NAIL HIM WITH A FOREARM!
Flannery McCoy: Jay staggers back as a result, favoring his jaw while leaning up against the ropes. Machina closes in, and Irish whips Jay off said ropes! JAY COMES REBOUNDING BACK INTO A TILT-A-WHIRL- WAIT! JAY TRIED TURNED IT INTO THE DESTINO! THE SOMERSAULT REVERSE DDT!
Stew-O: BUT PHILOSOPHY IN A CUP IS COUNTERED BY MACHINA INTO A SPINNING FRONT POWERSLAM! HOOK OF THE LEG BY MACHINA!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Jake Mercer: SHOULDER UP!
Flannery McCoy: Machina doesn’t seem too phased by this, and instead, gestures for Jay to get up.
Jake Mercer: That is an intimidating sight, isn’t it? A genetic freak like Michael Machina hovering over you with a smile, and saying to get up.
Stew-O: Jay gets to both knees, and starts to battle back with a SHOT TO THE GUT! That barely seemed to phase Machina, who strikes back with a right hand! Jay goes down to all fours, and Machina approaches him- BUT WALKS RIGHT INTO ANOTHER SHOT TO THE MIDSECTION!
Flannery McCoy: AGAIN, A RIGHT HAND IN RESPONSE BY MACHINA! Jay crawls toward the ropes, and pulls himself up using their assistance. Michael sees this, and gets closer to him- BUT WALKS RIGHT INTO A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! BUT THAT ALSO BARELY PHASED MACHINA, WHO STRIKES BACK WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HIS OWN, FLOORING JAY JERRY JOHNSON!
Stew-O: Really, that chop from Jay seemed to amuse Machina, who formed a slight grin on his face.
Flannery McCoy: The main thing that Machina will have over Johnson is strength and power, which he is putting to good use at the moment.
Stew-O: Michael begins to lift Jay back to his feet- BUT JAY EXPLODES WITH A FLURRY OF RIGHT HANDS BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE ROPES INTO A BLACK HOLE SLAM! BLACK HOLE SLAM BY MACHINA! HOOK OF THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THH-
Flannery McCoy: KICKOUT! Jay sits up, and Michael stays on the attack with a rear chinlock! This won’t win Michael the match, but it will serve to wear his opponent down.
Stew-O: Jay slowly powers back to his feet, and Michael hooks him up for a back suplex as a result- JAY! JAY BACKFLIPS ONTO HIS FEET, AND STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CORNER! MICHAEL RUSHES IN- BUT EATS A BOOT FOR HIS TROUBLES! MACHINA IS STUNNED- BUT IS ABLE TO SHAKE THE COBWEBS OUT OF HIS HEAD, AND CHARGE IN FOR A SECOND TIME!
Jake Mercer: JAY SLITHERS OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND ONTO THE APRON, CAUSING MACHINA TO COLLIDE STERNUM FIRST WITH THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Flannery McCoy: MACHINA DOUBLES OVER, AND JAY GRABS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, AIMING TO SLAM HIM FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE IN ANOTHER CORNER! BUT MICHAEL BLOCKS IT, GETTING HIS BOOT UP ON THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE!
Stew-O: MICHAEL THEN SLAMS JAY FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, WHICH STUNS HIM MOMENTARILY! MICHAEL GRABS HOLD OF JAY’S HEAD, BUT GETS TAGGED WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI!
Flannery McCoy: MACHINA STAGGERS A BIT BEFORE DROPPING DOWN TO A KNEE, AND JAY CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! MACHINA IN HIS SIGHTS! MICHAEL RETURNS TO HIS FEET, AND JAY LEAPS OFF WITH A DIVING CLOTHESLINE! HOOK OF THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHH-
Stew-O: SHOULDER UP! JUST A TWO COUNT FOR JAY!
Jake Mercer: Machina starts crawling to the corner, and pulls himself up in it, trying to create separation between himself and Johnson.
Flannery McCoy: WELL, THAT SEPARATION DOESN’T LAST LONG BECAUSE JAY CHARGES IN! BUT GETS A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE WHEN MICHAEL GETS THE BOOT UP THIS TIME! JAY GROGGILY STAGGERS BACK TO THE CENTER, AND MICHAEL SHOOTS OUT OF THE CORNER!
Stew-O: MONEY SHOT- NO! MACHINA WANTED THAT CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL, BUT JAY CAUGHT HIM IN POSITION FOR AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! LUCKILY, MICHAEL FENDS IT OFF WITH MULTIPLE 12-6 ELBOWS TO THE BACK OF JAY’S NECK!!
Flannery McCoy: JAY STAGGERS BACK SLIGHTLY, AND BOTH COMPETITORS ARE ON WOBBLY LEGS! MICHAEL ATTEMPTS TO DROP JAY WITH A FOREARM! THAT STAGGERED JAY, BUT AT THE SAME, APPEARED TO FIRE HIM UP AS WELL BEFORE BATTLING BACK WITH A FOREARM OF HIS OWN!
Stew-O: MICHAEL REMAINS ON HIS FEET AS WELL, EATING THAT FOREARM, AND GIVING ONE RIGHT BACK TO JAY! STILL, THESE HITS ARE ONLY SERVING TO FIRE JAY UP, AND HE STRIKES BACK WITH A FOREARM OF HIS OWN!
Jake Mercer: MICHAEL DOES THE SAME! JAY FIRES UP TO ATTACK WITH A FLURRY OF FOREARMS, AND KNIFE EDGE CHOPS, ALTERNATING BETWEEN BOTH AS HE BACKS MACHINA UP AGAINST THE ROPES!
Flannery McCoy: JAY BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR ANOTHER FOREARM SMASH! MICHAEL IS ROCKED, AND JAY LAUNCHES HIM TO THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH THAT EXPLODER SUPLEX! COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: KICKOUT BY MACHINA, STILL HAVING TONS OF FIGHT LEFT IN HIM!
Flannery McCoy: Jay pounds the mat, perhaps his frustration beginning to show itself. But it isn’t long before his head is back in the game, turning attention back towards Machina, and pulling him up in a front facelock. Machina gets backed in the corner, and lifted to the top turnbuckle!
Jake Mercer: YIKES! A THUNDEROUS KNIFE EDGE CHOP ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
Stew-O: Jay wanted to ensure that Michael Machina was stunned, and climbs to the middle rope, hooking him up for a SUPERPLEX!
Flannery McCoy: NO! MICHAEL HANGS ON TO THE TOP ROPE, AND JAY GETS BACK TO WORK, REPEATEDLY CLUBBING MACHINA ON THE BACK BEFORE HOOKING HIM UP FOR THE SUPERPLEX AGAIN! AND HIS DETERMINATION PAYS OFF, BOTH COMPETITORS COMING CRASHING DOWN IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Stew-O: Both competitors hit hard- BUT MICHAEL! MICHAEL MACHINA IS ALREADY POWERING BACK TO HIS FEET, AND SO IS JAY ONCE NOTICING THIS! BOTH MEN POSSIBLY RUNNING OFF PURE ADRENALINE AT THE MOMENT! JAY IS A BIT SHOCKED THAT MICHAEL WAS ABLE TO SHRUG OFF THE SUPERPLEX, BUT RUNS OFF THE ROPES REGARDLESS!
Flannery McCoy: BIG BOOT! BUT SIMILAR TO THE START OF THIS MATCH, MICHAEL REMAINS ON HIS FEET! JAY RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN, AND NAILS MACHINA WITH ANOTHER BOOT TO THE FACE! MICHAEL REFUSES TO GO DOWN, AND THIS FIRES JAY UP EVEN MORE, PUTTING ALL HIS FORCE BEHIND THIS ROUNDHOUSE KICK!
Jake Mercer: THAT TURNED MICHAEL AROUND, AND JAY DUMPS HIM HIGH ON HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Stew-O: MICHAEL ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET, AND GOES TO CHARGE JAY FOR THAT CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL SIGNATURE MANUEVER- BUT JAY INTERCEPTS HIM WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE OF HIS OWN! COVER IS MADE, HOOKING THE LEG DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHH-
Flannery McCoy: KICKOUT!
Jake Mercer: Seriously, I’m starting to question what it’ll take to put either man down tonight!
Flannery McCoy: I got a feeling were close to finding out. Michael rolls to the outside, using the apron for assistance in returning to his feet. Jay slips out to the apron, slowly watching to CHARGE WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE FACE OF MACHINA RINGSIDE! BUT MICHAEL DUCKS UNDERNEATH!
Stew-O: JAY TRIES IT FOR A SECOND TIME, BUT MICHAEL CATCHES THE LEG, AND PULLS JAY ONTO HIS SHOULDERS IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! JAY FLAILS HIS ARMS, NOWHERE CAN GO, AND HE GETS SLAMMED ON THE APRON WITH A RELEASE POWERBOMB!
Flannery McCoy: MACHINA ROLLS JAY BACK INSIDE, SLITHERING IN SHORTLY AFTER FOR A HOOK OF THE LEG ON JAY!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE-
Flannery McCoy: JAY STAYS ALIVE!
Jake Mercer: The wear and tear is beginning to show as Michael Maxhina slowly rises to his feet, and stands Jay Jerry Johnson up, placing him in the corner. Michael lifts Johnson to the top turnbuckle, and climbs to the top rope. MACHINA COULD BE LOOKING FOR AN AVALANCHE HURRICANRANA-
Stew-O: NO! JAY SLIPS THROUGH THE LEGS OF MACHINA, AND CROTCHES HIM ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! MACHINA’S BACK IS FACING JAY, WHO CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, HOOKING MACHINA UP FOR AN AVALANCHE BELLY-TO-BACK SUPLEX! BOTH COMPETITORS HIT HARD, AND JAY CRAWLS INTO THE COVER ON MACHINA!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRR-
Flannery McCoy: SHOULDER UP- BUT JAY IMMEDIATELY TRANSITIONS INTO THE CROSSFACE! CROSSFACE ON MACHINA!
Stew-O: JAY IS PULLING BACK WITH ALL HIS MIGHT, AND MACHINA RAISES THE HAND, CONTEMPLATING A TAPOUT!
Flannery McCoy: BUT HE DECIDES AGAINST IT, OPTING TO POWER BACK TO HIS FEET WITH JAY ON HIS SHOULDERS IN A FIREMANS CARRY!
Stew-O: BUT JAY RELEASES THE HOLD, AND SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS BEHIND MACHINA! MACHINA SPINS AROUND- JUMPING KNEE STRIKE! MACHINA IS STUNNED, AND JAY RUNS OFF THE ROPES- NO! MICHAEL CAUGHT HIM RIGHT AS HE ATTEMPTED TO REBOUND OFF WITH A CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL!
Flannery McCoy: MONEY SHOT! BUT JAY DOESNT GO UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE, INSTEAD, BEING DRAGGED TO THE CENTER BY MACHINA FOR A BRAINBUSTER! SKULLPIERCER CONNECTS, AND MACHINA PULLS JAY BACK TO HIS FEET FOR A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!
Jake Mercer: .50 CAL!! MACHINA HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERES YOUR WINNER… MICHAEL MACHINA!!
(“Apostle’s Warning” by Mobb Deep plays, and an exhausted Machina sits up, releasing the cover on Jay, and gets the New Breed Championship dropped into his lap by the referee, which Machina looks down at briefly before raising to his feet, raising both fists in victory.)
Stew-O: And that is all she wrote! What a match!
Flannery McCoy: Well, that’s to be expected when you pit two talents the caliber of Machina and Jay against one another.
Stew-O: Towards the end, Machina threw everything at Jay, ensuring he wasn’t going to get back up.
Jake Mercer: Some would call it a bit overkill, but I’ll call it justly measures, because Jay took everything Machina had, and gave it right back!
Stew-O: In the end, Michael Machina reigns supreme, which is a visual were very familiar with at this point.
(Michael poses on the ramp with his title while the camera fades elsewhere.)
(The scene transitions over to an area backstage where Michael Belfort can be seen having a microphone in his hand. Next to him? Joso. Seeing him on the screen, the fans in the arena begin to cheer loudly.)
Michael Belfort: Ladies and gentlemen, I am joined by the one and only King of Elite: Joso.
Joso: What’s going on, man?
Michael Belfort: I’m doing fine, and how about yourself?
Joso: Well, when you’re the king, it’s hard to have a bad day, you feel me?
Michael Belfort: Oh, absolutely, especially with a talent such as yourself. However, it looks like you have been placing your focus on a particular ace, more specifically, Jamie O’Hara. What was going through your mind when you went out there on Voltage and decided to make that challenge towards him?
Joso: Well, I knew I wanted to face him. I’m the kind of guy who’s always gonna prove himself against the best of the best, and I decided to stake my claim against him. Jamie is still revered as perhaps the greatest Elitist to have ever stepped foot inside of this promotion, and I have all the aspirations in the world of becoming like that myself. King of Elite was a step in the right direction, but this? Man, this is a huge leap, but it’s one I’m ready to take if it means I get to solidify my spot here and show everyone why I am the new ace of the future here. And what better way to do that than by beating the Ace himself?
Michael Belfort: One thing people can definitely call you is gutsy. You aren’t shy about your ambitions and what you seek to achieve.
Joso: Nope. Never have, and never will.
Michael Belfort: How important is this matchup for you?
Joso: Very. Even saying that feels like an understatement. I’m here tryna prove that I really am that guy and always have been, so this match at Grand Rampage? It’s exactly what I need to show to the whole world that I really am ready for that next level. People brand me as the future, as someone they can see realistically carrying the mantle of elite here, and I wanna make sure that the confidence and trust the EAW universe has for me isn’t misplaced. Likewise, I’m doing this for myself. I’ve been in battles with some of the best, from Andre to Limmy, and I know I have what it takes to not just have the same kind of status that they do, but to surpass them entirely. I won’t stop until I’m known for that, and come Grand Rampage, I’m gonna usher in the new era permanently by defeating Jamie O’Hara. But of course, I’m still going to be popping off and making sure I put in the work week in and week out before and after that match. I’m not in the camp of slacking off.
Michael Belfort: Of course, one of those ways you can solidify that spot you covet so much is in the main event tonight against Milli Banks. It’s a match everyone has been looking forward to, especially with the momentum the two of you have garnered for yourselves.
Joso: Absolutely. Milli’s my girl and all, but like I said, I’m looking to prove myself every single week when I compete, and unfortunately for her, that means she’s gonna have to get knocked down by me in order to get that point across. The two of us have been doing our thing, but as far as I’m concerned? I’m the one who’s up next, and that means even Elitists who I respect and rock with are gonna have to take a backseat to me. That’s just how it goes. I can get through her and get through other Elitists, then there’s no doubt in my mind that I have what it takes to defeat–
???: Me, right?
(Joso and Michael both turn their heads, and sure enough, Jamie O’Hara was right there in the flesh! This unearths a huge amount of cheers from the fans in attendance. Joso almost looks surprised, but then, a smirk surfaces.)
Joso: You’re catching on quickly.
Jamie O’Hara: I wouldn’t say that. It’s just the same generic speech that I’ve heard time after time again. The same mindless hope, the same baseless optimism, the same sort of determination that almost borders on delusional… when you’ve been in the business for as long as I have, you develop a knack for understanding what your opponent says and thinks.
Joso: Well you can call it delusional, but I see it as a real possibility happening. For as great as you are, Jamie, you aren’t unbeatable. In fact, you sure have eaten quite a few L’s since you came back.
Jamie O’Hara: That I have. Still, the people I have lost to are people you couldn’t beat even in your wildest of dreams.
(Joso shrugs.)
Joso: I guess so. Doesn’t mean I can’t be like them. In fact, I think I will become just like them, especially when I defeat you next month.
(Jamie chuckles.)
Jamie O’Hara: Is that so? You’re quite the determined fellow, aren’t you? I guess my words won’t get you to second guess yourself, so I’ll just say this: if you come for the ace’s head, you best not miss. Otherwise, things can get drastic pretty quickly, and unfavorably for you.
(Jamie eyes Joso down, who returns the same gesture. They stare for a moment, a certain intensity flickering between them… before Jamie departs. Joso watches on as the camera slightly zooms in on him.)
Joso: Oh, trust me. I don’t miss.
(Michael looks like he wants to ask Joso a question in response to just what went down, but before he’s able to get it out, Joso walks off. He then turns his attention over to the camera.)
Michael Belfort: Well, that was an interesting exchange. I’m sure it won’t be the last one between these two. Now, back to the rest of tonight’s program.
(With that, the scene fades elsewhere.)
(Remaining backstage, we transition over to Kensingten Calhoun-Astor and Richard Grant together. Kensingten is seen on the phone.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Mhm, yep… yeah… wow, what an absolute shame. Still, that’s just the nature of the business. Yep. Alright then. Bye-bye.
(With the call done, she hangs up the phone. A sigh leaves her red-painted lips as she looks over at Richard.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Well, that’s it. Diamond Dixon is out of commission for the foreseeable future. Gosh, it’s crazy that had to happen to her, don’t you think?
Richard Grant: Absolutely. How horrible.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Truly unfortunate.
(The two seem upset, though the fans boo, not really buying how genuine their reactions are.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Well, with her gone, that means that Dynasty is going to have to fall into our hands.
(She smirks, and seeing that makes the fans in attendance boo even louder, realizing what she meant.)
Richard Grant: The two of us?
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Absolutely.
Richard Grant: Well… it’s a shame it had to happen as a result of such a heinous attack, but we can get the job done right.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Of course. Besides, it shouldn’t be too hard. We’ve been in this position before. If anything, it’s as if everything is right again. It’s all natural.
Richard Grant: Certainly is.
(The two smile at each other.)
Kensinten Calhoun-Astor: I suppose we shouldn’t waste any time, especially me. We must make sure that everything is in order for Grand Rampage, especially since it is such a crucial event for so many here in EAW. We wouldn’t want there to be any unneeded chaos to unfold in lieu of all of this.
Richard Grant: No doubt about it. So, what’s on the agenda? We definitely gotta keep the show rolling.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Oh, don’t you worry. I already have quite a few things in mind.
Richard Grant: Really?
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Mhm.
(She smirks at him.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: First, I’ll need to make some phone calls. There is a lot that needs to be done.
Richard Grant: :oh:
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: And secondly, since we are in Grand Rampage season, I think we should place our full attention on the match. It is a huge one after all, and I think we ought to go ahead and give one lucky Elitist the chance to draw their number ahead of time, being the first person to secure their exact spot in the match.
Richard Grant: Oh, now I like the sound of that. We do have an interesting field as is. I wonder if that person will get lucky or get the short end of the stick.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: I’m excited too. I’m sure the fans will be as well. If it’s one thing we have always been good at, regardless if people give us credit or not, it’s the fact that we know how to create a good buzz.
(Looking quite content, Kensingten places her hands on her hips. Her smirk never fades.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: And we will have many more to create from now and the in the future.
Richard Grant: Oh, we will.
(Richard chuckles, pleased with everything. The camera focuses on the two for a moment before we transition over to ringside where Stephie Love is seen, ready to call the next match.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH, AND IT IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Monsters’ by Currents would hit the speakers of the arena, to a very unusual explosion of cheers, as our first was the hometown girl, Rory Slate. She made her way out with a smirk on her face as she would then begin to make her way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From RIGHT HERE in Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 138 pounds, she is The ‘WINDY CITY SADIST!!!!!!!’ RORYYYYYYYYYY SLATEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Out of the Black’ by Royal Blood was next as the crowd immediately began to boo, and Mig De Decker would make his way out onto the stage. He was focused as can be as he would then begin to make his way down the ramp, looking to get down to business.)
Stephie Love: Next! From Brussels, Belgium, weighing in at 187 pounds, he is The ‘REALEST WRESTLER AROUND!!!!!!’ MIGGGGGG DEEEEEEE DECKERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Star Wars: Duel of The Fates | EPIC VERSION’ would then hit, as BRAE made his way out onto the ramp. It was nothing fancy for him. He wanted to beat the ever living hell out of some people tonight as he would make his way down to the ring, focused on the people already in.)
Stephie Love: Residing in Bray County Wicklow, Ireland, weighing in at 215 pounds, he is The ‘IMPERIAL SYMPHONY!!!!!!’ BRAEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(And last but not least, ‘Lord Knows’ by Drake (feat. Rick Ross) would hit the speakers to cheers, as Cody Maverick made his way out. He took it all in as he saw the three opponents in the ring, as he would then begin to make his way down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: And lastly! From Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 235 pounds, he is The ‘SIN CITY SUPERSTAR!!!!!!’ CODYYYYYYYYY MAVERICKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: THIS MATCH IS NOW UNDERWAY, AND OFF RIP, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY ARE THE FOUR ELITISTS AMONGST THIS FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH GOING RIGHT AFTER EACH OTHER! BRAE AND CODY MAVERICK MEET IN THE CENTRE OF THE RING AND THEY BEGIN TO TRADE STRIKES, AS WELL AS RORY SLATE AND MIG DE DECKER ARE GOING RIGHT AFTER EACH OTHER AS WELL! This match is chaotic from the getgo as Rory manages to overwhelm Mig into the corner but Mig is fighting out of it, while Cody and BRAE are going to take their fight to the outside of the ring now!
Flannery McCoy: These four Elitists all also competed against each other just a couple of weeks ago at the Operation: Doomsday event in the inaugural Iron Survivor Challenge, but none of them walked out as the victor as Michael Machina walked in and out of it still the New Breed Champion, but now none of them are wasting time in making sure that they can put their name right back in the hat as the next challenger to the New Breed Championship! AS CODY AND BRAE ARE FIGHTING ON THE OUTSIDE… AND BRAE JUST GRABBED CODY BY THE HEAD, CHUCKING HIM OVER OUR ANNOUNCER’S DESK AND RIGHT TO OUR FEET! HOLY HELL!
Jake Mercer: WE HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY GUYS, BECAUSE BRAE ISN’T DONE AS HE JUMPS UP ONTO THE DESK AS WELL, BEFORE JUMPING DOWN ONTO CODY WITH A MASSIVE FOREARM AND HE CONTINUES THE BEATDOWN! And look at the inside of the ring! Mig managed to get the upper hand over Slate as he grabs her by the wrist and locks it, before irish whipping her off into the ropes, AND MIG GOES FOR A BACK ELBOW BUT SLATE SIDE STEPS AND GOES BEHIND, BEFORE NAILING A FOREARM TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD THAT TAKES MIG RIGHT DOWN TO A KNEE!
Stew-O: And with Mig De Decker down to a knee, Rory Slate looks to take advantage of it, AS SHE RUNS OFF OF THE ROPES AND GOES FOR A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD, ONLY FOR MIG TO SPRING UP AND TURNS INTO A LARIAT ON RORY… NO! NO! RORY MANAGES TO ANTICIPATE IT! SHE JUMPS INTO THE AIR AND CATCHES THE ARM, AND SHE TURNS IT DOWN AND AROUND INTO AN ARMBAR! ARMBAR IS LOCKED IN! MIG HAS NOWHERE TO GO! HE IS TRAPPED IN THE CENTRE OF THE RING AND RORY MIGHT WIN IN HER HOMETOWN ALREADY!
Flannery McCoy: BUT LOOK AT THIS! IT LOOKS LIKE MIG IS ABOUT TO TAP, BUT IN COMES BRAE WHO RUSHES BACK INTO THE RING… AND SHOOTS FORWARD WITH A DROPKICK TO THE FACE OF RORY! Rory is forced to let go of the armbar now as BRAE shoots right back up to his feet and he grabs Rory by the head, forcing her back into the corner, and he begins to absolutely destroy Slate! Those midsection shots and some forearms across the jaw for good measures! Rory is completely dazed right now! This match has been chaotic from the start!!
Jake Mercer: And now BRAE is going to grab Rory by the wrist, irish whipping her out of the corner… AS MIG HAD POPPED BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND HE CATCHES RORY FROM THE THROW, TWISTING AROUND AND PLANTING HER INTO THE MAT WITH A HUGE SPINEBUSTER! Rory clutched her ribcage and she was coughing in absolute agony! And Mig is going to get back up to his feet, turning around… BUT HERE COMES BRAE, RUSHING FORWARD AND HE GOES FOR ‘MORRIGAN’ TO TAKE MIG’S HEAD OFF!
Stew-O: BUT MIG DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY, AND CODY MAVERICK RUSHES BACK INTO THE RING AS HE JUMPS RIGHT AT BRAE AND TAKES HIM WITH THAT FLYING FOREARM! BRAE crumbles into the mat and Cody was quick to mount on top of him, and he began to knock him silly with those lefts and rights! BRAE was trying to get his guard up but it was no use, Cody was out for blood here tonight, but I think the same could be said for the other three Elitists in this match, MIG SHOOTS FORWARD WITH A SOCCER KICK TO THE FACE!
Flannery McCoy: Cody just got knocked back from that huge soccer kick to the face by Mig De Decker, but Mig wasn’t done there! He ripped Cody back up to his feet and into the centre of the ring, AND IT LOOKS LIKE MIG IS GOING FOR THE ‘BUTTERFLY EFFECT’ TO END THIS! MIG TRIES LIFTING CODY… BUT CODY STOPS IT FROM HAPPENING! Cody kicks Mig right in the midsection, AND NOW CODY LIFTS MIG INTO THE AIR FOR A POWERBOMB! BUT MIG FIGHTS OUT OF IT AND GOES DOWN CODY’S BACK, AND RIGHT INTO A SUNSET FLIP PINFALL ATTEMPT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO—
Jake Mercer: WAIT! BUT RORY SLATE COMES FROM BEHIND AND SHE RIPS MIG OFF OF THE COVER AND INTO HER OWN! CRUCIFIX PINFALL BY RORY ON MIG FOR THE WIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO—
Stew-O: BUT A KICK OUT BY MIG! Both Mig and Rory manage to shoot right up to their feet, as Rory swings, but Mig ducks, and he goes for a swing as well, but Rory side steps, only for Mig to go for a roundhouse kick, but Rory throws herself back out of the way and into the ropes, AND RORY SHOOTS FORWARD AT MIG FOR A FLYING FOREARM OF HER OWN, BUT MIG MOVES OUT OF THE WAY… AND RORY TRIPS INTO AN INSIDE CRADLE BY CODY MAVERICK NOW! CODY IS GOING TO STEAL IT FROM THE THREE ELITISTS!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO—
Flannery McCoy: BRAE IS BACK THOUGH, NOT ONLY BREAKING UP THE PINFALL, BUT HE RIPS CODY TO HIS FEET BY THE HAIR, SHOOTING RIGHT AT HIM WITH A NASTY HEADBUTT!!! Cody Maverick just got knocked out cold by that massive headbutt as he crumbles to the mat, and BRAE lets out a huge battle cry… but here comes Mig, rushing back in as he kicks BRAE right in the knee cap! BRAE crumbles to his knees, and Mig hooks onto him, going for a snap ddt into the mat, but BRAE pushes Mig into the ropes! AND BRAE RUNS FORWARD AND HE AND MIG BOTH GO OVER THE ROPES TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR FROM A MASSIVE CACTUS CLTHESLINE!
Jake Mercer: Both men just went crumbling down to the ringside mats as BRAE put himself at risk in the process with that huge cactus clothesline, but he is right back up! And he rips Mig up as well, and the brawl continues on the outside now, as both men start trading strikes once more! BUT LOOK AT THIS! RORY IS BACK UP TO HER FEET AND SHE SEES WHAT IS GOING ON… AND SHE SHOOTS OFF THE ROPES, BEFORE DIVING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AND RORY FLIES ONTO BOTH BRAE AND MIG WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! RORY’S ON FIRE!
Stew-O: And the hometown crowd is behind her as well, they were cheering loudly for the Windy City Sadist here tonight! Rory gets back up to her feet, and she jumps up onto the barricade and takes in the love and affection from the Chicago crowd here tonight! There is something about tonight, the atmosphere of this match is intense! BRAE and Mig were both getting back to their feet in this time but Rory climbs up onto the barricade, AND SHE JUMPS DOWN ONTO MIG AND BRAE WITH A JUMPING ATTACK, BUT THEY CATCH HER!
Flannery McCoy: BRAE and Mig De Decker both just caught Rory Slate and now they’re holding her up in the air, looking at each other and wondering what to do… BUT IT WASN’T GOING TO MATTER, BECAUSE LOOK INSIDE THE RING! CODY SCALES TO THE TOP ROPE AS BRAE AND MIG BOTH TURN TO THE RING WITH RORY STILL IN THEIR GRASP, AND CODY LEAPS OFF WITH A HUGE DIVING CROSSBODY, AND THE WHOLE FIELD GOES DOWN! THIS MATCH IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE, AND HAS BEEN A THOUSAND MILES PER HOUR FROM THE OPENING BELL! I DON’T WANT THIS TO END!
Jake Mercer: I don’t think it’s going to end anytime soon, Flannery, they want to kill each other, and I think they will fight forever if they want to! Cody gets back up to his feet first, and he grabs Mig by the head, picking his target and lifting him up, AS HE SWINGS MIG RIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST, AND MIG MAKES HARD CONTACT WITH THE STEEL! Remember, when skin meets steel, steel is ALWAYS going to win and this wasn’t any different! Cody keeps a hold of Mig and he throws him into the ring to capitalise on it!
Stew-O: Mig stumbles back up to his feet inside of the ring as he falls back against the ropes, and Cody gets back in as well, AND CODY RUNS IN AT MIG, BUT MIG MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND SENDS CODY BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES, BEFORE HOOKING HIM AND MIG PLANTS CODY RIGHT INTO THE MAT AND ON HIS HEAD WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX… BUT HOLY SHIT! CODY WAS RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET COMPLETELY UNFAZED! Mig couldn’t believe it as he tried to get back to his feet, BUT CODY GRABS HIM, AND HE THROWS MIG INTO THE MAT HEAD FIRST WITH A GERMAN OF HIS OWN!
Flannery McCoy: And Cody rolls back up and onto his feet as he backs into the ropes, waiting for Mig to get back up, as he slowly does, AND CODY BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES BEFORE FLYING INTO THE AIR FOR THE CLOSED FIST! CODY MAVERICK GOES FOR ‘LIGHTS OUT,’ BUT MIG MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY, AND CODY HITS THE ROPES ON ACCIDENT! Cody bounces off of the ropes again, but that time not by his own will and definitely in a way that hurt himself, as he turned around… RIGHT INTO A SHOTGUN DROPKICK BY BRAE SENDING MAVERICK OUT OF THE RING!
Jake Mercer: But I don’t think BRAE meant for the force behind that shotgun dropkick to send Cody through the ropes and out of the ring! BRAE did not look happy as he got back up to his feet and looked to refocus his attention, BUT HE TOOK TOO LONG! IN COMES MIG DE DECKER WHO SHOOTS FORWARD AND HE TAKES BRAE OUT WITH THE ‘BLOOD HAMMER!’ IT CONNECTS! BRAE CRUMBLES IN THE CENTRE OF THE RING AND MIG FALLS WITH HIM AND INTO THE COVER! MIG SEIZES HIS MOMENT AS HE HOOKS THE LEG IN DEEP FOR THE COVER! MIG DE DECKER IS GOING TO WIN IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: BRAE MANAGES TO KICK OUT AT THE COUNT OF TWO AND THIS FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH STAYS ALIVE! Mig sat up and he was just thinking of what he could possibly do next in order to end this match and gain a victory for himself, but I think he’s taking too much time here guys, as Mig starts to get back up to his feet, BUT HERE COMES SLATE BACK INTO THE FRAY, RUSHING INTO THE RING AND CATCHING MIG WITH A RUNNING KNEE RIGHT INTO THE RIBCAGE! Mig is caught and hurt, as Rory clutches onto his wrist!
Flannery McCoy: AND RORY TWISTS MIG’S ARM AROUND… BEFORE SHE SLAMS HIM DOWN RIGHT INTO THE CANVAS SHOULDER FIRST! MIG SCREAMS OUT IN ABSOLUTE AGONY! But Rory wasn’t done! She moved over to the corner, and she began to scale to the top rope, and she started shouting for either Mig or BRAE to get back up to her feet… but I think she notices someone else is getting up! Cody is getting to his feet on the ringside floor! AND RORY DECIDES TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS! SHE LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE OUTSIDE, HOOKING ONTO CODY AND SHE PLANTS HIM HEAD FIRST INTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR WITH A HUGE DIVING TORNADO DDT!!!
Jake Mercer: HOLY SHIT! RORY JUST TOOK CODY RIGHT BACK OUT AND SHE SPRINGS RIGHT BACK UP TO HER FEET! She rushes back to the apron and rolls back into the ring, BUT BRAE WAS UP AND HE WAS HEALTHY, AND HE LIFTS RORY RIGHT OFF THE MAT AND INTO THE AIR AS SHE ROLLED IN, BEFORE SLAMMING HER DOWN INTO THE MAT WITH A HUGE POWERBOMB! Did you see the way that Rory’s head bounced off the canvas, and even the bottom rope she was right next to?! I wouldn’t be surprised if she got concussed off of that!
Stew-O: BUT LOOK! MIG IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND HE CAPTURES BRAE FROM BEHIND, LOOKING FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX, BUT BRAE FIGHTS OUT OF IT! Mig stumbles backwards from a back elbow from BRAE, as BRAE turns his attention right back to Mig, AND HE RUNS FORWARD AT HIM, BUT MIG TWISTS HIMSELF INTO A ROARING ELBOW CATCHING BRAE FLESH ON THE JAW! BRAE’s face jolted to the side, as Mig takes a couple of steps back, AND HE SHOOTS FORWARD FOR THE THRUST KICK! MIG GOES FOR THE ‘MKO KICK,’ BUT BRAE SIDE STEPS IT… AND HOLY SHIT! BRAE JUST TOOK MIG’S HEAD DAMN NEAR OFF HIS BODY WITH A LARIAT TO THE SIDE OF HIS SKULL!
Flannery McCoy: Mig crumbles to the mat but BRAE wasn’t done with him just yet, as he mounted right on top of him… AND HE STARTS THROWING THE MACHINE GUN CHOPS ACROSS THE CHEST OF MIG DE DECKER! CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! MIG WAS OUT COLD FROM THE MACHINE GUN CHOPS AND BRAE NOW DROPS INTO A COVER AS HE HOOKS THE LEG! THIS IS FOR THE WIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Jake Mercer: KICKOUT BY MIG DE DECKER! MIG MANAGES TO KICKOUT AT THE COUNT OF TWO! BRAE is not going to waste any time following up, however! He shoots right back up to his feet and he begins to make his way back into the corner, and he is screaming for Mig to get back up to his feet! BRAE is setting him up for ‘Morrigan’ and if he can hit it right here, that might just be it for this fatal four way match here tonight!
Stew-O: And Mig is starting to slowly get back up to his feet… AND BRAE RUNS IN WITH THE BICYCLE KICK, ‘MORRIGAN’ TO CONNECT… BUT CODY MAVERICK IS BACK! CODY IS BACK AND HE SHOOTS INTO THE RING, BEFORE CATCHING BRAE ON THE JAW WITH ‘LIGHTS OUT’ AND BRAE DROPS LIFELESS! BRAE IS OUT COLD! MIG DIDN’T SEE WHAT HAPPENED, BUT HE TURNS AROUND RIGHT INTO ANOTHER ‘LIGHTS OUT’ BY CODY MAVERICK AND NOW MIG GOES DOWN! CODY IS ON A ROLL, AND RORY’S SLOWLY STARTING TO GET BACK UP, CODY SEES THIS AND SIZES HER UP… RUNNING IN FOR A ‘LIGHTS OUT’ ONTO SLATE!!
Flannery McCoy: NO! NO! RORY MOVES OUT OF THE HARM’S WAY! And Cody turns back around… BUT RORY MANAGES TO LIFT CODY ON HER SHOULDERS! RORY MANAGED TO GET CODY ON HER SHOULDERS… AND SHE RUNS INTO THE CORNER, CONNECTING WITH ‘CELL BLOCK SIX!’ IT CONNECTS! THE DEATH VALLEY DRIVER INTO THE TURNBUCKLES CONNECT AND CODY MAVERICK IS OUT COLD! Rory pulls Cody out of the corner and she drops down onto him, hooking the far leg! Rory has this match won!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
TTHHHHRRRRRRRRRRR—
Jake Mercer: CODY MAVERICK KICKS OUT!!!! THIS MATCH IS INSANE! ABSOLUTE INSANITY FROM THE OPENING BELL! It looks like Rory Slate is about to pull her hair out, she thought that she had this match won! She begins to get back up to her feet, thinking of what to do next as she starts backing into the corner again, and she begins scaling the top rope once more, looking for another high risk maneuver in an attempt to quite possibly put an end to this match once and for all, but you can tell that the exhaustion is setting in!
Stew-O: AND LOOK AT THIS! MIG DE DECKER IS BACK TO HIS FEET! Decker is back up to his feet and he scrambles towards the corner where Rory was on the top rope, before catching her with a strike to the midsection! Rory is caught off guard, and Mig begins to climb up to the top rope with her, BEFORE HE BEGINS BATTERING HER SKULL IN WITH FOREARMS, AND RORY IS ABSOLUTELY DEFENCELESS! Rory is defenceless at the top, and Mig De Decker is now going to hook onto her, AND HE IS LOOKING TO THROW HER INTO THE MAT WITH A HUGE SUPERPLEX OFF OF THE TOP ROPE! BUT RORY IS FIGHTING IT!
Flannery McCoy: LOOK! CODY IS BACK TO HIS FEET AS WELL! And he stumbles towards the same corner as Mig De Decker was struggling to get Rory into the air for the massive superplex! AND CODY’S GOING TO HOOK MIG ONTO HIS SHOULDERS, AS HE GRABS HIM BY THE LEGS1 MIG AND RORY ARE NOT IN A GOOD POSITION RIGHT NOW AS CODY HAS THEM SET UP… AND HE SENDS THEM FLYING!!! CODY PULLS MIG OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, AND THAT THUS SENDS RORY FLYNG OFF AS WELL WITH THE SUPERPLEX THAT MIG DE DECKER HAD BEEN GOING FOR
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…
CRAAAAAAASHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: WHAT THE HELL?! BRAE JUST CAME OUT OF NOWHERE IN THE MIDST OF THE TOWER OF DOOM CAUSED BY CODY MAVERICK, AND AS RORY WAS IN THE AIR AND CRASHING INTO THE MAT, HE HOOKED HER AND SLAMMED HER DOWN INTO THE MAT WITH FORCE WITH HIS OWN POWERBOMB! Rory might have just got the absolute worst of that, but now both her, as well as Mig are down, and as you can tell right now, it’s Cody and BRAE who are the only ones still with life in this match right now, and Cody looked right into BRAE’s eyes, realising what he had just done right there!
Stew-O: AND I THINK THEY BOTH UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS MEANS AS WELL… AS THEY GET BACK TO THEIR FEET, MOVE TO THE CENTRE OF THE RING… AND THEY BEGIN BATTERING THE EVER LIVING HELL OUT OF EACH OTHER AGAIN! IT’S A WARZONE RIGHT NOW! BRAE! CODY! BRAE! CODY! BRAE! CODY! BRAE! CODY! BRAE! BRAE! BRAE! BRAE— BUT NO! CODY DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO BRAE’S RIBCAGE! BRAE is dazed as Cody is going to hook BRAE with the full nelson! And Cody Maverick propels BRAE into the air from the full nelson position, LOOKING TO SWING BRAE INTO THE OLYMPIC SLAM! CODY GOES FOR ‘HIGH ROLLER’ ON BRAE!
Flannery McCoy: BUT IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE AND BRAE SOMEHOW SWINGS OUT OF IT, RIGHT ONTO HIS FEET! Cody Maverick couldn’t believe it! And he looks to waste zero time as he swings right at BRAE, only for BRAE to duck it as he grabs Cody, AND THROWS HIM UP INTO THE AIR, MAKING THE ‘SIN CITY SUPERSTAR’ CRASH AND BURN INTO THE CANVAS WITH THE FREE FALL! Maverick falls hard into the mat and the impact forces him to bounce back up to his feet, AND RIGHT INTO UTTER DIASTER!!! BRAE TAKES CODY OUT WITH ‘MORRIGAN!!!’ IT’S OVER!
Jake Mercer: BUT IT’S NOT OVER, BECAUSE IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE! CODY FELL TO THE SIDE AND BARELY MANAGED TO GET OUT OF DODGE! BRAE falls into the ropes and is forced to rebound off of them, as he turns around… AND RUNS RIGHT INTO THE ‘MKO KICK!!!!’ THE THRUST KICK BY MIG DE DECKER OUT OF NOWHERE TAKES BRAE DOWN AND MIG LOOKS TO FOLLOW UP WITH THE COVER! MIG DE DECKER IS GOING TO STEAL IT RIGHT HERE AND NOW IN THIS FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH TONIGHT!
Stew-O: EXCEPT THAT ISN’T WHAT HAPPENS, AS CODY WAS RIGHT THERE TO PREVENT IT AS HE HOOKED MIG IN THE FULL NELSON AND DRAGS HIM TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, PROPELLING HIM UPWARD, AND SWINGING HIM DOWN INTO THE MAT WITH OLYMPIC SLAM! ‘HIGH ROLLER!’ IT CONNECTS! ‘HIGH ROLLER’ CONNECTS! Mig De Decker is completely out of it and Cody Maverick rolls over and he hooks the leg, seizing his moment! Cody Maverick is going to win!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
TTHHHHRRRRRRRRRRR—
Flannery McCoy: RORY SLATE JUMPS BACK IN AND SHE BREAKS IT UP!!! RORY SLATE BREAKS UP THE COVER! CODY MAVERICK ALMOST HAD IT WON BUT THIS MATCH CONTINUES ALL THANKS TO THE HOMETOWN SADIST RIGHT HERE TONIGHT!
(All four Elitists were down and out from the exhaustion and torment that they’ve all been putting each other through tonight. The match hadn’t even reached its conclusion yet, but as things slowed down at this moment, the crowd couldn’t help but stand up and give a round of applause to the four New Breed Elitists in tonight’s match. That is exactly what fueled them even more. BRAE recovered in one corner, Rory went into another, as did Cody and Mig. Back to square one.)
Jake Mercer: THE CROWD IS BEGGING FOR MORE, AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO GET, AS THESE FOUR ARE TRULY GOING TO FIGHT FOREVER, ALL RUNNING TO THE CENTRE OF THE RING AT THE SAME TIME AND THEY ALL START BEATING THE HELL OUT OF EACH OTHER! THIS ISN’T EVEN LIKE THE START WHERE IT WAS SEPARATED WITH TWO PEOPLE GOING AFTER EACH OTHER! ALL FOUR ARE TRYING TO GET THEIR HITS IN! And Cody and Rory are going to split from the pact, meanwhile BRAE and Mig are going at it on the other side of the ring!
Stew-O: This has been utter chaos from the get go, AND CODY GRABS RORY, LOOKING TO IRISH WHIP HER BUT RORY COUNTERS IT, AND AT THE SAME TIME BRAE IRISH WHIPS MIG DE DECKER, AND MIG AND CODY BOTH COLLIDE RIGHT INTO EACH OTHER! OUCH! Meeting of the minds right there onto both Cody Maverick and Mig De Decker, and Rory manages to grab a hold of Cody, BEFORE SHE SENDS HIM FLYING INTO THE RINGPOST, AND CODY SCREAMS IN ABSOLUTE AGONY HOLDING ONTO HIS SHOULDER! Cody is hurt and Rory Slate pushes Cody out of the ring from that!
Flannery McCoy: And BRAE focuses his attention back on Mig De Decker as he rips him back up to his feet, BUT MIG FIGHTS OUT OF IT, AND HE TWISTS AROUND WITH A ROARING ELBOW ONTO BRAE! BRAE is stunned, BUT IN COMES RORY WITH A HUGE DROPKICK AT DECKER, BUT HE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND SLATE TAKES BRAE OUT INSTEAD! BRAE GOES CRUMBLING THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND MIG PICKS RORY BACK UP TO HER FEET BY THE HAIR, AND HE IS LOOKING TO END THIS MATCH ONCE AND FOR ALL AND PICK UP THE VICTORY!
Jake Mercer: RORY IS FIGHTING BACK AGAINST MIG HOWEVER! THE HOMETOWN GIRL IS FIGHTING BACK, AND SHE MANAGES TO PUSH MIG DE DECKER AWAY… BUT MIG SHOOTS FORWARD AND HE LOOKS TO GO FOR THE ‘MKO KICK!’ IFMIG CAN CONNECT WITH THIS THRUST KICK UPON RORY SLATE, THEN THIS MATCH IS OVER AND HE HAS IT IN THE BAG… BUT RORY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! RORY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! MIG FALLS BACK INTO THE ROPES AND HE BOUNCES OFF OF THEM, AND RORY COMES FROM BEHIND AND PULLS HIM INTO A ROLLUP! SLATE IS GONNA STEAL IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: MIG KICKS OUT! MIG KICKS OUT AND THEY BOTH GET BACK TO THEIR FEET, MIG SWINGS AT RORY BUT RORY DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY AND TWISTS MIG AROUND… INTO THE DOUBLE ARM DDT!!! ‘GTFO’ CONNECTS!!! RORY’S GOING TO WIN IT AS SHE TURNS MIG BACK INTO ANOTHER COVER FOR THE WIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
TTHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: ‘REEEEEEED DEATHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’ BRAE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE WITH THE FLYING FOREARM RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF RORY SLATE’S HEAD!!!! RORY ROLLS OFF OF MIG… AND BRAE WAS DRAPED ONTO THE LIFELESS BODY OF MIG DE DECKER! BRAE HAS THE PIN MADE! IT’S OVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
TTHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… THE ‘IMPERIAL SYMPHONY!!!!!!’ BRAEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Star Wars: Duel of The Fates | EPIC VERSION’ would hit the speakers once more to a chorus of boos, as BRAE would get back up into a seated position. It was an absolute war tonight between the four New Breed Elitists but only one could stand tall in the end, as BRAE would get back up to his feet and he would have his arm raised by the referee.)
Stew-O: WHAT A WAR THIS MATCH WAS! These four brought everything and so much more here tonight in order to walk away as the winner and in the end, it was BRAE who managed to pick up the victory, and in such a fashion as he did as well!
Flannery McCoy: The win was stolen right from the hometown girl in Rory Slate here tonight. She came so close to being able to put away Mig De Decker yet in the end, it was a ‘Red Death’ from BRAE that knocked Rory completely out, and BRAE took the pin over Mig for the victory. In the end, these four elitists did fantastic, but congratulations to BRAE!
(BRAE continued to celebrate his victory in the centre of the ring. Mig De Decker was completely laid out cold. Rory Slate was seated in the corner of the ring in disappointment, and Cody Maverick was seated up against the barricade just as disappointed. BRAE has made a statement here tonight, and Dynasty would fade into commercials from there.)
(A commercial plays for Cowboy Carter by Beyonce.)
(The video feed returns to the ring, when ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki began blaring through the United Center’s speakers, provoking the crowd to begin preemptively drowning the music out in boos. The EAW Interwire Champion, Drake Armstrong, stepped out onto the stage, dressed in a black three-piece suit, brown dress shoes, and his prized championship, polished to perfection. Plastered across his face was a scowl, however, as he stormed down to the ring, choosing not to flaunt and taunt the crowd as is typical modus operandi. Upon stepping into the squared circle, he snatched up a microphone from one of the ringside staff members before holding it up to his mouth and beginning to speak.)
Drake Armstrong: I find myself… bemused at the events of last week. It was supposed to be a time of grandiose celebration, one that I am OWED after having forced myself to deal with the chicanery of two blithering simpletons for the course of an entire month. It was supposed to be the day I drove the Armstrong flag into EAW ground for good, a declaration of my intent to pile up the bodies of the opposition as I chart my invasion path into the main event scene of the company and, at some point, into the conversation of being the greatest of all time. I was fully prepared to clash with the best of the business as I trample over them all to solidify my Interwire Championship reign as THE reign, the DEFINING reign of the belt.
(Drake looked around incredulously for a moment as he continued.)
Drake Armstrong: So tell me… just what in Gawd’s name was MITSU doing out there, exactly? Who is MITSU to ruin the grand coronation of a true champion? After all the respect he’s shown me thus far, why this disrespect now? Because he’s jealous that I accomplished more in just over a year of my career than MITSU has since 2020? Because I have MULTIPLE accolades to my name, including a championship, while all that insolent cur has to brag about is a job? No, I see what’s going on here; he thinks he can pull the same thing he did on Joso against me. Just attack me out of nowhere and start pestering me endlessly until he gets a title shot that is clearly out of his league; if you think that’s going to work out for you, MITSU, you’d better think again. That’s not how things work, and I’m not going to stand here rewarding you for an endless stream of mediocrity.
(The crowd suddenly started cheering as Drake turned his head to face the stage, where MITSU walked out.)
MITSU: Hold up, hold up… what exactly do you mean when you say I’d better ‘think again’ about the title match?
Drake Armstrong: Ahahaha! Is your skull too dense to register information? Didn’t you get the memo? I, Drake Armstrong, hold the Interwire Championship. ME. And with holding the title, I hold the POWER when it comes to dishing out title shots that don’t get earned. Any opportunities being handed out get handed out on MY time, according to MY schedule, and most of all, according to MY WHIM. If I WANTED to fight you, I could do so tonight- right now, as a matter of fact. I could do it next week, or the week after, or I could do you the biggest favor of your life and drag your decrepit corpse through a marquee championship match at Grand Rampage! Wouldn’t that just be marvelous?
Drake Armstrong: Yes… it WOULD be; unfortunately for you, I have no such intention. I already had my fair share of fighting you in January; why give you another match with more benefit for you and absolutely NOTHING for me?
MITSU: If you were a fighting champion, you WOULD give me a shot!
Drake Armstrong: I’ll fight people that are worth my valuable time. What value do you bring, exactly? What prestige am I to extract from your name if I were to leave you knocked out in the middle of the ring? Am I supposed to prove myself as the greatest Interwire Champion of all time and an undeniable world championship contender off a win over YOU?
MITSU: Oh, look at this everybody, look at big name Armstrong over here! Too much of a star to face me? Hey, buddy, I punched you in the jaw last week; you’re just gonna let that slide without fighting it out?
Drake Armstrong: Your rudimentary attempts at inserting yourself into a title match are blatant and pathetic. The best ‘offense’ you’ve managed to hit me with is the second-hand embarrassment I’m feeling right now; I’ve never seen someone so eager to dive head-first into a lion’s den. No, MITSU, you aren’t getting a title shot with me… but hey, you know what, there’s always next year! Well, given your history, that offer is if you’re even going to be around by that time.
(The Interwire Champion laughs at his own quip before stepping out of the ring and walking out, refusing to relent to MITSU’s goading. The video feed fades to black.)
(A commercial plays for Grand Rampage, with Michael Machina set to defend the EAW New Breed Championship against Damien Kutcher.)
(The camera returns to the ring where Stephie Love is standing as she is ready to begin the introductions for the next match.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“My War” by Shinsei Kamattechan starts playing as Bronson Daniels enters the arena to cheers from the crowd. Bronson has a look that means he is serious business as he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first and making his way to the ring! Now residing in Los Angeles, California. Weighing 190 pounds. Here is “THE EMPEROR” BRONSON DANIELS!!
Stew-O: Here comes Bronson Daniels as he heads to the ring for singles action. Bronson has got to be feeling good after last week.
Jake Mercer: Why? Because he knocked out my name brother just because he entered the Grand Rampage? Gawd! Here we go again with another Bronson Daniels finishing another story arc. What is this guy? An Encyclopedia set?
Flannery McCoy: No. Stew was talking about how he got a victory against former Interwire Champion Jay Jerry Johnson last week. This week, he doesn’t have a former… he’s got the Champ.
(Bronson enters the ring and takes his corner as he has his vision focused on the entrance ramp and his music fades out. Seconds later, ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki starts to play as Drake Armstrong enters the arena to the loud chorus of boos from the crowd. Drake doesn’t care as he has his Interwire Championship on his shoulder. With a smirk and a smug attitude, he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing his opponent! From Scarsdale, New York! Weighing 245 pounds. Here is the reigning EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION! “THE FUTURE” DRAKE ARMSTRONG!
Jake Mercer: WOOOOOOOOO! THE ARMSTRONG ERA IS ALIVE AND WELL!! I AM GLAD TO BE PART OF IT!
Flannery McCoy: Of course you are. Then again, Drake wasn’t happy to be part of the end of his little celebration when MITSU punched him in the jaw.
Jake Mercer: MITSU can go ahead and step up to the plate because we know that Drake isn’t losing that title any time soon.
Stew-O: Drake and MITSU will no doubt have a meeting in the future, but tonight, the Champ has a huge task ahead of him when he faces former World Champion Bronson Daniels. Who will come out victorious? We’re about to find out.
(Drake enters the ring and holds his title high for the crowd to see as they continue to boo him. He then takes his corner and gently puts his Interwire Title on the mat as Stephie takes the title and his entrance music fades. The referee checks both competitors before calling for the bell. )
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Here we go with nontitle action. Drake and Bronson start this match with a lockup in the center of the ring and the more experienced Bronson Daniels takes the early advantage with a side headlock.
Jake Mercer: Bronson is gonna try and keep the Champ off kilter with his flying and unorthodox offense and I don’t like it.
Flannery McCoy: Of course you don’t and Bronson has let the headlock as he spins out and drops down BEFORE TAKING DRAKE DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A LEG SWEEP!
Stew-O: Bronson backs up as Drake gets back to his feet. Drake runs in AND BRONSON DROPS AGAIN AND THIS TIME TAKES DRAKE DOWN WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! DRAKE GOES FACE FIRST TO THE MAT!
Flannery McCoy: Drake pounds the mat in frustration that he was taken down twice so easily as he once again gets back to his feet. He is shooting Bronson a very dirty glare.
Jake Mercer: Don’t blame him. I don’t like Bronson either. But Drake is such a gracious Champion as he challenges Drake to a test of strength. Bronson is looking to oblige–
Stew-O: NOPE! Bronson knew it was a trick AND HE KICKS DRAKE RIGHT IN THE GUT DOUBLING HIM OVER! Bronson is throwing those forearms right in Drake’s face backing him up all the way to the ropes.
Jake Mercer: Bronson is trying to go for an Irish Whip, BUT DRAKE PULLS HIM BACK IN AND SENDS BRONSON FLYING OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE FLOOR–
Flannery McCoy: WAIT! Bronson was able to grab the top rope and safely land on the apron. Drake turns around AND IS MET WITH A FOREARM TO THE FACE!
Stew-O: Drake staggered back a little after that shot and Bronson has something going on in his mind. Bronson decides TO JUMP AND SPRING ONTO THE TOP ROPE READY TO FLY–
Jake Mercer: HAHAHAHA! YES! DRAKE KNEW SOMETHING WAS COMING AND HE JUST SHOVES BRONSON OFF THE TOP ROPE! BRONSON GOES FLYING AND HE CRASHES AND BURNS ONTO THE FLOOR!
Flannery McCoy: That was an ugly landing for Bronson on the outside, but that is the devious nature of the Interwire Champion Drake Armstrong on display as we see Drake slide to the outside.
Stew-O: Drake isn’t in the mood to play around it seems as he grabs Bronson and brings him back to his feet using his neck. Good grief. If this is what they are doing to each other at the very beginning of this match, I can only wonder what they will do to each other later on.
Flannery McCoy: This is going to be an interesting battle considering both of these men defeated Ronan Malosi to win the Interwire Championship. Go figure.
Jake Mercer: That’s enough. We don’t talk about those dark times. What we can talk about his how Drake has hold of Bronson under his arms AND DRAKE JUST TOSSES BRONSON WITH THAT BIEL THROW!
Stew-O: GOOD GAWD! ANOTHER UGLY LANDING FOR BRONSON HAS HE LANDS BACK FIRST ON THE RING STEPS AFTER THAT THROW! The Champ is playing for keeps in this match.
Jake Mercer: Would you expect anything different from the man who will bring the Interwire Championship to the Armstrong Era. Be serious. He is in complete control of Bronson right now. Bronson is still on the steps as Drake walks over AND DELIVERS A BOOT TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD!
Flannery McCoy: Bronson rolls off the steps to the floor as the referee continues the count that they started earlier. Drake is finally aware of the count as he grabs Bronson like a sack of potatoes and lobs him back into the ring.
Stew-O: Drake quickly follows suit and breaks the count AS HE STARTS THE GROUND AND POUND ON BRONSON! THE REFEREE IS TELLING DRAKE TO OPEN THE FISTS! Drake, naturally, is not listening so the referee is forced to start a count.
Jake Mercer: If you ask me, the referee is counting a little too fast. Did you hear how fast they got to four? But Drake always follows the rules so he stopped the punches on four so he wouldn’t get disqualified. Isn’t our champion great?
Flannery McCoy: Yeah let’s go with that. Drake did stop the punches, but that doesn’t stop him FROM DELIVERING AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF BRONSON’S NECK! WHAT A CHEAP SHOT!
Stew-O: Old habits die hard, I guess. But Drake is really taking it to the former World Champion, Bronson Daniels. Drake grabs Bronson and pulls him back into a sitting position AND LOCKS IN A SHOULDER CLAW!
Flannery McCoy: Drake slowing the pace of the match with that torture style move. Drake is clawing right into a pressure point that is no doubt causing Bronson some pain.
Jake Mercer: If he is in that much pain, he should just give up. No shame in losing a match to a champ like Drake Armstrong. I don’t see why he chooses to keep fighting. Waste of time if you ask me.
Stew-O: You are just saying that because you don’t like Bronson, but we all know Bronson will not give up at this point in the match. Look at Bronson will himself on and start to get back to his feet. NOW DRAKE IS CLAWING DEEP INTO BOTH SHOULDERS TRYING TO KEEP BRONSON DOWN!
Jake Mercer: Drake has the size and the power advantage over Bronson so Bronson is just delaying the inevitable with this little fight he is trying to bring. It’s amusing at best.
Flannery McCoy: Call it whatever you want, BUT BRONSON IS BACK TO HIS FEET! BRONSON WITH A BACK KICK THAT CATCHES DRAKE RIGHT IN THE GUT AND THAT CAUSES DRAKE TO HELD THE HOLD!
Stew-O: Now it looks Bronson is getting fired up as he grabs Drake AND TAKES HIM UP AND OVER WITH THE SNAP SUPLEX! Drake quickly gets back to his feet and HE IS TAKEN BACK TO DO THE MAT WITH A BEAUTIFUL DROPKICK!
Jake Mercer: No need to glamorize it. Drake is back to his feet once more AND TRIES TO THROW A CLOTHESLINE, BUT BRONSON GRABS DRAKE’S ARM TO SPIN HIM AROUND AND CATCH HIM THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WITH AN ENZUIGIRI KICK! That has to be legal.
Flannery McCoy: It was perfectly legal and that shot sends Drake staggering into the corner and that leads to BRONSON FOLLOWING UP WITH A CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER! Drake has nowhere to go as Bronson climbs onto the second rope AND HE BEGINS THE PROVERBIAL TEN PUNCHES!
Crowd: 1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! 7! 8-
Stew-O: DRAKE USING THAT POWER TO STOP THE PUNCHES AND PULL BRONSON OUT AND WAY FROM THE CORNER! DRAKE STOPS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING FOR WHAT COULD BE A POWERBOMB–
Flannery McCoy: BUT BRONSON IS ABLE TO FLIP BACK AT THE LAST SECOND AND COUNTER WITH A MODIFIED FRANKENSTEINER THAT SENDS DRAKE FOR THE RIDE!
Jake Mercer: Bronson is just getting lucky. There is still a long way to go before this match ends. But look at the grit and determination coming from Drake getting back to his feet as quickly as he did.
Stew-O: But Bronson is ready for him. Bronson runs towards Drake and DUCKS the Drake clothesline attempt… WOW! BRONSON SPRINGS UP TO THE TOP ROPE ONCE AGAIN AS DRAKE QUICKLY TURNS AROUND—
Jake Mercer: DAMN! Bronson springs off the top rope and onto Drake BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN AND OVER WITH A SPRINGBOARD HEADSCISSORS! POOR DRAKE WAS TAKEN FOR THE RIDE!
Flannery McCoy: He was taken for a ride alright. Drake wasn’t just taken up and over… HE WAS TAKEN RIGHT OUT OF THE RING TO THE FLOOR! THE CROWD IS ABSOLUTELY CHEERING BRONSON ON!
Stew-O: Drake almost landed on his head on the floor, but he is still powering through to his credit and trying to get back to his feet. At the same time, that’s exactly what Bronson was wanting.
Jake Mercer: Bronson hits the ropes on the far side before running full speed AND DIVING THROUGH THE ROPES AND TAKING DOWN OUR GREAT INTERWIRE CHAMPION WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!
Flannery McCoy: LOOK AT THIS! Drake did hit the floor after the suicide dive, BUT HE HELD ON TO BRONSON AT THE LAST SECOND AND HE ROLLED THROUGH TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET!
Stew-O: HOLY CRAP! WHAT QUICK THINKING FROM DRAKE AS BRONSON IS IN SOME TROUBLE RIGHT HERE! Drake had hold of Bronson’s head before he now has hold of Bronson’s waist!
Flannery McCoy: Drake showing some power as he lifts Bronson up in the air from the gutwrench position BEFORE SPIKING HIM DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH A GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB!
Jake Mercer: BEAUTIFUL! Not only did Bronson’s back take some damage, did you see the way his head and neck snapped back when he hit the floor. Look at him now. He isn’t moving!!
Stew-O: Bronson could have been knocked out with that powerbomb as the referee once again has a count going. Drake is dragging Bronson’s lifeless body towards the ring and muscles him into the ring.
Jake Mercer: Drake follows him into the ring before he drags Bronson Daniels to the center of the ring and drops down for the cover. The leg is hooked!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHH—
Flannery McCoy: BRONSON DANIELS POWERS OUT AT TWO! Take a look at Drake’s face! He is not happy that Bronson was able to kick out so quickly. At least Drake doesn’t look like he’s about to throw a temper tantrum.
Stew-O: He’s been able to mature a little bit, so I give him credit for that as he grabs Bronson and brings him back to his feet and whips him to the corner.
Jake Mercer: Drake is in firm control of this match as Bronson hits the turnbuckle. DRAKE RUNS FULL SPEED INTO THE CORNER AND BRONSON STICKS THE BOOT OUT AND IT CATCHES DRAKE RIGHT IN THE FACE!
Flannery McCoy: Drake got knocked loopy with that boot to the face as Bronson climbs his way to the top rope BEFORE JUMPING AND HITTING THE MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF DRAKE’S HEAD!
Stew-O: Drake kisses the canvas as Bronson springs back to his feet and catches Drake and wraps his arms around Drake’s waist. BRONSON LOOKS TO BE SETTING UP FOR A POWERBOMB!
Flannery McCoy: BUT DRAKE IS BLOCKING IT! DRAKE IS DROPPING DOWN AND USING HIS WEIGHT TO HIS ADVANTAGE TO PREVENT BRONSON FROM LIFTING HIM UP!
Jake Mercer: Bronson is stubborn enough to the point of stupidity, but I think he realizes he can’t do it so he tosses Drake away AND JUST SUPERKICKS DRAKE IN THE FACE! OH THAT WAS A CHEAP SHOT!!
Stew-O: Call it what you want, but it might have just got the job done as Drake falls into Bronson, who gets Drake into the powerbomb position AND THIS TIME HE IS ABLE TO LIFT DRAKE UP–
Jake Mercer: DRAKE IS UP IN THE AIR AND HE WAS JUST DRIVEN DOWN WITH THAT SITOUT POWERBOMB! OUR POOR CHAMPION LANDED HARD ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND THAT BRUTE STACKS HIM UP FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: HE KICKED OUT OF THE POWERBOMB! NEAR FALL FOR BRONSON! But Bronson really doesn’t care. He just hoists Drake back to his feet and doesn’t feel the need to do the theatrics AND HE GOES TO JUST SLAP DRAKE IN THE FACE–
Stew-O: DRAKE NARROWLY AVOIDS THE SLAP IN THE FACE! BRONSON SENT OFF BALANCE AS DRAKE GRABS HIS ARMS! DRAKE HAS HIM LOCKED UP AS HE LIFTS BRONSON UP AND JUST PLANTS HIM WITH SOME “NATURAL TALENT”!
Jake Mercer: THAT HALF NELSON CHICKENWING SUPLEX COMBO DROPS BRONSON ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN KNOCKED OUT WITH THAT SUPLEX AS DRAKE ROLLS HIM OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG! IT’S OVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRREEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: IT’S NOT OVER! BRONSON KICKS OUT AT TWO! OH BOY THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL FOR THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! DRAKE THOUGHT HE HAD THE WIN RIGHT THERE AS HE GLARES AT THE REFEREE!
Stew-O: Bronson is still feeling a little loopy after being dropped on his head after that dangerous suplex. Drake is not amused that Bronson kicked out as he gets back to his feet.
Flannery McCoy: Drake quickly grabs Bronson and brings him to his feet before he picks up Bronson and SLAMS him into the corner. Bronson is now in the infamous Tree of Woe.
Jake Mercer: Bronson is fighting to get free, but he is still stuck in the Tree of Woe as Drake makes his way up to the top rope. Bronson is holding onto the ropes trying to get free, but it’s no good. Bronson is about to get a lesson in “Drakenomics”! DRAKE JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE–
Stew-O: BRONSON GOT OUT OF THE WAY OF THE “DRAKENOMICS” DOUBLE STOMP! DRAKE HITS THE CANVAS AND I THINK THAT DRAKE HURT HIS ANKLE ON THE LANDING AND HE LOOKS TO BE LIMPING IN PAIN!
Jake Mercer: HEY REF! CHECK ON DRAKE! DRAKE IS IN PAIN AND LIMPING! BUT THAT BRUTE BRONSON DOESN’T CARE! HE RUNS RIGHT IN TO ATTACK A POUR SOUL WHILE HE’S HURT!
Flannery McCoy: BRONSON LEAVES HIS FEET AND KICKS DRAKE RIGHT IN THE HEAD! “CHROME HEARTS” BY BRONSON DANIELS AND DRAKE JUST FALLS TO THE MAT IN A HEAP! BRONSON ROLLS HIM OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE!
Stew-O: DRAKE IS ABLE TO KICK OUT AT TWO! THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL FOR THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION!
Jake Mercer: But look! Drake is still holding his ankle! Come on, referee! Get that maniac Bronson away from Drake! Our Interwire Champion is in pain.
Flannery McCoy: The referee is finally able to get Bronson away from Drake and they are trying to check on Drake’s ankle as he holds it in pain. Is it broken? Is it sprained? HOLD ON! WAIT A SECOND!
Stew-O: LOOK WHO’S RUNNING DOWN THE RAMP! IT’S JAKE SMITH! I NOW THAT JAKE AND BRONSON HAVE HAD A HISTORY, SO THIS WAS ALWAYS A POSSIBILITY!
Flannery McCoy: Why am I not surprised? Jake Smith comes down the ramp at full speed while the referee is trying to check on Drake, who is still holding his ankle.
Jake Mercer: JAKE SLIDES INTO THE RING AND TURNS BRONSON AROUND AND DROPS BRONSON WITH THE “STARMAKER”! THE CUTTER PLANTS BRONSON INTO THE MATCH! THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
Stew-O: WHAT THE HELL IS THIS ABOUT? WHAT THE HELL IS JAKE SMITH DOING STICKING HIS NOSE IN THIS MATCH? THE REFEREE HAS NO CLUE ABOUT WHAT JUST HAPPENED!
Jake Mercer: IT’S PAYBACK FROM LAST WEEK! JAKE GOT LAID OUT BY BRONSON DANIELS! ALL IS FAIR AND LOVE AND WAR! JAKE STRUCK LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT AND HE QUICKLY SLIDES OUT OF THE RING!
Flannery McCoy: The referee was none the wiser as Drake miraculously is back to his feet and he runs right over to Bronson. Oh I bet that ankle really was hurt. That’s a load of bull. Bronson hasn’t moved after the cutter as Drake hooks the arms.
Jake Mercer: It’s the beginning of the end as Drake wraps his arms around Bronson and lifts him up in the air BEFORE DROPPING DOWN–
Stew-O: DRAKE GOT THE PILEDRIVER! THE “DEATH PENALTY” BY THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! POOR BRONSON WAS SPIKED ON HIS HEAD AFTER THAT MOVE! JAKE DID THE DAMAGE AND NOW DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS GONNA STEAL THIS MATCH! DAMN IT!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
( ‘Pride and Arrogance’ starts playing again as Drake rolls off of Bronson to a chorus of boos and catches his breath as Jake is looking on outside the ring as Stephie Love announces the final decision of the match.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION!! DRAKE ARMSTRONG!
Jake Mercer: WHAT DID I TELL YOU? WHAT DID I SAY? I SAID DRAKE WAS GONNA WIN THIS AND HE DID!! LONG LIVE THE ARMSTRONG ERA!!!
Stew-O: Of course you would be excited with something like this. This was a great match and Bronson was on the verge of winning, but Jake couldn’t control himself and decided to come out here and completely screw Bronson over and cost him the match.
(The referee hands Drake the Interwire Title and raises his arm in victory before Drake quickly snatches his arm away and looks at the referee in disgust before leaving the ring. Meanwhile, Jake is still looking at Bronson as he is proud of the job he did.)
Jake Mercer: I don’t see why you guys are making such a fuss. It was Bronson’s fault that this happened, especially after what he did to my namesake Jake Smith. I consider it payback.
Flannery McCoy: Of course you would have no issue because you don’t like Bronson. Let’s get serious. Bronson fought hard and was close to winning the match and that all came to a screeching halt.
Stew-O: I agree. Bronson fought hard, but it was outside forces that led to Drake Armstrong picking up the victory here tonight on Dynasty.
(The final shot shows Drake celebrating his victory at the top of the entrance ramp. Meanwhile, Bronson is now sitting up in the ring and he looks completely pissed as he locks eyes with Jake who is still standing at ringside with a devilish smirk on his face as the camera cuts elsewhere.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to show the backstage area of The United Center as the crowd inside of the arena roars with the camera focusing on Milli Banks. She’s in her ring gear, preparing for her match in the main event tonight against Joso with a determined look on her face. She takes a deep breath, popping her neck, before looking to make her way out of the scene. But before she does…)
???: There you are.
(Milli stops in her tracks, recognizing the voice and putting her guard up as the camera pans over to reveal Shinzo Sasaki, who makes his way into the scene. He has a suit on along with a pair of sunglasses which he takes off and tucks between his collar, trying to calm Milli down with a gesture of his hand to show that he means no harm.)
Milli Banks: What do you want?
Shinzo Sasaki: I don’t want anything, I was just hoping to find you before your match.
Milli Banks: And why is that?
(Shinzo chuckles to himself.)
Shinzo Sasaki: To tell you my thoughts on the occasion. Personally, I look forward to scouting you out in your match against Joso tonight. It gives me a chance to figure out… how I’m going to beat you at Grand Rampage.
(Milli loosens herself as she tilts her head at Shinzo.)
Milli Banks: What you did against Chris Elite was impressive, but I’m not Chris Elite. Look, I’ll be deadass with you when I say that this whole intimidation tactic you got going on isn’t doing it for me. The aura is not aura’ing the way that you want it to, so let’s chile with that. Because while I can’t deny that you been doing your thing here on Friday Night Dynasty, so have I. It’s easy to say that when I been around these parts longer than you have, but even when I was in your position as a rookie I definitely was on a roll back then as well. So respectfully, I’m good. You do what you gotta do, do your little ringside thing, because I’m going to do my own thing as well. So if you don’t mind…
(Milli does a shoo gesture, fanning Shinzo off, but he doesn’t budge. In fact, he looks amused by this, not taking it personally as he crosses his arms.)
Shinzo Sasaki: I understand where your confidence stems from, Milli, I expected this type of response out of you especially last week when I had initially challenged you. I don’t expect you to be like Chris Elite, that sad fool, I know that you are better than him. But at the same time, if you think that just because you are apparently on this whole other plane of superstardom you can just overlook me as a valid competitor… then I have to tell you that you are mistaken. So many people have come before me, some I look at as peers, some I even considered a partners at one point, and all of them were not able to handle the harsh landscape of this company. Although people are expecting me to fall victim to that just like everyone else, I’m looking to separate myself from the rest of the pack. I need a way for people to recognize that it’s not going to turn out the way that they think, and the only way I see myself doing that is by beating you at Grand Rampage, which is what I will do.
(Milli furrows her brows, clearly she doesn’t appreciate what Shinzo is saying right now.)
Milli Banks: Well I hate to break it to you, girlie, that’s just not happening. I wish you nothing but the best, and shit, if it’s any consolation, I think you’ll do pretty well around these parts unlike that Tohru pack you called a partner. But that doesn’t mean at all that you’re going to win at Grand Rampage, you’re going to have to do a lot more if you want to try and convince me of that. The way I see it, all you are to me is a roadblock to my success and I’m not going to take that at all. I’m going to move you out of the way and go after what I truly desire and that’s an opportunity at a World Championship. I know you’re going to be worth my time, but do you want to go as far as to say that you’re going to beat me? Soon enough, you’ll come to understand that no one can use the Supernova as a stepping stone for their own success.
(Shinzo takes everything that Milli is saying in, before nodding his head as he turns around and looks to take his leave.)
Shinzo Sasaki: We’ll see…
Milli Banks: Not just yet, I want to make one thing clear with you.
(Shinzo stops in his tracks, raising his eyebrow as he turns back around to look at Milli, who has a stone-cold complexion on her face as she looks at him.)
Milli Banks: I’m warning you right now that I hope you know better than to interfere in my match against Joso, it might end up being the biggest mistake of your career if you do. If you know what’s good for you, you’re going to sit back and watch like a good rookie… and learn from the best.
(Shinzo looks at Milli, once again seemingly not taking this too personally, as all he does… is smile. He turns around and makes his way out of the scene as Milli watches on, knowing that it’s not an answer to what she said at all. She’s unsure about how to think about this, and more importantly, if she should trust Shinzo or not. But she doesn’t let that mess with her too much, she focuses back in and continues to prepare for the match as it’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty, from there, begins to transition to elsewhere.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to a shot of the arena as ‘Loose Change (Instrumental)’ by The Alchemist is heard playing through the speakers of the arena. The camera goes over to Shinzo Sasaki as he makes his way over and has a seat at the ringside area, a look of intrigue on his face as he crosses his legs and clasps his hands together. It then goes to Stephie Love who is standing inside of the ring with a microphone in hand and a smile on her face.)
Stephie Love: THIS… is your MAIN EVENT!!! And it is a singles match scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne is heard blasting through the speakers of the arena as the crowd is in an uproar for Milli Banks who is seen strutting out to the stage. She poses with a smile on her face before eyeing the ring, more specifically eyeing Shinzo at ringside, she has a fierce look of determination as she makes her way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… from Brooklyn, New York… weighing in at 135 pounds… ‘THE SUPERNOVA’… MILLI BANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: We saw just before the commercial break a confrontation between Shinzo Sasaki and Milli Banks backstage, where Milli warned Shinzo not to interfere in this match if he knew what was good for him. Do you think he’s going to abide?
Flannery McCoy: It’s hard to tell with Shinzo. You don’t know what he’s going to do on a week-by-week basis, who knows what he’s going to end up having up his sleeve tonight heading into this match?
Jake Mercer: It’s nothing my GOAT Milli Banks can’t handle, she’s making money moves and Shinzo is just jealous of it! Life sucks!
(‘2024’ by Playboi Carti is then heard following that to a mix of cheers and boos, as the camera goes over to the King of Elite Joso who is seen making his way out to the stage. He has a confident look on his face as he spreads his arms out, basking in the reception before making his way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: And her opponent… from Bronx, New York… weighing in at 206 pounds… he is the 2024 KING OF ELITE!!!!!! ‘THE NEW ERA’… JOSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: As for Joso we saw a special appearance by Jamie O’Hara earlier in the night, who made sure to make it known exactly how it’s going to play out at Grand Rampage between the two. This is one of Joso’s biggest matches of his career, will he live up to it?
Jake Mercer: He’s the King of Elite for a reason, isn’t he? HE DOESN’T MISS! Jamie O’Hara is nothing compared to the legend that Joso is!
Flannery McCoy: I wouldn’t get too ahead of ourselves. The name Jamie O’Hara speaks for itself, he’s a legend, he’s one of the best Elitists in the company currently, and he is not someone to be played around with. Tonight, Joso has a point to prove if he wants to even stand a chance come Grand Rampage, will he live up to that?
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: This match has begun- AND RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE IT’S JOSO THAT LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE TO MILLI’S HEAD- BUT MILLI DUCKS UNDER THAT BEFORE RUNNING TO THE ROPES… LEAPING OFF OF THEM AND TRYING TO TAKE DOWN JOSO- BUT JOSO RUSHES FORWARD AND GRABS A HOLD OF HER AROUND THE WAIST, GOING FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX ATTEMPT-
Flannery McCoy: BUT MILLI FLIPS ONTO HER FEET BEHIND JOSO AND ROLLS HIM UP INTO A SCHOOL GIRL ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Jake Mercer: BUT JOSO KICKS OUT BEFORE THE TWO COUNT! Both of them roll back up to their feet, Joso is up on a knee, JUST TO BE MET WITH A KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD BY MILLI! The King of Elite is stunned and she has him right where she wants him as she grabs him by the arm before sending him to the opposite corner with an Irish whip! Joso is backed up, and clearly not in a good place now… AS MILLI LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH DOUBLE KNEES TO HIS CHEST!
Stew-O: Joso slides down to a seated position in the corner, clearly not in a good way right now as Milli runs backward and looks to gain some momentum… AND SHE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH ANOTHER DOUBLE KNEE STRIKE THIS TIME RIGHT TO THE FACE OF JOSO TO COMPLETELY FLOOR HIM! Milli grabs Joso by the arm and pulls him away from the corner, quickly running over and grabbing a hold of the ropes… LEAPING HERSELF UP ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND FLYING IN THE AIR FOR A MOONSAULT-
Flannery McCoy: JOSO MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! HE ROLLS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS MILLI MANAGES TO RECOVER… JUST FOR JOSO TO LEAP INTO THE AIR AND CONNECT WITH AN EMPHATIC BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE OF MILLI TO DROP HER DOWN TO THE GROUND! PIN ATTEMPT RIGHT HERE!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWW-
Jake Mercer: BUT MILLI KICKS OUT! Both of these Elitists have been putting their foot on the gas pedal right now in this match! They’re proving just how much both of them need this win heading into Grand Rampage!
(The camera goes over to Shinzo Sasaki who’s crossing his arms and nodding his head slowly as he continues to watch the match.)
Stew-O: Joso is rolling up to his feet while at the same time, Milli is doing whatever he can right now in order to fight back. She falls against the ropes as Joso makes his way over, JUST FOR MILLI TO CONNECT WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! Joso stumbles back but is persistent in his attack as he makes his way over again… JUST FOR MILLI TO GRAB A HOLD OF HIM BY THE HEAD JUST IN TIME AND SEND HIM THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Flannery McCoy: Joso lands on the apron but manages to get himself back up… AS MILLI LEAPS ONTO THE ROPES AND JUMPS OVER, CONNECTING WITH A TRIANGLE DROPKICK TO SEND JOSO FLYING OFF OF THE APRON AND TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! MILLI HAS GOTTEN HER STRIDE BACK!
Jake Mercer: And not a moment too soon, but at the same time, that’s not going to be good for Joso, who I’m sure is trying to find a way to get himself out of this situation right now. Milli is leaving the ring and heading onto the apron as she eyes Joso who is beginning to rise back up to his feet… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A HARD KICK TO HIS CHEST TO SEND HIM BACKWARD! Joso manages to keep himself up on his feet as he turns to face her… BUT BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, MILLI LAUNCHES HERSELF OFF OF THE APRON AND GOES FOR A METEORA TO JOSO-
Stew-O: BUT JOSO MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AS MILLI CRASHES DOWN TO THE GROUND! Milli is splayed out on the ground as Joso grabs her by the head and brings her up to her feet… RUSHING HER FORWARD AND SENDING HER INTO ONE OF THE CORNER BARRICADES SHOULDER FIRST AS SHE’S SENT RIGHT BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH AUTHORITY! THIS IS EXACTLY THE OPENING THAT HE NEEDED RIGHT NOW!
OONNEE!!
TTWWOO!!
TTHHRRRREEEE!!
Flannery McCoy: Joso is taking a moment to recover right now, knowing that this match has been full speed ahead for both of them. He grabs a hold of her by the head, and begins to slam forearms right against the face of Milli Banks! Milli is trying her best to fight back, but that’s proving very hard to do as Joso is continuing to be absolutely relentless to her right now! HE DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO THE ABDOMEN OF MILLI BEFORE SENDING THE FORMER SPECIALISTS CHAMPION INTO THE BARRICADE AGAIN!
Jake Mercer: BUT MILLI MANAGES TO STOP HERSELF FROM COLLIDING INTO THE BARRICADE! JOSO SPINS AROUND BUT FOCUSES BACK IN REALIZING THAT MILLI HAS STOPPED HERSELF… AS MILLI LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CATCHES JOSO WITH A BACKFLIP INVERTED DDT TO DROP HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND OFF OF THE BARRICADE! A MODIFIED ‘FORECLOSURE’ MANAGES TO CONNECT ON JOSO AND MILLI KNOWS THAT SHE HAS THE BALL ROLLING NOW!
FFOOUURR!!
FFIIVVEE!!
SSIIXX!!
Stew-O: The count is continuing though, and Milli knows that she’s going to have to be quick about this if she doesn’t want this match to end in an absolutely catastrophic way. She grabs a hold of Joso and grabs him back toward the ring.
(Milli’s eye catches Shinzo, who doesn’t seem to react to her at all, as he is simply enjoying this match right now. It doesn’t seem like he has anything that he’s going to try and pull right now, but who knows, Milli is still on her toes making sure she doesn’t let that happen.)
Flannery McCoy: Milli climbs onto the apron and eyes Joso inside of the ring, who is slowly beginning to make his way up to his feet. He knows that he had a small bit of offense there, but not enough to get him back on track in this match, and he’s going to have to really do something if he wants to stay alive right now and he knows it. Milli has her eyes on the target… AS SHE LEAPS OFF AND GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD-
Jake Mercer: BUT JOSO RUSHES FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH A STRIKE TO THE FACE! MILLI DROPS DOWN FROM THE ROPES AND ONTO THE APRON AS SHE’S HURT, BARELY MANAGING TO HOLD ON! JOSO GRABS A HOLD OF HER BY THE HEAD AND BRINGS IT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND HE’S NOT WASTING ANY TIME NOW… AND HE BRINGS HER OVER AND DROPS HER DOWN WITH A DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER! JOSO ISN’T DONE AS HE FLIPS HER OVER NOW!
Stew-O: FRONT SUPLEX RIGHT INTO A CUTTER! ‘EXECUTIONER FROM HELL’ MANAGES TO CONNECT AS HE TAKES HER DOWN TO THE GROUND! JOSO GOES FOR THE PIN NOW! WILL THIS SPELL THE END OF THE MATCH FOR MILLI BANKS RIGHT HERE?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRREEE-
Flannery McCoy: BUT MILLI MANAGES TO KICK OUT! She’s not giving in just yet and she’s continuing to show a fight right now. You can see Joso while he’s sitting up showing the look of discontentment on his face knowing that this match is continuing right now. But at the same time, I think he expected this to happen, especially with the caliber of competitor that he is up against and the person that just so happens to be watching at ringside.
Jake Mercer: I think the last thing that Milli wants to do is to end up falling short with her Grand Rampage opponent at ringside, it wouldn’t be a good look at all and she knows it. She’s already rolling to the edge of the ring, trying to do what she can to recover, but Joso is quick to catch her before she can completely as he brings her back up to her feet. Milli tries to fight, but Joso connects with a stiff forearm to the head to send her back against the ropes! Joso grabs a hold of her arm and sends her to the opposite side of the ring… BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE FACE TO TAKE HER BACK DOWN! Joso isn’t done either as he turns around and runs to the ropes and back…
Stew-O: JUST FOR MILLI TO ROLL FORWARD AND TAKE JOSO DOWN WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! JOSO IS DOWN AND MILLI HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE AS SHE SHOOTS UP TO HER FEET AND RUNS TO THE ROPES AND BACK… BUT BEFORE SHE CAN CONNECT WITH ANYTHING, JOSO JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME MANAGES TO SHOOT INTO THE AIR AND CONNECT WITH A DROPKICK TO HER CHEST TO TAKE HER BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND! MILLI WAS CLOSE, BUT IT WAS JOSO THAT MANAGED TO CATCH HER JUST IN TIME BEFORE IT GOT OUT OF HAND!
Flannery McCoy: Joso is back up to his feet while Milli falls against the corner, realizing the trouble that she’s in right now as Joso rushes forward… LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR A FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE! WHICH CONNECTS! Joso then grabs a hold of her arm and sends her to the opposite side of the ring, looking to continue to wear her down with some offense as he rushes forward… GOING FOR ANOTHER FOREARM SMASH TO FOLLOW THAT UP TO THE HEAD-
Jake Mercer: BUT MILLI JUST IN TIME MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! Joso stumbles back and dips down to a knee as Milli, from there, climbs up to the top rope, looking to go for some more offense of her own in order to continue to break down Joso. She is on the top rope as she looks to fly now…
Stew-O: BUT JOSO CONNECTS WITH A FIST TO THE FACE THAT STOPS HER BEFORE SHE CAN DO ANYTHING! Milli is trying to fight back, but Joso already has her right where he wants her. He begins to make his way up to the top rope and join her, and it does not look like this is a good situation to be in right now for the former Specialists Champion. Milli is doing everything that she can, but Joso is sending repeated strikes to her face in order to stop her before she can. He grabs her by the head and brings her up further… GOING FOR A SUPERPLEX TO TAKE HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
Flannery McCoy: BUT MILLI MANAGES TO SLIP HER HEAD OUT JUST IN TIME AND FIND HER WAY OUT OF IT! SHE REELS HER HEAD BACK AND CONNECTS WITH A HUGE HEADBUTT TO THE SKULL TO COMPLETELY STOP HIM! MILLI THEN GRABS A HOLD OF HIM INSTEAD… LIFTING HIM UP AND CONNECTING WITH AN AVALANCHE GOURDBUSTER TO TAKE HIM DOWN! MILLI GOES FOR THE PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRR-
Jake Mercer: BUT JOSO MANAGES TO KICK OUT! ‘THE NEW ERA’ REALIZES THE SITUATION THAT HE’S IN RIGHT NOW AND IS DOING WHAT HE CAN! BUT MILLI ALREADY HAS A HOLD ON THIS MATCH AS IS AND IT’S GOING TO BE REALLY HARD IF HE LOOKS TO GET BACK INTO IT! Milli is slowly rising back up to her feet, you can see her keep an eye on Shinzo Sasaki every so often and it seems like this is exactly what she wants out of this match! She makes her way over to Joso- BUT JOSO BOOTS HER IN THE ABDOMEN! He creates distance just in time and allows himself the chance to breathe, but it seems like he looks to go for something here. JOSO RUSHES FORWARD…
Stew-O: BUT MILLI DUCKS UNDER WHATEVER HE WAS TRYING TO GO FOR AND UNWINDS HIM INTO A RIPCORD SLAP TO THE FACE! JOSO IS WOBBLY AS MILLI FOLLOWS THAT UP BY LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE! JOSO GETS TURNED AROUND, DOING EVERYTHING THAT HE CAN RIGHT NOW TO FIGHT BACK…
Flannery McCoy: BUT MILLI LEAPS ONTO HIS SHOULDERS AND FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A POISONRANA! ‘MONEY MOVES’ CONNECTS BUT JOSO ISN’T DOWN EITHER! HE SHOOTS UP TO HIS FEET EVEN THOUGH HE’S COMPLETELY STUNNED! MILLI DEFINITELY DOES NOT LOOK HAPPY ABOUT THAT BUT SHE ALSO KNOWS THAT THIS IS THE CHANCE TO TRY AND PULL OFF SOMETHING ELSE AS WELL…
MILLI IS GOING FOR ‘FORECLOSURE’! THE SPRINGBOARD BACKFLIP INVERTED DDT TO JOSO TO SET UP FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE END!
Jake Mercer: BUT JOSO MANAGES TO CATCH MILLI JUST IN TIME! HE HOOKS THE ARMS WITH HIS LEGS BEFORE TAKING HER DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH ‘CRIMSON PEAK’! THE STYLES CLASH CONNECTS AS JOSO ROLLS HER OVER AND GOES FOR THE PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRREEE-
Stew-O: BUT MILLI MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THAT! MILLI BANKS JUST REFUSES TO QUIT RIGHT NOW AND YOU CAN SEE HOW MUCH THAT HAPPENS TO FRUSTRATE JOSO!
(Joso is slowly rising back up to his feet, as he mutters under his breath. It’s clear that he’s not particularly keen on this match going on for as long as it has, but he also knows that now will be the time to put a stop to this once and for all. Meanwhile, Shinzo is still seated, having not moved a muscle, but at the same time he knows that this match might come to a close right here and that happens to bring a huge smile to his face right now. Joso makes his way over and grabs Milli by the head and brings her back up to her feet.)
Flannery McCoy: JOSO GOING FOR ‘HEAVEN’S GATE’! THE PACKAGE PILEDRIVER TO MILLI BANKS TO FINISH THE JOB ONCE AND FOR ALL!
Jake Mercer: BUT MILLI MANAGES TO DROP HER WEIGHT AND KEEP HERSELF FROM GOING UP AS SHE SENDS BOTH HERSELF AND JOSO OVER THE TOP ROPE! JOSO LANDS AT RINGSIDE WHILE MILLI MANAGES TO KEEP HERSELF ON THE APRON AND SHE HAS HER EYE ON THE TARGET!
Stew-O: AS SHE LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A FLYING KNEE TO THE FACE AS JOSO FACEPLANTS THE EDGE OF OUR ANNOUNCER TABLE AND IS COMPLETELY WIPED OUT RIGHT NOW! MILLI SEES OPPORTUNITY AS SHE GRABS A HOLD OF JOSO AND ROLLS HIM INTO THE RING!
(Joso is rolled into the ring but immediately a wide gash is seen forming on his forehead with blood beginning to pour thanks to the impact from the announcer’s table. The referee is quick to put some gloves on and make their way over to him, checking on him and trying to get him cleaned up as he grabs his head in pain with blood smeared everywhere. On the otherhand, Milli knows that she’s inches away from finishing this, as she looks to enter the ring and finish the job against Joso once and for all…)
Flannery McCoy: WAIT JUST A MINUTE! FROM BEHIND! SHINZO TURNS MILLI AROUND AND CONNECTS WITH ‘MADVILLAINY’! THE WRIST-CLUTCH EXPLODER SUPLEX CONNECTS AS MILLI IS WIPED OUT WHILE THE REFEREE ISN’T LOOKING! SHINZO JUST DID EXACTLY WHAT MILLI TOLD HIM NOT TO DO AND WIPED HER OUT!
(Milli is completely out as the crowd boos loudly for this. Shinzo can only smirk as he grabs a hold of the head of Milli and sends her into the ring. The referee is just getting done patching up Joso, and the King of Elite, out of the corner of his eye, is realizing what just happened.)
Jake Mercer: JOSO IS SHOVING THE REFEREE OUT OF THE WAY AND MAKING HIS WAY OVER TO A KNOCKED-OUT MILLI!
Stew-O: CONNECTING WITH A SECOND ATTEMPT AT HEAVEN’S GATE! THE PACKAGE PILEDRIVER THIS TIME MANAGES TO DO THE TRICK AS JOSO IS ROLLS MILLI ONTO HER BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG! NOT LIKE THIS! NOT LIKE THIS!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘2024’ begins to blast through the speakers again as Joso rises up to his feet with a smirk on his face. He looks around at the crowd who are not exactly happy by this turn of events. The King of Elite makes his way back up to his feet, having his hand raised in the air by the referee before he, from there, begins to celebrate his victory here tonight.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… JOSO!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Well definitely not the way I wanted my King of Elite to win this… but a win is a win… poor Milli…
Flannery McCoy: Shinzo was warned and he did not listen to it whatsoever, he still costed Milli the match and gave Joso a huge momentum boost heading into his match against Jamie O’Hara at Grand Rampage. But now Shinzo also has the upper hand over Milli, who has been trying to get her to not look at him as some sort of hurdle to jump over and that he is in fact the real deal.
Stew-O: I can’t exactly deny that. What a statement and what a way to end Friday Night Dynasty here tonight. Congratulations to the King of Elite on his victory as that is all we have for you today, signing out.
(Joso continues to celebrate inside of the ring while Milli is on the outside, looking absolutely furious at Shinzo who is making his way up the ramp without even taking a second glance back to what is going on inside of the ring. It is the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty from there begins to completely fade out to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
