(EAW intro plays.)
(As per, a recap of last week’s episode of Friday Night Dynasty is seen: Scott Diamond goes on a rampage in hopes of finding Andre Walker for what happened last week. Dr. Angelo D’Angelo comes out to talk about Cage ransacking The Visual Prophet’s home. When Cage comes out and looks to beat him up, Viz attacks him from behind and stands tall. The New Era Classic Tournament continues as ARIA gets 2 points, Joso gets 2 points, and Oliver Taylor gets 2 points. Sienna Jade then comes out to talk about her return, but is interrupted by The High Rollerz who confront her about the events of the previous week. The Haircare Kings then attack Jack and David from behind, standing tall over them in the end. Solomon Stane and Trixie Stane then encounter a bloody Johnny Andrews as Solomon yells for medical assistance. Scott Diamond continues to search for Andre Walker to no avail. Serenity Valdez then comes out to state her intentions only to be met by Ximena Velasquez who questions that, only for Ximena to be attacked by Harper Lee who lays her out and has a staredown with Serenity once it’s over. Two unhappy High Rollerz are interviewed backstage where Jack accepts Jake Smith’s challenge for Super Voltage. Sheridan Müller gets a victory over Harley Lewis. Jon Kelton versus Terry Chambers ends in a no contest after Alex Myers at ringside interferes and attacks. Andrea Valentine and Cameron Ella Ava afterward have a contract signing to make their Universal Women’s Championship match at Grand Rampage official. Astraea Jordan versus Madison Kaline ends with The Queens Court assisting Madison only for Astraea to be helped by Sheridan Müller. The Jaded Hearts then come out as all seven of them engage in a heated war of words to end it. Scott Diamond invades the ring area to call out Andre Walker only for Andre to pop up on the titantron revealing he was never there and Scott is running on Andre’s time. Caroline has a talk with Dr. Bethany Blue as the two agree to head over to Super Voltage to scout the New Era Classic participants. Then in the main event, Bethany faces SOSA Henderson, with Bethany getting the victory. After the match Xander Payne attacks SOSA to stand tall and end the show and the recap.)
(The camera then goes over to show an aerial shot of Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of Seas cruise ship, where a beautiful array of pyro is seen shooting out from somewhere on the top deck. The shot then goes over to show a crowded scene near the pool area, where the camera pans around to show the Friday Night Dynasty set tonight which continues to spew out pyro while ‘P.A.T.’ by Denzel Curry is heard playing through speakers situated on the stage as well. The scene then goes over to show the broadcasting booth where Stew-O, Flannery McCoy, and a very extravagant looking Jake Mercer with a coconut drink in his hand are seen.)
Jake Mercer: Aloha Elite Answers Wrestling! And welcome tonight to a highly anticipated FRIDAY NIGHT DYNASTY! Where tonight we are live from-
Flannery McCoy: The Symphony of Seas cruise ship at sea! We are NOT in Hawaii Jake, what is your deal???
Stew-O: Well, nonetheless, we have a spectacular show from head to toe planned for you. Alongside our New Era Classic and Iconic Cup tournament matches, we also have The Visual Prophet in action against Alex Myers, alongside Madison Kaline and SOSA Henderson facing off against Xander Payne and Andrea Valentine! I’m thrilled to see what is going to happen other than that and the only way we can find out is waiting and seeing! So let’s get right to it!
(The camera then goes over from the announcers table towards the stage while the crowd is bursting in anticipation to see what is going to kick off the show here tonight. Their questions are surely answered with ‘Leaving Caladan’ by Hans Zimmer being heard blasting through the speakers of the cruise ship sound system as the crowd responds with a mix of cheers and boos towards it. The shot then begins to focus on the stage where Andre Walker is seen making his way out from the backstage area, with Albert Hitchman following shortly behind him. Albert holds the Interwire Championship in his hand, which Andre looks towards and takes into his possession before raising it high into the air. He maintains a cold and callous expression on his face as pyro shoots out behind him and he slings his Championship over his shoulder. From there, he and Albert begin to make their way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… THE 2022 KING OF ELITE AND EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!! ‘THE KAISER’… ANDRE WALKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Well it’s certainly an interesting situation to see Andre Walker out here tonight, especially after the events of last week. With Scott Diamond going on a rampage after Andre’s surprise attack towards him the week before that, demanding he’d come out only for Andre to reveal that he was never there all along. He told Scott that he was running on his time and that he’d be playing by his rules. That seems to be the reason why Andre is here.
Flannery McCoy: I’m just shocked Scott hasn’t gotten his hands on him yet. He’s got to be on the cruise ship somewhere and even being in the same vicinity as him must eat him alive after what he did to him. He was a man out for revenge but tonight… is he just letting Andre roam free? Like you said Stew, it’s an interesting turn of events if you ask me. But right now, it seems like Andre and Albert have the answers to all your questions right now.
Jake Mercer: Yeah, I have a question actually. Why was everyone else able to get luxurious suite rooms on the ship meanwhile I’m stuck with some crappy room with no windows on the sixth floor??? I thought being a Dynasty commentator had its perks but clearly I was proven wrong in the matter. Maybe Voltage would like a fourth member for the team…
Flannery McCoy: They already have to deal with Persephone, I doubt they want to add you to their list of troubles anyway.
(Albert makes his way around the ring while Andre heads up the steel steps and onto the apron. He then enters into the ring where he once again takes the Interwire Championship into his hands before raising it into the air again. The crowd continue to rain down an energetic reaction towards him while Albert is seen sliding into the ring himself, having taken a microphone from the timekeeper’s area. From there, ‘Leaving Caladan’ begins to slowly come to a close as Albert grips the microphone in his hand, bringing it up to his mouth as he begins to speak.)
Albert Hitchman: Let me get this out of the way before there’s any sudden debate about the matter, Scott Diamond was warned about the consequences for his actions. We told him upfront the week after he interrupted the celebration of a true Champion post-Reckless Wiring that what he was doing, there was no going back from. But he still did it anyway. He had the choice, to either make the right decision and stay in his lane after the absolutely deplorable act he pulled at King of Elite, or lure himself to a position he might not be able to come back from by poking the bear and waiting to see what happened… he chose the latter and he paid dearly for it. He doesn’t see that though, regardless of what we do, he still pushes that out of the way for what? Blind confidence? A false bravado that pushes him forward because of the tushy paycheck at the end of the rainbow? Flattering is this obsession, honestly. I wish I could say I was surprised, but being by his side for so long made it so easy to read him like a book. Which lead to what happened two weeks ago… and the disappointing events that followed the week after.
Albert Hitchman: Though Andre Walker saved Scott Diamond the utter embarrassment by simply not showing up, and God forbid what would happen to that faux Hall of Famer if he did… There is no doubt what he did was, just as I mentioned before with his wretched acts, deplorable. So much so, that on my own time, I went to have a chat with our beloved Dynasty General Manager. I set up a time and place, and StarrStan was there to listen to my every complaint. Unsurprisingly, considering I only speak the truth out of my mouth, he agreed with me when it came to the rampage Scott Diamond went on last week. That it was something unacceptable and an endangerment to this brand as a whole… an untamed beast, a wild animal, wrecking havoc. That was something that the two of us just couldn’t stand for. Which is why we came to an agreement on an action to resolve the conflict… and that was that Scott Diamond will be suspended and banned from the arena unless he is actively competing in a match… something we all know he does not want to do on a weekly show.
(The crowd boos in response to the bombshell of an announcement that Albert had to make. It’s clear that Scott wasn’t entirely in the wrong for what he did last week especially considering the actions of Andre beforehand. Barring the Hall of Famer from appearing until the time he will compete in the ring seems downright ridiculous… but nonetheless, it’s apparent that Andre and Albert saw through what Albert was going to do next. And it’s safe to say that it is true that Andre Walker is always one step ahead.)
Albert Hitchman: So thankfully, the next time Scott Diamond will be seen at all is in his Interwire Championship match at Grand Rampage. Unfortunately for him, there will be no opportunity to dish out any means of revenge towards Andre Walker… because that will be the date that he puts an end to the myth of Scott Diamond once and for all and solidifies his reign as your undisputed Interwire Champion. All before shifting gears and putting all his focus into what happens next, full throttle ahead to becoming both the World Heavyweight Champion and Interwire Champion, main eventing Pain For Pride and henceforth adding himself to the list of Double Champions that have graced these lands.
(Albert brings his microphone down to his side as the crowd continues to show the duo a mix of positive and negative reactions. The camera then shows Andre holding his hand out, looking for the microphone which Albert happily bestows upon him. Andre then rubs his temple, thinking for a moment what he’s going to say, before bringing his microphone up to his mouth. It is from there that he begins to speak.)
Andre Walker: Scott Diamond sealed his fate a long time ago, made himself a part of a history that he will not be able to deny once this is all over. That being, the simple means of adding to the already growing legacy of the Interwire Championship. Not as the main character, that spot is already taken, but the supporting cast. Another defense to add to the belt, and a big one nonetheless, and another feather in my cap. Nobody but Scott is surprised about that, because it’s something that I’ve foretold for months now. I promised that I would make the Interwire Championship on the same level as a World Championship if not more, and every week I get one step closer to accomplishing such a feat. At the very least, more than anyone else has before me, bar none. I mean, who can say that they’ve maineventing a Free-Per-View against a former World Championship with the, you guessed it, Interwire Championship on the line? Furthermore retained the Championship? No one, no one but me. Who can say that they’ve managed to produce possibly one of the biggest matches of all time against a Hall of Famer, regardless of circumstance, at such a Free-Per-View like Grand Rampage? No one, no one but me. It all falls into place easily, and that’s what makes this such a beautiful tale.
Andre Walker: A beautiful tale that ends in prosperity, not for Scott Diamond, but for myself. Because truth be told he isn’t the ending of my journey, he is more the midway point. Despite the impact he has on Elite Answers Wrestling and all those other bells and whistles, he’s only one page that will inevitably be turned over to the next in a book. The final chapter consists of Pain For Pride XIV, whoever the hell will be World Heavyweight Champion by then… and me. I haven’t forgotten, and I will make sure you won’t either. Because despite all the hype surrounding Scott and I, there is still so much more to add to the legacy of Andre Walker that you just don’t see yet… but the reality of it was, it was all right in front of you this entire time. So when the curtains close and we move onto the 16th Season, with everything going exactly as I said it would go in hindsight, well… don’t say I didn’t tell you so. This is only the beginning.
(Andre drops his microphone down to the ground as ‘Leaving Caladan’ once again begins to play up to the crowd’s emphatic reaction. Andre closes his eyes and tilts his head up to the night sky above him, clutching the Interwire Championship while Albert has his hands clasped pridefully next to him. It is then that the two of them turn around and begin to make their way out of the ring, heading up the ramp and towards the backstage area without a second glance as it’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty begins to transition to a brief commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for the newest Sony movie, Kraven The Hunter. With a promotional featuring Ronan Malosi, who is thrilled for the next set of Sinister Six movies especially after the “hit” movie Morbius.)
(Friday Night Dynasty then comes back from commercial break to show Stephie Love standing at the center of the ring with a smile on her face and a microphone in her hand ready to announce the first match of the night!)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘Eatin’ Pussy/Kickin’ Ass’ by Wheeler Walker Jr. begins to play throughout the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas cruise ship as Vic Graves makes his debut for the first time here on the Dynasty brand in front of the crowd here on the cruise. Vic looks around with a peculiar look, before then walking down from the stage to the ring.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST, MAKING HIS EAW DEBUT OUT OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON… WEIGHING IN AT 235 POUNDS….’THE NOTORIOUS’!!!.. VVVVVVVVIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCC GGGGGGRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAVVVVVEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Here comes the ‘sleazeball’ newcomer, Vic Graves, looking fresh and ready to start his career in EAW here tonight on the cruise.
Jake Mercer: So what I’ve learned about Vic Graves is… Is he’s a sleazeball? Oh, my apologies, I forgot that Stew-O mentioned that, but I think it’s cool to see newcomers bringing their ideas to the table and showing who they are. Maybe being a sleazeball will help him win his debut match against Joso tonight. Who knows, let’s see, right, Flannery-Chan?
Flannery McCoy: First of all, don’t ever call me that again… but yeah! It doesn’t matter what your personality is like or whoever you want to be; it’s about how you will succeed in this company, and Vic will prove that he can make himself become a star of the Dynasty brand.
(‘Trophies By Drake’ begins to play throughout the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas cruise ship as Joso comes out in a swaggy mood and makes his way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT, FROM BRONX, NEW YORK… WEIGHING IN AT 206 POUNDS… HE’S ‘THE GOLDEN ACE’!!!… JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: HE. DON’T. MISS. Joso is not here tonight to get some points for the New Era Tournament, but instead he’s here to fight Vic Graves, who is making his EAW debut against Joso. I said it, but I’ll repeat it because I love that phrase… HE. DON’T. MISS. !!!!!!
Stew-O: Whatever Jake said. Speaking of Joso, Joso has been doing great in EAW’s New Era Cup so far. Joso is now leading his block, and he would love to keep pushing forward. Joso made a massive step from the first time he joined, and he kept walking with the same foot that he used to make a huge step. We can tell that he has been doing great, and he also might be the winner of the block if he keeps putting effort into this tournament.
Flannery McCoy: I think the quote saying “He Won’t Miss” is getting more related as we can see that Joso is undefeated in his block so far, and I’m not sure if there is anybody out there who could bring Joso’s streak to an end. Maybe Vic is the one who will end it even if he’s not in the tournament. So let’s just see what we are going to witness.
(DING DING DING!!!!!)
Stew-O: Here we go. Joso versus Vic Graves is underway. Both men meet each other in the center of the ring in a collar-and-elbow tie-up, but Joso quickly makes his move and turns Vic into a headlock of his own. Joso locks Vic’s head, but he pushes Joso to make his back lean on the ropes and quickly sends him across the ring. VIC RUNS UP TO JOSO FOR A RUNNING FOREARM SMASH, BUT JOSO SLIDES UNDER VIC’S ARM AND KIPS UP BACK TO BOTH FEET. JOSO BOOTS RIGHT TO VIC’S GUT AND CONNECTS WITH A DDT TO SPIKE VIC ON HIS HEAD!
Jake Mercer: Vic is out by Joso’s DDT, then he immediately rolls outside of the ring. Vic picks himself back into this match. JOSO SLIDES UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE AND HITS A SUPERKICK TO VIC RIGHT ACROSS HIS CHIN! BUT VIC DUCKS UNDER. JOSO INSTEAD KICKS RIGHT TO THE EDGE OF THE BARRICADE! JOSO HOLDS HIS FOOT AFTER MISSING HIS SHOT. VIC TURNS JOSO AROUND, POPS HIM ON HIS SHOULDERS, AND TAKES JOSO DOWN QUICKLY WITH THE DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR!!!!
Flannery McCoy: VIC GRADUALLY GETS HIMSELF BACK TO BOTH FEET AGAIN AND SENDS JOSO BACK INSIDE THE RING. JOSO HOLDS HIS BACK AND SHOWS THAT HE’S STILL IN PAIN. VIC DOESN’T CARE AND IMMEDIATELY PICKS JOSO BACK TO BOTH FEET. VIC PUTS JOSO IN A SUPLEX POSITION, HOISTS HIM INTO THE AIR, AND SLAMS JOSO DOWN WITH A FALCON ARROW!!!! BUT JOSO STRUGGLES OUT OF IT AND LANDS ON BOTH FEET BEHIND VIC… GERMAN SUPLEX CONNECTED BY JOSO!!! HE LANDS VIC’S NECK FIRST DOWN TO THE MAT!!
Stew-O: Joso has got Vic where he wants. JOSO SCOOPS VIC UPON HIS SHOULDERS!!!.. GRATEFUL DEATH!!!!!!! GTH CONNECTED!!!!!! Joso is dropping down and going for a pin!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
(DING DING DING!!!!!!!)
(‘Trophies By Drake’ plays throughout the cruise ship as Joso gets back up on both of his feet. The referee makes his way over and raises his hand in victory as Joso celebrates his victory here tonight.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner… JOSO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: That didn’t last long… BUT ANYWAY!! JOSO IS YOUR WINNER, AND LIKE I SAID… HE. WON’T. MISS.
Stew-O: DON’T*
Jake Mercer: Be quiet, Stew. It’s the same thing.
Stew-O: Ok.
Flannery McCoy: Not a great night for Vic Graves here tonight. This is his debut match, but unfortunately, the winner of this match is Joso in what was also a quick victory. Congrats to Joso, but I hope Vic will get better soon!
(The last shot seen is of Joso rolling out of the ring and beginning to make his way towards the back, spreading his arms out arrogantly as he does so before Friday Night Dynasty fades to a commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for EAW’s 50 Greatest Moments, showcasing some of the picks including Xander Payne digging Kassidy Heart’s birth control implant out of her arm.)
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back from commercial break to show a panaround of the scenery on the top deck of the Symphony of Seas cruise ship where Dynasty is being held here tonight. The crowd’s excitement tonight peaks as ‘Faneto’ by Chief Keef is heard blasting through the speakers of the sound system on board the ship as the crowd begins to roar in a mixture of cheers and boos, primarily dominated by the former of the two. The camera then goes over to the stage after one more shot of the EAW Universe on their feet all around the area to show SOSA Henderson confidently making his way out from the backstage area. He has a smirk on his face as he circles the stage, hyping up the crowd tonight while letting the atmosphere sink in. From there, he stands at the center of the stage, taking a moment as he poses before making his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… SOSA HENDERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Well after last week I’m kinda shocked to see SOSA in such a good mood. But given the circumstances this week, it fills the gaps for me. Going back, the last time we saw SOSA was when he went up against Dr. Bethany Blue. Whilst he lost that match, which isn’t that big of a deal… afterward, Xander Payne made an appearance and attacked him from behind, adding insult to injury and laying him out in the ring, standing tall to end Dynasty that night.
Flannery McCoy: Now tonight, he gets the chance, teaming with Madison Kaline, to face Xander Payne once more in tag team again in which he’s teaming with Andrea Valentine. I’m sure SOSA is more than enthusiastic about that, once again having another reason to beat the snot out of him in the ring. But before that, it seems he has some words. And I’m more than interested to see what he says, and along with that, how Xander is going to end up responding to that as well.
Jake Mercer: I don’t think Xander will, shit I don’t think the match tonight will even happen at all. As soon as this cruise ship set sail everything felt a lot lighter compared to what I thought would happen with Xander on the ship. Heaven forbid he’s actually on it and we face a reality where we accidentally throw him overboard and it’s another Titanic thing where we hit him like an iceberg. If I’m wrong and he’s actually here, well, God have mercy on my soul.
(SOSA makes his way around the ring, jumping up onto the apron before entering inside the squared circle. From there, he turns and climbs up to the top rope, posing once more as the crowd goes nuts for the former World Champion. He then jumps off and down onto the canvas again before making his way over and taking a microphone from ringside, turning around and making his way towards the center of the ring. ‘Faneto’ begins to come to a close as, from there, SOSA brings the microphone up to his mouth and begins to speak from there.)
SOSA Henderson: I’m not going to waste any time, because frankly I feel like I’ve already given Xander Payne’s bitchass more attention than what he actually deserves. So much so, that he really thinks he’s doing something with all of these petty attacks, acting like I give a fuck. That ain’t mean shit to me, especially not in a match situation. I set my priorities where it matters and that’s when the bell rings twice and I stand tall, and there ain’t nothing his fatass can do about that. But just because he goes out of his way to do pointless sneak attacks that I ain’t really care about as I said before, does not mean all of that is going to go without some form of consequences in the process. SOSA Henderson isn’t going to just let Xander Payne walk freely without doing anything about it. Motherfucker injures me now he thinks he can get away with this? Fuck no.
SOSA Henderson: Which is why tonight, Grand Rampage, and anytime in between since StarrStan likes to snort a line before making his cards, I’m going to make sure I do what Xander failed to do back in December… and put him out of action permanently. I mean shit there ain’t going to be any sort of seismic shift when he’s gone, it’s not like anyone cared about him to begin with. Ever since he lost that World Heavyweight Championship, at the same time he lost the last bit of credibility that kept him whole the entire time. He was fat, untalented, and bitchless but at least he had a World Championship to compensate for that. But now what? He’s fat, untalented, bitchless, and is about to get his ass kicked by SOSA Henderson not once, but twice. He can say what he wants, come out here and speak like he’s Socrates towards me thinking, once again, that he’s actually doing something. But he’s full of shit and it’s only a matter of time before someone exposes him like the pussy ass bitch he is. And it might as well be me.
SOSA Henderson: And once I tie up that loose end, I don’t think there will be any denying that I’m ready for that top spot anymore. I might’ve missed out on winning the Grand Rampage match, which is fine because there’s always next year like I give a fuck. And Battle of Egypt might not even have a spot for me so I can’t really guarantee shit for Pain For Pride other than getting myself another entrant into the Cash in The Vault match probably. But I assure y’all, one way or another SOSA Henderson is going to find his way back to the spot where he belongs at the top of the mountain. I don’t give a single fuck about what I got to do to get there, bring it. Just know that it ain’t just Xander, but everyone is put on notice at this point and whoever wants to stand in my way is going to find out themselves firsthand-
???: SOSA Henderson can you shut the FUCK up.
(The camera goes over to the stage to show Xander Payne immediately bursting out from the backstage area, no entrance music, no nothing. He grips a microphone in his hand as he makes his way down the ramp and towards the ring as it’s clear that he’s had enough of the tangent that SOSA is going on and looks to respond himself. He rolls into the ring, instantly getting up into his face as the wind in the air blows his hair wildly. SOSA is nonchalant as he looks over at Xander, with Xander beginning to speak again.)
Xander Payne: I’ve had to listen to you run your mouth for weeks now, saying all of this bullshit but in hindsight it means absolutely nothing. That’s all there is to it, and frankly that’s the only way I can describe you too, as absolutely nothing. You are a simple roadblock in the way of my success, a thorn in my side that I need to pull out in order to reach my truest potential. Something that you would never be able to understand, and let’s not even talk about you reaching it either. You and a whole lot of people have been talking about how I’ve somehow “fallen” since my World Heavyweight Championship loss. Even if that is the case there is no denying that with or without it I carry this brand on my shoulders. Hell, I carry Elite Answers Wrestling on my shoulders. Who else has worked double on both Dynasty and Showdown? Before then working back to back to back to back to back? Nobody but me. Because the people want Xander Payne, meanwhile the only thing people want out of you is your desecration at my hands.
SOSA Henderson: You see what I mean now? I could sleep to the bullshit that you’ve been saying Xander. You going as far as to say that you’re carrying this company on your back is downright laughable and you should be ashamed that it was even a thought inside your head. If you were the face of this company, which you aren’t, I’d ask for my release because I ain’t going to be here when EAW plummets six feet under all thanks to you. I told you this week I ain’t playing games no more, and that you need to understand that before I wipe you across the mat to the point of no return, though I’d love to be the one that does that. You talk about how you need to get past me to reach whatever truest potential bullshit you’re on about, but frankly I can say the same about myself. Although it’s actually true and I got the world in front of me. It’s just the fact that I had to handle you first before I’m through, once that’s done? The only place you’re going to be is a speck on the windshield, and you’ll finally be as far away from me as possible. Now get the fuck out of here before you do something you regret.
Xander Payne: What will I do that I’ll regret? I’ll just kick your ass like I did last week… and all the other times before that. You like to think that I have to be intimidated towards you, like you give me something to fear. But the reality is that will never be the case, because SOSA you are meaningless to me. I disposed of you like a piece of trash when I injured you before Road To Redemption, and I will happily do it again. Maybe I’ll take your advice and make sure it’s permanent so that nobody has to worry about you anymore. You are nothing to this company and not even this brand, and I will show you why you made the mistake of your life even bothering to consider enacting revenge. Now, you’re not going to come back from it-
Stew-O: SOSA JUST LEAPED INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTED WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE TO THE JAW! XANDER FALLS BACK INTO THE ROPES BUT REBOUNDS AS HE RUNS TOWARDS SOSA… NAILING HIM WITH A DISCUS FOREARM TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! XANDER NOW RUNS TO THE ROPES AND BACK, BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR A SENTON TO CRUSH SOSA-
Flannery McCoy: BUT SOSA MANAGES TO GET HIS KNEES UP! XANDER IS IN PAIN AS BOTH OF THEM GET BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, ONLY FOR SOSA TO CONNECT WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD TO DROP HIM DOWN TO A KNEE! SOSA FROM THERE RUNS TO THE ROPES AND BACK BEFORE SPLITTING XANDER IN HALF WITH A SPEAR!
Jake Mercer: SOSA NOW CLIMBING UP TO THE TOP ROPE! HE’S GOING FOR ‘PAID IN FULL’! DOUBLE CURB STOMP TO THE HEAD OF XANDER-
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: XANDER JUST ROLLED OUT OF THE RING! XANDER SAVING HIMSELF FROM SUDDEN HARM BEFORE SOSA CAN FULLY LAY HIM OUT! SMART THINKING FROM ‘THE PAYNEKILLER’ AS SOSA LOOKS ABSOLUTELY PISSED INSIDE OF THE RING!
(Xander tumbles down to the ground as he clutches his gut, slowly dragging himself up the ramp as SOSA yells at Xander to get back into the ring so the brawl can continue. The two of them bark insults at one another as the crowd seems highly invested in this confrontation tonight at sea. The two of them continuing to yell profanities at one another while Xander retreats to the backstage area and SOSA leans against the ropes is the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty begins to transition to elsewhere from there.)
(A commercial is shown for Thor: Love and Thunder starring one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions Jake Smith. Who has neither love or thunder to his name.)
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back from commercial break to the ring to show Stephie Love standing at the center of the ring with a smile on her face and a microphone in her hand ready to announce the next match!)
Stephie Love: The following contest is a BLOCK A MATCH IN THE NEW ERA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT!!! Which is scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Sugar We’re Going Down’ by Fall Out Boy hits as the camera goes over to show Harley Lewis who is seen at the bar on the top deck. He realizes it’s time for his match as he is followed by a harem of cheering cruise ship party girls who follow him all the way to the ringside area before security comes in and turns them back leaving Harley to enter into the ring by himself.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first from Manchester, United Kingdom weighing in at 185 pounds he is “The British Playboy” HARRRRRRRRLLLEYYYYYY LEWISSSSSSS!!!!
Jake Mercer: Yes! Security send them over my direction!!! :ahh:
Flannery McCoy: Okay Gavin.
Stew-O: Sick of this shit. But Harley clearly has the support of at least some of these fans tonight and if he wins tonight the party can only continue stronger and longer! He’s been doing great in the New Era Classic Tournament and while he lost last week against Sheridan Müller, he’s coming in hot tonight looking to redeem himself!
(‘Por Mi Mexico (ft. Santa Fe Klan)’ by Lefty SM follows as the camera goes to Roberto De La Rosa making his way out from the backstage area to heavy boos from the crowd. He gives a battle cry while smoke billows out behind him, before he begins to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring from there, ignoring the crowd’s reaction towards him tonight.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent from Hidalgo, Mexico weighing in at 245 pounds he is “El Artista Del Dolor” RRRRRRRRRRRROBERTO DE LA ROSAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
Stew-O: Roberto has promised to show his opponent what a real demon looks like and he is extra serious here tonight.
Jake Mercer: Roberto De La Rosa is a big meaty man that I am not sure this cruise ship is capable of containing. He is going to savage the shit out of his opponent here tonight.
Flannery McCoy: Good good he is removing the competition. I mean in the ring as part of this New Era Classic Match.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Flannery McCoy: We are underway as Harley Lewis and Roberto De La Rosa are beefing strong here tonight! This New Era Classic truly is becoming a classic and that will only continue with this contest here tonight! Harley and Roberto are locking up in the ring as Roberto is flexing his strength here to take control but props to Harley for fighting back against the assault. Unfortunately it is in vain as Roberto shoves Harley back hard and he flips backwards but still manages to roll up to his feet and get right back up into the action. Roberto with a hard kick to the gut! No! Big uppercut to the face of Roberto staggers him back into the ropes and here comes Harley!
Stew-O: Harley Lewis charges in with unhinged windmill punches on Roberto De La Rosa but Roberto shoves him away. Harley charges back in getting up in his face pounding and Roberto just can’t stop the assault as he falls back into the corner continuing to get pummeled by this aggressive attack from Harley. The women on this cruise ship are hot as hell for the 80s Pleighboi right now and I know Flannery is one of them for sure.
Flannery McCoy: You ain’t wrong! He’s a 90s playboy though get it right! Jake you should have corrected him for getting the decade wrong this is an insult to your favorite subject of history.
Jake Mercer: I’m on a boat motherfucker yeah a boat.
Flannery McCoy: I see we have lost Jake.
Jake Mercer: Oh yeah the match. Roberto De La Rosa is getting a mud hole stomped all in him in the corner. Damn that looks painful as fuck. Hard running kick from Harley to the jaw of Roberto who grimaces back in rage and slaps the mat getting back up to his feet and charges in with a high speed Clothesline! Damn can’t keep a good vato down. Roberto coming in swinging and he trying to take off the head of Harley who ducks beneath with the quickness.
Flannery McCoy: Harley Lewis grabs a glass of wine from one of his cruise ship party gurrls and throws it right in Roberto De La Rosa’s face! He ducks beneath the Clothesline as Roberto’s vision has been impaired here tonight! Harley with the roll up!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Stew-O: Kickout from Roberto De La Rosa with authority! He is not staying down off that! Harley Lewis puts him right back down to the mat with a perfect form Dropkick as soon as he tries to get back up however! Harley maintaining control of this match so far tonight. Harley goes for another cover but Roberto shoves him away easily. Hard knee to the gut from Roberto as he gets up and whips Harley off into the corner and charges in like a mad bull. But Harley gets the feet up kicking Roberto right in his bald head! Roberto is taking a severe beating here tonight at sea!
Jake Mercer: Roberto De La Rosa catches Harley Lewis as he comes off the top rope and power bombs him hard down into the mat! Damn the impact from that shit almost flipped the cruise ship over. I don’t wanna drown! Harley crawls over to the ropes trying to pull himself back up but Roberto kicks his arm off the ropes causing him to fall back to the mat. Roberto now with the repeated vicious stomps to the head of Harley and the knee thrusts for good measure. Harley getting knocked the fuck out as Roberto makes his way up to the top rope.
Flannery McCoy: But the shove from Harley Lewis sending Roberto De La Rosa to the outside as he crashes and burns!!! Holy shit Roberto almost fell off the cruise ship!!!
Stew-O: I mean we have taken the proper safety precautions so people won’t fall over. We don’t want them to die…
Flannery McCoy: True but my commentary really sells the match a lot better so shut the fuck up.
Stew-O: Never. And now Harley Lewis going to the outside to slam Roberto De La Rosa’s head into the ring apron! But Roberto turns it around and connects with a running Spear driving Harley back first into the apron instead. Roberto now fixing to dominate as he tosses Harley back into the ring ready to go to work. Roberto with a Spike Piledriver as he goes for the cover and may have broken his opponent’s neck with that thing!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Jake Mercer: Kickout by Harley Lewis. Roberto De La Rosa thought he had defeated this hating gringo but unfortunately he still has a long way to go. Roberto whips Harley into the corner as his spine smashes against the turnbuckle and he collapses to the ground in pain. Roberto pulls Harley back up and slams him back down to the mat with a Running Powerslam! Another cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE—
Flannery McCoy: And another Kickout by Harley Lewis as Roberto De La Rosa realizes that this calls for desperate measures. Roberto now signaling for the end as he stalks Harley looking to put him away right here right now.
Stew-O: Talon De Águila!!!!! He gets all of it!
Jake Mercer: NO! HE GETS NONE OF IT AS HARLEY LEWIS MOVES OUT THE WAY AND ROBERTO DE LA ROSA GOES SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE.
Flannery McCoy: HARLEY LEWIS PULLS ROBERTO DE LA ROSA UP! HE’S GOT HIM IN POSITION! THE BITCHES ARE ON THEIR FEET FOR THE BRITISH PLAYBOY AND SO AM I!!!
Stew-O: JUKEBOX BREAKKER CONNECTS!!!! THE COVER!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner…. HARRRRRRRLEY LEWISSSSS!!!
(‘Sugar We’re Going Down’ once again begins to play throughout the cruise ship as Harley Lewis pulls himself off of Roberto De La Rosa and gets himself back up to his feet. The referee makes his way over and raises Harley’s hand in victory as he takes a lap around the ring, celebrating his grand victory here tonight on Dynasty.)
Flannery McCoy: Harley Lewis did it!
Stew-O: That is a win by pinfall! That’s two more points! Harley on the rise!!!
Jake Mercer: I’m so jealous omg.
(Jake Mercer watches on longingly as the crowd of cruise ship party girls takes Harley Lewis away.)
Flannery McCoy: Don’t worry Jake they are just taking him away to discuss the match in a quiet professional setting.
Jake Mercer: :whew:
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back from commercial break to show the backstage area of the Symphony of Seas venue in the cruise ship where the camera focuses on Michael Belfort standing in front of a generic EAW backdrop with a smile on his face. He holds a microphone in his hand which he brings up to his mouth as he begins to speak towards the camera from there.)
Michael Belfort: icrophone in his hand as, before long, he brings it up to his mouth and begins to speak.)
Michael Belfort: What a show we’ve had for you so far tonight on a special episode of Friday Night Dynasty at sea! We are en route to Grand Rampage and after that onto Battle of Egypt as well, as the festivities just keep getting better and better. But we can’t mention a Free-Per-View like Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls without talking about the unfortunate events of last week’s Dynasty. We witnessed backstage the aftermath of a brutal assault orchestrated on one-half of The Golden Guns, Johnny Andrews, leaving him in a pool of his own blood found by his tag partner. Whilst the identity of the attacker is unknown, we learned on Sunday Night Voltage a few days later that Johnny was going to be out indefinitely thanks to the attack. There is no one more hurt by this than his tag team partner, who we welcome here tonight… Solomon Stane.
(The crowd cheers as the camera pans over to show Solomon Stane make his way into the scene. He has a cold expression on his face as he looks towards the camera then down at Michael. After a moment, Michael continues to speak.)
Michael Belfort: Solomon, to address the elephant in the room, how do you feel? I know there has to be some sort of rainy cloud looming over you thanks to what you saw, and now because of that, your Unified Tag Team Championship match is in jeopardy. Both you and Johnny talked candidly about how much you deserved that opportunity over the rest, and now here you are. Surely that has to do something to you?
(Solomon sighs as he brings his head downward. It’s what Michael mentioned, there is nobody more hurt than him in this scenario in more ways than one. Johnny Andrews was a good friend to him and seeing him having his career potentially taken away from him must do something to him especially with how far The Golden Guns have gone in EAW since their formation. He sighs as he looks upward and begins to respond to the question at hand.)
Solomon Stane: “The Golden Guns WILL be the tag team champions.” That’s what I said two weeks ago, and that’s the agenda that Johnny and I have been pushing since the match was made official. While there were a lot of people out there cheering us on, hoping that we’d get our due after everything that we’ve been through here in Elite Answers Wrestling… There were a lot of doubters too. And we set out to make sure that we proved them wrong, stuck true to ourselves. So much so that at some point, we’d be the ones that walked out of the night as Unified Tag Team Champions. That was the goal, and there was nothing that was going to stop us from doing so… at least I thought. Now here I am, Johnny’s blood on my hands, and I feel like it’s my fault. I don’t know why, even when I wasn’t directly involved with it… there’s a feeling of guilt knowing that I wasn’t there when he needed me. Now he might not even have a career anymore and what am I supposed to do other than wallow because of it? I let him down… but that doesn’t mean I’m down for the count yet either, no sir.
Solomon Stane: Although Johnny is out indefinitely, and there is no telling when he might come back at this point, I didn’t even know until they announced it on Voltage. Despite that, I’m not going to let that derail me from my goal of capturing the Unified Tag Team Championships. That was always the endgame, and I’ve gone too far to go back now. There’s nothing different other than the fact that I’m down a partner. It is still an uphill climb and a lot of people are going to deny me the chance to get to where I believe I belong, but I will get there. I’ve been here long enough to prove how good I am in this ring and how I can go toe to toe with the best no matter the scenario that I’m put in, the Unified Tag Team Championship being no exception to said rule. I’m going to go in and make sure that my dreams become a reality, and leave no doubt in anyone’s minds that it was inevitable from the get go.
Michael Belfort: Going back to Johnny for a moment, I’m sure you have a bone to pick with whoever attacked him. Is that of any concern to you? And do you think because of the attack last week that you’re their next target?
Solomon Stane: Look, I have a long list of likely culprits to the crime. It could be The High Rollerz who took Johnny out, y’all saw how mad they were when our inclusion into the match was announced. Or it could be The Haircare Kings out of fear for their Tag Team Championship reign being in jeopardy at our hands. The only thing I have right now is guesses, and in case you didn’t realize already, that’s not going to do me much good. I’d be wasting my time searching high and low, trying to get to the bottom of it and crying over spilt milk in what is without a doubt the most crucial point in my career thus far… so I’m not going to. If whoever attacked Johnny steps up and wants a piece, then they’re certainly going to get it. But right now? I’m more focused on picking up the pieces and getting revenge on both of the teams at Battle of Egypt. Because The Golden Guns are gone they think that I’m gone, that the only people they have to focus on are the two of them… and they’ll learn just how much of a mistake that will be when I make my presence known again.
Michael Belfort: What does this exactly mean? Are you still in the match at Battle of Egypt?
Solomon Stane: Well, I’m sure I’ll find a better partner somewhere out there, even if it means making some new friends. But even then, even if I have to walk into Battle of Egypt and fight for the Unified Tag Team Championships as a one-man army, then I will do that. I refuse to give up my spot and I am determined to walk out, one way or another, with all the gold.
Michael Belfort: Solomon, thank you for joining us.
(Solomon turns off and instantly walks off, the seriousness in his voice meaning that he’s all business and is more than ready to fight in the Unified Tag Team Championship match with or without a partner. The camera then goes over to Michael Belfort who smiles towards it as Friday Night Dynasty begins to transition out to elsewhere.)
(Friday Night Dynasty begins to fade back into the top deck of the Symphony of Seas cruise ship as the camera shows Stephie Love standing at the center of the ring with a smile on her face, ready to announce the next match on hand here tonight!)
Stephie Love: The following contest is a BLOCK D MATCH IN THE NEW ERA CLASSIC!!! And it is a bout scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Just Stop’ by Disturbed begins to blast through the PA system as Pandora Paisley is seen making her way to the ring. She js ignoring the boos from the crowd as she takes in the hate with a smile on her face.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… from Blackpool, England… weighing in at 9 stones… she is “The Baroness of Blackpool” PANDORRRRRRAAAAA PAISLEYYYYYYYY!!!!
Stew-O: After a string of losses these past few weeks, Showdown Elitist Pandora Paisley returns to the Dynasty brand to rebound from all of her losses and make a statement here in the New Era Classic Tournament!
Flannery McCoy: Well she seems very ready and focused so I like her chances. We know what she’s capable of in the ring and the tools she has at her disposal, this might be her date to turn it around for her luck!
Jake Mercer: Same we stan a sadistic queen.
Flannery McCoy: We? I never said-
Jake Mercer: WE stan a sadistic queen.
Flannery McCoy: :jrsaywut:
(‘Loser’ by Charles Hamilton then begins to blast through the speakers of the cruise ship to thunderous cheers as Danny Tanner makes his way out to the stage. He seems to be happier than usual tonight, with an extra pep in his step as he waves around before making his way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: And her opponent… from Sarasota, Florida… weighing in at 205 ppunds… DANNYYYYYY ‘3 SECONDDDDD’ TANNNERRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Well the last time we saw Danny was on Voltage where Candice promised him a complete makeover. Whilst that transformation is evidently not complete just yet seeing as though Danny looks like… well… Danny. He seems to have a little bit more excitement heading into this one.
Flannery McCoy: Could that possibly lead him to a victory tonight? Well, that’s something that we’ll just have to find out for ourselves. Pandora is no slouch, but at the same time, we’ve seen Danny face the best of the best on the Voltage brand. It’s going to be an interesting matchup to say the very least.
Jake Mercer: I could never be like Danny! Jake Mercer gets all the girls when he spews them Ronan Malosi inspired hot takes! I don’t even need to show them my social media posts!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: We are underway in this D block matchup in the New Era Classic, as it looks like the two of them are eager to start this match off with a collar-and-elbow tie up… which is shown to be the case as both Danny Tanner and Pandora Paisley lock up at the center of the ring-
Flannery McCoy: PANDORA WITH A QUICK JAWBREAKER TO DANNY TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! Danny tumbles down as Pandora begins to stomp down repeatedly on his body! Once again we know how unhappy Pandora is leading into this match as this seems to be a way for her to take out all of that rage on Danny here tonight!
Jake Mercer: Danny rolls towards the ropes and gets back up to his feet just in time whilst the referee splits Pandora up and away from her. Danny instantly runs forward- ONLY FOR PANDORA TO GRAB HIM AND TOSS HIM ALL THE WAY BACK TO CANCUN WITH A MEXICAN ARM DRAG! Danny tumbles down to the ground but quickly rolls back up, BUT THAT DOESN’T STOP PANDORA AS SHE RUNS FORWARD AND GOES FOR A BOOT-
Stew-O: WHICH DANNY DUCKS UNDER BEFORE SPINNING AROUND TAKING PANDORA’S HEAD OFF WITH A DISCUS LARIAT! Danny is getting back into this match as he runs to the ropes, looking to seek the advantage while Pandora is down on the mat… LEAPING INTO THE AIR THIS TIME AND DROPPING A BRUTAL KNEE DOWN ON HER HEAD! Danny waits for Pandora to get back up to her feet, which is something that she does… AS HE GRABS HER AND GOES FOR AN EARLY USHIGOROSHI ATTEMPT TO TAKE HER BACK DOWN TO THE MAT WITH EFFICIENCY!
Flannery McCoy: BUT PANDORA SLIPS OFF OF HIS SHOULDERS! Danny turns around in an instant- ONLY TO BE MET WITH A BICYCLE KICK- WHICH DANNY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY FROM BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A KNEE TO THE ABDOMEN! Pandora doubles over… AS DANNY DROPS HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A DDT! Danny pops back up and stumbles backward towards the ropes, catching his breath while Pandora gets back up and Danny now approaches-
Jake Mercer: BUT BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING PANDORA CHARGES IN AND CONNECTS WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK TO TAKE THE HEAD CLEAN OFF OF DANNY! Pandora now sets Danny up, as this time the tables have turned and she’s the one waiting for him to get back up to his feet… BEFORE SHE CHARGES FORWARD ONE MORE TIME AND LOOKS TO TAKE DANNY DOWN WITH A SPEAR-
Stew-O: BUT DANNY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND THROWS PANDORA INTO THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING! Pandora stumbles back, ONLY FOR DANNY TO GRAB AROUND THE WAIST AND GO FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX! WHICH CONNECTS! Danny isn’t done though as he keeps a hold of her… BEFORE LAUNCHING HER INTO THE AIR AND ATTEMPTING A RELEASE GERMAN THIS TIME!
Flannery McCoy: BUT PANDORA LANDS ON HER FEET BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A JUMPING NECKBREAKER! Danny gets back up… BEFORE PANDORA CONNECTS WITH ‘WTH’! SOLID RIGHT HOOK TO THE FACE KNOCKS DANNY DOWN TO THE MAT!
Jake Mercer: Pandora isn’t done… LOCKING IN ‘PANDORUM’! KOJI CLUTCH! AND DANNY INSTANTLY TAPS OUT! THE PAIN WAS TOO MUCH AND PANDORA COMES OUT ON TOP IN THIS MATCHUP!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… PANDORRRRRRAAAA PAISLEYYYY!!!
(“Just Stop” once again begins to play up through the speakers on the cruise ship as Pandora Paisley has her arm raised in victory by the referee.)
Flannery McCoy: And it’s Pandora that taps out Danny with a submission! Just a reminder, that gains her three points in the New Era Classic tournament!
Stew-O: A massively huge win for Pandora here tonight who just sent a message to the entire rest of the tournament.
Jake Mercer: Indeed she showed the world that simping simply doesn’t pay off. :wow:
(The camera cuts to a commercial for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month featuring Andre Walker.)
(Friday Night Dynasty opens back to show Saturday Night Showdown Elitist Abel Atami already in the ring before ‘DESTINY’ by Saori Yoshida plays up. ARIA is then seen making her way out to the stage as she receives a loud ovation from the audience on the ship here tonight.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A NEW ERA CLASSIC BLOCK D MATCH SET FOR ONE FALL!! MAKING HER WAY TO THE RING….FROM CHANDLER, ARIZONA…..WEIGHING IN AT 127 POUNDS…..ARRRIIAAA!!!!!!
(ARIA steps in the ring, not taking her eyes off her opponent Abel as she seems ready to go in this match here tonight.)
Stephie Love: AND HER OPPONENT ALREADY IN THE RING….ABBEELLL ATTTAAMMIIII!!!!
Stew-O: These are two bright competitors who are competing out of the Showdown brand. I’m sure the two of them would love to impress especially in a tournament like the New Era Classic here on Dynasty tonight.
Flannery McCoy: Second to Joso, ARIA has been stirring up a storm in Block D, making it known that she will be the one winning the entire thing one way or another. Meanwhile, Abel Atami hasn’t exactly struck the same luck. But by no means does that mean he doesn’t have a chance to turn it around. Although he might not win the tournament, Abel can prove that he is anew here tonight!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And this Block D match is underway. Both ARIA and Abel circle the ring, and they finally lock up in the center of the ring. ARIA has the side headlock in and Abel pushes her off to the ropes and – WOAH!! SUPERKIC – But ARIA uses the ropes to hold herself back.
(Abel gives the “that close” hand sign.)
Flannery McCoy: ARIA shrugs it off before running and going for the clothesline, but Abel ducks, and then hits a spinning kick to the midsection, and he runs off the ropes, and ARIA sidesteps and runs off the opposite ropes, and a running front dropkick to Abel as Abel rolls underneath the bottom rope and pulls himself up on the apron, and ARIA springboards off the second turnbuckle and knocks Abel off the apron with a dropkick!
Jake Mercer: ARIA looks to keep the momentum on her side as she immediately climbs up the top rope next to her…AND THE CROSSBODY TAKES OUT ABEL ON THE OUTSIDE!! ARIA IS FEELING FIRED UP HERE TONIGHT!
Stew-O: ARIA picks up Abel looking to get him back in the ring, BUT ABEL REVERSES COURSE AND THROWS ARIA SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEPS RIGHT NEXT TO THEM!! Abel reverses the momentum in the early goings in this match as he next….a soccer style kick to the stomach of ARIA as she was on her knees! ARIA uses the steps next to her to help pull her up…AND HERE COMES ABEL WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM – BUT ARIA COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP!! ABEL LANDED BACK FIRST ON THE SHARP STEEL STEPS!! :damn:
Flannery McCoy: Abel is screaming holding his back in pain as ARIA looks on cringing for a second, before grabbing Abel off the steps and then throws him back inside the ring before she hops on the apron….AND SHE LEAPS THROUGH THE SECOND ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH A SPINNING TORNADO DDT – BUT ABEL CATCHES HER, AND THEN DROPS HER STOMACH FIRST ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! ARIA IS A SITTING DUCK RIGHT THERE AS ABEL RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO HER HEAD!! SHE FALLS TO THE MAT AND ABEL GOES FOR THE FIRST COVER IN THIS MATCH!!
OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!!!!
Stew-O: The kickout from ARIA! Abel right away goes back on the attack though by mounting on top of her and delivering several right hands and stiff elbow shots! After several seconds, Abel rolls back up to his feet. ARIA stands back up and turns around, and walks into a high knee – ARIA CATCH S THE KNEE AND ROLLS THROUGH, AND PICKS UP ABEL IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY, AND SHE GOES FOR A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER – BY SOMEHOW ABEL LANDED ON HIS FEET!
Flannery McCoy: ROUNDHOUSE KICK!! BUT ARIA DUCKS UNDER, AND PULLS IN ABEL IN FOR A RIPCORD KNEE, AND IT CONNECTS ACROSS THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE!! ARIA THEN LEAPS OVER AND CONNECTS WITH A SUNSET FLIP…AND THEN RISES BACK TO HER FEET, AND ABEL WALKS RIGHT INTO A SUPERKICK!!! ABEL SITS UP, AND ARIA RUNS OFF THE ROPES…”J4A!!!!” THE RUNNING KNEE ON ALREADY! MO WAY SHE ENDS THIS THIS EARLY – BUT SHE’S NOT GOING FOR THE COVER!
Stew-O: SHE DROPS DOWN….AND SHE LOCKS IN THE “ARIA OF EXPERTISE” SUBMISSION!!! SHE’S MAKING SURE SHE GETS THREE POINTS OUT OF THIS!!! WHAT IS ABEL GOING TO DO?……ABEL TAPS OUT!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(‘DESTINY’ by Saori Yoshida plays as ARIA stands and gets her hand raised. She has a smile on her face.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner… ARIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: WOW! Talk about a statement made here tonight on Dynasty! She was already a favorite in the D block, but tonight she now adds another three points to her score, and did so in a convincing fashion might I add.
Flannery McCoy: Along with Joso, she’s up there as one of those people who it might take a miracle to dethrone. And both of them are neck and neck in a race to see who will reign supreme over the rest! Nonetheless, congratulations to ARIA on her victory!
(Friday Night Dynasty opens back up to show the backstage area of the Symphony of Seas venue in the cruise ship, specifically the locker room area. It is there that a familiar figure is seen getting ready for whatever beholds them later in the night here on Dynasty, with the crowd roaring into a chorus of cheers upon seeing the face of ‘The Forbidden Future’ Alex Myers. They’re seen sitting on a chair, wrapping wrist tape around their hands as they seem to be in deep thought, with zero emotion present anywhere on their face. They continue to stare off into the distance as they tighten the tape on their left wrist with a firm grip, before snapping out of it and bringing their head up to look towards the camera that’s facing them. From there, after a deep breath, they begin to speak towards the EAW Universe who continues to shower them with a copious amount of praise.)
Alex Myers: Tonight I’m walking into what could be the biggest wrestling match of my career. Going up against an extraordinary Elitist who could possibly contend for being the best, The Visual Prophet. He’s someone I mentioned I had a lot of respect for, even before getting signed to Elite Answers Wrestling. And facing him is a pretty exciting thing, especially in a main event situation like the one I find myself in. It’s not going to be easy, and I know Viz is going to give it his all. But one way or another, I will make sure the result ends one way… with me standing atop his bruised and battered corpse.
(Alex lets that linger for a moment before scoffing in response. It’s clear that throughout the week their opinions have changed for The Visual Prophet and have differed from what they originally thought. Now they think less of him, and the disappointment on the face of Alex tells all thanks to it.)
Alex Myers: I know my worth around here, more than anyone else ever could. From day one I’ve made it clear that nobody works their ass off more than myself here, and that there is no denying how much blood, sweat, and tears that I’ve had to sacrifice since making my debut. Sometimes it leads to disappointing results, especially at Free-Per-Views where I’ve found myself getting the short end of the stick on multiple occasions. Despite that, and despite how… demoralizing… something like that might be, I’ve still found it in me to push forward. Because at the end of the day people have pointed their finger at me and said someone like me isn’t going to last, someone like me isn’t going to make it… I’m looking to do everything in my power to prove them wrong. I know that’s right, because there have been multiple occasions of such instances that I’ve found myself in as of late…. Including, but not limited to, what’s happening tonight and what’s going to happen less than a month from now… but I’ll talk about it when it needs talking about. Slapping the shit out of The Visual Prophet and kicking his ass down and back the cruise ship is my goal right now, and nobody is going to stop me from doing that.
Alex Myers: I set my expectations really high for someone like Viz knowing the type of competitor he is and how he got there. It’s admirable how, just like me and everyone else, he had to go through the same struggles as well to reach a position that only few can. Which sets a standard and a precedent for everyone else in this company to reach for… I soon realized how bullshit that was. Because I realized soon enough that he was just like the rest, if not worse. I made a mistake not setting the bar extremely fucking low for him to surpass my expectations… but even then he’d be in the deepest depths of hell desperately reaching out to grab it. Because all he did towards me was say the same things that I’ve heard before, if not worse. Calling me edgy and doing everything he could to overlook me and feel a sense of superiority because of it. It’s really something that grinds my gears because there was nothing added to that, all of it in general was just baseless claims that made absolutely no sense. Regardless of what he was going to say though, I planned to walk into this match with all the intention of proving him wrong and making him eat his words… This just makes the whole thing a lot sweeter.
Alex Myers: Once I beat Viz it will give me the propulsion I need to move forward and henceforth beat Jon Kelton for the New Breed Championship at Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls. You didn’t think I forgot about that did you? Why would I especially after everything that Kelton has done to me? He has taken every chance he can get to attack me and lay me out, looking to make some sort of statement at my expense and say that I don’t have a chance against him. Hm, isn’t that something that sounds familiar? Kelton expects me to perk my ears and listen, heed his advice and move forward with my career instead of taking such a ‘risky bargain’ that I might not be able to come back from. But really, the only thing it’s done for me is motivate me even more to make sure that’s not the case. He may think that somehow, Battle of Egypt is going to be another way to add another title defense to his reign, considering me just a number above all else… but he’ll soon realize that I’m not the one that’s made a mistake in this matter, rather, he’s the one. And just like Viz, he’ll see soon enough why that’s the case when I finally get the opportunity to get my hands on him inside the ring.
(After Alex says that, they stare into the camera with a cold gaze. It’s clear that they’re very serious about the matter and it’s an opportunity that they’re going to use with the utmost efficiency. All seems well, and the camera looks to cut, but before it does…)
(Knock knock)
(Alex turns their head towards the door of the locker room, raising an eyebrow in confusion. They stand up from where they’re seated before making their way over, opening the door and getting met with… Londyn Zelaya. Jon Kelton’s valet stands right in front of Alex, an unintimidated look on her face as she puts her hands on her hips.)
Alex Myers: Funny, where is he?
(Londyn, surprisingly, doesn’t say anything. A smirk grows on her face as she steps to the side, Alex looking even more confused than ever… before Kelton out of nowhere steps into the room and nails Alex with the New Breed Championship! Alex takes a hard tumble down to the ground as they clutch their face in pain. Kelton, wrapping his New Breed Championship around his waist, dusts off the apparel he has on before looking down at Alex.)
Jon Kelton: A lot of people aren’t as fortunate as you are, Alex. It’s like you’re handed all of this shit on a silver platter, yet despite that, given the choice of being grateful for what you’re given… you take it for granted. It gets to your head, and you’re lured into this false sense of security thinking that you can take on the world. But no, no not at all. Because instead of harnessing all that potential that you have into something more worth your time, you decide to fight for something that you simply cannot reach. What fucking sense does that make??? You know I’ve never gotten the chance to face Viz before? Yet here you are, main eventing, facing him like it’s just another week for you. Yet I’m the one that needs to open their eyes, I’m the one that needs to see things through a modest point of view. This double standard bullshit ain’t gonna fly and you’re gonna realize soon enough that you were just never that good to begin with. And I am glad, so glad… that I’m going to be the one that does it for you. Good luck on that match tonight buddy, break a leg.
(Kelton turns around, and along with Londyn, the two of them make their way out of the locker room, shutting the door behind them. Alex is seen slowly gaining their bearings, heaving themselves up to a seated position still rocked by the attack as they groan before getting back up. It’s safe to say if they weren’t happy before, then you could only imagine how enraged they are right now. A shot of an irate Alex staring at the door that Kelton and Londyn left through is the last shot seen before from there, Friday Night Dynasty begins to transition elsewhere.)
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back to pre-recorded footage before the show, with the camera focused on Dynasty commentator Stew-O. He is seen sitting in what seems to be an interview room with an empty chair across him. He checks the microphone fitted onto his suit before bringing his hands down to a clasped position. He then, after a few months, clears his throat before beginning to speak towards the camera.)
Stew-O: What a week Elite Answers Wrestling has had at sea so far! As I hope is the case for everyone that has joined us on the Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of Seas cruise ship this week! With Dynasty, Showdown, and a very special Super Voltage taking place on the ship, there is no doubt that you have a lot to look forward to in the next few days. Leading up to, of course, the well hyped up events of Grand Rampage and Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls. A truly exciting set of Free-Per-Views with all of them culminating to the end of our road to Pain For Pride XV live in Las Vegas! With that, there is no doubt that people are anxiously wanting to get their calendar booked so they can make a statement especially with the biggest event of the Season nearing day by day. One person has already had that done for them though, defending their Championship at the Grand Rampage Free-Per-View before moving on, if circumstances allow it, towards Battle of Egypt to see who will face them at Pain For Pride for said Championship. We have that person with us tonight as I’ve gotten the chance to conduct a one-on-one interview with them tonight here on the Symphony of Seas. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome at this time… current EAW Universal Women’s Champion, Andrea Valentine.
(The camera cuts away from Stew-O to show the opposite side of where he’s seated. That’s when Andrea Valentine, on cue, begins to make her way into the scene. She’s dressed in casual clothing, seeing as though this is pre-recorded as mentioned before, as she takes a seat, a warm smile on her face to greet Stew across from her. She adjusts her Universal Women’s Championship which rests on her shoulder before nodding her head as Stew continues to speak once she’s ready.)
Stew-O: Andrea, for starters, I’d like to thank you for joining us here tonight. I know your time is valuable and you have a match to get prepared for on Dynasty, so it’s appreciated. Nonetheless, I hope you’ve been enjoying your time on the cruise.
Andrea Valentine: Thank you! It’s been fun and definitely an enjoyable experience. 😃 But, as much as that is, I’m not letting that deter me from my main goal. Which is, of course, why I’m here right now. 😌 So ask and you’ll receive Stew.
Stew-O: Well, first, let’s take the time to talk about what is on your mind first in terms of recency. Grand Rampage, which is the Free-Per-View where you’ll be defending your Universal Women’s Championship against EAW Hall of Famer Cameron Ella Ava. Last week the two of you met to sign on the dotted line to make your match against one another official… but it also wasn’t hard to notice how heated the confrontation between the two of you got. Especially when we thought it was over but you interjected and started adding more fuel to the fire. I just have to ask, do you have any other lingering comments about the matter?
Andrea Valentine: Sorry for being passionate Stew gosh. 🙄
Stew-O: :whoa:!!!
Andrea Valentine: In all seriousness, all I needed to say was said in the moment, I made sure to leave nothing out so I was crystal clear. As I’ve been adamant about in the past, I adore Cameron, and respect everything about her as an Elitist. Especially when it comes to everything that she’s done for EAW. But at the same time, something she needs to understand is who *I* am as an Elitist. Over the years I’ve made a lot of friends and allies here, people who I wouldn’t trade the world for, and I think that’s kind of obvious. But regardless of how I feel about them, I never let that affect what happens if there comes a point where I’m standing across the ring with them. I think the best example of that is how I won this Championship in the first place, in a match that I mentioned last week against Ms. Extreme. Great competitor, greater friend, and despite how the build to our match escalated, I still believe that. But I pushed all of that aside to gun for what I believed I deserved, and that was a World Championship. And look where we are now, a reality where Andrea Valentine is Universal Women’s Champion, all is right. 🥰
Andrea Valentine: That goes to show the lengths I’m willing to go through, even if it meant stepping on a few toes in doing so. And believe me, I’d do it again if the stakes were as high as they were at King of Elite. All if it means getting what I’ve worked for who knows how long for at this point. That also means, I’m not letting go of this so easily, and that’s something Cameron needs to understand as well. I’m looking to hold this for a long time, and continue paving a path for myself and elevating this Championship in the process. Doing that with solely a defense against Madison Kaline under my belt doesn’t really cut it for me. Which is why, despite the surprise, I was glad to see Cameron put out the challenge for Grand Rampage. Because I don’t think there will be much denying needed if I beat someone at the caliber of Cameron Ella Ava. That’s something that she’s going to have to deal with, because regardless of whether or not she likes it or not, her loss towards me is something that is going to be far beyond her control.
Stew-O: Is there a lingering possibility that Cameron could possibly make her presence known in your tag match teaming with Xander Payne versus SOSA Henderson and Madison Kaline?
Andrea Valentine: I don’t know, but I also wouldn’t be surprised. These tag matches have a tendency to end with some sort of bullshit, StarrStan’s favorite type of chaos. 🙃 And if we could scan the field for a moment, with Xander and SOSA even being in the same vicinity with one another, and seeing what happened last week with Madison Kaline, remember when she said she didn’t need help in her matches 😄, and the rest of the participants in the ladder match… Yeah, I wouldn’t blame Cameron for taking advantage. But will that matter to me? So much so that I’d be watching with one eye behind my back? No, she can do whatever. Because compared to the actual match at Grand Rampage, I know it doesn’t matter what she does on Dynasty to me. Regardless, I’ll go about this week like any other. 🤗
Stew-O: Well you mentioned it briefly but I’d like to elaborate on that since it was going to be my next topic of discussion with you. The Universal Women’s Championship Number One Contendership Ladder Match at Battle of Egypt III: Alexandria Falls. I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase thrown around a lot considering your involvement in it. That being, if you retain against Cameron-
Andrea Valentine: When I do you mean.
Stew-O: Well, if, when, same thing. Regardless, if you’re Universal Women’s Champion still, you’ll be facing whoever wins at Pain For Pride. Lots of competitors in that match, many of whom you’ve shared the ring with before. And each of them will be gunning for you considering you’re the Champion that they’re going after. Of course you’ve mentioned it before, not being short on acknowledgement for any of them. But I’d like to just seclude some time in this interview to dedicate a portion solely to that.
Andrea Valentine: Why would I forget about that? As soon as that match was announced I knew that was something that I needed to keep my eye on, and I’ve done so. There have been a lot of mentions regarding the star-studded cast that are going to be participating in the match itself, and who would I be to deny that? You have main eventers, former World Champions, and Hall of Famers all jumbled into one match looking to kill one another for an opportunity to face me. Regardless of who wins there is no doubt that they will deserve it and I’ll have to be ready for that when the time comes. But as I just said, I’m not going to waste my time pulling out my hair making some intricate plan for each and every person in the match. Because it’s an unpredictable scenario, but I guarantee, it doesn’t matter who, I’m going to beat them at Pain For Pride exactly as I should. Last time I defended a World Championship at Pain For Pride it didn’t exactly favor me. Now I have the chance to turn it around? I don’t need to continue. 💅
Andrea Valentine: Like you said Stew, there are a few people in that match whom I’ve had the chance to face in the past, so I have a feeling of what they’re capable of and what they’re willing to do for something like this. But in the end, it’s going to mean nothing. I’m going to be a very busy person heading into Pain For Pride, and frankly I wouldn’t have it any other way. But regardless of what is thrown at me, I am going to make sure that it ends with me standing on top as I should. And I’m going to make sure in the end that the only thing people are able to talk about is how I’m the Universal Women’s Champion. Whether they like it or not, that’s just something that they’re going to have to deal with for a long time. 😉
Stew-O: Do you have any last words to say to the EAW Universe as we wrap this up?
Andrea Valentine: Sure. I’ve had a lot of people question whether or not the Universal Women’s Championship is a deserved thing for me. I don’t know why, especially everything I’ve had to sacrifice, but you know, I’m Andrea Valentine. I’m used to pointless criticism. 🤷♀️ But I hope the rest of this Season proves that statement wrong and puts those claims to rest. I have my foot on the pedal and I have no intentions on stopping, which means that you are going to be seeing the best Andrea Valentine possible. For the fans, that’s going to be fun, and I hope I can entertain. 😁 But for my opponents? Well, they’ll see when they see. I’ve done it before, and I’ll do it again. And to everyone who wants a shot, I’ll leave my door wide open.
Stew-O: Andrea, thank you for joining us tonight. Good luck on Dynasty and at Grand Rampage in just a few weeks time.
Andrea Valentine: Once again, pleasures all mine.
(Andrea takes her microphone off as she stands up from where she’s seated, turning on her heels and beginning to make her way out of the scene from there. The camera then begins to focus on Stew-O, who looks away from Andrea and focuses on the camera that’s now facing him.)
Stew-O: What a statement by our Universal Women’s Champion who has shown that she is not going to back down regardless of the challenge. As she said, it’s going to be a busy couple of weeks, and I think I speak for everyone in saying it’s going to be a thrill to watch. But until then? Back to you guys.
(The last shot seen is of Stew-O as, from there, Friday Night Dynasty then begins to transition away from the pre-recorded footage to the present moment.)
(Dynasty fades back to the middle of the ring, and Stephie Love is seen with a microphone in her hand.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is an ICONIC CUP MATCH, AND IT IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Dolla Sign Slime’ by Lil Nas X and Megan Thee Stallion hits, and while the crowd on the cruise ship begins to boo, Serenity Valdez walks out with a very confident look on her face, clearly prepared for the match she has coming despite how much of a big deal the Iconic Cup tournament is. Serenity clearly has no doubt in her mind that she has what it takes to win this match.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… From Tijuana, Mexico… Weighing in at 126 pounds… SEERREEENNIIITTYYYY VAALLLDDEEZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Serenity Valdez and Usagi Senshi are about to go at it tonight in week two of the Iconic Cup tournament, and I for one am very interested in seeing what goes down tonight! This is sure to be a very good match, I can’t wait to see it!
Flannery McCoy: Well you luckily won’t have to wait much longer, as I’m sure these two want this match to start as soon as possible too!
(‘A Cruel Angel’s Thesis’ by Yoko Takahashi begins to play, and the crowd begins cheering as Usagi Senshi begins walking out. Usagi looks very focused on this match, basically staring a hole in her opponent, Serenity. Usagi doesn’t take long to make her way down to the ring, as she is also seemingly ready for this match in week two of the Iconic Cup tournament. As she makes her way to the ring the crowd continues cheering, clearly showing who they are supporting in this match.)
Stephie Love: And her opponent… Residing in Okinawa, Japan… Weighing in at 130 pounds… UUUSSAAAAAGGGIIIIIIII SSSEEENNSSSHIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: I think we all know who is winning this match!
Flannery McCoy: …Who? It actually looks like it could go either way to me. Both women are fantastic competitors who have grown at very fast rates.
Jake Mercer: If you don’t know, that’s your problem. You wouldn’t get it.
Flannery McCoy: Whatever. I’m looking forward to this match regardless of your nonsense. No matter who the winner is, this will definitely be a very close contest!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: Here we go! This match between Usagi Senshi and Serenity Valdez is underway as both Elitists quickly lock up! Serenity Valdez manages to lock in a headlock, but Usagi Senshi is quick to run into the ropes, causing Serenity Valdez to release the hold as she bounces off of the ropes! Serenity bouncing off of the opposite pair of ropes, AND NOW USAGI SENSHI GRABS THE ARM LOOKING FOR A HOLD, BUT SERENITY IS ABLE TO QUICKLY ESCAPE IT BEFORE HITTING USAGI WITH A FOREARM TO THE FACE! SERENITY NOW GRABBING USAGI FROM BEHIND, BUT SHE IS MET WITH A BACK ELBOW BEFORE BEING TAKEN TO THE MAT WITH A SNAPMARE!
Jake Mercer: Usagi Senshi now running the ropes, AND USAGI LOOKS FOR A RUNNING METEORA, BUT SERENITY MANAGES TO AVOID IT!! THAT WAS REALLY CLOSE, BUT NOW SERENITY JUMPS OVER USAGI AND TAKES HER TO THE MAT WITH A SUNSET FLIP PIN- WHICH USAGI IS ABLE TO KICK OUT OF IMMEDIATELY! USAGI IS BACK TO HER FEET, AND NOW SHE ATTEMPTS TO HIT SERENITY WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, BUT SERENITY IS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER IT BEFORE ROLLING BACK UP TO HER FEET! Usagi Senshi charges at Serenity looking for a lariat, BUT SERENITY DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE JUMPING AND DELIVERING A STEP UP ENZUIGIRI!
Flannery McCoy: Usagi Senshi stumbles into the corner, AND SERENITY VALDEZ QUICKLY PICKS HERSELF BACK UP BEFORE RUSHING INTO THE CORNER, HITTING USAGI WITH A JUMPING FOREARM! SERENITY NOW PULLING USAGI OUT OF THE CORNER BEFORE JUMPING UP ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND NOW SERENITY DIVES OFF BEFORE DELIVERING A DIVING CLOTHESLINE, TAKING USAGI DOWN ONTO THE MAT! Serenity Valdez goes for the first cover of the match!
ONE!
TW-
Flannery McCoy: It’s not enough to get a two count though, Usagi kicks out!
Stew-O: Serenity Valdez locks in a grounded headlock on Usagi Senshi as she tries to wear her down, possibly get her to tap out so she could get three points! Usagi Senshi isn’t looking to tap though. Instead she’s slowly making her way back up to her knees! It looks like Usagi is ready to fight out of this one, which isn’t much of a surprise considering what’s on the line here! Both women would obviously want to win this match, getting them much closer to a win in the Iconic Cup tournament! There’s a lot on the line even if this is only week two!
Jake Mercer: Usagi Senshi makes it to a foot, AND SHE ELBOWS SERENITY IN THE MIDSECTION! Serenity Valdez tries to keep the headlock in, BUT USAGI DELIVERS ANOTHER ELBOW THAT FORCES HER TO LET GO, AND NOW USAGI SENSHI GOES BEHIND SERENITY BEFORE DELIVERING A HALF AND HALF SUPLEX, SENDING SERENITY ROLLING OUT OF THE RING!! USAGI SENSHI HAS GAINED THE UPPER HAND RIGHT NOW AS SERENITY IS OUT AT RINGSIDE! IT LOOKS LIKE USAGI HAS SOMETHING IN MIND AS SHE REMAINS IN THE RING, POSSIBLY LOOKING TO GAIN A COUNTOUT VICTORY!
Flannery McCoy: No she’s not looking for a countout victory you idiot, she’s already made it clear she’s against that in the past! She’s clearly waiting for Serenity to get back up to her feet, AND NOW THAT SERENITY HAS GOTTEN BACK UP, USAGI SENSHI BEGINS TO RUN THE ROPES, BEFORE DIVING OUT THROUGH THE ROPES AT SERENITY VALDEZ WITH A SUICIDE DIVE-
Stew-O: SERENITY VALDEZ JUST HIT USAGI SENSHI WITH A DROPKICK TO THE FACE, JUST AS USAGI FLEW THROUGH THE ROPES FOR THE SUICIDE DIVE!!! WHAT AN AMAZING COUNTER BY SERENITY VALDEZ, WHO SEEMS TO HAVE GAINED THE UPPER HAND!
Jake Mercer: If she just went for the countout win, that wouldn’t have happened.
Flannery McCoy: Serenity got back up before the referee even hit three, she wouldn’t have won like that…
Jake Mercer: That’s too bad, now Serenity seems to be in control of this match as she rolls Usagi Senshi back into the ring! Usagi Senshi stumbles back to her feet as she stumbles towards the ropes, AND AS SERENITY VALDEZ SLIDES INTO THE RING SHE IMMEDIATELY CHARGES AT USAGI SENSHI, LOOKING FOR THE FALL FROM GRACE-
Flannery McCoy: WHICH USAGI IS ABLE TO COUNTER BY DELIVERING AN STO, STOPPING HER FACE FROM BEING SLAMMED INTO THE MAT WITH THE SPRINGBOARD FLATLINER!!! AMAZING COUNTER BY USAGI SENSHI AS BOTH WOMEN ARE DOWN ON THE MAT, HAVING TO RECOVER FROM WHAT WE SAW IN JUST THE PAST FEW MOMENTS! Usagi Senshi seems to be the first to slowly make it back up to her feet, but she’s not looking for the cover just yet! Instead it seems like she has something else in mind as she slowly begins to pull Serenity Valdez back up, AND NOW USAGI LIFTS SERENITY UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!
Stew-O: SERENITY VALDEZ QUICKLY BEGINS TO PUNCH AWAY, TRYING TO STOP USAGI SENSHI FROM DELIVERING THE POWERBOMB! USAGI HASN’T LET GO OF SERENITY, BUT THE PUNCHES ARE CLEARLY TAKING EFFECT AS USAGI BEGINS TO STUMBLE, LOSING HER BALANCE THANKS TO ALL THE STRIKES FROM SERENITY!! SERENITY VALDEZ OBVIOUSLY DOESN’T WANT TO BE PLANTED WITH THE POWERBOMB- BUT WAIT A SECOND!!! USAGI JUST STUMBLED TOWARDS THE ROPES, AND NOW USAGI BOUNCES SERENITY OFF OF THE TOP ROPE BEFORE SPINNING AND PLANTING SERENITY WITH A POWERBOMB!!! WHAT A HUGE POWERBOMB BY USAGI- AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE STILL ISN’T FINISHED JUST YET!
Jake Mercer: USAGI SENSHI JUMPS ONTO SERENITY WITH A STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP, AND USAGI FOLLOWS WITH UP WITH A GROUNDED CORKSCREW KICK!!! USAGI SENSHI NOW STAYING ON TOP OF SERENITY VALDEZ, HOPING THAT THIS IS ENOUGH TO GET THE JOB DONE AS SHE HOOKS THE LEGS!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
T-
Jake Mercer: SERENITY VALDEZ GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! SERENITY IS STILL IN THIS MATCH! Usagi Senshi doesn’t look too happy at all, and clearly it’ll take more than that for her to put this match away, because Serenity seems to want this win just as much as she does!
Flannery McCoy: Usagi Senshi slowly makes it back up to her feet, and she’s clearly not too happy, so it makes me wonder what it is she’ll bring out next in order to try and win this one! Usagi Senshi now slowly pulling Serenity back up- BUT SERENITY HITS USAGI WITH A RIGHT HAND OUT OF DESPERATION! SERENITY BASICALLY DROPS BACK DOWN ONTO THE MAT, BUT SHE’S CLEARLY TRYING TO FIGHT BACK AND STOP USAGI FROM DELIVERING A MOVE THAT’S UNDOUBTEDLY BRING THIS MATCH TO AN END! USAGI SENSHI PULLS SERENITY BACK UP, AND SHE HITS SERENITY WITH A FOREARM, LOOKING TO MAKE SURE SHE CAN’T FIGHT BACK ANYMORE!
Stew-O: SERENITY HITS USAGI WITH A FOREARM IN RETURN, BUT SERENITY IS STUMBLING EVEN WHEN SHE’S THE ONE DELIVERING THE STRIKE! USAGI HITS SERENITY WITH ANOTHER FOREARM, AND SERENITY DROPS BACK DOWN TO A KNEE! Usagi Senshi now pulling Serenity Valdez into a front facelock! Usagi clearly has the end of this match in her sights, AND NOW USAGI PULLS SERENITY VALDEZ UP BEFORE- WAIT NO! SERENITY VALDEZ SLIPS BEHIND USAGI AS SHE LANDS ON HER FEET, AND NOW SERENITY SHOVES USAGI SENSHI INTO THE ROPES! WHAT IS SERENITY LOOKING FOR!?
Jake Mercer: EL ULTIMO BAILE!!!!! EL ULTIMO BAILE CONNECTS AND DROPS USAGI SENSHI DOWN ONTO THE MAT!!! SERENITY VALDEZ IS HURT, BUT SHE SLOWLY CRAWLS OVER USAGI SENSHI, PUTTING AN ARM OVER HER AS SHE LOOKS TO GAIN TWO POINTS IN WEEK TWO OF THE ICONIC CUP TOURNAMENT!!! IS THAT ALL FOR USAGI SENSHI!?
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Jake Mercer: NO! THAT’S NOT IT!!! USAGI SENSHI GETS THE SHOULDER UP OFF OF THE MAT, SAVING THIS MATCH AND HER CHANCES OF GAINING POINTS IN THIS TOURNAMENT!!! SOMEHOW THIS MATCH IS STILL ON, AND I DON’T THINK SERENITY VALDEZ CAN BELIEVE THE BELL DIDN’T RING YET!
Flannery McCoy: I can’t blame Serenity for being in disbelief, not after what we just saw! That facebreaker came out of nowhere, and if Usagi Senshi wasn’t as resilient as she clearly is, I don’t think there’s any doubt that this match would’ve been over! Serenity Valdez is slowly forcing herself back to her feet, and she’s clearly getting exhausted. Neither woman will be able to do this forever when they keep having to fight through the pain they’ve suffered, but they clearly want to win, which is why Serenity Valdez is still making her way to the corner of the ring!
Stew-O: Serenity is waiting for Usagi Senshi to make it back up, and whatever it is Serenity has planned will likely put this match away! This has been very competitive up to now, and while I haven’t been able to predict a winner for the most part, it really does look like Serenity might have this match won, as long as she is able to deliver whatever it is she is waiting to hit! Usagi Senshi slowly makes it up to a knee, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SERENITY ISN’T WAITING ANYMORE! SHE CHARGES IN BEHIND USAGI, AND SHE GOES FOR “HIT THE LIGHTS”!!!!
Jake Mercer: BUT IT DOESN’T CONNECT!!!! USAGI SENSHI DUCKS UNDER IT, AVOIDING THE KNEE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! USAGI JUMPS ONTO SERENITY’S SHOULDERS, AND NOW SHE SPINS AROUND BEFORE GOING DOWN AND PULLING SERENITY INTO THE PIN! “GOT YA”!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Jake Mercer: SERENITY VALDEZ KICKS OUT, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE USAGI SENSHI’S HAD A SECOND WIND, QUICKLY GRABBING SERENITY AND LIFTING HER UP ONTO HER SHOULDERS BEFORE DROPPING HER DOWN ONTO HER KNEES WITH LOST IN THE FIRE!!!! USAGI SENSHI GOES FOR THE COVER ONCE MORE, AND THIS TIME IT JUST HAS TO BE OVER!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!-
Flannery McCoy: WHAT!?!? SERENITY VALDEZ KICKS OUT!!! SERENITY VALDEZ REMAINS IN THIS MATCH, EVEN AFTER THE POWERBOMB DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER!!! WHAT IS IT GONNA TAKE TO KEEP THESE TWO DOWN!? THEY’VE THROWN EVERYTHING AT EACH OTHER, AND IT STILL HAS NOT BEEN ENOUGH! It’s incredible how much they’ve had to offer throughout this match! There’s some incredible resilience being put on display, and this is exactly why both women stand an incredible chance of winning this match! Neither of them seem to know how to quit, no matter what it takes to win!
Stew-O: Usagi Senshi is taking a moment to catch her breath and try to recover, but beyond that I think she’s wondering what it’ll take to put Serenity Valdez down so she can win this match! The Iconic Cup tournament is incredibly prestigious and anybody would love to win something like this, I can see why these two are going so far in this match to try and win! Usagi Senshi is slowly pulling Serenity Valdez back up to her feet, and at this point I have no idea what she has planned, but it can’t be good at all for Serenity!
Jake Mercer: Usagi Senshi is pulling Serenity to the corner, and she slowly lifts Serenity up onto the top rope! Usagi clearly has something big in mind, and that “thing” seems to be a move to take Serenity off of the top rope! That’s not good for Serenity at all, and this could absolutely spell the end of the match for her, which would give Usagi points heading into the next round of this tournament! Usagi Senshi now slowly makes her way up top, and I think we might just be seeing the end in a few moments!
Flannery McCoy: WAIT! SERENITY VALDEZ PUNCHES USAGI IN THE SIDE OF HER MIDSECTION! SERENITY NOW WITH A FOREARM TO THE JAW, SERENITY VALDEZ IS DESPERATELY TRYING TO STOP USAGI FROM DELIVERING WHATEVER MOVE SHE HAD IN MIND, AND I DON’T KNOW IF IT’S GOING TO WORK OR NOT, BUT RIGHT NOW BOTH WOMEN ARE IN A VERY DANGEROUS SPOT! ONE WRONG MOVE BY EITHER OF THEM, AND THEY COULD BE GETTING SENT OFF OF THE TOP ROPE CRASHING BACK DOWN INTO THE RING, AND I DON’T THINK THEY WANT THAT SO LATE INTO THE MATCH! SERENITY ESPECIALLY CAN’T HAVE THAT AFTER WHAT HAS HAPPENED MOMENTS AGO!
Stew-O: USAGI SENSHI LANDS A HEADBUTT, AND NOW SHE IS BEGINNING TO FIGHT BACK, TRYING TO EVEN THE ODDS AND GO THROUGH WITH WHATEVER IT IS SHE WAS LOOKING FOR IN THE FIRST PLACE! SERENITY VALDEZ AND USAGI SENSHI CONTINUE TO GO BACK AND FORTH ON THE TOP ROPE, AND AT THIS POINT I FEEL LIKE WHOEVER IS ABLE TO GET THE UPPER HAND MIGHT JUST HAVE THIS MATCH WON! SERENITY AND USAGI TRADING PUNCHES AND FOREARMS, AND BOTH OF THEIR ATTACKS SEEM TO BE GETTING WEAKER AS THEY MIGHT BE RUNNING ON EMPTY!
Jake Mercer: USAGI SENSHI LANDS AN ELBOW, AND NOW SHE BEGINS TO PULL SERENITY VALDEZ INTO A FRONT FACELOCK! USAGI HAS SERENITY IN POSITION, SHE’S ABOUT TO PULL OFF THE SUPERPLEX!!!
Flannery McCoy: NO SHE ISN’T!!! SERENITY MANAGES TO SLIDE UNDER USAGI OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, AND NOW SERENITY PULLS USAGI’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HER, CAUSING USAGI TO GO FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP ROPE!!! VERY IMPRESSIVE WAY FOR SERENITY VALDEZ TO SAVE HERSELF IN THIS MATCH AND AVOID THE SUPERPLEX, AS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE THAN IT ENDED UP BEING FOR HER!
Stew-O: Usagi Senshi drops to a knee as Serenity Valdez catches her breath, but now is no time for these two to rest, not when they both have an opportunity to put this match to rest! Serenity Valdez and Usagi Senshi have so much on the line here, AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE SERENITY IS ABOUT TO TRY AND PUT THIS ONE AWAY AS SHE GRABS USAGI! SERENITY NOW SENDING USAGI INTO- NO! USAGI SENSHI TURNS IT AROUND, SENDING SERENITY VALDEZ INTO THE ROPES INSTEAD JUST AS SERENITY VALDEZ HAD THE UPPER HAND! USAGI NOW RUNNING IN AS SERENITY BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES!!!
Jake Mercer: USAGI SENSHI GOES FOR THE RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE!!! FATALITY-
Flannery McCoy: DOES NOT CONNECT!!! USAGI SENSHI ATTEMPTED TO HIT THE RUNNING KNEE BUT INSTEAD SERENITY VALDEZ AVOIDS IT! USAGI SENSHI STOPS HERSELF FROM BOUNCING OFF OF THE ROPES BEFORE TURNING AROUND- BUT THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT SERENITY VALDEZ WANTED, AS SERENITY QUICKLY RUNS IN AND JUMPS BEFORE DELIVERING THE SPRINGBOARD FLATLINER!!! THE FALL FROM GRACE CONNECTS, AND NOW I THINK SERENITY VALDEZ IS SEEING THE END OF THIS MATCH! SERENITY VALDEZ I THINK IS LOOKING TO PUT AN END TO THIS ONE, BUT SHE ISN’T GOING FOR THE COVER!!!
Stew-O: That’s right, instead she wants Usagi Senshi back up! Usagi Senshi doesn’t even seem to know where she is right now, which is exactly why Serenity Valdez is looking to capitalize! Usagi Senshi is slowly making it back up to her feet- BUT AS SOON AS USAGI GETS BACK UP, SHE’S BROUGHT BACK DOWN TO HER KNEES WITH A KICK TO THE STOMACH AS SERENITY VALDEZ RUNS THE ROPES- AND HITS HER IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH “HIT THE LIGHTS”!!!! SERENITY AVOIDED GIVING USAGI TIME TO RECOVER LIKE LAST TIME, AND BECAUSE OF THAT I THINK SERENITY JUST WON THIS MATCH!! SERENITY VALDEZ WITH THE COVER!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… Winning two points, SERRREENNNIIITTTYYYYY VAAALLLLDDDEEEEZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!
Stew-O: SERENITY VALDEZ GAINS TWO POINTS! Serenity has been doing fantastic in this Iconic Cup tournament so far, and while Usagi Senshi had a great performance, it looks like it was not enough to gain points as Serenity’s expense!
Jake Mercer: Of course Serenity won! She is a natural, coming from a family full of success! You know her grandfather won a Nobel peace prize, right?
Flannery McCoy: Nobody believes you Jake. Anyways, fantastic win by Serenity Valdez, who I’m sure is more confident than ever in her chances of winning the Iconic Cup tournament!
(‘Dolla Sign Slime’ begins playing, and the crowd begins to boo as Serenity Valdez slowly makes it back up to her feet. She of course has a big grin on her face capturing points in the Iconic Cup tournament, and her hand is raised by the referee as Usagi Senshi slowly rolls out of the ring. Serenity Valdez continues to celebrate her victory, and from there Dynasty fades away from ringside.)
(Somewhere on the cruise ship that is devoid of fans, Astraea Jordan can be seen leaning against a wall while she speaks on her phone with it held up to her ear. Obviously already in the middle of a conversation, Astraea laughs and just as it looks like she’s going to speak again, she stops as she looks back over her shoulder. Something seems to have caught her off guard as the person she’s speaking to can be heard asking if she’s still there. Trying not to let her confusion show too much, Astraea assures whoever she’s speaking to that she’ll get back to them and she soon ends the call before turning around, playing off her apprehension with a slight smile.)
Astraea Jordan: Uh, can I help you with something?
(The camera pans out to reveal none other than Dr. Angelo D’Angelo standing there with a grin on his face as he looks Astraea up and down.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: I just happened to be in the area-
Astraea Jordan: We’re on a cruise ship. Everyone’s in the area. Some I’d rather not be seeing tonight because they’re just mad annoying – nothing I can’t handle, but you get the point.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: A very astute observation! I’d expect nothing less from an intelligent black queen such as yourself! You know, I’ve seen you out there doing your thing since coming back and I couldn’t help but notice that you’re just the kinda woman that EAW needs around here.
Astraea Jordan: Well, don’t let some of the girls from that Battle of Egypt contender match hear you say that, the last thing any of them want to find out is that people want Astraea back at the forefront like I was before. Then again, all they gotta do is listen to my crowd reactions to know who the EAW Universe is rooting for.
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Oh, I’ve definitely heard ‘em! I mean, how could those fans not want to… get behind such a beautiful woman like Astraea Jordan? Just look at you :whew:!!
(Astraea’s expression says it all that she isn’t sure how to respond, as any possibility of a double meaning certainly isn’t lost on her. But before she can continue, Angelo is quick to follow up.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: But that’s also why I’m absolutely sure that you’re going to be the woman who not only wins that Ladder Match at Battle of Egypt, but then goes on to win at Pain for Pride and take the Universal Women’s Championship. It’ll be great! But what’ll be even better is when you and The Visual Prophet take a picture afterward of you two holding your Championship – you as the new Universal Women’s Champion and him as the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. Just think of what inspiration a historic moment like that would be to all the little black boys and girls who look up to the two of you :wow:!!! Representation is what we need in this company and I can see it right now that someone as… appealing as you can provide that in places that these cacs don’t understand.
Astraea Jordan: Thanks, Dr. D’Angelo, I think it’s nice that you think so highly of me like that. 😅
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: You know who would think even more highly of you, though? The very bright and promising children of the VPLA! I know that they would love it if someone so talented, so popular and wise like you would come speak to them. It’d be a huge event in their lives and something I know that they would appreciate beyond words.
Astraea Jordan: I appreciate it, Angelo, I really do and I’m sure it’d be great to meet all of them, but I’m just not sure I’d be able to have the time. I’ve got an already busy schedule as it is-
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Don’t worry about it, don’t worry at all! I completely understand – you’re back in EAW, the hottest thing going in the women’s division, you’re a mother – and I wouldn’t want to put you in a position of having to pick and choose one thing over another like that. But for a woman who’s definitely got plenty of options, I’m gonna give you another.
(Dr. Angelo D’Angelo digs into his pocket to retrieve something and passes it to Astraea, an eyebrow of hers coming to raise as she looks it over and then back to Angelo.)
Astraea Jordan: Your business card?
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Just so you can be sure to save my number. That way if you need anything, I’m nothing but a call away! Whether it’s morning or late-night, my services are always available.
(Dr. Angelo offers a smile to Astraea with that in mind, a hand on her shoulder before he turns to walk away only to be met by Sheridan Muller standing in his way! Angelo immediately stops himself as they nearly collide and appears almost in shock to find her standing there, but Sheridan otherwise appears unbothered.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: You ever heard of something called space, you mayo mutant?! Learn it! I can’t say I appreciate you imposing on black folks’ business!
Sheridan Muller: I’m not here to speak with you, I’m here to speak with Astraea.
(Dr. Angelo stares down Sheridan and then looks over his shoulder to Astraea before looking back to Sheridan. Clearly, he doesn’t trust her.)
Sheridan Muller: Is there a problem here? Do I have to move you myself? What is your deal?
(Angelo scoffs, a hand to his chest in disbelief as he looks at Sheridan.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: You think you’re going to put your hands on-
Astraea Jordan: Angelo, just let her through. She’s fine.
(Angelo looks Sheridan up and down, not at all convinced despite what Astraea says.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Don’t trust these white people, Astraea! I’m telling you now!
(Sheridan can’t help but watch on confused as Angelo steps around her and walks off, and she eventually turns her attention back to Astraea who’s shaking her head.)
Astraea Jordan: Don’t worry about him, he’s just… I don’t even wanna get into it right now. But look, I’m sure I know why you’re here, Sheridan, and if it’s about last week then you should know that I’m not about to be all “thank you so much, let’s be friends” and all that, because that’s not me. It’s not like I asked for your help-
Sheridan Muller: Well, you got it, and who knows if you’d even be standing here on this cruise ship right now if it wasn’t for me. Instead of having your guard up or even acting like you’re too good to show just the slightest bit of appreciation for my efforts in your moment of need, maybe take a moment to hear what I have to say first. Because then you’d know that I’m not here for ‘thank you’s and to exchange pleasantries like we’re comrades after what happened, but I am here to extend an olive branch of sorts.
Astraea Jordan: First I’m getting a business card for proposals from Angelo, now I’ve got you in my face talking about olive branches – I don’t know what tonight is turning into but I don’t remember advertising for partnerships or deals-
Sheridan Muller: Whatever Dr. Angelo D’Angelo is offering you can wait, because I’m sure you’ll come to understand that what I’m offering is far more immediate. It became clear to me last week that the two of us – we’re outnumbered, plain and simple. We’re at a disadvantage. Everyone in the match at Battle of Egypt is going to have a partner – there are Kassidy and Sienna, Madison and Amber with Cleopatra sure to be lurking – and if what happened was any indication at all, there is sure to come a point in the juncture where they’re going to rely on each other. I don’t like it at all – it should be every woman for herself but the alliances are too blatant to simply disregard, as surely the last so-called “team” of the match standing will want to ensure that it comes down to the two of them alone to fight it out. That leaves us as the only individuals without backup or someone to watch our backs.
(Astraea clearly isn’t impressed with the idea of any women in the match falling back on their friends or partners for help, either, and she shakes her head.)
Astraea Jordan: Yeah, that’s true, but what else is true is that I don’t need any help or someone in the match doing for me what the others are gonna be expecting. I mean, I’ve got so many women in that match who want to get their hands on me just because they couldn’t stand the sight of me being on top and being better than them – they were talking about me YEARS after the fact, too! See, that’s the kinda impact I have and the impact I have in the match is gonna be undeniable; I’d fight 10 bitches if I had to, it’s no problem for me at all. They can rely on each other as much as they want, they’re definitely going to, but I-
Sheridan Muller: But how much of an impact will you have if those same women snuff you out like Amber, Madison, and Cleopatra were doing to you last week? You’re prideful and I can see that, but with as much as there is on the line at Battle of Egypt, there’s no payoff or reward for simply being the most assured if you aren’t able to pull through because you’re unprepared for the obvious. The minute they decide to play a numbers game, you’ll be getting stomped out even faster. I’m not suggesting that we have to become friends, but the least we could do is look out for one another; it’s the smart play here in something like this if that’s what it comes to. We don’t have to be an official alliance beyond this, but if we do this right and we’re able to take out the Jaded Heart and Queens Court in the match, then may the best woman between the two of us win.
(Sheridan extends her hand seemingly not put off by Astraea’s initial attitude from when she approached her moments ago. Sheridan’s expression shows that it all falls on Astraea – feeling one way or another about being denied or even accepted can’t be seen, but Sheridan clearly expects an answer nonetheless. ….And she gets it as she finds Astraea shaking her hand after a moment of contemplation.)
Astraea Jordan: Alright, I’m down for that. You make some good points. But like you said, when it comes down to it, we’ll see who the better woman is.
(The camera focuses on their handshake for a few seconds longer before pulling back and turning away from the two women, the scene fading out.)
(“Everyone Knows My Name” by Harley Poe begins to play through the speakers of the cruise ship. The crowd gives a mixed reception to Lila Vandran, who walks out through the curtain and on her way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS AN A BLOCK MATCH OF THE 2022 ICONIC CUP TOURNAMENT AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE…SHE IS “THE DEVOUT DEVIL”…LILA VANDRAN!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Lila Vandran has created a bit of buzz for herself from taking part in the Iconic Cup. She failed at defeating Harper Lee in the first set of matches. She failed at defeating Lisa Wren on Dynasty, but this is her third match in EAW and she’s been put up against some of the best wrestlers on the planet.
Stew-O: Lila Vandran just needs one victory to find herself on the map of this tournament. This young woman is talented, has a ton of potential and it’s an interesting match up with her opponent, Ximena Velasquez.
Flannery McCoy: I feel like if she can put her ego aside, she could defeat Ximena, but that’s not going to be an easy feat at all!
(“Recreant” by Chelsea Grin begins to blast through the speakers of the cruise ship. The crowd gives a mixed ovation for Ximena Velasquez, who is flexing her bicep on top of the ramp.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…FROM EL PASO, TEXAS…SHE IS “LA DIOSA”…XIMENA VELASQUEZ!
Jake Mercer: A woman who should be some sort of champion when 2022 concludes. This woman is a freak of nature. I mean, look at those muscles. This is a woman who knows that she looks good and will let the world know it.
Stew-O: Ximena Velasquez has had her own share of setbacks this season, but she’s also grown a ton with taking part of the Universal Women’s Championship picture, ending the beef with her former friend and partner, Sierra and even, finding herself in the Specialists Championship picture. People say that she should be the champion if it wasn’t for Harper Lee, but Ximena still remains hungry to go after Harper and it’s just a matter of when.
Flannery McCoy: She’s doing it for herself and her people, but it’s not as easy as she anticipated, but she’s not giving up until she fulfills her destiny.
Jake Mercer: AND…LILA ISN’T GOING TO WAIT FOR XIMENA VELASQUEZ TO GET INSIDE OF THE RING! SHE CHARGES TOWARD HER WITH A FURY OF PUNCHES TO THE FACE! IT SEEMS LIKE OUR REFEREE IS GOING TO BEGIN THIS MATCH!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: I honestly don’t blame the official. I mean, you got an intimidating force like Ximena Velasquez and then a bit of a crazy newcomer in Lila Vandran, so who knows what to expect from this very intriguing match-up! You see that Ximena shoves Lila away from her! THIS CAUSES LILA TO ROLL AND GET BACK TO HER FEET! IT SEEMS LIKE SHE CHARGES AT XIMENA AGAIN WITH THAT SAME FURY OF PUNCHES! BUT, YOU CAN SEE THAT XIMENA IS NOW GOING FOR SOME PUNCHES TO THE STOMACH OF LILA! THE TWO WOMEN ARE TRYING TO GET THEIR PUNCHES IN, BUT XIMENA THROWS A POWERFUL-LOOKING HEADBUTT, WHICH GETS THE OTHER WOMAN TO ONE OF HER KNEES! NOW, IT SEEMS LIKE XIMENA IS GOING TO FIND HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET!
Flannery McCoy: Just look at the size of Ximena Velasquez. Six feet tall, 180 pounds, and all intimidating. Lila Vandran punches the stomach of Ximena, but that doesn’t cause Ximena to respond whatsoever. Instead, she gets Lila up with a fistful of her hair and throws her back against the horizontal set of ropes! XIMENA WITH A GIANT CHOP TO THE CHEST OF LILA AND MY GOD, I COULD HEAR THAT CLEARLY FROM JUST SITTING HERE! XIMENA GOES FOR ANOTHER CHOP TO THE CHEST OF LILA AND THAT CAUSES THE WOMAN TO FALL TO HER KNEE, CLUTCHING HER CHEST. DESPITE IT BEING TWO CHOPS TO THE CHEST, YOU CAN SEE THE IMPACT OF THOSE CHOPS BY THE PINK APPEARING ON LILA’S CHEST!
Jake Mercer: :yikes: We know that Ximena Velasquez can be hard-hitting at times, but it may be a different story as she goes up against Lila Vandran. Ximena stands there and waits for Lila to find her way to her feet, but look at Lila, who is asking for more of a fight from ‘La Diosa!’ I don’t think that’s a smart move. :lupe:
Stew-O: Ximena Velasquez doesn’t waste time in responding as she grabs Lila Vandran by her hair and shoves her into one of the corners! Ximena takes a step back before running towards the corner like a freaking train before nailing her with a spear to her ribs while Lila was at the corner! You can see Lila clutching her ribs as she stumbles forward, but Ximena shoves Lila back ito the corner and begins to connect with a series of stomps to the stomach of the newcomer! Lila begins to slide down into a seated position, not being able to take the intensity of those kicks! Ximena places her boot on the side of Lila’s face before the referee begins his count.
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Flannery McCoy: This is one of those matches where Ximena Velasquez cannot risk getting disqualified because that will place her behind in the Iconic Cup. These are matches where wins and losses *do* matter and just losing the match will put no points on the board for you. Lila Vandran slowly uses the ropes to help her back to her feet, but Ximena walks towards Lila before getting her by the arm and whipping her towards the other corner! But, Lila manages to counter that whip, sending ‘La Diosa’ into the corner! LILA DOESN’T WASTE ANY TIME HERE BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS THE TALLER WOMAN, NAILING HER WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK AS THE FORCE OF THAT DROPKICK SENDS XIMENA DOWN! NOW, IT’S LILA’S TURN TO STOMP THE LIVING HELL OUT OF XIMENA!
Jake Mercer: These are like mudhole stomps to the chest and face of Ximena Velasquez! It seems like the referee may need to intervene because I’m not seeing that Lila is going to stop anytime soon! Over and over again, Ximena is being stomped on the face by Lila! You can see Lila getting a bit more insane with each kick!
Stew-O: The referee LITERALLY needs to move Lila Vandran out of the way! She gets in between Lila and begins to lecture her on listening to her, but you can see that Lila is rolling her eyes, not really caring about the referee and her rules! Lila goes back to Ximena Valesquez, trying to pick up the woman by her messed-up ponytail at the moment! Lila connects with a knee strike to the ribs of ‘La Diosa,’ which causes her to bend down in response! But, Lila picks up Ximena before connecting with a pumphandle slam before going for the first pinfall attempt of the match!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTT–
Flannery McCoy: Ximena Velasquez SHOVES Lila Vandran off of her! Just a few instances of how strong Ximena is! She’s probably one of the strongest women in the company and it’s a no-brainer that she’s a favorite in this Iconic Cup tournament! Lila proceeds to get on top of Ximena before throwing a series of punches to her face! These punches are a bit sloppy, but it seems like they’ve done a good job in keeping Ximena down! Lila follows that up with a knee drop to the side of Ximena’s head! She gets Ximena in a front headlock as she tries to find her way up to her feet while keeping Ximena in a headlock!
Jake Mercer: BUT, XIMENA VELASQUEZ IS TRYING TO PUSH LILA VANDRAN INTO THE VERTICAL SET OF ROPES, BUT LILA CONNECTS WITH A PUNCH TO THE BACK OF XIMENA, WHICH CAUSES HER TO STOP! LILA PICKS UP XIMENA FOR A BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! :damn: :damn: How in the hell did Lila manage to pick her up?
Stew-O: I have no clue, but Lila goes for the cover!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTT—
Flannery McCoy: STILL, Ximena Velasquez finds a way to kick out! But, as you see Lila Vandran resting on her knees, she has a hand to her lower back! I think that when she tried to connect with that butterfly suplex, it must have tweaked her back a bit! She needs to be careful not to aggravate that too much!
Jake Mercer: It seems like Lila Vandran might make things a bit easier for her as she tries to apply the single-leg Boston crab on Ximena! But, Ximena is going to fight to make sure that doesn’t happen! She is trying to get her hand on the bottom rope, but Lila raises the leg of ‘La Diosa’ before slamming the knee down against the canvas! OH GOD, THAT DOESN’T SOUND TOO PLEASANT AS YOU CAN SEE THAT XIMENA IS TRYING NOT TO SHOW ANY SIGNS OF PAIN! STILL, THIS ALLOWS AN OPEN WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY FOR LILA TO APPLY THE SINGLE-LEG BOSTON CRAB! SHE PULLS XIMENA AWAY FROM THOSE BOTTOM ROPES IN THE PROCESS AS THE TALLER WOMAN FINDS HERSELF IN A BIT OF A PICKLE AT THE MOMENT!
Stew-O: Ximena Velasquez is balling her hand into a fist, trying to hide the fact that she’s in a bit of pain! But, Ximena is a fighter! She’s been fighting her entire life! For her culture, for her family, for herself! If there is something that Ximena is quite familiar with, it’s fighting for everything that she’s ever wanted, and this victory tonight is something that she wants! It’s a smart approach from Lila to have, but Ximena has tapped out once in her career and that was back at Territorial Invasion against Ms. Extreme. The last thing that Ximena wants to do is give someone else that satisfaction!
Flannery McCoy: It seems like the distance from those ropes to Ximena Velasquez may be too much at the time being! Submission victories are worth the most in the Iconic Cup, so it’s not a shock that a lot of women may or may not go with that approach! The referee is asking Ximena if she wants to submit, but Ximena is shaking her head no! She refuses to give up! She refuses to quit! This is almost causing her to try to roll herself out of the single-leg Boston crab! I have no idea what she is trying to do, but she is trying to roll herself out of the submission hold! She goes underneath the legs of Lila Vandran as she cases for the newcomer to fall forward, but look at this–
Jake Mercer: Did Ximena Velasquez counter with…the ‘Devil’s Fruit?’ She’s taking a page out of Harper Lee’s playbook?
Stew-O: Ximena Velasquez has had her issues with Harper Lee, steaming from Pain for Pride last year. It got reignited back at King of Elite. Ximena made it vocal that she has her eyes on the Specialists Championship, so can you imagine if she managed to make Lila Vandran submit to Harper’s own submission move?
Flannery McCoy: That would be quite intriguing, but Lila Vandran manages to roll underneath the bottom rope and clutch on it before Ximena Velasquez is able to fully apply the move! Lila rolls her way to the outside as she may be looking for the next steps going into this match! Ximena Velasquez rolls herself underneath the bottom rope! Ximena is looking to get Lila up to her feet, but Lila shoves ‘La Diosa’ into the edge of the apron! While Ximena was able to get her hands on the apron, almost bracing for the landing, Lila was able to take Ximena by her hand and swing her against the edge of our announce desk! Oh boy, this isn’t going to look good! While Ximena’s stomach clashes with the edge of the announcer’s desk, Lila follows that up by launching herself on Ximena –
(While Jake Mercer and Stew-O managed to run out of the way, Flannery McCoy wasn’t so lucky as she finds herself tangled with Lila Vandran and Ximena Velasquez, who are both down after Lila launched herself at the Latina.)
Jake Mercer: FLANNERY, ARE YOU OKAY???
(Lila Vandran is the first one to her feet as she grabs Ximena Velasquez up by the back of her head and takes her over to the announce table. At last, the three commentators have their desk to themselves again, but there are papers completely scattered. It takes a moment for Stew-O and Jake Mercer to get their papers together. Meanwhile, Stew is helping Flannery up to her seat. It takes a moment for Flannery to process the situation, but she doesn’t seem to be too shaken at the collision.)
Stew-O: I don’t think that you were expecting that to go down.
Flannery McCoy: Woah, that was quite insane. I’ll get my rib checked when the show is done, but other than that, it just solidifies my claim that I can’t do what those two women inside the ring can do. Fucking queens. :wow:
Jake Mercer: The referee had his count at six, but Lila Vandran rolled herself back inside the ring and then out so that the referee’s count can begin. She gets Ximena Velasquez by the back of her head before slamming her against the edge of the apron over and over again. My god, Lila is ruthless. This causes Ximena to fall back in response! Lila gets on the apron as she’s gesturing for Ximena to come closer! At the first sign of Ximena moving, Lila throws herself from the apron, looking to go for a crossbody, but Ximena catches her! NOW, XIMENA THROWS ‘THE DEVOUT DEVIL’ LIKE A FUCKING LAWN DART AS HER FACE COLLIDES WITH THE STEEL RING POST! THAT WAS PROBABLY THE OPENING THAT XIMENA NEEDED TO GET CLOSER TO THE END OF THIS MATCH! She gets a fistful of Lila’s hair before rolling her back inside the ring! Ximena follows the newcomer shortly after, but Ximena finds herself back in the corner. Her eyes have not left the sight of Lila.
Stew-O: A spear from Ximena Velasquez to Lila Vandran!
Flannery McCoy: NO! LILA VANDRAN LEAPFROGS OUT OF THE WAY! XIMENA VELASQUEZ HAS A DIFFICULT TIME TRYING TO STOP HER MOMENTUM AS SHE THROWS HERSELF INTO THE RING POST AT THE CORNER! LILA SITS ON THE BACK OF XIMENA AND THE SUNSET FLIP CONNECTS! LILA HAS ‘LA DIOSA’ ROLLED UP! IS LILA GOING TO TAKE THE VICTORY HERE?!?!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: No! Ximena Velasquez powers through! Lila Vandran gets to her feet before Ximena and connects with a single leg dropkick, but that doesn’t seem to do much, but stagger Ximena back. Lila has an evil grin on her face as she may or may not appreciate the challenge set ahead of her. Lila connects with a knee strike as that takes Ximena down to one knee! Then, Lila gets next to Ximena and looks to be going for a headlock driver, but Ximena is refusing the move to connect! It seems like she’s trying to get Lila off of her feet! Lila is trying to drive Ximena’s head down, but Ximena seems to be holding her stance quite well!
Stew-O: XIMENA VELASQUEZ RAISES LILA VANDRAN UP AND THEN TAKES HER DOWN WITH A SIDEWALK SLAM! WHATEVER GRASP THAT LILA HAD ON XIMENA IS NOW GONE AS ‘LA DIOSA’ IS THE ONLY ONE STANDING! She has her hands out in the open in confidence as she’s feeling quite good about herself! She goes down to pick up Lila by her hair! She throws Lila into the corner as Lila’s back goes colliding hard against that corner! LIKE A FREAKING TRAIN, XIMENA CHARGES TOWARD LILA WITH A BODY SPLASH AS THAT STAGGERS LILA FORWARD INTO A POWERFUL CLOTHESLINE BY XIMENA! SHE PICKS UP LILA AGAIN BEFORE RAISING HER UP FOR A BODYSLAM, BUT INSTEAD OF A BODYSLAM, SHE GETS LILA IN A TREE OF WOE!
Flannery McCoy: Oh god, I can’t imagine what Ximena Velasquez is going to be doing with this particular move! It cannot be pretty for Lila Vandran! For the time being, it seems like Ximena is going to place her boot against the face of Lila! She holds it there and it seems like the referee may step in to break the hold!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Jake Mercer: Ximena Velasquez can’t risk getting disqualified. If she does that, then, she walks away with no points in her score. This could put her behind the rest of the competition in this Iconic Cup tournament and for someone who has been facing her own setbacks and failures, that’s the last thing that she wants to do! Ximena gets her foot off the face of Lila and takes a couple of steps back. Okay, what in the world does Ximena have in store? Knowing the size and strength of this woman, whatever she’s got planned, the landing and impact is not going to be pretty for her! XIMENA RUNS TOWARDS LILA AT THE CORNER! A CANNONBALL SENTON ON LILA? :damn: :damn: :damn:
Stew-O: THE CANNONBALL SENTON CONNECTS AND I’M SURPRISED THAT IT DIDN’T KNOCK ALL OF THE AIR FROM LILA VANDRAN’S BODY! CAN WE SEE THE IMPACT OF THAT IN SLOW MOTION?
(REPLAY: A slow-motion replay of Ximena Velasquez running and nailing the cannonball senton on Lila Vandran. It shows the back of Lila’s head bumping against the turnbuckle, highlighting the impact of the move.)
Flannery McCoy: Imagine a strong and badass woman like Ximena Velasquez coming at you with a cannonball senton? It doesn’t matter the Elitist, but I can’t imagine the pan that you’d be feeling afterward! Ximena gets Lila by her leg and pulls her away from the turnbuckle! Ximena with the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Lila Vandran with the kick out! Ximena Velasquez gets Lila up to her feet and it seems like we’re going to be seeing her apply the bear hug on Lila. Is Ximena planning to get a submission victory here? This type of move could crush your ribs if left in it for too long. You can see Lila yelling in pain. That move isn’t pleasant at all. Lila is trying to dig her nails onto the sides of Ximena, but it’s no help in trying to weaken the bear hug! LILA WITH A HEADBUTT TO THE FOREHEAD OF XIMENA! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! SLOWLY, BUT SURELY, YOU CAN SEE THAT XIMENA’S BEAR HUG IS GETTING LOOSER AND LOOSER. THESE HEADBUTTS ARE ALMOST KNOCKING HER FOCUS AS LILA CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER HEADBUTT THAT DROPS HER DOWN FROM THE HEADLOCK! SHE LANDS ON HER KNEES AS XIMENA IS CLUTCHING HER FOREHEAD!
Stew-O: LILA VANDRAN USES THE OPENING TO CONNECT WITH ‘SMITE’ – THE REVERSE ROUNDHOUSE KICK AS THAT KNOCKS XIMENA VELASQUEZ BACK A BIT! LILA TAKES ANOTHER STEP BACK BEFORE CONNECTING WITH ANOTHER ‘SMITE’ AS THAT KNOCKS HER BACK INTO THE ROPES! SHE RUSHES TOWARDS XIMENA, THROWING A SERIES OF FRANTIC AND CHAOTIC PUNCHES TO THE FACE! SHE GRABS XIMENA BY HER HAIR, AND PULLS HER CLOSER BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE NECKBREAKER AS THAT TAKES ‘LA DIOSA’ DOWN! Ximena is clutching the back of her neck, but it seems like Lila is not going for the pin there. Instead, it seems like she’s making sure that Ximena stays down for real! She stalks Ximena back to her feet! She kicks Ximena in the stomach, before pulling her closer! Are we going to be seeing that cradle DDT that she calls ‘Reality Break?’
Flannery McCoy: I don’t think so, Stew! Ximena Velasquez shoves Lila Vandran away from her! Lila runs towards her, but Ximena kicks Lila in the stomach before pulling her closer and connecting with a DDT! Ximena is feeling quite fired up as she picks up Lila as fast as she’s possibly can and it seems like she’s going for the ‘XV,’ which has put away a lot of men and women during her time in EAW! Ximena goes to lift Lila, BUT LILA JUMPS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND! SHE CONNECTS WITH THE SINGLE LEG CODEBREAKER IN WHICH SHE CALLS THE ‘HELP YOURSELF,’ BUT XIMENA HAS LILA BY THAT LEG AND THROWS HER TO THE CORNER! LILA MANAGES TO LAND ON THAT CORNER, BUT SHE GOES RIGHT AFTER XIMENA –
Jake Mercer: SPEAR BY XIMENA VELASQUEZ CONNECTS ON LILA VANDRAN! XIMENA WITH THE COVER!!!!!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Recreant” blasts through the speakers of the cruise ship as the crowd has a mixed reception for Ximena Velasquez, who rises from her feet and gets her hand raised in victory.)
Stephie Love: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…XIMENA VELASQUEZ!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Two points added to the score for Ximena Velasquez as she overcomes a very fiery Lila Vandran! I thought this match got a little crazy around the first half of the match, but when you have two women who are so determined to win, you’re going to get a bit of chaos.
Flannery McCoy: Tell me about it. I experienced some of that chaos myself, but it didn’t take away from the competitive nature that this match had. Lila Vandran has a ton of potential to be something great in Elite Answers Wrestling. For someone to bring the fight to someone like Ximena Velasquez, deserves a ton of credit in the world.
Jake Mercer: It seemed like such a perfect game plan to bring some chaos and throw Ximena off her game, but Ximena was able to find her game and captalize on it. If there is someone on the A Block that I’d be fearing to step into the ring with, it’s Ximena Velasquez!
(A commercial is shown for The Iconic Cup Tournament, showcasing the prior winners in the past before running down a recap of the past few weeks!)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns from a break first with a replay of the events from last week’s edition of Dynasty where Ximena Velasquez and Serenity Valdez are in the ring speaking to each other, with Serenity making it known that she still has intentions of eventually going to defeat the winner of Ximena versus Harper for the Specialists Championship once they’re done at Grand Rampage. However, as Ximena is responding, things cut to Harper Lee taking Ximena down with a vicious sneak attack. This segues over into a portion of the following Saturday Night Showdown episode where Ximena tries to get after Harper in retaliation for the attack, but the security that Harper has enlisted stops Ximena despite her best efforts to fight them off and a smile is all Harper has to offer in response to Ximena’s threats.)
(The replay cuts out and the camera comes back to the ring where Ximena Velasquez is seen still standing in the ring from her previous match. She’s pacing back and forth with a microphone in her hand after the replay plays, making it obvious that she’s clearly frustrated and there’s no doubt that the events of last week have left her beyond furious. Despite some of her past actions, it’s almost understandable as to why it has to be so frustrating. Ximena comes to a slow stop with her hands on her hips, shaking her head before she looks to the hard camera and brings her microphone up to her mouth.)
Ximena Velasquez: Harper Lee knows that it’s fucking over for her when I’m able to truly get my hands on her. She knows that it’s been a long time coming and she can’t stand it. It’s been eating away at her ever since King of Elite when she saw me on the cusp of becoming the contender like everyone knows that I should have, because she knows that I’m the one who can stop her. She’s been allowed to continue to reign as Specialists Champion because I made it so – not for her benefit, but so that I could be the one to put this reign right on out of its misery like the world has been waiting for someone to do. There’s no one better than me for the job, no one more rightful to that place in history as the one who finally brought the countdown on Harper’s time as the Specialists Champion to a close, than me. I’m more than aware of my own shortcomings, but after all that I had been through and learned this season, I knew I was ready at King of Elite. I had the chance to become the contender sooner for the Specialists Championship as it was right there in front me, practically fingertips away, and I had the carpet ripped out from under me in the final moments by a frightened little girl not fit to face me. Harper got away with what she had done and she got to have her reign continue, of course, with no one impressed when everyone knows that she had prevented me from getting what I was owed so that an unready woman could take my place.
Ximena Velasquez: Was anyone really supposed to believe that Serenity should have been the one to dethrone her in the first place? Was ARIA supposed to be the formidable opponent that had Harper questioning herself and her place in the company as a Champion? The answer to both of those questions: no. Because the one who’s capable of doing all that – and the only one who should do it, the one who WOULD have done it had I not been robbed like I was at King of Elite – is me, Ximena Velasquez. She talks about how she interfered at King of Elite because she says that I “didn’t deserve” to face her any sooner, but let’s be honest, she just wanted the time between then and now to try to build herself up because she wouldn’t have been Specialists Champion for as long as she has if I had gotten what I deserved that night. And now that I am directly in her path, what’s happening? I’m dealing with attacks from behind and security having to hold me back because Harper refuses to engage me on equal ground – not even her claim to being the greatest Specialists Champion in years is enough to get her to actually confront me like the Champion she thinks she is.
(The thoughts of Harper’s cowardice have Ximena seething in frustration, and it is obvious that she’s spent more than enough time wanting to put Harper in her place. Sure, there has been a moment on Showdown where she was able to have a moment over Harper, but the Champion’s blindside attack and her apparent need for security just to ensure that Ximena would not be able to get her hands on her has only acted as roadblocks to Ximena’s need to show her that she wouldn’t be allowed to continue to get away with her antics. Ximena has had to wait longer than anticipated – and longer than she has wanted – to be able to go into Grand Rampage for this opportunity.)
Ximena Velasquez: Harper knows that she can’t beat me face-to-face like she has some of these other so-called contenders. Sure, she’s beaten them – one with my help, not because she deserved it – but she knows that if there’s anyone around here who should end her reign, it’s the woman with the camera on her right now on Dynasty. Now, I could have this camera follow me around the cruise ship while I go hunting for that annoying little puta since we’re all in the same place and have the world watch as I choke her out to the point that her beady eyes pop right out of her ugly face….. but I won’t. There are lots of things that I could do to Harper if I got my hands on her right now, if I had her right here in front of me so that I could tear her the fuck apart like everyone knows that I would have every right to do so…
Ximena Velasquez: But some things are best saved for the ring, and the beating that I intend to give Harper Lee is one of them. It’s not worth it when I know that our match is official for Grand Rampage and it’s why no matter what happens on the way there in the time we have left before this huge FPV, her fate is already sealed regardless. She doesn’t know it but I do, and I’ve said it before that I can feel it in my bones that I’m going to fulfill my prophecy on that night. One thing that I know Harper values above all else is the Specialists Championship and she’ll do anything to keep it; it’s kept her relevant in a world where she’s losing to Kassidy Heart as Specialists Champion and losing to TLA in a failed attempt to become a double Champion. So, once Grand Rampage comes around? I’m going to see to it that there’s nowhere for her to run and nowhere for her to hide because I’m going to finally get my vengeance. I’ve made it known that if there was going to be a person who I won my first Championship off of at this point, it’s going to be Harper Lee, and regardless of the scenario, I’m going to see to it that I get my way. I’ve continued to scratch and claw through everything put in front me, I haven’t relented or held back – but just imagine what’s going to happen once I finally do get Harper in front of me knowing all of that. She’s not ready for that, her actions have proven it, but once the bell rings at Grand Rampage and she gets me coming at her? The best thing about it all, is going to be that there won’t be a thing she can do about it-
(‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart interrupts what Ximena is saying as the crowd boos in response. Immediately, the Specialists Champion Harper Lee is seen making her way out from the backstage area. She yawns as she holds a microphone in her hand with her title wrapped firmly around her waist. She sighs as ‘Sweet Dreams’ comes to a close and she brings the microphone up to her mouth, with the camera focused on an absolutely livid Ximena inside of the ring as Harper begins to speak.)
Harper Lee: You see Ximena, I was hoping you were “smart” enough to just shut your mouth. That you would go and do what everyone else does and just leave once you were done with your match. But no… that’s not a concept you can grasp is it? No, instead you end up getting onto a microphone and talking about how angry you are at me. Proclaiming that there will be no escape for me and saying that I’m nothing less than a coward. Sigh, give me a break. If anything, YOU’RE the coward. You were the one that attacked me first after my match against Kassidy Heart, and the only thing I did was respond to that on Dynasty and give you a taste of your own medicine. Say what you want about me, but the only thing I’ve ever done was respond to your actions. Because you just couldn’t cope with not reaching the standard this Specialists Championship is on.
Ximena Velasquez: Cope? Yeah I couldn’t cope with something idiota, it’s like you didn’t attack me during my match at King of Elite and cost me a shot at the Specialists Championship. Based on sheer fear of what I’d do once I’d get to you, so I took matters into my own hands. That’s what I hate about you Harper, in your eyes, you can never do any wrong. You’re always in the right regardless and you always find a way to twist the narrative into your favor. But I see right through you, and I see how BULLSHIT you are. Say what you want about me, but I’ve deserved not just a shot at this title, but a match against you for a long time now. Ever since you tried to boss me around during Season 14 and make me do your dirty business, the only thing I ever wanted to do was to make you pay. Now, unfortunately for you… I get the chance to do that.
Harper Lee: And I’m so scared Ximena, so scared of what you’ll do to me…
(Harper rolls her eyes as she rolls into the ring, looking Ximena in her eyes.)
Harper Lee: I don’t care what you think, or what you’re apparently going to do to me. Nothing changes the fact that you are simply not ready, and you don’t have what it takes. I tried to tell you at King of Elite but nooooo, you’re too stubborn for that. Now we’re in this position, and you bit off more than you can chew. Now you pay, while I prosper. If you got a problem with that??? Then tough luck, but like you said, or along the lines of it I didn’t really listen, I’m always right. Grand Rampage is just going to be another tally to add to that. Now shoo, I have a match.
(Harper makes her way around Ximena as she begins to get ready for her match, ignoring her inside of the ring as she does so. Ximena scowls as she looks at Harper, looking ready to lunge at her and beat her up. There’s tons of pent-up frustration over this situation for Ximena that she’s been waiting to unleash on the woman responsible, and now she finds herself with an opportunity that she knows she can’t miss. With determination and nothing but a desire to bring on the downfall of Harper Lee evident in Ximena’s eyes… But, surprisingly, cooler heads prevail, as Ximena turns around and begins to make her way out of the ring. The last shot seen is Ximena disappearing through the backstage area angrily as Friday Night Dynasty cuts to a quick commercial break.)
(A commercial is shown for the tri-branded Free-Per-View Grand Rampage 2022.)
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back from commercial break as “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart is playing through the speakers to the boos of the crowd. Harper Lee is seen with a straight and stern expression on her face as she stands in her corner, soaking in the reception from the EAW Universe.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS A BLOCK A MATCH OF THE 2022 ICONIC CUP TOURNAMENT AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
Stephie Love: ALREADY IN THE RING… FROM CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA…SHE IS THE EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION… THE “WOMAN WITHOUT FEAR”…HARPER LEE!!!
Flannery McCoy: Harper Lee considers herself the ‘captain’ of the Specialists Division, so it should excite her about this competition that has been stepping up to her. Instead, I don’t think that she’s too keen about facing Ximena Velasquez at Grand Rampage. It’s not the match that she had in mind for herself. But nonetheless, it’s what she got herself into and that heated confrontation from before the commercial break with her and Ximena tells all.
Jake Mercer: It’s a match that everyone has been wanting for MONTHS now. Is Grand Rampage where it all falls apart for Harper or will Harper be walking into Pain for Pride with the Specialists Championship?
(“Helix” by Vahkhtang begins to play through the speakers of the cruise ship. The crowd gives a nice pop to Lisa Wren who walks out, looking as confident as ever. She makes her way down the ramp, clearly focused on this match.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…FROM BRITISH, COLOMBIA, CANADA…SHE IS A “GROWN ASS WOMAN”…LISA WREN!!!!!!
Stew-O: Lisa Wren is about taking what rightfully belongs to her and she plans to do that with the Iconic Cup. Not only that, but she knows that her opponent is the Specialists Champion and within the past season or two, we’ve seen Lisa’s interest with the Specialists Championship be shown and it’s just a matter of when everything is going to fall according to plan. As for right now, she has her sights on the Iconic Cup and trying to win the A Block.
Flannery McCoy: She’s about opportunity and when presented with an opportunity, she will do what she can to make the most out of it. She isn’t going to be someone that sits down and waits for her next opportunity, she is going to take it no matter what.
Jake Mercer: Lisa has been putting in the work. She’s stepped up her game for the better, but she’s against a tough opponent in the Specialists Champion, but can you imagine if Lisa pulls it off tonight? Does that put her in front of the line for the title?
Stew-O: It could totally shift things in the Specialists Championship picture for sure! But let’s get started with this match, shall we?
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: We conclude this Iconic Cup match for Dynasty with Lisa Wren taking on the Specialists Champion, Harper Lee. There’s a two-inch advantage with Lisa as Harper looks up at her. The two women are trash-talking each other. Lisa gets her finger, puts it in the middle of Harper’s forehead, and then, pushes Harper away, but Harper isn’t appreciative of that approach as she shoves Lisa in return. Lisa didn’t seem appreciative of that as she swings a punch at Harper. This causes Harper to swing a punch at Lisa. The two women begin to swing punches at each other, but it’s Lisa who grabs a fistful of Harper’s bright hair as she uses her other hand before hitting Harper on the back of her head, but Harper shoves Lisa away from her, but Lisa runs towards Harper, nailing her with a big boot!
Flannery McCoy: Lisa Wren is beginning to feel good for herself! She slaps Harper Lee on the back of the head, trying to get the Specialists Champion fired up a bit! She sees that Harper is beginning to find herself to her feet, but at the first sign of that, Lisa charges toward Harper with a somersault clothesline. Harper finds her way to her feet, but Lisa nails a beautiful-looking dropkick as she quickly goes for the cover on Harper!
OOOOONNNNNEEEEE!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Harper Lee kicks out as Lisa Wren begins to unload on a series of punches on her face! She gets Harper up to her feet before getting a grasp on her wrist! Harper is whipped to the corner as Lisa takes a step back. Her eyes are focused on the champion as she runs towards the corner, nailing Harper with a big boot! BUT, HARPER GETS OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND! LISA GETS HER FOOT STUCK ON THE TOP ROPE! HARPER TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THAT BY SWEEPING HER GROUNDED LEG AS SHE FALLS TO HER BACK! NOW, HARPER IS CONNECTING WITH SOME FOREARMS OF HER OWN TO THE HEAD OF LISA! Lisa does her best to shove Harper away, but Harper begins to stomp on the ‘Grown Ass Woman!’ She waits to see Lisa grounded before Harper follows that with a standing moonsault into a knee drop to the ribs of Lisa! Harper with the cover!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTWWW–
Stew-O: Oh no! Lisa Wren manages to lift Harper Lee into a vertical press position before throwing her to the back of her head! Harper lands ribs first before popping to her knees, clutching her ribs in response! Lisa gets to her feet and pulls Harper closer to her! She drapes one of Harper’s heads over her neck before lifting her up and connecting with a snap suplex! She keeps Harper in a seated position as she applies a headlock on the Specialists Champion! You can see that Harper is using both of her arms, trying to reach for those ropes, but Lisa is going to make sure that Harper is at a distance, where she can’t get to those ropes! She wrenches in that headlock, applying more pressure as Harper is trying to think of how to distance herself from Lisa!
Flannery McCoy: You can see a bit of effort from Harper Lee as she tries to dig her nails into the hands of Lisa Wren! But, that doesn’t seem to be working! Lisa seems quite determined to make sure that she does not let go of Harper! I think the strategy here is to weaken Harper a bit–
Jake Mercer: Lisa Wren releases her headlock as she checks on her hair. It seemed like Harper Lee pulled on Lisa’s hair, but it seems like everything is in place for Lisa. Happily, it seems like Harper targetted Lisa’s hair. While Harper doesn’t pride herself in playing dirty, she isn’t afraid to do so if it’s necessary. To her, this could have been a tactic of survival at the moment. She could see some of her energy slipping away from her. Harper finds her way up to her feet as Lisa doesn’t seem to be quite happy at the moment. I mean, if Lisa is anything like Astraea when it comes to her hair, I don’t see things ending well for Harper at all! Lisa runs to Harper, but Harper throws a punch that staggers Lisa! Harper with another punch to Lisa, who responds with a knee to the ribs of the champion! Lisa rebounds herself from the ropes as –
Stew-O: Lisa Wren with an axe kick, but Harper Lee spins herself around and kicks Lisa in the stomach before pulling her closer and nailing Lisa with snap DDT as Lisa goes down! Harper with the cover!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTT–
Flannery McCoy: Lisa Wren with a kick out! Now, Harper Lee begins to apply a basement abdominal stretch on Lisa! Harper has her legs wrapped around the waist of Lisa as she applies the stretch and you can see that Lisa is beginning to find herself in a bit of pain! She finds herself in some trouble as Harper would love nothing more than to win the match on the spot, but Lisa is a very special woman. She has a ton of potential and if she manages to get a victory over the Specialists Champion tonight? That would be amazing for her. One of the biggest victories of her entire career. As of right now, it seems like this match is all Harper as she’s demanding for the referee to ask Lisa if she wants to submit and end this match right there. It would mean three points to Harper, which is huge.
Jake Mercer: Lisa Wren shakes her head no! She is not throwing in the towel so soon into the match. It doesn’t matter the amount of pain that she’s in at the moment, she plans to fight through it and win. Lisa prides herself on being an opportunist and if there is a champion that she’s been eyeing during her time in EAW, it’s the Specialists Championship! The EAW Universe begins to clap in support of Lisa Wren! Slowly, they begin to find some rhythm as Lisa is trying to feed off the vibe that’s being given to her right now. When it comes to this match, it seems like they don’t want to see Harper Lee walk out as the winner. They are going to do what they can to root for Lisa, who has been putting in the work each and every week, stepping up her game, intensifying her workout regime if it means finding herself higher on the card and possibly in that Specialists Championship picture.
Stew-O: Lisa Wren begins to find some energy to get herself to her feet, but there’s a sign of struggle from her as Harper is doing what she can to keep Lisa grounded and avoid her from getting the upper hand in the match. She is starting to find herself to her feet, but Harper has the leg scissors wrapped around the waist of Lisa. That is something that seems to be keeping Lisa from finding a fully vertical position! She is shakingly getting herself back to her feet, BUT HARPER STILL HAS THE LEG SCISSORS WRAPPED AROUND HER LISA BEGINS TO STUMBLE BACKWARD, LOOKING TO KNOCK HARPER OFF OF HER USING THE TURNBUCKLE! BUT, HARPER STILL FINDS HERSELF ON LISA’S BACK AS LISA GOES AND RAMS HARPER AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME AND THIS TIME, SHE MANAGES TO KNOCK HARPER OFF HER BACK!
Flannery McCoy: Lisa Wren turns herself around before placing her foot on the neck of Harper Lee. A corner foot choke with the leg extended by Lisa and it seems like the referee may have to count here!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Jake Mercer: Lisa Wren gets her foot off of the champion before standing Harper Lee up straight and it seems like she’s grabbing Harper by the arm and looking to whip her to the corner across from them! Midway, Harper stops her as Lisa goes flying to the corner! Harper charges toward Lisa with a running meteora, BUT LISA DUCKS AT THE LAST SECOND AS HARPER’S KNEES GO CRASHING ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE! LISA IS UNDERNEATH HARPER AS SHE MANAGES TO LIFT HARPER UP IN THE AIR AND IT SEEMS LIKE SHE’S LOOKING FOR A POWERBOMB, BUT HARPER GETS ON LISA’S SHOULDERS AND SHE’S GOING FOR A ROLL-UP, BUT LISA ROLLS HERSELF OUT OF THE ROLL UP AND BACK TO HER FEET! HARPER GETS TO HER FEET SHORTLY AFTER, BUT LISA STOPS HER WITH A DROPKICK TO THE FACE OF THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION!
Stew-O: It seems like Harper Lee is rolling herself out of the ring after that dropkick and that may be the smartest thing for her to do in this position. The referee is holding back Lisa Wren, preventing her from going to retrieve Harper for the time being, but Lisa is clapping and demanding for Harper to get back inside the ring. It seems like Lisa is quite fired up and with Harper being on the inside, it kind of ruins any chance of Lisa ending this match and getting those points for herself! LISA TURNS HERSELF AROUND, REBOUNDING OFF THOSE SET OF ROPES AND LAUNCHING HERSELF THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, ONTO HARPER AND CONNECTING WITH A CANADIAN DESTROYER IN THE PROCESS! HOW IN THE HELL DID LISA PULL THAT OFF? :damn: :damn: :damn:
Flannery McCoy: That was a thing of beauty from Lisa Wren! The EAW Universe is up on their feet as Lisa is hyping herself up as soon as she gets to her feet! But, can we see a replay of that?
(REPLAY: It shows a slow-motion of Lisa Wren rebounding off those ropes, launching herself through the middle rope in a suicide dive kind of way, but lands a Canadian Destroyer on Harper Lee.)
Jake Mercer: LISA WREN GRABS HARPER LEE, TURNS HER AROUND, AND THROWS HER INTO THE STEEL STEPS! SHE GETS HARPER BY HER ARM AND PLACES IT IN BETWEEN. SHE TAKES A STEP BACK BEFORE KICKING IN THE STEEL STEPS WITH HARPER’S ARM TRAPPED BETWEEN THOSE STEPS AND THE RING POST. HARPER BEGINS TO CRY OUT IN PAIN, BUT LISA IS SHOWING HOW MUCH SHE WANTS TO DEFEAT THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPION TONIGHT. The referee exits the ring to check on Harper. He moves Lisa back so that he could check on Harper, who is seen clutching her arm. Meanwhile, we see Lisa getting down to Harper’s level, almost like she’s looking to see what else she is going to need to do to put Harper down. Lisa with a scuff as that seems to rub Harper the wrong way as –
Stew-O: She moves past the referee and throws a forearm with her left hand onto the face of Lisa Wren! BUT, LISA MATCHES THAT FOREARM AND THROWS ONE BACK AT HARPER! HARPER THROWS ONE BACK TO LISA! LISA THROWS ONE BACK TO HARPER! HARPER! LISA! HARPER! LISA! LISA! LISA! HARPER’S BACK IS PRESSED AGAINST THOSE STEEL STEPS AS LISA FINDS HERSELF ON THE APRON AS SHE DELIVERS A FLYING KNEE STRIKE TO THE FACE OF HARPER! THE BACK OF HARPER’S HEAD BOUNCES OFF THE STEEL STEPS AND LISA PICKS UP HARPER AND ROLLS HER BACK INSIDE THE RING! Lisa slides back into the ring shortly after, but she backs her way into one of the corners! She charges toward Harper before nailing her with a meteora! She rolls Harper up! Is this what Lisa is going to need to earn herself two points!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOO!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: No! Harper Lee with a kick out as Lisa Wren clutches fists, but she is doing her best not to let her frustration show. She needs to be focused on winning the match! Lisa finds her way back to her feet! She is stalking Harper back to her feet as she charges toward the Specialists Champion! The double knee facebreaker – NO! HARPER CATCHES LISA BEFORE SHE IS ABLE TO CONNECT! SHE HOISTS THE ‘GROWN ASS WOMAN’ UP IN THE AIR, BUT LISA FINDS HER WAY OUT OF THE POTENTIAL POWERBOMB MOVE! SHE STANDS BEHIND HARPER, WHO ENDS UP TURNING AROUND, BUT LISA NAILS HER WITH A SUPERKICK! This staggers the champion back, who falls back into the ropes! Lisa runs towards Harper before connecting with a jumping STO! This causes Harper to go down! She goes for the cover!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: HARPER LEE WITH ANOTHER KICK OUT! BUT, LISA WREN DOESN’T STAY PHASED FOR TOO LONG AS SHE APPLIES THE OMOPLATA ON HARPER! SHE HAS THE OMOPLATA LOCKED IN AS HARPER IS SCRAMBLING FOR THE ROPES AND MANAGES TO GET HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE BEHIND HER AND AWAY FROM LISA’S SIGHT! THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO INFORM LISA OF THAT BEFORE HE BEGINS HER COUNT!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Stew-O: Lisa Wren releases her hold as she backs away from Harper Lee, who is using the assistance of the ropes to help her way back to her feet! She races to Harper at the first sign of Harper getting back to her feet, but Harper nails her with an elbow shot to the face! Harper springboards herself off the middle rope and connects with a springboard arm drag to Lisa, who goes flying across the ring, but Lisa manages to slide back into her feet! Harper with a dropkick to Lisa’s face rolls out of the way and finds herself into the ropes! HARPER BEGINS TO GO FOR A SERIES OF SHOOT KICKS AS LISA IS DOING HER BEST TO BLOCK THOSE SHOTS, BUT HARPER IS FREAKING QUICK! WHEN SHE KNOCKS LISA INTO A SEATED POSITION, WE SEE HARPER GIVE A BIT OF A BATTLE CRY AS THE EAW UNIVERSE BOOS AT THE SOUND OF THAT! THIS GIRL CAN BREATHE AND SHE’LL BE BOOED. :mjlol:
Flannery McCoy: Despite all that, Harper Lee is a talented young woman. She takes a couple of steps back as her sight never leaves Lisa Wren! She connects with a flying forearm to the face of Lisa, who stumbles forward, but Harper takes her down with a hip toss! Now, she rebounds herself off the ropes in front of Lisa, taking her down with a gorgeous shining wizard, but Lisa manages to duck that and goes for a roll-up! Is Lisa going to steal the victory here!?
OOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Jake Mercer: Harper Lee manages to roll out of the roll-up attempt! She gets stopped with a knee strike from Lisa Wren! Lisa rebounds off the rope to the side of the Specialists Champion, but Harper rolls out of the way at the last second! She knocks Lisa out with the ‘Dragon Fist’ – the right hook that sends Lisa back, but before Harper can capitalize on that, Lisa rolls herself out of the ring! She might have saved the match for herself here as Harper can’t believe that she’s not ending the match there. I don’t think that Harper expected Lisa to last as long as she did, but it just highlights the determination of Lisa and Harper’s ability to make her step up her game. She rolls herself out of the ring to retrieve Lisa, but pulls her by the arm and throws her to the edge of the apron! Lisa’s ribs collide with the edge of the apron and you can hear a bit of pain coming out of the mouth of Lisa! But, Harper doesn’t seem to care as she does the same thing, but a bit harder as Lisa falls back, clutching her ribs!
Stew-O: Harper Lee goes over to pick up Lisa Wren from the ground, but Harper grabs her from the chin and tries to get her up to her feet! She begins to trash-talk Lisa a bit, BUT LISA DELIVERS A BACKHANDED SLAP ACROSS THE FACE OF THE CHAMPION. IT SEEMS LIKE HARPER IS COMPLETELY SHOCKED ABOUT THAT, BUT AS HARPER LOOKS TO RETURN THE FAVOR WITH A SLAP OF HER OWN, LISA MANAGES TO CATCH HER HAND AT THE LAST SECOND, BENDING THE ARM BACK! IT’S THAT SAME ARM THAT LISA CRUSHED IN BETWEEN THE STEEL STEPS EARLIER IN THE BACK AS THAT SEEMS TO TAKE HARPER DOWN TO HER KNEES A BIT! LISA GETS A GOOD GRASP OF HARPER’S ARM BEFORE SLAMMING THE ARM BACK AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON! This causes for Harper to yelp in pain as she’s clutching that arm of her’s! Lisa gets Harper and throws her back inside the ring! Meanwhile, it seems like Lisa is heading for the top rope! What in the world does Lisa have in mind?
Flannery McCoy: Lisa Wren situates herself on the top rope and it seems like she’s going high-risk, but Harper Lee joins her on that top rope! I don’t think that this is going to end well between these two women! HARPER THROWS A FOREARM AT LISA! LISA THROWS A FOREARM AT HARPER! HARPER THROWS A FOREARM AT LISA! LISA THROWS A FOREARM AT HARPER! HARPER! LISA! HARPER! LISA! LISA! LISA! LISA! LITTLE BY LITTLE, YOU CAN SEE HARPER LOSING HER GRASP ON THE TOP ROPE, BUT SHE MANAGES TO GRAB LISA BY HER HAIR AGAIN! THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT SHE TRIED TO DO EARLIER IN THE MATCH AND THIS ALLOWS FOR HARPER TO PULL LISA CLOSER AS –
Jake Mercer: It seems like Harper Lee is finding herself back onto that top rope, but she manages to get Lisa Wren to her side! Lisa is trying to shove Harper away from her, but we see Harper throwing some punches to the spine of Lisa! She does this a couple of times before –
Stew-O: ‘DIRTY FIREWORKS’ – THE AVALANCHE NECKBREAKER CONNECTS ON LISA WREN! THE TWO WOMEN GO DOWN AS HARPER GOES FOR THE COVER! IS THIS GOING TO BE ENOUGH TO TAKE LISA DOWN?!?
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
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Flannery McCoy: LISA WREN WITH THE KICK OUT! Harper Lee is not liking that whatsoever as she rolls her eyes. She’s clearly not amused by the situation at all, but she is looking to end things with Lisa once and for all! Harper takes a small step back as she’s stalking Lisa back to her feet! AT THE FIRST SIGN OF LISA GETTING BACK TO HER FEET, HARPER JUMPS ONTO HER BACK – ‘HOUSE OF BALLOONS’ – THE BACKSTABBER, BUT LISA COULD SENSE THAT AS HARPER GOES DOWN AND ROLLS TO HER FEET, BUT LISA RUNS TOWARDS HARPER, GETTING HER INTO POSITION FOR THE OCTOPUS HOLD! IS LISA GOING TO GET A SUBMISSION VICTORY HERE? OH GOD, I CAN’T IMAGINE HOW HARPER MUST BE FEELING AT THE MOMENT, BUT SINCE THESE TWO ARE AROUND THE SAME HEIGHT, IT’S ALMOST LIKE THIS HOLD IS GOING TO BE LOCKED IN PERFECTLY!
Jake Mercer: But, Harper Lee is trying to reach for those ropes! At this point, it seems to be the only way that she can break this submission hold, but Lisa Wren is quite determined to get Harper down and hopefully, get her to submit! Harper is clutching her fists into a ball as she’s trying to go forward into the set of ropes behind her, but Lisa is trying to get Harper back! Harper is trying to use whatever strength that she has left to get to those bottom ropes…AND SHE MAKES IT! Lisa needs to release the hold as she does that right away! Harper is using that small window of time to recover and think about her next move! Lisa has had an amazing showing in this match, but Harper needs to show everyone WHY she is the Specialists Champion in the very first place!
Stew-O: Harper Lee uses the assistance of the ropes ot help herself to her feet! Lisa Wren goes to continue this match! She delivers a kick to the stomach of Lisa, who stumbles back! She gets on the top rope before jumping off the top rope and connecting with a tilt-a-whirl senton on Lisa! LISA GETS TAKEN DOWN, BUT HARPER SEEMS TO HAVE LISA WHERE SHE WANTS HER AS SHE STALKS LISA BACK TO HER FEET BEFORE NAILING HER WITH THE ‘DRAGON FIST’ – RIGHT HOOK TO LISA, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE HARPER IS NOT DONE THERE AS SHE’S STALKING LISA UP TO HER FEET! I THINK THAT WE’RE GOING TO SEE HARPER WRAP UP THIS MATCH AS SHE TAKES LISA DOWN WITH ‘HOUSE OF BALLOONS!’ THE BACKSTABBER CONNECTS AS HARPER HOOKS THE LEGS!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Sweet Dreams” plays once again as the crowd boos at Harper Lee, who gets ot her knees, trying to catch her breathe, but couldn’t be happier because of the result.)
Stephie Love: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…THE EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION…HARPER LEE!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: What an amazing match for the Iconic Cup! My goodness, I thought both ladies pushed themselves and proved why they are apart of this tournament in the very first place. Are we not going to talk about the performance by Lisa Wren? She stepped up to the champion and gave her a fight!
Jake Mercer: We already knew that Lisa Wren was a talented woman and this match was another piece of proof from that. But, Harper Lee waited for her opportunities and when she took them, she was successful. That’s why she’s the champion in the first place, Flannery and Stew. And, it’s ANOTHER two points for her on the scoreboard.
(A commercial is shown for Super Voltage starring the host The Woogieman.)
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back from commercial break to show Stephie Love standing at the center of the ring ready to announce the next match!)
Stephie Love: The following contest is a TAG TEAM MATCH scheduled for..
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘O Fortuna’ by Carl Orff begins to blast through the PA System of the Cruise Ship, as a rain of boos is given to Madison Kaline, who walks through the curtain looking as cocky and confidence as ever. Madison makes her way down to the ring, and enters the ring.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM TAMPA BAY FLORIDA, WEIGHING IN AT 120 LBS…THE ‘MISTRESS OF DEATH’…MADISON KALINE!!!
(‘O Fortuna’ is then replaced by ‘Faneto’ by Chief Keef, as the boos continue to rain down for SOSA Henderson, walking out looking even more cocky with a smirk on his face, as he gives no acknowledgement to the fans, rolling into the ring and discussing gameplans with Madison.)
Stephie Love: AND HER TAG TEAM PARTNER, FROM PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA…WEIGHING IN AT 191 LBS…’BULLETPROOF’…SOSA…HENDERSON!!!!
Stew-O: Earlier tonight, SOSA Henderson had a confrontation with Xander Payne as Xander would interrupt SOSA, and they went back and forth, but SOSA couldn’t get Xander as he would retreat!
Flannery McCoy: Both Madison Kaline and SOSA Henderson want to win this Match tonight, and they both have something that they want to prove, as it is probably known.
(‘Faneto’ fades away as ‘It Follows’ by Cane Hill begins to blast throughout the PA System, the boos still raining down, but some cheers can be heard as a boo-heavy mixed reaction is giving to Xander Payne, when he walks through the curtain. He wastes no time, immediately making his way down to the ring, and enters.)
Stephie Love: AND THEIR OPPONENTS, FIRST: FROM TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA…WEIGHING IN AT 240 LBS…THE ‘PAYNEKILLER’…XANDER PAYNE!!!
(‘It Follows’ is replaced by ‘Roll With Me’ by Charli XCX begins to play, the boos completely transitioning into an explosion of cheers, as the Universal Women’s Champion, Andrea Valentine makes her way on the ramp! Andrea greets fans before entering the ring and backs into her corner.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS TAG TEAM PARTNER…FROM ORLANDO, FLORIDA…WEIGHING IN AT 110 LBS…SHE IS THE EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION…ANDREA VALENTINE!!!
Flannery McCoy: And the same goes for these two! Both Xander Payne and Andrea Valentine want to make sure that they pick up a very effective victory here tonight, and I am sure both of them are willing to do whatever it takes!
Stew-O: Xander Payne retreated from SOSA Henderson earlier tonight, but it is clear that he is pissed the fuck off, and he does want to get his hands on SOSA, and I think he is going to in this Match!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: AND THE BELL SOUNDS AS SOSA HENDERSON AND XANDER PAYNE START THIS MATCH OFF, AND THEY GO WRITE AT EACH OTHER! These two are already beating the hell out of each other, but Sosa is able to get Xander to the ground, as he then runs off the ropes, but is met with a shoulder tackle by Xander Payne. Now it’s Xander’s turn to run the ropes, but SOSA ducks down, and Xander skips over him and runs off the other ropes..but SOSA gets right back up to his feet and catches Xander with a dropkick!
Flannery McCoy: Xander Payne is able to stay up on his feet, but now SOSA is overwhelming Xander with those MMA styled strikes, pushing Xander more and more into the corner that he does not want to be in! Henderson is able to get Payne into his corner, kicking him into the gut before making a tag to Madison Kaline!
TAG!
Jake Mercer: And SOSA Henderson makes sure that Xander Payne stays in the corner as Madison starts to repeatedly stomp Payne in the gut, the Referee forcing SOSA out of the Ring as Madison drags Xander to the center of the ring, before connecting with that neckbreaker! Xander is trying to crawl over to make the tag to Andrea Valentine, but Madison is just holding him in the center of the ring, as she continues to just stomp him down and then drops down and applies a side headlock. Xander is struggling to escape this headlock as Madison just continues to wrench the hold in tighter and tighter, not using it as a way to make Xander submit, but more so weaken him for the longer this Match goes!
Stew-O: But look, Xander is fighting out of it! Xander Payne is able to get back up to his feet, and get himself out of the side headlock, as he then pushes Madison up against the ropes- BEFORE JUST LANDING STRIKE AFTER STRIKE TO MADISON! THOSE ELBOWS AND FOREARMS CONNECTING BEFORE DRAGGING MADISON AWAY FROM THE ROPES, AND CONNECTING A HEADBUTT THAT JUST MAKES MADISON KALINE CRUMBLE! Xander made sure that he just rocked Madison to the ground with that headbutt, but it seems now that he’s on offense, he doesn’t want to tag Andrea.
Flannery McCoy: Of course. Xander now kneels down, and he just begins to pumble Madison once again with those strikes! Madison Kaline is trying to protect herself, but to absolutely no prevail as she starts to go completely defenseless, but Xander backs off-..before just booting Madison right in the face! Xander now looks towards SOSA Henderson, as it seems that he’s just blantly mocking the man- WAIT! XANDER DISTRACTED HIMSELF AND MADISON CAPITALIZES WITH A QUICK ROLLUP! MADISON COULD END THIS QUICKLY!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEE!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO-
Jake Mercer: But Xander Payne is able to kick out, as the both of them quickly get back up to their feet- and Xander catches Madison Kaline right in the jaw with that Superkick, as Madison just falls right back down to a knee, before eating another superkick! Madison is laid out, as I think that Xander Payne has had enough in this Match right now, and looks to take a breather as he is going to make the tag now to the Universeal Women’s Champion..and he does!
TAG!
Flannery McCoy: Andrea Valentine has been tagged into this Match for the first time-..AND SHE JUMPS RIGHT ONTO MADISON KALINE, AS NOW IT’S HER TURN TO PUMBLE MADISON! Madison Kaline has been absolutely defenseless here, and it seems that the punishment is only continuing as Andrea connects with a slap right across Madison’s face! Madison is able to push Andrea off her, but Andrea just grabs Madison before dragging her back up to her feet- did Madison just rake Andrea right in the eyes? I think Madison got Andrea in the eyes, and I don’t even think that the Referee noticed! Madison was able to catch the Universal Women’s Champion off guard, as Madison grabs Andrea by the head, and connecting with that snap vertical suplex!
Stew-O: Madison Kaline was able to create an opening for herself, and I don’t think she’s going to let that opening close again, as Kaline stomps her foot right into the skull of Andrea, before seemingly backing off, perhaps for a breather. Valentine is struggling to get back up to her feet, but I don’t think Madison wants her to even get a chance to get back up, as she just boots Andrea right back down. Madison goes to drag Andrea back up to her feet, but Andrea pushes Madison back in defiance, but I don’t think Madison appreciated that! Madison walks back towards Andrea, looking pretty angered as Andrea is back up- but Andrea sweeps the leg, dropping Madison down- AND JUMPS IN THE AIR CONNECTING WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP RIGHT TO THE ARM OF MADISON!
Jake Mercer: Madison Kaline has been struggling in this Match, as she tries and crawls away as fast as she can into her corner to make a tag to SOSA, but Andrea stops her right in her tracks, before once again stomping on that arm, causing Madison to let out another terrifying screech of pain! Andrea Valentine now drags Madison Kaline back to the center of the ring, and it seems that Andrea is going to lock in a Guillotine Choke! I think Andrea is going to try and force Madison to tap out here, as she continues to wrench that Guillotine in, and Madison has no where to go!
Flannery McCoy: Madison Kaline is trying to escape, but she simply can’t! Andrea keeps wrenching it in tighter and tighter, and I think Madison is on the verge of tapping or passing out- WAIT! SOSA HENDERSON BOLTS INTO THE RING AND ATTACKS ANDREA VALENTINE TO BREAK THE SUBMISSION, BUT SOSA AIN’T STOPPING THERE AS HE CONTINUES TO STOMP DOWN ANDREA!
Stew-O: BUT HERE COMES XANDER PAYNE! XANDER PAYNE RUNS AT SOSA AND CATCHES HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE, AND NOW XANDER AND SOSA ARE FIGHTING IT OUT! THIS IS CHAOS RIGHT NOW AS THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO RESTORE ORDER! THE HATRED THAT SOSA HENDERSON AND XANDER PAYNE CLEARLY CAN’T BE CONTAINED, AS THEY BOTH GET BACK UP TO THEIR FEET-..AND XANDER CLOTHESLINES SOSA OUT OF THE RING, BUT HE GOES OVER AS WELL! Meanwhile Madison and Andrea are both getting back up to their feet-..but Madison immediately grabs Andrea by the waist, and throws her over her with a German Suplex! I think Madison Kaline was able to take back control here, as she now just slaps Andrea Valentine right across the face!
Jake Mercer: Andrea Valentine and Madison Kaline know each other very well, and it is being showcased here right now! :blessed: Madison pulls Andrea back up, just to slap her across the face yet again! Another impactful slap rocks Andrea as Andrea backs up into the ropes-..where Madison connects with a front dropkick, but Andrea stays on her feet leaning against the ropes! Madison is stunned as she gets back up and looks to attract Andrea again- BUT ANDREA CATCHES MADISON WITH A SPINNING BACKFIST, AND MADISON GOES TO A KNEE! MADISON IS IN A KNEELING POSITION AS ANDREA NOW RUNS AT HER, AND IS ABLE TO POSITION INTO A HEADSCISSORS POSITION..’VALENTINE’S MASSACRE’!!! THE HANDSTAND HEADSCISSORS CONNECTS TO MADISON KALINE, AND ANDREA GOES FOR THE COVER, SOSA HENDERSON AND XANDER PAYNE NOWHERE TO BE FOUND!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: BUT MADISON KALINE IS ABLE TO POP THE SHOULDER UP! ‘Valentine’s Massacre’ wasn’t enough to keep Madison down, as Andrea looks a bit frustrated, but nevertheless she gets back up to her feet as it seems that Madison is starting to crawl. As Madison grabs a hold of the rope to pick herself up, Andrea goes to kick Madison’s arm off the rope- but Madison pulls herself in the ropes to force the Referee to pull Andrea away..AND MADISON CAPITALIZES WITH A CHOPBLOCK RIGHT TO THE LEFT KNEE OF ANDREA! And it looks like both SOSA Henderson and Xander Payne has been able to get back onto their respective aprons, and Madison Kaline makes the tag to SOSA!
TAG!
Flannery McCoy: AND SOSA BOLTS INTO THE RING, AS ANDREA GETS BACK UP TO HER FEET AND XANDER IS BASICALLY YELLING AT ANDREA TO TAG HIM! But SOSA points the Referee’s attention to Xander- AND THEN THUMPS THE EYE OF ANDREA! AND NOW STOMPS ON HER FOOT, BEFORE KICKING HER IN THE GUT! Andrea is bent over as Henderson runs off the ropes, and rolls through..connecting with a cutter right on Andrea! SOSA Henderson is just mocking Xander Payne, making sure to let him know that his Partner is simply defenseless right now. Andrea attempts to pull a fast one and make it to her corner, but she is instantly blocked by SOSA who just kicks her right in the head as she went to jump in the air!
Jake Mercer: Andrea is stuck right now, much like Madison was for a good portion of this Match, and SOSA Henderson is making sure he takes his sweet ol’ time just mauling the current Universal Women’s Champion. SOSA begins to just start repeatedly stomping in the midsection of Andrea, as Andrea has no where to go, and SOSA is just enjoying every moment of this! Andrea rolls out of the situation, but SOSA grabs her by the hair, picking her up and hitting a snap suplex, and Andrea just goes right back down, and there SOSA goes once again, taunting Xander Payne, and you can see the frustration growing on the face of Xander!
Stew-O: Henderson runs off the ropes as Andrea starts to make it to her knees, and Henderson just kicks her right in the skull, before jumping and hitting her with a double foot stomp right to the chest, and that just knocks the wind out of Andrea, as SOSA goes for the cover!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Andrea is able to get the kickout but SOSA Henderson makes sure to waste absolutely no time, as he gets right back up to his feet, before kneeing Valentine right in the head! Andrea Valentine is defenseless in this situation, as SOSA Henderson continues to simply mock Xander Payne after making sure that he knocks his partner right back down in the middle of the ring. AND I THINK XANDER HAS HAD ENOUGH OF IT AS HE TRIES TO GET INTO THE RING, BUT THE REFEREE HOLDS HIM BACK- AND MADISON KALINE RUNS INTO THE RING AND JOINS SOSA ON THE ONSLAUGHT OF VALENTINE, AS THEY JUST START KICKING AWAY AT HER! Madison pulls Andrea back up to her feet, as Xander is trying to point the Referee’s attention to the ring, but it is already too late as she throws Andrea against the ropes, which gives SOSA the time to jump into the ropes, and connect with a slingshot flatliner, as NOW the Referee focuses back, and Madison is out of the ring!
Jake Mercer: Look at SOSA Henderson; he’s smirking! He knows that he is playing the mind games right now, and he knows that he is in Xander’s head, as he is just laughing it all off! SOSA gets back up to his feet, acting extremely cocky as he moves to the center of the ring, and it’s like he’s waiting for Andrea Valentine to make a move, and she starts to crawl towards SOSA! Andrea continues to crawl towards SOSA as she gets back up to her feet..AND SHE GOES TO JUMP PAST SOSA TO TAG XANDER- BUT WAIT! SOSA JUST SUNSET FLIPPED OVER ANDREA, AND PULLS HER FULL FORCE RIGHT INTO HIS CORNER WITH A POWERBOMB! INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE MOVE THERE BY SOSA! Andrea landed head first into the Turnbuckle, and it looks like SOSA is going to tag Madison back in, and you can tell that pissed Xander off!
TAG!
Stew-O: LOOK AT THIS! SOSA HENDERSON AND MADISON KALINE ARE BOTH CHOKING ANDREA VALENTINE AND IS COMPLETELY IGNORING THE REFEREE! The Referee has to start a count to get SOSA out of the ring!
Referee: (Off-Mic) One! Two! Three! Four! Fiv-
Stew-O: SOSA executes the Referee’s five count to perfection, as he exits the ring and hands Andrea to Madison Kaline, where Madisonb would connect with a neckbreaker onto Andrea-..but she quickly tags SOSA back in!
TAG!
Flannery McCoy: WAIT! SOSA HENDERSON IS CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE, AND HE IS EYEING DOWN A PRONE ANDREA VALENTINE, BEFORE SENTONING..AND HITTING THE SOSA BOMB! THE HIGH ANGLE SENTON BOMB CONNECTS, AS SOSA GOES INTO THE COVER!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TTTTHHHHRRRRRRR-
Jake Mercer: ANDREA VALENTINE KICKS OUT AGAIN-
TAG!
Stew-O: XANDER PAYNE JUST CHASED SOSA OUT OF THE RING! XANDER WENT TO BREAK UP THE PINFALL, BUT I THINK HE JUST WANTED TO GET HIS HANDS ON SOSA, BUT ANDREA WAS ABLE TO KICKOUT AND SOSA QUICKLY TAGGED MADISON KALINE BACK IN, EXITING THE RING! Xander Payne is forced out of the ring as Madison Kaline stalks Andrea as she tries to crawl away-..WAIT ANDREA JUST POPPED UP TO HER FEET AND CAUGHT MADISON WITH ANOTHER SPINNING BACKFIST! MADISON IS GROGGY AND STAGGERS BACK AS SOSA TAGS HIMSELF BACK IN ONCE AGAIN!
TAG!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA BOLTS INTO THE RING, AND HE LOOKS TO GRAB ANDREA- BUT ANDREA JUMPS INTO HER CORNER! SHE TAGGED XANDER! XANDER PAYNE IS IN!
TAG!
Jake Mercer: AHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: XANDER PAYNE RUNS INTO THE RING AND HERE THEY GO! PAYNE! HENDERSON! PAYN! HENDERSON! PAYNE! PAYNE! PAYNE! PAYN- HENDERSON! SOSA IS GETTING THE BEST OF XANDER AS HE RUNS THE ROPES-..BUT XANDER CATCHES SOSA WITH A HEADBUTT! AND THEN A SUPERKICK! SOSA IS STILL STANDING..BUT NOT FOR LONG AS XANDER PAYNE HITS A NORTHEN LIGHTS BOMB! SOSA IS DOWN AND XANDER RUNS FOR THE ROPES..HE’S LOOKING FOR A JUMPING SEATED SENTON!
Jake Mercer: NO..NO…NO!! THIS IS NOT HOW I WANT TO DIE! PLEASE!! :mjcry:
Flannery McCoy: SOSA HENDERSON MOVES OUT OF THE WAY, AND XANDER JUST PLANTS DOWN ON HIS BIG ASS, IN WHICH HENDERSON CAPITALIZES WITH A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK! SOSA has got Xander right where he wants him, as I think he’s looking to set up for a Spear! SOSA is yelling for Xander to get up, as Xander Payne slowly starts to crawl up to his feet-…SPEAR!!!..NO!
Stew-O: XANDER CAUGHT HIM, AND NOW HE PULLS SOSA INTO A PACKAGE PILEDRIVER POSITION! ‘PAYNEKILLER’!! THE PACKAGE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS!!!!
Jake Mercer: NO IT DOESN’T! SOSA FIGHTS OUT OF IT BEFORE PUSHING XANDER INTO THE ROPES-..’STOLE YO BITCH’! THE CUTTER OUT OF ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE CONNECTS!!!
Flannery McCoy: NO IT DOESN’T! NO IT DOESN’T! XANDER PAYNE HELD ONTO SOSA! XANDER HAS SOSA UP IN THE AIR RIGHT NOW, AND JUST THROWS HIM OFF, AS SOSA BOUNCES BACK UP TO HIS FEET..’OVERDOSE’! THE DICUS PALM STRIKE CONNECTS RIGHT ON THE NOSE AND SOSA CRUMBLES TO HIS FEEL! SOSA’S NOSE IS BUSTED WIDE OPENED AS XANDER GOES FOR THE PIN!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRR-
Stew-O: SOSA HENDERSON GETS THE SHOULDER UP! But I don’t think Xander cares, as he goes right back to beating the shit out of SOSA, as he continues to target that nose that was busted open! Xander drags SOSA back up to his feet- WAIT! IT CONNECTED! ‘STOLE YOUR BITCH’ CONNECTED! SOSA PINS XANDER PAYNE!
OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR-
Jake Mercer: AND YET XANDER PAYNE MANAGES TO KICK OUT! These two are trying to kill each other right now, as SOSA Henderson gets back up to his feet, while Xander Payne can be seen stirring. Madison Kaline looks on on the apron, as SOSA reaches over to get the tag- but Xander isn’t allowing it! Xander won’t allow it! Xander is pulling SOSA back to the center of the ring, he wants SOSA and he is going to get him! Xander pulls SOSA Henderson back to the middle of the ring..WATCH SOSA IS CLAWING AT THE EYES! THE REFEREE BREAKS THE TWO UP AND THAT GIVES SOSA ENOUGH TIME TO MAKE THE TAG!
TAG!
Flannery McCoy: Madison Kaline now enters back into the Match and runs straight at Xander Payne-…HOLY SHIT! XANDER PAYNE JUST SUCKER PUNCHED MADISON KALINE, AND I THINK SHE’S OUT! AND NOW XANDER IS ON THE BEATDOWN! HE IS CONNECTING WITH THOSE STRIKES AND MADISON’S LIGHTS ARE OUT! Xander Payne is just destroying Madison Kaline here, and SOSA Henderson is just watching on without a care in the world! Madison is trying to fight back, but Xander picks her up, just to slam her back down to the mat. Xander is now taunting SOSA, giving him a taste of his own medicine as he backs into the corner and just waits for Madison to get back up!
(As Madison slowly tries to get back up to her feet, Xander Payne would walk back to her, just to kick her down once again with his boot.)
Stew-O: Xander Payne is just both taunting SOSA Henderson while treating Madison Kaline like she’s nothing! Xander now kneels down-..MADISON JUST SLAPPED THE SHIT OUT OF XANDER, AND XANDER GRABS HER BY THE ARM, BEFORE PULLING HER UP AND CATCHING HER WITH DAWNBREAKER! THE PULL-UP SAITO SUPLEX CONNECTS, AND MADISON IS OUT OF IT AS XANDER GOES FOR THE COVER-..wait no he doesn’t? Xander is walking over to Andrea, and tags her in!
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Jake Mercer: Andrea Valentine is now legal in this Match-
Flannery McCoy: XANDER PAYNE JUST RAN ACROSS THE RING AND KNOCKED SOSA HENDERSON DOWN FROM HIS CORNER! XANDER EXITS THE RING, AND NOW HE IS ON THE ATTACK AS SOSA IS BACKING UP THE RAMPWAY! I DON’T KNOW WHERE XANDER AND SOSA ARE GOING, BUT IT SEEMS THAT THEY ARE FIGHTING TO THE BACKSTAGE, LEAVING ANDREA VALENTINE AND MADISON KALINE, THE LEGAL WOMEN IN THE MATCH TO THEMSELVES!
Jake Mercer: It seems that as Andrea Valentine was watching her partner ditch her in confusion, Madison Kaline has seemingly gotten a breather and has gotten back up to her feet. Andrea finally sets her focus back to Madison- BUT IT’S TOO LATE! MADISON HITS THE M.O.D! THE FAMEASSER CONNECTS AND MADISON SCAGGERS TO THE PIN!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRR-
Stew-O: ANDREA VALENTINE KICKS OUT! ANDREA VALENTINE MANAGES TO KICK OUT AGAIN, AND MADISON KALINE IS PULLING HER HAIR OUT-
Flannery McCoy: ROLLUP! ROLLUP FROM ANDREA- BUT WAIT SHE ROLLS THROUGH WITH IT, AND SHE PULLS MADISON UP TO HER FEET BEFORE RUNNING AND CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG! MADISON GOES DOWN AND ANDREA IS GOING TO CAPITALIZE! ANDREA DRAGS MADISON BACK UP TO HER FEET, AND SHE RUNS THE ROPES…’LOVE HAZE’! IT CONNECTS! THE RUNNING CORKSCREW CONNECTS! ANDREA IS CRAWLING TO A PIN!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE………
(Two women can be seen running down the ramp, as the Referee continues to count..)
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO………….
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TTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: WHAT THE HELL? IT’S CLEOPATRA AND AMBER KEYS, THE OTHER MEMBERS OF QUEEN’S COURT AND THEY ARE BEATING THE HELL OUT OF ANDREA! ANDREA WAS GOING TO WIN THIS MATCH, BUT NOW WE DON’T KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING! CLEO AND AMBER HOLD ANDREA UP, AS MADISON GOES FOR ‘AFTERLIFE’…
Flannery McCoy: WAIT! LOOK! KASSIDY HEART AND SIENNA JADE! JADED HEARTS ARE BOLTING DOWN THE RING, AND NOW THEY ARE ATTACKING QUEEN’S QUEST, HELPING ANDREA AND AN ALL-OUT WAR IS GOING ON!
(As the brawl starts to get more and more physical and intense, Security bolts down to the ring and starts to hold all 6 back. They are able to get out Queen’s Court from the ring, but Jaded Hearts, along with Andrea Valentine are left in the ring, as the announcement is made..)
Stephie Love: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN..THIS MATCH HAS RESULTED IN A NO CONTEST!
(Andrea Valentine looks disappointed, but as the Referee is able to give her the Universal Women’s Championship..Sienna Jade takes it from his hands..but Kassidy also has a death stare on the title, before reaching over to it..when Andrea notices all of this, and Sienna Jade instantly, but reluctantly gives Andrea the Championship. Andrea would then immediately leave the ring, as both members of Jaded Hearts give her a death stare, signaling that they want the Title, as the camera transitions to elsewhere.)
(The scene begins outside a facility with the letters “VPLA” out front on a sign. The painting on the side of the building seems to be peeling and shingles are flying off the roof. A pool of water is right in front of the front doors as a literal Vulture circles the entire building as well. The camera pans around the building before reaching the front again as we see Cage standing outside wearing a denim jacket with denim jeans with his hands in his pockets.)
Cage: Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here to…shed some light on something I’ve discovered. At first my intention was to continue to destroy all of your World Heavyweight Champion The Visual Prophet’s property and devalue his personal accomplishments as I’ve done for the past few weeks. I mean, what better way to do that than to ransack the shit out of the school he brags about founding? The glorious and incredible Visual Prophet Leadership Academy! That is until I actually arrived at the place and quickly realized that it is nothing like it seems.
(Cage walks right into the front doors, brushes past some fat security guard who showed no resistance, and begins walking the halls of The Visual Prophet Leadership academy.)
Cage: The place is understaffed and looks like it’s not finished. Paint peeling, leaky faucets, and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a rat biting a hole through a wall.
(Cage bursts through the cafeteria and goes around looking disgusted at the condition of the mess hall and the quality of food the few children are eating.)
Cage: I mean look at this shit. Like, there’s students that attend this place but not a lot at all and they serve trash for lunch like Ja Rule and those shady ass guys did during The Fyre Fest. Bread and old cheese serve cold and what not.
(Cage walks around the school noticing a sleep security guard not doing his job)
Cage: Why is this grown man in here sleeping like he’s in a bed at his house? Shouldn’t he be protecting these Propheteers?
(Cage keeps walking and sees a pair of kids walking slowly around the halls.)
Cage: Hey, you two kids! Yeah you! Where is your principal? Who’s actually looking out for you guys?
(The kids ignore Cage, walking around like zombies with no attention paid to Cage whatsoever.)
Cage: What in the-
???: Hey…hey you!
(Suddenly, a young teacher’s assistant scurries over as if they were hiding the entire time. The young lady looks disheveled and distressed as she quickly grabs Cage’s attention.)
VPLA Volunteer: I actually work here. Listen, I was here doing my job as a volunteer and I can’t lie…it’s horrible! Sir, nobody at this place gets paid a dime and it’s been that way the entire school year. All of the parents send their children to attend this place because it’s free but I swear not a single parent must know what’s going on inside these walls. I was made a bunch of false promises by Dr. Angelo D’Angelo about a letter of recommendation and college credits but it turns out that all my time and work at VPLA isn’t eligible for any college credits at all! Dr. Angelo won’t take my calls or answer my emails and whenever The Visual Prophet visits, they make us and the kids clean up and make the place look presentable just for him so that he thinks things are fine. Things are not fine!
Cage: Really? Viz doesn’t even know what’s going on? Question, why do you still work here? Why keep coming in if you don’t get paid and end up being mistreated like this?
(The girl sighs before continuing.)
VPLA Volunteer: Well, because I care about the kids here. The entire staff cares about the kids here and their wellbeing. We all want to eventually save them but they’re so brainwashed because they get free trips to EAW shows and think it’s cool they attend a school run by World Heavyweight Champion The Visual Prophet.
Cage: Really?
VPLA Volunteer: Many of us believe that Viz is just a name and VPLA is a front for them to launder money, or at least for Angelo to do so. Angelo is always preaching this pro black agenda stuff but I heard he actually was married to a white woman and never attended an HBCU himself! Viz might be his accomplice but I don’t know personally. I believe in The Visual Prophet regardless of how things look. I want to believe that maybe Viz truly thinks he’s doing something right and has good intentions but Angelo has done nothing with the millions of dollars they got in donations to build the school as you can see by the horrible conditions that we are working under. Maybe Viz is ignorant and Angelo is using him.
(Cage makes a fake look of shock and disbelief as the poor young lady has tears rolling down her eyes.)
Cage: I can’t lie, I am shocked and yet also not surprised. Of course someone as slimy as Angelo could rip off The Visual Prophet. Hate to burst your bubble but Viz isn’t the brightest of the bunch. Listen, I came here to tear down that clown but how about I do what Viz and Angelo never could do and write you your letter of recommendation so that you can get into the college of your choice. Matter of a fact, I’m also going to put some money in your pockets and help you and a few of these kids properly and not just for Instagram likes and publicity like him and Angelo.
(Cage grabs some money from his jacket pocket and puts it in the girl’s hand. They hug each other almost recreating the hug Drake gave the young girl during the “God’s Plan” video before sending her on her way.)
Cage: Look, I came to the VPLA to fuck shit up. I came all the way up here to destroy this glorious facility that Viz claims he built brick by brick but instead I found something more valuable. I learned something today at your little school, Viz. What I walked away with was better than anything I could have ever imagined. See you at the Grand Rampage you fucking moron!
(Cage takes his whole hand and mushes the camera lens as the feed cuts off.)
???: THAT SLIMY, DASTARDLY, MAYO MUTANT, SOUR CREAM SOLDIER!!!!!!
(The scene cuts to backstage as we see The Visual Prophet reclined in the chair unamused as we also see a furiously pacing Angelo D’Angelo huffing and puffing as he begins ranting.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: THIS IS BLASPHEMOUS! Blasphemy from a Baphomet bath mat Devil worshiping CAC!!!! That Diamond Cage is going to become DYING CAGE after you get your hands on him, BIG VIZZY!
(Viz isn’t even looking at Angelo in the eyes as the angered Angelo becomes concerned.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: Wait…you don’t believe that propaganda, DO YOU!? That serpent is trying to divide to black men. That CAC is tryna drive a wedge in between two glorious black KINGS who have spearheaded a movement within our community. We are PILLARS of our culture! Cage is just a Caucus mountain dweller who has been running amuck and LYING to try and not only defame you and I but get inside your head! Look…that security guard, those kids, and especially that girl had to be paid actors! I’ve never met that woman before in my entire life! Money laundering? Paint chipping? Water leaking in the building? IT WAS ALL LIES! VIZ! VIIIIZ!!!!
(The Visual Prophet sighs, grabbing his World Championship and walking out the locker-room.)
Dr. Angelo D’Angelo: VIZ!!!!! PLEASE!!! HE’S LYING!!! THESE BLUE EYED, WHITE DEVILS STAY LYING!!! I NEVER MET THAT HOE-I MEAN QUEEN! That milky skinned monster! Cage is trying to destroy the reputations of one of the few black owned schools in this country all because he’s racist AND because he wants to STEAL that World Heavyweight Championship from Viz. Cage ain’t slick. Cage ain’t smart. Cage aint SHIT DOO DOO SQUAT COMPARED TO THE CHAMP CHAMP! TBE! CARTIER PEN! Cage wants to play and be ignorant. Well, we can take it there, sucker! I’m going to sue the shit out of him, that’s it. Right after Viz buries him at The Grand Rampage!
(The scene finally fades out with Dr. Angelo legit wagged his fist in the air furiously as we cut back to the announcers desk.)
Stew-O: Be it real or not, Cage’s visit to The Visual Prophet Leadership Academy might have been the straw that breaks the camel’s back.
Flannery McCoy: I don’t know about straws or camels but I do know The Visual Prophet was not amused at all. Viz stormed out of there and did not look pleased in any way, shape, or form!
Jake Mercer: Look, I wanna keep things positive. I’m sure Viz was just going off to get ready for his one on one match with The Forgotten Mortal Alex Myers. That or he’s headed straight to Detroit in order to see if what Cage claims is true is actually a reality. Either way, a pissed Viz could be his most dangerous version. I hope Cage knows what he’s doing!
(The camera cuts to a commercial featuring the EAW IT team discovering millions of hate bots deployed to take down the company. A truly honorable war these homies are fighting fr.)
(Friday Night Dynasty comes back from commercial break as the sounds of ‘Voices’ by Motionless in White are heard blasting throughout the cruise ship as Alex Myers is seen making their way out to the stage. The crowd cheers loudly for them as they look around with an unhappy scowl branded on their face before making their way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING SET FOR ONE FALL!!! INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON….WEIGHING IN AT 170 POUNDS. …ALLLEEEXXX MYYYEERRRSSSS!!!!
Stew-O: We saw earlier in the night that Alex, cutting a promo backstage, was met with Jon Kelton who nailed them with the New Breed Championship. It’s clear that Kelton was pissed off and furthermore, now is Alex as this fued leading into Battle of Egypt gets even more heated. But regardless, they have to shift their focus on the main event.
Flannery McCoy: Alex has been pretty vocal about how much they want this win here tonight and you can see it on their face. They’re pushing away the attack by Kelton and moving forward, looking to step up to the occasion and get what could be the biggest win of their career here tonight.
(‘Back To Life’ by Soul II Soul begins to play up to the sounds of cheers as the camera goes over to show The Visual Prophet making his way out to the stage with the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist. He doesn’t do the same theatrics as he usually does in his entrance, looking more unsettled than anything else as he makes his way down the ramp and to the ring.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT….FROM DETROIT, MICHIGAN….WEIGHING IN AT 265 POUNDS…..HE IS THE REIGNING WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION…..THE VISSUUAALL PRROOPPPHHEEETTTTT!!!!
Stew-O: To address the elephant in the room, you have to wonder is Viz’s focus is all there, especially after what we all just saw went down with Cage and finding out VPLA is apparently a “scam.” Viz looked unsettled while Dr. Angelo D’Angelo rambled, taking a surprising leave in the process.
Jake Mercer: Oh, he’ll be fine, he is the World Heavyweight Champion for a reason! He’s just gotta focus in and use that VIZZY MAGIC to push him through!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And our main event of the evening is underway, as both Viz and Alex lock up in a collar and elbow tie up. Viz gets control early as he puts them in a side headlock, and they push him off to the ropes, but Viz comes back and takes Alex down with a shoulder tackle. Viz runs off the ropes once more, but Alex pops up and delivers an arm drag sending Viz to the corner on the opposite end of the ring!
Flannery McCoy: Alex runs at avis and delivers a dropkick in the corner! And then they run and hit another one to his face, and then they back up and charge again…..BUT VIZ CATCHES THEM AND DELIVERS A SIDE SLAM! Viz shakes off the cobwebs as he goes to pick Alex up off the mat…and Alex delivers a hard knee to the face of Viz causing him to stumble against the ropes….AND A SUPERKICK FROM ALEX AS VIZ GOES THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR! Alex sees Viz in a vulnerable position…AND THEY RUN OFF THE ROPES –
Jake Mercer: TOPE CON HILO!!! ALEX LANDED ON THEIR FEET AS THEY TALE OUT THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! The momentum is completely on their side now as they roll Viz back in the ring and then they climb up the apron and climb to the top turnbuckle….THE MOONSAULT FROM THE TOP ROPE!! ALEX GOES FOR THE COVER EARLY ON!!
OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!
Flannery McCoy: The kickout from our champion! Alex coming out throwing haymakers, and it looks like Viz is trying to weather the storm as he tries to crawl to the rope, but Alex grabs ahold of the foot, but Viz gets some separation by kicking him away. Alex runs at Viz, but Viz counters with a back body drop over the top rope….BUT ALEX HANGS ON! A FOREARM SHOT TO THE FACE BEFORE….ALEX SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE SECOND ROPE…BUT VIZ HITS THE SUPERKICK AS ALEX WAS BALANCED ON THE TOP ROPE, AND ALEX FALLS TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!!
Stew-O: The World Champion taking a second to catch his breath before Alex begins to stir on the outside. Viz runs off the ropes and takes out Alex with a suicide dive… BUT NO!! ALEX SIDESTEPPED AND VIZ WENT SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!! Viz is holding his shoulder in some pain as Alex is aware this is a huge opening for them. Alex picks him up and slams Viz’s arm on the apron, before rolling him in the ring and they climb the APRON once more….AND “THE BIRD’S CRY!!!!” THE SPRINGBOARD PHOENIX SPLASH SENTON!! BUT NO!! VIZ FOT HIS KNEES UP JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME SAVING HIMSELF!
Flannery McCoy: Viz uses the rope beside him to help pull himself up while holding his shoulder in a bit of pain, and…he runs at Alex, but Alex reverses it and delivers a high knee to the bridge of the nose! Viz rebounds off the ropes into the arms of Alex….AND A BELLY TO BELLY PILEDRIVER SPIKING VIZ’S HEAD TO THE MAT!
Jake Mercer: He could have a broken neck! :damn:!!
Stew-O: Alex knows that this is a golden opening for them as they run up to the top rope and stands tall looking down….THE FROG SPLASH!!! WHAT ELEVATION THERE FROM ALEX AS THEY GO FOR THE COVER!!
OOOOOONNNNNEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: KICKOUT FROM VIZ…AND I THINK ALEX WAS EXPECTING THAT AS THEY IMMEDIATELY TRANSITION INTO “THE DAWN OF TORMENT!!!!” THE CROSS ARMED STF IS LOCKED IN AND VIZ HAS NOWHERE TO GO! WHAT IS HE GONNA DO?!?
Stew-O: Viz tries to squirm out of it…AND HE USES HIS POWER ADVANTAGE OVER ALEX AND TURNS IT INTO A PIN!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: ALEX IS FORCED TO RELEASE THE SUBMISSION AS BOTH COMPETITORS RACE TO THEIR FEET. Alex is a tad quicker and goes for the running dropkick- BUT VIZ CATCHES THE LEGS AND DROPS THEM TO THE MAT!! VIZ USES HIS POWER AND DROPS DOWN, SLINGSHOTTING ALEX INTO THE CORNER, BUT VIZ THREW THEM TOO HIGH AND ALEX JIT THE VERY TOP OF THE RING POST! WOULDN’T BE SURPRISED IF THEY ARE MISSING A TOOTH OR TWO! ALEX IS A SITTING DUCK WITH THEIR WHOLE BODY HANGING OVER THE TOP ROPE…..AND VIZ RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND HITS A BIG BOOT TO THE SIDE OF THE FACE CAUSING ALEX TO FALL TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR ONCE AGAIN!
Flannery McCoy: Viz takes a few seconds to leave the ring, and grabs Alex by the head … BUT ALEX PULLS VIZ BY HIS HURT SHOULDER AND VIZ HITS THE STEEL STEPS!! Alex buying themselves a few seconds now as both of them stand up, AND ALEX PULLS VIZ IN AND DELIVERS A RIPCORD KNEE AS VIZ STUMBLES BACK INTO THE SPANISH ANNOUNCE TABLE!! Viz is in a vulnerable position and Alex knows it as they walk over and delivers several head shots on the announce table, AND THEN ALEX DELIVERS A VICIOUS HEADBUTT! VIZ LOOKS OUT AS ALEX….THEY CLIMB UP THE APRON, AND ALEX….SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT ON VIZ CRASHING THROUGH THE TABLE!! HOLY SHIT!!
Stew-O: Alex might have done some serious damage to him on that high risk maneuver as he clutches his ribs in some pain. After several seconds, Alex is able to stand on both feet, and picks up the dead weight of Viz, and walks him back over and rolls him in the ring! AND ALEX GOES FOR THE COVER!!
OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTTWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Jake Mercer: KICKOUT FROM OUR WORLD CHAMPION!! :blessed:
Flannery McCoy: Alex tries once more to pick Viz up, and Alex delivers several right hands and body shots, and he runs off the ropes..AND VIZ POPS ALEX UP AND DELIVERS A SPINEBUSTER! Viz falls back into the corner to catch his breath. Alex is pulling himself up on the corner, and Viz runs…AND DELIVERS A BIG BODY SPLASH! VIZ FOLLOWS IT UP AND PRESSES ALEX UP ABOVE HIS HEAD!! AND THEN DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! Alex is up and then…VIZ ALMOST TURNS ALEX INSIDE OUT WITH A LARIAT!! VIZ HAS ALL THE MOMENTUM RIGHT NOW AS HE WAITS FOR ALEX TO TURN AROUND –
Stew-O: THE “IKE TURNER SPECIAL!!!!!!: VIZ KNOCKS ALEX DOWN AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: ALEX KICKS OUT!!! AND OUR CHAMPION CAN’T BELIEVE IT AS HE THOUGHT THAT WAS MORE THAN ENOUGH TO PUT ALEX AWAY! Viz thinks if what to do next in this match as he stands up, and he walks over to the corner, and begins climbing up the top rope. Viz is measuring… AND HE LEAPS OFF GOING FOR “BOW TO THE HEART!!!!!”
Flannery McCoy: BUT ALEX MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN NOW AS ALEX CRAWLS AWAY AND USES THE ROPES TO RISE BACK TO THEIR FEET. VIZ IS STIRRING UP TO BOTH OF HIS KNEES….AND ALEX RUNS AND DELIVERS A HURRICANRANA DDT, SPIKING THE WORLD CHAMPION’S HEAD INTO THE MAT! ALEX DOESN’T GO FOR THE COVER THOUGH AS HE GOES TO THE CORNER AS VIZ TRIES TO GET UP AGAIN – A RUNNING SHINING WIZARD TO THE FACE!! ALEX HOOKS BOTH LEGS AGAIN!!
OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!
Stew-O: VIZ GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!! This time it’s Alex thinking itf what to do next in this match, as he rolls underneath the bottom rope and stands on the apron, AND ALEX SPRINGBOARDS – BUT NO!! VIZ CATCHES HIM IN A BODY SLAM POSITION, AND VIZ RUNS AND HITS ALEX BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES, AND TURNS AROUND AND DRIVES ALEX BACK FIRST INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER, BEFORE….A RUNNING BODY SLAM FROM OUR CHAMPION!! VIZ HAS THE MOMENTUM BACK ON HIS SIDE NOW!
Flannery McCoy: VIZ PICKS ALEX UP BY THE HEAD, AND PICKS THEM UP ON HIS SHOULDER IN A POWER SLAM POSITION, BUT ALEX SLIPS OUT FROM BEHIND BEFORE VIZ TURNS AROUND….A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF VIZ’S HEAD! ALEX RUNS OFF THE ROPES…HURRICANR – NO!! VIZ USES HIS WEIGHT ADVANTAGE AND HOLDS ALEX…BEFORE PULLING THEM UP…AND DELIVERS A BUCKLE BOMB IN THE CORNER! ALEX HIS THE BACK OF THEIR HEAD HARD THERE, AND VIZ NOW SEES THIS AS HIS OPENING TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY….VIZ PULLS HIM IN FOR THE “KISS TO THE HEAD!!!”
Flannery McCoy: BUT ALEX SOMEHOW FLIPS OVER AND GOES FOR AN ENZIGURI KICK – BUT OH GOD!!! VIZ CAUGHT THE LEG, AND HE TRANSITIONS INTO “THE VIZ LOCKKK!!!!” THE VIZ ANKLE LOCK IS LOCKED IN AND ALEX IS SCREAMING IN PAIN AS VIZ APPLIES MAXIMUM PRESSURE!
Stew-O: WHAT IS ALEX GOING TO DO?!?! THEY’RE CRAWLING AND THEY’RE ALMOST TO THE ROPE…BUT VIZ BRINGS THEM BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!! ALEX LOOKS LIKE THEY’RE ABOUT TO TAP AS THEY HAVE THEIR HAND IN THE AIR – BUT OH MY GOD, OUT OF NOWHERE ALEX ROLLS THROUGH BREAKING THE HOLD, AND BOTH COMPETITORS RACE TO THEIR FEET, AND VIZ FLATTENS HIM WITH ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE!! THE DAMAGE FROM THE VIZ LOCK SLOWED ALEX DOWN A BIT IN GETTING TO HIS FEET FIRST.
Flannery McCoy: The champ looks like he’s had enough, and grabs the ankle to lock it in again!! BUT ALEX ROLLS THROUGH ONCE MORE, THIS TIME SENDING VIZ FACE FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE….AND ALEX ROLLS VIZ UP FROM BEHIND!!
OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!!
Jake Mercer: NO WAY! NO WAY!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Stew-O: VIZ JUST BARELY ESCAPES IT! BOTH ARE UP TO THEIR FEET ONCE MORE, AND VIZ GOES FOR ANOTHER LARIAT, BUT ALEX DUCKS AND SPRINGBOARDS FULL SPEED OFF THE SECOND ROPE….ENZIGURI KICK IN MID AIR!!! VIZ IS OUT AS ALEX RUNS UP TO THE TOP ROPE!!! ALEX IS STANDING TALL, AND….THEY’RE IN POSITION….”SINNERS LULLABYYYYY!!!!!” THE REVERSE DIVING SENTON TIGHT ON TOP OF VIZ!!! ALEX IS GOING TO DO IT AS HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE UPSET!!
OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!!
Jake Mercer: VIZ GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!!!!
Flannery McCoy: ALEX LAYS ON THE MAT IN EXHAUSTED AND SHOCK THINKING THEY HAD THAT ONE WON RIGHT THERE! THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION THOUGH IS, WAS THAT ALEX’S BEST SHOT?
Stew-O: ALEX LOOKS TO CLIMB UP THE TOP AGAIN, AND THEY’RE GOING TO HO FOR “SINNER’S LULLABY” ONCE MORE!! AND HE LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE – BUT VIZ GOT HIS KNEES UP! THAT JUST MIGHT HAVE COSTED ALEX HERE! AND LOOK – VIZ TRANSITIONS INTO A CRUCIFIX PIN!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Stew-O: ALEX KICKS OUT!! VIZ IS UP, AND HE DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO THE SIDE OF ALEX’S HEAD!! BUT ALEX SIDESTEPS IT, AND THEN HITS A BACKSLIDE PIN, BUT VIZ ROLLS THROUGH BACK TO HIS FEET. AND A DROPKICK TO THE FACE OF ALEX! VIZ LIFTS ALEX BACK UP AND THEN PICKS HIM UP IN A FIREMAN’S CARRY, AND – ALEX SPINS AND THEN TURNS IT INTO A TORNADO DDT!! WHAT A MAIN EVENT THIS HAS TURNED OUT TO BE BETWEEN TWO OF THE BEST DYNASTY HAS TO OFFER!
Flannery McCoy: ALEX POPS UP, AND THEN DRIVES BOTH OF THEIR FEET INTO THE HEART OF VIZ WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP, AND THEN DOES IT AGAIN! ALEX FEELS MOMENTUM ON HIS SIDE AS THEY ONCE AGAIN ROLLS UNDER THE ROPES AND STANDS ON THE APRON…”BIRD’S CRY!!!!” THE SPRINGBOARD PHOENIX SPLASH CONNECTS ON VIZ PERFECTLY, AND ALEX…INSTEAD OF GOING FOR THE COVER TRANSITIONS INTO THE “DAWN OF TORMENT!!!!” THE CROSS WINGED STF IS LOCKED ONCE AGAIN ON VIZ, AND ALEX IS EMPTYING HIS BAG IN ORDER TO GET THIS WIN HERE TONIGHT! IS VIZ GOING TO SUBMIT HERE?!
Jake Mercer: OUR CHAMPION IS TRYING TO WIGGLE FREE IN THE SUBMISSION, BUT ALEX IS RELENTLESS IN THE SUBMISSION! VIZ THOUGH IS TRYING….AND WITH ONE LAST GASP USES HIS STRENGTH AND DRAGS HIMSELF AND ALEX, AND HE THROWS HIS FOOT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE! ALEX CAN’T BELIEVE IT AS THEY ARE FORCED TO RELEASE THE HOLD AGAIN IN THIS MATCH! ALEX LETS OUT A SCREAM OF FRUSTRATION BEFORE GETTING UP…
Stew-O: Alex drags Viz back to the center if the ring quickly by the feet, and before he can do anything….Viz pushes them away before standing up and – ALEX WALKS INTO A SITOUT SIDE SLAM FROM VIZ! VIZ LAYS IN EXHAUSTION INSTEAD OF MAKING THE COVER THOUGH, USING ALL THE ENERGY HE HAD TO ESCAPE THE DAWN IF TORMENT MOMENT AGO! And Viz stands up holding his ribs, and he runs off the ropes…THE BIG SPLASH ON TOP OF ALEX AS HE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH THE COVER!!
OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTHHHHHHHHHHRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Flannery McCoy: ALEX MYERS STAYS IN IT!! BUT HOW MUCH MORE DOES HE HAVE LEFT?
Jake Mercer: Our champion grabs Alex by the head, and slowly picks them up off the mat…BUT OH MY GOD!!! ALEX OUT OF NOWHERE HITS A SUPERKICK ON VIZ!! THE SUPERKICK STUNS THE CHAMP AS HE FALLS BACK INTO THE CORNER AND FALLS DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION! OH SHIT, LOOK OUT –
Stew-O: ALEX WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM HITS A BIG BOOT RIGHT TO THE FACE OF THE SEATED VIZ IN THE CORNER! VIZ MIGHT BE IN SOME SERIOUS TROUBLE RIGHT HERE AS ALEX GOES UP TOP ONCE MORE IN THIS MATCH, LOOKING TO MAKE A HUGE STATEMENT IN THE MAIN EVENT OF DYNASTY AGAINST THE WORLD CHAMPION, VISUAL PROPHET! ALEX LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE….”SINNER’S LULLABY”!!!!! HE GOES FOR IT AGAIN!!!
Flannery McCoy: VIZ HAD ENOUGH ENERGY TO JUST BARELY MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!!!! EVERYONE ON THIS BOAT THOUGHT FOR SURE THAT WAS GOING TO BE THE NAIL IN THE COFFIN FOR VIZ IN THIS MATCH, BUT JUST BARELY SAVES HIMSELF AS OF RIGHT NOW! Both competitors are down in the ring and neither is moving in any way!
Jake Mercer: After several seconds, both competitors begin to stir, and they slowly crawl in opposite directions of the other and pull themselves up with the ropes, and both turn around facing each other in the center of the ring – A FOREARM SHOT TO THE FACE OF ALEX!! AND ALEX RESPONDS BACK WITH A RIGHT HAND! VIZ WITH ONE BACK! AND THEN ALEX! BOTH JUST EXCHANGING SHOTS WITH THE OTHER LOOKING TO GAIN CONTROL, UNTIL…..A ROUNDHOUSE KICK FROM ALEX…BUT NO!! VIZ CATCHES THE LEG AGAIN GOING FOR THE VIZ LOCK!!!
Flannery McCoy: BUT ALEX OUT OF PURE DESPERATION FLIPS FORWARD AS VIZ OANDS ON THE RING ROPES, AND VIZ TURNS AROUND CHARGES – BUT ALEX CATCHES VIZ OUT OF.NOWHERE WITH A LEAPING FACEBREAKER WITH THE KNEES! VIZ DROPS LIKE A SACK OF POTATOES AS ALEX AGAIN LOOKS TO FINALLY PUT THIS MATCH AWAY! ALEX IS STALKING VIZ WAITING FOR HIM TO TURN AROUND! VIZ IS UP AND HE TURNS AROUND…THEY’RE GOING FOR “FINAL SYMPATHY!!!!”
Stew-O: NO!! VIZ FIGHTS OUT OF IT AND DELIVERS A STIFF UPPERCUT SHOT KNOCKING ALEX BACK A FEW FEET!! ALEX STUMBLES FORWARD AND VIZ HITS ANOTHER ONE, AND ALEX REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES INTO VIZ’S ARMS…AND VIZ CONNECTS WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!! NOW IT’S VIZ LOOKING TO GO FOR THE KILL SHOT HERE AS HE STALKS ALEX! ALEX TURNS AROUND…AND VIZ GRABS ALEX BY THE ARM AND PULLS HIM IN – “KISS TO THE HEADDDD!!!” THE BULLHAMMER SHO – BUT OH NO!!! ALEX CATCHES VIZ OUT OF NOWHERE AND THEY HAVE HIM IN AN INSIDE CRADLE PIN!!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Jake Mercer: DID THEY GET HIM?!?!
Flannery McCoy: THE REFEREE SAYS NO AS VIZ JUST BARELY KICKS OUT!! ALEX IS UP, AND VIZ POPS HIM UP FOR THE POWERBOMB, BUT ALEX TRANSITIONS THAT INTO A HURRICANRANA!! VIZ STUMBLES UP TO HIS FEET, AND HERE COMES ALEX WHO CONNECTS WITH “SUDDEN TRAUMAAA!!!!!”” THE OVERSHOT SLINGBLADE!!! IS THIS GOING TO BE THE ONE THAT FINALLY PUTS VIZ AWAY?! ALEX SLOWLY HOOKS THE INSIDE LEG!!!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Jake Mercer: OUR CHAMPION STAYS ALIVE AGAIN!!!! ALEX POUNDS THE MAT IN FRUSTRATION, WONDERING WHAT ELSE THEY HAVE TO DO TO KEEP OUR WORLD CHAMPION DOWN!
Stew-O: ALEX STANDS, AND WHAT DO THEY. – OH MY!!! VIZ LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL PICKS THE ANKLE OF ALEX FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND HAS THE “VIZ LOCK” IN!!!!! ALEX IN DESPERATION MODE TRIES SCRAMBLING TO THE ROPES BEFORE VIZ PULLS THEM BACK! VIZ LOOKS LIKE HE’S ABOUT TO DROP, BUT ALEX IN ONE SWIFT MOTION USES THEIR HANDS AND POPS THEMSELVES UP AND HITS AN ENZIGURI KICK WITH THEIR FREE LEG!! IT WASN’T MUCH, BUT IT GOT VIZ TO RELEASE THE GRIP, AND ALEX STANDS AND DELIVERS A CHOP BLOCK TO THE KNEE CAP OF VIZ CHOPPING HIM DOWN TO A KNEE!! AND ALEX RUNS OFF THE ROPES –
Jake Mercer: VIZ ALMOST TALES ALEX’S HEAD CLEAN OFF WITH W VICIOUS BIG BOOT!!! VIZ STUMBLES INTO THE CORNER AS ALEX SLOWLY BEGINS STIRRING UP TO THEIR FEET NOT HAVING A CLUE WHERE THEY ARE! VIZ SEES HIS OPENING….AND VIZ CONNECTS WITH THE “IKE TURNER SPECIAL!!!!!” THE SPINNING BACK FIST TAKES DOWN ALEX!!!! VIZ FALLS ON TOP OF ALEX AND HAS THE COVER! THIS HAS GOTTA BE IT!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: ALEX SOMEHOW GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! HOLY SHIT, WHAT HEART THEY ARE SHOWING HERE TONIGHT! VIZ CAN’T BELIEVE THAT DIDN’T DO IT AS HE LAYS NEXT TO ALEX BEFORE TRYING TO STAND UP!
(The camera transitions to the backstage area to show New Breed Champion Jon Kelton, present with his Championship on his shoulders alongside Londyn Zelaya. Kelton is watching the match on a monitor, and does not seem impressed at all. The camera quickly pans back to the ring.)
Stew-O: You have to wonder what’s going through Kelton’s mind watching this. After he even cheap shot Alex earlier tonight.
Flannery McCoy: VIZ STANDS AND TRIES TO GO BACK ON THE ATTACK, AS HE GRABS ALEX BY THE HEAD…BUT A FOREARM SHOT YO THE FACE FROM ALEX! ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! ALEX REPEATEDLY DRIVING HIS ELBOW INTO THE FACE OF VIZ! AND NOW…ALEX RUNS AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE SECOND ROPE –
Stew-O: “KISS TO THE HEADDDD!!!!” THE BULLHAMMER ELBOW STRIKE IN MID AIR OUT OF NOWHERE!!! AND VIZ CRAWLS AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER AND THE WIN!!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEREEREEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(“Back To Life” by Soul II Soul hits as The Visual Prophet rolls off Alex Myers and slowly rises to his feet being handed his World Heavyweight Championship by the referee and getting his hand raised in victory.)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…..THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION…..VISSUUAALLLL PRROOPPPPHHHEETTTTT!!!!!
Stew-O: WHAT A MATCH! Viz knows the war he just went through, and it’s safe to say both of these competitors are ready for their tasks ahead of them in their matches at Grand Rampage!
Flannery McCoy: Alex showed just how much of a rising star they are, and Viz showed just why he is the top guy on Friday nights. That’s all we have for Dynasty tonight! Good night from the sea!
(The final shot is of Viz celebrating his win on the top of the ramp, while Alex sits in the ring, just thinking to himself of just how close they came. Its the last shot seen as, before long, Friday Night Dynasty begins to fade to a complete black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
