(Friday Night Dynasty intro plays. Once that wraps up, a brief, fast-moving montage plays recapping last week’s episode: Impact returns after a year and talks about his match with Joso at Pain for Pride before the two confront each other and ends with Impact laying him out. Vincent Mondrian defeats Issac Crow. BRAE defeats Rory Slate. The Dynasty 24/7 competitors are announced, featuring Ryan Joseph Wilson, SOSA Henderson, Ronan Malosi, Cody Maverick, Chiyo Gedo, Vincent Mondrian and Shisui Tategami. In tag team action, Ryan and Ronan are able to get the win over MITSU and Shinzo Sasaki. Cy Henderson explains his reasonings for attacking Limmy Monaghan back at Fighting Spirit. Limmy himself confronts him and they fight, but before Limmy is able to get any sort of payback, Cy escapes. Cody Maverick defeats Hans Grayson after Drake Armstrong interfered. Milli Banks comes out and talks about her thoughts on her Pain for Pride match for the Universal Women’s Championship before Hikari Kanno and Minerva make their presence known. A fight breaks out, with Milli being able to stand tall. Drake Armstrong is able to defeat Michael Machina after the latter got distracted at the sight of Rory being attacked by BRAE. Methuselah offers one final ultimatum before Pain for Pride, where if Bronson wins, Tyrone gets control of Dynasty, but if he were to win, then Dynasty goes to Kensingten and Richard. Kassidy Heart is able to beat Bronson Daniels. After the match, Methuselah attacks him. Myles and Jamie O’Hara then come to blows in the closing segment, with the animosity between the two rising to an all-time high.)
(A live shot of the The Mitchell Center in Mobile, Alabama is showcased before we come to inside of it. A sold-out crowd is in attendance. The fans cheer wildly as pyro goes off, and after several shots are shown, we cut to a shot of the commentary team.)
Stew-O: HERE WE GO! WE ARE OFFICIALLY FOUR WEEKS AWAY FROM PAIN FOR PRIDE! THE MARCH TOWARDS THE BIGGEST SHOW OF THE YEAR CONTINUES! IN THE MEANTIME, WELCOME EVERYONE TO FRIDAY NIGHT DYNASTY! I AM STEW-O, AND AS ALWAYS, I AM JOINED BY MY PARTNERS IN CRIME, JAKE MERCER AND FLANNERY MCCOY!
Jake Mercer: WOOOOO! LET’S GO! I WANT IT TO BE PAIN FOR PRIDE ALREADY!
Flannery McCoy: Someone sure is excited, but you aren’t the only one. I’m sure there are many fans out there who wish we were already at that event. Still, we have a few weeks of action to get through, including tonight, which promises to be another amazing night!
Stew-O: And speaking of which, let’s kick things off with the arrival of the Ace – Jamie O’Hara!
(‘Kashmir’ by Led Zepplin hits. After much build-up, Jamie O’Hara comes stepping out, brandishing a subtle smirk on his face. He arches down the ramp as he approaches the ring, with the fans in attendance giving loud yet wildly different reactions towards the Ace.)
Stew-O: And here he is! Jamie O’Hara is on Dynasty, not only just to be here in the opening moments of this show, but competing as well as tonight, he teams with Impact and Methuselah to take on Hans Grayson, Joso and Michael Machina in what is sure to be an interesting main event!
Jake Mercer: The Ace has made his presence known all throughout this brand ever since he became entangled with Myles, and as far as I can tell, he looks to upstage the champion in any way he can, making Dynasty his home as we get closer to Pain for Pride. Myles has frequently called this his Dynasty, but it seems like Jamie is trying to usurp it from him!
Flannery McCoy: Jamie certainly has been playing a lot of mind games when it comes to Myles, from disrupting his wedding to beating him down and laying him out. With what we had to hear from the champion last show and even all throughout the week, it’s evident that Jamie has managed to find some buttons to press, and all of that has slowly but surely started to get to Myles’ head. From the psychological side of things, Jamie is, well, psyching him out!
Stew-O: He knows it, too. You can see it in his face. He isn’t concerned about any potential repercussions there may be. Jamie knows what he wants and he’s doing everything he can to get it. He’s had his eyes set on Myles and the EAW World Heavyweight Championship for a good while, a title that he is all-too familiar with as he’s made history with it. Now, it’s only a matter of seeing whether or not Jamie O’Hara can capitalize and win that title again, or if Myles will prove to him that he has bitten off more than chew.
Jake Mercer: It’ll be interesting to see, given the legendary status of these two men, and just the pure bad blood that’s brewing between them! However, it seems like we’re getting some time to hear from Jamie as he enters the ring and asks for a microphone.
(Sure enough, Jamie has made his way into the ring, being given a microphone as he requested. O’Hara comes to the center where the spotlight shines all on him. The Ace takes a moment to soak in the atmosphere even after his theme music fades off. The fans in attendance give off a raucous reaction. Then, Jamie scans the crowd before he starts to speak.)
Jamie O’Hara: Things have certainly gotten lively, haven’t they?
(The fans respond with their own mixture of reactions.)
Jamie O’Hara: Then again, it was bound to. The moment I had my eyes set on Myles, I knew that things were going to escalate. I have made it known many times over that what happened at Territorial Invasion will always be a moment that leaves a disastifying taste in my mouth. It was unbecoming of me. I didn’t hold up my end of the weight as team captain, but most importantly, I allowed for Myles to get the better of me, and in the end, he was able to capture the win at my expense. Since then, it seemed like he entered a new gear, paving a way for a new shift for himself. There is no doubt that him defeating him served as a catalyst, reviving what felt like a career beginning to stagnate, and he took it all the way until Road to Redemption where he was able to capture the EAW World Heavyweight Championship. That win planted in his mind this idea that he can get far and be someone of importance again, and undoubtedly, he thought that he bypassed me entirely. From one rare moment where he proved himself to be the better man than me, he was able to ride that wave of momentum and reap various rewards.
(That’s when Jamie’s smirk became a faint frown.)
Jamie O’Hara: And in turn, Myles became deluded. He thought that he was above me in every way. Seeing him all season long parade himself around as this world beater, this unequivocal standard that others simply cannot beat sickened me. It was as if he was forming himself into a second coming of an ace… like a second coming of me. As if he was the almighty being that everyone else has to compare to and compete with. That was something I simply wasn’t going to tolerate. See, it’s one thing if a person is able to defeat me, but it’s another thing entirely to defeat me, steal my schtick, repackage it into your own, hastily-thrown and lazy way, and think that you have truly surpassed me in every way. I don’t take it lightly when people try to assume my role all because of one good performance on their part. Then again, this is nothing new with Myles. When he first came to EAW, I was an immutable force. My career was already solidified. I was already set to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame that year. I set the pace that so many people wanted to follow, and Myles was no exception. You take a gander at him and you see me. You see where my influence has continued to define him. You see someone who has done everything thing they can to try and mirror my accomplishments and the impact I have made in this industry, and you cannot deny that at all. He is one of many who have attempted to mold themselves after me, but he is the most glaringly obvious example. A shameless copy, nothing more than someone pretending to be something that they are not. And I, for one, have grown tired of such staleness.
Jamie O’Hara: At the end of the day, I am eternal. Everlasting. My name, my legacy, spreads far and wide, running through generations of this promotion. Each and every era has tried to find the one who could compare to me, the one who could come close to being mentioned in the same breath as me, but no one, and I mean no one, will ever compare to him. At most, they can get a nod from me, but there’s a reason why I haven’t exactly been gracious towards many of my supposed replacements or talent who are supposed to be seen as the chosen ones who will carry my mantle. No one can ever be Jamie O’Hara. Not even Myles.
(More mixed reactions pour from the fans at the Ace’s direct words.)
Jamie O’Hara: And speaking of Myles… hey mate, how have you been? How does it feel to see me in the main event over you?
(Cue some ‘Ooooohs’ from the fans as Jamie chuckles.)
Jamie O’Hara: See, that is what I am talking about. I can come to any show, any brand and be placed higher than the supposed banner carriers and self-appointed leaders. I just know it has to get to you, Myles, seeing how I have upstaged you in that regard. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg. We’re only getting started. If you thought me attacking you or ruining your wedding was bad enough, then buckle up, because it’s only going to get a whole lot worse for you. I can guarantee it.
(Jamie’s attention focuses in on the camera in front of him as he continues to speak. It was as if he was directly talking to Myles.)
Jamie O’Hara: I meant it when I said I was going to do everything I can to make up for that loss. That means I will go down every path and every door in order to find my way and get what it is that I want. Unfortunately for you, that means prying the EAW World Heavyweight Championship away from your hands, and I intend on doing that at Pain for Pride. Still, the journey is as important as the destination, and I want to drill it into your mind throughout it that you will never match up to me. One win as grossly overinflated your sense of importance, and it’s about time someone has come along and popped that ego of yours. You’ve been able to establish your cute brand of dominance on this brand for a good while now, but all of the supposed challenges you’ve had to face do not match up to me. You know, and I certainly do know that no one on this roster can come close to me, but most importantly? You know it good and well within your heart that you will never be my equal, and you certainly will not be my superior. Not ever.
Jamie O’Hara: I have watched for a good while now as many Elitists have tried to lay their claim as being the greatest of all time. I have seen for myself countless people who thought they could do what I have done in this promotion but better, deluding themselves into believing that they can and will magically follow up and have their own legacy trump mine. However, after all this time and all these years, no one has been able to fill that role. Even those who have managed to best me still feel as though they are lightyears behind me. You simply cannot outdo the Ace, and that’s what you need to understand, Myles. There is no comparing yourself to me. Even as a Hall of Famer, you’ve aways been nothing more than a failed attempt at recreating Jamie O’Hara. You are just one of many who have foolishly let the hype consume you, so is it any wonder why I went after you in the manner that I did? It isn’t just about pride. It’s about legacy, and quite frankly, as great as your career has been, it will never, ever compare to mine. I sprinted so that people like you can take their sweet time doing their jog to the top, but come Pain for Pride, I will be back in the fray and I will take you down. You had your fun playing pretend, but now, it’s time for you to come back to the real world, Myles…
(Jamie grins.)
Jamie O’Hara: And that is a world where Jamie O’Hara stands over you. The Ace always wins in the end.
(Jamie smirks and puts down the microphone as ‘Kashmir’ starts back up. With certainty lacing his words, Jamie makes a move to leave the ring, content with what he had to say.)
Stew-O: Assured as can be. That is the way of the Ace. Jamie O’Hara said it plainly and out in the open that Myles does not compare to him, and he seeks to prove that as we are a couple of weeks away from Pain for Pride!
Jake Mercer: And something tells me that Jamie is going to be extra motivated. He’s going to do whatever he can to take that championship away from Myles and beat him, letting it be known that his time at the top is far from done!
Flannery McCoy: Still, you just have to wonder if Jamie may be a little overzealous on his part. He has angered Myles, and Myles made it his mission statement that he was going to do everything he can to make sure that Jamie pays for what he has done to him.
Stew-O: I suppose only time will tell. Still, everyone is looking forward to their inevitable clash, and sooner rather than later, we will find out who is truly the better man out of those two!
(Jamie O’Hara strolls up the ramp, making his exit. However, as he’s heading up, the shot shifts to backstage where Myles can be seen by a television, completely unamused with everything Jamie has had to say. He snarls and turns, seemingly looking like he’s about to head over to the gorilla positon. Then, he pauses and stops himself short. He sighs, shaking his head.)
Myles: No. There’s always a better time. I’ll get him.
(With that, the EAW World Heavyweight Champion turns towards the opposite direction and heads off as Friday Night Dynasty fades elsewhere.)
(Transitioning outside, the camera would immediately pick up in the parking lot area, focusing in on the entry into the arena’s parking lot, as a black SUV rental would appear much to the anticipation and intriguing nature that the crowd had felt from the appearance. The SUV would come to a sudden stop as the crowd awaited who it could possibly be, with the front driver’s door swinging wide open, one foot would step out of the SUV, followed by a second. As the camera began to come up, the crowd got the hint, they knew exactly who it was, causing them to erupt into a frenzy of cheers throughout the whole arena.)
Jake Mercer: OH COME ON! WHAT IS HE DOING HERE?!
Stew-O: Well Jake, he is here on Dynasty… and I think he’s out for blood!
Jake Mercer: The night was going so well too. 💔
(If Jake Mercer’s immeasurable disappointment wasn’t evident enough to who it was, the camera pointing right up and getting a full body shot of him is what did the job. Bronson Daniels was at the arena here tonight! He slams the door shut, dusting himself off and patting down his pants to make sure that he looked good enough to go, before he would then open up the backseat’s door, pulling out his suitcase before shutting the door, as he then turned his attention to the official entry into the backstage area, making his way.)
Flannery McCoy: Well after everything that has gone on in the recent weeks between Bronson Daniels and chairman of the board in Methuselah, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was here in order to cause some chaos and damage, especially to stick it to the higher ups of the brand.
Stew-O: Well like I said, I’m sure of it that Bronson is out for blood and— wait, what’s going on?!
(In a mere, very swift moment, Bronson Daniels felt himself being surrounded and circled, as a bunch of security guards who were protecting the arena here tonight would begin to swarm him which stopped Bronson right in his tracks. Bronson was very confused, as he was quick to try and make some sort of sense out of the situation, trying to keep a calm composure despite the panic and utmost of confusion that he was feeling at this very moment.)
Bronson Daniels: Alright, okay… so are any of you going to tell me what the hell is going on and why I’m being swarmed in a PARKING LOT? It must be something really damn important.
Security Guard: While it’s unfortunate the circumstances surrounding such a situation, we were informed that you were not to be allowed in the building tonight for your own good.
Jake Mercer: We are saved. ♥️
(Bronson scratched the back of his neck as he looked around at all of the security guards, they had a very serious manner on their face and it was clear that they meant business and enforcing said business much like Bronson was in his own way, but he couldn’t help but question the motives as to why exactly he was to be kept away from the building.)
Bronson Daniels: Okay, I can very much see and understand that. Now can you tell me why?
Security Guard: It was orders given to us specifically to make sure that you knew you were barred from the arena by any means necessary and at any costs.
Bronson Daniels: And by who?
Security Guard: Kensingten, Richard, and Methuselah all. They gave strict orders that you could not take part of Friday Night Dynasty tonight no matter what. We don’t make the rules, Bronson; we just enforce them. It just so happens that they’re being enforced to prevent your entry.
(Bronson looked down at the floor as he shook his head. He wasn’t even surprised, he was just disappointed. Of course it was the three of them going to such extreme measures.)
Bronson Daniels: Go figure. I can’t even be surprised anymore. All they have ever tried to do since Methuselah returned and I eliminated him from the Grand Rampage match was to make my life nothing more than a living hell. Kensingten and Richard already were doing that BEFORE Methuselah too, including being racist pieces of shit, but now that Methuselah is back, it’s just not all that shocking to me anymore. But are you guys REALLY going to keep me from entering a building? I mean, you guys understand that I deserve at least an inch of revenge already, don’t you think? After everything I have had to be put through? You’re just going to listen to them instead of letting someone serve them justice?
(The security were certainly taken aback by this, but they stood their ground the whole time.)
Security Guard: We’re sorry Bronson, but we were given orders and we are here to enforce them like I had already stated. You don’t get a pass from that and especially if we were to give you a pass, and let you freely roam the backstage area and evade Dynasty after we were told to specifically let you know of your ban from the building and show tonight, that could cost us our job. We were told you were a hot head and I can really see that more than anything right now. Live to fight another day, Mr. Daniels.
(Bronson couldn’t help but roll his eyes before sighing, officially giving in.)
Bronson Daniels: You know what? Fine. I will leave, under my own will. But can you get out of my way and stop circling me so I can do that myself?
(The security guard shakes his head.)
Security Guard: We were also told that we must escort you away.
Bronson Daniels: You serious?!?!? You know what, just do it already then!
Jake Mercer: WE ARE SAVED! FRIDAY NIGHT DYNASTY CAN BE BEARABLE TONIGHT!
Stew-O: Don’t you think this is a bit much, Jake?
Jake Mercer: NOPE! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HE DESERVES!
Flannery McCoy: Okay, Jake. Sure.
(Bronson Daniels turned his back to the building as security got out of his way, surrounding his sides and back instead, before escorting him back to his rental. As they did so, Bronson Daniels pulled his phone out and began to dial on it, eventually starting a call… which was answered.)
Bronson Daniels: We need to talk.
(Bronson is continued to be escorted away while he is on the phone, as Friday Night Dynasty would then fade elsewhere.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“Psycho CEO” by YEAT began to play throughout the arena. Emerging slowly from the curtain was Shisui Tategami. He stood on the apron, looking at the crowd of people hyped for this match-up. He puts his hand on his chin and pops his neck. Laser focus in his eyes as he makes his walk to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Kyoto, Japan! Weighing in at 180 pounds! SHISUI TATEGAMI!
(Shisui’s music fades out, and “Geto’s True Identity” by Yoshimasa Terui hits to cheers from the crowd. Chiyo Gado makes his way out to the ring. He is confident and ready for this upcoming match against Shisui Tategami. Shisui watches as Chiyo heads down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent! From Osaka, Japan, weighing in at 170 pounds! CHIYO GADO!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Flannery McCoy: The match started, and right away, Shisui is pushing Chiyo into the corner! He showcases that strength by locking Chiyo down in that corner, but the referee forces him to break up contact. Gado can collect himself now, looking to lock up with Tategami! Shisui can grab that arm, wrenching up on it like he’s trying to snap it off. Now, he’s pulling Chiyo down to his knees and putting pressure on that arm!
Jake Mercer: Getting technical now, Shisui is getting behind Chiyo and trying to get a hold of both arms — most likely trying to get an extension! Getting it all the way! Stretching out those arms, his shoulder blades are kissing right now! But Chiyo isn’t looking to go out quickly, managing to power out of the stretch, guiding Shisui around slowly…and reversing the hold on him! Now Tategami is getting a taste of his own medicine! Getting him on the ground and pulling those arms back and together! Tell him if you want to get technical, he can get technical! Even if he isn’t that good at it.
Stew-O: Shisui is still fighting this hold, getting back up to a vertical base but still not finding a way to BREAK the hold! Chiyo showcases his strength, showing that the holds he implements won’t be easily countered, and- WOAH! Shisui is rolling forward and a quick kip-up! He freed his arm from the tortuous pull, flipping himself around and grabbing Chiyo from behind! Going for a backdrop- NO CHIYO FLIPS OUT! Shisui goes for a chop, but it’s blocked! Chiyo goes for a roundhouse kick, but it’s DUCKED!
Flannery McCoy: That’s what we call doing your homework; if he were a second late, he would have been knocked out! Just the way that high kick was moving would have been an immediate nap for Shisui. Both men now lock hands, a Greek-Roman knuckle lock, testing each other’s strength. Shisui might be the bigger man in the match, but Chiyo ensures that doesn’t play a factor. It showed him and everybody that he could keep up no matter how strong you might be. But now, it looks like Shisui’s power is too great!
Jake Mercer: Shisui managed to push Chiyo on his back! Using leverage, he put his leg behind the knee, and now his shoulders are on the mat!
ONE!
…
Jake Mercer: KICKOUT! He lifted that one shoulder off the mat, but again, Shisui was forcing his shoulder back to the mat!
ONE!
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Jake Mercer: ANOTHER KICKOUT! Chiyo refuses to be overpowered, and WOAH- a nice kip-up by Chiyo! He continues to test his strength against Shisui- BUT SHISUI DROPS TO HIS BACK AND HITS CHIYO WITH A MONEY FLIP! Hands still locked! Chiyo goes in for a pin! Can he steal it?
ONE!
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Stew-O: Getting that arm up again! Shisui has been trying to get him to submit, but Chiyo denies him. Once again, Chiyo gets back up with a kip-up! Trying to hit Shisui with a double-hand “Northern Lights” suplex, but Shisui denies it! Gado doesn’t seem to care about going for a monkey flip of his own! Unfortunately, I could not get it- BUT I was MANAGING TO LEAP INTO A HURRICANRANA! Breaking the knock lock, running to the ropes, and flipping off the back of Shisui! Tategami goes for a chop, but Chiyo quickly blocks it!
Jake Mercer: A STIFF KICK TO THE SIDE BY SHISUI! That could’ve cracked his rib cage! Shisui is mounting Chiyo, and PALM STRIKES is RAINING DOWN! CHIYO KEEPING HIS GUARD UP! BUT IT’S HARD TO PROTECT HIMSELF WITH HOW HARD THESE STRIKES ARE COMING! Shisui finally gets up; KICK HIM IN THE BACK FOR GOOD MEASURE! He takes him by the hand and pulls him up! DROPPING HIM DOWN WITH A STIFF SHORT-ARM CLOTHESLINE! Lifting him back up, Chiyo isn’t even sure where he is right now— DROPS HIM WITH ANOTHER ONE! Look at the look of confidence on Shisui’s face, taunting Chiyo. He gets into the corner and stares down Chiyo! Waiting for him to stagger back to his feet. HE RUNS AND—
Flannery McCoy: CAUGHT WITH A CLOTHESLINE! CHIYO IS MAKING SHISUI FLIP IN THE AIR LIKE A GYMNAST! Chiyo looks even more pissed than he did before, watching Shisui try to get back to his feet. He stumbles around, trying to gain footing after the devastating clothesline. Before he could turn around, he WRAPS his arm around his waist and DROPS SHISUI ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Shisui is laid out on the mat, but it looks like that took a lot out of Chiyo as well…
Jake Mercer: Gedo is trying to reach his feet- but Shisui quickly grabs Chiyo! Throwing him shoulder first into the steel post! Grabbing him again! He is hooking his arm and going for a DRAGON SUPLEX INTO A PIN! The referee is sliding in for the cover!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Flannery McCoy: KICK OUT BY CHIYO! Shisui is getting frustrated and charging in on Chiyo! But instead, he gets hit with a swift arm drag! Shisui once again gets back to his feet and tries to do a chop, but Chiyo again blocks it! Shisui is running into yet another arm drag! Shisui stands up again, looking for the chop- wait, fake out? Chiyo drops his guard- (CHOP!) GIVE HIM A SMALL WINDOW TO HIT THAT CHOP! Sending Chiyo straight to the ground! A chop like that will put hair on your chest, especially from someone like Shisui, who seems to hit harder whenever we see him come out here.”
Jake Mercer: Shisui is picking him up in the corner, going for an Irish whip! Chiyo gets to the other side but uses the ropes to catch some air and gets behind Shisui! Doing a front roll, now bouncing back into a Hurricanrana! Throwing him across the ring practically! Yet he’s not done. Chiyo, with another kip up, is INTO A PERFECT DROP KICK! Showing some great athleticism against Shisui’s size and strength. Now he’s sliding into the cover, hooking the leg, looking for a victory off that dropkick! Can he get it?
ONE!
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Stew-O: Another KICKOUT at one! Chiyo will have to give much more in this match to walk out victorious! Shisui is standing up and getting caught with a stiff forearm smash! Nearly knocking a tooth out! Standing him stumbling into the corner! Chiyo is leaning him against the ropes AND GIVING HIM A MASSIVE CHOP OF HIS OWN! Chiyo controls this match, backing away from Shisui and running right at him! Shisui quickly moved out of the way, throwing him through the middle ropes! Chiyo manages to catch himself, but Shisui quickly grabs Chiyo in a headlock!
Flannery McCoy: Trapping that head, not allowing him to go anywhere- OH! It’s a hard shot to the jaw with that European uppercut! I’m slumping Chiyo over now, turning him around for HUGE NECKBREAKER! HANGMAN NECK BREAKER FROM THE MIDDLE ROPE! That did a number on Chiyo, which can completely paralyze you if something goes wrong! But Shisui does not care much about his opponent’s condition; he wants to win this match! Going for a pin!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Jake Mercer: Chiyo is managing to get his shoulder up! But by the looks of it, he has damaged that neck a lot! It doesn’t look too good for Chiyo! But it is a perfect opportunity for Shisui to grab Chiyo and lift him in half, Nelson! But Chiyo is throwing back elbows! Trying to fight out of the hold! Managing to break it and looking to escape- NOPE! Chiyo pulled him back, looking to get this half-Nelson suplex off! But Chiyo isn’t sitting ideally! Slamming a back elbow to Shisui’s jaw! Finally, breaking the hold! Chiyo off the ropes with a handspring, looking for a big move- NO FOREARM TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Taking him down! Once again, Shisui goes back to the half-Nelson position! Lifting him and tossing him with a HALF-NELSON RELEASE SUPLEX!
Stew-O: Shisui is not letting up, bouncing off the ropes and towards the kneeling Chiyo! Hitting him with a spinning European uppercut! Shisui systematically targets that neck! Now, taking advantage, hooking the legs, trying to put away Chiyo!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE—
Flannery McCoy: CHIYO KICKING OUT! Shisui is getting frustrated and trying to figure out what he wants to do! What does he need to do to put Chiyo away for good? He might have a light bulb going off, lifting Chiyo, and he will put him onto the top rope!
Jake Mercer: I don’t know what he’s thinking, but no moves start on the top rope that doesn’t hurt! Shisui tries to climb up with him, but Chiyo throws back elbows! I’m trying to prevent the maneuver, but Shisui is adamant about locking this move in! Shisui finally managed to lock in the half Nelson! Both are standing up on that top rope! Don’t tell me Shisui is going for that half-Nelson suplex from the top ropes! This could take years of Chiyo’s career! Which doesn’t seem like a problem that Shisui cares about! AVALANCHE HALF NELSON SUPLEX! WAIT NO! CHIYO MANAGING TO FLIP OUT! LANDING ON HIS FEET!
Stew-O: Shisui realizes what happened! Charging at Chiyo- BUT IS THROWN OVERHEAD WITH A SUPLEX INTO THE CORNER! He landed hard, and Chiyo even looked shocked! But he must get back into the game and lock in on Shisui. He’s calling him up! He is looking for the finish! UNEXPECTED WHIPLASH! ROLLING CUTTER!!!
Flannery McCoy: NO! SHISUI PUSHING HIM OFF! CHIYO TURNS AROUND, NAILED WITH THE TOTSUKA BLADE TO THE BUTTON! QUICKLY COVERING HIM!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…SHISUI TATEGAMI!
Jake Mercer: If this is the preview for the 24/7 Battle Royal, then I am more excited than ever about Pain For Pride. What a performance by both of these men!
Stew-O: Chiyo shows off his talent, and Shisui makes a statement with a win. He looks strong as he inches closer to that Battle Royal, which could change careers, as we have seen before!
(Shisui stands tall and firm, content with a victory leading into the 24/7 Battle Royale. From there, Dynasty fades to commercials.)
(A commercial plays for Pain for Pride, featuring the 24/7 Battle Royale.)
(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the middle of the ring with a microphone in hand.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… lRICHARD GRANT AND KENSINGTEN CALHOUN-ASTOR!!!
(Stephie Love leaves the ring as The Mitchell Center comes unglued for both Kensingten Calhoun-Astor and Richard Grant, who both make their way down to the ring with “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd playing in the background. Both Kensingten and Richard can be seen waving at the fans in attendance, even shaking a couple hands in the front row.)
Flannery McCoy: Not often you see either of these two being cheered, but there’s a first time for everything I guess, being that we are in Mobile, Alabama. I feel that these people have tons in common with Richard and Kensingten. Similar… viewpoints.
Stew-O: Kensingten and Richard are excited to be here, but Alabama appears EQUALLY excited to have them here. I encourage those two to savor it now, because I don’t think this reaction is carrying over into next week.
Jake Mercer: Fun fact! Kensingten’s family has a beach house in Orange Beach, which is about an hour away from here. I just looked it up on Google, and that thing is a beaut! I’ll have to visit sometime.
Flannery McCoy: Quit sucking up. You don’t even know if they’ll be your bosses following Pain for Pride.
Jake Mercer: Does it matter? I’m not void of respect.
Flannery McCoy: Riiight.
Stew-O: Playing off what Flannery just touched upon… last week, it was announced that Methuselah versus Bronson Daniels would have extra stakes added to it.
Flannery McCoy: That’s right! If Bronson manages to defeat Methuselah at Pain for Pride 16, then Tyrone Montgomery gains full power and control of Dynasty. Meanwhile, if Methuselah defeats Bronson Daniels, then Richard and Kensingten will be in charge.
Stew-O: That’ll be interesting to say the least, but I’m also interested in what Kensingten and Richard’ll have to say here… partially. :mjgrin:
(“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd slowly fades in the background as both Richard and Kensingten enter the ring. Richard reaches out through the middle rope, and receives two microphones from a stagehand, one which he hands over to Kensingten. Both soak in the positive reaction from Alabama, feeling almost at home before Richard speaks into the microphone first after clearing his throat.)
Richard Grant: ROLL TIDE!!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: WAR EAGLE!!
Richard Grant: ROLL TIDE!!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: WAR EAGLE!!
Richard Grant: ROLL TIDE!!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: WAR EAGLE!!
(The crowd rallies behind both Kensingten and Richard even further before their speech resumes.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Richard, it feels good to finally be around people with class.
Richard Grant: It sure does, Kensi, and tonight, in our favorite state of Alabama, we’ve planned something very special for you all!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: That’s right! Because at Pain for Pride 17, Methuselah will take on that thug, Bronson Daniels, and once defeating him, we’ll gain full control over Dynasty!
Richard Grant: Before the new season too! Meaning: we can fully mold this brand into our image next draft.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Which brings me to why we’re out here. To give these fans a sneak preview into the faces they can expect on the Dynasty roster next season.
Richard Grant: Of course, they can expect talents such as… Hans Grayson!!
(Richard directs attention over to the titantron, which features a Dynasty graphic with Hans Grayson.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: But wait! There’s more! Hopefully, our New Breed Champion following Pain for Pride 17… BRAE!
(BRAE gets a graphic of his own up on the tron, the New Breed Title being photoshopped onto him.)
Richard Grant: Then there’s our Tag Team Champions… The Jaded Hearts!
(Kassidy and Sienna get a graphic as well.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: I am truly excited to find out who are World Champion will be, but whether it’s Myles or Jamie O’Hara, I’ll be happy with that!
Richard Grant: Same here. I’d also love to have talents such as Limmy Monaghan, Cody Maverick, Vincent Mondrian, and Ryan Wilson remain on the brand as well!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: I’m noticing a trend with these picks, Richard…
Richard Grant: Yes, no talent like Bronson Daniels stinking up the place!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: No Tyrone, and Diamond either. :blessed:
Richard Grant: It sounds like paradise, which is what the Dynasty brand’ll be under our control. Next season, we plan to have all tri-branded titles!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Yes, and adding onto that, everyone drafted onto Dynasty will have a clean slate going forward… well, unless you’re someone like Michael Machina.
(Richard Grant rubs his ribs, recalling being speared by Machina in the past.)
Richard Grant: What he did to me will never be forgotten.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: It’s okay, Richie. Once we’re fully in charge of Dynasty, then the roster will have no choice but to show us the respect we deserve!
(Kensingten comforts Richard, and the two continue their speech, but have their back turned towards the titantron where Diamond Dixon and Tyrone Montgomery are seen holding the doors open, allowing for the University of South Alabama’s Football team to enter the building, coaches and players alike. In the commotion, someone in a USA hoodie, baggy shorts, and a baseball cap with his head tilted down can be seen, looking an awful lot like the man banned from the arena earlier… Bronson Daniels!)
Stew-O: Was that-
Jake Mercer: Shh! Settle down, Stew. Show some respect.
Stew-O: :wtf:
(The feed returns back to the usual Dynasty graphics on the tron, and the crowd noise rises, believing they caught glimpse of Bronson Daniels too, perhaps trying to draw Kensingten and Richard’s attention, but the two are none the wiser as Richard Grant speaks up.)
Richard Grant: Guys, I know you’re happy to see us. Trust me, we’re happy to be here, but I’ll need you to settle down slightly. I can barely hear myself think.
(The crowd pipes down slightly, leaving Kensingten and Richard Grant.)
Richard Grant: Now, that’s more like it. :mjgrin: Back to what you were saying, Kensi.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Thank you, Richard. Uhm… this’ll be a sensitive topic for some, but it needs to be stated… Donald Trump.
(Kensingten and Richard lower their heads briefly, and appear to wipe a few tears.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Last night, he was found guilty of 34 counts. Which… which is still affecting both Richard and I, but we powered through it to be here tonight. However, it is upsetting to see such an injustice done to an innocent man!
Richard Grant: I bet that jury was paid! Of course, they’ll lock up a man that’s done nothing wrong. Meanwhile, there’s thousands of people on the street now that have committed crimes, and nothing is being done about it!
(Kensingten composes herself with deep breathes, and encourages Richard to do the same.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Deep breathes, Richard… deep breathes. Because it’s in our hands to spread the legacy of the greatest president America has ever known.
Richard Grant: That’s right! Once we win at Pain for Pride, then we’ll honor Mr. Trump by running Dynasty in a way that’ll carry this brand to unseen heights. We’ll, quite literally, make Dynasty great again! :mjgrin:
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: And I know it’s a little early, but to help usher in the era of Kensingten and Richard… Alabama, I have more surprise for you. Hit it, guys!
(Kensingten points toward the stage where the USA Marching Band comes out in a line, playing “When The Saints Go Marching In.” Red, white, and blue confetti pours down from the ceiling as Kensingten and Richard are having the time of their lives in the ring, jamming out to the band’s music.)
Richard Grant: And one more thing!
(Richard points to the rafters where a large poster drops in dramatic fashion, the design being spoofed from the old red, white, and blue Obama poster that read “HOPE,” except Obama’s been replaced with Kensingten and Richard faces in red, reading “HOPE.” Meanwhile, Tyrone and Diamond appear in the blue with “NOPE.”)
Flannery McCoy: Oh, for the love of-
Jake Mercer: It’s brilliant, guys! Don’t you think?!
Flannery McCoy: It’s absurd! Pain for Pride hasn’t even happened yet, and these two already celebrating like they’ve won the Super Bowl!
Jake Mercer: Might as well! Bronson Daniels doesn’t have a chance in hell of beating Methuselah!
Stew-O: Part of me is hoping that he does, because after hearing out their vision, this brand CANNOT wind up in the hands of either Kensingten or Richard following Pain for Pride.
(The marching brand eventually wraps up, and are given a round of applause from the fans in attendance, along with both Kensingten and Richard in the ring before “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd blares throughout the arena for a second time, and the crowd is singing along. Same goes for Kensingten and Richard in the world, celebrating before even reaching the finish line as the camera fades to elsewhere onn… what could possibly be our future if Bronson Daniels comes up short.)
(A commercial is shown for X featuring HRDO fan accounts supporting Trump.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to a shot of The Mitchell Center as the Alabama crowd in attendance tonight is met by the sounds of ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep which blasts through the speakers to a loud mixed reaction from the crowd. The camera then goes over to reveal New Breed Champion Michael Machina as he’s seen making his way out to the stage. He’s dressed for in-ring action later tonight in the main event as he wears his title around his waist, taking a look around before, from there, beginning to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!! MICHAEL MACHINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Well, as we all already know, Michael Machina is on an inevitable crash course with possibly one of his toughest challenges yet in the form of BRAE. Last week was possibly one of the more personal weeks for the two of them, with BRAE going out of his way to try and make a statement at the expense of Machina’s girlfriend, Rory Slate, as he would brutally attack her on two occasions during the night. One during their match, and one during Machina’s Champion versus Champion match against Interwire Champion Drake Armstrong which would ultimately end up costing him.
Flannery McCoy: Machina can’t let that get into his head though and that looks to be how he’s approaching this as he’s making his way out to the ring tonight, seemingly having something on his mind as he does. I’m sure their confrontations with one another are far from over, and it’s only a matter of time before we find out who’s truly ahead between the two and I’m sure Machina wants to be that person. It’s all about the New Breed Championship and breaking that illustrious record and the closer he gets to that, the hungrier he gets as well.
Jake Mercer: But can he beat THE RAGE?
Flannery McCoy: :francis:
(Machina is seen making his way up the steel steps and onto the apron, taking a minute before entering into the ring. He unbuckles his title and raises it into the air before making his way over and taking a microphone from ringside while ‘Apostle’s Warning’ then begins to come to a close. Heading toward the center of the ring, Machina would then begin to speak.)
Michael Machina: These past couple of weeks have been the deepest reflection periods of my career. As I am on the cusp of making history which is something that I have not been short on reminders for, I find myself taking a look back on the title reign that got me here. It all started at House of Glass when I beat Hans Grayson and Drake Armstrong to win this even though it was so early, I looked forward and I saw such an insurmountable goal and in the back of my mind I expected to get here, but it was so far away I was only focused on the present. So to be here right now, so close, I knew that I had what it took to make it this far, but damn, even now thinking about the prospect of it is something that stuns me. I was dedicated to proving myself despite being a rookie when I first won this, and I was well-equipped even then to tackle the behemoth known as Elite Answers Wrestling. It didn’t come instantly, but lo and behold, here I stand as one of the greatest New Breed Champions of all time. Hell, an argument can be made that I am the greatest already. Records like these are meant to be held for a long time, and it only feels like you people have settled into Andre Walker breaking Jamie O’Hara’s previous record a few years back, but here we are now, and depending on how the cards fall, I could either have it right in the palm of my hands or have to fight for it. This brings me to my next topic of discussion, BRAE.
(The crowd reacts loudly as Machina nods his head, a more serious look washing over as he continues.)
Michael Machina: Every challenger that has stepped up during this reign, no matter who they are, has been taken out at my hands. Whether it be new faces or familiar faces, they’ve all met a very similar fate. I don’t care what anyone is led to believe, I don’t care what hype you have been forced fed, there is absolutely zero reason why BRAE is considered an exception to that rule. But you’re not going to be convinced solely by that, so let’s take a moment to dissect all of this while we have the opportunity. He’s someone who has been on an impressive run as of late. From fairly remarkable Marquee Event performances to huge wins against future Hall of Famers and former Champions, needless to say, he’s earned this opportunity, I’m not going to deny him of that, and, shit, I’ll even go as far as respecting everything that he’s accomplished in order to get here. But at the end of the day, that’s all there is to it, he’s done just about enough to make him by, but he hasn’t done enough to prove that he can beat me. He doesn’t have the facilities to do that, and I’m not just saying it because I want it to be true. He had his chance and he had it in the Iron Survivor at Operation: Doomsday a couple of months back, and even though he tried really hard, possibly in the best performance of his career, I was able to walk away from the event with not only the title remaining in my grasp but with a history-making win at that. He wasn’t able to get the job done then, and three months isn’t enough time to drastically change from a loss of that magnitude.
(Machina approaches the edge of the ring, eyeing the hard camera with a stern expression.)
Michael Machina: The RAGE isn’t going to be enough to end this reign.
(Machina pauses as the crowd is electric tonight for what he has to say. But quickly, ‘Duel of The Fates V2’ by Samuel Kim begins to play throughout the arena, prompting the crowd to cheer loudly as the camera goes over to reveal BRAE as he is revealed making his way out to the stage. He has a suit on as he adjusts it before looking over to the ring, simply chuckling at Machina’s words before making his way down the ramp.)
Stew-O: Well it seems like BRAE is making his way out to the ring about to give his thoughts on the matter, and honestly he looks kind of amused. These last couple of weeks have felt like a game to him, and while Machina has been taking the biggest defense of his career deathly serious, it seems like BRAE has been entertained by the prospect of this and has used that to ramp up his antics to the next level.
Flannery McCoy: Even after last week, it doesn’t seem like he feels any sort of remorse or regret for what he did, and that’s scary. Machina may be a monster, but let’s not forget that BRAE can reach that level too. This might be a battle of two equals when the time comes to settle it inside of the ring, and I’m certainly interested in what this Pain For Pride bout beholds.
Jake Mercer: See?! But you were bullshitting me right??? THE RAGE is real and you’re accepting that!
(BRAE makes his way up the steel steps and through the ropes before he heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area. ‘Duel of The Fates V2’ is then heard fading out as he makes his way over to Machina. The two of them end up face-to-face as he tilts his head before he then begins to speak.)
BRAE: You are certainly an interesting individual, aren’t you, Michael Machina? Everyone has said that you are this indomitable Elitist, one untouched by many and, as advertised, the best New Breed that this company has to offer currently. Yet despite all of that, the way that you talk, the way that you convey yourself, I can’t help but think that you speak the same “truths” as everyone else in this company. Look, just like you’ve tried to warn me, to no avail for you unfortunately, I have heard it all before. However, while I have failed in my mission to become a New Breed Champion before, that sort of experience is motivating me to go all the way. You know me, I don’t like to be content, I don’t like to sit around after a huge loss and let the world pass me by. I kick it into another gear even if that doesn’t exist for me, and I elevate myself to a higher plane almost immediately because that is the mindset of a winner. You may have had your fun dominating the competition, but now, it’s time for someone to step up to the plate and cut you down, and I wholeheartedly believe that I have the chance to do that.
(BRAE thinks about what he’s going to say next for a moment, before approaching Machina and giving a small chuckle as he continues.)
BRAE: I will take you down, and who knows? I may become the *new* New Breed of Legends in the process. We can find that out at Pain For Pride.
(Machina gives a chuckle in return after hearing what his opponent had to say while the crowd goes wild for BRAE. The New Breed Champion adjusts his title over his shoulder before shaking his head as he responds.)
Michael Machina: That’s not going to happen, only in your wildest dreams. But really, that’s all it is when it comes to you, right? Dreams, delusions, all of that, and it’s hard to really believe anything that you’re saying when you don’t have anything to show for it despite that. I tried, I really tried to see it from your perspective as I would with anyone else, but you’re not exactly the most convincing person. I mean, you showed how desperate you can be when you attacked Rory last week, and let me ask you something, do you really think that was meant to get in my head? Just like you, I knew she wasn’t built for this, and while it’s quite the unfortunate thing considering the potential someone like her has, at the same time, you have to understand that people are built to fail and that is how I see her just as I do you. You can have all the good performances you want, but that’s all it is at its core, good performances. Good performances don’t win matches, it takes a lot more that you don’t have.
BRAE: And you’re exactly right on one thing, good performances are not all that you need. Everyone in this company has had that token one standout performance in their career no matter who they are, and that’s something that they constantly hang their hat on and that is what leads to their inevitable downfall in the end. That’s why I cannot let myself become a victim of that, I need to become something more. I challenged you in the first place because I feel now more than ever I am closest to that. All the training, all the preparation that has led me to this moment, has brought me to the biggest stage that this company has to offer undoubtedly and that is not for any sort of reason. The only way I can feel completed is if I end this Season with that title raised high into the air, that would truly be the satisfying ending I desire. Do what you can to end it, but you never had a choice.
Michael Machina: I could say the same for you.
BRAE: Always the entertainer, aren’t you? None of that is going to save you from what’s going to happen in a couple weeks time. I promise, even if it’s the last thing I do, I am going to beat you once and for all.
(Machina stares BRAE down for a moment as the situation grows tense, the crowd beginning to hush to a murmur. Finally, he begins to react, scoffing and dropping his microphone before he begins to backpedal.)
Michael Machina: (Off-Mic) Keep dreaming.
(‘Apostle’s Warning’ begins to blast through the speakers again as Machina leaves the ring, BRAE watching on while he does with a serious expression.)
Stew-O: Bold words said by both parties, but in the end it was Machina who got the last word. Perhaps that’s telling of what is going to happen at Pain For Pride? We know Machina has worked extremely hard to be at the cusp of breaking a record of this magnitude, and to throw it away before he can reach the finish line is definitely going to be a type of unsettling for him.
Flannery McCoy: But we know how hard BRAE has prepared in order to get here right now. He said it himself that he is not going to lose to Machina again and he is going to do whatever he possibly can in order to make sure that he finishes the job once and for all.
Jake Mercer: I MISS THE RAGE ‼️‼️‼️😈😈😈
(The last shot seen is Machina disappearing through the backstage area while BRAE only smirks once more while Friday Night Dynasty, from there, begins to fade out to elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for the Silent Hill 2 remake, featuring Michael Machina.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen… The following singles match is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
(‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki start playing as Drake Armstrong enters the arena to loud boos from the crowd. He is wearing his flashy robe and puts his back to the camera before he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Scarsdale, New York! Weighing in at 245 pounds! Here is… “THE FUTURE” DRAKE ARMSTRONG!
(Drake’s music fades out and “Only the Strong Survive” by Saliva hits to boos from the crowd. Issac makes his way out to the ring. He has a confident look on his face, ready for this upcoming match against Drake Armstrong. Drake watches on as Issac heads down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent from Parts Unknown weighing in at 225 pounds he is “FALLEN ANGEL” ISSAC CROWE!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Flannery McCoy: They both lock up! Collar and elbow tie-up got them both struggling in the middle of the ring— but DRAKE PUSHES ISSAC AWAY! Sending him rolling back and onto his feet. Issac looked surprised by the strength on display but still didn’t look deterred. He was again marching up to Drake and applying the collar and elbow tie-up! Once again, both are in the middle of the ring, locking horns like a bull!
Stew-O: Very good on Issac for not backing down; he will need that confidence and never-say-die attitude in this match— look at Drake! Pushing Issac back into the corner! The referee starts the count…and Drake lets go of Crowe by the count of three— OH DRAKE SLAPS ISSAC ACROSS THE FACE! That is typical of Armstrong’s behavior; he disrespects his opposition. That seemed to get a smirk out of him.
Jake Mercer: You guys are being sensitive; Drake isn’t doing anything illegal! He is just establishing his dominance! WAIT A MINUTE! ISSAC IS FIGHTING BACK! Out of the corner with right hands, knocking Drake back unexpectedly! Backing up and CHARGING BACK TO DRAKE! SENDING HIM ON HIS BACK WITH A FRONT DROPKICK! DRAKE TRYING TO STAND UP! ANOTHER FRONT DROPKICK! See, look what Drake did; he ignited a fire in Issac!
Flannery McCoy: Or maybe Issac always fought him, and Drake underestimates him! Issac looks at Drake, who is stumbling back to his feet and towards him— LIFTING HIM FOR THE ATOMIC DROP! ISSAC GOES OFF THE ROPES AND TAKES DRAKE DOWN WITH A FOREARM SMASH! Issac has complete control over this match, moving like a race car out there! He wants to get Drake closer to the ropes, and Issac is looking for a top rope maneuver! Maybe he wants to put away Drake Armstrong as soon as he possibly can—
Stew-O: WAIT! Armstrong is up quickly, knocking off his balance! Drake sent a couple of punches to his head to keep him dazed! It looks like he wants to join him on the top ropes! DRAKE STANDING ON THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE, SENDS ISSAC CRASHING WITH A SUPLEX OFF OF THE ROPES! Issac just lost control of the match! But it isn’t the end for him— BUT DRAKE MIGHT THINK IT IS GOING FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THERE—
Jake Mercer: KICKOUT! Drake Armstrong is in disbelief; I’m sure everyone is. I think Armstrong might be right; that had to be a three. Someone run the replay back to see!
Flannery McCoy: That wasn’t a three, and Drake Armstrong has to focus back on this match if he wants to get that three. Mounting Issac and sending PUNCHES down to his head! Lifting his head by the hair AND— A VICIOUS STRIKE! Look at his face; you can see the anger he is feeling after every strike! He is a dangerous man when he is calm and collected. I’d hate to see what he is capable of as angered man! He picks up Issac— WAIT, ROLL UP!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!
Stew-O: DRAKE ARMSTRONG JUST BARELY KICKED OUT! WHAT AN UPSET THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN! ISSAC QUICKLY KIPS UP AND RUNS THE ROPES! DRAKE IS BACK ON HIS FEET LOOKING AT ISSAC— “COMATOSE” AXE HANDLE TO THE SKULL OF ARMSTRONG! Drake Armstrong just got the memories knocked out of him! He is in a terrible position right now, and Issac is not wasting time! This could be Issac’s moment right here! GETTINF DRAKE ARMSTRONG, ISSAC LOOKING FOR THE “DEATH DOOR” THE BURNING HAMMER—
Jake Mercer: NO THIS COULD BE THE BIGGEST UPSET IN THIS BRAND’S HISTORY— YES! DRAKE GETS OIT OF IT! JUST BARELY! ISSAC GETS BACK UP— “NATURAL TALENT”! SLAMMING ISAAC ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK! COME ON! Issac stumbles back to his feet, still ready for a fight back. He doesn’t know where he is— DRAKE IS ON HIM, PICKING UP WITH THE GOTCH STYLE TOMBSTONE!
Flannery McCoy: ABOUT TO DROP CROWE ON HIS HEAD WITH THE DEATH PENALTY- NO! CROWE LIFTING UP DRAKE AND DUMPING HIM OVER HEAD! Armstrong stumbling back to his feet- SUPERKICK BY CROWE! Dropping Armstrong, dropping down for another pin!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEE—
Stew-O: NEVER COUNT DRAKE OUT! He manages to kick out but Issac is going to let him breath, picking him up and going to throw him towards the ropes- but Armstrong grabbed Issac and tosses him into the ropes- BUT ISSAC HOOKS THE ARM OVER THE TOP ROPE, STOPPING HIS MOMENTUM! Armstrong is running towards Issac- BUT ISSAC LIFTS HIM UP AND OVER! NO! DRAKE LANDS ON THE APRON! Armstrong goes for a kick- BLOCKED BY ISSAC! ISSAC GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE- DUCKED BY DRAKE! ISSAC STICKING HIS HEAD THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPES- DRAKE JUMPS OVER AND HITS A LEG DROP TO THE BACK TO THE NECK OF ISSAC! Amazingly, I have seen many Drake Armstrong matches, and they never fail to impress me!
Flannery McCoy: Now look at Armstrong! Looking for the SUICIDE DIVE- BUT Issac MOVES TO ANOTHER PART OF THE RING! BUT DRAKE CHANGES DIRECTION, HEADING TOWARDS ISSAC- BUT ISSAC CATCHES HIM WITH A KICK! STOPPING DEAD IN HIS TRACKS! This match has been completely back and forth. Issac is getting Drake on the apron! What is thinking here? Stepping back and CHARGING FORWARD— KNEE TO THE CHEST BY ISSAC! Now, that’s just brutal! I could have carved Drake’s chest in with that move!
Jake Mercer: Maybe that was the goal! Stop your opponent from breathing well. You can’t win a match when you’re out of breath clutching your chest! As I said, Issac is thinking ahead, and that’s why he is the way he is. Strategic, Smart, and Vicious! Look at him kicking Drake on the ground! It’s just his way of showing that he has control over this match, and there is nothing that Drake can do about it! Finally, Issac grabs Drake and throws him back into the ring! Going for an immediate cover…
ONE!
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TWO!!
Stew-O: ONLY A TWO COUNT! Issac is now finally in complete control of Drake! Quickly throwing him into the corner and STOMPING HIM OUT! GETTING HIM DOWN AND HUNCHED INTO THAT CORNER! Issac doesn’t seem to be done, getting him back to his feet and- OW! HUGE STRIKE TO THE RIBCAGE! Swiftly now, getting Drake on his back and- DROPPING THE KNEE ON THE BRIDGE OF DRAKE NOSE! Issac being as physical as he can be! Hooking the leg for another pin attempt! Can he get it this time around?!
ONE!
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TWO!!
Flannery McCoy: OUT AT TWO AGAIN! Drake is just resilient! He knows what’s on the line and will do everything possible to ensure he advances to the next round! Both men are. Just look at how red Issac’s eyes are! With each kick out and each attempt at amounting to some offense, Issac gets increasingly aggressive- YOU CAN EVEN SEE IT IN THESE STOMPS! STOMPING ON HIS RIB CAGE! It’s just nasty work. Now look, grabbing Armstrong’s neck and applying a chokehold! Wrenching it in tightly, there is nowhere for Drake to go…look at his face…it’s turning different shades!
Jake Mercer: I hate to call this one, but Drake might be out…wait a minute…WAIT A MINUTE! DRAKE IS FIGHTING BACK! HE TRYING TO MAKE HIS WAY UP TO HIS FEET! ISSAC TRYING TO KEEP A HOLD OF HIM, BUT IT’S NOT WORKING AS WELL AS HE THOUGHT! DRAKE BROKE THE HOLD AND THREW ISSAC CHEST FIRST INTO THE CORNER! The impact of sending Issac back into a GERMAN SUPLEX! Completely folding Issac like a lawn chair! Drake is now quickly trying to climb to the top rope, looking to finish things off— BUT ISSAC CATCHES HIM WITH A KICK! Knocking him down on the top turnbuckle! Just nearly avoiding disaster, climbing up to the top rope with Drake, looking for a big move, hopeful to send Armstrong packing!
Stew-O: Any move from the top ropes will take your opponent’s momentum and lock it in a box! All Issac needs to do is get his footing and- WAIT A SECOND, DRAKE POPS UP WITH A HURRICANRANA SENDING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! WHAT IMPRESSIVE ATHLETICISM BY DRAKE! Issac is trying to get back to his feet— BUT HE GETS CAUGHT WITH A “DEATH PENALTY”!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner…“THE FUTURE” DRAKE ARMSTRONG!
Flannery McCoy: Amazing match up by these two men, Drake Armstrong having to pull out all the stops in order to pull through with a victory and Issac able to hold his own!
Jake Mercer: Can’t wait to see more of Issac Crowe if he is able to pull out a performance like this one, congratulations to Drake Armstrong!
(Drake Armstrong takes his title and raises it into the air on the top rope, smirking as the crowd here tonight are not entirely receptive of what they’re seeing, responding with loud boos. In the corner, Isaac Crowe is seen unhappy about the result of this match, but not deterred as he rolls out of the ring himself.)
Stew-O: Once again, great showing tonight by Isaac Crowe, there’s a lot of promise to be had with him but when it came down to it, it was the Interwire Champion who got the last laugh. Perhaps this is the result that we’re going to be seeing come Pain For Pride?
(Almost seemingly on cue with what Stew-O had said, the sounds of ‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ by AFI are heard blasting through the speakers of the arena. The crowd roars as Drake immediately turns toward the stage.)
Flannery McCoy: Speak of the devil.
Jake Mercer: No, Flan, the devil is in the ring! We should be saying speak of the Fireheart, because Hans Grayson is here!
(Drake climbs off of the top rope and onto the canvas as Hans Grayson is seen making his way out from the backstage area and toward the stage. He’s fitted out in his ring gear for his main event match later in the night as he eyes his future Pain For Pride opponent inside of the ring with an innocent smile on his face while he does. After a moment, he then begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Stew-O: Well it looks like Hans Grayson is making his appearance tonight, and this is coming off of what happened last week in his match against Cody Maverick. That was his for the taking, but in the end, it was the Interwire Champion who made his presence felt and swooped in to cost his challenger the victory. It doesn’t seem like that got into his head though.
Flannery McCoy: Well that’s what we think, who knows what Hans has in mind, and Drake is certainly kept on high alert. He very well could have mettled in his match against Isaac here tonight, but it seems like he stayed away until the very end to which he has shown up now, and it seems like he has some thoughts on his mind in the process.
Jake Mercer: Hans is used to the Pain For Pride stage, having won the New Breed Championship there last Season, if anything, I think my Graysonites will be very proud with what ends up happening when he dethrones this nasty Tyrant.
(Hans climbs up onto the apron before making his way through the ropes, holding up his hands in innocence as Drake is heard shouting at him trying to get him to leave before he has to put up with whatever he has in mind. Hans then takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’, from there, begins to fade out. Approaching the Champion, Hans then begins to speak.)
Hans Grayson: First off, congratulations on the win.
(Hans smirks as Drake shakes his head, clearly not taking his sarcastic comments very kindly.)
Hans Grayson: Let me make one thing clear before we continue, what happened last week? I don’t take it very personally. I know you had ill intentions in mind when you interfered in my match against Cody Maverick, but I’m not harboring any sort of revenge plot in response to that. Even though he got it in an unethical way, Cody deserved that win, and none of it is going to matter as long as I get the win when it matters, all I need is to do that at Pain For Pride and that is what I intend to do when I take that Interwire Championship away from you. I know you probably expected me to come out here today and try and cost you your match, but I let you have your win. I let you bask in the moment, but now it’s time for me to cut you down to size. It’s time for me to get on this microphone and tell you everything that I need to hear, and by the looks of things, you’re all ears.
Drake Armstrong: (Off-Mic) I have absolutely no time for you, you pathetic peon!
Hans Grayson: What was that?
(Hans pretends he didn’t hear what Drake had to say and that clearly infuriates him even more. But regardless, he stays silent, letting Hans speak.)
Hans Grayson: What you did last week allowed me to contemplate everything that had led me to this moment. I thought about when I first came out at Super Dynasty and challenged you for a match with the Interwire Championship on the line, and I looked back on my whys. Why does facing you at Pain For Pride mean so much to me when I could be doing anything else? Why does the Interwire Championship mean so much to me? I know I don’t have the most impressionable motivations specifically toward that title, shit, in the span of time that I’ve been with Dynasty I’ve focused more on the World Heavyweight Championship than the one you hold right now. But that doesn’t take away from the sentiment very much considering what I’ve been trying to do this entire Season. It started when I was the New Breed Champion, and I held that title with pride. The only thing that I thought of doing with that title around my waist was to elevate it, take it to the next level and to heights that it hasn’t reached before, in turn becoming an amazing Champion, one that nobody will forget. While I feel I left with unfinished business in terms of that, it didn’t take away from the fact that it could be applicable to any title that I hold going forward, especially that one. This is why the thing that has been repeating in my mind for the past couple of weeks is a world where I am the Interwire Champion.
(Drake starts shouting again, saying affirmatively that something like that was never going to happen, but Hans, once again, is just not listening as he continues.)
Hans Grayson: And I thought long and hard about this and, simply put, the only thing that matters right now as I stand here across from you is that with me as Interwire Champion… we wouldn’t need Drake Armstrong.
Drake Armstrong: (Off-Mic) YOU NEED ME! DYNASTY NEEDS ME! THIS TITLE NEEDS ME! YOU INSOLENT FOOL WHAT ARE YOU GOING ON ABOUT-
Hans Grayson: It wouldn’t need you being in the picture at all, and I think it’s safe to say that once that happens, you can do what everyone has wanted you to do since the very beginning and that is fade to obscurity. I don’t believe that you’re fit to be a Champion, and to say that you’re standing here now as Interwire Champion is telling the amount of luck that got you into this undeserving position of power in the first place. But that’s fine, it’s completely fine, but I will say that it’s about time that somebody leveled with you and finally brought you back down to Earth from your high horse. That person is going to be me. I look at all the people that have fallen before you and while I pray for them knowing that they have to be an unfortunate talking point when we talk about your success as a Champion, I’m going to be the exception. I can safely say that you have never faced anyone like me before and I’m sure of that. At the end of the day, when it is all said and done and this Season has come to a close, you are going to be left with nothing. It’s going to be because of me.
(The crowd cheers loudly as Drake’s face begins to twitch a little hearing him talk this trash toward him. He shakes his head before heading over and taking a microphone himself before approaching his challenger once more. Taking a deep breath to calm himself down, he slowly begins to raise his microphone up.)
Drake Armstrong: I-
Stew-O: OH! DRAKE TAKES THE MICROPHONE AND SMASHES IT ACROSS THE FACE OF HANS! HE TOSSES IT OUT OF THE RING BEFORE MOUNTING ON TOP OF HIM AND BEGINNING TO SLAM VICIOUS PUNCHES AGAINST HIS FACE! HE’S ABSOLUTELY RELENTLESS RIGHT NOW AND IT’S CLEAR THAT HANS HAS GOTTEN ON HIS LAST NERVE WITH THE COMMENTS THAT HE WAS PUTTING OUT THERE!
(Drake gets back up as the crowd begins to loudly boo. He shakes his head in frustration as he turns over to see a stunned Hans try and shake off the suddenness of such an attack before beginning to rise up to his feet. Drake then reaches into his trunks and begins to pull something out, a smirk on his face while he does.)
Jake Mercer: AH!
Stew-O: No you idiot he’s not reaching into there like that.
Jake Mercer: Oh.
Flannery McCoy: HE’S PULLED OUT THE ORNATE RING!
(Drake slips the ornate ring on his finger, the Armstrong Family crest shining brightly under the arena lights as he turns around and looks at Hans who is just beginning to turn around and face him before he rushes over…)
Stew-O: DRAKE STRIKES HANS WITH THE RING-
Flannery McCoy: NO! HANS JUST GRABBED DRAKE BY THE ARM AND YANKED THE RING OFF OF HIM BEFORE SHOVING HIM AWAY! DRAKE CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT’S HAPPENING AS HE TRIES TO ATTACK-
Jake Mercer: BUT HANS JUST SLIPPED THE RING ONTO HIS FINGER AND LAID HIM OUT WITH A KNOCKOUT PUNCH! DRAKE IS OUT AND HANS JUST PULLED A FAST ONE ON HIM! BUT LOOK WHAT HE’S DOING!
Stew-O: HE’S LEAVING WITH THE RING!
(Hans slides out of the ring as he takes the ring and a microphone with him. As he begins to backpedal up the ramp, he raises the microphone up and begins to speak again.)
Hans Grayson: As I said, this brand doesn’t need you! I’m going to take EVERYTHING, everything near and dear to you, no matter what it is. It starts with this ring, and it’s going to end with THAT TITLE at PAIN FOR PRIDE!
(Hans slams his microphone down to the ground as ‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ begins to blast through the speakers again and he raises the ring into the air on his finger to the cheers of the crowd while he does.)
Flannery McCoy: A demanding statement made tonight by Hans Grayson as he seems to be in retreat with the ring in his hands. I’m certain that when Drake finally recovers from this he’s not going to be happy whatsoever about what just happened.
Jake Mercer: He was already getting ticked off with his words early, and I’m certain that the issues between the two are far from over. All I know is, Hans Grayson fans are eating good tonight as he comes out on top in this confrontation.
Stew-O: :francis: Stop calling yourself that.
(Drake is seen slowly stirring back up to his feet as he begins to realize what happened. He begins to shout at Hans, absolutely furious that he would let something happen like this before he clutches his hand, rubbing where the ornate ring should be but clearly it’s been stolen. Hans is laughing at this as he simply shakes his head, disappearing through the backstage area as it’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty, from there, begins to fade out.)
(A commercial plays for Lays Ketchup-flavored chips, featuring Hans Grayson.)
(Coming back from commercial break, the cameras pick up on Stephie Love in the ring.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for….
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘My Way’ by Limp Bizkit hits, and the fans cheer. Ryan Joseph Wilson comes on out, ready to go as he makes purposeful steps towards the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Montréal, Québec, Canada, weighing in at 220 pounds, he is ‘Dynasty’s Workhorse’… RYAAAAN JOOOOSEEEEEEPH WIIIIIILSOOOOOOON!!!
Stew-O: One of the most dedicated and hard-working Elitists on the brand, Ryan Joseph Wilson looks to gain a big win here as he gets closer to Pain for Pride.
Jake Mercer: That really is the one thing about him – for as passionate as he is, sometimes, the results don’t help him. It isn’t for a lack of trying, and overtime, the EAW universe has resonated with him and his never-say-die attitude, but no doubt about it that Ryan needs to find that one, big win to finally send him over that hump and get him running.
Flannery McCoy: We know that Ryan gives it his all each and every single time. Now, it’s about bringing those qualities together so that he can walk out tonight with a win, and perhaps a win that would be the ‘Peak’ of his career.
Jake Mercer: Nice one, Flann.
(Ryan gets in the ring and warms up. Soon, ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi hits, and a driven and focused Myles comes storming out, undoubtedly having Jamie’s words from earlier in his head. He storms down with purpose, not wanting to waste any time at all.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent! From Melbourne, Australia, weighing in at 225 pounds, he is the EAW World Heavyweight Champion, and soon-to-be EAW Hall of Famer… MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!
Stew-O: Yep. That’s a chip on his shoulder, alright.
Jake Mercer: There’s that cold intensity from the champ, and man, I have no doubt that he’s gonna do everything he can to make this match a statement for him to make towards Jamie. Still, Ryan isn’t gonna let him do that easily, and I know for a fact that this match is gonna be intense.
Flannery McCoy: Definitely something to look forward to. With two men with ambitious goals heading into Pain for Pride, who is going to emerge victorious here tonight?
(Myles enters, removing his title from his waist and crouching down in the corner. After checking in on both Elitists, the referee calls for the bell!)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: The bell rings, and that means this match is officially underway! We’ve got the EAW World Heavyweight Champion against the man who proudly calls himself the Workhorse of Dynasty! This should be a competitive contest, and right out the gate, Myles and Ryan collide in the center with a collar and elbow lock-up! Both Elitists are doing what they can to try and power the other, looking to get an advantage from early on!
Jake Mercer: It’s a bit of a struggle, but it seems like the champion is the one pulling through as he starts to back Ryan up towards the ropes! Wilson’s back presses up against it, but he takes his foot and places it on the bottom rope, bouncing off of it — whoa! Okay, that was an impressive counter! An improvised springboard armbar there from Ryan was able to send Myles rolling! However, the champion quickly scrambles back up to his feet and charges at his opponent, getting him caught up with another collar and elbow tie-up! Ryan does his best to hold his weight center to the ground this time, trying not to give Myles a single inch here!
Flannery McCoy: Myles transitions over into a wrist lock, slipping quickly behind to Ryan’s back. He twists and torques the limb, doing his best to apply some pressure to it. However, Ryan reaches back using his free arm and is able to take hold of Myles’ head! He cinches in a one-armed side headlock, looking to see if he can get Myles to release. However, he’s quite stubborn at this moment, refusing to let go.
Stew-O: There may be an opening for Ryan to take, though. He presses down more on that head, and that seems to get Myles to loosen his grip on him. Ryan yanks his trapped arm away, freeing it, and now gets a side headlock with both arms in! He spins around Myles now, going around the world, and trips him up with a drop toe hold! He doesn’t waste a single second as he floats over to the front and gets a grounded variant of the side headlock applied! Great moves here from Ryan as he’s able to get out of dodge!
Jake Mercer: Can’t lie, that was pretty cool. The fans sure do seem to like the quick-footed, technical prowess he’s displaying, but if I were Ryan, I wouldn’t get comfortable just yet. After all, it’s still pretty early in this match, and he’s dealing with the world heavyweight champion; a world champion’s world champion. No doubt that Myles is looking to get out of this, and with him moving, working his way back up to his feet, that just might be the case!
Flannery McCoy: Myles is back up on his feet, causing Ryan Wilson to follow along and stand up next to him. The champion fires off with a punch to the body! That gets Ryan to wince and flinch! He delivers another, and that one was definitely harder than the last shot! Ryan does his best to keep his hold of him, but Myles delivers one final punch, and with that, his grasp has weakened! Myles pushes him towards the ropes!
Stew-O: Ryan runs forward and hops up on the middle rope before he springs off of them, nailing another springboard arm drag! Myles scurries up, but Wilson is able to come in and looks for a clothesline—
Jake Mercer: No! Myles scouted that one out! He pops back up and goes for a roundhouse kick, but Ryan is able to avoid it as well! Ryan goes for a boot to the face, but Myles catches his foot and pushes it off to the side. He steps forward, looking for a thrust kick—
Flannery McCoy: Avoided! Ryan is drops down low and sticks his leg out to try and trip Myles out—
Stew-O: But the champion is just too keenly aware and he leaps up— DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!
Jake Mercer: NO! RYAN ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! BOTH MEN GET UP AND THEY CHARGE AT EACH OTHER! FOREARM SMASH TO ONE ANOTHER!
Flannery McCoy: And you can see by their expression that they did NOT think that was gonna happen! However, the fans are loving what they are seeing from the both of them! However, neither are looking for their approval right now as all they’re focused on is winning! Ryan and Myles race at each other, and Ryan goes for a clothesline—
Stew-O: However, Myles has that one scouted and grabs the attacking arm, lacing through to his back and grabbing the other arm. He raises him up, looking for some kind of move from the Gory position—
Jake Mercer: — But Ryan is able to slip out of that one and he ducks down low, scooping Myles down by the feet! Schoolboy pin! We got a cover!
Referee: ONE—
Stew-O: Quick kick out there from Myles. Ryan looks to grab him, but Myles is able to sweep at the legs with his arms, taking him down! He goes for a lateral press on Wilson!
Referee: ONE—
Jake Mercer: But there’s a quick kick out on the part of Ryan! Both men race up and Myles looks for a kick, but Ryan slides underneath the leg and trips him up! Myles gets up on his hands and knees, but Ryan is able to roll him through into a magistral cradle! Another cover!
Referee: ONE—
Flannery McCoy: Not enough! Ryan rises up to one knee and — OH! STIFF KNEE TO THE FACE FROM MYLES! THAT MAY HAVE KNOCKED RYAN CLEAN OUT! HE COVERS!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO—
Stew-O: Shoulder up! But wow, that may have seriously turned the tides on this match! Myles came out of nowhere with that!
Jake Mercer: That’s what makes him such a dangerous competitor, Stew-O. Myles can catch you at anytime, anywhere, anyplace. That knee was a perfect example of that. I’m surprised I didn’t see a tooth fly out after that shot landed!
Flannery McCoy: Yeah, no kidding! That was absolutely brutal to watch. Just imagine how Ryan must be feeling right now.
Stew-O: He certainly seems dazed as he tries to get back, but Myles isn’t letting him have any of it. He lands a clubbing forearm to his back then grabs his head. Yanking him upwards, he liiiiiiifts Ryan Wilson all the way up into a vertical position in the air! Myles stalls for a moment, then… BANG! Suplex hit to perfection! He got all of that one!
Jake Mercer: And what an impactful suplex, too. Myles adds a certain level of oomph and intensity to his moves. Even the simplest ones can hurt like hell whenever he executes them.
Flannery McCoy: Absolutely. Myles just knows how to dish out punishment when need be. Ryan rolls over to the corner and looks to gather his bearings, but unfortunately for him, the Warlord is in hot pursuit of him! Myles brings him up before striking him REPEATEDLY with a series of measured kicks to the abdomen! Yikes! Can you hear those, too? There’s little room to breathe when it comes to Myles and his striking!
Stew-O: Ryan Wilson is quickly and steadily finding himself in a world of trouble in this match. It’s been downhill ever since that knee to the face landed flush. Myles turns him around and goes ahead, kicking him right on that spine! And with each kick landing, you can see the skin getting redder and redder from each shot! He isn’t holding anything back here!
Jake Mercer: And you have to think that Myles has to be imaging Jamie O’Hara right now. With everything that has been going on between them, Myles is just consumed with the idea of revenge, and that means that every opponent he’s gonna have up until Pain for Pride are going to be unfortunate victims of his wrath.
Flannery McCoy: No doubt about it. He backs up but runs towards the opposite corner and comes barreling back in! DOUBLE KNEES TO THE SPINE! GOODNESS! Ryan drops to his knees, but Myles rolls to the outside and grabs onto the top rope. He SLINGSHOTS HIMSELF BACK IN AND HITS A DOUBLE STOMP ON HIS BACK! AND HE DOESN’T STOP, REPEATEDLY, VICIOUSLY STOMPING DOWN ON IT!
Stew-O: The referee begins to admonish Myles, and he finally relents. However, he goes back to work as he grabs Ryan and turns him around. He lands several boots to the gut before lifting him up to the top of the turnbuckle and hits a harsh open palm strike to the face! He turns, rolls forward, gathering some distance before he charges on in and leaps up to the top! Myles grabs Ryan, and this is gonna be bad! HE LIFTS HIM UP—
Jake Mercer: But Ryan fights back, and he’s able to bring his feet back down into the turnbuckle. He slams his fist into Myles’ stomach, halting him! Myles looks to fire back, but Ryan is being incessant, refusing to back down! I think he realizes the precarious spot that he’s in! Ryan is able to curb Myles and fires off with a punch to the face! That manages to rock the champion and HE FALLS BACK—
Flannery McCoy: NO! MYLES IS ABLE TO HOLD ON, JUST COMING SHORT OF HIS BACK HITTING THE CANVAS! BUT LOOK NOW! HE’S IN A TROUBLING SPOT IN HIS OWN RIGHT!
Stew-O: AND RYAN REALIZES THIS! HE TAKES OFF — ELBOW DROP TO A ROPE-HUNG MYLES! OH MY GOD! WHAT A BIG MOVE THERE FOR RYAN AS HE LOOKS TO GET BACK INTO THIS THING!
Jake Mercer: Holy hell! How was he able to pull that one off?!
Flannery McCoy: Nothing short of amazing there, but Ryan isn’t going to let this opportunity pass him by! He drags Myles away from the corner and covers him!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO—
Stew-O: But Myles is able to lift his shoulder from the canvas, breaking the pin! Still, he looks like he could be hurting. That elbow job was enormous!
Jake Mercer: It was crazy. However, Ryan is already trying to get a move in even though his back has got to be killing him. He takes Myles up and hits an exploder suplex! You can see him wince, but he sits up and nods his head, feeling the energy course through him! And the fans here are cheering him on! He’s in a good spot right now!
Flannery McCoy: He certainly is, but now the question is can he capitalize? Ryan grabs Myles and— oh, wait! Myles is fighting back now! He fires off with some punches, seemingly staggering Ryan and putting the brakes on whatever he had planned! Myles shoves him away, but Ryan comes back with a forearm smash to the face—
Stew-O: He shoves the arm with his knee and HITS A SPINNING BACK ELBOW! OH, GOOD LORD! AND NOW, MYLES REELS RYAN IN AND SENDS HIM UP FOR A FISHERMAN’S BUSTER! HE SPIKES HIM RIGHT ON THE HEAD!
Jake Mercer: Damn! Just like that, Ryan Joseph Wilson got absolutely ROCKED!
Flannery McCoy: And Myles looks to cover him after that, not wasting a single moment here!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THR—
Stew-O: NO! RYAN GETS THE SHOULDER UP IN TIME! HE’S STILL IN THIS!
Jake Mercer: It’s been a fast, furious and competitive affair ever since the bell rang! I mean, I’m sure we all had an idea that Ryan and Myles weren’t gonna hold a single thing back, but wow! This is already blowing everyone’s expectations of them!
Flannery McCoy: Yeah, I’m hooked, just like the rest of the EAW Universe is right now! This has been a great match between them!
Stew-O: However, for Myles and Ryan who want to make a huge impression as we get closer to Pain for Pride, all they want is to win and be able to have all of the momentum on their side. Putting on a great show be damned, they want to be able to walk out of this one as the Elitists with their head held high, especially with the two huge matches both of them are going to be a part of!
Jake Mercer: Absolutely! And speaking of winning, Myles may be on the cusp of that golden victory here! He has Ryan up and now, he’s looking to set him up with that pumphandle! Sorry, Ryan, it’s been a valiant effort on your part, but the end is near!
Flannery McCoy: Hang on, I don’t think so! Ryan is fighting back with his free arm, landing various sharp elbows to the side of Myles’ head! And with each blow, you can see Myles getting noticeably weaker and weaker! Ryan is able to break free from his grasp and spins, hitting an enzuigiri! That kick catches Myles completely off guard!
Stew-O: And now Ryan grabs at him and lifts him up – AND HE GETS IT! ‘LA BOMBE BLEU’!!! BLUE THUNDER BOMB CONNECTS, AND RYAN COVERS!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THR—
Jake Mercer: BUT IT’S NOT ENOUGH! RYAN LOOKS ABSOLUTELY GUTTED, BUT HE TRIES TO SHAKE IT OFF AND BRING MYLES BACK UP! HE COULD END THINGS RIGHT HERE!
Flannery McCoy: HE GRABS MYLES AND GOES TO LIFT HIM UP! HE’S GOING FOR THAT SMALL PACKAGE PILEDRIVER–
Stew-O: BUT MYLES FIGHTS OUTTA IT! HE FIGHTS OUTTA IT! HE LANDS ON HIS FEET, AND RYAN LOOKS SHOCKED! HOWEVER, WILSON CHARGES IN–
Jake Mercer: ‘VICTORIA’!!! HOLY CRAP, FROM OUTTA NOWHERE! RYAN IS STUNNED ON HIS FEET! HE’S OUT!
Flannery McCoy: AND THAT PAVES THE WAY FOR MYLES TO GRAB HIM AND SET HIM UP…’DE FACTO’!! HE GETS IT! COVER! COVER! COVER!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING DING DING!)
(‘Enemy Strike’ blares out, eliciting a huge set of cheers from the audience. Myles, shaking his head as he recovers, works his way back up to his feet. He’s handed his title, and the official raises his arm.)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…. MYYYYYYYYYYLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEES!
Stew-O: What an incredible bout here tonight! Ryan and Myles truly left it all out there as they faced each other, going tit for tat, but in the end, Myles was able to get the better of Ryan Joseph Wilson!
Jake Mercer: And man, did he look impressive! Still, when you’re the Peak of EAW, what else was there to expect?
Flannery McCoy: Absolutely. Ryan did his best, but Myles was just in a different zone tonight. Congratulations to the heavyweight champion on a solid performance!
(Myles stands, triumphant, yet not entirely satisfied as Dynasty goes to commercials.)
(A commercial plays for Pain for Pride, where Myles defends the EAW World Heavyweight Championship against Jamie O’Hara.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to a shot of The Mitchell Center as ‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Hazel Fernandes begins to play up through the arena speakers and the Alabama crowd in attendance tonight absolutely erupts. Cheers are showered down as the camera goes over to reveal Limmy Monaghan as he makes his way out from the backstage area and toward the stage. With a smirk on his face, he points to the sky, with pyro seen erupting out from behind him, before he, from there, begins to make his way down the ramp and to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… LIMMY MONAGHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Last week we saw Limmy Monaghan make his Pain For Pride match against Cy Henderson official, and I think we can all safely say that this has escalated very quickly even after what was only their first encounter post Fighting Spirit. Both of them cut deep when they get on the microphone with one another, and now Limmy looks to do it all over again as it seems like he has something on his mind.
Flannery McCoy: Limmy was not afraid to dig into Cy’s past before this and I don’t think he’s going to be afraid to do it again. But don’t be surprised if Cy is eager to respond to that as well. It nearly ended in catastrophe for the Hall of Famer last week as he tried to attack Limmy after they made their match official, but this time it was Limmy who saw it coming and nearly laid him out before he went into retreat. I’m sure Cy is looking to make up for that tonight.
Jake Mercer: Well he shouldn’t! I don’t think I even want to see his face after what happened! He should be absolutely ashamed of himself. Why did you do it, Cy? Why?!
(Limmy made his way up the steel steps and onto the apron before entering through the ropes. He then heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area while ‘Number One’, from there, begins to come to a close. Then, heading toward the center of the ring, Limmy twirls his microphone for a moment before then beginning to speak as the crowd quiets down.)
Limmy Monaghan: Well, I don’t think Cy Henderson going off the meds was on my bingo card for this Season.
(Limmy chuckles as he shakes his head after the sarcastic comment before continuing.)
Limmy Monaghan: Last week escalated in a way that even I didn’t expect. Of course, it would take a whole lot of lies and excuses to even remotely justify what Cy did at Fighting Spirit, but it’s safe to say that he’s shameless about it. He wants to go that route with me because he thinks he can make a cheap buck at my expense on the Grandest Stage of Them All. Now I’ve known him to be a very sophisticated guy, he’s always had a way with words, but to hear that out of him makes me doubt his legitimacy. Let me make one thing painfully clear if it was not known before, I am by no means a Jake Smith. I’m not just someone who is going to lay down for you because I loved you when I was a child and I was your biggest fan! You said it yourself, I am one of the most polarizing and defining figures of this generation, and beating me no matter what phase of my career that I am in regardless is going to prove to be a tough task. But since we’re talking about phases of our career and we’re looking to dissect each other and really try to figure out what we’re going to be up against at Pain For Pride, I figure I’d elaborate on what I said about Cy last week in terms of everything that has led to this point so far.
(Limmy clears his throat as he then continues onward with what he has to say.)
Limmy Monaghan: In case it wasn’t made apparent already this isn’t Cy Henderson’s first go around as a Hall of Famer looking to get his feet wet in the business again. He’s been here multiple times in the past and each time has ended kind of the way that you’d expect someone like him to go out on. For as much blabbering as he does about not being like the rest of his peers, he certainly does have a history of coming and going whether that be by choice or by force. He’s gotten fired on multiple occasions, he’s bailed out twice on this company when he was given a proper run at the top like he’s asked for might I add. Now while it isn’t any of my business to speculate why, I can say for certain that he has rubbed his colleagues the wrong way by doing that, even though the ones who were bitching and moaning about it have found themselves at the bingo hall across the street while Cy is here, so hey I guess he’s doing something right. But for someone as good as the mighty Cy Henderson is, the one thing that he has made clear with his past in this company is that when the going gets tough, he doesn’t stick through it like everyone else, instead he tries to walk away and only comes back when it’s convenient. He only comes back when he feels like his “legacy” as an Elitist is being threatened, which is why I wouldn’t be surprised if we go through this again with him. If he ends up tucking his tail between his legs and walking away again and shit, maybe we can find him when #EAW25 rolls around or something. But we’re really digging into the hypothetical range and that’s not in my interest right now, what is my interest though is talking about specifically what he said about how he feels about himself.
(Limmy begins to pace around as the crowd listens intently to him.)
Limmy Monaghan: For the past couple of weeks, even before this change of heart, he’s talked about not wanting to be forgotten, and continuing to remind people why he is the person that he is. But as I said last week directly to his face, the only reason that is the case, the only reason people give him the side eye and would rather not acknowledge what is a muddy past for such a decorated Elitist like himself is because he made it so. I can reiterate this as many times as I want in order to get the message across, but the only person who he can blame for what he has done and what he has to take accountability, for now, is himself, and that is not something that you can just sweep under the rug and try and fix, that is something that you have to face head-on and that is something that you should be ashamed about. You may be a good Elitist, Cy, but what you do in this ring is exceptional and I have no doubt that when PAin For Pride comes you’re going to put up a fight, but when I look at you as a person that is not something that I can respect out of you and that’s something that I hope you have received loud and clear. There was one thing that you said that stuck with me and that was that you were frustrated about your colleagues passing you by, and you feel somehow that you are entitled to more. Do you know why that’s not the case? I’ll tell you. It’s because while they’ve worked their asses off and done nothing but dedicate themselves to this company, the only thing that you’ve done in the meantime is put on a mask and toss it away when it was inconvenient to you.
(Limmy then approaches the hard camera with a stern expression.)
Limmy Monaghan: You left it all behind and you’re never going to get it back, because I’m going to put an end to this once and for all.
(The crowd reacts loudly to this as Limmy lowers his microphone down to the ground. Almost immediately, ‘Tupac Back’ by Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross is heard playing up to a mix of cheers and boos mostly dominated by the latter, as the camera then goes over to reveal Cy Henderson who is seen making his way out to the stage. He has a serious expression on his face as he then begins to make his way toward the ring.)
Jake Mercer: YEAH, LIMMY! GET THAT FRAUD! COOK HIM! COOK HIM!
Stew-O: Well it seems like Cy has heard enough and the Hall of Famer is making his way out to the ring right now. You did say that Limmy was willing to go deeper with Cy and make it personal if needed, and if it hadn’t reached it’s boiling point already, well we’ve certainly gotten to that point now with how things have gone.
Flannery McCoy: It’s gotten heated and I don’t think Cy making his way out here is going to make it any better. He’s headed straight toward the ring and he’s looking to respond to what Limmy had to say, and I don’t think this is, once again, going to be a very pleasant encounter between the two future opponents.
(Cy makes his way up the steel steps and onto the apron as he enters the ring and heads over to grab a microphone. ‘Tupac Back’ then begins to come to a close as Cy heads over and confronts Limmy the crowd goes wild for this. He then begins to speak.)
Cy Henderson: I expected you to go there, and while you think that you’re giving me a deep cut with this, I’m not really all that affected. I’ve looked back at my past before and I’ve admired the highs and the lows. I know what I’ve done and while people can say what they want, what matters is that I’m here right now. I’ve quit, I’ve gotten fired, I’ve left when this company needed me the most, that’s not anything I’m going to sweep under the rug like you said, and while it’s all up to speculation whether or not I’m going to again, which is not what I intend to do thank you very much, what matters is that I’m here right now. That one calendar year after my initial return I have done nothing but perhaps be the best I’ve been in a long time, and beating the Jake Smith’s, beating the Limmy Monaghan’s, is simply what is necessary in order to take my game to the next level and be more than my peers, be more than those colleagues you seem to be so eager to talk about. Make no mistake about it, Limmy, this is strictly business, and that is what I did at Fighting Spirit and perhaps it got lost in translation considering why you’re out here. But that’s fine, I’m willing to accept that and play your game.
(Cy pauses for a moment as Limmy continues to stare at him, unamused.)
Cy Henderson: I never threw anything away, none of this is a “facade” and I’m not telling you anything I haven’t said before. All that’s changed is my approach and while people are going to obviously look at it as an unfavorable tactic, especially considering I did it at your expense, that’s fine, as you said, I’ve rubbed people the wrong way before and I don’t mind doing it again as long as I can get what I want. You can say that it’s come back to haunt me like your words alone are going to put me in a comatose state because I can’t handle it, but at the same time, you’re sitting here and you’re throwing stones from glass houses. It’s cliche to say that I’m not like anyone else, but I mean that, and I don’t need to give you any sort of proof for you to get that through your head. I’m not like any other washed Hall of Fame legend who walks through the door and tries to make themselves feel important, using that all-important role to try and justify any sort of meteoric rise to the top that I don’t deserve. I’ve already proven that I’ve earned what I feel I’m entitled to gain in this company, and while I’ve been the real deal, and as authentic as possible trying to get you to understand an era that you weren’t even a part of, you haven’t been the real deal in quite some time and that’s something you’re going to have to stomach. You need this match just as much as I do, remember that.
Limmy Monaghan: I’m not going to sit here and act like I’ve had the world at the palm of my hands, because I haven’t. But you’re also comparing a year’s worth of work to a journey that started just a couple of months ago when I returned during the weeks leading up to Grand Rampage. I don’t expect anything to be handed to me, just like you, and I don’t expect to be plopped in a position that I don’t deserve just because I accomplished stuff in the past. Yes, at the end of the day, something like the World Heavyweight Championship is my goal in mind, just like it would be you, but I’m building myself up to get there. I’m not going to take up a spot just like it’s been the case with you and Drake and you and Chef Viz, I’m going to win. The fact that even after all this work you’re in the same position as I am when I’ve had half the time is not something that proves that this company is against you, it’s just that you’re not exactly there yet and that’s not something that you’re willing to accept. You’re trying to speed things up and you’re just not prepared for that.
(Cy thinks for a moment before he looks back up at Limmy.)
Cy Henderson: Well, I guess we’ll see won’t we? Just like the world has apparently seen the real Cy Henderson, soon enough… the world will see the real Limmy Monaghan.
(Cy drops his microphone down to the ground as he turns around and walks away while ‘Tupac Back’ begins to blast through the speakers once again.)
Jake Mercer: WHAT IS HE EVEN TALKING ABOUT?!
Stew-O: That’s a good question, the real Limmy Monaghan? It seems like Cy is looking to give Limmy a taste of what’s going to happen at Pain For Pride, but I guess the only way that we can find out is by waiting until it happens.
Flannery McCoy: It’s certainly an interesting turn of events as the two continue to share verbal jabs with one another. But it’s only going to ramp up as we get closer and closer to Pain For Pride Kingdom. Personally, I can’t wait.
(The last shot seen is Limmy standing in the ring, in deep contemplation after what Cy left off on, and that is before Friday Night Dynasty, from there, begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for L’Oreal, featuring Jake Smith.)
(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘Show of Hands’ by Future & Metro Boomin (feat. A$AP Rocky) plays out Cody Maverick to a loudly positive reaction from fans as he confidently struts to the ring for his match against SOSA Henderson, talking trash along the way, and oozing charisma in the process.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! Hailing out of Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 235 pounds…HE IS THE SIN CITY SUPERSTAR…CODY MAVERICK!!
(“Faneto” by Chief Keef blares throughout the arena to a more mixed reaction from fans, and SOSA Henderson saunters down the ramp, occasionally glaring at the fans, but staring Cody down in the ring as he does so, focus etched across his face.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent! Hailing out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 191 pounds…HE IS BULLETPROOF…SOSA HENDERSON!
(Both competitors stare one another down from opposing corners as the referee signals the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: The bell has rung, meaning: we are officially underway! SOSA and Cody start slow, circling one another like sharks before locking up in the center of the ring! Jockey for position takes place, but both men wind up breaking the collar and elbow, neither able to get an upper hand! Though, not deterred, both men meet in the middle AGAIN for a collar and elbow tie-up!
Flannery McCoy: Cody gains the upper hand this time with a standing side headlock on SOSA, wrenching on the hold! Cody transitions into a hammerlock on Henderson, who counters with a hammerlock of his own, transitioning into a standing side headlock on Maverick! Now, SOSA wrenches on the hold, but gets shoved towards the ropes by Cody!
Jake Mercer: SOSA rebounds back with a SHOULDER TACKLE, flooring the “Sin City Superstar!” Henderson runs off the ropes, but Cody rolls to his belly, forcing SOSA to leap over him, and rebound off the ropes a second time. Maverick pops to his feet, and grounds SOSA with an ARM DRAG!
Stew-O: Maverick transitions into an armbar, and SOSA rises back to his feet. Cody wrings the arm of Henderson, and drops an ELBOW on it! SOSA favors his arm momentarily, trying to shake it out before wandering into a standing side headlock by Maverick!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA bounces him off the ropes to escape, but Cody rebounds off the ropes with a SHOULDER TACKLE! SOSA might be suffering some deja vu as Cody runs off the ropes- but SOSA rolls to his belly, reminiscent of Maverick, and forces him to leap over. SOSA pops to his feet, and grounds Maverick momentarily with an ARM DRAG!
Stew-O: BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET-
Jake Mercer: BUT CODY RUSHES INTO ANOTHER ARM DRAG!
Stew-O: SOSA transitions into an armbar, and Cody makes it back to his feet, but it’s SOSA turn to pick at a limb on his opponent. SOSA moves into an arm wringer, and backs Cody against the ropes, whipping him off!
Flannery McCoy: NO! CODY COUNTERED AT THE LAST MINUTE, TURNING THE IRISH WHIP AROUND, AND SENDING SOSA TO THE ROPES INSTEAD! BIG BACK ELBOW BY CODY DROPS HENDERSON!
Stew-O: SOSA makes it to a knee, using the ropes for assistance. Cody approaches, but SOSA quickly grabs hold of Maverick, and leans him up against the ropes for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP THAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA! AND ANOTHER! THEN ANOTHER! IRISH WHIP OFF THE ROPES BY SOSA, BUT CODY DUCKS UNDERNEATH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA SPINS AROUND, AND MAVERICK COMES SOARING THROUGH THE AIR WITH A FLYING CLOTHESLINE! MAVERICK GESTURES FOR SOSA TO GET UP, AND IRISH WHIPS HIM TOWARD THE ROPES! CODY DUCKS DOWN, PERHAPS SIGNALING EARLY FOR A BACK BODY DROP!
Stew-O: BUT SOSA AVOIDS IT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST, JOLTING MAVERICK UPRIGHT! AGAIN, SOSA RUNS OFF THE ROPES, LOOKING FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT CODY DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND SOSA SPINS AROUND INTO A KICK TO THE GUT! SIN CITY STUNN- NO! SOSA SHOVES HIM OFF!
Jake Mercer: MAVERICK TURNS AROUND, AND GETS DOUBLE LEGGED DOWN TO THE CANVAS! SOSA WANTS HIS SIGNATURE SHARPSHOOTER, BUT CODY QUICKLY SQUIRMS AROUND, GRABBING HOLD OF THE BOTTOM ROPE WITH BOTH HANDS! THE REFEREE GETS INVOLVED, PULLING SOSA AWAY, AND CODY USES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PULL HIMSELF UP ON THE APRON!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA BUILDS MOMENTUM, AND THRUSTS HIS SHOULDER INTO THE RIBS OF CODY MAVERICK, KNOCKING HIM OFF THE APRON, AND FACE FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!
Stew-O: SOSA exits the ring, and pulls Maverick back to his feet, slamming him FACE FIRST off the steel steps! Cody gets rolled back into the ring, and SOSA climbs to the top rope! Cody begins to stir, and slowly turns around… DIVING CROSSBODY BY SOSA! HOOK OF THE LEGS!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Flannery McCoy: KICKOUT! Cody looks to shake the cobwebs out of his head, but SOSA isn’t going to allow him much time as he already starts lifting his opponent back to a vertical base. Right hand attempt by Henderson- BUT CODY BLOCKS IT! CODY BLOCKS IT, AND FIGHTS BACK WITH A RIGHT HAND OF HIS OWN! CODY UNLEASHES A FLURRY OF RIGHTS BEFORE WHIPPING SOSA TOWARD THE ROPES!
Jake Mercer: BUT SOSA COMES REBOUNDING BACK WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE! MAVERICK DROPS TO HIS KNEE, AND SOSA ROLLS HIM ONTO THE CANVAS FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: KICKOUT! But notice that SOSA isn’t getting overly frustrated, and stands his opponent back up to a vertical base. SOSA directs Maverick to the corner, and bounces him off FACE FIRST! SOSA then lines Cody up for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP! SOSA follows that up with ANOTHER devastating knife edge chop!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA scores with a THIRD knife edge chop- BUT THAT MIGHTVE DONE HIM MORE THAN GOOD AS CODY STARTS TO FIRE UP! CODY STARTS TO FIRE UP, AND SENDS SOSA INTO THE CORNER, STARTING TO UNLOAD WITH A MULTIPLE KNIFE EDGE CHOPS OF HIS OWN! IRISH WHIP TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER BY CODY-
Stew-O: COUNTERED BY SOSA, WHO SENDS CODY HARD INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER INSTEAD! CODY CRUMPLES DOWN TO THE CANVAS, AND SOSA MOVES INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Flannery McCoy: SHOULDER UP! Cody got the shoulder up, but SOSA immediately lifts him back up, and slams Cody down with a BACK SUPLEX! Perhaps SOSA is aiming to target that back after it collided hard with the turnbuckles. Cody sits up, his body coursing with pain, and SOSA penalty kicks him on the spine! Cover is made!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THH-
Stew-O: KICKOUT! SOSA shakes his head, possibly growing annoyed with Cody’s persistence throughout this match, refusing to stay down.
Jake Mercer: SOSA stands his opponent up for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP! Cody staggers toward the ropes, and SOSA irish whips him off!
Flannery McCoy: CODY DUCKS BELOW A CLOTHESLINE, AND DROPS SOSA WITH A RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP! BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND CODY CHARGES HENDERSON- BUT SOSA DROPS CODY THROAT FIRST ACROSS THE TOP ROPE WITH A FLAPJACK, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES TO DELIVER A CLOTHESLINE!
Stew-O: SOSA amps up the aggression, mounting Cody with rights, and climbs to the top rope, perching hims- OOH! MAVERICK JUST LAUNCHED HIMSELF AT THE TOP ROPE, AND CROTCHED SOSA ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS A RESULT!
Flannery McCoy: Cody approaches SOSA, and delivers a few rights before climbing to the middle rope, hooking SOSA up for a SUPERPLEX! BOTH COMPETITORS COME CRASHING DOWN, AND WHOEVER MAKES IT TO THEIR FEET FIRST WILL HAVE A MAJOR ADVANTAGE!
Stew-O: Despite hitting the move, that took a lot out of Cody Maverick as well, and both men begin to stir, each returning to their feet at the same time. RIGHT HAND ATTEMPT BY SOSA- BUT CODY BLOCKS IT, AND DELIVERS ONE OF HIS OWN! THAT ONE STUNNED SOSA, ALBEIT MOMENTARILY AS HE TRIES FOR ANOTHER RIGHT HAND!
Flannery McCoy: AGAIN, ITS BLOCKED BY CODY, WHO BATTLES BACK WITH ANOTHER RIGHT HAND! RIGHT AFTER RIGHT FROM MAVERICK, WHO SENDS SOSA TOWARD THE ROPES! BACK BODY DROP BY CODY! SOSA RISES TO HIS FEET, FAVORING HIS BACK, AND WALKS RIGHT INTO A TILT-A-WHIRL POWERSLAM! COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: KICKOUT! Both competitors return to their feet, and Cody keeps the momentum going with a RIGHT HAND! IRISH WHIP ATTEMPT, BUT SOSA TWISTS THE ARM, AND PULLS HIM INTO A CLOTHESLINE! CODY SHAKES IT OFF, HOWEVER, AND RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET, CHARGING SOSA! HENDERSON GETS DRIVEN BACK INTO THE CORNER, AND CODY UNLOADS WITH RIGHTS HANDS! THEN PROCEEDING TO STOMP A MUDHOLE INTO SOSA!
Jake Mercer: SOSA GETS STOMPED DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION IN THE CORNER, AND ROLLS OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Flannery McCoy: CODY EXITS THE RING, AND GRBAS HOLD OF SOSA, BOUNCING HIM FACE FIRST OFF THE ANNOUNCE TABLE COVER! CODY DOESNT STOP THERE, AND SLAMS OFF THE COVER A SECOND TIME! SOSA GETS ROLLED BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Stew-O: Cody rolls back inside, but SOSA returns to his feet in time, and Cody tries for a RIGHT HAND! SOSA BLOCKS IT, AND RETURNS FIRE WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! ANOTHER RIGHT HAND! FOLLOWED UP WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! SOSA RUNS OFF THE ROPES- BUT CODY EXPLODES WITH A CLOTHESLINE! COVER IS MADE, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
Flannery McCoy: SHOULDER UP! Cody pulls him back to his feet, and slams him with a VERTICAL SUPLEX! CODY FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Flannery McCoy: AGAIN, SOSA POPS THE SHOULDER UP! Cody double checks with the referee that was merely a two count before lifting SOSA back to his feet- OOH! KNIFE EDGE CHOP! SOSA EXPLODED WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP, AND LANDS ANOTHER! THEN ANOTHER, STAGGERING CODY SLIGHTLY! SOSA RUNS OFF THE ROPES-
Stew-O: HENDERSON DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT, HAVING IT SCOUTED FROM LAST TIME, BUT CODY USES HIS MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM, SIDESTEPPING SOSA AS HE CAME RUNNING OFF THE ROPES, AND SENDING HIM UP AND OVER THE TOP!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA spills to the outside, and Maverick heads out to retrieve him, rolling Henderson back inside the ring for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Jake Mercer: Kickout! SOSA sits up, but Cody quickly transitions into a rear chinlock, further wearing his opponent down. Excellent strategy from Maverick. He must’ve learnt it from my good friend, Ronan Malosi!
Flannery McCoy: Oh, brother. :wow:
Stew-O: Cody is applying the pressure. However, fans are rallying behind SOSA, and Henderson uses that as fuel, powering back to his feet. Multiple back elbows to the abdomen from Maverick end up breaking the grip of his opponent, and SOSA bounces him off the ropes! SOSA LEAPS IN THE AIR FOR A DROPKICK- BUT CODY CATCHES HIM OUT OF MID AIR, HOOKING BOTH LEGS, AND SLINGSHOT CATAPULTING CODY FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Flannery McCoy: SOSA STAGGERS OUT OF THE CORNER, AND CODY FLOORS HIM WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! Maverick doesn’t go for the cover, and instead, pulls SOSA back to his feet, placing him in the corner. SOSA gets lifted to the top turnbuckle, and Cody climbs to the middle rope, hooking Henderson up for the superplex again- BUT SOSA STARTS TO BATTLE BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE!
Stew-O: AND PLANTS CODY ONTO THE CANVAS WITH A GOURDBUSTER! CODY HIT HARD, AND SOSA PERCHES HIMSELF ON THE MIDDLE ROPE, LINING HIS OPPONENT UP! CODY SLOWLY RETURNS BACK TO HIS FEET-
Flannery McCoy: CODY! CODY RUSHES TOWARD SOSA, BUT SOSA LEAPS OVER HIM, AND ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET! MAVERICK TURNS AROUND, AND INTO A HURRICANRANA! SOSA TURNS IT INTO A COVER, HOOKING BOTH LEGS!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
Stew-O: CODY TRIES SHIFTING THE MOMENTUM ON THE COVER, BUT SOSA ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET, AND LEAPS IN THE AIR FOR A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO THE CHEST OF MAVERICK! CODY RETURNS TO HIS FEET, CLUTCHING HIS CHEST IN PAIN, AND SOSA COMES RUSHING IN- BUT EATS A SPINNING SPINEBUSTER FOR HIS TROUBLE! DEEP CONNECTS!
Jake Mercer: THE SIN CITY SUPERSTAR STAGGERS BACK TO HIS FEET, AND GESTURES FOR SOSA TO GET BACK TO HIS! CODY IS ROLLING WITH MOMENTUM, AND IS FIRED UP BECAUSE OF IT! COULD HE BE EN ROUTE TO DEFEATING A FORMER WORLD CHAMPION IN THE FORM OF SOSA HENDERSON TONIGHT?!
Flannery McCoy: KICK TO THE GUT! SIN CITY STUNN- NO! SOSA COUNTERS WITH A SCHOOL BOY!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEE-
Flannery McCoy: KICKOUT! BOTH COMPETITORS RUSH BACK TO THEIR FEET- JUMPING CUTTER! JUMPING CUTTER BY SOSA HENDERSON, WHO SLITHERS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG ON MAVERICK!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERES YOUR WINNER… SOSA HENDERSON!
(“Faneto” by Chief Keef blares throughout the arena, receiving a loud ovation from fans as SOSA releases the cover on Maverick, and rises to his feet, having his hand raised in victory as Cody rolls to the outside.)
Stew-O: Wow! What a win for SOSA Henderson, and while I can’t call it an upset, I can call it hard fought.
Flannery McCoy: Cody Maverick brought the fight against the EAW Hall of Famer, but in the end, got caught with that RKO.
Jake Mercer: Just like that, SOSA builds momentum heading into Pain for Pride!
(SOSA climbs up to the middle rope, and poses while the camera fades elsewhere.)
(The video feed shifts backstage to the interview area, where a sit-down interview setup has been arranged. Molly Waters sits in the middle with Shinzo Sasaki seated to her left and MITSU seated to her right. The tension between the two is palpable, especially after the events of last week, but Molly keeps a professional smile on her face as she begins to speak.)
Molly Waters: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this sit-down interview; as always, I’m Molly Waters, with the honor of speaking to two of the contestants in the Cash in the Vault match that will occur at Pain for Pride Kingdom! MITSU, Shinzo, you both took part in a tag team match last week that involved the temporary reunions of KAI-ZEN and Chained Fury; the match ultimately ended up being a losing effort due to the enmity you two have for each other. Do you have anything to say about how the end of that match played out?
MITSU: I-
Shinzo Sasaki: Obviously, the blame falls ENTIRELY on MITSU’s shoulders. You saw how things went down! He clearly didn’t care about winning. He could’ve tagged me in and I would’ve won the match – carrying him as always – but he just had to screw it up in that futile attempt to get revenge for getting kicked out of my faction. When a partner attacks his teammate and ends up losing, how am I even in the conversation for this ‘loss’?
MITSU: Are you kidding me? Leading up to the match, I was putting in ALL the effort! How can you say I don’t care when I’m the one defending our team the entire week while you just drop in at the end with your usual nonsense? I’m not going to sit here and lie, saying that our team was meant to be cohesive, because I DON’T like you and I’ve made that perfectly clear; still, I’m heading towards the Cash in the Vault match and momentum means EVERYTHING in the leadup to Pain for Pride. I’m heading into that match with all the intention to win, I NEED that win.
Shinzo Sasaki: Oh, give me a break. Again with this nonsense? Don’t try to fool us into thinking you’re suddenly so passionate about your career; have you forgotten that you debuted nearly half a decade ago? Like Ryan Joseph Wilson, you’re a JOURNEYMAN, MITSU. You’ve had all the time in the world to make more of a name for yourself, but instead your career has been filled with absences and mediocrity. I tried to lend you a hand myself, and you even screwed THAT up! You’ve pigeonholed yourself into the situation you’re in, you only have yourself to blame for it.
MITSU: All you ever focus on is the past. Look at the PRESENT, Shinzo! In the present, I’m in a high-stakes marquee match at Pain for Pride Kingdom, where victory means I elevate myself into the world championship scene and perhaps even WIN it. I earned my way into the match and I’m setting myself up for the biggest win of my career. If you think I don’t care now, then you’re even more stupid than I could’ve imagined.
Molly Waters: Things are getting pretty hostile here, how about we look at the positives? Even though KAI-ZEN eventually fell apart, the two of you have been doing great for yourselves! MITSU, you managed to bring yourself back into the spotlight and are showing the EAW Universe your mettle; Shinzo, you’ve shown how much of a threat you are since the day you debuted. How do the two of you feel about where your careers are at the moment as you head into such a significant match at the Showcase of the Immortals?
MITSU: Well, Molly, I’d be lying if I didn’t feel incredible about how I’ve been doing. Everyone has known the potential I have for quite a while; all you need to do is listen to the roar of the crowd whenever I step through those curtains. The fans have never lost their faith in me, and that’s because they know I’ve got what it takes to go all the way in this company. In the past, there’s always been something or another that’s stopped me from harnessing my potential, but now-
Shinzo Sasaki: MITSU, it isn’t ‘something or another’ that stopped you from harnessing your potential, it was YOU. The name of the game with you was, is, and always WILL be ‘inconsistency’. It was your inconsistency that stopped you in the past, and it’ll be your inconsistency that stops you from ever making anything significant out of your career even with your new-found ‘momentum’. The biggest rival you’ve ever had has always been MITSU, and that isn’t going to change. Not now, not ever.
MITSU: The more you need to spout off the same narrative over and over again, the less true it sounds. Don’t you get tired of sounding like a broken record all the time?
Molly Waters: How about we shift things over to Pain for Pride Kingdom? What are your thoughts on the Cash in the Vault match, since you’ll both be partaking in it?
Shinzo Sasaki: You all know my history with Cash in the Vault; I was a part of the very first TOURNAMENT for it, and I made it all the way to the finals. The only reason I haven’t had gold in my career yet is because of that scum, Charlie Marr, who’s holding a title that SHOULD be over my shoulder. With that being said, I view this second chance at the Cash in the Vault as my shot at redemption as much as the briefcase; I’m going to prove to the world that ‘Zo Sasaki is as worthy of gold as he says he is. No questions about it.
MITSU: The same theme of ‘redemption’ could apply to me as well; ever since I made my return in 2023, people have done nothing but doubt me. They doubt my willpower, they doubt my capabilities, and they doubt my career. Well, there’s no better stage to prove all the doubters wrong than the grandest stage of them all, right? To this day, the only achievement I have to my name is the contract by which I’m signed to Elite Answers Wrestling. But after Pain for Pride, I aim to change things up BIG time. You can put “Cash in the Vault winner” first, and soon after, CHAMPION. It’ll be a legitimate breakout performance from me, Molly; the type of performance that Shinzo Sasaki has yet to have, even though he claims up and down that he’s always been the strongest member of KAI-ZEN. Every opportunity that comes his way, he wastes.
Shinzo Sasaki: I’m sorry, WHO is talking about wasted opportunities? My ears must be deceiving me, because it couldn’t possibly be you, MITSU. You, who the world rightfully considers to be living and breathing EMBODIMENT of the phrase “wasted opportunity”. Whenever people end up in a match against you, they breathe a sigh of RELIEF because they know a win is coming their way.
MITSU: What pedestal do you think you’re speaking from, Shinzo? I might listen if this speech was coming from a champion or a legend, but all I’m seeing before me is a man with all the hype and none of the substance to match. You failed to get the briefcase last time, you failed to beat Milli, you failed to get the Interwire Championship, but you insult ME about wasted opportunities?
Shinzo Sasaki: Now we’re bringing up who has lost to whom? If I wanted to speak on your career regarding losses, the list would be too long to fit into this room.
MITSU: You know what? I’m not going to lower myself to your level with all this mudslinging. I’ll show you exactly what I’m made of at Pain for Pride Kingdom when you fail to get that briefcase for a SECOND time, Shinzo.
(MITSU stood up from his chair and walked out, leaving just Shinzo Sasaki and an uncomfortable looking Molly Waters.)
Molly Waters: Evidently, this grudge runs deep for the two of you.
Shinzo Sasaki: Calling it a grudge is an overstatement and an undeserved credit to MITSU. A grudge would involve two human beings, but I see him as nothing but a persistent pest. He’s a disgrace to KAI-ZEN, a disgrace to this company, and a disgrace to our country. I’d say I’m looking forward to crushing his dreams at Pain for Pride Kingdom, but as it turns out, he’s already used to that happening.
(Shinzo Sasaki stood from his chair as well, leaving in the opposite direction.)
Molly Waters: Well, I suppose that’s all. These two couldn’t be more motivated or hostile to each other, and it all blows over at Pain for Pride Kingdom when they compete to win Cash in the Vault. Back to the show!
(The video feed fades to the next match on the show.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne begins to blare through the speakers; the crowd goes wild with deafening cheers as Milli Banks struts onto the stage. The Supernova has a smirk on her face as she poses with a twirl. She walks down the ramp to the ring, tagging her loyal fans lining the front row as she does.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, weighing in at 135 pounds… SHE IS THE SUPERNOVAAAAA… MILLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII! BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKS!
Stew-O: Well, this is quite an interesting set-up, if I do say so myself! We’re joined tonight on commentary by Hikari Kanno and the Universal Women’s Champion, Minerva; they, alongside the Supernova, Milli Banks, will be competing in a main event matchup for Minerva’s championship at Pain for Pride Kingdom! Milli has had an amazing 2024 so far, having won one of the first ever Iron Survivor Challenge matches at Operation: Doomsday, which is how she ended up in the main event of Pain for Pride Kingdom to begin with! After getting the win over Shinzo Sasaki at Grand Rampage, she’s now going full steam ahead for the big title match. What are your thoughts as she’s heading into the ring, as her soon-to-be competitors?
Hikari Kanno: The matches she’s going through right now are proving the point I made about her last week. Milli Banks is being protected; when she’s having matches with people like Shinzo and, this week, MITSU, how do you think she’s going to prepare for a world championship match against people like myself and Minerva? She wants to talk about my hard work and my consistency when she’s getting matches like these? Give me a break.
Minerva: I believe you’re underselling Milli; she is very talented, just not as talented as she’ll need to be for our match. I’ve said time and time again what kind of a force I am, ESPECIALLY at Pain for Pride where I remain undefeated at 5-0; no matter how good the Supernova thinks she is, she’s going to come up short when it matters the most.
Flannery McCoy: Strong words from the other two Pain for Pride main eventers; we’re all looking forward to the triple threat, without a doubt. You two will get to see Milli’s work up close and personal tonight from the commentary desks.
(‘il vento d’oro’ by Yugo Kanno began to play through the speakers, causing the crowd to respond with loud cheers as the Golden Doyen made his way onto the stage. He walked down the ramp, tagging the fans as well as he made his way to Milli for the match.)
Stephie Love: AND HER OPPONENT! Hailing from Sōka, Saitama, Japan, weighing in at 187 pounds… HE IS THE GOLDEEEEEEEN DOYEEEEEEEEEEN! MITSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
Stew-O: And here comes MITSU, who earned his way into the Cash in the Vault match at Pain for Pride Kingdom! Though he may not be competing directly for a world championship, winning that match very well may secure his ticket to winning his first championship here in EAW; it would be quite a feat for his first title to be a world title! Our current EAW World Champion, Charlie Marr, won his title by using the Cash in the Vault briefcase to take it from Drake King; if MITSU is able to do the same, it would certainly solidify his place in EAW history!
Flannery McCoy: We saw him get into quite the heated argument with another man competing in the Cash in the Vault match; that being, of course, MITSU’s fellow former KAI-ZEN stablemate, Shinzo Sasaki, who competed with Milli Banks at Grand Rampage! Will MITSU have better luck going up against the Supernova and implicitly prove himself over Shinzo? It’s time to find out!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And the match is underway! Both competitors quickly exit their corners and begin circling the ring, before Milli Banks takes the initiative to catch MITSU’s outstretched arm and perform a sudden armdrag! MITSU quickly gets back up, only to be met by another that sends him tumbling further!
Flannery McCoy: Milli showing out at the top of her game, as she’ll need to be for the world title match!
Hikari Kanno: …
Jake Mercer: That’s some pretty threatening silence, Hikari! Nevertheless, Milli manages a third arm-drag, though she transitioned this one into an armbar! MITSU is caught, but the Golden Doyen quickly maneuvers himself to bend his arm and force Milli into a roll up!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Stew-O: A quick kickout by Milli, though I don’t think MITSU had any thought of the match ending like that; he used it as an escape from the submission hold, and now he’s up before Milli! The Supernova quickly gets back to her feet- only to get hit by a running uppercut by MITSU!
Flannery McCoy: She gets sent staggering back into the corner, where MITSU immediately sprints forward and follows up the attack with a knee lift to her midsection, causing her to double over!
Minerva: She’ll need to do better than that when it’s time for our match.
Jake Mercer: MITSU pushes her back up against the corner, only to turn her around and apply a waist lock – he’s going for that release German suplex! But he can’t release it, Milli is holding onto the ropes, preventing MITSU from being able to throw her back! He’s struggling, but he’s unable to execute the maneuver, causing him to let go! Milli takes advantage of this, immediately turning around and lunging forward with a European Uppercut of her own!
Stew-O: MITSU stumbles back but stays on his feet- OH, not for long, Milli follows up with a dropkick to knock the Golden Doyen down! Milli goes down too, but manages to pop back to her feet with a graceful kip up! She’s flaunting herself now, looking over here towards commentary!
Milli Banks: YOU WATCHING? I AM **HER**!
Hikari Kanno: Oh please, enough of this bragging. This won’t mean a thing when she’s in the ring with me.
Minerva: She’s in good form now, but that won’t be enough at Pain for Pride Kingdom. For that matter, your best won’t be enough either, Hikari, not when this momentum came about so recently.
Hikari Kanno: Pride comes before the fall; my dream is becoming a reality, and I’m more than happy to make it happen at your expense.
Flannery McCoy: Back to the action, MITSU is able to get back to his feet, only to be met by Milli Banks, who is ready to rattle him with a sudden Northern Lights Suplex! Perfectly executed with a bridge; she’s going for the pin right here!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Jake Mercer: But MITSU is able to kick out! Milli proceeds to apply a grounded headlock, looking to wear MITSU down enough to where just won’t kick out anymore; the Golden Doyen is doing everything he can to prevent a loss at this stage, though, as he struggles against the hold fiercely!
Stew-O: He’s able to make it back to his feet, but Milli releases the headlock just as he does so in order to catch him with a back elbow to the diaphragm, causing him to double over!
Flannery McCoy: Milli takes advantage by applying a hammerlock to the future Cash in the Vault contender and wrenching it! She was working that arm earlier as well; maybe she’s looking to prevent him from being able to execute Doyen’s Dominion without hurting himself as well?
Minerva: Clever work.
Hikari Kanno: …
Jake Mercer: Oh, watch the legs! She’s going for that Hammerlock Russian Legsweep! But MITSU swings his leg forward, not allowing himself to be swept onto the mat! He counters the attempt with a backwards thrust kick, knocking Milli down to a kneel!
Stew-O: That managed to get him out of the hammerlock, too, so he runs forward and hits the ropes! He rushes back at Milli, looking to take her out with a discus shoot kick to the head! OH, but Milli Banks is able to catch the foot in time! She uses the caught leg to pull MITSU forward before she jumps up and catches him with a double-knee facebreaker!
Flannery McCoy: MITSU collapses to the mat, and Milli kips up once again, showing off both her impressive offense and her resiliency! She doesn’t look gassed at all!
Jake Mercer: OH, but she’s not done yet! She points over at Hikari Kanno and Minerva over here before leaping high into the air! SHE BACKFLIPS ONTO MITSU WITH AN AMAZING STANDING MOONSAULT! MITSU is left coughing and gasping for air after Milli crashes down onto his ribs; what a showing from the Supernova!
Hikari Kanno: You know what?
(Suddenly, Hikari Kanno gets up from her seat and walks over to ringside. Milli takes notice and starts yelling down at her.)
Milli Banks: What’s wrong, huh? Is this ‘unproven brat’ doing a little too well for your comfort? Chile, if you try to cost me this match, I swear…
(Hikari, however, doesn’t even respond to her provocations. She doesn’t stop at ringside; she continues walking past the ring and heads up the ramp, leading to some confused expressions from the crowd, Minerva, and Milli herself.)
Milli Banks: Oh yeah, run away, you’re really setting a great example for the main event of Pain for Pride! You do that, I’ll be over here winning.
Minerva: Leaving when you get the opportunity to study your opponent like this is foolish.
Stew-O: After that momentary distraction, Milli turns around only for MITSU to catch her with a sudden enzuigiri! She staggers down to a kneel, leaving herself vulnerable for MITSU! He takes aim and hits her with a HEAVY low-angled Northern Lariat, knocking her onto her back! Now he goes for the pin!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: But Milli is able to kick out handily! MITSU looks frustrated and measures her up; what’s he going for here?!
Jake Mercer: Milli gets back to her feet and turns around… AND HERE COMES MITSU! HE LIFTS HER UP HIGH FOR THE FLAPJACK! BUT MILLI MANAGES TO GO HIGH ENOUGH TO SLIDE DOWN MITSU’S BACK, ROTATING HERSELF FORWARD TO INITIATE A VICTORY ROLL PIN ATTEMPT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: BUT MITSU KICKS OUT! Milli doesn’t let up the pressure, though, pushing MITSU as hard as she can through the roll to get him back to a kneel; he gets back to his feet as quickly as he could, but the Supernova sprints forward!
Flannery McCoy: NO FAKE BILLS HERE! SHE CATCHES HIM WITH THE RUNNING SINGLE LEG HIGH KNEE! The impact of the maneuver sends him flying back towards the corner where he lands on the mat with a painful thud! Milli snaps her fingers, beckoning Minerva’s attention as she makes her way over to MITSU; as soon as she gets within range, she turns around and performs yet another perfectly executed standing moonsault!
Jake Mercer: MITSU is looking worse for wear here after this devastating onslaught of maneuvers, but I don’t think Milli is finished! She knows how motivated MITSU is right now, and she needs to do all she can to put him down!
Stew-O: She leaps up again and performs a double foot stomp onto the midsection of MITSU, causing all his limbs to involuntarily launch up!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: It looks like the referee went for the count as, with Milli standing on top of MITSU, she was technically performing a pin! However, before that could even get started, before MITSU got the chance to kick out, she leapt onto the middle ropes at the corner! She climbs up to the top turnbuckle and stands up tall, spreading her arms out for the EAW Universe and especially Minerva to witness!
Minerva: Here we go.
Stew-O: MILLI ON AIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIR! THE CORKSCREW SHOOTING STAR PRESS THAT SHE CALLS MILLI ON AIR LANDS PERFECTLY, AND SHE IMMEDIATELY DRAGS MITSU AWAY FROM THE ROPES AND HOOKS BOTH THE LEGS! THIS MIGHT BE IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne began playing once again as Milli had her arm raised by the referee in victory!)
Stew-O: A great showing by MITSU against the Pain for Pride Kingdom main eventer, but at the moment, Milli Banks may truly be unstoppable. She’s living up to the nickname of the Supernova, running through everything in her path! What are your thoughts, Minerva? …Minerva?
(Minerva had left the commentary desk, immediately heading into the ring to interrupt Milli’s celebration.)
Milli Banks: See that video? Hear that music? You’ll be hearing TWICE at Pain for Pride Kingdom, Minerva. Period!
Minerva: So many have made the same bold claims, and so many have walked away empty-handed. Nobody has managed to finish the job against me at any iteration of Pain for Pride. You won’t be the first; as long as I have it my way, NOBODY will be the first. You just don’t have what it takes, and neither does Hikari.
Milli Banks: Chile… you can’t be serious, can you? I’m not so many others; I’m unlike anybody you’ve ever seen. If you treat me as anything other than the biggest threat you’ve ever seen, you’ll find yourself looking like MITSU over there.
Milli Banks: First loss at Pain for Pride, courtesy of the Supernova.
Milli Banks: No gold around your waist, courtesy of the Supernova.
Milli Banks: Looking like a clown, courtesy of the Supernova.
Minerva: A clown?! You-
(Suddenly, the titantron began playing something other than Milli’s video; both Milli and Minerva turned around to see Hikari Kanno on the screen, and she wasn’t alone. She was holding Gemma, Milli’s sister, by the hair; blood was pouring down her forehead as it appears Hikari busted her wide open.)
Milli Banks: What the- Gemma?! GEMMA!
(Milli quickly looked to get out of the ring; however, before she could get her foot through the rope…)
Stew-O: OH! MINERVA PULLS MILLI BACK IN AND IMMEDIATELY INTO A FRONT FACELOCK! SHE LIFTS HER UP VERTICALLY!
Flannery McCoy: ATLAS FALLS! ATLAS FALLS! THE TWISTING BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS AND MILLI IS OUT COLD! MILLI IS LAID OUT HERE IN THE RING, AND HIKARI DROPS GEMMA, BRUISED AND BLOODY, ONTO THE FLOOR BACKSTAGE! WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON HERE?!
Jake Mercer: Milli Banks provoked the Universal Women’s Champion! You can’t insult someone to their face like that and expect no repercussions! But Hikari assaulting Milli’s sister? I did NOT see that coming when she left the commentary desk.
(The video feed slowly faded to black as Minerva abandoned Milli in the ring, leaving her out cold with the image of Gemma in the same position on the titantron.)
(A commercial plays for Pain for Pride, where Minerva defends the EAW Universal Women’s Championship against Hikari Kanno and Milli Banks.)
(‘True Love’ by CFO$ hits, signaling the arrival on the greatest tag team of all time. The fans react as Sienna Jade and Kassidy Heart step on out, looking cute in their red and black sequinned sets, respectively. The two women hold each other’s hands as they use their other ones to raise the Unified Tag Team Championships up into the air. They stride down the ramp together.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing at this time, your FOUR TIME Unified Tag Team Champions…. The JAAAAAADEEEEED HEEEEEAAAAAAARRRRRRRRTS!
Stew-O: It truly has been a history-making season for Sienna and Kassidy. No doubt that these two have been at the absolute top of their game for a good while now. However, it’s almost strange to think that Sienna and Kassidy wouldn’t even be having their fourth, record-breaking reign with those championships if it wasn’t for what happened back at Operation: Doomsday.
Jake Mercer: Right? It’s bittersweet because Kassidy and Sienna always had it in their minds that they would get to this point, but it came about through premature means. The British Invasion screwed them over, causing NICHOLISM to take advantage and get the win, but at least at Fighting Spirit, the Jaded Hearts were able to rebound and take those championships back. Still, in a way, it shouldn’t have gone on like that. Sienna and Kassidy should’ve still been champions and have continued to dominate the tag team scene uninterrupted!
Flannery McCoy: It is a mixed bag. Sienna and Kassidy were able to make history, but it doesn’t lessen the sting that they still have got to be feeling. Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley have been able to effectively piss them off, but will it be to their benefit or their detriment?
Stew-O: Who knows? However, what we do know is that tonight, we will be getting a response from Kassidy and Sienna when it comes to the challenge the British Invasion has thrown towards them.
(Both women get inside the ring and are handed microphones. After their theme music fades, Kassidy speaks, sounding a little more serious compared to how she came out at first.)
Kassidy Heart: You know, it never ceases to amaze me how some Elitists seem to have a death wish. You would think by now people would be smart and realize that trying to piss Sienna or myself off won’t do them any favors, but yet, in big 2024, not many people have common sense anymore.
Sienna Jade: Seriously. It’s so annoying. It’s one thing if you want to challenge us, but to actively make yourself an enemy of ours? That’s never going to end up well.
Kassdy Heart: It certainly won’t, and it never will. Being in this position is weird because while Sienna and I have been able to solidify ourselves as the greatest tag team of all time, the fact of the matter is that we shouldn’t be here. Our third reign as tag champions shouldn’t have ended in the manner that it did. If anything, we should’ve still been on that reign, continuing to assert our dominance over every single team that tries to step up to us. In fact, we could’ve been paving our way to breaking a different record that’s associated with this tag title, but hey, maybe with this fourth reign, we can kill two birds with one stone and put both the High Rollers and Heavenly Hell to shame all at once.
Sienna Jade: That definitely sounds good. The circumstances suck, but you know? Kassidy and I know how to make the best out of any given situation. This is no different. People thought that what happened at Operation: Doomsday would’ve spelled the end for us and our tag team reunion tour, but that couldn’t be the furthest thing from the truth. Kassidy and I were never going to go down that easily. We were going to come back with a vengeance, and that’s exactly what we did when we came back at Grand Rampage and made sure the British Invasion got what was owed to them.
Kassidy Heart: It was a fun time. Obviously, Pandora and Halsey thought that they were going to become champions at Grand Rampage, and who knows? Maybe they would’ve. However, they forgot about one little thing, and that is karma. They thought they were above it, that they were going to sail away with some gold for once in their pathetic lives, but sure enough, Sienna and I made sure to kill whatever stupid little dreams they had, and of course, we made sure to pay them back for how they screwed us over. They needed to learn that they weren’t going to escape the consequences of their actions that easily. When you cross the Jaded Hearts and try to make a fool out of us, we don’t take that sort of thing lying down. There is a price to pay when you try to mess with two of the greatest ever, and the British Invasion was made fully aware of that. However, we are far from done…
(The fans begin to buzz in anticipation, getting an idea for what Kassidy meant.)
Kassidy Heart: See, we caught wind of that challenge of theirs, but let’s be real here — they didn’t even need to do it. Sienna and I already had it set that we were going to come after them, because even though we did get a piece of revenge on those two spineless, worthless bitches, it wasn’t enough. Far from it. I said it before that I would not be content unless I had their blood on my hands and I meant every bit of it. This was a long time coming, and trust me, I have been wanting to get my hands on those two again, only this time, I am going to absolutely demolish them.
Sienna Jade: It really was funny to see them challenge us, as if we didn’t have plans to come after them anyways. I mean, it sucks that we had to be caught up with an unfortunate pair of ‘champions’ that were stuck in the middle of everything, but now that Alex and Ruler are back to mucking things up on Voltage, that means that no one else can get in our way. No needless bodies or people trying to play third wheel. This is between us and them, Jaded Hearts and British Invasion, and now, we have the opportunity to end this once and for all. And the best part is? We get to do it on our terms!
Kassidy Heart: So, to keep it blunt — we accept.
(And just like that, the fans come alive! However, Kassidy was far from a smiling mood as she continues on.)
Kassidy Heart: However, we need to make something very clear to the two of you. This is the biggest mistake you could’ve possibly made. You started this, but we’re ending this, and when it’s all said and done, the two of you are gunna be left eating crow. You thought it was bad with us paying you back in blood at Grand Rampage? Trust me, we’ve only just begun. Things are gonna worsen or you both tenfold, and that’s on Gawd. You could’ve done things the right way and, you know, earn some genuine respect from people by actually not being a pair of desperate, low-hanging cunts who want to be overzealous, but instead, you’ve dug your own graves, and trust me, the two of you will be laying in them when it is all over with. We are two of the greatest for a reason. We work hard, we beat anyone that stands in our way, and that includes Elitists who are by and large on paper better than the two of you. I mean, how do you two think you can beat us when we have faced and defeated talent who were actually bigger and badder than the both of you? Do you think you’ll fare better? Because to me, all I see are two little lambs walking into an inevitable slaughter, and that’s what’s going to end up happening. You aren’t beating us, and you certainly aren’t gonna be exempt from all of the anger that’s been coursing through me since this whole shitshow has gone down.
Sienna Jade: Ugh, I LOVE it when you get pissed off like that. But seriously, Kassi-poo couldn’t be any more right. Pandora and Halsey should’ve been more than content with what they had, but instead, they had to bit off more than they could possibly hope to chew. Kassidy and I aren’t gonna go easy on them. We are going to humiliate them just like they tried to do with us. They’re simply not on our level, and that’s something that they’re going to have to stomach when they get embarrassed on the biggest stage that EAW has to offer. It’s bad enough for anyone when they have to try and face us, but facing us when we’re highly motivated and pissed off? Now that’s a recipe for disaster. Not for us, of course.
Kassidy Heart: Well, British Invasion, you got your wish. However, I wouldn’t be jumping up and down for joy if I were any of you. I should be scared if I were in your shoes, because Pain for Pride will be the worst loss you have experienced yet. And when it’s all said and done, you’ll be a cautionary tale for anyone thinking of messing with the Jaded Hearts: don’t. It’s as simple as that.
(Kassidy and Sienna look serious with those statements made. Clear and direct, they were ready for the British Invasion, and their revenge. The two women then take their leave as their theme song hits.)
Stew-O: There you have it. It was going to happen sooner rather than later, but the date has been set. Jaded Hearts. British Invasion. Pain for Pride.
Jake Mercer: This may be one of the most vitrolic matches of the entire Pain for Pride card. Nothing but bad blood between these two teams, and there’s not doubt in my mind that all four are practically going to kill each other to try and see who will walk out with those tag championships.
Flannery McCoy: Definitely a highly-anticipated clash. I can only imagine how the British Invasion are gonna react now that their demands have been met-
(Then, as if seemingly on cue, the sounds of ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura stop The Jaded Hearts in their tracks.)
Jake Mercer: Well it seems like we’re not going to have to wait! The challengers are here and they’re looking to respond to The Jaded Hearts.
(The camera then goes over to show Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley as they both make their way out to the stage, similar expressions on their face as they seem quite satisfied with THe Jaded Hearts’ responses here tonight before they then begin to make their way down the rampa nd toward the ring.)
Stew-O: We know that it’s been back and forth with both these teams, but now they meet in the ring here tonight on Dynasty and I could only imagine how this is going to end up panning out.
Flannery McCoy: There is absolutely no loveloss between the two teams and now that they’re on a crash course to Pain For Pride, it only seems like this is going to continue.
(Halsey and Pandora both begin to make their way into the ring as already with microphones in their hands they begin to approach the Champions. ‘Refuse/Resist’ then begins to come to a close as they look to one another before beginning to speak.)
Pandora Paisley: I’m glad you lovelies decided to come out of your shells and accept our challenge. Though, I should’ve expected that to be the case in the first place, you’re never ones to back down from challenges. While that’s worked out pretty well in the past and it has gotten you to this pretty little title reign that you’ve got going on right now, it’s going to lead you to your demise as we inch closer and closer to the biggest bloody stage that this company has to offer.
Halsey Neel: You think that you have the upperhand on us, like you’ve got us all figured out, but you’ll realize soon enough that you don’t have a clue what’s going to happen. You’re simply being led like lamb to the slaughter and when British Invasion take what is ours in a couple weeks time and the “Tag Team of The Decade” is left with absolutely nothing in it’s wake, I think I’ll find a sort of satisfaction from that.
Pandora Paisley: But let’s cut the crap real quick and let’s get down to why we’re out here tonight. You had so much to say but we’re ones to question if you’re willing to do that on our turf. If we invite you to Saturday Night Showdown tomorrow, would we be seeing you there?
Halsey Neel: Or will you be cowards, and hide away until it’s convenient for you to pop your head back up.
(Halsey smirks as both Kassidy and Sienna look unimpressed by this.)
Sienna Jade: My Kassipoo, can you believe this?! They think they can just call the shots around here! They think that WE run on THEIR time! 🤣 🤣 🤣
Kassidy Heart: Yeah, no, we’re not going to do this. Just because we gave you what you wanted doesn’t mean that you can just say whatever you want and think that you’re going to get away with it. We’ll accept your invitation to Showdown but you better be careful what you wish for, because this is not a fight that you want to start with us if that’s what you’re thinking of doing.
(Halsey and Pandora both look at eachother as the crowd cheers loudly for this.)
Pandora Paisley: Good, good, even more splendid news to add to the pile. Now that that’s all said and done though…
Stew-O: PANDORA AND HALSEY JUST DROPPED THEIR MICROPHONES DOWN TO THE GROUND BEFORE THEY LUNGE AT KASSIDY AND SIENNA! THE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS ARE ON HIGH ALERT THOUGH AS THEY’RE QUICK TO RESPOND! AND NOW THE JADED HEARTS AND BRITISH INVASION ARE BOTH BEGINNING TO TRADE SHOTS WITH ONE ANOTHER BACK AND FORTH!
Flannery McCoy: THE CROWD IS LOVING THIS! THEIR ON THEIR FEET AS THE TWO PAIN FOR PRIDE OPPONENTS CLASH WITH ONE ANOTHER AHEAD OF THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT, AND I DON’T THINK THERE’S ANY STOPPING EITHER OF THEM! LOOK AT THE RAGE IN THEIR EYES, LOOK AT THE PASSION!
Jake Mercer: BUT THEY’RE NOT GOING TO HAVE A CHOICE! OFFICIALS ARE QUICK TO SLIDE INTO THE RING AND BREAK UP THIS FIGHT BEFORE IT CAN ESCALATE ANY FURTHER!
(The Jaded Hearts and British Invasion are all being split up as they’re seen shouting at one another back and forth. It’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty, from there, begins to fade to a brief commercial break.)
(A commercial plays for Sephora, featuring Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade.)
(The camera cuts to the ring where Stephie Love is standing and she is ready to begin the introductions for the final match of the evening.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is a SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“The Leaving Song Pt. II” by AFI starts playing as Hans Grayson enters the arena to the sound of cheers from the crowd. Hans is ready for action as he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada! Weighing 219 pounds! Here is “FIRE HEART” HANS GRAYSON!
Stew-O: Here comes Hans Grayson and he is not in the best of moods after last week.
Jake Mercer: Yeah, this goody goody was close to winning a match against Cody Maverick, but the great Drake Armstrong came out a
Flannery McCoy: Earlier tonight, we saw Hans Grayson address Drake Armstrong, but that’s a rivalry for another time. Right now, Hans has a tag team match he needs to focus on…to say the least.
(Hans enters the ring and takes his corner as “Apostle’s Warning” by Mobb Deep starts playing and the New Breed Champion Michael Machina enters to a mixed reaction from the crowd as he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing his tag team partners! First, from Brooklyn, New York! Weighing 240 pounds! Here is the EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION! “THE NEW BREED OF LEGENDS” MICHAEL MACHINA!
Jake Mercer: Here comes the New Breed Champion and he is no doubt still pissed off about what happened last week and I don’t blame him.
Stew-O: First, he accepted the challenge of taking on BRAE at Pain for Pride with the New Breed Title on the line. Then had to watch his girlfriend Rory Slate get attacked by BRAE and that cost him a match against Drake Armstrong.
Flannery McCoy: I hope BRAE knows what he is getting into by angering the New Breed Champion. But Machina needs to put that aside for this match or it is going to be a long night.
(Machina enters the ring and hands his title belt to the referee as he takes his corner. Seconds later, ‘2024’ by Playboi Carti starts playing and Joso enters the arena to cheers from the crowd. Joso is more than ready for this match as he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Rounding out the team! From The Bronx, New York! Weighing 206 pounds. Here is THE 2024 KING OF ELITE! “THE NEW ERA” JOSO!
Flannery McCoy: Here comes the King and the King is for lack of a better term, pissed off with what has gone down the last few weeks.
Jake Mercer: For weeks, Joso has been wanting a match with Impact. He tried his damndest to get a match, but he finally got his wish. He got his match with Impact at Pain for Pride.
Stew-O: He did, but he is no doubt not happy about what has occurred the last few weeks with Impact. He needs to put that anger aside if he wants to win this tag team match…especially since the opposition includes his Pain for Pride opponent.
(Joso enters the ring and takes his team’s corner. Joso’s eyes do not leave the entrance ramp as ‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin (Paratus Intro) starts playing and Jamie O’Hara enters the arena. He has a variety of reactions being thrown at him, but he doesn’t care as he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing their opponents! First! Weighing 190 pounds. Here is “ACE” JAMIE O’ HARA!
Stew-O: Jamie is a respectable competitor and I lost a lot of that respect after he crashed Myles and Minerva’s wedding.
Jake Mercer: I call it mind games. He went out there and got in Myles’ head. He used it to get himself what he wanted and that was a World Championship match at Pain for Pride. It worked like a charm.
Flannery McCoy: Last week, we saw Jamie and Myles beat the hell out of each other
(Emerald green strobe lights center on Impact with his back turned in a Jesus pose. As the lyrics start in “M3tamorphosis” by Playboi Carti ft. Kid Cudi. He gyrates forward with double fist pumps, engaging the crowd in a hostile manner as he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing his tag team partners! First! From Seattle, Washington! Weighing 221 pounds. Here is “THE QUINTESSENTIAL CHAMPION” IMPACT!
Jake Mercer: We are in the presence of a legend. We are in the presence of greatness. We are in the presence of a TEN TIME WORLD CHAMPION!
Stew-O: We are also in the presence of a man who has laid out Joso two weeks in a row since his return at Fighting Spirit. He accepted Joso’s challenge at Pain for Pride and he wants to make sure that Joso regrets it.
Flannery McCoy: That will be seen at Pain for Pride. The question is will Impact and Joso lock up in this match? Especially with who is about to make his entrance.
(After sauntering down to the ring, Impact energetically enters and takes his corner, shaking and stretching the ropes. His music fades off and “Praise Gawd” by Kanye West plays over the arena speakers and flames begin to pulsate from both sides of the stage. Methuselah walks through the fog baring teeth with dark shades covering his eyes and he makes his entrance to the ring, throwing up a double sign of the horns to the audience at some point along the way. )
Stephie Love: Rounding out the team! Residing in The Ether! Weighing 17 Stone! Here is “THE DEMIURGE” METHUSELAH!
Flannery McCoy: Here comes the legendary Methuselah. What words can you use to describe Methuselah?
Jake Mercer: Dangerous. Scary. Someone you don’t want to cross and Bronson Daniels learned that the hard way. Sure, he gets a chance at revenge at Pain for Pride with huge stakes to say the least.
Stew-O: We saw earlier that Bronson Daniels is out for blood and Methuselah will have that to tend to at Pain for Pride. Tonight, we get to see a six man tag of epic proportion. Which side will leave victorious? We are about to find out.
(Methuselah enters the ring as his entrance music fades out. The referee is already having a hard time keeping these six apart, so the referee forgoes checking the competitors and just calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Here we go! This monumental match is underway. Three men who represent the “New Era” of EAW against three men who are Hall of Famers and have paved the way for the Elitists of the future.
Jake Mercer: You can say that again. Right now the teams are deciding which men will start… AND HERE COMES JOSO! HE WANTS TO START THIS MATCH OFF WITH IMPACT IN THE VERY WORST WAY!
Flannery McCoy: Impact just gives him a devilish smile and exits the ring while Hans and Michael push Joso back to his corner, BUT HERE COMES JAMIE O’HARA AND HE GRABS HANS AND STARTS THROWING RIGHT HANDS AND HERE WE GO!
Stew-O: I guess Jamie made the decision about who will start for the opposition. Jamie is just throwing those right hands and backing Hans into a corner AND JAMIE IS SO UNRELENTING RIGHT NOW AS THE REFEREE TELLS JAMIE TO BACK HANS OUT OF THE CORNER!
Flannery McCoy: Jamie stops on four BUT HE GOES RIGHT BACK TO SLUGGING HANS IN THE HEAD AND THE REFEREE ONCE AGAIN TELLS JAMIE TO BACK UP OUT OF THE CORNER!
Jake Mercer: Jamie once again stops on four and Jamie might already be on thin ice in this match with the blatant attacks. Jamie grabs Hans by the back of the neck and brings him into the facelock AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SNAP SUPLEX!
Stew-O: Hans is in trouble early on as the veteran’s team has complete control as Jamie whips Hans into his team’s corner and he reaches out for the tag–
(TAG!)
Jake Mercer: It’s Impact who tags in. Impact gets in the ring AND FIRES OFF A KNIFE EDGE CHOP THAT LIGHTS HANS UP! That was great! Impact grabs Hans by the neck AND RUNS OUT OF THE CORNER–
Flannery McCoy: BULLDOG BY IMPACT AND HANS GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE CORNER! LOOK AT JOSO! Joso looks ready to fight as he is yelling for Hans to tag him into the match. He wants Impact in the worst way.
Stew-O: Impact knows it too and he is just smirking at Joso as he picks up Hans AND SLAMS HIM DOWN ON THE MAT! Impact has no issue using Hans as an example to Joso. Impact once again picks up Hans for a slam–
Jake Mercer: BUT HANS ROLLS THROUGH AND GRABS IMPACT’S HEAD! HANS WITH AN INSIDE CRADLE ON IMPACT AND HIS SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOO–
Flannery McCoy: BARELY A TWO COUNT AS IMPACT KICKS OUT! HE DID NOT LIKE THAT ONE BIT! Impact is back to his feet first AND HE FIRES ANOTHER KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO HANS–
Stew-O: BUT HANS STANDS HIS GROUND AND FIRES OFF A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HIS OWN! Impact isn’t playing around as he FIRES A RIGHT HAND THAT SENDS HANS TUMBLING BACK–
(TAG!)
Flannery McCoy: JOSO TAGS HIMSELF IN AND HE GOES RIGHT FOR IMPACT! JOSO GOING FULL SPEED AND IMPACT BACKS HIMSELF INTO HIS OWN CORNER BEFORE HE GOES FOR THE TAG!
(TAG!)
Jake Mercer: OH BOY! Things are about to get interesting because Impact just tagged in the one and only Methuselah. I hope Joso is ready to be taken to school by the legend himself.
Stew-O: Joso is confident, so here we go. Joso is not showing any signs of intimidation AND JOSO JUST CLOCKS METHUSELAH WITH A RIGHT HAND! That certainly caught Methuselah off guard.
Jake Mercer: Bronson already has his grave dug up and at this rate, Joso is going to have the plot next to him. Joso fires of a Roundhouse Kick–
Flannery McCoy: METHUSELAH CAUGHT THE KICK! Joso is in trouble as Methuselah pulls him in BEFORE PICKING HIM UP AND SLAMMING HIM DOWN ONTO THE MAT!
Stew-O: Methuselah hits the ropes before coming back AND HITTING THE TWISTING ELBOW DROP! RIGHT INTO THE HEART OF THE KING OF ELITE! How quickly the tide can turn in a match like this.
Jake Mercer: You have Impact, Jamie, and Methuselah all on one team and you don’t expect them to easily take control of a match like this? Oh, Stew, you need some more fresh air in your life.
Flannery McCoy: Will you shut up? With Methuselah in the ring, there will be nothing funny because he is very dangerous as a competitor. That reminds me, why in the world is that football team out here at ringside. I was gonna ask during the introductions, but I am just curious.
Stew-O: From what I heard, they were invited to watch this match as special guests, so here they are. I can’t really tell if they are enjoying themselves or not because most of them are wearing masks and facial coverings but I would believe they are enjoying themselves.
Flannery McCoy: Especially when they get to watch legendary competitors like Methuselah and Impact competing in the same match for the first time in a while.
Jake Mercer: Yeah and they get to watch Methuselah take a trio of rookies to school. Methuselah has brought Joso back to his feet—
Stew-O: WAIT! Methuselah pulls Joso back in BEFORE LEAVING HIS FEET AND PLANTING JOSO WITH THE REVERSE STO!!
Jake Mercer: I like Joso, but nobody holds a candle to Methuselah. Methuselah trumps all in EAW!!
Flannery McCoy: How could you call them rookies, Jake. All six men have held Championship gold in EAW. Machina is a current champion and on his way to try and break the longevity record of the New Breed Championship.
Stew-O: It doesn’t help when Machina is reaching for the tag on the outside. Meanwhile, Methuselah brings Joso back to his feet AND HE IS USING THE TOP ROPE AS A WEAPON!
Jake Mercer: Not only that, METHUSELAH IS CHOKING JOSO ON THE TOP ROPE WITH HIS BOOT AGAINST THE BACK OF HIS NECK! The referee is starting a count on Methuselah… the referee must have a death wish.
Flannery McCoy: The referee reaches four AND METHUSELAH IS GLARING AT THE REFEREE! THE DARK STARE FROM METHUSELAH AND THE REFEREE BACKS OFF AND STOPS THE COUNT! Not gonna lie… I don’t blame him. The referee might have lost more than their job… they might have lost their soul.
(TAG!)
Stew-O: Jamie O’ Hara is back in the match and he DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF JOSO’S NECK! Jamie catches Joso before he hits the mat and whips him to the ropes. Joso comes back AND JAMIE GOES FOR A BICYCLE KNEE–
Flannery McCoy: JOSO GETS OUT OF THE WAY AND STOPS IN HIS TRACKS BEHIND JAMIE! Jamie turns around AND JOSO KICKS JAMIE IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!
Jake Mercer: Poor Jamie is staggering before Joso grabs Jamie AND DROPS HIM WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! HE LANDED UGLY ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! Joso takes advantage of the situation and drags Jamie to his corner–
(TAG!)
Stew-O: Here comes the powerhouse of the team! Michael Machina is in the match and HE JUST TACKLED JAMIE O’HARA RIGHT TO THE MAT! DID YOU SEE JAMIE FLY AFTER THAT TACKLE!
Jake Mercer: Machina has a fifty pound weight advantage on Jamie and Machina knows how to use it. I’m conflicted in this match because I support Methuselah and Impact, but I am a strong supporter of the Machina Era.
Flannery McCoy: Jamie is back on his feet, BUT MACHINA CAUGHT HIM AND DROPS HIM WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! GOOD GAWD JAMIE HAS TURNED INTO A RAGDOLL!
Stew-O: Jamie is just getting the crap beat out of him as he is brought back up and whipped to the ropes.
Jake Mercer: Jamie comes back AND MACHINA CAUGHT HIM BEFORE PLANTING HIM WITH A BLACK HOLE SLAM! JAMIE WAS TURNED INSIDE OUT!
Flannery McCoy: Very rarely have I seen Jamie O’Hara getting manhandled like he is right now and he is in trouble right now!
Stew-O: Machina once again picks Jamie up and whips him to the ropes. Jamie comes back as Machina puts his head down AND JAMIE KICKS HIM IN THE FACE!
Flannery McCoy: Machina staggered back as Jamie grabs hold of Michael and hooks one of his arms before managing to lift him up enough TO DROP HIM ON HIS HEAD!
Jake Mercer: SINGLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER PLANTS THE NEW BREED CHAMPION AND JAMIE TAKES ADVANTAGE BY HOOKING THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: MACHINA POWERS OUT AT TWO AND HE LITERALLY THREW JAMIE OFF OF HIM AND JAMIE LANDS ON THE MAT! Machina is back on his feet and grabs hold of Jamie and whips him to the corner!
(TAG!)
Jake Mercer: Machina tags in Hans Grayson and Hans climbs up to the top rope. Machina decides to grab hold of Jamie and lifts him up in the delayed vertical suplex position–
Flannery McCoy: HANS COMES OFF THE TOP WITH A CROSSBODY AND THAT SENDS JAMIE DOWN TO THE MAT! BEAUTIFUL DOUBLE TEAM MOVE AS HANS HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHH-
Stew-O: JAMIE KICKS OUT AT TWO! Hans has Jamie as he brings him back to his feet once more, BUT JAMIE MANAGED TO SUCKER HIM IN WITH A DISCUS LARIAT RIGHT ACROSS THE THROAT!
Jake Mercer: That’s a characteristic of a Hall of Famer. Can turn the fortune in the face of a terrible situation. Hans is down and Jamie drags him to the corner and reaches out for the tag–
(TAG!)
Flannery McCoy: HERE COMES METHUSELAH! Methuselah is back in the ring AND HE JUST KICKS HANS RIGHT IN THE RIBS! Hans is holding is ribs in pain as Methuselah clenches his fist–
Stew-O: SPINNING BACK FIST BY METHUSELAH AND HANS MIGHT BE OUT ON HIS FEET! That’s the last thing you want, especially when you are in the ring with one of the best to ever compete in EAW.
Flannery McCoy: Methuselah grabs Hans before hooking both of his arms AND TAKING HIM UP AND OVER WITH THE BUTTERFLY SUPLEX!
Jake Mercer: That’s the “Meth FX” by the boss! Call it what it is called! Besides, that suplex is one of the standards in Methuselah’s arsenal. Now Methuselah is bringing Hans back to his feet.
Stew-O: Hans is whipped to the ropes and as he rebounds HE IS KICKED IN THE FACE BY THE BIG BOOT FROM METHUSELAH! HANS TAKEN DOWN TO THE MAT ONCE MORE!
Jake Mercer: Bronson better be watching this match from his hotel room or wherever he is because this is just a sample of what he is looking forward to.
Flannery McCoy: Who knows? But Methuselah once again brings Hans back on his feet and whips him to the ropes. Hans comes back off the rebound–
Stew-O: METHUSELAH GOES TO GRAB HIM FOR A BACKBREAKER, BUT HANS COMES FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSORS THAT TAKES METHUSELAH FOR THE RIDE!
Jake Mercer: What in the hell was that? How did he pull that out from out of nowhere?
Flannery McCoy: Expect the unexpected! Methuselah is back to his feet and HANS JUMPS UP IN THE AIR AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A MODIFIED HURRICANRANA! Methuselah is back to his feet once more–
Stew-O: AND HANS WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE CATCHES METHUSELAH IN THE JAW! THAT SHOT STAGGERED METHUSELAH AND SENT HIM TO THE ROPES!
Flannery McCoy: HERE COMES HANS GRAYSON USING ALL OF HIS POWER TO CLOTHESLINE METHUSELAH OVER THE TOP ROPE AND TO THE FLOOR RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR SPECIAL GUESTS!
Jake Mercer: This can NOT be happening! Methuselah was taken out of the ring by Hans Grayson of all damn people and now the GAWD is reeling and recovering on the floor.
Stew-O: Methuselah is slowly making it back to his feet and he does not look happy at all that Hans managed to get the upper hand. He is using the referee’s ten count in order to recover and catch a breather–
(CRACK!)
Jake Mercer: WHAT IN THE HELL? METHUSELAH WAS JUST CRACKED IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD… WITH A FOOTBALL HELMET! METHUSELAH WAS HIT BY ONE OF THE FOOTBALL PLAYERS!
Flannery McCoy: The football player is taking off the mask and sunglasses… HOLY SHIT!
Stew-O: IT’S BRONSON! BRONSON DANIELS IS HERE AND HE JUST ATTACKED METHUSELAH FROM BEHIND!
Jake Mercer: BRONSON ISN’T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE! HE WAS BARRED FROM THE ARENA! OHHHH SOMEBODY IS GOING TO BE IN TROUBLE WITH THIS I JUST KNOW IT!
Flannery McCoy: Methuselah turns around and sees that it’s Bronson AND METHUSELAH IS PISSED! METHUSELAH RAN TOWARDS BRONSON AND BRONSON SENDS HIM OVER THE BARRICADE INTO THE CROWD!
Stew-O: Now Bronson is standing on the ring barricade AS HE LEAVES HIS FEET AND TAKES METHUSELAH DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! METHUSELAH DOESN’T STAY DOWN FOR LONG AND NOW THESE TWO ARE JUST BEATING THE HELL OUT OF EACH OTHER IN THE CROWD
Flannery McCoy: FURTHER AND FURTHER BACK THEY BRAWL AND I THINK IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT WE HAVE JUST SEEN THE LAST OF METHUSELAH FOR THE EVENING!
Jake Mercer: Bronson is going to pay for pulling a stunt like this. It’s now three on two as Hans was watching everything go down on the outside–
Stew-O: IMPACT COMES BACK INTO THE RING AND HE TAKES HANS DOWN FROM BEHIND WITH A BULLDOG! HANS KISSES THE CANVAS!
Jake Mercer: Methuselah might be out of the match, but the Hall of Famers still have Impact and Jamie O’Hara. They are a very formidable duo.
Flannery McCoy: They certainly are and Joso is badly wanting to get back into the match now that Impact is back. Impact brings Hans back on his feet before kicking him in the gut. Impact hits the ropes before coming back and LEAVING HIS FEET–
Stew-O: SPINNING WHEEL KICK BY THE HALL OF FAMER AS HE CAUGHT HANS RIGHT IN THE FACE! Impact has hold of Hans once more and whips him to the ropes.
Jake Mercer: Hans comes back AND IMPACT PICKS HIM UP FOR THE TILT A WHIRL BACKBREAKER, BUT HANS MANAGES TO COUNTER WITH A MODIFIED HEADSCISSORS THAT SENDS IMPACT ACROSS THE RING!
Flannery McCoy: Impact is down and Hans takes this chance to crawl over to the corner AND HE REACHES OUT FOR THE TAG–
(TAG!)
Stew-O: JOSO GOT THE TAG AND HE ONCE AGAIN IS IN A DEAD SPRINT TOWARDS IMPACT AND IMPACT WEAVES HIMSELF THROUGH THE ROPES AND THAT FORCES THE REFEREE TO STEP IN BETWEEN THEM!
Flannery McCoy: No contact once again and the crowd is booing the hell out of Impact right now. The crowd is chanting LET THEM FIGHT!
Jake Mercer: Well they aren’t going to get it because the referee is doing their job and keeping this madman separated from a legendary Hall of Famer–
(CRACK!)
Stew-O: WHAT THE HELL? “FIST OF FURY” BY IMPACT! KNOCKOUT SHOT WITH THAT RIGHT HOOK AND JOSO FALLS LIKE A STONE! THE REFEREE DIDN’T SEE A THING! WHAT A CHEAP SHOT!
Jake Mercer: It’s not cheap, it was smart! Impact uses the chaos of the separation and clocks Joso with a knockout punch. That was amazing.
Flannery McCoy: Call it what you want, it was a bunch of bull. Now Joso is possibly knocked out cold as Impact drops down and goes for a VERY nonchalant cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!
Stew-O: HANS WITH A MOONSAULT FROM THE TOP ROPE! HE LANDED RIGHT ON IMPACT AND THAT BROKE UP THE COVER! THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL!
Jake Mercer: Hans Grayson will pay for that. Sticking his nose in business where it doesn’t belong!
Flannery McCoy: He’s in the match! Of course this is his business! What kind of statement was that? But Impact isn’t happy about the pin being broken up and he is reading the riot act to Hans, BUT HERE COMES JOSO–
Stew-O: IMPACT GOT OUT OF THE WAY AND JOSO ABOUT CLOCKS HANS WITH A RIGHT HAND AND THAT GIVES IMPACT ENOUGH TIME TO GO BACK TO HIS CORNER–
(TAG!)
Flannery McCoy: Jamie is back in the match as Joso turns around AND JAMIE COMES OFF THE SECOND ROPE WITH A LEG LARIAT AND THAT TAKES THE KING OF ELITE DOWN TO THE MAT!
Jake Mercer: Jamie grabs hold of Joso and snapmares him over before he hits the ropes. Jamie comes back AND HE GOES FOR THE JOHN WOO STYLE DROPKICK, BUT JOSO GETS OUT OF THE WAY AND JAMIE JUST LANDS ON THE CANVAS!
Stew-O: Joso is on his feet and he doesn’t look happy as he looks towards Jamie AND HE TAKES JAMIE DOWN WITH A SLINGBLADE! Joso has been wanting to get his hands on Impact, but he has yet to get the chance, so he is going to take his aggression out on Jamie.
Flannery McCoy: Jamie is face down on the mat and Joso hits the ropes before he comes back AND SPIKES JAMIE DOWN WITH A CURB STOMP!
Jake Mercer: Now Joso is just kicking the crap out of Jamie O’Hara before he grabs hold of Jamie and drags him to the corner and he tags out!
(TAG!)
Stew-O: Here comes Michael Machina back into the match as Joso grabs hold of Jamie and tosses him to Machina who lifts him up in the air AND TAKES JAMIE DOWN WITH A VERTICAL SUPLEX!
Flannery McCoy: More power being shown by the New Breed Champion and Machina once again grabs hold of Jamie and has him set up in a pumphandle position–
Jake Mercer: MACHINA WENT FOR A PUMPHANDLE SLAM, BUT JAMIE WAS ABLE TO COUNTER AT THE VERY LAST SECOND AND PLANT MACHINA WITH A MODIFIED DDT!
Stew-O: Smart strategy by the former World Champion as he is back on his feet AND HITS ANOTHER BICYCLE KNEE THAT CATCHES MACHINA IN THE FACE!
Flannery McCoy: Jamie grabs Michael AND HE STARTS HITTING MACHINA WITH THOSE BACKHAND CHOPS! MACHINE GUN STYLE BACKHAND CHOPS ARE LIGHTING UP MACHINA’S CHEST BEFORE JAMIE HITS A FOREARM AND FINISHES WITH AN UPPERCUT!
(TAG!)
Jake Mercer: Impact quickly tags back into the match AND HE CLOBBERS MACHINA WITH A HEADBUTT THAT STAGGERS THE NEW BREED CHAMPION! Impact grabs Michael and hooks his arms–
Stew-O: MACHINA WAS LIFTED INTO THE AIR AND DROPPED INTO A BACKBREAKER BY IMPACT! THE NEW BREED CHAMPION IS DOWN AND IMPACT REACHES OUT FOR ANOTHER TAG!
(TAG!)
Jake Mercer: There we go! Jamie quickly tags back into the match and now he is in the ring with Michael Machina… WAIT A SECOND!
Stew-O: JOSO JUST LAUNCHED HIMSELF AT IMPACT BEFORE IMPACT COULD GET OUT OF THE RING! BOTH MEN GO OVER THE TOP ROPE AND THEY CRASH TO THE FLOOR!
Jake Mercer: Where is the disqualification! Ring the bell! This is a load of crap! Our King of Elite is a damn madman who needs to be stopped!
Flannery McCoy: JOSO HAD BEEN WAITING ALL MATCH TO GET HIS HANDS ON IMPACT! On numerous occasions, Joso had just missed his chance of getting to beat the hell out of Impact. He just couldn’t take it anymore!
Stew-O: Both these men are back to their feet AND THEY ARE BEATING THE HELL OUT OF EACH OTHER! ONLY THREE WEEKS TO PAIN FOR PRIDE AND THE CROWD IS GOING CRAZY! THEY WANNA SEE JOSO BEAT THE HELL OUT OF IMPACT!
Jake Mercer: This crowd is a bunch of bloodthirsty weirdos. It makes me sick knowing they wanna see a legend get beaten up… WHAT IS GOING ON NOW?
Flannery McCoy: IT LOOKS LIKE JOSO AND IMPACT ARE HAVE FOUGHT THEIR WAY UP THE ENTRANCE RAMP AND THEY ARE GONE FOR THE EVENING!
Stew-O: That means that Jamie O’Hara has been left all alone to face Hans and Machina. Jamie knows that he is at a disadvantage AND HE HITS THE BICYCLE KNEE ON MACHINA!
Flannery McCoy: Jamie realizes that it is two against one so he is trying to neutralize the powerhouse of the opposing trio. Machina took the knee to the chin and it dropped him to his knee and Jamie is not letting up.
Jake Mercer: Jamie has enough experience and skill in order to defeat these odds. He is just beating the crap out of Michael Machina trying to get him down to that mat. Michael is on his knees and Jamie hits the ropes–
Stew-O: RUNNING BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD AND THAT TOOK MACHINA DOWN TO THE MAT!
Flannery McCoy: Jamie is going for broke right now as he has a waistlock on Machina AND JAMIE IS TRYING TO LIFT MACHINA IN THE AIR! HE IS TRYING FOR DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX OFF THE MAT–
Jake Mercer: LOOK AT THE POWER OF JAMIE O’HARA! HE HAS MACHINA UP IN THE AIR AND HE IS SO CLOSE TO FINISHING THE SUPLEX—
Stew-O: MACHINA’S FEET WERE KICKING IN THE AIR, BUT MACHINA HAS THE AWARENESS TO THROW ELBOWS AND HE CATCHES JAMIE IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD AND THAT FORCES JAMIE TO RELEASE THE HOLD!
Flannery McCoy: Jamie is holding the side of his head in pain and Michael grabs Jamie and whips him across the ropes. Jamie comes back–
Jake Mercer: OH MY GAWD! MACHINA JUST HOISTED JAMIE UP IN THE AIR IN THE MILITARY PRESS! JAMIE IS ABOUT TEN FEET IN THE AIR AND HE ONLY HAS ONE WAY TO GO AND THAT’S…
Stew-O: DOWN! MACHINA HIT “HEAT’S DESCENT”! GORILLA PRESS SLAM DROPS JAMIE! But Machina is electing to not go for the cover. Instead he grabs Jamie and hoists him back to his feet.
Jake Mercer: This isn’t fair! Jamie has nobody he can tag out to. He’s out on his own against Hans and Machina. I don’t like this. The match should end right now.
Flannery McCoy: MACHINA HAS JAMIE UP IN THE FIREMAN’S CARRY! MACHINA WALKS JAMIE TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AS MACHINA IS LOOKING FOR THE “RUNAWAY” POWERSLAM, BUT JAMIE IS FIRING ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF MACHINA’S HEAD–
Stew-O: JAMIE MANAGES TO SLIDE OFF OF MACHINA’S SHOULDERS AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! Jamie shoves Machina forward and when Machina turns around, JAMIE WAS READY AND HE CAUGHT MACHINA WITH A SUPERKICK!
Jake Mercer: Damn! The superkick caught Machina right in the jaw. If you saw a few teeth go flying in the air, you know who they belong to. That shot has the New Breed champion on spaghetti legs and Jamie takes this opportunity and runs to the ropes–
(WHACK!)
Flannery McCoy: What in the hell was that… WAIT A SECOND!
Stew-O: IT’S THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! MYLES IS HERE! WE HAD A FEELING THAT HE WOULD APPEAR AT SOME POINT AND HE CHOSE RIGHT NOW! TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY IN A SITUATION LIKE THIS!
Flannery McCoy: HE JUST CLOCKED JAMIE O’HARA IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BELT! THE REFEREE DIDN’T SEE A THING AS THEY WERE WITH HANS GRAYSON TRYING TO GET INTO THE RING!
Jake Mercer: That isn’t fair! Jamie crashes one wedding and Myles wants to make this man’s life a living nightmare. How petty can a man be?
Stew-O: Jamie is trying to get back to his feet, BUT MACHINA IS RIGHT THERE AS HE GRABS HOLD OF JAMIE O’HARA! MACHINA HAS JAMIE AND THIS COULD BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR JAMIE!
Jake Mercer: WHY IN THE HELL IS MYLES DOING THIS? THIS COULD HAVE WAITED UNTIL PAIN FOR PRIDE! THERE WAS NO NEED FOR A CHEAP SHOT LIKE THAT!
Flannery McCoy: JAMIE IS IN A HUGE MESS OF TROUBLE AS MACHINA LIFTS JAMIE UP IN THE AIR WITH EASE! LOOK AT THE POWER BY THE NEW BREED CHAMPION AS MACHINA WALKS HIM OVER TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING BEFORE DROPPING DOWN–
Stew-O: SITOUT POWERBOMB! “.50 CAL” BY MICHAEL MACHINA RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! JAMIE O’HARA ISN’T MOVING AS MACHINA STACKS HIM UP FOR THE COVER! WILL THE NEW BREED CHAMPION PIN A FORMER WORLD CHAMPION?
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Apostle’s Warning” starts playing again as Machina rolls off of Jamie and takes a moment to catch his breath as Stephie Love begins to announce the final decision of the match.)
Stephie Love: Here are your winners… THE TEAM OF HANS GRAYSON, THE KING OF ELITE JOSO, AND THE NEW BREED CHAMPION MICHAEL MACHINA!
Stew-O: This was an amazing and interesting match to say the least. So much craziness went down in this match. Nobody was safe in this match.
Flannery McCoy: This match had a little bit of everything. Football players, title belts, crowd brawls, you name it. The action never stopped in this match. Machina has to be feeling pretty good after getting the pin on a former World Champion in Jamie O’Hara.
Jake Mercer: It was those damn crowd brawls that took away almost the entire match. Left poor Jamie in a 2 on 1 situation. It was the beginning of the end. That wasn’t deserved.
(Machina is back to his feet and Hans joins him in the ring as the referee raises their arms in victory before the referee goes back to check on a still down Jamie O’Hara. They take one last look at their fallen opposition before leaving the ring. Meanwhile, Myles is watching from ringside, pleased with the trouble he caused Jamie before he heads up the entrance ramp.)
Flannery McCoy: What the hell are you talking about? Jamie brought this upon himself. If you ask me, he deserved that shot to the head with the title belt. He’ll get more in a few weeks with the World Championship on the line.
Jake Mercer: Yeah yeah. Say whatever you want, but this is just the beginning between Myles and Jamie.
Flannery McCoy: I will say whatever I want because it’s true. The New Era of EAW reigns supreme and they picked up a victory over not ONE, not TWO, but THREE EAW Hall of Famers. That has no doubt to be sending their confidence to the stratosphere.
Stew-O: You better believe it and we offer our congratulations to Hans, Joso, and Michael. Ladies and gentlemen, the road to Pain for Pride just got much hotter. So many rivalries. So many intense matches, but we will see more of that intensity next week on Dynasty. For Flannery McCoy and Jake Mercer, I am Stew-O! Good night everybody!
(The final shot shows Jamie sitting up in the ring, pissed off and holding the back of his head as he glares up the entrance ramp at Myles, who has a smirk on his face as he is proud of getting a little payback. Myles then holds the World Heavyweight Championship in the air for Jamie to look at as the show fades to black.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes…)
