(EAW intro plays.)
(Friday Night Dynasty intro plays. We get a brief montage of everything that happened last show before we cut in to a live shot of the arena where the fans are all excited. An overhead shot captures them in all their glory before pyrotechnics go off on the stage! The excitement is palpable tonight. The shot then transitions over to Stew-O, Jake Mercer and Flannery McCoy altogether, greeting the viewers at home with their smiles.)
Stew-O: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for tuning in to another addition of FRIDAY NIGHT DYNASTY! I am Stew-O, and as always, I am joined by Jake Mercer and Flannery McCoy!
Jake Mercer: Friday nights are always good for fighting, and we’ve got a lot of that going on as we approach our first Dynasty marquee event of the season: Reckless Wiring! So many moving pieces, so many developments, and it couldn’t be any more exciting as we near an event where you, the fans, have the ultimate choice to make!
Flannery McCoy: Absolutely. Definitely exciting stuff as some bad blood matches can get settled in various stipulations chosen by the EAW universe, which always makes things all the more fun!
Stew-O: But what’s even more exciting? Getting to kick things off right here and right now as Friday Night Dynasty comes to you LIVE from the Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas!
(‘Sweet Home Alabama’ plays, and the fans begin to boo once Richard Grant and Kensingten Calhoun-Astor come out together. However? Their choice of attires were different than usual. Richard is wearing a dark navy suit with a United States flag pin on the collar whereas Kensingten is wearing a red top and skirt ensemble, mirroring Donald Trump and Melanie Trump’s attire at the Pennsylvania rally and RNC Convention respectively. They both have a bandage on their right ears. The fans in attendance immediately get louder once they catch on to these details. Stephie Love’s voice can barely be heard over them.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the general managers of Dynasty, Richard Grant and Kensingten Calhoun-Astor!
Stew-O: Well, this certainly is a reaction! I don’t know about you guys, but I can barely hear myself as I speak!
Jake Mercer: No kidding! Wow! Safe to say that Richard and Kensingten may never win any popularity contests in the near future, but honestly, I don’t think they care all that much!
Flannery McCoy: They really don’t! They’re just strolling down to the ring completely unbothered! They don’t care about how all of this can be perceived!
(Kensingten and Richard eventually get inside of the ring, smiling from ear to ear. The two are handed microphones. The fans continue to boo, but Richard raises his hand up into the air.)
Richard Grant: You know, if there is one thing that can be said, it’s the fact that when it comes to Dynasty, it’s all about strength and resilience. It’s about pushing forward no matter what, regardless of who may try to cut in front of you so that they may bring you down. This show is a testament to that. Last season, there were bad characters mucking things up, nearly running this lovely brand to the ground and sullying its wonderful name, but once we got rid of all the bad seeds, this show started flourishing again. It just reminds us of our incredible leader Donald Trump, who went through those same kinds of adversity and is now looking to undo the mess that dirty Joe Biden has left behind with his pathetic excuse for a presidential term.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: It absolutely does. In fact, last week, we all bore witness to the most traumatic event of all time as Donald Trump nearly lost his life.
(Kensingten and Richard look solemn as they bring that up.)
Richard Grant: It was such a scary sight to see. To think that things could’ve been so different… but fortunately, we live in a reality where our strong, fearless, and passionate leader is alive and well, and not only that, but he showed the utmost resilience, not letting a horrific attack slow him down for a single second. He cared about this country. He is dedicated to making it great again and rekindling its former glory. He wasn’t going to back out and cower. No… he was going to continue to march forward so that he can lead for all of us!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: And march, he did. He’s continuing to go, remaining strong even in the face of fear. That’s the kind of man he is. That’s the kind of person who should be at the forefront taking charge of this country instead of some meek, miserable old man who can’t even get the name of his own vice president right. And you know what? Seeing what Trump had to go through reminded us about, well, us and what we had to endure last season. That whole Christmas show fiasco had people ready to write me off and say that I cannot lead this show to new heights, or that Richard and I don’t have this brand’s best interests at heart. However, they couldn’t be any more wrong. It’s why we thought so valiantly against that stupid thug Tyrone Montgomery and his token assistant Diamond Dixon. They were never going to get the last laugh over us and continue to ruin a show who has set the pace here for multiple seasons. People call us many things, but at the end of the day, Richard and I are truly concerned with the betterment of this show, and with us being general managers, we want to do everything we can to push through all of the stupid little narratives and show that we are more than deserving of being in this kind of spot.
Richard Grant: We certainly are, Kensi, just like how Donald is more than deserving of getting another term under his belt. He is the representation that this country needs! People can call him brash or reckless, but what I see is a man who will never compromise who he truly is as a person and he will always tell it like it is. He is someone who will never waver in the face of genuine fear. He is someone who will always, ALWAYS, keep a set of steel nerves, and he’s someone that we should all look to as a source of inspiration. No matter what life may throw at you, you have to get back up and keep going. Don’t let anything or anyone ever derail you from achieving greatness!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Oh, Richie, you have such a way with words… 🥹
(The fans collectively groan.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: But you are absolutely right. In fact, everything you just said is a testament to this incredible country. So many events just like the one that happened last week on July 13 were done to instill fear into all of us, but our people and this nation has continued to persevere and remain strong, no matter what. That is why this season we are dedicating Dynasty to not only this country, but to Donald Trump as well!
(The fans get increasingly more negative.)
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Richard Grant: Absolutely, Kensi! In fact, I say we all get together and show the entire world how great we are! How great our future president is! And how great this show will be, all in the honor of this glorious nation! USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Crowd: YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!
Richard Grant: :comeagain:
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: :jr:
(The fans are completely against the two. Richard and Kensingten look absolutely annoyed.)
Richard Grant: Well, fine! If you can’t appreciate this country enough to chant for it and don’t appreciate a strong leader who would be willing to put his LIFE on the line for this place, then maybe you ALL need to go back to whatever shithole third world dump you people came from!
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: You will all learn to show some proper respect! But you know what, we won’t waste our time with you ingrates!
(That’s when Kensingten raises her fist along with Richard and they both chant.)
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
Richard Grant: USA! USA! USA!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: USA! USA! USA!
(The fans continue to boo. However, Richard and Kensingten continue to chant, even having tears in their eyes as they do so.)
Flannery McCoy: Well.. they sure are patriotic.
Jake Mercer: I can’t lie, the passion they’re displaying here makes me nearly want to cry myself… it’s just so powerful!
Flannery McCoy: Oh, please don’t.
Stew-O: And speaking of patriotic…
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(On the titantron, the now-iconic photo of Trump raising his fist is shown. Pyro goes off on the stage. Kensingten and Richard look at the screen as they continue to chant out passionately. Stew-O, Jake Mercer and Flannery McCoy are dumbstruck and speechless as Dynasty fades to commercials.)
(A commercial plays for the Showdown marquee event Midsummer Massacre, emanating live from St. Louis, Missouri! Catch it on Saturday, July 27!)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘It’s My Life’ by Bon Jovi hits the speakers and Vinnie “The Complication” Calvetti emerges from the back with a cocky grin on his face. He embraces the boos, talking smack to the fans on his way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first, weighing in at 245 pounds, from Newark, New Jersey… HE IS VINNIE “THE COMPLICATION” CALVETTI!!!!
(The song is replaced by “Betty (Get Money)!” by Yung Gravy as Clayton Golde makes his way out through his signature gold smoke. As he stands up there with a presumably paid actor, he gives her a kiss and then shushes her away, making his way down to the ring for his match tonight.)
Stephie Love: His partner, weighing in at 210 pounds, currently residing in An Undisclosed Location in Romania… “THE GOSPEL” CLAYTON GOLDE!!!!
(While Clayton and Vinnie go over team strategy in the ring, ‘Lacrimosa – Epic Version’ by Samuel Kim hits the speakers and Vincent Mondrian walks out from the back with a mean look on his face. He stares daggers through his opponents, slowly walking down the ramp. He heads up the steps and charges into the ring, posing in the center of it.)
Stephie Love: Their opponents, introducing first, weighing in at 205 pounds, from Laren, Netherlands… he is “THE RESOLUTE” VINCENT MONDRIAN!!!!
(The lights dim black, and ‘Duel of The Fates V2’ by Samuel Kim blares throughout the PA speakers. The crowd cheers loudly for the New Breed Champion, as BRAE emerges from the back, egging them on. He then turns to the ring, his eyes icy as all he has on his mind is to take the victory and hurt his opponents.)
Stephie Love: His partner, weighing in at 215 pounds, residing in Bray County Wicklow, Ireland, he is the EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION… “THE IMPERIAL SYMPHONY” BRAE!!!!
(DING DING DING!)
Jake Mercer: Well it’s time to see if Vincent and BRAE will fully get along as a tag team, as Vincent placed a hand on BRAE’s chest and assures him that he should be opening this one!
Flannery McCoy: As the man staking claim to the New Breed Championship, he certainly has a lot to prove…
Stew-O: On the other side, Clayton Golde is starting this one up for his team and both men circle around. They engage into a tight collar and elbow tie-up and Vincent swings under, applying a hammerlock. Clayton grits his teeth, backing up and driving Vincent back first into the turnbuckles!
Jake Mercer: He snaps out of the corner and throws some damning boots to the gut, repeatedly punching Vincent over and over. Vincent covers up, then he shoves him back!
Stew-O: Clayton is quick on the attack, though. He comes back and throws a right hand, but Vincent catches the wrist and twirls into a wrist lock! Clayton reaches out, wincing. He tries to get the ropes, but Vincent irish whips him off!
Flannery McCoy: Off the ropes he goes, drop toe hold from Vincent! He floats over and looks for a bulldog choke, Clayton slips free and rakes the eyes from behind! Warning from the referee!
Clayton M Golde: (off-mic) Don’t worry about me! I’m just handling this geek!
Stew-O: Strong words as he pulls Vincent up— FOREARM FROM VINCENT FLOORS CLAYTON! CLAYTON RISES AND SWINGS, VINCENT DUCKS AND HOOKS THE WAIST! NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! HE ROLLS THROUGH, HOLDING ON… ANOTHER NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! This time he bridges it!
Referee: OOOOONNNNEEEEEE!
Jake Mercer: Clayton kicks out but Vincent rolls over, sitting him up. Vincent furiously hits off the ropes! Soccer kick to the chest!
Flannery McCoy: That one certainly stung, and you can see Clayton holding at his chest in agony. Vincent pulls him up and whips a nasty knife edge chop! Clayton falls backwards, and Vincent throws another! His eyes bulge out of his head, and Vincent snags the wrist.
Stew-O: Hammerwhip across the ring! Clayton bounces out, clutching at his back— and then Vincent hoists him up into the air with a big time backbreaker! He drops Clayton to his back…
Jake Mercer: AND LEAPS INTO A STANDING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! Clayton holds his ribs, wheezing out in pain. He rolls over, kicking his legs out on the canvas. Vincent turns and looks down, contemplating a pinfall…
Stew-O: But his eyes dart up when he sees BRAE holding his hand out for a tag! Vincent shakes his head, he wants to continue taking initiative!
Vincent Mondrian: (off-mic) I got this.
Flannery McCoy: But as he looks down to drag Clayton up, he immediately yanks him down with a jawbreaker! Vincent staggers, holding his jaw in pain. Clayton rises and leaps into a flatliner!
Jake Mercer: He rolls over and mounts Vincent, throwing a multitude of punches! Vincent tries to cover up, but he’s no use! Clayton is beating into him! Clayton quickly pulls him up, taking him to the ropes. He irish whips him off… AND HOISTS HIM UP FOR A STUN GUN!
Stew-O: Vincent’s throat snaps off the top rope and Clayton comes barreling off at high speed! Vincent falls to a knee and Clayton takes advantage with a FAMOUSER! He rolls him over and hooks the legs!
Referee: OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: But Vincent gets a shoulder up in time! Clayton slaps the mat, frustrated. He drags him up and nails him with a forearm smash that stuns him! Clayton takes the wrist and throws him into the corner. He tags in Vinnie!
Jake Mercer: Vinnie enters the ring and both men irish whip Vincent to the ropes, DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! And then they quickly follow up with a pair of elbow drops to the chest! Vincent coughs out, and once again, another cover.
Referee: OOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!
Stew-O: He finds a way to kick out! Clayton has already stepped out, but he’s barking at the referee to count quicker. Vinnie scoops Vincent up onto his shoulder, but Vincent slips free! He takes the waist and tries to toss the bigger man with a german suplex, but Vinnie takes his wrist and throws him forward.
Jake Mercer: However, Vincent remains relentless and rises. Vinnie swings a boot, but Vincent catches the leg and twists him into a dragonscrew legwhip! Vinnie goes down, whining out in pain. He rises and Vincent hits off the ropes, dropkick to the knee!
Stew-O: Vinnie staggers up, swinging for the fences and Vincent ducks under. Backstabber takes him down! Now he’s going after all of his body, picking him apart one by one.
Flannery McCoy: And on the apron we’ve got the New Breed Champion, BRAE. BRAE is clearly aware that Vincent has taken some damage and holds his hand out for a tag… Vincent begins to crawl, contemplating it–
Stew-O: But we’ll never know because Clayton just entered the ring and clobbers Vincent! He scatters away back to his apron and the referee reprimands him, while quickly turning back to hold BRAE back from entering the ring!
Jake Mercer: You may not think it’s fair but the referee’s trying to keep control! Vincent slowly rise and Vinnie is awaiting him as he crushes him with a body avalanche against the turnbuckles! He pulls Vincent out of the corner and scoops him up. Snap suplex!
Flannery McCoy: Vinnie sits up and flexes, and Clayton claps it up. He rises to his feet and drags up Vincent, approaching Clayton. Clayton tags in and these two are a much better team for sure. Vinnie holds Vincent in an abdominal stretch, while Clayton repeatedly boots the ribs!
Jake Mercer: He throws Vincent down and steps out. Clayton drags Vincent up and takes him to the center of the ring– Vincent swats his arms away! Open handed chop to the chest! Another one! And then he slaps Clayton!
Stew-O: Clearly he didn’t like that one! He swings for Vincent who easily ducks and captures the arms, TIGER SUPLEX! BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED, AND CLAYTON GETS DROPPED RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Jake Mercer: Finally, there’s an opening for BRAE! He stomps the apron, calling for a tag! He holds his hand out and Vincent quickly begins crawling! He leaps for the tag–
Flannery McCoy: BRAE GETS PULLED OFF THE APRON BY VINNIE CALVETTI! WHEN DID HE GET AROUND THE RING?! HE SLAMS HIS HEAD INTO THE APRON AND RAMS HIM INTO THE BARRICADE!
Stew-O: Now BRAE is down, wheezing as he holds at his back. The referee yells at Vinnie, who climbs onto the apron and tries to get into the ring. But the referee stops him!
Jake Mercer: Hold on! While the referee is distracted, Clayton Golde is exposing the turnbuckle pad! He yanks it off and throws it to the canvas! Clayton drags Vincent up, quickly! He wheels him to the center of the ring…
Stew-O: HAMMERWHIP ACROSS INTO THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE! VINCENT GOES BACK FIRST, FALLING TO HIS KNEES! HE STAGGERS UP AND CLAYTON LEAPS UP THE MIDDLE ROPE–
Flannery McCoy: Off he goes! ‘THE BRAND DEAL’ CONNECTS! THE SPRINGBOARD STUNNER LAYS VINCENT OUT COLD! THIS ONE COULD END BEFORE THE NEW BREED CHAMPION EVEN ENTERS THE FRAY!
Jake Mercer: Vinnie finally drops off the apron and walks back to his corner, while Clayton calls for the referee as he leaps into the cover!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHH–
Stew-O: NO! A KICK OUT FROM VINCENT! HE FINDS A WAY TO GET HIS SHOULDER UP IN TIME! Clayton kneels up, questioning the referee now! And Vinnie is shouting at the ref to get his shit together?!?!?
Flannery McCoy: They tried cheating and it backfired! Great heart from Vincent! Clayton slowly pulls Vincent around and turns him. He elbows the back, trying to do more damage. Vincent wheezes out, gasping for air.
Jake Mercer: Clayton wraps Vincent’s arm around the back of his head and lifts him up for a back suplex– NO! VINCENT LANDS BEHIND, BUT HE NEARLY FALLS BACKWARDS INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!
Stew-O: It doesn’t immediately register with Clayton, but he turns and charges in– DROP TOE HOLD INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE! CLAYTON’S HEAD BOUNCES OFF OF IT! HE RISES AND VINCENT HITS OFF THE ROPES AT HIGH SPEED! LEAPING KNEE!
Jake Mercer: HE GETS FLATTENED! VINCENT TURNS TO SEE VINNIE ON THE APRON AND LEAPS INTO AN ENZUIGIRI! DOWN HE GOES AS WELL! And now Vincent is calling for BRAE who’s recovering and looking to get back on the apron!
Flannery McCoy: Here he goes! The crawl begins! Vincent furiously gets over to BRAE AND HE LEAPS INTO THE TAG–
Jake Mercer: CLAYTON GOLDE DIVES INTO AN ELBOW DROP ON THE BACK OF VINCENT RIGHT BEFORE HE CAN PROPEL HIMSELF UP FOR THE TAG! Vincent falls over, holding his back in agony.
Stew-O: And on the outside of the ring, Vinnie Calvetti is pissed! He hops back onto the apron, calling Clayton’s attention! Clayton drags Vincent away, looking back to Vinnie.
Vinnie Calvetti: (off-mic) Let me get a piece! Let me get back at him!
Flannery McCoy: Clayton shrugs at the thought of having to do less work and rises up to his feet, tagging Vinnie in. He steps out and Vinnie stomps the canvas, demanding that Vincent rise to his feet! Vincent slowly rises, dazed…
Stew-O: VINNIE CHARGES FORWARD, HITTING THE ‘BOARDWALK BASH–’ VINCENT SIDESTEPS THE SUPERKICK ATTEMPT! EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! ANOTHER ONE! AND NOW VINNIE IS DAZED!
Jake Mercer: Vincent bounces off the turnbuckles behind him and leaps into an elbow smash that sends Vinnie flying into the turnbuckles! He falls to a seated position, dazed…
Flannery McCoy: Meanwhile, Vincent hits off the buckles again with more momentum this time! ‘THE FLYING DUTCHMAN!’ THE DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD LANDS FLUSH! VINNIE POPS OUT OF THE CORNER, HARDLY MOTIONLESS AT THIS RATE…
Jake Mercer: Vincent rolls to the center of the ring, shaking his head. BRAE stomps the apron and now the fans begin to clap! Vincent plants his hands on the mat, beginning to crawl…
Stew-O: Clayton is shouting for Vinnie to get back in this one but he’s still out of it after that dropkick connected! And Vincent is still crawling!
Jake Mercer: He’s getting close! Very close! This isn’t good for Clayton Golde… AND VINCENT LEAPS!
Flannery McCoy: …AND MAKES THE TAG! THE CROWD ERUPTS AS BRAE FINALLY ENTERS! VINNIE IS TRYING TO RECOVER, WHILE CLAYTON TAKES INITIATIVE AND ENTERS HIMSELF!
Stew-O: KNIFE EDGE CHOP FROM BRAE DROPS GOLDE! GOLDE RISES AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT’S A FOREARM SMASH! HE RISES A THIRD TIME AND BRAE SPINS, CRACKING HIM WITH A DISCUS LARIAT!
Jake Mercer: BRAE IS ON FIRE! VINNIE RISES TO HIS FEET AND BRAE HITS THE ROPES! BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE! VINNIE BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, HIS ONLY SAVING GRACE TO BEING UP ON HIS FEET…
Flannery McCoy: THEN BRAE USES HIS MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM, GRABBING THE WAIST AND SPINNING INTO A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! VINNIE IS DOWN, BRAE IS UP, AND HE WANTS MORE!
Stew-O: CLAYTON TRYING TO GET UP NEAR THE ROPES… BRAE TURNS AND LEAPS INTO A BOOT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! IT TURNS HIM OFF IMPACT, BRAE TAKES THE WAIST AND NEARLY LAUNCHES HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Jake Mercer: MURDER IS ON BRAE’S MIND RIGHT NOW! VINNIE SLOWLY WORKS HIS WAY UP AND BRAE TAKES THE WAIST AS WELL! FULL POWER ON DISPLAY AS HE HOISTS VINNIE UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX AND DROPS HIM RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Stew-O: What will it take for either of these men to put BRAE down?! WHO KNOWS! Clayton is still in the ring despite the referee’s best wishes, but BRAE is ready to change that! He pulls him up and throws him over to the apron! Clayton tries to drop to the floor, but BRAE holds onto him!
Flannery McCoy: He wraps his arms around the ropes! BRAE shows off Clayton’s head and chest to the crowd, and THEN HE THROWS THE TEN BEATS OF BRAE!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! OH…..
Stew-O: BRAE TAKES HIS TIME, NODDING… HE WINDS HIS ARM BACK! AND HE THROWS DOWN THE TENTH BEATH!
Crowd: TEEEEEEENNNNNNN!
Jake Mercer: What a reception from the crowd! BRAE releases Clayton and he falls to the floor outside, holding his chest in pain. BRAE certainly seems amused from how he fell, but remains that intense look, until he turns around–
Stew-O: VINNIE GRABS AHOLD OF BRAE, SPINNING HIM INTO THE ‘CONCRETE CRUSHER!’ SPINNING SIDEWALK SLAM RIGHT ON THE KNEE, AS HE TARGETS THE BACK FOR A BACKBREAKER! BRAE FLIPS OVER THE KNEE, OUT OF IT!
Flannery McCoy: HUGE SURPRISE! BRAE is down and Vinnie has a chance to upset the New Breed Champion! He rolls him over, quickly hooking the legs!
Referee: OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Jake Mercer: BRAE KICKS OUT, WITH EASE! Vinnie went to a big move to hurt him, but there’s been hardly any damage for BRAE up to that point! BRAE rolls over, holding his back in pain. Vinnie shakes his head, slowly approaching him.
Stew-O: Vinnie drags BRAE up and throws him into the turnbuckles. BRAE winces, leaning against the middle and bottom turnbuckle. He approaches him and digs his knee into the side of the head.
Flannery McCoy: The boos get louder and the referee tries to warn Vinnie, as he begins to choke BRAE against the ropes! BRAE grimaces out in pain, struggling to breathe– but he laughs at it all, beckoning Vinnie on to bring more!
Jake Mercer: Vinnie shakes his head, in awe at the grit of the New Breed Champion! He quickly pulls him up and starts pummeling him with punches in the corner! BRAE covers up, but to no avail!
Stew-O: Now Vinnie is back in firm control. He takes BRAE’s wrist and hammer whips him across the ring! WAIT! BRAE BOUNCES OFF, ABSORBING THE IMPACT! SPINNING KESAGIRI CHOP TO THE NECK!
Jake Mercer: THAT ONE STUNG HIM! HE TAKES THE ARM OVER HIS SHOULDER AND SQUATS, USING FULL STRENGTH TO SCOOP HIM UP FOR A URANAGE SLAM!
Flannery McCoy: I think the ring shook a bit off of that! BRAE staggers backwards, nodding. He steps out of the ring, and quickly climbs to the top rope. He positions himself, waiting for Vinnie to rise…
Jake Mercer: And as he does– FLYING CLOTHESLINE! THE CHAMPION FLOORS VINNIE! BRAE RISES, NODDING HIS HEAD!
Flannery McCoy: He backs to the corner, beating his chest! He pulls on the ropes, nodding up and down! He wants ‘MORRIGAN!’ And Vinnie takes the ropes, using them to rise…
Stew-O: BRAE CHARGES OUT OF THE CORNER- NO! CLAYTON GRABS THE LEGS AND DROPS HIM ONTO HIS STOMACH! HE TAKES THE LEGS AND HE’S ABOUT TO PULL HIM FORWARD, LAUNCHING HIM GROIN FIRST INTO THE RING POST!
Jake Mercer: BUT VINCENT TACKLES CLAYTON INTO THE BARRICADE JUST IN TIME! VINCENT BEATS DOWN ON CLAYTON OUTSIDE THE RING! Clayton shoves him off, scurrying away!
Flannery McCoy: What Clayton doesn’t know is that Vincent is still in hot pursuit and he POUNCES HIM INTO THE STEEL STEPS! CLAYTON’S WHOLE BODY BOUNCES OFF OF IT! VICIOUS!
Stew-O: Now BRAE slowly works his way up, groaning… Vinnie is up and sees an opening! HE CHARGES FORWARD, LEAPING INTO A BODY SPLASH– ‘MORRIGAN!’ BRAE CATCHES HIM WITH THE MORRIGAN IN MID AIR! THE KICK LANDS FLUSH AND VINNIE IS DOWN AND OUT!
Jake Mercer: He’s not done! He wants to make a statement! BRAE takes Vinnie’s body and drags him to the center of the ring, laying him out vertically… He nods and backs up, raising his arms up!
Flannery McCoy: BRAE PREPARES HIMSELF FOR THE ‘RED DEATH’, WAIT A MINUTE! VINCENT MONDRIAN JUST HOPPED ON THE APRON AND TAGGED HIMSELF IN!
Stew-O: Vincent enters the ring and BRAE stares at him, perplexed, as if he’s lost his mind. Vincent looks at him, shrugging his shoulders.
Vincent Mondrian: (off-mic) You had your time to shine, champ. It’s my turn, now.
Jake Mercer: Vincent turns and drags Vinnie up, hooking him to his side despite the fact that he’s already out of it, and THROWS HIM OVER INTO THE ‘VAN GOGH ASCENDANCY!’ HE JUST SPIKED HIM ONTO HIS HEAD! AND HE ROLLS HIM OVER!
Stew-O: He hooks the leg! Vincent stares down a conflicted BRAE who slowly steps out of the ring, and the referee slides to the count!
Referee: OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING DING DING!)
Sophie Love: Here are your winners of this match, BRAE AND VINCENT MONDRIAN!
Jake Mercer: The New Breed Champion and the man gunning for his championship leave with the victory, but BRAE certainly could be happier! BRAE enters the ring and is given his championship…
Flannery McCoy: Regardless of how BRAE feels, certainly a strong showing from both men with that win. Vincent nods his head, feeling the momentum boost from that win.
(The referee takes both men’s arms and raises them up to signal their victory. The ref then backs away and checks on the losers of the match — meanwhile Vincent and BRAE come face to face and have an extremely intense stare down… Until….)
Stew-O: OH MY GOD! HEADBUTT FROM BRAE! VINCENT CRUMBLES DOWN, HOLDING HIS FOREHEAD IN AGONY! BRAE LOOKS DOWN AT HIM, YELLING!
BRAE: (off-mic) SHOULD’VE LET ME HIT IT ON HIM!
Jake Mercer: AND NOW BRAE USES THE MOVE HE WANTED TO END THE MATCH WITH, ON VINCENT! HE LEAPS INTO THE ‘RED DEATH!’ THE ELBOW KNOCKS VINCENT OUT COLD! WHAT A STATEMENT FROM THE CHAMPION!
(BRAE rises to his feet and ‘Duel Of The Fates V2’ begins playing. He looks down at Vincent with zero remorse, and picks up his New Breed Championship and raises it over Vincent’s unconscious body…)
Flannery McCoy: Just another example of what’s to come if you upset the champion, wow…
(Dynasty fades away to commercial.)
(A commercial plays for Olive Garden.)
(Dynasty would come back on air, as the atmosphere is quickly soaked up with music. A video package would display showing highlights of last week, and overall, the last few weeks for Kirk Redwood. It has been going well for him, and it all culminates here to this point where he can make that statement right now.)
Kirk Redwood: Statements just happen to be the name of the game, and to my fortune? The last year has been nothing short of me being able to have the platform and opportunity to make those statements.
(The scene showed the big moments he made last season on Showdown treading into Pain For Pride.)
Kirk Redwood: Most of those have been on Showdown however. But now it is time for me to breakthrough. Dynasty is a whole new world, a whole other landscape. So much for me to wind up and figure out, so many adventures for me to embark on. And the best part about it? All of this guarantees a breakout season for Kirk Redwood. And I can’t only state that, but I can assure that. You aren’t gonna see me slowing down anytime soon, my motivation is at its highest. You saw what went down at Pain For Pride, was my name once chalked for such a major victory? I defeated two former World Champions at the big show. How does my ego feel after that? I feel great, I feel like I proved a lot – But I still have a goal to set out and accomplish, I still have a whole lot more to prove… But at the same time, I see zero limit on what I can achieve. With every boundary now broken, and every opportunity opening up on Dynasty…? Skies the limit with no ground anytime soon.
(That showcase of his performance at Pain For Pride was now further established, as it panned back onto Kirk, with a determined look across his face.)
Kirk Redwood: The competition was stiff on Showdown, and I am not gonna deny that one bit. But Dynasty? This is a whole new wasteland, this is a whole new landscape where some of the toughest and most stiff competitors hang. The stiffest competition where the competitors hit like they are taking their last breath. This is the type of stuff that I rurally seek out for, the kind of stuff that I love. Stakes are high, but fortunately for me, I love high stakes. It is something that I am gonna have to snatch, and I have accepted that, I am perfectly fine with that – And I am ready. You would be an idiot if you were under the impression that since the point my name was called, and I was embracing the culture of Dynasty, I was here to twiddle my thumbs and look clueless. Wait for whats next and hope something would fall into my lap, right? I have done that before, and it hasn’t been my best day. But no more of that, it is all eliminated from the equation.
(Kirk Redwood kept that remained demeanor of confidence and assurance, as he looked at the camera. Every word he spoke only with conviction, only wanting to represent what he sees as his truth.)
Kirk Redwood: I have all the momentum in the world following a victory that was unexpected. The only person who expected it was me, I stake a hefty claim that many other Elitists do not. Royally that can never be taken away from me, but rightfully; I’d be the biggest idiot in the world if I didnt say this, I don’t want that to be the high point. With the opportunity to minimize the victory in a short matter of time, I’d love to do that. I would love to overshadow what I have already accomplished, and this is exactly the path I am carving now. What is the limit for me? Sure as hell hard to fathom. I have defeated 2 World Champions on the biggest stage, if you were led to believe that Kirk Redwood had a ceiling? Well I apologize, because I must tell you; ceiling is broken. What is stopping me now from becoming a World Champion in my own right? What is stopping me now from making that sort of history… Locking my name down as an EAW legend, solidifying my status in the Hall Of Fame.. But at the same time, as much as I am still celebrating, I’m not in over my head. I still have other obligations that I need to fill out, and that is the journey I am embarking on now. I have to win a championship in general. I have experience as a champion, but I don’t have experience as a champion… on my own. However with that stated, I do currently have my eye on the prize. And I know exactly what I need to pull off next.
(Kirk was setting his sights, as he only continued to up the anti in this promo, the video package showed highlights of OBA as champions. But it was still slightly empty, Kirk had something to accomplish, and that was none other than;)
Kirk Redwood: Thinking of what would look great on me this season, I wanna start off small. Dip my foot in and see how the temperature is, so you know what catches my eye? Hey Hans Grayson. Back to back Pain For Pride winner. Back to back leaving Pain For Pride as a champion. Hey Shinzo Sasaki. One of the biggest names on Dynasty, more credible wins than I can count on 1 hand. Let’s just go ahead and break the ice, as of right now.. I am officially putting you two on notice. Whoever comes out victorious at Reckless Wiring? That isn’t for my concern. That is for you two, but after that? Then it’s my concern. I can name reasons for why I would want to face the both of you.. but truly, almost all of them concern that Interwire Championship.
(A shot played showcasing the Interwire Championship behind Kirk, as his intentions only got more and more clear….)
Kirk Redwood: Again as I already stated, and don’t have a problem with stating again; between Hans and Shinzo, whoever comes out should just know one thing – your reign will be cut short. Because not only are you on notice, but you are on borrowed time. When Kirk Redwood strikes, it’ll be game, check, and point for the rest.
(With that stated, the scene panned out and Dynasty faded elsewhere, with Kirk Redwood making one hell of a glaring statement.)
(The cameras return to ringside.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Only the Strong Survive’ by Saliva hits the PA speakers and Issac Crow emerges from the back with a demented expression on his face. He slowly walks down the ramp, his eyes locked entirely on the ring. He ignores the mostly booing crowd, rather focused on entering the ring and extending his arms out in the center.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first, weighing in at 225 pounds, from Parts Unknown, “THE FALLEN ANGEL” ISSAC CROW!!!
Stew-O: It’s certainly hard to get a good read on this man. Issac is still looking to make waves here on Dynasty and he is one odd competitor… Tonight will be very interesting to see where he stands, as his focus is all on getting that win.
Jake Mercer: Sometimes one win or a string of wins is all a Elitist needs to get going in the company, regardless of their past. Issac has lost a couple of matches since getting here but it may not matter by the time this one is over.
(‘Ready Aim Fire’ by Blue Stahli is next to play, and the boos quickly turn to cheers as Mattias Burke charges out from the back with a big smile on his face. He’s much more interactive, tagging fans along the way. Mattias runs around then ring, before leaping up the apron and slingshotting into the ring and climbing up the middle rope to pose.)
Stephie Love: His opponent, weighing in at 185 pounds, from Liverpool, England, MATTIAS BURKE!!!
Flannery McCoy: Here lies in the challenge for Issac! Mattias has been around for quite some time, built a name for himself up on Showdown and he has more experience than Issac. It’s going to be tough to knock Burke down.
Jake Mercer: Without a doubt, but if Issac wants to be taken seriously here on Dynasty? He’s got to be ready for whomever and whenever. Mattias certainly is, and you can see him ready to go for this one.
(DING DING DING!)
Stew-O: Bell has rung and the pressure is certainly on for the both of these men to step up and make some moves here on Friday nights. They circle around the ring, trying to get a good read on one another.
Jake Mercer: Mattias wastes no time, using his speed to his advantage as he charges into some heavy forearm strikes! Then he throws kicks to the thighs and calves! Issac winces, backing away and trying to cover up!
Stew-O: Issac swings for Mattias but he ducks under and dropkicks him square in the chest! Issac goes down, rolling away. Mattias points for him and charges in!
Flannery McCoy: No avail! Issac ducks under and scoops him up, slamming him into the turnbuckles! The back of Mattias’s head bounces off the turnbuckles and he stumbles out, dazed. Issac hits off the ropes and floors him with a boot to the side of the head!
Jake Mercer: Issac smirks, pulling Mattias up and holding him into a cravate. He wrenches it in, pulling on the side of the neck. He keeps twisting the head, and Mattias struggles.
Stew-O: He’s trying his hardest to break out of it, but Issac is just applying more and more pressure! Mattias falls to a knee and Issac hunches over to try and maximize the effectiveness.
Flannery McCoy: The way that he clamps his hands together, it’s becoming hard for Mattias to even breath and his neck is surely uncomfortable right now. Issac grins, having it locked in tight.
Jake Mercer: But now Mattias starts to feel the energy of the crowd! He slowly works his way up from a kneel and throws a punch to the ribs! Issac keeps the hold in, so he throws another punch! Issac grits his teeth, and Mattias starts throwing repeated punches!
Stew-O: He’s certainly going at it! Issac finally releases, groaning. He tries to stop Mattias but he ducks under and leaps up the middle rope, diving into a springboard crossbody! Mattias slaps his chest, willing him up. Issac slowly rises and gets dropkicked into the turnbuckles!
Flannery McCoy: Mattias slaps the mat, continuing on. He rushes across the ring to hit off the turnbuckles for more velocity–ISSAC SCOOPS HIM UP AND SLAMS HIM WITH A SPINEBUSTER! THAT ONE SURELY RATTLED MATTIAS!
Jake Mercer: It had to! Mattias isn’t moving and Issac sits up, dusting his hands off. He drags up Mattias and scoops him up onto his shoulder again. This time he marches forward, dropping Mattias face first onto the top turnbuckle!
Stew-O: That one rocks Mattias, who falls to his knees again. He crumples at the bottom rope, trying to use it to rise. Meanwhile, Issac has hit off the ropes and wants a clothesline– BUT MATTIAS GETS UP AND PULLS THE ROPES DOWN WITH A LOW BRIDGE JUST IN TIME!
Flannery McCoy: Issac spills to the outside, hitting the floor hard! He slowly rises and Mattias quickly hits off the ropes! Issac looks up– SUICIDE DIVE! MATTIAS GETS HIM DOWN! He drags him up and throws him in, wasting no time!
Jake Mercer: He leaps up onto the apron and climbs to the top! Issac slowly works his way up, dazed… HE DIVES OFF THE TOP WITH A METEORA! ISSAC ROLLS OVER, DEFIANT AS HE TRIES TO GET BACK INTO THIS ONE!
Stew-O: Mattias is already to the other side, leaping up the middle ropes again! SPRINGBOARD CUTTER! THAT ONE PLANTS ISSAC INTO THE CANVAS! HE ROLLS HIM ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEGS!
Referee: OOOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Referee: TTTTTTTTWW–
Jake Mercer: A kick out from Issac! Not even a two count! Mattias slaps the mat, that onslaught didn’t pay off like he hoped it would. Issac crawls away, taking the ropes, trying his hardest to get up.
Flannery McCoy: Mattias leads him to the center of the ring, but Issac cracks him with a headbutt! Mattias staggers, holding his forehead. Issac bounces off the ropes, CHARGING INTO A SUPERKICK!
Stew-O: Down Mattias goes! Issac wastes no time, pulling him up. He takes the body and swings him upwards into a back suplex! Mattias rolls over, groaning out in pain. He slaps the mat, reaching around.
Jake Mercer: Issac pulls him up, taking the wrists. He shoves him to the ropes, popping him up in the air and catching him by the throat, PLANTING HIM INTO THE CANVAS WITH A CHOKESLAM! MATTIAS IS DOWN AND ISSAC LEAPS INTO THE COVER!
Referee: OOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
Stew-O: Mattias jolts a shoulder up! Issac kneels up, giving the kid slight props for his endurance. Issac rises and drags Mattias up. He takes him by the head, looking around.
Flannery McCoy: He tries for a vertical lift, but Mattias floats over behind him! Mattias shoves Issac off to the ropes! Superkick to the knee! Issac falls to a kneel and he can’t recover as Mattias follows up with a CHOP!
Stew-O: Wasting no time, a ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD FROM MATTIAS! AND HE TAKES THE HEAD, FORCING ISSAC UP AND SPINNING INTO A FALCON ARROW TO COMPLETE THE COMBINATION!
Jake Mercer: A BEAUTIFUL COMBINATION OF MOVES! YOU CAN TELL BY THE GLAZED EYES OF ISSAC CROW…HE HAS ZERO IDEA WHAT JUST HIT HIM! MATTIAS HOOKS THE LEGS!
Referee: OOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
Referee: TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Flannery McCoy: Issac still finds a way to kick out! Mattias got his desired two count, but he still needs to do more if he wants to secure this match. Mattias slowly rises up to his feet, stepping out of the ring. He looks to the ropes, ready to climb…
Jake Mercer: And climb he does! Mattias adjusts his positioning, awaiting Issac to get up! But as he waits– Issac is up and leaps for the top rope! The ropes shake and Mattias loses balance, falling crouched on the top rope!
Stew-O: Issac rushes over, taking the wrists! He turns himself so his back is facing Mattias, and he crosses his arms across his chest in an ‘X’ motion, charging forward and launching Mattias off the top rope with an ICONOCLASM!
Flannery McCoy: Mattias flies forward and his back hits the canvas! Beautifully executed from Issac right there! He sees that Mattias is still down and rises to his feet, nodding.
Jake Mercer: Issac climbs the middle rope and pushes up so he’s sitting on the top rope. He points down at Mattias and goes back to standing, diving off the middle with a LEGDROP RIGHT TO THE CHEST AND HEAD!
Flannery McCoy: That one had to have hurt! He rolls over, hooking the legs for a cover!
Referee: OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
Referee: TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: A KICK OUT FROM MATTIAS! This match lives on! Issac looks around, highly agitated. He drags Mattias up, turning him around.
Jake Mercer: Now he tries for a german suplex, but Mattias is trying his hardest to resist it. He tries again and Mattias elbows him away. Issac wobbles, holding his mouth.
Flannery McCoy: And Mattias leaps up the middle rope again— Issac takes him by the hair and trunks and slams him to the canvas! Issac holds the back of his head, slowly rising to his feet…
Stew-O: Issac hits off the ropes behind him! And he turns him inside out with a vicious lariat! Mattias is right back down! Issac stares down at him, smirking.
Jake Mercer: Certainly not a good place to be in for Mattias… Issac rises to his feet and steps out of the ring, walking to the top rope. He looks around, ready to wrap this one up?!
Flannery McCoy: ‘DEATH’S TOUCH!’ THE FIST DROP… MISSES! MATTIAS ROLLED OUT JUST IN TIME! ISSAC HOLDS HIS ARM, STAGGERING UP IN PAIN! MATTIAS IS WAITING AND LEAPS INTO A GAMENGIRI!
Jake Mercer: Issac falls to a knee, trying to will himself back up. Mattias quickly rises to his feet, hitting off the ropes! He takes the head, running up the middle rope into a TORNADO DDT!
Stew-O: He’s not done! Mattias rolls through, holding onto Issac and using all of his strength to scoop him up and slam him with a gourdbuster! Issac pops up off impact, holding his ribs— SUPERKICK!
Flannery McCoy: Mattias drops down, hooking the legs for the cover!
Referee: OOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Jake Mercer: Issac kicks out! Mattias falls back, but he’s far from discouraged. Issac crawls away, using the ropes to rise up. Mattias approaches Issac and elbows him. Issac covers up and he throws another.
Flannery McCoy: But Issac gets frustrated and shoves Mattias back onto his ass! Mattias works his way back up but gets flattened with a shoulder tackle! Issac staggers to the ropes, shaking his head.
Stew-O: Now it’s Mattias who tries to get back up… AND ISSAC IS AWAITING WITH A SUPERKICK OF HIS OWN! MATTIAS GOES DOWN, BUT HE’S NOT DONE THERE!
Jake Mercer: Issac pulls Mattias up and snags the head into a front facelock. He takes the trunks and lifts him vertically… BRAINBUSTER IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! ISSAC TO THE COVER!
Referee: OOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!
Stew-O: MATTIAS GETS A SHOULDER UP! Issac rises, frustrated. He looks at the referee, who pleads a two count. Mattias is the one rolling away now.
Flannery McCoy: Issac turns, trying to keep up with him— but he’s on the apron. Issac reaches over to grab Mattias’s hair…
Jake Mercer: Desperation hot shot sends Issac back! He staggers, holding his throat in pain. Issac hunches over, coughing out. Meanwhile, Mattias takes the ropes and slingshots in, front rolling into a X FACTOR! HE SMASHES ISSAC’S FACE INTO THE CANVAS!
Stew-O: He bounces off the impact, floating over to his back! Issac lies there, not moving. Mattias rises to his feet and looks around, clapping his hands. He leans in the corner, calling Issac up!
Jake Mercer: Issac certainly has no idea where he’s at! He finally starts to rise— ‘BLAST POINT’ THE BICYCLE KNEE PUTS ISSAC DOWN! MATTIAS HOOKS THE LEGS, CALLING FOR THE WIN!
Referee: OOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: T—
Stew-O: KICK OUT FROM ISSAC! THAT WASN’T ENOUGH! MATTIAS LOOKS BACK AND NOT EVEN HE CAN BELIEVE IT! ISSAC LIES THERE, BREATHING HEAVILY…
Jake Mercer: Mattias rises up to his feet, and points to Issac who’s now using the ropes to try and recover. Mattias nods his head, pulling furiously!
Flannery McCoy: ‘BLAST POINT’ OUT OF THE RING— ISSAC SIDESTEPS JUST IN TIME!
Stew-O: Mattias’s leg gets caught in the middle rope and that’s ample time for Issac to try and recover! Mattias struggles, trying to wiggle his leg out…
Flannery McCoy: Issac quickly comes back to life and rises to his feet! He takes Mattias from behind, RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP OFF THE ROPES! MATTIAS HOLDS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Jake Mercer: With Mattias down, Issac is back up to his feet and steps out of the ring. He makes his own climb to the top rope, his arms pointed high in the air…
Stew-O: ‘DEATH’S TOUCH!’ THE FIST DROP CONNECTS THIS TIME AND GOES STRAIGHT INTO THE JAW OF MATTIAS! ISSAC HOOKS THE LEGS!
Referee: OOONNNNEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!!
Referee: TTTHHH—
Flannery McCoy: MATTIAS KICKS OUT! NOT ENOUGH TO WIN THIS ONE! ISSAC ROLLS HIM OVER, WASTING NO TIME!
Stew-O: He wills him up to his feet and starts punishing him with multiple punches! Mattias tries his hardest to cover up, but Issac keeps throwing!
Jake Mercer: Mattias blocks one! Forearm strike! Slap! SPINNING BACKFIST! Issac is stumbling, trying his hardest to stay up right!
Stew-O: He sees this and Mattias hits off the ropes! TILT-A-WHIRL HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN! He lips up, calling Issac up to his feet! He charges into a flying forearm into the corner, guiding Issac out… Mattias leaps up the middle rope!
Flannery McCoy: AND HE FLIES INTO A CROSSBOD— ISSAC CATCHES HIM AND THROWS HIM OVERHEAD WITH A FALLAWAY SLAM!
Jake Mercer: The impact bounces Mattias to the side, and he holds his back in agony. He crawls to the corner, slowly rising up against it… Issac nods and charges forward, leaping into an elbow to the side of the head!
Stew-O: Issac guides Mattias out and lifts him up onto his shoulders into a fireman’s carry. He marches to the center, but Mattias presses his hands into his shoulders and propels himself up into an electric chair positioning!
Flannery McCoy: UH OH! Issac tries to slam Mattias but he resists with punches to the top of the head! It’s enough to stun him, and Mattias falls back into a POISON RANA! RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Jake Mercer: That one may have put Issac out for good! Mattias claps his hands, pulling Issac up. He takes the head and leans it down, HE CALLS FOR THE ‘GREETINGS FROM LIVERPOOL—‘
Stew-O: While he’s being held down, Issac plants his hands onto Mattias’s back and propels him forward! Mattias releases Issac, but he nearly bumps into the referee who staggers backwards, doing his best to protect himself.
Flannery McCoy: Mattias turns to the referee and assures to him he’s fine and turns around— EYE RAKE FROM ISSAC! MATTIAS YELLS OUT IN PAIN, CLUTCHING HIS EYES!
Jake Mercer: Issac takes him and lifts him into an argentine rack! ‘DEATH’S DOOR!’ HE PLANTS HIM RIGHT ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! ISSAC ROLLS MATTIAS OVER AND HOOKS THE LEGS!
Referee: OOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: TTTTTHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
(DING DING DING)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner of this match, ISSAC CROW!!!
(Issac rolls off of Mattias, who is unconscious after that. The fans boo, aware of how Issac maintained victory hit he surely doesn’t care. The referee helps him up and takes his arm, raising it up. Issac snatched his arm away and looks down at the fallen Mattias, smirking. He takes credit for the victory all for himself and leaves the ring, pleased with his win tonight.)
Flannery McCoy: And Issac Crow steals this one tonight by virtue of having to rake Mattias Burie’s eyes! A valiant effort from Mattias, but Issac was hellbent on winning no matter what and he definitely proved that tonight.
Jake Mercer: Who cares??? A win is a win! Issac has a bright future here in Dynasty and those who are cutthroat are more likely to succeed here in EAW. Tough for Mattias, but it’s never too late to go back to the drawing board.
Stew-O: I can agree that it was a very tough matchup, but Issac did have to take other manners to get the win. Regardless, I wonder what’s next for him!
(Issac exits the ring, making his way to the back. He nods his head, while Mattias is being tended to in the ring whilst Dynasty cuts away to commercial.)
(A commercial plays for the Olympics, which we’re pretty sure you totally didn’t forget was going to kick off this Friday!)
(Friday Night Dynasty’s video feed shifts backstage, where Drake Armstrong was standing in the promotional area wearing an immaculate tailored suit. The cameras were all focused on him as he began to speak about recent events and the World Heavyweight Championship.)
Drake Armstrong: I said it before, and I’ll say it again; there has been a shift in the tides, yet many of the filth choose to ignore it or even futilely try to resist it. The Future, however, rides with the tides. The shift denotes my rise to the top, and all who aim to stand in my way will get swept away in the aftermath of my ascent. For the past year and a half, I have demonstrated to the EAW Universe week in and week out that I am the brightest prospect in the company; a journey that once started with none but my own voice to support my career, now has even my greatest foes begrudgingly acting as heralds to proclaim my inevitable rise to the pinnacle of this industry.
Drake Armstrong: But while being the brightest prospect is pleasant, I dare say it’s time I washed my hands of merely having tremendous potential and transition to converting all my potential into tangible success. It has already happened to an extent, with the incredible Season 17 that I had… but my hunger remains unsatiated, and my avarice demands naught but the grandest prize that a wrestler can seize. Indeed, I mean the World Heavyweight Championship; Myles, the ‘Aceslayer’, has had his reign for long enough, and the time has come for a changing of the guards. At the very start of the season, you had already established elitists throwing their names in the lot for becoming the next World Heavyweight Champion; your Cy Hendersons, your Rex McAllisters, your Drake Kings, and even Minerva mentioned her goal to take that gold.
Drake Armstrong: But a reign like Myles’ CANNOT end with another legend or hall of famer taking it from him. The year is 2024, the year I was declared to be ‘Next Up’ for, and it’s time I elevate the prestige of such an award by following through on it better than anybody ever has or ever could. A victory over a legend, an Interwire Championship reign, and now in the latter half of the year… I want to go all the way and solidify myself by winning world championship gold. I know what I want, and I know what I am willing to do to get it; activity, not passivity, has been the name of the game when it comes to me. When my eyes focus on a target, I hunt it down like a rabid animal until I can finally sink my teeth into it. I stay true to who I am, and what I am is a legend in the making. Anyone who looks to dispute this perception of me instantly reveals themselves to be the king of fools, for nobody can honestly claim that I have not been following through on all the hype I built up about myself since the day I debuted.
Drake Armstrong: Last season included a handful of wrestlers being declared as some of EAW’s most promising rising stars, including myself, and we have been ‘grouped together’ in a sense as peers. But as you all very well know, I’m a selfish man, and the crown can only fit on one head, not four. You have someone like Hans Grayson, who had to throw away everything he stood for and stole my title away from me by blasting me in the face with brass knuckles; ultimately, though, who came out looking better? The man that stuck to his guns and ended up in the World Heavyweight Championship picture, main eventing Dynasty after Dynasty, or the man who tore apart the caricature of himself he presented to the world and has found himself beneath me yet again? If we’re being honest, Grayson has a ceiling – not a glass ceiling, mind you, an IMPENETRABLE ceiling – and it will prevent him from ever reaching the limitless heights that I will rise to; that lackluster work ethic of his will stab him in the back like it did when he became a background set piece of his own championship reign. Speaking of which, the man who took the New Breed title from him, Machina, is all hype too; first a streak built off of the most worthless wrestlers in EAW that have already been filtered out, and then a ‘record breaking reign’ where the vast majority of the people he pinned have dropped out of the company too. His weak mind has truly convinced himself that he’s an industry giant after stepping on countless ants, but when he fights wrestling’s true greats and titans like I have, whatever fandom he has acquired will realize that they were as duped by his hype as he was.
Drake Armstrong: Of course, there is also Joso, who has an advantage via a King of Elite name; however, it is an advantage in name only. That fool couldn’t even get to the finals of the tournament on his own, because if my match wasn’t interfered in, he wouldn’t have been able to represent Dynasty at the big show; as a matter of fact, he wouldn’t have even beaten Hans if it weren’t for Jay Jerry Johnson. A king whose crown exists only by the mercy of two separate third parties; is it any wonder why he’s floundering around fighting everyone BUT the World Heavyweight Champion when he could cash in for that title shot whenever he wants? He’s not taking care of business, he is indecisive and FRIGHTENED; the moment he stops milking the King of Elite win for all its worth and actually follows through, he’ll lose and show himself as the colossal bust that he is. Back to the rut from which he supposedly escaped – at least he can brag about beating Impact until the end of his career, though. All three of my so-called peers have their limitations and are too caught up in their own frail minds to acknowledge and fix said limitations; I, on the other hand, am LIMITLESS.
Drake Armstrong: Every issue I have had thus far, I have identified through ruthless introspection and have wiped out. Every week, you people bear witness to a Drake Armstrong greater than the previous week. This is what it means to be the Future. So many champions, when they lose their gold, fall prey to the pitfall of a post-reign rut, but look at me; while the likes of Cy, Joso, Rex, and King all squabbled amongst themselves, I swooped in unbeknownst to them all and staked my claim to the championship match. Because unlike them, I actively shape my own destiny; I do not wait for it to come to me. Myles spoke about me, brushing me off as a mere rookie in over his head that’ll give him another successful defense; imagine the amusement I will experience when I see the shocked look on his face after I take his title from him. One crucial mistake that so many have made about me is thinking of me to simply be one amongst the flock in the new generation; but I am not a part of a large crowd. E Pluribus Unum. Out of the many, I am THE one to end his reign and bring Myles back to Earth – he thinks he is untouchable because he managed to beat the corpse of Jamie O’Hara, but an untouchable mindset means nothing when everything comes crashing down for you. So take a good look at my second main event of the new season, champ, and watch what this ‘naive rookie’ can really do; perhaps what I do to Mrs. Silvestri will place a mirror in front of you and reveal who the truly naive one is.
(Having said those ominous parting words, Drake Armstrong flaunted his ornate family ring before walking off, leading the video feed to fade to black.)
(‘I’m not a woman, I’m a god’ by Halsey begins as Usagi Senshi comes out, standing on top of the stage, looking around the sea of EAW fans. Then, ‘Let Me Hear’ by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas plays soon after as Saori Aizen joins Usagi on top of the stage. Both of these women fist bump each other, showing a bit of unity before making their way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS A TAG TEAM MATCH AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…THEY ARE THE TEAM OF THE ‘STARBOY’ USAGI SENSHI AND ‘THE WORST THIS WORLD HAS TO OFFER’…SOARI AIZEN!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Last week, we saw Saori Aizen find herself in the midst of a brutal brawl with Daniella Atlas, Mia Santoro and Holly Arrow. Usagi Senshi wanted nothing more than to get a little payback from how the previous week went down! It didn’t seem to go well as Daniella Atlas found herself getting the upper hand. Still, Saori Aizen said that she was more than thankful for Usagi for basically sacrificing herself to help her out.
Stew-O: Now, we know that Usagi Senshi had been working to get herself out of the tag team realm and showcase herself as a single’s competitor. To me, it seemed confusing on why Usagi would want to help Saori Aizen. We’re all aware of how the Ice Aces went and the rivalry that came out of her and Aria Lestrade, but I didn’t think that Usagi would be so welling to put her heart in that situation again.
Flannery McCoy: This season, I think it’s being highlighted more of how dangerous the women’s locker room is on the Dynasty brand. With someone with a bright future like Saori Aizen, maybe, Usagi sees someone who she could take underneath her wing and make sure that she doesn’t end up someone like Daniella Atlas, full of negativity.
Jake Mercer: Usagi Senshi’s reasoning may be complex and that’s something that she’ll be able to only understand. As for now, I’m more than seated to enjoy this new tandem.
(‘Notorious’ by UPSAHL begins to play as the crowd gives a mixed reception for Mia Santoro, who stands on top of the stage. Her hands on her hips as she scouts out the competition in the ring. ‘Judas’ by Lady Gaga begins to play as Holly Arrow comes out as she stands next to Mia. The two women begin to talk strategy before making their way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING THEIR OPPONENTS…THEY ARE THE TEAM OF ‘LA DESPERADA’ MIA SANTORO AND ‘THE SERAPH’…HOLLY ARROW!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Now, Holly Arrow was another woman who found herself in that mule-woman brawl with Daniella Atlas, Mia Santoro and Holly Arrow. These women have been at each other’s crosshairs since the beginning of the season and last week REALLY progressed things! Last week, it was Mia who got the upper hand on Daniella and now, she looks to be part of the same team that gets the upper hand on Usagi and Saori!
Flannery McCoy: Mia Santoro and Holly Arrow two women cannot be anymore different, but if there is a common cause, it’s winning. Winning is always something that can bring anyone together.
Jake Mercer: These are just two of the women who are battling to reach the top of the Dynasty brand! Each week, things get a little interesting. It’s always someone new on top and this is because of the level of women that Dynasty has been fortunate to have this season! This tag team match will be another example of that!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: We’re starting things off with Saori Aizen and Mia Santoro! You can see that the two women are quite cautious with locking up, thinking that the other one is going to go for the first punch! But, happily, the two women lock up as they’re battling for dominance! It seems like Mia seems to be the stronger out of the two as she manages to back Mia to the ropes! But still, we see Saori looking to switch positions, so that Mia is backed to the ropes! It’s a battle to see that as Mia manages to shove Saori to the corner! She slams her hands to the chest of the newcomer as she slowly backs away!
Flannery McCoy: I don’t see that Saori Aizen liked that, Stew! But, Saori goes right after Mia Santoro and goes for another lock up! This time around, it seems like we’re seeing Saori stand her ground as Mia is looking to push Saori back to the corner, but Saori just remains there! She has her feet planted to the ground as she’s not going anywhere! BUT, WE SEE THAT MIA SEES THAT THERE’S NO POINT IN CONTINUING THAT AS SHE CONNECTS WITH A SLAP ACROSS SAORI’S FACE! OH, I DON’T THINK THAT WAS THE BEST APPROACH! WE ARE SEEING THE FIERY ATTITUDE OF MIA! THE TRASH-TALKING AS SOARI IS LOOKING TO PROCESS WHAT HAPPENED TO HER —
Jake Mercer: Saori Aizen connects with a punch to the side of Mia Santoro’s face! This causes ‘La Desperada’ to stumble to her side as Saori connects with a knee strike to the side of Mia’s head as she stumbles to the ropes! There, we see Saori connecting with a series of left and right punches! She pulls Mia by her gorgeous locks and pulls her into a front headlock! But, we see that Mia is connecting with some left and right punches to the sides of Saori! Mia is looking to get herself out of this situation, BUT SAORI CONNECTS WITH A HUGE PUNCH TO THE SPINE OF MIA! Saori connects with another one as she takes Mia to her knees! Saori applies a front headlock on Mia before hoisting her up and connecting with a twisting vertical suplex as she looks for the first pinfall attempt of the match!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTT—
Stew-O: Mia Santoro kicks out! We see Saori Aizen lift up Mia before throwing her back with a German suplex! Mia goes crashing back to Saori’s corner with Usagi Senshi! Saori is looking to tag Usagi into the match!
Referee: (off-mic) TAG!
Flannery McCoy: Now, we see the woman who unexpectedly sacrificed herself for Saori Aizen last week! She picks up Mia Santoro from the corner before leaning back and connecting with a knife-edge chop to the chest of Mia! This causes Mia to jump in response as she holds onto her chest! BUT, USAGI IS JUST GETTING STARTED HERE! USAGI LEANS BEFORE GOING FORWARD AND LANDING ANOTHER KNIFE-EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST! THIS CAUSES MIA TO FIND HERSELF SEATED ON THE SECOND ROW OF THE CORNER! STILL, WE SEE USAGI GOING FOR ANOTHER KNIFE-EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST AS MIA IS CLUTCHING TO HER CHEST! I THINK THAT I CAN SEE THE WELTS FORMING THERE! USAGI GRABS MIA BY THE ARM AND WHIPS HER TO THE CORNER ACROSS FROM THEM!
Jake Mercer: Mia Santoro’s spine collides to the corner as she finds herself collapsing to the floor! Usagi Senshi connects with a meteora at the corner! Mia’s head goes back! Usagi turns to her side as Holly Arrow is looking to get her attention! BUT, USAGI CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM AS SHE KNOCKS HOLLY OFF THE APRON! BUT, THAT PISSED OFF HOLLY AS SHE LOOKS TO GET HERSELF BACK INSIDE THE RING! BUT, USAGI TAKES MIA BACK TO HER CORNER WITH SAORI AIZEN! WE SEE THAT SAORI IS CHOKING MIA WITH THE ROPES AS THE REFEREE HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS HAPPENING BEHIND HIM! HOLLY IS TRYING TO GET THE REFEREE TO TURN AROUND, BUT THE REFEREE IS MORE FOCUSED ON MAKING SURE THAT HOLLY GOES BACK TO HER CORNER!
Stew-O: It seems like Holly Arrow gives in and goes back to her corner! The referee turns around as Saori Aizen and Usagi Senshi have stopped their funny business! Saori has her hands up where the referee can see them! Meanwhile, Usagi gets Mia Santoro in a front headlock as she hoists her up for a front suplex, but Mia lands on the top horizontal rope! We see Mia tilting back-and-forth as she is doing what she can to recapture her balance, BUT USAGI CONNECTS WITH A VERTICAL KICK AS THAT CAUSES MIA TO FALL BACK ONTO THE APRON! USAGI IS LOOKING TO THROW A FOREARM TO MIA! BUT, MIA CONNECTS WITH A SHOULDER THRUST — NO! WE SEE USAGI MANAGING TO CATCH MIA IN POSITION BEFORE PULLING HER UPPER HALF BACK INSIDE THE RING! MIA HAS HER FEET DANGLING ON THE SECOND ROPE AS USAGI CONNECTS WITH THE ELEVATED DDT! USAGI GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWW—
Flannery McCoy: Mia Santoro kicks out! Holly Arrow is looking at her partner with a bit of concern! You can see the determination to get into the ring and get things going for her team! Usagi Senshi lifts up and takes her back with a tiger suplex! Wait! Usagi has a bridge applied as she looks to go for another pin attempt!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTT—
Jake Mercer: Mia Santoro kicks out! The fact that Mia has been hanging on has been quite amazing to see, Stew and Flann! Mia finds herself on her knees as Usagi Senshi looks to continue the offense on Mia! Usagi goes for a knee, BUT MIA ENDS UP DUCKING THE KNEE STRIKE! USAGI STUMBLES FORWARD, BUT MANAGES TO KEEP HER BALANCE, BUT MIA FINDS HERSELF UP TO HER FEET AND STANDING BEHIND USAGI BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A PUNCH TO THE BACK OF THE SKULL! THIS CAUSES USAGI TO STUMBLE BACK, BUT MIA FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A DROPKICK TO THE HORIZONTAL SET OF ROPES! USAGI COLLAPSES DOWN TO HER KNEES AS SHE FINDS HER HEAD ON THE MIDDLE ROPE! NOW, WE SEE MIA CHOKING USAGI WITH THE ROPES! I THINK THAT THE REFEREE MIGHT NEED TO BEGIN HIS COUNT IN A MOMENT OR SO!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! GET OFF OF HER, MIA!
Stew-O: Mia Santoro does not want to risk a disqualification! But, I’m not even sure if disqualifications are a thing in tag team matches. :lupe:
Flannery McCoy: There’s a first time for anything, honestly!
Jake Mercer: Yes, you can still get disqualified. Legal or not legal, if rules are broken, you can risk disqualification for your team, but it’s rare that the referee would call for that. Still, these wrestlers should be cautious because you never know if the referee is willing to do that. That’s why you see Mia Santoro just backing away as Usagi Senshi finds a way back to her feet! But, Mia is not looking to waste any time! She grabs Usagi and takes her back with a snap suplex! Mia gets Usagi in a seated position as she begins to connect with a chokehold on the ‘Starboy’ as Mia slowly gets Usagi up to her feet, but she still maintains the chokehold as she throws Usagi back to her corner with Holly Arrow!
Referee: (off-mic) TAG!
Stew-O: We see that Holly Arrow will be making her first appearance in this match as the crowd is on their feet! Mia Santoro and Holly get each arm of Usagi Senshi before throwing her to the corner! Usagi clutches her chest as Holly connects with a backstabber as she takes Usagi to the ground! Holly gets on top of Usagi before throwing a series of punches to the face of Usagi! Then, she picks up Usagi by her hair and throws her back to the corner! Holly runs right after Usagi and connects with a clothesline that causes Usagi to stumble forward as Holly follows that up with a scoop slam as she finds herself in perfect position for a pin fall attempt!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTWWWW—
Flannery McCoy: Usagi Senshi kicks out! Holly Arrow picks up Usagi and connects with a half and half suplex as that takes her back! We see that Usagi is looking to find herself back on her feet, BUT HOLLY MANAGES TO KNOCK HER DOWN WITH A FOREARM SMASH AS USAGI COLLAPSES TO THE FLOOR! NOW, WE SEE THAT HOLLY IS LOOKING TO GO FOR THE TOP ROPE AND WE’RE SEEING HER GO HIGH RISK! IS WHATEVER HOLLY IS LOOKING FOR GOING TO CONNECT —
Jake Mercer: But, look at who’s looking to get Holly Arrow’s attention! It’s Saori Aizen! Saori is looking to catch Holly’s attention! Holly is looking to shoo Saori away! BUT, USAGI SENSHI MANAGES TO MEET HOLLY ARROW ON THE TOP ROPE AS SHE FINDS HERSELF ON HOLLY’S SHOULDERS AS SHE CONNECTS WITH A REVERSE FRAKENSTEINER ON HOLLY! USAGI NEEDED JUST AN OPENING TO GET HERSELF OUT OF THIS SITUATION! MIA SANTORO DID NOT LIKE THAT WHATSOEVER AS SHE LOOKED TO GET HERSELF INVOLVED IN THIS MATCH! BUT, SAORI LOOKS TO CONFRONT MIA! THE TWO WOMEN BICKERING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE RING! THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO PUT A STOP TO ALL OF THAT!
Stew-O: Usagi Senshi charges towards Mia Santoro at the corner and looks to knock her down! But, we see that Holly Arrow is looking to find herself to her feet as —
Flannery McCoy: Holly Arrow connects with a hesitation dropkick as that sends Usagi Senshi face first to her corner! Now, it seems like it’s Holly’s turn to attack Usagi! We see that the former Unified Tag Team Champion is stomping on the woman that she defeated last week! She manages to make Usagi collapse to the ground as she places her foot on the side of Usagi’s face! It seems like there’s no love lost between these two women! Holly picks up Usagi from underneath her chin causing her to get back to her feet! Holly grabs Usagi by the arm before whipping her to the ropes! Usagi goes crashing to the ropes, collapsing to the ground in the process as Holly charges right after the ‘Starboy’ —
Jake Mercer: The running corner hip attack to Usagi Senshi! This causes Usagi’s head to go back against the turnbuckle! We see that Holly Arrow picks up Usagi as she takes her back with an exploder suplex out of the corner! Still, we see that Usagi refuses to go down as she finds herself to her knees! But, Holly runs towards Usagi and connects with a sliding clothesline to the back of her head! Holly picks up Usagi before getting her into position! Holly follows that up by connecting with a fisherman’s neck breaker before hooking Usagi by the leg!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWW—
Stew-O: Usagi Senshi with a kick out! Holly Arrow grabs Usagi by one of her legs and it seems like Holly might be looking to apply a submission hold here! I think that we may be seeing Holly apply a heel hook on Usagi! But, Usagi is refusing to let that move connect! She knows that it could mean trouble if she allows Holly to apply that heel hook! Usagi is trying to kick Holly away from her! But, Holly manages to get a hold of Usagi’s other leg! Now, it seems like Holly is changing her approach as we see her looking to apply a sharpshooter —
Flannery McCoy: Usagi Senshi quickly gets to the bottom rope before Holly Arrow is able to think about it! Wonderful ring awareness from Usagi as Holly seems a little peeved about that, but Holly is looking to move on from all of this! Now, we see Usagi rolling herself underneath the bottom rope as she finds herself out of the ring! It could seem like Usagi is trying to get the wheels turning in her head! BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE HOLLY IS NOT LOOKING TO WASTE ANY TIME HERE! SHE GOES OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECTS WITH A TOPE CON HILO AS SHE TAKES DOWN USAGI! HOLLY IS HYPING HERSELF UP, BUT — SAORI AIZEN MANAGES TO LAUNCH HERSELF THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AND RAM HOLLY TO OUR TABLE!
Jake Mercer: Excellent! The crowd cannot help but applaud Saori Aizen for that spot! Might be just a typical move, but she delivered that flawlessly! But, we’re not done yet! It seems like Mia Santoro finds herself on the top turnbuckle as her body is facing Saori Aizen and Usagi Senshi! Saori looks to help Usagi to her feet, BUT MIA IS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION AS — MIA WITH A CROSSBODY AS SHE SENDS HERSELF CASHING DOWN TO THE TWO WOMEN AT RINGSIDE! MIA SANTORO IS THE ONLY WOMAN ON HER FEET! BUT REMEMBER: SHE’S NOT THE LEGAL WOMAN IN THIS MATCH UP! SHE GETS HOLLY ARROW AND ROLLS HER BACK INSIDE THE RING! THEN, SHE TAGS HERSELF BACK INTO THE MATCH!
Referee: (off-mic) TAG!
Stew-O: Mia Santoro is the legal woman in this match up! She hops down from the apron and gets her hands on Usagi Senshi and rolls her back inside the ring! But, Saori Aizen looks to create a bit of a distraction, but Mia shoves Saori to the side as she slides herself back inside the ring! Mia finds herself at one of the corners as she stalks Usagi back to her feet before charging at her with a rolling thunder dropkick as she sends Usagi to the ground! We see Mia connecting with a series of left and right punches! Mia picks up Usagi by a fistful of her hair before lifting her up and connecting with a hammerlock DDT! This takes Usagi to the ground as Mia goes for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Usagi Senshi with a kick out! We can see that Saori Aizen is back at the corner, looking at Usagi with a bit of concern! These two women have never teamed with each other before, but that can be said with Holly Arrow and Mia Santoro! Yet, Usagi and Saori have no issues with each other! We see that Mia is sitting Usagi up before applying a neck crank to Usagi! It seems like Mia is looMking to keep Usagi down as she thinks about her next strategy! Mia would love nothing more than for Usagi to throw in the towel, but Usagi is refusing to go down without a fight! Despite how things look for her, Usagi will continue to fight no matter what! She’s too stubborn to keep down!
Jake Mercer: We are seeing the stubbornness of Usagi Senshi who is looking to find some of that inner strength to fight herself out of the neck crank! Somehow, she is still figuring out a way to rise to her feet! Usagi refuses to throw in the towel! She has so much that she needs to fight about! Mia Santoro is shaking her head no! She knows that she might be in some trouble at the moment! Mia can feel her grasp slipping from her as Usagi is slowly, but surely rising up to her feet! Usagi begins to elbow Mia in the face! Usagi with another back elbow! This causes for Mia to let go of her grasp —
Stew-O: But, Mia Santoro grabs Usagi Senshi by the back of her head and connects with a hair pull mat slam! Mia was able to take back control of this match up! Mia takes a couple of steps back as she begins to anticipate Usagi rising back to her feet! She sees that Usagi is slowly getting to her feet before Mia charges right at Usagi and connects with a blockbuster or somersault neck breaker! She takes Usagi back to the mat as Mia goes for the cover! Could she be a step closer to ending this match up here?!?!
Flannery McCoy: It seems like Mia Santoro might be going for the top turnbuckle here! High risk, high reward when it comes to wrestling! MIA MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR THAT SHOOTING STAR PRESS THAT SHE LIKES TO CALL ‘EYE IN THE SKY!’ SHE LOOKS DOWN ON USAGI WHO MAY BE DOWN AND OUT — BUT, USAGI MANAGES TO JUMP ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE! SHE MEETS USAGI FACE-TO-FACE UP THERE BEFORE GETTING HER AND CONNECTING WITH A SPANISH FLY FROM THE TOP ROPE! THE TWO WOMEN GO CRASHING DOWN TO THE MAT! WHICH OF THEM IS GOING TO FIND THEMSELVES ON THEIR FEET FIRST?!?
Jake Mercer: Both women are showing signs of life as they slowly begin to find their way back to their feet! Usagi Senshi goes right after Mia Santoro with a clothesline, but Mia connects with a jumping reverse STO as that takes Usagi back down! STILL, WE SEE USAGI HAVING THE DETERMINATION TO GET HERSELF TO HER FEET! SHE IS GOING TO BE SO STUBBORN TO KEEP DOWN AS MIA RISES UP TO HER FEET AS SHE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A ‘KILLING MOON’ — THE ROLLING WHEEL KICK TAKES USAGI DOWN AS MIA GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Stew-O: Saori Aizen races into the ring and stomps on the back of Mia Santoro’s head! Saori was able to break the count and come to the aid of Usagi Senshi! But, Holly Arrow finds herself back inside the ring to even the odds for her team! Holly takes Saori back with a knee strike, but Saori manages to duck the knee strike! Holly goes for a clothesline, but Saori ducks before getting Holly and connecting with a tiger suplex as she takes Holly down momentarily! Saori rises to her feet as Mia tries to catch Saori with the element of surprise with a running cutter out of nowhere! BUT, SAORI MANAGES TO PUSH MIA INTO THE TURNBUCKLE AS SHE ROLLS HERSELF OUT OF THE RING! SHE FINDS HERSELF ON THE APRON AS SHE LOOKS AT HOLLY WHO IS STARTING TO GET TO HER FEET! SAORI FLIES FROM THE APRON AND CONNECTS WITH A SOMERSAULT NECK BREAKER AS SHE TAKES THE FORMER UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPION DOWN!
Flannery McCoy: Usagi Senshi and Mia Santoro find themselves in the ring as Usagi manages to get Mia from behind and connect with a straightjacket suplex! Usagi with a bridge applied as Mia’s shoulders are pinned to the mat!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Mia Santoro with the kick out! Usagi Senshi gets back up to her feet as she begins to back to the ropes! She is gesturing for the end of this match up as she demands for Mia to find herself to her feet! USAGI WAITS FOR THE PERFECT HEIGHT BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS MIA, CONNECTING WITH A ‘FATALITY’ — THE RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKES MIA! BUT, MIA MANAGES TO DUCK AT THE LAST SECOND AS USAGI STUMBLES FORWARD AS HOLLY ARROW CATCHES USAGI BY SURPRISE WITH A ‘GALAXY IMPACT!’ HOLLY CONNECTS WITH THE DOUBLE KNEE FACE BREAKER AS SHE TAKES USAGI DOWN! NOW, WE ARE SEEING MIA BEGINNING TO CRAWL TO USAGI AS SHE LOOKS TO SECURE THE VICTORY FOR HER TEAM! BUT —
(The camera pans to Daniella Atlas on the apron as she looks to get the attention of Mia Santoro and Holly Arrow.)
Stew-O: What in the world is Daniella Atlas doing out here? We’ve seen these three have exchanges with each other these past few weeks! Some of these interactions have not been the best. Yet, it’s shown what is heating up within the women’s division of EAW! HOLLY ARROW LOOKS TO TAKE CARE OF THE SITUATION AS SHE LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH A FOREARM TO DANIELLA! BUT, DANIELLA DUCKS THE FOREARM BY JUMPING OFF THE APRON! HOLLY IS MORE THAN FIRED UP AS SHE IS PULLED FROM UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Flannery McCoy: IT’S BY SAORI AIZEN! SHE MANAGES TO GRAB HOLLY ARROW BY THE BACK OF HER HEAD AND THROW HER INTO THE STEEL RING POST! HOLLY’S HEAD GOES BOUNCING BACK AS SHE FALLS BACK! SHE DOES HER PART IN TAKING ADVANTAGE OF DANIELLA ATLAS’ PRESENCE IN THE MATCH! THAT SEEMS TO GET THE ATTENTION OF MIA SANTORO WHO BEGINS TO TRASH TALK, TURNING HER FOCUS AWAY FROM USAGI SENSHI! MIA LOOKS LIKE SHE’S READY TO FIGHT DANIELLA! SHE BEGINS TO EXIT THE RING TO CONFRONT THE BIGGER WOMAN!
Jake Mercer: BUT, BEFORE SHE CAN COMPLETELY EXIT THE RING, USAGI SENSHI CONNECTS WITH ‘FATALITY’ TO THE BACK OF MIA SANTORO’S HEAD AS THAT TAKES HER BACK! USAGI GOES FOR THE COVER AS SHE HOOKS MIA BY THE LEG!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘I’m not a woman, I’m a god’ begins to play through the speakers as the crowd is not completely happy about this whatsoever. Usagi Senshi is more than thrilled about the result of this match as Saori Aizen helps her underneath the bottom rope. The two women celebrating their victory, almost like they won the Olympics.)
Stephie Love: THE WINNERS OF THIS MATCH…THE TEAM OF SAORI AIZEN AND USAGI SENSHI!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Usagi Senshi gets her first victory of Season 18 with Saori Aizen by her side! The two women smiled ear-to-ear about this!
Flannery McCoy: Did Daniella Atlas’ presence just throw off Mia Santoro and cost her the match? Not only that, but Holly Arrow seemed like she was going to nip this issue in the bud before Daniella could really stick her nose into the business! But, Daniella created some wonderful openings for Usagi Senshi and Saori Aiken to turn the tides of the match into their favor and give them the victory!
Jake Mercer: You summed it up, Flann! Daniella Atlas didn’t even need to move a muscle to cost Holly Arrow and Mia Santoro the match! Her presence was enough to catch Holly and Mia off guard! I thought it was fantastic there!
(The camera pans to Mia Santoro, who is holding the back of her head, slowly regaining consciousness as she comes to the conclusion that Daniella Atlas cost her the match. Then, we see Daniella looking down on Holly Arrow who is still down and out thanks to Saori Aizen.)
[SCREENBAR: EARLIER IN THE DAY]
(Friday Night Dynasty opens up with a scene from earlier in the night before the show opened, focusing on the parking lot of the Simmons Bank Arena with a car seen pulling up. The door to the passenger side opens and as it goes, out comes Interwire Champion Hans Grayson as he’s seen looking around with a smile on his face. He takes off the sunglasses on his face and tucks them in his collar, before then beginning to haul his suitcase into the arena.)
(As the car that he was riding in is seen driving away, it’s not long before something else happens… another car is seen pulling up right behind him. The door opens and all of a sudden several people in ninja masks are seen sprinting out. Hans turns around, but before he can do anything he’s taken down to the ground by one of them!)
(Hans tries to fight back but before he can get the upper hand, suddenly a group of others are seen rushing toward him as they begin to stomp him down! They continue to rough him up as Hans is doing everything that he can to fight back, but it’s clear that right now he’s just completely outnumbered and it’s not long before he’s forced to be defenseless at their hands.)
(Hans rolls onto his side as he gasps for air, trying to crawl away as his last defense before they can get the better of him, but before long one keeps a hold of him and presses him down to the ground on his stomach, before two others take ropes and start to tie it around his hands and his legs, making sure that he can’t do anything to escape. Once they have a hold of him, they begin to heave him up off the ground and drag him away from the arena.)
(The car that pulled up beside them is seen once again with one of them opening the trunk and tossing him in, Hans at this point being completely out of it with nothing that he can do. Then, another person is seen with the Interwire Championship in his hands, as he makes his way over before opening the door to the passenger seat…)
(As Shinzo Sasaki is seen. He has a suit on with his legs crossed and his hands clasped, seemingly waiting for the deed to be done.)
Goon: Boss, it’s been done.
(Shinzo smirks as he’s handed the Interwire Championship, nodding his head.)
Shinzo Sasaki: Good job, let’s go.
(The goons then file back into the car, with one of them getting into the driver’s seat, as the ignition starts and the vehicle begins to drive away, with that being the last shot seen before the camera fades and Friday Night Dynasty goes back to the present day.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to the Simmons Bank Arena as Stephie Love is seen standing by ready to announce the next match!)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘TOP (“Tower of God” OP English Version)’ by Stray Kids is heard playing up as a determined AJ Redding is seen making his way out to the stage. He shadow boxes and pops his neck before making his way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… from Auckland, New Zealand… weighing in at 227 pounds… ‘THE 21ST CENTURY GLADIATOR’… AJ REDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi begins to play following that as the camera goes over to World Heavyweight Champion Myles who is seen heading out to the stage. He has his title over his shoulder as he makes his way to the ring with fierce determination.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent… from Melbourne, Australia… weighing in at 225 pounds… he is the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!!! MYLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: The bell has rung and here we go! The World Heavyweight Champion Myles is back in action here on Friday Night Dynasty as he goes up against another plucky underdog in the form of AJ Redding. AJ last week was unsuccessful in his match and is looking to rebound hugely, we’re going to see if it ends up paying off for him, but it will not be an easy task.
Flannery McCoy: That is at least for certain as we get things underway tonight. They’re making their way toward the center of the ring and about to start it off with a collar-and-elbow tie-up. They lock up, jockeying back and forth, but it seems like Myles is asserting dominance right out of the gate as he begins to push AJ toward the ropes. AJ is trying to hold his ground but Myles pushes him against the ropes, sending him toward the other side of the ring with an Irish whip… JUST FOR AJ TO REBOUND AND LAND A SHOULDER TACKLE TO DROP HIM DOWN!
Jake Mercer: The World Heavyweight Champion falls to a seated position as AJ runs toward him, but Myles rolls downward into a dropdown which sends AJ to the ropes again… JUST FOR MYLES TO POP UP TO HIS FEET AND CONNECT WITH A DROPKICK TO HIS CHEST! AJ lands on his back and Myles is quick to swoop down and cinch in a chin lock in a seated position which leaves AJ reeling for a moment, as he gasps for air and stretches his arms out in hopes of escaping out of this.
Stew-O: That is what he slowly begins to do as he gains a base before using the sole of his boot to press himself back up to his feet. Myles is trying to hold on, but it’s too early in this matchup to be completely in control, as AJ shifts his body and slips his head out from underneath Myles’ arms to get himself out of there! Myles makes his way toward him, but AJ quickly grabs him by the head before taking him down with a Side Headlock Takeover! Both of them are back on the ground but this time it’s AJ Redding in control of the situation!
Flannery McCoy: Myles is squirming trying to find his way out, but AJ is reciprocating the same energy back, not letting him escape out of the hold that he’s locked into right now. Myles though is quick to find a way though, as he shifts his body over and rolls AJ into a pinfall, pinning his shoulders to the mat!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Jake Mercer: But AJ is quick to shoot the shoulder up as he releases the hold! Now both of them are up to their feet, BUT IT’S MYLES WHO LIFTS UP AND NAILS AJ WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE WHICH STOPS HIM FROM GETTING ANYTHING GOING! AJ is hurt and Myles takes this opportunity to send him to the ropes with another Irish whip… THIS TIME SNATCHING HIM UP AND DROPPING HIM BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A SNAP POWERSLAM! This match has begun to pick up and it’s absolutely not boding well for ‘The 21st Century Gladiator.’
Stew-O: But that doesn’t mean he won’t have a chance to get back into this, I’m sure he’ll turn the tides given the right opportunity, but the question is whether or not Myles is going to give him that. Myles grabs him by the head and begins to bring him up to his feet, before trying to use an Irish whip again- But before he can it’s AJ who manages to drop his weight down and hold himself in place! Myles is trying to pull him forward, BUT AJ YANKS HIS WRIST INSTEAD AND DRIVES HIS KNEE HARD INTO HIS ABDOMEN!
Flannery McCoy: Myles dips down to a kneeling position but AJ isn’t done, immediately seizing him by the head before picking him back up… AS HE SPINS AROUND AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A NECKBREAKER! Myles is down and AJ does not hesitate to roll over and hook the leg to try and go for a pin attempt!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO-
Jake Mercer: BUT MYLES IS QUICK TO KICK OUT! AJ seems to be testing the waters to see who he’s up against, but that should be self explanatory. Myles is rolling toward the edge of the ring, grabbing a hold of the ropes and using them to get back up to his feet while AJ seems to be sizing him up… RUSHING TOWARD HIM AND LOOKING TO CLOTHESLINE HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND OUT OF THE RING!
Stew-O: BUT MYLES MANAGES TO BRING HIS FOOT UP AND NAIL HIM AGAINST THE FACE WITH A KICK! AJ staggers back, but he seems to be persistent as he turns around and runs back, rebounding and getting a running start toward the World Heavyweight Champion…
Flannery McCoy: BUT AS AJ REBOUNDS, MYLES CATCHES HIM AND LIFTS HIM UP INTO THE AIR FOR ‘VICTORIA!’ THE POP-UP KNEE STRIKE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE OF AJ TO TAKE HIM DOWN!
Jake Mercer: BUT AJ CATCHES THE LEG BEFORE IT CONNECTS! MYLES IS STUCK IN PLACE AS AJ TURNS IT AROUND AND DROPS HIM DOWN INTO A KNEEBAR! The Champion is stuck as he screams in pain, stretching his arm out and doing what he can in order to try and escape, but AJ has the hold locked in tight as he keeps himself at the center of the ring, not letting Myles move for even a second! This may not finish the job but at the least it’s going to wear Myles down as he’s doing what he can to get out!
Stew-O: But it isn’t long before he realizes trying to go for the rope break is inefficient, as he’s quick to shift his body around and begins to boot AJ repeatedly against the face, trying to force him to let go with his free leg! AJ is doing whatever he can to hold on right now, but it seems like he has no choice but to release the hold as both of them drag themselves away from one another!
Flannery McCoy: AJ staggers back and tries to retaliate, BUT BEFORE HE CAN IT’S MYLES THAT LAUNCHES HIMSELF INTO THE AIR AND CLIPS HIM AGAINST THE FACE WITH A HUGE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE! AJ drops down to a kneeling position but you can see that Myles is still in pain, but that doesn’t stop him as he runs behind him…
Jake Mercer: LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND TRYING TO CONNECT WITH THE ‘DRACO METEOR’! THE DOUBLE KNEES TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND-
Jake Mercer: BUT AJ MANAGES TO DUCK UNDER THAT BEFORE IT CONNECTS! Myles skids down to the ground and you can see him favoring that leg… AS AJ DOESN’T DO HIM ANY FAVORS RUSHING TOWARD HIM AND NAILING HIM WITH A CHOP BLOCK TO DROP HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! AJ falls into one of the corners as Myles is still persisting, trying to rise back up to his feet and do whatever he can to fight back…
Stew-O: BUT AJ LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK TO THE CHEST TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! MYLES BOUNCES OFF OF THE OPPOSITE CORNER AND DROPS TO THE MAT AND AJ IS QUICK TO DRAG HIM TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE RING AND HOOK THE LEG! GOING FOR THE PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHH-
Flannery McCoy: BUT MYLES COMES ALIVE AND MANAGES TO KICK OUT! That was close, and by the look on AJ’s face, he expected that to be it, but Myles is still fighting. AJ is slowly beginning to rise back up to his feet, as he knows the only thing he can do from here is keep the pressure on him so that it reaches a point where he could hit that exclamation point. Myles is beginning to stir as he rises back up to his feet, clearly with his back against the wall right now but it’s not like he’s going to cave in right now. AJ isn’t going to let up either, as he snatches him into a front facelock…
Jake Mercer: BEFORE LIFTING MYLES UP FOR A ‘BRAIN DAMAGE’ ATTEMPT! THE SNAP BRAINBUSTER TO THE CHAMPION!
Stew-O: BUT MYLES MANAGES TO GET OVER IT! He lands behind AJ who tries to retaliate, but Myles already has him around the waist… AS HE LIFTS HIM UP OFF THE GROUND AND DROPS HIM INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX! MYLES BRIDGES INTO A PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Flannery McCoy: AJ MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THAT! Both of them are down for a moment but quick to rise back up to their feet as they look to retaliate against one another…
Jake Mercer: BUT MYLES IS QUICK AS HE BEATS HIM TO THE PUNCH WITH ‘VICTORIA!’ THE POP-UP KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS SQUARE AGAINST THE FACE OF AJ BEFORE SENDING HIM CRUMBLING DOWN TO THE GROUND! AJ IS DROPPED DOWN TO THE MAT AND MYLES IS WASTING NO TIME GOING FOR THE PIN NOW AS THE REFEREE COUNTS!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRR-
Stew-O: BUT AJ MANAGES TO KICK OUT OF THAT! That was close, but thankfully he managed to come to his senses before it was too late and you can see the expression on Myles’ face as he sits up, it looks like he’s pleasantly surprised by this. But he begins to get back up to his feet, grabbing AJ by the wrist and beginning to tug him up in the process, and it seems like he has something in mind right now as he sets him up…
Flannery McCoy: HE’S GOING FOR ‘DE FACTO’ TO AJ-
Jake Mercer: NO! AJ MANAGES TO SLIP OVER HIM AND LAND BEHIND HIM! HE THEN GOES DOWN AND NAILS HIM WITH A CHOP BLOCK WHICH DROPS HIM DOWN TO A KNEE! AJ has found a target and he’s continuing to pick it apart as you can see Myles in a world of pain right now. Myles is trying to struggle back up to his feet… BUT BEFORE HE CAN IT’S AJ THAT GRABS HIM AND LOCKS HIM INTO A SLEEPER HOLD! ANOTHER SUBMISSION LOCKED IN AS HE TRIES TO FORCE MYLES DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Stew-O: Myles is struggling to find his way out of this as he reaches his arms out and tries to pry himself free, but it seems like AJ is stubborn! He isn’t looking to let go right now! Once again it’s a case of this might not finish the job but certainly having an effect as you can see Myles being worn out! But slowly he’s rising back up to his feet as you can see him pushing backward, not trying to escape but instead trying to force the rope break!
Flannery McCoy: He does as Myles stumbles back and pushes AJ against the ropes, with the referee not having a choice but to come in and split both of them up before it gets out of hand! Myles turns around and tries to fight back, but AJ connects with a back elbow straight to the face to send Myles backward! AJ then turns around and runs to the ropes and back… JUST FOR MYLES TO GO UNDER AND LIFT HIM OFF OF THE GROUND BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A BACK BODY DROP!
Jake Mercer: Myles now has his eyes on the corner as he makes his way up to the top rope, having his eyes on AJ who is seen slowly recovering back up to his feet as he turns around… AS HE PUSHES HIMSELF OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND GOES FOR A METEORA STRAIGHT TO THE FACE OF AJ- BUT AJ MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF THAT! AJ AVOIDS IT JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME AS HE GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET… BEFORE LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND NAILING HIM WITH A KNEE STRIKE STRAIGHT TO THE FACE!
Stew-O: AJ NOW HAS HIS EYES SET AS HE GRABS MYLES AND BRINGS HIM OFF THE GROUND, HOOKING HIS ARMS AND SETTING HIM UP, I THINK WE KNOW WHAT HE’S GOING FOR HERE AS HE LIFTS HIM OFF THE GROUND!
Flannery McCoy: ‘CHERNOBYL BOMB’ TO MYLES-
Jake Mercer: BUT MYLES SLIPS OUT OF IT AS HE TURNS AROUND AND NAILS HIM WITH A FOREARM STRIKE TO THE FACE! HE THEN GRABS HIM BY THE HEAD BEFORE LIFTING HIM OFF OF THE GROUND… AND DROPPING HIM DOWN ONTO HIS HEAD WITH A BRAINBUSTER HARD ONTO THE CANVAS! MYLES THEN SHOOTS UP TO HIS FEET BEFORE RUNNING TO THE ROPES AND BACK…
Stew-O: LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH THE ‘DRACO METEOR’! THE DOUBLE KNEES TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD TO COMPLETELY ROCK AJ AND TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! MYLES THEN RISES BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND HE SEEMS PRETTY SET ABOUT WHAT HE WANTS TO DO NOW! HE GRABS AJ AND BRINGS HIM BACK UP TO HIS FEET, LOOKING TO FOLLOW THIS UP AND END THIS EMPHATICALLY!
Flannery McCoy: GOING FOR THE ‘DE FACTO’ TO AJ-
Jake Mercer: BUT AJ REFUSES AGAIN AS HE SLIPS OUT OF IT BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A STRIKE TO THE FACE! EVEN AFTER ALL OF THAT IT DOES NOT SEEM LIKE AJ REDDING HAS ANY QUIT LEFT IN HIM RIGHT NOW! HE PUSHES MYLES TO THE ROPES BEFORE SENDING HIM ACROSS THE RING WITH AN IRISH WHIP… AS HE LEAPS UP AND NAILS HIM WITH A DROPKICK TO THE CHEST TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND!
Stew-O: NOW AJ IS BEGINNING TO MAKE HIS WAY UP TO THE TOP ROPE NOW AS MYLES BEGINS TO RISE UP HIMSELF! AND AJ KNOWS THAT THIS IS IN ARMS REACH AND HE’S GOING TO HAVE TO DO WHATEVER HE CAN IN ORDER TO KEEP HIM DOWN FOR THE THREE COUNT! MYLES IS UP! UNBEKNOWNST TO HIM WHAT’S COMING AS AJ LEAPS OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND TOWARD HIM!
Flannery McCoy: BUT MYLES KICKS HIM IN THE ABDOMEN AS HE GRABS A HOLD OF HIM AND TRIES TO SET HIM UP!
Jake Mercer: BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN TOT HE GROUND WITH A ‘DE FACTO’! THE PUMPHANDLE SAMOAN DROP TAKES HIM DOWN AND MYLES ROLLS HIM OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE PIN!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Enemy Strike’ begins to play through the speakers of the arena as Myles rises back up to his feet. He’s handed the World Heavyweight Championship which he raises into the air with a tired expression on his face, about to celebrate his victory here tonight on Dynasty.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… the EAW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!!!!!! MYLES-
Stew-O: WELL LOOK WHO IT IS! MYLES ISN’T GOING TO HAVE TIME TO CELEBRATE! FROM BEHIND HE’S BLINDSIDED BY DRAKE ARMSTRONG WHO DROPS HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH THE ORNATE RING FROM BEHIND!
(The crowd boos as Drake looks around with a smirk on his face, dusting his hands off before grabbing a hold of Myles and bringing him back up…)
Flannery McCoy: ‘DEATH PENALTY’! GOTCH-STYLE TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS AND OFFICIALS ARE QUICKLY SWARMING THE RING AND TRYING TO STOP HIM BEFORE HE CAN GO ANY FURTHER!
(Myles is completely out of it as Drake holds up his hands, having done all he needs to do as he drops down and rolls out of the ring, making his way around as it’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty, and from there, fades out.)
(‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage hits, causing the fans to immediately boo. Drake King steps out, hit at all bothered by the hostile environment. In fact, he even seems to be smiling slightly. A few of the fans take note of his demeanor and begin to quiet down a bit, unsure of what to think. He calmly walks to the ring and enters it.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing at this time, DRAAAAAAKE KIIIIIIIIIING!!!
Stew-O: A contrasting demeanor compared to last week, Drake King is out here, and one has to wonder what he has in mind at this very moment. We saw him and Joso get into a war of words with Drake warning him that he needs to stay out of his way. Now, Drake isn’t as irate as he was.
Jake Mercer: Hey, we all have our moments where we all snap. No need to look at him like something fishy is going on here. Even the most benevolent of gods have their days. I say, it’s quite nice seeing how calm Drake is tonight.
Flannery McCoy: If you say so. But clearly, Drake has something he wants to talk about, and I for one hope he keeps it as painless as possible.
Jake Mercer: *dramatic gasp* How dare you say such a thing, Flannery! The God shall speak however he chooses to do so, and mere mortals such as yourself will respect that!
Flannery McCoy: All I’ll say is, there is a good reason why the last time the fans even tolerated him, it only lasted all of four weeks.
(Drake’s theme fades and he’s handed a microphone. He looks out into the sea of crowd, letting out a light chuckle.)
Drake King: Now, now, is that anyway to treat your God?
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Drake King: Alright. I can see that you are all merciless, a stark contrast to me, because unlike the rest of you, I’m not one to hold petty grudges.
(The fans boo at his remarks, but Drake keeps going.)
Drake King: You see, last week, I did let my temper flare just a little bit. Joso came up to me and we traded some words that followed suit from how we went at each other the week prior. He may or may not have escalated everything in the first place while trying to act as if I have ever disrespected him, but that’s neither here nor there. The point is that we did get off on the wrong foot, and I don’t care to let things continue to deteriorate, especially when it was so clear that Joso just didn’t know what he was doing. How can I hold a grudge against someone who simply was ignorant and wasn’t mature? I can’t hate him for that. I would be well within my right to take offense and even get back at him for the way he’s come at me being an insolent, uncouth fool, but see, I’m not one to throw out harsh punishments like that right away. No. Instead, I see this as an opportunity for Joso to right his wrongs and recognize the error of his ways.
(The fans look even more confused as Drake continued to talk.)
Drake King: See, he’s still young. Has a chip on his shoulder. Desperate to stand side by side with the likes of me. He’s going to do everything possible to try and standout, because even with the cute little accolades he has been steadily building up for himself, there’s still that shred of doubt and insecurity stemming from him. I mean, who can really blame him? Now that I am officially back on the brand that I singlehandidly made matter, it’s going to cause some Elitists who thought that they were carrying the torch realize their true positions here: under me. Of course, that’s going to get some of them to act out of turn, and Joso was no exception. Still, I don’t need to get mad at him for that. It’s understandable. When you deem yourself to be great only to be met by actual greatness in the flesh, it can be daunting to recognize that you may not be as good as you think you are. So, I have no qualms with Joso. In fact, I am in such a good mood that I think it’s only appropriate for me to allow him to come down to this ring and directly apologize to me for his transgressions.
(Drake smiles.)
Flannery McCoy: Wait… he wants Joso to apologize for what, exactly?
Jake Mercer: He literally just said it, Flannery! Pay attention!
(Drake then turns his attention towards the stage.)
Drake King: And don’t worry, Joso, I’m not mad. I truly do mean it when I say that. So, please, don’t hesitate. No need to be nervous or concerned. I am keeping an open mind, and I would like to think that you will do the same.
(The crowd murmurs. After a while, ‘2024’ by Playboi Carti hits, and Joso steps on out, eliciting a loud, positive reception from the crowd. Joso is beyond confused, shaking his head and mouthing the words ‘are you serious?’ at Drake King.)
Drake King: Ah, there he is! I knew you had it in you to hold yourself accountable! This is already off to a great start!
(Joso stops for a moment, looking at him in disbelief. However, after rolling his eyes, he gets in the ring and he’s handed a microphone.)
Stew-O: Well, I’m sure Joso is going to have a lot to say in response to what Drake King said. Doesn’t seem like he’s amused at all.
Flannery McCoy: Yeah, he’s looking at Drake like he’s crazy!
(‘2024’ fades and Joso takes the time to look at Drake King up and down. The fans cheer for him.)
Crowd: JOSO! JOSO! JOSO! JOSO!
(After a moment of gathering his thoughts, Joso starts to speak.)
Joso: So… you deadass? You want me to apologize to you?
(Drake nods his head.)
Drake King: Of course! You have clearly been out of line lately, so it only makes sense for you to do so, don’t you think? After all, I was in this same ring just a few weeks back, ready to call my shot against Myles, but you came along and ruined that for me, and since then, it’s like you have done nothing more than try to be a thorn in my side.
Joso: Is that right? :oh:
Drake King: Absolutely.
Joso: … Huh. Okay then. I mean, I don’t really see it that way, ‘cause all I was doing was get myself into position for challenging for the world heavyweight championship myself, but whatever floats your boat, dude.
Drake King: Come now, Joso, there’s no need for you to be purposefully obtuse. You know what you did. You know that you have been in the wrong this entire time. I get that coming to that realization can be a bit embarrassing, but in life, it’s important for us to take that deep, invasive look at ourselves and realize where we’ve gone wrong along the way.
Joso: Except for you tho, right, cause you’re just never wrong.
Drake King: Exactly!
Joso: :francis:
Drake King: See? You’re starting to understand. That’s a good thing! I knew you would get it soon enough. I’m glad that your competitive spirit hasn’t clouded your senses entirely. You said some things you never truly meant, and hey, hasn’t everyone? But knowing when you’re wrong is the right first step, and you have nothing to be ashamed of, Joso.
(Joso blinks a few times, absolutely caught off guard by everything being said.)
Joso: I mean, I ain’t ashamed. I’m just someone who’s always gonna say what’s at the top of my head. It can be a little brash, I guess—
Drake King: And there we go! Accountability! You truly are on a roll right now! Wow!
Joso: Sure, sure. I’m brash. I’m vulgar. I don’t hold nothing back, and all of that did lead me to going off on you the past couple of times. I’ll be the first to hold that mirror up to myself and admit that.
(Drake’s grin widens, thinking that Joso is admitting where he went wrong.)
Drake King: And you feel bad, don’t you? Everyone comes into this sport with a lot of nerve and willing to take big risks, stepping up to those who are considered the greatest of all time, but sometimes, you need to temper that. Otherwise, you can get in a lot of trouble… just like how you nearly did last week.
(Joso’s eyes slightly narrow.)
Joso: Word?
Drake King: Just some friendly advice. Seen it all, done it all, so I know what’s best. And Joso, I think what would be the best for you is to apologize.
Joso: …
(Joso stares at him blankly. Drake looks at him expectantly.)
Drake King: Well…?
Joso: …
Drake King: …?
Joso: …
Drake King: …
(Drake’s smile fades away as he frowns.)
Drake King: I’m being serious here. Don’t keep me waiting. Don’t you see that I’m being gracious enough to let you stand within my presence and have the chance to recant everything you have said and done to me–
(He stops. Taking a deep breath in, Drake is able to catch himself. The fans all take note of this. Joso looks on, not saying anything. Drake then looks back at him and smiles, going back to a normal tone of voice as he speaks again.)
Drake King: Please, Joso. Let’s not make this difficult. You were wrong, and that’s all there is to it.
(Joso places a hand on his hip as he mulls over Drake’s words. It’s as if he’s taking everything into serious consideration. After a moment, he slowly nods his head.)
Joso: … you know what, Drake? You’re right. I said things I never meant. I went off the deep end, and that’s my fault.
(Some of the fans begin to boo. Meanwhile, Drake’s grin only widens.)
Joso: So, I’ll be man enough. I take back everything I ever said about you…
(Joso gets closer, while Drake looks content.)
Joso: … Because what I SHOULDA said is that you’re a delusional-ass bitch!
Drake King: ???
(The fans go crazy! They rally behind Joso as Drake looks absolutely shocked!)
Flannery McCoy: Well, so much for that! Drake isn’t getting an apology at all!
(Drake looks at Joso again, shaking his head.)
Drake King: No, no, no, you don’t mean that—
Joso: I do, and I think I speak for everyone when I say we’re sick and tired of having to put up with your crazy ass. You really think you’re a legit god! You think you can do nothing wrong! You think that everyone should just bow down and kiss the ground you walk on, but the simple fact of the matter is that you’re nothing more than a has-been tryna act like he’s a star player still, and you are gonna get passed up. You don’t matter like that no more my guy. You had your time, you became a hall of famer, but this generation of EAW doesn’t need you to lead it at all.
(Joso gets closer.)
Joso: It needs me.
Crowd: JOSO! JOSO! JOSO! JOSO!
(Drake frowns, looking disappointed. However, before he can retort, Joso cuts him off.)
Joso: You don’t run shit no more. That is a fact. And you know what else is a fact? Me being better than you. Dynasty has been my show, and that isn’t going to change. You can be insecure all you want getting mad that someone like me has been able to pass you by, but that isn’t going to change the fact that you’re part of the past now. Meanwhile, I’m at the forefront of the future, and I will never apologize for knowing my worth compared to people like you who want to overinflate your influence. But hey, if you can’t put the mirror up to yourself and recognize that, then I’ll gladly do the honors for you, bitch—
Stew-O: OH NO, OH NO, OH NO! KICK TO THE GUT BY DRAKE KING! ‘ASCENSION’!!!
Jake Mercer: HE JUST LAID JOSO OUT WITH THE PEDIGREE! HE’S OUT ON THE MAT!
Flannery McCoy: BUT HE ISN’T DONE! HE MOUNTS HIM AND BEGINS TO HAMMER IN SOME FOREARMS TO THE FACE! THIS HAS TO STOP!
Stew-O: BUT DRAKE ISN’T RELENTING! NOT ONE BIT!
(Drake continues his assault on Joso before he stands up. He looks as though he’s about to walk away… before he turns back around and rushes in.)
Stew-O: ‘JUDGEMENT DAY’!!! CURB STOMP TO SEND AN AUTHORATIVE MESSAGE TO JOSO!
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
(The fans are merciless. They boo Drake King as he stands over Joso, looking down at him in a disappointed manner.)
Drake King: (off-mic) I gave you the chance, and you spat it back at me. This is your own doing…
(The last shot shows Drake King standing tall before Dynasty fades to commercials.)
(A commercial plays for EA Sports College Football 25.)
(‘Ghost Myself’ by DIAMANTE begins to sound through the speakers as Raven Roberts comes out, looking laser focused. Shortly after, Rex McAllister joins her on the ramp as the EAW Universe completely loses it for these two. Rex and Raven share a kiss before Rex goes to the back, knowing that Raven can handle Cy by herself.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULE FOR ONE FALL—
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA…SHE IS ‘THE BIRD OF PREY’…RAVEN ROBERTS!!!!!
Stew-O: Raven Roberts has her eyes of getting championship gold this season. It seems like there’s going to be a couple of hurdles in the way. In this case, it’s nothing more than a fellow rival in Minerva. These two have been at each other’s throats throughout the course of their careers. Back in Season 13, Minerva cashed in the Iconic Cup on Raven, who was the Universal Women’s Champion at the time. Minerva would defeat Raven via controversy at the Grand Rampage and then at Pain for Pride in a personal rivalry for the ages.
Flannery McCoy: These two would find themselves on Voltage in Season 14. This would lead to the two of them fighting in a Barbed Wire Massacre Match with a Shock Value kind of twist that would lead to Raven Roberts getting that victory! A well-needed redemption for Raven! But, there’s still some feeling from Minerva who didn’t take that loss quite well.
Jake Mercer: Honestly, the only time I watched Voltage was for my ‘Kaiser’ Andre Walker, but Raven and Minerva have always been at each other’s throats. There is no love loss between these two women. It seems like those issues may have crept its way back into their minds.
(‘Saint Pablo’ by Kayne West begins to play through the speakers as the crowd immediately boos as Cy Henderson walks out with a swagger to his walk. Cy is hyping himself up, despite the negativity from the crowd. Then, he begins to head down the ramp, ready to get this match underway.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…FROM NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT THE WEIGHT OF 240 POUNDS…HE IS THE ‘JUSTICE SEEKER’…CY HENDERSON!!!!
Stew-O: Cy Henderson has aspirations of becoming World Champion again. Getting one of the more impressive victories back at Pain for Pride in Limmy Monaghan was what he needed to put himself back into the fold, but there were plenty of other men who had the same though. One of those men being Rex McAllister!
Flannery McCoy: Last week, Cy Henderson would help give Drake Armstrong the victory over Rex McAllister. This week, Cy faces Raven Roberts, Rex McAllister’s wife and I’m wondering how far that Cy’s dislike for Rex reaches.
Jake Mercer: When it comes to wanting to be the one to dethrone Myles, Cy Henderson will do whatever he can to make sure that he is the man to get the job done. It’s not going to be easy, but Cy is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that he gets a next shot at the World Heavyweight Championship!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: THIS MATCH IS UNDERWAY! WAIT A MINUTE —
(Cy Henderson extends a hand to Raven Roberts. Raven looks at the entire thing with a raised eyebrow.)
Cy Henderson: (to the hard camera) Rex, I am nothing more than a gentleman. I’ll take good care of Raven for you. 😉
Flannery McCoy: A sign of sportsmanship from the Hall of Famer to Raven Roberts! Raven is looking down at Cy Henderson’s hand as she debates on how to approach this!
Jake Mercer: Of course, she should accept his handshake! Cy Henderson is a veteran in this business and Raven Roberts would be making a HUGE mistake by declining his handshake! Cy is looking around the EAW fans, trying to get them to encourage Raven to accept his handshake! Cy is hyping up the crowd as Raven goes in for the handshake!
Stew-O: Cy Henderson is looking to release the hold, BUT RAVEN ROBERTS WITH A SMIRK ON HER FACE AS — SHE MANAGES TO PULL CY HENDERSON IN WITH A FOREARM TO THE FACE! THAT’S FOR WHAT HE DID TO HER HUSBAND, REX MCALLISTER LAST WEEK! SHE WASN’T GOING TO FALL FOR ANY OF CY’S DIRTY TRICKS! Cy falls to a knee as Raven runs the vertical set of ropes as she looks to connect with an axe kick, but Cy finds himself back up to his feet and gets himself out of the way! Raven manages to catch herself from stumbling forward, but Cy goes right after him with a clothesline! But, Raven ducks the clothesline! She runs the horizontal ropes in front of her, BUT CY LOOKS TO BEAT HER TO THE PUNCH BY RUNNING TOWARDS HER AND NAILING HER WITH A KNEE TO HER STOMACH! RAVEN DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE AS CY FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A FRONT HEADLOCK AND CONNECTS WITH A SNAP SUPLEX!
Flannery McCoy: But, Raven Roberts manages to land on her feet! Cy Henderson turns HIMSELF AROUND AS RAVEN LOOKS TO GO FOR ‘THE FACELIFT’ — HER VARIATION OF THE SPINNING HEEL KICK, BUT CY ENDS UP DUCKING THE SPINNING HEEL KICK! HE MANAGES TO PICK RAVEN UP AND DEADLIFT HER UP TO HIS SHOULDER! HE HAS HIS SIGHTS ON ONE OF THE TURNBUCKLES AT THE CORNER! BUT, RAVEN MANAGES TO SLIDE OFF THE SHOULDERS OF THE HALL OF FAMER! She pushes him to the turnbuckle at the corner, but Cy manages to catch himself before colliding on the turnbuckle! Raven goes right after him, but Cy manages to get a back elbow and nail Raven in the face! Then, we see Cy switch positions with her, so that it’s Raven who finds herself at the corner! Cy begins to connect with a series of shoulder thrusts to her ribs!
Jake Mercer: Cy Henderson lifts up Raven Roberts, so that she’s seated on the top turnbuckle! But, Raven throws a punch to Cy’s face as she hopes that it’s enough to take him back! It seems like that happens momentarily as he goes right back to her, but Raven manages to extend her long leg towards Cy, looking to kick him away — BUT CY MANAGES TO GET RAVEN’S LEG AS HE CONNECTS WITH A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP AS HE CAUSES FOR RAVEN TO FALL DOWN FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! RAVEN’S FACE COLLIDES WITH THE TOP HORIZONTAL ROPE BEFORE REBOUNDING BACK! CY MANAGES TO PICK HER UP AND CONNECT WITH A REVERSE FIREMAN’S CARRY INTO A SLAM AS HE GOES FOR THE FIRST PIN FALL ATTEMPT OF THE MATCH!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTWWW—
Stew-O: Raven Roberts kicks out! Cy Henderson picks up Raven Roberts before connecting with an exploder suplex as Raven lands upside down at one of the corners! Then, we see Cy running right after her as he connects with a sliding forearm to the face of ‘The Bird of Prey!’ In the process, Cy manages to slide out of the ring, but does so so smoothly! But, we see that Cy has one of Raven’s legs! IT SEEMS LIKE CY IS LOOKING TO EXTEND ONE OF RAVEN’S LEGS BACK BEFORE SLAMMING IT AGAINST THE RING POST! A YELP OF PAIN ESCAPES FROM RAVEN ROBERTS! THAT DOES NOT LOOK PLEASANT AT ALL! CY EXTENDS THAT LEG BACK BEFORE SLAMMING IT AGAINST THE RING POST, CAUSING RAVEN TO YELP ONCE MORE! CY HAS A FINGER UP ALMOST LIKE HE’S SAYING “ONE MORE TIME,” IN A HIGHLY ENTHUSIASTIC MANNER BUT THESE FANS DO NOT WANT CY TO DO SO AGAIN!
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) COME ON, GUYS! EVEN REX WANTS ONE MORE!
Flannery McCoy: Is Rex in the room with us, Cy? :mjgrin: But, it seems like Cy Henderson made the rookie mistake by taking his eyes off the prize for a bit too long! HE WAS A BIT COCKY THERE AS RAVEN ROBERTS USES HER OTHER FOOT TO KICK CY IN THE FACE! THIS CAUSES CY TO STUMBLE BACK AGAIN AS RAVEN TRIES TO GET HERSELF OUT OF THIS SITUATION! BUT, CY MANAGES TO BEAT HER TO THE PUNCH! HE MANAGES TO GRAB HER OTHER LEG, BUT RAVEN IS GRASPING ONTO THE ROPES AS THAT WILL FORCE CY TO RELEASE HER! Cy releases her, knowing that there’s no use in arguing with the referee over something small like that! The referee forces Cy to distance himself from Raven for the time being! Raven is using the top horizontal rope to help get herself to her feet!
Jake Mercer: But, Cy Henderson is not looking to waste any time here! He pulls Raven Roberts from underneath her feet and pulls her underneath the bottom rope! But, look at this! Raven is holding onto the bottom rope for dear life! Raven is still hanging on, knowing that she cannot let Cy continue his control in this match! Cy is trying to pull Raven away from the rope! BUT, RAVEN CONTINUES TO HANG ON! CY IS GOING TO NEED TO THINK OF SOMETHING! CY HAS RAVEN BY HER FEET AS HE LIFTS HER LEGS UP AND SLAMS HER SPINE FIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON! THIS CAUSES RAVEN TO RELEASE HER GRASP! RAVEN FALLS TO ONE KNEE AS CY GRABS THE BACK OF HER HEAD AND THROWS HER BODY TO THE FRONT OF OUR TABLE!
Cy Henderson: (looking at the hard camera) Rex, are you sure that you don’t want to check on her? If she’s anything like you, I’d be worried.
Stew-O: What is that supposed to mean? :wtf: IT SEEMS LIKE CY HENDERSON IS GETTING WARMED UP HERE AS HE GRABS RAVEN ROBERTS BY THE BACK OF HER HEAD ONCE MORE AND THROWS HER BODY TO THE STEEL STEPS WITH ALL THE FORCE THAT HE CAN MUSTER UP! HE LOOKS DOWN AT THE FORMER UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION BEFORE TAKING A COUPLE OF STEPS BACK! HE RUNS TOWARDS HER, LOOKING TO KICK THOSE STEEL STEPS IN WITH HER HEAD! BUT, RAVEN MANAGES TO GET HERSELF OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND! SHE MANAGES TO GET CY BY HIS OTHER ANKLE AND TRIP HIM, SO THAT HE FALLS FORWARD AND OVER THOSE STEEL STEPS! RAVEN MAY HAVE SAVED HERSELF FROM GETTING A CONCUSSION! SLOWLY, SHE BEGINS TO FIND HERSELF ON HER FEET AS BEGINS TO GO UP THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! WHAT IS RAVEN LOOKING TO DO HERE?
Flannery McCoy: She finds herself on the top turnbuckle as her body is turned towards Cy Henderson, who looks to slowly be rising back to his feet! Raven Roberts from the top turnbuckle — ‘AERIAL ACE’ — THE SHOOTING STAR KNEE DROP ON CY! CY GOES DOWN ONCE MORE AS RAVEN MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH THAT IMPRESSIVE MOVE OVER HERE! SHE GETS CY BY HIS ARM AND PROCEEDS TO WHIP HIM RIBS FIRST AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE APRON! THIS CAUSES THE BIGGER ELITIST TO FALL TO HIS KNEE, BUT RAVEN GRABS CY BY THE BACK OF HIS HEAD BEFORE ROLLING HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING! RAVEN IS STANDING ON THE APRON AS SHE HAS HER SIGHTS SET ON CY —
Jake Mercer: SPRINGBOARD SPIKED HURRICANRANA ON CY HENDERSON! CY IS SPIKED ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD AS RAVEN ROBERTS RACES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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Stew-O: Cy Henderson with a kick out! Raven Roberts rises to her feet as she goes back to the ropes before rebounding off of them and connecting with a basement dropkick to the face of Cy! Cy is taken to his back as Raven looks like she may get a bit of payback for what Cy did to her earlier in the match! This time around, she takes his leg and takes him to the ring post at the corner! Raven rolls out of the ring, but she still has possession of Cy’s leg! We are seeing Raven apply a ring post figure four leg lock on Cy! Raven is holding onto that figure four with dear life as she is staring into the soul of the ‘Justice Seeker!’ Cy is looking to try to get himself out of the situation, but the pain is overwhelming for him! But, Cy manages to stretch his hand out to grasp onto the bottom rope!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! LET GO, RAVEN!
Flannery McCoy: Raven Roberts manages to release the figure four leg lock! But, it seems like she’s not done with working on the legs of Cy Henderson! She takes Cy underneath the bottom rope as the bottom half of his body is on the outside! Raven begins to apply the figure four once more! Now, this is an interesting approach as Raven continues to work on the legs of the former World Champion! But, Cy has his hand on the bottom rope! Raven is looking to make the most out of this submission hold!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! ENOUGH, RAVEN!
Jake Mercer: Still, we see Raven Roberts applying the submission hold — BUT, LOOK AT THIS! CY HENDERSON HAS HIS NAILS TO THE MAT AS HE PULLS HIMSELF BACK! THE STRENGTH OF THE HALL OF FAMER IS SOMETHING TO SEE AS CY IS DRAGGING RAVEN UNDERNEATH THAT BOTTOM ROPE AND BACK INSIDE THE RING! RAVEN CAN’T EVEN BELIEVE THE STRENGTH THAT CY IS DISPLAYING! THIS IS CRAZY, FLANN AND STEW! I CAN’T SEEM TO BELIEVE IT! WE SEE THAT CY AND RAVEN ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! RAVEN STILL HAS THE FIGURE FOUR APPLIED TO CY —
Stew-O: Cy Henderson with a counter of his own as he turns himself around and reverses the figure four! Now, it’s Raven Roberts who is in pain! She clutches her fist and bites on it as she tries to fight the pain! There’s no way that submitting is on her agenda tonight! It looks like she may need to reach for that bottom rope before her legs go numb! Raven reaches for the bottom rope and…she grabs onto it! But, Cy drops down, releasing the hold! That looked like it took some pressure off of him as well! The two of them are relaxing for a second as it seems like it’s Cy who is looking to find himself to his feet! Raven sees that and looks to get herself to her feet!
Flannery McCoy: The two Elitists find themselves up to their feet at the same time! CY HENDERSON GOES RIGHT AFTER RAVEN ROBERTS, BUT RAVEN KNOCKS HIM BACK WITH A PUNCH TO THE FACE! BUT, CY SWINGS HIMSELF FORWARD AND LOOKS TO TAKE RAVEN DOWN WITH A FOREARM! RAVEN FALLS BACK TO THE ROPES AS SHE SENDS HERSELF FORWARD AND CONNECTS WITH FOREARM AS SHE KNOCKS CY TO HIS KNEE! THEN, WE SEE RAVEN FOLLOWING THAT UP WITH A BIG BOOT, BUT CY MANAGES TO CATCH HER FOOT BEFORE TAKING HER DOWN WITH A DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP! The former Universal Women’s Champion is taken to the side! Slowly, we see Cy rising to his feet as he picks up ‘The Bird of Prey’ and connects with a half nelson as that gets dropped into a neck breaker! Cy goes for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: Raven Roberts with a kick out! Cy Henderson begins to rise to his feet as he backs away to the horizontal set of ropes! His sight is on Raven as he waits for her to get to her feet! Cy runs forward as he takes her down with a discus lariat! He calls that the ‘Cyclone Lariat’ as Raven goes down! Now, it seems like we’re seeing Cy Henderson in his element as he picks up Raven and I think that we’re going to see Cy going for ‘Rising Tide’ — his variation of the burning hammer!
Stew-O: BUT, RAVEN ROBERTS SLIDES OFF THE SHOULDERS OF THE ‘JUSTICE SEEKER!’ SHE TURNS CY HENDERSON AROUND BEFORE DELIVERING A KICK TO THE STOMACH! CY BENDS IN RESPONSE AS RAVEN GETS HIM INTO POSITION AS SHE DISPLAYS SOME STRENGTH OF HER OWN BEFORE TAKING HIM BACK WITH A BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! RAVEN HAS THE BRIDGE! ANOTHER PIN FALL ATTEMPT!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Cy Henderson manages to bridge out of the pin attempt as he has his arm wrapped around the waist of Raven Roberts! He twists himself around along with Raven before pulling her in a front headlock and taking her down with an impaler DDT! Raven goes down! But, Cy looks like he’s not completely done yet! He picks up Raven before draping one of her arms over the back of Cy’s neck! He lifts her up before taking her down with a fisherman’s buster! ‘Downward Spiral’ connects as Cy looks like he’s more than looking to end this match right now! He picks up Raven and he’s attempting to connect with ‘Rising Tide’ for the second time in this match —
Jake Mercer: BUT, RAVEN ROBERTS SAW AN OPENING AS SHE MANAGED TO GO OVER THE TOP ROPE AND LAND ON THE APRON! SHE IS HANGING ON BY THE ROPE AS CY HENDERSON DOESN’T LOOK TO BE QUITE HAPPY ABOUT THAT! CY LOOKS TO GO FOR A FOREARM TO THE FACE, HOPING TO KNOCK RAVEN OFF THE APRON! BUT, RAVEN CONNECTS WITH A SHOULDER THRUST THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AS IT LANDS ON THE RIBS OF CY! THIS TAKES CY BACK AS RAVEN FINDS HERSELF ON THE APRON AS SHE STARES AT CY AWAITING FOR HIM TO GET INTO POSITION AS — SPRINGBOARD FOREARM AS SHE KNOCKS CY DOWN! RAVEN FINDS HERSELF TO BE FIRED UP AS SHE AWAITS FOR CY TO RISE BACK TO HIS FEET BEFORE SHE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A DOUBLE KNEE FACE BREAKER AS SHE CAUSES HIM TO STUMBLE BACK TO THE ROPES! RAVEN CHARGES RIGHT AFTER CY — ‘TALON!’
Stew-O: THE CLAYMORE KICK MISSES AS CY HENDERSON SLIDES OUT OF THE RING AT THE LAST SECOND! THE CROWD DOES NOT LIKE THAT WHATSOEVER! RAVEN ROBERTS MAY HAVE HAD CY THERE! BUT, CY, USING THE VETERAN INSTINCT IN HIM MANAGED TO GET HIMSELF OUT OF THE SITUATION!
(Cy Henderson looks to be more than proud that he managed to get himself out of the ring on time. He is tapping the side of his head with his index finger, almost like he’s implying that he did some smart thinking. Meanwhile, it seems like Raven Roberts is not amused by the situation as she demands that Cy get back into the ring and continue on with the match.)
Flannery McCoy: It was wonderful quick thinking by the veteran! I’m not going to lie there, but he may have saved his chance of winning the match! But, Raven Roberts is not happy about that whatsoever! Raven goes back, rebounds herself off the ropes and goes over the top rope and connects with assume special to Cy on the outside! No! Cy manages to catch her on one of his shoulders! He uses the momentum of Raven to his advantage as he turns his body towards the steel ring post at the corner as he throws her like a lawn dart to the steel ring post! Raven’s face hits that ring post as she collapses down! What a wonderful counter by Cy! He grabs Raven with a fist full of her hair and rolls her back inside the ring! Then, he enters the ring through the middle rope as he waits for Raven to get herself back up before charging towards her and connecting with the ‘Cyclone Lariat’ once more! Cy with the cover on Raven!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
TTT—
Jake Mercer: We see another kick out by Raven Roberts, who is still alive in this match up! Cy Henderson realizes that he is going to need to bring something else out in order to put down this fellow former World Champion! He picks up Raven Roberts and gets her into position before connecting with a michinoku driver! He calls that ‘Phantom Death’ as he manages to take her back down! But, Cy is not done here! It seems like he might be going back once more as he looks to hit the gore that he likes to go with sometimes! He calls this ‘Calamity’ as he gestures for Raven to find her way back to her feet! Raven stumbles up back to her feet as she turns herself around! Cy runs right through her — ‘Calamity!’
Stew-O: NO! RAVEN ROBERTS GETS HERSELF OUT OF THE WAY AS CY HENDERSON GOES SHOULDER FIRST AGAINST THE STEEL RING POST! THE FORCE OF ‘CALAMITY’ WAS SO INTENSE, CY WASN’T ABLE TO STOP THAT GORE FROM CONNECTING! I can’t imagine how Cy must be feeling at the moment, but Raven looks like she’s going to take advantage of this situation as she throws Cy from the corner as she gets Cy in a powerbomb position before connecting with a Canadian destroyer! Raven has Cy for the cover! Is this all that’s going to take?
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Flannery McCoy: Cy Henderson with a kick out! Raven Roberts slams her hands against the mat as a way to hype herself up! She gets herself to her feet as she heads for the top turnbuckle! It looks like we’re going to be seeing another finisher of Raven’s! RAVEN BEGINS TO SITUATE HERSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS SHE HAS HER SIGHTS SET ON CY, WHO IS MORE THAN DOWN AND OUT FOR THE NIGHT! RAVEN FLIES OFF THE TOP TROPE — ‘RAVEN’S WINGS!’ THE SPIRAL TAP THAT SHE LOVES TO EXECUTE ON CY!
Jake Mercer: BUT, CY HENDERSON MANAGES TO GET HIS KNEES UP! THE KNEES COLLIDE WITH THE RIBS OF RAVEN ROBERTS AS SHE CLUTCHES THEM IN PAIN! MEANWHILE, WE SEE A CHEESY GRIN ON CY’S FACE! HE WAS PLAYING POSSUM LONG ENOUGH TO GOAD RAVEN INTO GOING FOR ONE OF HER BIG MOVES! NOW, IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF THIS MATCH UP! HE PICKS RAVEN UP ONCE MORE AND HE’S GOING FOR ‘RISING TIDE!’ HE’S TRIED GOING FOR THIS MOVE TWICE ALREADY, SO IS IT GOING TO CONNECT THIS TIME AROUND? IT DOES! ‘RISING TIDE’ ON RAVEN ROBERTS AS CY GOES FOR THE COVER!
Stew-O: But, Raven Roberts manages to roll her body and drape an arm over the bottom rope! Now, that is some wonderful awareness on Raven’s part! Cy Henderson can’t seem to believe what was going on! I think that he thought that he had this match secured! He had the match won! Raven may have bought herself sometime as she used the ring awareness that Cy had popularized in this match against him! Still, it seems like Raven is completely out of it! Cy looks to get Raven up by wrapping his arms around the waist and takes her back with a German suplex! But, he maintains control of the waist as he goes for a second German! Still, he has Raven by the waist as he looks to take her back with a third German suplex! Almost shades of a former rival of his! This causes Raven to stumble back to the corner! Cy rises up to his feet before charging right after Raven and connecting with a European uppercut that causes Raven to stumble forward as Cy catches her with a sidewalk slam! Cy with the cover!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: Raven Roberts with a kick out! Somehow, there is still a ton of fight on Raven Roberts! I can’t seem to believe it! BUT, RAVEN IS STILL FIGHTING ON! CY HENDERSON SHAKES HIS HEAD AS HE GRABS RAVEN BY HER HAIR, YANKING HER UP TO HER FEET! BUT, RAVEN PULLS HER HAIR AWAY FROM THE HALL OF FAMER! SHE CONNECTS WITH A PALM STRIKE TO THE CHEST OF CY! BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE THAT DOESN’T EVEN PHASE CY! IT SEEMS LIKE RAVEN IS FEELING DISRESPECTED BEFORE SHE HITS HIM WITH ANOTHER PALM STRIKE! BUT, CY IS SMIRKING AT HER LIKE HER STRIKES ARE DOING NOTHING AT ALL! THEN, RAVEN HITS HIM WITH ANOTHER PALM STRIKE TO THE CHEST! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER ONE! SHE IS HITTING THEM ONE AFTER ANOTHER, NOT GIVING CY ANY OPPORTUNITY TO BREATHE! IT SEEMS LIKE THESE PALM STRIKES TO THE CHEST ARE OVERWHELMING CY AS HE FINDS HIMSELF BACK TO THE ROPES AS RAVEN BEGINS TO NAIL HIS FACE WITH A SERIES OF FOREARMS! THEN, SHE CONNECTS WITH A HUGE KICK TO THE GUT OF THE ‘JUSTICE SEEKER’ AS THAT CAUSES HIM TO COLLAPSE DOWN! SHE BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH A SERIES OF SHOOT KICKS TO THE FACE OF THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION AS ONE LAST KICK MANAGES TO KNOCK CY TO HIS SIDE!
Jake Mercer: Raven Roberts is bringing the fight to Cy Henderson! Raven begins to back away from Cy as it looks like she’s going for ‘Talon’ again! That claymore kick that every Elitist on the Dynasty brand needs to look out for! She can hit it when you least expect it, but it’s as dangerous as knowing when exactly she is going to hit it! Raven charges towards Cy with ‘Talon’ — BUT CY MANAGES TO GET OUT OF THE WAY, CAUSING ‘THE BIRD OF PREY’ TO ALMOST SLIDE OUT OF THE RING! BUT, CY IS PULLING RAVEN BY HER LEGS AND INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! WHAT IN THE WORLD IS CY LOOKING TO DO NOW?!?
Cy Henderson: (looking at the hard camera) Rex, watch this! You’re going to LOVE this!
Stew-O: Is he going for ‘The Rex Lock?’ That’s Rex McAllister’s go-to submission move! A finisher that he’s made a few Elitists tap out to throughout the course of his career! Cy Henderson looking for the ultimate thing to get underneath his skin! He has Raven Roberts in ‘The Rex Lock’ in the middle of the ring! Raven is trying to fight out of this move as —
(The crowd begins to roar as Rex McAllister begins to walk down the ramp. Cy Henderson is staring right at ‘The Lionheart.’ This causes Cy to release ‘The Rex Lock’ from Raven Roberts. Cy begins to get on a defensive stance as he is more than waiting for him and Rex to clash, but Rex instead goes to the commentary table, where he shakes hands with Stew-O and Flannery McCoy before waving to Jake Mercer. A headset being adjusted is heard in the background, letting it be known that Rex will be joining them for commentary for the rest of this match. Cy looks a bit confused on why he’s not confronting him in the ring.)
Cy Henderson: (off-mic) What in the hell are you doing here?
Rex McAllister: Don’t mind me, Cy. I’m nothing more than a spectator. I’m just here to support my wife, who has been kicking your ass throughout this match, by the way. If she’s anything like me, she’s the absolute best. I think that’s what you were hinting on when you two were around this area. All of these attempts to get a reaction from me are quite trivial, but you got me here. You got what you wanted. Good for you, Cy. You claim that you are no longer holding back and that’s great for you. More than happy for you, really, but neither is Raven —
(Cy Henderson turns around.)
Flannery McCoy: ‘TALON’ BY RAVEN ROBERTS AS SHE MANAGES TO CATCH CY HENDERSON OFF GUARD FOR THE MOMENT! CY GOES DOWN! CY GOES DOWN AS SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Ghost Myself’ plays once more as Rex McAllister meets Raven Roberts inside the ring. He wraps an arm around her waist as he helps her up to her feet. Raven drapes an arm around his neck to support herself. The two of them are more than happy about Raven’s victory.)
Stephie Love: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…RAVEN ROBERTS!!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: What just happened? Cy Henderson was ROBBED of this match up! Big Dick Cy Henderson was ROBBED of this match! You’re okay with the highway robbery??
Stew-O: It was Cy Henderson’s antics leading to his loss, Jake. This man was trying to get underneath Rex McAllister’s skin throughout the match, using Raven Roberts as a way to deliver those mind games! Cy got what he rightfully deserved!
Flannery McCoy: Raven Roberts deserves a ton of credit for holding her own against a Hall of Famer, who had an agenda against her husband! She looked fantastic as she was able to use the opening by Rex McAllister to give her that victory!
(Raven Roberts and Rex McAllister are celebrating in the ring while Cy Henderson is ringside as he uses the apron to get himself back up. He still seems to be a bit wobbly thanks to the ‘Talon’ by Raven. As soon as he regains consciousness, Cy is going to be more than pissed off.)
(A commercial plays for The Boys.)
(The scene fades to Minerva walking backstage. The crowd is roaring for the former Universal Women’s Champion as she heads to the ring for her main event match against Drake Armstrong. She is more than focused and alert, ready to secure the victory for herself, but she stops in her tracks.)
(It is revealed to be Raven Roberts, who is sweating for her match against Cy Henderson beforehand. Raven is breathing hard as she stares down her foe. Just like last week, Minerva and Raven find themselves staring at each other. You can cut the tension with a knife, knowing about some of the unsettled business between the two of them. Despite Raven getting some closure about the troubles of Season 13, there’s still something that’s brewing and is waiting to unleash in front of everyone.)
Minerva: …
Raven Roberts: You know, when you threw the challenge to face me once more, I didn’t think it was going to happen so soon. We really couldn’t be on the same brand for five minutes without you throwing the challenge.
Minerva: It was inevitable, Raven. After all, we are all striving for something. You are striving to get that Hall of Fame nod, still. While you have accomplished so many amazing things in your career, you still need to go through a bit more hardships. That was something that I mentioned to Milli Banks last season. While she’s champion, there’s plenty of time to go through those hardships. This business has hardened wrestlers. Some of the most amazing wrestlers on planet Earth and I am in that conversation. While you were out of this company, more than willing to leave wrestling behind, enjoying a life with your husband, I was in this company, climbing the ranks, winning championships and making history. I was able to become what you thought that you should have been.
(Raven Roberts stares at Minerva, choosing her words carefully.)
Raven Roberts: I did that and it was the best decision of my life, Minerva. You may flex on the idea of not needing a break and toughing out some tough roads, but let’s not pretend that you aren’t the reason why things were so tough on me before I left the company. Let’s not pretend that you didn’t have a role in revealing some of the skeletons in my closet and how it took me so long to get my retribution against you. When it came to our last confrontation, you got what you rightfully deserve and you couldn’t handle that. It explains why you were so keen on facing me as soon as we both found ourselves on the same brand.
Minerva: I’m not that woman anymore, Raven.
Raven Roberts: Neither am I.
(Minerva says nothing more. She can’t let her focus deter. She needs to focus on defeating Drake Armstrong and getting her momentum rolling as she approaches her future match with Raven Roberts. She walks away, leaving Raven standing there and glaring at the direction that Minerva left in.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to a scene away from the arena as the camera is focused on a car pulling up to an undisclosed location, seemingly as a follow-up to what happened earlier in the night. On standby is a group of workers who notice its arrival and are quick to rush over before opening the door. As they do, a pair of feet are seen stepping out before the shot pans up to Shinzo Sasaki, who is seen with the Interwire Championship draped over his shoulder. He smirks as the workers who follow are seen as they are the ones who were involved in the scene that happened outside of the arena. Shinzo looks toward them before looking back toward the trunk of the car.)
Shinzo Sasaki: Take Mr. Grayson to my office.
(The workers nod their heads as Shinzo is seen making his way out, with security quick to run over and escort him into the premises. The goons then make their way over to the back of the car they open it and take a still-unconscious Hans Grayson out of it, as they begin to make their way inside as well. The camera follows them as they walk through the location before they reach a dark room with a lone light shining down above it.)
(Inside is a long table, with Shinzo Sasaki seen sitting at the head of it as he’s surrounded by several tatted-up muscle goons. They take Hans over and they put him on the other side of the table, as the force of it causes him to stir as he shakes his head and looks around, bruised and battered, not knowing at all where he is. He then looks over to see Shinzo sitting there with a straight look on his face and he’s quick to react, absolutely livid.)
Hans Grayson: What the fuck do you think you’re doing?! Do you think this is a game, Shinzo?! I’m not going to let you get away with this!
(Shinzo has a calm demeanor as he listens to what Hans has to say, almost in an intimidating way. He leans forward as he begins to speak.)
Shinzo Sasaki: Relax, Hans, I have no reason to cause any further harm to you… at least not tonight. But I will warn you if you do try anything that I am more than capable of calling my associates here to escalate this situation if need be, so I wouldn’t test myself.
(Hans stays silent, shaking his head as Shinzo continues to speak.)
Shinzo Sasaki: I just wanted to give you a reminder of who I am and what I’m capable of when I say that there’s a lot more to me than meets the eye. What I have managed to successfully accomplish in the Underworld is what I tried to bring to the table in Elite Answers Wrestling when I attempted to lead the group formally known as KAI-ZEN to similar heights. But not everyone could see the vision or have the drive, and that has caused me to, unfortunately, become a selfish individual and work toward individual goals, one of them being this title over my shoulder right now.
(Shinzo runs his hands across the interwire Title, to which Hans is absolutely pissed still.)
Shinzo Sasaki: I’ll tell you that you should get a good look at the sight of me holding it because it’s a sight that I’m going to get used to for a long time.
Hans Grayson: You can be the most successful criminal in the world for all I care, what it comes down to when it’s all said and done is the success inside of the squared circle. It’s what we’re able to do in EAW which is something that you unfortunately lack. You can say all you want, you can do this and you can do that, it doesn’t matter to me, what matters is that what happened tonight is not going to happen again. These thugs aren’t going to be there for you when it actually matters and you have to actually perform, so enjoy it now because you just made it personal… I’m going to do whatever it takes to put you down.
(Shinzo is unphased by this, as he nods his head having heard what he has to say.)
Shinzo Sasaki: You know what separates the two of us, Hans? It’s that this isn’t personal for me like it is to you, it’s simply business. I’m going to take care of that business by any means in order to become the Champion.
(Shinzo takes the title and tosses it across the table back to Hans, which slides in front of him.)
Shinzo Sasaki: Enjoy the last few weeks while you can, oh yeah… and find your way back home.
(Shinzo then makes a gesture as the goons scoop Hans back up again, who is completely silent, absolutely seething right now as he knows he can’t do anything about this. They escort him out of the highly armed security building as it’s the last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty fades elsewhere.)
(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)
Stephie Love: The following main event contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Pride & Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki can be heard across the speakers as the most polarizing reception can be heard throughout the arena tonight. After a big victory from last week’s main event, the energy has shifted greatly in his favor as the audience is only amplified in their negativity. Drake Armstrong emerges from the back with a cocky expression plastered on his face, amused by the negative energy revolving around his presence due in part to the crowd as he proceeds to step down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Scarsdale, New York, weighing in at 245 pounds…. DRAAAAKE, ARMSTRONG!!!
Stew-O: Difficult to ignore that Drake Armstrong only continues to mount as much of his momentum as he possibly can as he’s entering his World Championship match with Myles in due time. Especially after what he did earlier tonight, this will be quite the match to ensure that he continues on his upward trajectory.
Flannery McCoy: Well, that much is certain when you consider how he has been able to pick up victory after victory without much issue. He has relied on his own methods and it has gotten him far, but this is another foe that will have to be ready for in every aspect possible…
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie can be heard throughout the speakers as there is an electric reaction from the audience for the Black Rose. Minerva makes her way out from the back with a focused demeanor, the brief glimpse of the crowd at hand as well as eyeing directly at the ring as she’s fully intent on continuing to assume her position as one of the very best.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! From the Florida Everglades, weighing in at 122 pounds… MIIIIIIIIINERVAAAA!!!
Stew-O: It’s safe to say Minerva has certainly fooled a plethora of people back at the Draft event some weeks ago, and now, she is here in Dynasty to usher in another successful season under her name. Against Drake Armstrong, it’s also safe to assume that she can make work of the Future before he even has time to focus directly on his World Heavyweight Championship bout with Myles.
Jake Mercer: Alright now, we really shouldn’t make out Armstrong to look like the one who can’t possibly be the favorite here. Let’s not forget he’s a former Interwire Champion who is capable of achieving an even greater platform of success. He’s defeated one Hall of Famer, regardless of how you believe it went, and tonight can be another main event win in the books.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And we’re off! Drake Armstrong looks to compete with one of the most renowned elitists competing today in Minerva, on our Dynasty main event! We’re looking ahead to quite the match tonight, as Armstrong has plenty of steam behind him after the victories that he has been picking up. This season is off to as perfect of a start as it can be for the Future, picking up the victory over Rex McAllister despite interference from Cy making such a win possible in the end. Regardless, Armstrong is now looking to pick up back to back Dynasty victories, which can truly place him on an even greater pedestal if he were to knock off Minerva tonight. I mean, now we see Drake sporting a smirk of his own as he’s leaned against the corner, I can’t exactly blame him for the cocky attitude after the run of wins he’s been on.
Flannery McCoy: Well, he’s really gonna need to get himself into the zone here real quick if he wants to have this opportunity be given to him in a better manner. This is Minerva that we’re talking about, I would prefer if he took this match he’s got with another EAW Hall of Famer with as much seriousness as humanly possible. Now Armstrongnis emerging from his corner, as both of these elitists are circling around the mat as they can. Minerva’s got herself quite the battle awaiting her with Raven Roberts, and this match right here can send a very clear message to Raven herself that Minerva is incredibly prepared for their match to come. It’s understandable to see how this can go either way for the momentum of both competitor, as Armstrong is now raising a hand up in the air with quite the smirk on his face. Is he looking for a test of strength…?
Jake Mercer: Drake Armstrong CANNOT be counted out in the same manner that you both have tried to place him within last week, ‘cause he managed to score him a huge victory without leaving anything behind! He did it before, he can surely do it again, as he is more than confident in his capabilities. There’s no reason not to be, and this measure of confidence can also bring upon another level of focus when facing off with a multi-time World Champion like Minerva. Now Minerva is looking to entertain this test of strength here, as she’s clasping her hands onto Armstrong’s palms as the two are beginning to press forward! Minerva is feeling confident herself here, even though it’s difficult to ignore the difference in stature that is posed by both elitists with Armstrong now looking to overpower her!
Stew-O: Of course, the implications of defeating the wife of the very same World Champion that he will challenge in time is also presented firmly in the back of Drake Armstrong’s mind. That must be pushing him much further tonight as well, as he is slowly but surely overpowering Minerva with as much of his own strength as he can! The larger frame that Armstrong possesses is surely helping him here, as Minerva drops to a knee, and Drake is nodding to himself as he isn’t refraining from dropping any of his arrogance at the moment! Seems to be that—wait just a moment, Minerva has motioned herself back up to a proper stance as she’s beginning to match his strength! Armstrong is a bit wide eyed now as he wasn’t expecting Minerva to push herself further with her own strength here! Now Minerva is beginning to overpower!
Flanner McCoy: BUT ARMSTRONG WITH A BOOT TO HER MIDSECTION! Of course he wouldn’t allow Minerva the levity of being able to really test her mettle and overpower him! That wasn’t gonna look good for Armstrong, he knew that was shifting poorly on his behalf! Now Drake grabs Minerva’s wrist and delivers an irish whip toward the ropes… with Minerva running back toward Armstrong as he drops down to the mat in a prone position! Armstrong’s running back looking for the leap frog—BUT MINERVA WITH A LOU THESZ PRESS AS SHE LEAPS UPWARD AS WELL! Armstrong is taken down as Minerva is now laying in the lefts and rights without avail, Armstrong is trying to shield himself as much as he possibly can before being able to shove Minerva away!
Jake Mercer: Armstrong tries to give the most cordial start to a wrestling match & he’s blindsided with the lou thesz, typical. Now Drake’s eagerly crawling himself over to the ropes, looking to bring himself back up quickly BUT MINERVA FOLLOWS SUIT WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT SENDS ARMSTRONG OVER THE TOP ROPE & ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR! Drake is being placed under all kinds of pressure in the early goings of this match, as Minerva slides herself out of the ring and doesn’t let up! Drake is able to bring himself up to his own feet, but Minerva’s laying in the punches across Drake without much issue here!
Stew-O: Quite the control that Minerva has right now as Armstrong struggles to find any ground to retaliate… but he thinks quickly with a swift elbow across Minerva’s temple!!! Armstrong sends a forearm across her temple this time as well! Drake keeps a hold of Minerva and brings her over to our desk, as she’s caught in a bad spot here with Armstrong looking to slam her face right over our announce table—but Minerva with a knee across his abdomen! Armstrong is caught by the knee as MINERVA—
Flannery McCoy: SLAMS HIS FACE RIGHT OVER OUR DESK! I wouldn’t usually be so eager about our space being utilized, but this feels like quite the taste of justice being served here! Now Minerva is slamming Armstrong’s skull right onto the announce desk for ANOTHER TIME! She’s not letting up on dishing out this amount of environmental offense while she can, as A THIRD slam right over the table causes Armstrong to slump over onto our desk! Minerva is doing one hell of a job here with this control she’s continuing to maintain without too much issue from Drake’s behalf! But the referee is counting down!!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Jake Mercer: Not an ideal spot to be in if all of this leads to a countout, which I’m sure Minerva wouldn’t be all too happy about if this match shifts in that direction. Now Minerva is looking to bring Armstrong back into the ring, with her arm around his neck as he’s being led over to the ring where—DRAKE DRIVES MINERVA INTO THE APRON MIDSECTION FIRST!! Minerva immediately places her arm around her own midsection as she’s shaking her head in visible pain! Armstrong is still feeling a bit from his head being driven onto our desk multiple times, but Minerva seems to be worse for wear as now we have Drake coming to his own senses… BEFORE SHOVING MINERVA DIRECTLY INTO THE STEEL STEPS AS WELL! MIDSECTION TAKING THE BRUNT OF THE IMPACT!!
Stew-O: Drake Armstrong is one who will never shy away from utilizing the environment around him if it means returning any shred of momentum to his side! Now Minerva is left in a less than stellar spot here as she’s preoccupied with the damage that her abdomen has taken early on, with Armstrong now hoisting Minerva off of her own two feet as she’s upside down, Drake’s got a hold of Minerva’s legs right over his own shoulders as he’s now positioning himself over toward our desk once more here… oh no… DRAKE WITH A—
Flannery McCoy: ALABAMA SLAM ONTO THE ANNOUNCE DESK!!! MY GOODNESS! Minerva’s clutching onto her own midsection with an even greater quickness as she falls away from the desk and back onto the ringside floor! Armstrong’s leaned against the apron as he stumbled a bit, keeping his footing strong while he’s got himself the greatest control of a lifetime here! But the referee’s count cannot be ignored here, Drake may be as good as done if he emphasizes too much focus on Minerva!
FOUR!
FIVE!
SIX!
Jake Mercer: Armstrong is grabbing a hold of Minerva, as he proceeds to roll her back into the ring, not opting for the countout victory! Goes to show exactly how much of a competitor that Drake truly is to be aiming for an emphatic win against one of the best that EAW has to offer currently! Now Armstrong’s rolling himself back into the ring, as he quickly crawls over to Minerva and hooks the leg for what could be an incredibly quick victory!!!
ONEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOO—
Stew-O: Not enough! Minerva with the kickout! But this doesn’t slow down Armstrong considerably enough as he’s now placing himself right over Minerva, sending the rights across her skull without avail as Minerva can’t do too much to stop him for the moment! She’s shielding herself as effectively as she can, but she’s left in quite a bad way at the moment as Armstrong has now mounted considerable control for the rest of this match to come! Surely sending the message directly to Myles tonight, Drake isn’t looking to slow down the pace here as he’s now configuring himself accordingly to keep his momentum from slipping!
Flannery McCoy: As Armstrong proceeds with an immense DRAGON SLEEPER right on the mat to keep Minerva suppressed quite quickly! Minerva is struggling here as Armstrong is keeping his grip tightened around her neck while her back is contorting backward, but Minerva has enough wherewithal to signal to the referee that she’s still good to go! She wags her finger quickly as she keeps herself conscious through this submission hold, but Armstrong is surely looking to make the most out of this sleeper while he can! A submission victory could truly place him on an entirely new pedestal in his career if Minerva is unable to escape this submission maneuver!
Jake Mercer: The referee is keeping a heavy eye on the EAW Hall of Famer as she’s still maintaining every sense of consciousness she can, but Armstrong may be able to win if this doesn’t resolve itself in any considerable fashion for Minerva! Drake’s shaking his head as he’s yelling out for Minerva to give up & end this already, but she’s proving to be far more resilient as she’s finding the willpower to motion herself a bit now! She’s got her own two feet planted on the mat as she’s keeping herself upward here, with Armstrong still maintaining this submission as—
Stew-O: MINERVA SHIFTS HER OWN BODY AROUND AND PUSHES HER BODY WEIGHT ONTO DRAKE ARMSTRONG! HIS SHOULDERS ARE DOWN AS MINERVA FLIPS HERSELF OVER & ONTO HER OWN FEET! NORTHERN LIGHTS PIN IS MAINTAINED AS DRAKE IS SQUIRMING!!!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THR—
Flannery McCoy: DRAKE PUSHES MINERVA AWAY WITH A QUICKNESS! Armstrong is wide-eyed as he’s quickly bringing himself back up to a more affirmative base here while Minerva is shaking off the Dragon Sleeper she was trapped within for quite some time! Armstrong takes note of Minerva slowly able to bring herself back up with some assistance from the ropes, as he now sees that this momentum he once had is slowly being lost thanks to Minerva’s critical thinking & craftiness! Drake rushes toward Minerva looking for a huge BIG BOOT—
Stew-O: Minerva ducks the boot as rushes the ropes, with Armstrong unable to stop his own momentum as he’s also rushing himself forward and rebounding from the ropes—INTO A RUNNING STO FROM MINERVA!!! Now Minerva’s continuing to buy herself enough time to recoup to a greater extent while Armstrong is struggling to fight back! The multi-time World Champion is bringing herself back up to her own feet, nodding to herself as Armstrong’s desperately crawling over to the corner, bringing himself up as he shakes his own head while looking to make the most of this time he has, BUT HE ISN’T QUICK ENOUGH!
Jake Mercer: CORNER CLOTHESLINE FROM MINERVA CATCHES DRAKE ARMSTRONG WELL OFF GUARD! Armstrong is not doing so hot as Minerva is continuing the offense! Minerva with the continued clotheslines as they’re each following up upon the other with enough veracity that keeps Drake suppressed further! Armstrong doesn’t seem to have any means of bringing himself out of this mess he’s got himself into here, as now the referee is counting down on Minerva while she’s keeping Armstrong at bay! The referee is getting scarily close to the count of five that could result in her disqualification & awarding the victory to Drake Armstrong—
Flannery McCoy: ‘TILL MINERVA PULLS ARMSTRONG AWAY FROM THE CORNER, LOOKING FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX ON A COMPETITOR TWICE HER SIZE!!! BUT SHE CAN’T!! Her abdomen causes her too much issues as she’s now clutching on her own waist, shaking her head as she was unable to deliver with the suplex!! Armstrong stumbles forward to the corner with his back turned away from Minerva! The Black Rose can’t refrain from halting her offense further for long, so she rushes back toward Armstong while his back turned… BUT ARMSTRONG WITH A URANAGE AS MINERVA ATTEMPTED TO NAIL A LARIAT!! Drake with the quick thinking as he returns some measure of control for himself now!
Stew-O: Drake has found himself the best opening that he could possibly muster tonight, as now Minerva’s left reeling from the uranage while Armstrong is figuring himself back into a more mobile state. Drake drags Minerva over to the corner once more, now fixing her positioning as she’s bringing her over the top turnbuckle, before setting her downward as she’s now got her in this all too dangerous tree of woe position! Minerva is stuck in quite the bad manner here as she’s eagerly looking around, but Drake begins to stomp right into her abdomen without avail! Each boot that strikes her abdomen becomes more impactful than the last as she has no means of defending herself in this position! Not too much can be done on her behalf while trapped in this tree of woe!
Jake Mercer: Which means Armstrong has all of the means imaginable to continue mounting all of his offense as he rightfully can! Now the stomps proceed to the chest of Minerva as ‘DRAKENOMICS’ as being applied with all kinds of force right now! The referee is now counting down as Drake Armstrong continues with these stomps, Minerva unable to do too much about this predicament she is placed in as Armstrong’s caught her in this terrible position for her! Nearly to the five count as Drake backs away for a moment, raising his hands as the referee gives him quite the scolding… NOT BEFORE HE GOES TO STOMP ONTO HER SKULL—
Flannery McCoy: MINERVA SHIFTS HER BODY UPWARD AS DRAKE’S BOOT IS SENT PAST THE ROPES! Minerva then shifts herself around—AND SENDS A MEAN HEADBUTT ACROSS ARMSTRONG’S CHEST! Drake’s wind is knocked right out of him as he’s leaned against the turnbuckle! Minerva fixes her positioning as she’s still feeling the effects of the stomps, motioning right behind Armstrong while setting his other leg over the ropes in the corner! With her arms now wrapped around his waist, USING THE ROPES AS ALL OF THE LEVERAGE SHE CAN POSSIBLY GAIN… THE GERMAN SUPLEX FOLLOWS THROUGH!! ARMSTRONG SENT CRASHING BACK DOWN ONTO THE MAT!! SHE MOTIONS OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG!!!
ONEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEE—
Stew-O: NOT ENOUGH JUST YET! DRAKE WITH THE SHOULDER UP! This match is picking up quite the steam as Minerva’s trying to come back to her senses in a quicker fashion, as Armstrong is doing whatever he possibly can to ensure that he’s still in this match! Now Minerva is assuming a better stance here by grabbing onto the ropes & dragging herself back up to her own feet! Armstrong is crawling upward to a knee, with Minerva keeping her eyes set directly on Drake without a second thought! She motions herself back to Armstrong, placing him in an inverted face-lock as she may be looking for the ‘PARADISE LOST’—
Jake Mercer: BUT ARMSTRONG HAS OTHER IDEAS AS HE’S LOOKING TO TAKE HER DOWN WITH A BACK BODY DROP, USING HIS STRENGTH TO ESCAPE THIS—BUT MINERVA FLIPS HERSELF OVER RIGHT ONTO HER TWO FEET! Armstrong shakes his head as he moves forward & leans himself against the ropes! Minerva doesn’t let Armstrong have too much room to maneuver away here as she SPEEDS TOWARD HIM LOOKING TO SEND HIM OUT OF THE RING AGAIN WITH A CLOTHESLINE!!
Flannery McCoy: ARMSTRONG SENDS MINERVA RIGHT OVER HIMSELF AND ONTO THE APRON! But Minerva holds on!!! She keeps her hands grasped onto the top rope as she prevents herself from falling out of the ring and onto the ringside floor! Now she’s in a less than ideal spot here as this doesn’t seem to be the most advantageous position for her! Drake now has more leeway from his own perspective as Minerva’s bringing herself up onto the apron completely. Now Armstrong’s grabbing a hold of her with a brief forearm to keep her suppressed for as long as he can allow for! Drake gets his arm around her neck, and with a hand on her tights, it looks like Drake’s gonna send Minerva back into the ring with an emphatic vertical suplex!
Stew-O: BUT DRAKE’S CAUGHT IN A GUILLOTINE CHOKE BY MINERVA! MINERVA FIXED HER POSITIONING AND APPLIED THE GUILLOTINE WHILE ARMSTRONG IS CAUGHT OVER THE ROPE! The referee is forced to begin his count as this is not translating all too well for Drake Armstrong in the spot that he’s caught within, and as Minerva would not like to be met with a disqualification loss for her troubles that she’s already been given… she drags Armstrong right over onto the same apron! She keeps the choke applied as there seems to be no end to where this can go for Minerva!
Jake Mercer: ‘TILL DRAKE THINKS QUICKLY AND USES HIS OWN WILLPOWER TO DRIVE MINERVA BACK FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST BEHIND HER! Minerva is caught with one hell of a desperate attempt by Armstrong to get himself out of that guillotine choke & it’s successfully aided in his favor! Now Armstrong is looking for a much needed opening here as he’s shifting Minerva into a different positioning here, which will certainly spell the worst kind of disaster for his opponent after everything they’ve both been through as this match has progressed… ARMSTRONG GETS MINERVA IN POSITION HERE…. HOISTS HER UP…. GOTCH STYLE TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER! ‘DEATH PENALTY’ ONTO THE APRON—
Flannery McCoy: BUT HE CAN’T! MINERVA KEEPS A TIGHT HOLD OF THE MIDDLE ROPE AS DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS UNABLE TO COMMIT TO THE DEATH PENALTY! NOW MINERVA SENDS REPEATED KNEES TO DRAKE’S SKULL, DAZING HIM JUST ENOUGH… AS SHE FLIPS HERSELF OVER WITH DRAKE’S HEAD AROUND HER ARM—‘PARADISE LOST’ ONTO THE APRON!!! DRAKE’S DROPPED BY THE ‘PARADISE LOST’ AS MINERVA DROPS TO RINGSIDE! Minerva eagerly crawls herself back up as she’s pushing Armstrong into the ring fully as much as she can! The clock is ticking, and Minerva doesn’t waste anymore time as she hooks the leg!!!
ONEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEE—
Stew-O: NOT ENOUGH! ARMSTRONG REFUSES TO STAY DOWN! Perhaps he was given much needed time to recover thanks to the added time that was presented by the maneuver taking place on the apron! Now Minerva’s looking for the best position possible here, back up to her as quickly as she possibly can while Armstrong is on rather wobbly legs! Drake doesn’t have too much time here to recover, and Minerva is becoming closer and closer toward finishing this match off with authority! She has Drake where he’s needed, fixing his stance here as she is now MOTIONING FOR THE END TO COME! ‘THE SIREN’S LONELY SONG’—
Jake Mercer: DRAKE DESPERATELY RAKES THE EYES!! HE’S RAKING THE EYES OF MINERVA AS THE REFEREE’S POSITIONED BEHIND HER, UNABLE TO DIRECTLY WITNESS THE EYE RAKE FOR HIMSELF! Drake just saved himself from impending doom as Minerva is grabbing onto her own face, temporarily blinded and in pain as Armstrong just found a new opening for himself while the referee is trying to check on Minerva! The referee seems to be rather confused but Armstrong is not allowing any room for breathers with Minerva vulnerable to the next attack! Armstrong grabs a hold of Minerva, directly in the middle of the ring… AND HOISTS HER UP!
Flannery McCoy: ‘NATURAL TALENT’!!! BRIDGING SUPLEX CONNECTS SUCCESSFULLY AS ARMSTRONG MAINTAINS THE PIN HERE!!! THE REFEREE SLIDES TO THE COVER!!!!
ONEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEE—
Stew-O: NO! STILL NOT ENOUGH! MINERVA KICKS OUT!!! Armstrong is feeling the frustration build up considerably within himself as there doesn’t seem to be too much leeway for him right now! Now Drake is trying all that he can to bring himself back up to his own two feet! He’s waiting for Minerva to bring herself up, all the while she’s vigorously shaking her head as her resilience is being shown in full display with a hand over her own face! Drake sees this chance, and he’s gonna have to take it if he wants to put Minerva down for good… SEEKING OUT THE ‘HALBERD FROM HELL’—
(However, the crowd erupts as Armstrong is sent spiraling into Minerva by an attack from a familiar figure.)
Jake Mercer: IT’S MYLES!!!! OH MY GOD! THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION IS HERE! HE JUST ATTACKED ARMSTRONG, AS DRAKE STUMBLES DIRECTLY INTO MINERVA AND KNOCKS HER DOWN AS WELL! MYLES CONTINUES THE BEATING AS THE REFEREE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO CALL FOR THE BELL!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS MATCH HAS BEEN RULED A NO CONTEST!
Flannery McCoy: BUT LOOK AT THIS! MYLES IS LAYING IN THE RIGHTS & LEFTS AS HE IS REFUSING TO GIVE DRAKE ANY ROOM TO MANEUVER HERE! ARMSTRONG IS TRYING TO SHIELD HIMSELF AS MUCH HE CAN, BUT MYLES WILL NOT SIT BACK AND ALLOW ARMSTRONG ANOTHER SECOND TO REST!
Stew-O: WE SAW WHAT DRAKE DID TO MYLES EARLIER IN THE NIGHT! WE SHOULD’VE EXPECTED THIS MUCH TO HAPPEN AS MYLES WAS NOT GOING TO ALLOW DRAKE ANY ROOM TO RECOUP! BUT ARMSTRONG EAGERLY SLIDES HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING! Now Armstrong has room to breathe, as he’s shaking his head and looking to get himself out of there while he still can! He’s treading around the ring as his eyes are set on the ramp—
Jake Mercer: DIVING METEORA!!! ARMSTRONG WAS SENT SPIRALLING WITH THE METEORA FROM THE APRON AS MYLES IS REFUSING TO ALLOW DRAKE ANY NOTION OF STANDING TALL, EVEN IF IT MEANT THIS MATCH NOT ENDING DECISIVELY! ARMSTRONG’S UP TO HIS KNEES, BUT MYLES REELS DRAKE INTO—
Flannery McCoy: ‘DE FACTO’!!!! ‘DE FACTO’ ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!! ARMSTRONG IS LAID OUT ENTIRELY AS MYLES STANDS BACK UP, GLARING DOWN UPON ARMSTRONG AS HE SNATCHES HIS OWN TITLE FROM THE APRON AND POINTS AT HIS OWN CHAMPIONSHIP!
Stew-O: THIS MAIN EVENT DOES NOT END WITH A PROPER RESULT, BUT MYLES SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT WITH ARMSTRONG TONIGHT! WE THANK YOU FOR JOINING US HERE ON DYNASTY!!!
(‘Enemy Strike’ can be heard blaring throughout the speakers as Myles holds his World Heavyweight Championship high while Armstrong is laid out, with officials rushing over. Minerva brings herself up with a hold of the ropes, a bit disgruntled by how the match ultimately ended as herself & Myles look toward one another with differing expressions to close off Dynasty.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
