(EAW intro plays…)
[SCREENBAR: EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON–BACKSTAGE–AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER]
(Everyone is gathered around in a makeshift meeting room, white foldable tables and steel chairs making up the improvised space. All of the talents’ faces differ, ranging from indifference and annoyance to genuine curiosity. Never before had they had to do this. However, when the camera shot lands on one Tyrone Montgomery, honing in on the serious expression his face bears, it becomes clear almost immediately how important the meeting was.)
(The general manager for Dynasty is usually amicable and smiling—but here? He is ready to get down to business.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Good afternoon, everyone. I wanna start off by at least thanking all of you for attending this meeting. I felt like it was urgent in light of everything, and frankly? There was no way I was going to progress through tonight’s show with all of these feelings weighing me down.
(Some of the Elitists quirk their brows at that–chief among them, Kassidy Heart, who can only let out a snort and a shake of the head. Tyrone sees the varying reactions but carries on all the same.)
Tyrone Montgomery: At any rate, I first want to touch on Reckless Wiring. It was an amazing event, and you all truly laid it all out in the ring, regardless of the stipulations picked. First MLE for Dynasty in the books and it was a roaring success. However, before we touched down in lovely Jamaica, there was a lot of chaos that unfolded on the go-home show. Now, I know: this is wrestling. Not only is this a competition but a lot of emotions are going to be involved and mixed in. Fights and arguments are always going to occur, but things got completely out of control, way more than usual. That’s what has been nagging at me the most.
(His frown deepens.)
Tyrone Montgomery: It’s even made worse by the fact that Michael Belfort got caught up in one of these brawls and I nearly did.
(The camera lands specifically on the likes of Kirk Redwood, Cy Henderson, Brianna Hill, BRAE and Michael Machina. None of them look all that happy to be singled out since it’s obvious he was referring to them. However, they don’t speak up, and Tyrone continues, letting an agitated sigh pass through.)
Tyrone Montgomery: I… really, and I mean really do not want for this great show to devolve into some circus. That’s not what we represent. Especially with the newcomers that we have been able to sign, I do not want any negative impressions to be made. I mean, come on, we got a literal king wrestling on this brand.
(The camera lands on King Sulyvahn IV, who is almost slightly surprised by the mention. Some of the Elitists glance at him. Rei Orobo rolls her eyes, clearly disgusted with the emphasis.)
Tyrone Montgomery: We have talent who have accomplished a lot who are looking to show their talents off, like Venus de Martin…
(And the camera lands on her. Kendall Von scowls as she sits right behind her.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And, you know, I don’t want for the overall presence of this brand to get sullied because you guys are fighting off security, or getting interviewers caught in any crossfires, or even bring me into harm’s way. I’m the manager! I’m supposed to not only keep each and every single last one of you in check, but ensure that EVERYONE, including myself, is safe on this brand. Period. And I don’t know, maybe I’m sounding a bit frazzled, but I already had to deal with a lot since assuming this position, including losing my damn job at one point and having that be completely out of my control. So, at the very least, I can control this and do what I can so that way, nothing crazy has to happen ever again. Things will be changing—and that means that some penalties will begin to be dished out if any of you were to step out of line again.
(That gets some to murmur.)
Chris Elite: The hell? This isn’t kindergarten, man. What do you mean by penalties?
Tyrone Montgomery: Well, Chris, it’s very simple: it can range from deduction in pay to even weeks worth of suspension without pay. And this would apply to everyone–even hall of famers such as yourself.
Chris Elite: :wtf:
Jamie Valdez: Wait, whoa. Isn’t that going a little too far? People get hurt all the time in this sport. So what if some nobody guards or other folks get hit? It’s accidental anyways.
(Tyrone narrows his eyes.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Accidental, but it keeps becoming a habit, and it needs to be nipped by any means necessary. At least I’m actually giving you all a warning ahead of time, because frankly, I’ve been mulling over whether or not I should’ve fined each and every single last one of you after Reckless Wiring.
BRAE: :roman:
Yanni Killbrew: Huh. That extreme, huh?
Tyrone Montgomery: Yes, well, that’s what happens when you guys can’t even contain your damned beefs to yourselves. This is supposed to be an important season for us too. I am not going to allow for anyone to mess up my brand or season 20 for that matter with all of these stupid fights and people getting hurt as a result. So, if you guys don’t want to be walking out of tonight’s show a few thousand dollars lighter or, if need be, your contract shredded in your hands, then I suggest you get yourselves together starting now.
(…)
(No one says anything.)
(No protests. No arguments. Even with many being visibly angry or annoyed, they all bite their tongues…)
(… except for one.)
Kassidy Heart: Wow. Big balls from you now, huh? :mjlol: Sure would’ve came in handy a few years ago.
(Tyrone scoffs, narrowing his eyes at her.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Better late than never. Oh, and by the way? I’m definitely going to be keeping a particular eye on you.
(That only makes Kassidy crack a smirk.)
Kassidy Heart: I’m sure you will, “boss”. Just remember that at the end of the day, my position is above yours. I can play nice—but I won’t tolerate disrespect or being constantly surveyed as if I need my hand held.
(Delaney shakes her head, lips twisting into a scowl. However, she does not interject.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Then respect me and I will respect you. This goes to everyone as well. I don’t want to rule with an iron fist or turn into this big dictator, but enough is enough… and I just want my brand to be the best. You guys can do so much better. That’s all.
(Tyrone slumps back into his seat, rubbing his temples.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And… that’s it, really. You are all free to leave. Just, please–don’t take advantage of this second chance. That’s all I’m asking.
(The Elitists begin to rise and gather their belongings, heading out. However, many of them remain displeased, and the final shot slowly pans over to Tyrone once the room has been cleared out. From there, the scene fades…)
(Friday Night Dynasty intro plays. After a recap plays highlighting pivotal moments from Reckless Wiring. Afterwards, the scene cuts to a live look of the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The sold-out audience cheers loudly as pyro goes off. Then, a sweeping shot captures several more of them before it transitions to the broadcast table.)
Stew-O: EAW UNIVERSE, WELCOME TO ANOTHER EDITION OF FRIDAY NIGHT DYNASTY! I AM STEW-O, AND AS ALWAYS, I AM JOINED BY NONE OTHER THAN FLANNERY MCCOY AND JAKE MERCER! WITH RECKLESS WIRING OUT OF THE WAY, WE MARCH ON TO THE BATTLE OF BRAND SUPREMACY: TERRITORIAL INVASION!
Jake Mercer: Always love this event Stew-O, because no one does things better than Dynasty! Of course, I’m still a bit taken aback by what we saw with how serious Tyrone Montgomery was, but maybe this is what he needs in order to straighten up the talent. Gotta keep their heads screwed on straight long enough to recognize how important this upcoming marquee event is!
Flannery McCoy: Yeah, even if some of the Elitists themselves didn’t seem all that pleased with his sternness, I also do not blame him for those frustrations. Let’s just hope they do not take it the wrong way and can focus on all of the rewards they can reap if they’re able to win their interbrand matches.
Stew-O: Certainly–but on the topic of matches, let’s go ahead and kick things off with our opening contest!
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Human Graduation’ by mercuro hits the speakers and Haruka Kashimashi makes her way out from the back, immediately to boos from the crowd. She doesn’t waste time dwelling on their reactions, instead focusing on the match ahead of her.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first, weighing in at 120 pounds, residing in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, she is “THE MAIDEN OF MADNESS” … HARUUKKKA KASSSHHIIIMAAAASSSHHHIIIII!!!!
(‘Queen Leech’ by Grim Salvo & Witchouse 40k hits the speakers and Rei Oboro makes her way out from the back, spinning with her arms outstretched. She shuffles down the ramp, staring a hole through every fan with an uncomfortable demeanor. She runs up the steps and swings into the ring, crawling to the bottom rope, slithering to the apron and posing.)
Stephie Love: Her opponent, weighing in at 175 pounds, from Aomori, Japan, she is “THE BEAUTIFUL RAIN” … REIIIII! OOBBBOOORRRROOOOO!!!
(DING DING DING!)
Stew-O: Both Oboro and Kashimashi are quick to circle around the ring, engaging in a lock up. Oboro tries to overpower Haruka and send her back, but she sends a knee to the abdomen instead! Kashimashi runs her into the ropes, quickly sending her off. Kashimashi drops down, and trips Oboro onto her face!
Jake Mercer: Haruka transitions to a side headlock. She wrenches on the head of Oboro, who slowly rises. She sends an elbow to the abdomen of Haruka, and another! Oboro quickly heaves Haruka up, but she respond with a quick headlock takeover! The hold is locked tight, and Rei grimaces. She grabs at the wrists, trying to break the hold, doing everything in her power to get free.
Flannery McCoy: She rolls them up to their feet, and brings both to the ropes. Oboro places her palm on the back of Kashimashi and thrusts her out of the hold, using brute force to break free! Haruka bounces off, and Oboro with an immediate shoulder block! She tries to drop into a lateral press, but Haruka raises her lower body and sends her feet right into the jaw of Oboro!
Stew-O: Rei falls back, holding her lips. Haruka rises and she sends a kick to the chest of Oboro! Another one, and Rei falls against the ropes. Haruka takes the wrist, seeking an irish whip, but Oboro slaps her hand down and meets her with an elbow to the jaw instead. Haruka is on wobbly legs. She swings for Oboro, who ducks and quickly lifts her up for a half-nelson backbreaker.
Jake Mercer: Kashimashi holds her back in pain, then Rei drags her up. She scoops her onto her shoulder, slamming her down with a stiff body slam in the center of the ring. Oboro comes off the ropes and dives into a senton directly to the abdomen! Haruka rolls over, kicking her legs on the mat. Rei pulls her up to her feet, wanting to inflict more punishment before she goes to the first cover of this match.
Flannery McCoy: That’s exactly what Oboro sees her up for, as she brings Kashimashi down with a snap suplex in the center of the ring! Rei floats over into a cover, legs hooked!
OOONNNNNNEEEE!!
TTWWWWWOOOO!!
Stew-O: Haruka kicks out! Rei drags Haruka up, and meets her with an European uppercut. Another one, and Kashimashi nearly falls over. Rei takes her by the hair and throws her to the ropes. She bounces off the ropes, wanting another shoulder block, but this time Haruka counters with a drop for hold into the middle rope!
Jake Mercer: Hell of a counter! Haruka stumbles up and quickly runs off the ropes. With Rei still sprawled out over the middle rope, she leaps into a dropkick right to the back of the neck! Oboro falls back, grimacing in pain. Haruka rises to her feet, and she drags Oboro away. She stumbles, calling Rei up…
Flannery McCoy: Oboro tries to rise, but as she’s on her knees, Haruka nails her with a roundhouse kick to the skull! Quickly, Haruka takes her up after and double underhooks both arms, lifting her up for a butterfly suplex. Oboro sits up off of the impact, and Haruka rises to her feet.
Stew-O: She runs the ropes, wasting no time, as she takes Oboro out with a PENALTY KICK! Down goes Rei, and Haruka drops into a cover of her own!
OOONNNNNNEEEE!!
TTWWWWWOOOO!!
Jake Mercer: Kick out! Rei gets her shoulder up, but it has to be extremely unpleasant for her so far! Haruka sees her trying to get up and sends a stomp down to the fingers of Oboro! Goodness!
Flannery McCoy: She drags her up and nails her with a forearm right after. Rei almost goes down, but it seems as if she feels challenged by Haruka! Haruka winds back another one, but Rei blocks it, and punches her directly in the ribs. Rei then responds with a knee to the abdomen, and then she wraps her arms around the waist of Kashimashi!
Stew-O: Haruka tries her hardest to fight off Rei, who instead rips her up off of the canvas and spins into a gutwrench suplex in the center of the ring! Haruka goes down, and Rei kneels up, shaking her head. Both women are trying to make each other work for everything, and you can see the toll that it’s taking on them early on into this match.
Jake Mercer: Oboro pulls Haruka up to her feet and she sends an elbow directly to the throat! Haruka falls into the ropes, and Rei grabs her by the hair, sending her off! She sees Haruka coming back and she scoops her up for a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! Right to the cover!
OOONNNNNNEEEE!!
TTWWWWWOOOO!!
Flannery McCoy: Haruka kicks out, and Rei shakes her head. She takes her by the wrist and guides her up to her feet. Rei pulls Haruka into an elbow to the side of the head, and another! Kashimashi is on wobbly legs, as Oboro drops the arm and turns around, running the ropes…
Stew-O: Only for Haruka to quickly run behind her and nail her with a step-up knee to the side of the head! Oboro stumbles off the ropes, dazed. Haruka climbs up the middle rope, and she dives off of it with a missile dropkick to the back of Oboro’s head! Oboro goes down, and Haruka rolls her over for the cover; but Oboro is quick to roll to the ropes and avoid the pin!
Jake Mercer: She shakes her head and reaches over to grab Oboro, who escapes to the apron and pulls her over the top with a hot shot! Haruka falls backwards onto the canvas, and Oboro begins to climb up top. She steadies herself, diving off with a splash straight to the ribs of Kashimashi! She pulls herself up immediately after.
Flannery McCoy: Rei drags Haruka up and she turns her around into an inverted facelock. Rei scoops Haruka upside down, and she spins into ‘VOIDSTAR!’ REVERSE BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS! Rei covers Haruka!
OOONNNNNNEEEEE!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOO!!!
TTTTHHHHHHRRRR—
Stew-O: Kashimashi gets her shoulder up! She sits up, heaving out in pain. As she tries to power through, Rei rises and sends her straight to the ground with a crossface punch! Kashimashi holds her jaw in agony, and Oboro rips her up from the canvas.
Jake Mercer: She throws her into the turnbuckles, and runs into an immediate corner splash. Kashimashi falls against it, and Oboro stomps her out. Kashimashi drops to a seated position and then Rei quickly runs off the turnbuckles, bouncing into a cannonball senton!
Flannery McCoy: As she rises up, its clear that she is in firm control of this match, and Haruka can do very little about it. Rei pulls Haruka up from the mat and grabs her by the head. She looks around, with a smirk.
Stew-O: Now, Oboro heaves her up high in the air! Kashimashi dangles helplessly as Oboro looks to drop her into ‘SHATTERED PILL—‘ NO! KASHIMASHI COUNTERS WITH A HURRICANRANA IN MID-AIR! RIGHT TO THE COVER!
OOONNNNNNEEEEE!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOO!!!
Jake Mercer: Kick out from Oboro, and both women race to their feet! Rei swings for the fences, but Haruka ducks and nails her with a roundhouse kick to the back of the head! Oboro stumbles around the ring, struggling to stand on her own two feet!
Flannery McCoy: Haruka sees her shot and she quickly lifts Rei over her shoulder! Rei tries to weigh her down, but it’s no use as Haruka is using power and thriving off pure adrenaline right now!
Stew-O: She marches forward, dropping her with ‘PHILOSOPHY OF THE DESPISED!’ THE BACK OF OBORO’S HEAD GETS STAMPED ON THE KNEE OF KASHIMASHI, AND SHE’S OUT OF IT! Haruka swivels over, hooking her legs for the cover!
OOONNNNNNEEEEE!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOO!!!
TTTTHHHHHHRRRR—
Jake Mercer: A kick out from Oboro! Haruka rolls onto her back, gasping. Both women have had their chances to end this match but there’s still more that needs to be done in order to secure victory! Haruka rises, grabbing Rei by the legs.
Stew-O: She ties them up, trying to get her in position for ‘Scorched by Madness’, but Rei sends a punch to the forehead! Another punch to the forehead, and then she mushes Haruka in the face and sends her away! Haruka falls back, and Rei scrambles to her feet. She swings a kick, but Rei catches it and yanks her in for a spinning scoop slam!
Flannery McCoy: Oboro holds her head, grimacing. Haruka rolls over, trying to stand. Rei spots her and pulls her up to her feet. She takes her by the waist and tries to muscle her up into a saito suplex, but Kashimashi quickly counters into a crossbody, straight into the pinfall!
OOONNNNNNEEEEE!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOO!!!
Jake Mercer: Another kick out! Both women are up and Haruka nails her with a forearm! Rei staggers, and Haruka throws another one! Oboro is doing her best to stand tall! She swings another, but Haruka ducks it in time and stuns her with a thrust kick straight to the mouth!
Flannery McCoy: Oboro is reeling… and here comes Haruka, right off the ropes with a big knee! That sends Rei down, and she sees her chance! Again, she goes for the legs, wanting to tie them up—but this time, Oboro thrives on pure lower body strength and SHOVES Kashimashi away from her!
Stew-O: She rolls over and picks herself up! Haruka holds at her back, grimacing. She rises and swings for her, but Oboro ducks and lifts her up for a big german suplex! Haruka holds her head, and Oboro really is in control now!
Jake Mercer: She rises to her feet and calls Haruka up… slowly, Haruka rises, as Rei grabs her by the wrist and yanks her forward for ‘PREORDAI’ — NO! HARUKA DUCKS IT! She shoves Rei to the ropes! Kashimashi runs forward with a flying elbow to the jaw of Oboro! She stumbles out, holding her jaw in pain. Haruka nods, running the ropes right after!
Flannery McCoy: But quickly, Rei scoops her up in the air! Haruka sends elbows to the head of Rei, who runs her head first into the turnbuckles with a death valley driver! Kashimashi falls to the canvas, and Oboro scoops her up, spinning into ‘A PALE HORIZON!’ FIREMAN’S CARRY CHOKESLAM! HARUKA IS OUT OF IT! REI HOOKS THE LEGS!
OOONNNNNNEEEEE!!
TTTTTWWWWWOOOOOO!!!
TTTTHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING DING DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner of this match, RREEEIIIII! OOBBBOOORRRROOOOO!!!
(Rei rolls off of Haruka, looking down at her with contempt in her eyes. Haruka is completely out of it, as the referee approaches her to take her arm, but she yanks it away and celebrates on her own.)
Stew-O: Valiant effort from Kashimashi tonight, but Oboro was especially hellbent on picking up the win and having something to move forward with from here on out.
Jake Mercer: That was certainly the bounce back performance that she needed after losing at Reckless Wiring last week, and now Rei can set her sights to greater things here on Dynasty!
Flannery McCoy: We’ll see how that pans out for her, just like how we’ll see where Haruka takes herself after this loss.
(A commercial plays for Territorial Invasion.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns, and immediately, we’re met with the sounds of ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep beginning to hit through the speakers. The crowd erupts into thunderous cheers as the camera goes over, revealing Michael Machina as he’s seen making his way out. He has a serious expression on his face as he focuses directly on the ring, taking a moment before then beginning to make his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… MICHAEL MACHINAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: At Reckless Wiring, we saw Michael Machina climb back up and get the opportunity that he’s been waiting for since Pain For Pride. He would beat BRAE and Brianna Hill to contend for the World Heavyweight Championship against the man who took the title away from him in the first place, and it’s safe to say that he’s not going to be pulling his punches.
Flannery McCoy: But at the same time, we also know that Drake King is as devious as ever, considering the stunt that he pulled to close off Reckless Wiring. But I also think that it’s safe to say when it comes to someone like Machina, he’s going to have to be a lot more careful in how he approaches this and he knows that.
Jake Mercer: If I see THE MACHINE on the cross, I might just cry. This’ll be the biggest travesty ever, but I suppose it remains to be seen whether or not that is going to be a reality.
(Machina makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters into the ring. ‘Apostle’s Warning’ begins to come to a close as he heads toward the center of the ring, taking a moment before beginning to speak.)
Michael Machina: Well, guess we’re doing this again.
(The crowd cheers loudly, as Machina pauses for a moment before going on.)
Michael Machina: It seems no matter what I do, me and that little pest Drake King seem to be conjoined at the hip, revolving around the World Heavyweight Championship at the very center of Friday Night Dynasty. And you know what? At least for right now, that’s fine. Because I have some business to take care of pertaining to that, and I’ve been waiting for the chance to get my hands on him this season. I think he knows the reason why. That World Heavyweight Championship should still be around my waist, but him being the slimy son of a bitch that he is, handed me another Pain For Pride loss and seared it directly into my brain. I’m not happy about that. But it’s also not too late to rectify my mistakes, and I’m gonna make things right at Territorial Invasion, ironically enough… the same place that I made things right last year.
(The crowd cheers loudly, knowing exactly what he is referring to at the moment.)
Michael Machina: After losing the EAW World Championship, I held that same title that Drake King took away from me not long after at Territorial Invasion. There, I started one hell of a run that I’m sure everybody remembers because it was one that lasted one long ass time, and I’m sure the last thing that people want to see is for me to hold this title and dominate the way that I did last season, but I am more than capable of that and that is something that Drake King, above all else, should be AFRAID of without a shadow of a doubt. I’ve had a taste of being on the losing side, and I don’t like it, so now it’s time to make sure there’s NO mistaking who runs things around here.
(The crowd cheers as Machina pauses.)
Michael Machina: I’m the wrong type of motherfucker to mess with, and if you think that you’re gonna send your followers to try and nail me up on a cross, then I got a Bullet From Hell for each of them with their name on it. But you know what? Let’s cut the shit. I know what everyone is here to see, so let’s stop making these people wait…
(Machina shifts his body toward the stage as he gestures at it.)
Michael Machina: I don’t need to hear shit from you, Drake. I know how you feel about me and vice versa. I’m calling you out to this ring right now to tell you if you have ANY shit that you’re gonna try and pull with me, then you do it now, and you do it to my face. Do I make myself clear? And you better use your time wisely because you don’t have much of it left until I take that title from you at Territorial Invasion. So what about it?
(Machina lowers his microphone as he waits for the arrival of the World Heavyweight Champion, but after a moment… it seems like that’s not going to happen. Machina doesn’t get angry about it; he even laughs, almost as if he expected this to happen.)
Michael Machina: Alright, that’s fine, go do that, I’m not gonna be the one chasing after you. There’s one date that you’re not going to be able to escape, and that’s Territorial Invasion. You might as well be marked for death when that time comes because I’m going to make sure that you barely walk out alive, let alone with that title around your waist. So I’ll leave you with a simple warning so that you and the rest of your band of idiots can digest this.
(Machina turns toward the hard camera, glaring at it.)
Michael Machina: I can be your worst nightmare. And if you’re not careful, your entire church will see me as the devil once I’m through with you.
(Machina slams his microphone down to the ground as the crowd erupts into thunderous cheers over what he just said. ‘Apostle’s Warning’ begins to play through the speakers of the arena as he turns around and makes his way out of the ring.)
Stew-O: WOW! Statement made by Michael Machina tonight, and it’ll be interesting to see how Drake King responds to this.
Flannery McCoy: Knowing how he responds to any disrespect, the World Heavyweight Champion has to be absolutely seething right now, but I guess we’re just going to have to wait and see what comes of this debauchery.
Jake Mercer: Maybe this’ll bring Drake to the arena! Who knows, I just know that Michael Machina is the last person you want to try and hang on a cross during a fight!
(The last shot seen is Machina making his way through the backstage area as he disappears without a second glance, while Friday Night Dynasty fades out… to a different area.)
[SCREENBAR: THE ETERNAL ABOVE]
(There is a small television box that has been rolled onto the altar of the church. There, the promo that Michael Machina has just cut is being shown live. As the camera goes over, a group of followers from the church are seen watching from the pews, all dead silent, with their eyes fixated toward the screen.)
(At the forefront, is Drake King, with his arms crossed in frustration. His issues with Michael Machina have been well documented for almost a year now, and to see that he has come back to the forefront to challenge him for the World Heavyweight Championship once again… it certainly is not something that he’s pleased about. He rubs his temple, trying to control himself, but as he does, someone is seen walking up next to him.)
Minister Boveri: Well, what are we going to do about it?
(Drake thinks to himself as he listens to Minister Boveri. Slowly, his eyes wander up to the apse of the church, where the wooden cross from Reckless Wiring is seen subsiding in the same place as it was set at. Stained down the side of it… is the blood of King Sulyvahn IV, dried up, and purposely left as it was.)
(Without saying anything, Drake turns around and walks away, leaving Sister Anabelle to approach Minister Boveri as she looks over at her.)
Sister Anabelle: You should stop giving him ideas.
Minister Boveri: Don’t blame me for what’s about to happen. Whatever happens I’d dare say it was deserved.
(The two of them looking back at the followers continue to stare at the screen, which has turned to monochromatic static, is the very last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty begins to fade to elsewhere.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Dangerous Woman’ by Ariana Grande hit to a strong negative reaction from the fans in attendance. After a moment of hesitation, Kendall Von emerged from the back with a confident expression on her face, strutting down the ramp and towards the ring.
Stephie Love: Introducing first from the Executive Suite in Manhattan, New York…she is the Jewel of Wall Street…Kendall Von!
Stew-O: In a violent, back-and-forth encounter, Kendall Von would come out of Reckless Wiring on the losing end in her Interwire Championship match with Effy McAvoy. It seemed like she was on the cusp of making the championship breakthrough, but in the end it only took a single mistake to reset her progress.
Flannery McCoy: I wouldn’t see it like that. Kendall Von made a statement at Reckless Wiring that she is more than ready to compete with the very best on Dynasty, and I don’t think that kind of momentum will slow down easily, especially with Territorial Invasion on the horizon.
(Kendall settled in the center of the ring and prepared for the match in the corner, as ‘Dangerous Woman’ faded out in favor of ‘Memory’ by Mercy Drive. This time, the music forced a positive reaction out of the audience, as Delaney Rhodes made her appearance known at the top of the ramp.)
Stephie Love: And her opponent, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota…she is The Sharpshooter…Delaney Rhodes!!
Stew-O: Speaking of unfortunate results at Reckless Wiring, Delaney may have felt a stinging defeat at the hands of Kassidy Heart, and now has the scars to prove it, but she more than earned the respect of everyone in attendance that night. She took a Hall of Famer as far as she could, and while she bears the broken index finger from the Piece of You match.
Jake Mercer: While her performance was excellent, I have to fear that she’s got a very easy target for an opponent to exploit, and we all know Kendall is more than aware of an opponent’s weak points.
(Delaney stretched out her bandaged pointer finger as she entered the ring, flinching slightly while shaking her hands. She moved to her corner, opposite Kendall’s, as the referee finished the final checks and called for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: This match is under way! Kendall is quick out of the corner, circling the center of the ring as an equally methodical Delaney closes the gap, walking opposite her opponent as the two send prodding arms towards the other, just trying to get a feel for the match-up!
Flannery McCoy: It’s clear to see that Kendall wants to be aggressive here, looking to close the gap as Delaney masterfully deflects any attempts to break her defense, but still manages to lunge forward and grab the arm of Delaney, already looking to focus on the damaged index finger!
Jake Mercer: Delaney’s no chump, she saw this coming and adapted before any damage could be done, moving behind Kendall and giving up the arm so she could drop down and trip her over, hooking her legs under the arms of Kendall and rotating over for the roll-up!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Stew-O: Barely a one count as Kendall pops right out of the light roll-up, racing with Delaney back to her feet. They meet in the middle once again and lock together, Delaney having the proper momentum and leverage on her side to force Kendall back a step! Kendall falls back another step, looking for an opening!
Flannery McCoy: And she does, shooting for that arm once again, which Delaney is quick to parry! But it gives Kendall the opening to latch onto her other arm, delivering a swift arm-breaker over her shoulder, and right into a wrist lock, pressing her boot into the back of Delaney’s knee to bring her down to one knee!
Jake Mercer: With one hand placed at the base of the elbow, that’s a whole lotta pressure being applied by Kendall Von! Delaney is wincing with each twist, slowly being worn down by such a methodical offense! Still, she’s gonna give Kendall a fight, rolling forward before promptly rolling backward, then bridging back on her neck for some momentum to kip up!
Stew-O: And with one arm still free, swings with a lariat! Oh, but Kendall is one step ahead, already leaning back while maintaining wrist control, falling onto her back while raising her boot into the gut of Delaney, flipping her up and over the top of herself, landing on her back and giving control back to Kendall, rolling over and right back into that wrist lock!
Flannery McCoy: Relentless start to this one by Kendall, giving Delaney little room to breathe as she goes right back to applying pressure to the arm, twisting at the base of the wrist while her free hand returns to the elbow, creating enough torque to keep Delaney from fighting back immediately!
Jake Mercer: Delaney rises to her feet again, not letting Kendall control too much of the tempo, utilizing a simple pirouette to loosen the grip of Kendall before stepping in with her leg, looking to sweep the legs of Kendall Von! Kendall keeps a hold of the wrist, leaning back but not losing her grip just yet! Delaney, undeterred, steps across the body of Kendall with her other foot, as her planted foot quickly sweeps under the wrist of Kendall, now pulling back hard on the arm!
Stew-O: Looking for a Fujiwara very early, now trying to flip Kendall and create a strong base for the armbar! Kendall, now on the defensive, rolls with the attempt, staying on her back as she lifts her legs up and looks to wrap them around the head and shoulder of Delaney, maybe thinking of a triangle!
Flannery McCoy: And Delaney takes the opportunity to push into the triangle, bridging over with a stacked up cover!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Jake Mercer: KENDALL KICKS OUT! Pushing the body of Delaney, she’s immediately back up to her feet, meeting Delaney at the apex as she leans in with forearm, but it’s quickly batted away by Delaney! Delaney follows up with a thrust kick to the stomach, doubling over Kendall, before subsequently lifting with a kick right into the chin, sending her stumbling back!
Stew-O: Into the corner Kendall goes, and Delaney follows it up, nailing a step-up Enzuguri across the face of Kendall! Delaney’s moving with a hot pace now, pulling Kendall out of the corner and into a front-facelock, running into the corner and stepping off the bottom and middle ropes to spike Kendall’s head into the mat with a tornado DDT! Into the cover she goes with a hook of the leg!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Flannery McCoy: But again, Kendall is able to press Delaney’s body off her, this time with a bit less emphasis as she goes to roll away, holding the back of her head! Delaney’s in control, but she’s got to keep this pressing offense up and ensure that Kendall has as few openings as possible to wrap up this one!
Jake Mercer: And she’s looking to do just that, swiftly back on her feet after a moment of rest, turning her attention to Kendall who is back on all fours, looking to create some space. But it won’t be for too long, as Delaney rushes in with a sliding knee against the side of the torso, bringing Kendall down to the mat once again!
Stew-O: Now Delaney can begin to put a proper strategy together, rolling Kendall over and isolating the arm as she holds it down with her hands, pressing her legs into the air just to bring the knees crashing down onto the base of the arm! We know what she wants to set up for later, and with enough damage to the arm, that ‘Dead End’ is gonna be all the more deadly!
Flannery McCoy: Delaney rolls away as Kendall holds her arm close to her chest, trying to shake some feeling back into it as she tries once again to crawl back to her feet. Delaney still has her in her sights, taking a quick run up and looking for a penalty kick to the arm!
Jake Mercer: But this time Kendall has it scouted, rolling out of the way as Delaney’s boot connects with air! Kendall picks herself up with the help of the ropes, but Delaney is far from finished with her offense!
Stew-O: Delaney takes a few steps to pick up speed, before leaping into the air to try and bring Kendall down with a beautiful Hurricanrana!
Flannery McCoy: BUT KENDALL JUST DROPS HER DOWN WITH A POWERBOMB! SHE HOLDS THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE—
Jake Mercer: NO! KENDALL ROLLS HER THROUGH ONTO HER KNEES! DELANEY IS DEFENSELESS AS KENDALL WINDS UP AND SWINGS AWAY WITH A BUZZSAW KICK ACROSS THE DOME! ‘ON THE DOTTED LINE!’
Stew-O: AND THIS TIME SHE DROPS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING BOTH LEGS!
OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Flannery McCoy: DELANEY’S OUT AT TWO! Kendall Von got all of that sickening kick but Delaney just had enough left to prevent the loss! You can tell that Kendall is a tiny bit frustrated by that, but she’s far from done with her arsenal of weapons ready to put Delaney down once and for all.
Jake Mercer: Kendall is willing to take her time now, slowing the pace as she rises to her feet and stalks Delaney, who is slow to join her. Delaney is still nursing the side of her head as Kendall reaches out and snags the arm once again, pulling her to her feet and looking for that over-the-shoulder arm-breaker once again! But Delaney is desperate, pulling back as hard as she can to avoid the arm-breaker!
Stew-O: As Delaney makes the move more difficult, Kendall obliges and drops the arm…only to respond with a spinning back fist right across the jaw of Delaney! Delaney stumbles, her legs losing their steadiness as the arm reopens for Kendall, taking hold and delivering a bicycle knee right into the bandaged finger of Delaney! Incredibly accurate, and the yell that Delaney just let out is proof of the damage done!
Flannery McCoy: Delaney pulls her hand back, holding onto that finger tight as Kendall keeps her in her sights! She rushes forward, now looking for that bicycle knee on the button! Delaney is ready for it, able to side step it!
Jake Mercer: And she lunges forward, forming a grip around Kendall’s legs and looks for a T-Bone Suplex! She lifts back, but her grip loosens, the injured finger keeping her from securing the grip, and Kendall gets the opportunity to fight her off with a sharp elbow to the side of the head, sending her stumbling backwards!
Stew-O: As Delaney stumbles back, Kendall looks to make use of the opportunity, rushing forward for a lariat! But Kendall leans back and raises her arms, sending Delaney up and over with a snap overhead belly to belly! Kendall crashes onto the mat, but rolls through from the momentum, nursing her lower back!
Flannery McCoy: And as she stumbles forward, she falls right into the grasp of Delaney Rhodes once again! She secures the grip once again, wincing in pain but able to endure it for a moment as she raises Kendall into the air and sends her crashing into the mat with the T-Bone Suplex! Picture-perfect execution by the Sharpshooter as…
Jake Mercer: SHE ROLLS THROUGH! DELANEY IS DEADLIFTING KENDALL UP ONCE AGAIN, SECURING THE GRIP JUST BARELY! HER ARM IS KILLING HER, BUT SHE LEANS BACK AGAIN, DELIVERING ANOTHER T-BONE SUPLEX!
Stew-O: KENDALL VON IS DOWN! KENDALL IS DOWN, AND DELANEY IS NOTICING THE NEW OPENING BEFORE HER, BOLTING TO HER FEET! SHE SCALES UP TO THE TOP, NOT WASTING THE TIME NEEDED TO LOOK BACK AT HER OPPONENT AS SHE REACHES THE PINNACLE AND TAKES FLIGHT!
Flannery McCoy: ‘SKYFALL!’ A BEAUTIFUL MOONSAULT BY DELANEY RHODES, CRUSHING KENDALL BELOW HER AS SHE HOOKS THE LEG DEEP, TO PUT HER AWAY!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-!!!
Jake Mercer: JUST IN TIME! KENDALL KICKS OUT JUST IN TIME, GASPING FOR AIR AS SHE PRESSES DELANEY OFF HER, AND DELANEY COULD JUST TASTE THE VICTORY!
Stew-O: Delaney can feel the momentum in her corner, returning to her feet as she prepares to end this one once and for all! Kendall is slowly rising to her feet, unaware of what Delaney is preparing!
Flannery McCoy: ‘MEMORY LANE!’
Jake Mercer: COUNTERED WITH A JUMPING DDT BY KENDALL VON! SHE SPIKED HER, AND DELANEY IS ALMOST CERTAINLY OUT ON HER FEET!
Stew-O: DELANEY, WALKING THROUGH A HAZE, IS BARELY ABLE TO STAND AS KENDALL SPINS HER AROUND, PUTTING IN HER IN THE CRUCIFIX POSITION AND BEGINS TO ADJUST, LOOKING FOR THE EXECUTIVE DECISION!
Flannery McCoy: BUT DELANEY IS FIGHTING, RINGING THE BELLS OF KENDALL TO MAKE HER DROP THE HOLD, AND SHE CAPITALIZES IMMEDIATELY, GRABBING THE ARM OF KENDALL AND DELIVERING AN OVERHEAD KICK! KENDALL STUMBLES BACK, HOLDING HER ARM CLOSE!
Jake Mercer: AND DELANEY GRABS A HOLD OF KENDALL, PULLING HER CLOSE AND LEANING BACK, DELIVERING A PERFECT SNAP POWERSLAM, IMMEDIATELY HOLDING THE LATERAL PRESS!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTTTTTTWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Stew-O: KICK OUT BY KENDALL VON—!
Flannery McCoy: AND RIGHT INTO THE DEAD END! DELANEY WRENCHES BACK ON THE ARM, CATCHING IT RIGHT AS KENDALL LIFTED IT OFF THE MAT! SHE’S TRAPPED!
Jake Mercer: KENDALL REACHES OUT FOR THE ROPES, BUT THEY ARE JUST TOO FAR AWAY! SHE’S GONNA HAVE TO—
(TAP! TAP! TAP!)
Jake Mercer: KENDALL TAPS OUT!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Memory’ by Mercy Drive resumed to a huge round of applause as Delaney Rhodes subsequently released the arm of Kendall, shooting to her feet in celebration as adrenaline still coursed through her. Kendall immediately rolled away, clutching her arm tight.)
Stew-O: A very strong performance by Delaney Rhodes who went into this with a massive target on her arm and specifically her index finger, but weathered the storm by a game Kendall Von.
Flannery McCoy: This was a very tight, back and forth affair and once Kendall could’ve easily won under different circumstances, but once Delaney had the arm trapped like that, she had to make a business decision, and she knew that better than anyone.
(The referee raises Delaney’s hand as the camera pans away, bringing the match to an end as Dynasty fades elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for Insidious: Out of the Further. In theaters now!)
(‘Kendrick, Clae and Cole’ by Marqus Clae hits, spurring the fans right on their feet.)
Stew-O: HE’S BACK!
(The excitement reaches a fever pitch as NICK walks out onto the stage. A triumphant return, but it’s clear he has some business to attend to.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back at this time, NIIIIIIIIICK!!!
Jake Mercer: Last time we saw NICK was when he was going up against Michael Machina, but he was attacked before the match by an unknown assailant, and he was injured as a result. It’s a good thing the recovery time wasn’t long, but you have to imagine that while he’s probably happy to get the ball going again, he’s no doubt PISSED. I mean, he missed out on competing at Reckless Wiring!
Flannery McCoy: That is true, esepcially given how eager NICK was to make a good impression after he was traded to this brand. Someone made sure he wouldn’t be able to compete at his fullest, but details remain scant on the nature of it and, most importantly, who the culprit was.
Stew-O: There’s still some mystery surroudning it, but at the very least, NICK as returned, and he has command over the microphone. Now, we get to hear from him directly, and undoubtedly, him being ready to get his revenge against whoever it was to put him out of comission!
(Just as stated, the camera fades onto a shot of NICK in the middle of the ring. He’s pacing around as his theme fades. There’s little time to be had; little games to be played. The young man speaks, ready to cut to the chase.)
NICK: Listen: I get this is supposed to be a big moment and all, yeah? And trust me, I am glad to be back. I’m glad to still have a career. I’m still glad that I get to come out here and speak to everyone—but at the same time? It should go without saying that I’m not here to be smiling ear-to-ear like some kind of jackass about shit.
Crowd: :lupe: !!
NICK: Because the FACT of the matter is, there’s a lot that remains unanswered, and I’m unsatisfied. Here I was itchin’ to prove myself against a former world champion in Michael Machina, looking to bounce back after things didn’t go my way at Pain for Pride, and just knowing a let a lotta people who were rootin’ for me down. Above all, I was lookin’ to make it up to myself. Yet, I never even got the chance to have any of that. I get my ass beat from behind, tried to push through like a soldier, but I was messed up, man—I was ruined. And what for? ‘Cause I was determined? ‘Cause some random, miserable bitch decided to take out their frustrations on me? Or is it for the fact that ’cause I haven’t lived up to the promises I made about myself that folks thought that shit was gonna be sweet and made me out to be an easy target for them?
(The thought alone brings a bitter taste to the edge of his tongue. NICK scowls, and it’s almost like he’s becoming more irritable at the thought as he continues to pace around.)
NICK: Well, I ain’t no punk. I know at times I may not give it my all, or I let my mouth write checks my ass can’t cash, but I’m learnin’. I’m growin’. I’m pushin’. So, what gives anyone the right to look at me and think that I was someone for them to take out? Huh? The recent string of failures shouldn’t give people here the impression that I’m someone who won’t stand up for myself at the end of the day, and right now? I ain’t about to dick ’round and wait for our general manger to finish some half-assed ‘investigation’. I’m ready to close the damn case MYSELF!
(NICK immediately snaps toward the stage.)
NICK: So, whoever it was that wanted to act all tough and take me out, come on out right here and RIGHT NOW!
Stew-O: NICK isn’t waiting! You heard him! He wants to come face-to-face with his assailant directly!
Jake Mercer: Can’t blame him, but he may want to be careful—he was fine enough to travel out and come here, but.. do we even know if he is at a hundred percent completely? This could end up being risky for him!
Flannery McCoy: Things like that don’t matter. He was blindsided, attacked, and he wants retribution at any and all costs!
(…)
(…)
(…)
???: Wow. Such a spirited display on your behalf, NICK.
(An all-too familiar voice snakes out, and there’s a flash of confusiuon before the fans begin to boo.)
Jake Mercer: Wait a minute… that’s—
(David Gideon Smith.)
Flannery McCoy: HE WAS THE ATTACKER!?
(More boos flood out as he stalks out onto the stage, an almost amused smirk crossing his features. NICK’s eyes narrow some more, anger beginning to boil.)
NICK: Well, ain’t that somethin’? Retiring Brian Daniels wasn’t enough for ya, so you’ve been dickin’ ’round beefin’ with the younger folks? Gotta say, man, that’s real pathetic of you.
David Gideon Smith: You can say whatever it is that you wish, NICK. However, the way I see it, I have been able to follow through on my claims. I’m a man of action and efficieny. I don’t bother with making grand claims that I know are out of my reach. So, whether that be ending the career of a Hall of Famer permanently, or shutting down the ego of new bucks with doe-eyed dreams… what difference does it make?
(He shrugs.)
David Gideon Smith: If anything, it goes to show I can handle any facet of the competition. Experienced or new; accomplished or not, no one is able to escape from me. Not even you, NICK.
NICK: Tch. And is that supposed to scare me or something? ‘Cause the way I see it, it looks like you were real pissed ’bout me gettin’ an opportunity that I did, seeing as how Michael always kicked your ass anytime y’all went one-on-one.
Crowd: OOOOOOOOOH!
(David gives an eyeroll.)
David Gideon Smith: Do you really wish to chalk this all up as jealousy on my part? That is ridiculous.
NICK: Yeah? Then why’d you do it, huh? Why did you attack me, you sorry punk bitch?
David Gideon Smith: Wouldn’t you like to know…
(He smirks.)
David Gideon Smith: However, with how you are right now? I believe it would be better if you were to speak to me directly next week without all of the attached emotions.
(That makes NICK glare.)
NICK: You fucking with me?
David Gideon Smith: No, I’m not.
(The fans boo, watching as David slinks away.)
David Gideon Smith: You’ll find a note on your door, actually. Meet me at the location, and if you still harbor all of this rage… well, I’m not liable if I have to beat you down again.
(NICK snarls, ready to chase after him, but David disappears.)
(A commercial plays for the Witcher 3 and its upcoming expansion pack.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns as the camera focuses on the backstage area of the American Airlines Center. There, Michael Belfort is seen standing by with a microphone in hand and a smile on his face. The Backstage Correspondent is seen standing in the designated interview area of the hallway, as he begins to speak.)
Michael Belfort: Welcome back, and what a Dynasty it has been so far! We’ve had a great show off the heels of Reckless Wiring, and we’ve already seen some blockbuster announcements ahead of our first tri-branded Marquee Event of the season, Territorial Invasion! But my guest at this time is certainly riding high after what happened last week. Please welcome the 2026 Cash in The Vault… Harper Lee!
(The crowd boos loudly as Harper Lee struts into the scene. She has her briefcase in hand with a very confident expression, practically beaming, as Michael continues to speak.)
Michael Belfort: Harper, thank you for joining us tonight.
Harper Lee: Uh huh. Now how about you talk about Reckless Wiring?
Michael Belfort: Right… at Reckless Wiring, you beat KASAI-
Harper Lee: Repeat that?
Michael Belfort: Um, okay… at Reckless Wiring, you beat KASAI-
Harper Lee: One more time.
Michael Belfort: You beat KASAI-
Harper Lee: I beat KASAI! To no one’s surprise! Now I hear everyone in the arena right now; they are so happy by this escalation of events, and let me just say I did it with absolutely zero help from them or their skewed opinions. I made it a point to prove that things were going to be different for me heading into the next season. I was going to remind EVERYONE of exactly the type of force that I was without anybody being able to hold me back, and look what happened? I beat the Empress of Elite, and as far as I’m concerned, you might as well just hand me the World Championship now!
Michael Belfort: Certainly you have to give KASAI some credit, she’s the Empress of Elite and-
Harper Lee: And she can go deal with that on her own for all I care! Go wallow in despair because things didn’t pan out right for her to start the season and she’s the worst future World Champion that this place has ever seen. I don’t care! The only thing that matters right now is me and me only, and I’m not going to allow you or anyone else to try and take that away from me, not off the heels of a win like THAT. So if you don’t mind? How about you ask me a more interesting question, or else I might as well just leave.
Michael Belfort: Well, how about the future? As you know, Territorial Invasion is coming up… Would you like your hand in some of those matches?
Harper Lee: Y’know, I think Dynasty would be grateful to have me representing them in any sort of manner, because look what I’ve done every single year at Territorial Invasion when I am representing a brand? Some are calling me the greatest Brand Warfare participant that they have EVER seen. But I’m not going to go around begging anyone for a spot; I’m just going to go on my merry way, and if anyone decides to get in the way of that, then let KASAI be an example of what happens when you try and question my greatness.
Michael Belfort: Well, if you’re looking to have a singles match, is there anyone you have on your mind for the Marquee Event? Surely there’s some people out there who would have something to say about you talking up a big game like this?
Harper Lee: Are you kidding me? There’s no way you just asked me that right now…
(Harper looks annoyed, and almost as if she’s about to storm out. But before she can, she manages to stop herself and calm down. After a moment she closes her eyes and nods her head with a smile, before speaking.)
Harper Lee: Let’s put this on record now so that everyone can hear it and their can be no mistaking it… I am the BEST wrestler on Friday Night Dynasty!
(The crowd boos her even more, Harper exhaling with a happy look on her face, quite glad that she got that off her chest.)
Harper Lee: Now if you excuse me, it’s become clear to me that Tyrone has nothing for me tonight… so I’m just going to leave. Have my bags packed and everything. :wow:
(Harper turns and begins to make her way out of the scene, with the camera focusing on her as she is making a beeline toward the parking lot area, not wanting anything to do with the rest of the show tonight considering she’s said all she needs to say.)
(She pushes open the door and as she does, the car that she’s leaving in is seen pulling into view. With a smile on her face, she happily struts over, luggage and Cash in the Vault briefcase in tow.)
Harper Lee: Why would I have ANY reason to complain? This is what it means to be great, better yet, this is what it means to be the BEST. Thank you very muchhhh!
(A chauffeur comes around and opens the passenger side door for her as she enters.)
Harper Lee: Thank you very much Dynasty, and good night!
(But before she can fully enter the car, a voice is heard from the shadows.)
???: Would you like to say that again?
Harper Lee: Huh-
(SLAM!)
(In an instant, the car door is seen violently jerking forward, slamming against the side of Harper as she’s taken down to the ground! As she groans in pain, a pair of stilettos are seen entering the frame, as the heel of one of them presses sharply into the chest of Harper.)
Kassidy Heart: I said would you like to repeat yourself, Harper?
(Harper looks up, as her eyes narrow, gritting her teeth as she tries to push Kassidy’s leg away and crawl away in retreat. The Mauler lets her crawl for a brief moment, before she grabs her by the ankle and begins to drag her across the asphalt.)
Kassidy Heart: I’m sorry, but you called yourself the best… and I couldn’t help but take it personally.
(Kassidy snatched her by the head…)
(THUD!)
(Before SLAMMING her head against the steel rims of the car wheel!)
(THUD!)
(THUD!)
(THUD!)
(Before continuing to do so over and over again! Harper’s head bouncing relentlessly against the steel, blood beginning to show as the sharp edges cut against her face.)
Kassidy Heart: And I will be more than happy to reintroduce to you AND everyone else why I am the wrong woman to fuck with.
(Kassidy drags Harper back up to her feet, before running her forward…)
(# CRASH!)
(THROWING HER DIRECTLY INTO THE CAR WINDOW!)
(Harper slumps over, shards of glass falling over her back as she hangs out of the car door. Kassidy steps backward, security quickly comes in to make sure that she doesn’t do any more damage, but she seems to be satisfied… at least for the time being.)
(She walks over and snatches the car keys from the chauffeur, turning and entering the driver’s seat. As the car starts and security continues to yell at her, she hits the gas and begins to drive off. As she does, Harper’s body is dragged out of the car and sent tumbling back down onto the side of the road, as she lies there a bloody mess while her getaway car drives away without her.)
(It’s the very last shot seen before Friday Night Dynasty begins to fade to elsewhere.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“Cassie” by Flyleaf began to play throughout the speakers of the arena as Winona Hendrickson stepped out onto the stage. A smile on her face as she began to make her way down to the ring, slapping some of the fans hands along the way.. but she looked more than ready to go here tonight!)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! Hailing from Washington D.C, Washington, weighing in at 150 pounds… she is ‘The One Woman Army’… WINONAAAAAAAA HENNNNNNDRICKSONNNN!!
(Winona finally entered the ring, feeding into the crowd’s energy as she was hyping them up, before stepping back into her corner. “The End” by The Doors began to play through the speakers, signaling the arrival of “The Basilisk King” Yanni Killebrew! He stepped out onto the stage with a stone cold look in his eyes..)
Stephie Love: From Woodstock, New York! Weighing 220 pounds. Here is “THE BASILISK KING” YANNI KILLEBREW!!
(Finally stepping into the ring, Yanni stepped back into his corner, never taking his gaze off of Winona Hendrickson! As this match was about to get underway!)
(DING!! DING!! DING!!!)
Stew-O: Fresh off of the heels of Wreckless Wiring. These two are looking to get themselves a win here tonight after coming up short in their respective matches. With now both competitors stepping out of their corner.
Flannery McCoy: There’s no denying that those losses will be one of the many driving forces here tonight as finally the two step towards the center of the ring. Winona raises her hand high, looking to offer a test of strength to Yanni Killebrew. They inch closer towards one another. Before they finally grab one another’s hand interlock fingers! Doing the same with their other hands.
Jake Mercer: They both jockey for position. But it’s Winona who is seemingly winning this battle as she is slowly driving Yanni back! However, Yanni isn’t backing down, pushing back up against Winona. But Winona is starting to push down on those wrists of Yanni’s, pushing down onto a knee! The strength from Winona on display here. She’s looking to come out of this Test of strength on top!
Stew-O: Yanni Killebrew doesn’t allow her to fully get into position though as he pushes back up onto his feet.. and he SENDS A KNEE CRASHING INTO WINONA’S GUT!! He is looking to deliver pain early on in this match, skipping the pleasantries of a test of strength!
Flannery McCoy: He’s quite dialed in it seems. He raises Winona’s chin up, before sending a chop directly at her chest! And another one to follow! And another one! Each one of those shots that connected, sounded worse than the other, as the story is being told on Winona’s face with that grimacing look. He goes to fire another one—
Jake Mercer: But no!! Winona fires off a European Uppercut under the jaw of Yanni’s! And another one!! And another one and ANOTHER ONE! She’s backing him into the corner with each of those shots! Each one becomes more vicious than the last! But now that she has Yanni in the corner, she marches back towards the opposite corner, before rushing in at Yanni! And looking for a.. RUNNING BOOT INTO THE CORNER—
Stew-O: BUT SHE IS BLASTED WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT FROM OUT OF THE CORNER! Yanni drops onto Winona, hooking her leg for the pin!!
(ONEEEE!!!)
(TW—)
Flannery McCoy: Winona kicks out! It’s still too early in this match to put her away! But Yanni isn’t slowing down.. he turns Winona over onto her stomach and he applies a crossface submission!! If he can’t get the pin.. he’ll try to submit her!
Jake Mercer: However… Winona rolls him back and into a pinfall! Looking to get the win with a quick and easy pin to catch Yanni off guard!!
(ONEEEE!!!)
(TW—)
Stew-O: Yanni kicks out!! And he rolls away from Winona, climbing to his feet! Winona climbs to her feet as well, before they both charge in at one another! Winona swings for a Lariat! But Yanni ducks under! Rushing the ropes, before he rushes back at Winona…
Flannery McCoy: Winona sees it coming!! And she’s able to quickly throw her arm over Yanni’s shoulder, before hoisting him up!! And bringing him crashing down onto her knee with a huge Uranage Backbreaker!! Yanni bounces off of Winona’s knee, crashing down onto the canvas! Writhing in pain through his gritted teeth.
Jake Mercer: Winona is looking to capitalize now. She grabs Yanni up onto his feet, before tossing him to the floor at ringside! I think she has some insane intentions in mind here! Yanni is finally starting to stir as he’s getting to his feet! WINONA RUSHES TOWARDS THE ROPES LOOKING FOR THAT TOPE SUICI—
Stew-O: But Yanni moves! He isn’t going for that! However, Winona catches herself, stopping right at the ropes, before climbing through them and onto the apron. But as soon as she does.. Yanni swipes at her feet! And he trips her up! And plants face first onto the apron!
Flannery McCoy: The hardest part of the ring if you ask me. Winona rolls back under the bottom rope, but Yanni isn’t looking to give her much leeway as he climbs onto the apron, pulling her up to her feet.. before DRIVING HER DOWN ONTO THE APRON WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!!
Jake Mercer: The thud that her body made, connecting with the apron. She slides down off of it and onto the floor. And by the look on Yanni’s face, he seems to be enjoying this right now! He slips down and grabs Winona by the hair, pulling her to her feet and rolling her into the ring.. but he himself climbs up onto the apron, scaling up to the top rope!
Stew-O: He just may be looking for those double knees! Yanni leapt off of the ropes and he came crashing down onto Winona with the double knee drop to Winona!! “LEAP OF FAITH!! The signature connects! And Yanni hooks Winona’s leg for the pin!!
(ONEEEEE!!!)
(TWOOOOO!!)
(THR—)
Flannery McCoy: WINONA SHOOTS THE SHOULDER UP!! She’s still in this fight even after the Snap Dragon Suplex onto the apron! But I don’t believe that Yanni is done! He climbs to his feet, calling Winona up as he’s looking at that thumb! Primed and ready!
Jake Mercer: Winona is slowly climbing up and to a vertical base! He is already looking to put her away! Yanni went swing at Winona to connect with that BUT WINONA DUCKED UNDER IT!!
Stew-O: Yanni turned around and he was met with a huge chop to the chest from Winona! Yanni groaned in pain as the stinging sensation coursed through his chest! But Winona wasn’t done! She connects with another chop!! And another chop hop!! Backing Yanni Killebrew into the ropes! She sends him towards the opposite set of ropes with an Irish whip!
Flannery McCoy: Yanni comes charging in at Winona!! And he.. rushes Winona.. connecting with a Running Elbow!! Winona reels back into the ropes! Winona used the ropes for momentum!! Coming charging back at Yanni Killebrew and straight flooring him with a huge Running European Uppercut right up under the chin!! Yanni crashes down onto the canvas and he may be out!!!
Jake Mercer: Winona crawls over onto Yanni, hooking the leg for the pin! To pick up the win in this match! The ref hits the mat for the count!!
(ONNEEEEE!!!)
(TWWWOOOO!!!)
(THREEEEE—)
Stew-O: YANNI KILLEBREW GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! He’s still in this match and these two are still refusing to stay down! Winona wastes no time, climbing to her feet. She steps back towards the ropes, climbing up the turnbuckles one by one!!
Flannery McCoy: Winona has her eyes locked onto Yanni as he’s lying down and on his back. She’s thinking of high risk and high reward here! Winona stands up on the turnbuckles, balancing herself.. before she LEAPT FOR A FROG SPLASH ONTO YANNI!!!
Jake Mercer: But as she came down, Yanni repositioned himself! And as Winona came
crashing down.. he CAUGHT HER INTO A FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! HE IS TRYING TO GET HER TO TAP ONCE AGAIN!! Winona is groaning out in pain.. wincing as she grabs at that arm!
Stew-O: However, she’s able to use those long legs to pull herself towards the ropes! Throwing that leg over the bottom rope just barely! Calling for the submission to be broken!
Flannery McCoy: Yanni pulls her back towards the center of the ring! And he leans back further!! Bridging it! But he may have gotten a little bit overzealous! Winona with the right space, rolled him back and into a pin!
(ONNNNEEE!!)
(TWWOOOO!!)
Jake Mercer: HE KICKS OUT IMMEDIATELY !!
Stew-O: Both Winona and Yanni rise back to their feet! But Winona is quicker!! Yannie charges in for that Big Boot! But.. WINONA CATCHES HIM!! USING HIS OWN MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM AND HOISTING HIM UP INTO THE AIR.. BEFORE PLANTING HIM ONTO THE CANVAS WITH A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!!
Flannery McCoy: “HEAVEN SENT!!!” It connects and Winona keeps the legs held for the pin!! Looking to end this match and pick up the victory!!
(ONNNNEEE!!)
(TWWOOOO!!)
(THREEEEEEE!!!)
(DING!! DING!! DING!!)
(““Cassie” by Flyleaf began to play throughout the speakers of the arena as Winona Hendrickson just picked up the win! She rolls to her feet, having her hand raised as the crowd roars loudly with her celebration being the last thing seen as the show transitioned..)
(A commercial plays for Paralives.)
(The Friday Night Dynasty video feed fades to a wide view of the arena before ‘When Darkness Falls’ by Killswitch Engage began blaring through the speakers to tremendous boos as Drake King emerged from behind the stage curtains, the World Heavyweight Championship in his hand and the Eternal Above in tow. He slowly sauntered down the ramp towards the squared circle, appearing serene in the comfort of his own mind and thoughts, clearly intent to speak his mind regardless of the reception by the EAW Universe.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!!!!!! DRAKE KINGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: This is interesting. We were told that Drake King was not at the arena tonight. But it appears that has quickly been disproven, as he’s making his way out to the ring tonight. And that certainly doesn’t seem to be something that will please his challenger very much.
Flannery McCoy: Michael Machina called out Drake King and demanded he make his way out to the ring; to not do that and still end up showing up later in the night is CRAZY!
Jake Mercer: Personally, I wouldn’t take that.
Stew-O: Regardless, last week we saw the World Heavyweight Champion successfully defend the world title against the newcomer, King Sulyvahn IV, in one hell of a match at Reckless Wiring!
Flannery McCoy: The Eternal Above was bound to be an insane match, but the final sight was nothing short of HARROWING, with Sulyvahn crucified at the behest of the world champion!
Jake Mercer: And now we see Drake, god complex and all, looking to celebrate that victory, even when he already knows who that next challenger will be!
(Drake King enters the ring, spreading out his arms wide to bask in the atmosphere and wait for his music to fade away. He takes a microphone and begins to speak his mind.)
Drake King: What is there to be said? Reckless Wiring… was an affirmation. An affirmation that heresy and blasphemy are not rewarded with premature achievements, not under the gaze of God. Sulyvahn was under the misapprehension that he could waltz into my realm off the back of work that he performed beyond its borders, with the expectation that he would be delivered the type of royal treatment that would result in winning the World Heavyweight Championship in my first defense.
Drake King: He thought he was above divinity. He may not have said it in such words, but every word and every action he took against me from the moment he stepped into the limelight revealed that to be the truth. What I demonstrated at the Eternal Above was that nobody – not even a royal – is above the judgement of God. The very fact that the Eternal Above was selected serves as proof of my claims.
(He raised his free hand out to gesture at the people.)
Drake King: The choice of the people was to engulf Sulyvahn in the core of my realm; the outcome was inevitable, but even the path to that outcome was according to my wishes. God… is… pleased. Yet, what cannot go unmentioned is that the ‘opportunity’ should not have existed in the first place; I told Sulyvahn that I was there to be his savior, and that is precisely what I did.
Drake King: I saved him from the crippling burden of being an undeserving claimant to supremacy. Had Tyrone’s wishes come true, Sulyvahn would have made his way to the championship within a month of his debut, a beneficiary of favoritism above all others who have poured their blood and sweat for even longer. If Tyrone has a problem with that, then it is his prerogative to vocalize his concerns; however, by the will of God, those concerns will go unanswered.
Drake King: There is no question that God holds true power over His realm; the Dynasty brand, Elite Answers Wrestling, the world itself exists upon the palm of God’s hand, and it is to their benefit that such a reality persists, whether they are willing to accept it with open arms or not. God’s dominion over you all has dictated that Sulyvahn be cast down from his lofty perch in spite of Tyrone’s machinations, such that he must WORK to demonstrate his faith in God after the countless heathenous statements he made against Him.
Drake King: God has closed that chapter; now, the next one is ready to open, and it is one that I have grown all too familiar with. Michael Machina has once more made his way, marching in a path towards God just as he did mere months ago. Allow me to make one thing perfectly clear; reality has not changed for you, Michael.
Drake King: Just as you were incapable of overcoming God at Pain for Pride, so too shall you come up short at Territorial Invasion; the throes of a heretic that finds it so difficult to accept his position beneath divinity should not be entertained any further. You must be smote without further delay. However, this is a special instance, for it has not yet transpired…
Drake King: You will have the esteemed privilege of battling God in singles contest. Of course I have heard the whispers; God’s ears exists in every corner of the world to listen to His subjects, and amongst those whispers exists blasphemous lies that you, Michael, will reiterate the history of last year by reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship almost immediately upon losing your previous world championship. This blasphemy… revolts me; I can think of nothing more repugnant than the absence of faith in God, and the onus of responsibility is upon you for stoking such flames.
Drake King: Blasphemy, like that which was uttered from Sulyvahn, is not tolerated any longer. Your avarice, Michael, is never-ending, but to sate it would be to reward such sinful transgressions and that cannot be done. Not on God’s watch. It is as a result of your overwhelming pride that you believe you can change your fate so soon after your recent failure, but I would go further than that.
Drake King: I would venture as far as to say that you are craven for not accepting your lot in life; does your gluttony know no bounds, Michael? That you would wrest away this opportunity from someone who has not been taught already? Does your hubris truly prevent you from coming to terms with the reality that God is and always will be beyond you?
Drake King: I suppose this was only to be expected; you already presented your audacity when you dared to deride God and claim that he is some unstable force, but that could not be further from the truth. I am truth, Michael; I am the stable light that shines upon my realm with magnanimity, even when I am opposed by such horrific darkness.
Drake King: And YOU are that darkness given form, whether you have realized it or not; many have not noticed, but God’s eyes can pierce through the thickest veils and perceive my subjects for who they truly are. The darkness that festers in the heart of the machine has spurred you on in your heretical quest all this time, but only because you have not received the solitary attention of God… yet.
Drake King: Now, that changes. Your darkness will crumble before everyone’s eyes, and your sacrifice shall serve as a testament to the rest of the roster that redemption is not owed to true heathens such as yourself. I invite you to try and resist, if only to show the rest of the roster that resistance truly is futile. And may you, at the end of the day, regardless of your redemption, renew your faith in God when he strikes you down.
(The video feed lingers on Drake as he once more spreads his arms, brimming with narcissism, before the feed shifts backstage to Michael Machina watching the entire screen through the monitor. It is clear that he is brimming with rage at Drake King’s words, and it almost seems as though he is about to burst through the stage curtains to fire off a Bullet from Hell, but… he does not. He simply watches it with gritted teeth before turning around and storming off with both of his fists clenched, silently mulling over Drake’s words. The video feed fades to black.)
(Backstage, the shot lands on Tyrone Montgomery in his office. The general manager gives a faint smile before speaking.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Good evening, Dallas! Hope the show has been good! As you all know, we are on the fast track to Territorial Invasion, and for all of us here on Dynasty, we are determined to prove our superiority over the likes of Showdown and Voltage in this yearly tradition. Many big matches are in the works, and right now, I’d like to announce them quickly before the main event contest of the evening.
Tyrone Montgomery: With so many new faces joining, matches like Divide and Conquer are perfect to showcase talents who could very well become the next stars of tomorrow. In fact, our current Empress of Elite, KASAI, won this match in her debut year, setting the stage for a career that could see her become the next Universal Women’s Champion soon. The three Elitists who will be representing Dynasty for it have shown they have the energy and dedication required to become part of the new pack, and they are none other than Yanni Killbrew, TFK and AKIZA! Speaking of the new pack—Anna Wautier was able to successfully retain the New Breed Championship against them at Reckless Wiring, but at Midsummer Massacre, Wynter Kurayami cemented herself as next in line to challenge her. So, in agreement with Kennedy Street, we mutually decided that the championship match will take place at this event!
Tyrone Montgomery: Next, Dynasty will be having its own Unique Opportunity match, where the winner will be afforded a title match at a later date, currently being weighed at happening either at House of Glass or Road to Redemption. The participants for that will be King Sulyvahn IV, Venus de Martin, Haruka Kashimashi, Jamie Valdez, and Kendall Von. After that, we have a New Breed Championship number one contendership scramble, and Rei Oboro and Winona Hendrickson will also be involved as our representatives for this match.
Tyrone Montgomery: Now… we move on to Brand Warfare. A monumental match for sure. Last year, Dynasty was able to go the distance and win, and it should come as no surprise we’re aiming for the same result. The Elitists who will be in that match will include the EAW Interwire Champion Effy McAvoy, Chris Elite, Daryl Kinkade, and the two women who will be competing against each other moments later: KASAI and Brianna Hill!
(Tyrone grins.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Speaking of their match? That will now be to determine who will be the captain for the Brand Warfare team!
(The fans cheer at the announcement. However, there was one last thing to touch on, and Tyrone is eager to get to it.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Lastly… War Games. An iconic staple of the show. I have thought long and hard about who should be able to captain it, because on one hand, we have plenty of legends who know what it takes to wage war, but also newer icons who have the vigor and determination required to push past everything in order to make a name for themselves. Ultimately, my decision settled on someone who is in between that; someone who is considered to be next in line to become world champion in the future… and some may say, he is the very heart of this brand, considering he has been with us since he debuted in 2023.
Tyrone Montgomery: It also helps that he was in last year’s War Games contest–and I am certain that the loss is something he’d like to rectify. :troll: Of course, I am talking about none other than BRAE!
(And the fans go wild! The cheers are almost explosive in the arena, and Tyrone looks pleased with himself.)
Tyrone Montgomery: BRAE in particular has exemplified what it means to be a Dynasty Elitist through and through. Things may not have worked out for him at Reckless Wiring, but again, when it comes to losing, he doesn’t get hung up on it. He always pushes forward, always seeks to improve from the last match, and while this is his fourth season, he never stops approaching big matches as though they are make-or-break. As for his partners, they each fit into those ends. One is a hall of famer, the other has made immense strides in improving. So, in selecting the other two, this one was an easy choice.
Tyrone Montgomery: Joining BRAE will be CY HENDERSON AND KIRK REDWOOD!
(The fans cheer even more. Tyrone nods, smile still beaming.)
Tyrone Montgomery: And there you have it. Dynasty is ready for war, and trust me: we are going to win. Now, let’s enjoy the rest of the show and watch what will undoubtedly be a main event worth talking about.
(The shot fades away from the office and dissolves into the ringside area. The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)
Stephie Love: The following main event contest… is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Mirtazapine’ by Hayley Williams can be heard throughout the speakers as the crowd allows their reactions to be heard. Brianna Hill emerges from the back as she nods to herself in the wake of the match to come. The waves of reactions can be felt throughout the audience as Brianna sports a focused grin on her face.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! From Cancun, Mexico! Weighing in at 119 pounds… BRIANNAAAAAAA HILL!!!
Stew-O: Brianna Hill has been able to quickly work on building this trajectory for herself that can prove to be all the more impressive tonight! This main event against the fellow former Specialists Champion will be a sizable test that will truly put forth much of the potential to explore from her behalf.
Flannery McCoy: After everything that Brianna has experienced throughout her tenure here so far, she has remained battle tested as ever, and she will be sure to have the most surefire task ahead of this match, as she has rightfully found herself looking for the rebound after Reckless Wiring!
(‘NAKAMURA’ by Lil Uzi Vert can be heard throughout the speakers, as the audience lets their voices be heard once more with the arrival of KASAI. The Empress of Elite takes in the atmosphere, smirking her way toward the stage as she takes in the energy of the crowd as well. She begins to walk down the ramp, glancing toward the ring for a brief moment as she does so.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing her opponent! From Amani, Kagoshima, Japan! Weighing in at 145 pounds… SHE IS THE EMPRESS OF ELITE… KAAAAAAASAI!!!
Stew-O: KASAI is ready to step right back into the fray as she’s looking to score another substantial win in this main event tonight, and we all know that Brianna Hill has always presented herself as an increasingly impressive prospect that will take any opportunity possible. After what they’ve each been placed through, much focus will be needed here.
Jake Mercer: And they’ll be looking forward to ushering in any amount of momentum that they can as we’re heading deeper into that time where Territorial Invasion is closing in, where they can succeed all the more with main event bouts’ like these to take as we are looking at one hell of a match here!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And we’re off! We are here with a big match on hand tonight as world class elitists collide in the form of Empress of Elite KASAI & Brianna Hill! These two are looking to make the most out of the opportunities that are presenting themselves tonight through this match in particular! They begin by circling around the canvas, properly assessing one another from a viewpoint specifically attributed to each of them as evenly matched elitists who are looking to garner the most sizable victory for their own momentum to continue moving forward as well!
Flannery McCoy: As they motion forward with a collar and elbow tie-up to begin this match! The referee is keeping a keen eye on the beginning of this match as Brianna is very much ushering in the strength advantage in this match, able to slowly and steadily push KASAI back & into the ropes, as the referee now begins to count down on Brianna while she is keeping her opponent suppressed against the ropes. Before the five count, Brianna decides to steadily back away, as KASAI raises her own hands upward and they then begin to motion back toward the ring! They each begin to step forward once again for another go at the tie-up!
Jake Mercer: But KASAI immediately gets her arms around the head of Brianna for a sufficient headlock! KASAI is trying to sink all of her weight downward as she’s using much of her strength here, refusing to allow for another tie-up to alter momentum as this headlock remains strong while Brianna is now left in this position here! Hill knows that she cannot let KASAI motion for too much momentum to be gained on her own end and this match can turn sour just as quickly as it begins! Brianna is refusing to let this keep her down for long, as she’s not looking to wait too long to make the most out of this while hoisting her upward AS SHE LOOKS TO—
Stew-O: BUT KASAI SINKS HER WEIGHT DOWN & DOESN’T LET BRIANNA COMMIT! She continuously shakes her head as she shifts into a guillotine choke! KASAI is looking to apply a more strengthened crank to her choke to ensure that there is not a possible way for Brianna to free herself, but it is still quite early in this match as Hill is now rising up to her feet! KASAI is keeping the choke strong but Brianna doesn’t waste another second to drag KASAI toward the ropes, and uses the extra momentum of the ropes to shove herself away to free herself from the choke! KASAI is backed into the ropes as she is now rebounding toward her!
Flannery McCoy: HIGH KICK FROM KASAI AS SHE REBOUNDS FORWARD! Landing flush into Brianna as she finds herself staggering back and against the ropes, clutching onto the middle rope with a hand as she now has a palm coiled around her own jaw! KASAI is taking notice of this, nodding to herself as she sees that Brianna will have to try and recover more effectively here if she wants to find herself back in this match! KASAI is now looking to take advantage while she can, as she understands how Brianna is left in a vulnerable position before looking for a RUNNING SUPERKICK!
Jake Mercer: BRIANNA DUCKS UNDER THE KICK—AND KASAI TURNS DIRECTLY INTO A BICYCLE KNEE!! KASAI COLLAPSES THROUGH THE ROPES! KASAI holds onto the middle rope to keep herself from collapsing down to the ringside floor, as now she’s situated on the apron while left in a compromised state! KASAI is vulnerable for the moment as Brianna is able to create this space between themselves while looking to maintain focus! She brings herself over to KASAI, taking hold of her waist while situated on the bottom rope.. LOOKING FOR AN EXPLODER SUPLEX BACK INTO THE RING HERE!!!
Stew-O: KASAI WITH ELBOWS! Brianna has to halt the maneuver—AS KASAI CATCHES HER WITH A ROPE-HUNG ARMBREAKER!! Brianna can’t seize back any control as KASAI is more than capable of returning the fire, as she finds herself in a much more advantageous position here now that Brianna is trapped! KASAI now sees that there is all of the time for herself to make her own momentum maintain itself, but the referee is counting down as KASAI is refusing to let go of this submission right now—
Flannery McCoy: AS BRIANNA RESORTS TO SHIFTING KASAI TO THE RIGHT & INTO THE POST, CAUSING HER TO COLLAPSE ONTO THE FLOOR!!! KASAI is left in the struggle as she is immediately writhing in pain with her own back taking the brunt of the fall there as well! KASAI is shaking her own head repeatedly as Brianna Hill has just garnered such a sizable advantage in this match from that precise spot there! With KASAI left leaning against the barricade, all of the pain within her back as she’s remaining stood over the apron, Brianna sees what she’s gonna have to take advantage of!
Jake Mercer: As she’s now stepping herself over, steadily propping herself right over the apron as she’s looking to make the absolute most out of what needs to be done from here! KASAI is still staggered, and Brianna is not wasting time rushing herself around & toward the recovering Empress—DELIVERING A RUNNING DROPKICK THAT SENDS KASAI INTO THE BARRICADE!!! KASAI IS DOWN!!! The dropkick connects with immense momentum as she’s absolutely feeling all of it right there, this isn’t good!
Stew-O: As everyone at ringside is looking on as well! An immense maneuver from Brianna!!!! Brianna Hill just sent KASAI crashing right onto the barricade with enough precision! She takes hold of KASAI, pushing her back into the ring as she’s looking to hook the leg with urgency to her movements!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
T—
Flannery McCoy: NO! KASAI IS ABLE TO KICK OUT AND STAY IN THIS MATCH!! Brianna has to be feeling the urgency begin to kick in as this match is continuing to prove itself as a struggle for each of them! Hill is motioning upward to a knee, nodding to herself as she knows that KASAI is left in a highly vulnerable state the longer that this match will continue to go! The damage she has already sustained can be a true testament to what she will have to endure through should this match continue further!
Jake Mercer: As she’s continuing to apply all of the pressure that she wants to at this moment, sending repeated forearms across her skull as she doesn’t want KASAI to start mounting any momentum to continue in this match while she is still able to maintain much of the pressure that she can! Brianna is now dragging KASAI upward, and she’s looking to nail KASAI with much of the offense you can expect, as she’s now looking to send the pain below with an ELBOW DROP—
Stew-O: BUT KASAI RAISES THE FOOT AS BRIANNA’S JAW IS CAUGHT!! Brianna is forced to stagger and stumble as she’s clutching onto her own jaw afterward, shaking her head as this can turn very poorly for her if she doesn’t continue to remain aggressive when targeting KASAI from here! Brianna rushes forward as she doesn’t want to hold herself back here—BUT A SPINNING ELBOW FROM KASAI IS ABLE TO SEND BRIANNA STAGGERING FURTHER!! KASAI placed all of her own weight into that elbow to make sure that Brianna would be going down!
Flannery McCoy: And look at Brianna! she’s absolutely dazed after that elbow as KASAI now has her own opportunity that she can absolutely make the most out of from here! Hill is looking to bring herself back up as this has not been panning out all too graciously for her right now, with KASAI having her own eyes set back onto her as she’s now pulling Brianna right over, and she’s able to put Brianna back down WITH A NECKBREAKER! Brianna is down as KASAI is now rushing herself to the cover as the referee is counting away!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
T—
Jake Mercer: NOT ENOUGH! Brianna is able to kick out as now KASAI will have to focus much more in order to put an end to this match & get this win! KASAI is keeping herself ready while looking down to Brianna, not interested in holding herself back from doing what she has to here as she’s shifting Brianna directly into an OCTOPUS LOCK! KASAI is keeping a strong submission applied here as Brianna is now boosting her stance upward as she doesn’t want the pressure to rush to her head or else she’s a goner! she has to find a way out of this!
Stew-O: But KASAI is refusing to let this submission go! Brianna is trying to do everything that she can to keep herself mobile as she’s now motioning herself a bit more closely toward the ropes, but KASAI’s constriction is being applied even further in this moment as Brianna has been providing enough pushback to keep herself in this match—AS BRIANNA SINKS HERSELF DOWNWARD WITH KASAI’S SHOULDERS PRESSED AGAINST THE MAT!!! The referee begins counting away as KASAI is squirming to get herself out of this situation!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THR—
Flannery McCoy: KASAI PUSHES Brianna AWAY TO KICK OUT!! KASAI is wide eyed as she’s now quickly trying to bring herself upward, shaking her head vigorously as she doesn’t want to slow down—BUT BRIANNA WITH A BICYCLE KICK THAT STOPS KASAI RIGHT IN PLACE! This isn’t good for KASAI at all! Brianna is looking to uphold all of the momentum that she had in this match as she’s now rushing toward the ropes, and returning right back at KASAI as she looks for AN ELBOW—
Jake Mercer: BUT KASAI RETORTS WITH A HIGH KICK ACROSS HER TEMPLE!! Brianna can’t commit as she’s under pressure right now, remaining in this dormant state in this situation as KASAI sees her own opportunity forming and taking place right before her eyes! KASAI is now ready to send Brianna into the biggest struggle yet, as she’s rushing past her & rebounding from the ropes looking for A SCISSORS KICK TO PUT BRIANNA BACK DOWN—
Stew-O: JUMPING KNEE CATCHES KASAI OFF GUARD COMPLETELY!! KASAI is staggered and dazed as she’s dropping to a knee, with Brianna bringing herself back up to her feet as she’s refusing to slow herself down here! KASAI may be in major trouble from here on out as Brianna is now dragging KASAI right over & into position, as she’s got her lined up & SPIKING HER DOWNWARD WITH THE ‘THE GRUDGE’ TIGER DRIVER!!! THE COVER IS MADE!!!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEE—
Flannery McCoy: KICK OUT!!! KASAI IS ABLE TO KICK OUT!! Brianna is seeing that there is much more that must be done from here, as this can go either way with how all of this has now progressed into this upper register of the match! KASAI is trying to crawl herself back into a more prominent position, all the while Brianna is looking to score the win here as she now backs into the ropes, seeing that KASAI is stirring after being spiked into the canvas! KASAI is making the rise, and Hill is lying in wait as BRIANNA LOOKS TO TAKE HOLD OF KASAI FOR THE ‘SANGUINE PARADISE’’—
Jake Mercer: KASAI TOSSES HILL OVER & MAKES BRIANNA ROLL FORWARD, AS BRIANNA POPS UP AND TURNS—INTO ‘DEADLIGHTS’!!!! DISCUS PUNCH FROM KASAI STUNTS Brianna AS SHE WAS RISING!!! Brianna’s dazed as she drops to a knee, and KASAI sees that another opportunity has arisen from nailing the knee that staggers Hill incredibly here! KASAI now backs herself away, and she doesn’t waste another second to find herself rushing back toward Brianna & now LOOKING TO PUT HER BACK DOWN WITH ‘ABDICATION’!!! FACEBREAKER! Brianna clutches onto her own face as KASAI hooks the leg!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEE—
Stew-O: NOT ENOUGH!! KASAI is wide-eyed as she sees that Brianna isn’t done! All of the offense that she has thrown and it is still not enough to put Brianna Hill down! KASAI is now rising upward, and she’s looking to put an end to this match as quickly as she manage, as Brianna is looking to get herself back up to her feet before KASAI can mount another movement of offense that may end this match for good! KASAI pulls Brianna into position, and she’s looking to back away as she’s now MARCHING FORWARD WITH THE ‘MATRICIDE’—
Flannery McCoy: HILL RETURNS FIRE WITH A STUNNING LARIAT!!! KASAI is dazed after the kick as Brianna finds herself motioning back as well, with KASAI being sent reeling as now Brianna’s chance has come! Brianna is now bringing herself upward as she’s looking toward KASAI while nodding to herself, and she may be looking for an immense game changer in this match as she’s now seeking out AN ELECTRIC ‘HITS DIFFERENT’’—
Jake Mercer: KASAI WITH A SUDDEN ROUNDHOUSE KICK CATCHES BRIANNA ACROSS THE TEMPLE!! SHE DROPS HER DOWN Hill is in trouble here as she’s clutching onto her own temple, as KASAI is looking to make good out of this, climbing up to the top turnbuckle & fixing her positioning on that turnbuckle as Brianna is still dormant… AS KASAI SEEKS OUT THE ‘KITSUNE’S BLESSING V2’!
Stew-O: BRIANNA SHIFTS HER POSITIONING ON THE MAT AS KASAI IS FORCED TO ROLL BACKWARD & BACK UP—CAUGHT INTO THE ‘SANGUINE PARADISE’!!! KASAI IS IN TROUBLE!!! BRIANNA IS TRYING TO KEEP THIS SUBMISSION APPLIED AS THE EMPRESS IS HOLDING ON! Hill IS LOOKING TO SEAL THE DEAL RIGHT HERE—
Flannery McCoy: KASAI WITH ALL OF HER ENERGY POSSIBLE—SLAMS BRIANNA HILL INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!!! Brianna is clutching onto her own head as she’s trying to keep herself together, doing all that she can to crawl herself upward—AS KASAI SPRAWLS FORWARD WITH ‘MATRICIDE’!!!! BRIANNA IS LAID OUT AS KASAI IS NOW HOOKING THE LEG HERE!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… EMPRESS OF ELITE… KASAIIIIIIIII!!!!
Flannery McCoy: And that is quite the victory for KASAI to be able to garner as we are motioning all the more closely along this path to Territorial Invasion! That was a very battle tested encounter for both of these elitists, don’t think you can ask for any better than that!
Jake Mercer: Can’t deny that Brianna Hill did put up an encounter worth all of the time there in order to match KASAI, I believe there is still quite a great deal of potential in Brianna as she has always proven to put up one hell of a fight, but KASAI is just able to pick up that main event win tonight!
(‘NAKAMURA’ can be heard blaring throughout the speakers once more as the referee raises the arm of KASAI. Brianna leans by the ropes, with a palm along her own neck as she’s exhaling with a disappointed expression, while KASAI is allowing for a grin to break through as she accepts the victory, with the scene fading from there.)
(EAW logo buzzes…)
