(EAW intro plays)
(Showdown opens up with a recap of the show last week. The ceremony for Joso happens, but it is suddenly crashed by Caroline, revealing that she was indeed the one who attacked him at Midsummer Massacre and that going forward nobody is safe from her. Matthew Kazama defeats Bridget Bridget. Ms. Extreme looks for her next challenger and the one to answer the call is KASAI herself as she lays her out. Fire and Ice come to Showdown with SHOWTIME interrupting them, as the two teams come to terms on what is next, and they make their match for the tag titles official. Akari Kiyoko defeats Clayton Golde, Clayton storms away and leaves Bridget all by herself. Veena Adams is also looking for her next challenger, but Caroline interrupts her instead, wanting Veena to give a re-match to Jake but Veena obviously declines, so in response, Veena gets attacked and laid out by Xander, with Xander now calling his shot at her. The trio of Harper, Pandora and Brianna defeat some local talent. Vincent Mondrian, despite winning Divide and Conquer, is still in a horrible mood, he just wants to see his performance as a warning for the future, and during the interview with Kyra, Silas Mason interrupts Vincent, Silas telling him that he is willing to help him with what he has going forward and Vincent listens to him for now. And in the main event, Daryl Kinkade defeats Donovan Duke by disqualification, as Silas World attacks him and beats him down, and Pandora is close to seriously hurting Daryl, but Auburn Ware, Impact and Bea Valentine come out to save Daryl and run off Silas World. As Kennedy also makes her presence known and announces at The Temple of Trials, it will be Silas World vs Daryl, Auburn, Impact and Bea!)
(The recap ends, and it is replaced with the song “Brick Wall” by a Day to Remember, as the camera pans around the inside of the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Fireworks are shooting out of the stage and the whole crowd can be seen cheering and being excited for the show. The camera ends up panning over to the commentary table with Deadprez, Eve and Gavin Kirkland as the commentators start talking.)
Eve: WELCOME EVERYONE… TO SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN! What a show we had last week! We have officially set the stage, many challengers, many feuds to partake in, and most of all, the Showdown roster will go to war with Silas World in the Temple of Trials!!!
Deadprez: But for tonight, we got you some matches! We will see Pandora Paisley facing off against Bridget Bridget, as well as Caroline fighting against Damien Kutcher!
Eve: Xander Payne and Vincent Mondrian will meet once more in a re-match, and in the main event, we will see the National Elite Champion Harper Lee fight against none other than Impact!
Gavin Kirkland: Let’s not waste any more time, let us start with KENNEDY STREET HERSELF!!!
(“Her” by Megan Thee Stallion is playing throughout the arena as Kennedy Street stands in the middle of the ring. The crowd cheers as she has a mic in hand, the theme slowly dies down.)
Kennedy Street: First and foremost, Wichita, Kansas… WELCOME TO SHOWDOWN!
(The crowd cheers in Wichita, Kansas as the General Manager paces some before she continues to speak.)
Kennedy Street: Kennie has been the General Manager of Showdown now going on three seasons. When deciding to retire from active competition due to a slew of injuries and some acting opportunities that I fulfilled, there wasn’t much left for me to do except follow that dream in Hollywood which was prosperous or come back to the sport that my family made a legacy of and I had been a part of since the day Kennie turned eighteen years old and graduated high school. Wanting a new challenge is not easy, but when the opportunity to become a General Manager under the EAW banner, the greatest wrestling organization in the world? There was no way Kennie was going to pass this up.
(As the crowd cheers, Kennedy nods, but she doesn’t pause long and continues to speak.)
Kennedy Street: And when Kennie first came here, let’s be real for a second, there was only one way to do it, MY way and in doing so, Kennie did make a lot of waves, got involved in matches, etc., and it was definitely one of those times where it was a learning curve, but thinking about it now, it was necessary for me to do it ion order to be where Kennie is today and Showdown being a top brand in the EAW. In the process, there was a time when Kennie wanted to bring in people that she knew would make a difference in the industry and help EAW, especially Showdown, and one of them was Silas Mason.
(The crowd boos at the sound of his name.)
Kennedy Street: Yes… yes, but to be fair, Silas is a wrestling genius and knows about the sport, so for me, this is a man that elevates everyone around him whether you love or hate the guy. There was a danger that he would pull this crap, that he indeed would start recruiting and create his own Silas World, and here we are now. Last year Territorial Invasion was special to me and Showdown, it was the first time that we actually walked out of Territorial Invasion as winners, and that made me so proud of the entire roster, and that is when Kennie really knew that her job as General Manager was to make Showdown the best it is….. but Silas Mason is not trying to do that and instead destroy it.
(As she pauses for a moment, but her demeanor becomes even more serious.)
Kennedy Street: And after Silas World RUINED Territorial Invasion for Showdown, and they have consistently taken wrestlers out with injuries, Kennie will say this right now, at The Last Stand, there was no choice given than to settle this in the Temple of Trials match! That is why Kennie had to get involved and put together a team of Elitists that have been directly affected by Silas Mason and his World. And I would like to bring them out right now!
(After a few seconds, the crowd cheers as the theme for Showdown starts to play, Auburn Ware walks out, followed by Daryl Kinkade, Bea Valentine, and finally Impact. They walk to the ring, Daryl holds the ropes open for the two ladies, and then he goes in with Impact following. Kennedy has a smile on her face as she looks toward the camera.)
Kennedy Street: DO YOU SEE THIS? This is the team that will bring Showdown victory. Impact, the Hall of Famer, the Ten Time World Champion, a man that was the Answers World Champion in my first season as General Manager. Auburn Ware, a woman that is on the rise and retired Ms. Kaline. Bea Valentine, a former World Champion and I see her as being one again. Finally, Daryl Kinkade, a wrestler I have always respected and see Championship Gold in the future. THIS is the four Elitists that will put down Silas World once and for all!
(The crowd cheers loudly as Auburn Ware takes the mic.)
Auburn Ware: I didn’t think that I would have been in this position, but after Pandora Paisley jumped, attacked, and put me out causing for me to miss Territorial Invasion, but I will say this, I am not doing this for revenge, I am doing this to protect Showdown from Silas World!
(She gets some cheers as Bea Valentine looks out to the crowd as they start to cheer loudly.)
Bea Valentine: Listen closely! Whether it was with an axe! Or a grenade, please remember Joso, but besides that, Silas World are the devil! They have come to destroy this heavenly haven! And now we start from the very beginning, and I ask you this, what will Silas World do when we are the victors!
(A huge applause follows as Daryl Kinkade takes the mic and he takes a deep breath before he turns back to the camera and speaks.)
Daryl Kinkade: We are not going to walk out of there without the win, Bruv! I have felt betrayed, and at the same time they took one of my mates, they need to be stopped and trust me Bruv, when we leave San Antonio, we would have made our LAST STAND!
(Finally, Impact speaks.)
Impact: Everyone knows that there is nothing I have not seen. Tonight, I get the opportunity to give us the advantage, but just like every group in the EAW, Silas World is a trend, a fad, sooner or later it will fade, and we are going to make sure that we as a team speed the process. I am not friends with any of these people, but what we do have is a common cause that will be accomplished and just like everyone else, my focus will then be at a World Championship.
(Impact pauses and looks toward Kennedy Street as she looks into the camera and smirks.)
Kennedy Street: Silas World…. THIS IS OUR LAST STAND, HONEY!
(She drops the mic as “Her” by Megan Thee Stallion plays throughout the arena. Kennedy stands there staring at the camera as Impact, Daryl Kinkade, Auburn Ware, and Bea Valentine stand behind her as they look ready to face Silas World.)
Deadprez: Team Showdown looks ready! And they are not going to stop until Silas World is gone!
Eve: I have never seen five people more determined, and they are looking to take care of business!
Gavin Kirkland: Silas World always has a plan.
(The final scene is Kennedy standing with her team as the crowd cheers loudly before it fades to a commercial break.)
(The camera cuts to Gina Romano in the ring.)
Gina Romano: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(Bad Bitch by Bebe Rexha hits to boos from the crowd.)
Gina Romano: Introducing first, being accompanied by Clayton Golde, she is one half of #HASHTAG… BRIDGET!!! BRIDGET!!!
(Gavin Kirkland is shown scrambling for his phone at ringside.)
Gavin Kirkland: AH YESSIR! IT IS TIME FOR ANOTHER BRIDGET BRIDGET LIVESTREAM!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Eve: Damn bro was unprepared.
Deadprez: He has an addiction fr.
Gavin Kirkland: Wait what the hell is this? That’s not Bridget…
(Suddenly Bridget Bridget’s livestream appears on the big screen which instead shows Silas Mason’s face smiling at the fans. The crowd boos even louder as Silas backs away and is shown holding up Bridget’s phone.)
Eve: What the? That’s the manager of Bridget’s opponent here tonight! Silas Mason! The leader of Silas World!
Gavin Kirkland: Yes we all know who he is Eve… But this is not the content I subscribed for! Where is my blonde goddess Bridget Bridget and her sexy outfits?
Silas Mason: Ladies and gentlemen! I am sorry to inform you that this match has been slightly delayed! It looks like one of the competitors had a little accident on the way to the ring! But don’t worry! We here at Silas World are all about helping others out! So give us a quick minute and we will bring your hostess of this fine and successful livestream… Becky Becky or whatever her name is down to the ring shortly!!!
(Silas Mason holds up the phone which shows Bridget Bridget lying in a pool of blood on the concrete floor backstage. Pandora Paisley walks into frame with a sick smile on her face as she grabs Bridget by the arm.)
Eve: Oh my god! Is that Bridget! What the hell happened to her???
Deadprez: I think we can connect the dots and figure out exactly what happened to her…
Gavin Kirkland: This must be the special Halloween stream content that she was promoting all week. I gotta say that these costumes look very realistic!!!
(Pandora Paisley is shown dragging the unconscious Bridget Bridget through the backstage area as various EAW staff members and wrestlers are shown screaming in terror and running away into side rooms to avoid the carnage.)
Eve: Oh no is she bringing her out here?
Deadprez: Looks like it. We can’t possibly have a match like this tho…
(Pandora Paisley is shown dragging Bridget Bridget through the curtain and out onto the stage. Bridget’s unconscious body ragdolls and her head smashes into a spotlight on the stage causing her to flip over with her arm twisting unnaturally in Pandora’s hand.)
Pandora Paisley: Whoops! My bad! Looks like you took a lil bump on the head Bridget… But you didn’t have much IQ to lose anyway so I doubt anyone will really notice…
Silas Mason: Umm… Where is Pandora’s music? Production truck? Are you kidding me right now?
(Silas Mason complains into the camera as “Just Stop” by Disturbed begins to play over the arena speakers causing the crowd to boo loudly. Pandora Paisley slowly strolls down to the ring dragging a bloody Bridget Bridget behind her down to ringside creating a long blood trail leading all the way down the ramp.)
Gavin Kirkland: I’m starting to think this is not a costume any longer…
(Pandora Paisley gets right in frame on Bridget’s live stream as she waves and smiles at the audience.)
Pandora Paisley: (off-mic) Hello there boys and girls! Make sure to donate and subscribe! $50 if you want me to bash what’s left of Bridget’s brains in with a steel chair! $100 if you want me to use a chainsaw!
(A number of fans begin submitting $50 donations.)
Gavin Kirkland: What? Why would you donate for that? I mean I can understand buying Bridget’s bathwater… I have like 30 bottles myself at home! But why pay money for something like this?!?
Eve:
(Pandora Paisley grabs a steel chair and begins to drive it repeatedly into the neck of Bridget. Pandora then wraps the chair around the neck of Bridget and jumps off the ring apron multiple times smashing Bridget’s throat causing her to cough up blood.)
Silas Mason: (off-mic) Viewing audience! It looks as if Bridget Bridget is still having some trouble getting into the ring! Allow your humble servant, Silas Mason, to assist her!
(Silas Mason is shown using gloves as he picks up the blood covered Bridget Bridget and shoves her under the bottom rope and into the ring.)
Eve: Obviously there is not going to be a match here. Bridget Bridget is in serious pain! They are killing her! This is hard to watch and this is a woman I have never liked in the first place.
(Pandora Paisley takes out a metal spike and begins to drive it repeatedly into the forehead of Bridget busting her open further. Blood begins to spurt out of the head of Bridget pouring down into the ring.)
Deadprez: We should change the footage to black and white so that the viewing audience is not traumatized by what they are witnessing.
Gavin Kirkland: Where is Clayton Golde? He was supposed to be accompanying her to this match! Why has he not come out to help her?
Eve: Well given the state we saw Bridget in backstage maybe they jumped Clayton first? I guess he should feel lucky that’s all he got given what Bridget is going through.
Pandora Paisley: (off-mic) Awww do you people feel bad for Bridget Bridget? This obnoxious arrogant bitch who never did anything but leech off your wallets for her low value low effort streaming content? You want to boo me?!?!?
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Pandora Paisley: (off-mic) You hypocrites sicken me!
(Pandora Paisley begins biting into the skin of Bridget Bridget drawing even more blood as she grabs her by the head and throws her to the ground.)
Pandora Paisley: (off-mic) What are you waiting for referee? Call for the bell!!! We have a match to get underway!
Referee: (off-mic) You gotta be fuckin’ with me!
Silas Mason: (off-mic) I assure you she is not. But maybe you need a little motivation…
(Silas Mason is shown slipping a wad of cash into the hand of the referee who briefly takes a look at the large amount of money he has received. The referee looks impressed before shrugging and calling for the bell.)
Deadprez: Oh hell nah. This ref is on the take!
Eve: We really need to fire this guy after this show. This is sickening! Bridget Bridget can literally not even stand up. She might even be fucking dead.
(Pandora Paisley grabs Bridget Bridget by the hair and laughs like a crazy bitch as she drags Bridget Bridget around the ring with her hair causing the ring to get smeared more with blood than it already has been.)
Pandora Paisley: (off-mic) Hello #HASHTAG fans! Donate $50 if you want me to use the Cat Claws! $75 if you want me to hit the Pandorum! $200 if you want me to hit the CATastrophe! $500 if you want me to hit Pandora’s Box! And toss yo gurl a grand if you want me to hit the Catnap!!!
(A bunch of donations begin to come in to the stream which is still playing on the big screen. A $1000 donation is shown as having been made by sexy_kirkland69 as Pandora Paisley looks pleased that a fan wants her to hit her Ultra Finisher on Bridget.)
Eve: Gavin was that…
Gavin Kirkland: My bad… I couldn’t resist…
Deadprez: Well you might have done her a service. Just hit the finisher and get this “match” over with already…
(Pandora Paisley picks up Bridget Bridget and drops her with the Catnap! Pandora presses Bridget’s face down to the mat and lays on top of her seductively as the referee slides in for the count to mercifully end this massacre.)
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner… Pandora Paisley…
( “Just Stop” by Disturbed as the crowd continues to boo loudly.)
Silas Mason: (off-mic) Come on Gina show a little more enthusiasm on the call. DO IT AGAIN.
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… PANDORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRA PAISLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!
Silas Mason: (off-mic) Better!
(But Pandora Paisley is not finished as she flashes her long sharp nails to the camera and then begins to rake them into the eyes and back of Bridget over and over again drawing even more blood. Pandora drives one of the Cat’s Claws deep into the eyeball of Bridget gouging repeatedly and then yanking it out quickly. Bridget’s eyeball can be seen protruding from the socket having been dislocated by the nails.)
Eve: Oh nah. I am shutting my monitor off. I literally cannot watch this…
(Eve is shown sounding sick as she turns away from commentary. Silas Mason laughs at her as he does a victory lap around the ring.)
Eve: Pandora with a few more slashes across the face of Bridget Bridget ripping and tearing the skin as she disfigures her possibly permanently! This young beautiful woman has just had her career completely ended here tonight as she is no doubt going to never look the same ever again!
Silas Mason: (off-mic) And now for the grand finale!!!
(Silas Mason reaches into his jacket as he takes out a lighter and tosses it over to Pandora! Pandora looks at it briefly not sure what to do with it before she smiles and reaches down.)
Deadprez: Come on now! Enough is enough! Where the hell is security?!?!
(Pandora Paisley reaches down and grabs a fistful of Bridget’s red stained blonde hair and clicks the lighter-)
Eve: …
Gavin Kirkland: NO! MY BLONDE GODDESS!!
Deadprez: She’s not gonna be blonde for much longer Gavin!
(Bridget Bridget is unconscious so she does not even feel the pain as she lays in the ring with her hair on fire beginning to burn down all the way to her scalp.)
Eve: Fucking finally…
(Bridget Bridget’s hair has almost entirely been burned off as security rushes down to the ring with fire extinguishers to put out the fire. Pandora Paisley looks on with a sick laugh on her face as she flips backwards over the ring and begins to walk out with Silas Mason. They begin to walk up the stage-)
Deadprez: Wait look! Is that who I think it is?
(Bridget Bridget’s partner Clayton Golde is shown stepping out onto the stage.)
Eve: Clayton Golde is here and he doesn’t look harmed at all! Where the hell was he?
(Silas World walks past Clayton Golde who stares them down but ignores them completely as he looks down at the carnage in the ring. Silas World head through the curtain towards the backstage area as Clayton slowly saunters towards the entrance ramp.)
Deadprez: She’s your partner dammit! Go help her!
(However, Clayton Golde turns around and walks backstage as the crowd boos loudly.)
Eve: What the hell was that about? Clayton didn’t even go down to the ring to check on her? What is going on?
Deadprez: I have no idea right now Eve, but I am more concerned about getting this young woman the help she needs. She was an arrogant bitch who nobody liked but she still didn’t deserve all that…
Gavin Kirkland: Do you think I could get a refund on all my donations to that stream? I mean Bridget was supposed to do a live strip poker stream on OnlyFans tonight and it doesn’t look like that is going to happen.
Eve: Yeah I don’t think so either Gavin.
Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry: !!!
(Bridget Bridget is shown being loaded onto a stretcher as the camera cuts to a commercial for Silas Mason’s patented hair restoration cream on sale now for only $6969.69!)
(As it fades back from commercial break, Pandora Paisley is walking toward the back with Silas Mason when suddenly she is blindsides and pushes to the wall with a forearm to her chest.)
Deadprez: WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN THE BACK!?
Eve: WE HAVE A CAMERA BACK THERE!
Gavin Kirkland: THAT IS DARYL KINKADE! HE JUST PUSHED PANDORA PAISLEY AGAINST THE WALL AND HE HAS HIS FOREARM ON HER CHEST PRESSING HER AGAINST IT!
(The camera shows Daryl Kinkade come into the shot as Pandora’s eyes widen, Silas is about to get involved and Pandora surprisingly shakes her head.)
Pandora Paisley: Silas…. I got this.
(A very hesitant Silas Mason backs up as Daryl Kinkade shoots daggers in his eyes, but he turns back to Pandora.)
Daryl Kinkade: WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!? WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT ABOUT, BRUV!? YOU ATTACKED THAT LASS AND PROBABLY ENDED HER BLOODY CAREER! WHAT THE FUCK DID THEY DO TO YOU!?
(There is a pause, a slight silence from Pandora before she finally speaks.)
Pandora Paisley: How long have you been at this Daryl and there has been no results!? HUH!?
(Suddenly Pandora pushes Daryl off as he stands there glaring right at her as Silas has backed off.)
Pandora Paisley: HOW MANY BLOODY TIMES ARE YOU GOING TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS, MATE!? WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR YOU TO WAKE THE FUCK UP AND REALIZE THAT WHAT WE WERE DOING WAS TAKING US NOWHERE AND WE NEVER…. NEVER WERE GIVEN THAT RESPECT!
Daryl Kinkade: ARE YOU SERIOUS, RIGHT NOW LOVE!?
Silas Mason: You should listen to her Dary-
(Daryl Kinkade quickly turns to Silas pointing a finger right in his face.)
Daryl Kinkade: SHUT UP, BRUV!
(Silas raises his hands and backs away a little more as Daryl turns his attention back to Pandora.)
Daryl Kinkade: THIS ISN’T YOU! WHAT YOU DID TO THAT LASS WAS UNCALLED FOR! BEATING THEM IS ONE THING, TAKING HER FUCKING EYE OUT IS SOMETHING DIFFERENT! I DON’T KNOW WHAT THE FUCK THEY DID TO YOU AFTER MIDSUMMER MASSACRE BUT THIS SHIT HAS TO STOP!
Pandora Paisley: STOP!? THEY WALKED ALL OVER US, DARYL! EVEN WITH HALSEY AND ME WERE UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THEY NEVER GAVE US THAT RESPECT! EVERYONE MAKES FUN OF YOU MATE FOR NOT WINNING A TITLE BY NOW! THEY DID THE SAME THING TO JON KELTONM AND HE MADE A CHOICE! BUT YOU WANT TOI BE LED AROUND LIKE A FUCKING PUPPET ON A STRING LIKE I HAVE FOR SO MANY BLOODY YEARS BY KENNEDY STREET! NOT ANYMORE! IT’S BOLLOCKS! I DON’T GIVE A DAMN WHO STANDS IN ME WAY, I WILL TAKE THEM DOWN AND OUT!
(Daryl is right up to Pandora’s face.)
Daryl Kinkade: YOU HESITATED LAST WEEK! I SAW THE PANDORA THAT I KNOW IN THOSE EYES EVEN FOR A SPLIT SECOND! WE WERE MATES! I WOULD LIKE TO THINK WE ARE ALL STILL THE BRITISH INVASION! YOU DON’T NEED TO FOLLOW THIS FUCKING CLOWN!
(Pandora composes herself for a moment and then is right up to Daryl’s face, their noses almost touching.)
Pandora Paisley: The piddle away in mediocrity, love. But I promise you….
(Just then the paramedics rush through with Bridget Bridget on the stretcher barreling through to the ambulance waiting in the loading dock. Pandora and Daryl look on before she turns back to him.)
Pandora Paisley: Because the next time you get in me face, you’ll end up like her, mate.
(Pandora slowly backs up as Silas guides her away, all Daryl can do is watch and shake his head as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(The camera shot has returned to the ringside area as there is another brief moment of silence before the sounds of “24’s (Vocals Only)” by T.I. start playing throughout the arena. Seconds later, Damien Kutcher and Akari Kiyoko enter the arena to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Following behind them is the lovely Luna Adeline. Damien and Akari turn to each other and nod before they head to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen! At this time, accompanied to the ring by Luna Adeline. Please welcome DAMIEN KUTCHER! AKARI KIYOKO! SHOWTIME!!
Deadprez: Here comes Showtime as they head to the ring! It’s interesting to see them coming out right now because in just a few moments, we are about to see singles action between Damien Kutcher of Showtime going against Caroline of Figura Prismatis.
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t blame them for coming out a little early before Damien’s match. Look at the roll Showtime have been on in the last few weeks. First they had amazing performances in the Brand Warfare match. Then last week, Akari picked up a victory over Clayton Golde.
Eve: Before the match, the Unified Tag Team Champions Fire and Ice came out and issued the challenge to Showtime for the Unified Tag Team Title as the House of Glass event. It doesn’t take much to figure out that they accepted the challenge. Now they are out there ready to go, so let’s hear what they have to say.
(Akari and Damien roll into the ring as Luna walks to the timekeeper’s area and grabs a couple of microphones from Gina Romano before Luna walks up the ring steps. Akari holds the ropes open for Luna as she hands Showtime their microphones. Seconds later, their music fades off, and they begin to speak.)
Damien Kutcher: I know that in just a few moments that I am going to be having a match, but what we have to say just can’t wait a moment longer.
Akari Kiyoko: You all saw what happened last week. After asking and asking and asking time and time and time again, Fire and Ice finally found the time to come to Showdown and take their damn time to come to the ring. Like if they were taking a leisurely stroll in the country.
Damien Kutcher: Even if they took their sweet ass time, Fire and Ice… or Mr. and Mrs. Rex McAllister FINALLY offered the challenge that we have been waiting for. It’s not like we’ve not been waiting for months.
Akari Kiyoko: But all that unnecessary patience was worth it because we finally got the shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships that we have been wanting for the longest time. But we got it. They issued the challenge for a Unified Tag Title match at House of Glass.
Damien Kutcher: And of course we accepted. For waiting this damn long, we certainly weren’t going to tell them no, especially if we are going to be the ones that dethrone Fire and Ice and knock them off their pedestals and hopefully for good.
(Damien and Akari look at each other and smirk as the crowd is actually divided in reaction. Some think that Damien and Akari are way too cocky and full of themselves that they are booing them. Others actually appreciate their talent and what they could bring to the Tag Division should they win the Tag Team Championships, and those people are cheering them on. They look on and take in the mixed reaction from the crowd before they go back to speaking.)
Akari Kiyoko: Haven’t you seen our track record up to this point? We have proven time and time again that whether it’s good times or bad times, we are a team that can work together and win together as well.
Damien Kutcher: Yeah, we might not be on an old married couple level of chemistry or some crap, but we certainly have shown that we have what it takes to fight against the best of them… and win against them too. That’s why we are confident that we are going to be the Unified Tag Team Champions.
Akari Kiyoko: If you need a little more convincing, look at what happened a few weeks ago at Territorial Invasion. You guys remember the Brand Warfare match? Yeah, Showtime wasn’t part of the winning team and Fire and Ice were which was sickening.
Damien Kutcher: But we take small satisfaction in knowing that neither Raven nor Rex were around at the end. That was great to see.
Akari Kiyoko: But what wasn’t sickening was my performance in the Brand Warfare match. People were saying that I had the MVP performance of the match because I was able to outlast multiple former World Champions in the match. That includes Raven Roberts.
Damien Kutcher: Hey, Akari.
Akari Kiyoko: Yes, Damien.
Damien Kutcher: Do you happen to remember who the lucky individual was that eliminated dear Raven Roberts from the Brand Warfare match?
Akari Kiyoko: Hold on. Let me think about that for a second.
(Akari holds his chin and looks up as he is actually thinking about the answer even though he already knows the answer.)
Akari Kiyoko: Oh I remember now!
Damien Kutcher: You do?
Akari Kiyoko: Of course I do. Do you want to know who it is?
Damien Kutcher: Of course I do.
Akari Kiyoko: Then I’ll tell you.
Damien Kutcher: Do tell.
Akari Kiyoko: IT WAS ME!!
Damien Kutcher: That’s right it was.
Akari Kiyoko: Even though we haven’t been in the ring with Fire and Ice outside of the Brand Warfare match, it probably has to be in their minds that one of us could certainly pin one of them in the center of the ring and take their titles from them just like that.
Damien Kutcher: But at House of Glass, it will only be the four of us, not fifteen like in Brand Warfare.
Akari Kiyoko: I know that. But does that really matter to us?
Damien Kutcher: No. It doesn’t matter to us because that just means we get to focus all of our attention on two of you with no extra worry.
Akari Kiyoko: That way you get to experience how in sync we are as a team.
Damien Kutcher: Akari. My memory is a little bit foggy right now. But what is it that we have been called before?
Akari Kiyoko: Are you talking about when we were called the Tag Team of the Future?
Damien Kutcher: That’s exactly what I am talking about. What do you think of that statement considering it was made by some very talented people.
Akari Kiyoko: That might be true, but we are making our claim now to become the Tag Team of the current generation as well. Especially when we make our biggest statement of all at House of Glass in a few weeks.
Damien Kutcher: Make it known right here and right now that Showtime is promising to the entire world that we are walking out of House of Glass as winners and we are going to be bringing those beautiful Unified Tag Team Championship belts back over to Showdown where they are going to stay for a long LONG time.
(Damien and Akari drop their microphones as the crowd gives the upstart tag team a mixed, but more positive than usual reaction as Damien starts to prepare for his match.)
Eve: Well there you have it. You heard it here first, ladies and gentlemen. Akari and Damien have laid down a very confident declaration as they have promised to the Showdown crowd that at House of Glass, it will be showtime for Showtime as they promise to bring the Unified Tag Team Titles to Showdown. They certainly have a lot of confidence and some of the crowd is actually warming up to them… even though they still act they are completely full of themselves.
Gavin Kirkland: I think they can do it, Eve. Others might think that these two young and upstart competitors are just being egotistical and full of themselves, but look at what they have proven up until this point. Wouldn’t it be great to have the Tag Titles on Showdown again after Showtime beat up that old married couple at House of Glass?
Deadprez: It would be great to see Damien and Akari win and have Showdown be the new home of the Unified Tag Team Championships. That is going to be a fight for sure at House of Glass, but right now Damien should be focused on his match coming up next. Right after the break, we have singles action on tap. Damien Kutcher of Showtime taking on Caroline of Figura Prismatis. Caroline! Damien Kutcher! NEXT!
(The final shot shows Damien preparing for his match against Caroline as Luna and Akari give him a pep talk. Damien looks focused as he starts doing some light stretches before the camera shot fades into a commercial break.)
(Showdown comes back from commercials, the camera focusing on Damien already warming up in his corner.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, ALREADY IN THE RING, FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA, WEIGHING IN AT 240 POUNDS, HE IS “THE DIVINE ONE”, DAMIEEEENNNN KUUUUUTCHHHEEEEEERRRR!!!
(And as the camera turns back towards the entrance stage, “Living Dead Girl” by Rob Zombie plays to a chorus of boos, Caroline strolls forward with an emotionless expression on her face, to her left standing Xander himself, his expression one full of seriousness and to her right stood Jake himself, hyping up Caroline from the sidelines and showing off his confidence to the world, before the three then move forward together.)
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT, RESIDING AMONGST THE SHADOWS, WEIGHING IN AT 109 POUNDS, SHE IS “THE QUEEN OF SHADOWS”, CAAAAAAROOOOOOOLINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Well, I know who I am rooting for!
Eve: Pretty obvious there. Figura Prismatis have laid out quite the message, especially them crashing that ceremony for Joso and revealing she indeed attacked him, now with their sights on the Answers World Championship still, they plan to send another strong message by taking a victory tonight no matter what!
Deadprez: Let’s see how willing they are to get it.
(Caroline arrives at the ring, entering through the ropes and then taking her corner. She waits there, staring in silence. The referee checks up on both, before…)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: AND IT’S OFFICIALLY GOING DOWN!!!
Eve: Damien comes right off the corner, putting his arms up and ready to lock it up with Caroline here, showing no fear against a woman such as her. Caroline though simply walks forward with calmness and unbothered by the presence of Damien with her arms right behind her back.
Deadprez: Guess to start off the match she wants to see if she can annoy Damien a little bit, but Damien isn’t putting his guard down yet, he wants that lock-up. He even taunts with his hand and tells Caroline to bring it.
Gavin Kirkland: I am afraid that you can’t rush perfection and Caroline herself is a masterpiece of art! No need to rush her now!
Eve: And there is no need to worry for her either, because as Damien tries to take one more step forward- CAROLINE GOES LOW AND SHE ENDS UP DROPKICKING HIM RIGHT IN THE KNEE! Damien ends up falling into one knee, taken off guard by that sudden move, before Caroline rises and then she runs forward- HITTING DAMIEN DOWN WITH A HUGE NECKBREAKER!
Gavin Kirkland: Told you all that you can’t rush perfection, she will have this match in the bag in no time!
Deadprez: Damien Kutcher himself is not going to let himself be beaten so easily, Caroline quickly gets on top of him and then she starts nailing sharp fists right against the top of his forehead, but Damien is able to quickly catch one of her fists!
Eve: Damien has the strength advantage here against Caroline, that is for sure! He is able to throw Caroline off of him, and then gets up, but he is still holding onto Caroline’s hand! Caroline tries to force him to back away- WITH A ROUNDHOUSE!
Deadprez: Damien is able to duck right down in time and avoid that foot meeting his jaw, he is able to suddenly lift Caroline up in the air after that failed roundhouse! He runs forward and then he tries to slam her down- WITH A ONE ARMED- POWERBOMB!
Gavin Kirkland: My beautiful Caroline is able to reverse it though and then send Damien flying with an arm-drag instead!
Eve: Your… Caroline???
Deadprez: Her boyfriend is literally right there, man.
Gavin Kirkland: Hey, if they have enough space to add another space to the relationship, let me scoot over- OW!!!
Eve: That should shut him up for a bit. Damien is able to roll through and then move back up to his feet, but you should not give Caroline the distance that she wants, Damien tries to rush at her to take her down with a clothesline but Caroline is able to slide right through under his legs, tricking Damien for a moment!
Deadprez: As Caroline rises in response and then she jumps onto the ropes- BEFORE COMING OFF OF IT FOR A SPRINGBOARD UPPERCUT, HITTING DAMIEN RIGHT ON THE JAW AND THEN TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT!
Eve: Caroline pushes herself forward and tries to pin Damien down!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Deadprez: Damien is not going down so easily, he ends up kicking out right at the count of two!
Eve: Caroline almost immediately grabs onto Damien’s head as he ends up kicking out and then she pulls him over towards the mat, trying to slow him down for a few seconds and then weaken him here with a sudden Triangle Choke!
Deadprez: Damien is not going to let himself be caught up here, Eve! He quickly moves his arms down and grabs onto Caroline’s waist, once more he heaves her up onto his shoulder and rises with her in tow! He will try and go for a-
Eve: Caroline yet again tries to reverse it, trying to go for a sudden Hurricanrana!
Deadprez: Damien doesn’t let it happen this time, he holds onto Caroline’s legs before she can bring him down! Once more he heaves her up onto his shoulder and turns in response, he is not going to throw her down onto the mat now! He runs forward- AND WITH A HUGE BUCKLE BOMB RIGHT ONTO THE CORNER IN FRONT OF HIM! Caroline grabs onto her back in response to the pain!
Gavin Kirkland: Caroline I can’t praise you in voice right now so just imagine I am flying a huge flag with your face on it!
Eve: Uuughhh… I am going to get some medicine for the headache after. Damien has Caroline over in the corner and now Damien starts sending a flurry of punches towards Caroline’s body, trying to find any weak point around her and making sure to wear her down, all while Caroline ends up covering her face and tries to block the punches!
Deadprez: But Damien is able to find an opening- HE GETS A PUNCH STRAIGHT TO THE JAW! It ends up making Caroline a little bit loopy as he grabs onto her arm and then he irish whips her towards the opposite corner, Damien moving and running after her, trying to catch up with her and going to hit her-
Eve: CAROLINE IS ABLE TO JUMP ONTO THE SECOND ROPE AND THIRD- AND THEN SHE BACKFLIPS RIGHT OVER DAMIEN! Damien ends up slamming against the corner chest first in response, he ends up moving out of there all while Caroline runs towards the ropes right behind her and then she bounces off them, an incredible handspring- BEFORE FOLLOWING IT UP WITH A LARIAT!
Deadprez: Damien is able to duck right down under the lariat, Caroline runs forward towards the other set of ropes, jumping onto the second rope and then jumping off- FOR A BEAUTIFUL MOONSAULT!
Eve: DAMIEN AT THE LAST SECOND IS ABLE TO CATCH CAROLINE RIGHT IN THE CHEST WITH A CATCHING DROPKICK!!! Caroline falls down hard into the middle of the mat, what a huge reversal right there from Damien, as he waited for the perfect moment to strike and then he took it!
Deadprez: Damien rolls away for a moment, trying to get his energy back and rest up for a bit, but that moment of having to heal up gives Caroline the chance to roll away and then get towards the ropes here, being able to successfully roll out in response!
Gavin Kirkland: There we go, don’t be afraid to play defensive as well every now and then Caroline, you make them go at your time, not on theirs!
Eve: Gavin support aside, it is a smart strategy putting some distance for now, but usually that distance doesn’t take long to shorten, Damien moving and then chasing right after Caroline here! He rolls out of the other side and he tries to approach-
Deadprez: Ooooh, wait, it might go down right now! Xander and Jake end up standing right in front of Caroline almost as if protecting her, Xander simply stares daggers all while Jake grins in response, trying to tease Damien!
Eve: That is why he is not alone! Akari and Luna move and step in front of Damien as well, doing their best to stand up against the duo of Jake and Xander and make them back away! But I am sure that they don’t want to cause a DQ for any of the parties, so they slowly move-
Gavin Kirkland: AS MY SPOOKY GOAT ENDS UP HITTING DAMIEN INSTEAD IN THE JAW WITH A SUDDEN KNEE STRIKE! That is every minute that we needed a moment ago being used in just a few seconds, that is why we are always at the top of our game, baby!
Eve: Damien was taken off guard at the worst possible moment, Caroline follows through on that promise of taking him down, as she grabs onto his arm- IRISH WHIP STRAIGHT TOWARDS THE STEEL STEPS! Damien falls down onto his knees and hands, all while Caroline turns away from him- she clearly has something in mind now!
Deadprez: She hops onto the top of the barricade! She walks forward across it like a tight rope, before stopping right in front of Damien- AS SHE JUMPS OFF, HITTING A DOUBLE FOOTSTOMP TO THE BACK OF DAMIEN’S SPINE! DAMN!
Eve: Damien gets stomped down hard onto the ground, all while Jake is clapping a little too loudly towards Caroline’s way. Caroline grabs Damien by his head and then she is able to throw him back inside, all while she starts climbing up the top rope here! Damien trying his best to put his focus back on the match all while Caroline sees blood in the water!
Gavin Kirkland: She is yet again showing off that athleticism, she teeters and walks forward across the top rope like it is nothing- BEFORE FINALLY JUMPING OFF!
Deadprez: A HUGE SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT FROM CAROLINE DOWN ONTO DAMIEN KUTCHER! FROM THE TOP ROPE AND EVERYTHING! Caroline does not waste that time and she covers his opponent! Can she get it with the moonsault?!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREE-
Eve: NOT YET! Damien is able to find it within himself to kick out right before the referee can hit the three! The match still continues! Caroline though finally has her target here, she looks right at Damien’s spine- and she starts to stomp at it over and over again, focusing fully now on Damien’s back and trying to wear it down bit by bit!
Deadprez: Yet again Caroline tries to keep this match at her pace, and she is succeeding on that plan if Damien isn’t able to find a way out of this! She finally switches foot- AND DAMIEN GETS KICKED RIGHT ON THE RIBS BY CAROLINE!
Gavin Kirkland: Aw man, to be able to get kicked like that by Caroline-
Eve: Don’t you dare finish that thought.
Gavin Kirkland: Hey, some people like their own things- OKAY, DON’T PUNCH ME AGAIN!
Eve: That is what I thought. That kick to the ribs ends up making Damien fully fall down onto the mat, as Caroline turns towards the crowd- AND THEN WITH AN IMPRESSIVE STANDING MOONSAULT ONTO DAMIEN’S BACK!
Deadprez: That’s not good at all! Damien needs to find an opening really quick! Caroline rises up and yet again she focuses on the ropes right in front of her. She is going to look to fly once more! Damien need to get outta there!
Eve: Caroline runs towards the ropes, jumping onto the second rope- AND THEN FLYING OFF! SHE GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD LEG DROP RIGHT ONTO THE BACK OF DAMIEN’S HEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: NOOOO! CAROLINE DOESN’T GET IT! Damien rolls out of the way at the last second and she ends up leg dropping the mat instead! Rise up my spooky goat, don’t let him get away!
Eve: Damien is already getting up to his feet in retaliation, trying to capitalize on that mistake Caroline ended up making! He backs away now towards the ropes and then runs towards the seated Caroline- A SLIDING LARIAT TAKES HER DOWN BACK ONTO THE MAT! All while he rises up to his feet and now he starts dropping elbow after elbow after elbow on the knocked down Caroline!
Deadprez: One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Nineeeeeee! The crowd ooh’s in response as Damien rises… AND THEN HE HITS THAT TENTH ELBOW DROP!
Gavin Kirkland: I know your gut must be on fire from all those elbow drops Caroline, I am sure it will get fixed right up with some small kisses given to it-
Eve: MOVING ON! Damien grabs onto her head and then he heaves her up into the sky, Damien pushing through the pain and showing off his strength in the process, Caroline of course ends up struggling, even with all of that flurry of elbow drops she ended up suffering- BUT THE STRUGGLE ISN’T ENOUGH! DAMIEN IS ABLE TO HIT THAT DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!
Deadprez: Great combo of moves there from Damien! He moves and then tries to get that cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THRE-
Eve: And he does not get a single bit of it! Damien’s expression is starting to show that frustration now as he stares down Caroline! These two are trying their best to take the other down, but they are not getting the results that they want!
Gavin Kirkland: That is the example of true perseverance if you ask me! And yes, from BOTH sides, I will very much admit that kind of thing!
Deadprez: At least we can agree on something at least. Damien grabs Caroline by her head and tries to pull her up, but she is able to grab onto his wrist instead- AS SHE RAISES UP A KNEE STRIKE AND SHE KNEES DAMIEN’S ARM! Now trying to weaken it from there!
Eve: Caroline then stomps down hard on Damien’s knee- BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER KNEE RIGHT UP DAMIEN’S JAW! Caroline with a hard-hitting combo right there, Damien forced to fall onto one knee once more, and when you see that look in Caroline’s eyes, you know that she has something painful planned for Damien here! She keeps her gaze on Damien and backs away towards the ropes, picking up speed!
Deadprez: Before bouncing off them and then finally meeting Damien in the middle- SHE TRIES TO GO FOR THE “WICKED!!!” THE BACKFLIP DDT!!!
Eve: DAMIEN IS ABLE TO DUCK DOWN IN TIME AND PREVENT CAROLINE FROM GRABBING HIM, HE ENDS UP POPPING HER RIGHT OVER HIS SHOULDERS INSTEAD!
Gavin Kirkland: My spooky goat is able to land right behind Damien instead though, she ends up going low and then tries to sweep at his feet!
Deadprez: Damien has that scouted! He is able to jump right over in time and avoid Caroline’s attack! He tries to back away and then get some distance here, but Caroline is on the attack and she is not letting up! She throws a barrage of kicks towards Damien’s way, forcing him to back further and further away towards the corner as he tries to avoid them hitting his body!
Eve: Caroline tries to swing that kick right towards his gut-
Gavin Kirkland: BUT DAMIEN SIDE STEPS AT THE LAST SECOND AND HE AVOIDS IT, AS CAROLINE HITS THE CORNER INSTEAD!
Eve: DAMIEN RUNS TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER LIKE A MAN WITH A PURPOSE, GATHERING MOMENTUM AND THEN RETURNING BACK TO CAROLINE TURNING- RIGHT INTO A HUGE BIG BOOT TOWARDS HER CHEST! IT SENDS CAROLINE BACK FIRST AGAINST THE CORNER!
Deadprez: The force of the boot forces her to bounce off of it and then right onto Damien’s grasp, as he is able to transition that- RIGHT INTO A HUGE POWERSLAM THAT HITS HER DOWN RIGHT ONTO THE MAT! ANOTHER COMBO THROWN AT CAROLINE AS DAMIEN FALLS ONTO HER, CAN THIS BE THE ONE?!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: NEVER COUNT HER OUT! CAROLINE STAYS ON THE MATCH AND SHE KICKS RIGHT OUT AT THE COUNT OF THREE! Phew!
Eve: Damien’s frustration is starting to grow now in response when seeing that… He shakes his head slowly and pushes himself up to his feet either way, he sees an opportunity to finish this off once and for all and he is not going to throw it away! Caroline is slowly coming to as well and rising up!
Deadprez: Damien has her set right on his sights… BEFORE GRABBING ONTO HER AND THEN TRYING TO HIT HER DOWN WITH “THE DIVINE FINISH!!!”
Gavin Kirkland: JAKE SUDDENLY HOPS ONTO THE RING APRON! HE ENDS UP DISTRACTING DAMIEN HERE!
Eve: That ends up giving Caroline the chance to suddenly grab Damien from behind and reverse his move into a sudden roll-up!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: DAMIEN KICKS OUT RIGHT ON TIME BEFORE THE REFEREE CAN HIT THREE!
Deadprez: And in retaliation Akari ends up grabbing onto Jake’s foot and pulls him off the ring apron! The two of them quickly start pushing each other away, trying to provoke the other one all while Luna and Xander move to insert themselves as well on the problem, tensions rising and ready to explode at any moment!
Eve: Meanwhile back in the ring, Damien is able to push Caroline off of him and kick out! Caroline though tries to grab onto Damien’s head instead after he escapes- “A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE!!!”
Deadprez: DAMIEN QUICKLY GRABS ONTO HER WAIST AND THEN LIFTS HER UP INSTEAD INTO THE SKY, PREVENTING CAROLINE FROM DRILLING HIS HEAD DOWN INTO THE MAT! HE TRIES TO REVERSE THE MOVE INTO A BACK SUPLEX!
Eve: BUT CAROLINE IS ABLE TO FLIP OUT OF IT ON TIME BEFORE DAMIEN CAN HIT HER DOWN! SHE JUMPS RIGHT ONTO HIS SHOULDERS- A HUGE POISONRANA SLAMS DAMIEN’S HEAD TOWARDS THE MAT!
Gavin Kirkland: CAROLINE RISES TO HER FEET WITH A FIRE IN HER EYES, DAMIEN IS SEEING THE STARS RIGHT NOW! SHE RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES IN FRONT OF HER AND USES THEM FOR MOMENTUM, COMING BACK STRAIGHT INTO A-
Eve: A CATCHING BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!!! DAMIEN SENDS CAROLINE FLYING ACROSS THE RING! Damien, despite the pain, is pushing himself forward with everything that he still has! Caroline is over in the corner trying to figure out where she is right now after being thrown like that, all while Damien has her yet again in front of him!
Deadprez: Here this kid goes! HE GOES FOR A-
Eve: Wait- WHAT?! SOMEONE IS HOLDING ONTO DAMIEN’S FOOT, PREVENTING HIM FROM CAPITALIZING!
Deadprez: AND THE REFEREE IS TOO DISTRACTED WITH THE COMMOTION GOING OUTSIDE WITH THOSE FOUR!
Gavin Kirkland: RAVEN!!! RAVEN ROBERTS IS HOLDING ONTO DAMIEN’S FOOT! SHE ENDS UP LETTING GO OF IT OUT OF NOWHERE!
Eve: DAMIEN IS FURIOUS ONCE HE REALIZES IT IS NONE OTHER THAN RAVEN HERSELF, BUT DAMIEN, THAT IS THE LEAST OF YOUR WORRIES! TURN AROUND!!!
Gavin Kirkland: “WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIMEEEE!!!” MY SPOOKY GOAT FLIES THROUGH THE AIR AND THEN SMASHES DAMIEN DOWN WITH THAT DRAGONRANA!!! COME ON, REF!
Deadprez: Ain’t no way! The referee finally notices as he drops down to count!
Referee: ONEEEEEEE!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Living Dead Girl” plays on the speakers as soon as the bell rings, Caroline rolling out quickly out of the ring and then moving quickly to gather up with Jake and Xander, the three of them moving up the ramp as they all raised their hands in victory, Akari and Luna finally noticing what happened and moving over to check on Damien.)
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, CAAAAAROOOOOLINEEEEEEEE!!!
Eve: What the heck was that?! Damien was close to winning but one interference from Raven was what completely changed the trajectory of the match!
Gavin Kirkland: We take these dubs, baby!!!
Deadprez: It was a very intense match up to that point, Damien was very close to taking it but at the last second, it seems other people had other plans.
(Damien turns with anger in his eyes, Raven backing away with a smirk on her face, as Rex was there too next to the barricade simply observing what happened. The two simply turn and then hop over the barricade, leaving through the crowd all while SHOWTIME is forced to re-group inside of the ring after that. Showdown fades to commercials.)
(The camera cuts backstage to Kyra Phillips who is shown standing by along with Clayton Golde.)
Kyra Phillips: I am standing here alongside one half of #HASHTAG. Earlier tonight we saw an absolutely horrific display in the match between Pandora Paisley and Clayton’s partner Bridget Bridget. If you can even call that a match.
(Highlights of the brutal match are shown in which Bridget Bridget was taken away on a stretcher.)
Kyra Phillips: From what we are hearing from the local medical facility, Bridget Bridget’s condition is not looking good. They are saying she has a very long recovery period ahead of her and she may not ever wrestle again. She has been taken to the burn unit and has suffered third degree burns to her scalp and neck amidst numerous other injuries. We all pray for her recovery and certainly no one more is praying for her than her longtime partner and best friend Clayton Golde. Thank you for joining us Clayton. I am sure that this is a hard night for you.
(Clayton Golde is shown holding up his phone as he begins to stream this segment on his TikTok.)
Clayton Golde: What the fuck are you even talking about mate? As far as I’m concerned it is good riddance to that cunt!
(The crowd boos as Clayton Golde looks at the camera with nothing but disgust for his #HASHTAG partner.)
Kyra Phillips: What? Clayton… How could you say that?!?!
Clayton Golde: I will tell you exactly how I can say that Kyra. As far as I am concerned Bridget Bridget got exactly what she deserved. She pissed me off all the time and I am tired of her. I’m tired of this, I want gold! I am sick of her shit and she has been nothing but dead weight and an anchor tying me down from reaching my full potential. I am a fucking Alpha Male Kyra. Don’t you understand that? And people thought that I would actually lower myself to compete as the tag team partner of a low value female like Bridget? I mean on a scale of 1-10 she’s pushing a 0 if you catch my drift. And honestly after how Pandora disfigured her earlier she’s probably breaking the scale and entering negatives.
Kyra Phillips: I have to say I was not expecting this at all and I don’t think your fans really were either. Does this mean that #HASHTAG is over?
Clayton Golde: As far as I am concerned it should have never even started to begin with. It is honestly pathetic when I consider my season here in EAW so far and how much fucking time I wasted on that attention seeking cum dumpster. She was more interested in making money on OnlyFans than actually being a successful wrestler so it is no wonder that #HASHTAG did not have much success. I honestly could have been the EAW Unified Tag Team Champion by now if I had an actual competent partner and not just a pair of fake tits with legs. I honestly hope that Bridget does not return to wrestling because unlike “The Wincel” she just could never cut it and she should go hide in her trailer with the rest of the trash and stream to the three fat guys living in their mom’s basements who actually want to see her disgusting disfigured face. I used her for all she was good for and now she’s not good for anything anymore. So goodbye and good luck ya cunt!
(Clayton Golde checks his TikTok comments where his chat is spamming a bunch of angry emojis and comments clearly not pleased with his comments towards one of their beloved co-hosts of the stream.)
Clayton Golde: Oh are you mad about that? You all feel I am being too harsh on Bridget? Well let me tell you something. I am “The Gospel” Clayton Golde and I spit nothing but straight gospel to all of your heathen ears! You all need to realize that the “Modern Day Midas” is right about everything he says. I tell you the things that society just doesn’t like to hear and you all want to call me meaningless words such as “misogynist” or “sexist” when I have proven time and time again that I am superior and built different. I am a Gigachad and all of you betas out there don’t even deserve to be in my live stream! MODS! MODS! INITIATE THE PURGE!!!
(The subscriber count on Clayton Golde’s stream can be seen drastically falling as his mods begin to purge the hundreds and thousands of subscribers who have been criticizing him.)
Clayton Golde: From now on unless you are beneficial to ME I don’t fucking want you in my life! That goes for anyone who wants to be my tag team partner. Anyone who wants to be my fan. I don’t need you and I don’t want you. That goes for this entire fucking brand because I don’t give a damn if it is here on Showdown or I have to go looking elsewhere on Dynasty or Voltage. I AM GOING TO GET THE GOLD BECAUSE I AM THE FUCKING GOLDEN GOD OF EAW! And you will all bow down to my magnificence. Because when you are Clayton Golde you are magnificent. You are the greatest there ever was. YOU ARE ALL THERE IS! And I am tired of being denied my opportunity at gold!
Kyra Phillips: But don’t you have to ear-
Clayton Golde: Nono Kyra… Don’t run those little lips of yours. They are much better for something else. Stay quiet now. A Chad is speaking.
Kyra Phillips: :wth:
Clayton Golde: And speaking is not all I am going to be doing anymore. You can all tune in to my streams. #HASHTAG is all about me baby and you better throw up the #CLAYTON from now on because that is what is really trending in this bitch. I am so fucking sick of all you jealous losers who can’t see just why I am so fucking high on being Clayton Golde every morning when I wake up in a bed covered in money, covered in women, and covered in success. Cover your eyes if you don’t want to see it all you fat losers. Because it’s not going to stop! I’M NOT JUST GOING TO WIN! EVERYONE ELSE IS GOING TO LOSE!!!
(Clayton Golde shoves Kyra Phillips into a wall as he storms out of set. Kyra looks nervous as she dusts off her dress and walks out looking shaken as the camera fades to black.)
(The camera cuts to a commercial for Showdown presents… THE LAST STAND!!!)
(The camera cuts to another part of the backstage area where Mikaela Street is smiling with a microphone in hand as she looks towards the camera and begins to speak.)
Mikaela Street: As you can see, the action has been hot and heavy tonight on Showdown as we head towards The Last Stand. But as we get closer to The Last Stand, we are still feeling the effects of the events of Territorial Invasion.
Mikaela Street: One of the events was the fallout of the Answers World Championship match between Veena Adams and Jake Smith. As you can tell, Veena Adams was able to leave with the Answers World Championship.
Mikaela Street: Speaking of the Answers World Championship match, my guest at this time was the challenger at Territorial Invasion. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce him. He is an EAW Hall of Famer and Figura Prismatis member… JAKE SMITH!
(Seconds later, Jake appears on screen next to Mikaela and he is naturally not in a good mood. In the background, you can hear the crowd absolutely trying their best to make sure that their boos and negative reactions can be heard from the arena just so they know that Jake knows how much they hate him. Jake probably heard the reaction because he rolls his eyes before looking down at Mikaela before Mikaela starts to speak again.)
Mikaela Street: Jake. First off, thank you so much for giving us a moment of your time for this interview.
Jake Smith: Yeah yeah. The pleasure is all yours. In all seriousness, how often do you get to stand next to somebody of my caliber and my pedigree? I am one of the best to ever do it and you get the privilege to interview me. I bet you are going through a whirlwind of emotions.
(Mikaela looks at Jake and wants to give a very sarcastic and snarky answer, but she decides against it and just answers her question honestly.)
Mikaela Street: I can certainly say that I don’t get to stand next and interview someone of your caliber very often, Jake, and it is certainly sending me through a whirlwind of emotions right now.
(Jake looks at Mikaela, either oblivious to or ignoring the answer Mikaela gave before he replies.)
Jake Smith: See. I told you. Anyways, let’s get on with the interview.
Mikeala Street: Alright. My first question is how are you feeling now that it has been two weeks since Territorial Invasion? I know that you were looking to leave Territorial Invasion as the Answers World Champion, but unfortunately, that didn’t happen.
(Any good mood on Jake’s face is immediately gone after Mikaela asked that question.)
Jake Smith: Oh, come on! Why did you have to go and bring all the negative stuff all the time? It’s like you interviewers like to kick us while we are down.
Mikaela Street: I don’t know what you are talking about.
Jake Smith: Yes you do, Mikaela. All of you know what I mean. You would much rather ask me about how I lost to Veena at Territorial Invasion. I’m surprised you haven’t brought up Caroline accidentally hitting me with the mist.
Mikaela Street: Well that was actually going to be my ne—
(Mikeala doesn’t get a chance to finish her statement because Jake immediately cuts her off.)
Jake Smith: Don’t even finish that statement because I am giving you no comment about that.
Mikaela Street: Alright, I won’t. But would you be able to answer my question? How are you feeling after Territorial Invasion two weeks ago?
Jake Smith: I feel annoyed. I feel pissed that I don’t have the Answers World Championship back around my waist. That’s because I know that I should be the Answers World Champion right now. It should be me leading Showdown towards The Last Stand, not that stupid fake blonde bitch!
Mikaela Street: Do you think you will get another chance to become Answers World Champion again at some point this season?
Jake Smith: Much more than that, Mikaela. Not only do I plan on getting another chance at the Answers World Championship, I GUARANTEE that I will be Answers World Champion again this season. Just you wait and see.
Mikaela Street: But have you and the rest of Figura Prismatis discussed what would happen if Xander Payne defeats Veena Adams at–
(Mikaela is once again not able to finish her question as she is cut off this time by a dagger level glare from Jake. Mikaela stops talking and nods her head in understanding.
Mikaela Street: Understood.
Jake Smith: That’s what I thought.
Mikaela Street: My apologies.
Jake Smith: Yeah yeah whatever. But this is what I was talking about. I am a former multiple time World Champion. Shit, I am an EAW Hall of Famer. Yet all I get around here is so much disrespect! It pisses me off!!
Mikaela Street: Disrespect?
Jake Smith: Yes, Mikaela. Disrespect. I should be regarded as the legend that I am around here, but the only things I hear are insults!! Nobody says “There’s Jake Smith, the legend”. They say stupid shit like how I am short, or have a Napoleon complex or my hair is fake. The stupidest one I heard was that I put lifts in my shoes to make myself taller. Who would say that about me?
Mikaela Street: Well it could be that–
Jake Smith: THAT’S NOT THE POINT!
Mikaela Street: If you don’t mind me asking, what exactly is the point?
Jake Smith: Try and keep up, Mikaela. The point I am trying to make is that I am so fucking sick and tired of all the horrible treatment and disrespect that I have been receiving as of late in EAW. But that is going to change.
(Mikaela looks a little perplexed as Jake rolls his eyes before continuing.)
Jake Smith: I see that you are a little confused, Mikaela, so allow me to explain. I already know that I am absolutely the best Elitist on Showdown, but–
Mikaela Street: I don’t mean to interrupt–
Jake Smith: So why did you?
Mikaela Street: I was wanting to say that there are plenty of Elitists on Showdown that could be in the running for best on the brand.
Jake Smith: Sure they are, but as I was saying BEFORE I WAS RUDELY INTERRUPTED! I already know that I am the best on Showdown, but I want to show THE ENTIRE WORLD that Jake Smith is the absolute best from ALL THREE BRANDS!
(Jake has a huge shit eating grin on his face as he is proud of whatever he came up with that very corrupted mind of his. Mikeala snaps Jake back to reality as she asks him another question.)
Mikaela Street: What exactly do you mean by that?
Jake Smith: I meant exactly what I was saying, Mikaela. I am a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to be the very best and that means doing whatever I have to do in order to prove it. That’s why I have decided to put out an open challenge.
Mikaela Street: An open challenge?
Jake Smith: That’s right, Mikaela. An open challenge. I’m glad you have been keeping up. You see, I am opening it up to all the brands. I want one person from Dynasty and one person from Voltage to accept my challenge and compete against me at The Last Stand.
Mikaela Street: Do you think you can get a Voltage and Dynasty Elitist to accept your challenge?
Jake Smith: Of course I can. Anybody who’s anybody would love a chance to wrestle a Hall of Famer like myself.
Mikaela Street: What exactly will this open challenge prove?
Jake Smith: And you were doing so good, too. Think about it. I wanna prove I am the absolute best and I really can’t think of a better way to prove how great I am by defeating a member of the Dynasty and a member of the Voltage roster.
Jake Smith: After I win and prove without any doubt at all that I am the best in ALLLLLLL of Elite Answers Wrestling, I will go on and become World Champion again. That’s because when you think about World Champions in EAW, I am absolutely at the top of the list.
Mikaela Street: Are you sure about that?
Jake Smith: What’s that supposed to mean?
Mikaela Street: All I was saying was that–
Jake Smith: Don’t finish that sentence, Mikaela. What you and everybody else need to do is watch The Last Stand very closely. I am going to beat whoever decides to take my challenge and then I am going to become World Champion again. Just you wait and see.
(Jake gives Mikaela a very pompous look before he walks away.)
Mikaela Street: I guess we will see if anybody steps up to take Jake’s challenge. Anyways, let’s send it back to ringside.
(The final shot shows Mikaela smiling towards the camera before the camera shot fades elsewhere….)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Lacrimosa [EPIC REMIX]’ by Samuel Kim hits the PA system as Vincent Madonna makes his way to the ring, clearly not in the mood to entertain. Vincent keeps his head high with his eyes locked on Daniella, stepping into the ring with a singular purpose in his mind to win.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT!… FROM LAREN, NETHERLANDS!… WEIGHING IN AT 205 POUNDS!… THE SOUL REAPER!…. VINCENTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!… MONDRIANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
(The lights cut out as “It Follows” by Cane Hill blares through the arena, blood-red strobes flashing as Xander Payne steps onto the stage flanked by Jake Smith and tCaroline. Xander leads the trio to the ring. Sliding in, Xander roars into the corner under the crimson glow before dropping to one knee, his presence and the shadow of Figura Prism looming over the ring.)
Gina Romano: Making his way to the ring… accompanied by Jake Smith and Caroline… representing Figura Prism… from TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA… weighing in at 262 pounds… XAAAANDERRRRR PAYYYYYYNE!
DING! DING! DING!
Eve: And here we go! Payne and Mondrian circling up, eyes locked, neither man flinching. You can feel the tension in this building!
Deadprez: Xander’s stance looks tighter than usual, he knows Vincent’s no joke. Mondrian has that low guard, ready to shoot for a limb at any second.
Veena Adams: He’s probably just trying to conserve oxygen. I’d wager walking to the ring already cost him half his stamina.
Gavin Kirkland: Let’s focus on the action, shall we? Both men lock up in the center of the ring! They collide in a tight collar-and-elbow tie-up! Both pushing for control. Xander muscles Mondrian into the corner, the power difference clear, but Mondrian quickly slips under and twists Xander’s arm behind his back in a sharp hammerlock.
Eve: Classic Vincent Mondrian, using technique to control a bigger opponent! Xander snapping his elbow back into Mondrian’s ribs, then transitions out with a STIFF back elbow right to the jaw! Mondrian stumbles back and Payne follows up with a forearm smash that echoes through the arena!
Deadprez: That’s Payne for you! Every move he makes hurts!
Veena Adams: It hurts to watch him move, too. I mean, can we talk about that gear? Looks like his singlet’s fighting for its life.
Gavin Kirkland: Payne hits the ropes— AND A RUNNING SHOULDER BLOCK! MONDRIAN GOES DOWN HARD! Xander looks down, cracks his neck, and gestures for Mondrian to get back up.
Eve: There’s no wasted motion in Xander Payne’s offense tonight. Every strike looks like it’s thrown with bad intentions. Mondrian kips back up, surprising Xander! Then goes right back in with a leg kick, another one to the inner thigh, and a third to the body before catching Xander’s wrist and yanking him down into a short-arm knee strike!
Deadprez: Oh! That knee right under the jaw! Mondrian with the pin—
ONE!
TWO!
Gavin Kirkland: Kickout! Mondrian mixes his technique with precision striking here. He’s looking to chop Xander down methodically.
(Camera cuts to the back, Silas Mason, dressed in a suit, leaning against a monitor with his arms folded. He watches the match closely, expression unreadable.)
Eve: Back in the ring, Xander blocks another low kick and DRILLS Mondrian with a headbutt! Then another! Mondrian staggers! Xander grabs him and sends him flying with an OVERHEAD BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! What a throw! The ring just shook!
Veena Adams: So did the foundation. I hope the insurance covers that.
Deadprez: Xander hits the ropes for a running senton— MONDRIAN ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! Missed it by inches! Mondrian back to his feet! Step-up enzuigiri to the side of Payne’s head! Payne stumbles into the corner. Mondrian follows up with a charging forearm! Another one! Then he grabs Payne and SNAPS him down with a swinging neckbreaker!
ONE!
TWO!!
Gavin Kirkland: Kickout again! Vincent’s been doing a great job mixing up his striking tempo, keeping Payne guessing.
Deadprez: But Payne’s still in this. He’s absorbing punishment, waiting for that window to hit something big.
(Caroline and Jake Smith remain stoic at ringside, both keeping their distance. Jake keeps his eyes darting between Mondrian and the referee.)
Gavin Kirkland: Figura Prismatis hasn’t gotten involved yet. Credit to them, they’re letting Xander fight this one clean for now. Mondrian tries to go for the arm! Looking for a Fujiwara armbar— but Xander powers out! Payne catches Mondrian mid-transition! LIFTS HIM AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A SIT-OUT MICHINOKU DRIVER!
Eve: MICHINOKU DRIVER! That might do it!
ONE!
TWO!!
TH—
Deadprez: NO! That’s the closest near fall so far! Payne doesn’t stop, he drags Mondrian up, hits a headbutt, then a rolling kasagiri chop to the chest, another to the neck! Mondrian drops to a knee and Payne bounces off the ropes— REBOUND LARIAT! Xander Payne just about took his head off!
Veena Adams: Great. Maybe now he can borrow Vincent’s jawline.
Gavin Kirkland: Xander stands tall, glaring down at Mondrian. He looks out to the crowd, then to Caroline and Jake. He pulls Mondrian up by the head. But Mondrian counters! ROLLS THROUGH! TRANSITION INTO A KNEEBAR!
Eve: LOOK AT THIS! MONDRIAN’S GOT THE LEG! HE’S TRYING TO TAKE XANDER’S BASE AWAY! Xander yells in pain, dragging himself toward the ropes! Payne claws the mat and finally grabs the rope!
Referee: Break the hold!
Deadprez: Mondrian releases at four, staying focused. Xander clutches his knee.
Veena Adams: Poor baby. Someone get him an ice cream and a knee brace.
Deadprez: You’re vicious tonight, Veena.
Veena Adams: I’m honest.
Gavin Kirkland: Payne’s fighting through the pain now! He grabs Mondrian! What’s he got in mind?! THE PULL-UP SAITO SUPLEX! NO! MONDRIAN FLIPS OUT MID-AIR! Mondrian lands on his feet, turns— BLASTS XANDER WITH A DISCUS ELBOW!
Eve: WHAT A COUNTER! Payne doesn’t go down though! He staggers! Mondrian grabs him— DRAGON SUPLEX! HE BRIDGES!
ONE!
TWO!
THR—
Deadprez: NO! Payne powers out! Payne’s still alive!
Veena Adams: For now. I’m sure his cholesterol won’t be.
Gavin Kirkland: Both of these men are running on pure grit now! The crowd’s on their feet, rallying behind the violence, behind the competition neither man giving an inch! That’s what this kind of fight is about! You’re looking at a war! Xander rolls over, holding his neck, jaw clenched tight. Mondrian crawls toward the ropes, using them to pull himself up.
Eve: Mondrian’s first to his feet, his chest heaving. He looks back, Xander’s pushing himself up, using his good knee. Mondrian wipes his mouth, spits some blood onto the mat, then steps forward and swings a sharp low kick— Payne checks it! He fires back with a heavy forearm! Mondrian answers with a forearm of his own! Then another!
Deadprez: They’re trading forearms in the center of the ring! This is just raw! No wasted movement, no defense! Xander absorbs another forearm, then headbutts Mondrian square in the nose! Mondrian stumbles backward clutching his face! Payne charges and takes him down with a LARIAT that turns him inside out! GOOD LORD! Mondrian just flipped upside down from that lariat!
Gavin Kirkland: That’s the kind of impact that rearranges your skeleton!
Veena Adams: Or in Xander’s case, adds a new chin.
Eve: Payne shakes out his arm, the crowd roaring. He looks down at Mondrian, his expression meaner now! A predator sensing blood in the water! He drags Vincent up by the wrist, then whips him into the corner. Mondrian SLAMS into the turnbuckles and collapses to his knees. Payne stomps over, grabs the top rope, and unleashes a flurry of corner strikes! Knee, chop, forearm, headbutt, knee!
Deadprez: Payne’s battering him! This is turning ugly fast! The referee shouts for a break! Payne ignores it, landing one last knee to the ribs before backing off! Mondrian rolls out under the bottom rope to recover! Mondrian’s gotta get a breather! He’s been through hell in these last thirty seconds!
Gavin Kirkland: Payne rolls out after him, limping slightly from the earlier kneebar. Caroline and Jake back away, giving him room. The referee warns him to bring it back inside.
Eve: Payne might be hurt, but he’s still controlling the pace! Mondrian leans against the barricade! Payne rushes forward and drives a forearm across his face! Then grabs him by the arm and Irish whips him into the steel steps! MONDRIAN JUST CRASHED HARD!
Deadprez: Payne pulls Mondrian up and rolls him back into the ring. He follows slowly, cracking his knuckles. Mondrian crawls toward the ropes but Payne steps over him and locks on a single-leg Boston Crab!
Gavin Kirkland: There it is! Payne wrenching that leg! The same one Mondrian’s been targeting all night! Look at the torque! Payne sitting deep on that hold! Mondrian’s face twisted in agony he might tap! Mondrian claws for the ropes, fingertips brushing them— but Payne drags him back to the center!
Eve: Xander Payne’s showing no mercy!
Veena Adams: He’s just trying to take a rest while sitting down. Multitasking at its finest.
Eve: Mondrian, desperate, rolls through underneath— he hooks Xander’s ankle and turns it into a heel hook! WHAT A REVERSAL! MONDRIAN’S GOT A HEEL HOOK LOCKED IN! HE’S TWISTING THAT KNEE! Payne trying to break the hold!
Deadprez: Xander rolls his body with torque, and manages to kick free! Both men separate, crawling to opposite corners. This match is taking years off their careers, man! Both men rise at the same time. Payne limps slightly, Mondrian clutches his ribs! They meet in the middle again— Mondrian throws a palm strike, Payne blocks it, hooks the arm, spins behind GERMAN SUPLEX— NO! Mondrian flips through, lands on his feet!
Gavin Kirkland: He lands on his feet AGAIN! Incredible athleticism! Mondrian sprints forward— PAYNE CATCHES HIM WITH A SNAP URANAGE BACKBREAKER OUT OF NOWHERE!
Eve: THAT’S THE COUNTER! THE SAME COUNTER HE’S USED TO KILL MOMENTUM BEFORE! MONDRIAN’S DOWN!
Veena Adams: Well, good for him. Maybe now he’ll finally break a sweat.
Deadprez: Payne hooks the leg!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR—
Gavin Kirkland: NO! MONDRIAN KICKS OUT! He just barely survived that one! Payne sits up, running a hand through his hair, frustration building. Payne drags Mondrian up once more! He hoists him onto the top rope, climbing up after him!
Eve: Oh no, he’s thinking about the RIPETIDE! That could end it all right here! Payne hooks Mondrian’s head, but Mondrian’s fighting back— punches to the ribs, to the face! He shoves Xander off! Payne crashes back to the mat! Mondrian steadies himself on the top rope leaps— DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Payne staggers back, dazed! Mondrian charges! Xander SNATCHES him mid-run— POP-UP DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!
Deadprez: PAYNE DROPS HIM ON HIS HEAD! THAT’S GOTTA BE IT! Payne collapses over Mondrian for the cover—
ONE!
TWO!!
THREEEEE—
Gavin Kirkland: MONDRIAN GETS THE SHOULDER UP! UNBELIEVABLE! MONDRIAN’S STILL IN THIS!
Veena Adams: Oh come on, just stay down already. Watching Payne wrestle this long is like watching someone try to run a marathon in slow motion.
Eve: Whether you like it or not, Veena, this man is bringing it tonight! Payne kneels beside Mondrian, looking half-angry, half-exhausted! He pushes Mondrian’s shoulder, urging him to rise again. Mondrian sways, barely standing! Payne rears back, spins— ROLLING KASAGIRI CHOP! MONDRIAN COLLAPSES BUT THEN CATCHES HIMSELF ON HIS HANDS!
Deadprez: Look at that! Mondrian refuses to die! He pushes back up, fires a strike of his own palm strike! Another! Elbow! He steps forward CAPTURE SUPLEX— DROPS PAYNE RIGHT ON HIS NECK! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN AGAIN! This is incredible!
Gavin Kirkland: Both Payne and Mondrian have pushed each other beyond the edge! Neither man’s staying down! Both men crawled toward opposite sides again.
Eve: They’re running on fumes, Eve. This could go either way at any second! Payne slaps the mat, using it to pull himself up. Mondrian does the same. They meet again in the center ring. We’re reaching the breaking point here, something’s gotta give! Both men swing at once THEIR FOREARMS COLLIDE— AND THEY BOTH STAGGER BACK!
Deadprez: Double forearm shot! Neither’s budging! Payne tries for a boot— Mondrian ducks! He grabs the waist LIFTS FOR A GERMAN— but Payne flips through! Both men turn! DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE! BOTH GO DOWN AGAIN!
Gavin Kirkland: This crowd is electric! Everyone here in the Toyota Arena is on their feet after that collision! Both Payne and Mondrian are laid out in the center of the ring! You can feel the weight of this battle in the air!
Eve: Both men have thrown everything at each other. You can see the sweat flying, the bruises forming, this has been a slugfest from bell to now! Xander Payne’s chest looks like raw meat from all those strikes, and Mondrian? He’s breathing heavily, clutching his ribs, but still refusing to stay down.
Deadprez: Both men are stirring now, slow to rise! You can see Caroline on the outside, pacing, shouting encouragement. Jake Smith leans forward, tapping the apron, keeping calm but watchful. They know how important this is for Xander.
Gavin Kirkland: Payne throws the first shot— forearm to the jaw! Mondrian eats it, throws one back! Payne with another! Mondrian responds with a stiff uppercut! Payne shakes it off, slams in a knee to the gut! He hooks Mondrian for a snap suplex! NO! Mondrian blocks it, spins behind German Suplex!
Eve: No bridge this time, Mondrian just tosses Payne and lets him crash! Mondrian rolls through, Payne on his knees— BUZZSAW KICK TO THE CHEST! Payne absorbs it, roars up BIG BOOT! Both men collapse again!
Veena Adams: Somebody call for an oxygen tank before Xander deflates like a balloon.
Deadprez: This is an unbelievable display of willpower from both men! Payne drags himself toward the corner, trying to get his bearings. Mondrian’s crawling in the opposite direction. The crowd is rallying, clapping in unison. Payne pulls himself up using the ropes. Mondrian’s doing the same— both men standing once again! Payne’s eyes burning, Mondrian wiping the sweat from his eyes. They charge— MONDRIAN WITH A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE! PAYNE EATS IT AND FIRES BACK WITH A HEADBUTT!
Gavin Kirkland: That one sent spit flying into the third row! Mondrian’s rocked, but Payne isn’t stopping! Payne grabs him by the wrist, yanks him forward— SHORT-ARM LARIAT! Mondrian flips over again! Payne isn’t done, he’s got that look in his eye!
Eve: He’s signaling for the end! Xander wants to finish this! You can feel it! He grabs Mondrian by the hair, pulling him back to his feet!
Deadprez: Caroline’s shouting for him to end it now! Jake nods at ringside, he knows Xander’s in kill mode! Payne hoists Mondrian up for BLUE THUNDER BOMB—
Gavin Kirkland: No! Mondrian slips free! He lands behind Payne! Waist lock Payne with a standing switch— BACK ELBOW! Mondrian staggers! Payne runs to the ropes for the— PAYNEMAKER!
Eve: HE GOT ALL OF IT! SPRINGBOARD STUNNER! PAYNE HOOKS THE LEG!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR—
Deadprez: MONDRIAN KICKS OUT AGAIN!! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!.
Gavin Kirkland: Look at Payne’s face! He can’t believe it either! He slaps the mat in frustration! You can see the sweat dripping down his face, he knows he’s inches away from putting Mondrian away!
Eve: Payne stands over Mondrian, before he finds another opening! Payne grabs him by the arm, dragging him up again— Mondrian’s practically dead weight!
Deadprez: But Mondrian suddenly comes alive! ELBOW! ELBOW! ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! Mondrian breaks free— CAPTURE SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! PAYNE JUST CRASHED HARD INTO THE CORNER!
Eve: Xander Payne might be out cold after that impact! Mondrian’s crawling toward the opposite corner, using the ropes for leverage— he’s digging deep into his last reserves! Payne’s down in a heap!
Gavin Kirkland: Mondrian’s measuring him! He’s got that look! The crowd’s roaring, everyone’s on their feet again! Payne’s trying to get up on his knees—
Eve: MONDRIAN CHARGES— RUNNING PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST! Payne’s body just folded! Mondrian collapses right next to him! Both men are out again in the center of the ring!
Deadprez: Every ounce of energy has been poured into this match! What’s it gonna take for one of these two to stay down!?
Veena Adams: Probably a forklift.
Gavin Kirkland: Mondrian wobbly but determined! He grabs at Payne’s wrist, yanking him up! You can see the exhaustion, but he’s not done! Not yet! Payne’s dead weight, but Mondrian’s dragging him back into the fight! He hooks the arm, the leg— OH WAIT, I KNOW THAT SETUP!
Eve: SOULESS ECLIPSE! HE’S GOING FOR IT! THE PUMPHANDLE TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER! THIS COULD END THE MATCH! MONDRIAN’S GOT HIM UP— WAIT, WHAT’S THIS?! JAKE SMITH IS ON THE APRON! JAKE’S YELLING AT THE REFEREE! THE REFEREE’S BACK IS TURNED!
Veena Adams: Some contribution from those two background extras.
Deadprez: MONDRIAN’S GOT PAYNE HOISTED— BUT XANDER SLIPS OUT FROM BEHIND! LOW BLOW! LOW BLOW! THE REFEREE DIDN’T SEE IT!
Eve: COME ON! MONDRIAN COLLAPSES TO HIS KNEES! THAT WAS A CHEAP SHOT IF I’VE EVER SEEN ONE!
Gavin Kirkland: Jake Smith hops off the apron, pretending nothing happened! The referee turns back just as Payne clutches Mondrian by the head! He yanks him up— POP-UP POWERBOMB!
Deadprez: LAST SEDATION! HE HIT IT FLUSH! THAT POWERBOMB NEARLY BROKE THE RING!
Eve: XANDER PAYNE COLLAPSES ON TOP FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
DING! DING! DING!
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…XANDER PAYNE!
Gavin Kirkland: XANDER PAYNE STEALS IT! XANDER PAYNE HAS DEFEATED VINCENT MONDRIAN BUT NOT WITHOUT HELP!
Eve: That’s the story right there! Vincent Mondrian had him! He had him dead to rights with the Soulless Eclipse and Jake Smith just robbed him of that victory!
Veena Adams: Who would’ve thought, I’m not surprised in the slightest. Anyway, I got somewhere I need to be.
(Caroline and Jake are now sliding into the ring, helping Payne to his feet! He’s limping, holding his knee, but he’s still smirking.)
Gavin Kirkland: Mondrian’s laid out, clutching his midsection. He gave Xander Payne one hell of a fight tonight, but in the end that one distraction made all the difference.
(Camera cuts to the back, Silas Mason still watching the monitor, that same smirk now wider as he gives a slow, knowing nod.)
(Camera lingers on the victorious trio in the ring: Payne raising his arms while Caroline and Jake flank him, the jeering crowd surrounding them in a wave of noise. The camera slowly fades out on their celebration.)
(We have returned from commercial break and the action from the previous match has cleared away and now all we see is emptiness in the ringside area. Seconds later, the silence and emptiness is broken as ‘RED THUNDER’ by Butcher Babies starts playing as the Universal Women’s Champion, Ms. Extreme enters the arena to a mix, but majority negative, reaction from the crowd. She has her title in the air, but a scowl on her face as she heads to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, please welcome THE EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION! “THE PHOENIX QUEEN” MS. EXTREME!
Deadprez: Ms. Extreme is here and she is naturally in a bad mood. What else is new? But even in a bad mood, she is walking to the ring with the same level of confidence we commonly associate with Universal Women’s Champion.
Gavin Kirkland: What do you mean what else is new? You saw what happened last week! Wouldn’t you be in a bad mood too if you were attacked from behind. OHHHHHH! THE INHUMANITY!!
Eve: Sorry, but if you are telling me that I should feel sorry for Ms. Extreme, that isn’t going to happen because she got exactly what she asked for. She issued out an open challenge last week and that’s exactly what she got last week.
Deadprez: And yes, Camille found it in the form of Dynasty star and former Specialist Champion KASAI! One kick to the head from KASAI and a challenge was accepted. But it did leave a horrible taste in Camille’s mouth… and her head. We knew she was going to respond, especially after costing KASAI a match on Dynasty last night.so let’s hear what she has to say
(Camille grabs a microphone from Gina Romano before rolling into the ring. Camille looks annoyed as she once again holds the title in the air for the crowd to see before her entrance music fades off and she begins to speak.)
Ms. Extreme: I bet you some of you thought what happened to me last week was pretty funny ,right? Like I had this coming or some crap? NEWSFLASH! I did NOT deserve the treatment I received last week.
Ms. Extreme: All I was trying to do was add a little bit of excitement to everybody’s dull and meaningless lives when I came out to the ring last week and issued out an open challenge for any woman in Elite Answers Wrestling to grow a pair and come to the ring to get a shot at MY Universal Women’s Championship. Is that so wrong?
Crowd: YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
Ms. Extreme: Of course you all would say something like that because for some reason it makes you feel better to insult me. Let me tell you that I am not happy about what happened last week. Actually, pissed off would be a much more accurate statement.
Ms. Extreme: Here I was out in the ring last week, and out of the kindness of my heart, gave an open challenge for some nobody to become a somebody. What happened? Nobody had the balls to come down the ramp, but KASAI sure as hell made her presence felt by sneaking into the damn ring and kicking me in the head. How disrespectful can you be?
Ms. Extreme: But I get. People might not believe me, but I get it. I know that poor KASAI is over there on Dynasty, feeling very frustrated as of late. I also know that KASAI can also be a very dangerous woman when she gets the chance.
(Camille motions for the cameraman to come closer as she looks right into the camera, almost as if she is looking right into KASAI’s soul.)
Ms. Extreme: I hope that you are listening very carefully, KASAI, because I want you to hear what I am about to say. You made your intentions very clear when you kicked me last week. For that….
(She adjusts the Universal Women’s Championship on her shoulder before giving it a pat before continuing to speak.)
Ms. Extreme: I’ll give you exactly what you want. At The Last Stand, I will defend the Universal Women’s Championship against you IF you want to try to come and take it away from me. Just don’t be too disappointed if you don’t get the result that you want. That’s because when it comes to the Universal Women’s Championship, I AM the Gold Standard at that isn’t going to change for a very VERY long ti–
(Just then, “The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) starts to play and the crowd starts to cheer when KASAI enters the arena. Ms. Extreme simply rolls her eyes in frustration because she was interrupted by KASAI. KASAI has a serious look on her face as she heads to the ring.)
Eve: Well, Camille, be careful of what you wish for because you just might get it. You were hoping that KASAI was listening, but she was not only listening, she is HERE ON SHOWDOWN and she is heading to the ring.
Deadprez: From what Ms. Extreme just said just a minute ago, if KASAI wants a shot at the Universal Women’s Championship, then KASAI will get it at The Last Stand. After KASAI got the first shot, I highly doubt KASAI is going to back down now.
Gavin Kirkland: If I was KASAI, I would definitely be careful. Camille is mad now, but keep an eye out because she will want to get even. KASAI stood by long enough, now she has a reply for the Champion.
(KASAI grabs a microphone from Gina Romano before she rolls into the ring and gets right in Camille’s face. The crowd is cheering even louder for KASAI as her entrance music fades off and KASAI begins to speak.)
KASAI: Well, you certainly have a lot to say when someone isn’t standing right in front of you. Especially after the stunt you pulled last night. Are you worried about what I will possibly do to you? I wouldn’t blame you after I put you down with one kick last week.
(Camille glares at KASAI before she starts to laugh at KASAI’s statement for a brief moment before she gets serious again.)
Ms. Extreme: Are you insane or are you just plain stupid? Did you seriously ask if I was worried? About what YOU would do to ME? You need to get with the program, KASAI, and realize who I am because I am scared and worried about NOBODY!! Is that clear?
KASAI: Who do you think you are thinking that you can just talk to me so condescendingly?
Ms. Extreme: Just in case you didn’t realize it with the big title on my shoulder, I am the Universal Women’s Champion. Your future opponent. The opponent who is going to successfully defend her title against you.
KASAI: You also forgot the women who will soon be known as the FORMER Universal Women’s Champion.
Ms. Extreme: That’s cute. Thinking that you are going to beat me. I gave you credit and said that you were tough, but do you think that you are tough enough to beat me?
KASAI: I don’t think so. I KNOW SO!!
Ms. Extreme: Look, I get it. You are a former Specialists Champion and that’s all fine and dandy, but you are aware that you are going into a completely different shark tank when you want to compete for the Universal Women’s Championship. You know that right?
KASAI: Don’t talk to me like I am stupid. I know what I am doing.
Ms. Extreme: Do you, though? If you did, you wouldn’t have snuck in the ring last week and kicked me in the head. You are lucky that I am showing so much composure by not knocking your teeth out.
KASAI: Well you talk a lot now, but you get a chance to back up those threats at The Last Stand. Be careful or might just kick you in the head again and take that precious Universal Women’s Championship away from you.
(KASAI looks at Camille and just starts laughing. Camille doesn’t find anything very funny.)
Ms. Extreme: What the hell is wrong with you? What is so funny?
KASAI: What’s funny? Well it’s thought of you being down on the mat after I beat you because I am FINALLY going to be a World Champion in EAW. Camille, that’s a fate that you are not going to be able to change.
(KASAI and Camille get face to face and glare at each other for a moment before KASAI rears her head back–)
Deadprez: WHAT THE HELL!?!?!
Eve: KASAI JUST TRIED TO SPIT ON THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION! THAT’S DISGUSTING!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT CAMILLE HAD TO HAVE FELT IT WAS COMING BECAUSE SHE WAS ABLE TO DUCK OUT OF THE WAY AND CLOCK KASAI IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH THE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT!
Deadprez: KASAI had her bell rung, but she is still on her feet. Camille drops the Universal Women’s Championship before grabbing KASAI by the neck–
Eve: TWIST OF FATE!! KASAI GOES FACE FIRST AS SHE BOUNCES HER FACE OFF THE TITLE BELT!! THAT WAS A KNOCKOUT COMBINATION!!
(Camille gets back to her feet and smiles as she grabs her title belt and holds it in the air over her fallen challenger.)
Gavin Kirkland: I told you. Camille doesn’t just get mad, she gets even. That’s exactly what she did tonight. Turnabout is fair play.
Eve: I think Ms. Extreme came out here and accomplished exactly what she wanted. Ms. Extreme is a veteran in EAW, so I hope she realizes that KASAI will be out for retaliation.
Deadprez: Right now these two are on an even playing field, but as we get closer to The Last Stand, that will most definitely NOT be the case. What a war this is going to be with the Universal Women’s Championship on the line at The Last Stand.
(The final shot shows Camille still standing over her future challenger KASAI, who still hasn’t moved, as the camera shot fades elsewhere.)
(Showdown returns from the commercial break with Gina Romano standing in the ring, ready to announce the Main Event.)
Gina Romano: YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL! THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH WILL RECEIVE THE ENTRANT ADVANTAGE IN THE TEMPLE OF TRIALS MATCH!
Crowd: YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
(‘We’re All Mad Here’ by Aberdeen is Dead plays up as a subdued, forlorn Impact slowly saunters down the ring, playing to the crowd as the legend engages in high-fives, some of which are understandably not reciprocated by fans whose trust and adulation he has not gained. Impact returns the ire of some his detractors with a sigh and a smirk as he continues his march toward the ring. Before entering the ring, surveys the arena each way, taking everything in, nodding before he either slides underneath the ropes or walks up the steel steps, and places his right fist against the EAW logo on the turnbuckle, fixed on it, in total understanding of his assignment.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST! FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON! WEIGHING IN AT 228 POUNDS! HE IS THE EAW HALL OF FAMER… THE QUINTESSENTIAL CHAMPION… IMPACTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: The full house of blue brand representatives is locked in tonight. Daryl Kinkade, Bea Valentine, Auburn Ware, and the living legend himself, the most dangerous player heading into the Temple of Trials… Impact!
Deadprez: Harper Lee’s got her hands full tonight against Karl Impact. She better be careful what she says and wishes for, because Karl doesn’t go down easy!
Eve: These elitists are setting out to take care of business and bring an end to Silas World’s parade once and for all. If everything goes right tonight, we might finally be saved!
(‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics hits to a wave of loud boos as Harper Lee steps out, the National Elite Championship gripped tightly in her right hand. Silas Mason follows close behind with a stern, focused expression matching hers. Harper tosses the title belt to Silas, who catches it effortlessly while she storms straight into the ring, locking eyes with Impact in an intense staredown. The referee immediately steps between them to keep the situation under control before the match begins.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT! FROM CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA! WEIGHING IN AT 118 POUNDS! SHE IS THE REIGNING EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION… THE TROUBLEMAKER! HARPERRRRRRRRRRR… LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: You can already feel the tension boiling between these two. This is already like watching blood drip into shark-infested waters! Harper Lee’s been dying to put down Impact once and for all, to show which side truly dominates the current landscape of Showdown.
Eve: Impact won’t be taking it easy on her tonight and he’s here to ensure the advantage stays in his hands, because in his mind, the gun will always be his to wield.
Deadprez: All that’s left now is to see how this collision plays out and who’s standing tall when the smoke clears!
(DING DING DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: Matchmaking for the entrant advantage at the Temple of Trials begins with both competitors charging toward the ring, AND IMPACT FIRES OFF A RIGHT HOOK AS FIST OF FURY LOOKS TO TURN HARPER LEE INSIDE OUT RIGHT FROM THE START!
Eve: Too slow on that right hook, which was meant to end things quickly for Karl Impact! Harper Lee avoids and springs back to her feet before delivering a crushing knee lift that cracks Impact’s jaw and sends him reeling before he can even regain his footing!
Deadprez: Harper Lee has to stay aggressive against the timeless veteran, Impact, who’s had his fair share of history with her before, but tonight, history is rewriting itself! It’s all about whether Impact and the people of Showdown can stop Silas World from corrupting the brand!
Gavin Kirkland: Lee’s already back on her feet, overshooting herself right into a flying enzuigiri that lands flush across Impact’s face, staggering him backward! She grips the top rope to steady herself before flipping gracefully and landing safely on the apron!
Eve: Karl’s getting rocked by every strike thrown his way! Lee makes her stance clear as she’s not holding back tonight. Impact tries to counter, but Harper ducks beneath his swing and darts from the side… ROPE-ASSISTED ENZUIGIRI! THE KICK SMASHES INTO IMPACT’S JAW AND SENDS HIM TUMBLING AGAIN!
Deadprez: Impact’s losing control of this match against the faster, more relentless Harper Lee, who’s attacking with full speed and precision! Now she’s lining him up, Impact finally clears his head and dives through the ropes… LOOKING FOR THE SLINGSHOT SPEAR!
(CHOP!!!!)
Deadprez: OH MY!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Karl just made an incredible defensive counter right there! Harper tried to use her speed to cut Impact in half with the Slingshot Spear, but Impact caught her mid-air with a knife-edge chop straight across the face! That strike lands flush and rocks Harper hard!
Eve: The National Elite Champion has fallen from grace after that dive attempt! She went in to make an impact, but Karl showed exactly why his name carries that weight as he’s making a far greater statement than she expected!
Deadprez: Karl already grabs Harper by the hair, pulling her in after that brutal chop, hoisting her up onto his shoulders while she’s barely conscious… POWERBOMB! THE IMPACT WITH NO PUNS INTENDED SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH HER LOWER BACK, LEAVING HER SPINE IN AGONY!
Gavin Kirkland: NOW IMPACT FOLDS HER UP FOR THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: Just a narrow two-count there! Harper Lee powers out at the last second, leaving Impact looking even more hyper-focused in this match!
Eve: Karl’s picking up the pace despite his age, moving slower but far more methodical in his offense. He spots Harper struggling to rise, rolling forward to cut her off before she can fully regain her footing… ANOTHER KNIFE EDGE CHOP! CRACKING STRAIGHT ACROSS THE CHEST, THE SOUND ECHOES THROUGH THE ARENA AND SENDS HARPER STAGGERING BACK INTO THE ROPES!
Deadprez: Impact is lighting up Harper’s chest with another series of vicious chops! He positions himself near the ropes, pulls back, and warms up that hand again… YET AGAIN, ANOTHER KNIFE-EDGE CHOP! THE SOUND ECHOES THROUGH THE ARENA AS IMPACT CONNECTS FLUSH, SENDING HARPER STAGGERING BACKWARD INTO THE CORNER!
Gavin Kirkland: Karl’s not done yet as he presses his weight against Harper, driving a sharp knee into her midsection to keep control of the grapple! Now he’s got her wrist locked tight, looking for more momentum as he whips Harper across the ring, sending her crashing into the opposite corner!
Eve: That might not be the case, as Harper Lee shows her resilience by fighting through the pain and using both hands to push herself off the corner. Lee launches into the air just as Impact follows up, completely missing his mark- AND HITS THE CORNER SLINGSHOT MUSHROOM STOMP STRAIGHT INTO IMPACT’S BACK, TURNING THE TABLES AND GIVING HIM A TASTE OF HIS OWN PUNISHMENT!
Deadprez: Karl’s losing his edge once again against Harper Lee’s speed and sheer will! Lee is proving herself against a high-caliber veteran like Impact, showing that she belongs among the upper-class female wrestlers of this generation as Harper charges in… RUNNING FACEWASH! A BRUTAL SHOT RIGHT TO IMPACT’S JAW THAT SENDS HIM COLLAPSING NEAR THE CORNER!
Gavin Kirkland: Lee isn’t afraid to do whatever it takes to outclass the terrifying Karl Impact tonight, especially with Silas World’s advantage on the line. Impact may have business to settle, but he’s getting outmatched at every turn as Harper’s striking harder, faster, and with more precision each time she connects!
Eve: Karl’s down in the corner, dazed and struggling to recover while Harper Lee takes off toward the ropes! She rebounds, launching herself… DIVING FLATLINER! SHE PLANTS IMPACT FACE-FIRST INTO THE MAT WITH AUTHORITY BEFORE IMMEDIATELY GOING FOR THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Deadprez: ANOTHER KICK OUT AT TWO BY KARL IMPACT! He’s not about to let Harper Lee steal the momentum from him that easily and he’s still got plenty left in the tank against her tonight!
Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee isn’t going to lose to some old man like him! He should just stay home and take care of his wife and honestly, he’s probably a terrible father too! Kendra should’ve chosen me instead!
Deadprez: You’re out of your damn mind, dawg! Stick to calling the match like a normal commentator, you lunatic!
Eve: Can we please focus on the match for a second? I swear, listening to you two bicker during such an important main event like Temple of Trials is the real punishment here!
Gavin Kirkland: My apologies for getting off-topic, but right now Princess Lee is back on her feet and stomping down on Karl Impact, making sure he stays grounded! Karl’s writhing in pain after those heavy stomps meant to leave a lasting impression.
Eve: Harper steps away, turning her back to him as she climbs to the top rope, and she could be looking for something high-risk here… DIVING MOONSAULT FROM THE TOP ROPE!
Deadprez: Karl Impact manages to avoid the move just in time, and Harper Lee lands on her feet. Karl slowly pushes himself upright, though still visibly dazed. Lee charges forward and BLASTS HIM WITH A BICYCLE KICK AS THE STRIKING OFFENSE CONNECTS HARD, SNAPPING HIS HEAD TO THE SIDE AND FORCING HIM TO STUMBLE AWAY!
Gavin Kirkland: Harper doesn’t let up, following through with another strike…. AND DRIVING ANOTHER SHOT OF IT INTO HIS ABDOMEN, DOUBLING IMPACT OVER AND NEARLY DROPPING HIM TO ONE KNEE AS HE CLUTCHES HIS BACK IN AGONY FROM THE CONTINUOUSLY ASSAULT!
Eve: Lee is already back on her feet after landing several sharp strikes that have done real damage to Karl Impact. She sprints toward the ropes, rebounds, and comes flying in… LOOKING FOR THE HURRICANRANA!
Gavin Kirkland: And woahhhhhh- Impact counters beautifully, using her own momentum against her… BANG! TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER! HARPER LEE’S SPINE CRASHES ACROSS IMPACT’S SOLID KNEE, SENDING SHOCKWAVES THROUGH HER BACK AS SHE COLLAPSES IN AGONY!
Deadprez: Harper Lee’s spine might be shattered in half after that one! That’s not looking good for the champion, and Silas Mason is watching on with concern as his teammate struggles against the legend himself, Karl Impact. Impact now lifts her up again, double underhook position as he’s about to send her crashing down-
Gavin Kirkland: And would you look at that, Deadprez! You mentioned that freak’s name, and here he comes rising up the ramp! Silas Mason is storming toward the ring, and Impact throws Harper Lee aside before turning to confront him! Mason leaps onto the apron!
Eve: Impact’s not happy about this one bit!
Impact: (Off-Mic) Stay in your damn lane, you weirdo!
Silas Mason: (Off-Mic) FUCK YOU, KARL!
Eve: This is already getting ridiculous for the Showdown side! Impact turns around but Harper Lee fights through the pain despite her back nearly giving out from that brutal backbreaker, she forces herself to push off… DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE KNEE OF KARL IMPACT, DRIVING HIM DOWN TO ONE KNEE JUST IN TIME!
Gavin Kirkland: Lee staggers away, clutching her spine, but refuses to give in. Karl’s on one bad leg now, and Harper charges toward the ropes, summoning every ounce of strength she has left… SHINING WIZARD! RIGHT TO THE JAW OF IMPACT, AND IT DROPS HIM FLAT ON THE CANVAS!
Deadprez: But it looks like Harper might not have gotten all of that Shining Wizard! The shot connected cleanly, but Impact’s already stirring. Seems like it only rattled him rather than knocked him cold!
Gavin Kirkland: He’s crawling toward the ropes, pulling himself up by the apron, while Silas Mason is right there outside, mouthing off as usual! Impact’s glaring straight at him!
Silas Mason: (Off-Mic) You’re one pathetic has-been, Karl! I hate a motherfucker like you! Why don’t you just admit your flaws and insecurities that killed your legacy and career?! Your time’s been up for a long time.
Impact: (Off-Mic) ….
Silas Mason: (Off-Mic) THIS IS OUR HOUSE NOW, OLD MAN-
Gavin Kirkland: AND IMPACT JUST REACHES OUT AND GRABS SILAS BY THE THROAT! HE’S TRYING TO STRANGLE HIM RIGHT THERE ON THE APRON! SILAS MIGHT’VE RUN HIS MOUTH A BIT TOO FAR THIS TIME!
Deadprez: KILL HIM, KARL!
Impact: (Off-Mic) Shut the fuck up… for… ONCE!-
Eve: TIGER FEINT KICK!!!!!! Unfortunately for Impact, Harper Lee has risen to her feet just in time and blasts him right in the face with that Tiger Feint Kick from behind!
Deadprez: Karl Impact was disoriented, completely forgetting Harper was still in the ring with him and that momentary lapse has already cost him dearly!
Gavin Kirkland: With Karl down on the mat, Harper wastes no time as she’s picking up the pace and rolls forward… ROLLING DOUBLE KNEE DROP RIGHT TO THE MIDSECTION OF KARL IMPACT, FORCING THE AIR RIGHT OUT OF HIM! Harper pops right back to her feet, using her momentum to launch off again… MOONSAULT DOUBLE KNEE DROP ON THE SAME SPOT! HARPER LEE JUST CRUSHED IMPACT’S RIBS FOR GOOD MEASURE AND GOES STRAIGHT INTO THE COVER SOON AFTER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: SHOULDER UP! KARL IMPACT REFUSES TO STAY DOWN! THE MAN’S STILL FIGHTING WITH EVERY OUNCE HE’S GOT LEFT, AND HARPER LEE’S LOOKING A BIT FRUSTRATED AFTER THAT POP-UP KICKOUT. THE FORMER NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION IS SHOWING THAT HE’S NOT GOING OUT LIKE THAT AND NOT WITHOUT ONE HELL OF A FIGHT!
Deadprez: Karl’s clutching his abdomen and face, clearly in pain, but he’s still trying to rise. Harper’s waiting for him to get back on his feet, measuring him up for the right hook! She’s going for swing and Karl looks completely dazed. You can tell she’s lining up something big here, and Impact’s in serious danger!
Eve: Karl might not walk away from this one if she connects! If Harper lands this next shot, it could seal the fate of Showdown and give Silas World a monumental victory! Karl turns around, completely unaware, and Harper steps in… DRAGON FIST-
Gavin Kirkland: HEADBUTT FROM IMPACT!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: A headbutt from Impact stuns Harper Lee before she can throw that right hook, sending her stumbling backward into the ropes as she rebounds off… AND SWINGS FOR A DISCUS LARIAT IN DESPERATION TOWARD IMPACT, BUT THOUGH IT CONNECTS, IT’S NOT ENOUGH TO TAKE HIM DOWN!
Deadprez: Lee’s got heart, but that discus lariat wasn’t enough to topple the veteran! She’s running on pure adrenaline now, trying to capitalize on every opening she can find against the legend… ROUNDHOUSE KICK!
Gavin Kirkland: But Karl ducks it! The kick sails right over his head as Lee nearly loses her balance, and Impact quickly grabs her by the waist… GERMAN SUPLEX! BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED BY KARL IMPACT, SENDING HARPER CRASHING ONTO THE BACK OF HER NECK!
Eve: LEE’S COMPLETELY DISORIENTED AS SHE DOESN’T EVEN KNOW WHERE SHE IS AFTER THAT GERMAN SUPLEX THAT TURNED HER WORLD UPSIDE DOWN! IMPACT’S RIGHT BACK ON HIS FEET AND HE SCOOPS HER UP!… THE ABSOLUTION! YES, IT CONNECTS!
Deadprez: THE POWER BEHIND THAT IMPACT JUST FOLDED HER IN HALF! KARL IMPACT HAS COMPLETELY TURNED THE TIDE, DELIVERING MASSIVE DAMAGE AND NOW HE’S HOOKING THE LEG QUICKLY! THE MICHINOKU DRIVER CONNECTS AND THIS COULD BE IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Deadprez: HARPER LEE STILL KICKS OUT AT TWO! OH MAN!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: KARL NEARLY SECURED THE WIN RIGHT THERE! SILAS MASON’S WATCHING CLOSELY FROM RINGSIDE, LOOKING A BIT RELIEVED THAT HIS SILAS WORLD REPRESENTATIVE IS STILL HOLDING HIS GROUND IN THIS MATCH!
Eve: IMPACT MIGHT NOT HAVE SEALED THE DEAL YET, BUT HE’S KEEPING THE MOMENTUM ON HIS SIDE!
Deadprez: KARL IMPACT COULD BE MOMENTS AWAY FROM PUTTING AN END TO HARPER LEE’S RESISTANCE RIGHT HERE! HE’S CUTTING OFF EVERY OUNCE OF HER OFFENSE, GRABBING THAT SAME LEG HARPER USED TO KICK OUT BEFORE AND DRAGGING HER DOWN WITH AUTHORITY, AND NOW IT’S TIME FOR SOMETHING WORSE!
Gavin Kirkland: THAT’S RIGHT! SILAS MASON’S ON HIGH ALERT, AS IMPACT LOOKS TO TURN THIS AROUND AND END IT DECISIVELY… WALLS OF IMPACT!!!!!!
Eve: SILAS IS TRYING TO GET INTO THE RING AND INTERFERE, BUT IMPACT IMMEDIATELY RELEASES THE HOLD ON HARPER LEE, CATCHING SILAS’ HANDS AS HE TRIES TO PUNCH HIM TO CAUSE A MAJOR INTERRUPTION IN THE MATCH’S FLOW!
Silas Mason: (Off-Mic) LET ME GO! REF! REF! UNHAND ME, YOU MORON!
Impact: (Off-Mic) I’ll unhand you, alright.
(Impact smiles.)
Silas Mason: (Off-Mic) Wait- NO NO NO-
Eve: EVISCERATION ON SILAS MASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE CROWD INSIDE THE SOLD-OUT BALL ARENA ERUPTS, ABSOLUTELY LOSING THEIR MINDS AFTER WITNESSING WHAT KARL IMPACT HAS JUST DONE TO ONE OF THE MOST DESPISED MEN ON THE ROSTER!
Gavin Kirkland: EVE, I THINK THIS MIGHT BE THE JUSTICE EVERYONE’S BEEN WAITING FOR AND FOR ONE NIGHT, KARL IMPACT HAS BECOME THE HERO OF THE PEOPLE!
Deadprez: Silas Mason has been completely manhandled and taken out of this match for good, restoring balance to the contest once again! Karl Impact now has a clear path to victory. Karl is on his feet and turning his focus back toward Harper Lee-
Eve: HOUSE OF BALLOONS!!! NO! NO!!! Harper LEE JUST COUNTERED AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND BEFORE IMPACT COULD STRIKE, BLASTING HIM FROM BEHIND WITH THE BACKSTABBER RIGHT INTO HIS SPINE!
Gavin Kirkland: IMPACT COLLAPSES HARD TO THE MAT! HE’S DOWN COLD FROM THAT JARRING OFFENSE! HARPER LEE IS STILL STANDING TALL AND BACK IN FULL CONTROL OF THIS MATCH!
Deadprez: SILAS MASON MAY HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT OF THIS MATCH, BUT THE SAME CAN’T BE SAID FOR HARPER LEE, WHO’S STILL VERY MUCH IN CONTROL! SHE’S ALREADY MAKING THE CLIMB TO THE TOP ROPE WHILE IMPACT IS BARELY STIRRING!
Eve: HARPER LOOKS DOWN AT HER FALLEN OPPONENT AND SHE’S GOING FOR IT!.., DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ON IMPACT!!!!!! HARPER LEE CRASHES DOWN WITH FULL FORCE, THEN IMMEDIATELY DRAPES HERSELF OVER IMPACT FOR THE COVER!!!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Eve: NO! NO! TWO COUNTS! THANK GOD, IMPACT KICKS OUT!!!!!
(Crowd suddenly cheers louder.)
Gavin Kirkland: Wait, what’s going on here?!
Deadprez: Brianna Hill, the former Specialists Champion, is making her way out and she’s brawling with Auburn Ware, who’s charging right at her!
Eve: Wait, someone’s just been thrown down the ramp!… THAT’S DONOVAN DUKE! He’s being assaulted by Daryl Kinkade, who’s forcing his way out here and taking matters into his own hands!
Deadprez: Both men are back on their feet and trading blows; this is absolute chaos! OH YEAH, HERE WE GO BABY!
Gavin Kirkland: The referee’s been forced to leave the ring, trying to cool things down by separating Donovan Duke and Daryl Kinkade, who are still going right at it-
Deadprez: Wait a minute! Someone’s climbing up on the barricades trying to launch off it! What the hell?!
Gavin Kirkland: DIVING CROSSBODY ONTO DONOVAN DUKE OFF THE TOP OF THE BARRICADE! BEA VALENTINE IS HERE TO JOIN THE FRAY!
Eve: There’s way too much happening outside the ring this is impossible for the referee to control! Meanwhile, inside the ring, Harper Lee is trying to take advantage by raking Impact’s eyes as he’s getting to his feet!
Deadprez: Impact’s dazed, and Harper Lee’s making sure of it! Karl’s in a bad position here as Lee’s leaping up for LONELY STAR-
Gavin Kirkland: POWERBOMB! Harper Lee just got caught in midair and slammed back-first into the mat!
Eve: And Impact’s not letting go, he’s keeping her locked in, lifting her right back up in the same position… SECOND POWERBOMB! Another devastating impact from the Timeless Legend!
Gavin Kirkland: And Impact isn’t going for the cover and he’s holding onto Harper’s legs from that powerbomb position and flipping her over!… WALLS OF IMPACT! YES! IT’S LOCKED IN TIGHT!
Eve: The referee’s still trying to get control on the outside and has no idea what’s happening inside the ring! Daryl and Donovan are still brawling, with Bea Valentine doing everything she can to help Team Showdown!
Deadprez: And Auburn Ware and Brianna Hill are still going at it too! CHAOS is spreading everywhere, even inside the ring!
Gavin Kirkland: Impact turns to see the mayhem and realizes it’s pointless to continue without an official! He immediately releases the hold and calls out to the referee!
Impact (Off-Mic): HEY! MY MATCH IS STILL ON! GET IN THE DAMN RING!
Eve: Wait… Pandora Paisley! Out of nowhere, she hops the barricade and slides something toward Harper Lee while she’s down on the mat!
Gavin Kirkland: Lee’s got it and she’s putting it on her hand… wait a second, that’s Pandora’s BRASS KNUCKLES!
Eve: DON’T TURN AROUND, KARL!
Deadprez: DAMMIT! HE DOES IT ANYWAY AND HARPER CLOCKS IMPACT WITH A BRASS KNUCKLES-ASSISTED DRAGON FIST! IMPACT IS OUT COLD!
Gavin Kirkland: Awful timing for Team Showdown! Impact’s been knocked out big time, and the referee just turned back to the ring, completely unaware of what just happened!
Deadprez: Impact’s barely conscious after that shot! Referee didn’t see a thing, and Karl’s struggling to stand on shaky legs!
Eve: Lee’s lining it up as she charges in… LONELY STAR KNEE STRIKE! THAT ONE PUTS KARL IMPACT DOWN FOR GOOD! HARPER LEE DRAPES OVER HIM FOR THE COVER! No….
Deadprez: Don’t you tell me….
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING DING DING!)
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND WILL BE RECEIVING THE ENTRANT ADVANTAGE FOR SILAS MASON INSIDE TEMPLE OF TRIALS!!… HARPER LEE!
Eve: …..
Deadprez: ….
Gavin Kirkland: WOO! A HARPER LEE WIN YES!
(Silas Mason, who had been out for the longest time, finally awakens amidst ‘Sweet Dreams’ playing in the background. Still clutching his chin, he slowly rises with a sinister grin spreading across his face, the music perfectly matching his satisfaction at the chaos before him.)
Silas Mason: (Off-Mic) Haha… YES!
(Ongoing brawl halts as everyone turns their attention toward the ring, realizing that Impact has just been defeated. Team Showdown quickly shifts their focus, rushing in to check on the unconscious Impact lying motionless on the mat. Meanwhile, Harper Lee is pulled out of the ring by Pandora Paisley, the rest of their teammates celebrating wildly with Silas World and Harper even planting a kiss on Donovan’s cheek as an added insult.)
Eve: No…
Deadprez: Ah man…
Gavin Kirkland: YOU LITTLE BASTARD! I’M GONNA KILL YOU, YOU SON OF A BITCH!
(Kennedy Street makes her way onto the stage as Silas Mason and his crew turn around, laughing hysterically. Silas can’t stop grinning while his entire faction joins in the celebration. Kennedy stands still, arms crossed, watching the scene unfold with visible disgust and cold silence.)
Kennedy Street: …
(Showdown fades to black as the members of Silas World continue to celebrate Harper Lee’s victory together. She hands the brass knuckles back to Pandora as they fist bump. All of the members of Silas World are basking in triumph with Silas laughing, while chaos and resentment linger across the arena.)
(EAW Logo buzzes.)
