(EAW intro plays.)
(RECAP OF REASONABLE DOUBT: The recap opens with the opening contest which was the ladder match to determine the #1 Contender for the Interwire Championship. A brutal contest which resulted in a huge shocker, where underdog James Ranger would push Bronson off the ladder and grab the contract for the win. The recap then transitions to Alissa and Ronan’s interaction before the Chained Fury match later on in the night. Next, the recap goes to the match between Lucas Johnson and Maxwell. Maxwell would finally receipt Lucas Johnson from what happened at Midsummer Massacre and pick up the victory. The recap then cuts to the much anticipated Chained Fury match. Both competitors put each other through hell. It shows highlights of Magdalena Wilson standing from her wheelchair to assist Ryan, and Alissa Brady pepper spraying Ronan, before the ending as Ronan Malosi tapped to Ryan Wilson. Ryan gets revenge for the stuff Ronan has put him and his family through, and closes this rivalry between the two. Next, it shows a quick recap of the backstage segment with Woogieman just taking back the BBB Bhampionship while TNT just watched. Next, it shows the match between Jon Kelton and Justin Windgate, it shows several clips of both competitors going back and forth, which in the end Justin Windgate came out victorious and is the new 24/7 contract holder. Justin nods a sign of respect at Kelton before the recap then transitions to Alexis pumping up Bethany and giving her confidence going into the cell before it cuts to the Interwire Title match between Consuela Rose Ava and Alexis Chambers. Even with the pre-match assault, Consuela wouldn’t let her reign come to an end and made Alexis tap out after an intense match. Next, it cuts to the amazing match between Andrea Valentine and Harlow Reichert. Harlow would pick up the victory, and try showing respect, but Andrea wasn’t having it as she shocked the entire world with her actions of attacking Harlow. Finally, it transitions and shows highlights of the Armageddon Hell In A Cell Match including Kass pulling Bethany down to hell with her from the top of the cell, and then Jamie hitting the ‘Genki Cannon from the hole at the top of the cell and driving Jake through the ring canvas to get the win. The recap then ends with Jamie standing tall in pain as medics checks on everyone else ringside.
(RECAP END.)
(“Uncontainable” by Set It Off hits as blue and white pyro explodes on top of the stage and then the blue lights and lasers shine throughout the arena as the virtual fans are cheering ready for the show to begin.)
(SCREEN BAR — EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY!)
(The camera pans over to the announce desk to the Showdown trio.)
Eve: WELCOME TO SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN!!
Deadprez: And what an event Reasonable Doubt turned out to be. And now, we are on the Road to Redemption!!
Eve: We even got a qualifying match tonight on who will be the next to join the Answers World Championship Extreme Elimination Chamber between Jon Kelton and Lucas Johnson. We already know Jack Ripley was the first participant added joining Jamie O’Hara in the match!
Gavin Kirkland: Yay, we get to watch him blow yet another world title shot. What else is new?
(‘Roll With Me’ by Charli XCX plays through the speakers of the World 1 Arena as Andrea Valentine walks out from the back. She looks around the virtual crowd of the EAW Universe, who seemed to have mixed opinions on her actions against Harlow Reichert at Reasonable Doubt. Shortly after, she is followed by multiple security guards, in which she has recruited to help have her back as she heads towards the ring.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME… ANDREA VALENTINE!!!!!
Eve: Once again, everyone; welcome to Saturday Night Showdown! We’re starting things off with the former EAW Champion herself, Andrea Valentine, who has found herself in a bit of controversy since last weekend at Reasonable Doubt.
Deadprez: The one thing that shocked everyone was Andrea Valentine attacking Harlow Reichert, who was looking for a good sportsmanship post match. I think from her run on Dynasty and the tiny hints of Andrea not being the same as she was once losing the EAW Championship at Pain for Pride have finally become this entire thing! I don’t think that we’re going to get the same Andrea Valentine that the EAW Universe has loved.
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t know about you, DP, but Andrea Valentine just became ten times sexier when she’s angry and beating up competition. I am never a fan of change, but I think this is the type of change that I can get behind. Yes, it breaks my heart to a million pieces to see my beautiful, sweet, innocent and blonde Andrea rebel, but she looks so good doing so at the same time. :noah:
Eve: I can sense that you’re going to be more disturbing with her around. I bet she won’t hesitate with beating you up and it will be well-deserved on your part.
Gavin Kirkland: Andrea Valentine could beat me up and I would thank her. :wow:
Deadprez: :skip:
(The camera pans to the security guards are lined up around the outside of the ring, blocking any access to anyone trying to get inside the ring. Andrea Valentine grabs the microphone from Gina Romano as she takes that as her cue to exit the ring. Andrea stands in the middle of the ring with a grin on her face, feeling so good about herself as ‘Roll With Me’ dies down. The crowd continues to have their mixed opinions on her.)
Andrea Valentine: For an entire week, I have been radio silent on social media. I’ve denied people interviews with me. Does that mean I have been oblivious to what people have been saying about me? No, I’ve read the tweets and posts. I’ve seen the cries and comments of concern from fans all over the world; however, it seems like everyone wants to know the answer to the question — ‘Why? Andrea Why?’ Why would you attack Harlow Reichert after she defeated you? Why would you attack someone, who managed to outsmart you? Why would you attack someone, who only wanted to give you props? What did Harlow Reichert do to deserve to be the victim of an attack by you? Was it a moment where my emotions got the best of me? Was this something that had been brewing since the beginning of the season? People are going to come up with their own conspiracy theories. All of the dirt sheets are going to come up with their clickbait titles, using my name to get clicks for their shitty sites. Meanwhile, I’m unbothered by it. I’ve never really given a damn about people’s opinions of me. Call me dull, boring, goodie-two-shoes or whatever, but I never came into the company, anticipating that I would be gaining as much success as I have been fortunate with. I’ve never expected my name to be next to the likes of Cameron Ella Ava and Kendra Shamez in the 2010s All- Decades Womens Team, but who am I to deny it? 😌
Andrea Valentine: For as accomplished as I am, I haven’t been deserving of the treatment that I got during my time on Dynasty and slowly, but surely, I’ve begun to get the same energy on Showdown. As I established when I first arrived on Showdown, I wasn’t going to let people push me around. I wasn’t going to get intertwined in people’s bullshit. On Dynasty, it was Serena and her issues with Minerva. Going back as far as last season, it was Malcolm and his issues with Charlie; Bethany and her issues with Alexis. As champion, I was led to be an afterthought. On Dynasty, I was someone, who was just there to enhance everyone else’s issues and stories. Going into Showdown, it started to seem like Andrea Valentine being sucked into everyone else’s business was becoming the recurring theme of 2020. Then to have the finger pointed at me when it came to finding the person that attacked Xavier Williams? Harlow Reichert wanted to point the finger on me? Why would I be ducking someone like Xavier Williams? I WANTED the match against him. I was DYING to go up against a Hall of Famer like himself so I could defeat him and add another blemish to his “impressive” win-loss record. Now while I don’t know who attacked Xavier, I’m guessing they too probably didn’t want to be pushed around anymore. :mjgrin:
Andrea Valentine: I’m not looking to be pushed around anymore. Since Pain for Pride, things have gone a little downhill for me. StarrStan was hoping to get the Andrea Valentine who reigned as EAW Champion for six months. The Andrea Valentine who tied the legendary Brody Sparks’ Specialists Championship record. The Andrea Valentine who fought for everything that she accomplished. The same woman who people were posing as the face of women’s wrestling and EAW as a whole. It was just a matter of WHEN it was going to happen. I picked the right time to peak. I picked the right moment to solidify myself as one of the most gifted Elitists that this company has ever seen. StarrStan was hoping to get THAT Andrea Valentine, but the moment that I lost to Viz he switched on me and it was: ‘well, Andrea doesn’t seem hungry enough to be part of Dynasty! Let’s send her packing to Showdown!’ like an impatient dumbass. I am still picking the right time and place to strike. It wasn’t going to be at Territorial Invasion. It was supposed to be at Reasonable Doubt against a Hall of Famer, but with him out of the picture, it might as well have been against his student, but Harlow caught me by surprise. She rolled me up and there, I realized that maybe, I’ve taken a fall from grace. The attack on Harlow? Was it a heat of the moment? Maybe, maybe not, but I KNOW that it was to send a message to the entire Showdown locker room that I am not going to be pushed over. I am not going to remain in the back like a good soldier and wait for my moment. No, I’m taking matters into my own hands and creating my own moments. No one is going to stand in my way of —
(‘Eye of the Tiger’ by New Found Glory plays through the speakers, cutting off Andrea Valentine as Harlow Reichert comes out. A microphone is already in her hands as she seems to be fuming at the moment as she charges down the ring, only to be stopped by security holding her back.)
Harlow Reichert: Is all of this security necessary? I’m not looking to attack you. Despite you attacking me at Reasonable Doubt, I am not looking to retaliate and beat you to a bloody pulp because defeating you was enough proof that I was the better woman that night. I really didn’t want to approach my match believing that you were a shell of your former self. I didn’t want to think that I was facing a woman who wasn’t trying to put in a genuine effort in defeating me, but it seems like I got just that. We put on a great wrestling match and the fans really seemed to love the match. Rolling you up for the victory was something that caught me by surprise, but the biggest thing that surprised me after the match was you attacking and laying me out. I was confused over why you would do such a thing. How can a woman who has always held her head up despite all the crap that people give her result in something as pathetic and petty as attacking someone, who got the best out of her? From being a pure wrestler, this type of poor sportsmanship isn’t something that is embedded in my DNA. You always carried yourself with class, grace and respect for the business. It was one of the things that I admired about you, Andrea, but I didn’t see that last weekend. Instead, I just saw the woman who people kept telling me was going to snap at some point this season.
(Andrea Valentine is hearing Harlow Reichert out, who seems a bit relaxed. She takes a step back as she continues her promo, hoping that her words are getting through Andrea.)
Harlow Reichert: I was more than overcome to joy that I was going to face you at Reasonable Doubt. From my performance at House of Glass, I thought that this match was going to be another showing on why I am an incredible talent and as much as I avoided Xavier since our match at Pain for Pride, I didn’t wish that much harm to him. If I can recall, Xavier hasn’t had many enemies since his return to EAW; however, I wasn’t going to count out anyone on attacking Xavier — including you, Andrea. I’m sorry if you found some offense for pointing the finger at you, but with your record on Dynasty with pushing ring announcers, general managers and other Elitists, it wouldn’t have shocked me if you snapped at Xavier.
Andrea Valentine: Even if I did, I probably did him a favor by avoiding him the embarrassment of being out-wrestled by talent like myself. 🥰
Harlow Reichert: I don’t know why you’re acting the way you are, Andrea, but I won’t hesitate to knock some sense out of you.
(Harlow Reichert drops the microphone as she heads towards the ring, looking to knock some sense into Andrea Valentine, but she’s being held back by security. Andrea does the crying hand emoji to Harlow, which annoys Harlow even more. Andrea is gesturing for Harlow to get to the ring as she’s aware that Harlow isn’t able to do so. The two women are trash talking to each other, things are getting heated between the two of them.)
???: Okay, I think that we’ve seen enough here!
(Showdown General Manager Ryan Wilson comes out, wearing the bandages from his Chained Fury Match against Ronan Malosi. Ryan stands on the ramp as he’s looking at all the exchange between Harlow Reichert and Andrea Valentine.)
Ryan Wilson: Ladies, I’m aware that there’s nothing more intriguing than the both of you settling your beef when it comes to the situation of Reasonable Doubt, but that’s not in the cards going into Road to Redemption. It seems like fate has different plans for the both of you. Unfortunately for you, Harlow, you won’t be getting your hands on Andrea anytime soon.
(The crowd begins to boo as Harlow Reichert sighs angrily as Andrea Valentine looks on with a smirk on her face.)
Ryan Wilson: What’s the reason for that you must be asking? Well, that’s because there’s something bigger for you in store. At Road to Redemption, you along with Alexis Chambers will be representing Showdown in the SPECIALISTS CHAMBER!
(The virtual crowd cheers as Harlow Reichert sighs, not really sure what to make of the opportunity.)
Ryan Wilson: Now, Andrea, since we have another representative for Showdown in the Specialists Chamber in Alexis Chambers, there will be another Chamber that needs your star power as you will be added into the Answers World Championship Chamber Match at Road to Redemption!
(The virtual crowd cheers as Andrea Valentine forms a smirk on her face. Yeah, Harlow Reichert and her won’t be facing off, but who is going to deny a shot at the Answers World Championship?)
Ryan Wilson: The two of you better focus on your respective Chambers and avoid any contract until after Road to Redemption and may the odds ever be in your favor.
(‘The Only Thing They Fear Is You’ by Mick Gordon plays through the speakers as Ryan Wilson looks around the exchange at ringside with Harlow Reichert and Andrea Valentine. Security starts to back Harlow away as Andrea waves sarcastically to Harlow.)
Gavin Kirkland: HARLOW REICHERT IN THE SPECIALISTS CHAMBER! ANDREA VALENTINE IN THE ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMBER! TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM GENERAL MANAGER RYAN WILSON! Both of those Chambers are shaping up to be fantastic! :whew: :whew: :whew:
Deadprez: With the issues with Andrea Valentine and Harlow Reichert, they may or may not take a back seat as we head towards Road to Redemption, but we’ll see how it pans in these next few weeks.
(A commercial for Maxwell’s new book “The Novel of My Mind: The Complete Saga” including a ceramic display facemask for your troubles.)
(The camera pans back into the World 1 Theatre.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and Gentlemen the following contest is a triple threat match scheduled for… ONE FALL!!!
Virtual Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘All I know’ from Da Real Gee Money plays over the World 1 Theatre sound system as the Anti-Hero makes his way to the ring looking ready to roll. )
Gina Romano: Introducing first! From Brooklyn, New York! Weighing in at 235 pounds! He is The Thug! He is BASHARRRRR JACK-SOOOOOOON!
Gavin Kirkland: Having not fought since the week prior to Reasonable Doubt, Bashar must be very hungry for some action tonight!
Deadprez: Indeed! He will surely want to make up for the loss he suffered against Eric Magnum too!
(‘King is Born’ by Aloe Blacc suddenly plays over Bashar’s theme as yet another Anti-Hero makes his way to the ring. )
Gina Romano: Annnnnd His Opponent! Making his Elite Answers Wrestling DeeeeBUT! Weighing in at 218 pounds! He is Perfection Personified! KIIIIIIIIIDDD O-HI-OOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Quite a loud mouth this guy is, he was surprising this week against Bashar in the promo department!
Deadprez: Indeed! Now the question is will he deliver or will it all be hot air? We’re about to find out!
( Ding! Ding!! Ding!!! )
Eve: And This Match Is Officially Underway! Both men are at the center of the ring and are mouthing each other off, well actually it’s Kid Ohio who does most of the talking, Bashar just nods and doesn’t look impressed, he rolls his eyes while Kid is still talking and thrashing WOAH!!! A BITCH SLAP FROM JACKSON SENDS OHIO STEPPING BACKWARDS AND LANDING ON HIS ASS!
Bashar Jackson: I’ve told you! YOU TALK TOO FUCKING MUCH!!
Gavin Kirkland: That sure shut Ohio up!
Deadprez: For now it seems.
Eve: Ohio seems angry but he gets up and moves into a clinch with Bashar the two of them lock horns for a while with no clear winner before they get separated by the official. The two go at it again but this time Ohio gets the upper hand! Irish Whip into the cor-no! Reversed by Bashar who whips Kid into the corner, quickly he follows the opponent with a corner clothesline then another and a third one and he doesn’t let go he keeps it up by throwing a series of body punches to the Kid before actually getting into a mounted position from the second rope and begins to deliver haymakers! The crowd is counting along!
Virtual Crowd: One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Nine!
Eve: Bashar kisses the knuckles from the hand who delivered the first nine strikes before ending the sequence with number 10!
Virtual Crowd: TEN!!!
Eve: Bashar gets off of Kid Ohio who slowly stumbles forward in a zombie-like state, he is about to fall forward comically like a lug but Bashar clotheslines him down to the ground! He hooks the leg for a cover!
Referee: One! Two!
Gavin Kirkland: Too soon! Kid Ohio kicks out!
Deadprez: What a quick offense by Jackson however!
Eve: Bashar waits for his opponent to get back to a vertical base, both men stare at each other before they go for a clinch but Ohio tries to go for a leg takedown which is countered by Bashar who goes to the ropes forcing the official to order Kid to stop his action. The official gets him to back away and Bashar tries to take advantage with a clothesline which is ducked by Ohio! He tries to counter with a superkick but Jackson is quick enough to step back and away from it and how has his back against his opponent! Schoolboy pin attempted by Kid Ohio!!
Referee: One!
Deadprez: Kick out by Bashar!
Eve: Both men get up quickly on their feet and Kid Ohio sends Bashar down again with a clothesline from bouncing off the ropes! Quick cover by the Kid!
Referee: One! Two!
Gavin Kirkland: Bashar shoves Ohio off!
Eve: Both men quickly getting up on their feet once more! Ohio attempts a dropkick but Jackson grabs his legs in mid-air before springboarding him over the top ropes and outside of the ring! Bashar is bragging to the virtual crowd he didn’t see Ohio actually landed on his feet and is quickly sliding back into the ring and is right behind him! Bashar turns around only to get collected by a dropkick sending him down! He gets back up but gets clotheslined outside of the ring by the newcomer from Ohio!! Ohio slides outside of the ring obviously not wanting to give much of a break to his opponent tonight on his debut on Saturday Night Showdown! Grabbing Bashar’s head he shoves him back in the ring! Bashar gets to his feet quickly and kicks the bottom rope as Kid was going in the ring, the ropes going up his groin!! The official is warning Bashar who doesn’t seem to give much of a damn as he goes rushes to the ropes giving himself momentum to attack Kid WHO CLIPS HIM WITH A DROPKICK!!
Gavin Kirkland: COVER!!
Referee: One! T-
Deadprez: It will take more than that to finish Bashar, tonight kid!
Eve: Jackson is up on his feet and gets whipped into a corner but he reverses the move with power! Ohio slams against the turnbuckles and falls down on his back hard! Jackson is pondering his next move and kneels next to Kid Ohio, he grabs him by the hair and begins to throw punches to his face under the watchful gaze of the official. He then moves him to the ropes and begins to choke the new Kid! The official begins to count but Jackson stops after 3 and gets away from his opponent. He goes to the ropes and then strikes Ohio to the back of the head with a knee! Ohio drops to the floor while Bashar boasts to the virtual crowd! Bashar goes on the offense further with an arm stretch which is fought off by Kid Ohio who stomps a foot on Jackson who then let’s go of the hold! Jackson replies with a clothesline once more taking down Kid Ohio and he follows it with a dropkick followed by a cover!
Referee: One! Two!
Gavin Kirkman: Kid Ohio keeps it alive with a shoulder up!
Eve: But Bashar isn’t done; he drags the Kid to the ropes, his chest under the bottom one and then proceeds to do a springboard! Ohio is holding his neck in pain! He then gets dragged by Bashar who spins him on his back and then raises his leg up and slams his knee on the mat! He repeats the move again and Jackson goes for a third even! This will leave a mark on Kid Ohio who seems to rely on his leg for a lot of his offense! Smart move by Jackson! Bashar is now taunting his opponent to get up smacking him on the back of the head and Kid Ohio is struggling to get up and is limping a little. Bashar is smirking as he goes for a shoulder tackle after bouncing off the ropes but it’s countered by Ohio with a reversed back breaker followed by a quick neck breaker and a cover by Kid Ohio!
Official: One! Two!
Deadprez: Bashar says no! He kicked out!
Eve: This seems to annoy the newcomer a little bit He is now the one taunting waiting for Bashar to get up only to send him down with a Russian leg sweep followed by a single leg crab! Bashar quickly and with force hurries to the ropes forcing Ohio to break the hold ordered by the official. Bashar tries to get up but as he faces his opponent he gets brought down with a diving crossbody followed by a one leg cover!
Referee: One!
Gavin Kirkland: Kick out by Jackson!
Eve: Ohio doesn’t stop there he picks up Bashar and swings him for a Bridging Northern Lights Suplex! The official goes for a cover!
Referee: One!
Gavin Kirkland: Kick out by Jackson again!
Eve: Bashar is in trouble now he is struggling to get up and uh oh! Kid Ohio is tuning up the band! Standing in a corner he is tapping his foot hard on the mat. Will we get to see the Picture Perfect Kick on his debut match?? Bashar is almost vertical! His back is turned to the Kid who can’t wait for Jackson to turn around which he does! Ohio goes for it! BUT BASHAR DUCKS AT THE LAST SECOND AND IS NOW BEHIND OHIO! THE NEW YORK KILLA IS APPLIED!! THE COQUINA CLUTCH IS LOCKED IN! BASHAR DROPS TO THE FLOOR AND OHIO ALONG WITH HIM HE IS FLAILING HIS ARMS TRYING TO RESIST THE SUBMISSION!! WILL HE TAP? YES HE WILL!! KID OHIO TAPPED OUT!!!
( DING! DING!! DING!!! )
(‘All I Know’ from Da Real Gee Money plays over the World 1 Theatre sound system as the referee raises The Thug’s arm in victory. )
Gina Romano: Here Is Your Winner by Submission; The THUG! BASHARRRRR JACK-SOOOOOOOOON!!
Deadprez: What a way to nail the win for The Thug!
Gavin Kirkland: Great counter by the Brooklyn born Jackson! A good match overall! Kid Ohio shouldn’t be ashamed of the loss he performed well on his debut!
(A commercial is shown for Staples, the home for writing utensils so people like Allen Hunter can “write” their promos to their opponents, fucking bozos.)
(Showdown fades back in from commercial break and cuts to the backstage area where Kyra Phillips is standing by. The backstage reporter has a serious look on her face and after a moment, she begins speaking.)
Kyra Phillips: Last weekend at Reasonable Doubt, four competitors put their careers and lives on the line to compete in the very first Armageddon Hell in a Cell match. Jamie O’Hara successfully defended the Answers World Championship against Jake Smith, Dr. Bethany Blue, and Kassidy Heart. The match itself was a spectacle, but perhaps it’s the ending that will stick with the members of the EAW Universe for a long time to come. The argument could be made that Kassidy Heart had the match won. She had Jamie O’Hara trapped in the ‘Louis Vuitton of Wrestling Moves’ and he had nowhere to go. Everyone was holding their breath waiting to see if Jamie would give up for the first time ever in his career, but thanks to Dr. Blue, we will never know the answer to that. She broke the submission and after a brief battle with Kassidy, the two women tumbled off the side of the cell, meeting a fiery demise and sealing their fates in the match. Jamie would go on to pin Jake to retain, and we were left wondering about the condition of both Kassidy and Dr. Blue. This week, their respective significant others have said nothing, but tonight it seems like we are finally going to get the updates we have been looking for.
(The camera pans out just a little bit and shows that Dr. Winston Brett, a former staff doctor for EAW turned personal physician for Kassidy Heart, is standing beside Kyra.)
Kyra Phillips: Joining me right now is Dr. Winston Brett. Dr. Brett, you are Kassidy’s personal doctor and I’m being told you have been given the go ahead by Mr. DEDEDE to give all of us an update on how Kassidy is doing.
Dr. Winston Brett: That’s right. What happened at Reasonable Doubt truly is something none of us will soon forget, especially Kassidy. After she was removed from the fire, she was taken by a private helicopter to New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell where she was treated for second degree burns to various parts of her body and, unfortunately, a concussion as she landed on the left side of her head during the fall. Kassidy’s history with concussions is well documented and it was just a few months ago that her career was nearly ended by one at Pain for Pride. Luckily, this particular concussion was not as severe and Kassidy was removed from the match without having any more damage done. She was released from the hospital the following morning and has been resting comfortably at home in Connecticut.
Kyra Phillips: When will Kassidy have clearance to compete again? Road to Redemption is coming up and I’m sure Kassidy would love to get another crack at the Answers World Championship inside of the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
Dr. Winston Brett: While Kassidy’s goal of winning the Answers World Championship has not changed, her focus right now is on recovering. She’s not the type of competitor who enjoys sitting on the sidelines and I can assure you that she will be back in the ring real soon.
(Kyra nods her head, absolutely taking in everything Dr. Brett has said so far.)
Kyra Phillips: Speaking of seeing Kassidy in the ring again, the Grand Prix semi-finals have been set. The Jaded Hearts are scheduled to take on The Blicky Boyz next week. When you say we will be seeing Kassidy real soon, that means next week, right?
(Dr. Brett can’t help but crack a smile at that. He knew that he would get that question and came prepared for it.)
Dr. Winston Brett: In the few short years I have been treating Kassidy, I have come to discover that she is a pretty headstrong individual. There’s not a lot that keeps her down and it doesn’t seem like this will be stopping her either. She has opted to compete alongside Sienna Jade with or without medical clearance, and her husband has given his blessing on this. The Grand Prix means a lot to Kassidy and while she was preparing to make her return to EAW, the Grand Prix was the first thing she committed too. As one-half of the defending champions, Kassidy has vowed to be ready to go next week and the collective goal of the Jaded Hearts is to get their win back they feel The Blicky Boyz stole from them back at Fighting Spirit: Omaha. Things were a little different for Kassidy and Sienna back then, but with them both on the same page right now, they feel unstoppable and both feel this is the best they have ever looked in tag team competition. What happened at Reasonable Doubt isn’t going to keep Kassidy from doing her part to help secure the Jaded Hearts a second straight Grand Prix final.
Kyra Phillips: Is there a realistic chance that Kassidy will be a hundred percent next week?
Dr. Winston Brett: Kassidy is someone who is constantly able to defy the odds. Last year, she was blown up inside of the Extreme Elimination Chamber and the very next week in Dubai, she was able to walk on stage and accept the Female Elitist of the Year award. Despite all my years as a medical professional, I can honestly say that there are some things that even science can’t explain :wow:
(Kyra can’t help but eye Dr. Brett. She is a little suspicious over that last comment.)
Kyra Phillips: Would Mr. DEDEDE having a Gawd Contract have anything to do with Kassidy’s miraculous recovery last year? Is that something that is coming into play right now?
Dr. Winston Brett: It’s not my place to discuss the Gawd Contract and the avenues it opens to the holders of it.
Kyra Phillips: :wow: Fair enough, I guess. Dr. Brett, we appreciate you joining us here tonight and thank you for the update on Kassidy.
(Dr. Brett nods his head and exits the scene, leaving Kyra alone.)
Kyra Phillips: There you have it, guys. Kassidy Heart is recovering from second degree burns and a concussion but plans to be back in the ring next week. I can’t wait to see what she has to say! In the meantime, let’s get back to the action, so Deadprez, Eve, and Gavin… I’m sending it back to you!
(Kyra grins and the backstage scene fades out.)
(Showdown reopens down at the ring.)
(The camera pans to Gina Romano standing inside the ring with an EAW branded mic in hand.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!!
Virtual Fans: ONE FALL!!
Gina Romano: AND IS FOR A SPOT IN THE EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH!!
Gina Romano: Introducing first! Hailing from Dallas, Texas, weighing in at 210 pounds…he is “THE CHOSEN ONE” JON KELTON!!!
(‘Last Strike’ by Polo G plays over the PA and Jon Kelton begins making his way to the ring, determined to earn a spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber. Kelton is given with a mixed reaction by the crowd as he steps in the ring.)
Deadprez: Here is Jon Kelton, coming off his big match with Justin Windgate where he unfortunately lost the 24/7 Contract.
Eve; Yeah, but Kelton doesn’t seem to be too phased by said lost. He claims he feels “free” by losing that 24/7 Contract, like it’s lifted some weight off of his shoulders.
Gavin Kirkland: That’s an interesting way of looking at it but he’s certainly gonna be feeling angry if he doesn’t manage to secure this spot in the EEC against Lucas Johnson. I’ll bet he’ll be missing his contract at that point.
Deadprez: That could be correct but only time will tell as Jon stands in the ring awaiting the arrival of Lucas Johnson.
(Jon Kelton stands in the ring stretching as ‘Last Strike’ by Polo G fades out and is replaced with ‘Young and Bitter’ by Hot Tag Media.)
Gina Romano: And his opponent! Hailing from Long Island, New York, weighing in at 197 pounds…he is “THE BLUEPRINT” LUCAS JOHNSON!!!!
(Lucas Johnson shows up and begins making his way down to the ring with a look of determination similar to Kelton’s while he has Albert Hitchman in tow, walking beside him.)
Eve: Lucas Johnson, another man who was unsuccessful in his match at Reasonable Doubt against Maxwell who seems to have finally got his retribution on Lucas for dismembering his face.
Deadprez: Lucas may have lost against Maxwell but he looks to make that negative a positive tonight by winning when it truly matters. Cause this match could be a stepping stone to Lucas Johnson becoming our Answers World Champion.
Gavin Kirkland: Like this guy is gonna beat Jamie O’Hara, Jack Ripley, and anybody that makes it into the match…
Deadprez: He did beat Cage before, didn’t he? And he’s a former New Breed Champion, and former Young Lions Cup holder. Don’t count Lucas Johnson out in this situation.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: There’s the bell and this match is officially under way. Jon Kelton and Lucas are currently circling the ring, looking to possibly get a feel for each other. That doesn’t last long though as the two men begin locking up with each other. But Lucas is able to quickly slide behind Jon Kelton. Lucas is seemingly looking to lift Kelton up for a German Suplex but Kelton is able to plant himself making it quite difficult for Lucas to do so. Kelton slides behind Lucas this time and looks for a German Suplex of his own, but Lucas delivers a back elbow to the face of Jon Kelton which staggers him back a bit. And Lucas continues on with the attack as he delivers some forearm strikes to the face of Jon which backs him into the corner.
Eve: Kelton isn’t looking to take this punishment for long as he throws Lucas into his corner to deliver some punishment. Switching places between the two. And Jon cracks Lucas Johnson in the head with a stiff back elbow strike! Lucas is clearly dazed and Jon creates distance between the two to build up momentum for a RUNNING SPEAR! That causes Lucas to come crumbling out of the corner, holding his ribs in pain. Albert Hitchman is shouting some encouragement at Lucas to get back up! Jon Kelton doesn’t care as he continues to stomp Lucas while he’s down. Kelton pulls Lucas up and looks to plant him with a Suplex but Lucas showing some resistance and putting his weight down now to prevent Kelton from lifting him. Lucas delivers some shots to the body of Jon, which gets him to release the Suplex. Lucas is able to push Jon to the ropes with a kick and as Jon rebounds LUCAS LAUNCHES HIM WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!
Gavin Kirkland: Good power on the display by Lucas Johnson who has swung the match back in his favor! He continues the attack with some shoot kicks to the legs and body of Jon Kelton. JON CATCHES LUCAS’ FOOT ON ONE- ENZIGURI! LUCAS IS ABLE TO KICK KELTON IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH THE ENZIGURI! AND KELTON IS CERTAINLY STAGGERING NOW! LUCAS TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THIS AND IS ABLE TO POP OFF THE GERMAN SUPLEX HE ATTEMPTED EARLIER! KELTON LANDS ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD BUT IS ABLE TO ROLL THROUGH TO HIS FEET WHERE HE IS MET WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE BY LUCAS THAT DROPS HIM WHERE HE STANDS! LUCAS SCRAMBLES FOR THE COVER, COULD HE BE GOING ON TO EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER?!
ONNNEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWOOOOOOO!!
TH-
KICKOUT!!
Eve: Kelton still has his wits about him even after that blow by Lucas! Speaking of Lucas, he manages to stay in control of Kelton with a gator roll! He is just rolling him back and forth around the ring before finally transitioning to a crossface in the center of the ring! And Kelton has nowhere to go. Lucas is looking to beat Kelton and make him tap out a bit early! But Jon is continuing to look for an escape! Lucas still has the hold in BUT JON IS ABLE TO CRADLE LUCAS FOR A PIN AND THE REFEREE SCRAMBLES INTO POSITION!
ONNNNEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Deadprez: NO!! LUCAS JOHNSON KICKS OUT BUT SIMULTANEOUSLY RELEASES THE CROSSFACE! Kelton lies on the floor favoring his shoulder as the referee backs Lucas up to create some separation between the two as he checks up on Jon. Jon is able to affirm to the ref that he can continue this match as Lucas lines Jon up for something in the corner. Jon gets to one knee and LUCAS LOOKS TO CONNECT WITH SHINING WIZARD!!!
Gavin Kirkland: KELTON NIPS THAT IN THE BUD AND SLAMS LUCAS JOHNSON DOWN WITH AN IMPACTFUL SPINEBUSTER! Lucas favors his back as he begins to roll out of the ring. Kelton is shortly in tow however, and he chucks Lucas into the barricade! Albert Hitchman is watching in horror as his client is getting beaten down by Kelton here. Jon grabs Lucas by the hair and this time throws him into the steel steps! Lucas is on all fours, crawling away, trying to get some sort of separation between him and Jon Kelton. That doesn’t really come to fruition for Lucas as Kelton grabs him again and looks to slam Lucas face-first into the ring post. But Lucas has enough wherewithal to block it and elbows Jon in the face which reels him back. Lucas kicks Jon straight in the midsection and tosses him into the ringpost! Kelton is downed and grabbing at his head, he’s gonna get more than just a minor migraine from that ringpost. Lucas rolls Kelton inside the ring and delivers a penalty kick to the back of Kelton’s head!
Eve: Lucas is feeling himself as he knows the match is going in his favor. Lucas positions Jon perpendicular to the turnbuckle and he slings off of it for a swagger bomb! BUT KELTON GETS THE FOOT UP— WAIT! LUCAS CAUGHT KELTON’S FOOT WHEN GOING DOWN AND HE TRANSITIONS IT TO THE ANKLE LOCK! ANKLE LOCK IS LOCKED IN TIGHT! LUCAS ONCE AGAIN PULLS KELTON TO THE CENTER OF THE RING MUCH LIKE HE DID FOR THE CROSSFACE EARLIER! KELTON IS FLAILING AROUND, LOOKING FOR SOME SORT OF ESCAPE! KELTON RAISES HIS HAND IN THE AIR, HE’S GONNA TAP!
Deadprez: IT LOOKED LIKE HE WAS GONNA BUT KELTON ENDS UP ROLLING THROUGH OUT OF THE ANKLE LOCK AND SENDING LUCAS JOHNSON FACE-FIRST INTO MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE! Lucas pulls himself up back to his feet using the ropes, BUT THIS CRACKA IS MAKING A GRAVE MISTAKE AS HIS BACK IS TURNED TO KELTON WHO DROPKICKS LUCAS IN THE BACK! AND LANDS A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX ON LUCAS! WHICH SENDS HIM ACROSS THE RING, ALMOST TO THE CORNER ACROSS FROM THEM! :damn:
Eve: Kelton pursues Lucas, perhaps having this match in the bag. BUT LUCAS HAS SOME WHEREWITHAL STILL AND LOOKS FOR A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION OF KELTON! KELTON HAS THIS SCOUTED AGAIN, AND HE SPINS LUCAS OUT, TO DELIVER A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION OF HIS OWN! KELTON GRABS LUCAS TO DRIVE HIM DOWN FACE-FIRST INTO THE MAT WITH A TWIST OF FATE!! KELTON HOOKS THE LEGS ON A POSSIBLY OUT COLD, LUCAS JOHNSON!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THRREEEEEE-
KICKOUT!
Gavin Kirkland: Lucas is able to again kickout! Kelton has a look of shock in his face, he could’ve sworn that was it. But Lucas is staying in this fight, both men want this opportunity to be in the Extreme Elimination Chamber. It looks like a lightbulb has went off in Kelton’s head as he begins stalking Lucas Johnson who is slowly beginning to make it back to his feet. Kelton hooks the arms and turns Lucas over for AVADA KEDAVRA!! BUT LUCAS PUSHES KELTON OFF OF HIM! KELTON REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES- CLAYMORE KICK!!!!!!! LUCAS DAMN NEAR TOOK HIS HEAD OFF!!! LUCAS COVERS KELTON, THIS IS IT!!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Eve: LUCAS WINS IT! LUCAS IS GOING ON TO THE EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER!!
Deadprez: WAIT! LOOk!!! KELTON MANAGED TO GET HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE! LUCAS JOHNSON’S EXPRESSION OF HAPPINESS TURNED TO ONE OF BEWILDERMENT AS HE THOUGHT WHAT EVERYONE ELSE THOUGHT AND THAT THIS MATCH WAS OVER!! Lucas Johnson is enraged by this development and begins to line Kelton up in the corner! He looks to be setting him up for another Claymore Kick. If Lucas hits this, it’s over. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Kelton finally gets to his feet, LUCAS CHARGES!! CLAYMORE KI- KELTON MANAGES TO ROLL LUCAS UP FOR A SCHOOL BOY!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEE-
Eve: LUCAS KICKS OUT! BOTH MEN SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET AND LUCAS CATCHES KELTON CLEAN ON THE JAW WITH A JUMPING KNEE! KELTON FALLS TO ONE KNEE! LUCAS BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES FOR THE SHINING WIZARD! KELTON DUCKS UNDER! F-5 BY JON KELTON!! KELTON STUMBLES DOWN INTO THE CORNER WHILE LUCAS LIES PRONE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: Sick F-5 but Jon Kelton there, but Ronan Malosi tells me the F-5 has nothing on the F-10.
Eve: Oh brother…
Deadprez: You can see Albert Hitchman in a panic! He senses his client is truly in trouble now after that F-5. And Albert begins pounding on the apron, trying to wake Lucas Johnson up who’s clearly out of it at the moment. Kelton isn’t as he grabs Lucas by his head and picks him up, but Lucas just plops back down to the canvas. Kelton tries to hoist Lucas back up again, but the same result happens. Kelton may have legitimately taken out Lucas with that F-5. Kelton attempts to get Lucas up one last time but- SMALL PACKAGE!! SMALL PACKAGE BY LUCAS JOHNSON!!
ONNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: KELTON MANAGES A LAST SECOND KICKOUT FROM LUCAS’ SMALL PACKAGE! Speaking of small package…:mjlit:
Eve: Don’t.
Gavin Kirkland: :noah:
Eve: Back to the action, Lucas seemingly played possum on Jon Kelton but Kelton isn’t happy as he kicks Lucas in the gut! He hooks the arms and looks to attempt the Avada Kedavra again. But Albert Hitchman senses the danger that his client is in and hops on the apron the distract the ref. WHILE THE REF IS DISTRACTED LUCAS ESCAPES THE AVADA KEDAVRA AGAIN AND GETS HIM WITH THE O’CONNOR ROLL!! BUT THE REF IS STILL FOCUSED ON ALBERT HITCHMAN! WHILE HE SHOULD BE COUNTING THE PIN AT PLAY!
Virtual Crowd: ONE…TWO…THREE..FOUR..FIVE..
Deadprez: THE REFEREE TURNS AROUND AND NOTICES LUCAS PIN BUT IT’S TOO LATE AS JON KICKS LUCAS OFF OF HIM, CAUSING LUCAS TO BUMBLE INTO ALBERT HITCHMAN WHO GETS KNOCKED OFF THE APRON! LUCAS JOHNSON IS IN SHOCK AS HE DIDNT MEAN TO DO THAT! BUT KELTON CAPITALIZES BY HOOKING THE ARMS, AND SPIKING LUCAS JOHNSON ON HIS HEAD WITH EGO TRIP!! FUTURE SHOCK DDT!! KELTON HOOKS THE LEG OF LUCAS!!
ONNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano; HERE’S YOUR WINNER! AND THE MAN GOING ON TO THE EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER, JON KELTON!!!
(‘Last Strike’ by Polo G blasts over the PA System again and Kelton rolls off a knocked out Lucas Johnson to a positive reaction from the virtual crowd)
Deadprez: Jon Kelton has done it! He will be another competitor competing in the Answers World Championship Extreme Elimination Chamber! What a huge bounce back win from losing the 24/7 Contract!
Eve: Yeah, but let’s not forget, Kelton probably wouldn’t have done-so if it wasn’t for the mistake Albert Hitchman made. He may have meant well but it didn’t pay off.
Gavin Kirkland: Lucas should fire that klutz! How dare he cost “The Blueprint” a spot in the EEC?!
Eve: Weren’t you just talking about how you didn’t think Lucas was gonna beat Jon?
Gavin Kirkland: Of course not.
Eve: :mjpls:
(The camera pans to Kelton standing on the stage with a smile on his face as we cut back to the ring to see Albert Hitchman attempting to apologize for his mistake to Lucas. Lucas is clearly a bit irate towards Albert costing him his match as we fade to black with some tension lingering in the air between the two.)
(A commercial for the new 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander starring MITSUBACHI and Komatsu Ogawa where they accidentally drive off the side of the road and get mugged as Ogawa tries to fight them off with a samurai sword.)
(The scene opens backstage inside Ryan Wilson’s office. Standing next to him is his consultant, Alissa Brady. Ryan then sits on his desk.)
Ryan Wilson: You look very pretty tonight if nobody has told you.
(Alissa Brady brushes her hair to the side, almost trying to hide her blushing.)
Alissa Brady: Thank you, Ryan. It was a last minute outfit choice, but it worked out well.
Ryan Wilson: I’m truly glad you left Lucas a few weeks ago. The way he was treating you made me sick to my stomach.
(Alissa continues to blush.)
Alissa Brady: Yeah–
BANG!
(Alissa Brady and Ryan Wilson continue to carry on with their conversation.)
Alissa Brady: I’m glad that I managed to get out of the toxicity with Lucas. It gives me more time to focus on Applebee’s and this job.
Ryan Wilson: That’s fantastic! Nothing should be getting in your way! You’re a beautiful and intelligent woman. You need to be focused on your goals —
BANG!
(Ryan Wilson rolls his eyes, but continues to ignore the banging on the door.)
Ryan Wilson: With Showdown, I trust you to be the different perspective that I need from this brand. This went beyond my issues with Ronan, but it’s because I feel like we have a similar vision career and life wise —
BANG!
(Ryan Wilson sighs at being cut off for a third time, but puts on his best General Manager voice.)
Ryan Wilson: Door is always open!
(The door opens as Ronan Malosi walks into the camera shot as Ryan Wilson sighs as Alissa Brady stands behind Ryan, wanting no piece of Ronan.)
Ronan Malosi: Look, I come in peace.
Ryan Wilson: Really?
Ronan Malosi: Yes. You beat me fair and square. And it’s not good for me to be on the bad side of my boss when there’s still a long season to go. I’m here to say you were the better man and I hope to put this behind us so I can focus on what everybody wants and needs…Ronan Malosi as a champion! :blessed:
Ryan Wilson: Ronan….you’ve done some horrific things to my family–
Ronan Malosi: I know, and I’m sorry.
Alissa Brady: :usure: !!!!!!
Ronan Malosi: YES! Stay out of this Alissa.
Alissa Brady: Excuse me?! I’m your boss at both jobs.
Ronan Malosi: I’m still manager at Applebee’s!
Alissa Brady: INTERIM.
Ronan Malosi: Just until the end of the year. :noah:
Ryan Wilson: Well, I’m not su–
(Ryan’s phone rings, and he excuses himself as he takes it.)
Alissa Brady: You know Kevin’s gonna kill you after I tell him what you did to his favorite manager, right?
Ronan Malosi: HUSH!!!!!
(Ronan overhears the phone conversation Ryan is having.)
Ryan Wilson: (on the phone) I don’t have any challengers for the tag titles at the moment. But I will get back to you very soon on some ideas, Mr. Adams. Okay thank you, and congrats on the new babies!
(Ryan hangs up the phone.)
Ronan Malosi: Team with me! If I wanna be a triple crown winner, I gotta get the tag team gold out of the way. :blessed:
Alissa and Ryan: :skip: !!!!!!
Ryan Wilson: You don’t deserve any kind of championship match.
Ronan Malosi: :mjpls: Ryan, do you not realize the STAR you are in the presence of? We would mop the floor with those hags that are the tag champions.
Alissa Brady: WHAT IS WITH YOUR DISRESPECT OF WOMEN?!? OUT!! You have a match to get ready for.
Ronan Malosi: I speak nothing, but facts, Alissa. Our Tag Team Champions are LITTLE GIRLS, who dress up and believe in fairytales. They aren’t competition to me and Ryan. We’d wipe the floor with them so easily, they’ll be like the last little piggy going ‘wewewe all the way home!’ Like, am I supposed to be scared at the idea that Sierra Bradford and Harper Lee are Unified Tag Team Champions? :mjlol: !!!!!!
Ryan Wilson: It’s not happening. You’ll be lucky to find yourself on the Road To Redemption card at all. Now OUT!
Ronan Malosi: Look, I got people racing to be my tag team partner. Jamie O’Hara settled on Ahren Fournier for the Grand Prix when he could have been teaming with me! I just wasn’t in the mood to carry him to the Grand Prix finals, but we’re getting title shots right off the bat. If you align with me, Ryan, it’s an easy way to get our first titles! Just think about it!
Ryan Wilson: Ronan, OUT! NOW!
Ronan Malosi: The offer is still out there. I gotta warm up on defeating Jack Ripley. You know where to find me.
(Ronan Malosi leaves Ryan Wilson’s office as Ryan and Alissa Brady exchange a look on each other. Both believe that Ronan is the craziest person alive to team with the same man that pushed him to hell last weekend. The scene fades back to the ring.)
(Inside the ring, is Mr. Business and his “employees” in suits are standing behind him. Mr. Business has a look on his face of almost disbelief as his employees back him up on it.)
Mr. Business: Can you believe it?!
Mr. Business: Can you believe that Mr. Business was not on the Reasonable Doubt card?! Can you believe I was not invited to take part in a qualifying match for the Extreme Elimination Chamber? Does anybody not know who the hell I am? I might be a “rookie”, but EAW knew when they signed me that I was MONEY. They knew I belonged in the big time matches on this show. And what have I been doing so far? Slaving away facing the Ed Magnums and the Bashar Jacksons of this world? None of those guys deserve to even shine my damn shoes.
(One of the employees pats him on his shoulder.)
Mr. Business: EAW knows how good I am and especially the general manager, Ryan Wilson. They KNOW I could be out doing better things. They know I have better things to do with my time if this is all they are going to give me that they have. Are people forgetting I’m a successful and rich CEO? I don’t need this but I do it anyway because the wrestling world needs a hard dose of Mr. Business. Everybody needs Mr. Business on their televisions every single week blessing them with my presence. I’m tired of the disrespect. I want–NO SCRATCH THAT! I am DEMANDING competition. I DEMAND to fight somebody who is on MY LEVEL! I’m done playing games Give me what I deserve or you can watch me walk out those do–
(‘Cha-Ching!’ by UNIQUE hits as Maxwell walks out wearing his protective mask, and his jacket over his ring gear ready for his match with Strawberry Steve shortly. He makes his way to the ring unimpressed, as Mr. Business has the same expression on his face. Maxwell is cautious entering the ring knowing he’s at a disadvantage.)
Maxwell: Do you hear yourself? You JUST walked through the door and you’re out here demanding things like the Extreme Elimination Chamber and main event treatment? Why? Because you’re this rich and successful CEO of a company we’ve never heard of? Man, do you know how many Mr. Businesses come and go throughout this company? The first thing you need to know is you aren;t entitled to a damn thing. I was in your shoes once, but breaking my face has humbled me. Having that giant ego isn’t going to get you anywhere. If anybody deserves a chance at perhaps the Chamber, it’s someone who’s been busting his ass off ever since he returned. A guy who was ON the Reasonable Doubt card. And a guy who WON his match on the card.
Mr. Business: We are nothing alike. I have worked for everything I have gotten and that’s why I am where I am. You were one of those pompous boys who were born with a golden spoon in their mouth. I bet you haven’t worked a day in your life, Maxwell.
Maxwell: That’s where you’re wrong. You don’t know a damn thing about me. You need to–
???: ENOUGH! GOD DAMN! ENOUGH!
(Bashar Jackson appears on the stage with a microphone. And he begins walking to the ring with a towel over his head after his victory earlier tonight.)
Bashar Jackson: Would you look at that. Two massive egos clashing with one another. Nnah, nah nah, I can tell you NOBODY wants to see this so I’m putting a stop to it right now.
(Bashar Jackson slides in the ring and gets in the face of both Maxwell and Mr. Business.)
Bashar Jackson: Both of you need to just shut the hell up. God fucking damn. Especially you Mr. Business. Me and you started in this company at the exact same time. You have shown absolutely nothing to have your demands met. You must be outta your damn find fool. You think beating Woogieman grants you the red carpet treatment like you’re the top star?
Mr. Business: I was the top star the minute I signed my contract.
(Maxwell shakes his head, as Bashar throws his head back in a bit of a laughter.)
Bashar Jackson: Did you not watch me earlier tonight? I beat a talented wrestler. There’s a clear difference between you and me. I want to work for things, and you just want them handed to you on a silver platter. You need to know it’s not going to be smooth sailings for you.
(Mr. Business’ employees step up to Bashar and Maxwell, but Mr. Business throws his hands up and signals for them to back up.)
Mr. Business: I don’t take ANY kind of advice from a dude who spent time behind bars. You’re a damn charity case. And Maxwell, you’re just a beaten down grumpy dude who doesn’t realize he’s getting passed over not because he’s doing it the right way or whatever, because nobody cares enough to see Maxwell in a prime position on this show.
(Both Maxwell and Bashar Jackson lay out Mr. Business with a punch and then lay out his employees, one of the employees drags out Mr. Business and drags him up the ramp. Mr. Business is irate as he checks his lip for blood and one of his employees hands him a towel. He is screaming at both of them in the ring, and now both Bashar and Maxwell leave the ring and go up the ramp. Mr. Business looks like a deer in headlights as he directs his employees through the curtain to the back, and the camera fades to black.)
(A commercial for the new EAW Casino mobile game starring Donovan Duke is shown, along with 2 other games with little to no effort put into them :mjpls:)
(‘Cha-Ching’ by UNIQUE hits, as the virtual crowd boos heavily. Maxwell steps out onto the stage wearing his mask and a dark hoodie with a letter M on the back. Maxwell looks focused and ready to go as he walks down the ramp and towards the ring)
Gina Romano: The following contest is set for.. ONE FALL!! Introducing first, from Las Vegas, Nevada!! Weighing in at 231lbs!!! THE INELEGANT ONE!!! MAXWELL!!!
Deadprez: Last week, Maxwell picked up a huge victory over Lucas Johnson. The two have been going at each other for a while now, and Maxwell was able to have the last laugh with his victory at Reasonable Doubt.
Eve: Just moments ago, he made his presence felt with Mr. Business. Pretty much telling him to shut the fuck up and work for what he wants instead of demanding things. He’s gotta focus up now though. Tonight he’s up against another familiar opponent in Strawberry Steve, but that isn’t stopping Maxwell from continuing to build onto this momentum. We’ll see how he does here tonight!
(‘Escape’ by Rupert Holmes hits, as Strawberry Steve steps out onto the stage wearing some dark shades with his hands inside of his pockets. He looks calm as the crowd cheers loudly for this fan favorite. He nods out to the virtual crowd as he effortlessly makes his way down to the ring)
Gina Romano: And his opponent.. From The Strawberry Fields, Glasgow, Scotland.. Freshly Picked!!! STRAWBERRY STEVE!!!
Deadprez: Steve didn’t compete at Reasonable Doubt last week, but he did appear in the intro clip where he did give the fans a good visual of him eating his food.
Gavin Kirkland: Look at how calm and care free this man is. I wish I could be that cool!
Eve: You can only wish Gavin! Steve may not be the most motivated or energized person in this company, but his demeaner and the way he holds himself up is something that these fans truly enjoy about him!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: There’s the bell and this match is underway!! Strawberry Steve looks extremely relaxed right now with his hands inside of his pockets. Both him and Maxwell make their way to the center of the ring where Maxwell has a look of determination on his face. The two stare at each other eye to eye.. AND STRAWBERRY STEVE EFFORTLESSLY KICKS MAXWELL IN THE FOOT! Maxwell looks pretty annoyed by this as Steve looks him right in the face.. Steve shrugs his shoulders with his hands in his pockets.. AND DOES ANOTHER EFFORTLESS KICK TO THE LEG OF MAXWELL!! Maxwell rolls his eyes and looks off to the side before staring back at Steve.. Steve once again shrugs his shoulders and kicks-
Eve: MAXWELL JUST TOOK STEVE DOWN WITH A MASSIVE LARIAT!!! I guess it’s safe to assume that Maxwell was done playing games!! Strawberry Steve slowly gets back up to his feet, but is quickly met by a knife edge chop to the chest by Maxwell! Now a forearm smash that sends Strawberry Steve flying halfway across the ring and down to the canvas. Steve backs himself up into the corner, but Maxwell is right there to deliver two massive punches to the top of his head! Maxwell grabs Steve and pulls him up and out of the corner.. He pulls him in then lifts him up in the air in a powerbomb position!! AND MAXWELL SLAMS STEVE HARD WITH A POWERBOMB!!
Gavin Kirkland: Maxwell walks around the body of Steve with his arms extended out and off to his sides as he taunts out to this virtual crowd that responds with boos. Steve turns onto his stomach, but soon after, Maxwell reaches down and grabs Steve by the waist!! DEADLIFT BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX BY MAXWELL AS HE HOLDS STEVE’S SHOULDERS DOWN FOR THE PIN!!!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THHHHHHHHREEEEE-
Deadprez: And there’s the kickout by Steve at the last possible moment!! Maxwell quickly gets back up to his feet as he grabs Steve from off the ground and whips him into the corner!! Steve crashes up against the turnbuckles as Maxwell charges in and blasts him with a running lariat!! Maxwell backs out of the corner, as Steve slowly steps out as well.. BUT MAXWELL SHOWCASES HIS IMPRESSIVE STRENGTH BY SHOVING STEVE RIGHT BACK INTO THE CORNER LIKE HE WAS JUST A RAG DOLL!! And what’s this!?! MAXWELL CHOPS HARD ONTO THE CHEST OF STEVE AS WE CAN HEAR THE SOUND ECHOING THROUGHOUT THE EMPTY ARENA!! Steve clutches at his chest in pain as he nearly falls to the canvas after that one shot! However, Maxwell keeps him standing and pulls him out of the corner..
Eve: THE UNBREAKABLE VOW!!! Maxwell wraps his arms around the head of Strawberry Steve and locks in that tight sleeper hold!! He’s wrenching away at the head and neck while cutting off the air circulation for Steve!! Steve’s arms are flailing around as he tries to escape from this hold, but Maxwell isn’t allowing it! He’s simply doing whatever he wants to Steve and staying on the offense in this match! Steve’s arms begin to slow down as the referee is looking to check on him. The referee raises Steve’s arm in the air..
Gavin Kirkland: BUT MAXWELL RELEASES STEVE AND SHOVES HIM AWAY AS STEVE FALLS DOWN TO ONE KNEE!!
Deadprez: The referee was just about to check and see if he should call the match due to Steve potentially being knocked unconscious, but Maxwell didn’t want to go for the win just yet! And look at him now, as he backs up into the corner and climbs up to the top rope behind Steve who is slowly getting up to his feet.. MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD BY MAXWELL!!! That shot sends Steve right down to the canvas of the ring and Maxwell goes for the pin!!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!
THHHHHREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Eve: NO!! Maxwell raises Steve’s shoulder up himself then stands up. He’s giving Steve a finger wag saying that he’s not done just yet!! This is definitely a statement being made by Maxwell right now as he has completely dominated this match so far!! Maxwell reaches down and grabs Steve by the head and shoulders before bringing him up to his feet. Maxwell keeps a hold of Steve’s arm.. AND CONNECTS WITH A RIPCORD ELBOW SMASH!! HE CALLS THAT THE MONEY MAKER!! Steve nearly drops to the canvas, but Maxwell keeps a hold of him. He repositions Steve.. SNAP DDT BY MAXWELL!!
Gavin Kirkland: You can see the pain that Steve is going through as he clutches at his head. Maxwell reaches down and grabs Steve from off of the ground and kicks him in the abdomen!! He pulls Steve in as he lifts Steve up into a powerbomb once again!! What is he planning on doing here?!?! OH NO!! DON’T DO IT!!!
Deadprez: BUCKLE BOMB BY MAXWELL AS HE POWERBOMBS STEVE DIRECTLY INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!!! Steve hits the turnbuckles hard, as he leans up against them. Maxwell walks his way over to Steve.. AND CONNECTS WITH A POWERFUL EUROPEAN UPPER CUT!! Steve slowly steps out of the corner as Maxwell backs away.. And what’s this!?!?
Eve: STEVE LOOKS AT MAXWELL AND PLACES HIS HANDS IN HIS POCKETS ONCE MORE!!! AND HE SHRUGS AT MAXWELL AS IF NOTHING EVEN HAPPENED!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Uh Oh..
Deadpreaz: MAXWELL KICKS STEVE IN THE STOMACH AND LIFTS HIM UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY POSITION!! Maxwell walks to the center of the ring with Strawberry Steve resting up on his shoulders! Look at the strength of Maxwell now as he stares out to the virtual fans in the arena!!! MISSING FRAGMENT!!! THAT’S THE FIREMAN’S CARRY CUTTER BY MAXWELL AS HE SNAPS STEV’S HEAD UP AGAINST THE CANVAS OF THE RING WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE!!! Strawberry Steve is out cold in the center of the ring with his hands still in his pockets!! Maxwell hooks the legs and this one has to be over!!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
THHHHHHHHHHREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Cha-Ching’ by UNIQUE hits, as Maxwell rises up to his feet while staring down at the broken body of Strawberry Steve. The referee raises his hand in the air as the virtual crowd boos heavily)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner.. MAXWELL!!!!!!
Deadprez: What a win by Maxwell tonight! He definitely wasn’t playing around as he took full control of this match right from the beginning!
Gavin Kirkland: Don’t forget, Steve managed to connect with those two kicks at the beginning of the match!
Eve: Yes, but I think those two kicks are what lit the fire inside of Maxwell tonight as he sent a message to everyone in the Showdown locker room tonight. Maxwell means business and he proved that tonight against Strawberry Steve!!
(Maxwell is seen in the ring with his arms raised up high after his dominating victory. The screen then fades to black.)
(Commercial break advertising Road to Redemption. All three World Championships and the Specialists Championship will be up for grabs in an EXTREME Elimination Chamber Match!)
(The camera opens back into the World 1 Theatre as ‘Gluttony Fang II’ plays over the PA system and James Ranger walks out in casual clothing, and surprisingly, getting a warm reception from the virtual crowd.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE WELCOME THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE INTERWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP…JAMES RANGER!!!!
(A slideshow of photos appear on the screen highlights James’ upset win and capturing himself a Interwire title shot when nobody expected him to.)
Eve: I still can’t believe he did it. He was supposed to be the guy in there that took the fall or made someone else look good. He wasn’t a projected winner, and here he stands, proven his doubters wrong. Question is, can he do it again at Road to Redemption?
Gavin Kirkland: The dude pushes Bronson off a ladder when Bronson wasn’t looking and got lucky. There’s a reason he loses actual wrestling matches where he has to show his skill. :mjlol:
(James Ranger grabs the mic and is hit with some emotion.)
James Ranger: It’s pretty safe to say I’m not supposed to be here right? Ryan Wilson said it himself, I was just the guy put in this match to amuse Ryan because he wanted to see me fail again in a big moment. I went to Ryan and wanted in that ladder match for a reason, because I KNEW I could win. And I KNEW I have what it takes to take Consuela down and end her historic reign and become the new Interwire Champion. This match and this moment is something I’ve been waiting a long time for. I’m ready beyond words. I’ve never been more ready for an opportunity in my life. I hope Consuela is watching this right now because I want to send her this message. Don’t make the same mistakes everybody else has and doubt me, it just fuels me. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time and I won’t let it slip through my finger. At Road to Redempion….it’s time I claim MY redemption…and I become the NEW Interwire Champion!
(“We Appreciate Power” by Grimes hits as Consuela walks out with the Interwire Championship draped over her shoulder. She walks to the ring with loud cheers from the virtual crowd. She steps in and she extends a handshake to James, and he accepts it as she puts the microphone to her lips.)
Consuela Rose Ava: James, I’m gonna be honest with you. You were not on my radar. I know I say I don’t overlook anybody, but you winning that ladder match was truly just an out of nowhere moment that caught me by surprise, and pretty much everybody else. I wasn’t expecting you to win, but you know what, I’m GLAD you did James. I’m a sucker for stories like yours. I like when hard work and patience pays off, and I’m glad you were able to silence your critics in the clutchest moment when it mattered most. You earned that match, and you have earned this shot. But be aware, you’re gonna have to get this championship from my cold, dead hands because I’m not letting it go anytime soon especially so close to being the official longest reigning Interwire Champion.
James Ranger: I know it will be an uphill battle for me, and I look forward to that. I’m aware of how long you have held that championship. You won it off your own flesh and blood at Grand Rampage. You have defended the championship with honor having classic with the likes of Sierra Bradford and Terry Chambers. And you haven’t been shy of giving new up and comers shots at the titles like you did with those guys at Fighting Spirit and that DeMarco guy. You even closed the mouth of Ronan Malosi, which is just a bonus. Definition of a fighting champion, and here you are just over a month until you set the record. I want to congratulate you for your reign so far. I’m glad I’m facing someone like you because we both know it’s going to be a fair fight with no shenanigans. I know how hard it’s going to be to beat you, trust me. But that’s the thing, me winning this match and dethroning you is much like my career having this resurgence it’s been on, it’s something you least expected.
Consuela Rose Ava: I’m looking forward to the challenge James. This is the biggest opportunity of your life and I know how it feels to be in those shoes. I know how hard you’re going to train and work your ass off to win this championship. But you need to understand this is one of the biggest matches of my life because it gets me one match closer. You need to know how hard I’m going to train and how far I’m willing to go in order to walk out of Road to Redempion, STILL the Interwire Champion.
James Ranger: Good luck to you.
Consuela Rose Ava: May the best competitor win.
James Ranger: I will.
(James and Consuela face off as the camera then transitions backstage to Justin Windgate watching the entire thing on a monitor. He holds the 24/7 Contract in his hands.)
Kyra Phillips: Excuse me Justin, I just wanted to get your thoughts on your win last weekend.
Justin Windgate: Hard work pays off, Kyra. I told Kelton for weeks going into Reasonable Doubt I was going to walk out as the new holder of the contract. Kelton proved me wrong on how much that contract truly meant to him and he showed it through his fight in that match. That match with him is something I will always carry throughout my career as one of my best. Now, we will see what Jon Kelton is all about now that he doesn’t have the contract as a crutch anymore. He already has made a great statement as he qualified for the Chamber earlier tonight.
Justin Windgate: But for me, winning this contract proves to me it was all worth it. Ever since I lost the New Breed title at Grand Rampage, it’s just been a rollercoaster for me and a season of ups and downs. I wanted Cash in the Vault more than anything, and I let it slip through my fingertips. I wanted to win War Games more than anything, but I didn’t get the job done. I know I’ve put in the work and I know I’m worthy of carrying this golden ticket in my hand. And just now I heard everything Consuela and James Ranger had to say, and I’m quite intrigued. I don’t think I want to waste any time with this contract.
Kyra Phillips: What are you saying?
(Justin looks at the contract.)
Justin Windgate: I’m cashing in this 24/7 Contract and adding myself to the Interwire Championship match at Road to Redemption.
Kyra Phillips: Wow! Just like that?
Justin Windgate: I’m not trying to take away from James or anything, but this just feels like the right thing to do. I’m not gonna sit back and let this contract collect dust. I’m ending 2020 the same way I entered it, as a champion. And it’s gonna come full circle for Consuela because this contract is how she became champion, and it’s how she’s gonna lost the championship.
(Justin Windgate exits the frame.)
Kyra Phillips: Well it’s official! Justin WIndgate isn’t waiting and he’s cashing in his 24/7 Contract in advance and adding himself to James Ranger vs Consuela Rose Ava at Road to Redemption for the Interwire Championship. It’s now a triple threat match!
(The camera pans back to the commentary team.)
Gavin Kirkland: I mean…HOW STUPID CAN HE BE?!?! You pick and choose your time to use that contract. And if you’re gonna do it in advance….ATLEAST HAVE IT BE A ONE ON ONE?!?! What a truly idiotic move by Justin in my book.
Eve: He wants the smoke. He wants to win the Interwire Championship ina fair way and prove he deserves it, and him adding himself in and winning it this way he thinks will solidify that. And you know what, I fully support it and think it’s a great decision.
Gavin Kirkland: Eh. Whatever. He doesn’t even have to get pinned, and then poof, he wasted his opportunity. Stupid. Just stupid.
(The camera pans to Gina Romano who is stood center in the ring, ready to announce the competitors of this match.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!!
Virtual Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Gina Romano: Introducing first! Hailing from Rotterdam, Netherlands, weighing in at 269 pounds! He is “GENERATIONAL” S-K-A!!
(“The Negative” by Silent Season begins to play to a mixed reaction from the virtual audience. Most opting to boo, SKA, as he makes his way to the ring.)
Eve: Here’s SKA, a man who came up short at Reasonable Doubt when it came to securing number one contendership at Consuela’s Interwire Title. But SKA isn’t looking to remain in the past, he’s already looking towards the future.
Deadprez: And that future has to do with the new 24/7 Contract Holder, Justin Windgate, who just announced his cash in at Road to Redemption. A man who’s certainly gonna be a hard mountain to climb for SKA, tonight. But if SKA manages to climb said mountain, he’s gonna bounce back from his lost at Reasonable Doubt in a big way. Plus, who knows? A win over Justin Windgate could certainly open the general manager’s eyes and possibly secure SKA a spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
(SKA waits in the ring as “The Negative” fades out and the remix of “Smoke and Drive” by Machine Gun Kelly replaces it to a thunderous ovation from the virtual crowd as Justin Windgate holds the 24/7 Contract in the air before beginning to make his way down to the ring.)
Eve: And here’s the man we were just talking about, Justin Windgate. A man who’s riding a wave of momentum after his excellent match with Jon Kelton at Reasonable Doubt where he managed to beat Kelton for his 24/7 Contract.
Deadprez: True. And we all know just moments ago he just decided to cash in his contract to add himself to the Interwire Title match. You just hope he’s happy with that decision.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: There’s the bell and SKA looks to start things off by extending his hand to Justin Windgate for a handshake. Windgate seems to contemplate on shaking it for a but he ultimately decides to shake the hand of SKA. Glad to see there’s some respect between these two as the action starts off with a collar and elbow tie-up. SKA takes control and begins wrenching the arm of Justin Windgate who quickly has an answer as he barrel rolls to alleviate the pressure and arms drags SKA. SKA looks to be impressed by Justin Windgate but it doesn’t take long for the two to get back to business with another tie-up. This time SKA backs Windgate into the corner. Ref is gonna need to get involved here to separate these two men and…it’s a clean break. SKA looks to deliver a clothesline to Windgate while he’s still in the corner but Windgate avoids it and now SKA is the one in the corner. And Windgate delivers a nice knife-edge chop to the chest of SKA that echoes throughout the World 1 arena. Windgate continues this attack with a barrage of even more thunderous chops, that begins lighting up the chest of SKA.
Eve: Windgate grabs the arm of SKA and whips him into the adjacent corner across from them. And Windgate runs to land a dropkick to SKA in the corner who collapses down to the mat. Windgate looks for an early win.
ONNNEEEEEE!
TW-
KICKOUT!
Eve: Windgate gonna need to do much more than that to defeat SKA. Who begins making it back to his feet, but Windgate cuts him off and looks to plant SKA down with a snap Suplex but SKA reverses the momentum and lands a snap Suplex of his own on Windgate. And SKA continues on the attack, looking to keep Justin Windgate grounded with a chin lock. Wise game plan by SKA, he knows that Justin Windgate is a high-flyer so keeping him grounded is the best case scenario if he hopes to walk out with the victory as he continues to wrench on that chin lock. SKA’s plan may not work out for him here though as Windgate makes it to one knee and could be returning back to a vertical base. SKA realizes this and he releases the chin lock to deliver a knee lift to the stomach of Justin Windgate which is undoubtedly gonna alter his airflow. And SKA follows up that knee with a stiff European uppercut to Justin Windgate that staggers him back and sends him reeling on the ropes. SKA grabs the arm of Windgate and rebounds him off the ropes! SKA ducks his head down, perhaps looking for a back body drop on the rebounding Windgate, but Justin manages to jump over SKA and rebounds to land a nice looking hurricanrana on SKA!
Gavin Kirkland: SKA scrambles back up and looks to land a punch on Justin Windgate who catches him with an enziguri that looks to connect flush on the back of SKA’s head which sends SKA down onto the canvas. But SKA shows some excellent ring awareness and rolls out of the ring to get some recovery time. Or so he thinks as Justin Windgate has the devil in his eye as rebounds off the ropes- but Windgate stops in his tracks as SKA moves completely out of the way much to the dismay of fans who wanted to see Windgate fly. But Justin hops on the apron and looks to land a penalty kick to the face of SKA who intercepts the foot and pulls it back, driving Justin down face-first on the ring apron. Windgate is holding his face as SKA seems to have a lightbulb go off in his head as a slight smirk spreads across his face as he rolls back into the ring. What could SKA be thinking? Justin Windgate begins making it back to his feet and SKA charges off the ropes for a SLINGSHOT CORKSCREW SPLASH!!
Deadprez: While SKA may not be touted for his high-flying abilities, he’s showing he sure does have some stuff up his sleeve when it comes to athletic moves like that as he rolls Justin Windgate back into the ring and looks to go on the attack with a few punches to the face of Windgate as SKA mounts himself on top of him.
Gavin Kirkland: Speaking of mount, have I told you all I wish Andrea Valentine would mount m-
Eve: Focus on the action, you horny bozo.
Deadprez: Meanwhile, SKA has finished up his barrage of punches on Windgate and looks to spring off the ropes for a moonsault! But Justin Windgate manages to roll out of the way, no water in the pool for SKA. Who gets to one knee before getting clocked with a superkick by Justin Windgate which sends SKA back down to a seated position. Where Justin Windgate rebounds off the ropes to land a devastating knee to the face of SKA! Or so we thought as SKA dodges the knee and scrambles up in time to land a DISCUS LARIAT WHICH TURNS WINDGATE INSIDE OUT FROM THE IMPACT! SKA looks for his first pin of the match here.
ONNNEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWOOOOOOOOOO!
TH-
KICKOUT!
Gavin Kirkland: Windgate still has life left in him as SKA brings him back up to his feet and hoists him up into a fireman’s carry position and drives him down once SKA does a forward roll with a Justin Windgate still on his shoulders and drives him down to the mat. The 269 pounder came close to crushing Windgate there as he continues on the attack with a flurry of stomps to the downed Justin Windgate. Who doesn’t seem to have a response at the moment. As SKA lifts him back up to his feet to score a sidewalk slam but Justin backflips out of it and lands a beautiful dropkick on SKA which staggers him back into a corner. Windgate seems to have his sights set and he catches SKA with another dropkick while he stands prone in the corner which this time sends SKA stumbling down to his knee as Justin Windgate ascends the top rope to do what he does best and that’s fly. FLY WITH A DIVING CROSSBODY THAT CONNECTS ON SKA WHO QUICKLY PUSHES WINDGATE OFF OF HIM AND BOTH MEN SCRAMBLE BACK UP TO THEIR FEET WHERE SKA LOOKS FOR A LARIAT ON WINDGATE WHO DUCKS UNDER SAID LARIAT AND HITS SKA WITH A PELE KICK! SKA is on wobbly legs as Justin Windgate capitalizes and plants him down with a sitout facebuster! Justin makes it to his feet and looks to signal for the beginning of the end with…RUN IT UP!!! SLICED BREAD #2!!! BUT SKA COUNTERS AND HOLDS WINDGATE BEFORE CROTCHING HIM ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE BEFORE HE COULD DO THE FULL FLIP FOR THE SLICED BREAD! SKA climbs up the turnbuckle and looks to deliver a back Suplex to Windgate off the top. But Justin has other plans as he fights back and continues slamming his elbow back into the face of SKA. And Windgate hooks SKA like he would for a snapmare. Could Windgate be looking for what I think he is? HE JUST MIGHT AS HE USES THE RINGPOST TO BACKFLIP OFF THE TOP WITH AN AVALANCHE RUN IT UP!!! SKA IS LYING MOTIONLESS BUT THE MOVE SEEMS TO HAVE TOOK SOME TOLL ON JUSTIN WINDGATE WHO IS HURT FROM THE MOVE AS WELL! Windgate realizes he needs to pin SKA though as he begins crawling over to him. SKA, still lying motionless as Windgate manages to drape his arm over him. The referee gets into position, this could be it!
ONNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Deadprez: LAST SECOND KICKOUT BY SKA!! Much to the chagrin of Justin Windgate who assumed he had the match won right then and there. Windgate isn’t gonna hang on this forever as he begins climbing to the top turnbuckle for what I assume is for the X-Factor. SKA senses he’s in trouble however and rolls outside to the apron. Windgate shrugs and JUMPS FOR A DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ON SKA WHO MOVES OUT OF THE WAY BY QUICKLY ROLLING BACK INTO THE RING LAST MINUTE!! HE SUCKERED WINDGATE IN WHO’S CURRENTLY ON THE OUTSIDE FAVORING HIS ANKLES WHICH TOOK THE BRUNT OF THAT IMPACT SINCE SKA MOVED OUT OF THE WAY! SKA realizes this is his moment to capitalize and he quickly rolls Windgate in the ring to connect with…THIRD EYE BLIND!! THE ROLLING ELBOW CRACKS THE DOME OF JUSTIN WINDGATE!! Windgate staggers back and rebounds off the ropes for SKA to hoist him up on his shoulders for what looks to be NÄHDÄÄN TAAS!!!! THE GTS AS SKA DRIVES HIS KNEE INTO THE FAC- WINDGATE CAUGHT THE LEG OF SKA BEFORE THE KNEE COULD CONNECT AND WINDGATE HITS A DRAGON SCREW ON SKA!! SKA ROLLS BACK TO HIS FEET, FAVORING HIS LEG AND WINDGATE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER RUN IT UP!! SKA IS DOWN AND WINDGATE ASCENDS THE TOP ROPE! He brings the hands up for the blunt signal, as he leaps off the top to connect with X-FACTOR!!! THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! AND HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: Here’s your winner, JUSTIN WINDGATE!
(The remix of ‘Smoke and Drive’ begins to play over the PA System again as Justin Windgate makes it to his feet and gets his hand raised in victory to a loud reaction from the crowd.)
Eve: It was a hard fought contest but Justin Windgate managed to beat SKA here and continues to ride that momentum.
Deadprez: It was a hard fought battle that could’ve gone either way but Windgate was just the better man on this given night.
(The camera pans over to Justin Windgate heading to the back, then we cut over to SKA who has grabbed an EAW microphone from a stagehand as he clearly has something on his mind.)
SKA: Congratulations, Justin, you beat me. You were an obstacle that I wasn’t able to jump over tonight and you proved exactly why you’re our current 24/7 Contract holder. But as for me, I’m gonna prove exactly why I’m the Elite Answer in Elite Answers Wrestling. Because mark my words, I will rebound from this and I will rebound from my loss at Reasonable Doubt in a bigger way than any of you could even imagine. And once I do so, all these jokes at my expense, all these laughs at the mere mention of my name will be over. And you can bet on that.
(A commercial for the new iPhone 12 starring TnT where he goes through his schedule on his phone involving “showing up to the performance center” and “facing shaker jones”)
(Showdown fades to Bronson Daniels in a room, just moving around frustrated in casual clothing)
Bronson Daniels: What went wrong? What the fuck went wrong? EVERYTHING. It was my moment, MINE. I REALLY lost to James Ranger. How did a guy who did nothing his whole career, manage to beat an ace like me?
(Bronson takes a sip from a water bottle before starting to talk again)
Bronson Daniels: I underestimated him. It’s my fault. My mistake. I really just lost on two FPVs in a row. I USED TO BE UNDEFEATED IN THESE! FUCK. He had more to prove. It’s all my fault, but I’m not gonna sit here forever and just bitch about this. I need something bigger. I won’t be left off of the Road To Redemption card. And you know what? I have the perfect place for me to be in. The Extreme Elim-
KNOCK KNOCK
Bronson Daniels: :dahell:
(A door is heard opening)
???: Ohhhhh Bronsonnn….
(The camera pans over to a sweaty and tired SKA, looking a bit disappointed himself also)
SKA: You’re not the only one who is pissed about that loss, Bronson. Of course, I was right telling you not to underestimate him, but look what you did.
Bronson Daniels: Man, can you shut the fuck up? I already told you that you have nothing on me so get away before I punch you.
SKA: How about you let me talk you dipshit?
Bronson Daniels: :francis:
SKA: Look, I’m not in the fucking mood for you. I just lost against Justin Windgate and the last thing I want is you being annoying. I must give props to James on his win, but we have a common goal…
(SKA points to the Road To Redemption poster on the wall, more specifically Jamie O’Hara)
SKA: …the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
Bronson Daniels: Man get the fuck out of here you ain’t Answers World Championship material fuck’s wrong with you go back to facing like Maxwell those are the people in your lane, little fucking bitch.
(SKA rolls his eyes and folds his arms at Bronson.)
Bronson Daniels: Fuck is wrong with you? Do you ever mind your business? You’re nothing next to me, you’re not on my level and never will be. How about you hop off my dick because the last thing I want right now is having to have to give responses to your words again and fry my brain even more.
SKA: Well, I have some bad news for you, since I got word from Ryan Wilson right before walking in here, and I thought I’d give you a heads up.
Bronson Daniels: Fuck is it then?
SKA: Well, you’ll have to endure me again next week because I’m gonna be facing you-
Bronson Daniels: Man.
SKA: You didn’t let me finish. The match will be an Extreme Elimination Chamber qualifying match. So, take that as good news… or bad, since I’ll hand you a loss and you’ll lose another chance of having a title match on Road To Redemption. Needless to remind you, I would’ve won that Ladder Match if you didn’t knock me off that ladder.
Bronson Daniels: Well, you didn’t.
SKA: I WILL next week. That Chamber spot is MINE!
(SKA and Bronson Daniels stare down at each other, before SKA proceeds to leave the room.)
(The camera fades to black before then transitioning into another scene. It sees Alexis Chambers and Nurse Goldstein side by side one another. Both of them look saddened. It is inside Alexis and Bethany’s New Jersey condo they live in together.)
Alexis Chambers: What has happened the past few has truly been a traumatizing experience for me and Bethany’s office.
Nurse Goldstein: I’ve never seen the Good Doctor in so much pain before. It saddens my heart.
(Alexis places her shoulder on Goldstein to stop her from crying.)
Alexis Chambers: My best friend and my rock, Dr. Bethany Blue went through absolute hell last weekend, and it was hard to watch. Me and Goldstein knew she had what it took to go in and become the Answers World Champion, but we didn’t think she would go as far as she did. It was terrifying to watch. As she tumbled off that cell into the flames, a piece of me went with her.
Nurse Goldstein: Much like Kass’ report earlier tonight, the Good Doctor sustained second degree burns and cracked ribs thanks to the fall. She was taken to an emergency room right away after the match and the doctors did what they could, and we are happy to announce Bethany is going to make a full recovery, but it’s not going to be anytime soon before Road to Redemption the doctors are telling us.
Alexis Chambers: Nobody knows Bethany better than I do. I know this is killing her. I know she wants to continue battling inside the ring, and while also continuing to make the world a better place in the medical field. I know she’s going to come back better than ever but right now, she’s resting and that’s the only thing people need to know. She’s gonna be okay and that’s what’s important here. But I can’t help but think….this could have been avoided and it’s only one person’s fault…..KASSIDY HEART!
(Alexis balls her fists up as she gets a bit angry.)
Nurse Goldstein: It’s okay Alexis! What are you talking about?
Alexis Chambers: Bethany earned that championship match one on one with Jamie FAIR and SQUARE! Kassidy just snaps her fingers and she gets added into it and then has the audacity to say she could have removed Bethany if she wanted to? A spot SHE earned? It gets under my skin so much. Her pulling Bethany off that cell with her never would have happened if Kassidy didn’t compete in the match for her own selfish desires. Like Doc said, she should have been more focused on her newborns at home instead of jeopardizing her health. And now, she’s to blame for what happened!
Nurse Goldstein: Alexis, calm down!
(Alexis Chambers takes a few deep breaths.)
Alexis Chambers: Okay, thank you Nurse. As her Medical Assistant, I have a duty to uphold, and I will do just that in her absence in the office. I will continue to look after her and I can’t wait to see her come back better than ever when she’s ready, to hopefully Kassidy in her place once and for all. And then, capture that Answers World Championship she deserves, while I toast her with my newly won Specialists Championship. She’s coming back, and you all BETTER be ready for her when she does.
Nurse Goldstein: That’s all for now. Thank you, and good day to you all.
(Final commercial break advertising Voltage tomorrow night. Watch SOSA Henderson take on Harper Lee in a Champion vs Champion Showcase in the main event.)
( “A Day To Remember Instrumental” by 2nd Sucks begins to echo throughout the World 1 Threatre to a mixed, loud reaction. It prompts for Ronan Malosi to jerk the curtain and pose on the stage before striding his way down the aisle and into the squared circle. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Cape Town, South Africa, weighing in at 280 pounds… HE IS “THE HOT TAKE KING”, RONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNANNNNNNNN MALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!
Gavin Kirkland: The Hot Take King has arrived and he has the opportunity once again to take down Jack Ripley! Last time we saw these two in the ring, Malosi took the loss, but that was months ago and tonight, Malosi looks to rectify that loss.
Eve: Without a shadow of a doubt, Ronan Malosi has proven himself as a valuable asset to the Showdown brand and it is only time that he breaks out and gets that sweet championship nectar. However, Ronan’s goal seems to be fixated on tag team championship gold and the odd thing is.. He invited Ryan Wilson, his arch-nemesis to join him in that tag team championship pursuit. Will Ryan Wilson accept the request? Who knows, but Ronan Malosi is solely focused on making sure history doesn’t repeat tonight in the main event of Showdown.
( As Ronan Malosi keeps himself calm and ocmposed in his designated corner, “BxMxC” by BABYMETAL blasts through the speaker. Jack Ripley steps onto the stage with a focused smile on his face in response to the positive reception from the crowd. He begins to make his way down on the ramp and locks eyes with Malosi as he steps through the ropes. )
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT! From Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 202 pounds… “THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER”, JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKKK RIPLEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYY!!
Deadprez: As both of you said, Jack Ripley defeated Ronan Malosi in the last time they met and I am sure Ronan Malosi has been biting at the bits ever since then. Ronan has surely had that loss freely wandering throughout the halls of mind ever since and tonight, he gets that opportunity to get one over The Straight Shooter. However, Jack Ripley is more ambitious and fresh off Reasonable Doubt and Ronan Malosi might be going pound-for-pound with a different Ripley in that ring tonight.
( DING! DING! DING! )
Eve: This match is underway as both individuals now meet in the center of the ring and stand face-to-face. These two are not strangers to each other as they have crossed paths inside the ring before. JACK RIPLEY WITH A HUGE RIGHT FIST ON THE MUSHER BEFORE RONAN COULD EVEN GET A WORD OUT!! RIPLEY UNVEILING STRIKE AFTER STRIKE ON THE HOT TAKE KING AS HE FORCES HIM INTO THE CORNER!! RIPLEY WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI TO THE FACE AS MALOSI IS STAGGERED!! MALOSI IS WINDED AS RIPLEY NOW RUNS INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER AND BACK!!
Deadprez: BUT RONAN BOLTS RIGHT THROUGH HIM WITH A DEVASTATING LARIAT!! THE HOT TAKE KING JUST TORE A PATH RIGHT THROUGH THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER AS HE JUST IMPOSED HIS DOMINANCE ONTO RIPLEY JUST LIKE THAT WITHIN THE BLINK OF AN EYE!!! RIPLEY IS IN LA-LA-LAND FROM THAT CLOTHESLINE AS RONAN QUICKLY MOUNTS ON TOP OF HIM AND IMPLEMENTS A GROUND-AND-POUND OFFENCE ONTO HIM!!
Gavin Kirkland: Punch following another punch onto the crown of Ripley’s head as The Hot Take King now pulls The Straight Shooter up to his feet! HE GRABS THE WRIST, RUNS WITH HIM AND RELENTLESSLY IRISH WHIPS RIPLEY INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!! RIPLEY GOES CRASHING AND BURNING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES AS MALOSI NOW GRABS HIS LEGS AND SLIDES UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!! Malosi brings Ripley out to the ringside area, runs with his head and DRIVES HIM INTO THE BARRICADE!! DID YOU HEAR THAT THUD!!?!?! MALOSI PICKS HIM UP ONCE AGAIN!!! AND THROWS HIM FACE-FIRST INTO THE PLEXIGLASS SEPARATION WITH A BIEL THROW!!!!
Eve: Ronan throws him through the ropes and into the ring. He follows from behind, drives his knee into his midsection and places Ripley’s head in between his legs!! HE LIFTS AND HOIST THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER INTO A POWERBOMB!! BUT RIPLEY USES THE MOMENTUM TO TILT DOWN AND TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A HURRICANRANA!! A HURRICANRANA SENDS RONAN ONTO HIS BACK AS BOTH MEN NOW GET UP TO THEIR FEET!! RONAN GOES FOR A PUNCH, BUT RIPLEY BLOCKS IT AND CLOCKS HIM WITH THE JAW WITH A FOREARM SMASH!! AND THEN CONNECTS WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK TO THE GUT!! RONAN IS DOWN ONTO ONE KNEE AS RIPLEY NOW COMES OFF THE ROPES!!
Deadprez: MALOSI MEETS HIM IN THE MIDDLE, GRABS HIM, HOISTS HIM UP INTO THE AIR!! AND SENDS HIM CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS!! JACK RIPLEY WITH A CRASH LANDING ONTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!! MALOSI WITH HIS RIDICULOUS DISPLAY OF STRENGTH AS HE NOW GRABS AHOLD OF RIPLEY!! HE CLENCHES HIS TIGHTS AND DEADLIFTS HIM UP INTO A SUPLEX!! Ripley, however, goes over his shoulders and lands on his feet! Malosi turns around and GETS DRILLED WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI!!! RIPLEY QUICKLY SLIDES INTO THE CORNER AND SIGNALS FOR IT!! YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!!
Eve: NO!! MALOSI SIDESTEPS THE SUPERKICK ATTEMPT AND PUSHES HIM INTO THE CORNER!! HE FOLLOWS IT UP AND CHARGES INTO HIM!! RIPLEY JUMPS UP, ROLLS DOWN HIS SHOULDERS AND PULLS HIM DOWN!! HE ROLLS TOWARDS HIM AND DRILLS HIM WITH A KICK TO THE FACE!! MALOSI IS STAGGERED AS RIPLEY NOW RUNS THE ROPES!! HE JUMPS UP FOR THE FRONT HEADSCISSORS!! AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A HURRICANRANA!! MALOSI REELS THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT OF THE RING!! MALOSI IS STAGGERED AT RINGSIDE HERE AS THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER NOW RUNS THE ROPES… AND SHOOTS THROUGH THE SKIES!!!
Deadprez: BUT MALOSI CATCHES HIM IN MID-AIR AND SPINS THE TOPE SUICIDA AROUND INTO HOT TAKE HELLFIRE!! THE SPINNING SIDE SLAM CONNECTS ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR AS JACK RIPLEY JUST GOT SPIKED!!! RONAN NOW BRINGS HIM BACK INTO THE RING AND RECORDS THE FIRST PIN FALL OF THIS MAIN EVENT MATCH!! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
Gavin Kirkland: RIPLEY POPS HIS SHOULDER UP!! Malosi pulls him up to his feet and muscles him into the corner! He blasts him with a forearm to the neck and knee to the midsection before he grabs his wrist. HE LOOKS TO IRISH WHIP HIM INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER!! BUT RIPLEY COUNTERS IT AND IRISH WHIPS HIM INSTEAD!! MALOSI GOES INTO THE CORNER AS RIPLEY RUNS IN!! AND SQUASHES HIM IN THE CORNER WITH A CORNER FOREARM SMASH!! RIPLEY NOW BRINGS HIM INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND HOISTS HIM ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!! WHAT STRENGTH!!!
Deadprez: BUT RONAN IS ABLE TO SLIDE OFF HIS SHOULDERS!! RIPLEY TURNS AROUND AND REELS BACK INTO HIM!! RONAN DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE, SLIDES BENEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE, CIRCLES AROUND THE RINGPOST, AND SLIDES BACK IN!! AND TAKES RIPLEY’S HEAD OFF HIS SHOULDERS!! NO!! RIPLEY USES THE MOMENTUM TO FLIP OVER HIS ARM, GRAB HIS HEAD, STEP OFF THE TURNBUCKLES AND SPIN HIM INTO A TORNADO DDT!! TORNADO DDT CONNECTS AS HE DOESN’T GO FOR THE COVER!! HE DOESN’T ELECT TO THE COVER AS HE QUICKLY ASCENDS THE TURNBUCKLES!! AND LANDS A TOP-ROPE MOONSAULT ACROSS THE CHEST OF THE HOT TAKE KING!! THIS COULD BE IT!! COUNT IT, REF!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
Eve: MALOSI POWERS OUT AT TWO!! Ripley quickly emerges to his feet in the corner while Malosi is on one knee! Malosi quickly recovers from that sequence as RIPLEY COMES OUT OF THE CORNER! YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!! NO!! MALOSI GRABS HIS FOOT AND PUTS HIM IN THE ANKLE LOCK!! THE HOT TAKE KING HAS THE ANKLE LOCK CINCHED IN, BUT RIPLEY QUICKLY ROLLS THROUGH AND SENDS MALOSI STUMBLING INTO THE GROUND!! THE ANKLE LOCK IS RELINQUISHES HERE AS BOTH INDIVIDUALS WIND UP TO THEIR FEET!! RIPLEY WITH A KICK TO THE FACE!! HE RUNS AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!! DAYLIGHT SLAYING TIME CONNECTS!! NO!! RIPLEY MISSES THE KNEE AS MALOSI SPINS AROUND AND NAILS HIM IN THE THROAT WITH A PUNCH!! A THROAT PUNCH CONNECTS AS THE HOT TAKE KING NOW REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!! AND SHOOTS FORWARD FOR THE BIG BOOT!!
Deadprez: BUT RIPLEY SIDESTEPS THE SLEEPING PILL ATTEMPT!! AND DRILLS HIM WITH A DOUBLE KNEE BACKSTABBER!! WHAT A BACKSTABBER HERE AND RONAN NOW REELS TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING!! THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER HAS HIM WHERE HE WANTS HIM AS HE RAISES HIS ARMS!! AND SIGNALS FOR THE SUPERKICK!! YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!! BUT RONAN NAILS HIM WITH THE SLEEPING PILL!! THE BIG BOOT OUT OF NOWHERE AS RONAN NOW GRABS HIM AND LIFTS HIM UP INTO THE ARGENTINE BACKBREAKER RACK!! HE IS GOING FOR THE SPINE SPLITTER!! BUT RIPLEY COUNTERS IT INTO THE INVERTED FRANKENSTEINER!! THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER SPIKED HIM WITH THE FRANKENSTEINER!!!
Gavin Kirkland: THE HOT TAKE KING IS NOW PLANTED ON BOTH KNEES!! THIS IS A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY FOR JACK RIPLEY AS HE SIZES MALOSI UP AND SPRINTS TOWARDS HIM FOR THE SUPERKICK!!! YOU’LL FLOAT TOO!!! SPEAR!!! THE HOT TAKE KING SPLITS HIM IN HALF WITH A SPEAR AS HE DENIED THE SUPERKICK ATTEMPT!! RONAN NOW IRISH WHIPS HIM INTO THE ROPES…
Eve: Malosi with an Irish whip into the ropes as Jack Ripley rebounds off! The Hot Take King snatches him and spins him around! INTO A TILT-A-WHIRL DEATH-RO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO!! RIPLEY COUNTERS THE DEATH-RO ATTEMPT BY TWISTING AROUND AND ROLLING MALOSI INTO A JACKKNIFE COVER!! BOTH SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!! RIPLEY MAY STEAL THIS ONE!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
T-
Eve: KICK-OUT!! RONAN MALOSI POWERS OUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND!! BUT ONCE HE GETS ONTO HIS KNEES!! HE GETS BLASTED WITH A SUPERKICK!! YOU’LL FLOAT TOO FINALLY CONNECTS AS JACK RIPLEY HOVERS OVER AND HOOKS BOTH LEGS!! FOR THE VICTORY!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
THRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR_
Deadprez: MALOSI POPS HIS SHOULDER UP YET AGAIN!! Jack Ripley is not shocked as he immediately detaches himself from Malosi’s body and fixates his full undivided attention onto the top turnbuckle! Ripley looks to go where he is most comfortable as he steps through the ropes and begins to ascend the turnbuckle! If he is looking for the patented shooting star press, then it will be academic from here! Ripley beat him last time with the shooting star press and he is not afraid to pull that maneuver out of the arsenal to repeat history! RIPLEY IS PERCHED ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! MALOSI IS SUPINE ON THE CENTER OF THE RING!!!!
Eve: BUT BEFORE RIPLEY COULD TAKE FLIGHT, RONAN COMES OUT OF NOWHERE AND CLAWS HIM WITH A HUGE RIGHT FIST!! RIPLEY LOSES HIS FOOTING AS MALOSI JOINS HIM ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! BOTH INDIVIDUALS IN A PRECARIOUS POSITION HERE AS RONAN HOOKS HIS TIGHTS AND HIS ARM AS WELL!! HE IS GOING FOR THE SUPERPLEX OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! THIS COULD END THE MATCH FOR ALL WE KNOW!!!
Deadprez: RIPLEY, HOWEVER CONTINUOUSLY PUMMELS HIM WITH STRIKES TO THE BACK OF HIS NECK!! RONAN IS LOSING HIS GRIP AS RIPLEY HAS THE ADVANTAGE HERE!!! HE SLIDES DOWN THE HOT TAKE KING’S BACK!! AND LOOKS TO PULL HIM DOWN WITH THE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!!! BUT RONAN HOLDS ONTO THE ROPES!! RONAN IS CLINGING ON FOR DEAR LIFE AS RIPLEY STOPS WITH THE POWERBOMB ATTEMPT AND PULLS HIS HEAR DOWN!! RONAN’S HEAD IS TRAPPED AS RIPLEY GOES FOR THE SUPERKICK!!
Eve: BUT RONAN HAS THE WHEREWITHAL TO GRAB HIS FOOT BEFORE IT COULD CONNECT!! HE HOPS OFF THE TURNBUCKLES AND PUTS HIM IN THE ANKLE LOCK!! HE USES IT TO PULL HIM INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING AS HE HAS THE FABLED ANKLE LOCK APPLIED IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!! THIS COULD BE IT FOR RIPLEY!! RIPLEY’S ANKLE WENT THROUGH ALOT AT REASONABLE DOUBT AND THE HOT TAKE KING IS JUST ADDING MORE INSULT TO INJURY!!
Gavin Kirkland: RIPLEY CLOCKS HIM IN THE JAW WITH HIS OTHER FOOT!! RONAN REFUSES TO LET GO AS HE IS UNFAZED BY THE KICK!! BUT RIPLEY SHOOTS HIS LEG FORWARD AND NAILS HIM RIGHT IN THE MUSHER!! RONAN STUMBLES INTO THE CORNER AS RIPLEY GETS UP TO HIS FEET!! RIPLEY CHARGES INTO THE CORNER!! RONAN LEANS OVER AND LIFTS RIPLEY UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE!!
Eve: RIPLEY IS ON THE APRON NOW AS RONAN CLOCKS HIM WITH A BACK ELBOW!! RIPLEY IS STAGGERED IN A PRECARIOUS POSITION MEANWHILE RONAN IS RUNNING THE ROPES AND DASHING TOWARDS THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER LIKE A MACK TRUCK!! MALOSI CHARGES INTO RIPLEY!! BUT RIPLEY SHOOTS FORWARD LIKE A SLINGSHOT!! SLINGSHOT SPEAR!!
Deadprez: NO!! MALOSI CATCHES HIM AND LIFTS HIM UP!! TO SLAM HIM DOWN WITH A POWERBOMB!! HE ROLLS HIM OVER UP ONTO HIS FEET AS RIPLEY REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!!!! MALOSI GRABS HIM AND SPINS HIM AROUND!! HOT TAKE HELLFIRE!! YES!! THE SPINNING SIDE SLAM CONNECTS ONCE AGAIN AS RONAN GOES FOR THE BACKPRESS COVER!! THIS COULD BE IT!!! COVER!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THRE-
Eve: KICK-OUT!!! Malosi is apoplectic here as he now grabs his hand! MALOSI HAS A FIRE IN HIS EYES NEVER SEEN BEFORE!! HE PULLS HIM IN FOR THE DEATH-RO!! BUT RIPLEY USES THE MOMENTUM TO TURN IT INTO THE FLIP PILEDRIVER!! WAIT!! MALOSI HOLDS ONTO HIM AS HE SAW IT COMING!! MALOSI DID HIS HOMEWORK AND REMEMBERED WHAT HAPPENED IN THEIR LAST MATCH AS HE NOW TRANSITIONS THE FIREMAN’S CARRY INTO THE ARGENTINE BACKBREAKER RACK!! AND HE LIFTS HIM UP!! AND DROPS HIM DOWN ONTO HIS KNEE! THE SPINE SPLITTER CONNECTS!! RONAN NOW QUICKLY PULLS RIPLEY UP THIS FEET!! HE HOOKS HIM UP… AND FLIPS HIM UP AND OVER!! FOR THE DEATH-RO VERSION 2.0!!! THE SECOND VERSION OF THE DEATH-RO CONNECTS AS HE GETS THE LATERAL PRESS! THIS IS IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Deadprez: RIPLEY GETS HIS SHOULDER UP ONCE AGAIN!! Ronan is pissed off once again as he now gets up to his feet and takes a few seconds to scan the situation! Malosi can’t believe that he was kicked out of the second version of Death-Ro! Ronan now puts him onto his shoulders and climbs the turnbuckles with him! This is pure strength right as Malosi is looking to end this once and for all! He wants to rectify the mistakes he made that caused him to lose against Ripley in their first altercation! WHATEVER HE HAS IN MIND COULD SECURE HIM THE VICTORY!!
Eve: RONAN IS UP ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH RIPLEY ON HIS SHOULDERS AS HE PROCEEDS TO SPIN HIM AROUND!! BUT RIPLEY COUNTERS IT AND SPINS HIM AROUND INSTEAD!! AND DRILLS HIM WITH A SUPER TILT-A-WHIRL DDT!! A DDT OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS RIPLEY QUICKLY GETS UP TO HIS FEET AND SITUATED HIMSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER IS PERCHED!! THE SHOOOOTING STARRRR PRESS CONNECTS!! BELIEVE IT OR NOT CONNECTS AS THIS WAS THE SAME WAY RIPLEY PUT HIM AWAY LAST TIME!! THIS IS IT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Gavin Kirkland: MALOSI PUTS HIS SHOULDER UP!!! RIPLEY CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! RIPLEY NOW STEPS THROUGH THE ROPES IN ANGER AND BEGINS TO ASCEND THE TURNBUCKLES ONCE AGAIN!! RONAN MALOSI IS LAID OUT ON THE CANVAS AS RIPLEY IS PERCHED ON THE TOP!! RIPLEY SHOOTS INTO THE STARS FOR THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!! BELIEVE IT OR NOT ONCE AGAIN!!
Eve: BUT MALOSI GOT BOTH KNEES UP!! WOW!! MALOSI HAS THE WHEREWITHAL TO ELEVATE HIS KNEES UP AND RIPLEY WENT CRASHING DOWN ONTO THEM UNPROTECTED!! MALOSI NOW QUICKLY GETS UP TO HIS FEET!! HE GRABS HIS WRIST! AND HE PULLS HIM IN!! FOR THE DEATH-RO!!!!! HERE IT GOES!!! THE MODIFIED LIFTING REVERSE STO CONNECTS!!
Deadprez: NO!! RIPLEY ROLLS HIM UP TO COUNTER!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
( DING! DING! DING! )
( “BxMxC” by BABYMETAL echoes throughout the World 1 Theatre as Jack Ripley shouts in joy as the camera shows Ronan Malosi’s face in shock. The referee raises Ripley’s hand in victory while Malosi begins to have a rage at ringside. )
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNERRR….. JACCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKK RIPLLLLLLLLLLLLLEYYYYYYYYY!!
Eve: JACK RIPLEY GOT HIM!! JACK RIPLEY DEFEATS RONAN MALOSI ONCE AGAIN AND MALOSI IS NOT HAPPY!!! MALOSI WALKED INTO THIS MATCH WITH HUGE EXPECTATIONS AND RIPLEY SAID BEFORE TONIGHT THAT HISTORY WOULD REPEAT, AND HE MADE SURE THAT HAPPENED TONIGHT!! HATS OFF GO TO BOTH OPPONENTS BUT RIPLEY WALKS OUT OF TONIGHT WITH THE VICTORY!!
( While Jack Ripley continues to celebrate and make his way back up the ramp, Ryan Wilson walks past him, looking obviously disappointed by Ronan Malosi’s inability to secure a victory tonight. Ronan is back in the ring, apoplectic and aggravated while Wilson grabs a microphone from ringside and slides into the ring. Malosi gets into a fighting stance as Wilson begins to speak. )
Gavin Kirkland: It’s our general manager!
Ryan Wilson: Calm down, I’m not here to fight.
(Ronan looks shocked.)
Ryan Wilson: I watched this match in the back. I saw you struggle, and I saw you lose yet again. I thought about your offer earlier today, and I thought, maybe we could let bygones be bygones. I thought what it would do for me and my career to put you under my wing and truly make you star. And you know what, despite everything we’ve gone through, I’m gonna accept your offer to form a tag team.
Ronan Malosi: :blessed:!!!!!!
Ryan Wilson: I got the call earlier about needing challengers for the Tag Championships, and I just made the call before coming out here. It’s official, at Road to Redemption, Harper Lee and Sierra Bradford, “The Realm”, will defend their Tag Team Championships against the team of RONAN MALOSI…AND RYAN WILSON!
Eve: WOW!!! I just don;t understand why Ryan would want to do this.
(Ryan WIlson extends his hand.)
(Ronan Malosi shakes it, and then pulls Ryan in for a hug.)
Ronan Malosi: (no mic) I’m truly sorry about everything and you won’t regret this! We are gonna be the best teammates and the best tag team champions ever! We’re gonna humiliate those little girls! :blessed:
(Ryan grabs the hand of Ronan, and then raises it in the air as the two celebrate. It’s hard to believe Ryan would ever do such a thing, but it’s happening in front of our very eyes. The final shot is of them holding each other’s arms up as the camera fades to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
