(EAW intro plays)
(Showdown opens up with a recap of Showdown last week. Donovan Duke, Harper Lee and Silas Mason express their anger about Bronson and Kelton being given another chance at the World Championship; they won’t get away with it. SALLY and Grace de Luca are going to wrestle but Ruler comes out of nowhere with his druids to throw out the match, with Ruler injuring Sally badly. Silas goes backstage to talk it out with Roberto de la Rosa, trying to convince him about hearing him out, Roberto skeptical but Silas tells him that he ended up talking with some people backstage to get him a title match against Solomon Stane, as a gift of gratitude. Johann Black and Jordan Perkins are going to wrestle but the match is thrown out as that masked person comes out and injures Johann Black. Nikki has an interview with Kyra, defending Silas and what he has done for her as then Brianna comes in to challenge her for the title at Reasonable Doubt. TLA and Ryan Wilson come out, challenging The British Invasion for a tag title match, with Pandora and Halsey coming out as well to have a small back and forth about it. Ryan wins the match against Brianna Hill, but he and TLA are laid out by Pandora and Halsey. Milli Banks calls out Ruler after what happened at Voltage, wanting to hear his reasoning on why he attacked her, Ruler being mysterious about his plan to change the world, trying to say that his world does not need her, and so he wants to prove that at Reasonable Doubt, Milli accepts but then later the druids attack her and lay her out. Cody Maverick and SOSA Henderson defeat Elysium by countout after Donovan and Harper interfere, as Miku Sakai later appears and try to attack, but she only lays out Cody before SOSA lays her out too and he stands tall.)
(The recap ends, and it is replaced with the song “Brick Wall” by a Day to Remember, as the camera pans around the inside of Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Fireworks are shooting out of the stage and the whole crowd can be seen cheering and being excited for the show. The camera ends up panning over to the commentary table with Deadprez, Eve and Gavin Kirkland as the commentators start talking.)
Eve: WELCOME EVERYONE… TO SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN!
Deadprez: WE ARE ON THE GO-HOME TO REASONABLE DOUBT! AND GODDAMN, EVERYTHING IS IN CHAOS AND I LOVE IT!
Eve: There are so many championships, feuds, vengeance and redemption heading into Reasonable Doubt, but tonight? We have matches! We see Grace de Luca fight against Jadeite, as well as Jordan Perkins face off against Sorn!
Deadprez: We also see Auburn Ware come back to action! And in the main event, we see TLA and Ryan Wilson team up against the Answers Worlds Champion Donovan Duke and Harper Lee!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT FIRST LET’S START OFF WITH OUR NEEEEWWW QUEEN BEA TO OPEN UP THE SHOW!
(“Gloria” by the London Symphony Orchestra begins to play as the crowd stands to their feet and start to cheer. Bea Valentine slowly walks out in dramatic fashion wearing the crown and accompanied by her butler, Cornelius. She does her spin and walks to the ring while the crowd continues to cheer.)
Deadprez: And here is the Empress of Elite 2025! Bea Valentine is here to grace us with her presence, and we are super excited to have her here from Voltage!
Eve: She will be the special referee in the match between Milli Banks and Ruler, she wants to make sure that Milli is unscathed when she faces her just two weeks later at Shock Value!
Gavin Kirkland: We have an Empress in our midst and why didn’t she come here to Showdown sooner! Welcome to the Queen Bea!
(Bea Valentine gets to the ring as Cornelius holds the ropes for her, she gets in and spins around before posing. Cornelius hands her the mic as the theme slowly dies down.)
Bea Valentine: SHOWDOWN! YOUR EMPRESS IS HERE!
(The fans cheer as she smiles while adjusting her crown.)
Bea Valentine: NOW! You know why I am here! As everyone knows, I AM the referee to the match between Milli Banks and Ruler, and she will be defending the Universal Women’s Championship against ME! Now, we are not about to allow Milli to get hurt in any way and after what the Druids and that vagabond, Ruler did to me and her, WE WILL NOT STAND FOR IT!
(More cheers come from the crowd.)
Bea Valentine: Now, before I continue, I have a set of rules that will, and I mean WILL be enforced in the match. First…. NO SEQUENCE WILL BE WORN! None of that glittery, shiny wrestling gear that could blind me from seeing everything! Secondly, Milli is not allowed to dance or strut on her way to the ring! I do NOT need her to sprain or break an ankle! She must be preserved at any chance we get! Also, no eating before their match as –
(But Bea Valentine doesn’t get the chance to finish her sentence as ‘Changed It’ by nicki minaj and lil wayne as the crowd stands up and Milli Banks wastes no time walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Deadprez: Milli Banks is here! And she doesn’t look happy!
Gavin Kirkland: I wouldn’t be either as Bea told her she can’t wear anything shiny!
Eve: I think Milli is about to give Bea a piece of her mind!
(Milli slides into the ring as Cornelius stands in front of Milli and hands her a hot towel. Milli slaps it off his hands and has a mic in hand.)
Milli Banks: Cut the music!
(The theme ends.)
Bea Valentine: :picard:
Milli Banks: Okay, chile, enough! We aren’t playing this game. While I appreciate you stepping in and trying to “preserve” me for Shock Value, just so I can beat you and take the title, let me explain something to you right now. Ruler is MY fight. This is MY match. I wasn’t happy about you becoming the referee but at the same time, you are now pushing it. None of these rules are going to play with me, girl, you got it?
Bea Valentine: You are to be protected AT ALL COSTS!
Milli Banks: STOP! JUST STOP! I don’t need your protection, again I appreciate what you are trying to do because I can honor and respect a person that wants to face me at my best, chile. Cool. But we ain’t about to start making up rules and stuff just to fit your objectives and narratives.
Bea Valentine: MILLI! Why would I ever do anything for MY benefit, this is for YOU! This is about both of us having a FAIR match at Shock Value! I do not want people to put an asterisk next to my win because you were hurt. If I walk out of there as the Universal Women’s Champion? Then I want everyone to know that I did it at YOU best!
(Milli can only chuckle.)
Milli Banks: Okay, first off…. You are not going to just beat me. Secondly, we are –
(Suddenly the lights go off. The crowd stands to their feet. “2nd Sucks” by A Day To Remember starts to play..)
Deadprez: That didn’t take long! Ruler is here!
Eve: And both Bea and Milli better watch out because I am telling you right now that Ruler will pick his spots, and this is one of them.
Gavin Kirkland: I will be under the announcer’s table!
(The crowd erupts in boos, suddenly Milli and Bea along with Cornelius find themselves surrounded by Druids. A lobe spotlight shines on Ruler as he stands at the entranceway sitting down, Zariah stands above him. Ruler with a mic in hand, the theme fades.)
Ruler: Touching. Listening to you two lemmings about rules and regulations when everyone knows that there is only one and that belongs to Ruler. This match is an atrocity, because Milli Banks NEEDS to be protected. I would have thought different of you, but I guess expectations are always high when it comes to the supposedly best woman in this company and yet I can think of three or four others that would top you right now.
Milli Banks: And you are not one of them.
Ruler: No, I don’t need to be.
(As he lowers the mic, suddenly the Druids slide into the ring and attack Bea and Milli Banks.)
Deadprez: THE DRUIDS ARE IN THE RING AND THEY ARE ATTACKING MILLI AND BEA! THE TWO WOMEN ARE GETTING BEAT UP AND CORNELIUS WA STHROWN OUT! SIX DRUIDS ARE BEATING DOWN MILLI AND BEA!
Eve: BUT MILLI IS FIGHTING BACK! SHE HITS ONE DRUID! THEN THE OTHER! AND NOW BEA IS FIGHTING BACK TOO! BOTH WOMEN ARE STARTING TO CLEAR THE RING! CLOTHESLINE OVER THE ROPES BY BEA AS ONE DRUID IS OUT! MILLI WITH AN ENZINGUIRI AND ANOTHER FALLS OUT OF THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: BEA AND MILLI JOIN HANDS AND DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE ANOTHER DRUID BEFORE THEY TURN TO THE LAST ONE AND DOUBLE DROPKICK HIM RIGHT OUT OF THE RING! AND BOTH WOMEN STAND TALL!
(Ruler smiles, as it suddenly goes dark. When the lights come back on everyone is gone except for Bea and Milli still standing in the ring. They look at one another and nod having each other’s back.)
Deadprez: And Ruler is gone!
(As it slowly fades to a commercial break. )
(Showdown comes back from commercials, as “Genie In A Bottle” by Christina Aguilera plays on the speakers, the reaction being raging from mixed to negative as Grace De Luca comes out with confidence in her step, turning around towards the crowd and showing a happy grin on her face, spreading her arms out and then walking down the ramp with conviction.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, WEIGHING IN AT 121 POUNDS, SHE IS “THE PARADIGM OF PERFECTION”, GRACEEEEE DE LUCAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Deadprez: Grace De Luca showing no nervousness at all as she is heading down into the ring, she has made a lot of noise with her way of talking and acting, and tonight, she has another chance to prove herself in the ring, because well-
Eve: She hasn’t had any luck when it comes to getting victories yet, but it seems she has been pretty focused heading into this one and is planning to overtake and succeed no matter what!
(Grace ends up posing in the ring apron towards the moment before moving through and getting to her corner. At that moment, “Oro De Ley” by Luis Miguel plays on the speakers and there are some polite claps in response, most people being quiet as it was a debuting wrestler, as Jadeite slowly walked out towards the entrance ramp, a focused expression on her face and looking nothing at else but the ring down there. She adjusts her jacket and then stretches her neck before walking down.)
Gina Romano: AND INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT, FROM YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, WEIGHING IN AT 130 POUNDS, SHE IS “THE SUN GODDESS”, JADEEEEIIIITEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Deadprez: Damn, she focused.
Eve: Jadeite is a wrestler that comes from all the way to Japan! She adorned the nickname of the Sun Goddess due to the tribe that she was in, and now she has gone to explore the world to become a wrestler and hone her craft! We will be waiting with anticipation to see how she performs!
Gavin Kirkland: :oh: Do you think she would date guys that-
Deadprez: Sit down bro.
(Jadeite enters the ring herself and then takes her corner, calmly standing there and looking down at the ground, focusing as finally… the bell rang.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: AND THIS MATCH BETWEEN THESE TWO BEAUTIFUL LADIES STARTS!
Deadprez: Dude is already thirsting in just the first few seconds of the match already, that might just be a new record, goddamn.
Gavin Kirkland: Sigh, you can’t compliment a women’s appearance any longer, huh?
Eve: Not from you, that’s for sure, but either way! A lot of people are looking forward to see how these new wrestlers in Grace de Luca and Jadeite are going to end up faring, we have already seen a bit from Grace already in other matches and uh, even though she hasn’t been the luckiest so far, you kind of have to admit that she at least has some gut to have the confidence that she has.
Deadprez: Aye, that you can say for most people not going to lie, as for Jadeite, she seems like a woman on a mission and fighting against Grace and hopefully getting a victory, will be the first step towards that!
Gavin Kirkland: Well, that is even after the match starts! Grace is trying to hold up her arms in the air and trying to tell Jadeite to not start off yet, Jadeite is obviously very confused about this.
Eve: The next thing Grace does is… actually present a hand towards her! A respectful handshake to start off the match! I certainly did not expect that kind of thing but it is welcomed in this kind of environment.
Gavin Kirkland: Jadeite is obviously looking very suspiciously at Jade for that one but cautiously, she ends up extending her hand and the two end up shaking on it! Yessir, very respectful bout this will be now, I am sure-
Deadprez: GRACE ENDS UP TRIES TO HIT JADEITE RIGHT ON THE FACE WITH A PUNCH!
Eve: BUT JADEITE IS ABLE TO PREDICT IT, DUCKING DOWN UNDER THE PUNCH AND THEN GOING BEHIND GRACE, GRABBING HER BY THE WAIST AND THEN THROWING HER BACK WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! GRACE LANDS HARD AND THEN TRIES HER BEST TO SCURRY AWAY!
Gavin Kirkland: Well, sometimes you have to do what you gotta do in those kinds of situations, am I right guys?
Eve: I think the easiest choice was just for her to not even try that trick in the first place, if you ask me.
Deadprez: I think the problem is she ended up attacking too early, she should have gone in when she had her back turned after the handshake was done.
Eve: Now how did you end up figuring that kind of strategy out?
Deadprez: Man, you watch enough matches to get something! Hopefully nobody re-watches the show and then listens to that to use it for themselves :lupe:
Gavin Kirkland: And they tell me I yap a lot! Okay then! Woo, women! Anyway, Grace is currently trying to escape away from Jadeite’s grasp and really trying her best to make sure that she doesn’t grab her!
Eve: Grace goes through the ropes and then puts her hands up in peace, Jadeite now staring her down with anger on her face! Grace is uh… I think begging at this very moment, wondering if that is going to end up helping her in anyway!
Deadprez: Well… JADEITE ENDS UP SLAPPING HER IN THE FACE! I THINK WE ENDED UP GETTING OUR ANSWER THERE!
Eve: AND NOW JADEITE IS LIGHTING HER WITH A COMBO OF JABS AND CHOPS! GRACE ENDED UP GETTING HERSELF IN A VERY BAD SITUATION PUTTING HERSELF BETWEEN THE ROPES AS NOW JADEITE IS COMPLETELY TEARING HER APART!
Gavin Kirkland: WOW! BE CAREFUL WITH HER FACE JADEITE, SHE DOESN’T LIKE IT WHEN SHE IS GETTING HIT THERE!
Eve: …Dude.
Gavin Kirkland: Eve, she is screaming very loudly as she is getting hit in the face.
Grace De Luca: (off-mic) OW OW OW OW OW OW OW OW OW OW OW!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Not everything I say has to be a slightly creepy joke.
Eve: Oh, you think you are so funny now because you are getting meta, huh?
Deadprez: BUT AS JADEITE GOES TO WIND UP FOR A BIG JAB, GRACE ENDS UP SLAPPING HER RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE AND THAT FINALLY GIVES GRACE THE CHANCE TO MOVE THROUGH THE ROPES AND THEN ESCAPE THE RING AWAY FROM HER!
Eve: Yeah, it seems that Grace is really taking advantage of the open space here, not the cleanest strategy but it is working for her… somewhat.
Deadprez: Well, let’s see how long it works for her! Because Jadeite is currently on her tail and she is not stopping at all! Jadeite quickly gets out of the ring and then chases after Grace, as Grace starts picking up the pace and then tries to get away from her as fast as possible!
Eve: AND JADEITE STARTS PICKING UP SPEED HERSELF, AS FINALLY, SHE RUNS FORWARD AND THEN JUMPS UP, TRYING TO HIT A DROPKICK RIGHT ONTO GRACE!
Gavin Kirkland: GRACE ENDS UP LEAPING OVER THE STAIRS IN TIME AND JADEITE ENDS UP HITTING THEM INSTEAD! JADEITE TAKES A BAD FALL FROM THAT ONE-
Eve: AND FROM THE STAIRS, GRACE JUMPS OVER AND THEN HITS A ELBOW DOWN ONTO HER OPPONENT DOWN ON THE GROUND! Grace now uses that opportunity to start delivering strikes while Jadeite is down on the ground, hitting her with various punches onto her head!
Gavin Kirkland: Told you that she had a plan from the start!
Eve: You literally never even said that kind of thing in the first place.
Gavin Kirkland: It is okay, Eve, I understand, you are not used to seeing me win, I know.
Deadprez: That ain’t something to brag about. :mjlol: But right, even though it is not the most morally right move, Grace finally has Jadeite down in the ground! It counts for something I say!
Eve: Grace grabs Jadeite by her hair and then ends up throwing her inside of the ring, as Grace is able to roll inside herself and now she has a big happy grin on her face as she starts planning out ideas in her mind now!
Deadprez: Grace now starts stomping a mudhole now on Jadeite! Not holding back with the stomps around her torso and around her back! Despite Grace being able to get the jump on her, Jadeite is still finding some energy in herself to push herself onto her feet!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT THAT LEAVES HER OPEN TO ATTACK! AS GRACE GRABS ONTO HER AND THEN LIFTS HER UP… FOR A BEAUTIFUL BRIDGING FISHERMAN SUPLEX! LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF THAT! REFEREE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
Deadprez: Somewhat close with that one but it is not enough to end the match yet! And well, Grace goes right back to trying to repeatedly stomp Jadeite again! If it is not broken, then don’t fix it I should say!
Eve: But everything is going to end up breaking in some way or another! And it seems that Jadeite’s patience for this kind of match is close to breaking!
Gavin Kirkland: She is yet again trying her best to push herself up to her feet and not be discouraged by Grace continuing to abuse the surrounding for her own gain, but just as she is somewhat on her feet, Grace goes to grab onto her again, moving quickly to run towards the ropes and then go for a sudden Tornado DDT-
Eve: Wrong move to use because that one Jadeite is able to get some leeway and then finally push Grace away- BEFORE FINALLY SMACKING GRACE RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE WITH A FOREARM STRIKE RIGHT TO THE JAW! GRACE’S LEGS SUDDENLY BECOME SPAGUETTI JUST FROM THAT!
Deadprez: AND JADEITE IS TRYING TO SHOW OFF A BIT, AS SHE GRABS ONTO GRACE’S HEAD AND THEN RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES ONCE MORE, BOOSTING HERSELF OFF OF THEM AND SPIKING JADE ONTO THE MAT, HITTING HER OWN TORNADO DDT WITH THAT ONE!
Gavin Kirkland: Everyone does have a sense of humor, good to see that!
Eve: The referee drops down and then goes to count the pin as Jadeite covers!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Deadprez: CLOSE TO A THREE BUT GRACE ACTUALLY ENDS UP KICKING OUT FROM THE PIN!
Eve: GRACE SHOWING SOME RESILIENCY DESPITE HOW THE MATCH HAS GONE ON, BUT THAT TO JADEITE MEANS NOTHING AS SHE IS NOT GIVING HER A CHANCE TO RUN AWAY YET AGAIN! SHE GOES TO LIFT UP GRACE YET AGAIN AND THEN GOES FOR A-
Gavin Kirkland: GRACE GRABS ONTO HER HEAD AND THEN PULLS HER INTO A SURPRISE PACKAGE PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Eve: BUT JADEITE IS ABLE TO KICK THAT ONE OUT IN TIME, THE TWO WOMEN SCURRY UP TO THEIR FEET AS FAST AS THE CAN, BUT GRACE IS FASTER AND SHE IS ABLE TO HIT JADEITE RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE WITH A BIG BOOT!
Deadprez: JADEITE GETS HIT RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE WITH THAT ONE, BUT SHE FALLS DOWN ONTO THE ROPES AND THEN RUNS FORWARD, USING THE MOMENTUM TO JUMP OVER AND THEN TAKE DOWN GRACE WITH A SOARING LARIAT! DAMN, I JUST THINK I SAW HER SOUL LEAVE HER BODY FOR A MOMENT AFTER GETTING HIT WITH THAT ONE!
Eve: BUT DESPITE THE PAIN, GRACE IS STILL ABLE TO FIND HER WAY UP TO HER FEET, SHE IS WOBBLING A LOT AND I AM NOT SURE IF SHE KNOWS WHERE SHE IS RIGHT NOW, BUT AT LEAST SHE IS STILL MOVING!
Gavin Kirkland: AND SHE WON’T BE MOVING FOR MUCH AS JADEITE RUNS YET AGAIN AND THEN GOES TOWARDS THE ROPES, JUMPING ONTO THEM AND THEN JUMPING OFF, GOING FOR A SUDDEN SPRINGBOARD KNEE STRIKE!
Eve: GRACE ENDS UP… dropping down?
Gavin Kirkland: GRACE’S LEGS GAVE OUT FOR A MOMENT AND THAT ENDED UP ACCIDENTALLY SAVING HER AS JADEITE HITS NOTHING AND SHE LANDS HARD AGAINST THE MAT! I am a big supporter so far but I am truly wondering how she is doing this so far!
Eve: Well, I guess the motive to be one of the best around…? is giving Grace the chance to continue going on!
Deadprez: Yeah, I think it might be over in a few minutes if I am a gambling man.
Gavin Kirkland: WELL LOOK AT HOW INSPIRING SHE IS! SHE IS GETTING UP TO HER FEET DESPITE THE PAIN THAT SHE IS IN, AND ONCE SHE SEES JADEITE TRYING TO GET UP ALL BY HERSELF, GRACE YET AGAIN IS ECSTATIC AND SHE HAS NO CHANCE TO LOSE! AS SHE RUSHES TOWARDS JADEITE WITH HER BACK TURNED… AND THEN SHE HITS THE “TWISTING MAKEOVER”! SHE GOT HER GOOD WITH THAT ONE!
Eve: Here he goes…
Gavin Kirkland: THE REFEREE ENDS UP DROPPING DOWN FOR THE PINFALL!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Deadprez: BUT JADEITE IS STILL IN THE MATCH! SHE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE AND GRACE CAN NOT BELIEVE IT!
Gavin Kirkland: Okay, it might actually be time to panic.
Eve: GRACE IS PANICKING HERSELF BUT SHE KNOWS SHE HAS THE CHANCE HERE TO FULLY PUT JADEITE AWAY WHILE SHE HAS THE CHANCE, AND DESPITE HER PANIC, SHE GOES TO GRAB THE KNOCKED DOWN JADEITE AND THEN SLOWLY, STARTS PULLING HER UP!
Deadprez: GRACE GRABS TIGHTLY ONTO HER ARMS AND THEN LOOKS AROUND WITH A SMALL SMILE ON HER FACE, AS SHE JUMPS UP AND GOES FOR THE “I’M-PRETTIEST-”
Eve: BUT IT DOES NOT CONNECT! AS JADEITE SUDDENLY LIFTS HER UP ONTO HER ARMS AND THEN HITS HER DOWN ONTO HER KNEE, HITTING HER WITH A NASTY LOOKING BACKBREAKER! BEFORE JADEITE LIFTS HER UP ONCE MORE AND THEN SHE HITS HER DOWN WITH A CLOSE RANGE LARIAT RIGHT TO HER FACE!
Deadprez: Damn, it might be over just like that.
Eve: AND IT MIGHT AS WELL BE, AS JADEITE GETS UP AND THEN SHE IS CALLING FOR IT!
Gavin Kirkland: Man, why can’t I be happy for the end of these matches?
Eve: JADEITE GOES TO GRAB GRACE AND THEN SHE LIFTS HER UP INTO HER SHOULDERS IN A ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION!
Gavin Kirkland: Yep, that’s the Ohi… ohirum- yeah, I am going to botch that, let me shut up.
Deadprez: JADEITE GOES FOR THE OCEAN CYCLONE SUPLEX TO END THE MATCH-
Eve: WAIT, GRACE SLIPS FORWARD AND PULLS HER DOWN INTO A WHEELBARROW!
Gavin Kirkland: DJOOIDOIJFIODOJFIODFJIOOIFDJOIFOIFOIF!
Eve: GRACE ENDS UP PULLING HER DOWN INTO A SUDDEN WHEELBARROW PINFALL!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Deadprez: GRACE GRABS ONTO THE ROPES AT THE LAST MOMENT FOR LEVERAGE! NO WAY!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Grace ends up letting out a scream of excitement as she quickly gets off of Jadeite and then scurries out of the ring as “Genie In A Bottle” by Christina Aguilera plays on the speakers.)
Gina Romano: AND YOUR WINNER, GRACEEEEEE DE LUCAAAAAA!
Gavin Kirkland: LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! GRACE! GRACE! GRACE! GRACE!
Eve: …well then.
Deadprez: Oh brother
Eve: Congrats to Grace for her first win in EAW shall I say though! Despite her… less than clean tactics in almost the entire match, it seems that she is very passionate about the sport and that is indeed something to be respected!
Deadprez: And even though Jadeite tried her best, sometimes you can’t expect people to pull that kind of stuff. The two had a very good performance. It just SO happened that tonight, Grace won, sad to hear for some people.
Gavin Kirkland: BUT NOT FOR ME!
(Grace is celebrating incredibly loudly, walking up the ramp and then raising her arms up in pure victory, a gigantic grin on her face while Jadeite is sat there in the ring, her expression full of pure anger and annoyance while staring at Grace leaving. And on that note, Showdown fades away to commercials.)
(We have returned from commercial break and there is a brief silence in between the Showdown action, but the silence is quickly gone as we hear the sounds of “Lowlife Princess” by BIBI playing throughout the arena before we see Miku Sakai enter the arena. The crowd is booing her out of the building, but she could care less what they think because she is a woman on a mission as she storms to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the ring at this time… MIKU SAKAI!
Deadprez: Well we shouldn’t be surprised to see Miku Sakai coming out here after the stunt she tried to pull last week. It’s even less surprising to see Miku in a bad mood after her little plan went awry.
Gavin Kirkland: She was trying to make a statement and she made a statement to Cody Maverick after clocking him with the title belt and taking him out with the Cuck Killer. She is amazing.
Eve: Well what wasn’t amazing was her trying the same thing to SOSA Henderson by cracking the belt in his face, but that backfired when SOSA turned the tables against her.
Deadprez: Things have been heating up between these three and it’s going to reach a fever pitch next week at Reasonable Doubt when the National Elite Championship is on the line in a triple threat match. Right now, let’s hear what Miku has to say about all this.
(Miku reaches ringside and snatches a microphone from Gina Romano while giving her a glare as she enters the ring. Miku’s entrance music has faded off and she is still serenaded by the sounds of boos from the crowd… which she obviously ignores as she begins to speak.)
Miku Sakai: You know I really shouldn’t give any of you assholes any portion of my valuable time, but even you dumbass aren’t going to ruin what I have to say right now. So I want all of you idiots out here and the ones in the back, two idiots in particular, to really listen to what I have to say.
Miku Sakai: Ever since I had my reign as the Specialists Champion, I have been waiting for another taste of singles gold. Patiently waiting. PAINFULLY PATIENT! But I am to the point where my patience is running VERY thin.
Miku Sakai: As of right now, I am DONE waiting for more opportunities to come my way. From here on out, I am just going to start TAKING them.
(The crowd boos even louder to really show Miku how they really feel about her.)
Miku Sakai: Oh you fuckers can just kiss my ass because you know everthing that I am saying is true. Nobody believed me when I won my first singles title by defeating one of the best in this company, so it’s going to be even sweeter when all of you assholes get the privilege of watching me do it again at Reasonable Doubt.
Miku Sakai: But this time around, there isn’t going be some rookie piece of crap or even SOSA Henderson himself who are going to be able to fucking stop me because I am the only one who is DESERVING to wear the National Elite Championship and you can thank–
(Miku is cut off by the sounds of ‘Kostas’ by Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & Benny the Butcher playing. Miku is not happy as she looks up towards the entrance ramp and sees Cody Maverick enter the arena with a microphone in hand. Cody is staring down at Miku in the ring as he heads down the ramp.)
Gavin Kirkland: Well this must be one of the two idiots that Miku was referring to as here comes Cody Maverick. He’s probably got mixed feelings as to what happened last week.
Deadprez: I would say so. Cody and SOSA won a tag team match against Elysium last week via countout and that was the good news. The bad news was what we mentioned earlier when Miku entered the ring after the match when she clobbered Cody with the National Elite Championship belt before taking him out with the Cuck Killer.
Eve: Miku Sakai has made it obvious that she wants to be the National Elite Champion, but Cody has made it equally obvious that he is just as hungry to win the first title of his EAW career. He very well could do it next week if the match goes in his favor. Right now, let’s hear what Cody Maverick has to say about all of this.
(Cody enters the ring with an amused look on his face as he steps right up to Miku and gets right into her face as his entrance music fades off before he brings his microphone up to his face to speak.)
Cody Maverick: Well. Well. Well. Miku Sakai standing in the ring bitching and complaining about how she deserves this or is entitled to that. Doesn’t anybody else find it sickening to hear?
Miku Sakai: The only reason they find it sickening is because I am right. I do deserve this title match and I do deserve to be the National Elite Champion. How hard is it for you assholes to comprehend?
Cody Maverick: Yeah… no.
Miku Sakai: What the hell do you mean no?
Cody Maverick: I mean no. No you don’t deserve this match and you don’t deserve to be champion because it’s MY time now.
Miku Sakai: Your time?
Cody Maverick: That’s right. My time. Your time has passed already. You already had your chance at the National Elite Championship and you couldn’t win the title. As far as I’m concerned, your ass can go to the back of the line as you should be watching me win the National Elite Championship next weekend.
Miku Sakai: Are you fucking kidding me right now?
Cody Maverick: No I am not joking. Why would I be–
Miku Sakai: SHUT UP! SHUT YOUR MOUTH! HOW IN THE HELL CAN YOU SAY IT’S YOUR TIME AND THAT MINE HAS PASSED WHEN YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE TOO, SHIT FOR BRAINS!
Cody Maverick: What the hell are you talking about? Having my chance?
Miku Sakai: That’s right, numbnuts. You had your chance back when that whore Veena Adams was Champion and you couldn’t get the job done then. That was when I challenged for the title in the first place, but that dumb son of a bitch SOSA Henderson ruined EVERYTHING!!
(Miku and Cody continue arguing until they are both cut off by the sounds of “Faneto” by Chief Keef playing throughout the arena and the crowd starts to react to the appearance of the National Elite Champion, SOSA Henderson. He also has a microphone in hand as he heads to the ring.)
Eve: You had to figure this was going to happen. You can’t mention the National Elite Championship without the National Elite Champion appearing. SOSA is here and he is naturally heading to the ring to confront his challengers.
Deadprez: SOSA has made it clear since his reign started that the SOSA Era is going to take the National Elite Championship to new heights and it is not going to stop anytime soon.
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA his very confident and he isn’t going to let anybody get a chance at bringing down SOSA’s House before it even reaches the climax. Now that the Champ is here, let’s hear what he has to say.
(SOSA rolls into the ring and adjusts the title on his shoulder as his entrance music fades off. SOSA smirks at both Cody and Miku before he begins to speak.)
SOSA Henderson: Yeahhhhh…. No.
Miku Sakai: Oh no. We are not starting this shit again.
SOSA Henderson: Shut up, bitch! It’s SOSA’s time to talk so you two just shut up and listen because what I am about to say to you two, I am only saying this once.
SOSA Henderson: I am going into Reasonable Doubt as the National Elite Champion and I am going to walk OUT of Reasonable Doubt as the National Elite Champion. And there isn’t a damn fucking thing… YOU!
(SOSA points his finger at Miku Sakai.)
SOSA Henderson: OR YOU!
(SOSA then points his finger at Cody Maverick.)
SOSA Henderson: Are going to be able to do about it because you two are just going to have to accept that I am holding this title for the foreseeable future because this is SOSA’s ER–
(Miku has had enough of SOSA’s talking and throws her microphone at SOSA before running in to attack.)
Gavin Kirkland: AND HERE WE GO! THESE THREE CAN NOT BE IN THE SAME VICINITY OF EACH OTHER AND THIS IS WHY!!
Eve: MIKU IS ATTACKING SOSA AND NOW CODY HAS THROWN HIMSELF INTO THE FRAY! ALL THREE OF THEM WANT THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE VERY VERY WORST WAY!
Deadprez: Miku has escaped the fight and now SOSA and Cody are throwing punches at each other and beating the hell out of each other to prove their point and–
(BAM!)
Eve: LOW BLOW! MIKU CAUGHT CODY FROM BEHIND WITH A LOW BLOW RIGHT TO THE MAVERICKS AND HE GOES DOWN IN PAIN! BUT HERE COMES SOSA HENDERSON AS HE TRIES TO SWING THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP AT MIKU–
Gavin Kirkland: MIKU DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! SOSA TURNS AROUND BACK TOWARDS MIKU–
(BAM!)
Deadprez: ANOTHER LOW BLOW! MIKU GOT SOSA SOUTH OF THE BELTLINE AND SOSA FALLS TO THE MAT IN PAIN! SOSA MADE A LAST DITCH EFFORT LUNGE AT MIKU BEFORE SHE ROLLED RIGHT OUT OF THE RING!
(Miku is at ringside with a huge smile on her face after hitting both her male opponents where it really hurts before she heads up the entrance ramp.)
Eve: Last week, it was the National Elite Champion SOSA Henderson who made the statement of being the one standing tall. This week, it’s Miku Sakai who stands tall.
Gavin Kirkland: She certainly found a way to cut her opposition down to size. Hopefully it doesn’t light a fire under Cody and SOSA before Reasonable Doubt.
Deadprez: We already know it will, so this triple threat match for the National Elite Championship on the line. SOSA Henderson defends against Cody Maverick and Miku Sakai. These three are going to beat the holy hell out of each other. I just know it.
(The final shot shows Miku Sakai standing at the top of the entrance ramp with a huge smile still on her face before cutting to the angered expressions of Cody Maverick and SOSA Henderson in the ring after starting to recover from their respective low blows as the camera cuts elsewhere.)
Gina Romano: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
( “VKL” by Rain hits as SORN comes strolling out, he strikes a pose on the stage before he goes pacing down to the ring. He gives a couple high fives to the people at ringside. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM OSAKA JAPAN, WEIGHTING IN AT 167 POUNDS! “THE RISING TALENT” SORN!
( “2STYLISH” by Jack Harlow plays, Jordan Perkins comes out with a massive smile despite all the boos! He waves them off and continues to makes way down to the ring. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT, FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA! WEIGHTING IN AT 225 POUNDS! “YOUR INSPIRATION” JORDAN PERKINS!
DING! DING! DING!
Gavin Kirkland: The match is underway, both of these men are going to be in the Unique Opportunity match and I know they want to be able to leave their mark before Reasonable Doubt! Jordan Perkins and SORN both focused up ready for action, this is going to be exciting. I’m sure of it! Jordan was ever so confident, stepping up to SORN. It seems like he wants to initiate a lock up! I don’t know if that’s really a good idea—
Eve: AND IT WASN’T PERKINS GETTING HIM RIGHT IN THE GUT AND COMING IN SWINGING! Getting him into the corner, stomping into his midsection and getting him down to the floor. The official tried to get him back, stopping Perkins from getting himself disqualified early in this match. SORN using the space to get himself out of the corner— BUT A FOREARM STRIKE DROPS SORN BACK INTO THE CORNER! Perkins stayed on top of SORN, but it seems like he wants to play to the crowd now. I don’t think this is the smartest, it’s way too early to be getting cocky!
Deadprez: For Perkins, it’s never too early for confidence. Perkins now going back to SORN— AN UPPERCUT TO THE CHIN! Perkins stumbling back, SORN forcing his way out of the corner and dishing out the same strikes Perkins was giving to him! Throwing in some chops to the chest and jabs! Perkins has no idea what to do! SORN backing up into the rope! Rebound and knock him down to the mat with a jumping forearm strike! Jordan rolls out of the ring, he couldn’t handle the pressure that SORN was applying on him! Perkins taking his time to get back in the ring.
Gavin Kirkland: But SORN isn’t going to give him that luxury! He quickly slides out of the ring, grabbing Perkins by the back of the head—AND HE SLAMS HIM FACE-FIRST INTO THE APRON! Perkins stumbles back, holding his face in pain, but SORN isn’t done! He whips Perkins hard into the barricade, and you can see the impact just rattle through his spine! That had to hurt! SORN is showing no mercy, and now he’s backing up— OH, HE RUSHES IN FOR A BIG BOOT— BUT PERKINS MOVES! SORN’S LEG GETS CAUGHT ON THE BARRICADE!
Eve: Perkins sees his opening, and he doesn’t waste time! He grabs SORN by the waist— AND DRIVES HIM DOWN WITH A SNAP DDT ON THE OUTSIDE! That was vicious! Perkins smirks as he rolls into the ring, telling the referee to start counting! He’s more than happy to take a count-out win!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: SORN is stirring, but that DDT on the outside definitely rocked him! Perkins, leaning against the ropes, yells at the referee to count faster! Perkins might get what he want, a easy victory!
FOUR!!!
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FIVE!!!!!
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Eve: SORN is crawling toward the ring, shaking off the cobwebs. Perkins, seeing him get close, runs to the opposite side—WAIT A MINUTE! BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK THROUGH THE ROPES! PERKINS JUST SENT SORN CRASHING INTO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE! He’s staying aggressive, and honestly, that’s the right move! Perkins hops out of the ring, peeling SORN off the floor and rolling him back inside. Perkins slides in after him, hooking the leg!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Deadprez: SORN KICKS OUT! Perkins immediately mounts him, raining down forearms to the head! He doesn’t want to give SORN any room to breathe! Perkins now grabbing SORN— LOOKING FOR A SNAPMARE— BUT SORN ROLLS THROUGH! HE POPS UP AND LEAPS— ENZUIGIRI RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF PERKINS’ HEAD! That caught Perkins flush! Perkins is dazed, and SORN shakes out the cobwebs before sprinting to the ropes SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT— NO! PERKINS GETS HIS KNEES UP! Perfect counter! Perkins smirks as he gets up, grabbing SORN by the head— AND HE PLANTS HIM WITH A SNAP NECKBREAKER! He’s got control again! But instead of going for the cover, Perkins gets to his feet, pointing to his head, mouthing off to the crowd! Say what you want about Perkins, but he certainly knows what he is doing.
Gavin Kirkland: He better stay focused! SORN may be down, but he’s not out! Perkins backing into the corner now… HE’S LOOKING FOR THAT RUNNING KNEE STRIKE! IF HE HITS THIS, IT COULD BE OVER! He’s sizing SORN up, charging forward— BUT SORN POPS UP! SUPERKICK! PERKINS NEVER SAW IT COMING! The momentum just shifted again! But both men are down! Who’s going to get up first? The referee is checking on them, but you can tell they’re both still in this fight! SORN is stirring first, shaking the pain out of his jaw as he crawls toward the ropes for leverage. Perkins, meanwhile, is blinking, trying to regain his bearings after that brutal shot!
Eve: SORN is up! He looks at Perkins, who’s just getting to his knees, and he’s already thinking about his next move! SORN lines him up— A STIFF PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST! Perkins winces in pain, but he’s still on his knees— AND SORN FIRES OFF ANOTHER ONE! AND ANOTHER! PERKINS IS BEING LIT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE! He’s just punishing Perkins right now! SORN backs up, measuring him— AND HE HITS THE ROPES! BIG ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! PERKINS COLLAPSES TO THE MAT! SORN DROPS INTO THE COVER!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Gavin Kirkland: PERKINS KICKS OUT! But you can see he’s hurting! SORN sits up, nodding to himself as he plans his next move. He grabs Perkins by the wrist and drags him to his feet— PERKINS WITH A THUMB TO THE EYE! The referee is giving him a warning, but he doesn’t care! SORN is stumbling, trying to blink away the sting—AND PERKINS CAPITALIZES WITH A DISCUS PUNCH! SORN STAGGERS— AND PERKINS FOLLOWS UP WITH A DDT! THAT SPIKED SORN RIGHT ON HIS HEAD! Perkins rolls onto his knees, catching his breath. He smirks as he slaps the mat, mocking the crowd who’s booing him! Now he’s back on his feet, dragging SORN up— A HARD KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! He whips SORN to the ropes BACKBREAKER! BUT HE HOLDS ON RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! SMOOTH COMBINATION FROM PERKINS!
Eve: Perkins is feeling himself now, but instead of going for the pin, he’s heading toward the corner! He’s climbing up! IS HE THINKING HIGH RISK?! PERKINS STANDS TALL ON THE TOP ROPE DIVING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE— NO! SORN CATCHES HIM WITH A DROPKICK MID-AIR! WHAT A COUNTER! PERKINS IS LAID OUT! SORN IS FIRED UP! HE’S SHOUTING FOR PERKINS TO GET UP! HE’S LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BIG! Perkins is struggling to his feet, using the ropes for balance! SORN CHARGES IN RUNNING LARIAT SENDS PERKINS FLIPPING INSIDE OUT! SORN ISN’T DONE! HE PULLS PERKINS UP! HOOKS HIM IN WITH A FALCON ARROW! HE SPIKES PERKINS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! HE’S NOT GOING FOR THE COVER! SORN SHAKES HIS HEAD! HE WANTS TO FINISH THIS IN STYLE! HE’S HEADING TO THE TOP ROPE! HE’S PERCHED UP HIGH! HE’S READY TO FLY!
Deadprez: SORN LEAPS MOONSAULT— BUT PERKINS ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! WAIT! SORN JUST LANDED ON HIS FEET! UNBELIEVABLE ATHLETICISM! PERKINS TURNS AROUND—AND SORN BLASTS HIM WITH A SUPERKICK! PERKINS STUMBLES BACK INTO THE ROPES— AND COMES BACK WITH A DESPERATION LARIAT! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN AGAIN! THIS MATCH IS GETTING WILD! WHO’S GOING TO SEIZE THE MOMENT AND TAKE CONTROL?! Both men are down again, and you can feel the energy in the arena reaching a fever pitch! The crowd is on their feet, rallying behind this battle as Perkins and SORN struggle to stir! The referee is starting a count!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Both of these men need to dig deep if they want to make it to their feet! They’ve taken so much punishment already!
FOUR!!!!
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FIVE!!!!!
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SIX!!!!!!
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SEVEN!!!!!!!
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Eve: SORN is moving, rolling onto his hands and knees! Perkins is trying to push himself up as well, but he’s clearly rattled! SORN is up first however! He stumbles back into the ropes for balance, while Perkins drags himself to his feet! They lock eyes— AND NOW THEY’RE TRADING SHOTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! SORN WITH A FOREARM! PERKINS WITH A RIGHT HAND! SORN! PERKINS! SORN! PERKINS! Neither man is backing down! They’re just teeing off on each other now! SORN ducks a wild swing from Perkins— AND HE LANDS A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! PERKINS IS SPIKED ON HIS NECK! SORN isn’t done! He pulls Perkins right back up LIFTS HIM FOR A BRAINBUSTER— NO! PERKINS SLIPS BEHIND GOING FOR THE “PERKINS EXPRESS” ATTEMPT! BUT SORN FIGHTS OUT OF IT! HE DROPS DOWN AND ROLLS PERKINS UP INTO A SCHOOLBOY— NO, HE TRANSITIONS! DEADLIFT POWERBOMB! WHAT A DISPLAY OF STRENGTH! SORN HOLDS ONTO PERKINS—HE LIFTS HIM BACK UP—SIT-OUT LAST RIDE POWERBOMB! HE FOLDS PERKINS IN HALF! THE COVER! THIS COULD BE IT!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Gavin Kirkland: PERKINS KICKS OUT! SORN not wasting any time, getting to his feet and charging towards the ropes— WAIT A SECOND! Grace is here? Where the hell did she come from? It looks like she wants to watch this match a lot closer. SORN is caught off guard.
SORN (off mic): Get the hell out of here! I don’t need you at ringside distracting me with your ugly face!
( Grace rolls into the ring, looking SORN dead in the eyes. )
Grace: How about you make me leave?
Eve: Things are starting to get intense, Grace and SORN are arguing! Perkins takes advantage and attacks SORN! Pushing him into Grace by mistake! It doesn’t seem like Grace appreciates that! Jumping both of the men and attacking them both! The official is confused by the chaos, trying to get Grace out of the ring and get this match under control! Perkins and SORN not wanting to even return to the match itself, both going after Grace!
Deadprez: This match is still active, the referee trying to get Grace away and trying to refocus this match- WAIT! Jadeite is running down to the ring! Another person in the Unique Opportunity match! Jumping on the apron, spring boarding off the ropes and LANDING ON TOP OF EVERYONE! THIS MATCH NOW HAS TWO MORE INTRUDERS! THE OFFICIAL HAS NO CHOICE!
DING! DING! DING!
Gina Romano: THIS MATCH IS A NO CONTEST!
( The brawl continued, Jadeite attacking Perkins! SORN going after Grace! One official couldn’t handle it, so they called down another referee and security! They rush to the ring and grab the men and women, dragging them and pushing each other away. )
Eve: THESE COMPETITORS ARE OUT OF CONTROL! So much is on the line in this match up at Reasonable Doubt and they are willing to do anything to walk out with that oppertunity.
(The camera cuts to Gina Romano in the ring.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen… at this time please welcome a special guest from Voltage… He is the EAW Hardcore Champion… SOLOOOOOOOOOOOMON STANEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(The Showdown crowd boos heavily as “The World is Gonna End Tonight” by Dan Romer and Peter Harper begins to play. Solomon Stane appears on the stage and begins to walk down to the ring carrying the EAW Hardcore Championship.)
Eve: Well Solomon Stane is in hostile territory here tonight as he invades Showdown in preparation for his big match with Roberto De La Rosa at Reasonable Doubt.
Deadprez: That should be a hell of a match for sure. This is the last stop before then.
Gavin Kirkland: A Voltage talent?!? I gotta contact ICE… This man definitely doesn’t have his paperwork.
Eve: Luckily I confiscated your phone already just to prevent incidents like this.
Gavin Kirkland: Damn…
(The music slowly fades as Solomon Stane stands in the ring and his music fades. Eventually the crowd’s booing dies down enough for him to start talking as well.)
Solomon Stane: You know I would think that all of you sinners would be a little more welcoming. I mean I might be a Voltage talent now but Showdown is where my singles career really took off. And I am returning to you now tonight as a champion! And you should all bow down and worship me as your savior!!!
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Solomon Stane: I cannot expect Showdown heathens such as you all to understand. But you shall all be brought to justice before my divine righteousness. I shall suck a confession out from all of you and unfortunately in my presence there can be no forgiveness. You all shall be forced to watch and witness as your chosen gladiator, Roberto De La Rosa is crushed beneath my feet into dust. For tonight I am here on Showdown and can say that we are so back for Roberto De La Rosa he will have no choice but to admit that it is so over.
Crowd: YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!
Eve: I am not so sure that Solomon is getting anywhere with all of this…
Solomon Stane: Imagine summoning me from Voltage when you could have lived your life in blissful ignorance over here on Showdown. Roberto De La Rosa is clearly an unintelligent ignoramus. He could have just pretended I do not exist and he wouldn’t have to deal with me. Many people believe that I am the true King of Elite as I wasn’t pinned and he really wants to test me? Silas Mason basically signed your death warrant boy! You shouldn’t be thanking him. You should be cursing him for dooming you to an eternity of suffering and pain. I am coming for your soul and you shall fall to me as so many others have before. You wil-
(“Put Em In The Fridge” by Peso Pluma hits to cheers from the crowd as Roberto De La Rosa comes out to the stage and begins walking down to the ring to confront Solomon Stane. He looks like he is not afraid at all in spite of Solomon Stane’s attempts to intimidate him.)
Eve: Here comes the challenger and possibly the next EAW Hardcore Champion! El Padrino has arrived!
Deadprez: Roberto De La Rosa has been here before. He has won the Hardcore Championship in the past and he is determined to get it back at all costs! He is going to bring that championship back to Showdown with him!
Gavin Kirkland: We don’t need this barbaric title over here on my beloved Showdown. We wrestle here. We don’t need any of this deathmatch mudshow outlaw wrestling around these parts.
(The music fades down and Solomon Stane doesn’t look pleased that he was interrupted by Roberto De La Rosa.)
Solomon Stane: I had not invited you out here to my ring just yet. Please return backstage and wait for me to summon you.
Roberto De La Rosa: Nah buey you don’t get it. I am the one who summons you! I called your ass out pendejo! I am on you now and I am coming for that championship gold!
Solomon Stane: You really think you have a chance huh? That’s crazy.
Roberto De La Rosa: Nah puto you don’t seem to understand. I have held that championship before. I know exactly what it means to be Hardcore. I know exactly what it takes to be the Hardcore Champion and I am going to come for it. I am going to get it. I am going to win it back holmes y no entiendes nada. You ain’t know shit cabron. If anyone wrote the death warrant for anyone it was Silas writing it for you vato! But you know what? I am not interested in talking. I know what it takes to win the Hardcore Championship. You have to be ready to fight. So that is what I am about to do. Right here. Right now!
Solomon Stane: Oh you want some of this huh-
Eve: Oh shit! All hell is breaking loose now as Roberto De La Rosa just tackled Solomon Stane and the two just fell out of the ring! They are throwing hands! Solomon hits Roberto across the head with the title belt! And now Solomon is escaping over the barricade!-
Deadprez: But Roberto grabs the leg of Solomon and pulls him back to the ringside area! Roberto has a steel chair and he just slammed it down hard across the back of Solomon! We are not waiting until Reasonable Doubt! We are getting all kinds of Hardcore here tonight!
(Suddenly security is shown coming down to the ring to separate Roberto and Solomon as the crowd boos loudly clearly not pleased the melee was cut short early.)
Crowd: LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!
(Solomon Stane is shown punching out a security guard and breaks free in order to attack Roberto and kicks the steel chair into his face!)
Gavin Kirkland: These two can’t be controlled! They need to get them the hell out of here! Roberto just grabbed a wrench from under the ring and hurled it into the head of Solomon!
(CLANK)
Eve: The wrench bounced off the head of Solomon Stane and he fell backwards! And now security is restraining Roberto as they help Solomon up! We might need even more security than this!
(Roberto De La Rosa breaks free and lunges at Solomon Stane before a bunch more security guards comes down the ring to grab both men and drag them backstage.)
Gavin Kirkland: I’m glad that is over. That was scary and violent.
Eve: It’s clear these two are going to be going all out to murder each other for that championship! Reasonable Doubt is going to be insane!
Deadprez: I can’t wait! Could we be seeing a new champion and a new championship finding a home right here on Showdown?!?!
(The camera cuts to a commercial for Invincible Season 3.)
(The camera cuts to the backstage area where we see the Specialists Champion Nikki Kimura standing with the Specialists Championship on her shoulder with a confident look on her face. Standing next to Nikki is the infamous Silas Mason. Normally Silas is in a better mood, but right now Silas is looking a little annoyed as he looks at Nikki. Nikki turns and sees that Silas doesn’t look happy.)
Nikki Kimura: Oh, come on. What is the matter with you? Are you still annoyed with me making that match with Brianna next week?
(Silas sighs before shaking his head and looking back at Nikki before he replies.)
Silas Mason: Well when I heard about what you did last week, I was furious that you would do something like that without consulting me first. Now? Yes. I am annoyed that you would accept a challenge for your Specialists Championship without consulting me first.
Nikki Kimura: Come on, Silas. Ever since winning this title, I believe I have grown as a competitor and I really felt that accepting this match with Brianna at Reasonable Doubt next week was a good decision and I still think that it is a good decision.
Silas Mason: I didn’t say it wasn’t a good decision. You should have held on a little bit before accepting it without my consent so I can make sure that there is no funny business going on–
(Before Silas could finish his statement, he is cut off by somebody’s voice in the distance.)
????: AWWWWWWW! Is there a little trouble in paradise I see? How precious
(Seconds later, we see Brianna Hill step up and stand next to Nikki as she gives a sarcastic wave to Silas who rolls his eyes before she continues speaking.)
Brianna Hill: What’s the matter, Nikki? Regretting your decision?
Nikki Kimura: What would I have to regret?
Brianna Hill: I mean do you regret taking on this challenge with your precious Specialists Championship on the line without getting…
(Brianna looks over at Silas again.)
Brianna Hill: HIS permission?
(Brianna looks back at Nikki with an amused look on her face, which doesn’t please Nikki. But Nikki does keep her composure before she replies.)
Nikki Kimura: You heard what I said last week and I stand by my decision of accepting your challenge at Reasonable Doubt and there is nothing that is going to change my mind.
(Silas was looking to speak up for a second, but he keeps his mouth shut at the last moment and just shakes his head in continued annoyance as he does his best to control his temper as the ladies continue talking.)
Brianna Hill: Glad to see you aren’t some sort of coward
Nikki Kimura: Coward? I know you aren’t talking about me because I am certainly no coward.
Brianna Hill: You might not be a coward, but you are sure as hell lacking some brains in accepting the challenge. Then again, you won’t hear me complaining because I am a week away from becoming the new Specialists Champion. It’s great!
Nikki Kimura: It’s a fantasy that is never going to happen. Seeing this title on my shoulder is the closest you are going to get to the title because you aren’t going to beat me.
Brianna Hill: Oh yeah?
Nikki Kimura: Yeah?
(Brianna and Nikki are still arguing amongst each other for a little bit longer as Silas just stays silent and watches in the background before they are cut off by a different voice.)
???: Alright. I’ve heard enough arguing. That’s enough out of you two
(Nikki and Brianna get quiet and look over to the side and we see Alana Starr walking up to the group with a portfolio in her hand and a smile on her face as she stands in between Nikki and Brianna before she starts speaking again.)
Alana Starr: It’s good to see you ladies. Brianna. Nikki.
(Silas turns to Alana and gives a smirk to her which leads Alana to roll her eyes a little bit.)
Alana Starr: …Silas. Anyways, after what we saw and heard last week, myself and Kennedy have brought you two together this week to make this match official.
(Alana holds up the portfolio and shows it to both Nikki and Brianna before she continues to speak.)
Alana What I have right now is the official contract for the match between Brianna Hill and Nikki Kimura with the EAW Specialists Championship on the line at Reasonable Doubt. Right here and now, we are going to get the signatures of both Champion and Challenger.
Brianna Hill: That’s exactly what I like to hear. I am glad we are making this official, Alana, because my time is NOW!
Nikki Kimura: Your time is never gonna happen as long as I have a say.
Brianna Hill: Just keep talking. Alright, Alana. Let’s get this over with.
(Alana looks at Brianna and simply nods her head as she pulls a pen out of her pocket and places it on top of the portfolio.)
Alana Starr: Alright then. Let’s get this started. Now how about we have the Champion start this off and sign the contract first. Nikki, if you will.
Brianna Hill: Yeah, Nikki. How about you sign the contract? Help me make my time come into fruition.
(Nikki scoffs at what Brianna said as Alana hands her the contract to which Nikki opens and looks at. Silas comes up next to Nikki and talks to Alana.)
Silas Mason: Thank you, Alana, but you probably shouldn’t have started with Nikki because it is going to take me a few moments to read over this contract and make sure that everything is up to the standards that Silas Mason is known for. So, Nikki, how about you let me—
(As Silas was talking, Nikki has Alana’s pen in her hand as she is quickly signing the contract before Silas even gets a chance to read it.)
Silas Mason: Nikki? NIKKI! What in the hell are you doing? Didn’t you just hear me say that I would like to read the contract first? Are you even listening to me?
(As Silas is getting angrier by the second, Nikki has closed the portfolio and handed the contract and the pen back to Alana.)
Nikki Kimura: Contract is signed and I can’t wait for this match to really show you what you are gonna up against next week, Brianna.
Brianna Hill: Whatever.
Alana Starr: Alright, you two. Thank you, Nikki. Now, Brianna. Would you now sign the contract?
(Brianna takes the contract from Alana and flips it open. She glances through the contract before signing the contract herself.)
Brianna Hill: My pleasure.
(Brianna hands the contract back to Alana who nods at Brianna who closes the portfolio with a smile on her face.)
Alana Starr: There you have it. This match is now official. At Reasonable Doubt, it’s going to be Brianna Hill challenging Nikki Kimura for the EAW Specialists Championship. Thank you, ladies, and best of luck to the both of you.
(Alana gives the competitors a smile before walking away. Nikki starts to walk away, but Silas grabs Nikki by the arm and turns her back to face him.)
Nikki Kimura: A little grabby, aren’t we?
Silas Mason: Seriously? Did you not listen to a damn word I was saying just two minutes ago? I said that I wanted to read the contract before you sign it and you completely ignored me. What is going on with you
Nikki Kimura: There is nothing going on with me. Silas, I really don’t see what the problem is. I said that you should trust me and my judgment and that’s what you really need to do. I know exactly what I am doing regarding Brianna and this match.
Silas Mason: I understand what you are talking about, but I have been working my ass off helping you reach championship status. I have faith in your talent, but you need to have faith in my talents as well. But here you are making matches without my consent or like what you did just now signing that contract before I could read it. Why are doing stuff like this?
(Nikki doesn’t say another word as she looks at Silas and doesn’t answer his question before she storms away leaving, Silas just standing there with a look of frustration . Silas shakes his head as Brianna comes up next to Silas and has a devious smile on her face as she is really enjoying the chaos that is going on between her opponent and her opponent’s manager.)
Brianna Hill: Look. Don’t get too down, Silas. We can talk after I beat your girl Nikki and take that precious Specialists Championship away from her.
(Brianna still has that devious smile on her face as she walks away leaving Silas on his own. Silas looks towards the direction that Brianna walked towards and develops a smirk on his face as the camera shot fades elsewhere….)
(Showdown comes back from commercials as the camera slowly turns towards the ring, as a local competitor is over in the corner, he seems to be an average height bald man and some actual pep to his step, he has a wrestling singlet on and he has a big smile on his face, turning to wave hello towards the camera.)
Gina Romano: Introducing first, from Salem, Oregon, weighing in at 202 pounds, Jim Jimmy Jimson!
Gavin Kirkland: Did we end up getting Triple J from Craiglist or something?
Deadprez: Damn, quit your negative ass, dude seems like a nice guy.
Gavin Kirkland: You are negative with me all of the time!
Deadprez: Negative actions for positive results.
Eve: Well, glad to have a local competitor from the neighbouring state here either way! Looking forward to his performance
(At that moment though, the camera turns towards the entrance and “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar plays on the speakers, with the crowd reacting in an incredibly loud manner, cheering as none other than Auburn Ware was making her return here. She walked out to the ramp, excitement and happiness on her face, taking in a deep breath in and out and then taking in the atmosphere around her, genuinely pumped up after being away for so long.)
Gina Romano: AND INTRODUCING HIS OPPONENT, FROM BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE, SHE IS “THE PRODIGY” AUBUUUUUUUUUURNNNN WAREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: SJDIJSDJIOSDIJSOISDJOID YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSS! SHE’S FINALLY BACK! I MISSED YOU SO MUCH AUBURN WARE
Eve: Settle down, jeez. But yeah, to be fair, a lot of people are excited to see Auburn back after various months away. She needed to take a quick break and now she is back better than never, looking to prove herself against Jim!
Gavin Kirkland: Use his god given name, Eve!
Eve: I am not saying all of those names.
(Auburn walks down the ramp, spreading her arms and then high fiving a few fans alongside her, smiling brightly and then quickly sliding inside, moving to take her corner and then waiting patiently for the bell to ring.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: And the match has started! The two competitors actually walk forward with Auburn presenting a hand towards Jim, and Jim ends up accepting with a smile, a very respectful way to start off the match!
Deadprez: The two end up raising their arms and they lock now! Jim has the height advantage over Auburn so he is able to push her back a bit, but Auburn is able to move around quickly and then jump up, trying to bring Jim down to her level with a sudden headlock!
Gavin Kirkland: Jim Jimmy Jimson ends up using his great wrestling skills… to push Auburn forward towards the ropes and then push his head out of the hold, moving quickly to try and bring her down with a clothesline!
Eve: Auburn ducks down quickly and then moves her limbs in a quick manner, raising her arms and legs to deliver a combo of strikes towards Jim! She ends up pushing Jim towards the ropes with a well placed European Uppercut right towards his head!
Gavin Kirkland: Jim is against the ropes and now Auburn moves quickly, running towards the ropes and then trying to go for-
Eve: But she is stopped by Jim as she is able to go down low, grabbing onto Auburn and then lifting her up into the air before hitting her onto the ropes with a Flapjack! Good one from Jim!
Gavin Kirkland: Jim Jimmy-
Deadprez: Shut up, damn! Jim ends up taking his opportunity here as he yet again runs towards the ropes and bounces off them, getting some momentum here and trying to hit Auburn right on the face with a big boot!
Eve: But Auburn is able to dodge out of the way in time and Jim ends up catching his leg on the ropes! Auburn takes a few steps back and then runs forward, jumping onto the ropes-
Gavin Kirkland: AND THEN HITTING “MAD HONEY!” SHE HITS THE SPRINGBOARD BULLDOG ONTO JIM JIMMY JIMSON AND JIM IS TRYING TO GET HIS MARBLES-
Eve: AUBURN ENDS UP BACKFLIPPING OVER JIM AND GRABS ONTO HIM WHILE SHE LANDS ON HIM!
Deadprez: “THE LOVELY BONEEEEEESSS!!!” AUBURN HAS THAT KATA HA JIME LOCKED IN TIGHT! ROLLING OVER JIM ONTO HIS BACK AND KEEPING HIM GROUNDED WITHOUT ANY HOPE!
Eve: JIM TRIES TO HOLD ON… BEFORE HE ENDS UP TAPPING OUT!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Bad Blood” ends up playing on the speakers and then Auburn ends up rolling off of Jim, she lets out a very bright smile in response as the referee approaches and then ends up raising her hand.)
Gina Romano: YOUR WINNER, AUBUUUUURNNN WAREEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: Good performance rip-off Triple J, but you were no match for Auburn herself! What a goat!
Deadprez: Okay, stop unnecessarily dickriding.
Eve: Either way, it was a nice match between all parties, as Auburn was able to show off that she has not lost any kind of step!
(Auburn walks over and then happily helps Jim to his feet, shakes his hand again and then he leaves. Auburn asks Gina to give her a microphone, as she is handed the microphone and then signals for her music to be cut off for a moment. Auburn takes a deep breath.)
Auburn Ware: Everybody, I am finally back!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Auburn Ware: It has been such a pleasure to finally stand inside of this ring and be able to wrestle yet again, I do have to apologize for just leaving so suddenly like that, I needed to have some time to myself, to be able to reconsider what I am going to have to do next and who Auburn Ware is truly is, and despite the very… VERY stressing last few months I had to deal with before going on that break, I knew I had to find myself once more and understand what I am capable of, understand what kind of wrestler I truly am, and guess what? You know who I am? I am the Prodigy and I am going to continue being that Prodigy no matter what happens!
(The crowd reacts positively once more while Auburn smiles brightly in response, nodding back to them.)
Auburn Ware: That is why, I am not going to stand down and expect people to pass me by, I am going to wrestle right off the bat and not back away from any challenge! And so, before coming out here, I talked with Kennedy Street and so, I can announce that I am going to be in the TLC Match at Reasonable Doubt! To all of my opponents, I wish you good luck… you will need it!
(Auburn puts the microphone down and then smiles confidently once more, after giving out her announcement, she goes towards the corner and stands on it, posing and celebrating alongside the crowd as Showdown fades away to commercials.)
(The camera cuts backstage to the office of the General Manager. Kennedy Street is shown sipping a glass of wine looking like a generic movie villain before loud knocking is heard disturbing her peace.)
Kennedy Street: Kennie says enter!
(There is a brief silence before more knocking is heard.)
Kennedy Street: Enter Kennie says!
(The door opens and Silas Mason strides in with a big grin on his face and his arms outstretched for a hug. Kennedy holds up one arm in disgust to keep him away from here.)
Silas Mason: Kennie! Baby! Give me some sugar!
Kennedy Street: Eew. No.
Silas Mason: Come on now. Don’t be like that! It’s me! The big SM!
Kennedy Street: Oh but Kennie will be like that! Kennie is a very important person around here and Kennie has as such called you here for a very important reason! Now sit down and shut up and let me inform you of exactly what is going to happen.
Silas Mason: Do you really think that you can speak to me in this way? Don’t you remember everything I have done for you?
Kennedy Street: Of course Kennie can. This is the office of the General Manager of Showdown. This is MY show. So you are going to shut down all of this bullshit right now. We had a good thing going here on this brand for a long time. We were the shining jewel of this promotion! And now you come in here with all of this trash ass Silas World crap and the ratings have completely plummeted. It is unacceptable and the fans of this brand want to see real wrestling. Not Silas World.
Silas Mason: I disagree. The people are fiending for some Silas World Wrestling Entertainment!
Kennedy Street: Oh god no don’t say that again. Absolutely not. You know Silas I know that this masked wrestler who has been interfering in like 90% of our matches around here lately is working for you. There’s been all kinds of bullshit happening as a result and we can’t keep having every matchup being ruined like that. The fans are unhappy they are being cheated out of seeing who the better competitor is. The wrestlers themselves are growing more and more disgruntled in the locker room as they are being screwed out of matches that they could have rightfully won. And don’t even get me started on this shit with Harper and Donovan.
Silas Mason: I don’t see what the problem is. These wrestlers weren’t screwed. They just weren’t good enough to overcome an additional obstacle that Silas World added in their way. You would think Showdown would be all about upping the stakes. Before Showdown was a dangerous world of wrestling. Well now they have to deal with an even more difficult world to compete in. A Silas World. One in which anything can happen! And if they ain’t cut out for it that is too damn bad!
Kennedy Street: Enough of the excuses! Don’t give me that crap! When I vouched for you to EAW and got you hired here this is not what I was expecting. I thought that I was doing you a favor. I thought that maybe you would actually add some kind of value to this brand and not just come in here and turn everything into a big joke. This brand is known for being respectable and prestigious. Some people might consider us to be old school because we focus on the actual presentation and sport of wrestling but that is what the fans like and that is what Kennie gives them! They all have a chance to see their favorite wrestlers grow from rookies to New Breed division stars all the way to the main event of Pain for Pride!
Silas Mason: And you will get to see all of that! I will make sure that the winner of the Pain for Pride main event is correct! My masked competitor will interfere in that thing relentlessly!
Kennedy Street: They most certainly will not! I will fire you instantaneously!
Silas Mason: Come on now… You are overreacting. You are getting hysterical again. You really need to get a handle on these emotions. I don’t know if it is your time of the month or something but this is obviously not becoming a professional in the workforce. Maybe you would be better served taking the night off and letting me run the rest of the show. I can take over from here! Then Showdown can really become the world of Silas!
Kennedy Street: We are not doing this Silas World shit again. Absolutely not. We want wrestlers to be able to actually succeed around here without you stepping in and constantly screwing them over. It’s getting repetitive and annoying.
Silas Mason: But I do make sure that wrestlers around here can succeed just fine! I mean Elysium and people like that are just natural failures. It’s just who they are. I didn’t make them that way and there’s nothing I can do about it. But you created Silas World Kennie, and I have done my best to take everyone under my wing and turn them into superstars! I mean look what I did for your career! Look at you now! Look at Alana!
Kennedy Street: It’s true tho. I am fine. Look at Kennie now! On top of the world!
Silas Mason: Exactly! Besides. You wouldn’t want us to go and spill the beans on our prior relationship to everyone out there would you?
Kennedy Street: …
Silas Mason: Don’t forget. I have proof!
(Suddenly Kennedy Street’s eyes widen and she approaches Silas Mason and slaps the shit out of him.)
Silas Mason: AHHH!
(Silas Mason backs away slightly before recomposing himself. He then smiles at Kennedy Street and winks before walking out of the room.)
Kennedy Street: …!
(Kennedy Street is shown visibly shaking and seething as she grits her teeth before slamming the door behind Silas Mason and the scene fades elsewhere.)
(Showdown returns from a commercial break with ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura already playing in the background as the camera pans to British Invasion, Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel, sitting next to the commentary table waving at the camera with devilish smiles before turning their attention to the match.)
(Camera then shifts to Gina Romano who stands in the ring ready to announce the next match.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!… YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING IS A TAG TEAM MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Ole’ by The Bouncing Souls would play on the PA system followed by Ryan Joseph Wilson appearing and hyping up the crowd. He would then walk halfway through the ramp leading to the ring before he’d suddenly stop and point towards the entrance. That’s when ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac begins playing, as TLA follows Ryan down the ramp. They arrive at the same time with a brief glance and a small smile at each other before walking to the ring together.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST!… COMBINED WEIGHT OF 435 POUNDS!… THE TEAM OF RYAN JOSEPH WILSON AND TLA!… THEY ARE!… THE HUSTLER’S ALLIANCE!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: We’re about to see something fresh out tonight as two teams put their tag team skills to the test for the first time in this main event!
Eve: TLA is here, forming an alliance with Ryan Joseph Wilson, and neither of them has won the Tag Team Championships in EAW! Could challenging the British Invasion be their path to finally achieving that? We’ll have to see how they perform tonight!
(Wilson and TLA finally arrive in the ring as they are preparing themselves for the match. ‘Enemy’ by From Ashes to New then blares through the loudspeakers as Donovan Duke and Harper Lee make their way onto the stage, led by Silas Young, who wears a smug grin with a chorus of loud and hostile boos erupting from the crowd followed by. Silas steps aside, allowing the champion to bask in the spotlight as Duke unstraps the Answers World Championship from his waist and proudly raises it high into the air with boos growing louder. Duke is already looking irritated and annoyed as him along with Harper and Silas heads toward the ring together.)
Deadprez: Damn. That reaction from the crowd is hardly surprising. No one in this arena tonight is a fan of this team which is quite the opposite of what we saw during the Hustler’s Alliance entrance!
Eve: These two have been the most dominant and troublesome figures running Showdown ever since the events at King of Elite, and they don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Tonight, they’ll be working together to take down a newly formed tag team as well. We’re in for an interesting display of chemistry in this match.
(DING DING DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: Match is officially underway! This will mark the first official match between these two teams. We’re talking about Hustler’s Alliance, a team that has won over fans purely because of what they bring to the table and Silas World is getting the complete opposite reaction, as nobody seems to like that team!… except for me, because Harper Lee is there!
Deadprez: This will be a great opportunity to see how these two teams work together. Donovan and Ryan kick things off as they meet in the center of the ring. Duke quickly seizes the advantage over Ryan, slamming his face first into the canvas and taking control of the match with a waistlock takedown!
Eve: Donovan swiftly rolls over Ryan and locks him in a headlock position! So far, Wilson is being tossed around by Donovan’s sheer strength, that’s exactly what you’d expect from Answers World Champion!
Gavin Kirkland: Duke is slowly being dragged back to his feet, and Wilson seems to be finding a way out but Duke has played this game before and refuses to go along with Wilson’s plan. He releases Wilson and connects with a quick superkick to the gut, slowing him down!
Deadprez: Duke now takes off running toward the ropes, rebounding back but Wilson also makes a move as he’s sprinting down the sideline and leaping off the ropes… WILSON WITH A RUNNING CROSSBODY TAKING DOWN DONOVAN DUKE!!!!! HE FOLLOWS UP WITH A FLURRY OF RIGHT HANDS ON THE CHAMPION! WILSON IS BRINGING THAT ENERGY AND FIGHTING SPIRIT TO THE CHAMPION ALREADY!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Duke quickly pushes Wilson off and rolls back to his feet. Wilson gets up and tries to take him down with an armdrag, but Duke counters by pulling a break. After avoiding the armdrag, Duke transitions into a backslide roll-up sending Wilson rolling onto both knees.
Eve: Now Duke then charges toward Wilson just as he’s getting back to his feet… And talk about athleticism and disrespect; he’s not letting go of Ryan! Instead, he lifts him up and starts doing sit-ups while holding him, showing off his strength! He’s proving that he’s the real deal out here! He’s a true Answers World Champion!… AND DONOVAN DROPS RYAN WITH A DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX!!!!!
Deadprez: He may not have the biggest size, but over the years, he has proven that it isn’t a problem when he can perform incredible feats in the ring. Sure, nobody likes Donovan Duke right now, but you can’t deny the hard work he’s put in to reach this level. Duke slowly pushes himself to his feet and begins stomping away at Ryan right in front of Wilson’s partner, who is watching the match closely.
Gavin Kirkland: Duke glances at TLA for a moment before delivering a brutal stomp to Wilson’s limb, adding more punishment! Now, Duke grabs Wilson by the hair, pulling him up to his feet before locking him in an inverted DDT position with his eyes locked onto TLA!… BANG!!!!! AND DONOVAN DROPS WILSON WITH A HEADLOCK LARIAT INTO A BACKBREAKER!!!!!!
Eve: So far, Silas World has been relying purely on strength in this match against their opponents. Silas seems pleased with the outcome so far, while British Invasion appears indifferent though they certainly seem to be enjoying watching their challengers take a beating but at the same time, they’re not exactly happy about Silas World either.
Deadprez: Damn, at this point, it feels like it’s us against the world.
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson is dragged back to his feet once again, and this time, Donovan lands a right hand across his jaw before following up with a forearm club to the back, sending Wilson back down to both knees! That’s the same spot Donovan just targeted!
Eve: Donovan pulls Wilson up yet again and delivers another forearm club to the back, continuing to exploit his weakened area. He then grabs Wilson by the wrist and attempts to whip him into his team’s corner.
Deadprez: But Wilson reverses the Irish whip, sending Donovan into the corner instead! Wilson charges in, but Duke catches him with a boot, knocking Wilson back into the ring. And Harper Lee makes a smart move, quickly tagging herself in!
(TAG!)
Deadprez: Lee hops up to the second rope and makes her way to the top from the apron while Wilson, still stunned by the boot, struggles to regain his bearings. She leaps high over Duke’s head into the ring… MISSILE DROPKICK!!!!!! Wilson is sent flying backward, landing far from the team’s corner as Harper Lee makes a huge impact upon entering the match as the legal competitor!
Gavin Kirkland: Lee enters the match and wastes no time getting to work on Wilson. After the impact of the missile dropkick sends him reeling, she quickly pulls him back to his feet and follows up with a stiff elbow across his jaw!
Eve: Wilson stumbles into the corner, and Lee takes the opportunity to insult him further, pressing her boot against his face and applying more pressure! She uses her right boot to clutch his jaw, showing nothing but pure disrespect to the workhorse of his team.
Deadprez: Damn, nobody on her side likes Ryan at all! Lee then steps out of the corner, runs toward the opposite side, and charges back at Wilson… AND LEE CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING FACEWASH SMASHING WILSON’S JAW WHILE HE’S SEATED IN THE CORNER!!!!!!! Now Harper Lee drags him out of the corner and goes for a cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: A KICK OUT BY RJW!!!! Lee already knew Wilson was going to kick out, though she couldn’t help but feel a little annoyed that she still had to deal with him. Wilson is hurt and battered, struggling to get back to his feet, while Lee slowly rises, watching him with a look of growing boredom.
Eve: She’s clearly getting tired of dealing with Ryan Joseph Wilson but she quickly shakes it off and refocuses. Lee sprints to the ropes, rebounds, and charges back toward Wilson, looking for a sliding elbow smash!
Deadprez: BUT WILSON MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND, HOOKING HER DOWN INTO A CRUCIFIX TAKEDOWN INTO A ROLL-UP COVER!!!!! WILSON SUDDENLY KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR, COUNTERING THE SLIDING ELBOW INTO A SURPRISE PINFALL ATTEMPT!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Deadprez: And it’s not a three count as Harper Lee kicks out just in time! Wilson and Lee both scramble to their feet at the same time. Wilson charges in, BUT LEE CATCHES HIM WITH A BICYCLE KICK TO THE JAW, PUSHING HIM BACK!!!!!… SHE THEN LEAPS FROM THE SIDE AND NAILS A STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI TO THE HEAD!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson is stunned by the back to back kicks, and Lee quickly gets back up, sprinting toward the ropes to build momentum… But Wilson bulldozes right through her with a beautiful flying clothesline, taking her down!
Eve: Lee stumbles back to her feet, but Wilson is right there, taking her down with another flying clothesline! Wilson got to his feet and saw Lee staggering into the corner after those two quick attacks. Wilson quickly rushes in… HELLUVA KICK AT HARPER!!!!!
Deadprez: But Wilson isn’t done yet! He drags Lee out of the corner, turning her toward the turnbuckles and setting her up… DOWN SHE GOES!!! WILSON PLANTS HARPER LEE WITH A BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX CAPPING OFF AN EXPLOSIVE SEQUENCE!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson is seen crawling away from Lee, desperately reaching out for a tag to TLA! TLA extends his hand, ready to help Wilson get into the ring and turn things around—
Eve: Wait a second! Duke just ran past Wilson from behind and tackled TLA off the apron! That’s unfair! But at this point, fairness doesn’t matter because it’s all about competition! TLA stumbles to his feet as Donovan climbs to the top turnbuckle… DUKE WITH A TOP ROPE CROSSBODY TO THE OUTSIDE TAKING OUT TLA!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: Which leaves Wilson alone, struggling to get back to his feet. As he turns around, Harper is already up… CONNECTING WITH A BICYCLE KICK THAT WIPES HIS JAW OUT IN AN INSTANT!!!!! The impact spins Wilson around, giving Harper the perfect opening. She quickly grabs him from behind and marches toward the corner… PLANTING HIS FACE INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE WITH A BULLDOG FROM LEE!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson’s face is driven hard into the mat with a corner bulldog and Lee who is now seated in the corner after executing the attack crawls out like a tarantula before transitioning up to the top turnbuckle. Now it perfectly sets herself up for a high risk diving maneuver while Wilson is already laid out on the mat!… DIVING MOONSAULT!!!!!!!! What a beautiful moonsault indeed, Lee goes for a cover!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: AND TWO!!! RYAN WILSON POWERS OUT!!! Silas World is displaying excellent teamwork, but nothing seems to be enough to overcome their opposition just yet.
Eve: They are a newly formed alliance, and we’re only beginning to get a clear picture of what to expect from them moving forward. Lee now starts picking herself up to her feet after taking Wilson out with a moonsault while Donovan returns to the apron, reaching out for a tag as Lee drags Wilson over to her team’s corner!
(TAG!)
Eve: The tag is made, and Donovan Duke re-enters the ring! Duke picks up Wilson and locks him in a full nelson, holding him in place as LEE WINDS UP SPINNING AROUND AND KNOCKING WILSON BACK WITH A SPINNING BACK FIST!!!
Deadprez: Duke then lifts Wilson up… AND PLANTS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT WITH THE THIEF OF SANITY!!!!! A DOUBLE CHICKENWING INTO A SWINGING REVERSE STO!!!!!! Wilson is down and out after that tag team combination, and here comes yet another pinfall attempt!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Deadprez: KICKING OUT AT TWO!!!! WILSON YET AGAIN!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: As much as Wilson is determined to stay in this match and secure a win for his team, he’s not backing down just yet. He’s keeping his head in the game to fight and earn the victory his team is striving for and to solidify themselves as the challengers to the Tag Team Titles held by the British Invasion.
(Crowd suddenly cheers loudly.)
Eve: And it seems like we got surprised guests!
(Elysium appears on the stage as Jon Kelton and Bronson Daniels make their way down toward the ring, stopping at ringside. Silas Mason who is frustrated by their presence tries to convince the referee to remove them but is quickly dismissed. Pandora casts a brief glance at them, especially Kelton, before turning her focus back to the match.)
Gavin Kirkland: We saw what happened last week between Silas World and Elysium, and so far, things aren’t going as smoothly as they seem. There’s a good chance some shenanigans will unfold once this match is said and done!
Deadprez: But right now, our focus is on Donovan Duke, who has just picked Ryan Joseph Wilson up to his feet and drives a right knee straight into his gut followed by another to wear him down! Duke leans forward before whipping Wilson into the corner! Little does he know, that’s the corner of Hustle Alliance!
Eve: Duke charges in, but Wilson catches him with a right boot, sending him stumbling back! Duke quickly recovers and rushes in again… ONLY FOR WILSON TO CATCH HIM AND DRIVE HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLES WITH A BELLY-TO-BACK SUPLEX!!!!!!! Down goes the champion and Wilson reaches out!…
(TAG!)
Eve: IN SUCESSION!!!!!!!! TLA makes it to the apron just in time and finally becomes the legal man in this match! He stands tall on the apron as Lee quickly drops down and runs in circles, trying to take TLA out by grabbing his leg but TLA forces himself down, slamming Lee face first into the apron to take her out!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA swiftly hops back onto the apron just as Duke recovers to his feet. Wasting no time, TLA launches himself back into the ring… AND TAKES DONOVAN DUKE DOWN WITH A DRAGONRANA!!!!!!!!! A HOOK TO THE LEG BY TLA!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: TWOOOOOO!!!!!!! DONOVAN DUKE KICKS OUT!!!!! He comes close to securing a victory by catching Donovan off guard just now, but it’s not enough yet!
Eve: Wilson signals to TLA as they both stand tall in front of a dazed Donovan, whose vision is still blurred from the earlier shots. They position themselves… DOUBLE SUPERKICK TO DONOVAN!!!!!!!
Deadprez: NO!!!!! Donovan ducks just in time, evading the double kick and rolling to his feet before turning TLA around WITH THE OLE RELIABLE RIGHT HOOK ACROSS HIS JAW!!!! Wilson tries to capitalize, but Donovan catches him as well… ANOTHER OLE RELIABLE RIGHT HOOK!!!! Duke quickly moves out of the way, causing Wilson to stumble backward into TLA.
Gavin Kirkland: Now Donovan grabs them both from behind… NO WAY!!!!!… DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEX BY DONOVAN DUKE TAKING BOTH TLA AND RYAN JOSEPH WILSON OUT!!!! WHAT A DISPLAY OF HIS INCREDIBLE ATHLETICISM!!!!!!!! DONOVAN IS ABSOLUTELY UNREAL!!!!
Eve: A clean sweep by Donovan Duke out there, forcing Wilson to roll out of the ring and down to the ringside area. TLA is left alone in the ring as Donovan Duke slowly gets back to his feet and now makes his way to the top rope!
Deadprez: TLA clutches his spine after being caught off guard, while Donovan stands tall on the top turnbuckle! He might be looking to take flight!… DONOVAN WITH A FROG SPLASH!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: GET CAUGHT!!!! TLA raises both knees high into the air, causing Duke to crash stomach first onto them upon impact! The pain stuns Duke, and TLA quickly capitalizes rolling him up into a small package! TLA’S GOING TO STEAL IT!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE–
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN DUKE KICKS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Duke is still clearly hurt from being caught off guard, giving TLA the perfect opportunity to strike while the window is wide open.
Eve: TLA gets to his feet, waiting for the right moment to attack! But what he doesn’t notice is that Harper Lee is back on her feet! She slides into the ring, ready to confront TLA which is the same man who planted her face into the apron earlier!…. LEE GOES FOR DRAGON FIST AT TLA!!!!
Deadprez: SWING AND A MISS!!! Lee turns around to face TLA… AND TLA SHOVES HIS HAND INTO HER MOUTH, TRYING TO CHOKE HER OUT WITH THE MANDIBLE CLAW! TLA is making her pay for earlier, refusing to let go! But the referee steps in, trying to break it up because Lee isn’t the legal competitor in this match!
Gavin Kirkland: REAR NAKED CHOKE!!!!! TLA is forced to release the hold as Duke comes from behind, saves Lee by locking in a Rear Naked Choke on TLA! Duke drags TLA down with him to the mat, while Lee recovers from the sudden attack as a direct response to her actions earlier! Duke keeps TLA grounded with the choke before finally releasing him!… LEE RUNS IN WITH THE BRUTAL PENALTY KICK CONNECTS WITH TLA!!!!!!!!!
Silas Mason: (Off-Mic) Get it done!
Eve: They are being outpaced at the moment by the creative tag team work put on display by Silas World so far. Silas looks dead serious about securing the win, urging Donovan to finish TLA off for good. Donovan gets to his feet, while Lee is seen nearby. Meanwhile, Ryan is trying to get back to the outside and he rushes through the ropes!… AND SHE WIPES RYAN OUT WITH THE SUICIDE DIVE!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: The Answers World Champion is already heading to the top rope, while TLA remains knocked out from the tag team combination executed earlier! Duke is perched up high, ready to take flight as he’s prepared to go for a dive!… GENESIS CONNECTS!!!! 450 SPLASH BY DONOVAN!!!!!! DUKE COVERS FOR THE WIN!!!!!!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: AND STILL KICKS OUT!!!! TLA KICKS OUT!!!!!! AW YEAHHHHH!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Donovan is questioning in his mind how this is happening to him. Why is TLA refusing to stay down?! It’s because he’s TLA, and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep thriving in this battle!
Eve: Duke is visibly unhappy with the outcome he’s removing his straps, signaling that he’s about to unleash his fury on his opponent! TLA is trapped in the danger zone, and Donovan is picking him up, looking for the Shadow of Eyes!
Deadprez: TLA refuses to let Donovan fully apply the move, but Donovan counters with a hard forearm club, sending TLA right back to both knees! Donovan now moves forward, hooking his leg under and looking to finally lock in the Gogoplata!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT TLA INSTEAD POWERS THROUGH, LIFTING HIM HIGH AND SENDING DONOVAN’S BACK CRASHING INTO THE ROPES BEFORE DELIVERING A DEVASTATING POWERBOMB!!!!!!!! TLA COVERS!!!!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE–
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN KICKS OUT AGAIN!!!!!!!!! That was the same powerbomb that took out SOSA Henderson and set him up for the finish. TLA is now getting to his feet, and the champion shows no signs of letting up!
Eve: He’s seeing a clear opening. TLA starts climbing to the top. He could be looking for the Burnout Dive to finish it, but now that he’s up there…
Deadprez: AH DANG IT!
Gavin Kirkland: HARPER LEE INTERCEPTS! She just made it to the apron and trips TLA, causing him to tumble down onto the top turnbuckle, where he sits in pain!
Eve: But here comes Ryan Wilson, who has just shaken off the daze! He pulls Harper down and quickly tries to send her into the steel steps, but she leaps over them!
Deadprez: Wilson now chases after her, the two circling around the ringside area before Harper slides into the ring with Wilson right behind her. Lee stands tall right in front of the rising Donovan Duke as Wilson proceeds with his approach!… LEE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY CAUSING WILSON TO GET WRECKED WITH A SPEAR FROM DONOVAN!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Some great teamwork on display once again! Both competitors are reading each other’s moves perfectly, and Silas Mason looks pleased with how things are unfolding so far and TLA is left alone in the ring which giving Silas’ World a clear advantage! Donovan
Eve: Duke quickly rushes over, picking TLA up to his feet before hoisting him onto his shoulders. Harper Lee stands by, ready to strike!… DUKE LAUNCHES TLA OFF WITH A FIREMAN’S CARRY THROW AIMING HIM STRAIGHT TOWARD HARPER WHO GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!!!!!—
Deadprez: BUT TLA PLANTS HIS FEET AND CATCHES HER LEG JUST IN TIME!!!!! TLA quickly tosses Harper’s leg aside and immediately shifts his focus to the first target behind him, knocking Duke away with a sharp back elbow! Lee steps in, trying to turn him around, but TLA clobbers her in the face with his own elbow as well!
Gavin Kirkland: Both Donovan and Harper stumble back… JUST FOR THEM TO CHARGE AT EACH OTHER LIKE RAGING BULLS BUT TLA SIDESTEPS AT THE LAST SECOND, CAUSING THEM TO COLLIDE HEAD-ON!!!!! Duke stumbles away as does Harper, giving TLA the opening to rush at Lee AND TAKE HER OUT WITH A HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN SENDING HER ROLLING TO THE OUTSIDE!!!!!
Eve: Now it reverts back to the point where Donovan Duke is now left alone with TLA. TLA gets back to his feet as does Duke and Duke quickly swings for a lariat, but TLA blocks the arm… SPINS BACK AND SWAG SHOT!!!!!
Deadprez: BUT WAIT, DUKE DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE PIMP SLAP!!!!! He quickly turns around, only for TLA to catch him with a backslide roll-up,sending himself onto both knees! Duke scrambles back to his feet and immediately moves toward TLA, lifting him up…. HE’S GOING FOR RUIN AND DEMISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Not ruined yet, as TLA unhooks himself from the Tiger Driver and sends Donovan flying over his head with a back body drop, crashing to the ground! Duke gets sent over but quickly gets back to his feet! TLA charges in at full speed!… MEXICAN DESTROYERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!….
Eve: SPEARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donovan Duke just split TLA in half with a spear taking him out for good this time! Silas World seizes the advantage at the last possible moment! Lee emerges from the corner while TLA remains writhing on the mat. She stretches out for the tag as the champion desperately crawls toward her!…
(TAG!)
Eve: And the tag is made! TLA is still down from the spear as Lee ascends to the top rope! TLA lying flat as the opportunity presents itself for Harper Lee to seize the moment!… DIVING SENTON!!!!!!!!! IT CONNECTS!!!!!!!!1! Lee lands the Diving Senton flawlessly, crashing down onto TLA’s midsection with full force! She hooks the leg for the cover looking to secure the victory for her team!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!–
Eve: RYAN JOSEPH WILSON LEAPS TOWARDS THEM TO BREAKS UP THE COUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY CLOSE FOR SILAS WORLD TO PICK UP THIS TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: That won’t be much help, as Lee is shoved aside by Wilson, who tackles her to break up the count. She quickly gets back to her feet, grabs Wilson, and delivers a stiff forearm to the jaw, spinning him around toward Donovan Duke on the apron!… AND DUKE SPRINGS OFF THE ROPES, TAKING WILSON DOWN WITH A DRAGONRANA!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Wilson is wiped out of the equation! Lee now turns back to TLA, grabbing him by both wrists she’s setting up for Sleeping on the Floor, looking to seal the victory for her team!
(….)
Eve: FINAL ATONEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kelton slides into the ring and spears the soul out of Harper Lee! His partner, Bronson Daniels, follows suit, storming into the ring and blindsiding Donovan Duke with a brutal forearm!
Deadprez: And just like that, the brawl erupts once again between these two teams! Chaos has completely taken over, and Silas is visibly frustrated by the turn of events!
(DING DING DING DING DING DING DING!!!!!)
Gavin Kirkland: HERE. WE. GO!!!! Bronson Daniels grabs Donovan Duke and sends him crashing through the ropes to the outside!… AND HE WASTES NO TIME IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING UP WITH A BOTTOM ROPE SUICIDE DIVE, TAKING DUKE DOWN IN AN INSTANT!!!!!! Daniels springs back to his feet, and now the champion finds himself brawling with his former rival from King of Elite!
Eve: Bronson throws relentless strikes, forcing Donovan to stumble further toward the back! Duke fights back, but his offense barely registers as Bronson, fueled by sheer fury, lands a devastating shot that nearly knocks him out cold! Meanwhile, Kelton follows suit, taking the fight outside as well!
Deadprez: Jon Kelton now has Harper Lee in his grasp, dragging her into the chaos as the battle spills to the back following the same path as Bronson and Duke!
Gavin Kirkland: And back in the ring, the British Invasion is ambushing TLA, who has been left isolated! Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley have joined forces, relentlessly stomping on TLA as if it’s his worst nightmare!
Deadprez: But here comes Ryan Wilson! He’s regaining his senses, he charges from behind and takes down Halsey, immediately raining down forearms to defend his partner!
Eve: Halsey struggles to regroup, trying to turn back and aid her partner, but TLA pulls her away, rising to his feet to fend her off! The British Invasion is being driven back toward the ropes, absorbing a flurry of right hands that keep connecting with precision! The Unified Tag Team Champions are being outpaced by the challengers!
Gavin Kirkland: TLA seizes Pandora and sends her crashing over the ropes to the outside! Now, Halsey is left alone in the ring! Wilson grabs hold of her while TLA climbs to the top rope, setting up for something big… THE MEXI-CANADIAN DESTROYER!!!!!!! I believe that’s what they call it! Wilson leaps in, hooking both of Halsey’s legs to assist TLA, who spikes her head-first into the canvas with a Mexican Destroyer!
Eve: And the Hustler Alliance stands tall!
( ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac plays as TLA rises to his knees beside Wilson, who shoves Halsey to the outside, forcing her to regroup with Pandora Paisley. Pandora holds her partner and checks on her as the two glare up at them with pure hatred, seething over their failure to secure a satisfying outcome tonight. TLA then gets to his feet, looking down at the British Invasion on the outside with a smirk creeping across his face as the battle lines are clearly drawn.
Gavin Kirkland: Two major statements have been made loud and clear as we head into Reasonable Doubt next week. The road has led us to our destination, and we’re just days away from the showdown!
(Final shot captures a tense stare down between Hustlers Alliance standing tall in the ring while the British Invasion seethes on the outside as Showdown fades to the backstage area.)
(There is order trying to be restored in the back as all four wrestlers are fighting and security and staff are trying so hard to split them apart. Donovan Duke gets slammed against the metal door; Bronson Daniels is kicking him down. Jon Kelton has Harper draped over some production cases, he is beating down on her chest and face as she tries to block the shots but is unsuccessful. )
Deadprez: THE CHAOS CONTINUES IN THE BACK! ALL FOUR ARE FIGHTING AND THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE A CONTRACT SIGNING OUT EHRE TONIGHT BUT THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!
Eve: THEY ARE TRYING TO RESTAIN THEM, GET SOME LAW AND ORDER IN THERE BUT AS MANY SECURITY AND STAFF WE HAVE OUT THERE, THEY CANOT KEEP THEM UYNDER CONTROL AND HERE COMES ALANA STARR AND KENEDY STREET!
Gavin Kirkland: NEITHER OF THEM NEED TO GET INVOLVED RIGHT NOW! THEY CAN PHYSICALLY TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES BUT WITH BODIES FLYING EVERYWHERE THAT IS A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION!
(Kenedy Street wastes no time and screams for everyone to stop.)
Kennedy Street: STOP THIS NOW! SECURITY!
(More security come in and restrain the four individuals.)
Kennedy Street: GET THEM OUT OF THE BUILDING NOW! NOW!
(Donovan, Harper, Bronson, and Jon Kelton continue to try and get at one another while Kennedy frustratingly paces around, Alana has the contract in hand.)
Alana Starr: Kennie? We were supposed to have a contract signing?
Kennedy Street: At this point I don’t care! Send it to their representatives and let’s get out of here, honey!
(Suddenly Silas Mason appears.)
Silas Mason: That will not be necessary. As I represent The Answers World Champion, Donovan Duke AND Harper Lee, I will gladly sign the contract for them and as we discussed all of the wordage is correct?
Kenedy Street: Just sign the damn contract Silas.
Silas Mason: Testy. Fine.
(Silas takes out a pen and signs the Contract on behalf of Donovan Duke and Harper Lee.)
Silas Mason: Good, too bad it is a shame that this contract needs to be signed before the end of the show or the match is not going to happen, and since both Bronson and Kelton have been escorted out, we are not going to have that. Because you see, there was a little amendment that I had thrown into that contract, that if the other parties didn’t sign by ten tonight, well then the match would only be Harper Lee very Donovan Duke. You two lovely ladies have a great night.
(As Silas is about to walk away Kennedy furiously looks at the contract and sees the amendment, but she also sees one clause.)
Kennedy Street: SILAS! Wait. If I read here correctly, it says that either them or a representative of them must sign the contract, just like you did with Harper and Donovan, right?
Silas Mason: Yes, that is correct, but good luck finding a representative for either one of those two as –
(Suddenly the crowd erupts in cheers as Milli Banks walks up and smiles, Silas facial expression turns very quickly.)
Silas Mason: Wait a second, she cannot sign for them!?
Kennedy Street: No, but she is romantically involved with Bronson Daniels, and I will allow that to be legal and binding considering they are a couple. So Milli, please sign for Bronson.
Milli Banks: I would love to and Silas, you think that you’re so smart, I already talked too Kennedy, and with this signature that means I’ll be out there for that match just like you will, chile.
(Anger blankets the face of Silas as Milli signs the contract. She then turns to Kennedy and nods, but Silas starts to laugh though.)
Silas Mason: Okay… so you got Bronson Daniels against Harper Lee AND the Answers World Champion, Donovan Duke. Bravo, have a good night because there isn’t anyone else that will sign for Jon Kelton.
(As Silas turns away to walk away, he stops and sees the British Invasion walking into the back, both a little worse for wear after their altercation with Ryan Wilson and TLA, but Milli looks over at Pandora as she was seeing what was happening on the tron as they were walking to the back.)
Kennedy Street: Pandora, honey.
(Kennedy hands her the pen.)
Silas Mason: Wait wait wait…. What is this?”
Kennedy Street: Oh you didn’t know, here is Jon’s other half honey. They have recently made up and I think that means she would be the perfect representative for Jon Kelton. Sign honey.
Pandora Paisley: With bloody pleasure.
(Pandora signs the contract on behalf of Jon Kelton. She then winks at Silas and turns to Milli who fists bumps her as the British Invasion head to the back.)
Kennedy Street: AND IT IS OFFICIAL!
(Kennedy turns and walks off with Alana Starr, Milli then smirks and follows behind as Silas shakes in anger.)
Deadprez: THE CONTRACT IS OFFICIAL! AND THE GIRLFRIENDS OF BRONSON DANIELS AND JON KELTON JUST MADE SURE THAT THEY GET A CHANCE AT THE ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT REASONABLE DOUBT!
Gavin Kirkland: Pandora just broke my heart.
Eve: WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DEVELOPMENT! WELL, WE ARE ON THE ROAD TO REASONABLE DOUBT AND DON’T MISS IT! FOR DEADPREZ, AND GAVIN KIKRLAND! I AM EVE…. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK IN PHILADELPHIA!
(Silas has a huge scowl on his face as the scene slowly fades.)
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