(EAW intro plays)
(Showdown opens up with a recap of last week’s Showdown. Milli Banks comes out to talk about what happened at the main event where Harper Lee interfered in shit that did not involve her. Harper comes out as well to say she did it to knock Milli down a few pegs, before Milli finally ends up wanting to fight her at Midsummer Massacre, the two accept but Harper ends up laying out Milli. Ruler defeats Hardcore Luna. Ryan has an interview with Kyra but he suddenly gets attacked by Brianna and Luis. Nikki Kimura defeats Raeangel Guzman due to Luis and Brianna attacking Nikki, Raeangel gets the chance to completely beat down on Nikki but Ryan rushes out to fend them off and help Nikki. Jon Kelton comes out to talk about staying at Showdown and what his next step before Bronson comes out, not knowing as well his next step due to his loss at Pain for Pride, Kelton suggests a friendly match between them, an Ironman match which Bronson accepts. Cody defeats Aria. Donovan has an interview with Kyra that gets interrupted by SOSA, the two know they have the same kind of opportunity in their hands so SOSA wants to see who is the strongest out of the two with a match at Midsummer Massacre which Donovan accepts. All of the women fighting for a championship shot enter Kennedy’s office and annoy her. Charlie Marr defeats Donovan Duke after SOSA distracts him in his match. Veena Adams talks about what happened last week and she is happy with giving Roberto a title shot and shut him up for good. In the main event, The Jaded Hearts defeat the De La Rosa brothers as Veena attacks Roberto after the match. And finally, TLA calls out Charlie after what happened last week, Charlie comes out where TLA challenges to a Steel Cage match, Charlie accepts and immediately TLA lays Charlie out to send a message.)
(The recap ends, and it is replaced with the song “Brick Wall” by a Day to Remember, as the camera pans around the inside of the Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas. 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 OFFICIALLY IN THE GO-HOME SHOW BEFORE MIDSUMMER MASSACRE, THINGS HEATING UP HEADING INTO THE FIRST MARQUEE EVENT OF THE NEW SEASON!
Eve: Incredibly heated, especially tonight, because we have the Answers World Champion TLA go against the 24/7 Contract Holder SOSA Henderson, Auburn Ware and Hardcore Luna face Brianna Hill and Raeangel Guzman, as well as Harper Lee face Ryan Wilson!
Deadprez: CAN THEY CO-EXIST?! We have Aria Lestrade and Miku Sakai go against Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton and finally in the main event, Champion versus Champion, the Universal Women’s Champion Milli Banks fights the National Elite Champion Veena Adams!
Gavin Kirkland: LET US START OFF THEN WITH THE JADED HEARTS, WOOOOOO!
(‘True Love’ by CFO$ plays throughout the arena as the fans stand to their feet, some cheer, most boo though as The Jaded Hearts slowly walk out holding the Unified Tag Team Championship. They head to the ring to open Showdown.)
Gina Romano: EAW UNIVERSE! PLEASE WELCOM KASSIDY HEART AND SIENNA JADE! THE UNIFIED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS…. THE JADED HEARTS!
(The crowd continues to respond with a mix reaction as The Jaded Hearts entre the ring looking beautiful as ever.)
Deadprez: The Jaded Hearts open up Showdown and what a great victory last week against La Familia, but while they don’t have a match at Midsummer Massacre, there is a roomer going around that they are going to host it.
Eve: The Jaded Hearts are too important not to be on the card, and I did hear that they will have an upcoming title defense soon, but right now, them being a part of Midsummer Massacre is a must.
Gavin Kirkland: Two beautiful and deadly women, and right now there isn’t a team that can beat them!
(The Jaded Hearts get in the ring as the music dies out, Kassidy Hearts and Sienna Jade have the mics.)
Kassidy Heart: It really is a shame we are in a cesspool like Little Rock, Arkansas but whatever, I guess you all will do.
(The fans starts to boo.)
Kassidy Heart: What is an even bigger insult is the fact that we are not only the greatest tag team in the World, but we are also The Unified Tag Team Champions and are not defending them at Midsummer Massacre, why!? Sienna and I were trying to wrap our head around it and then we realized that there are no teams worthy on this brand to face us. It looks like the competition are all involved on trying to beat the shit out of each other that they forgot about us, how insulting.
Sienna Jade: I was thinking the same thing, we should be headlining this Marquee Event for Showdown, but instead we were asked to host it, and after careful consideration, Kassidy and I decided, sure, why not. See, Midsummer Massacre is in a week, and there is nothing that we would want more than to be the ones whose faces you see the most. I mean, if the show should be centered around anyone, it should be us, right?
(Kassidy smirks at her tag team partner.)
Kassidy Heart: See, we know the state of the tag team division right now. Voltage is having their stupid tournament to see which team we destroy next, The British Invasion are basically bottom feeders on the same brand now, we won’t see them again anytime soon if ever. Dynasty is scrambling to come up with anyone to face us and then of course there is here on Showdown and ANY combination would simply fall at our feet. So, I ask again, who is going to step up, huh?
Sienna Jade: I don’t think there is anyone. We are going to be the Unified Tag team Champions forever, but why don’t we atop talking about the inevitable and instead talk about what a great evening we are going to have in St. Louis. Missouri for the Midsummer Massacre. The first Marquee Event of Season 18, the opportunity to really make this boring show into something so much more because we are a part of it! Don’t you all get it, Kennedy Street didn’t have a choice, she needed this to be a ratings winner, and with the card the way it is, well it’s nice, sure but come on, we are talking about The Jaded Hearts spicing it up a little more.
(The fans boo some more but that doesn’t bother the Unified Tag Team Champions one bit. She looks over at Kassidy who now speaks.)
Kassidy Heart: That is right, what Kennedy Street did was save her show, and while we both don’t really care what she does, we are part of Showdown and yes, unfortunately we are The Blue Brand and that banner is what we will carry for now, and since she knows now that we are the real stars of this show, and it couldn’t have been the top watched Marquee event of the three coming up, what better way than to go right ahead and make us the ambassadors to it. So simply put losers, we are going to make Midsummer Massacre watchable, that is right, you are actually going to have something to look forward to from start to finish and the best part, we WILL be Midsummer Massacre, hoe exciting, right!?
Sienna Jade: Oh totally! You know, at first, we had this feeling that The Jaded Hearts, THE Unified Tag Team Champions, THE Greatest Tag Team of all time, THE two most talented women on any roster, and THE hosts of Midsummer Massacre were going to be overlooked, but bravo Kennedy Street for appointing us your saviors!
(Even more heat comes from the crowd, but that doesn’t stop Kassidy and Sienna from hamming it up some more. The two women enjoy the spotlight, they love the attention and know that come Midsummer Massacre, they will be in total control of the show.)
Kassidy Heart: This is unprecedented. The opportunity to be the leaders of this brand is something that we do not take lightly, but then again, we are the leaders of every brand. We just want to say thank you for this incredible opportunity to save this show and you are ALL welcome!
( ‘True Love’ by CFO$ plays throughout the arena as both Sienna Jade and Kassidy Heart wave to the fans and pose with their Unified Tag team Championships. Taking the negative reaction all in.)
Deadprez: You heard it there, The Jaded Hearts will be hosting Midsummer Massacre and what an event that is going to be next weekend, no matter what they say. It should be interesting to say the least.
Eve: IT will be, they are definitely going to do their best to make sure that the spotlight is on them, and they will do whatever it takes to make it all about The Jaded Hearts.
Gavin Kirkland: I mean, where is the lie? I think the ratings just went through the roof with this announcement!
(The Jaded Hearts continue to pose and celebrate as it cuts to an ad for Midsummer Massacre.)
(As it returns from the ad, Gina Romano is ready to announce the first match.)
Gina Romano: THE OPENING CONTEST OF SHOWDOWN IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by 2Pac blasts through the PA system, grabbing Duke’s attention as the Answers World Champion, TLA, strides down the ramp with the Answers World Championship around his waist. TLA, holding the most coveted prize in this match, exudes an aura under the bright lights that tells the world why he’s the champion. TLA keeps it tranquilo, walking to the ring with gangsta swagger. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST! FROM TLAXCALA, MEXICO! WEIGHING IN AT 210 POUNDS! HE IS THE EAW ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION! T!!!!!… L!!!!!… AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(His music quickly fades off and is then replaced with “Faneto” by Chief Keef. The song plays for a few seconds before SOSA Henderson enters the arena to a less than positive reaction from the crowd. He has the 24/7 contract in his hand as he is wearing his black sunglasses and his traditional SOSA Chain as he heads to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Introducing his opponent! From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Weighing 191 pounds! Here is MR. 24/7! “BULLETPROOF” SOSA HENDERSON!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: The match is underway, and this should be one for the books! Our World Champion TLA is taking on SOSA Henderson, a 24/7 Contract holder! If the tension wasn’t already high, TLA’s Midsummer Massacre opponent, Charlie Marr, is currently at ringside watching this match! This should be interesting, getting a front-row seat of the challenger and what he is capable of a week away from his Championship match. This could give him some advantage and some study time if you will. But despite all the pressure, TLA is locked and focused on the task at hand tonight, which is trying to knock off SOSA, gaining momentum going forward to the Marquee Event.
Eve: Both men are looking for the same thing: a little boost in confidence as March towards their respective matches at the first event of the season! TLA tried to establish control early, pressing SOSA against the ropes but SOSA quickly scrambled out of it- but TLA managed to get behind him and wrap his arms around his waist! Taking him to the ground! TLA is trying to get that front headlock going but SOSA is so quick! Rolling out and attempting to put a hold of his own! Managing to flip around and lock in that head underneath his arms! TLA pushed himself back off and got back to his feet.
Deadprez: They both continue to stare each other down, able to match each other, trying to read each other in the beginning stages of this match. Quickly though, they go back for a collar and elbow tie up! TLA once again, moving quickly to get his arms around his waist! Keeping a tight hold on SOSA, but it doesn’t seem like SOSA is worrying. Calmly trying to pry TLA’s locked hands! Managing to get a hold of the arm, breaking the hold and locking up the arm! He twists it around, making his elbow point to the ceiling! This position definitely isn’t the most comfortable, you can see it on the Champion’s face!
Gavin Kirkland: Forcing TLA to a knee, he is trying to work that arm as much as he can, as early as he can! The arm is such a vital part of the body, that without it — you might as well be fighting with one hand tied behind your back. TLA knows this, now it looks like he is trying to fight back! Pressing his palm against SOSA’s face and trying to quickly break the grip he has on his arm! You also have to point out that any injuries he sustained, can be a domino effect that leads to his loss at “Midsummer Massarce”.
Eve: Not just that but don’t forget, SOSA also has a chance to cash in the contract any time that he wants. So he could do as much damage to him, win or lose and immediately get another chance at the belt, this time with an exhausted TLA served up right in front of him! This match is very dangerous for TLA and I am sure he knows it. TLA finally manages to break the hold and spin to the back of SOSA, trying to wear down Henderson as much as he can. But it looks like that isn’t going to work, SOSA grabbing his head for the takedown! Sending him to the mat!
Deadprez: TLA quick to reverse the headlock with a headscissors, trying to trap the head! SOSA with a quick kip up, breaking the hold! SOSA getting back up- only to immediately get taken back down by a headlock takedown! But SOSA copying TLA’s flow, another headscissors! This time actually keeping TLA down, even with a kip up attempt! Henderson tried to keep him down but TLA managed to roll out of it, trying now to grab him- but SOSA slips out trying to grab him- NO! That doesn’t work either! Ring a round going on! They aren’t able to grab each other! Once again, standing back up and staring each other down!
Gavin Kirkland: These two are reading each other like a book! Both of these men doing tremendous research on each other, know exactly what they are capable of and trying to go beyond that. But when it comes down to it, both being informed on each other just makes the war that more harder. SOSA and TLA closing in for another tie up- SOSA with a kick to the midsection, hunching TLA over! Throwing down punches to the back and now quickly rushing him to the ropes! Speedy irish whip, DIRECTLY into an elbow by SOSA! TLA got the air knocked out of him with that massive strike!
Eve: Like stated before, he is looking to hurt TLA — try to soften him up if he were to take a chance and cash in his chance on TLA. SOSA gets him back up, going for another irish whip- but TLA reverses it with a kick to the midsection! Followed up with a kick to the head! TLA continued the combo, bouncing off the ropes and jumping onto SOSA! Look at the athleticism! Doing a tilt-a-whirl hurricanarana! Throwing SOSA out of the ring, through the middle rope! TLA manages to get some separation but it doesn’t seem like he is done with SOSA!
Deadprez: You can say that again! Running to the corner, he leaps on the second rope, over the top rope, and comes down with an impressive hurricanrana! Throwing SOSA across the mat once again with a hard landing! TLA can’t allow SOSA to get a breath in, he can’t allow him to get on offensive, and most importantly — he can’t let SOSA think he has a chance. When SOSA gets a confidence boost, SOSA is at his most dangerous. TLA just needs to keep applying pressure. Grabbing SOSA and quickly throwing him back into the ring! He might want to try a pinfall early to see where SOSA is standing right now-
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA SPRINGING UP WITH A HEADBUTT! Clipping TLA’s lower jaw! Making him stumble on one knee! Henderson back in the driver seat, grabbing TLA by the arm and pulling him back up! He goes to toss him into the corner- but TLA reverses it! Charging towards SOSA- Henderson lifting TLA but the Champion manages to land on the apron! Henderson on the attack- but gets a shoulder check to the gut! Followed by a kick to the face! Knocking the sense of reality out of SOSA! Henderson on the ground while TLA regains himself on the apron. Checking himself for any injuries.
Eve: Seeing that he’s ok, it looks like he is focusing back to putting SOSA down! Leaping off the ropes and into a SEATED SENTON, taking SOSA down briefly but Henderson is back up! Swinging at TLA but he ducks it, running towards the ropes! Leaping off the middle rope- RIGHT INTO A PERFECT DROPKICK BY SOSA HENDERSON! MIDAIR! This is the perfect time for a cover, SOSA thinking that might be enough to put away TLA!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Eve: BUT TLA KICKS OUT! It’s going to take more than that to put the World Champion down! Henderson knows this, he didn’t come into this match thinking he was going to have a cake walk.
Deadprez: A part of SOSA wanted this to be a cake walk but Henderson is smarter than that, he knows what it means to be World Champion. He knows what mentality you have to have and he is going to harness that mentality, in the match! Looking for hammerlock DDT- TLA getting out of it! TLA managed to get SOSA into a ROLL UP OUT OF NOWHERE! GOING FOR A PIN ATTEMPT OF HIS OWN!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Deadprez: SOSA KICKS OUT! TLA is so unpredictable! One moment you think you got him in your grasp and the next second, you are on the ground wondering what happened!
Gavin Kirkland: Truly a master at his craft, he knows so many ways to hurt you and all of them are unique and creative! TLA getting to the second turnbuckle, waiting for SOSA to stand! TLA leaping in front of the ropes! Looking for a wheel barrel type maneuver but Henderson- using his strength to lift him out of the air! Now dropping him down into a pinfall! Oh no! Could this be an upset!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THR-
NO! A KICKOUT! But it was dangerously close! TLA wasn’t anticipating that reversal and it almost cost him dearly! TLA charging at SOSA- SOSA lifting him up and over!
Eve: TLA lands on his feet! Leaping back up to the second rope but SOSA grabs his legs and trips him! Sending him crashing down to the mat! His left knee smashing against the ropes! That’s a type of injury that can affect TLA’s whole fighting style! SOSA, seeing that TLA is down, sees a chance to possibly put an end to this match! Climbing to top rope, looking for a “Paid in Full ” double curb stomp! Getting his footing just right- BUT TLA STOPS IT! Pushing SOSA’s legs out and sending him crashing down on the top turnbuckle! TLA now has a chance to curb that vicious offense from SOSA!
Deadprez: TLA now climbing to the top rope, trying to get a hold of SOSA! SOSA tried to fight back but TLA seemed to be committed to whatever move he is looking to hit next! Henderson throwing back elbows, stopping his offense and now grabbing him in that fireman carry! Trying to lift him up- but TLA fights him back down, throwing elbows to the jaw! TLA is now looking for a move of his own, going for a hurricanrana- NO! SOSA’s strength, grabbing him before he could get the move off completely. Lifting him up, into a powerbomb position, what could he be planning?!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh my goodness, look at the strength of SOSA! Slowly standing up and walking up to the top with the Champion on his shoulders! HENDERSON LEAPS OFF WITH A SIT DOWN POWERBOMB FROM THE TOP ROPE! Henderson could be closing in on a very big victory against the World Champion! He covers him!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEEE!!-
Gavin Kirkland: NO! TLA able to get his shoulders up! TLA is just barely able to kick out! Even SOSA looks shocked, that impact would have taken anybody out! However, being the Champion — being watched by your future opponent. It gives you a bit of strength to show that even when it seems like you’re down, you are not completely out!
Eve: Well I can tell you for sure, that TLA is down! He looks hurt as well, something that he has been trying to avoid in this match. Less injuries means less chance for a suprise cash or even less of chance he loses his match at Midsummer Massacre! Let me remind people at home watching, TLA is going to be in a steel cage match against Charlie Marr! The last thing he needs going into a steel cage match, which is already a match primed to injury — is more injuries on top of that. TLA got to be more careful in this match.
Deadprez: Easier said than done when you’re standing across from SOSA! Henderson picked him back up, back into that powerbomb position! Bouncing his back off the top rope, trying to get a little bit more power before- AGAIN DROPPING HIM HARD WITH A SIT DOWN POWERBOMB! Another hard impact to the mat, SOSA thinking this might be what he was looking for! Going again with the pin attempt!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Deadprez: TLA MANAGING TO GET HIS SHOULDER UP! TLA is making it clear that it’s going to take more than that in order to keep him down! A lot more, which SOSA is starting to realize at this moment.
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA is the type to back down, when you kick out the more he is willing to throw at you until you simply don’t move anymore. Henderson picked TLA back up to his feet, looking for possibly another sit down powerbomb to finish this match for good! SOSA lifts him up and- TLA GETS OUT HIS GRASP! REVERSING IT INTO A PILEDRIVER!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: SOSA MANAGING TO KICK OUT! That was a close one! That’s the unpredictability we talk about! Able to go from helpless to the one on offense as soon as you blink! He is a fighter and he is fighting hard tonight!
Eve: TLA rolling to the apron trying to find his way back to his feet, SOSA still in the ring using the ropes to bring himself to his knees. Managing to get up at the same time as TLA, he is immediately on the attack- BUT TLA WITH A KICK TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! SOSA backs off and TLA springboards over the ropes, DROPPING SOSA ON THE HIS HEAD WITH A DDT! TLA QUICKLY SCRAMBLING FOR A PIN ATTEMPT!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEEE!!!
Eve: NO! SOSA JUST MANAGING TO KICK OUT OF IT! SOSA IS STILL IN THIS MATCH! BUT TLA ISN’T WASTING TIME! PUTTING SOSA IN A CROSS FACE!
Deadprez: SOSA is trying to scramble out of the crossface! He is nowhere near the ropes! He is trying his best to resist the submission! He can resist it for now, but the longer this goes on, the more the temptation to tap seems in! TLA slowly pulled back, his lower back cranking backward! SOSA looks like he is finally about to tap out! His hand raised into the air- WAIT A MINUTE! Henderson managed to roll backwards, breaking the hold and getting back to his feet! TLA looking for SOSA- GETTING CAUGHT WITH A STOMP TO THE CHEST! Henderson managed to get back into the driver seat!
Gavin Kirkland: He needs to stay on him! Look at TLA, slipping out the apron, trying to get some space away from SOSA. But Henderson isn’t going to allow him to escape, getting out on the apron with him! TLA trying to stand up- BUT SOSA SHOVES HIM HARD INTO THE STEEL POST! TLA hitting the back of head hard, falling back down!
Eve: That impact didn’t look good at all, landing on the back of the head like that can cause permanent injuries. Not even just that but life changing! TLA looks slumped, completely out of the match! Officials are trying to check in on him, seeing if he is alright. But it looks like SOSA isn’t going to allow TLA any bit of relief, he is all about applying pressure! Henderson getting to the second rope, grabbing the hair of TLA! He pulls him up on his feet, using his strength to lift him to the top rope! Slowly, TLA is getting lured into what could be a devastating maneuver…
Deadprez: A GIANT VERTICAL SUPLEX INTO THE RING! Both men are down, both men are out! That impact knocked the air out of TLA’s lungs! Could that be enough to finally put an end to this match? SOSA is struggling to get to TLA, slowly crawling towards TLA! Can he make it before TLA regains his senses? He is almost there- and now quickly covering TLA! Hooking both legs! This could be major upsetting going into the Midsummer Massacre! But also, a big victory for SOSA going into his match!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREEE!!-
Deadprez: TLA ONCE AGAIN KICKING OUT! SOSA has been pushing TLA to his limit, trying his best to keep TLA down! But the Champion won’t give up! He is going to stay in this match till the very end! Something that I am sure SOSA is starting to think about too! I think that if SOSA wants to win this match, he is going to need to bring out the big guns!
Gavin Kirkland: I think you are right, SOSA has tried everything except for his main move! Henderson, jumping to the top rope and looking down at TLA as he tries to pick himself back up! SOSA QUICKLY LEAPING OFF THE ROPES GOING FOR THE “PAID IN FULL”- HE MISSES! TLA ROLLING OUT OF THE WAY! SOSA ROLLING FORWARD TO HIS FEET! HENDERSON LOOKING FOR TLA- HE GETS CAUGHT WITH THE MEXICAN DESTROYER! GETTING CAUGHT FOR A SECOND TIME! COULD THAT DO THAT IT?!
Eve: TLA doesn’t seem to be going for the pin, does he not think it’s going to be enough? SOSA has shown his resilience, he has kicked out the move before! TLA wants to make sure that this is the end! Climbing to the top of the rope, trying to get there as quick as he can! SOSA is still down, no signs of getting up! TLA finally getting up to the top rope! Jumping off the top! CORKSCREW 630 SENTON! LANDING ON SOSA! THE “BURNOUT”! TLA FINALLY GOING FOR THE PIN! CAN HE FINALLY PUT THEN MATCH TO BED?!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
HERE IS YOUR WINNER…THE ANSWERS WORLD CHAMPION! TLA!
Deadprez: TLA picking up a hard fought and massive victory here tonight! Both men poured their hearts out and this match could have gone any way, but TLA just barely got the edge over SOSA. All it took was one well timed opening!
Gavin Kirkland: You can say that again, both of these men were as on par as you could get! Maybe we will see these two clash some other day but as of now, TLA can use that momentum to try to defend his Championship at- OH!
(Charlie Marr had quickly entered the ring and hit TLA with the Championship! He looked at the belt and back at TLA, starting to talk down on him before quickly picking him up again! He dropped the title and picked up TLA! Hooking his arms and looking around at the disapproving crowd…)
(BEFORE PLANTING HIS HEAD INTO THE TITLE WITH “THE QUEEN IS DEAD”!)
Eve: Absolutely merciless! Charlie sent a message, telling TLA that he isn’t safe and he certainly was not impressed by his performance! Will this be the sight we see at Midsummer- WAIT A SECOND?!
(SOSA got back to his feet and began talking to the official, it seems like he wants to try to cash in that 24/7 contract! Marr watches from the entrance ramp, wanting to see how this pans out!)
Deadprez: SOSA is looking to cash in! We might get to see a new World Champion tonight- WAIT NO! LOOK WHO IT IS! DONOVAN DUKE WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX TAKING OUT SOSA! He isn’t going to allow him to be Champion, not while he is still breathing!
Gavin Kirkland: Duke is giving chase to SOSA, trying to escape luckily still with his 24/7 Contract still with him! Charlie seemed to be amused enough, finally leaving-
(While Charlie was walking up the ramp, a halted dazed TLA charged towards him and began throwing strikes! Slamming his fist on his back, sending him up the ramp! Marr turns around and starts exchanging blows! Despite everything done to him, TLA still had enough firepower to keep the fight going until they disappeared backstage! The scene then fades to black!)
(Backstage…
Raeangel Guzman is getting ready for her tag team match, checking her knee pads and making sure her botos are laced, just as the doo opens, she looks up and sees Roberto and Luis De La Rosa, along with her tag team partner tonight, Brianna Hill. Raeangel slowly stands up and looks at them.)
Roberto De La Rosa: Easy munequa, we are here to talk. I gotta say, that I am quite impressed with your work and the way you have handled things since starting in the EAW and the Showdown brand. We have been watching you closely and needless to say, we like your style.
Raeangel Guzman: Is that so?
Luis De La Rosa: Oh, very much so. See, I was talking to Roberto and when we faced you in your first match in the six person tag, we saw something in you, ands during that match you weren’t like that puta, Hardcore Luna or that pendeja marica, Nikki Kimura, you were a lot different and that caught our eye. It’s why we came to you last week and helped out when facing that loser.
(Raeangel chuckles a little, but the spite and fire on her face says it all.)
Raeangel Guzman: First off, I didn’t NEED your help against Nikki Kimura, she is a LOSER! She is nothing more than a stepping stone to me, get it. I don’t deal well with career jobbers and that is what she is to me and I’m not here for charity, I am here to win matches, make money and win gold. I don’t care about her, or anyone else for that matter that wants to get involved, okay? But let us get one thing straight, I do NOT need anyone’s help.
(Roberto looks over at Luis as they both smile and nod in approval of the fire and tenacity coming from Raeangel Guzman.)
Brianna Hill: Oh, trust us, we get it, a strong independent woman and proud Latina. Like me, proud Latinos like Roberto and Luis. We get it, these are dangerous times in not only the world but the EAW itself and we need to remember that it is us against them. Looking for respect, opportunities, and the rest is hard especially when entering a new brand, but Roberto has been here before, we know what it takes to succeed, and that is why we have been watching you.
Raeangel Guzman: Watching me? How.
Roberto De La Rosa: We like what you bring, and the future is bright, but in the EAW, everyone needs friends, partners that share the same goals, and I think La Familia has more than proven what we can do in this business. Season 18 is going to be a turning point, and we would hate to see you get left behind.
(Roberto places his hand on Raeangel Guzman’s shoulder.)
Roberto De La Rosa: We take care of our own.
(Raeangel nods as La Familia walks out, letting her get ready as she is about to head out to the ring for the next match, it transitions into Gina Romano in the ring ready to announce the next match. )
(The camera cuts to Gina Romano in the ring.)
Gina Romano: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘Ich Tu Dir Weh’ by Rammstein hits to cheers from the crowd.)
Gina Romano: Introducing first from Diamond Head, Hawaii… she is the “Diva of Violence” HARDCORRRRRRRRRRRRRE LUNAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
(Hardcore Luna steps out onto the stage as “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar hits to continued cheers from the crowd.)
Gina Romano: And her partner from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe she is “The Prodigy” AUBURRRRRRRRRRRRN WARE!!!!!!!
(Auburn Ware comes out to the stage to meet up with Hardcore Luna as they make their way to the ring together.)
Deadprez: Let’s go! This match is going to be intense! These wrestlers all have big matches coming up at Midsummer Massacre and this could definitely get the momentum on their side!
Eve: But they will have to deal with the full force of La Familia. Can they overcome the odds?
(“The War Is Over” – TRUSTcompany hits to boos from the crowd.)
Gina Romano: Introducing their opponents… first from San Antonio, Texas she is “El Oxígeno” RAEANGEL GUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZMANNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Raeangel Guzman steps out onto the stage ignoring the boos from the crowd as she awaits her opponent.)
( ‘ballad of a homeschooled girl’ by Olivia Rodrigo hits to heavy boos form the crowd.)
Gina Romano: And her opponent accompanied by La Familia she is “El Alma de La Familia” BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIANA HILLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!
(Brianna Hill steps out onto stage accompanied by Luis & Roberto De La Rosa as she joins Raeangel Guzman on stage and they make their way down to the ring.)
Gavin Kirkland: Damn why did she bring the men out? This coulda been a good match…
Deadprez: Well it probably will be but I agree that it is unnecessary to bring out the entire faction. This does not need to turn into a four on two scenario!
Evev: Auburn & Luna are definitely outnumbered. Will they be able to find a way to win or will La Familia prove to be the deciding factor tonight? Maybe they should have brought backup too…
Gavin Kirkland: I might have to save em…
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: The match is underway now as Auburn Ware & Brianna Hill square off in the ring. They lock up as they fight for position but neither gains much ground. Auburn charges in at Brianna after they break up, but Brianna side steps her. Brianna grabs Auburn from behind and twists her into a Full Nelson hold. Auburn is captured in an uncomfortable position as now she fights to break loose of the hold. Auburn drops down suddenly slithering down through the hold and then kicks her legs up hard sending Brianna flying across the ring. A very explosive counter to that rest hold and I don’t think that Brianna was expecting it! Brianna is surprised as she decides to tag in her partner Raeangel Guzman to continue the match.
Deadprez: La Familia members Roberto De La Rosa & Luis De La Rosa are shown cheering on the outside of the ring as Raeangel enters and looks to throw down with Auburn Ware. Auburn looks ready for her as they meet in the ring and lock up. Raeangel quickly turns it into a Headlock but Auburn shoves her away off into the ropes. Raeangel slams the ropes frustrated before going to lock up again with Auburn. But Auburn quickly throws Raeangel into the ropes again. Raeangel is getting outplayed here as Auburn is showing her grappling prowess early on. But Raeangel is not going to play any games! She goes right up to Auburn and throws a straight right hand into the face of Auburn!
Eve: Raeangel Guzman misses the shot! She swings wildly as Auburn Ware ducks it and runs off the ropes! Ware takes Guzman down, dropping her to the mat! Guzman rolls back up, but Ware is staying on top of her and collides with a hard knee to the back of the neck. Guzman crumples before rolling away back up to her feet using the ropes. Ware whips Guzman off the ropes and catches her with a Lariat! No! Guzman bounces off the ropes and hits a hard knee into the midsection of Ware sending her flying down to the mat! Guzman makes the first cover of the matchup!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Deadprez: Near immediately Auburn Ware kicks out! Raeangel Guzman stays on her quickly grabbing her and applying an armbar to keep her grounded. Guzman positions herself around behind Ware and hooks the leg as well before transitioning into an STF in the middle of the ring! This could be very bad for Ware as it looks like Guzman is showing a degree of technical expertise here with this very deadly hold! But look! Ware is fighting back! Guzman didn’t quite get her arms around the head of Ware! Ware slips free with hard elbow strikes to the side of the head of Guzman! Ware is fighting back and eventually Guzman is knocked off her and the leg is freed as well! Guzman falls backwards into the corner as Ware is back up and looking to get back onto the offensive!
Gavin Kirkland: Auburn Ware looking fine as hell here as she does some real flamboyant moves jiggling about as she goes.
Eve: Are you even trying to call the match? Auburn Ware just hit what is referred to as a Running Dropkick on Raeangel Guzman kicking her backwards into the corner. Ware then connected with a Running Stinger Splash into the corner flattening her opponent! Ware is rolling but Guzman trips her up with a Drop Toe Hold sending her down to the mat. Guzman then grabs at Ware’s leg but she kicks her off and then rolls into her corner. Ware makes the tag and Hardcore Luna has now entered the match for the first time!
Deadprez: This does not bode well for Raeangel Guzman as Hardcore Luna is here and she is ready to get hardcore! Luna going after Guzman and whips her across the ring. Spinning Back Elbow Strike connects as Guzman is knocked down to the mat! Luna picks Guzman up and pulls her up over her head! Sitting Power Bomb connects! Luna got all of it and she got all of it with authority! Guzman could be done for…
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Eve: No! Raeangel Guzman is saved by her partner Brianna Hill immediately! I am convinced that Guzman could have kicked out of that… but La Familia is taking no chances! Roberto De La Rosa & Luis De La Rosa seem to approve on the outside as they wink towards Guzman! They are showing her exactly what she has to look forward to as a member of their family! But I am not sure that Guzman is entirely convinced as she seems annoyed that Brianna got involved in her business. She is telling Brianna that she had it handled! Could we be seeing some tension forming between these partners?
Deadprez: It seems that way and does not bode well for them. Auburn Ware & Hardcore Luna so far have been like a well-oiled machine working together. So, it is not good for the other team to have any weaknesses that could be exposed and exploited! Guzman tags herself out of the match as she offered to allow Brianna Hill to enter the ring and handle Hardcore Luna if she wants to be in the ring so badly. Brianna enters the ring, and she squares off with Luna. Luna immediately rushes Brianna knocking her backwards into the corner! Brianna ducks under the ropes forcing the break but as soon as she moves away from the ropes Luna jumps her!!!-
Gavin Kirkland: Thesz Press by Hardcore Luna on Brianna Hill! She just jumped on top of her and these hot babes are making sweet love! Oh, lawd where the lube at?
Eve: What the… stop Gavin! You are going to get us taken off the air again! They are not making out! Hardcore Luna is unloading with straight right hands right to Brianna Hill who is getting the hell beaten out of her! She is getting that ass whipped!
Deadprez: Brianna Hill manages to throw Hardcore Luna off her and she has a look of rage on her face as she slowly gets back on up to her feet. Luna is there to meet her as Brianna charges in with a hard forearm shot to the face! Luna collapses to the ground as Brianna charges in and lays her out with a Running Knee Strike! The cover now from Brianna as she might have successfully taken out Luna! Raeangel Guzman looks impressed over on the apron! But she shouldn’t be surprised as we all know that Brianna can handle herself in the ring! Brianna to that cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!-
Eve: Kickout from Hardcore Luna! Raeangel Guzman looking substantially less impressed that Brianna Hill only got a one count there. Both competitors back up now as Brianna kicks Luna hard in the gut. Luna rolls across the ring and grabs the bottom rope pulling herself up. Brianna moves in as Luna suddenly grabs her and throws her across the ring. Brianna rolls across the ring and pulls herself back up as Luna suddenly hits her with a Dropkick to the chest! Brianna falls down to the mat and backs away into her corner and makes the tag into Raeangel! Raeangel now entering the ring and looking to square off with Luna once again!
Deadprez: Raeangel Guzman looking to show Brianna Hill how it’s done! Both competitors lock up as Guzman immediately goes around behind Brianna and grabs her from behind. She grabs Hill and transitions into a Side Headlock. But Hill shoves Guzman off sending her running across the ring. Leapfrog from Hill over Guzman who runs over to her corner and rolls in making a quick tag into Auburn Ware! We are right back where we started now as Ware enters the ring and takes down the running Guzman with a Back Body Drop! No! Guzman leaps over Ware and connects with a Sunset Flip! The pinfall!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TW-
Gavin Kirkland: Kickout! The match continues on and we will get to spend some more time dating these beautiful ladies!
Eve: Dating? Don’t you mean watching?
Gavin Kirkland: I said what I said.
Deadprez: As soon as the Sunset Flip pin is broken up Auburn Ware rolls back up to her feet. Ware with a Spinning Kick to the side of the head of Raeangel Guzman! But Guzman ducks it! Guzman grabs Ware from behind with a School Girl rollup!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Referee: TW-
Eve: Another kickout from Auburn Ware! Ware is back up as Raeangel Guzman immediately sends her right back down with a Running Back Elbow strike. Ware pulls herself up in the corner as Guzman moves across the ring into her own corner measuring Ware as she pulls herself up in her own corner. Guzman charges in with another Running Back Elbow strike! But Ware moves out of the way just in time! Ware now battering Guzman with repeated back chops in the corner! Guzman shoves Ware backwards and both competitors meet out in the ring again. Ware throws a kick but Guzman leaps over it. Ware tries to lock up but Guzman moves out of the way! Ware locks up again-
Deadprez: She gets it this time! No! Raeangel Guzman grabs her around the neck and connects with a Snapmare Takedown into a Headlock on the ground! Guzman repositions her hands and now applies an illegal chokehold! The referee is trying to convince Guzman to stop using this hold as La Familia is shown looking on in approval on the outside! The referee now counting Guzman off…
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! I WILL DQ YOU!!!
Raeangel Guzman: Now wait just a minute!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Damn I wish she’d choke me like that…
Eve: Ayo…
Deadprez: Raeangel Guzman releases the hold as Auburn Ware begins to try to breathe and gasp for air as she rolls around on the mat. Guzman makes the tag into Brianna Hill as she enters the ring and finds Ware in a very vulnerable state. This is Hill’s chance to put her away here! Hill immediately grabs Ware by the neck and applies a Sleeper Hold! Ware not given too much time to rest but she immediately grabs the ropes in order to force the break. Smart ring awareness there from Ware as Hill releases the hold not wanting to risk incurring the wrath of the referee further. Smart move there for real. Both competitors back up as they break away from each other briefly before meeting up in the ring again. Ware grabs the arm of Hill and whips her across the ring. Ware connects with a Superkick to Hill! No! Hill grabs the top rope to stop herself from coming back towards Ware. Ware misses and spins around wildly regaining her balance. Hill charges in to capitalize!!!
Eve: Brianna Hill connects with a Belly to Belly Suplex on Auburn Ware! Ware is thrown across the ring down to the mat as Hill immediately grabs her pulling her back up and grabs her from behind. Dragon Suplex drops Ware on the back of her head! Ware rolls to the outside of the ring but Hill follows her around to the outside and smashes her skull off the barricade! The hair of Ware is grabbed by Hill and whips her around on the outside of the ring throwing her back first into the barricade! This thing has descended into a brawl as Hardcore Luna now getting down from the apron and checking on her partner and getting between her and Hill! Wait look out from behind! Raeangel Guzman connects with a Running Facebuster on Luna from behind! Luna goes face first down onto the floor as now Guzman is beating the hell out of Luna with strikes to the back of the head! This allows Hill to move past Luna and grabs Ware and throws her face first into the ring post! Ware looks like her forehead has been slightly busted open as Hill tosses Ware back into the ring and the panic now setting in for Ware as she realizes that she is bleeding and Hill has her exactly where she wants her to be!
Deadprez: La Familia systematically destroying their opponents as we have seen them do many times before! Raeangel Guzman is proving that she would likely fit in very well with that crew… Brianna Hill grabs Auburn Ware and pulls her in… but Ware grabs the leg of Brianna and sweeps her down to the mat! Ware climbs on top of Brianna pulling her up but Brianna throws her off and connects with a hard kick to the gut! That kick might have been a little low there, but it was very effective as Ware goes sprawling across the ring and Brianna kicks her hard in the back as she tries to sit up. The crowd now willing Ware on as she suffers down on the mat with Brianna in clear control. Brianna picks Ware up and throws her into the ropes front first. Ware falls backwards into the arms of Brianna who drops her backwards with a Backdrop. Ware back up as Brianna hooks both arms… Double Underhook Suplex connects! Brianna to the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: No! Kickout from Auburn Ware! Brianna Hill immediately climbs up onto the back of Ware and applies a Camel Clutch! This position is making me feel a certain kind of way…
Eve: But you will be keeping your feelings to yourself of course. Unlike Auburn Ware who is screaming out in pain! Wait look out! Hardcore Luna just entered the ring and hit a Knee Strike to the head of Brianna Hill breaking up the Camel Clutch! I can’t approve such tactics but Luna just saved the match for her team so I can’t blame her! But Raeangel Guzman is not going to allow that to take place lying down! Guzman in the ring as she drops Luna with a Dropkick to the chest! Guzman now pounding away at Luna who quickly rolls out of the ring! But Guzman off the ropes… She lunges through the ropes with a Suicide Dive goring Luna into the barricade at ringside! All hell has broken loose here tonight in Arkansas!
Deadprez: Hardcore Luna & Raeangel Guzman are brawling now around ringside as the referee is warning them to go back to their corners! But look back in the ring! Auburn Ware is getting back up as Brianna Hill meets her in the ring! Ware with a hard headbutt to the skull of Hill but both competitors collapse down to the mat! Auburn and Brianna are both down and out as they slowly rise back on up to their feet once again and collide with Running Shoulder Blocks in the ring with both competitors collapsing again! They seem to be evenly matched here. Who will come out on top??!?
Eve: Auburn Ware is the first to get back up to her feet as she grabs Brianna Hill and pulls her in! Auburn lifts Brianna high up above her head but wait Hardcore Luna & Raeangel Guzman are now up on the apron continuing their fight! Auburn is briefly distracted by this as is the referee! Wait look out!–
Eve: Luis De La Rosa just grabbed the leg of Auburn Ware causing Brianna Hill to fall on top of her! The referee turns around but didn’t see anything! Brianna now looking to take advantage as she goes for the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Deadprez: But Auburn Ware kicks out! Brianna Hill can’t believe it! Brianna turns around but her partner is nowhere to be seen! Wait look on the outside!!!-
Eve: Hardcore Luna just dropped Raeangel Guzman with a Brainbuster outside the ring on the floor! Guzman is not moving as Luna gets back up into her corner in the ring! La Familia and Brianna Hill are furious! Brianna charges in at Luna in the corner but wait! From behind! Auburn Ware! Ware with a Backstabber on Brianna dropping her in the middle of the ring! Ware with a desperation move now as she crawls to Luna in the corner! Can she make the tag into her partner?!?!
Deadprez: She can and she does! Hardcore Luna enters the ring, and she has Brianna Hill right where she wants her! Luna lifts Brianna and hits a Sheer-Drop Backdrop on her! Brianna taking severe punishment here as Luna has the crowd going wild! She’s delivering the beating to La Familia that they are looking for! Now wait just a minute-
(Roberto De La Rosa & Luis De La Rosa are shown jumping up on the apron.)
Eve: But Hardcore Luna just punched Luis De La Rosa right in the face knocking him off the apron! Roberto De La Rosa grabs Luna-
Deadprez: But Auburn ware outside the ring grabs the leg of Roberto and yanks him off the apron! He falls down to the outside as the referee is warning La Familia that they need to head backstage! He’s threatening to eject them from this match for this interference and I hope that he does exactly that!
Eve: Brianna Hill now in the clutches of Hardcore Luna who is battering her in the corner! Hardcore Luna with a Windup Elbow Smash knocking Brianna against the ropes before she falls back into the arms of Luna…
Deadprez: SUPLEX DE LA LUNA CONNECTS!!! LUNA GETS ALL OF IT AND GOES IN FOR THE COVER ON BRIANNA HILL!!!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Referee: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: Here are your winners… HARDCOREEEE LUNAAAA AND AUBURRRRRRRRRRRRRRN WARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Ich Tu Dir Weh’ by Rammstein hits to cheers from the crowd as the referee raises Luna’s arm in the air as well as Auburn Ware as she re-enters the ring to celebrate.)
Deadprez: Huge win tonight for Luna & Ware! Good job!
Eve: And now for the part that we all saw coming-
(La Familia is shown storming the ring as Roberto & Luis jump Auburn & Luna from behind knocking them down!)
Deadprez: And here comes Brianna Hill as well as she recovers and gets some kicks in! La Familia swarming up on their opponents! Raeangel Guzman is beating down them as well! This is not fair!
Eve: It’s a four on two beatdown! Of course it’s not fair!
Gavin Kirkland: There are some scenarios where four on two is pretty h-
Deadprez: Not the time!
(Vroom by Hoodie Allen & Connor Price hits to cheers from the crowd.)
Deadprez: Could it be?
Eve: It is!
Deadprez: Nikki Kimura is here! She is storming the ring!
Eve: And she did not come alone! Nikki Kimura is swinging around a steel chair wildly! She is going after La Familia and the crowd is electric! Beat the hell out of them Nikki!
Deadprez: A chair shot to Raeangel! A chair shot to Brianna! A chair shot to Luis! Wait look out!-
Eve: Roberto De La Rosa connects with a Low Blow from behind on Nikki! There were just too many opponents for Nikki to handle! And now La Familia is recovering and laying out their opponents once again! Double Clothesline takes down Auburn & Luna and they are all getting stomped on! Luis spitting in the face of Nikki for even daring to get involved!
Deadprez: Somebody needs to stop this!!!
(Olé by The Bouncing Souls hits as the crowd erupts into cheers!!!)
Deadprez: HOLY SHIT! HE’S HERE! RYAN WILSON IS HERE ON SHOWDOWN!
(Ryan Wilson is shown running down to the ring as he begins fighting back against La Familia in the ring!)
Eve: Ryan Wilson is taking it to Roberto De La Rosa! Luis tries to jump him from behind but Ryan rushes backwards slamming him into the corner! But look out Brianna & Raeangel now attacking Ryan in the corner! But Nikki Kimura is back up and hits both of them with the chair!
Deadprez: La Familia now in trouble as Hardcore Luna & Auburn Ware are getting back up as well! Nikki swings the chair for Roberto’s head!!!-
Eve: But Roberto bails out of the ring! The rest of La Familia & Raeangel Guzman follow suit as they slide under the bottom rope and begin to retreat up the ramp!
Deadprez: La Familia in full retreat! Ryan Wilson, Nikki Kimura, Auburn Ware, & Hardcore Luna stand tall! Could this be a sign of things to come at the Midsummer Massacre???
(The camera cuts to a commercial featuring certain EAW wrestlers speaking at the RNC and cutting full on promos. You know exactly the ones who were there. It fades into a commercial break.)
(Showdown quickly came back from commercials as the camera now focused over in backstage, and towards a woman in particular that everyone was pretty used to by this point, it was of course one of the interviewers, Kyra Phillips, she let out a friendly smile as she saw the broadcast come back as she waved hello towards the camera.)
Kyra Phillips: Hello to everyone watching, I hope all of you have had a wonderful night so far enjoying the show, as usual, I am Kyra Phillips and I am here to bring you a word with one of the wrestlers of the Showdown Roster after an incredibly interesting scenario happened last week where La Familia ended up attacking her and her opponent ended up joining in as well, seemingly aligning with La Familia in the process, that is why I am here with none other than Nikki Kimura to hear her thoughts on the matter especially after what happened just moments ago!
(Kyra steps over to the side so that Nikki can enter into the frame and so she walks forward with a normal expression on her face, very much annoyed about what ended up happening last week.)
Nikki Kimura: Thanks for having me, Kyra.
Kyra Phillips: Thanks for being here as well, Nikki! Now, obviously, I have already given a quick intro on what ended up happening, what are your current feelings about what happened?
Nikki Kimura: Honestly, I am not going to say I was completely surprised about what ended up happening, well, a bit of shock that she ended up getting accepted so easily along with those sniveling hyenas in La Familia, but having the entire week to end up having a discussion with her, she was an incredibly annoying person off the start, the gigantic ego on her was overbearing, I could not stand her in any way possible and that is why I knew I had to knock her down a peg when we ended up having that match against each other, I threw everything I had at her to make sure that she stayed down and she did not get back up but before I know it, I am suddenly being swarmed by La Familia and I completely get beaten down, I would have gotten a concussion as well if I did not have Ryan rush out there to help me out, and I can at least give him thanks for that as well, but for the other people that beat me down? I wish everything in their life goes completely wrong. You want to know what my feelings are on that Kyra? I am angry, I am annoyed, and there is no way I am going to sit down with my arms crossed and let something like that go unnoticed.
Kyra Phillips: Oh? What do you mean when you say that, Nikki?
Nikki Kimura: That I am going to do something about it. In fact, I want at match, at Midsummer Massacre I want Raeangel in a one on one match to settle this once and for all-
???: How about no?
(Suddenly, just before Nikki can finish her sentence, the woman that she was talking about ends up making her appearance, a sweaty and angry Raeangel quickly walks forward and she lets out a confident grin while doing a mocking wave towards Nikki.)
Raeangel Guzman: I do not want to embarrass you a second time, you know? I am a kind woman at the end of the day despite the cover of my book not being that good-looking.
Nikki Kimura: Shut up because I do not believe you for a second, you ended up getting bailed out by La Familia, is that not more embarrassing that what you apparently tried to do to me?
Raeangel Guzmán: Hey, I already explained again that whatever happened with them was not my doing at all, I simply appreciated the chance they gave me at making you look like a fool and I took it. But before you suddenly go on a pathetic rage filled speech, do let me tell you that I am WILLING to give you that match, but thanks to La Familia helping me with that little ordeal, I gotta make it up to them, you know?
(Raeangel crossed her arms with that smile before out of nowhere, someone walked forward and stood next to her, Luis de la Rosa, as he let out a confident grin while he put his hands on his pockets.)
Luis de la Rosa: Epale, mija. Do you think I am just going to be happy with left off of Midsummer Massacre?
Raeangel Guzman: That is why I am making it up for Luis here by getting him that match, if you REALLY want to face me then you are going to have to face Luis as well, but let me guess, now that you are put with these kind of adversity in front of you, you are going to stay completely quiet and act like a coward, right?
Nikki Kimura: Fine then.
Raeangel Guzman: Hm?
Nikki Kimura: I am going to face the both of you then. I have already said it before and I will say it again, I am not scared of any of you in La Familia.
(Raeangel and Luis look towards each other for a moment before the two of them start to laugh incredibly loudly when hearing what Nikki just said.)
Luis de la Rosa: Oye Rae! This people in this roster just keep getting stupider, don’t you think?!
Raeangel Guzman: Seriously! Anyway, if you are so good then with taking on us two on one, then we will gladly take it-
???: Make it a fair fight.
(Suddenly, one more person ends up appearing, as it was none other than Ryan Wilson himself! He stands right beside Nikki with a determined expression on his face while Nikki looks surprised.)
Ryan Wilson: Because I am here to be her partner.
(Raeangel and Luis look disgusted and surprised seeing Ryan make his appearance.)
Raeangel Guzman: Fine then! If you want a fair fight, then let’s just not make it a normal tag match, we want… a MEXICAN STREET FIGHT!
Ryan Wilson: You got it then.
Nikki Kimura: We will absolute kick your ass on it.
Raeangel Guzman: Sure, you do.
Luis de la Rosa: Hasta luego, pendejos!
(Raeangel and Luis quickly leave as Ryan and Nikki stand there together now, with Ryan turning over and giving Nikki a smile.)
Ryan Wilson: You got my back covered then, partner?
Nikki Kimura: I got you.
(Ryan and Nikki end up fist bumping in response as the two quickly leave as well, the interview being wrapped up there and Showdown fading away from that scene to the ring as Ryan heads out for the next match..)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen… The following Singles Match is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
( Olé by The Bouncing Souls plays over the sound system of the arena and the fans erupt in cheers as Ryan Joseph Wilson appears on stage on stage looking pumped and ready for a fight! He high-fives fans as he moves closer to ringside, takes the occasional selfie with members of the crowd before moving past one of the cameramen and saying to the camera ‘Let’s Fucking GO!’ and walks on the ring apron. Respectfully wipes his boots and goes through the ropes before moving to a corner, climbing on the turnbuckle, and rousing the crowd up yell ”OLÉÉÉÉÉ OLÉ OLÉ OLÉÉÉÉÉ!!!” along with the song as the fans chant as well. )
Gina Romano: Introducing first… From Montréal, Québec, Canada… Weighing in at 225 pounds… RYAN… JOSEEEEEEEEEPH WILSOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!
Eve: Ryan Wilson is coming into this match motivated to show the world that he not only is “The Workhorse” he claims to be but also prove the doubters wrong! We are of course accompanied by our special guest commentator for tonight, our EAW Universal Women’s Champion, Milli Banks! Great to have you with us, it’s an honor!
Milli Banks: No, thank YOU for having me with you guys. I am grateful to be with you guys for this match… Even you Gavin, but you’re right Eve, Ryan Wilson is trying to make this season on Showdown end on a better note than when he left and hopefully tonight he can beat that little brat and humble her a bit!
(Ryan Wilson’s theme song fades out as it is quickly replaced by ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics, the loud cheers for Ryan quickly turn to VERY loud boos, and out from the back Harper Lee comes out making her way to the ring ignoring the clear disdain the fan have for her.)
Gavin Kirkland: Then there’s Harper Lee; she has nothing to prove to anybody because quite frankly the only opinion she cares about is her own which I think is quite inspirational of her… No offense of course to you my queen, Milli Banks…
Deadprez: Awww hell nawww! Better calm yourself down before she slaps you upside your head, especially knowing that both Harper and Milli have a match coming up for her EAW Universal Women’s Championship and best believe that Milli will be watching very closely while helping us commentate through it all!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Eve: That’s the bell as Harper Lee and Ryan Wilson are looking to pick up the victory here tonight, both elitists looking for a win tonight as Harper is looking to show that she’s more than ready for Midsummer Massacre while Ryan Wilson is looking to redeem his loss from two weeks ago against Miku Sakai! Both elitists are circling the squared circle as Harper Lee extends her hand for what seems like a… handshake?
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan Wilson confused as he slowly tries to reach for the hand but is quickly met with a slap from Harper Lee to his face, Ryan not too happy tries to run towards Harper Lee to put her down, but she quickly uses Ryan’s own momentum against him to hit him with a quick and beautiful Snap Suplex! Not wasting time she starts to mount on Ryan Wilson as she attempts to hit him with a fury of elbow strikes…
Deadprez: Not so fast as Ryan grabs onto her elbow before she could hit him as he quickly turns her around and hits her with a stiff elbow strike of his own as Ryan Wilson slowly gets up right after. Catching his breath for a quick second, Ryan starts to pick up Harper Lee with both her arms as he effortlessly picks up Harper Lee for a Butterfly Suplex that plants Harper right on her face! Lord knows being as small as Harper comes with pros and cons and right now we are seeing the negatives. Milli, how are you feeling about Harper’s performance as a late girl? Let the fans know what is up!!!
Milli Banks: Listen Prezzy, I ain’t one to tell lies you know this; Harper Lee is a hell of a talent, but if she thinks she can hang with “The Supernova” after that stunt she pulled off a few weeks back and the constant disrespect? She’s got something else coming her way when we finally face inside that ring just like how Ryan Wilson is keeping her grounded with that beautiful headlock! You keep that Wicked Witch of The West down on the mat alright?!? WOOO!!!
(Harper Lee hearing Milli Banks cheering at her current situation frowns a bit as she uses all her force to escape the Headlock with a Kip-Up!)
Eve: WOW! What a way to get out of a headlock as Ryan Wilson quickly tries to get up on his feet as well, but is quickly met with a Dropkick! That sends him towards the ropes as he rebounds slightly back towards Harper Lee, she uses that momentum to aid her in planting Ryan Wilson down with a beautiful Hurricanrana near the top left turnbuckle, and without second thought we are already seeing the daredevil side of Harper Lee possibly motivated thanks to Milli Banks being a guest commentator for her match as he gets to the very top and goes for a Diving Moonsault!
Milli Banks: Oh, did I do that? My fault for being the reason Harper Lee has to actually try and show effort as to why she even has a chance at touching my championship without using underhanded attacks… It ain’t like it mattered as Ryan Wilson is able to roll out of the way, but Harper Lee was able to land on her feet. Not so fast though chile as Ryan Wilson is showing his determination by kicking Harper’s face from the ground! Not that much effort to get that done though because she’s just as small as she is problematic, period!
Gavin Kirkland: Oh does she have a way with words… Though Ryan Wilson only caused Harper Lee to get dazed for a hit, he quickly gets back up from the ground, and runs towards the ropes as he rebounds using that speed to hit Harper Lee with Running Crossbody!!! Woah, Ryan Wilson clearly isn’t done as he rolls back up still holding Harper Lee, repositioning her for a Powerslam as he starts to run, and the Running Powerslam connects near the corner! Ryan Wilson has an opening as he starts to head to the top of the turnbuckle just like Harper Lee tried a few moments ago, but before he fully gets up looks like Ryan is going for…
Deadprez: A Split-Legged Moonsault off the ropes, a bit of an attempt at showing that he can connect with a Moonsault variation as Ryan lands it smoothly! Ryan Wilson now grabbing onto Harper’s legs, it’s clear he’s attempting to hook in his well known “Le Crabe du Québec” also known as a simple Boston Crab, and trying his best to turn Harper Lee around to truly target her back… Harper Lee is able to reach out to the ropes as the referee starts to tell Ryan Wilson to let her go allowing Harper Lee some breathing room!
Eve: Breathing room is right as Harper Lee is outside the ring now, but Ryan Wilson not letting any time being wasted as he starts to run the ropes aiming to hit Harper Lee with a Suicide Div- HARPER LEE MEETS RYAN WILSON WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK BEFORE HE CAN FULLY DIVE OUT CAUSING RYAN WILSON TO SLUMP OUT OF THE RING SLOWLY DOWN ON THE OUTER APRON AS HE SLIPS DOWN FULLY TO THE OUTSIDE AS HARPER LEE STARTS TO PICK HIM UP WHILE THE REFEREE STARTS THE COUNT!!!
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!
Referee: THREE!
Gavin Kirkland: It seems Harper Lee is gonna keep using the outside to weaken Ryan Wilson here tonight as she starts to uses the barricade to her advantage by smashing his head on it and throwing Ryan Wilson onto it occasionally as they’re both getting closer to our table, but Ryan Wilson is trying his best to fight through this as Harper tries throwing a punch at Ryan Wilson which he uses to connect with a kick Arm Drag sending Harper Lee near us! Hold me tight Milli, they might hurt us!!!
Milli Banks: Anyways… You can keep him in check right Eve? Thanks… Though, it looks like Ryan Wilson just saw the opening he has given himself as he slowly starts to approach Harper Lee, slowly picking her up, and he starts smashing her face over this table! Keep it up sis, teach her a lesson for me, but leave me enough to teach her a lesson myself at Midsummer Massacre as Ryan goes for another head smash… Oh. Harper puts her hands up as she flips the script smashing Ryan’s head into the table before winding up a throw to the front side of this table! Okay, I see you Harper…
Referee: FOUR!
Referee: FIVE!
(Once Harper fully lets go of Ryan Wilson as his back fully contacts the announcer table causing him to slump down, she starts to focus on Milli Banks, and starts to yell.)
Harper Lee: (off-mic) You think you’re funny or something? You won’t be laughing when this is what happens to you in Midsummer Massa-
Referee: SIX!
Referee: SEVEN!
Deadprez: Awwwww man, this is why it’s key to keep your eyes on the ball as that little outburst allowed Ryan Wilson to gain enough consciousness to trip Harper Lee by grabbing onto her foot and causing her to fall on the announcers table! Ryan Wilson slowly gets back up as he picks up Harper Lee and throws her back inside the ring as he heads back inside!
Milli Banks: Keep preaching that truth Prezzy, it ain’t my fault Harper lost focus all because of pretty little ole’ me, but now she has to pay the consequences for that mistake as Ryan Wilson is quickly grabs the dazed Harper Lee and makes her see the lights above as Ryan hits her with a devastating Brainbuster! Ouuu, keep it up Ryan we LOVE to see that, period!
Gavin Kirkland: We sure do love to see that but not as much as we love to see you at this table with us… Ryan is not wasting any time as he starts heading to the top rope and goes for a Frog Splash on Harper Lee! NO! Harper is able to put her knees up as Ryan’s abdomen falls directly on them causing him to lose his breath leaving him in a very bad situation! Ryan tries to get back up, but Harper Lee is able to capitalize from the situation as she quickly grabs onto Ryan and hits a Sunset Flip Bomb right on the nearby turnbuckle!
Eve: That’s for sure going to keep Ryan Wilson down for a bit as Harper Lee quickly goes to the top rope once again and lands a flawless Diving Moonsault on Ryan Wilson as she quickly covers him… Will this be the end of the match?!?
Referee: ONEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOO-!!!
(Milli Banks is seen standing up cheering very loudly as Ryan Wilson was able to kick out of the pinfall. Harper Lee very angrily gets up and starts to yell towards Milli Banks.)
Harper Lee: (off-mic) Can you shut up?!? I’m trying to w-
Milli Banks: Keep your eyes on the ball not on me as Ryan Wilson was able to power through and get a quick roll-up on Harper Lee, but quickly releases it as Ryan looks to hit Harper with a beautiful kick to her nasty witch face! She’s sent back to the ropes with enough force to slightly rebound off them with Ryan being ready as he picks up Harper Lee and connects with a devastating Canadian Fly, a variation of a Spanish fly it seems!
Eve: Ryan Wilson truly showcasing why he is known as “The Workhorse” here tonight continuing to stay on the defense as long as he possibly can until Harper finds a way to get back on the defense. Looks like Ryan knows it’s best to keep staying on the attack as he starts to slowly pick her up while throwing and occasionally strike in between to keep her dazed. Quickly using all his energy, he can muster; he picks up Harper Lee and CONNECTS WITH LA BOMBE BLEU AS THE BLUE THUNDER BOMB CONNECTS! QUICKLY, RYAN WILSON GOES FOR THE COVER! IS THIS ALL IT WILL TAKE TO PUT HARPER LEE DOWN?!?
Referee: ONEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: TH-!!!
Deadprez: HARPER LEE’S FOOT IS ON THE ROPE AS THE REFEREE CALLS OFF THE COUNT! He put too much dip in his chip and didn’t account for the possibility of a rope broke, but what matters now is what he does after this as Ryan gets up and tries to grab a hold of Harper Lee, but he’s just a bit too slow as Harper is able to roll out of the ring to safety! Slowly, Harper Lee gets up with aid from the barricade while Ryan Wilson runs the ropes and is about to go for another Suicide Dive hoping this one is successful…
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!
Referee: THREE!
Gavin Kirkland: NO AS HARP- IT WAS A FAKE OUT AS RYAN WILSON JUMPS TO THE OUTER PART OF THE APRON, HARPER LEE TRIES TO SWEEP RYAN WILSON DOWN, BUT RYAN USES TO ROPES TO CLIMB UP THEM AS HE GOES FOR A SPRINGBOARD DOUBLE JUMP ARABIAN PRESS ONTO HARPER LEE OR SO WE THOUGHT AS HARPER WAS MORE THAN READY AS SHE’S ABLE TO TIME A BEAUTIFUL DROPKICK ONTO RYAN WILSON ON TOP OF THE IMPACT FROM FALLING FLAT ON YOUR FACE!
Referee: FOUR!
Referee: FIVE!
Milli Banks: It ain’t looking too good for Ryan Wilson here as Harper Lee is able to pick him up, slam his face right on the outer side of the apron before throwing Ryan back inside before she rolls back inside as well. Once back inside the ring, Harper starts to kick poor Ryan’s ribs while yelling for him to get up… Girl, if you don’t just pick that poor man up and hit a poor excuse of a move already… Oop! I think she heard me as she starts to slap the back of Ryan’s head as he tries to get up with help from the ropes as Harper quickly goes for “House of Balloons” as the backstabber connects! Harper goes for the cover now and she’s using those damn ropes to help her put more pressure down to make the kick out harder; pathetic.
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEE-!!!
Eve: NOT JUST YET AS RYAN GETS HIS SHOULDER UP! Harper Lee is clearly mad, but she’s not going to stop the offense one bit as she starts to slam the back of Ryan’s head down on the mat before starting to climb up to the top rope for some more daredevil action from “The Star Player” herself because as soon as she’s at the top she descend down onto a standing but groggy Ryan Wilson with what looks like a Diving DDT- Ryan Wilson able to push Harper Lee off him while Harpe able to maintain herself on her feet as both elitist aren’t looking to give in just yet!
Deadprez: Harper throws a quick stiff elbow that dazed Ryan Wilson as she quickly capitalizes on this opportunity by Irish Whipping Ryan Wilson to one side while she runs the ropes from the opposite side… It seems they’re on route to collide with each other as Harper Lee is looking for a Jumping Back Elbow- NOT SO QUICK AS RYAN WILSON ABLE TO CATCH HER BEFORE THE ELBOW CONNECTS, QUICKLY TURNS HER AROUND, AND HITS A STANDING MOONSAULT FALLAWAY SLAM RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! RYAN NOW PICKING UP HARPER LEE AS HE DRAGS HER TO THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AS RYAN WILSON AS QUICK AS HE CAN USED ALL HIS ADRENALINE TO GO FROM ONE CORNER TO THE OTHER TO CONNECT WITH A HELLUVA KICK ON HARPER LEE!!! HE GOES FOR THE COVER NOW, WILL THIS BE IT Y’ALL, OR WILL HARPER LEE KICK OUT?!?
Referee: ONEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Eve: A kick out at two as this match goes on! Ryan Wilson now trying to hook in Le Crabe du Québec as he tries to turn Harper Lee over, but Harpe grabs onto the bottom rope… Ryan Wilson trying to pull her off, but a kick to the face is enough to make him lose his grip on Harper Lee as she starts to slowly get up…
(Milli Banks is seen standing up from the announce table as she starts to mockingly tell Harper Lee to get up. Harper Lee gets slowly back up as Milli gets closer both continue bickering as the referee starts to tell both of them to stop the commotion.)
Gavin Kirkland: We’ve got a cat fight on our hands and their claws are OUT RAWR!
Eve: Oh, shut up! Though it seems there’s no stopping them while Ryan Wilson slowly gets up as he starts to make his way towards Harper- RYAN WILSON IS PULLED OUT OF THE RING AS LUIS DE LA ROSA AND RAEANGEL GUZMAN CAME FROM THE CROWD AND START TO BEAT DOWN ON POOR RYAN WHILE THE REFEREE IS TRYING HIS BEST TO KEEP HARPER INSIDE THE RING.
Deadprez: Seems like Harper Lee may benefit from all this without realizing it as Milli and Harper are still going at it while Luis and Raengel continue to beat down on Ryan before Luis throws Ryan Wilson right into the barricade before picking him up and taking Ryan towards Raeangel as she takes a few steps back before running towards Ryan Wilson to hit him with “Sweet Venom Injection” as it connects and quickly both Luis and Raeangel throw Ryan Wilson back inside the ring leaving ringside through the crowd.
Gavin Kirkland: While all of that happened, the referee was able to calm the situation down as Harper notices Ryan Wilson laid out, quickly positioning him for “Sleeping On The Floor” as she hits the Arm-Trapped Curb Stomp! Harper Lee now going for the cover… It may be over for sure now…
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner by pinfall… “THE STAR PLAYER”… HAAAAAAAAAARPER LEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Milli Banks: We demand a recount IMMEDIATELY!
Deadprez: Regardless of the help Harper Lee had against Ryan Wilson, she had no knowledge of what had just happened, quite frankly I believe she played it smart, and it benefited her in the end no matter how you see it. Harper Lee was able to pick up the win and that’s really all that matters once that bell rings.
Eve: I hate to agree, but that’s just the truth of how this industry works. Ryan Wilson gave it his all here tonight yet that assault we witnessed was what cost him the victory here tonight and best believe he won’t be happy about it when he’s able to speak on what just occurred here tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: Who cares, Harper Lee was able to outsmart Ryan Wilson tonight, and now the scene is set for the match she has coming up against Milli Banks… Respectfully of course my queen, Milli… It should be a good match regardless as Midsummer Massacre is approaching fast!
(The scene shows Harper Lee celebrating her win tonight rubbing it in the face of Milli Banks while Milli Banks is trying her best to just ignore Harper. Ryan Wilson is seen still down on the mat before the scene fades to black elsewhere.)
(Backstage…
The camera pans to Kennedy Street who is sitting at her desk, the gorgeous blonde is flanked by her bodyguard, AJAX and her assistant General Manager, Alana Starr. Kennedy looks ready to address the Showdown crowd and fans of the EAW.)
Kennedy Street: With the Midsummer Massacre right around the corner next weekend, and with all Incredible Matches, and it is going to be an event to properly kick off our Season 18 on Showdown, setting the table for Dynasty and Voltage to try following us. As you heard at the top of the hour, yes, The Jaded Hearts will be hosting Midsummer Massacre. Kennie has given them the show to do as they will and keep themselves busy and entertained while bringing some insight to the fans.
(Kennedy pauses for a second before she continues to speak.)
Kennedy Street: There are a lot of questions pointed at Kennie, and with that said, it is time to answer them. First and foremost, yes, the Answers world Championship will be in a Steel Cage. The tag team match between Ryan Wilson and Nikki Kimura facing Raeangel Guzman and Luis De La Rosa will indeed be a Mexican Street Fight. Jon Kelton and Bronson Daniels will face one another in a 30-Minute Iron Man Match. So many other great matches but the one that has a lot of questions is the Fatal Five-Way between five top women in the EAW and Showdown, what title would they exactly be fighting for when it comes to the winner?
(She cracks a smile.)
Kennedy Street: The winner will get a title shot of MY choice, honey. Kennie cares about her roster, she would never put any of these women in a situation that they could fail, instead build stars and give established ones a fair share to get some gold around their waist. You heard from others in the last few weeks that Kennie is the only one that likes to give talent that would normally not be put in the Main Event a chance to shine. Kennie truly believes that every single wrestler that was drafted on Showdown has an opportunity to be greater than when they first came in here.
(Kennedy looks up at Alana Starr and gestures to her.)
Alana Starr: This is the land of Opportunity, where WE WRESTLE and Midsummer Massacre will be no different as we are certain that this is going to set the pace for the rest of the season here on the Blue Brand. With such a great card and Midsummer Massacre our first Marquee Event of Season 18, we are confident that Dynasty and Voltage will have a tough act to follow. With that said, Kennie?
Kennedy Street: Thank you Alana, so before we continue with Showdown, Kennie would like to say thank you to the fans and their support of Showdown, we promise that Season 18 is going to be the best one yet, that much we can promise. Ciao honey.
(As she smiles the camera fades to ringside.)
(Prices’ by Lil Uzi Vert started playing on the speakers and the crowd cheered in a very positive reaction for the man that was coming out, as of course, the theme belonged to nobody else but Ruler himself. He walked out calmly in a very formal looking suit, looking around in silence and with the microphone right up to his chest as his expression was calm but did not show any thoughts on what he was thinking at the moment.)
Eve: An incredibly interesting man, to say the least, when it comes to someone like Ruler, he has had an interesting career as well wrestling and showing out in every single way who he is towards the people around him, he was able to win the New Breed Championship, he was able to win the Unified Tag Team Championships with Alex Myers and now… well…
Deadprez: Yeah, that is the thing, Ruler ended up addressing the fact that Alex is not with them in one of his videos, Alex had to take away some months to be able to heal up and right now, for now, he has to fight his own battles.
(Ruler walked down the ramp, accepting the cheers and support of the crowd for a moment before he walked over towards ringside and actually ended up grabbing one of the chairs, he entered inside the ring, opened up the chair, set it down and then he sat down on it while his music died down and he finally took his time to speak up.)
Ruler: I am not really the type of man to be truthful with my own feelings, I look forward in my own path and simply say what I have on my mind, not exactly speaking through my own heart or soul, it is only that in recent years I have been able to somewhat figure that flaw out with the help of Alexis, but for the first time in a while, they are not here with me, they are not here to be able to be the heart and soul of the Ruler of Everything, and now they are gone for now. They will be back stronger; I can assure that of you. But for now, after a long time, it is only me against the world and doing my best to try and save it in every way. I spent a lot of time last season trying to gun for the world championships, trying to achieve the top prize around me, while I continued to suffer and be pushed down onto the ground because of my desire to achieve that objective, despite my best attempts, it was all for naught at the end of the day, and once again, the little bit of success I got was being with my friend, and now they are not with me.
Ruler: God is supposed to give his soldiers his strongest battles, so this is nothing more than another battle for me to overcome and surpass at the end of the day, because I have been used to this before, dealing with this kind of loneliness when going against what is in front of me. I do not feel any kind of fear or nervousness in any way, I can tell you that much, but I do have some kind of drive to make sure I do not let this be the death of my name, the death of what I have deemed to be for all of this time, that is what I have set upon for this season, to be able to make an impact no matter what, and that is why I laid out my challenge to Cody Maverick, apparently the obvious new toy for Kennedy Street, but really, getting serious now, I saw that the man I challenged had the same kind of luck when it came to his first season, his first steps, he had his own chip on his shoulder to get rid of, and I gave him a chance to see if he can get it off as well. I want to have a talk with you right now though Cody, man to man, so come on out.
(It did not take long before finally, ‘Show Of Hands’ by Future and Metro Boomin started playing on the speakers and the crowd became incredibly loud and started cheering for Cody Maverick. He moves forward into the entrance ramp and takes a moment to take in the loud support from the crowd as well, nodding along to the song.)
Eve: And now we have as well Cody Maverick! He is coming right off from his first season and dealing with all of the obstacles and losses that he has endured from it, sadly, at Pain for Pride when he was incredibly close to being able to achieve and win the 24/7 Battle Royale, he ended up getting so close yet so far as he was the penultimate person to be eliminated.
Deadprez: But he has bounced back in an incredibly big way when he was able to beat SOSA Henderson one on one at the draft show, and now he has a big challenge on Ruler when heading towards Midsummer Massacre.
(Cody moves down the ramp, extending his hand and accepting the high fives from the people in the crowd, before moving towards ringside and grabbing a chair as well, he moves and enters inside and he sets it down in front of Ruler. He sits down and the two look at each other as the music dies down and speaks up.)
Cody Maverick: I have no problem at all right now to sit here and have a talk with you, man to man, wrestler to wrestler, and believe me, surprisingly, I can understand where you are coming from, in a way, we are almost the same, we started off as pieces of shit that were over their heads and then we got humbled for the things that happened around us, we ended up growing up in every single way possible and we became the best versions of ourselves, despite that, we still have a lot more to learn in every way right? That is why I ended up accepting your match against me, because I was not going to sit down and expect for everything to be handed to me, I wanted to punch every glass ceiling and grab every brass ring that was hanging from that roof, because after everything that I have gone through, everything that I have experienced, I am not happy with just being number two, or being the one at the last of the line, I was forced through that enough times and now I have the chance of rising above everybody else, starting off with the first step in this match. I intend to climb to the very top of the roster and win some gold, and you are on my way.
Ruler: And you are going to do everything in your power to get rid of me, right?
Cody Maverick: Only one man can stand stall.
Ruler: Alright, fine, I have always been good with that at the end of the day.
Cody Maverick: No bullshit?
Ruler: No bullshit. May the best man win.
Cody Maverick: May the best man succeed.
Ruler: There is one thing though that you ended up capturing my interest in, because even though you have learned a lot, you forgot another thing.
Cody Maverick: What is it-
Eve: OUT OF NOWHERE RULER GETS UP AND HITS CODY RIGHT IN THE JAW WITH THE REVOLUTIONIZER! CODY DROPS TO THE SIDE TO THE MAT, OUT COLD FROM THAT KICK!
(Ruler stands tall over Cody and dusts off his suit before he speaks up.)
Ruler: That heading into a match we are not friends. Good luck.
(‘Prices’ ends up playing on the speakers once more as Ruler is able to stand tall for this moment and Showdown fades away on that scene.)
(Saturday Night Showdown returns from a commercial break with Gina Romano appearing on the screen to announce the next match.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TAG TEAM MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Unfuckwittable’ by Kid Cudi hits the PA system as Jon Kelton heads out to the ring, already wearing a serious expression heading into this bout. Considering that he laid down the challenge last week, he’s truly looking to put in some work tonight to prove himself going into Midsummer Massacre.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST!… CURRENTLY RESIDING IN DALLAS, TEXAS!… WEIGHING IN AT 218 POUNDS!…. THE LAST HOPE!!!!!!!!!…. JONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…. KELLLLLLLLLTTTTTOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Last week, we heard about another match being added to Midsummer Massacre between these two men. Kelton has stated that he dreams of becoming the world champion, and to achieve that, he sees something in Bronson Daniels that embodies world champion material. He believes that Bronson is the world champion, and beating him would prove this. The challenge has been accepted, and we can’t wait to see this match go down!
Eve: We have witnessed what Jon Kelton has been through for many years, and he’s still stuck in the same position. I’m sure it’s time for Kelton to step up and eventually become the world champion. This is long overdue for him. Beating Bronson Daniels could very well be the way for him to get there.
Deadprez: But is Bronson really going to let that happen? While I can sympathize with what Jon has been through, I do not think that Bronson Daniels would let someone use him as a steppingstone that easily. I’m very confident that this isn’t going to be easy for Jon. It won’t come down without a fight.
(Kelton makes his way to the ring and stops at the center. He puts both hands behind his back and watches the stage as ‘My War’ by Shinsei Kamattechan plays over the PA system. Bronson Daniels slowly steps onto the stage and sees Jon Kelton standing tall, waiting for him. Bronson continues to head down to the ring with a serious expression on his face looking to win this match tonight.)
Gina Romano: AND HIS PARTNER!… CURRENTLY RESIDING IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA!… WEIGHING IN AT 190 POUNDS!… THE HONORED ONE!!!!!!!!!… BRONSONNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!… DANIELSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: Bronson has said that he has nothing personal against Jon Kelton and is willing to go toe-to-toe in this 30-minute Iron Man match. Bronson came up short at Pain For Pride and tells Kelton that they are in the same boat. They both need to find their footing again. That’s why these two are going head-to-head at Midsummer Massacre this year to settle this once and for all!
Gavin Kirkland: Bronson Daniels is truly hurting inside, especially after what went down at Dynasty when he let everyone down by losing to Methuselah. While he might be hurting on the inside, he’s not wearing it on his sleeve. He’s still pushing through the pain and fighting tooth and nail to get back to where he once was.
Deadprez: I truly hope Bronson Daniels can turn things around and regain his happiness soon. I know he’s willing to fight tooth and nail, but I also miss the Bronson who wore his heart on his sleeve and was everyone’s favorite world champion.
(Bronson has arrived in the ring and locked eyes with Kelton. He climbs into the ring, poses on the middle rope, and takes a moment to reflect on what he’s been through. Hopping off the middle rope, he looks Kelton straight in the eyes, tilts his head down, and paces around, waiting for their opponents. ‘GOSSIP’ by Maneskin now drowns out Bronson’s theme music as ARIA heads out, giving both men a serious look. She’s clearly not in the mood, making a beeline for the ring without giving much thought to her entrance.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING THEIR OPPONENTS!… FIRST!… FROM CHANDLER, ARIZONA!… WEIGHING IN AT 110 POUNDS!… THE PARIAH!!!!!!!!… ARIAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!… LESTRADEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: So if I recall correctly, they’re saying this is ARIA in her truest form yet?
Gavin Kirkland: Yes! It seems like it’s been a while since ARIA has shown her true colors and hasn’t been much of a fan favorite since, but I think it’s all for the best. ARIA has to adapt to ensure her ship sails smoothly. Tonight, she has to face off with one of her opponents at Midsummer Massacre, Miku Sakai. I can’t wait to see these women in action!
Eve: Her opponents for Midsummer Massacre were meant to be a surprise, but last week might have spilled the beans on who ARIA will be facing. ARIA came close to becoming the world champion by winning the CITV at Pain For Pride, and she’s back on the pedestal, aiming for her goal. I’m sure we’ll soon see what this ‘real’ ARIA is all about.
(ARIA heads into the ring and walks past both men, posing in the corner before hopping off and tossing her entrance coat aside. She leans against the corner, waiting for her partner. ‘STFU’ by Rina Sawayama plays as Miku Sakai makes her entrance, looking just as unhappy as ARIA but with a bit more attitude. Miku heads straight to the ring, immediately arguing with ARIA. The referee steps in, trying to keep them apart and calm things down.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING HER PARTNER!… FROM FUKUI, JAPAN!… WEIGHING IN AT 110 POUNDS!… MIKUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!… SAKAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Here comes Miku Sakai, clearly not in the mood, knowing she has to tag with ARIA of all people! Damn, what did ARIA do to rub everyone the wrong way? It seems like no one likes her at all!
Eve: Actions like that can completely change people’s opinions. ARIA hasn’t been anyone’s favorite since, and Miku isn’t happy about dealing with someone like her either. However, one thing they both have in common is that they failed their missions at Pain For Pride. ARIA didn’t win Cash in the Vault, and Miku didn’t become the National Elite Champion. They both have goals in mind for this new season, and they’re here to achieve them.
Deadprez: It’s going to be quite the spectacle, isn’t it? How are these two teams really going to gel? We’re about to find out right now!
( DING DING DING! )
Gavin Kirkland: An interesting matchup, I must say, because how could these two teams possibly work together? They were just trying to tear each other apart last week, and they’re going to do it again soon at Midsummer Massacre! A 30-minute Iron Match between Jon Kelton and Bronson Daniels? ARIA and Miku Sakai being put into the same fray at the exact same event? There are going to be many troubles throughout this match!
Deadprez: Well, I wouldn’t say the same for Kelton and Bronson’s sides. Both men seemed able to play the same instrument last week. I think their team will hit all the right notes in contrast to ARIA and Miku, who are really going to be like proverbial oil and water when it comes to working together.
Eve: Well, we’ll just have to wait and see as the match now kicks off! Jon Kelton will be getting the ball rolling for his team against ARIA. Two former champions squaring off: ARIA once held the Specialist Championship, and Jon Kelton is a jack-of-all-trades with titles such as the Interwire Championship, National Elite Championship, and New Breed Championship. Jon has accomplished a lot, but one feather he has yet to add to his cap is becoming the World Champion.
Gavin Kirkland: Both elitists meeting at the center of the ring. ARIA raised her hand and gave Jon a signal to join hands. Jon, slow and steady, joins ARIA’s hands but immediately turns up the heat overpowering ARIA and pushing her back against the ropes. Referee begins the count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! Let her go, Kelton!
Eve: Retreating, Jon Kelton slowly removes his hands and begins circling while keeping his eyes on ARIA. ARIA backs away from the ropes, regroups, and now faces Jon Kelton once again. Both raise their arms, looking to lock horns in a collar and elbow tie-up… A QUICK KICK TO THE GUT! A cheeky move giving ARIA a leg up in the competition right off the bat!
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Deadprez: Crowd isn’t too happy with the way this match has turned. ARIA quickly seizes the moment, grabbing Jon and sending him flying to her team’s corner. She charges after Kelton… ARIA NAILS A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT SENDING JON’S FACE SKYWARD!
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA quickly grabs Jon and heads to the center of the ring… ARIA tries a Belly-to-Belly Suplex to toss Jon Kelton over her head! Jon throws an elbow to the side of her head! Kelton doubles down with another elbow strike, then slips behind her, grabbing ARIA to land a German Suplex!
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA COUNTERS WITH A WHEELBARROW ROLL-UP! JON IS ON THE MAT PINNED!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Eve: Two counts! Jon Kelton manages to slip out of the three count as ARIA quickly tries to pick up a win for her team!
Deadprez: Kelton gets to his feet as ARIA charges in, but he cuts her off at the pass with a gut kick, sending her towards the ropes. Kelton runs to the side as ARIA bounces back.
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA stops in the center of the ring as Kelton leaps for a clothesline, but ARIA ducks under his arm and heads back to the ropes for another rebound… ARIA COMES OFF THE ROPES AND CATCHES KELTON OFF GUARD WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL DDT PLANTING HIM IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Eve: ARIA stands tall against her opponent despite the rapid back-and-forth!
Miku Sakai: (Off-Mic) HEY! HEY! DOWN HERE! TAG ME, YOU STUPID BITCH!
Aria Lestrade: (Off-Mic) SHUT UP!
Gavin Kirkland: Miku Sakai looks eager to jump into the match already! Kelton is still out cold from the DDT ARIA just delivered. ARIA crawls towards Miku… LEAPS FOR THE TAG, AND MIKU SAKAI GOES INTO THE RING!
( TAG! )
Gavin Kirkland: A tag has been made! Jon Kelton has no choice but to get back on his feet as soon as he hears the tag! Miku Sakai jumps right in, going blow after blow with Jon Kelton! Miku lands a right hand across his jaw repeatedly sending Kelton reeling into the corner! Miku now grabs him and hurls him to the opposite corner!
Deadprez: Kelton’s back crashes into it, causing him to bounce off instinctively… MIKU CHARGES TOWARDS HIM, HITTING A RUNNING DROPKICK! KELTON IS DOWN FOR THE COUNT AGAIN, AND MIKU QUICKLY GOES FOR THE PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton manages to kick out yet again at two! The two women have been giving the men a run for their money so far, and it looks like they aren’t backing down anytime soon. Miku, already frustrated with this match, hauls Jon back to his feet, landing a forearm smash across his jaw and putting Kelton under pressure once more!
Eve: Miku pins Jon against the corner and sends him towards her team’s corner… OH! KELTON CHARGES TOWARDS ARIA, KNOCKING HER OFF THE APRON INSTEAD!
Deadprez: MIKU REALIZES THE MISHAP AND RUSHES TOWARDS KELTON! Jon sends her over the ropes, but Miku lands on the apron! Miku tries to connect with a kick from the ropes!… JON CATCHES HER LEG AND USES THE MIDDLE ROPE TO SNAP IT IN HALF! MIKU WOBBLES ON HER LEGS! Kelton retreats to his corner as Bronson Daniels tags in, tapping his partner’s back while Kelton sets out to take down Miku!
( TAG! )
Gavin Kirkland: TAG! Kelton heads to the ropes as Miku rises to her feet…. KELTON BOUNCES OFF THE TOP AND COMES CRASHING IN WITH A SPRINGBOARD CLOTHESLINE TAKING DOWN MIKU!
Eve: At the same time, Bronson Daniels enters the ring and goes straight after ARIA, who has just gotten back to her feet… BRONSON WITH A BACK PLANCHA OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO ARIA!
Deadprez: Kelton heads to the apron while Bronson backs to his feet and returns to the ring with Miku already laid out… A STANDING MOONSAULT DOUBLE KNEE DROP RIGHT ONTO MIKU’S SPINE!
Gavin Kirkland: DOWN GOES MIKU AS BRONSON QUICKLY ROLLS MIKU OVER AND COVERS HER FOR THE PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: Miku kicks out! That’s some great teamwork from Kelton and Daniels, keeping their heads above water in this match. Bronson rises to his feet slowly, feeling the energy of the match.
Eve: He sets himself in the corner while Miku holds her back clearly in a tight spot! Bronson sets himself up for success and flies out of the corner!… LEAPING INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR THE CELESTIAL WHIRLWIND!
Deadprez: Miku sidesteps, and Bronson lands on his feet, ending up leaning against the corner. Miku charges at him, but Bronson sidesteps, causing Miku to crash into the corner… BRONSON WITH A CORNER PUMP KICK ROCKING MIKU’S JAW!
Gavin Kirkland: Bronson immediately sends her rolling to the center of the ring with a snapmare. Miku ends up on her feet, still clutching her jaw… BRONSON SWEEPS HER LEGS FROM BEHIND, SENDING MIKU TO THE MAT… ROLLS ONTO HIS FEET AGAIN AND NAILS A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP RIGHT ONTO HER ABDOMEN!
Eve: Great combination of moves, showcasing the impact both men have had on this match! Miku has been stomped on. ARIA gets back to her feet, and Bronson Daniels notices her trying to step in.
Deadprez: Bronson nips that in the bud and rolls to the outside, grabbing ARIA from behind and sending her GUT FIRST into the edge of the barricade! Bronson is relentless with ARIA, not wasting a second… SMASHING HER FACE FIRST INTO THE RING POST! ARIA IS DOWN AGAIN!
Gavin Kirkland: With Bronson focusing on ARIA, it gives Miku enough time to recover from the tight spot and turn her attention to Kelton! He charges at the corner! Don’t do it, Miku! Miku turns around, and this might be the nail in the coffin for her team!…
Deadprez: KELTON RUNS OUT AND TURNS MIKU INSIDE OUT WITH THE FINAL ATONEMENT! SPEAR, BUT NO! KELTON IS STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS WITH MIKU’S KICK TO HIS CHIN AT THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Eve: Miku quickly retreats to the ropes and rebounds towards Kelton… MIKU WITH A RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER TAKING DOWN KELTON IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Gavin Kirkland: Kelton rolls to the outside! Bronson Daniels returns to the ring and charges at Miku as well! Miku might not be able to catch this one… MICKEY, I KNOCKED YOUR HEAD OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: NO! MIKU DODGES THE FINISHER NARROWLY ESCAPING A WORLD OF TROUBLE! BRONSON MISSES THE ELBOW, TURNS AROUND, AND GETS MET WITH A FOREARM SMASH TO THE FACE!… BRONSON FIRES BACK WITH A SUPERKICK SENDING MIKU REELING INTO THE ROPES… MIKU BOUNCES BACK AND LEVELS BRONSON WITH A RUNNING KNEE!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: WHAT AN IRON WOMAN PERFORMANCE THIS IS???
Gavin Kirkland: YES! Bronson has been rocked by the knee, giving Miku the perfect opportunity to hand over the reins to ARIA, who managed to return just in the nick of time! ARIA is reaching out, and Miku is inching closer and closer to tag with ARIA!…
( TAG! )
Eve: TAG, AND HERE COMES ARIA LESTRADE! SHE’S NOW THE LEGAL COMPETITOR FOR HER TEAM! BRONSON ISN’T EVEN BACK ON HIS FEET, BUT SHE’S ALREADY SET TO GIVE HIM A RUN FOR HIS MONEY! ARIA PICKS UP BRONSON AND DELIVERS A FOREARM SMASH ACROSS HIS JAW!… ANOTHER FOREARM FROM ARIA SMASHES BRONSON’S FACE!
Deadprez: ARIA takes a step back… A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE FROM ARIA, BUT BRONSON DODGES IT BY A HAIR’S BREADTH! BRONSON LOOKS FOR THE CHROME HEARTS KICK AT ARIA!
Gavin Kirkland: SHE DUCKS THAT ONE TOO! Bronson is almost stumbling, pulling to a stop at the ropes… ARIA COMES FROM BEHIND WITH A BICYCLE KNEE TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD PUTTING BRONSON ON JELLY LEGS!
Eve: Bronson eventually drops to his knees. ARIA heads to the other side of the ring and charges from half-field… A GROUNDED SUPERKICK DIRECTLY TO BRONSON’S CHIN! Bronson has been nailed hard by ARIA’s relentless strikes!
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA drags Bronson to the center of the ring. He can barely stand, but ARIA doesn’t give a hoot and runs off the ropes!… ARIA OFF THE SECOND ROPE WITH A SPRINGBOARD VARIATION OF THE ZIRCON CUTTER!!!!!!!!!!!!- WHAT THE HELL????
Eve: JON KELTON! HE’S BACK IN THE MATCH AND STEPPING UP TO THE SECOND ROPE FROM THE APRON GRABBING HOLD OF ARIA! HE IS STOPPING HER FROM HITTING THE CUTTER!
Deadprez: ARIA IS STUCK, BUT WHAT ON EARTH COULD JON BE PLOTTING IN THIS SITUATION?!… OH MY GODDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!! :damn:
Eve: :damn:
Gavin Kirkland: :damn: !!!!!!! THE CANADIAN DESTROYER FROM THE SECOND ROPE, BRINGING BOTH COMPETITORS CRASHING BACK INTO THE RING! WHAT A CLUTCH MOVE BY JON KELTON! THE CROWD COULDN’T BELIEVE THEIR EYES!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: No time to lose for my man! He’s hauling the unconscious Bronson Daniels back to his corner and hopping onto the apron to tag in properly!
( TAG! )
Eve: Jon Kelton is once again the legal competitor, lifting ARIA, who he just took down with the incredible Canadian Destroyer! Kelton hoists ARIA way up and slams her down in the center of the ring!… CHANGE THE FUTURE!!!!!!!!! THE FUTURE SHOCK DDT SPIKING ARIA! KELTON FLIPS HER OVER!
Gavin Kirkland: THIS COULD BE THE END! KELTON IS GOING FOR THE COVER ON ARIA TO CLINCH THE WIN FOR THE TEAM!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA decides to fight another day! She kicks out! These two teams have been working together pretty well so far, and I’m surprised by the surprises they’ve been pulling off!
Eve: Now back to the match, Kelton seems to have it locked down. He’s up on his feet this time, heading out and stepping up to the second rope… KELTON HITS THE LIONSAULT ON ARIA!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: Jon Kelton just landed a picture-perfect Lionsault. Miku Sakai is seen reaching the apron but can’t do anything about it. ARIA has been taking a beating so far in the match after the Canadian Destroyer.
Gavin Kirkland: Kelton now moves to the corner, eyeing ARIA, not wanting to wait any longer to finish this in his own style! Kelton has his eyes locked on his prey. ARIA struggles back to her feet, Kelton now charging forward, and this could be it!!!!!!!!!…. FINAL ATONEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: ATONE NOTHING! ARIA LETS KELTON RUN HIS COURSE AND TURNS THE SPEAR INTO A BLUE THUNDER BOMB! She sends Kelton rolling back to his knees and gets back on her feet…. A GROUNDED SUPERKICK FROM ARIA ALMOST KNOCKS JON KELTON OUT!
Deadprez: Not yet! ARIA steps back again… SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD TOO! Kelton is still hanging on, not going down that easily! ARIA charges for another hit from behind… SPINNING ELBOW STRIKE TO THE BACK OF KELTON’S HEAD! MY GOD!
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA has Kelton locked down with three strikes. She picks him up and hooks both arms! Kelton looks done for as ARIA prepares to hit… ZIRCON DRIVER!
Deadprez: WAIT JUST THERE! ARIA GOES FOR HER TIGER DRIVER, BUT KELTON SLIPS OUT BEHIND HER! HOW IN THE BLUE BLAZES IS KELTON STILL ABLE TO PULL IT ALL TOGETHER AFTER TAKING THOSE SHOTS STRAIGHT TO HIM?!?!?
Eve: KELTON ESCPAES…. OH! KELTON HITS THE SUPERKICK TO ARIA! GALICK GUN CONNECTS! BOTH ELITISTS ARE DOWN! WHAT AN EXCHANGE WE JUST WITNESSED!!!!!!!
Crowd: WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE! WE WRESTLE!
Gavin Kirkland: This is the match right here! Only on Showdown! ARIA took a hard hit across her jaw, causing her to immediately collapse. Kelton managed to get back on his feet, though just barely. He is now stationed at the corner, possibly looking to end this match. Kelton aims directly at the rising ARIA, who can barely stand on her own feet!-
( TAG! )
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) ….?
Eve: Oh, Bronson Daniels just made a tag, and it seems like Jon Kelton isn’t too happy about what just went down. Bronson steps into the ring breezing past Kelton-
(Suddenly, Bronson has been pulled back by Kelton.)
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) What the hell was that man?!
Bronson Daniels: (Off-Mic) I don’t have time for this. Beat it and go back to your corner.
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) I was trying to finish the damn match for us, and you just swooped in out of the blue. Do we have a problem here? You are itching to start something, aren’t you?
Bronson Daniels: (Off-Mic) I’m not looking to start anything. I’ve seen what you are trying to do before, and I’m trying to stop-
(Kelton pushes Bronson’s face!)
Eve: :lupe:
Deadprez: :lupe:
Gavin Kirkland: :lupe:
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) BULLSHIT! You-
Gavin Kirkland: OH! And no time for any argument! Bronson just got shoved from behind, crashing into Kelton and sending him through the ropes and out of the ring!
Eve: ARIA is back on her feet and capitalizes on another team’s distraction! Bronson grabs the middle rope, pulling himself up… INTO A ZIRCON CUTTER! ARIA PLANTS BRONSON WITH A CUTTER AND GOES FOR THE COVER! COULD THIS BE IT????
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREE-
Eve: NO! NO! TWO COUNTS! Bronson Daniels manages to lift his shoulder off the ground at the last second! Bronson Daniels kicks out! Miku Sakai is shouting for the tag, and ARIA is now on her knees… What?
(Miku reaches out for ARIA.)
Miku Sakai: (Off-Mic) TAG ME! TAG ME! COME ON WE GOT THIS!
ARIA Lestrade: (Off-Mic) NO! You stay put and watch me! We don’t have to drag this match out at all!
Miku Sakai: (Off-Mic) ???? What do you mean- JUST TAG ME, WHORE! YOU CAN’T WIN FOR SHITS!!!!!!!!
ARIA Lestrade: (Off-Mic) Excuse me?
(Miku storms into the ring, going face to face with ARIA, and the two start arguing non-stop. The trash talk keeps escalating while the referee tries to stay out of it.)
Aria Lestrade: (Off-Mic) Say it to my face now, can’t you?
Miku Sakai: (Off-Mic) I’m not trying to insult you. We have to be realistic here. You’re a dead weight, and I’m trying to keep everything running smoothly, IDIOT!
Aria Lestrade: (Off-Mic) ??? BUT YOU JUST DID INSUL-
Gavin Kirkland: NO GIRLS STOP! LOOK BEHIND YOU!
Deadprez: CELESTIAL WHIRLWIND!!!!!!!!!!! BRONSON SEIZED THE MOMENT TO TURN THE TABLES AND TRIED TO TAKE BOTH OF THEM OUT WITH A KARDIAK KICK, BUT IT ONLY CONNECTED WITH MIKU AS ARIA MANAGED TO DODGE IT! MIKU ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!
Eve: IT’S DOWN TO BRONSON AND ARIA! ARIA IS IN THE CORNER, CHARGING AT BRONSON, AND HERE IT COMES!… GOD SHATTERING STAR!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: METEORA!!!!!!! BRONSON CHARGES BACK AT ARIA WHO’S COMING AT HIM LIKE A RAGING BULL TAKING HER DOWN COMPLETELY WITH A METEORA IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Deadprez: BRONSON HEADS TO THE CORNER THIS TIME! ARIA HAS NOWHERE LEFT TO HIDE! HE’S LOCKED ONTO THE BACK OF ARIA’S HEAD, AND THIS COULD BE THE END! BRONSON IS ZEROING IN AND NOW!…. MICKEY, I KNOCKED YOUR HEAD OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: SPANISH FLY! SPANISH FLY CATCHES BRONSON! ARIA REGAINS CONSCIOUSNESS JUST IN TIME AND FLOORS BRONSON WITH A SPANISH FLY IN THE CENTER OF THE RING, RIGHT BEFORE HE COULD HIT THE MICKEY ELBOW! ARIA HOOKS THE LEG!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gavin Kirkland: THREE!- ALMOST! JON KELTON SAVES THE MATCH! HE SLIDES BACK IN TO BREAK UP A PIN!
Eve: What a save by Kelton! Bronson could be seen rolling to the outside as Jon Kelton scrambled back to his feet shortly after the breakup. ARIA is already at her wit’s end with the save that Kelton made.
Gavin Kirkland: Kelton is down by the ropes as ARIA RUNS TOWARDS HIM AIMING TO HIT THE JUMPING DDT! KELTON CATCHES WIND OF IT AND SENDS ARIA UP INTO THE AIR, BUT SHE LANDS ON HER FEET!…. KELTON CHARGES AT ARIA FOR THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT KNEE!!!
Deadprez: ARIA GIVES HIM THE SLIP, AND HE ALMOST COLLIDES WITH BRONSON WHO HAS JUST BOUNCED BACK FROM THE SPANISH FLY!
(Bronson got back on his feet, already fit to be tied over what Kelton almost did. He gave Kelton a shove and started pointing at him.)
Bronson Daniels: (Off-Mic) You nearly took me out!
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) What- NO! YOU ARE IN MY WAY!
Bronson Daniels: (Off-Mic) Me? I’m in your way? Listen up, I’m just doing my job, and you keep trying to ruin this. First, you shoved me, and now you try to take me out. Do you want to settle this right here right now-
Gavin Kirkland: OH LOOK, FROM BEHIND! ARIA IS TRYING TO HIT THE GOD SHATTERING STARS RUNNING KNEE AGAIN, AIMING RIGHT BETWEEN BOTH MEN, BUT THEY MANAGE TO DODGE JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!
Eve: ARIA COLLAPSES TO BOTH KNEES, KELTON LOCKS IN ON HIS PREY AND MOVES OUT OF THE CORNER!… THE FINAL ATONEMENT!!!!!!
Deadprez: OH NO :lupe: !!!!!!!!
Eve: :roman:
Gavin Kirkland: OH NO INDEED! THIS IS A DISASTER! ARIA JUST LEAPFROGGED OVER THE SPEAR, AND KELTON JUST CUT BRONSON DANIELS IN HALF!
Deadprez: He took out his own partner! Kelton is in disbelief at what just happened, but ARIA seizes the opportunity… HOOK KICK FROM BEHIND STUNS KELTON! MIKU COULD BE SEEN HEADING TO THE TOP ROPE RIGHT AFTER THE HOOK KICK NAILED KELTON!…
Eve: WALK OF SHAME!!!!!!!!! WALK OF SHAME SENDS KELTON FLYING TO THE CANVAS! A DIVING CORKSCREW CUTTER TAKES KELTON OUT OF THE PICTURE!
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA CONTINUES TO HAUL BRONSON BACK TO HIS FEET, BUT HE’S ALREADY OUT COLD! ARIA LOOKS TO SEAL THE DEAL AND FINISH THIS FOR GOOD!… FINAL ARIA!!!!!!!!! IT SLAMS BRONSON TO THE MAT! ARIA GOES FOR THE COVER! BRONSON IS DOWN AND OUT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
( DING DING DING! )
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gina Romano: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS!… THE TEAM OF ARIA LESTRADE AND MIKU SAKAI!
Gavin Kirkland: What a stroke of bad luck! Bronson and Kelton came into this match destined to win, but a mix-up like that is saving both ARIA and Miku from trouble allowing them to steal the victory from those men tonight! Especially ARIA—she just pinned the former World Heavyweight Champion! What a moment for her! Reminds me of the time she pinned Drake King!
(‘GOSSIP’ by Maneskin hits as ARIA immediately rolls to the outside floor, celebrating, while Miku charges in, shoving ARIA away to claim the spotlight.)
ARIA Lestrade: (Off-Mic) Yay- bro. :wtf:
(Both women end up shoving each other as they make their way up the aisle to the back, continuing to argue over who’s the better winner of this tag bout.)
Eve: I’m sure that ARIA and Miku will be over the moon with their success tonight, but the ones who will be really fuming are these two men. Especially Bronson—he’s going to be absolutely livid over Kelton’s blunder tonight.
Deadprez: But you know what this means, right? It means that the match itself is no longer about respect! This is about to be bare-knuckle now! The intensity has been cranked up to the max
(Meanwhile, Kelton rolls back into the ring and kneels next to Bronson, who has just recovered from the finish. Holding his head, Bronson looks furious, clearly seething over the outcome with an angry glare on his face.)
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) ‘I’m just trying to do my job,’ my ass. All of this happened because of you. You’re the one to blame.
(Bronson pushes Kelton away and turns his face away from him.)
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) Keep walking while you can, Bronson. Come Midsummer Massacre, you won’t be able to walk ever again.
(Kelton leaves the ring and furiously storms to the back immediately. Cutting back to Bronson, he’s sitting there hugging both knees and rubbing his face down his chin. The camera focuses on the frustration that increasingly grows upon his expression. Bronson pounds the canvas and audibly cusses, “FUCK!” out loud while getting angry about the result. The final shot displays Bronson’s real expression before fading into a commercial break.)
(A commercial break features an advertisement for NHL 24 showing Jon Kelton playing a 1v1 match in an empty arena against Prime Wayne Gretzky.)
(As Saturday Night Showdown comes back from a commercial break ‘PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE’ by Peso Pluma (ft. Cardi B) can be heard throughout the arena, the crowd giving a mixed reaction, and after a few seconds, Roberto De La Rosa is seen walking out to the ring sporting a luxurious white suit, a maroon colored dress shirt, his usual golden jewelry, and gold rimmed aviator glasses alongside Diego, Javier, and his beautiful wife, Esmeralda De La Rosa. They stand together by the stage before they go backstage once again as Roberto continues to make his entrance down to the ring.)
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE WELCOME!… EL PADRINO… ROBERTOOOOOOO DE LA ROSAAAAAAAAA!!!
Gavin Kirkland: After last week’s events, it’s safe to say that he’s got a lot to address to not just the fans, but also to his opponents at Midsummer Massacre, Veena Adams. Especially after what she did to Roberto after a loss against The Jaded Hearts which if you can hear this Roberto… You put up a valiant effort with your brother alongside yourself and nobody thinks of you at all differently!
Eve: Last week you felt differently about him and now you’re stroking his ego? Scared that he’s going to make you “disappear” or something Gavin? God, if only it was that simple… Though you’re right about him having a lot on his plate to talk about especially after Veena Adams laid him out after losing to The Jaded Hearts alongside his brother, if anything what we should expect is nothing but harsh words towards Veena Adams.
Deadprez: Listen, if someone is able to catch you lacking in a situation like that, you are justified to talk all the NASTY mess you want about them, and then some! Veena Adams has been a great EAW National Elite Champion but playing devil’s advocate for a moment… Best believe that Roberto De La Rosa is more motivated than ever to show Veena Adams that this ain’t the same Roberto she’s faced in the past believe that much!
Gavin Kirkland: It’s a big championship match for both Roberto De La Rosa and Veena Adams, we have an absolute jaw dropping and gorgeous champion against a man who lets just say… He has connections to get him where he wants to be by any means necessary.
Eve: Lord… Maybe he SHOULD make you disappear…
(Roberto finally makes his way towards the thing as he goes inside, grabs a mic, takes a moment to soak in the crowd’s reaction, and starts to speak.)
Roberto De La Rosa: Oh how I’ve missed this feeling…
(Roberto begins to pace around the ring with a confident smirk on his face as he continues to speak.)
Roberto De La Rosa: The feeling of being home where I belong. See, Saturday Night Showdown holds a very special en my corazón, in my heart. This was the first brand to give me an opportunity to build mi legado, my legacy here in EAW and for that I am grateful! While I wish Kennedy Street would’ve set up a homecoming celebration for La Familia finally coming back to Showdown, she did give us something just as good as that, and what was that exactly? A platform to show exactly what this new version of not just Roberto De La Rosa but La Familia as a whole has to offer the best brand in EAW! Don’t get me wrong; I loved my time on Voltage with mi familia, I am grateful for the opportunities I had there, for my amazing EAW Hardcore Championship reign, and the chance to prove the doubters wrong about yours truly. Yet, in this new season Showdown was the brand that decided to pick up La Familia as a unit and that alone already makes it the best brand in EAW by process of elimination.
Roberto De La Rosa: My return home feels amazing, it feels just right, and best believe that I am grateful to be back to help Showdown and all of EAW as a whole get better than they already are by being “El Candidato” perfecto, The perfect candidate to lead OUR home to a better tomorrow! There’s a reason why I am The Leader of Tomorrow and I intend to show that I am not like the crooked politicians who just LIE to the masses to garner support. No, no, no… I intend to show everyone listening that La Familia has the best intentions for everyone willing to listen and march with us as we fight for a better tomorrow, a better industry, and a better Showdown as a whole! After all, it’s the least I can do for the brand I call home no? Give back to those that gave us opportunities in the past because ladies and gentlemen, that is what GOOD people do, and best believe that no fake news or propaganda to paint La Familia as some force of evil will stop us from helping those in need just like we did back on Voltage!
(Roberto stands still for a bit in the middle of the ring as he slowly takes off his aviator glasses and tucks them on his shirt collar before continuing to speak.)
Roberto De La Rosa: While La Familia’s platform has grown exponentially since our run over on Voltage… It is clear that some people still do not believe in our capabilities and they doubt the impact we have on this industry. Best believe if they can do that towards us they can and they will do it to everyone willing to take a stand for what is right in esta industria, in this industry! Yet, we have an opportunity to stop this toxicity by not only making OUR platform stronger but also bigger in general! That starts at Midsummer Massacre when La Familia marches in focused to show the world that Pain For Pride was simply a minor setback for us as we handle business as per usual and walk out victorious including me becoming the EAW National Elite Champion! Now I heard everything Veena had to say last week before Luis and I had our match in the main event of last week’s Showdown and best believe mi gente… Veena Adams hasn’t changed one bit since the last time we both shared the same ring and that right there goes to show that if EAW and Showdown want to become better than before… Change MUST happen for a better and brighter future. That change of course is a new champion to bring in a new era, a champion with actual values the common person can live by, a champion who everyone can look up to as a symbol a hope, and a champion with the experience to do what is necessary to ensure the betterment of this industry as a whole! Who better to dethrone Veena Adams than Roberto De La Rosa? It’s as clear as day that I am clearly the best option to not only become champion but put Veena Adams in her place by giving her the humbling she’s deserved for a long time!
Roberto De La Rosa: She claims to actually care about what happens on this show compared to La Familia… It’s cute that she claims that when all she’s done to “help” is try to prove that she’s more than just nepotism hire and hey she’s proved that she’s more than talented, but Saturday Night Showdown has grown past the need for Veena Adams as champion. The people have grown past the need for Veena Adams as champions as well, best believe we can go on and on about WHY that is, pero that can wait till the build up week for Midsummer Massacre where a couple of friends of mine have created a video for me to really showcase the issues with her as champion gif the whole world to witness firsthand with me! It’s some impressive stuff, very touching, and very inspirational. What I can say about the situation at hand right now is simple; no matter how hard you attempt to sell a narrative against La Familia to the people… The truth will always prevail and once the whole world witnesses that Roberto De La Rosa truly is El Candidato perfecto for a better EAW and a better Saturday Night Showdown, our family will grow in numbers, because for you these peoples are just a means to your fame, but to La Familia? They are more than just supporters mi hermana mía… They are part of our extended family and as the support for Roberto De La Rosa and his family continues to grow more and more fans become part of this big family. Together we are strong enough to create the change we want to see and that includes a change in champion which I intend to see through at Midsummer Massacre because a new champion is what is best for a better Showdown and EAW as a whole no debate about it!
Roberto: A new era of change is coming, Veena Adam; you either step aside and accept the reality of things or you get run over by change itself come Midsummer Massacre, the choice is yours querida mía, but which choice will you pick amiga that’s what is left to be decided… Just know that change is certainly coming to EAW and that right there is not just a promise, but a De La Rosa promise! See you very soon Veena, keep that championship warm for the next champion, because I just got started, I vow to become the EAW National Champion, and I don’t intend to slow down as long as I can still keep going not just for myself, my family’s legacy, but for all my family as well!
(Roberto puts the microphone in his hand down as ‘PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE’ by Peso Pluma (ft. Cardi B) starts to play, he puts his aviator glasses back on, and with a cocky grin on his face points at the camera for a few seconds before leaving the ring and heading backstage.)
Deadprez: It seems things have just gotten more intense between Veena Adams and Roberto De La Rosa and when they finally face off at Midsummer Massacre… Let’s just say it won’t be pretty at all as both elitists are capable of doing whatever it takes to pick up the dubya in a match of this caliber!
Eve: Especially with the EAW National Championship on the line, we are about to see two elitists who are willing to go past their limits to pick up the win, but at the end of the day only one person can walk out as the winner and champion at Midsummer Massacre. Both believe that they are the solution that EAW and Showdown needs yet we all know that only one of their visions of a better EAW will prevail as well.
Gavin Kirkland: We can all agree that this will be a great match nonetheless right? “The Golden Star” versus “El Padrino” for the EAW National Elite Championship… Let’s just say that the fans will be satisfied regardless of who comes out the winner of this match!
(Roberto De La Rosa is seen waving goodbye at the crowd before the scene fades to black before transitioning elsewhere.)
(The camera returns to the ringside area as ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics is playing and Harper Lee is heading towards the commentary table as she takes her seat and begins to put on her headset.)
Deadprez: Welcome back to Showdown and if you weren’t tuned in as we came back from commercial break, we are being joined by the Number One Contender for the Universal Women’s Championship. She is the “Star Player” Harper Lee. Thank you for joining us, Harper.
Harper Lee: Yeah yeah. It brings joy to my heart to get the chance to watch two losers beat each other up. Like I could find nothing else better to do.
Gavin Kirkland: Don’t worry about him. He doesn’t understand true beauty like I do and I can’t wait to hear your expert commentary.
Harper Lee: SHUT UP, Creepo!
Eve: Well with that being said, let’s send it to the ring to Gina Romano and begin the introductions for tonight’s main event!
(The camera cuts to the ring where Gina Romano is standing and ready to begin the introductions for the next match.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is a special CHAMPION VERSUS CHAMPION MATCH SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“7 Rings” by Ariana Grande starts playing as Veena Adams enters the arena to a mixed, but more negative reaction from the crowd. She holds her National Elite Championship proudly as she is full of confidence as she heads to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Introducing first and making her way to the ring! From Greenwich, Connecticut! Weighing 137 pounds! Here is the EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! “THE GOLDEN STAR” VEENA ADAMS!
Deadprez: Here comes Veena! Veena is not in a good mood after being attacked two weeks ago by La Familia!
Gavin Kirkland: Then last week, the lovely Veena said that her and Roberto would meet at Midsummer Massacre with the National Elite Championship on the line.
Harper Lee: Who cares? She’s a spoiled brat and he can’t fight on his own if his life depended on it.
Eve: Veena might have the reputation for being a nepo-baby, but she has proven to be a fighting champion. Next week she has Roberto, but tonight, she has another formidable champion to face off against.
( Veena enters the ring and takes her corner as she still holds her title high and proud as ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne plays. The hip-hop track spurs many within the crowd to rise out of their feet. Blue and gold lights flash along with the beat comes the emergence of Milli Banks. She struts her way onto the upper stage to a large ovation. With a smile as wide as her ambitions, she bops along to her theme and raps along to the lyrics as she heads to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Introducing her opponent! From Brooklyn, New York! Weighing in tonight at 135 pounds! Here is the EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION! “THE SUPERNOVA” MILLI BANKS!
Harper Lee: OH FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING ON EARTH! Of course she had to be here. The soon to be FORMER Universal Women’s Champion.
Eve: That could be the case since she faces you at Midsummer Massacre with the title on the line.
Gavin Kirkland: That is going to be a very heated match considering that you and Milli got into it again last week and you again left the Champion down and out.
Deadprez: Harper possibly has the upper hand heading into Midsummer Massacre against the Champion. But tonight, Milli is looking to get some momentum for herself as she looks to knock off Veena. Which lady will win? We are about to find out!
(Milli high-fives some of the fans along the way before making her way up the steel steps and onto the ring apron. She takes hold of the top rope and jumps over it, rolling toward the middle of the ring. She stands and dances once again. She struts off toward her corner. She sets aside her glasses, jacket, and any and all additional adornments and hands them and her title to the referee before they check both competitors and call for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: Bell has run and here we go! Our main event is underway with two champions going head to head in Milli Banks and Veena Adams. Harper, who do you have winning this match?
Harper Lee: I could care less about who wins this match since I already know I can beat both of them no problem. I am just here to get a good view of my opponent and track her mistakes while watching two nitwits beat the snot out of each other.
Deadprez: Thank you for that, Harper. But we see both ladies locking up in the center of the ring as Milli takes the early advantage with a forearm to the face that rocks Veena. Milli keeps up the forearms until Veena reaches the ropes.
Gavin Kirkland: We should make a rule that these ladies shouldn’t hit each other in the face. That is just cruel and unusual punishment, but Milli grabs hold of Veena and whips her to the other side.
Harper Lee: I’m not sure what is more cruel. Watching these two have an awful match or listening to you talk like that and you are not being arrested. I swear this is going to test my patience to the very last thread.
Deadprez: Anyways, Veena comes off the other side and MILLI TAKES HER DOWN WITH AN ARM DRAG! But it doesn’t last very long as Veena flips back to her feet AND CLOBBERS MILLI IN THE FACE WITH A RIGHT HAND!
Eve: Veena is not going to be playing around in this match with Roberto in her sights next week. That right hand staggered Milli as Veena whips her to the ropes, BUT MILLI REVERSES AND SENDS VEENA FOR THE RIDE!
Gavin Kirkland: Veena comes back off the ropes AS SHE LEAVES HER FEET AND TAKES MILLI DOWN WITH THE THESZ PRESS! NOW THE LOVELY VEENA IS JUST PUNCHING MILLI IN THE SKULL!
Harper Lee: HA! Those punches aren’t going to make Milli any smarter. Then again, they probably don’t cause that much damage since Milli has nothing up there to hurt!
Eve: The referee is right there to tell Veena to open the punches, but Veena is too engrossed in punching Milli’s lights out, so the referee has no choice but to start a count.
Deadprez: The referee reaches four and Veena stops the punches to prevent a disqualification. As she gets back to her feet. SHE KICKS MILLI RIGHT IN THE RIBS! THAT WAS A CHEAP SHOT!
Harper Lee: Cheap shot from a cheap girl. What else would you expect? No wonder why Charlie loves her so much. He has no taste either. One has no hair and the other has no brain. Perfect combination.
Gavin Kirkland: The lovely Veena has more than enough brains, Harper. Like right now as she starts putting the boots to Milli, who starts trying to roll away to the ropes BUT VEENA DROPS AN ELBOW INTO THE MIDDLE OF HER SPINE!
Eve: That stopped Milli in her tracks as holds her back in pain. Veena grabs Milli and brings her back to her feet and whips her to the ropes. Milli hits the ropes and rebounds–
Deadprez: MILLI PUT ON THE BRAKES AND COUNTERS WITH A DROPKICK RIGHT IN VEENA’S FACE! Both women are down BUT MILLI IS RIGHT BACK ON HER FEET WITH A KIP UP!
Harper Lee: Well good for her. She still looks like an idiot, but it is what it is.
Gavin Kirkland: Milli just kicked Veena’s beautiful face! Veena is holding her jaw as she gets back to her feet and Milli is right there with A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO THE JAW! THAT SENDS VEENA STUMBLING TO THE CORNER!
Deadprez: Veena has her back in the turnbuckles and here comes Milli running in AND VEENA WITH AN ELBOW RIGHT IN THE JAW! WHAT A SHOT!
Eve: I am surprised that Milli is still standing, but she no doubt had her bell rung and could be out on her feet, but that gives Veena time to make her climb to the top rope. Veena is looking to get risky right now.
Gavin Kirkland: Veena has managed to find her balance on the top rope, BUT MILLI MIGHT HAVE BEEN PLAYING A LITTLE BIT OF POSSUM AS SHE CATCHES VEENA WITH ANOTHER EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!
Eve: Veena was rocked and now MILLI SPRINGS ONTO THE SECOND ROPE AND KICKS VEENA IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! THE FORCE WAS ENOUGH TO SEND VEENA OFF BALANCE AND VEENA FALLS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Harper Lee: She’ll be fine. I heard she was filled with enough artificial material that she’ll just hit the floor and bounce back into the ring. Let’s see if she does.
Deadprez: Harper Lee is as friendly as always, but Veena hit the floor hard after being knocked off the top turnbuckle as she is trying to recover on the outside. Meanwhile Milli is in the ring getting geared up for another big move.
Gavin Kirkland: Veena is starting to get back to her feet as Milli hits the ropes on the far side. Milli rebounds and runs full speed towards the other side of the ring as Veena makes hit back to her feet–
Eve: TOPE CON HILO BY THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION! DIRECT HIT BY MILLI AND SHE TAKES VEENA BACK DOWN TO THE MAT! THE BACK OF VEENA’S HEAD CRACKS THE FLOOR HARD!
Deadprez: Listen to the crowd go absolutely crazy for Milli Banks! She always provides a show with her unique style and amazing athleticism as she has control over the National Elite Champion.
Harper Lee: Blah blah blah. She better enjoy it now because it won’t be that easy when she has to step into the ring with me. It won’t be easy at all as I am kicking her butt.
Gavin Kirkland: That could very well happen, Harper, but right now we are hearing the referee making a count as both ladies are on the outside of the ring as Milli is dragging Veena back up to her feet.
Deadprez: Veena almost looks like dead weight the way she is being dragged to the ring. Milli hops onto the apron to try and pull her back onto the apron. That is an interesting strategy–
Eve: AND A STRATEGY THAT DOESN’T PAY OFF AS VEENA SWEEPS MILLI’S LEG OUT FROM UNDER HER AND SENDS MILLI FALLING BACK AND CRACKING HER HEAD ON THE EDGE OF THE RING! MILLI COULD BE CONCUSSED RIGHT HERE!
Harper Lee: That’s exactly what that moron deserves for doing something so stupid like hopping onto the apron to get somebody back into the ring. She could have done that on the floor. Milli was just trying to show off like she always does, and it bit her on the butt.
Gavin Kirkland: Be that as it may, Milli rolls back onto the ringside floor and Veena quickly slides into the ring to break the count before she slides right back outside the ring.
Eve: Veena grabs Milli with a handful of hair and drags her over to the ring steps before SMASHING MILLI’S FACE AGAINST THE COLD HARD STEEL! NOW SHE MIGHT HAVE A CONCUSSION AND A BROKEN NOSE!
Deadprez: Veena has developed a “take no prisoners” type of attitude when it comes to her wrestling, and we see that now as she grabs Milli and tosses her back into the ring as Veena follows suit.
Gavin Kirkland: Milli is barely moving as Veena climbs onto the second rope! Milli rolls in the wrong direction AS VEENA COMES OFF THE SECOND ROPE WITH A CORKSCREW ELBOW DROP!
Eve: DIRECT HIT BY VEENA AS SHE DRIVES HER ELBOW DEEP INTO MILLI’S CHEST! MILLI IS HOLDING HER CHEST IN MAJOR PAIN AFTER THE DROP!
Harper Lee: The elbow drop probably caved her chest in because there’s nothing there to cushion the blow. It’s a shame that it didn’t hurt her enough that she is forced to vacate the title and that would make me the new Champion.
Deadprez: Wishful thinking from Harper Lee as Veena is still in control of the match as now Veena is climbing up to the high rent district. This time she is climbing up to the top rope.
Gavin Kirkland: The beautiful Veena Adams is perched on the top rope as she is waiting for Milli to get back to her feet.
Deadprez: Milli is slowly getting back to her feet as she has her back turned to the corner and doesn’t see that Veena is ready for her.
Eve: Milli slowly turns around AND VEENA JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND CATCHES MILLI WITH THE FLYING CROSSBODY—
Gavin Kirkland: MILLI ROLLED THROUGH IT! MILLI WAS TAKEN DOWN BUT SHE KEPT ON ROLLING AND IS NOW BACK ON HER FEET! WHAT POWER BY THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION!
Harper Lee: The only thing powerful about her is that horrible smell. I think she overdid it with that cheap perfume. That’s a way to win the match. Forcing her opponent to pass out from all the fumes.
Eve: While that remains to be seen, Milli is back on her feet with Veena still in her grasp. Milli puts Veena back on the mat before locking her head and hooking her leg before she spins out–
Deadprez: FISHERMAN’S NECKBREAKER BY MILLI BANKS! VEENA CRASHES HARD INTO THE MAT AS MILLI STILL HAS HER LEG HOOKED AND MILLI BRIDGES UP FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
TH-
Gavin Kirkland: VEENA KICKS OUT AT TWO! WOOHOO! I am so happy that this match will continue on. Anyways, Milli has hold of Veena as she brings her back to her feet and hoists her up on her shoulders with the Fireman’s Carry.
Harper Lee: If she thinks that these flashy moves of hers are going to help her retain her title next week, then our soon to be EX Universal Women’s Champion must have a faulty wire in that head of hers.
Eve: Milli is trying to get Veena in position, BUT VEENA IS TRYING TO GET FREE WITH STRAIGHT ELBOWS INTO THE SIDE OF MILLI’S HEAD! MILLI IS FIGHTING TO KEEP VEENA IN THE FIREMAN’S CARRY-
Deadprez: VEENA GETS FREE! Veena gets back on her feet as she lands behind Milli and applies a waist lock BEFORE QUICKLY TAKING MILLI DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX! MILLI LANDS HORRIBLY ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD AGAIN!
Harper Lee: You guys need to stop worrying so much. That German Suplex looked barely effective, and I already told you that there’s nothing up in Milli’s head that you can really hurt.
Gavin Kirkland: Harper Lee is showing no love to either beautiful lady in that ring right now, especially Milli Banks. Speaking of Milli, Milli has rolled herself back to her feet as Veena was waiting for her–
Deadprez: KESAGIRI CHOP BY THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! THAT DIAGONAL CHOP CAUGHT MILLI RIGHT IN THE THROAT! Milli is holding her throat in pain and she might have trouble breathing right now.
Harper Lee: You say that like it’s a bad thing.
Eve: Of course it’s a bad thing! Veena might be trying to cause permanent damage to make a statement on her way to Roberto De La Rosa. Veena grabs Milli and whips her to the corner. Milli hits the turnbuckles and Veena comes in and FOLLOWS UP WITH A SPLASH IN THE CORNER!
Gavin Kirkland: Can Veena do that again? I mean I volunteer to get splashed this time!
Eve: You’re so disgusting. As we get back to the match, Milli comes stumbling out of the corner and Veena grabs her by the head AND RUNS FORWARD AND PLANTS MILLI FACE FIRST WITH A BULLDOG!
Deadprez: Milli kisses the canvas and is holding her face in pain as Veena is back on her feet
Harper Lee: If you ask me, I think that faceplant to the mat was actually an improvement to her looks. Now she just needs to take the ring bell and clock Milli in the face six or seven times and she might be tolerable to look at.
Gavin Kirkland: That’s why we have a difference of opinion, but Veena brings Milli back to her feet AND SLAMS HER BACK DOWN ONTO THE MAT! Veena now drops to the mat and locks in a head scissors before turning Milli around–
Eve: SCISSOR STOMP BY VEENA ADAMS! Milli’s face crashes into the mat over and over again as Veena is just enjoying herself as she keeps stomping away on Milli.
Deadprez: Veena stops the scissor stomp as she has a devilish smirk on her face BEFORE SHE CLOBBERS MILLI IN THE HEAD WITH AN ELBOW SMASH!
Gavin Kirkland: Milli finds herself back down on the mat as Veena gets back to her feet and drags Milli over to the corner and it looks like Veena is going to climb her way to the top rope once more.
Harper Lee: The peroxide that Veena uses to bleach her roots must be seeping into her brain because why in the world would she do that again? It didn’t work the last time, so why try again? It’s a wonder how that dumb blonde has held her title for so long.
Deadprez: Aren’t you a blonde too?
Harper Lee: Unlike Veena, I am not dumb. I am a former World Champion and soon to be TWO TIME World Champion. Let’s not get things twisted, Prezzy.
Eve: Anyways, Veena is back on the top rope and she has her balance as Milli hasn’t moved. Veena wastes no time AND SHE JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE BEFORE SHE HITS THE “TWISTED VEENA”!
Gavin Kirkland: SHE GOT ALL OF THE TWISTED BLISS STYLE MOVE! THAT WAS A THING OF BEAUTY AND THE MOVE WASN’T BAD EITHER! Milli isn’t moving after that high risk move as Veena drags Milli to the center of the ring and hooks the leg for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRREEEEE–
Eve: MILLI KICKS OUT AT TWO! That was a very close near fall for the National Elite Champion and Veena does not look happy at all that this match continues on.
Harper Lee: What else is new? Unless she’s being a spoiled brat or having relations with Charlie Marr, she is in a bad mood. To be quite honest, it wouldn’t hurt my feelings if they both lose this match because neither one really provides any benefit to Showdown… unlike me!
Deadprez: Alright then. Veena is not happy that Milli has kicked out and we can see by the look on her face that she is getting a little annoyed, but that doesn’t stop Veena from grabbing a handful of Milli’s hair and dragging her back to her feet.
Gavin Kirkland: The referee is telling Veena to let go of the hair as Milli is back on her feet AND NOW VEENA IS JUST UNLOADING ON MILLI! LOOK AT THOSE MMA STYLE STRIKES AND KICKS BEING FIRED ON THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION!
Eve: Veena went for a palm strike, BUT MILLI WAS ABLE TO AVOID THE SHOT WITH A MATRIX STYLE EVASION! Very creative by Milli Banks, BUT VEENA IS LOOKING TO BREAK THE MATRIX BRIDGE–
Deadprez: MILLI WITH A BACKFLIP AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT AS VEENA FOUND NOTHING BUT THE CANVAS! Veena is getting back to her feet as Milli hits the ropes. Milli comes back off the ropes–
Gavin Kirkland: SHE GRABS A NOW STANDING VEENA AND SENDS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT WITH THAT RUNNING FACEBUSTER! Just like that, the beautiful Milli has found a way to get back into this match.
Harper Lee: Aren’t we all just so lucky to see that happen for her. Watching people sing the praises of Milli Banks makes me want to throw up. There is nothing special about Milli except for the fact that she is holding MY TITLE!
Deadprez: It very well could be your title if you win next week, but right now, it belongs to Milli and Milli is hitting the ropes on the other side. Milli rebounds once again as she heads full speed to Veena–
Eve: “NO FAKE BILLS HERE”! SHE GOT THE RUNNING HIGH KNEE AND IT CAUGHT VEENA RIGHT ON THE JAW! THAT LOOKED LIKE A KNOCKOUT SHOT AS VEENA FALLS LIKE A STONE TO THE MAT!
Gavin Kirkland: Poor Veena could be unconscious right now as Milli rolls her over and hooks the leg for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!
Eve: VEENA ADAMS KICKS OUT AT TWO! HOLY CRAP! I think we just saw the intensity and the drive that the Adams Family are very well known for.
Harper Lee: I thought they were known for being liars, cheats, being egotistical, or being sleazy. I guess they have intensity and drive. They just never drive away and do not come back. Like a plague or something.
Deadprez: Milli is in a little bit of shock right now that she didn’t put Veena away right there. But that isn’t stopping Milli from trying to finish this match. Veena is barely moving as Milli drags Veena over to the corner.
Gavin Kirkland: Milli is looking to try the same path that Veena did earlier as she makes her way to the top rope. Milli is looking to go for broke in the hopes of putting the National Elite Champion away.
Eve: Milli has made her way to the top rope and is trying to get her balance, BUT LOOK AT THIS! VEENA ADAMS! VEENA WAS PLAYING POSSUM AGAIN AND SHE CATCHES MILLI WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE!
Harper Lee: If Milli was such a good champion and competitor as she makes herself out to be, shouldn’t she have seen this coming? Duh! If she is getting caught into traps like this from Veena, I am just going to walk all over Milli. Piece of cake.
Deadprez: Milli just lost her balance AND SHE LANDS ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE BEFORE SHE FALLS BACKWARDS AND ENDS UP PUTTING HERSELF IN THE TREE OF WOE POSITION!
Eve: Now Veena has decided to climb up to the top rope herself and Milli is in prime position for a possible final attack from the National Elite Champion. Veena now finds her balance on the top turnbuckle.
Harper Lee: You know that they both have gone up to the top rope and they both have messed up on the top rope. They certainly aren’t going up there to raise their IQs if you ask me.
Gavin Kirkland: Veena is ready AND HE JUMPS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! VEENA LOOKING FOR THE DOUBLE FOOT STOMP THAT SHE CALLS “LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS”–
Deadprez: MILLI AVOIDED THE STOMP AT THE LAST SECOND AND MANAGES TO PULL HERSELF BACK STANDING ONTO THE TOP ROPE! VEENA MIGHT HAVE HURT HER ANKLE ON THAT LANDING!
Harper Lee: Let that be a lesson to her.
Eve: Milli has turned herself around and she is in position to hit the “MILLI-ON-AIR”! If she hits the Corkscrew Shooting Star Press, it’s over–
Deadprez: VEENA JUST RAN TO THE CORNER AND SHOVED MILLI OFF THE TOP ROPE! MILLI WENT FLYING AND SHE CRASHES RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE!
Gavin Kirkland: Milli held onto the barricade to stay on her feet, but she is looking worse for wear. Milli is trying to recover as Veena hits the ropes. Milli is walking to the ring and Veena comes back from the ropes AND LAUNCHES HERSELF THROUGH THE ROPES–
Deadprez: OH, MY GAWD! A SUICIDE DIVE FROM VEENA ADAM AND VEENA SENT MILLI CRASHING TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR AGAIN! NEITHER LADY IS MOVING AT THE MOMENT AND THE REFEREE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO START A COUNT!
Referee: ONE! TWO!
Gavin Kirkland: Both women are still on the ground and still not moving after they both hit the floor. This isn’t looking good right now for either competitor.
Deadprez: Neither one of these two would like to get a victory via count out. They want definitive victories against their opponents.
Referee: THREE! FOUR!
Eve: Both women are starting to stir but they both still have a ways to go before they get back to the ring.
Harper Lee: I should have brought a book or magazine or something because this match is about as boring as you can get.
Gavin Kirkland: I hate seeing both of these lovely beauties in pain, but I think the match is going to go to the first person who can make it back to their feet.
Referee: FIVE! SIX!
Eve: AND IT’S MILLI BANKS WHO MAKES IT BACK TO HER FEET FIRST! Milli looks to be on spaghetti legs and still feeling the effects of hitting that barricade hard.
Deadprez: Milli is trying to grab Veena and bring her back to her feet in order to break the count, BUT VEENA WITH A THUMB RIGHT INTO MILLI’S EYE SOCKET! MILLI TURNS AROUND AND IS HOLDING HER EYE IN PAIN AND TRYING TO GET THE STING OUT OF HER EYE!
Referee: SEVEN! EIGHT!
Gavin Kirkland: VEENA IS BACK ON HER FEET AND MILLI TURNS AROUND INTO A SPEAR FROM VEENA! BOTH WOMEN ARE BACK DOWN ON THE FLOOR AND THEY ARE JUST BEATING THE CRAP OUT OF EACH OTHER!
Referee: NINE!
Harper Lee: What a surprise. Two crappy competitors having a crappy match that will more than likely have a crappy ending! There’s the shocker of the year.
Deadprez: THESE TWO ARE STILL FIGHTING AND I REALLY DON’T THINK THAT EITHER OF THEM HAVE HEARD THE COUNT… NOT THAT EITHER ONE OF THEM CARE! THIS MATCH HAS JUST OFFICIALLY BROKEN DOWN!
Referee: TEN! THAT’S IT!! RING THE BELL!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(The bell has rung, and the crowd is booing the referee’s decision to call the match. The referee runs over to Gina Romano and informs her of his ruling as we hear a thud in the background and Gina Romano announces the final decision of the match.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen. The referee has informed me that this match has been ruled A DOUBLE COUNTOUT!
Deadprez: Well after seeing the last few moments of this match, the ruling should come to no surprise to anybody because these two are just brawling outside the ring.
Eve: I am not sure if anybody else heard it, but that thud was Harper Lee taking off her headset and of course she is making her way over to Veena and Milli. Milli managed to get the upper hand and get back to her feet–
Gavin Kirkland: HARPER LEE WITH A SPEAR TAKES DOWN THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION! IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT HARPER JUST COULDN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!
(The referee is trying to break Harper and Milli apart while the timekeeper is ringing the bell in the background. Meanwhile, Veena is recovering and getting away from the chaos.)
Eve: You can ring that damn bell all night and it won’t stop these two from fighting. It has gotten so heated and so intense between the Universal Women’s Champion and her challenger all for the sake of leaving next week as the Universal Women’s Champion.
Gavin Kirkland: What about the match between Veena and Milli. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also very intense fighters who were beating the holy hell out of each other. Shame that this match didn’t have a winner.
Deadprez: It is, but we will see these two battle again next week as they are in two of the many high profile matches at Midsummer Massacre. Milli Banks and Harper Lee will be fighting for the Universal Women’s Championship. Veena Adams will be defending her National Elite Championship against Roberto De La Rosa, and that rivalry has been heating up as well.
Eve: Speaking of Veena Adams, look at her just backing away from the chaos with a smile on her face. Standard Veena Adams attitude. WAIT A SECOND!
(As Veena was backing up the entrance ramp, Roberto De La Rosa is coming down the ramp and Veena has no idea what is about to happen.)
Gavin Kirkland: IT’S ROBERTO! ROBERTO DE LA ROSA IS BACK OUT HERE AND HE JUST CLOBBERED VEENA IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD FROM BEHIND! I DON’T LIKE THIS GUY! HE ATTACKED THE LOVELY VEENA FROM BEHIND AGAIN!
Deadprez: Ever since being drafted back to Showdown, Roberto has one thing on his mind and that is taking the National Elite Championship away from Veena Adams.
Eve: All I can say is that this is a giant clusterfuck going on out here right now. I have a question! WHERE THE HELL IS SECURITY?!?!? ARE THEY ON A COFFEE BREAK OR SOMETHING!
Gavin Kirkland: I agree. One of these beautiful ladies… and Roberto I guess… could get really hurt out here in this brawl. These four are just fighting like no other. All for the sake of leaving next week with gold. Kennedy is going to have to get some new security because they ones now ARE TAKING TOO LONG! AND THIS BARBARIC CROWD IS LOVING ALL THIS VIOLENCE! STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!
Deadprez: Ladies and gentlemen, as Gavin Kirkland is having a breakdown, we hate to leave you as security is finally starting to appear, but we are unfortunately out of time. For Gavin Kirkland and Eve, I am Deadprez and we wish you good night and we will see you next week for MIDSUMMER MASSACRE!
(The final shot shows security finally coming down to ringside to try to break up the fights between Milli and Harper as well as Roberto and Veena. All four competitors are just beating the hell out of each other. The crowd is in the background chanting “LET THEM FIGHT” as the show fades to black.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes….)
