(EAW Intro plays…)
(RECAP–The recap replays all the Showdown action from Athens, Greece. Answers World Champion Impact kicked off the show which led to his next challenger Jack Ripley coming out which quickly spiraled into a fight. Then Harley Lewis defeated Hunnid Honcho after a distraction from TAFKA Lucas Johnson and Komatsu Ogawa. After the match, Harley says that a new Triad of Terror is here to make a statement in EAW. The next match is Xander Payne defeating Greek talent Atlas in the Best in the World Challenge. The next match has Jon Kelton beating Abel Atami by disqualification after a disguised Alex Myers attacked Abel. Roberto de la Rosa comes to the ring to call out Charlie Marr and Veena Adams and then he manages to fight them both off when they try to attack him. Adam Lucas is then interviewed by Mikaela Street before he is joined by Unified Tag Champs, The Prescription, join him. Then the Challengers to the Tag Titles, Ryan Wilson and Lexi defeat Lila Vandran and Mary S. Atlas in Tag Action. Then Kassidy Heart is in Hawk and Heidi’s office in regards to Kass’ call out of Serena Bennett on Dynasty…which almost gets physical. Chris Elite then finds the final two members of his Territorial Invasion team in the unique duo of Lexi and Ryan Wilson. The next match has Holly Arrow getting a big victory over Chris Elite. That leads to Holly Arrow coming back out to the ring to become the next challenger for Harper Lee’s Universal Women’s Championship. In the main event shows “The Mauler” Kassidy Heart defeating Jake Smith in singles action. After the match, it turns into an eight person brawl as Kassidy and Jake are joined at ringside with Chris Elite, Holly Arrow, Impact, Jack Ripley, Harper Lee, and Xander Payne all find their way down to ringside to fight, which leads to Hawk and Heidi coming out and announce all 8 competitors as the participants in the Davy Jones’ Locker WARGAMES match as the recap ends…)
(“Brick Wall” by A Day to Remember plays throughout the arena while the camera pans across an energetic Swiss crowd, who are on their feet at the Swiss Life Arena in Zürich, Switzerland for the action of the Blue Brand of Elite Answers Wrestling. It is almost deafening in the arena as the camera takes its time going throughout the arena showing all the loyal and devoted EAW fans in attendance that are all through sold out arena holding up their many many signs and wearing the shirts and other merchandise of the many EAW Elitists before settling down at ringside where Eve, Deadprez, and Gavin Kirkland are sitting at the commentary table ready to call all the amazing Showdown action.)
Deadprez: We are on the way to Dead Men Tell No Tales and Territorial Invasion! Ladies and gentlemen, we are LIVE in the beautiful Swiss Life Arena in magnificent Zürich, Switzerland. Everybody welcome to SATURDAY! NIGHT! SHOWDOWN! Thank you for joining us tonight. As always, I am Deadprez and alongside the one and only Gavin Kirkland and the lovely Eve, we will once again be calling all the action for tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: You got that right, Prezy! The brand of WRESTLING is here to shine once again as our Territorial Invasion teams start to kick it into high gear to get ready to show why we are always the brand to beat. But for tonight, we have the Artist Formerly Known As Lucas Johnson taking on the rookie Hunnid Honcho in singles action and Not Lucas will not be coming alone as he will no doubtedly be accompanied by Harley Lewis and Komatsu Ogawa. Then we have the Number One Contender for the New Breed Title Abel Atami in a match against the always tough Mary S. Atlas.
Eve: Good match on tap to say the least, but we also have another main event worthy match this week as the New Breed Champion Alex Myers takes on Number One Contender for the Answers World Championship Jack Ripley. This match could definitely steal the show. We also can’t forget that we are also going to have champions and challengers within fighting distance as one half of the challengers for Unified Tag Titles in Lexi will be taking on Adam Lucas. Lexi’s tag partner Ryan Wilson will be at ringside as well as the Unified Tag Team Champions Dr. Bethany Blue and Sheridan Muller, The Prescription, will be accompanying Bethany’s fiance Adam to the ring.
Deadprez: Sparks will definitely fly in that match, there’s no doubt about that. Now in our main event, the toughest challenger for the Xander Payne “Best in the World” Challenge steps up as Xander Payne takes on Donovan Duke. I know that Donovan is not from Switzerland, but Hurricane Hawk is allowing this because Donovan has some Swiss Ancestry in his family, so there we go. Speaking of Hurricane Hawk, we have Hurricane Hawk and Heidi Huxley in the ring ready to kick off Showdown, so let’s get the night started and send it to Hawk and Heidi.
(The camera switches to the backstage are in the office of Showdown General Manager, Hurricane Hawk and Heidi Huxley, the Disney Representative, we see Impact, Kassidy Heart, Jack Ripley, and Harper Lee on one side and on the other we see Jake Smith, Chris Elite, Holly Arrow and Xander Payne on the other. All of them standing stoically as Hurricane Hawk paces the room….)
Hurricane Hawk: I really hate starting Showdown like this but enough is enough. We are the wrestling brand and with two huge shows coming in within three weeks of one another, we have Dead Men Tell No Tales and Territorial Invasion, there needs to be a semblance of order here! This is the time of year where this brand needs to be on the same page. Last year Territorial Invasion did not go well for it, Impact you know, and it was no fault of yours, Harper you too know, and it was no fault of yours, but the rest were probably on teams or involved in some way with Dynasty or Voltage. This year we are going to win! That is why I personally sent Adam Lucas, Jake Smith and Xander Payne to Dynasty’s Poor Unfortunate Souls and who was the ones that ended up being the poorest of them all? Team Dynasty. This is now war, and we need to be ready for anything. The battle lines were drawn last week!
(No one says anything, instead they stay quiet.)
Heidi Huxley: We made this match because some of you obviously have issues with each other and it is about time that you get out of the way. The rest do have matches at Territorial Invasion, important ones like Jack Ripley going for the Answers World Championship against Impact. But next week, you two need to get along. Then we have Kassidy Heart going up against Serena Bennett. After what she did to Andrea Valentine, I have been assured by security that she will not be allowed into Showdown. Harper Lee and Holly Arrow, huge Universal Women’s Championship match between the two, but next week you are on opposite teams. Jake and Xander are teammates; Chris Elite is leading the Showdown Brand Warfare Team. There is a stake for all of you and that includes everyone else on the roster.
(She looks over at Hurricane Hawk and nods as he now takes over….)
Hurricane Hawk: So, until Territorial Invasion is over, I need for every single one of you to work with each other when it is called for and beat the heck out of one another when it calls for it too. But this chaos stops, we are a WRESTLING SHOW and I plan to keep it that way. Any questions?
(There is nothing but silence. Hawk looks a bit shocked as Jake shakes his head. Chris shrugs his shoulders and Holly looks around. Xander just smirks….)
Hurricane Hawk: No Questions? None at all?
(Xander walks out as Hurricane Hawk looks a bit surprised. Chris Elite pats Hurricane Hawk on the back and walks out too, followed by a smiling Jake Smith and Holly Arrow.)
Hurricane Hawk: You have nothing to say?
Heidi Huxley: This is a good thing.
Hurricane Hawk: I guess…. So….
(Jack Ripley then chuckles and leaves, Harper Lee smirks and she walks out, which leaves Kassidy Heart and Impact from which Kassidy walks right up to Hawk’s face….)
Hurricane Hawk: I would think about the actions you perform next extremely carefully. After what happened between us this past year, you are teetering, and it is starting to get very aggravating. I understand you have a lot on your mind after what has been going on, but I am asking you to control yourself Kassidy, for Showdown does have limits and you are on the brink of them.
(Kassidy doesn’t say anything, instead her eyes shift to Heidi Huxley before she cracks a half smile and walks off as well. As the door closes behind her, Impact is the only one left, the Answers World Champion with the title over his shoulder…)
Hurricane Hawk: You’re never in a loss for words, I am sure you have something to say.
(Impact now walks up to Hurricane Hawk who now is a bit defensive, but Impact just shakes his head. Heidi now tries to wedge herself in between both….)
Heidi Huxley: You are the World Champion and NEEDS to lead by example. You are a veteran and one of the most recognized performers in the EAW. While people may not like what you have to say, they do respect you, Karl. That is what we need right now, for you to show them all why you are the World Champion and a statesman in the EAW. Hawk is doing his job and with Dead Men Tell No Tales following up a fantastic Poor Unfortunate Souls by Dynasty and what I am sure will be an amazing Rise of the Resistance by Voltage, we have to follow up and show the entire company the Blue Brand is the standard. Are we on the same page here?
(He doesn’t say anything and turns back to Hurricane Hawk….)
Hurricane Hawk: You heard the lady, Impact. Are we on the same page here?
(Impact turns and starts to walk off, but he stops, turning back to Hurricane Hawk and Heidi….)
Impact: Hawk… you’re a jackass. But I like you, Ms. Huxley.
(He turns and walks out as Hawk shakes his head, turning to Heidi who cracks a smile by hearing Impact give her some props.)
Heidi Huxley: Language…. But I’ll let it go this time.
Hurricane Hawk: What was that about? Did we get through to them?
Heidi Huxley: I guess we’ll see.
(They stand there a bit confused but hoping that what was said registered with their top Elitists. The camera switches to Gina Romano and the opening match of the evening.)
Gina Romano: The following contest has a twenty-minute time limit and it is scheduled FOR!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Gina Romano: Ladies and Gentlemen, first… he is ‘The Holler of The Streets’ Hunnid HONCHO! He hails from Chicago, Illinois and weighs in at a whopping THREE FORTY-FIVE POUNDS!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Don’t you think it’s kinda biased we only mention Hunnid’s weight last and not anyone else’s?
Eve: Meh, anyways Hunnid is looking to avenge his loss last week due to interference!
(‘No Auto Dirk’ by Lil Durk hits as Hunnid comes out clapping his head and bopping his head to his theme. Honcho comes out to the stage casually dancing along to his theme as the crowd cheers and boos. Honcho makes his way into the ring and takes off his beanie and valuables jewelry as he awaits his opponent.)
Gavin Kirkland: Wooo! That’s my man! Let’s go Honcho!!!
(‘Ready to Die’ by the Notorious B.I.G. hits as Lucas Johnson comes out with an expression of blankness. Komatsu Ogawa and Harley Lewis follow slowly and far behind Johnson as he makes his way down to the ring. Eventually entering as the other two men find spots around the ring to watch on.)
Deadprez: This is supposed to be a new Lucas, I guess we’ll see.
Gavin Kirkland: :mjlol:
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: This match starts as Lucas Johnson starts circling the ring and it looks like Hunnid is starting to follow along. Both men end this as Lucas raises his arms and Honcho quickly does the same, Lucas however takes a knee and slips behind Honcho and knees him in the back! Quick thinking from Lucas now as he grabs the arm of ‘The Lyrical Miracle’ and he’s bending it!!!
Deadprez: Yeahhhh that wrestling style of Lucas Johnson being shown off. Johnson has Honcho falling to a knee but Hunnid with a WICKED right jab to the gut! Lucas falls back a little bit and stays on his feet as Honcho stays down on that knee. OH MAN WHAT’S THIS? LUCAS RUNS AT HONCHO AND A SHINING WIZARD LANDS!
Gavin Kirkland: Well hot dog! Talk about setting a pace for the match, Lucas is showing off tonight. Hunnid falls down landing back first hard, nooo!! Lucas on the other hand slaps the mat, hyping himself up like he needs to do that. Johnson is already going for a cover!!!???
ONEEEE!!!!
Eve: Well that clearly was never going to work, Lucas doesn’t seem to be shocked either. ‘The Wrestling Machine’ gets up and grabs the leg of Hunnid Honcho, he looks to get the big man in position for a Boston Crab!!! —— NO! Honcho uses his strength to push away Lucas with his leg! Lucas flies backwards into the turnbuckle as the athletic big man shows off here with a KIP-UP!
Deadprez: Hunnid is staring daggers into the soul of Lucas Johnson as he runs directly at him! —- SPLASHHHH!!! You could hear the turnbuckles, almost well… buckle!!! :mjlol: The yell of Lucas was deafening as Hunnid’s NFL defensive line frame made contact, but… Johnson is trooping out because he doesn’t fall. Stumbling a few steps forward as Hunnid moves out of the way, Lucas holds his chest standing in the middle of the ring now!
Gavin Kirkland: He’s put himself in a vulnerable position here, and it looks like our savior Hunnid is going to capitalize. Honcho makes his way over to Lucas and as he finally lifts his head back up—- Honcho is right there waiting with a BELL CLAP! Johnson holds his ears!!!
Eve: I’d say this is a quick change in the early goings but—— LUCAS RETURNS THE FAVOR—- SUPERKICK TO THE GUT OF THE BIG BOY! Huncho nearly falls over as Lucas takes advantage, shaking the bell clap off!—- Lucas, what is he doing here?! He jumps on the back of Honcho wrapping his arms around his neck—- HE’S GOT A SLEEPER HOLD APPLIED!
Deadprez: Oh man! Hunnid standing up straight… AND THROWS LUCAS OFF BY THROWING HIMSELF FORWARD! Lucas flips straight onto his back!— You can be a technical machine, but you’ve got to keep in mind Honcho’s strength! Lucas doesn’t stay down for long as he scrambles up to his feet.
Gavin Kirkland: Oh sh—- Disney! Lucas, now running at Honcho, looks like he’s getting heated and try’s a classic clothesline but Honcho eats it and doesn’t even move! Hunnid grabs Lucas by both sides of his head!!!—- AND TOSSES HIM ACROSS THE RING OH MY!
Eve: This is going to be a tough battle for Lucas at every turnaround! Hunnid now dragging him by his arm to get him to the middle of the ring, it’s not the first time we’ve seen this by Honcho… he’s going off the ropes and back!!! HONCHO SPLASHHHH!!!—- you like that Gavin? I gave it its own nickname.
Gavin Kirkland: That’s all you could come up with? Really?—- OH HEY!! HONCHO IS GOING FOR THE COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOO!!!
Deadprez: Kickout!? More like a slight lift of the shoulder but that’s a kick out nonetheless!!! Lucas rolls away to the ropes over to Lewis and Ogawa as they start talking to him. Hunnid gets up to his feet and he’s clapping, Honcho feeling himself baby yeahhhh!!!
Eve: Glad we just all are on the Honcho motive tonight.
Gavin Kirkland: You love it!
Eve: Oh my god. Anyways, Hunnid is done celebrating—- HE GRABS THE TOP ROPE AND BRINGS HIS BOOT DOWN REPEATEDLY ON THE BACK OF LUCAS JOHNSON!!!—- Komatsu and Lewis help pull out Lucas Johnson! Smart move there, that could’ve been bad for Lucas if he stayed…. Komatsu and Harley are trying to help Lucas up to his feet.. Honcho puts his hands up to his mouth and he’s gonna yell?!
Hunnid (Off-Mic): E…AAAA…WW—- SPLASH ZONE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: OH MY GOD! THE 345 POUND MAN HAS JUST BOUNCED OFF THE ROPES AND FLEW THROUGH THEM!!!!—- HUNNID SUICIDE DIVE TO ALL THREE MEN KNOCKING THEM ALL INFO THE BARRICADE!!!!
Deadprez: Wow!!!— Honco is a beast! Hunnid is high-fiving fans now!—- ‘The Lyrical Miracle’ looking at the crowd in shock before grabbing Lucas not breaking a sweat and tossing him back into the ring… Lucas stirs up to his feet as Hunnid rolls in!!!—- he makes his way over to him with a tough right jab to his jaw!!!! And another one!!! Lucas struggles to stay up but he does!
Eve: Hunnid getting a little cocky here, he turns his back on Lucas to taunt the crowd with some hand gestures!!!—- As he turns he’s met with a ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!!—— Honcho falls hard onto the canvas!!! Lucas Johnson has managed to separate the big man from his biggest advantage! Being on his two feet!
Gavin Kirkland: Lucas is taking a breather whilst leaning on the ropes. Not wasting too much time as he gets back into the match trying to grab at the heel of Hunnid to lock in a Heel Hook by the looks of it, he gets himself grounded—- AND HE GETS IT LOCKED IN!!! Hunnid Honcho’s face immediately turns red, growing into purple as he’s in the middle of the ring.
Deadprez: Hunnid is a big man but Lucas can wear down those parts it may already hard to be agile with!! Or he could tap who knows! Honcho scoots a bit towards the ropes in a back pedal motion but not close enough to grab the ropes. Eventually Honcho sits up as best he can and strikes Johnson in the face, once, twice! Two clean hooks to the face!
Eve: Lucas letting go of his grip just enough here for Honcho to pull away, he’s still holding his ankle in paint though!
Deadprez: Can’t blame him when it comes to submissions Lucas knows what he’s doing. Lucas is the first to get up to his feet holding his head a tad bit groggy it seems. ‘The Lyrical Miracle’ slowly recovers to his feet after Lucas also but not fully yet. Hunnid is still on both his knees trying to lift himself up but Lucas comes over and starts swinging. Wild strikes that aren’t much of strikes at all!!!
Eve: Hunnid is taking cover as Lucas pelts his back and takes his arm and puts it over his head—- LUCAS PLANTS HUNNID HONCHO WITH A DDT!!!! Quick fire offense from ‘The Wrestling Machine’ seems to be the way to go here. Lucas is feeling himself, he’s beating his right arm into his chest as the crowd is starting to get behind him a little. EAW fans not liking Lucas Johnson all that much but you love a comeback story!
Gavin Kirkland: Lucas goes to the opposite side of the ring and stands in one of the corners. Grabbing the top rope and now stalking his prey, waiting for him to get up- which he slowly does indeed. Hunnid gets to his feet and turns around to the face of Lucas Johnson and the running ‘Emperor Of Violence’ knocks the socks off of Honcho with “THE LIGHTSWITCH” KICK!!!!—- Now… Lucas drags Honcho further away from the ropes!!!! He goes for the cover. Could this be it?!?
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEE——
Deadprez: No! ‘The Holler Of The Streets’ gets his shoulder up at the last millisecond! Hunnid Honcho rolls Lucas off of him!—- Johnson backs up to his feet as Hunnid rolls over onto his stomach!!!! What does Lucas have planned you can see it in his eyes!!!—- He jumps up and slams both of his feet into the back of Hunnid by god man that’s gotta hurt!
Eve: Lucas mounts Hunnid quickly after not letting Honcho have any time to recover, he’s clearly in pain. Lucas grabs the arm of Honcho….—— bending it backwards!!! EW—- EW—-! OH GOD I FEEL LIKE THE SNAP EFFECT ISN’T NEEDED TO BE HEARD! You can see the uncomfortableness on the face of Hunnid as he cries out for help.
Gavin Kirkland: The official stepping in telling Lucas to get off of him! No count because what Lucas is doing isn’t technically illegal but ‘The Wrestling Machine’ is obliging anyways. Lucas tells Hunnid to get up!!!—- Johnson once more look!!! He’s going back to that same corner…. Possibly looking for his second LIGHTSWITCH Kick!!??
Deadprez: The official encouraged ‘Head Honcho’ to get up to his feet. Which he slowly does while holding his left arm that was possibly snapped or taken out of place! Hunnid gets up to his two feet and immediately has to react to Lucas Johnson running his way! ——
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Eve: OH MY!—- HUNNID EVADES!!! Lucas’s leg gets caught over the rope and he hangs over it with the balance of just one leg!!! Hunnid grows a big smile on his face—- boy oh boy this could go wrong. ‘Head Honcho’ backs up and…. A ‘HONCHO DELUXE’ TO LUCAS… OR A VARIATION! LUCAS’S NECK WHIPLASHES INTO NEXT WEEK!!!—-
Deadprez: Yes the god darn Donald Duck it does Eve!!! He falls and falls throat first onto the bottom rope!!! Honcho drags himself up to his feet after such a beautiful use of the squared circle… HE PUTS ONE FOOT ON THE BACK OF THE NECK OF LUCAS NOW AND HE’S CHOKING THIS SON OF A… DISNEY OUT!!! Lucas can’t breathe!!!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Gavin Kirkland: The official retaining some order as Hunnid releases his foot from his neck! Honcho is enjoying himself! Now grabbing Lucas and getting him on his feet!!! Lucas buckles however and Honcho is laughing at this!—- This could be a grave mistake, Honcho’s sense of humor could get him the loss tonight. Honcho this time lifts Lucas up with the intention of tossing him into the ropes!
Eve: Lucas hangs his arms across the top rope to retain his balance! And that plan may fail him because Hunnid SLAPS HIM RIGHT ON THE CHEST!—- Lucas looks hurt… but pissed? Lucas hangs his right arm from the rope and RETURNS HIS OWN SLAP ON THE CHEST TO HUNNID. AND ANOTHER SLAP!!!!—- AND ONE TO THE FACE!!!!
Deadprez: Oh yeah! That adrenaline building up inside ‘The Emperor Of Violence’ Lucas takes a step back and NAILS ANOTHER ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!! This doesn’t take ‘The Lyrical Miracle’ off his feet though man! Hunnid’s head turns around and back a few times!!! :mjlol: Lucas continues the same flurry of slaps but—- It’s quickly over!! Honcho wraps his arms around the waist of Lucas… BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!! Lucas falls hard on his back and holds his back!
Gavin Kirkland: Lucas not letting this stop him, still feeling that rush, I don’t know what it is! Lucas gets back up and Honcho is waiting for it with a clothesline! Lucas quickly gets back up again and another clothesline to Lucas Johnson! Not too much power being put into them but it’s impressive Lucas can get up so quickly after what a grueling match this has been!
Eve: Once more Lucas back up to his feet, Hunnid going for that third and possibly final clothesline! But—- Lucas dodges that!!!—- turns around and Honcho gets met with a huge FOREARM STRIKE! Honcho takes it and holds his face checking for blood but is not happy at all!!!! Hunnid grabs Lucas by his waist once more… BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!!!!—- Hunnid doesn’t let go of his grip either he lifts Lucas right back up and flips him around—- GERMAN SUPLEX!!!! Lucas lands right on the back of his neck….
Deadprez: Gosh darn! Lucas rolls over onto his back…! Hunnid is looking at the top rope now… he scales the ropes from inside the ring and manages to balance himself on the top… he turns around and looks down at Lucas… ‘HIP HOP HIPPO SPLASH’ FROM THE TOP CRUSHING THE RIBS OF LUCAS FOR SURE!
ONEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOO!!!!
THREEEEEEE!!!!!
Eve: Wait before the ref can count the three!!! Harley and Komatsu are in the ring and they begin stomping down on Hunnid…!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: AND YOUR WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION… HUNNID HONCHO!
Gavin Kirkland: Not a win he can be happy in! Lucas gets up now also and all three men stomp down on the back of the big man. Komatsu Ogawa lifts the head of Hunnid up now… LUCAS WITH THE FINAL CALL KICK TO THE SKULL!!!! Honcho’s out, his eyes are closed and all three men stand over him?
Deadprez: This is truly a sickening gang of people, Komatsu now lifting up Hunnid and for what??? Komatsu Ogawa using his strength to POWERSLAM HUNNID! A big frame and you can’t do much more than that! Harley Lewis sitting back speaks volumes by the way!
Eve: Honestly I don’t mind seeing it.
Gavin Kirkland: You’re a hater! Hunnid is a talented wrestler and this is disrespectful to the match they just had against one another. The three of these men should be ashamed as they walk away.
(The commentators begin to bicker with one another as Komatsu, Lewis and Johnson all make their way out of the ring and the camera fades elsewhere.)
(We cut to the back, where we see Kyra Phillips stood standing by with Mary S. Atlas who has the look of someone who knows that she has everything to prove. Kyra lifts the mic to her lips, Mary listening intently to what she has to say.)
Kyra Phillips: Mary, thank you for joining us tonight, I’m sure you have plenty on your mind ahead of Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Mary S. Atlas: You could say that… quite the understatement in fact.
Kyra Phillips: Even though it is quite the opportunity, I think it’s fair for me to say that the odds are against you?
Mary S. Atlas: Again… a slight understatement. Look Kyra, I don’t want anyone to get the wrong idea. These ‘Unique Opportunities’ are not thrown around with reckless abandon. I don’t stand here saying that I haven’t been given a golden chance to achieve something with real substance in this company. I have a chance to obtain something that I have been working on for many months, and there isn’t a chance I’m going to look a gift horse in the mouth. However, that ladder match at Dead Men Tell No Tales, it’s an uphill climb, if you’d pardon the pun.
Kyra Phillips: Pardoned. It’s nice to see someone with at least a ‘realistic’ view.
(Mary bites her bottom lip, she knows her ‘reality’ more than most. The reality being that she had achieved nothing like what she had intended thus far, and was more than ready to do something about it.)
Mary S. Atlas: I know I’m up against it, and I know that very few people give me a chance. But that’s the thing I have proven during my time here, that being that when my back is up against the wall, that’s when I do my best work. Next week on the Showdown Super show isn’t going to be any different. One, two, three or twenty individuals in my way, I would still believe the exact same thing.
Kyra Phillips: So, the odds are not insurmountable?
Mary S. Atlas: I don’t think so. It’s all in the mindset, and the realization that I know full well what stands before me. I am facing three Elitists, and that would be difficult enough. Add to the mix that they are on the same page as one of the newest stables in the company, which enhances the difficulty tenfold. I’ve heard them of course, talking like they are professionals, all looking to take their chances same as myself, but the truth is, they will have each other’s backs, and in the end will make sure that one of them win, and be more than willing to fall on their sword if the chance presented itself. That said, I’m a professional too, and if any opportunity presents itself to take advantage of any hesitation, then I’ll take it. I only need one chance, Kyra, one moment of animosity between them to take advantage. And if it happens, I WILL be ready, I can guarantee that.
Kyra Phillips: You certainly sound a lot more confident than I thought you would.
Mary S. Atlas: You do go through time in this company without realizing a thing or two, or at least you don’t if you go into it with your eyes open. Recognizing the obstacles, that is all a part of my unshakeable belief that I CAN win, no matter what the odds say.
Kyra Phillips: I’m sure there are many that will admire that philosophy, but at the end of the day this could turn out to be three on one. And no matter who you are, that’s never a good situation to be in.
Mary S. Atlas: So, what am I supposed to do? Curl up and die. Yes, this may well be three on one, but I’m a fighter, always have been. For so long, as long as I can remember in fact, I’ve always been touted as the underdog, the person that no one ever thinks can pull of the upset and I’m sick of it. I’m sick of going to that ring and losing, and that’s got to change Kyra. The ‘opportunity’ only good things are going to come from it. Good things that shut up the critics and make them realize that which I already know. That being I am more than anything I have shown thus far, whilst realizing I have done nothing to prove that. Until now.
Kyra Phillips: I think we can all agree a victory here would do that. People would have to give you credit for a victory at the super show.
(Mary nods her head agreeably.)
Mary S. Atlas: It would, it would show that the days of being part of MaryBecca, or whatever incarnation we went by were over. It would show that I am no longer a part of a short-lived and ill-fated tag team and am now more than capable of doing this alone. Season sixteen is all about Mary S. Atlas, no distractions, and no hangers on. It’s time I pulled on the big girl pants and shocked Showdown to its core, and no matter what anyone thinks, that is precisely what I intend on doing. Regardless of odds. I cannot accept my situation any longer. I WILL NOT accept it. Dead Men Tell no Tales? That night is going to belong to ME.
Kyra Phillips: Mary, thank you for joining us and giving us your thoughts, and good luck.
Mary S. Atlas: Thank you…
(She looks straight down the camera lens.)
Mary S. Atlas: And thank YOU all for sticking with me. It will all be worth it, you’ll see.
(She nods towards Kyra before heading off down the corridor as the scene cuts away.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest has a twenty minute time limit and is scheduled FOR!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
( ‘9 5 . South’ by J. Cole plays throughout the arena as Abel Atami makes his way up to the stage with his manager, Antonne Prudence on his side to a negative reaction from the crowd. Abel ignores the reaction as both of them make their way down to the ring.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST!!!! Accompanied to the ring by Antonne Prudence. From Upolu, Samoa!.. Weighing in at 252 pounds!!!!! ABELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ATAMIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: Last week the Potatente of Wrestling lost to Jon Kelton via disqualification when Alex Myers ran in and attacked him during his match.
Gavin Kirkland: Who knows if Kelton would have taken out Atami regardless, Myers wanted to make a point and tonight I feel like Abel is out there to send one of his own.
Eve: Sadly at the expense of his opponent who is about to show up.
(‘The Lazy Song’ by Bruno Mars replaces Ryan’s theme song as Mary St. Atlas walks out to cheers. She walks down the entrance ramp and right into the ring.)
Gina Romano: AAAAAAND HIS OPPONENT!!! From St-Louis, Missouri! Weighing in at 115 pounds! SHE IS THE MOST WANTED, MARY ST. ATLAS!
Deadprez: Mary Mary still with no Victory! But losing never stopped Atlas and she looks as determined as ever to claim her first Dub of the season!
Gavin Kirkland: She lost last week to the team that will face The Prescription during our super show next weekend! It was a good effort from her and Lila but the crew of Wilson and Lexi was too much for them.
Eve: Will Abel Atami be too much for her this week? We are about to find out!
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
Deadprez: And this match ladies and gentlemen is UN… DER… WAY! Both Mary and Abel are moving up to the center of the ring for a faceoff and Mary doesn’t let herself be intimidated by the larger and more powerful-looking man standing before her. HE GETS A HAND TO HER FACE but she quickly goes back butting forehead to forehead despite being on her tippy toes! Mary isn’t afraid of Abel Atami and the fans already let her know they love it!
Gavin Kirkland: It must be reminded that Mary is only 5 feet one while Abel is 6 feet three! They lock up into a clinch which is easily won by Abel who maneuvers, I should say powers Atlas into a corner despite her best efforts. Atami maintains the clinch there until the official orders him to let go of Atlas and he goes BUT GETS An ELBOW TO HER FACE!
Deadprez: The official tells him he doesn’t appreciate that AND MARY TURNS ABEL AROUND THROWING QUICK STRIKES AT HIM BUT SHE GETS SHOVED ALL THE WAY TO THE CENTER OF THE RING BY THE STRENGTH OF ATAMI!! Abel flexes his muscles as he makes his way back to the center of the ring to meet up with her.
Eve: They go for a clinch again AND HE TAKES HER TO THE GROUND WITH A HAND BEHIND HER HEAD! AND LOOK SHE IS MOVING FOR A QUICK ANKLE LOCK BUT SHE GETS YEETED OFF ABEL AS IF SHE WAS NOTHING! Mary moves to her feet rapidly and charges at Abel who brings her down with a quick snapmare following a knee to the midsection. He goes for a leg drop but Mary rolls away AND CLIPS HIM WITH A STANDING DROPKICK!
Gavin Kirkland: Down goes Atami as Mary goes to the ropes she springboards herself into a moonsault BUT LANDS IN THE ARMS OF ABEL WHO WAS GETTING UP AND SLAMS HER DOWN WITH A SIDEWALK SLAM! What power difference between these two can make this match very ugly for Mary!
Eve: Perhaps so but her speed and her resilience can be key roles in not only allowing her to survive but perhaps even win tonight.
Antonne Prudence: Winning? That bitch? Against my boy? Please Eve don’t be stupid!
Eve: You should focus on your client’s match Antonne not on what I say.
Deadprez: Abel is back to his feet as well as Mary as she goes to the ropes trying to get some offense going she is trying for a hurricanrana BUT ABEL LOCKED HIS HANDS TOGETHER WHICH STOPPED THE MOTION WHICH NORMALLY WOULD BRING HIM DOWN!! AND HE SLAMS DOWN MARY INTO A POWER-NO WAIT SHE TWISTED IT INTO A ROLL-UP!!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: ABEL SHOVES HER OUT OF THE WAY!! Woah that was surprising from Mary who is trying everything she can to get the edge in this match! Mary quickly gets back to her feet as Abel is moving to do the same BUT SHE KICKS HIM RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD WHICH IS HAVING HIM REELING INTO A CORNER!!!
Antonne Prudence: IS THAT EVEN LEGAL??? HEY REF!!! HIT TO THE TEMPLE!!!!
Eve: We aren’t in boxing or mixed martial arts Antonne where such a hit would’ve earned Mary a warning or even a points deduction! Same as a hit to the head and well Prudence can complain but it won’t help Abel win the match.
Deadprez: Abel is reeling against the ropes AND MARY THROWS IN A DROPKICK THAT SENDS ATAMI TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! Mary has to continue using her speed and agility against the powerhouse that is Atami if she wants to have a crack at winning AND SHE MAKES A SMALL DISPLAU OF IT WITH A SUICIDE DIVE THAT SHE TURNS INTO A TORNADO DDT TAKING DOWN ABEL FROM THE OUTSIDE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: The crowd loves it!! Antonne however is having none of it as he tries to complain to the official but he is being outright ignored which makes the manager quite irate. Mary moves past the manager almost shoulder tackling him as she then moves to rush Able AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH AN ENZUIGIRI! She then waits for him to get to one knee BEFORE TAKING HIM DOWN WITH A REBOUND LARIAT! Mary has control at the moment as she whips Abel into the ring SHE GOES FOR A COVER!!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: ABEL LIFTED HER OFF AS IF SHE WASN’T EVEN THERE!!
Deadprez: That doesn’t deter Mary who goes to the offense with a discus elbow that connects! She goes for the head, throwing in strikes in quick succession before sending Atami to a corner with an Irish whip! She runs to the opposite corner, she charges her opponent AND THROWS HERSELF BUTT FIRST AGAINST ABEL!! RUNNING STINKFACE!!!! Mary is in control of this match now as she moves to try to get Atami into a German suplex position but she finds herself unable to lift him over her shoulders! She tries but she strains!
Gavin Kirkland: Elbow to the face of Mary by Abel who tries to gain control over the match he shakes the cobwebs off the assault took a small tool on him as he stands to his feet and whips Mary into the ropes! He tries for a clothesline but Mary ducks low, running to the ropes she bounces back to him WITH A SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE KICK THAT CLIPS HIM RIGHT IN THE FACE!! DOWN GOES ABLE!! He tries to get back up BUT HE GETS THE SLINGBLADE FOR HIS EFFORT!
Eve: Mary showing that swiftness and agility can counter power and she’s giving it to Abel tenfold!
Deadprez: A bicycle kick keeps Abel from getting to a vertical base which is followed by a Buzzsaw but the best it does is maintain Atami to his knees! LOOK AT MARY SHE IS THROWING MMA SHOOT KICKS IN QUICK REPETITION TO THE CHEST OF ATAMI AND THE CROWD LOVES IT! Atami is staggering as Mary moves behind him she grabs him by the wa-WOAH LOOK AT THAT!! MARY JUST THREW ABEL ATAMI INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX WITH A PIN VARIATION!! WHAT STRENGTH!!!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eve: But not enough to keep the much taller man down! However, what a display by Mary. I don’t think anyone thought she could lift him, especially since he was kneeled down! She truly is an Atlas!!
Gavin Kirkland: It’s impressive what can be hidden inside such a small package eh? Mary is showing us what she’s got but will it be enough to secure her a win? She continues her offense with a Snap Single Underhook Front Facelock Drop! Quick kip-up by Atlas as Antonne moves to the apron trying to distract the referee under the boos of the crowd BUT MARY CLOCKS HIM RIGHT IN THE FACE AND DOWN TO THE MAT HE GOES!!
Eve: The crowd loves it and Mary raises her arms which brings more cheers to her! OH! Quickly she gets spun around and Abel throws in a clothesline but she ducks under! Moving behind him he turns to face her BUT GETS ON THE RECEIVING END OF A PELE KICK THAT SENDS HIM INTO THE ROPES!!! She quickly grabs him and goes for a ripcord knee strike AND THEN AN INVERTED ALABAMA SLAM!!!
Deadprez: COVER BY MARY!!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: Close but not enough as she gets powered off by Abel who will have to respond to this soon, hence risking losing to the smaller but quicker Mary Atlas!
Gavin Kirkland: And she doesn’t seem to be done yet as she looks down on her opponent and throws a few elbows to his face before going for a TRIANGLE DROPKICK THAT CONNECTS! She tries then for a bridging dragon suplex but Abel blocks the move. She tries again straining but Atami says no!
Deadprez: Abel with a headlock on Mary which he chains up with a series of elbow strikes before he uses his MMA expertise to move on a joint manipulation maneuver trying to put some hurt on Mary. The official asks if she wants to quit, she says no and she quickly hops, rolls, and spins her way out of the predicament ONLY TO BE TAKEN DOWN WITH A JUMPING KNEE BY ATAMI!
Gavin Kirkland: Gavin Kirkland: He moves once again to a mounted position where he delivered elbows to Mary but he is stopped by the referee who forces him off of Atlas! He goes for a stiff-looking head kick BUT Mary moves out of the way before her head turns into a field goal attempt! Atami grabs her by the hair and throws her carelessly into the ropes. She bounces back at him and he takes her down with a harsh shoulder tackle! Down goes Mary who holds her chest following a surgical-looking elbow drop that landed right on her heart! She’s clutching at herself. It looks like it hurts a lot!
Eve: Abel doesn’t give her time to recover however as he grabs her and forces her to her feet and takes her right back down with a snap Tiger suplex! he isn’t done, he moves her up and swings her down with a swinging neck breaker!!
Deadprez: Abel in command right now as he moves back to Mary and delivers a series of forearm strikes from a kneeling position before moving up and bringing her along! The O’ Connor Roll German Suplex is applied FOLLOWED BY A PUMPHANDLE SLAM!! Abel considers his options before opting to put more hurt upon Mary. He forces her to her feelings, moving to grab her by the side AND TAKES HER FOR A RIDE WITH A GUTWRENCH SITOUT POWERBOMB!!!
Eve: COVER BY ATAMI!!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: How in the frog is Atlas managing to kick out after this string of offense???
Eve: Ladies and gentlemen while the action is hot inside the ring we have to go to a commercial break! Don’t go anywhere, this match along with the remainder of this episode of Saturday Night Showdown will return RIGHT AFTER THIS!
( Advertisement for the upcoming Showdown Supershow: Dead Men Tell No Tales plays feating the main event a Davie Jones Locker match between the team of The Haircare Kings, Xander Payne and Holly Arrow versus World Champion Impact, Woman’s World Champion Harper Lee, Kassidy Heart, and Jack Ripley. Don’t miss this incredible action as it happens Saturday, September 3rd LIVE from Accord Arena in Paris, France! )
Deadprez: We are back live for this episode of Showdown, folks we thank you for allowing us to be your entertainment on this beautiful Saturday night! In the ring, Abel Atami and Mary Atlas are duking it out in what has proven to be quite the David versus Goliath affair so far!
Eve: Abel Atami now in control of the match and for a while now but Mary has shown us that despite his strength it’s not enough to stop someone who has a lot of heart and resilience like Mary S. Atlas!
Gavin Kirkland: FISHERMAN DRIVER BY ABEL TAKING DOWN MARY! A SIGNATURE MOVIE BY THE POTATENTE Who signals he wants to end this! He’s had enough! He picks Mary u-
Deadprez: MARY WITH THE CUTTER CULTURE TO FREE HERSELF FROM ATAMI’S MOVE!!! SHE GOT THE CUTTER IN AND NOW ABEL IS IN TROUBLE! MARY QUICKLY GOES TO A CORNER AND TAPS HER LEAD FOOT ON THE MAT SHE’S CALLING FOR THE HEADSHOT! SHE’S CALLING FOR SUPERKICK!! SHE R-WAIT A MINUTE! ANTONNE PRUDENCE GRABBED AT ONE OF ATLAS’ LEGS!!!
Gavin Kirkland: HE PREVENTED HER FROM TRYING TO FINISH OFF ABEL AND SHE TURNS TO LOOK AT HIM GIVING HIM HER FULL ATTENTION! YELLING AND BEING IN HIS FACE AND THE OFFICIAL IS THERE AS WELL WARNING THE MANAGER!
Eve: ABEL FROM BEHIND IT ALL GOES TO MARY AND SPINS HER AROUND! BOOT TO THE MIDSECTION AND HE SETS HER UP FOR THE PENTAGRAM’S WRATH! THE GOTCH-STYLE PILEDRIVER HE LIFTS MARY AND DRILLS HER DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWN!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!
Deadprez: NOT LIKE THIS!!!!
OOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: KICK OUT MARY!!!!!
TTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: DARN IT!!!!!
(DING! DING!! DING!!!)
( ‘9 5 . South’ by J. Cole plays throughout the arena as Abel Atami quickly goes from being on top of Mary for a cover to positioning himself where he can pummel her down with heavy fists and elbows right down her face. )
Bella Braxton: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH: ABELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ATAMIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: MARY HAD THIS MATCH WON BUT ANTONNE GOT HIS NOSE IN AND THROUGH HIS ACTIONS ALLOWED ABEL TO GET AWAY WITH THE WIN TONIGHT!! BUT LOOK AT HIM LOOKING TO MAUL THE MOST WANTED HE HITS HER HARD AND SHE CAN’T DO MUCH RIGHT NOW!!
Gavin Kirkland: Not a pretty sight as he then moves her up, oh no is he about to… We are about to see Judgement Day folks! Abel is really looking to put the hurt on Ma-LOOK FROM OUTSIDE THE RING!!! IT’S ALEX MYERS!!!! THE NEW BREED CHAMPION RUSHES INSIDE THE RING WITH HIS SKATEBOARD AND SWINGS IT WHILE ABEL AND ANTONNE SLIDES TO THE OUTSIDE!!! THEY JUST SAVED MARY ATLAS FROM FURTHER PAIN AS THE CONTENDERS AND HIS MANAGER YELLS WHILE RETREATING TOWARDS THE BACK!!!!
( The scene transitions somewhere else but not before we see Alex moving to check up on Mary who says she’s okay despite the hits from her opponent. Myers then helps her up and raises her hand as the crowd cheers both her and them on in what is a true feel-good moment. The camera cuts to commercial)
(As it comes back from the break, “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande starts to play through the arena, signaling to the Swiss crowd that “The Princess of Professional Wrestling” has arrived! Unfortunately for Veena Adams, her privileged and spoilt-rotten attitude is world renowned, the audience aren’t too receptive to her entrance tonight! But her facial features show zero sign of being thrown off, or even surprised at the negative energy that the fans are showing her. The blonde bombshell begins the march down to the ring from the entrance ramp. As she does? Cameras transition from Veena to the commentary desk, where Gavin Kirkland, Eve and Deadprez are waiting for us! )
Deadprez: Veena Adams is in the building tonight! But, Zürich doesn’t seem pleased. Charlie Marr’s right-hand woman has been active of late, I suppose her actions don’t sit too well with the people of Switzerland! Eve, Gavin, feel free to fill in those watching at home!
Gavin Kirkland: Where to begin? Veena and Roberto, well, I suppose Charlie and Roberto have been locked into a feud of late. A couple of weeks ago, we saw Charlie and Veena stand tall over Roberto and his poor, beautiful wife, Esmeralda! Charlie Marr has been on a tear while holding the Hardcore Championship. He’s proven that recently with impressive victories over ARIA and Roberto himself. Veena Adams? She’s played a big hand in all of that. She’s his wingwoman, one with a hell of a figure on her if I can say so!
Eve: Last week however, Veena and Charlie’s antics backfired. Charlie attempted to jump Roberto from behind, only to eat a spear that almost misaligned Charlie’s spine! Veena crept into the ring but Roberto was hyper aware, a couple of seconds after Veena took a swing at Roberto, she was staring up at the lights following a ruthless chokeslam, one that had an extra dosage of height and venom intertwined within!
( Veena shakes head and scoffs at those sitting at ringside. She scales the steel steps and gets into the ring now. The blonde already walked out with a microphone in hand, it’s not long before her theme music dies down and, unsurprisingly, she begins to address Roberto de la Rosa. )
Veena Adams: Do you people not know who I am? Do you people not know who my uncle is? Veena Adams is a name associated with wrestling royalty. This business runs in my blood. I am a woman who has been trained, molded, by the literal best to ever do it! I insist you shut your mouths and show me the respect I deserve. This isn’t right, you’re only letting yourselves and your country down with such an arrogant, pig-headed attitude. Ugh! The sooner we’re back in the United States of America, the better.
Veena Adams: Anyway, anyway. Look! This season? Is mine. So much has changed in this promotion, in this sport over the last few months. I look at all the names that held the World Championship’s heading into Pain for Pride. None of them do now, it shows how much, how quickly things can change. How there’s a rise and a fall, how if you believe it, you can achieve it and turn pounds of poop into tonnes of gold. As I said, I’m ultra talented. I’ve been poised to take over the women’s division for a long, long time now. All my life I’ve been surrounded by greatness and it’s high time I get in the water and continue the unmistakable, amazing lineage and legacy that the Adams family has forged in this sport!
Veena Adams: To create a good legacy one has to challenge the best their surroundings have to offer and climb the ladder. What they don’t do, is stoop to the level of losers and take their disrespect, allowing their time to be wasted. Roberto, these words are for you. I’m Veena, heckin’, Adams. I should be fighting Harper Lee, Andrea Valentine, Kassidy Heart! Not playing in the kiddie pool with a man who has proven time-and-time again, that he doesn’t belong. You are quite simply a waste of my energy and a waste of my time, honey. You’re mediocre, a dime a dozen. I simply will not stoop down to your level, the sooner you accept this? The sooner I can spread my wings and fly to the top of this company.
Veena Adams: That’s why Charlie Marr, the gorgeous Charlie Marr, mine and yours Hardcore Champion took you off of my hands, for I don’t have the time! I am “The Golden Niece”, my day-to-day is filled with interviews, media, promoting and upholding the Adams name. That’s why Charlie Marr took you off of my hands, he took the match on himself and he even defended his Hardcore Championship and continued his star-making, attention-grabbing reign. This is something you, or your wife, could never achieve. Superstardom! Having your name in everybody’s mouths. That’s what Veena Adams and Charlie Marr do.
Veena Adams: Charlie has been proving for months how the level he is at. It doesn’t matter if he is on Showdown or if he is on Voltage. He comes into this ring, he takes out the trash and looks mighty fine doing it! Right now? He is one of the most dangerous fighters in the game and he’s going to prove that against you Roberto. He’s going to prove that when he disposes of you and continues his star-making reign. Now I know you’re back there, Roberto. But I’m not afraid of you one bit because I have more talent in my little finger? Then both you and your wife put together. If you don’t like what I have to say? Come out here and prove me wrong!
( Veena calls? Roberto answers. The young Mexican earns a respectacle reaction as “Por Mi México” rips through the arena’s sound system. It appears that Roberto de la Rosa is alone tonight, no sign of his wife to accompany him down to the ring. The crowd are happy to see him, or they’re happy that Veena is no longer speaking. As Roberto poses and encourages the Swiss crowd to make some noise, we cast back over to the announcing table. )
Deadprez: Right on cue, Roberto de la Rosa is here! Veena seemed a little too enthusiastic to call out a man she undoubtedly will fight somewhere down the line. Be it her, or Charlie Marr, there is bad blood in the air and you can tell going off of Veena’s scowl, arguably Roberto’s smirk as he makes his way down the ramp here!
Eve: You’re absolutely right, something smells a little off here. We saw what happened last week when Veena tried to one-up Roberto, it didn’t end too well for her! But she seems confident and cocksure tonight. Maybe she has a trick up her sleeve, maybe Charlie is waiting in lay to pounce on Roberto at any moment?
Gavin Kirkland: You guys, maybe Veena just wants to settle things face-to-face! We can’t think ill of the woman, you do know who she’s related to, don’t you?
( Roberto takes a microphone from a ringside attendant, checking his surroundings for a moment. He looks out into a sea of faces before ascending up the steel steps, getting into the ring and meeting Veena Adams face-to-face! The tension is palpable, a knife through butter. Roberto brings the microphone up to his lips and.. Scoffs! The Mexican wrestler shakes his head from side-to-side as he begins addressing Veena Adams! )
Roberto de la Rosa: Fine speech, Veena, truly! But the longer you go on, the more we all can see right through you. Do you like pain, Veena? Is that it? Because, unless I am missing something, we had a similar conversation last week and that conversation ended with my hand around your throat and you being chokeslammed into the canvas. I guess I’m missing the point, I’m missing something new because what I heard, we’ve all been hearing week-after-week at this point. What’s the end goal, the plot? Is Charlie here? Is he going to try and attack me from behind and the two of you are going to beat me down?
Veena Adams: No, Roberto, Charlie isn’t here. Charlie has given you way too much attention of late and in case you hadn’t noticed. He’s extremely busy. He’s busy going from one brand to the next to the next, defending his Hardcore Championship and promoting our name, our brand collectively. Charlie doesn’t need to be here to take out the trash. He was on Dynasty last night and tomorrow night, he’ll be at Rise of the Resistance. The good news is? I don’t need Charlie for what’s about to go down!
( Veena swings an arm back, sending her open palm forth to smack Roberto de la Rosa in the face! But Roberto, somehow, with cat-like reflexes raises his own arm to block. He grabs Veena’s wrist to the delight of the crowd! Veena gasps, but doesn’t rest on her laurels. Veena kicks out a leg, however, Roberto swings her around violently. Roberto grabs her by the throat now! He’s going for the Chokeslam again! No! Veena somehow wriggles free, dropping to the mat and making hasty work of rolling to the outside. )
Gavin Kirkland: Veena Adams is furious! She tried hitting Roberto not once, but twice, both times he countered her efforts with ease!
Deadprez: Well, to give Veena some credit, to call a man out to the ring and straight-up admit you’re there for a fight is a unique way to get what you want. Look at this! Veena is on the outside shouting and screaming at Roberto. The man in the ring simply shrugs. Veena is slowly backing up now, leaving things here for tonight—
Eve: Esmeralda! Esmeralda from out of nowhere now, grabbing Veena by the shoulders and throwing her back into the ring! It wasn’t Charlie Marr we should’ve been curious about, but Esmeralda herself! Veena Adams is in a lot of trouble here, Roberto scoops her up with ease and gestures for the crowd to make some noise.. Esmeralda rightfully looks so pleased with herself as Veena Adams has nowhere to go, caught off guard here!
Deadprez: The Calling Card! Roberto de la Rosa drills Veena Adams with a Piledriver!
( Esmeralda totters up the steel steps, joining Roberto de la Rosa in the ring. “God’s Favorite Soldier” was quick as a mouse in picking Veena Adams up and dropping her into the mat with a vicious Piledriver! Roberto de la Rosa celebrates with his beautiful companion, shouting into a nearby camera and telling Charlie Marr that he’s coming for him! As Esmeralda and Roberto vacate the ring, we transition from the shot to elsewhere in the show. )
[SCREENBAR – EARLIER TODAY]
(The camera pans to find the beautiful and energetic Mikaela Street sitting with none other than Ryan Wilson, former New Breed Champion and General Manager of Showdown. She waves at the camera.)
Mikaela Street: HI! It’s me Mikaela Street and what an interview and guest do I have for you tonight! Let me welcome Ryan Wilson!
(Ryan nods,)
Mikaela Street: First off, hello Ryan Wilson! How does it feel to be back on Showdown!?
Ryan Wilson: It feels great to be back on the Brand that I led for the better part of a season. For a while Showdown was home of The Ryan Wilson Show and it’s been the House that Ryan Joseph Wilson built. Of course, I ain’t general manager but that doesn’t mean I won’t be making an impact and make my part of this brand once again.
(As she smiles, Mikaela goes to the next question…)
Mikaela Street: I know that there have been a few losses that you feel that it should have gone the other way but now you have a chance to be a Unified Tag team Champion, how does it feel to get the opportunity and with of all people someone that you have had a lot of history with, Lexi?
Ryan Wilson: Everyone has losses they’d kill to revisit or have a do over and some were just criminal really, namely recently my loss to Alex Myers thanks to the incompetence of the man his contender for the New Breed Championship calls a manager. What a joke, you want a manager, a good one? Look no further than my Promotional Director, Miss Knorr is the cream of the crop in terms of managerial talent, I mean do you see her interfere in matches? Nah,she isn’t even at ringside! Why? Because I don’t need someone by my side to win matches, but I digress. Lexi and the Unified Tag Team Championship is an unexpected opportunity but it is one that I see as a challenge I will enjoy taking on. Lexi doesn’t want me as her tag team partner but she doesn’t have a choice if she wants her shot at beating her former fiancée and I will give her my best shot because I want to win those titles.
(Nodding, impressed with the answer, she continues on to the next one, folding her leg some…)
Mikaela Street: You know I have to ask, what about Dr. Bethany Blue? I know there is so many emotions and personal feelings between you, her and Lexi, how will that factor into your match?
Ryan Wilson: I’m actually very proud of the good Doctor and her progression up to this very day! I’m proud that she went from a mental slump, thinking she won’t amount to anything and basically being depressed to become a Champion and then some! You know what I will say next of course: I am proud of her but I am even prouder of myself because her path to Championship glory, including her Queen of Elite reign, would not have been possible was it not for the shock therapy i made her go through when we feuded together during my time as General Manager. She will say it was some of the worst time of her entire life, and yes I was quite brutal with her. I never hid that my methods were not the friendliest but in hindsight it was exactly what she needed. The pain and torment I made her go through, the fragmentation of her mind which allowed for a little while for HER to come out was what she needed in order to get the fire that now rages within her to blaze a thousand infernos. The sacrifice of our friendship was a necessary evil to allow her to set on her path which led her to everything she has achieved since then. Like I said before: I won’t take credit for her Championship wins and her claim as Queen of Elite HOWEVER I am claiming that I am the catalyst that has started everything and allowed her to have the proper mindset and drive to achieve all that she has achieved leading to our confrontation in Paris. As far as Lexi is concerned she will have to make a decision, is she going to put the past aside for the time of a match and give it her all or will she let it get the best of her like we’ve seen after our victory against Atlas and Vandran next week and that will cost us the titles? It’s up to her because I won’t strongarm her into compliance BUT if she wants to win she will have to do it there is no other way. Like I’ve told her though she can use the hatred she has of me and use it against The Prescription… You know what?
Mikaela Street: Hm?
Ryan Wilson: I should’ve thought about that before but if letting Lexi superkick me in the face one time helps her feel better, I didn’t say trust me, but feel better and get in the proper mindset to win this then I’ll let her rough me up a bit. It’s not like I never was on the receiving end of one anyway and I am making a point of what I am willing to do in order to make her focus on the task at hand. I have no intentions of screwing her over the premium live event, she may not believe me and that’s her problem, but I want nothing less than leaving the show with the titles. We don’t even need to hang together or train together if she wants, though it would be of great benefit. Still though, if we win that will be one heck of a smack to the face and I look forward to delivering that smack for the whole World to see.
Mikaela Street: Would you be willing to apologize to her?
Ryan Wilson: I would if my apology was truthful and honest. Besides, would she believe me if I actually tried to apologize to her? I have a feeling she wouldn’t, so why bother? I play with the hand I’m being given, it’s up to Lexi to play her part and make this partnership a Championship winner. I’m flying into the City of Lights, the City of Love with only one goal in mind and it’s to become be part of the new EAW Unified Tag Team Champions and to show the world that even the most dysfunctional of pairing, Team Dysfunctional as I heard we were called last Saturday, can be successful. We can do this, Lexi needs to get on-board and if she does then we become that much more dangerous. If she decides to be a c-
Mikaela Street: Language!
Ryan Wilson: … Careless little child then if we lose it will be on her. You got more questions for me Cap?
Mikaela Street: With Territorial Invasion around the corner, how does it feel representing Showdown this time as a wrestler and not a General Manager?
Ryan Wilson: I’ll assume that you are solely focused on a Showdown-centric question and you actually know I was part of the team who won Brand Warfare last season which I will adress as part of my answer to your question. Now, be it this season or when I was running this show 2 seasons ago I feel like I belong in such a match because I am one of the best to represent not only Showdown but any brand and I’ve proved that last season as well by being part of Voltage who I must remind everyone was the team that won it all and actually humiliated Showdown. That was mostly because the brand Captain couldn’t lead the people she picked out of a paper bag but that was then and here we are now. Last season I had to fight my way to earn my spot because the Captain didn’t believe in me and I had to prove him wrong, this season the fact that Chris Elite handpicked me when he thought I was utter trash last season only goes to prove that I’ve progressed enough between then and now to be worth of consideration by our brand Captain. I call this validation Mikaela, just another bit of proof that I am on my way to the top because if Chris Elite goes from calling me trash to wanting me on a team this tells you nothing less than a story of success despite adversity and shortcomings. That means a man like Chris Elite recognises my work and this is big for me. So I feel absolutely jacked and pumped when it comes to representing Showdown and I have no intentions of being the first eliminated this time around.
(Mikaela nods.)
Mikaela Street: What about Kassidy Heart? There is unfinished business, what would you like to say to her?
Ryan Wilson: There is a whole lot I want to say to Kassidy Heart, and a whole lot more I want to do ahead of an eventual confrontation between the two of us. I heard her opinion of me, I know she thinks I’m unworthy of her attention while she should be battling to enhance her already rich legacy, but in due time I will explain to her and the whole World why I decided to put my sights on her rather than Impact and the World Championship. When I struck her following my match against Jack Ripley that wasn’t out of anger for having lost to him, no, it was calculated and once the time comes for the two of us to engage in the ring she will need to bring more than The Mauler if she wants to have a shot at beating me. She’s won many titles, she is a Hall of Famer and yes there is much more for her to achieve but why should I deter me from wanting a match with her…hm?
Mikaela Street: Finally… any last words?
Ryan Wilson: To quote my promotional director: Be Seeing You.
Mikaela Street: Thank you so much Ryan and just remember everyone that you can only see me right here on Showdown and why? Mikaela Knows Best!
(She waves as Ryan Wilson smiles and actually waves too before it transitions to the ring and the next match.)
(‘Blue World’ by Mac Miller hits as the crowd goes wild. Swiss flags are everywhere, and some people are actually painting their faces in support of Alex Myers. However, Jack Ripley comes out to mostly boos, as he pays no mind. He walks down the ring and takes his entrance gear off to prepare.)
Gina Romano: This match is scheduled for one fall with a 20 minute time limit! Introducing first, from Las Vegas, Nevada— THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER, JACK RIPLEY!
(‘Churn’ by Earl Sweatshirt replaces ‘Blue World’ as Myers comes out to cheers from the crowd. The crowd loves them, but some fans boo him, to which they pay no mind to it. Alex immediately rushes inside the ring, preparing and staring down their opponent.)
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT, FROM AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, THE NEW BREED CHAMPION, ALEX MYERS!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: AND WE ARE OFF! Both talents are circling the ring, and Jack Ripley is looking to put his foot down in the middle and rotate around! This is like a chess game, and Jack is looking to open up by taking the middle! Alex sees this, and both wrestlers engage in a collar-elbow tieup! Alex is at a clear disadvantage, as they are smaller and less experienced than the veteran Jack Ripley. Jack pushes him off and he’s reeling him in for a headlock! Jack knows that he has to keep Alex on the ground, otherwise it’s GG. It’s game over. Alex is trying to escape, but Jack throws him over for a headlock takeover! He’s wrenching that hold in, but Alex manages to get him in a headscissors! THEY ARE GOT THE SHOULDERS DOWN AND THEY ARE LOOKING FOR THE PIN RIGHT HERE!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT JACK KICKS OUT! HE MANAGES TO KICK OUT, AND HE HOOKS HIS LEGS AROUND ALEX’S ARM, AND HE PINS THEM DOWN! HE’S GOING FOR THE PIN RIGHT HERE! SECOND PIN AND WE’RE NOT EVEN THREE MINUTES INTO THE MATCH! HOLY HELL!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWWWWOOO!
Eve: KICKOUT BY ALEX MYERS! ALEX MYERS KICKS OUT! JACK ISN’T FINISHED, THOUGH, AS HE’S GOING FOR A HEADLOCK! HE’S KEEPING THAT ARM TRAPPED, BUT ALEX MANAGES TO TRAP HIM IN A HEADSCISSORS, BUT JACK SHOVES THE LEG OFF! ALEX KIPS UP, AND JACK KIPS UP AS WELL! BOTH TALENTS ARE GOING AT IT RIGHT NOW, AND THEY’RE LOOKING TO KEEP THIS TECHNICAL MASTERCLASS UP! Alex and Jack are engaging in a test of strength, but Jack pulls them in! Alex is stuck, but he’s fighting wildly to no avail! Jack is pummeling like an amateur wrestler, and eventually he turns around and puts Alex in a chickenwing position! Alex is down on one knee, and Jack has that pressed in! Looks like there’s no escape for Alex Myers!
Deadprez: Jack is keeping that hold locked in, and to make things worse, he’s about to damn near snap that wrist! Jack’s keeping that hold in, and Alex is trying to figure out a way to survive! They’re trying to get up, and Alex lands a few elbows to Jack’s abdomen! Jack has to release, and Alex might have to rebound off the ropes for momentum! They do so, but JACK CATCHES HIM! JACK NAILS AN ELBOW INTO THEIR NOSE, AND ALEX IS STAGGERED BACK! ALEX FIGHTS BACK WITH AN ELBOW! JACK GRUNTS, AND HE JUMPS UP FOR A MASSIVE KNEE TO THE FACE! ALEX DODGES, AND THEY SWEEP RIPLEY OFF HIS FEET— AND HE DOES!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT RIPLEY KIPS UP AND ALEX AND THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER ARE HEAD TO HEAD! RIPLEY AND ALEX ARE EYE TO EYE, AND ALEX SLAPS HIM IN THE FACE! THEY’RE UNLOADING PRECISE ELBOW STRIKES TO THE JAW, BUT RIPLEY BLOCKS A SHOT AND HE BEGINS UNLOADING JABS! THE JABS CONNECT, BUT MYERS IS STILL UP! RIPLEY TRANSITIONS INTO CHOPS, AND ALEX IS STAGGERING INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! JACK RUNS UP FOR A HIGH KNEE! IT CONNECTS! ALEX IS WHIPPED INTO THE GROUND, AND JACK IMMEDIATELY TRIES TO GET HIM INTO A CROSSFACE— ALEX IS FIGHTING OUT OF IT! THEY’RE NOT LETTING UP AT ALL, AND JACK HAS TO MAKE IT INTO AN ARM TRAP POSITION!
Eve: AND JACK IS JUST RAINING DOWN ELBOW SHOT AFTER ELBOW SHOT, AND HE’S TRYING TO LOCK THEM IN A DRAGON SLEEPER, BUT ALEX IS STILL IN IT! THEY MANAGE TO GRAB HOLD OF THE ARM AND THEY’RE WRENCHING JACK’S ARM! JACK IMMEDIATELY GOES FOR A PUNCH, ALEX DODGES IT AND THEY LAND A SLAP TO THE BACK OF JACK’S HEAD! JACK’S HOLDING THAT PART, AND ALEX IS LOOKING FOR A SIDE KICK— BUT NO! JACK DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT AND HE SWOOPS IN FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX! HE’S KEEPING THAT HOLD IN, AND HE TRANSITIONS INTO A SIDE CONTROL! NOW HE’S LANDING KNEES TO THE SIDE OF ALEX MYERS! JACK IS JUST GOING AT THIS TIME AND TIME AGAIN, AND ALEX HAS NO WAY TO FIGHT BACK! ALEX IS TRYING TO REACH FOR THE ROPES—
Deadprez: AND THEY DO ALEX ROLLS OUT OF THE RING! THEY’RE TRYING TO CATCH A BREATH, AND JACK RIPLEY IS JUST WAITING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! ALEX IS STILL TRYING TO GET UP TO HIS FEET, AND THE REFEREE IS LOOKING TO BEGIN THE COUNT—
Eve: BUT NO! JACK LAUNCHES HIMSELF FOR A SUICIDE DIVE! IT CONNECTS! ALEX IS THROWN BACK INSIDE THE RING AND JACK HAS BEEN OUTCLASSING THEM FROM THE GET GO! THIS MATCH LOOKS INCREDIBLY ONE SIDED RIGHT NOW, AND IT’S UP TO ALEX TO TRY AND EQUALIZE IT! JACK PICKS HIM UP, AND HE THROWS HIM OVERHEAD FOR A POWERFUL SNAP SUPLEX! HE’S LOOKING TO MAINTAIN THIS ONSLAUGHT AND CONTROL OF MATCH HE’S BEEN HAVING FROM THE START! JACK KEEPS THE HEAD TUCKED, AND HE LANDS A DEVASTATING DDT! HE’S LOOKING FOR THE COVER ONTO ALEX MYERS! CAN HE FINISH IT RIGHT HERE?
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWWWWOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: ALEX MYERS STILL KICKS OUT! WHAT THE HELL? HOW ARE THEY DOING THIS? JACK IS CONFUSED, AND HE KNOWS THAT HE HAS TO PULL OUT THE BIG STOPS, AND HE’S LOOKING FOR THE DAYLIGHT SLAYING TIME! JACK IS RUSHING IN, BUT ALEX DODGES IT! HE DODGES IT AND HE LANDS A DEVASTATING SNAP SUPLEX OF HIS OWN! JACK IS STUNNED, AND NOW IT’S ALEX ON THE OFFENSIVE! JACK STAGGERS BACK, BUT ALEX NAILS HIM WITH A PELE KICK! JACK’S STILL STANDING! ALEX GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK, AND IT CONNECTS! JACK RIPLEY IS DOWN, AND NOW IT’S ALEX LOOKING TO TAKE IT TO THE SKIES! ALEX SPRINGBOARDS AND HE LEAPS OFF FOR A SENTON! JACK IS DOWN! THEY’RE LOOKING FOR A PIN! ALEX HOOKS THE ARMS, LEGS AND KEEPS HIM DOWN!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TWWWWOOOOO!
Referee: THRRRRREEEEEEE-
Eve: AND JACK KICKS OUT! JACK RIPLEY WOKE UP A SPLIT SECOND, AND HE’S RAINING DOWN MASSIVE ELBOWS AND KNEES IN A CRUSHING MOTION! HE TO WANTS TO BREAK ALEX DOWN, AND HE’S LOOKING TO DO EXACTLY THAT! ALEX IS TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF IT! BUT JACK RIPLEY IS GOING HARD! HE’S GOING WAY TOO HARD RIGHT NOW, AND PERHAPS HIS CARDIO MIGHT TAKE A HIT BECAUSE OF IT! MYERS WILDLY, BUT SUCCESSFULLY MANAGES TO EXIT THE ONSLAUGHT AND NOW JACK IS LEFT ON THE GROUND! HE, HOWEVER, GETS UP WITH EASE! ALEX AND JACK ARE EYE TO EYE, AND IT’S CLEAR NONE OF THEM ARE GOING TO GIVE UP!
Gavin Kirkland: I mean, Eve— that’s the whole point of the sport. Not giving up, you know?
Deadprez: Me personally, Eve, I wouldn’t let a man with a receding hairline talk to me like that. That’s just me, though.
(Gavin grabs a mirror and checks his hariline. It is, in fact, receding.)
Eve: HAHAHAHA! SO MUCH FOR NOT GIVING UP, HUH? Your hairline gave up on you. Lol!
Gavin Kirkland: C-can we just focus on the match, please. There’s some i-interesting action going on there.
Eve: ALEX AND JACK ARE NOW JUST GOING AT IT! BOTH TALENTS JUST WILDLY SWINGING FISTS INTO EACH OTHER, AND RIGHT NOW, THE FIRST PERSON TO CHANGE MOMENTUM IS THE FIRST PERSON TO WIN! JACK! JACK! JACK! JACK! JACK! ALEX! ALEX! ALEX! ALEX! BUT NO! JACK RIPLEY COMES OUT WITH KICKS OF HIS OWN! HE’S LOOKING TO SNAP ALEX’S LEGS OFF THE SOCKET! JACK! JACK! JACK! ALEX IS DOWN, BUT HE LANDS A CRAZY JUMPING KNEE! JESUS CHRIST! THEY’RE FIRING OFF UP IN HERE! JACK STAGGERS BACK, AND ALEX REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SUDDEN TRAUMA! THE SUDDEN TRAUMA CONNECTS AND HE DRIVES JACK RIPLEY DOWN WITH THE SLING BLADE! HE’S GAINING MOMENTUM, AND HE’S STARTING TO RAIN DOWN HEAVY KICKS ONTO JACK’S CHEST! USING HIS SPEED, ALEX GETS ON THE TOP ROPE, AND HE DIVES OFF AND DIVES THE ELBOW INTO JACK’S NECK! DAMN, YOU CAN HEAR IT SNAP!
Deadprez: AND JACK IS DOWN! I REPEAT, JACK IS DOWN! ALEX KNOWS THAT RIGHT NOW THEY COULD PROBABLY WIN THE MATCH RIGHT HERE, BECAUSE JACK LOOKS SHCLEPT! SLEPT! GOOD NIGHT! GOO GOO GAA GAA LIKE A BABY AT NIGHT, AND THIS MAN IS OUT! ALEX PUMPS THEIR CHEST UP, AND NOW THEY’RE GOING FOR THE PIN! WILL THIS PUT AN END TO THE MATCH RIGHT HERE?
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWWWWOOO!
Referee: THRRRRREEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: AND JACK KICKS OUT! JACK STILL KICKS OUT! ALEX IS LOCKING IN A SUBMISSION! THEY’RE LOCKING IN A HEEL HOOK, AND PERHAPS THEY MIGHT BEAT ONE OF THE MOST TECHNICALLY PROFICIENT DUDES ON THE ENTIRE EAW AND SHOWDOWN ROSTER! THE HOOK IS LOCKED IN, AND PERHAPS THE MATCH MIGHT BE WON RIGHT HERE! JACK IS TRYING TO REACH FOR THE ROPES! CAN HE DO IT?
Eve: AND IT SEEMS LIKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS, ALEX IS ZONED OFF! HE’S OUT OF HIS MIND, AND THIS ISN’T GOOD FOR JACK AT ALL! ALEX IS WRENCHING BACK ON HIS LEG, AND JACK IS LOOKING FOR AN ESCAPE! MAYBE THIS IS IT! MAYBE ALEX CAN DETER JACK’S MOMENTUM HEADING INTO DEAD MAN TELLS NO TALES! JACK IS REACHING FOR THE ROPES! HE’S ALMOST GETTING IT, BUT ALEX TRANSITIONS INTO SOMETHING ELSE! THEY’RE HOOKING THE FACE AND HE’S LOCKING IN THE DAWN OF TORMENT! JACK MIGHT HAVE TO WORK A LITTLE HARDER RIGHT HERE!
Deadprez: JACK IS AN INCH AWAY FROM IT, AND MAYBE HE MIGHT BE ABLE TO FORCE A COUNT! CAN HE DO SUCH A THING WITH A VIOLENT ALEX WRENCHING THAT FACE BACK! JACK IS CLOSER TO IT—
Gavin Kirkland: AND HE TOUCHES THE ROPE! WITH ONE PINKY AT THAT! HOLY HELL! THE REFEREE BEGINS THE ROPE BREAK COUNT, AND ALEX IS STILL OUT OF IT! HOPEFULLY HE CAN GET HIMSELF TOGETHER BEFORE THE FIVE COUNT, MAN.
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWWWWOOO!
Referee: THRRRRREEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: Come on, Alex. Snap out of it, and just kick the knee or something.
Eve: Look at you being a motivational speaker. If only you could motivate your hairline to snap back in place.
Deadprez: Damn. You really just did that. Violation, man. Violation.
Referee: FOOOOUUUURRRRR!
Referee: FFFFIIIIIVVVEEEE—
Eve: AND ALEX SNAPS BACK INTO ACTION! THEY GIVE THE FACE A LITTLE TUG, AND THEY BORDERLINE JUST SNAP JACK’S SPINE! ALEX IS ON A RAMPAGE, AND THIS MIGHT BE IT FOR THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER! JACK IS TRYING TO STAND UP, BUT ALEX IS JUST POUNCING ON HIM! THEY ARE LANDING MASSIVE ELBOWS TO THE FACE OF JACK RIPLEY, AND ALEX IS INCHES AWAY FROM WINNING IT! ALEX TRIES TO PULL HIM OFF, BUT JACK STANDS TALL, HOLDING THE ROPE IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS! ALEX REBOUNDS OFF, BUT NO! JACK RUNS AND HE JUMPS INTO A RUNNING DOUBLE KNEE! THE RUNNING DOUBLE KNEE CONNECTS AND ALEX IS OUT! IT’S NOW JACK LOOKING FOR RETRIBUTION!
Deadprez: JACK IS LOOKING TO PUT ALEX MYERS AWAY, AND HE PICKS HIM UP! JACK LEAPS OFF INTO A SLINGSHOT DDT! THE SLINGSHOT DDT CONNECTS AND NAILS THE NEW BREED CHAMPION! JACK RIPLEY MIGHT HAVE HIM HERE! NOW IT’S JACK LOOKING FOR THE COVER! THIS COULD BE IT! THIS ACTUALLY COULD BE IT RIGHT HERE!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWWWWOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT NO! ALEX MYERS KICKS OUT! NOT TOO LATE, THOUGH— AS JACK MANAGES TO GET HIM INTO A CROSSFACE! NOW HE’S TRYING TO WRENCH THAT HEAD BACK AND DO EXACTLY WHAT MYERS DID TO HIM EARLIER! ALEX IS TRYING TO REACH FOR THE ROPES, BUT JACK IS JUST APPLYING PRESSURE ON THAT SPINE! HE’S NOT LOOKING TO KEEP IT ON HOLD, THOUGH, AS HE JUST BARELY EDGES THE POINT OF SNAPPING IT! JESUS CHRIST, ALEX IS IN MASSIVE PAIN! JACK IS JUST STOMPING DOWN ON THAT BACK, AND HE LIFTS HIM UP, AND THROWS HIM OVERHEAD FOR A PRECISE AND DEADLY SUPLEX! THE SUPLEX CONNECTS! JACK IS ON A ROLL HERE, AND HE’S LOOKING TO MAKE IT IN HIS FAVOR AGAIN! JACK’S LANDING MASSIVE SHOTS TO THE NECK, AND NOW HE’S LOOKING TO MAKE HIM TAP OUT WITH A REAR NAKED CHOKE! ALEX MANAGES TO FLIP OVER, BUT JACK PULLS HIM IN AND SMASHES HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MAT!
(The crowd could almost hear Alex’s skull get crushed by the makeshift move.)
Crowd: WHAT IN THE F***! (Censored, crowd was not clearly oriented.)
Deadprez: Somebody in this match is going to die. Somebody might actually die! Jack is just aiming for Alex’s pretty thin neck, and he’s pinching it like hell! Alex is not a 100%, and yet— they are still doing all this crazy stuff! Jack Ripley springboards off, and he stomps on Alex Myers’ back! JACK IS ON A ROLL, AND HE’S STARTING TO GO ON A FULL MASSACRE! JACK SCRATCHES THE BACK, AND HE THROWS ALEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!
Jack Ripley: (off-mic) GIVE IT UP, PUNK!
Eve: AND JACK IS JUST SLAMMING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE! ALEX FIGHTS BACK! JACK IS EATING THE SHOTS, BUT THEY’RE DOING SOME FORM OF DAMAGE! ALEX GETS ON THE TOP ROPE, AND THEY HIT A CORKSCREW EUROPEAN UPPERCUT, BUT THEY LAND AWKWARDLY ON yheir SHOULDER! JACK TRIES TO GET UP, AND HE’S STOMPING ON THAT SHOULDER! JACK PICKS HIM UP, BUT ALEX SHOVES HIM AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE! ALEX LANDS A MASSIVE BACK SPLASH ON THE CORNER, BUT THIS IS ALL PART OF JACK’S PLAN!
Gavin Kirkland: If this is going to go the way I think it’s going to go, Jack might have this match in the bag! ALEX MYERS IS HOLDING THAT BACK IN PAIN ONCE MORE, THOUGH! THOSE MOVES WERE CLEARLY NOT THOUGHT THROUGH BY THE NEW BREED CHAMPION, BUT HE’S GOING FOR IT! HE ATTEMPTS A HEADKICK, BUT JACK BLOCKS IT AND PULLS THE LEG TO THE SIDE! ALEX MIGHT’VE FELT SOMETHING GET OUT OF PLACE, AND NOW IT’S JACK’S TURN TO GO HAM! JACK IS READYING IT UP, AND HE IMMEDIATELY ATTEMPTS A RIPPLE EFFECT, BUT ALEX MANAGES TO TRANSITION AND GET HIM DOWN! ALEX GETS ON THE TURNBUCKLE, AND THEY LEAP OFF! THE SINNER’S LULLABY CONNECTS!
Deadprez: BUT NO! JACK HAD ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY, AND JACK MANAGES TO TRANSITION INTO A REAR NAKED CHOKE! ALEX IS ABOUT TO TAP OUT! ALEX FIGHTS BACK, BUT JACK SPINS THEM AROUND, KICKS THEM IN THE GUT AND HE’S READYING THEM UP FOR THE RIPPLE EFFECT! JACK HOOKS THEM ON HIS ARMS AND BACK, AND IMMEDIATELY THROWS HIM DOWN FOR THE RIPPLE EFFECT! THE RIPPLE EFFECT CONNECTS! IT’S RIPLEY WITH THE COVER! THE SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! THIS COULD BE IT RIGHT HERE! THE MATCH MIGHT BE OVER RIGHT HERE! OH MY GOD!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TTWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: COULD IT BE!
Referee: THREEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: AND YOUR WINNER, THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER— JACK RIPLEY!
(Jack rolls out of the ring, pleased with his victory.)
Gavin Kirkland: What a win for Jack Ripley here tonight. A hard fought battle, and now both wrestlers can—
(Antonne Prudence interrupts commentary.)
Antonne Prudence: HEY, ALEX! HOW’S IT FEEL TO BE DOWN, LITTLE BUDDY!
Alex Myers: (off-mic) What?
(Abel Atami suddenly sneaks up from behind and he immediately lays him out with a massive forearm to the back of the head. Antonne Prudence immediately goes down to join his client.)
Gavin Kirkland: Wow. That just happened. I got interrupted.
Eve: You don’t care about Myers getting beaten on?
Gavin Kirkland: Huh?
(Abel Atami and Antonne leave the ring, as Myers rolls out, but is tended by medics as it cuts to a commercial for Dead Men Tell No Tales.)
(EAW returns to the ring where we find Team Showdown standing. Once Chris Elite’s music begins to die down the cameras show the crowd’s reaction is mixed as the group consisting of Chris Elite, Donovan Duke, Jon Kelton, Ryan Wilson and Lexi all stand in their respective corners while Chris is in the middle with a smile on his face. Chris Elite listens to the crowd for a moment longer before beginning to look around at the four people in the ring with him and nods to himself…)
Eve: If you’re just joining us, welcome back, right now we seem to have the group of individuals that will represent the Showdown brand at Territorial Invasion.
Gavin Kirkland: If you ask me it’s THE team that will steal the show and the win for Showdown. Especially after last night.
Chris Elite: I can tell you all want to see the rest of the show tonight and I don’t blame you, Lexi here is competing shortly and I can’t wait for that and girl I know you’ll do us proud.
(Lexi leaps onto the second rope and smiles as she sits on the top turnbuckle.)
Lexi: I totally will!!
Chris Elite: It shows, answer know you’re going to pick up the much needed win to add even more momentum as we get closer to Territorial Invasion. Which is what it’s all about right now, Momentum… Because I know people aren’t expecting us all to work together as well as we’re capable of… I mean I’d be remiss if I didn’t admit to ya’ll that I too had doubts this would work to be honest but last night changed that. Last night on Dynasty we all alleviated the doubt not only in my mind, but everyone else’s when we took the fight to the Dynasty brand to show them all that WE are the team that is going to represent.
(There are some more cheers from the crowd who are all about brand loyalty, while some boo all the same as well.)
Chris Elite: So I want to thank you all, I want to let each of you know that I appreciate the contributions so far but there is definitely MORE that we can do. Because let’s face the facts alright, It’s no secret that some of us don’t like the other in some way shape or form.
(Lexi nods agreeing with everything Chris is saying at this moment before glaring over at Ryan Wilson. Donovan and Jon do the same.)
Chris Elite: So this is why I want us all out here, I want to clear the air as it were. I want to get everyone officially on the same page so that we can move forward and….
Gavin Kirland: Nice idea, exactly what a team captain should do!
(The crowd reaction is loud as all five look across the ring to each other. Donovan steps out and asks for the mic which he receives from Chris.)
Donovan Duke: That’s a smart play, almost as smart as having the National Elite Champion on your team my man. But I know what you mean, I do have a few misgivings myself if i’m honest. I didn’t think this would work, but it’s just like you said, last night it was actually a little fun. But as we know next week the fun and games go out of the window because I will face that man right there…
(Duke points at Jon Kelton.)
Donovan Duke: for MY National Elite Championship… Now I am a team player okay, I know that I can put aside petty differences should I need to for the greater good. I just want to hear it from Jon over there on whether he is going to do the same after I beat him.
Eve: That is very true, they face off at Dead Men Tell no Tales for the National Elite Championship.
Deadprez: A HUGE Match right there ya’ll.
(Kelton rolls his eyes a little before signaling for a mic from one of the ring crew which he gets. Ryan Wilson also requests one and lastly Lexi panics a little and requests a mic of her own as well so not to feel left out…)
Jon Kelton: Man, the only thing we need to be worried about isn’t about whether we’re on the same page. Is whether Donnie here is going to get past next week once I take that title from him.
Donovan Duke: Oh really you think tha-
(Ryan immediately steps out of his corner as Chris backs up, and watches along with Big Mike.)
Ryan Wilson: GUYS!!! GUYS!!! Chris here is right, we shouldn’t be thinking like this. You two will no doubt put on a killer bout! One of you will leave the National Elite Champion, the positive there is that it will STILL be in our corner. Sure this is a temporary thing right now but you at Lexi and I, we’ve got a chance to become the Unified Tag Team Champions the very same night! Could you imagine us all walking into Territorial Invasion with gold? Huh? HUH?
(Ryan extends his arms to emphasize his point with a grin like a Cheshire cat.)
Lexi: OH MY GOD I love GOLD! But YOU brought up a good point RyRy. Yes we are teaming up next week but I don’t trust you as far as I can throw you, and I mean you ARE looking a little pudgy there…
(Lexi crunches up her nose a little before turning her attention back to Kelton and Duke.)
Ryan: HEY! I do NOT. Right?
(Ryan looks down and pinches his stomach a little before walking over to Chris and Big Mike who tell him no…)
Lexi: Because despite that I could never forgive him for what he did back in Season 14. After Bethany and I saved his job, that was NOT cool.
(Lexi shakes her head and scowls at Ryan who holds his hands up…)
Lexi: But what IS cool is what Chris is looking to do, i like this idea Mr. Elite… So while I know you two want to fight, and look like you could go now Jon and Donnie… I don’t think you should.
Ryan Wilson: We should all hug it out.
Jon Kelton: I ain’t hugging that fool man.
Donovan Duke: I am not hugging THAT fool either, he isn’t getting anywhere near my title.
Lexi: I can hug Big Mike!
(The crowd roars a little at that thought.)
Chris Elite: No one is going to be doing any hugging tonight! But I do have one idea, it seemed like we were all on the same page on Dynasty. I have no doubt that we’ll do the exact same thing tomorrow night at Voltage. But to do that I think we need to do something more as a team, really get the juices flowing.
Jon Kelton: You can’t be serious, like what?
Donovan Dude: Figures he can’t come up with a suitable idea.
Jon Kelton: What you talking about, why don’t YOU come up with an idea then bruh?
Ryan Wilson: I still think hugging it out would be a good start…
Donovan Duke: NO HUGGING!
Chris Elite: NO HUGGING!
(Donovan, Jon, Ryan and Lexi all now start to talk amongst themselves, although things begin to get more and more heated as time passes on. Chris and Big Mike watch with Chris trying to interject but he isn’t getting a word in edgeways. Chris shakes his head and is about to give up when Big Mike snatches the mic from him and screams into it with them all stopping.)
Big Mike: STOP IT!! ALL OF YOU JUST STOP IT! We’re trying to create the perfect fighting machine here! You’re all bickering like kids, grow up!
Lexi: HEY HE STARTED IT!!
(Big Mike glares at Lexi which gets her to stop, he then hands the mic back to Chris Elite who takes a breath…)
Chris Elite: Listen, we need to be on the same page. We can’t have stuff like this right here happening weeks away. Just like you two can’t.
(Elite points at Ryan And Lexi.)
Chris Elite: So, Lexi I’m going to give you the floor right now. What do YOU think we should do to build up our team?
Lexi: What?
Chris Elite: What do YOU want to do next week?
(Ryan tries to interject but Big Mike glares at him next…)
Lexi: Uhhh… what do I want to do? Honestly I don’t think I can say that on TV now we’re owned by Disney…
(The crowd laughs while Ryan walks over to a corner and rests his head on the top turnbuckle… Donovan and Jon both laugh.)
Chris Elite: What?! No get your minds out of the damn gutter! I’m talking about TEAM Building!!!
Lexi: Oh… OH!!! I KNOW!!!! PUTT PUTT GOLF!!! Yeah… Putt Putt Golf!!
(Chris looks at Lexi as she smiles and skips away before exiting the ring to go backstage and get ready for her match and entrance. Jon and Donvoan are both watching the other while Chris Elite stands in the ring with his head in his hands wondering just what the hell happened as the camera fades into an ad for Territorial Invasion..)
(As we return, A roar comes up from the crowd, intermingled with some boos as Adam Lucas is pictured walking through the corridors, nodding to some of the crew as he passes. He suddenly stops, and the camera pans out, an even bigger roar going up as Jake Smith appears. Hearing the noise, Jake smirks, cupping his hand to his ear, the noise stepping up even further. Adam just laughs, following his eyes whilst looking like he is going to do the same, but then not, which brings a few more boos which Adam dismisses.)
Adam Lucas: Jake.
Jake Smith: Adam.
Adam Lucas: Been quite a few weeks hasn’t it?
Jake Smith: You could say that bro.Last night on Dynasty was interesting.
(Both of them had experienced ‘moments’ over the past couple of months, both putting it down to their competitive edge and stopping it from bubbling over. There was still that element though between them, them both not quite trusting the other. Something that had developed between them due to them chasing the same prize.)
Jake Smith: I mean what I say Adam, I consider you an ally, I hope you feel the same
Adam Lucas: I do, it’s all about the ‘game’ right, doing what you must between those strands? That’s why I think us three just shotgunning last night on Dynasty on one of their biggest shows of the year and it came off without a hitch.
Jake Smith: Correct. And if that doesn’t boil over, we’re golden.
Adam Lucas: Jake, we are adults and we both understand this business, apparently better than others far more experienced than ourselves. If I can kick you in the pills and you can shrug it off as a part of what we do, then I reckon we’re going to be fine.
Jake Smith: But what about you? It wasn’t that long ago you were stabbing TLA with a pen.
Adam Lucas: He disrespected me and got what was coming to him. As long as we still have that respect, I’m sure we’ll be fine and have each other’s backs come what may.
Jake Smith: As long as we both remember that.
(Adam smirks again, he knew that the two of them didn’t 100% trust each other, but other than Beth, there wasn’t anyone that Adam could ever trust fully. Same with Jake, the two of them had been through so much, and stabbed in the back by friends before so therefore there would always be that element of doubt. Especially the closer the two of them got to their goals.)
Adam Lucas: You don’t have to worry about me Jake. I know how this place works, and I know you can never trust someone fully in this environment, but truthfully Jake, you can me. We can be on the same page; I totally believe that. You and I can maintain peace whilst both chasing the Answers World Championship. You win it first, I’ll be front and center to congratulate you, because that’s the kind of man I am. Forget the history with Bethany, forget what has happened in the past, you and I are two grown ass adults who CAN co-exist. Look at what happened on Voltage, Dynasty attacking them and showing the united front that we need to find. They come looking for us, and we must be ready… we can only do that together.
Jake Smith: Adam, you are preaching to the converted. When we faced each other at Pain for Pride, I told you then, and I’ll tell you again now. I see you just like I see myself, the future of this company. I agree, you can never fully trust a person in this company when there are such high stakes, but you can trust me to stand back-to-back to you, no matter what the other brands try. If we face off for that World Championship one day, all bets would be off, and I’d do whatever it took to claim, or indeed defend that title, but afterwards we’d shake hands and move on, knowing that we had BOTH done something for this company. So yeah, I can quite easily forget everything that has gone before. In fact, I already have. Because I recognize just as you do, the only way we pull this off is with togetherness. I have no intention of doing anything to jeopardize our victory at Territorial Invasion, and I trust you to do the same.
Adam Lucas: Jake, you have my word bro
(Adam holds out his hand, which Jake takes, the two shaking in a show of respect.)
Jake Smith: That’s all I need Adam… lets represent the only way we know how huh, by winning the whole damn thing for Showdown?
Adam Lucas: Sounds good to me fella.
Voice: Well would you look at this? Is this a Mothers meeting or what? And if so, why the heck wasn’t I invited?
(Adam and Jake both turn to face Xander Payne, who scornfully looks at them both.)
Adam Lucas: Xander…
(Xander holds up his hand to Adam’s face, Adam turning to Jake who shakes his head.)
Xander Payne: Just don’t Adam, I’m not sure my ears can take anymore of your garbage.
Adam Lucas: It’s not ‘garbage’ Xander, it’s the truth
Xander Payne: You know what is the truth Adam?
Adam Lucas: Why don’t you regale us with your thoughts?
Xander Payne: As you ask so politely I shall do exactly that. I know, Jake knows, even you know that I would be the better person to lead this ‘team’. Yes, you won the match, but you didn’t pin me, did he Jake? So, you can’t really blame me for having a problem with following someone into battle who I believe is beneath me.
Jake Smith: You think everyone is beneath you Xander
Xander Payne: Yes, I do… because it’s one of the fundamental facts that hold the foundations of this company together. Xander Payne is it’s biggest star… end of.
Jake Smith: Definitely the biggest…
(Adam chuckles, Xander choosing to ignore the slight on his weight.)
Xander Payne: If I’d have gotten the job, you would have both fallen into line behind me, and no question would have played your part, allowing me to claim the ultimate victory. But instead, we have to fall in line behind you Adam, and ultimately I have a huge problem with that. Why should I take orders from someone who I know is nothing like my equal? I know the two of you may have, but Xander Payne will never lower himself to those levels. Not ever.
Adam Lucas: All good points Xander, but why don’t I give you some insights of my own?
Xander Payne: This should be good.
Adam Lucas: Let me make something clear, I don’t dislike you.
Xander Payne: What’s that meant to mean? Do you want to date me or something?
Adam Lucas: No… but my point is, I DID dislike Jake, I despised what he was. We got on the same page, and now I’d trust him going into any battle, never mind this one. I know his attitude won’t be the reason for our defeat, but can you say the same?
Xander Payne: Sounds like a deflection from your inability to lead if you ask me.
Adam Lucas: Look Xander, you may not care for me, you may hate the fact that I am Captain. But I’m talking from experience here.
Xander Payne: So now you believe you have the experience over me? Even your buddy here won’t be able to buy that.
Jake Smith: Just let him speak Xander, I think I know where he is going with this.
Xander Payne: He has a point… wow Adam, first time for everything.
Jake Smith: Just listen
Adam Lucas: When I say ‘experience’ I’m talking about what happened with Harper last year. She couldn’t bring herself to accept the situation, and get on the same page, and you know what… we lost. You don’t come to the party Xander and get on board, lightening is going to strike twice, and YOU would be the reason. Is that what you want?
(Xander for the very first time seems to be listening, perhaps surprised by the passion Adam is showing.)
Adam Lucas: Look Xander, after Territorial Invasion you can go on you merry way and we don’t have to speak to each other again. Last night we proved that we can all be on the same team when laying out Dynasty and that is with Limmy Monaghan, a guy I respect, but this here is war, bro. You can dismiss me as much as you like for the entirety of this season if you choose, I couldn’t care less. But whether we like it, we ARE a team. We have all been targeted with winning Anarchy in the Arena, and we will only do that if we give a shit, even about each other. If you really are the ‘best in the world’ prove it. Fight alongside side Jake and I and let’s win the whole damn thing, another point you will be able to mention when you say you are the best. Xander, I have absolutely no qualms whatsoever about how good you are, what you could bring to the table if you chose to. Let the EAW see once and for all that not only do you have the ability, but you also have the morality to do the right thing, swallow your pride, and represent your brand with us… together. You do that bro, and it could be one of the biggest statements you make. What do you say?
(Adam holds out his hand, looking Xander dead in the eyes. Xander looks at the hand, and then at Jake, who remains stoic.)
Xander Payne: That was quite the speech Lucas.
Adam Lucas: I meant every word.
Jake Smith: Take his hand Xander.
(To a huge roar Xander takes Adam’s hand, and then Jake’s, shaking both. He then nods, a show of respect, before heading off down the corridor. Once he turns the corner, Jake turns to Adam.)
Jake Smith: Did that just happen?
(Adam laughs, a smile forming on his face.)
Adam Lucas: You know what bro… I think it did. I reckon Showdown finally has the team it needs.
Jake Smith: All we gotta do now is win.
Adam Lucas: Compared with getting Xander on board… that’s the easy part.
(The two laugh, and head away from the camera as the scene fades.)
(The camera cuts back to the ring where Gina Romano is standing with a microphone in her hand, ready to announce the next Showdown contest.)
Gina Romano: The following contest with 20 MINUTE TIME LIMIT is scheduled for… ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers starts to play as Lexi enters the arena being accompanied by Ryan Wilson. The duo make their way to the ring as the crowd boos the makeshift team.)
Gina Romano: Introducing first and making her way to the ring! Being accompanied by Ryan Wilson. From Detroit, Michigan. Weighing in at 117 pounds. Here is the “MOTOR CITY MACHINE GUN” LEXI!
Deadprez: Here comes a very unique duo heading to the ring. They are the challengers for the Unified Tag Team Championships at Dead Men Tell No Tales, but tonight it’s going to be Lexi in singles action.
Eve: Considering who the opposition is, this little scenario could easily be seen on a soap opera of some sorts, so this match will be interesting to say the least. The question right now is “Will Lexi be able to forget the past long enough to win this match and win the Unified Tag Team Championships next Saturday?”.
Gavin Kirkland: The Lexi we see before us tonight is much different than the Lexi that was here before. She is hungry and she is determined to find success and championship gold for the first time in her EAW. She has a take no prisoners attitude and if she can keep herself focused, it could pay off big time.
(Lexi enters the ring as Ryan takes his place at ringside. The crowd is still booing as Lexi’s music fades off and she takes her corner. Seconds later, “You Know My Name” by Chris Cornell starts playing as Adam Lucas enters the arena to cheers from the crowd. Behind him is his fiance Dr. Bethany Blue and Sheridan Muller, the EAW Unified Tag Team Champions. )
Gina Romano: Introducing her opponent and making his way to the ring! Accompanied by the reigning EAW Unified Tag Team Champions, The Prescription. From New York State! Weighing in at 231 pounds. Here is “THE NEXT LEVEL” ADAM LUCAS!
Gavin Kirkland: Things are about to get interesting. Here comes Adam Lucas for competition and he is not coming alone. He is joined by The Prescription. Dr. Bethany Blue and Sheridan Muller are holding their Tag Team Titles proudly as the challengers are staring daggers into them.
Eve: This is what we mentioned earlier. There is so much history between Lexi and Dr. Bethany and that could be the X-Factor in this match and the future Tag Title Match. Adam is good and he would have no issue with taking advantage of Lexi’s lack of focus to win this match and help his future wife get a psychological advantage over the challengers.
Deadprez: Or it will send Lexi over the edge. The Prescription are looking to make a huge impact as the Tag Team Champions and would love to make a statement. But the Tag Title match is next week and tonight is Lexi and Adam. Who will walk out victorious? We’re about to find out.
(Adam enters the ring as The Prescription takes their place on the opposite side of the ring as Ryan. Bethany and Sheridan are glaring at Ryan as Adam’s music fades off. The referee checks both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: Here we go! Match is underway. No feeling out process here. They know each other very well and will not hold back. Lexi and Adam lock up and Adam takes early advantage with a side headlock.
Eve: Lexi trying to get free early on as she tries to throw an elbow to get free, but Adam changes position and transitions into a hammerlock before shoving Lexi away.
Deadprez: Lexi did not like that one bit. Lexi is now getting right back in Adam’s face and she is asking for a test of strength. Seriously? Against Adam? Adam is double Lexi’s weight and has a height advantage as well. Regardless, she’s gonna go for it.
Gavin Kirkland: Test of strength applied and LEXI GOES FOR A KICK TO THE GUT, BUT ADAM SAW IT COMING AND GRABS HER FOOT! Lexi hopping around on one foot looking like she wants to ask for forgiveness–
Eve: ADAM PULLS LEXI FORWARD AND LEXT ENDS UP DOING THE SPLITS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! Lexi in pain as ADAM HITS A LOW DROPKICK AND SENDS LEXI TUMBLING HEAD OVER HEELS!
Deadprez: Lexi sent into the ropes and Adam pulls her away from the ropes and brings her back to her feet. Adam with the Irish Whip and Lexi repounds AND ADAM WITH A PICTURE PERFECT STANDING DROPKICK! ONE OF THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS TODAY! Lexi is back down and Adam goes for the quick cover.
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWW–
Gavin Kirkland: Lexi quickly quicks out at one and Adam brings her back to her feet, BUT LEXI CLAWS ADAM’S EYES! Adam works the sting out of his eyes as Lexi kicks him in the gut and takes him down with a snap suplex.
Deadprez: Lexi catches a glance at Dr. Bethany Blue at ringside and now they lock eyes. Ryan is yelling at Lexi to get back to the match, but it might be too late as ADAM CLOBBERS LEXI FROM BEHIND WITH A FOREARM!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan Wilson slapping the ring apron in frustration because of the lack of focus, but right now Adam Lucas has the advantage once again. Lexi turns around to Adam and Adam with another forearm sending Lexi leaning into the ropes. Lexi drops to a knee and Adam tries to bring her back up again
Eve: LUCAS SLOWLY MAKING IT BACK TO HIS FEET AND LEXI HAS HER ATTENTION LASER FOCUSED ON HIM! ADAM IS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND LEXI GOES FOR THE SUPERKICK! LIGHTS OUT ON THE WAY, BUT ADAM DUCKS THE KICK AT THE LAST SECOND SO HIS LIGHTS DON’T GO OUT! LEXI TURNS AROUND AND ADAM COUNTERS WITH A DISCUS PUNCH TO THE JAW!
Deadprez: LEXI KNOCKED FOR A LOOP AFTER THAT DISCUS PUNCH! Lexi might be out on her feet as she was just whipped into the corner. Adam Lucas goes to the opposite corner before running at full speed towards Lexi’s corner. ADAM LEAVES HIS FEET AS HE GOES FOR THE STINGER SPLASH IN THE CORNER–
Gavin Kirkland: LEXI JUST PULLED THE REFEREE IN FRONT OF HER AND THE REFEREE WAS JUST SANDWICHED IN BETWEEN THE TWO COMPETITORS! HOLD ON! ADAM LUCAS IS HOLDING HIS HEAD! I THINK ADAM AND THE REFEREE CRACKED SKULLS WHEN ADAM WENT FOR THE SPLASH! Adam Lucas is holding his head in pain as he rolls out of the ring to the floor.
Eve: Lexi is down in the ring as Dr. Bethany is right next to Adam on the outside in a second’s notice checking on her fiance to make sure that he is alright. Adam and the referee did crack their heads hard so Adam Lucas could be out cold or concussed. Bethany is down checking on Adam as Sheridan stands behind her making sure he is alright–
Deadprez: WAIT A SECOND! RYAN WILSON USES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION! RYAN WILSON JUST PUSHED SHERIDAN MULLER INTO DR. BETHANY BLUE AND BETHANY JUST TORPEDOED HEAD FIRST RIGHT INTO THE STEEL RING POST! OH MY GAWD! DID YOU HEAR THAT SOUND AFTER BETHANY CRACKED HER HEAD? THAT DID NOT SOUND GOOD! I don’t think that Sheridan fully realizes what just happened yet.
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t even think Ryan Wilson can believe what just happened. Take a look at the look of surprise on Ryan’s face. BUT LOOK AT BETHANY! BETHANY IS HOLDING HER HEAD AND JUST WRITHING IN PAIN ON THE FLOOR! SHE COULD BE CONCUSSED OR WORSE AFTER THAT MEETING WITH THE RING POST! SHERIDAN IS BACK TO HER FEET AND JUST REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED! SHE CAN’T BELIEVE IT!
Deadprez: Sheridan just saw that her tag partner is hurt before she turns her attention to Ryan Wilson with a look of blood-red anger spread across her face. SHE WALKS OVER TO RYAN AND PULLS HIM IN BEFORE FIRING A FIST RIGHT INTO HIS FACE! NOW SHERIDAN AND RYAN ARE FIGHTING! SHERIDAN JUST LOST IT SEEING HER TAG TEAM PARTNER GET HURT! SHERIDAN AND RYAN AND NOW BRAWLING AND THEY ARE SLOWLY FIGHTING THEIR WAY UP THE ENTRANCE RAMP!
Eve: Adam is still down, but look inside the ring! Lexi is back to her feet and she sees the chaos that has ensued in the minute or two she was down. Lexi notices that Ryan and Sheridan are brawling up the ramp.
Gavin Kirkland: She also looks down at the ringside floor and notices Adam Lucas still down and she just noticed that Dr. Bethany Blue is barely moving on the floor. Lexi just jumps out of the ring with speed and checks on Dr. Bethany Blue.
Eve: Lexi just took another glance at Sheridan and Ryan brawling before they disappeared backstage AND SOMETHING JUST SNAPPED INSIDE OF LEXI! SHE HAS LOST IT AND SHE IS NOW ON HER WAY TO ADAM LUCAS! LEXI IS MAD AND SHE JUST FLUNG HERSELF AT THE DOWNED LUCAS AND SHE IS JUST PUNCHING THE BOLOGNA OUT OF HIM!
Deadprez: LEXI IS JUST UNLOADING ON DR. BETHANY’S FIANCE! SHE WILL NOT LET UP AS HE PULLS ADAM BACK TO HIS FEET BY THE HAIR AND SHE JUST THREW ADAM RIGHT INTO THE RINGSIDE BARRICADE! ADAM CRASHED HARD AND HE IS BACK ON THE FLOOR! In a heartbeat, the switch has been flipped and she is right back to Dr. Bethany’s side and she is back to checking on Bethany.
Eve: She is aware that she still has a match, right? Lexi is down by Dr. Bethany and she has her head in her lap and she is… caressing her hair?!? SHE HAS COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN HER MATCH AND IS CHECKING ON HER FORMER FINANCE. THIS IS NOT GOING TO END WELL! I JUST KNOW IT!
Gavin Kirkland: You might have got that one right on the nose. Adam has made it back to his feet and in about two seconds, he is not going to like what he sees. He looks over at where Bethany was and HE JUST SAW LEXI HOLDING BETHANY! UH OH! THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE GOOD! LOOK AT ADAM’S EYES! YOU CAN LITERALLY SEE THE FIRE IN HIS EYES! We don’t see Adam Lucas angry that often, but tonight is one of those rare occasions. WHAT HAS GOT INTO ADAM?
Deadprez: DON’T MAKE A LOVER MAD AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT LEXI DID? ADAM JUST GRABBED LEXI AND YANKED HER BACK TO HER FEET! LEXI SLOWLY TURNS AROUND AND SHE JUST GOT A LOOK AT ADAM! SHE SEES THAT HE IS CHEESED OFF! IT DOESN’T LAST LONG AS ADAM JUST GRABS LEXI AND JUST THROWS HER AGAINST THE RING STEPS! DID YOU HEAR THAT THUD WHEN SHE LANDED?
Gavin Kirkland: ADAM LUCAS HAS COMPLETELY LOST IT! ADAM IS COMPLETELY DESTROYING LEXI! LEXI LANDED HARD AGAINST THE STEEL RING STEPS, BUT ADAM IS NOT DONE! ADAM PICKS UP LEXI AND HE JUST SLAMMED HER BACK FIRST AGAINST THE STEEL RING POST!
Eve: LEXI IS WRITHING IN PAIN ON THE FLOOR AS ADAM PICKS UP LEXI AGAIN AND ROLLS HER BACK INTO THE RING AS ADAM QUICKLY FOLLOWS! ADAM IS COMPLETELY INCENSED AND THINK LEXI IS JUST ABOUT DONE!
Deadprez: THE REFEREE IS COMING TO AS ADAM PULLS LEXI TO HER FEET AND WHIPS HER TO THE ROPES! LEXI WITH THE REBOUND AND ADAMS THROWS HER UP IN THE AIR BEFORE PLANTING HER WITH THE LEVEL UP! ADAM GOT ALL OF THE POP UP POWERBOMB AS HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER! THIS MATCH HAS GOT TO BE OVER AS THE REFEREE SLOWLY MAKES HIS WAY OVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
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TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!
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THHHHHRRRRRREEEEE!!
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(DING! DING! DING!)
(“You Know My Name” starts playing again as Adam starts rolling off of Lexi to cheers from the crowd.)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner! ADAM LUCAS!
Deadprez: Well… we told everybody that this match had a possibility of getting heated and that’s exactly what we saw. Regardless, this was an amazing match between two great competitors.
Gavin Kirkland: We can’t take anything away from either of these competitors. Lexi was on fire and looked close to winning the match numerous times. Unfortunately, she couldn’t keep her temper or her focus in check as Adam Lucas also lost it. He took advantage of the situation and put Lexi down for the three count.
(The referee raises Adam’s arm in victory, but quickly pulls it away and rolls out of the ring. Presumably to check on his fiance before Lexi wakes up.)
Eve: Regardless, sometimes situations like this lead to an unintentional victim getting involved and that’s what we saw. Dr. Bethany Blue was just checking on her beloved when Ryan Wilson attacked. She hit that ring post hard and she still hasn’t moved.
(Adam crouches down to check on Dr. Bethany to see if she is alright. She looks to be out of it, so Adam quickly scoops her up and walks up the entrance ramp.)
Gavin Kirkland: It looks like Adam is taking Bethany back to the trainer’s room to get her checked on. Let’s hope she is alright. Anyways, we can’t take away the fight Lexi put up tonight. You mentioned how close she was to winning the match. Hopefully Lexi can work on her focus before next week’s Tag Title match.
(Lexi is back to her feet and she sees Adam carrying Dr. Bethany up the entrance ramp. There is an almost indescribable look on her face as she watches everything go down.)
Lexi: (off-mic) I was just trying to help. ALL I WAS DOING WAS JUST TRYING TO HELP! ADAM, BELIEVE ME! I WAS JUST TRYING TO HELP! THAT’S ALL!
Deadprez: Everyone in attendance can hear what Lexi had to say. All I can say is this situation is bound to get worse before it gets better. Will this be the tale at Dead Men Tell No Tales with the Unified Tag Team Championships on the line? That remains to be seen, but once again we offer our congratulations to Adam Lucas on the victory tonight.
(The final shot shows Adam stopping at the top of the entrance ramp after hearing Lexi scream. He turns back to look at Lexi. Adam shakes his head and shoots Lexi a glare as he continues backstage to get the trainers to check on Dr. Bethany Blue while Lexi has a look of disbelief as the camera cuts to a commercial break..)
( The scene fades back to the show as Gina Romano stands in the middle of the ring and prepares to announce the upcoming match. )
Gina Romano: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ARE YOU READY?… FOR THE MAIN EVENT OF EVENING?!
Crowd: EAW!!!! EAW!!!! EAW!!!!!
Gina Romano: The following contest is with TV Time remaining, the ‘Best In The World’ Challenge is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
( ‘It follows’ by Cane Hill plays throughout the arena as the crowd replies to the theme music with a negative reaction. For the moment, the inventor of this challenge himself, Xander Payne, makes his way from behind the curtain down to the ring in a corky mood and looks to show the world who he is. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, WRESTLING OUT OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA! WEIGHING IN AT 255 POUNDS!… THE EAW HALL OF FAMER, XANDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!… PAYNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Main event time, ladies and gentlemen. Here comes the man who created this whole challenge himself, Xander Payne! Our 2022 EAW Hall of Famer. The former World Heavyweight Champion looks to put his opponent, Donavan Duke, down here tonight!
Eve: I think Duke has a lot of things to do such as being on the Showdown team for Brand Warfare and all but tonight, Donovan has to take Xander out of his way but would he be able to do it?
Deadprez: I’d say that both men have something to do here at this point. Xander wants to show who he truly is. He’s more than the hall of famer, that’s why he called himself ‘The Best In The World’.
( Xander arrives in the ring and poses to the crowd. The crowd still boos at him then they turn into a positive reaction once ‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Church replaces Xander’s theme. Xander turns his attention to the stage once he hears the theme music. The National Elite Champion, Donovan Duke, walks out from behind the curtain holding the National Elite title in his right hand. Donovan looks down at Xander and heads down to the ring confidently as much as he looks to beat the challenge here tonight, also. )
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT, WRESTLING OUT OF STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA!… WEIGHING IN AT 212 POUNDS…HE’S EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION ‘THE OKLAHOMA GENTLEMAN’… DONOVANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Here comes EAW National Elite Champion, Donovan Duke! He looks totally confident out here tonight as much as he looks to prove himself as a great addition to the Showdown team to Xander that he will beat the challenge that Xander created here in Zürich, Switzerland!
Eve: That’s right, Donovan Duke is also a part of the Showdown team this year and he’s going to do something about it here tonight against Xander to pick up a win for himself.
Deadprez: These two are two of the best that we had here in Showdown, so it will be a really impressive main event that Showdown will watch here tonight.
[DING DING DING!]
Gavin Kirkland: The Best In The World Challenge!…. Main Event tonight!…. It all officially begins! Look at how Donavan goes at the beginning of this match… POW! A powerful dropkick sends Xander back into the corner! Donovan pops back to his feet and sends a series of punches at Xander in the corner! Donovan is going crazy! He’s here to beat the challenge that Xander invented!
Deadprez: The crowd loves it! The crowd adores Donovan’s energy here tonight, guys! Xander tries to block all those shots that Donavan shoots at him. The referee comes from the side and tells Donovan off but Donovan doesn’t stop at all!
Eve: Xander is sick! He’s done with this! Xander dodges and rolls down underneath the bottom rope to the outside of the ring. Xander snatches Donovan by his right leg and pulls him down to the outside of the ring with him. Xander grabs Donovan by his head and sends him right to the steel post! Xander seizes him once again but this time, sending Donavan’s back to the barricade!
Gavin Kirkland: Donovan holds his back and tries to recover as fast as possible, but Xander quickly pulls him back to his feet and sends him back inside the ring. Xander rolls underneath the bottom rope to enter the ring. Donovan slowly ascends back to his feet. XANDER GOES FOR AN ‘OVERDOSE’!!! LOOK OUT!
Eve: DONOVAN DUCKS UNDER AND SNAPS XANDER’S JAW WITH A SUPERKICK! DONoVAN GRABS XANDER FROM BEHIND AND TRIES TO GO FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX! XANDER WITH A BACK ELBOW RIGHT INTO DONAVAN’S FACE! BOTH MEN ARE ON THEIR FEET. XANDER TURNS BACK AND HITS DUKE WITH AN ENZUIGIRI KICK!
Deadprez: Duke falls back down to the ropes by an enzuigiri kick… BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND LOOKS TO STRIKE XANDER WITH A ‘DEALER’S CHOICE’! THAT WOULD BE IT, BUT XANDER SAW IT COMING AND ROLLED DOWN TO DONoVAN’S LEGS, TOOK HIM DOWN TO THE MAT AND TRIED TO WRAP BOTH LEGS UP WITH A CHICKEN WING INVERTED SHARPSHOOTER!
Gavin Kirkland: Not yet! Donovan uses both legs and pushes Xander down to the ropes. Xander bounces off the ropes. Donovan slides down to Xander’s legs, trips Xander down to the mat, pops back to his feet, grabs Xander by his left leg and attempts for an Ankle lock! An Ankle lock coming up soon!
Eve: But also not so close for Duke! Xander turns back around, uses another leg and kicks Donavan’s arms away! Donavan holds down both arms in pain. Xander slowly gets back to his feet and sees that he has a chance to make a hit on Donovan. Xander turns back to the ropes, rushes down at them at full speed, rebounds off the ropes and hits Donovan with a Running Shoot Kick to his jaw!-
Deadprez: Oh boy! Look at that! Donovan seems to be furious after taking that kick instead of going down to the mat! He’s not giving it all up yet! That makes the former world heavyweight champion a little bit surprised! Donovan pushes Xander away off just a bit and replies Xander with such a stiff roundhouse kick to Xander’s right thigh!
Gavin Kirkland: Nah, Xander can do better than that, folks! Look at the former World Heavyweight Champion! Xander nods his head in agreement at what Donovan just gave him. Donovan taunts at him as he wants more from Xander. Xander shakes his leg off a bit, and prepares himself. Xander warms up his right arm, twists around just a bit, and grabs Duke by the side of his head…. POW!!! DAMN! THAT STIFF FOREARM XANDER JUST GAVE HIM SOUNDS LIKE A GODDAMN GUNSHOT! THE POWER OF A HALL OF FAMER, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WHAT’S DUKE GOING TO DO NOW???
Eve: Donavan doesn’t think so, guys! Donovan quickly pops back to his feet and bumps his forehead against Xander’s one! Xander laughs out loud and smiles at Donavan’s spirit out here! The crowd loves what he’s doing here against Xander! Xander nods his head in excitement, pushing Donavan away in a little distance and WHACK! A DESTRUCTIVE OPEN-HANDED CHOP BY XANDER RIGHT ONTO DONoVAN’S CHEST!
Deadprez: Donovan fain- WAIT HE’S NOT! Donavan yells out of his soul and looks at Xander with his vindictiveness! Xander smirks and nods at Angry Donovan! Donovan charges his arm and sends a massive lariat right into Xander’s neck!
Gavin Kirkland: Wooooahh! Look at the power of the move! That lariat almost makes Xander fall back down to the mat! Donovan shakes his right arm up a bit and suddenly sends a stomp right onto Xander’s foot!
Xander Payne (Off-Mic): AH! THAT’S MY FOOT, YOU IDIOT!
Eve: But that doesn’t matter, sorry to hear that, Xander! Donovan turns back around, runs up to the ropes, bounces off them in a handspring style and goes for a Handspring Cutter!-
Deadprez: XANDER CATCHES DONAVAN IN THE AIR AND TURNS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A REVERSE JUDO TAKEDOWN! DONAVAN LANDS HIS FACE DOWN TO THE MAT! DONOVAN TRIES TO PUSH HIMSELF BACK TO HIS FEET BUT XANDER CONNECTS HIM QUICKLY WITH A JUMPING SEATED SENTON, TURNING DONOVAN INTO A FLAT TIRE!
Gavin Kirkland: Xander continues to run down at Donavan, grabs him by both legs, drags him down over to those ropes behind him. Xander puts Donavan’s head under the bottom rope and shocks him with a ‘Decapitator’!!!
Eve: That’s a bad sign for Donavan. After taking a move from Xander, Donovan coughs out in pain and crawls down to the corner next to him. Xander walks over to the corner opposite from where Donovan is. Donavan holds down the front of his neck and pulls the middle rope to help himself back to his feet. Xander charges himself up, runs over to Donovan and runs down to Donovan!-
Deadprez: DONOVAN POPS OUT OF THE CORNER AND CATCHES XANDER OFF GUARD, TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH AN EARTH-SHATTERING SPINEBUSTER! DONOVAN QUICKLY HOOKS XANDER UP BY HIS LEG AND LOOKS TO BEAT THE CHALLENGE HERE TONIGHT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Eve: Xander Payne saves his day! He kicks out in time!
Deadprez: That’s not even a close call for Donavan but he needs to keep moving forward here tonight to get the result that he expected!
Gavin Kirkland: Donovan begins to rise back to his feet and heads down over to the corner. Donovan looks back at Xander just a bit and Xander still tries to get back to his feet. Donavan goes up to the top turnbuckle as fast as he possibly can! Finally, Donovan gets upon it!….
Eve: DONAVAN BOUNCES OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND GOES FOR A MOONSAULT ON XANDER! XANDER MOVES OUT OF HIS WAY DOWN TO THE CORNER WHERE DONAVAN JUST POPPED OFF!
Deadprez: DONOVAN LANDS ON HIS FEET. XANDER TURNS AROUND AND GOES FOR A SUPERKICK! DONOVAN DASHES TO THE SIDE, SNATCHES XANDER BY THE BACK OF HIS SHORTS AND TRIES TO GO FOR A DRAGON SUPLEX!
Gavin Kirkland: XANDER USES BOTH ARMS TO PULL THEM OUT OF DONOVAN’S ARMS! XANDER TURNS AROUND AND GOES FOR DONOVAN’S LEGS WITH A DOUBLE LEG SWEEP!
Eve: DONAVAN JUMPS OVER! XANDER MISSES IT! XANDER NOTICES THAT HE MISSED THE MARK, AND TRIES TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET INSTEAD BUT DONAVAN PAUSES XANDER’S ACTION WITH A SUPERKICK ROCKING HIS CHIN! DONOVAN QUICKLY PULLS XANDER BACK TO HIS FEET, GRABS AND HOISTS XANDER UP FOR A TIGER SUPLEX THIS TIME!
Deadprez: XANDER STRUGGLES OUT OF THE MOVE WHILE HE IS IN THE AIR! XANDER LANDS ON BOTH FEET BEHIND DONOVAN AND SCOOPS DONAVAN DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A MODIFIED SUNSET FLIP!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
THR-
Gavin Kirkland: Donovan Duke with a kick out before three!
Gavin Kirkland: None of these two are going anywhere. Donovan who truly determine to win this challenge and Xander who tries to save his streak away from Donovan! Effort vs Effort!
Eve: Both men pushes themselves off the canvas and looks at each other. Xander walks over Donavan. Donavan fully recovers back to his feet and makes his first strike with a elbow strike right across his face! Xander falls back to the ropes, rebounds off them and comes back at Donovan with a huge knife edge chop!-
Deadprez: WHOOP! NO! DONAVAN CATCHES XANDER BY HIS WRIST, RUNS OVER TO THE CORNER, JUMPS UPON THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE, JUMPS OFF IT AND PLANTS XANDER WITH A TORNADO DDT!
Gavin Kirkland: Not today! Xander throws Donovan down to the mat instead! Donovan lands his face on the mat. Xander jogs down to Donovan quickly, picks him back to his feet, sets him in a suplex position and DIVES DONOVAN DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A X-PLEX!- NO! WAIT! WAIT WAIT! DONOVAN LANDS ON HIS FEET AGAIN! XANDER LOOKS IN AMAZEMENT BUT THEN DONOVAN SHUTS XANDER DOWN QUICKLY WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD!
Eve: XANDER FALLS TO A SEATED POSITION. DONAVAN LOOKS DOWN AT XANDER AND CONNECTS XANDER WITH A SUPERKICK ROCKING HIS CHIN! XANDER IS DOWN-
Deadprez: WOAHHH! AN IMPRESSIVE STANDING MOONSAULT BY DONAVAN ON XANDER’S GUT! DONAVAN HOLDS XANDER ON AND LOOKS TO TAKE A WIN BACK HOME TONIGHT AS HE GOES FOR A PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Gavin Kirkland: Close call but not close enough! Xander Payne lifts his shoulder up!
Eve: We are still yet to figure out which will be the one that will go down the hill here tonight. Xander looks totally defensive against Donovan over his challenge and Donavan who looks to end this challenge with his own hands but still yet to finish the job!
Deadprez: Donovan slowly rises back to his feet with his right hand pulling Xander with him by his wrist. Donovan sends a kick into Xander’s gut, sets Xander up and looks to put him down with a powerbomb but apparently, Xander is too heavy for this case! Donavan doesn’t have enough energy for this one! He might have to gain more power for that move!
Gavin Kirkland: Well, there is no time to waste around here. Everything is running up on a clock and both men are in a hurry. Xander pulls his head from under Donavan’s legs and sends a HEADBUTT! HEADBUTT RIGHT TO DONOVAN’S FOREHEAD!
Eve: Donovan turns his back on Xander. Xander pulls Donavan back, lifts him from behind and sends him down to his knee with an Inverted Ushigoroshi! Smart move by Xander!
Deadprez: Donovan is in a danger at this point after taking a big move from Xander. Xander looks down to Donovan who he just took down and Xander doesn’t seem to be done with his opponent at all. Xander drags Donavan down to the middle of the ring by both wrists of his.
Xander Payne (Off-Mic): Look at me, little buddy! LOOK AT ME!
Gavin Kirkland: Big words from Xander as Donavan looks up and Xander GOES FOR A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ON HIS BOTH HANDS BUT DONOVAN PULLS THEM OUT OF HIS WAY! XANDER MISSES IT AND DONOVAN SHIFTS BACK TO HIS FEET FOR A LARIAT AT XANDER BUT XANDER DUCKS UNDER IN TIME! DONOVAN RUNS DOWN TO THE ROPES INSTEAD AFTER MISSING HIS SHOT, BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND XANDER POPS HIM UP TO THE AIR!!! TIME FOR ‘LAST SEDAT-
Eve: DONOVAN COUNTERS IT! DONOVAN COUNTERS IT, GUYS! DONOVAN TURNS IT INTO A HURRICARANA, SENDING XANDER’S BACK CRASHING DOWN TO THE MAT! WHAT A COUNTER BY THE CURRENT NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION!
Deadprez: XANDER HOLDS HIS BACK AND TRIES TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET BUT DONOVAN QUICKLY SHUTS XANDER DOWN WITH A ‘DEALER’S CHOICE’ !!! A MASSIVE SPINNING BACK FIST SENDING THE EAW HALL OF FAMER TO THE DREAMLAND! HE HITS IT! XANDER IS OUT AND DONOVAN POPS DOWN ON XANDER FOR A WIN!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!-
Gavin Kirkland: THE MAIN EVENT HERE TONIGHT ISN’T THE PLACE FOR HIM TO LOSE! XANDER PAYNE KICKS OUT IN TIME! HE’S STILL IN THIS MATCH! “BEST IN THE WORLD CHALLENGE” CONTINUES!
( Both men tries to get back to their feet after such a fantastic main event that has been through so far. Xander and Donovan push themselves off the mat together and at the same time. Both men start to look down at each other once again. )
Eve: Both men are back to their feet and Xander makes his first step after his comeback with a brutal open-handed chop right across Donovan’s chest! Donavan falls back to the ropes AND QUICKLY POPS BACK TO XANDER, YELLS AT HIS FACE AS HE WANTS SOME MORE!
Deadprez: MY PLEASURE! XANDER PUSHES DONOVAN AWAY OFF IN A LITTLE DISTANCE AND GIVES HIM ANOTHER ONE!- DONOVAN IS NOT DONE! HE STILL WANTS MORE FROM XANDER!
Gavin Kirkland: XANDER IS SICK! HE’S TIRED OF DONOVAN’S FIGHTING SPIRIT! XANDER GRABS DONOVAN BY HIS HEAD AND SENDS HIM INTO THE CORNER! XANDER SPITS INTO HIS RIGHT HAND, RAISES IT UP HIGH AND GIVES DONOVAN A HUGE COURSE OF CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! AND MORE CHOP! THAT’S WHAT WE CALLED IT A ‘MACHINE GUN CHOPS’ !!!
Eve: XANDER SENDS IT OFF WITH A HUGE ONE! DONOVAN FALLS BACK INTO THE CORNER IN UNCONSCIOUSNESS. XANDER PULLS HIM OFF THE CORNER, INSTANTLY SENDS HIM UP TO THE AIR AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SIT-OUT MICHINOKU DRIVER-
Deadprez: WAIT, WHAT?! IS DONOVAN STILL ALIVE??? DONOVAN POPS DOWN TO THE MAT AT THE MOMENT XANDER IS ABOUT TO SEND HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS! XANDER IS SURPRISED BY DONOVAN’S PRESENCE AND IS ABOUT TO TURN BACK AROUND TO DONOVAN!-
Gavin Kirkland: TOO LATE! DONAVAN GRABS XANDER FROM BEHIND, RUNS DOWN TO THE ROPES, BOUNCES XANDER OFF THE ROPES WITH HIMSELF, HOLDS XANDER WITH HIM, LIFTS HIM UP HIGH TO THE AIR AND LANDS HIM WITH AN AMAZING ROLLING CHAOS THEORY!!!!!!! HE LANDS THE MOVE ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK TOO! DONOVAN HOLDS HIM ON AND GOES FOR A PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!-
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Eve: XANDER IS ALSO STILL ALIVE! HE KICKS OUT AND LEAVES DONOVAN IN SHO-
Deadprez: WAIT NO! LOOK AT DONAVAN! HE PROCEEDS TO PICK XANDER BACK WITH HIM IMMEDIATELY IN AN INVERTED DDT POSITION!
Gavin Kirkland: ‘SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY’!!! HE CONNECTS IT!! THAT SHOULD DO IT! DONAVAN IS GOING TO BEAT THE CHALLENGE! HE GOES FOR A COVER AGAIN!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Eve: NO WAY!
Deadprez: What a guy.
Gavin Kirkland: XANDER PAYNE KICKS OUT! HE KICKS OUT! THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE IT BUT XANDER DISAGREES AND STAYS IN THIS MATCH! THE CHALLENGE CONTINUES AND DONOVAN SEEMS TO BE REALLY SICK OF THIS MAIN EVENT!
Deadprez: Donovan rolls away from Xander who might still be sleeping after taking a huge move from Donovan that is supposed to end this match but Xander isn’t done at all, he has just shown that this challenge is yet to be over. Xander indicated to us that he’s still got it for this match! For this main event here tonight on Showdown!
Eve: Donovan begins to rise back to his feet while Xander desperately pushes himself off the mat. Donovan slowly takes his time and walks down to Xander, still recovering from that move. Xander looks back to Donovan, Donovan begins to grab him by his head-
Gavin Kirkland: OH WAIT NO! XANDER GRABS HIS LEFT LEG OUT OF NOWHERE AND SNAPS IT WITH A DRAGON SCREW! DONOVAN FALLS! XANDER SNATCHES DONOVAN BY HIS WRIST, PULLS HIM BACK AND THROWS HIS RIGHT ARM OVER HIS SHOULDER! ‘DAWNBREAKER’ IN A COMBINATION! XANDER QUICKLY CRAWLS DOWN TO DONOVAN, HOOKS HIS LEG AND GOES FOR A PIN! WOULD HE BE ABLE TO SAVE HIS DAY?!?!?
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
…
Deadprez: NOT HAPPENING YET, XANDER! DONOVAN DUKE L-L-L-LIFTS HIS SHOULDER UP! Xander face palms in disappointment but that doesn’t do anything to the main event, it’s still going, big man!
Eve: Donovan is still down from a ‘Dawnbreaker’ so that leaves a chance for Xander to recover and get back to his feet before him. Xander holds his spine and walks down over to the corner. Donovan begins to get back to his knees and crawls down to the corner. Xander looks down and that leaves a spot for him to make another turn against Donovan.
Gavin Kirkland: LOOK OUT, CHAMP! XANDER RUNS DOWN AT DUKE, LAUNCHES HIMSELF OFF THE MAT AND CONNECTS DUKE WITH A ‘HEATWAVE’!!!!-
Deadprez: WOAH! THAT WAS CLOSE! DONOVAN MOVES OUT OF HIS WAY IN TIME AND XANDER CRASHES INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD! XANDER HOLDS HIS SPINE AND YELLS OUT LOUD IN PAIN! XANDER TRIES TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET SO AS DONOVAN WHO JUST ESCAPED FROM THE CORN-
Eve: DONOVAN WITH A CORNER CLOTHESLINE AT XANDER! HE GRABS XANDER BY HIS HEAD, PULLS HIM DOWN TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, KICKS TO HIS GUT AND SPIKES HIM WITH A SNAP DDT! A SNAP DDT CONNECTS! XANDER IS DOWN AND DONOVAN GOES FOR A COVER AFTER TAKING HIM DOWN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: XANDER PAYNE WITH A KICK OU-
Deadprez: Oh look at that! RIGHT AFTER XANDER IS KICKED OUT, DONOVAN GOES FOR XANDER’S ARM AND LOCKS HIM UP WITH A FUJIWARA ARMBAR! IT’S LOCKED IN! XANDER IS IN TROUBLE! IS HE GOING TO TAP HERE???
Eve: XANDER LOOKS TO FIGHT! XANDER LOOKS TO NOT GIVING IT ALL UP TO DONOVAN! XANDER TRIES TO REACH HIS HAND TO THE BOTTOM ROPE AND BREAKS IT UP! XANDER PULLS HIS HAND BACK AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM ROPE AND HOLDS HIS ARM AS MUCH AS HOW PAINFUL ANOTHER ARM OF HIS IS RIGHT NOW! XANDER MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE HEA-
Gavin Kirkland: LOOK AT HOW XANDER GOES! XANDER ROLLS DONAVAN DOWN AND HOLDS IT ON! HE GOES FOR A PIN! XANDER LOOKS TO STEAL IT FROM DONAVAN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: WAIT NO, GUYS! LOOK!
Eve: DONOVAN’S RIGHT HAND IS ON THE ROPE! IT’S A ROPE-BREAK! THE MATCH CONTINUES-
Gavin Kirkland: XANDER PULLS DONOVAN IN, POPS HIM IN THE AIR AND SENDS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! WHAT IS XANDER GOING TO DO HERE?
Deadprez: XANDER GRABS DONAVAN BY HIS RIGHT HAND…
(SNAP!)
Eve: ‘DISLOCATION’!! HE BREAKS DONAVAN’S RIGHT HAND IN HALF! XANDER PICKS DONOVAN BACK TO HIS FEET AND A MASSIVE ‘OVERDOSE’ RIGHT ACROSS HIS JAW!!!! DONOVAN FALLS DOWN TO THE MAT! THAT’S HIS TWO SIGNATURES! THIS SHOULD BE IT FOR DONAVAN! XANDER DROPS DOWN ON DONOVAN AND GOES FOR A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: NO! NO! NOO!!
Deadprez: DONOVAN DUKE LIFTS HIS SHOULDER UP! HE’S STILL ALIVE! HE’S STILL IN THIS MATCH! XANDER CAN’T EVEN BELIEVE IT! XANDER SHOCKS AT WHAT HE JUST WITNESSED!
Eve: Xander catches some breath from now after Donovan shows him that he’s not going anywhere yet. Xander slowly rises to his feet, leans at the corner, and takes his time to breathe after going through this massive main event here tonight. After taking those two moves from Xander, Donovan is still yet to get back to his feet.
Gavin Kirkland: Xander is still here! Donavan is still here! None of these two are blessing us with such a great wrestling main event here, guys! Xander heads down to Donovan. Xander picks him back to his feet and then puts him on the ropes behind him. Xander starts to run down to the side-
Eve: OH WHAT?!
Deadprez: A LARIAT OUT OF NOWHERE FROM THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION! DONOVAN TAKES XANDER DOWN WITH A MASSIVE LARIAT, TURNING HIM ALL AROUND 360 DEGREES!
Gavin Kirkland: DONOVAN IS BACK! XANDER IS IN TROUBLE! XANDER ROLLS DOWN TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND THAT AUTOMATICALLY SETS IT ALL UP FOR DONAVAN! DONOVAN TRIES TO GO UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE. DONOVAN TURNS HIS BACK ON XANDER WHILE STANDING ON THE TOP OF IT!…
Deadprez: ‘STACK THE DECK’ !!!! AN IMPRESSIVE PHOENIX SPLASH BY DONAVAN DUK-
Eve: NO WAIT GUYS! XANDER CATCHES HIM OFF GUARD WITH BOTH KNEES UP IN THE AIR! XANDER QUICKLY ROLLS DONOVAN UP AND LOOKS TO STEAL A WIN FOR HIM! XANDER HAS HIM HERE!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: DONOVAN DUKE KICKS OUT IN TIME! HE SURVIVES ANOTHER TRICK FROM XANDER!
Eve: BOTH MEN INSTANTLY GETS BACK TO THEIR FEET. XANDER GOES FOR ‘OVERDOSE’ AGAIN BUT DONOVAN CATCHES HIM WITH A SUPERKICK TO HIS ARM! XANDER GOES FOR IT ONE MORE TIME BUT DONOVAN CATCHES HIM AGAIN WITH A LARIAT CUTTING HIS ARM!
Gavin Kirkland: DONAVAN ROLLS DOWN TO THE SIDE, GETS BACK TO HIS FEET FROM BEHIND XANDER AND SEIZES XANDER DOWN WITH A REAR-NAKED CHOKE!
Deadprez: Close but no. Xander quickly throws Donavan to the front instead. Donavan rolls back to his feet as Xander and tries to HIT XANDER WITH ‘GAMBLER’S ROULETTE’ !!!
Eve: NO! NO! XANDER CATCHES HIM WITH A KICK TO A GUT, SETS HIM UP AND PLANTS DONOVAN WITH A SPIKE PILEDRIVER! DONOVAN IS DOWN BUT XANDER IS NOT DONE YET! XANDER PICKS DONOVAN BACK TO HIS FEET AND SENDS HIM TO THE ROPES!…
Gavin Kirkland: ‘LAST SEDATION’ !!! XANDER DROPS DONOVAN DOWN TO THE MAT WITH HIS ICONIC POP-UP POWERBOMB! HE CONNECTS IT! DONOVAN IS OUT! HE COULD BE DONE! XANDER GOES FOR THE COVER!!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THR…..
Deadprez: KASSIDY HEART COMES OUT OF NOWHERE AND ATTACKS BOTH MEN!!!!!
(DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!)
(The referee quickly signals for the bell and to Gina Romano….)
Gina Romano: THE REFEREE HAS THROWN THIS MATCH OUT!
Eve: THE REFEREE HAS CALLED FOR THE BELL AND KASSIDY HEART IS BEATING DOWN XANDER PAYNE! I GUESS THE PEP TALK EARLIER DIDN;T WORK AND…. WAIT…. WE ARE GETTING A CAMERA CREW IN THE BACK RIGHT NOW! THERE IS SOMETHING GOING ON!
(The camera quickly shifts and sees Jacke Smith and Holly Arrow in a brawl with Jack Ripley and Harper Lee! All four of them are fighting in the backstage area as Harper throws Holly into the wall, a bunch of metal pipes fall and she jumps on her and starts laying punches as Holly tries to block them. Jake Smith takes a few swings at Jack Ripley as they tumble over some production boxes.)
Gavin Kirkland: THERE IS MAYHEM GOING ON IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA AND HERE IS KASSIDY HEART, GRABBING XANDER PAYNE AND HITS THE PAINFULLY NEVER AFTER! THAT CURB STOMP DROVE XANDER HEAD FIRST INTO THE MATS! XANDER IS DOWN AND NOW SHE GRABS DONOVAN DUKE, RUNS AGAINST THE ROPES AND…. GO TO GAWD! SHE JUST TOOK BOTH MEN DOWN…. AND…
(The crowd erupts in cheers as Chris Elite barrels down to ringside as quick as he can and slides in, Kassidy sees him too late….)
Deadprez: LOU THESZ PRESS ON KASSIDY AND CHRIS ELITE IS FIRING AWAY ON HER! HE GETS BACK UP AND SHE IS BACK UP ONLY FOR CHRIS TO HIT THE ELITE CUTTER! KASSIDY IS DOWN AND HE TURNS…. EVISCERATION!!! IMPACT SLID IN AND TOOK CHRIS OUT!
(The crowd breaks out in a chorus of boos. The camera pans to the back as the brawl continues but officials and referees are there now to break it up. In the ring, Impact stands there looking down at Donovan Duke, Xander Payne and Chris Elite all laid out, as Kassidy slowly gets back to her feet, the two glare at one another….)
Eve: THE BODIES ARE EVERYWHERE AND THERE IS AN INTENSE STAREDOWN BETWEEN KASSIDY HEART AND IMPACT!
(They continue to glare at one another when Impact extends a fist pump. Kassidy looks at it for a second then back at Impact as she returns the fist pump and everyone looks on in shock…)
Deadprez: WHAT THE HELL DO WE HAVE HERE!? IT CAN’T BE!? AN UNHOLY ALLIANCE SEEMS LIKE IT HAS JUST BEEN FORMED AND IF THESE TWO ARE ON THE SAME PAGE WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR SHOWDOWN!? I DON;T THINK THIS IS WHAT HURRICANE HAWK MEANT BUT THIS IS WHAT HE GOT! WE WILL SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK AT DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES WITH A MAIN EVENT THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR AGES! GOODNIGHT EVERYBODY!
Gavin Kirkland: …. This is scary.
(Impact and Kassidy smile before turning to the fallen Elitists admiring their work. The crowd heavily boos…
As the camera fades.)
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