(EAW Intro plays…)
(RECAP–The recap shows all of the Showdown related events from last week’s Midsummer Massacre event. First, “The Mauler” Kassidy Heart defeats Jack Ripley. Secondly, Adam Lucas is shown defeating both Xander Payne and Jake Smith to become the Captain for the Showdown Team at Territorial Invasion. Finally, the match between Impact and Chris Elite for the Answers World Championship is shown. After a long and hard hitting match between the two Hall of Famers, Impact manages to pull through, pick up the win, and retain the Answers World Championship against a very determined challenger as the recap ends…)
(“Brick Wall” by A Day to Remember plays throughout the arena while the camera pans across the loud and sold out crowd at the WIZink Center in gorgeous Madrid, Spain. The camera takes its time panning throughout the arena showing all the faithful EAW fans in attendance that are filling up the sold out arena holding up their colorful and creative 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 LIVE! Ladies and gentlemen, this is Sunday. Night. SHOWDOWN! Thank you for tuning in and joining us on your Saturday night. I am Deadprez and along with Gavin Kirkland and the lovely Eve, we will be calling all the Showdown action!
Gavin Kirkland: You got that right because the Elitists of the Blue Brand always do what they do best and that is WRESTLE! There is so much action going on tonight. We have Mary S. Atlas taking on the dangerous Roberto De La Rosa and Roberto will have Esmeralda by his side.We also have Komatsu Ogawa and Lucas Johnson going one on one.
Eve: We also have the debut of the Xander Payne “Best of the World” Open Challenge kicking off and who knows how that will go. Then we have the Queen among Princesses Veena Adams taking on Xerxes Godfrey and Jon Kelton taking on Harley Lewis. To make things more interesting, the National Elite Champion Donovan Duke will be the Special Guest Referee in the match.
Deadprez: We also have Ms. Cash in the Vault, Holly Arrow, taking on Number One Contender to the New Breed Championship Abel Atami. And since we are speaking about the New Breed Championship, in our main event, our New Breed Champion Alex Myers will take on former New Breed Champion Ryan Wilson. This will be a very good match, but right now, let’s take it to the ring to begin our Showdown action.
(‘You know my Name’ hits over the PA, the fans with a mixed reaction as Adam Lucas steps out onto the stage. His expression is one of satisfaction, and a smirk is etched on his face.)
Deadprez: Adam Lucas coming out here and looking very happy for himself. At Midsummer Massacre he instilled himself as the Showdown Captain in a hellacious war.
Gavin Kirkland: Come on, the guy did what he had to do. Be proud of him.
(Adam starts walking down to the ring, some people still wanting to high-five him, others pouring scorn.)
Eve: Adam was once one of the most popular individuals on the roster, that has changed over the past few months.
Gavin Kirkland: He had to evolve, he had not choice to survive. And at the free-per-view he certainly achieved that ‘Next Level’.
Deadprez: But at what cost… that remains to be seen.
(Adam enters the ring and looks out over the crowd, nodding his acknowledgment to all. As the music dies down, he pulls a microphone from his back pocket and lifts it to his lips.)
Adam Lucas: Well, I’m not going to say I told you so… but.
(He grins but holds up his hand as the crowd starts to boo.)
Adam Lucas: Oh, come on, I’m kidding. It’s not like everyone didn’t see what occurred at Midsummer Massacre. I went to that ring on a mission, knowing just how important that match was to me. I promised that I would do everything within my power to ensure I got the victory. After a couple of tag-team defeats, I wasn’t going to let me season go the same way as the last and I had to draw a line in the sand. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, I knew that my opponents were two of the best Elitists in this company, but I also had that same belief I would succeed. Last season, people saw my record and deemed it a failure… what I saw was a season that couldn’t be judged on victories, but on what I brought to the main event scene. I faced excellence on a weekly basis, and more often that not I gave them the fight of their lives. This season was about turning the screw… the screw most certainly changed last week.
Deadprez: I can’t deny any of that he said
Gavin Kirkland: And nor should you, this is a kid doing the best he can. He’s shown time and time again that he’s super-human, we should applaud that
Eve: Yeah, he really looked super-human against Impact at Día Del Diablo.
(Adam paces the ring, arriving at a turnbuckle which he leans on.)
Adam Lucas: And I know… you all saw it with your own eyes. I won off the back of a punt to the unmentionables, Jake Smith the unfortunate recipient. Yes, it was unfortunate, but am I supposed to apologize? Did that shot hurt more than being toppled from a ladder? No, and anyways, I did literally nothing wrong. I didn’t break and rules… in fact just like Xander and Jake, I existed within the boundaries that Hawk in his shortsightedness gave us. Hawk made it a triple threat. Hawk put us in the same team. You want to boo or jeer, take it up with him for giving me very little choice. People didn’t castigate Jake Smith for Pain for Pride, they said he was being opportunistic, and that’s what I was last weekend.”
(He looks directly down the camera lens)
Adam Lucas: “Opportunistic. I saw a chance to finish proceedings and I took it. You can hate me for that if you wish, but I’m afraid that I won’t be losing any sleep over it. I did what I had to do to get it done. Just like Jake would have, and most certainly like Xander would have. And now, don’t just call me Next Level… call me Captain.”
(There are indeed some cheers from the crowd, loving this moment, but there are those who hate it too in equal amounts. Adam isn’t bothered though either way.)
Deadprez: You can’t deny, Adam Lucas is getting a reaction here worthy of a top Elitist!
Gavin Kirkland: He is a top Elitist that’s why!
Adam Lucas: That doesn’t mean to say I liked it though. I didn’t love doing that to Jake and would much more have preferred it be Xander. As we both said before though, what happens in the ring, stays in the ring, and I hope Jake holds no bad feeling. I had to be the captain because it was the better option. I remember what happened last year, the bad feeling that existed because there was no clear leader, and I wasn’t going to let it happen again. I knew all eyes would be on us at Territorial Invasion, and so therefore I had to make a chance to allow my morals to sit on the bench. I couldn’t let my brand be embarrassed again, I wouldn’t let it happen, so I did what I had to do. And now…
(The arena explodes as ‘Polaris’ hits, Adam smirking as he turns towards the rampway.)
Deadprez: Listen to that noise… seems that we are going to get Jake Smith to the ring!
(Jake appears to a huge ovation, but he isn’t messing around and heads straight down the ramp and slides under the bottom rope, his eyes immediately locking with Adam’s.)
Gavin Kirkland: Well, someone has their knickers in a twist that’s for sure.
Eve: And rightfully so!
(Jake looks away for just a moment to grab a mic, and he takes in the ovation for just a moment. His music then dies down and he immediately turns to Adam who still looks on, intrigued.)
Jake Smith: Look, let’s not go around the houses here Adam, you cheated.
(A roar accompanies that opinion, Adam smirking.)
Jake Smith: But you’re right, you didn’t break any rules and I must accept that. I mean, you’re supposed to go by some codes are you not? Adam Lucas doesn’t do things like that. Yet here you are, punting someone in the balls to claim a victory, and do you know why?
Adam Lucas: I’m literally breaking with anticipation bro.
Jake Smith: I shouldn’t be surprised, not really. All that was, was desperation… pure and simple.
(Another roar from the crowd causes Adam to roll his eyes, this making Jake laugh.)
Adam Lucas: Desperation huh? That’s what you are going with?
Jake Smith: I am.
Adam Lucas: Tell me Jake, do I look like a desperate man? And what about pushing SOSA and I off the ladder, wasn’t that just as desperate? No, because Jake Smith did it, that’s ok? I call that one out Jake, but do you know what I realized at the Midsummer Massacre?
Jake Smith: No, but I’m sure you’re going to tell me
Adam Lucas: Indeed I am. What I saw was a guy who is getting way too comfortable simply because he holds a briefcase. What happened at the Midsummer Massacre wasn’t desperation bro, in fact I’ve never been clearer. What happened was due to the fact I will do everything I can to ensure that this season ends with me as the Answers World Champion. All I was doing was take note of the EAW rulebook and play by the same rules as everyone else.
Jake Smith: Whatever helps you sleep at night Adam. But I’m not ‘comfortable’, no way. In fact, what you did last weekend only solidifies what I intend on doing over the course of these next few months. And one setback isn’t going to stop me.
(‘It follows’ hits, and almost immediately Xander Payne bursts through the curtain and straight down to the ring, his face giving away his emotions.)
Deadprez: Now there is one angry individual!
Gavin Kirkland: EEK, scary.
Eve: Xander Payne perhaps the one who lost the most. He pretty much denied Adam could ever beat him… some might argue that the reality is that he didn’t!
(Xander climbs the steps and into the ring, a mic already in his hands as he looks at both Adam and Jake with poor scorn. As he lifts the mic, he is already shaking his head at the two of them.)
Xander Payne: Let’s get one thing straight Lucas… you didn’t beat me. I know you got the ‘W’ because Jake doesn’t have the smarts to protect his balls, but you didn’t pin my shoulders to the mat, nor did you prove that I am nothing but what I say I am… the best in the World. I don’t care what the records say, I don’t care if you have the title ‘captain’, quite possibly the most laughable thing I’ve heard this week, I am and will always be better than you both. Nothing has changed on that score.
Jake Smith: Yet, I have a briefcase, Adam has the captaincy, and you have nothing. Go figure.
(This brings laughter from the crowd; Adam enjoys it too.)
Xander Payne: And yet both those things are irrelevant. Take your briefcase, you’ll mess it up no doubt. The captaincy, well if he thinks I’m going to listen to him he is sadly mistaken. Xander Payne will always bang to the tune of his own drum and will never follow anyone.
Jake Smith: And yet again, I am so surprised by that statement. You’ve always been a selfish son of a b…
(Jake stops himself, not wanting to fall foul of Disney protocol.)
Jake Smith: It’s like both Adam and I said last week, I might not like the way it went down, or the way it ended. But when the smoke cleared, you were what we said you were… irrelevant. Oh, and Xander… to use your own words, that hasn’t changed.
Deadprez: Xander looks like he is going to explode
Eve: Jakes right
Gavin Kirkland: These are three of the best Elitists on our brand, put some respect on their names by golly.
(Xander and Jake stare at each other till Adam interjects.)
Adam Lucas: Look, like it or not, what happened, happened. I am the Captain for Showdown, and to use the words of BOTH of you, that isn’t changing. We may have differing feelings about each other, but if we are not on the same page, we ARE going to lose, no question about it. And is what you want to be known as Xander… a loser?
(He pauses a little, allowing Xander to ponder the question, before continuing, Jake looking on.)
Adam Lucas: I spent the back end of last season feeling that way when the losses mounted up, and I’ll do anything to ensure I never feel like that again, even teaming with the likes of you. I may not like you Xander, but we must do this, again we have been given no choice. So, I’m going to say this once, not caring who you are, or what you’ve done. GET IN LINE. Do your part.
(Adams eyes narrow, as he looks directly at Xander, Jake looking on.)
Adam Lucas: That’s an order.
(All three men step forward, and it looks like everyone is going to explode but it doesn’t. They just look at each other in an intense stare down.)
Deadprez: Make no bones about it guys, this could well be the most talented team Showdown has ever had going into this event!
Eve: I’d agree, the talent in that ring is unmatchable in any other brand. It’s stacked, but can they co-exist for just one night?
Deadprez: I gotta say, I have my doubts.
Gavin Kirkland: It will be fine. Send them on vacation together, let them bond and then watch them bring back that honor for the pride of Showdown. Have some faith people, it’s all gonna be good.
Deadprez: I hope you are right, Gavin I really do. But the way I see it, this can only end one way. A mess. They are just as likely to tear each other apart than the other teams, and that’s bad news for Showdown!
(The camera pans back to the ring, where the three are still engaged in the stare down. We then cut an ad for Showdown: Dead Men Tell No Tales before it switches back to the ring with Gina Romano.)
Gina Romano: Damas Y Caballeros, the following is the OPENING contest and it is scheduled for UNA CAIDA!
Crowd: UNA CAÍDA!!
Gina Romano: And has a ten minute time limit… Now… Introducing first…
(Por Mi Mexico- Lefty SM Ft. Santa Fe Klan hits over the P.A System causing the Spanish crowd to roar loudly as the curtains part ways and out walks Robert De La Rosa who stands on the stage looking out to the crowd with a focused look in his eyes. A moment passes by and De La Rosa turns behind him as Esmarelda walks out with a focused look in her eyes as well, the two now turning their attention to the ring before walking down the ramp…)
Gina Romano: Hailing from Cancun, Mexico… He is being accompanied to the ring by Esmerelda… He is El Artista Del Dolor – ROBERTO DE LA ROSA!!!
Eve: There they are and you can just see by the look in their eyes they are not here to mess around.
Deadprez: Damn right! After what happened to Esmerelda at the hands of Veena a few weeks ago, I know full well De La Rosa is not happy.
Gavin Kirkland: Doesn’t help that he suffered a loss there but that aside I know I wouldn’t be happy if someone touched Esmeralda like that either.
(Roberto is the first up the stairs and stands on the apron before sitting on the middle rope, Esmerelda walks up next and enters the ring first before Roberto follows suit, the two walking over to one side and posing to the crowd which gets a roar. Roberto smirks a little and walks over to another side of the ring and poses again with Esmerelda an even larger roar than before.)
Deadprez: Well you can certainly feel the Latin love here in Madrid tonight that is damn sure!
Eve: Oh yes, this crowd is red hot tonight and this match itself should be fantastic.
(While Esmerelda exits the ring, and Roberto ready’s himself in his corner the focus is back on Gina Romano who raises the mic once more.)
Gina Romano: And his opponent…
(The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars hits over the P.A System causing this capacity crowd to roar once again as the curtains part ways. Mary S. Atlas runs outside and over to one side of the stage and smiles to the crowd with a pose before rushing over to the other side of the stage and looking out to the nose bleeds and waves.)
Gina Romano: Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri… She is the Most Wanted… MARY. S. ATLAS!!!
(The Spanish crowd cheers once again as Mary rushes to the center of the stage and poses for the crowd. She then begins to skip down towards the ring and slapping hands with fans at the aisle while Roberto and Esmerelda watch on.)
Gavin Kirkland: Mary here, cute as a button and popular with these fans tonight just like the man in the ring and other women at ringside.
Deadprez: Big match for her tonight against Roberto who has his game face on which is never a good thing.
(Mary continues to slap hands while running around the ringside area only to stop and offer a high five to Esmerelda, who gets only a look. Mary continues high fiving other fans before leaping onto the apron and vaulting over the top rope and extends her arms and smiles with confidence.)
Eve: Mary since her return has had some positives but also some not so positive outcomes in recent weeks. Her match with Drunken Heel springs to mind.
Deadprez: That was a hard hitting bout on her end, not helped with Mickey Mouse at ringside if you ask me.
Gavin Kirkland: You will not besmirch the mouse’s name Prez! It was FANTASTIC having him at ringside!! I wish he were here now.
(Mary heads to her corner while Esmerelda whispers something in the ear of Roberto quickly which gets a nod. Mary begins to stretch a little to limber up as does De La Rosa and…)
DING! DING!! DING!!!
Eve: The bell sounds off and away we go with our first match of the night here live in Madrid, Spain! Both Mary and Roberto walk out of their corner, Mary offers a hand to start things off on a good vibe but Roberto slaps the hand away and delivers a vicious elbow shot much to Mary’s Surprise. De La Rosa grabs a firmer hold of Mary’s head and delivers a forearm shot this time before dragging her towards a corner and following that up with a European Uppercut which transitions afterwards into a back elbow instantly.
Deadprez: Oof! Mary felt that as did this crowd.
Gavin Kirkland; Just by watching that i feel concussed!
(Mary winces as De La Rosa drags her out of the corner by the arm and sends her across the ring with an Irish whip. Mary hits the cables and makes the return as Roberto doubles over for a back body drop, Mary however vaults over him and lands on her feet drawing to a stop.)
Deadprez: Oooh Mary avoids the back body drop entirely there, Roberto spins around and is caught by the Pele Kick!
Crowd: OLE!
Eve: The Pele kick out of nowhere you could say, it’s a move Mary hits on the fly in most her matches and this is no exception. Robert was caught off guard there.
(Mary kipflips back to her feet and runs the ropes and runs at Roberto before taking him off his feet with a Slingblade and covers)
Ooooooonnnnnnn-
Gavin Kirkland: NO! Not even a one count there for Mary, nice combo there but too soon.
Eve: But that isn’t always what you’re going for with that early cover Gavin.
Deadprez: It’s psychology 101, she got a first attempt that is gonna play on his mind now. Mary knows that and is not wasting time as she gets back on her feet. Esmerelda looking concerned a little but De La Rosa is back up as well only to get caught by a dropkick from Mary.
Eve: Mary on the offensive, it’s something she needs to maintain right now that goes without question because Roberto could change things in an instance.
(Roberto stumbles back towards the ropes before falling through the middle set to the outside to create some separation between him and Mary S Atlas. He walks over to Esmerelda who talks to him briefly before Mary runs the ropes and dives through them with a Suicide Dive.)
Gavin Kirkland: SUICIDE DIVE THROUGH THE ROPES AND THE DDT FOLLOWS!
Eve: We’ve seen her hit that numerous times, and it connects to the outside after Roberto sees her coming and pushes Esmerelda out of the way.
(Mary pulls Roberto up and rolls him into the ring as quick as she could, a Mary chant beginning to take shape with these fans.)
Deadprez: The crowd is behind Mary right now, can she capitalize on that picture perfect DDT as she now covers.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!
T-
Eve: NO! KICK OUT BY DE LA ROSA!! She got the all important one count this time, just two more to go!
Gavin Kirkland: I thought this was going to be all Roberto De La Rosa right from the get go, it looked like it from the opening of this match all the way to the ring entrance but Mary has surprised us all.
Deadprez: It’s what makes EAW so great, anything could happen at any given time.
(Esmerelda is seen hitting the canvas in anger now trying to get Roberto to snap out of the rut he is in right now. The Mary Atlas chants continue to build up with some also now for Roberto De La Rosa.)
Eve: The fans showing support for Mary but letting Roberto know they haven’t turned on him either.
Deadprez: He has to appreciate that in some regard, but he needs to turn things around in this match quickly before Mary runs off with it entirely.
(Roberto pulls himself up using the ropes and staggers to a corner and begins to shake the cobwebs out. Mary see’s this and runs to an adjoining corner and sprints at De Le Rosa.)
Gavin Kirkland: Mary is going for 9 Miles but De La Rosa dives out of the way and Mary catches nothing but the top rope. She might have tweaked her leg there but has no time to adjust, Roberto locks his rms around her waist and hits a Saito Suplex with the bridge!! The official drops to the canvas.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE-
Eve: NO KICK OUT BY MARY! She rolls away to the middle of the ring but Roberto kip flips to his feet and rushes over to her and mounts Mary Atlas and begins to unload on her with those MMA style strikes of his.
Deadprez: That ground and pound technique of his has served him well but it looks like eachhit here has a little every spice to it if you know what I mean.
Gavin Kirkland: He came into this match unhappy and now he’s making sure Mary understands that.
(The MMA strikes are hitting had, but Mary manages to kick him off her to his surprise. She gets to her feet gingerly as Roberto gets to his. He runs at her, Mary doubles over for the back body drop but Roberto completes his sprint with a running knee to her face sending her crashing down to the canvas.)
Crowd: OLE!!!
Deadprez: Stiff knee there from Roberto De La Rosa, Mary Atlas felt all of that. But there is no cover from El Padastro right now. Instead he pulls Mary to her feet and sends her to a corner with thunderous Irish whip.
(She cries out in pain from the impact into the corner, Esmerelda applauds him. Mary stumbles out holding her back only to get taken down by a Clothesline from Hell which turns her inside out before hitting the canvas.)
Eve: Oh my god did you see that impact from that clothesline?! Roberto debates but not for long and covers.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THR-
Gavin Kirkland: NOOO!! THERE IS STILL LIFE IN MARY S. ATLAS!
(Roberto De La Rosa sits up and looks at the official who holds up two fingers. He looks across to Esmerelda who has a focused look on her as well. It’s one Roberto can read wholeheartedly and gets back to focusing on Mary.)
Gavin Kirkland: No words need to be spoken between those two, he knows what is on her mind, what she wants to see. Something Mary clearly does NOT want to feel but right now may have no choice…
Deadprez: Mary looking like dead weight now as Roberto is back on his feet and begins to pull her up with him, but NO! INSIDE CRADLE FROM MARY ATLAS!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Eve: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Kick out from Roberto, who is back on his feet as fast as he can in shock. Mary is back up onto hers, it looks like she has a second wind now. Roberto charges for another Clothesline from Hell but Mary ducks and grabs hold of Roberto’s waist and rolls back before sitting on him for the cover.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Deadprez: NO!!! ROBERTO PULLS HER DOWN AND LOCKS IN THE REAR NAKED CHOKE!!! HE LOCKS IN THE CARTEL EXECUTION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!!
Eve: OH MY GOD, SHE HAS NOWHERE TO GO, AND SHE IS SLIPPING AWAY ALREADY!!
(The referee is on his knees checking on Mary S Atlas whose body has gone limp now. He raises her arm as the crowd cheers but as it falls, he immediately looks to the time keeper and calls for the bell.)
Gavin Kirkland: Mary is OUT, she just got choked out like that and it goes to show no matter how much control you might have all it takes is one move to end it all and that is exactly that tonight.
Gina Romano: Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of this match as a result of a submission… ROBERTO DE LA ROSA!!!
(Por Mi Mexico- Lefty SM Ft. Santa Fe Klan hits over the P.A System as now Esmerelda enters the ring before raising the arm of Roberto. The official is kneeling down checking on Mary while the camera’s focus on God’s Favourite Soldier.)
Deadprez: Great win for Roberto, a lot to take away i’m sure as his season sixteen continues. Another defeat for Mary but she showed a lot of heart tonight that is for sure.
Gavin Kirkland: That she did, a lot she can take away from this, a lot of promise but that Rear Naked Choke once it was locked in, was all he wrote.
(The EAW cameras focus on the ring one final time to show Mary is now moving and looks to be okay. Roberto De La Rosa and Esmerelda are now standing on the stage posing, his arm raised once again as the Spanish fans cheer as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(SCREEN BAR – EARLIER TODAY)
(The camera switches to the lovely Mikaela Street who is sitting across from the Universal Women’s Champion, Harper Lee.)
Mikaela Street: Hello Showdown faithful! I am so excited to talk to the current Universal Women’s Champion, none other than Harper Lee!
(Harper slightly nods, adjusting the Championship on her shoulder looking like she doesn;t even want to be there while Mikaela asks the first question…)
Mikaela Street: First of all… welcome! How does it feel becoming the Universal Women’s Champion?
Harper Lee: I don’t know Mikaela, what do you think? This is what I’ve been fighting for basically my entire career. My first shot at the Universal Women’s Championship was way back at Under Siege 2020 only a few months after I joined the company and now after years of people denying that I was as good as I said I was I finally did exactly what I promised to. How do you think I feel right now?.. Y’know what? Forget it. I doubt you could actually come up with an answer that actually captures how great I’ve been feeling since the Draft. I mean it’s one thing to prove haters and doubters wrong week in and week out, but doing so by reaching the very top of this industry? That’s a whole different thing. There have only been eight reigns with this title before I came along. Only seven women ever held this Championship before me. In the past year I became a big part of EAW history, and I love it.
The spunky Mikaela nods with a smile on her face before asking the next question.)
Mikaela Street: Okay fair enough, you feel great. Now that you are the leader of the Women’s Division, who are some of the top stars that you would like to face…. That is of course if you defend the title successfully against Andrea Valentine?
Harper Lee: Alright, before I even answer that question I just have a little problem. “If”? Really? Come on Mikaela, have a bit more faith than that. You saw the Draft. Andrea had no idea what was coming her way and it cost her the title. Now she clearly still has no idea what’s coming her way because she thinks she can just take away everything I’ve worked so hard for, and it’s not gonna happen. To answer your question though, I don’t care. I’m the Universal Women’s Champion. I have one of the biggest targets possible on my back. All kinds of women are gonna want a shot at me, from the nobodies who aren’t even gonna get the time of day to the best of the best. As far as I’m concerned I just want to face, and obviously beat the women who’ve accomplished everything there is to accomplish. I wanna share the ring with people who are actually worth my time, so if you want a name? Just look at the roster and pick out the best ones possible. Simple.
Mikaela Street: I can’t argue with you there, plenty of women that are in line, one has a guaranteed shot. Anyway, a lot of people want to know, with everything that is going on since the Draft Show when you cashed in the Iconic Cup. Why? And what kind of champion do you want to be remembered as?
(Harper snickers in a bit of annoyance.)
Harper Lee: Why? Like I said, I’ve been fighting to reach this spot my entire career. I earned the opportunity to cash in for a Universal Women’s Championship match whenever I wanted and waiting around for “the right time” would’ve been the dumbest move possible because I know that I’m good enough to go out there whenever I want and become World Champion. At the Draft, just one week after Pain for Pride I went out there and dethroned Andrea, and I did it because I wanna be a Universal Women’s Champion that’s completely unlike anything we’ve seen before. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen someone cash in to become Universal Women’s Champion. Most of the reigns for this title started because of a cash in, but I want to be remembered as the kind of Champion that was willing to do whatever it took to succeed. A Champion that was not just capable of shocking the world, but HAS shocked the world literally the day her title reign started. I want to be remembered as a Universal Women’s Champion that was different. One that was special, one that could legitimately do anything, because I can. I can do it all, and I plan to shock the world a lot more.
(As Mikaela nods again, she asks the next question.)
Mikaela Street: With this huge match in a week from Rome, Italy, what do you have to say to Andrea?
Harper Lee: What do I have to say?.. 🤔 Hmmm… I don’t know… How about, Andrea Valentine sucks and is a complete idiot for ever putting herself in this position. Andrea, whenever you choose to watch this, I hope you realize that you messed up by ever choosing to come back for my title. You already ruined my chance to compete on the first free-per-view of the season. You already ruined my second match as Champ. You’re just trying to mess my entire title reign up, but guess what? I’m still the Universal Women’s Champion. I’m still the top name in this division whether you like it or not, and that’s not gonna change after our match. I’m going to beat you and I’m gonna keep moving forward just like I always have, only I’m not gonna be picking myself up after a loss, I’m gonna keep defending my position at the top of the mountain after beating my first challenger. You are one of many, Andrea. One of many title defenses.
(Harper smirks, this time looking back at the championship with confidence/
Mikaela Street: Okay, final question. Any last words and what can we expect IF you defend the title successfully?
Harper Lee: Fine.. IF I defend my title successfully, which I will, what you can expect is me moving on to hopefully better competition so I can actually defend my title as the greatest women’s wrestler of all time against new opponents instead of the same woman I dethroned in the first place. Andrea’s Championship reign ended back at the Draft, and that was it. She won’t be holding this title again anytime soon. Once this is over her only hope will be waiting for the day someone else comes along actually capable of defeating me but that’s a very long wait. Chances are it’d even be a meaningless one, because I don’t intend to ever lose this title. Maybe instead of vacating it or something lame like that I’ll just hold this ‘till the day I retire, who knows? Either way, all you need to expect going forward is the greatest title reign this Championship has ever seen. Are we done here?
(Mikaela nods….)
Mikaela Street: Yes thank you so mu…..
(But before she could finish, Harper takes the mic off and throws it on the chair after she stands and walks out.)
Mikaela Street: Okay…. Rude.
(The camera fades to a commercial break while Mikaela looks on, rolling her eyes.)
(As it returns back to ringside, ‘My Way of Life’ by Frank Sinatra plays through the speakers as two figures walk out of the titantron. Yoshiaki Tanaka and Komatsu Ogawa walk out to boos from the fans. They walk down the entrance ramp and make their way to the ring, shrugging off these reactions.)
Gina Corano: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL WITH A 20 MINUTE TIME LIMIT! INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM TOKYO, JAPAN— HE IS THE DRUNKEN HEEL KING, KOMATSU OGAWA!
(‘My Way of Life’ is cut off and faded into ‘Ready to Die’ by the Notorious B.I.G., as Lucas Johnson is met by mixed reactions. Much like Ogawa, he shrugs all these off as he makes his way down the ring.)
Gina Romano: AND HIS OPPONENT, FROM LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK— HE IS THE WRESTLING MACHINE, LUCAS JOHNSON!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: LUCAS ISN’T LOOKING TO MAKE IT A GRAPPLING MATCH, AND HE’S JUST RUSHING IN FOR MASSIVE BLOWS TO THE THIGH OF OGAWA! LUCAS KNOWS HOW DEADLY OGAWA CAN BE, SO HE’S USING EVERY TRICK IN THE BOOK TO MAKE SURE HE DOESN’T EVEN GET A SHOT OFF! JOHNSON IS JUST LANDING HEAVY KICKS, BUT WAIT! IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE OGAWA IS FAZED AT ALL! He looks down at the kicks on his thigh, and clearly he’s unfazed by any of it! Johnson is shocked out of his mind, but he’s trying to stay persistent! He’s going for sharp hooks, but Ogawa is just taking those shots and he’s smiling like a madman as he does so!
Komatsu Ogawa: (off-mic) :mjgrin:
Eve: Lucas is trying to land another one, and it connects! Lucas lands another shot but no! It’s blocked by Ogawa! The Drunken Heel King just blocked that shot, and he pulls Lucas in for a headbutt! HOLY MOLY! WHAT DURABILITY FROM THE 6’4 JAPAN NATIVE! Lucas is stunned, and Ogawa is just basking in the clear dominance he has shown early on in the match! Lucas is just stunned as hell right now, but he’s still looking to keep fighting! He gets up and Lucas is at a size disadvantage trying to fight! Ogawa is just walking him down, but Lucas is showing absolutely no sign of quitting! He’s jumping in and landing massive elbows to the side of his jaw, but Ogawa is eating those hits! IS THIS MAN HUMAN???
Deadprez: It’s been one-sided so far, but wait! LUCAS MANAGED TO STAGGER OGAWA A LITTLE BIT, AND HE SEES THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO FINISH THE MATCH WITH THE LIGHTSWITCH, BUT NO! OGAWA MANAGES TO STEP MIDWAY AND LUCAS HAS TO JUMP OVER HIM! HE MANAGES TO, AND HE LANDS A MASSIVE CHOP BLOCK TO OGAWA’S KNEE! HE’S PUTTING HIM IN A HEADLOCK NOW, AND HE’S WRENCHING BACK AS HARD AS HE COULD RIGHT NOW! KOMATSU SHOVES HIM into the ropes, and he catches Lucas off balance with a GERMAN SUPLEX! HE JUST DROPPED HIM ON HIS HEAD! OGAWA GETS HIMSELF UP! LUCAS IS HOLDING HIS BACK IN PAIN, BUT OGAWA WANTS TO KEEP THE PUNISHMENT GOING!
Gavin Kirkland: This man is insane, and that’s a nice way of putting it! Ogawa is a madman, and he picks up Lucas by his trunks with one hand like he’s a world record strongman, and Lucas is no small man! He transitions into a vertical suplex position, and he lifts Lucas up in the air! LUCAS IS TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF IT, BUT A KNEE TO HIS GUT PROVES HIS ATTEMPTS FUTILE! OGAWA CONNECTS WITH THE SUPLEX, AND HE’S GOING FOR ANOTHER! HE ROLLS INTO ANOTHER ONE, AND IT CONNECTS! THIS MATCH HAS BEEN ALL OGAWA SO FAR, AND IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE IT’S GOING TO CHANGE AT ALL! OGAWA IS JUST A POWERHOUSE RIGHT NOW, AND HE LIFTS JOHNSON UP IN A SHOW OF STRENGTH! HE’S LIFTING THAT MAN LIKE IT’S NOTHING, AND JUST AS EASILY, HE SLAMS HIM DOWN FOR THE THIRD SUPLEX! LUCAS IS OUT OF IT, And to add insult to injury, Ogawa wraps his massive arms around his neck with one arm only, and he’s choking Lucas out! This match might be over right here! His manager is just hyped up on the outside!
Eve: Someone needs to give him a horse tranquilizer, he’s just dancing on the outside. Christ.
Deadprez: Hmm. Anyhow, it seems like Lucas is trying to fight the loss of oxygen, but the referee has eyes on him like a hawk! If the match needs to end here, maybe it’s for his betterment! Ogawa is just cutting off his blood flow as well, and that man’s head is damn near pale from all the choking! The referee is trying to make sure he’s still remotely alive, but no! Lucas manages to shove Ogawa into the ropes and break the count! The count is broken! Ogawa releases the hold after a five count and Lucas is dropped to the floor! The Drunken Heel King is just stomping away, but Lucas manages to roll to his side!
Gavin Kirkland: AND IT’S LUCAS KIPPING UP AND TRYING TO LAND MASSIVE SHOTS OF HIS OWN! THIS HAS BECOME A DOGFIGHT FOR HIM, AND HE KNOWS THAT ONE SHOT WON’T PUT HIM DOWN, NO. TWO SHOTS? NAH. SAY IT WITH ME, BOYS AND GIRLS, IT TAKES—-
Gavin Kirkland: THREEEE SHOOOTTTS!!!
Eve: Weirdo.
Deadprez: Lucas manages to get him down to a knee, and he’s taking control of his wrist! He slides one arm in and he’s looking for a double wristlock! Will it work on those massive forearms that Komatsu has? He’s wrenching it back and he’s trying to pull him down! Will it work?
Eve: IT DOES! LUCAS HAS HIM WHERE HE WANTS HIM, AND NOW IT’S KOMATSU IN A TAP-OR-NOT SITUATION! LUCAS IS INCHING CLOSER TO A WIN, AND HE KNOWS IT? HE’S WRENCHING THAT ARM BACK LIKE IT’S HIS LAST DAY ON EARTH AND YOSHIAKI TANAKA IS LIVID! HE’S TRYING TO PUSH THE ROPES CLOSER, BUT THE REFEREE SEES IT AND HE’S OFF THE ROPES! NOW IT’S KOMATSU LOOKING TO LIFT HIM UP! HE MANAGES TO GET HIM INTO A STANDING CARRY, AND HE’S LANDING MASSIVE HEADBUTTS HOPING TO GET HIM OFF HIM! IT WORKS AND LUCAS IS STAGGERED BACK!
Gavin Kirkland: But that momentum is still in Lucas’ favour, though. Lucas and Komatsu have unleashed all the offence they could on each other, and now they’re looking to finish each other off! LUCAS IS JUST KICKING HIS WAY OUT OF IT, BUT NO! KOMATSU PULLS HIM CLOSER INTO A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! LUCAS IS STILL STANDING! LUCAS IS STILL.STANDING AND HE LANDS ANOTHER UPPERCUT OF HIS OWN! KOMATSU RESPONDS WITH AN ELBOW, BUT LUCAS STRIKES BACK WITH A DOWNWARDS ELBOW! THE ELBOW JUST STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! THE WRESTLING MACHINE IS LOOKING TO MAKE THIS A STRIKEFEST, AND HERE HE COMES WITH MASSIVE CHOPS! THOSE CHOPS HURT, BUT TO THE DRUNKEN HEEL KING, THAT IS GOOD AS NOTHING!
Deadprez: Komatsu is just taking those chops, but Lucas is doing them so quickly he has no time to respond! Eventually, Lucas gasses out and here comes KOMATSU WITH A MASSIVE CHOP OF HIS OWN! LUCAS IS TAKING THE BEATING AS WELL, AND KOMATSU IS RAINING DOWN HELL ON HIS OPPONENT! THIS MATCH IS GOING FROM A STRIKE FEST TO A CHOP FEST WITHIN SECONDS, AND I LOVE IT! I LIVE FOR IT! I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THESE, MY BOY! KOMATSU IS RAINING DOWN CHOPS, BUT LUCAS IS RETURNING FIRE WITH ELBOW SHOTS TO THE DOME! LUCAS! LUCAS! LUCAS! LUCAS! LUCAS! NO! KOMATSU WITH ELBOW SHOTS OF HIS OWN! OGAWA! OOOOOOO— GAWWWWAAA WITH A MASSIVE SHOT FLOORING THE WRESTLING MACHINE! HE’S LOOKING TO PUT THE MATCH BACK IN HIS FAVOR, AND BE MIGHT JUST BE DOING SO! HE GETS LUCAS IN A GUTWRENCH POSITION— HE’S LOOKING FOR THE ‘FROM THE DEPTHS’ IT CONNECTS! HE STABS HIS KNEES INTO LUCAS JOHNSON’S BACK AND IT MIGHT BE GAME OVER FOR HIM! OGAWA IS GOING FOR THE PIN! THE REFEREE SEES THAT THE SHOULDERS ARE DOWN AND HE’S GOING FOR THE COUNT! COULD IT BE RIGHT HERE?
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWWWWOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT LUCAS KICKS OUT! HE KICKS OUT OF THE PIN AND NOW IT’S KOMATSU LOOKING TO SUBMIT HIM AGAIN! BUT NO! LUCAS IS FIGHTING OUT OF IT AND LANDS A DEVASTATING ELBOW BUT NO! THE ELBOW ACCIDENTALLY KNOCKS THE REFEREE DOWN AND LUCAS IS MET WITH A DEVASTATING LOW BLOW! THE LOW BLOW DROPS LUCAS DOWN, AND KOMATSU TRUCKS HIM WITH A MASSIVE BIG BOOT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! THE BOOT JUST DROPPED LUCAS JOHNSON, AND OGAWA IS LOOKING FOR ANOTHER COVER! THAT’S HIS SECOND OF THE MATCH SO FAR! OGAWA HAS THE SHOULDERS DOWN AND THE REFEREE SEES THAT! HE’S GOING FOR THE COVER!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWWWWOOO!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEE-
Eve: AND HE KICKS OUT! HE KICKS OUT! LUCAS IS KICKING OUT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND OGAWA IS FUMING! OGAWA MANAGES TO PICK HIM UP, BUT LUCAS MANAGES TO STEP OUT! HE HOOKS THE ARMS, TURNS AND BOOM! THE SKULL CRUSHING FINALE CONNECTS! THE KILLSWITCH HITS AND NOW IT’S LUCAS TURN TO GO FOR THE COVER IN THE MATCH! HE HAS BOTH THE SHOULDERS DOWN! THE REFEREE IS GOING FOR THE COUNT! THE PIN IS LOCKED IN!
Referee: OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TWWWOOOOO!
Referee: THRRRRREEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: AND KOMATSU KICKS OUT AGAIN! LUCAS ISN’T LOOKING TO BOTHER, HOWEVER, AND HE PULLS KOMATSU IN FOR AN ARMBAR! HE’S TRANSITIONING IT INTO AN OMOPLATA, THOUGH, AND HE’S WRENCHING THAT ARM BACK! THIS MAN IS TRYING TO SECURE A WIN VIA SUBMISSION, AND THAT’S GOING TO TAKE A LOT MORE THAN SOME ARM LOCKS! THE OMOPLATA IS BEING WRENCHED BACK, AND LUCAS IS TRYING TO STRETCH THE OTHER ARM AS WELL! HE SLIDES HIMSELF THROUGH THE ARM AND HOLY HELL, IT DOESN’T LOOK TOO GOOD FOR HIM! THE ARM STRETCH IS JUST PROBABLY TOO MUCH, AND TANAKA SEES IT!
Deadprez: SO TANAKA ENDS UP RUNNING INSIDE THE ROPES! HE RUNS INSIDE THE RING BUT THE REFEREE STOPS HIM! THE REF IS DISTRACTED AND KOMATSU GOES FOR AN EYE RAKE TO ESCAPE! LUCAS HAS TO LET GO, AND KOMATSU IS ROLLING OUT OF THE RING! HIS MANAGER IS TRYING TO HELP HIM, BUT NO! THEY’RE CAUGHT OFF GUARD! LUCAS JOHNSON COMES IN FOR A MASSIVE SUICIDE DIVE, BUT TANAKA SHOVES HIS CLIENT AWAY! TANAKA GETS HIT WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! LUCAS SCRAMBLES TO HIS FEET AND HE LOOKS MAD AT HIMSELF!
Lucas Johnson: ( off-mic) F***!!!!
Komatsu Ogawa: ( off-mic ) Disney about to fine you! :mjlol2:
Deadprez: AND OGAWA JUST RUSHES IN WITH A BIG BOOT! IT CONNECTS! HE’S JUST RUSHING IN LIKE A BULL SEEING RED! THE BULL SEES RED AND IT’S OGAWA JUST RAMMING JOHNSON WITH 240 POUNDS OF PURE FORCE! OGAWA PICKS HIM UP, AND HE SLAMS HIM ON THE APRON! JOHNSON IS GETTING ABSOLUTELY BRUTALIZED IN THIS MATCH, AND OGAWA SLAMS HIM ON THE APRON AGAIN, BUT TOSSES HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING! JOHNSON IS IN PAIN, BUT OGAWA IS LOOKING TO ADD ONTO THAT! OGAWA’S NOW CLUBBING HIM WITH MASSIVE FISTS ON HIS FOREHEAD! OGAWA WITH A STOMP TO THE FACE! OGAWA MANAGES TO PICK HIM UP, AND HE LIFTS HIM UP ON HIS HEAD! HE’S WAITING FOR A CHANCE, AND HE JUST TOSSES HIM OUTSIDE OF THE RING! BUT NO! OGAWA RUSHES BACK IN AND THROWS JOHNSON BACK INSIDE! OH LORD!
Eve: AND OGAWA PICKS HIM UP BY THE TRUNKS AND GETS HIM IN A REAR NAKED CHOKE! THE REAR NAKED CHOKE CONNECTS AND IT LOCKS IN! LUCAS JOHNSON IS ABOUT TO FADE OUT, BUT HE MANAGES TO TRANSITION, HOWEVER OGAWA JUST SLAMS HIS SKULL DOWN JOHNSON’S NOSE! IT’S ONE MORE HEADBUTT AWAY FROM BREAKING! LUCAS IS ABOUT TO CRACK! OGAWA PULLS HIM IN FOR A MASSIVE BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX! IT CONNECTS! THIS WHOLE SEQUENCE HAS BEEN ALL OGAWA WITH NO LUCAS JOHNSON ACTIVITY! OGAWA RUSHES IN FOR A MASSIVE BIG BOOT, BUT LUCAS DUCKS IN FOR A LEG SWEEP! NOW HE’S GOING FOR A SPINNING TOE HOLD! THE SPINNING TOE HOLD SNAPS OGAWA’S ANKLES! JOHNSON KICKS THE LEG AND HE’S LOOKING TO TAKE OUT ALMOST ALL AVENUES OF HIS OFFENSE!
Gavin Kirkland: AND NOW IT’S LUCAS JOHNSON WITH A GROUND AND POUND! HE SEEMS TO HAVE BEAT HIM DOWN! HE’S BEATING HIM DOWN AGAIN AND AGAIN AND YET, OGAWA IS JUST SMILING IN THE FACE OF FEAR! THIS IS DISNEY, SO I THINK THEY WOULD NEED TO CENSOR WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN NEXT!
Eve: Couldn’t you have worded that better?
Deadprez: Yeah, it sounds like they’re going to do something bad…
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU TWO? GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE GUTTER! ANYWAYS, LUCAS IS NOW LANDING HEADBUTTS OF HIS OWN, AND HE’S LOOKING TO PUT OGAWA AWAY! HE’S LOOKING TO PUT HIM OUT FOR GOOD THIS TIME! OGAWA IS TAKING THOSE SHOTS, AND HE STAGGERS BACK! LUCAS RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND THE REFEREE STUPIDLY HAS HIS BACK TURNED ON LUCAS! TANAKA FROM BEHIND WITH A WHISKEY BOTTLE SPILLED ON LUCAS’ EYES! LUCAS IS LOST WITH NOWHERE TO GO! THIS COULD BE THE END FOR HIM!
Deadprez: AND OGAWA HOISTS HIM UP ON HIS SHOULDERS, AND IMMEDIATELY THROWS HIM DOWN FOR A PILEDRIVER! THE IRISH CAR BOMB CONNECTS! LUCAS IS OUT! I REPEAT, LUCAS JOHNSON IS OUT OF IT AND NOW IT’S OGAWA LOOKING FOR THE COVER! OGAWA LOOKING FOR THE COVER AND THE REFEREE BEGINS THE COUNT!
Referee:. OOOOOOOOOONNNNNEE!
Referee: TTTTWWWWWWWWOOO!
Referee: THREEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: Wow. Ogawa was dominant from the get-go, and although Lucas had a show of strength and striking ability, the two versus one numbers advantage was hard to overcome. Nonetheless, congratulations to Ogawa for picking up a win!
(Ogawa celebrates in the middle of the ring, as Lucas Johnson rolls out of the ring and proceeds to head to the back as it fades into an ad for Territorial Invasion.)
(As Showdown comes back from commercial break, “It Follows” by Cane Hill plays throughout the arena as Xander Payne stands in the middle of the ring in his gear and mic in hand looking out at the Spanish crowd in Madrid. )
Deadprez: Xander Payne made his way out here during the commercial break and we have heard rumors that he was going to do a “Best of the World” Open Challenge at every arena that he was appearing in throughout the rest of this international tour.
Eve: And we saw Xander earlier, he was not happy about Adam Lucas becoming the Team Captain of the Showdown Trios for Territorial Invasion. He was very vocal about his disdain for Adam Lucas, but he is out here tonight for another reason.
Gavin Kirkland: How great is it that Xander is going to give one lucky competitor a chance to prove that he is the Best in the World against the Best in the World!?
(Xander paces for a second before she speaks…)
Xander Payne: I already said my peace earlier pertaining to Adam Lucas and Jake Smith. I will get to that again later. Let’s talk about being the Best in the World. Don’t you see that I am the greatest wrestler of all time and I plan to prove it, by making an open challenge to any wrestler that wants to prove me wrong. See, I am a reasonable man, but how would I actually be the best in the world if I didn’t prove it by actually defeating those who challenge me int heir style.
(The fans in Spain boo…)
Xander Payne: And that is fine. Everyone here can boo me until they turn blue in the face, its not going to make a lick of difference. I am an artist in this ring, but I am also someone who is willing to test the theories. And so, I scoured the country of Spain and I found someone that is very familiar to you all. He is the current Espana Campeon Mundial….. none other than EL TORO DE MADRID!
(Some generic Spanish music kicks on as the fans get to their feet. The Espana World Champion walks out with his title around his waist.)
Gina Romano: THE OPPONENT TO THE OPEN CHALLENGE! FROM MADRID, SPAIN! WEIGHING IN AT 235 POUNDS…. THE Espana Campeon Mundial…. EL TORO DE MADRID!
(The fans erupt as a very muscular man in a bull mask walks out and high fives the crowd as they cheer. Xander sits on the ropes to open them so that he may be able to walk in through them. He reaches the ring and slides in, Xander shrugs his shoulders.)
Deadprez: What we have on El Toro de Madrid is a 6-year professional, 25 years old, weighs 235 pounds and is the Espana World Champion. El Toro has had a storied career so far and now he gets the chance to prove it against Xander Payne!
Eve: This will definitely be a test for Xander as he faces someone who is a powerhouse technician. Xander doesn’t look too impressed.
Gavin Kirkland: El Toro is one of the best in Europe and maybe the world! Xander is about to find out!
(Xander nods and smiles.)
Xander Payne: I respect that you want to step up and challenge me, I know that you and I are going to put on a clinic here tonight. Referee, ring the bell.
(El Toro nods as the referee calls for the bell….)
(DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!)
(Xander and El Toro circle the ring, as they lock up in a test of strength, but Xander drops to one knee for leverage, but Toro is able to reverse it and hits a quick arm drag catching Xander…)
Deadprez: El Toro starts off fast and Xander charges in only for El Toro to pick up Xander and BODYSLAM HIM! THAT WAS IMPRESSIVE! XANDER IS BACK UP AND HE CHARGES IN AND ANOTHER BODYSLAM! El Toro is the real deal! He came to fight and here he is grabbing Xander and throwing him into the turnbuckle, rushing in but NO! Xander with a huge boot and Toro stumbles back!
Eve: Xander Payne with a huge FLYING BODYPRESS AND HAT TOOK THE WINDS OUT OF EL TORO! Xander Payne came out of that so fast, it was sudden, and El Toro is hurt but look at Xander, he throws him into the ropes, he bounces off and…. LAST SEDATION! HE PLANTED TORO IN THE MAT BUT XANDER IS NOT GOING FOR THE COVER!
Gavin Kirkland: No…. he is picking up El Toro….. putting him over his shoulder in a Torture Rack, spinning Neckbreaker and that is El Toro’s famed finisher Las Casadora! Xander Payne is the best in the World as he makes the cover!
ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(DING!!! DING!!! DING!!!)
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER OF THE “BEST IN THE WORLD” OPEN CHALLENGE…. XANDER PAYNE!
(The crowd boos as Xander grabs the Espana Championship and holds it hover his head, he waits a second before dropping It on El Toro. Grabbing the mic.)
Xander Payne: I guess this is the first of many….. Xander Payne has conquered Spain and I am the Best in the Spain! But soon…. It will be the world!
(He drops the mic and poses as “It Follows” by Cane Hill plays while he basks in the glory of the win.)
Deadprez: That didn’t take long at all and maybe Xander Payne is the Best in the World! He took care of Spain tonight and with El Toro’s own finisher, that is a slap on the face, let’s see if he can do Italy next week!
Eve: Xander did defeat a legit competitor here at least, I am interested to see where this all leads two, but for now Xander Payne wins!
Gavin Kirkland: What a hard-fought victory over one of the absolute best! Amazing!
(Xander continues to pose, he turns and looks at El Toro slowly stirring. He gets out of the ring and heads toward the back as it slowly cuts to a commercial.)
(As it comes back from the break, we see Gina Romano standing in the ring ready to call the next match.)
Gina Romano: The following contest has a 20 minutes time limit and is scheduled FOR!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
( ‘7 Rings’ by Ariana Grande plays over the sound system of the Moviestar Arena as The Princess of Professional Wrestling is making his way to the ring with a look of extreme confidence to herself. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Greenwich, Connecticut! Weighing in at 121 pounds; She Is The Golden NIECE! VEENA ADAAAAAAAAAAMS!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Is it getting hot in here? I think it’s getting hot in here. Yeah, I need some water because I’m thirsty!!!
Deadprez: Yikes Gavin, a little restraint perhaps? Regardless, Veena was not part of MidSummer Massacre however her last match in the Showdown ring ended with a victory!
Eve: She will be looking to add a second win in a row and she actually has a good fair chance of making it happen tonight.
( The camera moves to the stage when ‘Awaken’ by Taku Iwasaki hits over the sound system. Golden sparks fall from the top of the stage in a waterfall-like manner. Xerxes makes his way down to the ringside in a slow, laid-back fashion, just soaking in the atmosphere and taking his time. )
Gina Romano: ANNND HER OPPONENT! Hailing from Alexandria, Egypt! Weighing in at 216 pounds: XERXES GODFREY!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Here comes a young man who seems to be ready and focused on one thing only: Winning!
Deadprez: Speaking of which, the last time we saw him in action was against Alex Blade in a winning effort.
Eve: Tonight he is going against one of the members of EAW’s first family, this should be interesting!
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
Deadprez: And this match is officially underway!! Veena with a series of quick palm strikes to the chest of Godfrey before whipping him into the ropes AND TACKLES HIM DOWN WITH A THEZ PRESS WHICH SHE CHAINS UP WITH A SERIES OF STIFF’ VIOLENT LOOKING RIGHT TO THE FACE AND HEAD OF HER OPPONENT! She is asked to stop by the official and she nearly shoves him away from her before moving to her feet and let out a battle cry!! She looks down to Godfrey who is getting up BUT SHE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SCOOP SLAM!
Deadprez: She follows it with the Kesagiri chop! A downward diagonal chop to Godfrey’s neck just as he was getting vertical. He grabs at his throat but gets leg swept by Veena who follows with a beautiful corkscrew elbow drop! SHE THEN THROWS A CARTWHEEL KICK TO THE SIDE OF XERXES’ FACE AS HE WAS GETTING TO A VERTICAL BASE AND DOWN HE GOES!
Eve: She doesn’t let go of him as he gets grabbed by the head, moved up to his feet, AND DRIVEN HEAD FIRST TO THE MAT WITH A SPRINGBOARD CORNER BULLDOG!! She is getting Godfrey back up again, Irish whip into the ropes for Xerxes who ducks under an attempt at a spinning heel kick AND TURNS IT INTO A RUNNING BIG BOOT BY XERXES TAKING DOWN VEENA ON THE BOUNCE BACK!
Gavin Kirkland: Veena’s been displaying an aggressive side to her game we haven’t seen in a while through the match but! Godfrey is in control now as he goes for an overhead hammer fist on the back of Veena AND SUDDENLY HE APPLIES THE KIMURA LOCK STANDING FROM BEHIND VEENA!! HE IS COPYING HER FINISHING MOVE HE CALLS THAT THE TASKMASTERY!!!
Eve: IS THiS HOW THE MATCH WILL END? SHE PUSHES HER WEIGHT BEHIND FORCING XERXES TO GO AGAINST THE ROPES THE BOUNCE MAKES HIM LOSE HIS GRIP ON VEENA WHO RUSHES TO THE OPPOSITE ROPES BOUNCING BACK QUICKLY AND CHARGING AT GODFREY!
Gavin Kirkland: BOOT TO THE MIDSECTION BY GODFREY WHO SETS UP VEENA FOR THE PIECE OF ED-
Eve: NO! SHE FLIPPED HIM OVER HER HEAD WITH ALL OF HER MIGHT! GODFREY MOVES UP TO HIS FEET AS VEENA HITS THE ROPES AND ZOOMS TOWARDS HER OPPONENT
Deadprez: WITH A SPEAR!!! THE SPEAR!!! THAT DEVASTATING MANOEUVER TO HONOR HER UNCLE TACKLES DOWN GODFREY WHO IS TRYING TO RECOVER BUT VEENA IS NOT GIVING HIM A SECOND AS HE IS NOT ON HIS KNEES. SHE GOES TO A CORNER AND RUSHES BACK TO HER OPPONENT DRIVING A KNEE RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF GODFREY’S HEAD! SKULL FRACTURE CONNECTS!!
Veena Adams: You want to use my own moves against me UH? OH NO, YOU DON’T!!
Gavin Kirkland: The Queen’s angry AND SHE GOES FOR THE KILLER QUEEN’S RHAPSODY!! THE KIMURA LOCK IS NOW APPLIED ON GODFREY!!
Eve: HE TAPS!!! THIS ONE IS OVER!!!!!
(DING! DING!! DING!!!)
( ‘7 Rings’ by Ariana Grande plays over the sound system of the arena as Veena moves away from her defeated opponent and gets to his knees. Meanwhile, the official is raising Adams’ lead arm to signal her victory. )
Gina Romano: HEEEERE IS YOUR WINNER!!!! VEENA ADAAAAAAAAAAMS!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: Woah that was expeditive! I think no one expected Veena to win in such a dominant fashion!
Eve: And she doesn’t seem to want to let go! Look at her she still has the Lock tightly in on Godfrey who can’t do anything!! The referee is trying to pry Adams off him and she let’s him go BUT WAIT!! SHE IS GOING FOR HIS ARM OH NO THIS IS HAIL VEENA!!!
Gavin Kirkland: SHE’S GOING FOR THAT WRIST LOCK AND SHOULDER LOCK COMBO AND IS THROWING KICKS AFTER KICKS TO THE HEAD OF GODFREY WHO LOOKS LIKE A RAG DOLL AT THIS POINT! WHAT THE FROG IS WRONG WITH VEENA??? SHE’S GOING TO KILL THIS MAN!!
Deadprez: LOOK OUTSIDE THE RING! IT’S DE LA ROSA!!! ROBERTO DE LA ROSA RUNNING IN FOR THE SAVE AS VEENA SLIPS OUT OF THE RING AND ON THE RAMP LEADING TO THE STAGE!!
Eve: But the damage is done!! What is going on with Veena Adams though?
( We are given a final shot of Veena laughing as she makes her way to the back before the scene fades elsewhere … )
(As the camera pans to the offices of Hurricane Hawk, he stands there with Heidi Huxley, they are both engaged in a conversations when realizing the recording has begun…)
Hurricane Hawk: Bienvenidos de Espana! Welcome everyone and I hope that all of you fans are having a great time here tonight at the arena and at home watching. It is really exciting times for us here. With Showdown: Dead Men Tell No Tales originating in Paris, France and what a huge show this is shaping up to be! We are talking about championship matches and the road there starts next week when the Universal Women’s Championship is on the line between Harper Lee and Andrea Valentine. But Heidi, we have such a huge show lined up and we already signed some banger of matches!
Heidi Huxley: That is right, have and I am so ecstatic at what is to come and…. Hold on a second….
(The two are interrupted as a young man knocks on the door, she opens it, and he hands her a note, she nods…)
Heidi Huxley: Thank you.
Hurricane Hawk: What is it?
Heidi Huxley: It looks like Xerxes Godfrey is dead, Veena killed him. We will need to find a replacement for the Unique Opportunity match.
Hurricane Hawk: Meh… no big loss. So how about with some great performances that she has had in recent weeks, we will have Mary S. Atlas inserted into the Unique Opportunity Match. At Dead Me Tell No Tales, which also includes Komatsu Ogawa, Harley Lewis and I will be inserting Lucas Johnson as well! The winner will receive an opportunity that can change their career!
(Heidi smiles at the sound of that.)
Heidi Huxley: That is going to be an incredible contest. But now we also have two huge Single Championship matches, one of course is Donovan Duke defending the National Elite Championship against Jon Kelton.
Hurricane Hawk: That is right, we also have Alex Myers defending his New Breed Championship against a very formidable opponent in Abel Atami and how he will be able to withstand the strength of that man. But that is not all because we are excited to say that The Prescription…. Yes the NEW Unified Tag Team Champions will be defending their titles thanks to an Elitist trade off with Voltage, who their opponents will be is definitely a wait and see approach, but Heidi and I will be having a lot of discussions at that. We have so many other matches in store, but right now I want to send it back to ringside with Gi…..
(But before he can finish his sentence, the door flies open and it is none other than Jack Ripley who barges in, Hawk looks surprised as Ripley grabs Hawk by the suit jacket and pushes him into the wall. Heidi looks on shocked…)
Jack Ripley: Are you going to let what happened at Midsummer Massacre stand!?
Hurricane Hawk: You need to let me go now!
Jack Ripley: Answer the damn question!
Hurricane Hawk: The referee’s decision is final and truthfully Jack, I didn’t see anything in the match which would question the decision!
Jack Ripley: You didn’t see my foot on the rope!? You didn’t see that should have been broken up?!? Why shouldn’t I be surprised! That woman gets away with murder! I am a top talent! A Former World Champion! I will be in the Hall of Fame! I want my rematch!
(Heidi though cuts in….)
Heidi Huxley: You are getting nothing acting this way, sir! First off you get your hands off him right now!
Jack Ripley: You keep your mouth shut!
Heidi Huxley: Excuse me!
(Jack lets go of Hurricane Hawk and focuses on Heidi, as both are face to face with each other…)
Jack Ripley: I don’t care who you are or what you represent! I am one of the best professional wrestlers in this company and the world, what happened at Midsummer Massacre is a travesty and if you allow that to slide, then you are not better than this bias as….
Heidi Huxley: DO NOT SAY IT! Get out!
(Jack starts to chuckle as Hurricane Hawk wedges himself in between both…)
Jack Ripley: You know, if I didn’t know any better I would think you have a soft spot for her. So, I am going to tell the both of you right now that moving forward I will make a living hell out of this entire program and your lives until I get what I want and have deserved! If this is the way you are going to continue running Showdown then it is time that I make a change and it will be at your expense.
(She had heard enough; Heidi pushes through in front of Hawk….)
Heidi Huxley: You want to be featured here!? You want a rematch and your moment on Showdown!? So do we! But you will never be given anything if you ever threaten us again!
Jack Ripley: It’s not a threat…. It’s a promise.
(Jack doesn’t say another word and walks out of the office, both Heidi and Hawk look at one another shaking their heads as the camera transitions to ringside with Gina Romano.)
Gina Romano: The following contest has a twenty-minute time limit and it is scheduled FOR!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Church hits as Donovan Duke aka the National Elite Champion makes his way out onto the stage. He comes out in a striped shirt without his championship. He waved to the crowd as he made his way into the ring.)
Gina Romano: Ladies and Gentlemen he is the Special Guest Referee of the evening…. DONOVAN DUKE!
Gavin Kirkland: Donovan Duke as guest ref in my personal opinion is going to be completely unfair. We all know this won’t end up in a fair result!!!
Eve: I think he’ll do just fine Gavin.
Gina Romano: AND FIRST… HE IS ‘THE CHOSEN ONEE!’ CURRENTLY RESIDING IN…. DALLAS, TEXASSS! PLEASE WELCOME JON KELTON!
(‘Drugs You Should Try It’ by Travis Scott hits as Jon Kelton struts confidently down to the stage. He doesn’t acknowledge the reaction from the crowd as he makes his way down to the ring. Jon clearly making eye contact with Donnovan Duke as he makes his way into the ring.)
Deadprez: It’s going to be interesting to see if Kelton can keep his composure long enough to play good ball tonight.
Eve: I mean he has to if you think about it. If he upsets Duke it could be a one sided match tonight…
Gavin Kirkland: Didn’t you just say things would be fine, Eve? :mjpls:
(‘I’m a Wanted Man’ by Royal Deluxe blasts throughout the arena, as ‘Don Lewis’ walks down. Harley has a poker face, he’s looking straight into the ring. He’s not here for any shenanigans but a good old’ fight.)
Gina Romano: And his opponent… he is ‘DON LEWIS’ CURRENTLY RESIDING IN SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA…. HARLEYYY LEWISSS!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: We waste no time here as both men meet in the middle and a collar and elbow tie-up starts. Kelton falls to one knee and gets Harley into a headlock! Harley uses a free hand and jabs Kelton in the stomach! Kelton let’s go and starts throwing jab after jab to Jon Kelton!!!
Gavin Kirkland: You can call that a way to start the match! A few nicely landed punches back to back, Harley now looks to rebound off the ropes… BUT IS HIT WITH A FOREARM!
Deadprez: Huge rebuttal there from Kelton as he grabs Lewis… he sets him up and nails a SNAP SUPLEX! Well done there from Jon Kelton, these two men started things off strong. ‘The Chosen One’ however gets a little bit cocky here as he flexes to the crowd. Jon gives Donnovan a side eye but Duke keeps things professional and ignores it!
Eve: This might bite Kelton in the behind though!!! Lewis kips up to his feet and from behind Kelton delivers a HUGE HEADBUTT! OUCH! There is no way that feels good in any sort of way! Harley not slowing down even after clashing his skull against Jon’s.
Gavin Kirkland: Harley flips him around and Irish whips him straight into the corner, and he follows up with a Running Uppercut into the corner!!! Kelton falls down like one of those slinky toys and like me everytime I see Veena Adams wrestle!!!
Deadprez: Couldn’t just give us one normal day could you Gavin? Harley grabs the leg of Jon Kelton and drags him to the middle of the ring before.. What’s this? HE’S APPLYING THE ANKLE LOCK ON KELTON! Could we see this match end earlier than we expect it to?
Eve: We just might, you can hear the loud and painful yells from Jon Kelton as Donovan Duke watches closely for that tap-out!!!
Harley Lewis: (Off-Mic) DO YOUR JOB AND WATCH FOR THE TAP!!!
Eve: See now Harley is asking for something to happen. Donovan is doing a wonderful job so far and hasn’t shown a glimmer of unfairness. Kelton… he’s inching, he’s crawling and he DOES IT, HE GETS HIS HAND ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Deadprez: Ohhh boy! Yes he does but Harley is absolutely not having it, he’s pressing the National Elite Champion and getting all up in his face. He’s being the bigger man though! Donovan is backing up and Harley looks to back off for now!
Gavin Kirkland: Harley now picking up Jon Kelton slowly… Lewis going back to the basics it looks like he’s trying to nail a DDT! Kelton however won’t go down, Kelton plants his feet and Harley can’t spike him onto mat!!! Jon Kelton uses his strength to push Harley back into the corner, and THEN STARTS REPEATED SHOULDER THRUSTS INTO THE CORNER!!!
Eve: What a way to turn things around!!! Harley is coughing as Kelton backs away!! He did a number on the ‘Callsign: Striker’ Lewis stumbled away from the corner and into the middle of the ring. Kelton doesn’t look like he’s going to give any room for a fight back either!
Deadprez: Kelton, HE’S GOING FOR A SPINEBUSTER! He gets his right arm around Harley looking to slam him down, Lewis with quickness however and that veteran instinct manages to get his arm over the head of Kelton!!! HE HITS A JUMPING DDT! Both men hurt now, Kelton still hit that SPINEBUSTER MEANWHILE HARLEY SPIKED KELTON’S SKULL!
Gavin Kirkland: The quick-thinking both of these elitists possess absolutely shocks me! Look, Harley though, he’s making an attempt, he rolls over and puts his arm across Jon Kelton!!!
ONE!!!!
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TWOOOOOOOOO——
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Eve: NO! KELTON GETS THE SHOULDER UP! Harley doesn’t look happy about it either, as he begins slamming his hands on the mat and kicking his feet like a spoiled child. ‘Don Lewis’ rolls over to the ropes getting himself up and Kelton does this at the same time. Kelton slower than Lewis… as Harley is already up and Kelton is still struggling!!!
Deadprez: You can’t blame him, he was spiked on his head, Lewis was only slammed down! Both men manage to get up and stand with stability. Lewis and Kelton are staring each other down…! Harley though fights back up with a HUGE UPPERCUT!!! And Kelton turns around and returns the favor with his very own!
Gavin Kirkland: This has been just back and forth, Harley with maybe a little edge on Kelton! Speaking of Harley, he SENDS A FOREARM TO THE HEAD OF KELTON! And Kelton eats it, and returns one… and another one! Two forearms as Kelton drops to the one knee slipping behind Harley! JON KELTON LIFTS HIM UP AND HITS A HUGE GERMAN SUPLEX!
Eve: ‘The Chosen One’ manages to turn the tides a little bit as he gets himself back up and immediately lifts Harley up. Kelton is not going to make the mistake of missing out on a combination of attacks. Kelton scoops up Lewis off his feet and SLAMS HIM DOWN! Kelton is feeling himself!!!
Deadprez: Yeah and he should stop feeling himself because it’s going to come back to haunt him Eve. Kelton backs away from Lewis as he waits for him to get up for something…. KELTON JUMPS OFF THE ROPES, SPRINGBOARD KNEE TO THE NOGGIN! Lewis got up just to be sent back down! Kelton with a beautifully done roll afterwards as well!
Gavin Kirkland: See that’s the type of showing off that doesn’t get you in a world of trouble! Kelton now looks to fly possibly? I mean he is climbing the ropes… he flexes his arms outwards looking at the crowd as Harley slowly lifts himself up…. KELTON FLYS WITH THE CLOUDS ABOVE!!! KELTON WITH THAT INFAMOUS CROSSBODY!!!
Eve: And only if it had connected! LEWIS NAILS KELTON RIGHT ON THE JAW WITH A BACK ELBOW!!! WHAT IMPECCABLE TIMING!!! Jon Kelton could’ve just lost a tooth!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Nah he’ll be fine but Lewis looks to crawl over for his second pin attempt! Is this match over?!
ONEEEEEEE!!!!
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TWO……
Deadprez: NOPE! Kelton throws his shoulder up at the last second… It seems Kelton has had to play more defense than offense in this match so far. Harley now gives a side-eye to Donovan almost as if he’s contemplating on getting in his face again.
Eve: It looks like he chooses not to and to focus on the task at hand. Lewis looks over to the ropes, and makes a B-line for them, HE JUMPS OFF AND LANDS A SPRINGBOARD LEG DROP ACROSS THE CHEST OF KELTON!!!
Gavin Kirkland: The athleticism of Harley Lewis never seems to surprise me. This kid has a lot of potential and he’s putting in the work against Jon Kelton here tonight. Lewis kips up to his feet, dusting his shoulder off. A little disrespect to the former New Breed Champion…
Deadprez: Oh yeah it was! ‘Don Lewis’ turns his back to Kelton before clapping his hands together, A STANDING MOONSAULT? …. WELL HAHA NO! Harley Lewis eats absolutely nothing but the ring mat! Jon rolled out of the way just in time, and he’s now lifting himself up using the middle rope.
Eve: Kelton stalking his prey now, Lewis is getting back up holding his stomach in pain… AND MEETS A RUNNING BOOT AS HE DOES SO! Lewis falls back into the ropes and bounces off dazed, just to be hit with a clean Lariat!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Harley falls down like a ford truck after two months of use! Kelton drops down to both of his knees and lifts the leg of Lewis!!! Could this be it, can Kelton capitalize?!
ONEEEEEE…..
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TWOOOOOOO……
TH.
Eve: Almost! Almost! Kelton almost had the victory, but almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades folks! Kelton is not happy at all and looks at Donovan with pure anger in his face.
Jon Kelton: (Off-Mic) YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING? YOU’RE SCREWING ME!!!
Gavin Kirkland: I’m sure a lot of people would love to screw Jon Kelton but Donovan might not be one of those people.
Deadprez: :mjlol:. Kelton seemingly lets go of the issue as he returns to Harley who is on all fours trying to pick himself up after the onslaught given to him by ‘The Chosen One.’ As Kelton grabs the hair of Harley Lewis, Harley slaps Kelton in the face… Jon is stunned but Harley isn’t!!!!
Eve: Lewis trips Jon Kelton and…. HEY HE’S LOCKING IN A HEEL HOOK! Kelton is screaming! What has happened in just a matter of seconds! Kelton is trying to find the ropes but he’s smack dab in the middle of the ring! There’s nowhere to go! Is Jon Kelton going to tap??
Gavin Kirkland: Well maybe most elitists on a normal day would Eve, but Kelton has something to prove. LOOK!!!! Kelton is sitting up as much as he can to release pressure and PUNCHES HARLEY ACROSS THE JAW! Lewis let’s go of the hold as he holds his face in pain now…!!
Deadprez: If you say you’re not impressed with these two you’re absolutely insane I must say! Lewis holds his face as he gets up but Kelton isn’t… I mean he’s gone through an Ankle Lock and a Heel Hook on the same leg! Harley is clearly targeting the ability to stand for Jon Kelton and it’s working out.
Eve: Jon Kelton trying to get up but he stumbles back down as Harley Lewis makes his way over to Kelton. Lewis looks like he’s going to try and grab at Jon…. BUT KELTON CUTS HIM OFF AND LIFTS HIM UP ON HIS ONE SHOULDER FOR A SPINEBUSTER!!!! WAS THAT PLAYING POSSUM OR A SURVIVAL INSTINCT!!!
Gavin Kirkland: WOWZA! Does it matter what it was? Kelton just showed veteran instinct over Harley and boy oh boy was it impressive Eve! Also the possum thing? I don’t believe so I mean look at Kelton grabbing at his leg in pain!!! Kelton did that purely off survival instincts. Kelton once more looking for a cover it looks like also!!!
ONEEEEEEE!!!!!
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TWOOOO!!!
Eve: Another Kickout! Neither man wants to quit, and you can already see Kelton looking over at Donovan… he hasn’t said anything but you can see he wants to hurt the special guest referee tonight!
Deadprez: Cry about it Kelton! Jon slowly makes his way up to his feet with a limp in his step now, he grabs Lewis this time by the hair and hard. Harley’s face immediately goes red! Jon… slams his knee into the stomach of ‘Don Lewis’ but what is that a smart idea??? That was the bad leg and Harley’s face shows immediate pain? So does Jon Kelton’s! It was just a foolish decision!!!
Gavin Kirkland: What works, works! Kelton sacrifices his well-being to make Harley’s worse. Some say foolish, I say tactical… Kelton wraps his arm around the head of Harley Lewis…. OHHHHH WAIT!!!! HEADLOCK DRIVERRR!! JON KELTON HITS THE HEADLOCK DRIVER!!! AND ROLLS LEWIS OVER FOR THE PIN!!!!
ONEEEEEE!!!!
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TWOOOO……
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THRE-
Eve: No! A kick out just barely! Jon Kelton gets off of Harley fast… he doesn’t even look at Donovan Duke this time! Jon Kelton is going to try for something bigger, as he grabs Harley. He’s going to try and finish it here guys!
Gavin Kirkland: KEY WORD IS TRY! Stop playing with your food! Kelton is way too slow picking Harley up… well nevermind call me foolish… NO WAIT DON’T!!! Lewis manages to use the last of his strength surely!!! To flip Kelton away from him and grab his right arm tightly… AND TURNS HIM BACK AROUND FOR A RIPCORD KNEE STRIKE!!!!
Eve: Wowww!!! And another pinfall, this is it!
ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
THREEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Eve: KICKOUT! KICKOUT! Jon Kelton has managed to kick out! What!??? This is absolutely insane! The heart that this man is putting in this match, both of these men in fact! Harley Lewis rips at his hair as he sits up. This shows that frustration grows, it may be time for the finishing moves to be busted out for these two.
Deadprez: Lewis does seem to be getting up… it may be a slow get-up but he’s doing it! ‘Double Black Belt Boss’ grabs Kelton on his shoulder and head, he drags him up to his feet, Kelton’s eyes are groggy… he doesn’t even look like he’s seeing anything but stars!!! Harley Lewis taunts Kelton by blowing a kiss to the crowd as well! What a cocky little son of a—— … my apologies.
Gavin Kirkland: —— how do you forget we’re PG?! Do better, Lewis hooks Kelton’s left arm… and goes for the right…. — NOPE! Kelton uses everything left, to toss Harley right over the back of him, fighting to unhook his arm and everything!!! ‘The Chosen One’ is still in this!!! Lewis gets back up to his feet quickly holding his back….
Eve: It doesn’t matter that Harley is back up to his feet because he eats a kick to the gut from Jon Kelton…. Kelton hooks one arm… and then the other!!!! — Jon Kelton, KELTON HITS THE ANTI-LIFE EQUATION DDT!!! Harley’s head makes direct contact with the ring mat, Jon Kelton puts his arm over Harley Lewis…. Thank you for coming!!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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TWOOOOOO
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THREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Deadprez: Are… you kidding me? Tell me I’m seeing things—-? Harley Lewis manages to throw his shoulder up, even Jon Kelton is absolutely flabbergasted. Everyone is! What does Jon Kelton have to do to win this match? —- Kelton gets back up to his feet…. And well I mean he’s picking Lewis back up…! ANOTHER ANTI-LIFE EQUATION DDT!!!! Jon Kelton is a savage!
Eve: That’s not all…. That’s not all? Jon Kelton is back up, he got back up to his feet instead of going for the pinfall. Oh wow! Smart move Jon… get straight in the face of Donovan Duke—!!
Jon Kelton: ( Off-Mic ) THIS IS IT… NO SCREWING ME OVER…
Gavin Kirkland: Yeah maybe it was it if you didn’t waste so much time yelling at the referee you dope! —- … where’s the pin? Why is he picking Harley Lewis up again? No… no!!! Jon Kelton hooks the right arm, now the left arm… JON KELTON GOES FOR THE THIRD ANTI-LIFE EQUATION DDT!!! One wasn’t enough, he didn’t think two would be? Maybe not, but three!? Harley Lewis is one heck of a fighter but he’s not kicking out here….!
ONEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOO!!!!
THREEEEEEE!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!!!!)
Gina Romano: AND HERE IS YOURRRRR WINNERRRR JON KELTONNN’!!!
Eve: That match was insane, Lewis walks away with his head high. That performance was one to remember even in defeat.
Deadprez: And Jon Kelton? Is showing even more he knows what it takes to be at the top of the line here in EAW!
Gavin Kirkland: Jon Kelton raises his hand in victory, a well deserved one at that!!! Jon Kelton though, he doesn’t seem done! Kelton seems like he really wants to usher in a point…!
Eve: Great!—- now he’s getting in the face of our special guest official tonight! We can’t hear the words being exchanged but I expect it to not be “family-friendly!”
Deadprez: Look here, Duke being the bigger man now, walking away from the exchange! Well hold on… what is Kelton doing? He grabs Duke’s shoulder and turns him around! DUKE HAS HAD ENOUGH!!! HE STARTS THROWING DOWN! Both men start swinging on one another!!! Duke manages to push Harley into the corner and deliver a huge shoulder thrust!
Eve: —-We have officials now running out to separate these two… they’re still wildly throwing punches at one another!!! — Thankfully it’s all under control now! The two men are on opposite sides of the ring! Donovan Duke is being compliant it seems also with leaving the ring! That escalated very quickly!
Gavin Kirkland: There’s definitely bad blood now if there wasn’t before! These guys don’t like one another, Kelton also definitely wants something from Donovan Duke… he’s going to do everything possible to prove that!
(Kelton is still left in the ring, both men still yelling at one another. As Donovan Duke is guided by officials up the rampway, the cameras fade away as we go elsewhere….)
(We cut to the back, Kyra Phillips as always standing by with her next guest, which just happens to be the Answers World Champion, Impact, fresh of his first title defense at Midsummer Massacre. The noise level in the arena intensifies seeing Impact, the camera focusing on the title belt before panning back to Kyra.)
Kyra Phillips: Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to have with me, STILL the Answers World Champion, Impact. Impact, thank you for joining us currently.
Impact: You are welcome, and it is indeed your pleasure.
Kyra Phillips: Impact, we are now a week removed from Midsummer Massacre, your first title defense after taking the title from TLA. What do you have to say about that victory now that the dust has settled somewhat?
Impact: What can I say that hasn’t already been said in the week prior to the event?
Kyra Phillips: I’m sure the fans don’t mind you repeating yourself.
Impact: And neither do I…
(They both laugh, Impact continuing.)
Impact: When I became champion for an history defining TENTH time, I promised that I would be the most dominant World Champion of all time and change the way that people believed being a ‘champion’ meant. TLA no doubt did a stand-up job with this belt, but it was clear from day one that my reign would be something else. With my talent, my experience, it was obvious that the EAW was going to bear witness to something exceptional, and so it was proven just last week. I don’t like to use the word inevitable, but victory last week was exactly that.
Kyra Phillips: It was certainly a statement victory
Impact: Chris Elite is an amazing talent, no question. But that fact is, he isn’t Impact… it’s not even close. I outclassed him in every single way and made him look adequate at best, because that’s what I do. Chris Elite came into this match with all the bravado I expected from someone like him, but when it came to the crux, he was unfortunately left lacking. The competitive nature we know of him, subdued. The reason for that, regardless of the bravado, Chris knew, just like I said, he couldn’t win. THAT was his reality. Chris shouldn’t be too upset however because that is the reality of most.
Kyra Phillips: The Showdown roster has been acknowledged as one of the most talented of all time, our Showdown team for Territorial Invasion evidencing that.
Impact: Perhaps… Xander, Jake and Adam certainly have their attributes, but Lucas as captain after I mauled him at Día Del Diablo, I think that says it all. I was a team captain last year, that is the level a captain should be, and I have shown that Adam Lucas simply isn’t that.
Kyra Philips: He beat you last time out
Impact: A throwaway, via count-out, in a match that didn’t matter. So barely. Same with Xander, same with Jake. All apparent ‘heirs to the throne’. All with talent yes, but equal to me? I think not. I heard it earlier being called the most talented Showdown team of all time, I disagree. The three of them challengers to MY title? Nope… not today.
Kyra Phillips: So, who is?
Impact: That is a very good question. Who will be able to wrestle this title from my grasp and prove themselves worthy? I’m trying to be humble here Kyra, but I simply cannot bring myself to say anyone without a smile forming on my face, and perhaps a chuckle or two. I said there was an inevitability behind my tenth reign occurring, and I’ll say right now that there is an inevitability of this reign going on for a long, long time. However, Impact is nothing but a giving man, a man of opportunity, so that’s why I have some exciting news for the rest of the Showdown roster.
Kyra Phillips: Oh?
Impact: Yes Kyra, what I am willing to do is set out an open challenge to anyone on Showdown. Whether you are at the top, or the bottom of the card, I am giving you the opportunity right now to make history and become the Answers World Champion.
Kyra Phillips: Literally anyone?
Impact: That’s right. I don’t care if you’ve been in this company five minutes, or five years. If you have the intestinal fortitude to come at me and challenge me in MY domain…
(He takes the belt off his shoulder and holds it out in front of him.)
Impact: I will put this, the greatest prize the EAW has to offer, on the line. If you’re brave enough, say the word and I will be there at a moment’s notice.
Kyra Phillips: That’s quite a statement challenge. You could be looking at someone like Kassidy Heart taking you up on that. Any of the Showdown team at Territorial Invasion could take up that opportunity.
Impact: I…DON’T…CARE. I look over the roster and I simply do not see it. I do not see that there is anyone who could hold this belt and do it better than I will. That’s why I am willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that I go down as the greatest of all time, the man who is mentioned in EVERY conversation with the EAW initials in it. You think I’m incorrect, step up to the plate and prove me wrong.
(He turns away from Kyra and looks directly down the camera lens, the intensity in his face obvious.)
Impact: I’m waiting for that one person to step in and try and wrestle this away from me. I’m waiting for that one person to prove themselves more worthy of holding this title than I am. You want to give it a go like Chris Elite knowing your defeat is more than likely, so be it. Heck, at least you can say you had the courage to try right?
(He turns back to Kyra.)
Impact: And you know what Kyra… I reckon I’m going to be waiting for a LONG time. NO ONE is better, or more worthy that the single greatest Elitist that EVER lived. So EAW, you truly only have one option…
(He smirks and places the title back on his shoulder.)
Impact: Get used to it.
(Impact then walks away, leaving Kyra and the rest of us watching digesting his words, knowing that just maybe he’s right as the scene fades back into the show with Gina Romano standing in the middle of the ring with a microphone in her hand. )
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS TWENTY MINUTE TIME LIMIT AND IT’S SCHEDULED FOR…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
( “9 5 . South” by J. Cole plays throughout the arena as Abel Atami, with Antonne Prudence on his side, walk together down to the stage into negative reaction. Abel Atami and Antonne Prudence ignore the crowd and then proceed to make their way to the ring. )
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST, ACCOMPANIED BY ANTONNE PRUDENCE!… FROM UPOLU, SAMOA!.. WEIGHING IN AT 251 POUNDS!!… HE’S ‘THE POTENTATE’ !!!…. ABELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ATAMIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: No more “Of Tomorrow”? That’s kinda sad because I love that name!
Deadprez: Hmmmm… I have a question, Gavin.
Gavin Kirkland: What’s up?
Deadprez: Do you know what exactly ‘The Potentate of Tomorrow’ means?
Gavin Kirkland: Uhhh… I don’t know either! I just love it! It sounds like a Disney Prince’s nickname to me!
Eve: Anyway guys! Abel looks very confident out here tonight as much as he wants to send some messages to the current EAW New Breed Champion, Alex Myers, and also to prove that he’s ready to take that. Here tonight, Abel is going to face one of the most talented Showdown’s stars like Holly Arrow. The main question is… Would Abel be able to do it?
(Abel arrives in the ring with Antonne standing next to him on the apron. Abel signals Antonne to stand around the ringside’s area. ‘Zetsubousei: Hero Chiryouyaka [DR Version]’ by Soraru replaces Abel’s theme music as Holly Arrow makes her way down to the stage to a positive reaction from the crowd. Holly gives Abel a disgusted look from the stage and then continues to make her way over to the ring. )
Gina Romano: NEXT, FROM CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND!!! WEIGHING IN AT 149 POUNDS!!!… SHE IS ‘THE FINAL GIRL’ !!!… HOLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY… ARROWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Here comes my favorite Danganronpa Character!
Deadprez: What?
Eve: What?
Gavin Kirkland: Danganronpa! Have you never heard of it?
Deadprez: … What are you talking about, Gavin?
Gavin Kirkland: Ugh fine! I’ll relate Disney next time, Sorry!
Eve: :snoop: Sorry about that, everyone. Here she is, Holly Arrow. Even though she just returned not so long ago, she’s returning to where she is very quickly. That’s a good thing because it also shows that Holly is committed to proving that she’s untouchable, no matter what happens to her. Tonight, she’s going to prove more against Abel Atami to ensure that she’s ready to take championship gold.
(DING DING DING!)
Deadprez: Here we go! Oh, baby! I’m going to love this contest! The bell rings and Abel has no hesitation against his opponent like Holly Arrow at all! Abel runs at full speed and charges Holly with a high knee but Holly moves out of her way in time. Abel halts himself in a mid-run, turns back to Holly and Holly sends a stiff shoot kick to Abel’s chest!
Gavin Kirkland: What an opening shot by Holly! Abel falls back to the ropes and comes back at her quickly with a roundhouse kick at Holly! Holly doesn’t feel it at all! She yells back at Abel’s face and sends a spinning gut kick to Abel! Abel’s face falls to the mat, he holds his gut. Holly goes all the way round and brings Abel down to the mat entirely with a Full Nelson Suplex!
Eve: :lupe: Holly seems like she’s taking over this match so far against Abel! She is trying to catch Abel back under her radar but Abel quickly rolls under the bottom rope outside the ring. Abel holds his back and the crowd boos at Abel! Nobody likes Abel and I think it’s very accurate with what he did to our current New Breed Champion!
Referee: Hey! Get back in the ring!
Antonne Prudence (Off-Mic): Soon will be!
Referee: Did I ask you? Is your name Abel Atami, little man?
Antonne Prudence (Off-Mic): :dahell:
Deadprez: Abel raises his right hand to the referee and rolls back inside the rin- HERE COME HOLLY ARROW! Holly quickly grabs Abel back to his feet and looks for a kneeling DDT! Abel stops her action with a knee to her gut, Abel turns things around as he grabs Holly by her neck and takes her down to the mat with a Butterfly neckbreaker!
Gavin Kirkland: Abel rolls Holly down near the bottom rope like a carpet… What is this man thinking? Holly is a REAL Disney princess, you freak! Abel pulls Holly by her hair, puts her neck upon the bottom rope and he starts to press his right foot on the back of her neck! Stop this already, ref!
(The referee walks over to both Abel and Holly. He looks at Abel in anger and tries to tell him off)
Referee: Get off her! One! Two! Three! Four-!
Eve: Abel takes his right foot off Holly, raises both hands in the air and backs away from Holly- Abel quickly hops back to Holly, picks her back to both feet, and sends her to the ropes. Holly bounces off the ropes and Abel is going for a Jumping DDT!-
Gavin Kirkland: BAM! Things aren’t going well for Abel because it seems like Holly just found her way out! Holly stops herself in a mid-run, Abel is coming down from the air and Holly catches him with a knee strike right into Abel’s face! What a counter by Holly Arrow!
Deadprez: Holly is back in the game and Abel is back away! After she takes down Abel, Holly picks Abel back to his feet, sets him in a suplex position, lifts him up high, and drops him down with a ring-shattering vertical suplex! Abel is down and Holly hooks his leg up for a pin! The referee slides down next to both of them and starts the count!
ONEEEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Eve: Abel Atami with a kick-out!
Gavin Kirkland: That didn’t surprise Holly at all because it seems like she got something more for this match. She’s not done; that’s what I’m saying, guys! Holly picks Abel back to her feet. Holly sends a discus back elbow to Abel-
Deadprez: Abel ducks under and strikes Holly with a bicycle kick to her gut! Holly stumbles down to both knees and holds down her gut. Abel runs backwardly down to the ropes, bounces off them and goes for a penalty kick at Holly!-
Eve: Holly hops down to the side, continues to hold her gut, runs down to the ropes, jumps off the ropes and charges Abel with a Cartwheel Pele kick!-
Gavin Kirkland: Damn you, David Kawena! Holly jumps up for a Cartwheel Pele kick but Abel moves to the side as Holly did to him earlier! Holly lands her knees on the mat, Abel snatches her arm and takes Holly down quickly with a Short-arm Clothesline!
Deadprez: Ooooo, Abel is back once again and Holly is down to the mat. Abel isn’t done with Holly yet, he picks Holly back to her feet once again but this time, Abel changes the position between him and Holly… Abel pulls Holly in by her wrist and sends the back of Holly’s neck down to the mat with a Slingblade! Holly falls to the mat by Abel’s Slingblade, Abel drops down over Holly and the referee starts to count!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Gavin Kirkland: My Favorite Disney Princess with a kickout!
Eve: :skip:
Deadprez: … Anyway, back to the match, folks! Abel is yet to put Holly down as he just kicked out and things aren’t over yet because Abel ALSO has a lot left in his tank for this match and to send a message to the New Breed Champion but question… Would he be able to do it? We have zero clues but to see what will happen by the end of this match!
Gavin Kirkland: Exactly, Deadprez! Would you believe in The Potentate of Tomorrow?!
Deadprez: :comeagain: What?
Eve: That’s Abel Atami’s nickname If I’m not wrong.
Gavin Kirkland: You definitely not, Eve! Trust in the Potentate for tomorrow’s hope!
Deadprez: … I’m going to pretend that never comes out of your mouth, Gavin. Anyway, guys! The match continues as Abel rises back to his feet while Holly is recovering herself in the middle of the ring. Abel walks over to Holly, pulls her back to both feet by her wrist, sets her up, and looks to send Holly down to the mat with a suplex! Holly uses her right leg to stop Abel’s action-
Eve: Holly twists herself out from Abel’s guard. Both competitors look at each but Holly wastes no time sending a series of palm strikes to Abel! Abel tries to block those shots from Holly but it’s too late!
Gavin Kirkland: Abel ends up leaning on the ropes in pain and Holly runs down to the opposite from where Abel is. Holly bounces off but Abel runs off the ropes and both of them clash with one another with double clotheslines! Holly stuns off so as Abel-
Deadprez: LOOK OUT, HOLLY! ABEL SURPRISINGLY BACKFLIPS AND LOOKS TO HIT HOLLY WITH A PELE KICK!-
Eve: NO, WAIT! HOLLY CATCHES ABEL’S LEG, TAKES IT DOWN AND TURNS ABEL INTO A SHARPSHOOTER ON HER OWN! NICE CATCH BY HOLLY, CAUSING ABEL TO BE IN HER SUBMISSION HOLD! ABEL CRIES OUT IN PAIN! THIS IS NOT GOOD AT ALL FOR ABEL!
Gavin Kirkland: ABEL TRIES TO CRAWL DOWN AND REACH THE BOTTOM ROPE BUT ACCORDING TO MY CUTEST DISNEY PRINCESS EVER, THIS MIGHT HAVE TO TAKE ABEL A WHILE TO ESCAPE BECAUSE HOW MUCH PAIN SHE PUT IN THAT SUBMISSION HOLD! ABEL’S FACE TELLS US HOW PAINFUL THAT IS TO GET LOCKED BY THAT MOVE!
Deadprez: ABEL YELLS OUT IN PAIN AND ALSO TRIES TO REACH THE BOTTOM ROPE AT THE SAME TIME. HOLLY LOOKS BACK TO HER OPPONENT AND REALIZES THAT ABEL IS ABOUT TO ESCAPE HER MOVE! HOLLY WON’T LET THAT HAPPEN, SHE LETS ABEL OFF GO, PULLS ABEL BACK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AND TRIES TO PUT HIM DOWN WITH THE SAME MOVE-
Eve: THAT’S A BAD IDEA BECAUSE THAT BASICALLY GIVES ABEL A CHANCE FOR HIM TO MAKE HIS TURN AGAINST HER. ABEL USES THE RIGHT FOOT TO PUSH HOLLY DOWN AWAY. HOLLY GOT PUSHED BY ABEL AS SHE STUMBLED DOWN TO THE MAT. HOLLY QUICKLY RISES BACK TO HIS FEET WHILE ABEL TRIES HIS BEST TO GET BACK AS FAST AS POSSIBLE-
Gavin Kirkland: HOLLY IS GOING FOR A RUNNING SHOOT KICK BUT ABEL CATCHES HER WITH A KITCHEN SINK! HOLLY FALLS DOWN INTO A SEATED POSITION THEN ABEL CONNECTS HER WITH A STANDING MOONSAULT! HOLLY GETS CRUSHED BY ABEL’S MOONSAULT AND ABEL PROCEEDS TO GO FOR A PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREE-
Deadprez: HOLLY ARROW LIFTS HER SHOULDER UP!-
Gavin Kirkland: HOLLY WITH A KICKOUT AND ABEL WITH A THOUGHT ABOUT “WHEN SHE WILL BE DONE????”. WELL, THAT MIGHT ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND THAT’S NO!
Eve: At this point, Abel seems like he’s thinking of doing bigger damage against Holly so that might weaken her down a bit. Abel starts to get back to his feet after another unsuccessful pinfall against Holly. Abel looks back at Holly in anger, he picks Holly back to her feet…
Deadprez: ABEL SENDS A THROAT PUNCH AT HOLLY, CONNECTS WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO HER LEFT LEG, SHOOT KICKS TO HER RIGHT LEG AND FINISHES IT OFF WITH AN ENZUIGIRI KICK TO HOLLY’S JAW!…
Gavin Kirkland: DUE TO THE UNBEARABLE VIOLENCE, CAUSED ABEL TO FALL TO THE REFEREE… ABEL ACCIDENTALLY KNOCKED THE REFEREE DOWN WHILE STUNNING! THEREFORE, AS A RESULT, BOTH ABEL AND THE REFEREE ARE DOWN!
Holly Arrow (Off-Mic): https://thumbs.gfycat.com/InsignificantDenseAbyssiniangroundhornbill-max-1mb.gif
Deadprez: NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, HOLLY HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO KEEP THIS MATCH GOIN- What the-
Eve: ??????
Gavin Kirkland: THAT’S ANTONNE PRUDENCE! WHAT IS HE TRYING TO DO???
( Antonne pulls out his smartphone, shows it up in the air, and waits for Holly to turn around. Holly turns back around to Antonne. Antonne is just about to run up until he catches Holly’s eyes)
Antonne Prudence (Off-Mic): Hey uh… Hi, Holly!
Holly Arrow (Off-Mic): :cmon:
Antonne Prudence (Off-Mic): I’m sorry! I’ll leave right now-
Holly Arrow (Off-Mic): Hit me.
Antonne Prudence (Off-Mic): Huh?
Holly Arrow (Off-Mic): What? That’s what you want, isn’t it? That’s your intention towards me, right? C’mon, hit me and stop wasting my time.
Antonne Prudence (Off-Mic): …. :mjlol: What’s wrong with you? Are you crazy? What kind of woman are you, hm? Oh, you want me to do that just to prove that I’m not a coward?! I have never been a coward in my entire life! If you want to talk about a coward, look yourself in a mir-!
Gavin Kirkland: ‘FIST OF KHONSHU’ !!!!! A VICIOUS GOWAN LARIAT SENDING ANTONNE TO THE SEVENTH HEAVEN!!! YOU ARE TALKING TOO MUCH AND THAT’S WHAT YOU GET-
Eve: GUYS, LOOK! HOLLY RISES BACK TO HIS FEET AND ABEL COMES FROM BEHIND WITH A ROLL-UP! THE REFEREE IS ALSO BACK TO THE MATCH AND HE STARTS THE COUNT!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Deadprez: CLOSE CALL! HOLLY ARROW KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Eve: At this point, both of them have no hesitation against each other. Abel and Holly get back to their feet at the same time. Abel runs up to Holly and goes for a forearm chop but Holly blocks it. Holly raises her arm and looks for an elbow smash. Abel also blocks it.
Gavin Kirkland: Abel sends a Pistol-Whipping across Holly’s jaw and Holly replies quickly with a forearm smash! Abel falls back to the ropes and returns Holly with a rebound lariat! Holly takes a stiff lariat which sends her back down to the ropes and HOLLY COMES BACK WITH AN INAZUMA LEG LARIAT! BOTH OF THEM ARE DOWN! WHAT AN EXCHANGE WE JUST WITNESSED, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! TRULY #WEWRESTLE HERE!
( The crowd gives both competitors a round of applause and starts to chant “WEWRESTLE!” repeatedly. Holly crawls down to the bottom rope, looks up to the second rope, grabs it and pulls herself back to both feet as Abel does the same. )
Deadprez: Both competitors are back in this match and they are coming all the way down to meet each other in the middle of the ring… HOLLY WITH A SLAP TO ABEL AND ABEL WASTES NO TIME REPLYING TO HER WITH A SLAP TOO!
Eve: SLAP FROM HOLLY! SLAP FROM ABEL! FROM HOLLY! FROM ABEL! HOLLY! ABEL! SLAPFEST, SLAPFEST, SLAPFEST!
Gavin Kirkland: PARTY’S OVER AS HOLLY STRIKES ABEL WITH A CALF KICK! ABEL FALLS TO HIS LEFT KNEE, HOLLY RUNS OVER TO THE ROPES, REBOUNDS BACK- ABEL CATCHES HOLLY WITH A DISCUS ELBOW SMASH AND CONNECTS HOLLY WITH A PELE KICK- HOLLY MOVES TO THE SIDE, SKIPS TO ABEL, AND CONNECTS HIM WITH A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE!
Deadprez: ABEL’S JAW SMACKED BY HOLLY’S KNEE. HOLLY PICKS ABEL BACK TO HIS FEET, GOES BEHIND, AND SENDS ABEL ACROSS THE RING WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX, LANDING THE BACK OF ABEL’S NECK ON THE MAT!-
Eve: WELL GUESS WHAT? HOLLY ISN’T DONE YET! SHE PICKS ABEL BACK ONE MORE TIME AND SENDS ABEL BACK TO THE MAT WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX THIS TIME! SHE LANDS IT AND PROCEEDS TO HOLD ABEL ON FOR A PINFALL!!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: ABEL ATAMI KICKS OUT!
Deadprez: From what I’m watching right now, Holly starts to get more tired in this match as much as she is yet to put down Abel Atami. Abel Atami has been doing all his best to stay in this match and try to pick up a win over Holly here tonight!…
Gavin Kirkland: Holly starts to drag Abel down to the middle of the ring. Holly turns back around to the corner behind her as she starts to walk over to it…. Holly starts to climb up to the top.
Eve: Holly looks down at Abel and waits for him to get back to both feet…. Abel starts to push himself off the mat and tries to put himself back into this match against Holly… HOLLY FLIES DOWN FROM THE TOP FOR A DIVING CLOTHESLINE BUT ABEL CATCHES HOLLY IN A MID-AIR WITH A HIGH KNEE!!! ABEL JUST KNOCKED HOLLY OUT IN A MID-AIR WITH A HIGH KNEE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: NO NO NO!!! ABEL, STOP! ABEL PICKS HOLLY BACK TO HER FEET, SETS HOLLY UP, AND TAKES HER DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A FIRE THUNDER DRIVER! DAMN YOU, ABEL!
Deadprez: Oh well… Abel isn’t going for a pin. What he has just done puts a smile on his face and it seems like he will do something more to ensure that Holly will stay down for good. Abel taunts the crowd with a one-arm flex as he receives a super negative reaction from them. ‘
Eve: That’s what Abel wants! Look at him, he’s smiling at these people suffering from watching him! This is the way he wants to treat the crowd!
Gavin Kirkland: Abel heads back to Holly and looks down at her. It appears that Abel wants to tease her. Hey! Stop doing that already! While Holly is trying to get back to her feet, Abel keeps pushing her head and tries to convince her to get back faster….
Abel Atami (Off-Mic): C’mon, Holly! Is this Jake’s girlfriend? One is short and weak and this one is worse! Ugly and Weaker! Damn, what a terrible couple!
Holly Arrow (Off-Mic): Oh?…
Abel Atami (Off-Mic): Oh? Oh? Oh, uh, duh! Shut up and get up already! You’re wasting my time more and mor-!
Holly Arrow (Off-Mic): https://streamable.com/lc0p47
Abel Atami (Off-Mic): :roman: !!!
Gavin Kirkland: :krab: MY GIRL IS GOING INSANE! HOLLY LAUGHED OUT LOUD AT WHAT ABEL JUST SAID TO HER AND THAT CAUSED ABEL TO BE SHOCKED AT WHAT HE HAD JUST WITNESSED! HOLLY GETS BACK TO HER FEET IMMEDIATELY AND BEATS THE HORNED KING OUT OF ABEL BY THROWING A HUGE SERIES OF FOREARM SMASHES AT ABEL!
Deadprez: SHOOT KICK AFTER SHOOT KICK AFTER SHOOT KICK AT ABEL FROM HOLLY! WHAT IN THE WORLD AM I WATCHING??? HOLLY THEN ENDS ABEL WITH A GUT KICK. HOLLY SEIZES ABEL DOWN AND SENDS ABEL DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A TORNADO DDT!!! I HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS FROM HOLLY BEFORE!
Eve: HOLLY’S EYES LOOKS VERY ENJOY AT WHAT SHE JUST DONE. RIGHT NOW, ABEL LAYS DOWN ON THE MAT IN MASSIVE PAIN. HOLLY USES THIS TIME TO WALK OVER TO THE CORNER. HOLLY STARTS TO CLIMB UP TO THE TOP ROPE AND ABEL ATTEMPTS TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET, EVEN THIS IS NOT HIS BEST SHAPE TO GET BACK NOW.…
Gavin Kirkland: ‘HOLLY-GO-ROUND’ !!! SHE LANDS IT AND ABEL IS DOWN!! HOLLY HOOKS ABEL’S LEG AND GOES FOR A PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Deadprez: WHAT? ABEL ATAMI WITH A KICK-OUT! HE’S STILL GOT IT! HOLLY IS COMPLETELY MAD ABOUT THIS!
Eve: It’s crazy how Abel is still in this match after taking all those shots from Holly. However, it’s quite fair because he’s also here to prove that he will take the EAW New Breed Championship title from Alex Myers so this isn’t just about Holly who wants to prove herself that she’s capable of claiming championship gold!
Gavin Kirkland: Holly’s expression tells us that she now desperately wants an end to this madness. Her face filled with exhaustion and hatred as she had yet to defeat Abel Atami in this match, while Abel himself looked very struggling, no matter how worse it is getting for him in this match!
Deadprez: Holly pushes herself off the mat while Abel crawls down to the bottom rope to reach it. Holly tiredly walks down to Abel from behind and pulls Abel to both his knees. Holly grabs both Abel’s wrists, blows a kiss at Abel’s face, and looks for ‘Vela-Nova’ to end this match!-
Eve: ABEL DODGES THE KNEE AND MOVES TO HER SIDE! ABEL SENDS HER TO THE AIR AND LANDS HER WITH A SUDDEN BACKDROP SUPLEX! HOLLY GETS SENT DOWN TO HER KNEES. ABEL GETS BACK TO HIS FEET AND SHUTS HOLLY DOWN WITH A SPINNING BACK FIST! ABEL HITS IT! THAT’S IT, THAT SHOULD BE IT! ABEL DROPS DOWN FOR A PINFALL AND HE MIGHT DO IT TONIGHT OVER HOLLY!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: WHO TOLD YOU SHE’S GOING TO LOSE???? HOLLY ARROW KICKS OUT IS WHAT’S UP!!!
Deadprez: HOLLY IS STILL IN THIS MATCH! HOLLY IS STILL IN THIS MATCH, EVE!
Eve: :wow: I don’t know who will win this match now but as the match continues, I’ll keep watching it. Holly is still in this match, Ladies and Gentlemen! Abel can’t even believe it either! We thought that should be it for our upcoming New Breed Championship title challenger but Holly did something to prove that wrong!
Gavin Kirkland: Holly is still got it in this match but the one that is up right now is Abel Atami. Abel rises back to his feet while Holly is down… C’mon Holly!
Deadprez: Abel smirks out as he feels relieved that he can put Holly down even though he is yet to win but it seems like he’s happy because he feels a higher chance of beating Holly…
Eve: Abel picks Holly back to her feet mercilessly, sets her around in a piledriver position, and looks for ‘Pentagram’s Wrath’ !!! That is his finisher! If that hit, that would end everything between him and Holly here!… ABEL SETS IT ALL UP AND GOES FOR IT!!…
( ‘Chum’ by Earl Sweatshirt suddenly hits as Abel Atami quickly drops Holly down to the mat and gets himself ready once he hears the theme music. )
Deadprez: IT’S THE NEW BREED CHAMPION, ALEX MYERS! ALEX IS HERE! ABEL QUICKLY CHANGES HIS TARGET TO THE STAGE ONCE HE SEES ALEX MAKE THEIR WAY OUT TO THE STAGE…. Alex doesn’t do anything but look at Abel…
Eve: ABEL TURNS AROUND AND ‘TOTEM KILLER’ FROM HOLLY! HOLLY WITH A HUGE SPEAR TO ABEL, TAKING HIM DOWN! HOLLY DROPS DOWN AND GOES FOR A COVER!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
(DING DING DING!!!)
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… HOLLY ARROW!
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT AN AMAZING MATCH THAT I JUST WATCHED! Thanks to Alex Myers for stepping out and giving Holly the opportunity to finish this match by taking a victory over Abel Atami!
Deadprez: Although he didn’t win due to the wrong priorities, I have to admit that Abel has done a great job because he was doing everything he could to beat Holly and prove to Alex that he’s not always a loser.
Eve: Alex did nothing but smile with satisfaction and let Abel lie in pain and disappointment at something like this. No matter how disappointed he is at the moment, This is Abel Atami’s future opponent, and will he be able to beat Alex Myers to take the New Breed Championship title away from them?
( ‘Zetsubousei: Hero Chiryouyaka [DR Version]’ by Soraru plays throughout the arena as Holly Arrow rises back to her feet as the referee raises her hands in the air. The camera pans to a lifeless body of Abel Atami, then cuts down and shows Antonne Prudence who just got back to his feet and is still in pain after taking ‘Fist Of Khonshu’ from Holly Arrow earlier in that match. The final shot displays Abel trying to recollect himself after losing to Holly while Alex standing on the stage and looking at Abel with a devilish smile on his face as the scene fades into the darkness. )
(Cameras are backstage as we enter the office of Hurricane Hawk. The Showdown General Manager is alongside Heidi Huxley, the two are seated facing each other and are mid-conversation regarding Showdown’s upcoming event— Dead Men Tell No Tales! What a show that is shaping up to be. Their conversation is interrupted as the door swings open. It’s Chris Elite! At Midsummer Massacre, we saw Chris go toe-to-toe with the reigning Answers World champion, Impact! His efforts were in vain however, judging from Chris’ facial expression nobody knows that more than him. He walks into the office and invites himself to sit down on the couch next to Hurricane Hawk, who along with Heidi Huxley, stops their conversation and turns to face one of his most talented roster members. )
Hurricane Hawk: Uhm, you alright, Chris?
Chris Elite: Not really, you guys. Look, I have something to get off of my chest. At Midsummer Massacre? I did my best, I did all I could do to beat Impact and I didn’t. I couldn’t get it done and that’s all I’ve been thinking about these past few days. I’m disappointed with how the match went, I was close so many times and just couldn’t get it done! But, I also disrespected the both of you. I could have done much better carrying myself and promoting the match in the weeks leading to it, I know that. I want to make clear that was an anomaly, I recognise that I wasn’t at my best these last few weeks so I want to apologize.
Heidi Huxley: That’s alright Chris, I’m sure that—
Chris Elite: I don’t think it is alright, though. I don’t mean to interrupt, but when the two of you drafted me I’m sure you expected more out of me. You took a chance on me and right off-the-bat put me into fire against one of the best right now and one of the best to ever grace a wrestling ring, Impact! Thing is though, is that I truly believe I’m better than him. But promoting the match and in the match itself? I didn’t show that. I didn’t show the spark and the drive that led the two of you to draft me. But I don’t want to fail or flounder, I want to push through and leave this in the past and show you both, as well as Disney, what I can do for this promotion!
( Hurricane Hawk and Heidi Huxley exchange a look. It’s clear that Chris is experiencing some shell shock following his loss against Impact. Heidi sighs, reaching out a hand and putting it on Chris’ knee to promptly get his attention. )
Heidi Huxley: You’re right, to a point. I think collectively, we all expected a little more out of you heading into your match against Impact. That was a chance to show who you are to a new audience and a new management team. To a point? Sure, you disappointed. But you’re being a little hard on yourself. Hurricane Hawk and I? We’re still high on you. And the crowd still loves you, Midsummer Massacre proved that.
Heidi Huxley: That’s before beginning to address your talent. You are so good in that ring and the two of us agree, you were this close to beating Impact. Inches! He’s a world-class talent and Showdown is lucky to have you both. You showed at Midsummer Massacre how good you can be in that ring, Chris! Plus, you have a great look. Inviting smile, all of that. You have the looks and the skill to be a top, top talent on Showdown. You just have to apply yourself a little more, right? And you know that. But, and I’m sure Hurricane Hawk agrees, you have everything needed to be a Disney star, someone who represents the culture of today’s audience.
( Chris seems a little shocked. Heidi was laying the compliments on thick. Some of it was nice to hear but other parts? Were generic. To him? It was clear what she was doing and while he appreciated it, he didn’t need cheering up or to be sympathized with. )
Chris Elite: I don’t mean to sound ungrateful as your words mean so much, but you’re obligated to say that. You’re just trying to make me feel better, as anybody in your position would do. I guess I’m just feeling a little guilty, I don’t know what I expected to happen when I came in here. I just felt the need to get some things off my chest. You don’t need to hype me up, I know I’m still good. It just feels like a missed opportunity for me, you know?
Hurricane Hawk: I actually was going to find you anyway, Chris, so I’m glad that you came into the office. Heidi and I, we get how you’re feeling. The Answers World Championship is one of the biggest prizes in all of professional wrestling. While you weren’t the most active in promoting that match you still went into Midsummer Massacre and put on an amazing performance! You and Impact made Showdown stand out and for that? We’re grateful. Now look, aside from Dead Men Tell No Tales, Territorial Invasion is right around the corner. Five-on-five-on-five. A huge match with a huge history and even bigger stakes. Chris? Heidi and I want YOU to be the Showdown captain for Territorial Invasion.
( The revelation that Showdown’s Territorial Invasion team will be captained by none other than Chris Elite gains a huge cheer from those inside of the arena. Heidi seems a little surprised, but she certainly isn’t against this decision! Chris’ smile soon matches the ones on both Hurricane Hawk and Heidi Huxley’s face. )
Chris Elite: Holy.. You’re not kidding, are you? I’m the captain?
Hurricane Hawk: Of course! This is a good chance for you to live up to your words. But we really couldn’t be prouder and more certain in our decision. We’ll leave who you want to have on the Showdown team entirely up to you. We trust you, Chris! Don’t let us down. You’re exactly the type of person we need at the forefront of Showdown’s Territorial Invasion team.
Chris Elite: Thank you both so much! This is exactly what I needed. I’ll think up some names for the team and start putting things together as soon as I can. Wow, I am excited! I won’t let you down and matter of fact? I can already visualize the Territorial Invasion being dominated by Saturday Night Showdown! Thank you both again!
(Chris gets up, pumping his fist! Hurricane Hawk and Heidi Huxley are pleased to see such enthusiasm from their team captain! Chris is all smiles as he walks out of the office, a near complete overhaul of the emotions he held while walking in a couple of minutes ago. Heidi Huxley and Hurricane Hawk are all smiles too. After Chris is gone, Heidi congratulates the Showdown General Manager on picking such a strong team captain! From there, cameras transition as it fades to the last commercial break.)
(The camera returns to ringside for the final time tonight and focuses on Gina Romano standing in the center of the ring with a smile on her face as she is ready to announce tonight’s Showdown Main Event.)
Gina Romano: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Gina Romano: With TV TIME REMAINING!! Introducing first! Weighing in at-
Off-Camera Voice: No.
( The crowd boos as Ryan Wilson’s Promotional Director is making her way to the stage area with a calm, cold, and collected demeanor, dressed in a sharp-looking business outfit. She has her own microphone in hand as she stands on the stage just below the big screen. )
Demi Knorr: Thank you miss Braxton, I will handle things from here. Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Miss Demi Knorr! And as the Promotional Director for the man about to be introduced, I feel it is my duty to do it rather than the usual way. Now… Introducing from Montréal, Québec, Canada! Weighing in at 220 pounds! He is the Architect! RYAN… JOSEPH… WILSON!!!
( ‘The Only Thing They Fear Is YOU’ by Mick Gordon plays over the sound system of the arena as for former New Breed Champion makes his way to the ring moving past the newest member of his Extended Universe giving her a thankful nod before giving his full focus to the ring.)
Deadprez: Leave it to Ryan Wilson to know how to make an entrance worthy of his villainous moniker as he heads to the ring for our main event of the evening. It’s a battle between the current New Breed Champion and a former New Breed Champion.
Eve: Speaking of the New Breed Championship, joining us at the broadcast booth is Business Manager of the Number One Contender for the New Breed Championship, Abel Atami. He is Mr. Antonne Prudence. Thank you for joining us.
Antonne Prudence: Thank you. I’m here to scout out Abel Atami’s future competition… who is honestly not much competition at all.
Gavin Kirkland: Ok then. Ryan Wilson enters the ring and the supposed not much competition is about to make their entrance.
(Ryan Wilson enters the ring and takes his corner as his music fades off. Seconds later, “Chum” by Earl Sweatshirt starts playing as the New Breed Champion Alex Myers enters the arena to loud cheers from the sold out crowd as they make their way to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Introducing the opponent! From Auckland, New Zealand. Weighing 170 pounds. Here is The EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION! “THE NEW BREED SAVIOR” ALEX MYERS!
Deadprez: Listen to the ovation for this individual. Ever since winning the New Breed Championship, Alex Myers has taken the world by storm and showing exactly what they can do. Alex has become a very popular Elitist here in EAW.
Antonne Prudence: Oh please. If anybody is showing how good and successful they can be in the ring, it’s Abel Atami. Alex Myers… don’t make me laugh.
Eve: You are being a little critical of Alex Myers. Alex has been improving by leaps and bounds since debuting in EAW and the best is yet to come.
Gavin Kirkland: Remember that on Showdown that WE WRESTLE and that’s exactly what we are about to witness in this match. Will Alex be building more momentum towards the match with your client? We’re about to find out.
(Alex enters the ring and hands their New Breed Championship to the referee as they take their corner and their entrance music fades off. The referee hands the belt to Gina Romano who takes it back to the timekeeper’s area. The referee then checks both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: Here we go! Main event is underway. Fun fact for everybody is that this match is a rematch of sorts. One year ago, the roles were reversed. Ryan Wilson was the New Breed Champion and now Alex Myers has the gold, so it will be great to see who walks out the victor.
Antonne Prudence: Of course it’s going to be Ryan Wilson. Alex couldn’t beat Ryan before and I highly doubt that a year later that anything is going to change. He’ll lose tonight and lose to Abel Atami in the future.
Eve: Thank you for your creative input, but right now we have a lockup in the center of the ring AND RYAN WILSON JUST SHOVES ALEX RIGHT ON THEIR BUTT. That did nothing but fire Alex up. Alex gets right back in Ryan’s face.
Gavin Kirkland: Alex wants to lock up again and this time it looks like Ryan wants to oblige, INSTEAD ALEX CHANGES COURSE WITH A SIDE HEADLOCK. Alex has the hold in tight but RYAN LIFTS THEM UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX–
Deadprez: ALEX LANDS BEHIND RYAN ON THEIR FEET AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO RYAN’S BACK SENDING HIM STUMBLING TOWARDS THE ROPES! Creative counter from the New Breed Champion.
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan in the ropes and Alex comes running at full speed towards Ryan, BUT RYAN WITH A BACK BODY DROP SENDING ALEX OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CRASHING RIGHT TO THE FLOOR–
Eve: WAIT A SECOND! ALEX GRABS ONTO THE TOP ROPE AT THE LAST MOMENT AND HE SAFELY LANDS ON THE APRON! Ryan turns around and is met with a forearm to the face. Ryan tries to fire off a forearm of his own but Alex ducks it. Alex ducks their head through the ropes–
Deadprez: ALEX LIFTS UP AND SENDS RYAN OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CRASHING DOWN TO THE FLOOR! LISTEN TO THE CROWD CHEER FOR THE NEW BREED CHAMPION! THEY ABSOLUTELY LOVE ALEX MYERS!
Antonne Prudence: I don’t see anything special about that move. Many people have done it before them. Abel Atami can do it better and he will when he becomes the New Breed Champion.
Gavin Kirkland: I think it’s safe to say that your client hasn’t made very many allies since joining the showdown roster. If you ask me if that kind of attitude that’s going to have him a huge target on his back.
Antonne Prudence: Who cares about having allies? The only ally he needs is me and when he becomes the New Breed Champion it’s me and him against the world. I’m going to bring him the success that he richly deserves.
Eve: I wish you best of luck with that because there are many people on the Showdown roster who would like to make him eat his words. Speaking of the roster, Alex Myers is back in the ring and they go full speed towards the far side ropes.
Deadprez: They hit the ropes and ALEX JUST CLEARS THE TOP ROPE AND TAKES RYAN WILSON BACK DOWN TO THE FLOOR WITH A BEAUTIFUL TOPE CON HILO! WHAT A MANEUVER BY THE NEW BREED CHAMPION!
Gavin Kirkland: Do you hear this crowd, Antonne? How can you deny the popularity of Alex Myers and the intensity that they bring to the table? Look at Alex just bring Ryan back to his feet. Alex whips Ryan AND RYAN LANDS BACK FIRST AGAINST THE STEEL RING STEPS!
Antonne Prudence: What kind of questions are you asking me, Gavin? You might not be able to deny it, but I can deny the popularity and the intensity that is Alex Myers. For all we know, they might have had too much coffee this morning.
Deadprez: Alex Myers is now walking up the ring steps to go for another move, BUT RYAN WILSON OUT OF NOWHERE AND SWEEPS ALEX’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER THEM AND THEY JUST CRASH FACE FIRST AGAINST THE TOP RING STEPS! DID YOU HEAR THAT THUD ON IMPACT?
Antonne Prudence: Yes I did and it was music to my ears. It’s going to be great to see Ryan Wilson put this little brat in their face. I am going to enjoy everything that Ryan does to them. He just needs to make sure to leave some of Alex Myers for Abel.
Eve: Ryan Wilson is back to his feet and he picks up Alex like a sack of potatoes and just tosses him under the second rope back into the ring. Ryan hears the referee counting and doesn’t want to lose this match by count out.
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan rolls back into the ring at the referee’s eight count and heads right back to Alex. Ryan mounts Alex and RYAN IS JUST UNLOADING ON THE NEW BREED CHAMPION! LEFTS AND RIGHTS! GROUND AND POUND ATTACK AND ALEX IS DOING WHATEVER THEY CAN TO BLOCK WHATEVER SHOTS ARE COMING!
Deadprez: The referee is telling Ryan to open up those closed fists before they start administering the five count. Ryan finally opens on four or he would have been disqualified on five. Now Ryan is grabbing a handful of blonde hair and drags Alex over to the bottom rope.
Eve: Ryan puts Alex’s throat on the bottom rope AND NOW RYAN IS CHOKING ALEX ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! ALEX IS GASPING FOR AIR AS THE REFEREE TRIES TO GET RYAN TO BREAK CLEANLY BEFORE THE REFEREE ADMINISTERS THE COUNT!
Referee: (off-mic) Get them off the ropes. GET THEM OFF NOW! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIV–
Antonne Prudence: I can binge watch this over and over again. Alex Myers getting exactly what they deserve for holding the New Breed Championship for way too long. It’s time for the Atami Era to run rampant through EAW.
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan with another handful of hair bringing Alex back to their feet. Wilson with a kick to the gut doubling Myers over. Front face lock applied as Myers is hoisted in the air! LOOK AT THE POWER FROM RYAN WILSON! MYERS IS 50 POUNDS LIGHTER THAN WILSON SO THIS COULD BE EASY FOR RYAN!
Deadprez: The longer Alex is in the air, the louder this crowd boos and shows their disdain for Ryan Wilson, who is no doubt trying to impress Heidi Huxley with his villainous acts. Ryan is done holding Alex in the air AND RYAN JUST DROPS ALEX WITH THE DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX AND ALMOST A MODIFIED JACKHAMMER BY FLOATING INTO THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE—
Eve: ALEX MYERS KICKS OUT AT TWO! Myers has shown time and time again that they are willing to take damage for the greater good. Wilson rolls Alex onto their stomach before getting back to his feet AND RYAN WITH AN ELBOW DROP! THE POINT OF RYAN’S ELBOW RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF ALEX’S NECK!
Antonne Prudence: That’s right! Ryan needs to beat Alex down like the loser that they are. Alex thinks they are “The New Breed Savior”, but in reality, the New Breed Title needs saving more now than ever.
Deadprez: Regardless, Ryan is going for the elbow drop again, BUT ALEX ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY AT THE VERY LAST SECOND AND RYAN FINDS NOTHING BUT CANVAS! RYAN HOLDS HIS ELBOW AS HE GETS BACK TO HIS FEET, BUT IT’S ALEX MYERS WITH A LEG SWEEP, SENDING WILSON CRASHING BACK TO THE MAT!
Gavin Kirkland: Myers back to their feet now and they hit the ropes and drop the leg right across Ryan’s throat! Myers has control of the match again as they bring Ryan back to their feet and whip them to the ropes–
Eve: Ryan with the reversal and sends Alex for the ride. Alex rebounds as Ryan picks them up and tries to go for a backbreaker, BUT ALEX TRIES TO COUNTER INTO A HEADSCISSORS BUT RYAN BLOCKS IT! RYAN TRIES TO TILT A WHIRL ALEX BUT ALEX COUNTERS AGAIN INTO A TRIANGLE CHOKE! WHAT A COUNTER!
Antonne Prudence: Come on, Ryan! Get out of this! Don’t let that garden gnome win this way! Break free and show them exactly what they deserve. Beat some sense into them.
Deadprez: Unbiased commentary from Antonne Prudence, ladies and gentlemen. Alex has that triangle choke in tight but RYAN IS FIGHTING IT! RYAN DOING WHATEVER HE CAN TO NOT PASS OUT FROM THE TRIANGLE CHOKE!
Gavin Kirkland: RYAN IS STILL ON HIS FEET BUT HE IS STARTING TO FADE! IF HE LEAVES HIS FEET, ALEX WILL UNDOUBTEDLY WIN THIS MATCH… WAIT! LOOK AT RYAN WILSON!
Eve: RYAN WILSON FOUND A SECOND WIN AND HE JUST LIFTS ALEX UP! RYAN IS SETTING UP FOR A POWERBOMB, BUT ALEX GETS A HAND FREE AND JUST STARTS POUNDING THEIR FIST INTO RYAN’S SKULL! RYAN STAGGERED OVER TO THE ROPES AND ALEX FLIPS OVER THE TOP ROPE—
Deadprez: RYAN WILSON TAKEN BACK OUT OF THE RING BY A HURRICANRANA FROM ALEX MYERS! WILSON AGAIN CRASHES ON THE FLOOR OUT IN FRONT OF US! That’s the unorthodox style that has made Alex Myers famous. Keeping their opponent’s off kilter.
Antonne Prudence: Again I say, what’s the big idea and the hype towards Alex Myers. Bands around the world will be playing music and celebrating when Abel Atami dethrones Alex Myers.
Gavin Kirkland: Speaking of Alex Myers, Alex is once again back in the ring and they hit the far side ropes again. Alex Myers running full speed yet again and this time they dive through the ropes AND ALEX MYERS WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! ALEX MYERS LIKE A MISSILE AS THEY SEND RYAN WILSON BACK FIRST AGAINST THE BARRICADE!
Deadprez: WAIT! ALEX KEPT THEIR ARMS AROUND RYAN’S WAIST! ALEX PULLS RYAN AWAY FROM THE BARRICADE AND HOISTS RYAN IN THE AIR AND DROPS HIM ON THE FLOOR WITH A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX!
Eve: Ryan lands hard on the concrete floor as Alex now has a handful of Ryan’s and throws him back in the ring. Alex hops back on apron and tries to get back into the ring–
Deadprez: RYAN WILSON IS STILL IN PAIN AFTER THAT SUPLEX AND SUICIDE DIVE, BUT HE GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND KICKS THE MIDDLE ROPE AS ALEX TRIES TO ENTER THE RING! LOW BLOW TO MYERS!
Antonne Prudence: :mjlol: That was great! Do it again! That was the best part of the match so far watching Alex get cut down to size. I bet that Abel is enjoying this match too, but hoping that it’s him causing the pain to Alex.
Deadprez: Ryan pulls Alex back to their feet and has Alex in another suplex position, BUT THIS TIME IT’S A SNAP SUPLEX RIGHT INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! ALEX HAS THEIR FEET STUCK ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE PUTTING THEMSELF IN THE PROVERBIAL TREE OF WOE!
Eve: Ryan back up to his feet and he runs full speed towards the corner AND RYAN WILSON WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO ALEX’S FACE! ALEX JUST FALLS OUT OF THE CORNER AND THEY LAND RIGHT ON RYAN’S SHOULDER!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan turns around AND HE RUNS FULL SPEED AGAIN OUT OF THE CORNER AND PLANTS ALEX WITH A RUNNING POWERSLAM! ALEX LANDS HARD ON THE MAT AS RYAN HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEE!!
Deadprez: ALEX MYERS WITH A KICK OUT BEFORE THE THREE! Alex Myers showing that heart and that determination yet again. Look at the face of Ryan Wilson! He is SMILING! He is glad that Alex is still in the match. That means that Ryan can enact more pain on the New Breed Champion
Antonne Prudence: I can’t say that I blame him. Alex Myers just seems like the type of person that you want to beat up. In that case, I hope this match goes as long as it possibly can.
Eve: Ryan grabs Alex’s legs and drags them over to the corner. Ryan falls back AND RYAN SLINGSHOTS ALEX TO THE CORNER, BUT ALEX CATCHES THEIR BALANCE AND JUMPS ONTO THE SECOND TURNBUCKLES AND TURNS AROUND TO SIT ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Deadprez: Ryan is back up and he turns around and runs right into Alex’s boot. Alex standing on the top turnbuckle BUT RYAN RUNS INTO THE ROPES! ALEX LOSES THEIR BALANCE AND LANDS HARD ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! THAT’S THE SECOND TIME ALEX HAS LANDED THERE IN THIS MATCH!
Antonne Prudence: Still not enough. Their pain is just putting a smile on my face because I know the more damage they take in this match, the weaker they will be whenever the eventual title match takes place.
Deadprez: Alex doing whatever they can to get themselves off the top turnbuckle BUT HERE COMES RYAN WILSON WITH A HANDSTAND! LEGS AROUND ALEX’S NECK AND ALEX GETS TAKEN OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND TO THE FLOOR WITH THAT HEADSCISSOR TAKEDOWN!
Gavin Kirkland: Myers down again and Ryan takes a chance to taunt the crowd and taunt his opponent before he takes his chance to go to the high rent district that is the top turnbuckle. Alex still hasn’t moved after almost landing on their head after the headscissors. Ryan takes another chance to motion BEFORE GOING FOR A FROG SPLASH!
Eve: KNEES UP! ALEX GOT THE KNEES UP! RYAN WAS SHOWBOATING TO THE CROWD BEFORE HE ATTEMPTED THE FROG SPLASH AND IT COST HIM BIG TIME! RYAN CAUGHT THE KNEES RIGHT IN THE BREADBASKET AND NOW BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN! THE REFEREE CHECKS ON BOTH OF THEM BEFORE STARTING THE COUNT!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE!
Deadprez: Ryan is still holding his ribs in pain and Alex Myers is starting to get their wits about them as they roll over and eyeball the ropes.
Antonne Prudence: Come on, Ryan. Get back to your feet! Don’t lose that little brat like this. Teach him a lesson.
Referee: (off-mic) FOUR! FIVE! SIX!
Gavin Kirkland: Ryan is now dragging himself to the ropes as Alex does the same. Both competitors need to pick up the pace or this match will be a double countout and that would give Antonne Prudence a heart attack.
(Antonne shoots a look to Gavin saying that he is on thin ice, but it’s largely ignored as the match continues).
Referee: (off-mic) SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE!
Deadprez: RYAN WILSON WITH THE HELP OF THE ROPES IS BACK TO HIS FEET AND ALEX MYERS FOLLOWS CLOSE BEHIND! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE BACK UP TO THEIR FEET AND THEY ARE NOW BACK IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Eve: These two competitors are just glaring at each other, BEFORE THE FISTS JUST START FLYING BETWEEN ALEX AND RYAN! NEITHER COMPETITOR IS HOLDING BACK! THEY ARE BOTH DOING WHATEVER HE CAN TO GAIN THE ADVANTAGE AND HOPEFULLY WIN THE MATCH!
Antonne Prudence: If we want to be honest, in a match against Abel, the match won’t even get to this point because Abel will have already won the match way before this point ever gets close.
Deadprez: THUMB TO THE EYES! RYAN WITH A THUMB TO ALEX’S EYES TO GET THE ADVANTAGE IN THIS BRAWL! RYAN WHIPS ALEX INTO THE CORNER AND LOOK AT ALEX GO! ALEX JUST JUMPED ONTO THE SECOND ROPE AND THEY JUST FALL BACKWARDS!
Gavin Kirkland: ALEX THREW CAUTION TO THE WIN IN THE HOPES OF HITTING RYAN WILSON AND THEY HIT RYAN! THAT WAS ALMOST A STANDING VERSION OF THE SINNER’S LULLABY! EITHER WAY, RYAN IS DOWN AND ALEX HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!!
Deadprez: RYAN WILSON KICKS OUT AT TWO! Ryan Wilson is showing so much fight in this very competitive match against the New Breed Champion. Alex drags Ryan back to his feet and whips him to the ropes, but Ryan hangs onto ropes.
Eve: Alex runs towards Ryan, hoping to send Ryan over the top rope, BUT RYAN WILSON OUT OF NOWHERE WITH THE LA BOMBE BLEU! RYAN GOT ALL OF THE BLUE THUNDER BOMB AND SENDS ALEX CRASHING HARD TO THE CANVAS! RYAN STACKS ALEX UP AND GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!
Gavin Kirkland: LOOK AT RYAN! HE HAS A HOLD OF ALEX’S TIGHTS! RYAN TRYING TO GET SOME EXTRA LEVERAGE! COME ON REFEREE! LOOK AT THIS BLATANT CHEATING!
Antonne Prudence: I don’t know what you are talking about. It isn’t cheating if you do not get caught. Then again, Abel would never have to result in using such underhanded tactics like that.
THHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEE!
Deadprez: EVEN WITH THE ODDS NOT IN THEIR FAVOR, ALEX MYERS ROLLS THROUGH AND KICKS OUT BEFORE THE THREE COUNT! You have to give it to both competitors for bringing their all in this match in order to gain some momentum.
Eve: Alex has their back to Ryan Wilson as Ryan rushes to Alex and tries to roll up Alex again. SCHOOLBOY ROLL UP BY RYAN WILSON BUT ALEX ROLLS THROUGH AGAIN BEFORE A COUNT IS EVEN STARTED, BUT IT WAS A DECOY! RYAN GRABS ALEX’S LEGS! RYAN STEPS THROUGH AND RYAN IS GOING FOR THE SHARPSHOOTER!
Antonne Prudence: I think this is the perfect way to end the match. Have Alex Myers end the match by having to admit to the word that they can’t physically continue to keep going in the match. The humiliation they would get from tapping out is more than any pinfall loss would ever give them.
Gavin Kirkland: You and Ryan would probably be best friends with the way you two both think. Anyways, Alex is fighting it! ALEX GRABS RYAN’S NECK AND TRIES FOR AN INSIDE CRADLE! RYAN TRIED TO FIGHT IT, BUT HE GETS ROLLED UP! SHOULDERS DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOO!!
TTHHHHHHRRREEEEE–
Deadprez: RYAN ROLLS THEM BOTH! RYAN REVERSES THE PIN AND NOW ALEX HAS THEIR SHOULDERS DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOO!!
TTHHHHHHRRREEEEE–
Eve: ALEX KICKS OUT AND GETS FREE RIGHT BEFORE THE REF COUNTS THREE! We are about to the point of the match where both competitors will pull out all stops in order to win this match.
Antonne Prudence: Alex Myers can keep pulling until the sun comes up, but it isn’t going to do them any good. It’s only a matter of time before this fantasy of theirs is finally over. They might have had a great feeling when they reached the top of the New Breed mountain, but it will be nothing in comparison when they finally get kicked off the mountain.
Deadprez: Both competitors back to their feet and Ryan gets the advantage with a Irish Whip. Alex jumps onto the second rope and springboards off, BUT ALEX IS MET WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT RIGHT TO THE JAW! UPPERCUT QUEBECOIS BY RYAN WILSON AND THAT WAS A HORRIBLE LANDING BUY ALEX MYERS!
Eve: Ryan thinks this might be the end of the match as Ryan has Alex in the powerbomb position as they get hoisted up by Ryan Wilson. RYAN HAS ALEX’S ARMS AND IS GOING FOR THE CHEMIN DE CROIX! CRUCIFIX POWERBOMB ON THE WAY–
Gavin Kirkland: ALEX SLIDES OFF RYAN’S BACK AND LANDS ON THEIR FEET! RYAN QUICKLY TURNS AROUND AND ALEX MYERS COUNTERS WITH A SUPERKICK RIGHT TO THE JAW OF RYAN WILSON! TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING HIT IN THE JAW! RYAN DID NOT SEE THAT COMING AT ALL!
Deadprez: WHAT A SHOT FROM ALEX MYERS! RYAN WILSON LOOKS LIKE HE IS ON DREAM STREET AS ALEX HEADS BACK UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! ARE THEY GOING FOR THE SINNER’S LULLABY? NO! ALEX IS FACING RYAN BEFORE THEY JUMP AND CORKSCREW THEMSELF IN THE AIR!
Gavin Kirkland: ALEX MYERS WITH THE BIRD’S CRY! HIGH RISK COULD LEAD TO HIGH REWARD WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL PHOENIX SENTON! THEY LANDED RIGHT ON THE MONEY ON RYAN AND THIS COULD END THE MATCH RIGHT HERE AS ALEX HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRREEEEEE!!
Deadprez: IT LOOKS LIKE ALEX MIGHT BE TRYING FOR THE FINAL SYMPHONY THIS TIME AROUND! ALEX IS CALLING FOR RYAN TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET! RYAN’S GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET. IT’S SLOW, BUT HE’S ALMOST THERE–
Antonne Prudence: Oh I have had enough of watching Alex Myers acting like they are something special. I am going to put an end to this high and mighty act from them.
Eve: WHAT IN THE DISNEYWORLD? ANTONNE PRUDENCE HAS LEFT THE BROADCAST TABLE AND HE IS HEADING TO THE RING AS RYAN WILSON TAKES A SHORTCUT AND KICKS ALEX IN THE GUT! MYERS DOUBLED OVER AS RYAN IS TRYING TO LIFT ALEX UP TO SET THEM UP FOR THE MIC DROP PILEDRIVER–
Gavin Kirkland: WHAT IS ANTONNE DOING? HE WAS REACHING FOR THE LEG OF ALEX AND TRYING TO DISTRACT ALEX, BUT HE INSTEAD HE GRABBED THE WRONG ANKLE AND GOT THE ATTENTION OF RYAN WILSON AND RYAN DOESN’T LIKE THAT ONE BIT!
Ryan Wilson: (off-mic) What are you doing? You should have stayed at the commentary table where you were.
Deadprez: LOOK AT THIS! ALEX GOT THEIR LEGS FREE FROM THE MIC DROP AND BOUNCES OFF THE SECOND ROPE CHANGING MOMENTUM AND ALLOWING ALEX TO FLIP FORWARD AND COUNTER INTO A JACKKNIFE PIN! RYAN’S SHOULDERS ARE DOWN! WILL IT BE ENOUGH RIGHT HERE?
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Chum” starts playing again as Alex Myers quickly rolls out of the ring with the referee quickly following.)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner. The EAW New Breed Champion! ALEX MYERS!
Deadprez: What a match between these two competitors. Antonne Prudence tried to stick his nose where it didn’t belong and tried to distract Alex Myers, but that completely backfired and cost Ryan Wilson the match.
(The referee raises the arm of Alex in victory as Alex continues to glare at the bottom of the entrance ramp where Antonne Prudence is standing in disbelief.)
Eve: I don’t know why Antonne decided to try and interfere in a match that was going so well and close to deciding a victor without his help. But you got to give credit to both competitors in this match.
Gavin Kirkland: It’s unfortunate to have a match end the way it did. Ryan showed he’s always a threat in the ring, but it was the New Breed Champion Alex Myers who used Antonne Prudence’s appearance to their advantage to pick up the win. Speaking of Antonne Prudence…
(Alex Myers starts walking and almost stalking Antonne Prudence. Alex is definitely not happy that Antonne tried to distract Alex and cost them the match. Seconds later, Antonne runs up the ramp with Alex following close behind in a dead sprint to catch him.)
Deadprez: LOOK AT ALEX MYERS! THEY ARE IN HOT PURSUIT OF ANTONNE PRUDENCE! ALEX WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT THAT ONE BIT! But that leaves Ryan Wilson in the ring by himself and he can’t believe what went down. Now it looks like he is screaming for a microphone. I can only wonder what Ryan has to say!
Eve: He is not happy! Things have not been going his way and it seems like it will only get worse! He is asking for the mic and Gina has given it to him!
(Ryan Wilson paces back and forth….)
Ryan Wilson: What was that!? What was A…….
(Suddenly from behind a forearm connects on Ryan Wilson as he falls to the mat holding his head…..)
Gavin Kirkland: KASSIDY HEART IS HERE AND SHE JUST ATTACKED RYAN WILSON FROM BEHIND! KASSIDY RUNS AGAINST THE ROPES…. PAINFULLY EVER AFTER! THE CURB STOMP AND RYAN WILSON HAS BEEN LAID OUT!
(Kassidy grabs the mic…..)
Kassidy Heart: Ever since Pain for Pride I have had to wait my turn. Ever since this season started, all I have done is play with those beneath me like this! Ryan Wilson, you did this when attacking me from behind a few weeks ago to give Jack Ripley the advantage but in the end I made that son of a bi…. I’ll stop myself right there, I made him pass out.
(She looks up with her gleaming blue eyes glaring into the camera…)
Kassidy Heart: This is NOT what I am doing at Territorial Invasion or Dead Men Tell No Tales, Hawk and Heidi! I know you are watching in the back and all I have to say about that is simple, once I dispense myself of Ryan Wilson…. Your Disney Villain!? I want what is mine, and you have a bunch of people lined up for things at Territorial Invasion, well guess what? YOU KNOW IT HAWK AND HEIDI! THEY KNOW IT! THE LOCKER ROOM KNOWS IT! If there is anyone fit to represent Showdown and bring it home…. It’s ME!
(‘Partition (Smearcase Trap Remix)’ by Beyoncé starts to play as Kassidy drops the mic seething in anger, looking down at Ryan Wilson who is now stirring.)
Deadprez: STATEMENT MADE! You heard what Kassidy had to say and she wants in at Territorial Invasion! But Ryan Wilson is not going to be too happy about this and we will see what he has to say next week!
Eve: Kassidy Heart already had enough, she had a huge win at Midsummer Massacre and now wants it all!
Gavin Kirkland: She stands tall…. And can you imagine Kassidy on Team Showdown!?
Deadprez: That is all the time we have…. Thank you for joining us…. GOOD NIGHT!
(Kassidy continues sneering at the camera standing over Ryan Wilson as the crowd boo, but some cheer loudly. The camera pans to Hurricane Hawk watching on the monitor as Heidi Huxley looks on and then at Hawk…)
Heidi Huxley: You’re not seriously considering this, are you?
(He doesn;t say anything, instead staring at Kassidy on the monitor before cracking a smile as it slowly fades.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes)
