(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s Voltage begins to play, with all of last week’s winners shown before the camera transitions over to the Centre Bell in Montreal, Quebec, where tonight’s Voltage is being held. The fans in attendance are heard cheering as ‘33rd Blakk Glass’ by SosMula and Zillakami plays. The opening pyro shoots out as the fans continue cheering, before the camera transitions to the commentary table of James Peters, Rich Russillo and Persephone.)
Persephone: Welcome to Voltage, the show where nothing ever happens.
Rich Russillo: Don’t you think you should have more enthusiasm?
Persephone: No.
James Peters: Anyways, I’m James Peters and with me is Rich Russillo and Persephone Tsitsipas. Thank you all for joining us tonight, as contrary to what Persephone just said, we actually have a very good show ahead of us!
Rich Russillo: That’s right, and with that being said, I don’t think there’s a better way to kick things off than by turning this over to the Commissioner!
(Voltage pans away from the commentary table and towards the ring, where the Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma can be seen standing in the middle of the ring. Captain Charisma is holding a microphone in his hand, and inside of the ring with him is a golden tumbler, which is usually used for things such as raffle tickets. The fans can be heard cheering, and after a moment Captain Charisma begins to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Sunday Night Voltage! I’m glad to join you all tonight, and the reason I’m out here is because I’d like to kick Voltage off with something special. Road to Redemption is coming up, which means that the end of the year is approaching. I want to be able to end the year on a high note, and to do that I want every Voltage show to be as great as it can be! With that being said, during these next few weeks we’ll be preparing ourselves for Road to Redemption, as we all know just how important this show is. This is one of the biggest events of the entire year, and the reason for this is the Extreme Elimination Chambers. Every year Championships are defended inside of that Chamber, and 2024 won’t be an exception to that. I can tell you all now, the EAW World Championship will be defended inside of the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
(The fans cheer, but Captain Charisma continues.)
Captain Charisma: However, that’s not what I’m here to talk about. In fact, I’m here to talk about another Extreme Elimination Chamber, as at Road to Redemption, Milli Banks will be defending her Universal Women’s Championship inside of the Chamber! Voltage will have three spots in this Chamber, and I’m here to give three lucky Elitists the opportunity to compete in that match!
(This just causes the cheers to grow even louder, knowing that the fans have the opportunity to see who will be joining Milli in the Extreme Elimination Chamber.)
Captain Charisma: Voltage has some incredible talent in the women’s division. We have tons of former Champions, future Champions, and even Hall of Famers who are more than deserving of this opportunity. It isn’t easy choosing only three names out of such an incredible division, which is exactly why I’ll be drawing names from this tumbler. I may not be able to decide who should join the match, but the decision will be made nonetheless, and we’ll be doing it right now!
(The fans cheer as Captain Charisma rotates the tumbler, mixing up all of the names inside of it. After this, Captain Charisma draws the first name. He looks at it, taking a moment before revealing the name to the crowd.)
Captain Charisma: The first name that’ll be joining the Universal Women’s Championship Extreme Elimination Chamber is… BEA VALENTINE!
(This receives a loud reaction, and before long, ‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan hits. Bea Valentine begins to walk out, but despite the major opportunity she’s given, she doesn’t look happy. Instead she looks confused, as if there’s been a misunderstanding. Bea is holding a microphone in her hand, and she rushes down the ramp and towards the ring.)
James Peters: Bea Valentine is here, and it looks like she’s the first of Voltage’s participants in the Extreme Elimination Chamber!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, but don’t you think Bea should be a bit more happy about that? This opportunity is exactly what Bea Valentine wanted when this season started.
Persephone: If she doesn’t want it then can she just leave? I don’t like looking at her, and I definitely don’t want to have to hear her.
(Bea Valentine walks up the steel steps, and Captain Charisma begins to speak as she enters the ring.)
Captain Charisma: Bea, welcome to the Extreme Elimination Chamber!
Bea Valentine: I can’t do this.
Captain Charisma: :comeagain:
(The fans are confused by what Bea Valentine just said, as is Captain Charisma, but Bea continues.)
Bea Valentine: I only came out of retirement because that monster Methuselah attacked my Mikey! I don’t know about an Extreme Elimination Chamber. I didn’t sign up for this at all. I retired because my time has passed, and I just don’t think I would be able to keep up in a match like this filled with Elitists entering their primes.
Captain Charisma: You don’t even know who the other competitors are yet.
Bea Valentine: That doesn’t matter! What matters is that I’m not the competitor I used to be. It’s over. I will be briefly stepping out of retirement to make sure Methuselah gets what he deserves, but once that is done, I will be riding off into the sunset and leaving this business once and for all. If I had it in me to deliver a performance the people could be proud of I would gladly accept this spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, but I fear those days are behind me. Milli Banks is the Universal Women’s Champion now, and while I was once able to free Gloria from her hands, I’m not so sure that I’d be able to get the job done this time around. I believe this opportunity should be reserved for people who are still in shape to wrestle at their very best. As much as it hurts to say, it is time to leave the wrestling career of Bea Valentine in the past.
(Captain Charisma just stares at Bea Valentine, not too sure what to think of everything he’s hearing.)
Captain Charisma: … So you *don’t* want to be in the Extreme Elimination Chamber?
Bea Valentine: That’s correct.
Captain Charisma: You do understand that this is the best chance you have to become the Universal Women’s Champion, right? An opportunity like this doesn’t come around often.
Bea Valentine: I know. I appreciate the kind gesture, but I’m afraid I will not be able to take part in this match, as I will not be an active competitor by the time Road to Redemption is here. I apologize for the inconvenience, but I am sure there are many talented women who would love the opportunity this match presents! If I may, I personally would like to suggest Ashlynn Quinn! She is not only a star, but THE Miss Voltage, and if I can’t be here to continue my own legacy, I would love to see her become the new-
(Before Bea Valentine could finish speaking, Captain Charisma just turns to the golden tumbler before beginning to speak once more.)
Captain Charisma: Anyways, it’s time to see who the second participant in the Extreme Elimination Chamber will be!
(Captain Charisma rotates the golden tumbler once again, mixing up the names for a second time as the fans wait in anticipation. Captain Charisma draws the second name, before reading it out loud.)
Captain Charisma: The second competitor from Voltage in the Extreme Elimination Chamber is… MS. EXTREME!
(The fans begin to cheer loudly, and eventually ‘Red Thunder’ by Butcher Babies hits. Ms. Extreme begins to walk out with a microphone of her own, and she stops for a moment on the stage. Much like Bea Valentine, Ms. Extreme doesn’t have a smile on her face after hearing the opportunity she’s been presented with. Instead, she takes a moment to think before beginning to make her way down the ramp, shaking her head as she approaches the ring.)
James Peters: Here comes Ms. Extreme, who we did get to hear get a bit personal last week as she explained that she’s not very sure how much she really has left in her given everything that’s happened.
Rich Russillo: I don’t think Ms. Extreme expected to receive such a major opportunity so soon after that interview, so I can understand the mixed emotions.
Persephone: Is there anyone on this brand that actually WANTS to wrestle? Is this why everyone around here is terrible?
(Ms. Extreme enters the ring, and she looks at Bea Valentine before turning towards Captain Charisma. As her entrance music fades out, she begins to speak.)
Ms. Extreme: Look, I want to say I appreciate the opportunity and that I’m ready to become Champion and all of these other things, but with the season I’ve had I’m just not sure this is right for me. I’m not going to lie to myself no matter how much I want to be World Champion again. I already made myself clear last week and it wasn’t easy saying any of that, but the last thing I expected after that interview was to be given a match for not just any Championship, but the Universal Women’s Championship. I’ve already been struggling, and now it just feels like I’m being thrown to the wolves and set up for failure. After all of the matches I lost, all of the opportunities I let slip by, why should I compete in the Extreme Elimination Chamber? Why should I have this opportunity? There’s enough people on the roster, you could’ve left me out of this. I just don’t think this is the match for me at this stage of my career.
(Captain Charisma looks surprised by the reactions to the opportunities given to compete in the Extreme Elimination Chamber so far, and Bea Valentine begins to speak up.)
Bea Valentine: That was a good idea! You should draw the names again, just without us this time! I think that would be fair to-
Captain Charisma: No, I’m not doing that.
(Captain Charisma turns towards Ms. Extreme before continuing.)
Captain Charisma: Ms. Extreme, if there’s anyone I think would do good in an Extreme Elimination Chamber, it’s you. Not only do you have years of history in the match, but you also retained the Universal Women’s Championship yourself in this match-
Ms. Extreme: That was three years ago. That doesn’t mean I’ll do the same thing now. Times have changed, and after everything that’s happened to me since that Championship reign, why would I want to compete in an Extreme Elimination Chamber right now? That’s the last thing I need, because with the way things have been going for me over the last few months, chances are I’ll just lose again and be pushed even further from that Championship than before. There’s no point in me doing that to myself. You and I both know that I haven’t been competing at the level I used to, so why would you want me to compete in this match?
Captain Charisma: Because the Extreme Elimination Chamber is an amazing opportunity regardless of what state you feel your career is in. People have made history at this event not just for defending Championships, but for both reclaiming them and even becoming first time World Champions. I think everyone here would agree that anything can happen in an Extreme Elimination Chamber, so BOTH of you have a far better chance of walking out as Champion than you’re giving yourselves credit for.
(The fans cheer, and neither Ms. Extreme nor Bea Valentine respond to this. Captain Charisma turns his attention towards the tumbler, before beginning to speak once more.)
Captain Charisma: With that being said, let’s see who will be joining Bea Valentine and Ms. Extreme in the Chamber!
(Captain Charisma rotates the tumbler one more time, before finally he draws the final name.)
Captain Charisma: And finally, the third competitor in the Extreme Elimination Chamber is… KASAI!
(This also receives a loud reaction, and before long ‘The End’ by Lil Uzi Vert and BABYMETAL hits. KASAI begins to make her way out with her own microphone, and unlike both Bea and Ms. Extreme, KASAI has a large grin on her face. KASAI appears ready for the Extreme Elimination Chamber, and she begins to make her way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
James Peters: Well it looks like KASAI has another opportunity to become the Universal Women’s Champion on her hands, and she is beyond thrilled to have this!
Persephone: Oh, so that wasn’t a problem everyone on the roster has. What’s KASAI’s excuse for being awful then?
Rich Russillo: KASAI is seemingly ready for this match, and it looks like she has some words for us tonight!
(KASAI makes her way into the ring, wasting no time as she begins to speak.)
KASAI: This is perfect. I came very, very close to ripping that Championship out of Milli Banks’ hands at The Last Stand, but she was able to leave with her title that time. I can’t say I’m pleased with how things ended at The Last Stand, but it looks like things have worked out perfectly. At Road to Redemption, I won’t make the same mistakes I did back there. Milli got the upper hwnd once, but she won’t do it again. She knows that she barely escaped with her Championship. She knows that her title reign was in danger. I had that match won multiple times and inside of that Extreme Elimination Chamber nothing will get in the way of me finally becoming a World Champion… And if two of my opponents don’t even want to be in the match, that only makes my job easier.
(KASAI laughs as this catches the attention of both Ms. Extreme and Bea Valentine.)
Bea Valentine: :mjcry: You’re right. As much as I hate to admit it after everything you’ve done, you may just have a better chance of becoming Champion than I do these days.
KASAI: You should be ashamed of yourself. You’re given a World Championship opportunity and you can’t even take it. How can two former Champions lack this much confidence in themselves? Honestly, I agree with the idea to draw two other names. I’d rather face other people than know my competition didn’t even belong in the ring when I become the Universal Women’s Champion.
Ms. Extreme: You keep running your mouth, but you saw where that confidence got you against Milli. You’re out of your mind if you think an Extreme Elimination Chamber will be any easier.
KASAI: It’s not that I think it’ll be easier. I just know what to expect now. Unfortunately, that includes a Ms. Extreme that’s past her prime.
(Hearing this annoys Ms. Extreme, and KASAI turns her attention towards Bea.)
KASAI: As for you, I almost find it hard to believe that you’re the same woman I took the Specialists Championship from. What a fall from grace. If you’re not going to start picking yourself back up, just get out of the ring and stop wasting everyone’s time.
Bea Valentine: How dare you?
KASAI: I didn’t say anything wrong, did I? If this is the Bea Valentine we’re getting these days, what are you supposed to do against Methusela-
(Just before she could finish her sentence, Bea Valentine slaps KASAI in the face. This surprises KASAI, who takes a moment to process what just happened.)
James Peters: BEA JUST SLAPPED KASAI-
Rich Russillo: BUT NOW KASAI HITS BEA WITH AN ELBOW TO THE JAW! KASAI AND BEA BEGIN TO FIGHT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THINGS HAVE DEFINITELY ESCALATED BETWEEN THE COMPETITORS IN THE EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER!
James Peters: YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN! BEA AND KASAI CONTINUE TO FIGHT- UNTIL MS. EXTREME DRAGS KASAI OFF OF BEA BEFORE HITTING HER WITH A FOREARM! MS. EXTREME OBVIOUSLY WASN’T HAPPY WITH WHAT KASAI SAID EITHER, AND NOW MS. EXTREME IS BEGINNING TO FIGHT KASAI!
(As Ms. Extreme punches away at KASAI, Bea Valentine rolls out of the ring, looking to get out of the fight as she slowly backs up towards the ramp.)
Persephone: Of course she had to get out of there.
Rich Russillo: WELL AS BEA VALETINE RETREATS TO THE RAMP, KASAI AND MS. EXTREME CONTINUE TO FIGHT! MS. EXTREME HAS THE UPPER HAND, BUT KASAI BEGINS TO DELIVER PUNCHES TO THE RIBS, BACKING MS. EXTREME UP! KASAI NOW GRABBING MS. EXTREME, BEFORE SLAMMING HER FACE INTO THE GOLDEN TUMBLER! MS. EXTREME DROPS TO A KNEE, AND NOW KASAI RUNS THE ROPES-
James Peters: BEFORE BEING DROPPED WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN! MS. EXTREME BEGINS THROWING SHOTS TO THE FACE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE KASAI MAY HAVE FIRED MS. EXTREME UP HERE AS THIS IS A REAL BRAWL WE HAVE ON OUR HANDS! KASAI TURNS IT AROUND BEFORE BEGINNING TO ELBOW MS. EXTREME, BUT MS. EXTREME IS QUICK TO GET BACK ON TOP BEFORE CONTINUING TO PUNCH AWAY AT KASAI!
Rich Russillo: KASAI SHOVES MS. EXTREME OFF OF HER AS BOTH WOMEN GET BACK UP- BUT NOW MS. EXTREME KICKS KASAI IN THE MIDSECTION BEFORE DELIVERING A CLUBBING BLOW TO THE BACK! Now it’s KASAI that drops down to a knee, AND MS. EXTREME SENDS KASAI INTO THE ROPES BEFORE-
James Peters: NO! KASAI GRABS ONTO THE ROPES TO AVOID BOUNCING OFF OF THEM! MS. EXTREME NOW CHARGING IN-
Rich Russillo: BUT KASAI DUCKS UNDER HER STRIKE, BEFORE TURNING AND DROPPING MS. EXTREME WITH URAI’S CURSE!!!! URAI’S CURSE PLANTS MS. EXTREME, AND KASAI IS ABLE TO GET THE UPPER HAND IN THE BRAWL BETWEEN THESE TWO AS BEA VALENTINE JUST WATCHES ON!
James Peters: Captain Charisma looks shocked by what he just saw, but I think there may be more of this to come knowing what this time of the year brings out in Elitists! Neither Bea nor Ms. Extreme seemed thrilled about the Extreme Elimination Chamber, but that might just change very soon!
Rich Russillo: Yeah, but for now KASAI is the one that has the upper hand. If things continue to go like this, there’s a good chance that she walks out of Road to Redemption having accomplished exactly what she wanted, and becoming the new Universal Women’s Champion!
(KASAI stands over Ms. Extreme as a few security guards finally rush down the ramp, making sure the fight doesn’t escalate even further between the two. Bea Valentine remains on the ramp, watching as KASAI can be seen with a grin on her face following the brawl. From there, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Commercial for Tyler, The Creator’s new album “Chromakopia”.)
(As we come back, we find ourselves in the backstage area of the arena. There’s some discussion happening somewhere and the camera pans to find the British Invasion. Daryl Kinkade, Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel seem to be hanging out.)
Daryl Kinkade: Bruv, can you believe what happened last week? Limmy barely scraped by me. It was actually even closer than that. I mean, one lucky shot. One lucky bloody shot and he was able to steal it. But you know what? We still beat him at Wicked Games. We beat all three of them. Xander, Cameron, and Limmy. Fuck it mates. I don’t really care. I know that I’m better than him.
(Halsey and Pandora nod their heads in agreement.)
Pandora Paisley: Damn right. Nobody can take Wicked Games away from us. They can’t take any of the victories we’ve had from us. No one can erase what we’ve done together.
Halsey Neel: When it mattered, we delivered. We dominated.
Daryl Kinkade: Which is why we are owed our moment in the sun. It seems like yours is coming sooner rather than later. Calling out The Jaded Hearts last week was the right move. Let’s not mince words here we just dispatched not one, not two, but three former World Champions. If there was ever any doubt about who the rightful number one contenders for the Unified Tag Team Championships are, it should be well and truly shattered by now. Tell me, who in this division has even come close to proving themselves at our level? Not a single team. Look at all those pretenders who tried to take those titles from the Jaded Hearts. None of them have what the two of you do. If they don’t accept your challenge, then we’ll make them.
Halsey Neel: See, I think they will accept. What choice do they have? As I said last week, there are no other options left in the division. They have already gone through every single team there is. Hall of Famers, champions, and every other duo that wanted a shot. It is our turn. They know that it’s our turn. They might not be willing to accept it yet but there should be no doubt whatsoever at this point. We’ve proven, time and time again, that we are the only legitimate challengers left standing. At this point, it shouldn’t even be a matter of whether they accept it; it’s a foregone conclusion. Their reign is coming to an end and we are the ones that are going to end it. They can delay it, deny it, but there is no escaping it. Not anymore.
Pandora Paisley: I fully expect them to show up tonight. And we won’t have to lift a finger to make it happen. We’ve already forced their hand, not with empty words or desperate challenges, but with every single performance we’ve put on. We already set the stage and now they no have no choice but to step into that ring. They can feel it, just like we can. The inevitability of what’s coming. They’ll be here tonight because they know their time at the top is running out, and they owe it to themselves to confront the challengers they know are the only choice. You s-
(Suddenly, all three members of the British Invasion look towards something off camera. They all seem equally annoyed with whatever it may be.)
Pandora Paisley: I’m sorry, did someone tell you that you could talk to us? Or did you assume that you could?
???: Uh…no…I…
(The camera pulls out to reveal one of EAW’s interns. The program is known for being a rich enriching experience. So much so that no pay is required.)
Halsey Neel: Oh, are you just here to stare at us? Did no one ever teach you how rude that is? Maybe I should.
Daryl Kinkade: Americans. All the same.
Pandora Paisley: No wonder they picked the orange man again.
Intern: I actually have a delivery.
Halsey Neel: For who?
Pandora Paisley: For me probably. I have to say, Amazon Prime is amazing.
(The Intern steps out of frame and then returns with a silver vase of flowers. It is a beautiful arrangement of navy blue and black roses.)
Daryl Kinkade: I know they’re not for me bruv.
Intern: They’re for you!
(She carries the vase over to Halsey Neel and hands it off to her. The other two members of The British Invasion cannot hide their shock. Halsey just seems confused at this.)
Daryl Kinkade and Pandora Paisley: What the f-
Intern: There’s a card somewhere on it. I was told to deliver them straight here.
Halsey Neel: Um…alright then. That is unexpected.
Pandora Paisley: No kidding.
(Halsey Neel places the flowers down on a nearby piece of equipment and Pandora Paisley finds the card on it. She plucks it and goes to read it. The British Invasion’s attention goes back towards the Intern who is still standing there.)
Daryl Kinkade: Off you go then. Job’s done. Why are you standing here? Expecting a tip or something? You get paid in experience, mate. Should be more than enough for you.
(The intern goes to speak but just turns tail and makes her leave. They all scoff at the audacity. Pandora refocuses on the card. She makes a face as she does.)
Pandora Paisley: It says “For you, from an admirer.” Well, that certainly is anonymous. It certainly lies somewhere between romantic and completely creepy.
Halsey Neel: Maybe a little bit of both?
Daryl Kinkade: Nah, probably one of those freak fans. You know how the EAW Universe is. Especially the people in Montreal. Bunch of slobs that do nothing but drink maple syrup and shite beer. Let me guess, the card probably is sticky. These people are vile. I mean, do you really want the attention of someone like Xander Payne?
Pandora Paisley: I know right. The thought is just…ugh. But you know what? I saw something similar on Dateline. First it starts with the flowers, then they start following you. Eventually, they break into your hotel or something. I mean, really the best option might just be to ignore. Halsey, you’re a celebrity now. All sorts of sickos are probably watching you.
Halsey Neel: And I can handle myself against any of them. But…what if it’s not a fan? What if it is someone in the locker room?
Daryl Kinkade: Scandalous. But I mean, who would even be?
Halsey Neel: What if it’s a real admirer? That would be an interesting turn of events, right?
Pandora Paisley: It is very possible. There is SO MUCH to admire. Especially after we take those championships from the Jaded Hearts. Anyone would be lucky to have you. Look at you, you’re vicious, loyal, competitive. You would have to be blind to not see that.
Daryl Kinkade: Definitely. But also, what if it is a stalker…AND someone in the locker room? We got some pretty odd ones here on Voltage. We got the classic psychos like Caroline, Solomon and Effy. Everyone knows they’re a few screws loose for certain. Could be one of them. Then again, I don’t think Caroline has a heart at all. Solomon’s married to that stripper and Effy seems to only have eyes for Ahren. Fuck, who else could it be?
Halsey Neel: I mean, there’s no reason it couldn’t be the Jaded Hearts. What if this is all part of some mind game? You know, try to get in our heads since we challenged them for the titles? That would be pretty insane but is it impossible?
Pandora Paisley: You never know. I mean, some of these people ARE pretty insane. You never know what someone might do around here to get ahead of the competition. Not a bad idea though. We should circle back though…what if there is a real admirer? Could be just someone who has a crush on you.
(Halsey Neel thinks about that for a long moment while looking at the flowers. The confusion seems only to double.)
Daryl Kinkade: You know what? Does it even matter? We have a busy night ahead of us. We should focus on what we need to get done. There’s plenty of time for romances or serial killers later. Come on.
(Pandora nods and follows Kinkade as he heads somewhere else backstage. Halsey Neel lingers behind. She picks up the flowers once again and a small smile comes to her face. She then places them back down and changes to a more serious expression. She makes her exit as the camera fades to somewhere else.)
(The camera returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THIS MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
( ‘Revolution’ by Kirk Franklin played through the arena as the crowd reacted rather harshly to Damien Kutcher who came from the curtain and prayed on the ramp before making his way down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: MAKING HIS WAY TO THE RING FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE; WEIGHING IN AT TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY POUNDS… DAMIEN KUTCHERRRRRRRRRR!!!
Rich Russillo: Well here’s Damien Kutcher! Last week he came up short against Hasley Neel but he hasn’t let that effect him. Matter of fact? I don’t think he even minds that fact!!
James Peters: Well now he has to look to get a victory tonight, maybe he can impress and put his name into that hat again for a future Championship match! Who knows but tonight he is sure to fight hard.
Persephone: We need to hurry up and get this over with, maybe they’ll start killing each other.
(Psycho by That’s Outrageous! Would then hit. The fans begin to boo as Effy McAvoy and Ahren Fournier would enter through the ring barricade. Effy rolls under the bottom rope and right into the ring, prepared for the match ahead of her as she stares at Damien Kutcher.)
Bella Braxton: MAKING HER WAY TO THE RING FROM WATCH HIL, RHODE ISLAND; WEIGHING IN AT ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE POUNDS… EFFY MCAVOY!!!!
Rich Russillo: SHE has a lot of momentum riding off of her because of the fact that she earned a New Breed title shot against BRAE, and I’m sure BRAE will be paying attention to this one over at Dynasty. He is ready to study any aspect he can about his potential challenger.
James Peters: Well she has a message to send undoubtedly, but can she continue her momentum with Ahren right by her once again? Or we she have it halted by Damien Kutcher tonight??
Persephone: Hopefully we found out soon and fast, I’m not that patient when regarding these matches unless they want to kill each other.
( DING! DING! DING! )
Rich Russillo: The bell has ring and here we go! Effy takes on a fellow New Breed in the form of Damien Kutcher and they’re both trying to get a nice win on their records here tonight! This is especially true in the case of Effy as she has a championship match against BRAE soon and looks to send a message!
James Peters: Well Damien is going to make sure that isn’t the case as they now lock up and here they go! They’re seeing who’s going to get the upper hand in this exchange and Damien quickly transitions into a HEADLOCK! Good work on his part, I might say!
Persephone: Do you think anyone’s ever tapped out from a headlock? Hopefully tonight will be a first in history if not.
Rich Russillo: Well that’s not going to happen any time soon, Persephone. As you can see, Effy is now quickly backing Damien into the ropes and bouncing him right off to send him to the other side! And he’s coming right back, gaining momentum off of them before being met with a CROSSBODY! Being taken right to the mat! And that’s not all as she delivers some punches to his face just for good measure!
James Peters: She’s off to a hot start, isn’t she? Damien Kutcher is overwhelmed by the offense and is crawling to the corner while the ref backs her away from him! And she sees him and tries to run after him in the corner to continue more of her offense!
Persephone: If she’s not going to try and rip the hair off of his head then I really don’t care man, I just want to get back to the hotel and sleep.
Rich Russillo: But as Effy is closing in on Damien Kutcher who is in the corner, he gets her right in the face with a BOOT! That sends her stumbling back and gives Kutcher enough time to grab a hold of her and deliver a few hard fists to her face! Now followed up by a CHOP right into the corner!!
James Peters: He surely isn’t letting up in this match! And he knows that he can’t, he’s facing someone as unpredictable as Effy here! But wait… Effy slowly lifts her head up with a smile and she grabs a hold of him and puts him in the corner! Now she’s raining down stiff PUNCHES to his face, sending him to a seated position in the corner! This surely isn’t good now as she backs away and… COMES BACK RUNNING WITH A BOOT TO A SITTING DAMIEN! AND SHE DRAGS HIM TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING FOR A COVER!!
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Persephone: Awesome, what a kick out. And if you can’t tell, that’s sarcasm. Please end this match as soon as possible, I don’t think I’ll be able to take this.
Rich Russillo: Effy looks just a bit mildly frustrated at the kick out but she does have the advantage in her favor! She has to be careful not to lose it when it comes down to it all, especially in the early goings of this match. She’s picking up Damien by his head and making him stand to his feet before sending a hard chop to his chest! Now being followed up with a SNAP SUPLEX! And Kutcher is back to being out on the mat!!
James Peters: Things are not looking good for him right now! He has to act fast but for now? He has to brace himself for whatever Effy has coming up next! She’s climbing right up the turnbuckles slowly and surely, looking right down at Damien! She is taking a high risk here but is it going to pay off? She leaps off of the top turnbuckle for a ELBOW DROP AND-
Persephone: Dang, she missed. Damien moved out of the way Did she break an arm or something? That would make this match ten times better, in my opinion.
Rich Russillo: SHE TOOK THE HIGH RISK AND SHE MISSED! That didn’t pay off well for her but now she’s slowly getting back up to her feet, but Damien is already there and he meets her with a NASTY BICYCLE KICK TO HER FACE!! AND SHE FALLS RIGHT DOWN TO THE MAT!!
James Peters: That’s not all here! Damien Kutcher has a chance to follow up big and well, he’s going to take it for sure! He leaps up off the mat and does a JUMPING ELBOW DROP DOWN TO EFFY! And he’s going for the cover here!!
Persephone: Let’s hope to GOD it works!
ONE!!!!
Rich Russillo: AND SHE KICKS OUT! This match is still relatively young so it’s not going to be easy to put her out of this match! Damien is now getting right up to his feet and his raining down STOMPS on Effy here! This isn’t good for Effy McAvoy, who has a shot at the New Breed Championship coming up! BRAE may not be here tonight, but I think Effy knows he’ll be paying attention to this one!
James Peters: However, she can’t exactly focus on him right now as she is in a bad predicament when concerning Damien right now! He’s grabbing a hold of her and bringing her to her feet! Now getting hold of her arm and Irish whipping her into the corner! Backing right up as he seems to have something in mind before sprinting back with… A STINGER SPLA-
Persephone: Oh look, Effy moves out of the way and he misses! Someone please end this match I beg, why can’t matches on this show just go for five minutes??
Rich Russillo: It’ll take a lot longer than that to take one another out, Effy being the number one contender certainly provides some extra motivation to both I would think! Nevertheless, Effy sees Damien stumbling backwards from crashing into the turnbuckle that hard but she isn’t going to let him recover in the slightest! She grabs a hold of his head and runs right into the turnbuckles to take him down with a TORNADO DDT!!! And she goes for the cover off of that!
ONEEEEEE!!!
TW-
James Peters: KICK out from Damien now! But Effy isn’t going to stop there. She’s grabbing hold of both of Damien’s ankles and is pulling right to the apron before taking them both outside. She has Damien pinned on the apron and she’s hammering off STRIKE AFTER STRIKE ON THE CHEST! RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE NEW BREED CHAMPION AS SHE IS NOT HOLDING BACK AT ALL!! That’s certainly a message being sent to the champion at the moment!!!
Persephone: I hope she’s also worried about my wellbeing too, I don’t know how long I can actually take this man, this sucks.
Rich Russillo: Damien Kutcher crumbled right onto the ring floor and he’s reeling from those punches right now. But Effy knows she has to get her back into the ring before the referee even counts to ten! Effy is aware and quickly picks Damien back to his feet before rolling him under the bottom rope and now following right after him!
James Peters: Damien Kutcher is slowly getting up to his feet following that but Effy has him scouted already. Right when he’s now hunched over, Effy runs over to him and gets him with a KNEE right to the face! Prompting him to flinch up before she grabs hold and takes him down with a NECK BREAKER to the mat! And she goes for yet another cover!!!
ONEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOO!!!
Persephone: Gee, yet another kick out. Doesn’t anyone know how to just take a pin for once? Damien has done that for months, he should be used to it by now.
Rich Russillo: Well they both have something to fight for here, although Damien isn’t the one getting the shot at the championship, he at least wants to pick up a victory over a future challenger and potential champion, knowing it would shoot him up the ranks! But he isn’t doing so hot right now and that much is obvious.
James Peters: Effy is going up to her feet and she’s looking right at Damien doing the same. She once again is trying to sprint right towards him but wait- DAMIEN DUCKS UNDER AND LIFTS HER IN THE AIR! SENDING HER FREE FALLING BEFORE DELIVERING A UPPERCUT RIGHT TO THE FACE! AND KUTCHER HAS QUICKLY FOUND A WAY TO TAKE THE MATCH TO HIS ADVANTAGE!!
Persephone: You act like anyone should care, I’m trying to get out of this arena right now.
Rich Russillo: Do you enjoy anything on this show?
Persephone: When someone is getting cut with glass or when it ends, yes.
James Peters: Gee, aren’t you just a lovely commentator 🙄
Persephone: More lovely than this match perhaps.
Rich Russillo: BACK to the match at hand! Damien has gotten himself together and he’s surely about to strike right now! Effy has crawled over to the ropes and is using it to help herself back to her feet! But Damien Kutcher has grabbed her arm and bounces her off of the ropes. She’s rebounding right back into him and he takes hold and slams her down with a SCOOP SLAM!!!! AND A COVER!!
ONEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOO!!
James Peters: KICK OUT FROM EFFY! They are taking each other to the limit tonight but one of them have to give! There can be only one winner and both of them are determined to make sure it’s them!!
Persephone: Well can they hurry it up? We don’t have all night and this is not a match any network should go overtime for in my very honest opinion.
Rich Russillo: Damien Kutcher and Effy are now rising to their feet and Kutcher sends a blow right to her face! But Effy also responds back with a PUNCH of her own! And that absolutely rocks Damien but now he responds back with his own!!
James Peters: AND NOW IT’S A FREE FOR ALL!! THEY’RE GOING AT IT NOW! THEY AREN’T TRADING BLOWS BUT THEY’RE HAMMERING AWAY!! BUT WAIT! EFFY IS GETTING THE UPPER HAND IN OVERWHELMING DAMIEN AND… SHE RAKES AT HIS EYES! THAT HAD TO HURT!! BUT THE REF WARNS EFFY AS DAMIEN’S VISION IS OBSCURED!!
Persephone: Wait… are things finally getting interesting in this match?? Finally, I thought this was going to be a COMPLETE snoozefest, but now I know that only might partially be the case!
Rich Russillo: Regardless of what many might say, this has been a great match and these two have been killing it. Effy is doing everything she can to win this one ahead of her upcoming match against BRAE, but before she gets there she needs to put down Damien Kutcher. Effy now getting hold of both of his arms before quickly SPINNING him around and leaping up to hit him with a KNEE right to the face!! ‘THE CLIMAX’ RIPCORD KNEE STRIKE!! AND SHE GOES FOR A COVER!!
ONEEEEEE!!!!
TWOOOOOOO!!!
THR-
James Peters: KICK OUT! Effy is a bit agitated, but a smile appears on her face, likely knowing that she’s close to putting this one away. Effy knows what’s to come after this though, and BRAE has never been an easy Elitist to defeat. BRAE may have a lot on his hands too though, as Effy is having yet another great performance tonight. But now Effy knows she has to focus here. She’s climbing right on top of Damien and is SLAMMING her head into his skull with vicious headbutts!
Persephone: :oh: Are things finally getting interesting when it comes to this match, now? Tool them long enough, I was about tired of this freaking match being so boring but at least I know Effy can rip his head off here!!
Rich Russillo: Effy is now grabbing Damien by his hair and is looking to end this match NOW!! She backs up just a little off of a dazed Damien and looking to come back HARD WITH A ‘PROTECT YA NECK’ CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL!!!
James Peters: BUT DAMIEN DODGES JUST IN TIME AND BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES HIMSELF! AND HE LOOKS TO LAUNCH HIMSELF WITH A ‘THE BAPTISM’ RUNNING KNEE STRIKE!!
Persephone: COME on… end this already.
Rich Russillo: BUT EFFY DODGES AS WELL! DAMIEN LOOKS TO BOUNCE BACK TO HER BUT EFFY MANAGES TO KICK THE KNEE OUT FROM UNDER HIM! HE FALLS TO BOTH HANDS AND KNEES ON THE MAT WHILE EFFY BOUNCES BACK AND GETS HIM WITH THE ‘STORYBOOK ENDING’ CURB STOMP FOR THE COVER!!!
ONEEEEEE!!!
TWOOOOOOO!!!
THREEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Psycho’ by That’s Outrageous! Would hit as Effy slowly rolled off of Damien, looking right at her GOAT Ahren Fournier.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… EFFY MCAVOY!!!
Rich Russillo: Well Effy has done it! That was a good win under Effy’s belt as she looks to win the New Breed Championship! I can’t wait to see what happens next regarding this!!
James Peters: It’s going to be great to see and that’s guaranteed. Damien put up a good effort tonight but in the end, Effy made a message out of him and showed that she was going to do whatever it takes to become the next New Breed Champion-
Ahren Fournier: CUT!!! CUT LE MUSIC!!! THE GOAT IS SPEAKING SO THAT MEANS EVERYBODY SHUTS UP!!!
(In a turn of events, Ahren Fournier has made his way over and taken a microphone from the ringside area, quickly making his way toward the center of the ring. He has a pretty serious expression on his face as a tired Effy McAvoy rises up to her feet, intently watching him as he continues to speak.)
Ahren Fournier: I know everybody likes to believe that they’re comedians recently. That they can do a little hee hee ha ha and we’ll laugh and do a belly roll on the ground. BUT THIS IS NOT FUNNY! ABSOLUTELY NOT! What this brand doth inflicted on us as some form of cruel joke is absolutely unacceptable and you are going to hear me talk about it right now! We want, no, we DEMAND to know this instant what is going on with the New Breed Championship match. If time serves the GOAT correctly, and I have a very keen and youthful memory bank, Effy here won an opportunity to fight for the New Breed Championship at Super Voltage NEXT WEEK. She had beaten that girl… whatever her name is… at Wicked Games in order to earn that shot NEXT WEEK. So tell me, sit here and rub my brain actually, what is the meaning of all of this?! Why does le GOAT scour the interwebs and find that there has been a New Breed Championship match ALREADY BOOKED FOR NEXT WEEK?! ON DYNASTY?! WITH THIS… Whorey Hill fellow?! CAPTAIN CHARISMA! WE NEED ANSWERS AND WE NEED THEM STAT! Oh I could just die right here in the middle of this ring, this is a travesty.
(Effy looks visibly concerned as Ahren is seen quickly trying to fan himself as he looks around for a moment before landing his eyes on the stage. After sometime, a voice is heard booming through the speakers.)
???: Ahren, I understand your frustrations.
(The camera goes over to show none other than Voltage Consultant Eden Sinclair making her way out to the stage. She has a surprisingly nonchalant expression on her face despite the situation at hand, and she eyes both Ahren and Effy inside of the ring with a microphone already in hand. After some time, she continued to speak from there.)
Eden Sinclair: Captain Charisma and I have been going back and forth with Dynasty General Managers Kensingten Calhoun-Astor and Richard Grant all day about this issue. It’s troubling, and I was hoping that we could come to a solution that would help both parties. But Kensingten and Richard stand firm on their stance that the Super Dynasty event is more important than Super Voltage next week. They feel it is better for BRAE to defend the New Breed Championship against a Dynasty Elitist rather than a Voltage Elitist. So we have to unfortunately tell you that Effy will be getting her title shot at a later date, it is unfortunately not next week.
(Ahren processes this information, and after a moment, he nods his head in acceptance of this.)
Ahren Fournier: Alright, you know what? The GOAT will let this slide for right now.
(Effy looks confused by this as Ahren makes a gesture toward her to calm down.)
Ahren Fournier: Relax, my dear, if anything this gives us even more time to prepare for the match. There is something that we can take away from this.
(Effy’s face twitches as she hears Ahren say this, running her hands through her hair as she looks around frantically.)
Effy McAvoy: (Off-Mic) Why do we need something to take away from this?! Everyone always takes away from us! This isn’t fair!
(Effy continues to shout loudly as she paces around in frustration, in disbelief about how this could happen this close to the match. Eden looks concerned, but Ahren is quick to make his way over to her as he places his hands on her shoulders to stop her in place.)
Ahren Fournier: (Off-Mic) Look at me! There is absolutely nothing that we can do! We just have to make the best of this, do you understand me?
(Effy pouts her lips after hearing this, but after sometime she reluctantly nods her head in agreement about this. Ahren breathes a sigh of relief as he then proceeds to lead her out of the ring, escorting her up the ramp and past Eden Sinclair. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to show the backstage area of the Centre Bell, as a figure is seen making its way through the hallway. The camera pans up as the shot reveals it to be none other than Michael Machina, who is seen with a surprisingly concerned look on his face, presumably after the events that transpired last week. He seems to be looking around for something, or better yet, someone, as he reaches a locker room that is very familiar to him. He stops right in front of the door, taking a deep breath as he knocks on the door, slowly opening it as he peeks his head in, looking around for a minute.)
???: OH GOODNESS! STRANGER!
(Machina is startled by this as he looks over to see Bea Valentine who has jumped up onto the couch in an act of self-defense, but as soon as she sees him, she calms down as she plops down onto the couch.)
Bea Valentine: Oh, it’s just you, Mikey. How glad I am to see you.
Michael Machina: Goes both ways. Do you have some time to talk?
Bea Valentine: Perhaps. I mean, I must prepare Ashlynn for the daunting task that is ahead of her, but I may have some time to speak if it is really that serious.
Michael Machina: Actually, this daunting task is exactly what I wanted to talk to you about. Mind if I sit down?
(Bea nods her head as Machina makes his way over, taking a seat down on the couch. He clasps his hands together, very gentle giant-esque, as he looks down at Bea, who is practically beaming at him right now.)
Michael Machina: If you could be brutally honest with me right now, do you really think you’re ready to face someone like Methuselah?
Bea Valentine: Mikey! How dare you ask such a thing?! Of course, I feel like I can face him! Hell, I will do you one better, I think I can beat him! Is that so much to ask for?! Can’t a girl want the best for herself and nothing less?!
(Machina chuckles at this, nodding his head.)
Michael Machina: Look, Phoebe, you know I will always be your biggest supporter. I was there even when you weren’t there for yourself, I’ve dreamed of you having this much confidence in yourself, it’s everything that I ever wanted for you. I agree, I think that you can beat him, but that’s not my problem right now. Despite how confident I am in you being able to beat him at Super Voltage next week, I just don’t trust the man.
Bea Valentine: :comeagain: What could you possibly mean by that?
Michael Machina: What do you think I mean, Phoebe? He’s complete scum. I know there are quite a lot of horrible people in this company, but that’s only scratching the surface in comparison to him and everything that he’s done, especially considering how long he’s been here. Methuselah is the same man who kidnapped a 4-year-old child and put the Ava family through some of the most repulsive things in Elite Answers Wrestling history. He is a dangerous man who is willing to go to any lengths in order to get his way, and I’m sorry, but I really don’t want you getting involved in all of this.
(Machina has a look of genuine concern on his face after saying this, and although there is a tinge of reason going through the mind of Bea, she seems unwavering in her resolve. She stands her ground as she puffs out her chest, beginning to speak herself.)
Bea Valentine: Mikey, I assure you, I will be absolutely fine. Do you expect him to get by scot-free, without any consequences for the dastardly things that he’s done, especially to you?! Someone has to stand up for him, and it just happens to be in that case that person is going to be me. I came out of retirement for this and I’m going to make sure that man gets his ass kicked for what he did to you at Wicked Games. I had to watch you get beat to a bloody pulp, I had to come out there and hold your lifeless body in my hands like a damsel in distress, a wreck knowing that there was absolutely nothing that I could do about it. But I know my purpose now. I can stand here and say that there is something that I can do about it and that’s making sure that he gets exactly what he deserves at Super Voltage, and I send that wretched bastard down to the pits of hell like he deserves!
Michael Machina: Phoebe, I don’t need you to fight for me.
Bea Valentine: But I will! And if you do then there’s absolutely nothing that you can do about it because my decision is FINAL!
(Bea speaks up as Machina looks surprised by the tone in her voice, the passion that radiates out of everything that she says. He keeps his silence as Bea composes herself, taking a moment before continuing on.)
Bea Valentine: You can’t stop me, Mikey, this is something that I need to do whether you like it or not. You know the reason why I retired? I retired because things sucked for me, but now that I have a purpose to fight, I am going to make sure that I seize this moment before it slips away from me! With the luck of the draw that I had, being placed inside of the Extreme Elimination Chamber for the Universal Women’s Championship, this match against Methuselah next week could propel me to bigger things and I need that more than anything else right now, especially with the state of my career. You think I want to be like this? Feeling like an absolute wreck, feeling like I can’t do anything? Of course not! I want to be the star that I know I deserve to be, but that’s not going to come immediately, things like these are things that I simply cannot take for granted. I may not deserve this chance to become the new Universal Women’s Champion, but I’ve got it and I don’t have any choice but to make the best of it. I’m going to continue taking it in stride and at Super Voltage I am going to use Methuselah as my stepping stone to show exactly why I belong at the very top of this company!
(Machina takes a moment to sink in everything that she’s saying. After some time, he gives a smile, nodding his head slowly. Even though he still doesn’t agree with this match going on, he knows that this is everything that he wanted out of Bea from the moment that he attempted to pick her off the ground. He’s done everything in his power to bring her back to full power, and right now, he felt like he was closer than ever to getting the Bea Valentine that he fell in love with in the first place. There’s a long moment of silence between the two, but after some time Machina slowly begins to speak to her.)
Michael Machina: I still don’t agree with this match happening, once again, there is nothing that will make me trust Methuselah, especially after what he did to me. But as long as you believe in yourself, I will always believe in you, Phoebe. Never forget that.
(Machina holds his arms out as both of them embrace one another in a loving hug. Machina has a bright smile on his face as he continues to speak to her.)
Michael Machina: Continue to want the best for yourself. Seize your moment like I know you can. Trust me, Phoebe, all of it will come into place sooner rather than later. I know it will.
(Machina lets go of her and stands up from his couch. He leans over and gives her a kiss on the forehead, before then beginning to turn around as he makes his way out of the scene. He opens the door to the locker room and takes his leave, and while he does, the camera focuses on Ashlynn Quinn, who has been hiding in the corner this entire time. Not wanting to intrude on this moment, she was eavesdropping the entire time as she looked at Machina before then turning over to look at Bea in awe. She slowly begins to scoot herself over as she looks over at Bea.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Miss Valentine, are you really that confident?
(There’s a long pause, but after some time, Bea slumps down off of the couch and down to the floor, crumbling down into a dramatic heap. She lays flat on her back as she looks up at a concerned Ashlynn, beginning to mutter out words.)
Bea Valentine: (Mumbling) I’m fucking petrified, Ashlynn.
(Ashlynn quickly rushes over as she helps her up, wrapping her arms around here and doing her best to console her in this tough situation. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade elsewhere from there.)
(The camera cuts to a local female talent inside the ring, bouncing around and stretching for their upcoming match, awaiting the arrival of her opponent. Meanwhile, Bella Braxton stands in the center with a microphone in hand.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Already in the ring! Hailing out of Palm Springs, Florida, weighing in at 136 pounds…
(Suddenly, the microphone is snatched from Bella Braxton’s hand by the local competitor.)
Summer Brookes: SUMMER BROOKES!
(Summer hands the microphone back to Bella Braxton, who appears slightly annoyed, but shrugs it off. Meanwhile, Summer basks in the “adulation” from fans, who show some love to Diamond Dixon as “Okay” by JT blares throughout the arena, much to the chagrin of Summer. Diamond then makes her way onto the stage area, confident as usual, being flanked by Tyrone Montgomery as the two make their way down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing out of Houston, Texas, weighing in at 176 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Tyrone Montgomery… SHE IS THE CROWN JEWEL… DIAMOND DIXON!!
James Peters: Last week, Diamond Dixon had an interview, and things got… weird to say the least.
Rich Russillo: No kidding. The laughing, the lights. I’ll have to admit… even I got a bit freaked out.
James Peters: Same goes for Tyrone Montgomery, but Diamond Dixon stood her ground. She’s not afraid of whoever’s trying to play tricks on her.
James Peters: Clearly, this person wanted to send a message last week, but who they are is the question.
Persephone: Hard to tell. EAW has enough weirdos as is.
(Diamond Dixon enters the ring and chats with Tyrone on the apron, who drops down as the referee signals for the bell after getting approval from both women.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: The bell has rung, and Diamond Dixon makes her way towards Miss Summer Brookes, who doesn’t appear to be as adamant on squaring off.
Persephone: Her five seconds are up. That, I’ll tell you right now.
Rich Russillo: Maybe. Diamond Dixon isn’t in the mood for games, and it’s the right place, wrong time for her opponent.
James Peters: Summer does her best to maintain a distance, but eventually, Diamond does start to close in, backing Brookes into a corner. DIXON SWINGS WILDLY-
Rich Russillo: BUT SUMMER DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND UNLOADS ON DIAMOND DIXON IN THE CORNER WITH RIGHTS! BUT THE PUNCHES HAD NO EFFECT ON DIAMOND DIXON, WHO GRABS SUMMER BY THE THROAT WITH BOTH HANDS!
James Peters: WHOA! DIAMOND DIXON BIELS HER INTO THE CORNER, AND CHARGES IN WITH A RUNNING BODY AVALANCHE!
Rich Russillo: OUCH! SUMMER JUST GOT SQUISHED!
James Peters: AND DIAMOND DIXON WHIPS HER TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! SUMMER HITS HARD, AND STAGGERS OUT OF IT, FAVORING HER BACK! DIAMOND TILT-A-WHIRLS SUMMER ONTO HER SHOULDER FOR A SNAKE EYES!
Rich Russillo: SUMMER GOT DROPPED FACE FIRST ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER AS DIAMOND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES! …BIG BOOT!
James Peters: DIAMOND JUST TURNED SUMMER INSIDE OUT WITH A BIG BOOT!
Persephone: :roman: I hope the exposure was worth it.
Rich Russillo: Summer struggles back to her feet, and gets GOOZLED BY DIAMOND FOR CHOKESLAM! WAIT!
James Peters: SUMMER CAUGHT DIAMOND WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, AND STAGGERS DIAMOND BACK AGAINST THE ROPES! SUMMER CLOTHESLINES DIAMOND UP AND OVER THE TOP! HOWEVER, DIAMOND LANDS ON HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: SUMMER RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND SOARS THROUGH THE MIDDLE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE- HOWEVER, DIAMOND CATCHES HER IN POSITION FOR A SPINEBUSTER, AND DRIVES SUMMER BACK FIRST INTO THE RING!
James Peters: Summer drops to both knees, and Diamond rolls her back inside the ring… Diamond rolls in herself, and Summer tries for a right hand- BUT DIAMOND CATCHES HER BEFOREHAND! GRABBING SUMMER BY THE THROAT ONCE MORE FOR A CHOKESLAM!
Rich Russillo: THIS TIME, SUCCESSFUL! AND DIAMOND PULLS HER OPPONENT UP, LOCKING BROOKES IN THE BBL BREAKER! MODIFIED BACKBREAKER RACK! AND IT’S AN IMMEDIATE TAPOUT!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE’S YOUR WINNER… DIAMOND DIXON!
(Diamond Dixon releases the submission hold on Summer as “Okay” plays, and Tyrone Montgomery enters the ring, raising Diamond’s hand high in victory, alongside the ref.)
James Peters: As usual, Diamond Dixon looks impressive.
Rich Russillo: It’s nothing we aren’t used to by now, the woman is a blue chip athlete that everyone should be keeping an eye on.
(Suddenly, it’s shades of last week as female laughter is heard while the lights begin flickering on and off, then shortly after, everything returns to normal.)
James Peters: Yeah, and someone clearly has an eye on Dixon themselves…
Rich Russillo: But who?
James Peters: Whoever it is, appears to be getting under the skin of Diamond, as we saw last week.
Persephone: If Diamond Dixon’s seen any horror movies, I recommend she doesn’t explore.
(Diamond’s supposed to be celebrating, but the same events from last week repeating have put a damper on things, now irritating Dixon even further. Tyrone tries to calm Diamond down, but she isn’t having it as the two go back and forth inside the ring while the camera fades to commercial.)
(Commercial break for water starring Ronan Malosi.)
(The camera cuts back from commercial as Diamond Dixon is seen storming backstage, irate after her celebration got cut short by the lights and laughing, reminiscent of last week. Tyrone chases after Diamond, and manages to catch up.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Diamond, wait up!
(Tyrone struggles to keep pace Diamond continues storming, on the lookout for who has been messing with her as of late.)
???: Excuse me, Diamond!
(Suddenly, Molly Waters pops out from around a corner with a microphone in hand, looking for an interview. But having her defenses up, Diamond almost punched Molly before stopping herself, realizing who it was at the last minute, and therefore, calmed down slightly.)
Diamond Dixon: Girl, you know better than to be jumping out from around corners, especially at a time like this.
Molly Waters: Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you, but I was looking to get a word… if that was alright.
(Diamond looks to Tyrone briefly, thinking about it before she sighs.)
Diamond Dixon: Go ahead.
Molly Waters: First, I just wanted to say congratulations on your impressive victory out there, but the real story comes after the match, because… the laughing, the lights flickering on and off. It appears like someone is trying to mess with you.
(Diamond frowns, shaking her head in annoyance.)
Diamond Dixon: Molly, it’s the second week. The second week in a row this has happened, so it can’t be a coincidence. It doesn’t “appear” someone is trying to mess with me. Someone IS trying to mess with me, and I’m going to find out who. In fact, I’m going to make them regret it as well. That, I can guarantee.
Molly Waters: And if you don’t mind me asking, what makes you so confident?
Diamond Dixon: My track record, Molly, because it’s well documented that I’ve beaten former Specialists, and after Wicked Games, Universal Women’s Champions. But Bea, Aria, Harper? Those women had a trend amongst them, and it’s that they loved to fuck around. Bea Valentine did her best to avoid facing me, that is until I spun the wheel, and left her no choice. Aria took cheap shots whenever she could, because she was afraid of a straight up fight. And Harper? Harper was the most bold amongst the three, but even she tried to weasel out of her match.
Diamond Dixon, Remember her being so “generous” as to grant me an opportunity to back out?
(Molly nods.)
Diamond Dixon: Like I said, they loved to fuck around, and waste time, but in the end, what happened? They found out. They found out I’m not the type of woman you fuck around with, and soon, so will this person, who… imagine being a bigger coward than Bea Valentine, Aria Lestrade, and Harper Lee combined. Because they at least weren’t afraid to show their faces. Meanwhile, this person’s been hiding. They’re too afraid to show their faces. Therefore, I’m not afraid of them, nor do I respect them either, because it’s not hard to confront me face-to-face.
(Diamond looks to Tyrone.)
Diamond Dixon: I’m not a hard woman to find, am I?
Tyrone Montgomery: No, because clearly, they saw what you’re capable of inside that ring.
Diamond Dixon: Exactly, and had an opportunity to confront me then, but decided to play the same trick. Last week, it was the lights and the laughing. This week, it’s that exact same thing. At least change it up, because it didn’t work on me last week, nor will it work on me this week either. My attitude remains the same, and it’s welcoming. If you’re a woman out there trying to send a message, then I welcome you to come send it face-to-face. Not be a little bitch about it, and hide. Like I said, I’m not a hard woman to find.
Diamond Dixon: So, if you want some, then come get some. Though, I must warn you, because after a while, this trick gets old, which it already has… so pretty soon, you won’t have the option to come find me, because it’ll be you that gets found.
(The lights immediately go out, and a scream can be heard before the lights come back, then both Tyrone and Molly look down to see Diamond Dixon writhing on the floor in pain, clawing at her eyes, which have been covered in black mist.)
Molly Waters: Oh my god, Diamond!
(Tyrone and Molly quickly crouch down next to her, and Tyrone calls for medics.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Medic! I need a medic!
(Tyrone’s in a panic, seeing Dixon coursing with pain, and him being unable to do much about it besides wait. Same goes Molly Waters, who is equally in a frenzie, only left to assume what happened once those lights went off, but didn’t feel an extra presence there with them at all.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Just hang in there, Diamond!
(Finally, medics rush in as Tyrone and Molly back away, giving them space to work. Tyrone watches with extreme worry as the camera fades elsewhere backstage.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to the backstage area of the Centre Bell, as the camera focuses on a specific area of the hallway near Gorilla position, where two very familiar Voltage Elitists are seen. It then begins to focus in as it’s revealed to be Adam Lucas and Dr. Bethany Blue, with the couple being seen both in their ring gear as they prepare for the busy night that they have ahead of them. While Bethany has her match in the main event against Xander Payne, she’s watching Adam stretch for his match coming up next against current EAW Hardcore Champion Xander Payne. Both of them look confident in themselves as Adam takes a moment to take a couple of deep breaths, turning over to Bethany who looks at him with a prideful expression on her face. Before they begin to leave the scene though, a voice begins to echo through the hallway, stopping them in their tracks.)
???: Adam, Bethany, do you two have a moment?
(Adam and Bethany pause as they turn themselves around, looking in confusion as the camera pans over to a person making their way into the scene. It’s shown to be Voltage Consultant Eden Sinclair as she looks at both of them with a smile on her face. This isn’t the first time that they’ve met in the past week, with both of them stumbling into her in the middle of a very important phone call about Road To Redemption, but thinking that it didn’t mean much about them. But right now though, Eden clearly had something to say to them as she continues.)
Eden Sinclair: I know Adam has a match coming up next and you both want to focus on that, but I promise it’s not going to take a long time. I have something that you might be interested in.
(Adam and Bethany both look at one another, both particularly interested in what this might entail for the two of them. After some time, both of them nod their heads as they turn back to look at her.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: We’re listening.
Eden Sinclair: Well, last week after receiving a call from one of Dynasty’s General Managers Richard Grant, along with consulting with Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma and Showdown General Manager Kennedy Street, I can confirm that at Road To Redemption, there will be a huge tri-branded tag team match taking place. There is nothing on the line but pride and bragging rights, and after taking some time to think about who could potentially fill the spots, I believe that the two of you could be perfect candidates to represent Sunday Night Voltage.
(Adam and Bethany’s faces quickly drain any sort of positivity toward the situation, which doesn’t deter Eden in the slightest. After a long pause of silence, Adam begins to speak up.)
Adam Lucas: Nothing on the line? Well, I’m sorry to tell you this, but we’re absolutely not interested in this.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Why would you think for a moment that we were the perfect candidates for this, Eden? No offense to you, but especially considering what we’re both gunning for, this is absolutely the last thing that we want to hear. There’s one thing on both of our minds right now and that is the EAW World Championship, and competing for anything else at Road To Redemption we believe would be a consolation prize.
Adam Lucas: There is nothing that is going to stop either of us from getting that, especially me. I have a score to settle and although I was stopped last week before I could air my grievances, one way or another I am going to get my revenge on Jake Smith after he robbed me of what I rightfully deserve at Wicked Games. My mind is completely set on that, not on some tag team match where I get absolutely nothing out of it. Bethany and I know better.
(Eden takes a moment to listen to what the two of them have to say, and after some time begins to nod her head before she continues onward with what she has to say.)
Eden Sinclair: I understand. I’ll admit, something funny about all of this is that I’m not entirely surprised to hear that both of you are adamant about becoming World Champions again. I understand the frustration that has come out of these past couple of weeks, you have more than enough reason to go after your goals and aspire for the best of yourselves. You’ve been hurt before and you certainly don’t want to be hurt again. But you need to hear me out when I say that I have your best interests in mind offering this spot to you guys. This tag team match is going to end up being one of the biggest in EAW history. If you two end up winning it for Voltage, who knows, it could very well end up leading you two to the World Championship shot that you want. Look, I’ll be completely honest with you, my hands are tied when it comes to the Extreme Elimination Chamber, and I know that’s what both of you want right now and that’s to be in it. But let me remind you that despite your attitudes, despite everything that has happened with the two of you since your arrival to this brand, Captain Charisma has always treated you fairly. You two have no choice but to admit that you’re not the jaded Elitists you’re portraying yourselves to be. I’m just trying to give the two of you a chance, it’s up to you whether or not you’re going to end up accepting it.
(Adam and Bethany once again look at one another, clearly not enthused with what they’re hearing right now. After some time though, they roll their eyes before then turning back to Eden, reluctantly nodding their heads.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Fine, we’ll accept your little match. It’s not what I want, but I’ll take what I can get knowing that opportunities like these don’t come very often. I’ll admit that things have gone slower than I’ve desired, having my hands tied with these idiotic Ava sisters certainly does a number on you and I certainly don’t want to be defined as the woman who goes around complaining about every little thing. I want to remind everyone exactly how good I am and the type of power that I hold in this current climate of EAW. Whether they like it or not, I am the best women’s wrestler to touch down point blank, and no matter who I’m going to have to face, I am more than willing to prove that. I am willing to step up to the plate against anyone in order to prove my point, and if that means participating in your silly little match, then I’ll do that. But the opportunity better be as good as you promise it to be, because trust me, I will be looking to make sure that by the time this is all said and done, my stock is as high as ever.
Adam Lucas: Personally, I want just as much as she does. I know what I’ve lost and I’ve heard what people have said, it doesn’t reflect well on me not to be standing here right now as the EAW World Champion. A lot of people agree especially with how it played out that I should be Champion right now, that I should’ve beaten Jake Smith right then and there and become a two-time World Champion exactly like I deserved. But he stole that from me, and while I’m sure Captain Charisma has my best interests in mind, it’s hard to feel like that’s the case when he hasn’t been very diligent in making things right for me. I should be fighting for that Championship again, I should be getting the chance to take everything away from Jake like I should have done in the first place, but while this does feel like I’m settling for something less, I know that it’s all going to lead to the promiseland one way or another. I’m going to make sure that Beth and I win this match one way or another, and then when it’s all said and done, there are going to be absolutely zero excuses and nothing that anybody can say about us.
Dr. Bethany Blue: At Road To Redemption we’re going to make sure that we win this match, but come the new year, both of us are going to be looking to get what we want… no matter what.
(After a moment, Eden smiles at the two of them, nodding her head in a very enthusiastic mood after getting confirmation about their status.)
Eden Sinclair: I’m very glad to hear that, I’m glad that you could put some faith into myself and Captain Charisma for keeping your best interests in mind. I wish you nothing but the best at Road To Redemption and heading into the new year.
(Eden smiles as she turns and makes her way out of the scene, with both Adam and Bethany looking at one another once again, not particularly happy about the cards that they were dealt, but adamant that they’re going to make the best of it as they continue to make their way toward Gorilla Position. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage fades to elsewhere.)
(Commercial for the new game “Sonic X Shadow Generations” with Hans Grayson.)
(The camera returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SET FOR ONE-FALL!
(‘Good For Her by MOTHICA featuring Emlyn begins to play as Cameron Ella Ava makes her way out onto the stage wearing that Hardcore Championship. She looks like she definitely has something to prove tonight, especially after Wicked Games.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA…WEIGHING IN AT 140 POUNDS…THE EAW HARDCORE CHAMPION…SHE IS ‘THE MATRIARCH’…CAMERON! ELLA! AVA!
(As she heads down the ramp, she has a confident look oj her face before getting inside the ring. She then waits for her opponent looking ready. ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe blasts throughout the arena as Lucas walks out. He just makes a beeline straight for the ring, looking equally determined.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT 238 POUNDS…HE IS ‘NEXT LEVEL’…ADDDDAAAAAAMMMMM PAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEE!
(He gets in the ring and he just stares down Cameron Ella Ava. It’s clear that both of these competitors want this win. They go to their corners and the ref calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: That’s the bell and we are officially underway here! Adam Lucas and Cameron Ella Ava are circling each other…BUT IT’S LUCAS WHO MAKES THE FIRST MOVE! He drives Ella Ava into the corner right off the bat! HE THEN LIFTS HER UP TO THE SPINEBUSTER! She’s able to drive an elbow down onto his head instead! He stumbles back and she’s on him in a flash! She knocks him down a peg with a superkick straight to the knee! She then goes in for the Axe Kick! BUT LUCAS PULLS AWAY JUST IN TIME!
Rich Russillo: He grabs her from behind and tries to get her up for the german suplex! ELLA AVA IS ABLE TO COUNTER YET AGAIN! She brings another elbow straight back into his jaw! She then goes to the ropes…SPRINGBOARD ROUNDHOUSE! BUT ADAM LUCAS DUCKS RIGHT UNDER IT! HE SEIZES HER LEG AND APPLIES THE ANKLE LOCK! Finally, someone is able to take some control in this match! He is definitely establishing that control, twisting and turning her leg like he wants to just snap it off! She’s trying to crawl towards the ropes but she can’t get there! INSTEAD SHE ROLLS FORWARD…SENDING LUCAS INTO THE CORNER!
Persephone: Oh god, not this back and forth crap. This is going to take FOREVER.
James Peters: Cameron Ella Ava gets back on her feet! SHE MEETS HIM IN THE CORNER WITH A KICK TO THE STOMACH! She follows up with some quick kicks in rapid succession! Adam Lucas tries to defend himself but she’s too fast! SHE ROCKS HIM WITH A SUPERKICK STRAIGHT TO THE JAW! Lucas was rocked right there! Ella Ava follows up with a snap suplex! She now looks for the first cover of the match!
ONE!
Rich Russillo: But the shoulder of Adam Lucas shoots up right at the one! Clearly we are still too early into this! She doesn’t give any chance to recover! ARM-BAR! The hold is locked in and you can see the pain on the face of Lucas! Look at the way she’s pulling back on that shoulder! It seems like she might be intent on pulling it right out of it’s socket! I have a feeling that these two are going to be literally tearing each other apart tonight! LUCAS HOWEVER IS ABLE TO CRAWL TOWARDS THE ROPES! HE’S ABLE TO GET THERE! The referee is calling for the rope break!
Persephone: Of course he is. Cameron has to back off now and she does. Before we could even hear the pop of his arm too…
James Peters: Adam Lucas gets back to his feet here and Ella Ava tries for the Falcon Arrow! BUT AS SHE LIFTS LUCAS UP HE BLOCKS IT WITH HIS LEG! INSTEAD HE SCOOPS HER UP AND SPIKES HER INTO THE MAT WITH FRONT POWERSLAM! HE THEN REACHES DOWN AND PICKS HER UP BY THE STOMACH! He’s carrying her around the ring now, showcasing some of his strength! AND THEN HE HITS HER WITH THE GUTWRENCH SUPLEX! He hooks the leg and there’s the cover!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: CAMERON KICKS OUT! Right before the two as well! It seems like Adam Lucas thought that would do more! HE DOESN’T WASTE ANYTIME PUTTING HER IN A SLEEPER HOLD! Ella Ava is trying to fight back but Lucas isn’t leaving her with much to work with! BUT SHE’S FORCING HERSELF BACK ONTO HER FEET HERE! She’s trying to pry the arms off around her neck as well…but Lucas has an iron grip! SO INSTEAD SHE ELBOWS HIM IN THE STOMACH! She does it and over again until his grip is softened!
James Peters: SHE TAKES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET HIM FOR THE SAITO SUPLEX! And look at that! She just takes him right down! He goes to get back even after that massive manuever! SHE PUNTS HIS ARM OUT RIGHT FROM UNDER HIM! He hits the ground and she punts him straight in the ribs! He rolls towards the ropes and she takes hold of her legs! It looks like she might be getting him in position for the Slingshot! HERE SHE GOES!
Persephone: OOOF. Adam Lucas just pulls him completely out of the ring instead! I guess he really didn’t want meet that bottom rope. He’s now on the outside, trying to recover…BUT CAMERON IS OUT THERE AS WELL NOW!
Rich Russillo: She takes him from behind…GETTING HIM WITH A LEG SWEEP RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE! She goes to throws him back inside the ring…BUT HE COUNTERS! LUCAS LAUNCHES HER INTO THE BARRICADE NOW! He brings the fight back to the inside now…allowing her to get back as he runs towards the ropes! LUCAS LOOKS TO FLY HIGH HERE! SPRINGBOARD FLYING FOREARM! BUT SHE AVOIDS IT AND GETS RIGHT BEHIND HIM! SHE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
James Peters: BUT SHE ROLLS THROUGH WITH IT! Ella Ava brings Lucas right back up to his feet! SHE TRIES FOR THE DRAGON SUPLEX BUT HE’S REFUSING TO BUDGE! He reaches up and literally pries her hands off of him! But she’s able to keep him down with a superkick right to the back of the leg! He falls down to a knee and SHE BRINGS HER LEG DOWN RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! AXE KICK! Here comes the cover from the Ella Ava!
ONE!
TWO!
Persephone: And once again, Adam Lucas kicks out. AND SHE’S ALREADY LOOKING TO MAKE HIM PAY FOR IT! She picks him right off the mat and gets him in position for the powerbomb! SHE AIMS AT THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: BUT LUCAS PUNCHES DOWN! He delivers some hard right hands straight to the top of her head! Cameron is forced to drop him…AND HE THEN GETS RIGHT IN THE CHEST WITH A STANDING DROPKICK! She is sent backwards, stumbling right into the opposite corner! Lucus springs right back to his feet and rushes straight towards her! HE GETS HER WITH THE STINGER SPLASH! Using his entire body weight, he crushes his opponent in the corner!
James Peters: He takes hold of her and sends her to the opposite corner with the irish whip! AND HE COMES RIGHT AT HER AGAIN WITH ANOTHER STINGER SPLASH! As he does…SHE ROLLS RIGHT OUT OF THE WAY! The front of his body collides with the turnbuckles in a nasty way! He just falls straight backwards, flat on his back! Cameron senses an opportunity here…and she begins to make her way up onto the top rope! What does she have in mind here?
Persephone: I guess Cameron is going to do flying herself. Some fancy shit too…DIVING CORKSCREW MOONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: BUT LUCAS IS ABLE TO GET THE KNEES UP! Her chest collides with them, definitely not what she had in mind folks! She bounces towards the other side of the ring as Lucus gets back on his feet! He walks over to her…AND DELIVERS A KICK STRAIGHT TO HER CHEST! ANOTHER ONE! Lucas just strikes her over and over again, trying to take everything out of her! HE WINDS UP AND FINISHES THIS VICIOUS COMBINATION WITH A ROUNDHOUSE TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! Now Adam Lucas tries for another cover!
ONE!
TWO!
James Peters: BUT SHE’S STILL ABLE TO KICK OUT EVEN AFTER THAT! Lucas seems disappointed that it didn’t get the job done! But he’s got something up his sleeve that just might! He makes his way onto the apron and begins to stalk his opponent! As she slowly rises back to her feet, barely able to move…HE LEAPS OVER THE ROPES FOR THE EQUALISER! But as he comes at his opponent, she lowers her head! SHE GETS HIM AND BRINGS HIM DOWN WITH AN ALABAMA SLAM! BUT SHE KEEPS HOLD OF THE LEGS! Cameron Ella Ava drags him over to the ropes to get what she wanted earlier! LASSO OF TRUTH! THE SLINGSHOT CONNECTS! She goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
Persephone: HE KICKS OUT! WHY?
Rich Russillo: Probably because he doesn’t want to lose the match. Anyways, Cameron Ella Ava is now the one looking frustrated! She picks her opponent back up and takes him with the armdrag! She then tries to reapply the armbar…BUT LUCAS PUTS HIS FOOT UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE! The referee forces her to back once again and she complies! Once she can, she comes right back at Lucas to get him up! BUT HE SURPRISES HER WITH THE SPINEBUSTER INSTEAD!
James Peters: That was an effective take down there! He was able to catch her off-guard! And now he takes hold of her legs…AND PLACES HER INTO THE SHARPSHOOTER! LUCAS LOCK! This is brutal! Look at the way he’s applying all that weight onto her lower back! There’s a reason this submission hold is so effective outside of the pain! If you cut out some of the strength, her ability to lift her opponent, you can cut out a lot of offense options! Cameron now trying to get to the ropes…BUT SHE CAN’T GET THERE!
Persephone: But wait a second here…she just might be able to do it! She drags herself across the mat and manages to her hand on the ropes. I guess this one is going to keep going after all.
Rich Russillo: The referee tells Lucas to back off now! He complies for a moment…BUT THEN HE PULLS HER AWAY FROM THE ROPES! He sends her across the ring with an irish whip! OFF THE REBOUND HE TOSSES HER UP FOR THE LEVEL UP!
James Peters: BUT SHE COMES DOWN WITH THE HEADSCISSORS! She sends him rolling into the corner! As he tries to stand back up, she runs towards him! SHE GETS HIM WITH A RUNNING BOOT IN THE CORNER! Lucas now drops down to a seated position, barely seeming to cling onto his consciousness after that boot! SHE RUSHES TOWARDS HIM WITH A METEORA! The double knees collide with Lucas! She takes hold of his leg and drags him towards the center of the ring! She brings him up onto his knee! NOW CAMERON WANTS TO FINISH THINGS HERE! SHE LOOKS FOR MATRIACH RISING!
Persephone: HOW THE HELL DID SHE MISS THAT? Adam Lucas literally ducked out of the way at the very last second. It was so close to over, it’s not even funny.
Rich Russillo: The survival instinct kicked in for him! He slides out of the way and onto the apron! Cameron Ella Ava stomps right over to him and tries to get him for a suplex! SHE’S TRYING TO LIFT HIM BACK INTO THE RING RIGHT NOW! But Lucas takes hold of the ropes and gets himself still! Instead, he’s able to pick up Cameron…AND HE THROWS HER FORWARD INSTEAD! She hits the mat hard but manages to get up to her feet! BUT SHE’S IN PRIME POSITION HERE! LUCAS WITH THE EQUALISER! The buckshot lariat connects and nearly takes the head right off! Here comes the cover now and this one might just be over!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
James Peters: BUT NO! SHE’S ABLE TO KICK OUT STILL! You have to admit that is a testament to just how tough of an opponent Cameron is. There is very little that stop her when she’s determined! BUT NOW LUCAS LOOKS TO FIND WHATEVER CAN END THIS! HE STALKS HER FROM THE CORNER…AND THEN HE STARTS BUILDING UP SOME SPEED! HE FULL ON SPRINT TOWARDS AND LOOKS FOR THAT PUNT KICK! WOKE!
Persephone: AND NOW HE MISSES TOO? Cameron Ella Ava pushes herself out of the way! As Lucas turns around…SHE GETS HIM UP FOR THE FALCON ARROW! She practically tosses him as she does!
Rich Russillo: There was a lot behind that manuever! Adam Lucas is dropped straight onto the mat but still tries to get back up! As he does…SHE DRILLS WITH THE SHINING WIZARD! AVACADABRA! She gets him across the head with hat one! She goes to cover but Lucas rolls! HE GETS TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! He’s standing but he doesn’t seem to know where he is right now! I think Cameron is about to help him find out!
James Peters: SHE COMES CRASHING DOWN ON HIM WITH THE TOPE CON HILO! A beautifully executed move right there! She picks him right back up throws to the inside! She drags him back to his feet and grabs onto his head! SHE DRIVES IT INTO THE GROUND WITH THE SNAPBACK! THE SNAPMARE FACEBREAKER TAKES HIM DOWN! And now it’s Cameron Ella Ava hooking the leg! Could she take this right here?
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Persephone: Jesus…he kicks out again. What is it going to take?
Rich Russillo: At this point, that is hard to say! Both of these competitors have done significant damage to the other so far! I wouldn’t be surprised if one big move could just end it! And I think that is just what she has in mind! Cameron picks Lucas off on the mat and onto his shoulders! SHE COULD BE LOOKING FOR NO BODY, NO CRIME! BUT NO! LUCAS DRIVES AN ELBOW RIGHT INTO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! HE JUST KEEPS GOING UNTIL SHE DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE! As she goes to stand back up…AND SHE’S IMMEDIATELY TAKEN DOWN WITH A DISCUS PUNCH! He might have just knocked her lights out with that!
James Peters: From there, he makes his way up onto that top rope! Adam Lucas is going to fly now himself! He waits for Cameron to find her footing and then makes his move! HERE COMES THE MISSILE DROPKICK! She’s able to step out of the way! Lucas just crashes down onto the mat, landing on his front! CAMERON GETS RIGHT ON HIM BEFORE HE CAN REACT! SHE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE SUNSET BOULEVARD! That was a wonderfully executed sunset flip powerbomb! FROM THERE SHE CHAINS IT INTO A KNEEBAR!
Persephone: Oh, please tell me he’s going to tap out from this one! You know, if she just tugs on that a little more, maybe Adam will just tap out. I mean, it’s not like he can get to the ropes right now. She made sure to position him in the center of the ring.
Rich Russillo: BUT I DON’T THINK HE WANTS TO GO ANYWHERE! HE LEANS FORWARD AND GRABS HER! HE THROWS A BIG RIGHT HAND TO TRY TO GET HER TO RELEASE THE HOLD! He keeps swinging until she finally loosens her grip! Lucas then gets back onto his feet! He does his best to shake off the damage done…as his opponent scrambles to a vertical base! HE STUNS HER WITH THE STEP-UP ENZIGURI! She stumbles back into the ropes…AND HE SENDS HER OVER THE TOP WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
James Peters: But Cameron is able to catch herself on the apron! Adam Lucas tries to knock her down with a big roundhouse kick…BUT SHE DUCKS UNDER IT! As he turns back around, SHE GETS HIM WITH THE WONDER WOMAN PUNCH! Lucas is knocked flat on his back from that forearm smash! And now she begins to make her climb up onto the top rope! It looks like she wants to do what she couldn’t earlier in this one! HERE COMES THE DIVING CORKSCREW MOONSAULT! IT CONNECTS! She goes for the cover and this could be it!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Persephone: And again, another kick out. Literally less than a fraction of a second away there. Cameron really should have hit him harder than that.
Rich Russillo: She brings him back up to his feet! SHE WINDS BACK AND LOOKS FOR THE WONDER WOMAN’S PUNCH ONCE AGAIN! BUT HE DUCKS UNDER IT AND GOES TO THE ROPES! He leaps up off that second rope and comes back at Cameron with the Superman Punch! GENESIS! Instead of looking for the cover here…he dives right on top of her and applies the sleeper hold! He’s trying to win this by making her pass out! After that massive punch, that might be possible! Cameron is fading fast!
James Peters: She tries to reach out for the ropes…she reaches out…but she can’t get close enough! Is there a chance that this one is over? The official is going to check in on Cameron now! He begins to raise her hand to check on her! He raises it up…and lets it drop!
Persephone: She doesn’t let it fall! Instead, she rolls onto her stomach and begins to crawl towards the ropes! She has Adam Lucas right on her back but she manages to get there!
Rich Russillo: Cameron Ella Ava is able to get the rope break! Adam Lucas is separated from his opponent by the official! Cameron tries to get back up but she is clearly heavily damaged! Lucas takes hold of her and then sends her across the ring with the irish whip! Off the rebound…HE LOOKS FOR THE NEXT LEVEL! BUT AS HE SENDS HER UP, SHE COMES DOWN ON HIM WITH THE METEORA! The double knees send him right into the mat! Cameron rolls back to her feet!
(‘Dance The Night’ by Dua Lipa plays as Ashlynn Quinn prances down towards the ring. She’s doing her princess wave towards Cameron and showing off her Miss Voltage Crown and sash.)
James Peters: Why is Miss Voltage out here? Actually it seems like she’s trying to get the attention of the Hardcore Champion! But Cameron stays focused on her opponent! She picks up Adam Lucas and then knocks him to his knees with a superkick! SHE’S SETTING UP FOR THE MATRIARCH RISING! But wait…
Persephone: Why is this bimbo picking up the Hardcore Championship? It looks like she’s posing with it. I think Cameron is getting a little pissed off now.
(Seeing that, Cameron now walks over to the apron to confront her.)
Cameron Ella Ava: (off-mic) What do you think you’re doing!? Put that down you b-
Rich Russillo: ADAM LUCAS COMES FROM BEHIND WHILE SHE’S DISTRACTED! GERMAN SUPLEX! She hits the mat pretty hard there and Lucas isn’t going to let up at all! WOKE! HE PUNTS HER RIGHT IN THE HEAD! I think that pretty much does it for Cameron Ella Ava here folks! Lucas drags her back up to her feet…LEVEL UP! That’s the pop-up Powerbomb! He hooks the leg and goes for the cover! I can’t believe it ends like this!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe begins to play. The fans begin to boo as Adam Lucas rolls off of his opponent, taking some time before he returns to his feet. Ashlynn Quinn has a grin on her face as Adam Lucas has his hand raised.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…ADAAAAMMMMM LUCCCAAASSS!
James Peters: I almost can’t believe it. That was a brutal match from start to finish! Neither of these competitors seemed to be giving in! But then Ashlynn Quinn comes out here and distracted Cameron Ella Ava! She just cost her this match!
Rich Russillo: I mean, that could have gone either way for sure. But it was the distraction that allowed Lucas to hit that volley of offense. And wait…what’s happening now?
(Ashlynn Quinn rolls inside the ring holding the Hardcore Championship as Adam Lucas leaves. She stands directly above Cameron Ella Ava. She looks down with a smile on her face.)
Persephone: I guess she’s sending her a message. Could’ve done it more a little more subtle.
(Ashlynn looks towards the title and then plants a kiss on it. She leaves a bright pink lipstick mark before laying it on the chest of Cameron.)
Ashlynn Quinn: (off-mic) Next week at Super Voltage, Miss Voltage WILL be Hardcore Champion. You can count on it.
(She then walks away, leaving Cameron Ella Ava on the mat and everyone wondering if this is what will happen at Super Voltage.)
(Voltage fades to the backstage area, specifically to the office of Captain Charisma. The Commissioner of Voltage is seen seated behind his desk, looking towards the camera as the fans in attendance begin to cheer. Captain Charisma has a smile on his face, and after some time he begins to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Ladies and gentlemen, I said earlier that I’d have more to say regarding the Extreme Elimination Chambers at Road to Redemption, and that’s exactly what I’m here to talk about right now. Earlier I got to announce three names that’ll be entering the Universal Women’s Championship Chamber, those being Bea Valentine, Ms. Extreme, and KASAI. Those three are very talented and have fantastic chances of bringing that title back to Voltage, but now that we all know which members of the Voltage roster will be competing in that match, right now I’m going to shed some light on the Voltage exclusive Chamber. The one that’ll have the EAW World Championship on the line!
(The fans cheer knowing that there will be an announcement about the Extreme Elimination Chamber, and Captain Charisma continues.)
Captain Charisma: Road to Redemption has always been a very special time of the year, and that’s even more true for Voltage. We’ve had some very historic Extreme Elimination Chambers, even dating back to just last year where we saw not one, but TWO cash-ins during the match! This resulted in not only both Roberto De La Rosa and Charlie Marr being crowned the Hardcore Champion and EAW World Champion respectively, but also a history-making night, as this match was unlike anything we’ve ever seen before in EAW. That was only one of many historic Extreme Elimination Chambers though, and when you consider the history Voltage’s Chambers have at this event, I’m sure you can figure out exactly why I’m looking forward to this event. This is the time for people to make names for themselves and go down as legends, and time and time again members of the Voltage roster have been able to do exactly that.
Captain Charisma: In 2021, the EAW World Championship would be defended in unique circumstances thanks to New Eden doing everything they could to ruin the match for everyone else. While Jake Smith, Chris Elite, Justin Windgate and Ryan Wilson would eventually be eliminated, Minerva and Drake King being left alone would turn out to be exactly what causes the end of New Eden’s run as a group. This match would not only see the end of New Eden’s time as a team, but it’d also see a new Champion crowned thanks to Myles, who chose to cash in his Cash in the Vault briefcase as soon as the match was over! This match would be exactly what leads to that season’s Pain for Pride main event for Voltage, which just goes to show that Road to Redemption has always been the kind of show that sticks with you. There’s always the possibility that what you do now has an effect on where you stand at Pain for Pride.
Captain Charisma: 2021 wasn’t the only year that showed this, either. 2019’s Extreme Elimination Chamber for the EAW World Championship was another very memorable match, and that’s for many reasons. This was the match where Charlie Marr walked into the Chamber surrounded by Elitists who’d go on to become World Champions and Hall of Famers. Terry Chambers, Jack Ripley, Ms. Extreme, Rex McAllister and Andrea Valentine. Charlie had his work cut out for him, especially considering the fact these Elitists all hated him. However, in the end Charlie actually managed to take all of his opponents out on his own! Charlie had a history making performance that night, but unfortunately for him, when I say that he took out everyone, that’s excluding one person. After the return of Malcolm Jones, Andrea Valentine was able to defeat Charlie to become the new Champion. Not only would Charlie end up facing Malcolm Jones at Pain for Pride later on, but Andrea would carry that Championship to the event as well!
Captain Charisma: This isn’t even mentioning other incredible matches, from Rex McAllister’s successful Championship defense in 2018 to SOSA Henderson’s in 2020, or Minerva’s in 2022. This match has been around for a long time, even further back than any of the examples I’ve given, but this year we’re going to create new history, which is why I’m here to announce the competitors for this year’s Extreme Elimination Chamber for the EAW World Championship!
(Captain Charisma stops speaking for a moment as the fans once again show their excitement. He waits for a moment as the fans continue to cheer, before finally he begins to announce the participants in the Extreme Elimination Chamber.)
Captain Charisma: A match like this has never been easy to win, but that’s not just because of the danger that comes with the stipulation. It’s also because of the level of competition, and I’m glad to say that this is going to be an Extreme Elimination Chamber filled with some of the very best EAW has to offer. Everyone in this match has what it takes to reach the top of this brand, and this is a match where I believe everyone has a chance of victory. With that being said, here are the names that’ll be competing in the Extreme Elimination Chamber…
(The fans begin to quiet down, waiting in anticipation as Captain Charisma begins to reveal the names.)
Captain Charisma: Jake Smith, Michael Machina, Methuselah, Xander Payne, Daryl Kinkade, and Limmy Monaghan!
(The crowd explodes with cheers for this announcement, and a grin appears on the face of Captain Charisma after revealing the lineup for the Extreme Elimination Chamber. After a moment, he begins to speak once again.)
Captain Charisma: Every competitor in this match has proven themselves as threats on this brand. From Michael Machina who has made an impact in such a short amount of time to Methuselah who has over a decade of proof of just how dangerous he is, this is a stacked match. Even Jake Smith, as much as I don’t like to admit it, has managed to keep the EAW World Championship up to this point. Xander Payne, Daryl Kinkade and Limmy Monaghan have been involved in their own personal issues recently, but I believe their performances in these matches as well as everything they’ve accomplished should also be enough to tell you that in a match like this, there is no clear winner. Anyone could leave Road to Redemption as the EAW World Champion, so if I was in this match, I wouldn’t get comfortable.
Captain Charisma: This especially applies to Jake Smith.
(Captain Charisma doesn’t look amused as he turns his attention to the EAW World Champion, but he continues to speak.)
Captain Charisma: It isn’t lost on me that Jake keeps abusing the rules to get out of his matches. What he did against Adam Lucas at Wicked Games was bad enough, but when put up against Michael Machina in a match where his Championship wasn’t even on the line, Jake still saw the need to take the count out loss just for the sake of avoiding facing his opponent. This isn’t the kind of World Champion we need on Voltage, and I’m sure I’m not the only one tired of matches ending like this. We’ve seen all of this before, and I’m not going to let it continue. So Jake, I said that you managed to keep the EAW World Championship up to this point, but that does not guarantee that you’ll be walking into Road to Redemption to defend your title. Instead you may be heading into that Chamber as the challenger, because you WILL be defending the EAW World Championship next week at Super Voltage!
Captain Charisma: Not only that, but your opponent will be none other than Michael Machina!
(This once again receives a loud reaction as the fans are surprised by this second announcement. A smirk returns to the face of Captain Charisma as he continues.)
Captain Charisma: If Jake wants to be the EAW World Champion when he walks into that Chamber, he will need to retain his Championship one more time. Both competitors fighting for the Championship next week are already scheduled to compete in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, but things could still see a very major change as Michael Machina could be the man walking in with the title instead of Jake! I can tell that you all would love to see that, but we’ll have to see how things play out next week. Super Voltage is bound to be an incredible show and I’m looking forward to seeing how these two deliver with the World Championship on the line. No matter the result these two will meet again, along with Methuselah, Daryl Kinkade, Xander Payne, and Limmy Monaghan. However, I’m looking forward to seeing which one of these two is holding that Championship when it happens.
(After this, Captain Charisma stops speaking. The fans are excited for both the upcoming Super Voltage show and Road to Redemption, and Captain Charisma himself is also happy with the announcements. After a moment, the camera begins to fade from his office, moving away from the backstage area.)
(Commercial for Terrifier 3 with the returning Impact.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues forward as we see Eden Sinclair sitting at her desk, looking over at a monitor she has in her office and thoroughly examining it. She has her full attention on it with a focused expression on her face, as she proceeds to take out a notepad and start writing down something that isn’t visible to the audience. Suddenly, the phone rings in her office, and Eden seems to be alerted by that as she answers it.)
Eden Sinclair: Hello?
(We don’t hear who’s on the other line of the phone as Eden listens to whatever the person is saying. She shares some intrigued sort of face and expression towards it, before she then looks to say something to the person on the other line, saying…)
Eden Sinclair: I understand. Well-
(Before Eden could even say anything here, she heard a knock on her door. Eden proceeds to tell the person on the other end of the phone…)
Eden Sinclair: I’ll call you back later.
(Eden puts her phone down as she stands and shouts to the door, saying…)
Eden Sinclair: You can come in!
(Eden walks around to be in front of her desk as the camera pans over to reveal The Oryx Queen, Selina Reyes. Selina doesn’t look all too happy or even have any sort of emotion on her face, as she is wearing more casual attire here considering she doesn’t have a match scheduled tonight. She wears a Deftones t-shirt with a leather jacket over it and some black leather pants. The camera pans back to Eden as Selina walks towards Eden Sinclair. She then asks Selina…)
Eden Sinclair: Alright, Selina, do you need something from me?
(Selina takes a moment to answer as she responds to Eden by saying…)
Selina Reyes: I don’t mean to interrupt whatever you have going on, Eden, but I have to come in here and say what I need to say because I feel it needs to be heard. I understand opportunities around here aren’t always handed out, but I need something to get myself back on track. Get me into a position where I can be successful within Elite Answers Wrestling and be a woman who is fulfilled with the goal she had in mind the day she walked into a wrestling school and started training all those years ago. Getting an opportunity so I can climb up the metaphorical hierarchy of Elitists here on Voltage and get myself into a much better position than where I am now and where I was when I first arrived here in Elite Answers Wrestling. I have to admit, things just haven’t been going very well for me lately, Eden.
Eden Sinclair: You mean what happened last week in your match against Ashlynn Quinn?
Selina Reyes: It’s not just that Eden, it’s everything in the past couple of weeks. Matches that I know I should have been the victor of all, but it doesn’t seem to go in my favor, and I end up eating a pinfall for my troubles. Damien Kutcher should have been beaten by me, should have been pinned by the Oryx Queen, and what happened in that match? Effy got herself involved. My match against her at Wicked Games, the same woman that decided to rip out a piece of my hair, she should have been dead in that ring when I faced her, and what happened in that? Ahren Fournier got himself involved in that match, and despite my best efforts against those transgressions, I couldn’t succeed in my objective ever since the very moment Effy wronged me, which was beating her pathetic ass that night at Wicked Games. Then, of course, you got last week’s match against Ashlynn Quinn, a woman that I am certain I should and can beat in that ring, and she sneaks away with a win out of sheer luck and desperation. I can win these matches, but something always gets in the way because this is just my first season. I should expect these bumps on the road to being successful, but I’m not letting these bumps deter me without making an impact here on Voltage.
(Selina takes a moment to recollect herself and her thoughts while she’s talking to Eden Sinclair. Selina continues to speak about the opportunity she is seeking and the bumps in the road she has had lately.)
Selina Reyes: As much as that loss still very much angers me, I need to put that in the past and move forward, as a matter of fact, even those losses from Damien and Ashlynn need to be put in the past as well because even though all of those losses are frustrating, the main reason why things haven’t been so well is that I need to put them all behind me. Like I said before, I can’t fester on those losses because I know in due time, every single one of those people, I will face again, and I know it will be a different result when that time comes because now I need my focus shifted on building myself up, climbing through the ranks of this roster, and the perfect place I can get that chance, get that establishment of being successful is at Road to Redemption. That is a show where I want to compete, a spotlight for me to showcase that I have moved up to another tier here on Voltage. I need an opportunity that can allow me to reach for the success that I have long craved and one that I am bound to capitalize on.
(Eden hears Selina wide and clear as she nods in agreement for her. She responds to what Selina just said to her by saying…)
Eden Sinclair: I can understand the frustrations you have, Selina, so I hear you out when you say you want that opportunity after things haven’t gone particularly well for you. So thinking of the opportunity that you could have and get the chance to compete in, I have something in mind.
(Selina perks up, hearing that Eden does have an opportunity for her, something that she wanted and needed. Eden tells Selina what she has in mind for Road to Redemption.)
Eden Sinclair: Every year, we hold a battle royal in honor of Extreme Enigma, referring to the Extreme Enigma Battle Royal. That match is held annually here in EAW, and we have elitists like Hans Grayson, Solomon Stane, Daryl Kinkade, BRAE, and many other successful elitists who have taken part in this match. The match is a showcase of the amount of talent that is bubbling on the surface, and a chance to rise to that next level here in EAW, as of course this was announced last week on Dynasty.
(Eden pauses for a second as she catches her breath. She continues to speak to Selina, who has her attention towards Eden.)
Eden Sinclair: As I mentioned, the names I have listed are only a handful of the many elitists who competed in the Extreme Enigma Battle Royal and who now have found themselves in that echelon of success as you desired for Selina. This is a match where it can be a good opportunity for anybody to show what they are made of, making a name for themselves in this match. I mean, two years ago, we saw Hans Grayson compete in that ring, fighting against the eventual winner Solomon Stane. Hans and Solomon have gone on to find success of their own. So if you want to get back on track, Selina, if you want to make a true impact when this season is done and over with… this match is the best opportunity to do so. If you don’t want to compete in this match, I don’t know what other opportunities could be there for you, this is your best shot. So what do you say?
(Eden just dished out an opportunity that could help Selina out, as she thinks over the chance to compete at Road to Redemption. She continues to think about it for several seconds before finally answering and saying…)
Selina Reyes: Eden… I accept this opportunity. This is what I needed to get myself back on track. Winning a match like that intrigues me a lot, and that’s exactly what I’ll seek to do. I won’t be letting this go to waste. The Extreme Enigma Battle Royal will be mine to win. I don’t care who else is in that match, they’re going to remember the Oryx Queen forever.
(Selina shares a nod of acknowledgment towards Eden as she proceeds to leave her office, removing herself from the scene. Eden walks back over to where her desk is and picks the phone up and dials the person she was on the phone with before Selina entered her office. She tells the other person that’s on the line…)
Eden Sinclair: As you were saying?
(The scene fades out as Voltage transitions over to our next match of the night.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“The End” by Lil Uzi Vert (feat. BABYMETAL) plays to a mixed reaction from fans, as KASAI begins to make her way out to the stage. KASAI has a confident look on her face, prepared for the upcoming match as she begins to make her way down the ramp, heading towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Amani, Kagoshima, Japan, weighing in at 145 pounds…SHE IS THE HUNTRESS…KASAI!!
James Peters: At Wicked Games, KASAI came up short, but has an opportunity to right the wrong come Road to Redemption.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, but her job will be ten times harder, because it’s competing inside Extreme Elimination Chamber,
James Peters: That match can shorten careers, but KASAI shows no fear, and looks to build momentum instead.
(KASAI paces back and forth inside the ring as “The World is Gonna End Tonight” by Dan Romer and Peter Harper plays, and Solomon Stane makes his onto the stage, being flanked by his wife, Trixie Stane. Solomon looks focused, not at all bothered by the crowd’s negative reaction as his eyes are focused on his opponent.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing from the City of Sin, weighing in at 266 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Trixe Stane…HE IS YOUR SAVIOR…SOLOMON STANE!
Rich Russillo: Speaking of momentum, Solomon Stane needs it heading into Road to Redemption.
James Peters: Yes, Stane’ll be facing Cameron Ella Ava, who will no doubt give him a run for his money.
Persephone: I’m looking forward to those two tearing each other apart.
Rich Russillo: You’re not alone, Persephone. That’ll certainly be a match to keep an eye in.
James Peters: But for now, it’s KASAI versus Stane.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Alright, the bell has rung, and it’ll be an interesting fare between both KASAI and Solomon Stane. Both competitors circle around, and go to initiate a collar and elbow tie-up! But KASAI psyched out Solomon, ducking underneath!
Rich Russillo: AND EARLY ON, TRIES CUTTING THE BIG MAN DOWN TO SIZE WITH MULTIPLE KICKS TO THE HAMSTRING! BUT SOLOMON STANE TRIES TO GET A HOLD OF THE SITUATION, SHOVING HER BACK TOWARD THE ROPES! KASAI COMES REBOUNDING BACK-
James Peters: OOH! SHE TRIED TO TAKE STANE DOWN WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! BUT HE STOOD HIS GROUND! KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN, AND COLLIDES INTO STANE WITH ANOTHER SHOULDER TACKLE!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STANE BACKPEDALS, AND BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES- BUT KASAI SAW HIM COMING, AND LEAPFROGS OVER! KASAI WITH A DROPDOWN, AND SOLOMON STANE HURDLES OVER! KASAI POPS TO HIS FEET, AND CATCHES STANE FLUSH WITH A DROPKICK!
James Peters: KASAI IS QUICKLY BACK TO HER FEET, BUT SO IS SOLOMON STANE, WHO RUSHES IN- BUT KASAI HAS ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL TO LOW BRIDGE THE TOP ROPE! STANE SPILLS TO THE OUTSIDE, AND GOES TO RE-ENTER THE RING!
Rich Russillo: BUT KASAI STOPS HIM WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK! STANE STAGGERS BACK, AND KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES, BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR A SUICIDE DIVE! STANE GOES BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE, BUT REMAINS ON HIS FEET!
Persephone: Wow, they’ve actually skipped the boring technical stuff, and gotten straight to the action.
James Peters: KASAI realizes she can’t outmuscle someone like Solomon Stane, but can outmaneuver him, and has been bombarding the big man with attacks!
Rich Russillo: KASAI rolls Solomon back inside the ring, and Stane rises to his feet, staggering to the corner. KASAI rolls in as well, and BLASTS Solomon with a running step-up knee strike in the corner! Solomon Stane is stunned, and KASAI climbs to the middle rope, reigning down with punches!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EI-
James Peters: STANE! STANE SCOOPS KASAI UP IN A POWERBOMB, AND WALKS TO THE CENTER! SOLOMON RAISES HER FOR A LAST RIDE- BUT KASAI SLIPS OUT BEHIND HIM, LANDING ON HER FEET! KASAI SPINS AROUND, AND GRABS STANE IN A REAR WAISTLOCK!
Rich Russillo: STANE SLAPS HER HANDS, BREAKING KASAI’S GRIP, AND SMASHES HER WITH A BACK ELBOW! KASAI IS ROCKED, FAVORING HER JAW OFF THAT ELBOW! STANE BACKS HER UP AGAINST THE ROPES, AND IRISH WHIPS HER OFF!
James Peters: KASAI GOES TO COUNTER WITH A HANDSPRING BACK ELBOW- CAUGHT! KASAI GETS CAUGHT ON SOLOMON’S SHOULDERS IN A TORTURE RACK! …WOW! SITOUT TORTURE RACK POWERBOMB FROM STANE, WHO HOLDS IT FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP!
Persephone: Wishful thinking that it’d be a three.
James Peters: No, KASAI still has tons of fight left in her. As you’d expect from a former Specialists Champion.
Rich Russillo: Well, Solomon pounds the mat in frustration as KASAI crawls to create a bit of space. KASAI pulls herself up with assistance from the ropes as Solomon Stane closes in. KASAI gets to a knee before Stane grabs hold of her-
James Peters: KASAI! KASAI EXPLODES WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST! BUT SOLOMON LOOKS ALMOST UNPHASED, AND FIRES BACK WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HIS OWN! THAT ONE FLOORING KASAI!
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane had a rough start, but has placed himself in firm control, and slowly lifts KASAI back to a vertical base. Solomon then hooks her up for a SNAP SUPLEX! SOLOMON FLOATS OVER FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: Kickout!
Persephone: Did you expect any different? It’s a suplex.
Rich Russillo: KASAI sits up, but Solomon immediately transitions into a rear chinlock, wearing his opponent down further. The crowd starts to rally behind her, and KASAI powers back to a vertical base, trying to elbow her way out of it!
James Peters: BUT SOLOMON CLUBS HER ACROSS THE BACK, HALTING HER MOMENTUM EARLY, AND GOES FOR A BACK SUPLEX! BUT KASAI BACKFLIPS OUT OF IT, LANDING ON HER FEET! THOUGH, STAGGERS BACK INTO THE CORNER! SOLOMON STANE TURNS AROUND, AND RUNS IN!
Rich Russillo: BUT KASAI GETS THE BOOT UP, STAGGERING HIM BACK! SOLOMON DOUBLES OVER MOMENTARILY BEFORE RUSHING BACK IN! KASAI AVOIDS HIM, SLIPPING OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE TO THE APRON!
James Peters: SOLOMON COLLIDES STERNUM FIRST WITH THE TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND KASAI SCORES WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI! SOLOMON STAGGERS AWAY BEFORE DROPPING TO A KNEE! HE IS REELING, AND KASAI KNOWS IT AS SHE ASCENDS TO THE TOP ROPE!
Rich Russillo: KASAI PERCHES HERSELF… WATCHING AS SOLOMON STANE GETS BACK TO HIS FEET… DIVING CROSSBODY! KASAI HOOKS THE LEG DEEP FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: KICKOUT! AND SOLOMON STANE CRAWLS AWAY FROM KASAI, PULLING HIMSELF UP IN THE CORNER! WHILE HE IS STUNNED, KASAI NEEDS TO MAKE SURE HE STAYS THAT WAY!
Rich Russillo: SPEAKING OF, KASAI PULLS HERSELF UP IN THE OPPOSITE CORNER, CATCHING GLIMPSE OF SOLOMON STANE BEFORE RUSHING IN- OOH! KASAI GETS A TASTE OF HER OWN MEDICINE AS SOLOMON GETS THE BOOT UP!
James Peters: KASAI GOES WOBBLING BACK A BIT, AND SOLOMON SHOOTS OUT THE CORNER WITH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT! BUT KASAI CATCHES HIM! KASAI DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE LINE, AND CATCHES HIM IN POSITION FOR A SPANISH FLY- BUT SOLOMON REIGNS DOWN WITH MULTIPLE ELBOWS!
Rich Russillo: STANE SUCCESSFULLY BREAKS THE SPANISH FLY, AND STANDS KASAI UPRIGHT FOR A FOREARM SMASH! KASAI IS REELING AFTER THAT ONE, BUT DOES RESPOND WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN!
James Peters: SOLOMON COULDNT SIMPLY SHRUG OFF THAT ONE, AND DID GET CAUGHT A BIT! BUT DOES HAVE ENOUGH FIGHTING SPIRIT TO BATTLE BACK WITH A FOREARM AS WELL! FOREARM FROM KASAI! FOREARM FROM STANE! FOREARM FROM KASAI! FOREARM FROM STANE! FOREARM FROM KASAI-
Rich Russillo: WHOA! KASAI IS STARTING TO HAMMER SOLOMON STANE WITH MULTIPLE, BACKING HIM UP AGAINST THE ROPES! SOLOMON STANE IS LEANING, AND HIS EYES LOOK GLOSSY! KASAI BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES, AND CATCHES HIM WITH ANOTHER FOREARM FOR GOOD MEASURE! HAVING SOME EXTRA MONENTUM BEHIND IT!
James Peters: SPEAKING OF MOMENTUM, KASAI SENDS HER OPPONENT TOWARD THE ROPES, AND CHARGES IN HERSELF! MEETING IN THE MIDDLE AS SOLOMON COMES REBOUNDING BACK! …SPANISH FLY! FLYING JESTER FROM KASAI, USING THAT MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM!
Rich Russillo: KASAI IMMEDIATELY TRANSITIONS INTO A COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRR-
Rich Russillo: BUT SOLOMON POWERS OUT!
James Peters: Solomon Stane truly is a monster. You always feel his opponents should stay on him, and even when they do, there’s the air he could get up at any moment, that is if you don’t stay on him.
Persephone: If anything, he has the face of a monster too.
James Peters: Well, I didn’t say all that, especially if he has plans on rewatching this back. :lupe:
Persephone: Pussy.
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane pulls himself up in the corner, and KASAI STAYS ON HIM WITH A RUNNING BIG BOOT! SOLOMON STANE HAS BEEN KNOCKED LOOPY, AND GETS LIFTED TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
James Peters: KASAI CLIMBS TO THE ROPE, AND LAUNCHES SOLOMON STANE WITH A HURRICANRANA- WHOA! SOLOMON STANE LANDS ON HIS FEET! STANE FRONT FLIPPED ONTO HIS FEET!
Rich Russillo: KASAI SLOWLY PULLS HERSELF UP IN THE CORNER, AND TURNS BACK, SENSING WHAT HAPPENED! BOTH COMPETITORS LOCK EYES, AND KASAI SHOOTS OUT OF THE CORNER! BIG BOOT ON SOLOMON STANE! BUT SOLOMON IS STILL STANDING!
James Peters: KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN, CONNECTING WITH ANOTHER BIG BOOT! BUT STILL, THE BIG MAN IS STANDING! KASAI IS RELENTLESS, HAMMERING STANE WITH ALTERNATING FOREARMS! THEN CRACKING HIM WITH A SPINNING BACK ELBOW!
Rich Russillo: KASAI FIRES UP FOR HER FINAL BLOW- BUT SOLOMON! SOLOMON STRIKES FIRST WITH A THUNDEROUS CLOTHESLINE! KASAI STARTS RISING BACK TO HER FEET AS SOLOMON STANE RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
James Peters: KASAI WITH A ROLLING LEG SWEEP! USING STANE’S MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM! STANE FALLS FLAT ON HIS FACE, AND KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SLIDING KNEE TO THE SIDE OF HIS FACE! KASAI CRAWLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT- BUT KASAI QUICKLY TRANSITIONS INTO AN ARMBAR! KASAI TRIES TO GRAB HOLD OF THE OTHER ARM, SO SHE CAN SCISSOR SAID ARMBAR- BUT SOLOMON STANE SLITHERS OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE!
James Peters: KASAI ISNT GOING TO GIVE SOLOMON STANE MUCH TIME TO REST AS HE LEANS UP AGAINST APRON, DOUBLED OVER! STANE’S ATTEMPTING TO GIVE HIMSELF A BREATHER! MEANWHILE, HIS WIFE, TRIXIE STANE, IS TRYING TO GET HIM BACK INTO THIS THING!
Rich Russillo: BUT TRIXIE STARTS TO BACK AWAY, HAVING LOOKED OVER HIS SHOULDER, AND NOTICED THAT KASAI HAS FOUND HER WAY ONTO THE APRON! SOLOMON STANE SLOWLY TURNS AROUND, AND KASAI CHARGES TOWARDS HIM FOR A PENALTY KICK!
James Peters: CAUGHT! SOLOMON STANE CAUGHT THE BOOT, AND YANKS KASAI OFF THE APRON, PULLING HER ONTO HIS SHOULDERS FOR A POWERBOMB!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STANE BUILDS MOMENTUM, AND LAUNCHES HER BACK FIRST INTO A CORNER OF THE BARRICADE WITH A RELEASE POWERBOMB!
James Peters: SOLOMON STANE SELLS THE URGENCY, GRABBING HOLD OF KASAI, AND ROLLING HER BACK INSIDE THE RING! STANE SLIDES IN, AND CRAWLS OVER TO KASAI FOR A COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRE-
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP!
Persephone: Ha! It was entertaining seeing her get launched, but it’s embarrassing how hard Stane’s been struggling. :mjlol:
James Peters: I wouldn’t say he’s struggling. Everything Stane’s hit has been strong and impactful against the smaller opponent.
Persephone: Yeah, yeah. :wow:
James Peters: What? Just an observation. :migrin:
Persephone: You make too many observations. It’s hard paying attention to most of these snoozefest anyways. Bring out the barbed wire tables or something.
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane stands KASAI back up, and lifts her onto his shoulder. Stane casually walks over, and places KASAI on the top turnbuckle with the utmost of ease. STANE GRABS KASAI BY THE THROAT, POSSIBLY GOING FOR AN ELEVATED CHOKESLAM!
James Peters: BUT KASAI! KASAI TURNS IT INTO A TRIANGLE CHOKE! TRIANGLE CHOKE FROM KASAI! SHE IS TIGHTENING THE HOLD WHILE LAID ATOP THAT TURNBUCKLE! REFEREE GIVES HER TIL THE COUNT OF FIVE!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE!
Rich Russillo: KASAI RELEASES THE HOLD, AND GOES TO TRANSITION INTO A TORNADO DDT! BUT SOLOMON STANE CUTS HER OFF MIDWAY THROUGH, AND POPS HER OFF WITH A FREE FALL DROP! BUT KASAI LANDS ON HER FEET, AND RUSHES TOWARDS HIM IN THE CORNER!
James Peters: RUNNING CORNER ENZIGURI BY KASAI! SOLOMON STANE COLLAPSES TO ALL FOURS, AND COMES CRAWLING OUT OF THAT CORNER! STANE REGAINS A VERTICAL BASE, RISING BACK TO HIS FEET! KASAI WATCHES ON, STALKING HIM LIKE A LION STALKS THEIR PREY!
Rich Russillo: KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A KNEE TREMBLER! SIGNATURE MOVE SHE LIKES TO CALL… CTE!!
James Peters: BUT SOLOMON STANE JOLTS HIMSELF UPRIGHT AT THE LAST MINUTE, AVOIDING IT! KASAI HALTS HER MOMENTUM- BUT SOLOMON STANE LEAVES HER EARS RINGING WITH A BELL CLAP! BELL CLAP!
Rich Russillo: STANE WRAPS HIS ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF KASAI FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX! DUMPING HER HIGH ON THE NECK AND SHOULDERS! KASAI ROLLS THROUGH TO HER KNEES, AND STANE RUSHES BACK TO HIS FEET!
James Peters: LOOK AT THIS! THE POWER AND STRENGTH OF SOLOMON STANE, WHO EASILY DEADLIFTS KASAI UP OFF THE MAT IN A SUPLEX POSITION!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON JUST STALLS WITH HER MOMENTARILY BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A GOURDBUSTER GTS! AKA ODINS EYE! KASAI COLLAPSES PRONE ON THE CANVAS, AND SHE ISNT MOVING! KASAI ON MOTIONLESS ON THE MAT, AND SOLOMON MIGHT AS WELL GO FOR THE COVER!
James Peters: SOLOMON STANE THINKS ABOUT IT, BUT DECIDES AGAINST IT! STOMPING KASAI ON THE LOWER BACK, AND BEGINNING TO LOCK HER IN A CAMEL CLUTCH! HE CALLS THIS ATONEMENT! THIS SUBMISSION MANEUVER IS LOCKED IN!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STANE IS PULLING BACK FAR AS HE CAN IN THAT CAMEL CLUTCH! AND PAIN CAN BE SEEN ETCHED ACROSS THE FACE OF HIS OPPONENT! MEANWHILE, THERE IS NO REMORSE! NO SIGN OF RELENT IN SOLOMON’S EYES!
James Peters: KASAI GETS ONE ARM FREE, AND REACHES OUT FOR THE ROPES! BUT SHE IS STILL TOO FAR AWAY!
Rich Russillo: KASAI GETS THE OTHER ARM FREE NOW, AND STARTS TO DRAG HERSELF TOWARDS THE ROPES! THAT IS 266 POUNDS SHE IS HAVING TO LUG AS WELL, WHICH CAN NO DOUBT MAKE IT HARDER!
Persephone: Exactly. Save yourself the pain! Just tap!
James Peters: NOT THE TYPE OF COMPETITOR KASAI IS! SHE IS GOING TO FIGHT WITH EVERYTHING SHE HAS!
Rich Russillo: AND IT PAYS OFF! KASAI GETS HOLD OF THE ROPES!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FI-
James Peters: AND SOLOMON STANE RELEASES THE HOLD!
Rich Russillo: BUT THE DAMAGE COULD ALREADY BE DONE TO THAT BACK!
James Peters: THE REFEREE IS ADMONISHING STANE AT THE MOMENT! MEANWHILE, KASAI CRAWLS OUT THROUGH THE BOTTOM ROPE, AND ONTO THE APRON! KASAI CRAWLS OVER TO THE CORNER TURNBUCKLES, BUT SOLOMON STANE CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Rich Russillo: STANE REACHES OVER, LIFTING KASAI UP TO A VERTICAL BASE ON THE APRON, AND DEADLIFTS HER UP FOR A SUPLEX- BUT KASAI FLOATS OVER, LANDING ON HER FEET! KASAI GRABS SOLOMON’S ANKLE, AND PULLS IT OUT FROM UNDER HIM!
James Peters: SOLOMON HITS FACE FIRST ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! AND KASAI BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER, GATHERING MOMENTUM FOR A RUNNING FOREARM IN THE CORNER! KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES AS SOLOMON COMES STAGGERING OUT, AND FLOORS HIM WITH A STANDING SEA FIRE!
Rich Russillo: KASAI HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRE-
James Peters: SOLOMON STANE STILL MANAGES TO KICKOUT! KASAI POUNDS THE MAT IN FRUSTATION, BUT RISES BACK TO HER FEET! KASAI IS LOCKED IN, AND GESTURES FOR SOLOMON TO GET UP!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON MAKES IT TO A KNEE, AND KASAI AIMS HIGH FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK- BUT SOLOMON STANE CATCHES THE BOOT! STANE CATCHES THE BOOT UNDER HIS ARM, AND RISES TO HIS FEET! STARING KASAI DIRECTLY INTO THE EYES! SOLOMON STANE IS FIRED UP- BUT KASAI CATCHES HIM OFF GUARD WITH AN ENZIGURI!
James Peters: SOLOMON STANE TURNS AROUND, AND HE IS ON DREAM STREET, OR CLOSE TO IT!
Persephone: Wrap this up please.
Rich Russillo: KASAI IS LOOKING TO WITH A POISONRANA- BUT SOLOMON POPS KASAI OFF HIS SHOULDERS, AND BLASTS HER IN THE BACK OF HER HEAD WITH A ROLLING ELBOW!
James Peters: KASAI STUMBLES TO THE ROPES, AND GROGGILY REBOUNDS OFF! WANDERING RIGHT INTO A GOOZLE FROM SOLOMON STANE! STANE HAS KASAI BY THE THROAT, AND HOISTS HER UP FOR A SITOUT CHOKESLAM! TRIUMPH OF TRUTH!
Rich Russillo: SOLOMON STANE HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER! HE HAS IT WON!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: WHAT?! KASAI KICKS OUT! KASAI GOT THE SHOULDER UP!
Persephone: :noah:
James Peters: SOLOMON STANE LIES ON HIS SIDE, BUT LOOKS TO TRIXIE STANE ON THE OUTSIDE, WHO ENCOURAGES HIM TO FINISH THIS!
Persephone: Yes! Listen to her!
Rich Russillo: Solomon Stane lifts KASAI up, who appears to be out of it at this point. SOLOMON LIFTS KASAI UP IN A CANADIAN RACK- BUT KASAI SHOWS SIGNS OF LIFE! KASAI SLITHERS HER WAY FREE, SLIPPING OUT BEHIND SOLOMON!
James Peters: SOLOMON SPINS AROUND WITH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT- BUT KASAI DUCKS UNDERNEATH! BUT DOESNT DUCK UNDERNEATH THE SECOND ONE WITH THE OPPOSING ARM!
Rich Russillo: KASAI GOT TURNED INSIDE OUT, AND AGAIN, GETS PULLED BACK TO HER FEET FOR A CANADIAN RACK-
James Peters: AGAIN, KASAI SHOWS SIGNS OF LIFE ON SOLOMON STANE’S SHOULDER! SHE IS THRASHING AROUND, AND SHIMMES DOWN HIS BODY FOR A SUNSET FLIP!
Rich Russillo: BUT SOLOMON STANE HAD IT SCOUTED, AND ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET! STANE GRABS THE ANKLE OF KASAI, AND ROLLS HER BACK THROUGH TO A VERTICAL BASE AS WELL! BEFORE KASAI CAN EVEN REACT, STANE BLASTS HER WITH A SPINNING BACK FIST!
James Peters: OUCH! I MIGHT HAVE SEEN A TOOTH FLY OUT!
Persephone: Thank God it didn’t fly over here.
Rich Russillo: KASAI SPINS AROUND OFF IMPACT FROM THAT BACKFIST, AND SOLOMON STANE CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD! KASAI STUMBLES FORWARD, AND GROGGILY BOUNCES FRONT TORSO FIRST OFF THE ROPES!
James Peters: MEANWHILE, SOLOMON STANE RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES FOR A SO IT SHALL BE!
Rich Russillo: DISCUS BIG BOOT!
James Peters: KASAI! KASAI DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND SKIDS DOWN TO ALL FOURS! STALKING SOLOMON STANE BEFORE HE TURNS AROUND! KASAI POPS TO HER FEET, AND SPINS AROUND FOR THE SKULL KICK! KASAI GOES TO TAKE SOLOMON’S HEAD OFF WITH A URAI’S CURSE!
Rich Russillo: BUT SOLOMON! SOLOMON DUCKS UNDERNEATH AS WELL, HAVING HIS OPPONENT SCOUTED!
James Peters: KASAI SPINS AROUND AFTER REGAINING HER BALANCE, AND SOLOMON HOOKS HER LEG, TAKING KASAI DOWN!
Rich Russillo: SINGLE LEG TAKEDOWN BY STANE, WHO GOES TO LOCK IN THE HEEL HOOK! HE CALLS THAT SUBMISSION MANUEVER THE WORD! BUT KASAI USES HER FREE LEG TO BOOT HIM IN THE SHOULDER!
James Peters: BUT SOLOMON QUICKLY SHRUGS IT OFF, AND GOES FOR THE HEEL HOOK AGAIN- THAT IS BEFORE KASAI BOOTS HIM IN THE SHOULDER AGAIN! SOLOMON IS INSISTENT ON THAT HEEL HOOK, AND GOES FOR IT AGAIN-
Rich Russillo: BUT KASAI TWISTS HER BODY AROUND ON THE CANVAS FOR A VICTORY ROLL! VICTORY ROLL BY KASAI!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE-
James Peters: KICKOUT! SOLOMON STANE EXPLODES THE COVER, AND BOTH SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET! SOLOMON GRABS KASAI FOR A CHOKESLAM, AND HOISTS HER UP- BUT KASAI JUMPS OUT OF HIS REACH, LANDING ON HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: KICK TO THE GUT BY KASAI AS SOLOMON SPINS AROUND! STANE’S DOUBLED OVER, AND KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A CTE! KNEE TREMBLER CONNECTS! BUT SOLOMON IS STILL STANDING!
James Peters: KASAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN, AND TRIES TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR ANOTHER STANDING SEA FIRE THAT WORKED EARLIER- HOWEVER! SOLOMON! CATCHES KASAI ON HIS SHOULDER IN POSITION FOR A POWERSLAM MID MOVE, AND POPS HER INTO A CANADIAN RACK!
Rich Russillo: WAIT, WAIT- SANITYS SAKE! SPINNING CANADIAN RACK FACEBUSTER! SOLOMON STANE SHOOTS THE HALF FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… SOLOMON STANE!
(“The World is Gonna End Tonight” by Dan Romer and Peter Harper plays, and Solomon Stane rises to a knee, staring into the hardcam intensely before Trixie enters the ring, placing a hand on his shoulder. Solomon returns to his feet, and raises both fists high while Trixie looks on, proud of her husband.)
James Peters: What a match.
Rich Russillo: No kidding. These two were going at it hard tonight.
James Peters: KASAI knew she had to counteract the size and strength of Solomon Stane, so came out the gates swinging, but even that wasn’t enough.
Rich Russillo: No, because she went to the well too many times, and Solomon Stane caught her for the victory.
Persephone: Hallelujah.
(The camera fades elsewhere as Solomon holds the ropes open for his wife, the two beginning to leave the ring as KASAI still lies near motionless on the canvas.)
(Promotional ad for Road to Redemption, where the Extreme Elimination Chamber for the Universal Women’s Championship will take place.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues as the show emits live from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. We transition to the backstage area, where we see Sofia Clarke standing by. She is standing in front of a large LED board with Voltage graphics on it, with an interview set replicating a wrestling ring, as she is seen wearing a very elegant red and blue striped dress, an homage to the Montreal Canadians as those are colors that they support in the NHL. She gestures a nice smirk towards the camera with her full focused attention as she begins speaking to everyone watching!)
Sofia Clarke: Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage! It’s been an action-packed edition of Voltage as we head towards not only Super Voltage next week but also Road to Redemption! It’s going to be a thrilling week of action at Super Voltage next week. That should be something, but we have to shift gears and focus on my guest here tonight. A woman who has lately been on the aggressive end the past couple of weeks as we look to gain further insight when it comes to that. So everyone, please welcome my guest, Candice Blair!
(Candice Blair walks into the frame, and she looks to have a more stoic and determined look on her face. She enters with a loud reaction coming from the audience as she is seen wearing a black dress. Candice and Sofia share a look, as Sofia continues to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: Thank you for taking the time to do this, Candice.
(Candice nods her head as Sofia asks her the first question she had in mind…)
Sofia Clarke: Now, Candice, I have to ask you about the things you have done lately, not only coming from your match with Ashlynn Quinn, where you attacked her after, but also the match you had last week against Akari Kiyoko, where you low-blowed him after what was essentially a back-and-forth match between the two of you. So what has gotten into you to have this type of aggression lately?
(Candice hears Sofia’s question as she responds right back to her by saying…)
Candice Blair: I’ll tell you the truth, Sofia, and that is I’m tired.
(Sofia has a confused look on her face as she responds by saying…)
Sofia Clarke: You’re tired? What do you mean by that, Candice?
(Candice elaborates more about what she means as she tells Sofia and the rest of the world why she feels the way that she feels.)
Candice Blair: I’m just tired of putting up with everything that has gone down this season for me. I’m tired of all of it, Sofia. I’m tired of being the punching bag in these situations, and I need to start being the one who’s doing all the punching and not receiving it. Since this season has started, Sofia, I have had to deal with bullshit after bullshit from people who think they can do just whatever they want at my damn expense. I was just a pawn for Dr. Bethany Blue, just so she could get her husband to finally go off the deep end like she wanted, and I was just fodder for that when I was syringed with a substance that I don’t want to repeat. I should have defeated her at Territorial Invasion, but I didn’t do that, and I live with that result still racing in the back of my mind. Even with all that, even with how bad all of that is, up until last week these people who have done whatever they can at my expense were winning these matches too. Ashlynn did not earn that win of being Miss Voltage, she got lucky by the skin of her teeth just like that dumb orange did a few days ago. I had to do what I felt was right just like with my match against Akari.
Sofia Clarke: Akari didn’t do anything compared to what Ashlynn did though, Candice?
Candice Blair: I had to take the first step, Sofia, I had to be a step ahead of Akari Kiyoko. That man could have done something dirty himself, after all, he isn’t the same hopeful soul that he was before, he’s a changed man, and he had Damien Kutcher at ringside who could have gotten involved, and I once again could have been taken advantage of. It wasn’t some valiant heroes I was fighting against Sofia, it was people who easily could have won this match in some other different way at my expense, and I did it before they could pull that trigger. I’m just changing the course of my career, and that involves being one step ahead of those who think they’re going to get one over me.
(Sofia proceeds to ask Candice another question as she asks her…)
Sofia Clarke: Changing the course of your career? I don’t mean to play devil’s advocate here Candice, so bear with me on this, but don’t think this would be quite a drastic change and approach for you to take it. Wouldn’t you think it’s a bad impression?
(Candice hears this with her eyes widening as she responds by saying to Sofia…)
Candice Blair: Bad impression? Listen, if some people don’t like that, then I don’t care, but if you’re part of the other group, then you understand where I am coming from and what I need to do to progress here in EAW. This pattern of me just being the pawn or being taken advantage of isn’t going to continue moving forward, especially as we head toward Road to Redemption and the second half of this season as a whole. This isn’t me being an evil, sinister woman, this is not me going to the other side, this is far from that.
Candice Blair: I’m just not going to let people like Ashlynn, Akari, or Damien do what they want anymore. I’m not going to let an incident like what happened at Bloodsport be repeated, I’m not going to let that continue happening on this brand. I’m going to do whatever is necessary to turn things around for me.
(Sofia hears Candice loud and clear as she asks her another question as we continue with this interview.)
Sofia Clarke: That is very understandable, even if some people won’t like it. You have to do the necessary things to progress, so I think most can understand that viewpoint. I just have one more question for you, Candice, if you don’t mind me asking.
Candice Blair: Yeah, ask me.
Sofia Clarke: Do have your eyes on any sort of-
(Before Sofia could say anything else, Candice was laid out by two people! Sofia screams in horror as the camera pans over to reveal it to be none other than Akari Kiyoko and Damien Kutcher. The people that Candice was just talking about earlier as they are stomping out Candice!)
Rich Russillo: It looks like Akari and Damien aren’t pleased with how Akari’s match with Candice went last week, as now they’re attacking Candice with some vicious stomps to her limbs! Somebody has got to stop these two!!
James Peters: Our interviewer Sofia is nowhere to be seen as Damien Kutcher grabs Candice by the arm and holds her up! Akari is throwing some punches to the head of Candice! AND NOW HE’S SLAPPING HER ACROSS THE FACE!
Akari Kiyoko: You think you can get away with that, huh, Candice? Get away from kicking me below the belt, thinking you were one step ahead of us. Nah, you ate more than you could, Candice, and now you’re going to pay for what you did at OUR expense.
Rich Russillo: What the hell is Akari doing here? He’s stepping back as Damien is still holding onto Candice and-
James Peters: A K-NEE OF DEATH!!! REGAL KNEE FROM AKARI KIYOKO AS CANDICE IS BLEEDING FROM HER FOREHEAD!! AKARI AND DAMIEN ARE CONTINUING THE ASSAULT WITH EVEN MORE STOMPS AND PUNCHES FROM BOTH OF THEM!
Persephone: She’s getting cooked.
Rich Russillo: CAN SOMEONE STOP THIS ATTACK???
(All of a sudden, several backstage officials and referees would come running in with some medical personnel on the scene, as well as Sofia returning, as it appears she ran to get some help. The officials hold Damien and Akari back as they yell and shout at Candice Blair. They leave the scene as medical personnel attend to Candice, with Sofia checking on Candice too. The distraught Sofia would divert her attention towards the camera as she spoke to those watching.)
Sofia Clarke: I apologize severely for what just happened, this is an attack made by Akari and Damien that has gotten off the rails here on Voltage. Candice is hurt as our medical team checks up on her condition, this is not what was supposed to happen, folks. I will send it back to the commentary both as we help Candice.
(The final scene sees Sofia and the medical team helping Candice back to her feet as she has a crimson mask on her face. She doesn’t look to be injured, but she has a fury of rage in her eyes as we transition into our next match.)
(Voltage returns to ringside as the camera pans over to the stage. Before long, ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura hits, causing all of the fans in attendance to begin loudly booing. Before long, Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley of the British Invasion begin making their way out to the stage. The two are seen holding microphones in their hands as the boos grow louder thanks to their appearance, and finally the two women begin walking down the ramp and towards the ring.)
James Peters: Well we know that these two called out the Jaded Hearts last week, so I don’t think there’s any wondering what it is they’re out here for right now.
Rich Russillo: They made it clear that they wanted their shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships at Road to Redemption, but ultimately it’s on the Jaded Hearts to actually accept the challenge. Do you think they’re going to do it?
Persephone: I sure hope not. I think I speak for everyone when I say we’re tired of the British Invasion having marquee matches.
James Peters: I don’t know. Love them or hate them, they’re very good at what they do.
Persephone: You just have low standards, that’s all.
(Pandora and Halsey make their way down to ringside, and they walk up the steel steps before finally entering the ring. The boos are still heard as their entrance music fades out, but Pandora Paisley begins to speak.)
Pandora Paisley: Kassidy, Sienna, we gave you a week. We want our match.
(The fans once again begin to boo, but Pandora ignores the fans as she continues to speak.)
Pandora Paisley: To be honest a week is more time than the two of you deserve, but we chose to give you more than enough time to think things through and make the right choice. No matter how you look at it, this is going to end with the two of us becoming the Unified Tag Team Champions. It’s only a matter of time, so there’s no point in making this more difficult than it needs to be when we can simply get this over with now. All you have to do is walk out here and accept our challenge. After that you can spend the next few weeks cherishing those Championships while you still can, because this reign is ending at Road to Redemption, and once that happens we’ll be entering a new era. The British Invasion will be the Champions for a very long time, so don’t bother trying to delay the inevitable. Make this easy for yourself and give us the match you know we deserve.
Halsey Neel: We said everything that needed to be said last week, and I know the Jaded Hearts were watching. They know we want the Unified Tag Team Championships, and they know about the challenge that we put out last week. All that’s left is their answer, and the last thing we need is to be kept waiting right now. Kassidy, Sienna, there’s no point in giving us any other answer besides making yourselves out to be cowards. You’ve taken on every other challenge that stepped up for a shot at those Championships, so there shouldn’t be anything that gets in the way of you facing us. You don’t have any excuses. You have no reason to not accept our challenge, so we’ll wait. The floor is yours, and if you want to make the mistake of refusing to face us you’re welcome to do so, but if I were you I wouldn’t bother. Don’t try to be funny now. Just accept the challenge so you don’t need to walk into Road to Redemption hurt.
(The fans begin to boo, but Pandora Paisley quickly begins to speak once more.)
Pandora Paisley: This is it. We’re going to be the Unified Tag Team Champions soon enough. We already had to wait far too long for this opportunity, especially knowing we should’ve already held those Championships by now. You two took that away from us when you ruined our match against NICHOLISM, but now we’ll be the team taking the Championships from you. This time around, you won’t have Alex Myers or Ruler to take advantage of. We’ll be your only opponents at Road to Redemption, and this time around losing is not an option. This ends with us doing what we should’ve done months ago and becoming Champions together. You two don’t have a say in that, so the best thing you can do is join us in the ring right now and give us your answer. Once that’s done and this match is official, your reign is on borrowed time. Kassidy, Sienna, let’s not waste anymore time. We know you’re here, so there’s no point in dragging this out any further. Come out here and give us our match.
(Halsey and Pandora wait inside of the ring, until finally ‘True Love’ by CFO$ begins to play.)
James Peters: Well it looks like we’ll be getting our answer tonight! The Jaded Hearts are here, and this is exactly what the British Invasion wanted! They demanded for them to come out here on Voltage tonight to give their answer, and it looks like they’re going to do exactly that!
Rich Russillo: I wonder what they’re going to say. The Jaded Hearts have already defeated just about every team in the division and have never been the type to need to back away from a challenge, but the British Invasion is also on that list. You could argue that they may not feel the need to face-
Persephone: Umm… Did neither of you idiots notice that they still haven’t come out? What’s taking them so long?
(The camera temporarily pans towards the stage, and like Persephone said, the Jaded Hearts are nowhere to be seen. Halsey and Pandora look at each other, and neither of them are amused. Halsey turns towards the stage, beginning to speak as the Jaded Hearts’ entrance music continues.)
Halsey Neel: We’ll wait as long as we need to. Don’t make us stay here all night.
(The two continue to wait, but as the music continues to play, the titantron switches to footage from a separate location.)
[SCREENBAR – Hawaii]
(The camera pans to Hawaii, where Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade can be seen on a vacation together. They seem to be enjoying their time as a montage of their time in Hawaii is shown, starting with them sight-seeing. They are shown visiting different locations in Hawaii, from the various beaches to locations such as the Maui Ocean Center and Hana Road as a montage of their time there plays, but as the British Invasion watches the video on the screen, they’re in complete disbelief.)
Rich Russillo: …
James Peters: Well… It looks like they might not be here after all.
(The montage continues to recap the activities the Jaded Hearts engaged in on their vacation, as the Jaded Hearts are seen on the beach. They’re in the water together, continuing to enjoy their time as they clearly have no care in the world for the challenge set out by the British Invasion. The montage begins to show more clips from their time on the beach, as the two are also seen suntanning, as well as taking hula lessons together.)
Persephone: Did we really need to see this? I don’t really need a reminder of how much better it is away from here.
(Kassidy and Sienna can be seen eating some of the great food Hawaii has to offer, before the montage begins to show clips of the two going to lua outs together. Halsey and Pandora are furious watching this, but eventually the montage ends on one more shot of the Jaded Hearts. The two are sitting on a hill, watching the sunset. They are seen overlooking the beach, and they are holding their Unified Tag Team Championships. Kassidy and Sienna begin to raise their Championships together, and with this shot of the Jaded Hearts holding up the Championships, the video comes to an end.)
(The titantron turns off, and the Jaded Hearts’ entrance music fades out. With Halsey and Pandora left in the ring without an answer, the fans in attendance begin to boo. Meanwhile, the British Invasion members aren’t happy whatsoever.)
James Peters: The Jaded Hearts sure didn’t give the British Invasion the answer they wanted.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, because they didn’t give them an answer at all! The Jaded Hearts are in Hawaii right now, enjoying their time while the British Invasion is standing here in the ring!
Persephone: Those two look so stupid now. So much for them being in the arena.
(The boos from the fans continue, until finally Pandora Paisley begins to speak, looking towards Halsey.)
Pandora Paisley: Do they think this is some kind of joke!?
Halsey Neel: Whatever it is, it’s not funny. We told them what was going to happen if they didn’t accept our challenge. If they think they don’t have to take us seriously and that they can just go on vacation instead of accepting our challenge, they have absolutely no idea.
Pandora Paisley: Just wait. The Jaded Hearts can do what they now but this is going to backfire on them in the end, and when they lose their Championships to us, they will…
(Pandora stops speaking as she notices something. This confuses Halsey, but as she begins to look in the direction Pandora is staring at, she quickly realizes what caught her attention.)
Halsey Neel: :comeagain:
James Peters: Is that… A pigeon?
Rich Russillo: I believe it is.
Persephone: This is stupid.
(A carrier pigeon flies down to ringside, dropping a note into the ring. After dropping the note at the feet of Halsey and Pandora, it begins to fly away. The British Invasion members look both confused and annoyed having to deal with this, but Pandora picks up the note. She glances at what’s written inside of it, and this noticeably frustrates her.)
Pandora Paisley: :francis:
Halsey Neel: What does it say?
(Finally, Pandora begins to read what’s written inside of the note out loud.)
Pandora Paisley: It says… “Please understand that the Jaded Hearts DO NOT operate on your terms. We operate on OURS. Next week on Super Voltage, we will give you the answer you seek.”
Halsey Neel: Are you serious?
Pandora Paisley: Of course I am. They’re treating us like jokes.
(Pandora crumbles up the note, obviously furious after what she just read. After this, she begins to speak once more.)
Pandora Paisley: Fine. We’ll see them next week, but you know what’ll happen if they don’t give us the answer we want.
Halsey Neel: Right. They’re going to regret treating this like it’s some sort of game. If they know what’s good for them, accepting our challenge will be the first thing they do.
(The two stop speaking, and ‘Refuse/Resist’ begins playing once more as the fans once again begin to boo. Halsey and Pandora begin to make their way out of the ring, and neither of them are happy after what just happened tonight.)
James Peters: Well it looks like next week we will be receiving an answer from the Jaded Hearts, but things definitely didn’t play out how the British Invasion thought it would. Instead, I can imagine they feel a bit embarrassed now thanks to the Champions.
Rich Russillo: Well that’s bound to happen when you’re expecting an answer to your challenge and instead see the Champions spending time in Hawaii, but next week is where we’ll find out whether or not this match will happen at Road to Redemption!
Persephone: I really hope that they don’t accept the challenge. I’ll accept having my time wasted three weeks in a row if I don’t have to watch them wrestle too.
(Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley continue to make their way up the ramp, speaking to each other about what the Jaded Hearts just did. As they head to the back, the camera begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Commercial for Subway, with the Nacho Chicken sandwich.)
(The camera returns back to the ring where Bella Braxton is standing with a microphone as she is ready to start the introductions for the next match on Voltage.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Dance The Night’ by Dua Lipa starts to play as Ashlynn Quinn enters the arena to loud boos from the crowd as she is being followed behind by Bea Valentine. Even with the match ahead, Ashlynn is wearing her crown and sash as she gives a pageant wave as they head to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making her way to the ring! Being accompanied to the ring by Bea Valentine. From Los Angeles, California! Weighing 115 pounds! Here is “MISS VOLTAGE” ASHLYNN QUINN!
James Peters: Here comes Ashlynn Quinn as she comes to the ring for what could be considered the biggest match of her singles career. Especially after what happened last week.
Persephone: This bitch is walking to her death and I think that she is too stupid to even realize it. So why in the hell is that other dumb blonde coming with her? She’s next!
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn Quinn assisted Michael Machina and Bea Valentine last week in the attack and taking down of Methuselah. All I can say is I hope you are ready, Ashlynn.
(Ashlynn enters the ring and takes a corner as Bea takes her place at ringside before “Praise Gawd” by Kanye West plays over the arena speakers and flames begin to pulsate from both sides of the stage. Methuselah walks through the fog baring teeth with dark shades covering his eyes and he makes his entrance to the ring, throwing up a double sign of the horns to the audience at some point along the way.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing her opponent! Residing in The Ether! Weighing in at 17 stone. Here is “THE DEMIURGE” METHUUUUUUUUUUUSELAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Persephone: Isn’t this just great! First, we get a dumb blonde bimbo and now we have an old relic coming to the ring. Hopefully he doesn’t break his hip.
Rich Russillo: I don’t think I would speak too loudly because I highly doubt Methuselah is in a good mood after that three on one attack from Bea, Ashlynn, and Machina. Methuselah faces Bea Valentine at Super Voltage, but tonight he has Ashlynn Quinn. Will Methuselah make Ashlynn regret her choices or will Ashlynn get the biggest win of her career? We are about to find out.
(Methuselah steps into the ring and locks eyes with Ashlynn as his entrance music fades off. The referee checks both competitors… and risks their life with Methuselah… as the referee calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go with this singles match underway. If Ashlynn isn’t careful, this match could turn into a massacre for her. She needs to be cautious in this match.
Persephone: Let it be a massacre because that means I get to see bloodshed and hopefully one less blonde skank gets the hell off this brand. Let’s get this over with.
Rich Russillo: Methuselah is ready to lock up AND HE GOES TO LOCK UP BUT ASHLYNN BACKS UP AND GETS HERSELF INTO THE ROPES AND THE REFEREE IS FORCING A BACK UP!
Persephone: Are you kidding me? Nothing gets to happen if Ashlynn keeps pulling this bullshit the entire match. You’re strong enough to backfight, you can be strong enough to fight face to face. Let’s get to it!
James Peters: That is actually a well astute observation, Persephone. She can’t pull this stunt too many times or she will feel the wrath of Methuselah AND WE SEE IT NOW AS THE REFEREE BACKS METHUSELAH UP–
Rich Russillo: HE TURNED AROUND AND SHOVED THE REFEREE AWAY AND HERE COMES ASHLYNN JUMPING ON METHUSELAH’S SHOULDERS AND APPLYING THE CHOKE! JUST LIKE LAST WEEK!
James Peters: Ashlynn has a tight grip around Methuselah’s neck and he is trying to shake her off UNTIL HE GRABS A HANDFUL OF ASHLYNN’S HAIR AND SNAPMARES HER OVER HIS SHOULDER–
Persephone: Dumb bitch landed on her feet and actually did something smart for once in her life, but HE GRABS HER BY THE ARM AND PULLS HER IN–
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN WITH A DROPKICK TO THE KNEE! Methuselah taken down to his knees as Ashlynn hits the ropes before coming back AND HITTING A RUNNING BACK ELBOW TO THE FACE!
James Peters: Methuselah is still on his knees as he holds his nose in pain AS ASHLYNN FIRES OFF A STEP UP ENZUIGIRI CATCHING METHUSELAH IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!
Persephone: But he is still standing! I guess it’s true what they say that brains are the first thing to go in old age. Fits since he changes his personality on a monthly basis. We should be happy that he made it to the ring with both his boots on.
Rich Russillo: Give credit to Ashlynn for taking to Methuselah early on in the match as SHE GETS ON METHUSELAH’S SHOULDERS AS SHE IS TRYING TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH THE REVERSE HURRICANRANA–
Persephone: The Old Fart manages to keep his balance as he is on his feet with Ashlynn on his shoulders. This is gonna be ugly… well uglier… and I am all for it if something bleeds, breaks, or dies.
James Peters: It very well could happen as Ashlynn is in a whole mess of trouble as she is trying to get free of Methuselah AND METHUSELAH JUST FALLS STRAIGHT BACK–
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH COUNTERS WITH THE ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP AND ASHLYNN CRASHES HARD ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD AND NECK!
James Peters: Ashlynn has rolled onto her knees as she tries to recover from the Electric Chair, but Methuselah is right there grabbing Ashlynn and hooking both her arms BEFORE LIFTING ASHLYNN UP AND OVER WITH THE METH FX!
Persephone: The Butterfly Suplex is the standard move in Methuselah’s arsenal and I think it’s because his memory has gone so far to shit that he can’t remember much more than that.
Rich Russillo: You gotta love Persephone’s outlook on this match as Methuselah kept Ashlynn’s arms hooked after the first suplex and they are both on their feet AND METHUSELAH LIFTS ASHLYNN UP AND HITS ANOTHER METH FX!
James Peters: Another butterfly suplex takes Ashlynn for a ride as Methuselah has firm control of the match as he brings Ashlynn back to her feet and whips her to the ropes.
Persephone: The bimbo comes back from the ropes AND OLD FUCK GOES FOR A SPINNING BACK FIST THAT THE SKANK MANAGES TO AVOID! Here we go with all the counters.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn hits the ropes on the other side and comes back BEFORE METHUSELAH GRABS HER TO DROP HER WITH A SIDEWALK SLAM, BUT ASHLYNN WRAPS HER LEGS AROUND METHUSELAH’S HEAD AND MANAGES TO COUNTER INTO A MODIFIED HEADSCISSORS!
Persephone: Ohhh. She better not do that too many times or else Kassidy Heart might get jealous. Actually, let her get pissed because that means that Kass would unalive Ashlynn. Do it again, bitch!
James Peters: Methuselah was taken for the ride as he tries to get back to his feet AND ASHLYNN COMES BACK A LOU THESZ PRESS AS SHE STARTS THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS INTO THE SKULL OF THE LEGENDARY METHUSELAH!
Rich Russillo: The referee started a count and that forces Ashlynn to stop the punches. Ashlynn is up and Methuselah has crawled into the corner AND ASHLYNN COMES RUNNING IN–
James Peters: BRONCO BUSTER BY ASHLYNN QUINN! Give her credit for being able to take it to the Hall of Famer in this match.
Persephone: As the referee starts a count to force Ashlynn out of the corner. Gawd, I hope that ho Kassidy Heart isn’t watching this match unless we want to see crimes committed.
Rich Russillo: Which you have no problem seeing, but Ashlynn stops the Bronco Buster on four to not risk disqualification as she grabs Methuselah by the hair and pulls him back to his feet. Ashlynn goes to whip Methuselah to the ropes–
James Peters: BUT METHUSELAH REVERSES THE IRISH WHIP… WAIT! HE PULLS ASHLYNN IN AND JUMPS IN THE AIR BEFORE COUNTERING WITH A LEAPING REVERSE STO!
Persephone: Ashlynn went face first into the mat and that is hilarious. That will certainly mess up her make up right there as that other bimbo Bea Valentine is trying to cheer her on to get back in this match.
Rich Russillo: Methuselah is starting to build up some momentum and that’s the last thing that Ashlynn wants because when he has it, it usually spells the end of the match for his opposition.
Persephone: He has a lot of things. Shitty memory. Old wrinkled skin. Very gray hair. Probably osteoporosis or something else as well. He’s a few years away from the old folk’s home. But let him beat up this skank first before he breaks his hip.
James Peters: You make it sound like he’s an ancient relic, but he’s not, Persephone. Right now, he’s in firm control of the match as he grabs Ashlynn and brings her back to her feet.
Rich Russillo: Methuselah shows his power as he picks Ashlynn up in the air AND DROPS HER DOWN WITH A SCOOP SLAM! Ashlynn was driven hard into the mat as Methuselah goes and hits the ropes.
James Peters: Methuselah with the rebound AND HE COMES DOWN AND HITS A BEAUTIFUL TWISTING ELBOW DROP RIGHT INTO THE HEART OF ASHLYNN QUINN!
Persephone: With all that silicone we saw at Wicked Games, I am surprised that the old fuck didn’t just bounce right back up again. Serious question, though. WHY THE FUCK HASN’T ANYBODY GONE FOR A COVER YET?
Rich Russillo: This might be part of the mind games that Methuselah can pull off at a moment’s notice or he is having more fun just beating the hell out of Ashlynn for his own amusement. Could go either way.
James Peters: Methuselah pulls Ashlyn back to her feet and whips her to the ropes. Ashlynn rebounds AS METHUSELAH GOES FOR THE BIG BOOT, BUT ASHLYNN DUCKS IT AT THE LAST SECOND!
Persephone: Ashlynn keeps going as she hits the ropes on the other side before rebounding and coming back–
Rich Russillo: AND SHE RUNS RIGHT INTO THE SPINNING BACK FIST FROM METHUSELAH! HOLY CRAP WHAT A SHOT! RIGHT ON THE BUTTON! RIGHT IN THE TEMPLE!
James Peters: Ashlynn managed to stay on her feet as she stumbles into the corner and that’s not good as Methuselah goes to the corner on the other side BEFORE HE RUNS FULL SPEED TOWARDS ASHLYNN–
Persephone: AND KICKS HER RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH THE HELLUVA KICK! “RAPTURE BY METHUSELAH AS ASHLYNN FALLS FACE FIRST TO THE MAT AND METHUSELAH GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: SHE GOT THE SHOULDER UP! THE REFEREE IS SAY IT’S A TWO COUNT AND THAT CERTAINLY GETS THE ATTENTION OF METHUSELAH! That could have been a match ender right there.
James Peters: Bea is at ringside still and she let out a breath of relief that Ashlynn kicked out of the “Rapture”!
Persephone: So she did something that she is supposed to do. Good for her. She isn’t a total moron.
James Peters: Persephone being nice as always. Now Methuselah is pulling Ashlynn back to her feet and she looks to be barely moving–
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN MIGHT HAVE BEEN PLAYING POSSUM AS SHE GRABS METHUSELAH BY THE BACK OF THE NECK AND ROLLS HIM OVER! INSIDE CRADLE AND SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
Persephone: He kicked out. What a shock!
James Peters: Good attempt by Ashlynn Quinn as she quickly gets back to her feet and beats Methuselah to the punch AND SHE CATCHES HIM WITH THE RUNNING PUMP KICK TO THE FACE!
Persephone: Didn’t improve his looks.
James Peters: Methuselah is still down as Ashlynn climbs up onto the top turnbuckle as she crouches on the top rope and waits for Methuselah to get back to his feet. It takes a moment, but Methuselah is back to his feet–
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN COMES OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION OF THE “BESTIE SPEAR”! WHAT A DIRECT HIT BY ASHLYNN WITH THE SPEAR!
Persephone: OHHHH! I can tolerate this bitch a little since she was close with Veena for a while so it was great seeing someone else use a move from the Adams Family arsenal. Especially against the brunette bitch or the old fuck.
James Peters: Ashlynn used the spear against the master of the spear and that won’t sit well with Methuselah as Ashlynn chooses not to go for the cover! Instead Ashlynn pulls Methuselah back to his feet by the hair–
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN MANAGES TO DROP METHUSELAH WITH THE REVERSE STO AS METHUSELAH BOUNCES OFF THE CANVAS BEFORE ASHLYNN PULLS METHUSELAH BACK INTO THE BACKBREAKER! RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SPINE!
James Peters: “THE MACHINATION” BY ASHLYNN QUINN! NICE LITTLE HOMAGE TO THE LADY AT RINGSIDE, BEA VALENTINE! THAT PAIRED WITH THE SPEAR COULD BE ENOUGH RIGHT THERE! ASHLYNN QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEG AND PUTS HER WEIGHT INTO THE COVER! HUGE UPSET ON THE WAY!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEE!
Persephone: Old man kicked out. Great. Maybe the old man heard the pudding bell and decided to kick out! BAHAHAHHAHA! AND SHE’S POUTING! OH THAT IS RICH!
Rich Russillo: What a near fall for Ashlynn Quinn as she was less than a second away from getting the upset win and the biggest victory of her career. Ashlynn couldn’t believe that she only got a two count, so she lets out a scream of disbelief.
Persephone: Damn! She’s a loud banshee. Can you imagine if that dumb bitch beats Kassidy Heart’s old decrepit husband of hers. She talks too much now and beating Methuselah would never shut her the fuck up.
James Peters: Bea is cheering Ashlynn on from ringside as Methuselah is still down in the ring. Ashlynn decides to grab Methuselah by the hair and drag him closer to the corner.
Persephone: Shouldn’t pull too hard, it might come out and then we will really see how Methuselah looks. The hair might be fake and he’s actually bald.
Rich Russillo: Well we know what Persephone wants to see as Ashlynn wants to see her arm raised in victory as she has Methuselah near the corner and now Ashlynn is climbing up to the top turnbuckle.
James Peters: Ashlynn is no stranger to being in the high rent district as she finds her balance on the top turnbuckle. Ashlynn gets herself into position AS SHE LOOKS TO LEAP FOR THE MOONSAULT–
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH MIGHT HAVE BEEN PLAYING POSSUM RIGHT THERE BECAUSE HE IS BACK ON HIS FEET AND HE CATCHES ASHLYNN IN THE BACK OF THE LEG AND THAT CAUSES ASHLYNN TO FALL AND LAND ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Persephone: That’s why I say not to go high risk because you end up doing something stupid like we saw right now. Now Methuselah is getting on the second rope! GET THE PARAMEDICS READY! We might need them for both the old fuck and the silicone fuck!
James Peters: Methuselah is on the second rope as he has changed Ashlynn’s position from facing back to facing forward on the top turnbuckle and he is throwing right hands BUT ASHLYNN IS TRYING TO FIGHT BACK!
Rich Russillo: They are throwing hands on each other and Ashlynn is hoping to knock Methuselah off the second rope to try the moonsault again, BUT METHUSELAH CAUGHT ASHLYNN WITH A RIGHT HAND TO THE TEMPLE AND THAT STOPS ASHLYNN IN HER TRACKS!
Persephone: Good grief. This match is stretching out longer than Methuselah’s saggy skin. Any more of this shit and the old man is going to trip and fall over himself.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn is in a huge mess of trouble up there on the top turnbuckle as Methuselah hooks both of Ashlynn’s arms AND NOW METHUSELAH IS STANDING ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! THIS IS GOING TO BE DANGEROUS!
Persephone: Oh this is going to be very ugly! That’s going to be amazing. Let’s see some injury!!
James Peters: BOTH COMPETITORS COME OFF THE TOP AND COME CRASHING DOWN TO THE MAT! HOLY CRAP! THAT’S THE “SUPER BUTTERFLY EFFECT”! WHAT AN AVALANCHE BUTTERFLY SUPLEX BY METHUSELAH BRINGING ASHLYNN BACK TO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: Ashlyn took some damage from that suplex AS METHUSELAH ROLLS THROUGH THE SUPLEX AND LIFTS ASHLYNN UP IN THE AIR BEFORE BRINGING HER DOWN–
James Peters: INTO THE “EGO DEATH DRIVER”! SITOUT VERTICAL SUPLEX CONNECTS! ASHLYNN IS DOWN AND METHUSELAH GRABS THE LEG AND HOOKS IT FOR THE COVER! THIS COULD END IT RIGHT HERE!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEE!
Persephone: OH COME ON!! THAT WAS AN EASY THREE COUNT AND ASHLYNN WAS STILL ABLE TO KICK OUT! Where do we get these damn referee’s from because THEY ALL SUCK!
Rich Russillo: That was a very close near fall by Methuselah and you have to give credit to Ashlynn for surviving this long. But with the look in Methuselah’s eyes, the end could be near for Miss Voltage.
James Peters: Ashlynn is still down off the Ego Death Driver, but she is moving albeit slowly AND METHUSELAH IS NOW CROUCHED IN THE CORNER! THAT ONLY MEANS ONE THING! METHUSELAH IS EYEING TO FINISH THIS WITH THE SPEAR!
Persephone: OHHH IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME THIS MATCH ENDS! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT SINCE THE OPENING BELL! JUST KILL HER AND END THIS MATCH!
Rich Russillo: Methuselah is crouched in position like the vicious competitor he is famous for being as Ashlynn is trying to get back to her feet–
(CRASH!)
Persephone: What in the hell does that stupid bitch think she’s doing? Is she crazy or is she just plain stupid. If you ask me, she’s fucking stupid!
James Peters: METHUSELAH WAS SETTING UP FOR THE SPEAR AND BEA VALENTINE GRABBED HIM BY THE LEG AND SENT HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: Maybe Bea is trying to play some mind games of her own against the master of the mind games in Methuselah, but that little stunt might
James Peters: THE REFEREE WAS WITH ASHLYNN QUINN AND DIDN’T SEE THE TRIP UP AS BEA ROLLS INTO THE RING AS METHUSELAH GETS BACK TO HIS FEET!
Persephone: WHAT THE HELL IS THIS BITCH DOING IN THE RING? Can’t Ashlynn lose on her own without that dumb bitch’s help?
Rich Russillo: BEA WENT FOR THE BEA TRIGGER BICYCLE KNEE, BUT METHUSELAH MANAGES TO AVOID THE SHOT AT THE LAST SECOND AND METHUSELAH SHOVES BEA OUT OF THE WAY AS HE GETS BACK TO HIS FEET!
James Peters: Bea turns around after being shoved as Methuselah hits the ropes AND SHE RUNS RIGHT INTO THE FAMOUS SPEAR FROM METHUSELAH! HOLY CRAP WHAT A SPEAR! BEA IS IN PAIN AND BEA IS OUT COLD RIGHT NOW!
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! THAT WAS SO AWESOME! That bitch was turned inside out and could have been speared out of her shoes.
Rich Russillo: Methuselah has her attention on Bea Valentine, who could have a few broken ribs right now as he gets back to his feet AND ASHLYNN QUINN FROM BEHIND WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF METHUSELAH’S HEAD!
Persephone: Never turn your back on a devious pageant princess bitch like Ashlynn Quinn. The times that she uses her brain are very few and far in between.
James Peters: I don’t think she’s stupid. Considering right now, she has hold of Methuselah as SHE PUTS HER BOOT TO HIS JAW AS SHE GOES FOR “RED BOTTOMS”! ASHLYNN IS GOING TO MAKE METHUSELAH EAT DEFEAT HERE–
Rich Russillo: METHUSELAH BLOCKS IT! METHUSELAH GRABS HOLD OF ASHLYNN TO THE POINT THAT SHE’S ALMOST DOING THE SPLITS BEFORE LIFTING HER UP IN THE AIR AND TOSSING HER BACK–
James Peters: ASHLYNN SHOWING GREAT BALANCE AS SHE MANAGES TO LAND ON HER FEET AND REGAINS HER COMPOSURE ENOUGH BEFORE METHUSELAH SHOVES HER TOWARDS THE ROPES!
Persephone: How in the hell did that bitch manage to land on her feet? I guess the peroxide didn’t kill all of her brain cells. Good for her for not being completely stupid!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN COMES BACK OFF THE ROPES AS SHE COMES RUNNING BACK IN TO STRIKE METHUSELAH, BUT METHUSELAH GETS OUT OF THE WAY AND ASHLYNN HITS THE ROPES ON THE OTHER SIDE BEFORE COMING BACK–
James Peters: HE GOT THE SPEAR AGAIN! THIS TIME IT’S ON ASHLYNN QUINN! ASHLYNN WAS ALSO TURNED INSIDE OUT AFTER THE SPEAR AND SHE IS DOWN AND OUT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING AS METHUSELAH CRAWLS OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Praise Gawd” starts playing again as Methuselah rolls off of Ashlynn and he sits for a moment to quickly catch his breath as Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… METHUSELAH!
Persephone: Wow. What a shock! The old fuck defeated the blonde bimbo. Nobody saw that coming.
James Peters: Thank you for your input, Persephone. But this match was a hotly contested match unlike the predicted one sided battle that people were expecting. Ashlynn gave more of a fight than many people were giving her credit for.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn really showed out in this match and was really close to winning the match on a couple of occasions.
(Methuselah is back on his feet as the referee raises his arm in victory before quickly snatching it away from the referee as he goes to turn and leave the ring as Ashlynn has rolled out of the ring.)
Persephone: Yeah yeah yeah. She tried and she failed. Let’s move on.
James Peters: Ashlynn was closer than anybody ever expected to win this match, but it wasn’t enough as the experience of Methuselah shined through as he picks up the victory here on Voltage. Congrats once again to Methu—-
(Methuselah looks to be leaving the ring before he sees Bea Valentine starting to move after the spear from earlier before Methuselah turns course and goes right to Bea.)
Rich Russillo: What the hell? Methuselah was going to leave before he turned around AND HE STARTS ATTACKING BEA VALENTINE! METHUSELAH IS THROWING THOSE RIGHT HANDS INTO THE SKULL OF BEA!
Persephone: That’s what you get for sticking your fake tits in business that doesn’t concern you. Now she’s paying the price.
James Peters: METHUSELAH IS NOW PUTTING THE BOOTS TO BEA VALENTINE! COME ON, METHUSELAH! THAT IS ENOUGH! SHE IS DOWN AND CAN’T DEFEND HERSELF!
Persephone: Are you surprised? Stupid bitch made Old Man Methuselah mad. They have a match at Super Voltage and he wants her to regret everything.
(As Persephone finishes speaking, the crowd starts to cheer loudly at someone running down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: LOOK WHO’S COMING DOWN THE RAMP!
James Peters: IT’S MACHINA! MICHAEL MACHINA IS RUNNING FULL SPEED DOWN THE RAMP RIGHT TO METHUSELAH AND MACHINA LOOKS PISSED!
Rich Russillo: MACHINA HAS SLID INTO THE RING AND METHUSELAH IS GETTING OUT OF THE RING AND OUT OF DODGE AS HE HEADS UP THE ENTRANCE RAMP!
Persephone: Now Machina is checking on that blonde bimbo. Oh how heartwarming.
Rich Russillo: These two have been getting closer as of late and Machina is dead set on making Methuselah pay for this and for what happened at Wicked Games.
James Peters: Things are just starting to heat up between Michael Machina and Methuselah. But it’s Bea Valentine who has to face Methuselah at Super Voltage. Who knows what is going to happen.
(The final shot shows Methuselah walking up the entrance ramp with a devilish smirk on his face before cutting to Machina helping Bea Valentine as he glares up the entrance ramp at Methuselah before the camera cuts elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Road to Redemption, where the Extreme Elimination Chamber for the EAW World Championship will take place.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to a shot of the Centre Bell as the crowd is waiting in anticipation for what’s to come in an already jampacked show. Their mood is immediately soured by the disappointing sounds of ‘360’ by Charli xcx which begins to play through the arena. They erupt into a negative reaction as the camera goes over to show the EAW World Champion Jake Smith as he is seen storming out from the backstage area. He has a scowl on his face, clearly unhappy after what happened tonight, as he then begins to make his way down the ramp and toward the ring with a purpose.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!! ‘THE PROCESS’… JAKE SMITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Persephone: Dammit. I thought we were going to get a break from him this week. It would’ve been the best episode of Voltage in a very long time.
Rich Russillo: Well I doubt that was ever going to happen. Regardless, Jake is making his way out here and he has some thoughts on his mind after the blockbuster announcements that Captain Charisma made earlier in the night. One is about the Extreme Elimination Chamber where he would be in there along with Michael Machina, Xander Payne, Limmy Monaghan, Daryl Kinkade, and Methuselah, Two that he might not even be Champion walking into it because he will defend his title against Michael Machina next week.
James Peters: This definitely is not the outcome that Jake wanted to happen, and it’s not something that is very easy on his mind, especially after everything that has transpired throughout his reign. Needless to say, is this his doing? I’m trying to be as impartial as possible, but it might be his fault and he’s just facing the consequences, regardless there is absolutely nothing he can do about it, and I can’t wait to hear his thoughts on the matter.
(Jake makes his way around the ring and up the steps as he heads onto the apron and through the ropes. He immediately heads over and snatches a microphone from the timekeeper’s area as ‘360’ then begins to come to a close from there. Then, after some time, he is quick to begin to air his grievances out to a very unwelcoming crowd.)
Jake Smith: This is BULLSHIT!
(The crowd continues to show Jake negativity as he shakes his head in frustration. Frankly, he deserves this more than anybody else, but he won’t say that out loud, regardless he gets on the microphone and continues speaking.)
Jake Smith: From the very beginning, I was doing what was right for Sunday Night Voltage. When NOBODY else was willing to do it, I was the one who took the reigns and brought this brand to new heights. When NOBODY else was willing to take the responsibility that came with being the EAW World Champion, I did. You can call me selfish and deluded all you want, say that I’m only looking out for myself, or whatever bullshit you decide to spew about me, but there’s one thing that you can’t deny and it’s the fact that I’ve consistently worked my ass off and done everything for this damn place.
(The crowd continues to boo Jake, not very receptive about this regardless of what he happens to be saying. It’s clear that most of it is lies to make himself look better in this tough situation, and get as many people on his side so he can vent his frustrations.)
Jake Smith: So what do I end up getting in return? I get an incompetent, shit-for-brains Commissioner who tries to undermine me at every turn. Everyone knows that above all else, the one person that people like him should be listening to is the one on top. The first person that he should be hearing out is the man who is the undisputed best of Sunday Night Voltage and is looking out for their best interest, who is that person you may ask? That’s right, you’re looking at him. We should be working together, we shouldn’t be butting heads at every turn, I should be his closest confidant! So tell me why that isn’t the case. Tell me why for the past couple of months, Captain Charisma has done everything in his power to take me down. Why has he been going against my best wishes, and not only doing what is not in the best interest of the Champion himself, but Sunday Night Voltage in its entirety? It’s something that I don’t get, and it’s something that I’ve been trying to wrap my brain around with no success. The only thing that I could possibly think of is the fact that he is jealous. He is a person who looks at me and realizes that he will never be half the man that I am, and that fills him with envy. We know that Captain Charisma is a very sensitive person, and this isn’t the first time that he’s had issues with the people at the very top of his brand. At some point, he’s going to have to realize that the problem is him and only him, and he is causing the downfall of Voltage as we know it.
Jake Smith: So the last thing that I need to hear is the fact that I need to compete in the Extreme Elimination Chamber against a who’s who of nobodies, rejects, and people that I’ve already beaten. The last thing that I need to hear better yet is the fact that I’m going to have to defend my title against Michael Machina next week when I had absolutely zero intentions of doing so. At some point, all of Captain Charisma’s sins are going to come back to bite him, and when they do, I’m going to make sure that he’s sent down to the deepest depths of hell like he deserves because what he’s done is not only a travesty, but it’s an injustice. An injustice that I will put an end to sooner rather than later.
(Jake has an absolutely furious expression on his face as he stares straight into the hard camera, the crowd continuing to show their displeasure for the EAW World Champion. After some time though, as expected, the sounds of ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney begin to blast through the speakers of the arena. The crowd begins to cheer loudly as the camera goes over to show the Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma as he makes his way out from the backstage area and toward the stage. It’s clear that he’s unhappy with what he’s hearing out in the ring right now, and wastes no time beginning to march down to the ring to confront his World Champion and give him a piece of his mind.)
Rich Russillo: Well we know that for the past couple of weeks, Captain Charisma and Jake Smith have been butting heads over the treatment of the Champion on the Voltage brand. While Jake believes all of this is wrong, it seems like Captain Charisma has had enough of him and his bickering. He’s put his foot down, and since Wicked Games has been making sure that Jake knows exactly who runs things around here. It’s safe to say that the EAW World Champion isn’t being very receptive to that.
James Peters: If it didn’t come to a head before, it’s certainly coming to a head now as Captain Charisma makes his way down to the ring. The Voltage Commissioner seems to have a lot on his mind, and most importantly, it doesn’t seem like he’s going to change what he has already announced tonight here on Voltage. To say the least, this is going to be interesting.
Persephone: Personally, I’m glad that Captain Charisma finally grew a pair of balls. Someone needs to shut these annoying motherfuckers up and it’s certainly not going to be anyone else on this dumbass roster, might as well be him.
(Captain Charisma makes his way up the steps and onto the apron as he enters into the ring, microphone already in hand. ‘Self Help Tape’ then begins to come to a close from there as he begins to make his way over to confront Jake, beginning to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Are you kidding me? Am I hearing this correctly? Everything that I’ve done to you is an “injustice”? A “travesty”? You’re very lucky the most I did to you after Wicked Games was put you against Michael Machina. Disqualifying yourself to keep your Championship is the most despicable, desperate thing I’ve seen you do, and I’ve seen you do a lot. The consequences should’ve been you getting your ass beat by a vindictive Michael Machina and calling it a day, but you know what you did instead? You walked out on the match. You decided that it wasn’t “worth your time”, and you lost by countout. So did you not expect me to put my foot down? To say something about all of this because it’s clear that everyone has just about had enough of you? I don’t know what bubble you think you’re living in where you’re right about everything, Jake, but it’s not going to fly here. My decision is final and that is just something that you’re going to have to live with.
Jake Smith: You have some fucking nerve, Captain Charisma. The audacity of you to come out here and say that I had this coming to me, NONE OF THIS IS MY FAULT! If anything, I should be out here blaming you, because it’s clear you’ve done everything to make sure that I lose this title. No matter how much I’ve done for Voltage, it seems like you’re trying to do everything to revert that and lose all that progress. You’re trying to set us back to the days when the likes of Charlie Marr and Drake King held this very title hostage and put this show through absolutely torturous television time. You had your problems with them, you didn’t need to stand here and have problems with me, but it seems like we’ve reached this point where you’re completely out of your mind right now, and think that you can do whatever the fuck you want as a result. I’m not getting what’s coming to me, you’re fixing this and you’re going to fix it right now.
Captain Charisma: I’m not fixing anything, because this is perfect just the way that it is. You need to realize that if you’re going to stay Champion around here, you’re going to need to start acting like one, and I can’t think of a better way to do that than by upping the ante. By giving you that challenge that you so desire since you think that you can beat everyone around here. This time, there is absolutely no way that you can run. There is zero chance that you can even try and escape from the situation that you’ve been placed in, then we can really test whether or not you’re doing something for this brand. You WILL face Michael Machina at Super Voltage and it’s for YOUR championship! Then, whether or not you win or lose, you WILL step into the Extreme Elimination Chamber and compete against anyone I choose for you, and there’s absolutely nothing that you can do about it because contrary to belief, Jake Smith does not know what’s best for the Voltage brand.
(Jake looks absolutely furious about this, he shakes his head repeatedly, unable to believe what’s happening right now. After some time, he continues to speak.)
Jake Smith: This is fucking ridiculous, you know that this is fucking ridiculous. I’ve broken my back for this place and this is what I get. I’m a two-time World Champion, an EAW Hall of Famer, yet I have to stand here and face disrespect like this, are you fucking kidding me? Fuck Michael Machina, fuck Xander Payne, fuck Limmy Monaghan, fuck Daryl Kinkade, and certainly a big fuck you to Methuselah of all people, you should not be looking out for them and giving them opportunities to hand opportunities like these on a silver platter. You should be looking out for ME, and doing what’s best for ME. But every single turn you’ve been doing everything to make sure that you do the exact opposite, what the fuck is the deal with that, Captain Charisma? Not only do you not know what’s best for this brand, but you don’t WANT what’s best for this brand at all.
Captain Charisma: Say what you want, my stance doesn’t change. Once again, my decision is final, and you can complain about it all you want, nothing is going to help you escape from this situation this time.
(Jake steps back a couple of steps, looking like he’s about to do something… but that’s only before ‘Apostle’s Warning’ by Mobb Deep begins to blast through the speakers of the arena.)
Rich Russillo: Welp, it was only a matter of time.
(The crowd roars into thunderous cheers as the camera goes over to the stage to show Michael Machina as he is seen storming out from the backstage area. He has a furious expression on his face after what happened just before this with Bea Valentine and Methuselah, and most importantly, is fired up and ready to go. He has his eyes on Jake Smith solely inside of the ring and makes a beeline down the ramp.)
Persephone: He’s about to get his ass beat.
James Peters: MICHAEL MACHINA IS HERE AND HE IS RUSHING DOWN TO THE RING! HE HAS HIS EYES SOLELY ON JAKE SMITH AS HE SLIDES INSIDE, AND HE’S HEADING RIGHT FOR HIM-
Rich Russillo: BUT BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING, JAKE DROPS HIS MICROPHONE AND HE’S OUT OF THERE! HE WANTS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH MICHAEL MACHINA RIGHT HERE AS HE ESCAPES JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!
(Jake holds up his hands, circling the ring as Machina is shouting at him, trying to get him back inside so they can get right at it, but the Champion has zero interest in it as he eyes Captain Charisma who has an amused expression on his face.)
Jake Smith: (Off-Mic) :mjlol2: Not today, roid freak.
(Jake scoffs as he makes his way up the ramp and takes his leave. ‘360’ begins to blast through the speakers again as the last shot seen is an absolutely livid Michael Machina inside of the ring, as Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade elsewhere.)
(Commercial for the new series “The Penguin”.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“It Follows” by Cane Hill plays to a mixed reaction from fans, as Xander Payne exits through the curtain, making his way onto the stage area. Xander glances around before letting out a scream, and marching his way down to the ring, fired up ahead of his match.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Toronto, Canada, weighing in at 255 pounds…XANDER PAYNE!!
James Peters: Last week, Xander Payne dished out some payback against Limmy Monaghan.
Rich Russillo: But I have a feeling things aren’t over between those two.
James Peters: Not by a long shot. Xander Payne won’t forget Limmy walking out of him, and will stop at nothing to make him pay.
(“Somebody Get Me A Doctor” by Van Halen plays as Blue comes out to a negative reaction from fans, and Bethany comes out with a confident attitude about her, showing zero fear of stepping in there with Xander Payne. Bethany has a smirk on her face as she walks down the ramp, ignoring the boos from the crowd as she makes her way towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Residing out of Boca Raton, Florida, weighing in at 125 pounds…DOCTOR BETHANY BLUE!!
Rich Russillo: Xander’s mentioned needing that old aggression, and Bethany Blue will certainly bring it out of him.
James Peters: If not, then he is simply going not going to stand a chance.
Rich Russillo: Blue’s vicious as they come, and if Xander’s looking to shake off a little more ring rust, this is where he can do it.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, here we go! Xander Payne! Dr. Bethany Blue! Our main event of the evening! Both competitors circle each other before initiating a collar and elbow tie-up in the center! Bethany Blue gets the upper hand early with a standing side headlock!
Rich Russillo: But Xander Payne overpowers Bethany with a top wristlock that he transitions into a standing side headlock! Now, its Xander Payne wrenching on the hold before takes Bethany down with authority to the mat!
James Peters: Side headlock takedown, and Bethany Blue has been grounded.
Persephone: How can she breathe with all that weight on top of her?
James Peters: :cmon:
Persephone: What? You have to be wondering the same thing.
James Peters: :wow: Jokes aside, Xander Payne has outwrestled Dr. Bethany Blue thus far, who powers back to her feet. Blue goes to bounce Xander off the ropes to escape, but the Hall of Famer is too seasoned for that, skidding down to a seated position with that hold still applied!
Rich Russillo: Bethany got dragged down as well, now prone on the canvas. But look at this! Bethany rolls Xander onto his shoulders for a quick cover!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
James Peters: Only a one count! Xander Payne kicks ou, and immediately moves back into position on that grounded side headlock! Again, Bethany Blue powers back to her feet, and bounces Xander off the ropes to escape! This time, successful- BUT XANDER COMES REBOUNDING BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY GOES DOWN, AND XANDER RUNS OFF THE ROPES! HOWEVER, BETHANY ROLLS ONTO HER BELLY, FORCING XANDER TO HURDLE OVER, AND BOUNCE OFF THE ROPES AGAIN! BETHANY POPS TO HER FEET, AND LEAPFROGS OVER!
James Peters: THEN BETHANY SPINS AROUND AS XANDER COMES REBOUNDING BACK WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: Xander Payne quickly lifts Bethany Blue back up, and directs her to the corner, slamming her FACE FIRST off the top turnbuckle!
James Peters: Bethany staggers to a nearby corner, and Xander Payne closes in, remaining hot on her heels- BUT WALKS RIGHT INTO A KICK TO THE GUT! XANDER PAYNE DOUBLES OVER, AND BLUE TAGS HIM WITH A RIGHT HAND!
Rich Russillo: Xander Payne staggers to a corner, and Bethany Blue marches over, connecting with MULTIPLE STOMPS IN THE CORNER! BETHANY BEATS XANDER DOWN TO A KNEE, AND STARTS PUMMELING HIM WITH FOREARMS ACROSS THE BACK AS WELL, CAUSING THE REFEREE TO INTERVENE!
James Peters: The referee drags Bethany away from Xander Payne as she exhibits aggression early on in trying to knock off the Hall of Famer. The referee tries to admonish her, but can only manage to briefly as she pushes past him.
Rich Russillo: Bethany aims to continue the attack- BUT XANDER PAYNE RISES BACK TO HIS FEET IN THE CORNER, AND TAGS HER WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! NOW, XANDER PAYNE SENDS BETHANY BLUE INTO THE CORNER, AND LETS A KNIFE EDGE CHOP RING THROUGHOUT THE CENTRE BELL ARENA!
James Peters: XANDER THEN IRISH WHIPS BETHANY BLUE HARD INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! BLUE COLLAPSES DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS, WRITHING IN PAIN BEFORE XANDER SLITHERS IN FOR A COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TW-
Rich Russillo: Kickout!
James Peters: Bethany Blue rises to all fours, and Xander Payne lifts her up for a SNAP SUPLEX! Xander floats over into the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWW-
Rich Russillo: Again, kickout! Of course, it’ll take more than that to put away someone the caliber of Dr. Bethany Blue. But Xander’s forcing her to exert energy with each kickout, which is smart.
James Peters: He’s referred to as a wrestling genius by most, and-
Persephone: There are many words I’d use to describe Xander Payne, but a wrestling genius isn’t one of them.
James Peters: I… that’s your opinion. But most people would state the opposite.
Persephone: I’d love to meet these “people.”
James Peters: :francis:
Rich Russillo: 😅 Guys, focusing our attention on the action… Xander Payne has stood Dr. Bethany Blue up, and leans her against the ropes for an irish whip! Bethany Blue comes rebounding back… RUNNING BACK ELBOW FROM XANDER PAYNE! XANDER DROPS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO-
James Peters: The Doc stays in it! Xander Payne rises to his feet as Bethany makes it to a knee, and BETHANY! BETHANY STARTS TO BATTLE BACK WITH SOME SHOTS TO THE ABDOMEN- BUT XANDER STANDS HER UP, AND DELIVERS A RIGHT HAND! HALTING HER MOMENTUM!
Rich Russillo: Bethany goes down, and rolls out underneath the bottom rope. Bethany pulls herself up on the apron with assistance from the ropes as Xander lines her up from inside… PAYNE DASHES IN!
James Peters: PAYNE TRIED FOR A SHOULDER THRUST THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, BUT BETHANY BLUE SIDESTEPPED, AND XANDER WENT TO THE OUTSIDE! BUT LANDED ON HIS FEET, AND YANKS HER OFF THE APRON BY THE ANKLE!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY HIT FACE FIRST ON THE APRON, AND XANDER SENDS HER HEAD AND SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE!
James Peters: Look into the eyes of Bethany Blue. Not that I’m a doctor myself, but she looks a bit out of it.
Persephone: You’d probably be a better doctor than you are a commentator. Granted, the bar is low.
Rich Russillo: :kyrie: Thanks for the encouraging words.
James Peters: Xander lifts Bethany to her feet, and onto his shoulders for a fireman’s carry. XANDER POPS BETHANY UP, AND DROPS HER GUT FIRST ON THE BARRICADE!
Rich Russillo: THAT KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF BETHANY’S SYSTEM! NO DOUBT! AND XANDER ROLLS HER BACK INSIDE THE RING! PAYNE GOES TO ENTER THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE- BUT CAN ONLY GET HALFWAY THROUGH BEFORE BETHANY BLUE CATCHES HIM ON THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD WITH A RUNNING BIG BOOT!
James Peters: XANDER TUMBLES BACK INSIDE THE RING, AND MAKES IT TO ALL FOURS, BUT BETHANY IS RIGHT ON TOP OF HIM! BETHANY IS PUMMELING XANDER PAYNE AS HE TRIES TO COVER UP!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY’S UPPING THE AGGRESSION AFTER INITIALLY STRUGGLING AGAINST PAYNE! THE DOCTOR THEN HANGS XANDER ACROSS THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND CHOKES HIM WITH IT! PRESSING HER FOREARM DOWN AGAINST OF HIS NECK! REFEREE GETS INVOLVED!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FI-
James Peters: Finally, Bethany Blue relents!
Rich Russillo: However, at the last possible minute. Bethany used every bit of that five count.
James Peters: Blue backs away from Xander- BUT THEN CHARGES BACK IN! OUCH! BETHANY KICKED THE MIDDLE ROPE INTO HIS THROAT, AND XANDER FALLS BACK AS A RESULT! QUICKLY, BETHANY MOVES INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO-
Rich Russillo: Kickout before two! But Bethany Blue quickly transitions into a rear chinlock on Xander, wearing her opponent down further. The crowd starts to rally behind him, and Xander powers back to his feet, delivering shots to the ribs of Bethany Blue!
James Peters: Blue’s hold has been broken, and Xander whips her to the corner! PAYNE CHARGES IN- BUT BETHANY GETS THE BOOT UP! XANDER IS LEFT REELING FOLLOWING THAT COLLISION, AND DOUBLES OVER AS A RESULT! BETHANY BLUE HOPS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND LEAPS OFF WITH A SUNSET FLIP!
Rich Russillo: BUT XANDER PAYNE ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET, AND HOOKS BOTH HER LEGS! BETHANY THRASHES AROUND, BUT XANDER KEEPS A FIRM HOLD, AND TURNS HIS BACK TOWARDS THE CORNER!
James Peters: XANDER WITH A SLINGSHOT CATAPULT! AND BETHANY BLUE HITS HARD! FACE FIRST ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE BEFORE STAGGERING BACK INTO A SUNSET FLIP BY A GROUNDED XANDER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Rich Russillo: BETHANY GETS THE SHOULDER UP, AND QUICKLY MOVES TO ALL FOURS!
James Peters: XANDER MAKES IT BACK TO HIS FEET- BUT BETHANY POPS TO HERS, AND DELIVERS A KICK TO HIS GUT!
Persephone: Hard to miss with such a wide target.
Rich Russillo: AND BETHANY CONNECTS WITH A FISHERMANS NECKBREAKER! BLUE HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
James Peters: KICKOUT! XANDER PAYNE SITS UP AFTERWARDS, TRYING TO GET HIS WITS ABOUT HIM! BUT BETHANY DOESNT ALLOW HIM THAT SPACE, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SLIDING ELBOW STRIKE! AGAIN, BETHANY HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: SHOULDER UP!
James Peters: Bethany Blue places Xander in yet another rear chinlock following that, and wrenches on the hold tightly before lying him flat on the mat for a STOMP to his face!
Rich Russillo: Xander Payne clutches at his facial area before crawling out underneath the bottom rope, trying to create some space as he heads out to the apron. Blue watches as he slowly pulls himself up with assistance from the ropes. BETHANY BOUNCES HERSELF OFF THE OPPOSITE SET, AND SMASHES INTO XANDER WITH A FOREARM!
James Peters: AND XANDER GOES FLYING FACE FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! Bethany exits the ring, and rolls him back inside for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: As expected, Payne powers out! But he’s feeling the effects of that barricade.
Persephone: It truly says something when the barricade is likely his arch rival at this point.
James Peters: Bethany Blue stands over Xander Payne, who sits up off the canvas, trying to get his wits about him. BUT BETHANY BLASTS XANDER WITH A POINTED ELBOW TO THE TEMPLE! AND PLACES HIM IN ANOTHER REAR CHINLOCK!
Rich Russillo: Xander Payne’s been fighting from underneath against Bethany Blue, and must continue to. Payne grits through the pain, and powers back to his feet, loosening Bethany’s grip with alternating shots to the body, which eventually breaks it. Xander WHIPS Bethany to the ropes!
James Peters: AND BETHANY DUCKS UNDERNEATH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT! BUT BOTH COMPETITORS MEET IN THE MIDDLE WITH A DOUBLE CROSSBODY!
Rich Russillo: WHAT A COLLISION! NOT SURE WHO GOT THE WORST OF IT!
James Peters: Well, both competitors are writhing in pain, clutching at their abdomens.
Persephone: Xander could be for a variety of reasons. I imagine that catering he had backstage is starting to disagree with him.
Rich Russillo: Speaking of, Xander pulls himself up in the corner, and Bethany stands herself up in the center… BLUE CHARGES IN WITH A SPLASH! BUT XANDER PAYNE EVADES AT THE LAST MINUTE, DROPPING TO ALL FOURS!
James Peters: BETHANY BLUE STUMBLES AROUND BRIEFLY BEFORE DROPPING TO ALL FOURS HERSELF! BOTH COMPETITORS CRAWL AROUND MOMENTARILY, AND XANDER MAKES IT TO A KNEE! HOWEVER, BETHANY GETS TO HER FEET FIRST, AND RUSHES IN FOR A- OOH!
Rich Russillo: BLUE RAN RIGHT INTO A MICHINOKU DRIVER FROM XANDER! XANDER HOLDS IT FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRR-
James Peters: NO! BETHANY BLUE POPS THE SHOULDER UP! BUT FOR A MOMENT, I WAS FOOLED PAYNE WOULD PULL A FAST ONE THERE!
Rich Russillo: Xander can’t even capitalize afterwards, and lays back down in exhaustion. Both competitors crawl away from each other, and lift themselves back up with assistance from opposite sets of ropes.
James Peters: Both Xander Payne and Bethany Blue are back to their feet. Both competitors lock eyes before their expression turns to intensity, AND BOTH COMPETITORS CHARGE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER! BETHANY BLUE WENT FOR A CLOTHESLINE- BUT XANDER PAYNE DUCKED UNDERNEATH!
Rich Russillo: AND KEEPS HIS MOMENTUM ROLLING AS HE SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A STUNNER! PAYNEMAKER JACKS THE JAW OF BETHANY BLUE, WHO XANDER PAYNE SHOOTS THE HALF ON FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEE-
James Peters: BETHANY BLUE STAYS IN IT!
Persephone: I’m surprised the rope could hold that much weight.
James Peters: Persephone, it’s 2024.
Persephone: And? :russwtf:
James Peters: Nevermind…
Rich Russillo: Xander Payne returns to his feet, and gestures for Bethany to get up. Bethany slowly returns to hers, and Xander Payne swings wildly! BUT BETHANY TRAPS THE ARM, AND ROCKS HIM WITH A ROLLING ELBOW!
James Peters: XANDER PAYNE IS ON WOBBLY LEGS BEFORE DROPPING TO A KNEE! BETHANY BLUE MAKES HER WAY TO THE CORNER, AND SHOOTS OUT OF IT FOR CONCUSSION PROTOCOL! CURB STOMP!
Rich Russillo: NO! XANDER HOISTED HER UP FOR A POWERBOMB AS SHE CAME DASHING IN, AND PLANTS HER WITH A FOLDING POWERBOMB BEFORE ROLLING BETHANY THROUGH TO HER FEET! BLUE STAGGERS BACK AGAINST THE ROPES, AND XANDER POPS HER IN THE AIR FOR A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!
James Peters: PAYNE DRAGS BETHANY IN DROP ZONE DISTANCE, CLOSER TO THE CORNER! AND XANDER ASCENDS TO THE TOP ROPE- THAT IS BEFORE BETHANY THROWS HERSELF AT THE TOP ROPE, CAUSING XANDER TO CROTCH HIMSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Persephone: Welp. No more kids he can bring into the world with increasingly dumb names.
Rich Russillo: Uh, I wouldn’t talk about the man’s family, knowing how he gets, Persephone.
Persephone: Whatever. He’ll have to catch me first, and I highly doubt he can do that.
James Peters: Bethany climbs to the middle rope, and hooks Xander up for a superplex- BUT XANDER! XANDER GRABS HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE, BLOCKING THE ATTEMPT!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY LANDS MULTIPLE SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE, TRYING TO SOFTEN XANDER UP FURTHER BEFORE TRYING IT AGAIN! SUPER- NO! XANDER STILL HANGS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND BLOCKS IT AGAIN!
James Peters: XANDER SCORES WITH A SHOT TO THE RIB CAGE, AND SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM WITH A GOURDBUSTER! BETHANY BLUE HITS HARD ON THE CANVAS, AND QUICKLY RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET, POSSIBLY RUNNING OFF PURE ADRENALINE!
Rich Russillo: MEANWHILE, XANDER PAYNE PERCHES HIMSELF ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLES, AND FLIES WITH A CROSSBODY! BUT BETHANY BLUE ROLLS THROUGH! BETHANY ROLLS THROUGH, AND HAS A DEEP COVER ON XANDER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE-
James Peters: XANDER BARELY, JUST BARELY KICKS OUT!
Rich Russillo: AND BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET! XANDER SPINS AROUND- OOH! SUPERKICK! BETHANY BLUE CAUGHT HIM WITH A TJD SUPERKICK, AND FALLS INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE-
James Peters: AND I FEEL LIKE IM REPEATING MYSELF A LOT HERE, BUT XANDER PAYNE KICKS OUT! THESE COMPETITORS ARE JUST TOO RESILIENT! TANKING EACH OTHERS BEST SHOTS!
(Xander Payne crawls away from Bethany, and starts pulling himself up with assistance from the ropes. Meanwhile, Bethany has her back turned to Xander, reaching into her trunks for the glove that signals the beginning of the end.)
Rich Russillo: Uh-oh. Bethany has retrieved that glove from her trunks, and slips it onto her hand. You know what this means.
James Peters: This can spell out the beginning of the end for Xander Payne, who put up a good fight, but one thing he hasn’t been able to tank is that ”Say Ahhh!” Submission maneuver. Nor will he. If Bethany gets that locked in, it’s high chance he goes night night.
Rich Russillo: Xander Payne pulls himself up with assistance from the ropes, and has no idea what’s behind him. He has no idea what awaits him once he turns around…
James Peters: SAY AH- HEY, WAIT! XANDER PAYNE BLOCKS THE MANDIBLE CLAW ATTEMPT, GRABBING HOLD OF BETHANY BLUE’S HAND! BETHANY STILL TRIES BRINGING IT CLOSER TO HIS MOUTH, BUT XANDER PAYNE STARTS WRESTLING HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
Rich Russillo: PANIC IS STARTING TO FORM ON BETHANY’S FACE AS XANDER STARTS TO HOOK HER UP IN THE RINGS OF SATURN! RINGS OF SATURN SUBMISSION HOLD THAT XANDER CALLS ILLUMINATION!
James Peters: XANDER HAS IT LOCKED IN- BUT BETHANY! BETHANY QUICKLY PLACES HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE, REALIZING THE TROUBLE SHE WAS IN! BUT XANDER DOESNT WANT TO LET IT GO! XANDER’S STILL TRYING TO CINCH IN THAT SUBMISSION HOLD FURTHER!
Rich Russillo: BUT THE REFEREE QUICKLY INTERJECTS TO PULL HIM OFF! XANDER PAYNE IS IRATE, DESPERATE TO GET AT BETHANY! BUT THE REFEREE CONTINUES BLOCKING HIS PATHWAY, ADMONISHING HIM BEFORE STEPPING ASIDE!
James Peters: XANDER PAYNE PULLS BETHANY UP BY HER HEAD, AND YELLS AT HER BEFORE SENDING BETHANY TOWARDS THE ROPES FOR A POP-UP POWERBOMB! …LAST SEDATION!!
Rich Russillo: COUNTERED!! BETHANY BLUE COUNTERED WITH A FAMOUSER! FAMOUSER OUT OF MID AIR, AND SHOOTS THE HALF ON XANDER! BETHANY BLUE HOOKS THE LEG!!
Persephone: LET THIS BE IT!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRE-
Persephone: DAMMIT!
James Peters: AND A KICKOUT! QUICK THINKING FROM BETHANY BLUE WITH THAT FAMOUSER, BUT STILL NOT ENOUGH TO PUT AWAY HER OPPOSITION! SHE IS FINDING EXACTLY WHY XANDER PAYNE IS AN EAW HALL OF FAMER!
Rich Russillo: NOT TO SAY THAT BETHANY WONT BE ONE IN HER OWN RIGHT! SHE IS GOING TOE-TO-TOE WITH SAID HALL OF FAMER!
James Peters: BETHANY POUNDS THE MAT IN ANGER BEFORE CRAWLING OVER TOWARDS XANDER! BETHANY STANDS HIM UP, AND LEANS XANDER BACK AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Rich Russillo: BUT XANDER TURNS IT AROUND AT THE LAST MINUTE, WHIPPING BETHANY TOWARDS THE ROPES INSTEAD! AND CATCHES HER WITH A BIG BOOT AS SHE COMES REBOUNDING BACK!
James Peters: BETHANY BLUE PULLS HERSELF UP IN THE CORNER, AND XANDER RUSHES IN- BUT BETHANY GETS THE BOOT UP! HOWEVER, XANDER PAYNE CATCHES IT, AND THROWS IT DOWN TO LAND A CORNER CLOTHESLINE! BUT HE DOESNT STOP THERE, LANDING MULTIPLE! AND BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR ONE BIG RUNNING CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY DROPS TO A SEATED POSITION IN THE CORNER, AND XANDER REBOUNDS OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER AGAIN FOR A CANNONBALL! BETHANY IS ROCKED, AND SLOWLY RETURNS TO A KNEE! BUT XANDER GRABS HER WRIST, AND PULLS HER INTO A SAITO SUPLEX!
James Peters: DAWNBREAKER! BETHANY GOT DUMPED HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS, AND XANDER PAYNE SIGNALS THE BEGINNING OF THE END!
Persephone: Finally.
James Peters: XANDER PAYNE LIFTS BETHANY BLUE BACK UP, AND SHE CAN BARELY STAND! HES NO DOUBT GOING FOR THAT POWERBOMB! BETHANY BLUE HAD COUNTERED BEFORE, BUT SHE IS NO STATE TO COUNTER IT NOW!
Persephone: Cmon, you fat idiot! Hurry!
(Xander Payne’s attention gets suddenly diverted as ‘Number One’ by Shirō Sagisu & Hazel Fernandes plays.)
Persephone: Oh, cmon!
James Peters: We know that music! Limmy Monaghan!
(Limmy saunters onto the stage area while Xander’s still holding Bethany Blue up, and Xander’s torn, toggling his gaze between both Bethany and Limmy, that is before-)
Rich Russillo: CODE BLUE! XANDER TOOK HIS EYES OFF OF HIS OPPONENT, AND THAT ALLOWS BETHANY TO DROP HIM WITH CODE BLUE!!!!
James Peters: FROM OUTTA NOWHERE! BETHANY FALLS ON TOP OF XANDER FOR THE COVER!!!!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… DR. BETHANY BLUE!
(‘Number One’ quickly turns to “Somebody Get Me A Doctor” by Van Halen as Bethany Blue slowly rolls out the ring, and leans up against the barricade with a smug grin on her face. The referee makes his way out to raise her hand. Meanwhile, Xander Payne is still laid out as Limmy Monaghan watches on from the stage.)
James Peters: Bethany Blue gets the win over Xander Payne in this highly competitive main event match!
Rich Russillo: Of course, kudos to Limmy Monaghan!
James Peters: I mentioned earlier that things felt far from over between the two! Limmy wanted some payback, and that payback just played a part in another victory for Dr. Bethany Blue!
(Bethany Blue begins to make her way out the stage side exit, having got the win, and slowly Xander Payne begins to stir. Once he is conscious he rolls out the ring, meeting Monaghan on the rampway as Monaghan begins to charge towards Xander.)
Rich Russillo: HERE WE GO! YOU HAD TO EXPECT THIS!
James Peters: LIMMY RUSHES IN AND CATCHES XANDER WITH A FOREARM! XANDER DROPS TO A KNEE AS HE’S STILL HURT FOLLOWING THAT MATCH, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE WE MAY HAVE A BRAWL ON OUR HANDS AS HE BEGINS TO THROW SOME SHOTS TO THE RIBS! LIMMY MONAGHAN! XANDER PAYNE! DUKING IT OUT ON THE RAMP! IT HAS BROKEN OUT INTO A FULL BLOWN HOCKEY FIGHT!
Rich Russillo: ONE THAT LIMMY IS WINNING AT THE MOMENT! PUTTING PAYNE ON THE DEFENSIVE! SCORING LEFTS AND RIGHTS!
James Peters: XANDER PAYNE SHOVES LIMMY AWAY, AND ROLLS BACK INSIDE THE RING! BUT LIMMY IS HOT IN PURSUIT, SLIDING INSIDE THE RING HIMSELF!
Rich Russillo: XANDER PAYNE STAGGERS TOWARD THE ROPES, AND LEANS UP AGAINST THEM BEFORE LIMMY CHARGES IN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! CLOTHESLINE OVER THE TOP!
James Peters: AND LIMMY MONAGHAN SHOOTS OFF THE ROPES FOR A TOPE CON HILO ONTO XANDER! WIPING HIM OUT!
Rich Russillo: BUT LIMMY DOESNT STOP THERE, PULLING PAYNE BACK TO HIS FEET, AND BOUNCING HIM FACE FIRST OFF OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE COVER! AGAIN! AND AGAIN! AND AGAIN!
James Peters: OH MY GOD-
Persephone: :mjlit: Limmy is giving it to that fat fuck!
Rich Russillo: XANDER PAYNE MELTS DOWN TO THE FLOOR AS LIMMY HAS REPEATEDLY SLAMMED HIM OFF OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE COVER, AND THE ACE MOUNTS HIM! UNLOADING WITH RIGHT HANDS!
(Blood starts pouring down the face of Xander Payne, causing Limmy’s fist to get covered in it as his punches are still as unrelenting.)
James Peters: XANDER PAYNE HAS BEEN BUSTED WIDE OPEN! AND LIMMY YOLKS HIM UP BY THE HEAD, SENDING XANDER INTO THE STEEL STEPS!
Rich Russillo: THE TOP STEP GOT KNOCKED OFF! LIMMY THREW HIM WITH THAT MUCH FORCE! AND XANDER PAYNE LIES PRONE ON THAT BOTTOM STEP!
James Peters: What’s… what’s Limmy got planned here?
Rich Russillo: Limmy climbs atop that bottom step, and slowly lifts Xander Payne back to his feet in position for a OUTER HEAVEN! WAIT! NO! NO! LIMMY HAS BOTH ARMS HOOKED!
James Peters: PEDIGREE ON THE BOTTOM STEP!
Rich Russillo: HES OUT! XANDER PAYNE IS OUT!
(Limmy Monaghan stands himself up on the bottom step, and looks down at Xander Payne, who lies sprawled on the floor. Payne isn’t moving, and covered in his own blood. His nose might be broken from that pedigree.)
James Peters: Oh my God… somebody get Xander Payne some medical attention.
Rich Russillo: Xander’s out, and he hasn’t moved…
James Peters: I mean, you can’t say that Xander Payne didn’t bring some of this on…
Persephone: He brought all of it on. Don’t dish what you can’t take.
Rich Russillo: Limmy Monaghan has enacted a measure of revenge for last week, and as our show comes to a close, sends a message to Xander Payne…
(Medics rush in, tending to Payne as Limmy still remains standing on the steel step, looking down as Voltage slowly fades to black.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes.)
