(EAW intro plays.)
(As always, the recap of last week’s Voltage plays. Bea Valentine, Hayley Morrow, and Cameron Ella Ava are seen picking up victories, with Jamie O’Hara injuring Andre Walker following the main event. Meanwhile, the match between #DoMia and NICHOLISM is abruptly ended thanks to members of the Showdown roster, while the match between Minerva and TLA spirals into a huge brawl with the Extreme Elimination Chamber competitors, the Jaded Hearts, and La Familia all getting involved.)
(‘33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZillaKami and SosMula hits, and the fans in the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arena are seen cheering as the show’s opening pyro hits. After a little while, the camera pans over to the commentary table, where James Peters, Rich Russillo and Persephone are seen.)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, WELCOME BACK TO SUNDAY NIGHT VOLTAGE!
Rich Russillo: Not only that, the FINAL Voltage before Road to Redemption!
Persephone: Wooo. Can we get this over with now?
James Peters: Well this is bound to be a great show, so let’s not waste any more time and get right to it!
(Voltage fades over to the stage following the opening commentary, and ‘Kashmir (Paratus Intro)’ by Led Zeppelin hits. The crowd explodes with cheers as soon as the song hits, and before long Jamie O’Hara begins to walk out. Jamie is holding a microphone in his hand, and all of the fans in attendance are cheering loudly for him. Jamie begins walking down the ramp, heading towards the ring.)
James Peters: Well last time we saw Jamie O’Hara, all I can say is it was a very shocking moment.
Rich Russillo: That’s right. Jamie O’Hara attacked Andre Walker after Cameron Ella Ava defeated him, and it turns out that Andre’s injury was so severe that he won’t be able to face Jamie at Road to Redemption!
Persephone: One less match to sit through. What a blessing.
James Peters: I’m sure Jamie’s happy with what he’s done, but at the same time, what now? Does he end the year without a match at 2023’s final events?
(Jamie walks up the steel steps before entering the ring. After a few seconds ‘Kashmir’ fades out, but the cheers from the fans can still be heard. Jamie stares at the crowd for some time, and before he begins to speak, a smirk appears on his face.)
Jamie O’Hara: Just a few weeks ago I was told Andre Walker was the biggest threat on the roster. So much for that.
(The cheers grow louder for Jamie after the reference to last week’s events, and Jamie continues.)
Jamie O’Hara: It was only around a month ago that Andre Walker decided it was necessary to interrupt my match just for the sake of “sending a message”. He decided he needed to attack me for my disrespect, and he believed my match against Bethany was the perfect time to do that. It’s too bad. All he had to do was stay in the back and keep minding his business. All he had to do was watch. All he had to do was stay out of my way, and he’d still be here right now. He’d actually have a chance to make it to Road to Redemption and face whoever he pleased. He’d be able to keep doing whatever he wanted over on Dynasty. All Andre had to do was take my words seriously, but he couldn’t do it because he thought he was different. He thought he was an exception to the rule. He thought that he was the one person in Elite Answers Wrestling that can say they’re a greater threat than Jamie O’Hara. He was wrong, and thanks to his mistakes, Andre is no longer with us.
Jamie O’Hara: He’s not the first Elitist to walk around with an ego the size of a mountain, nor is he the first to have his beliefs validated time and time again. However, there is only one Jamie O’Hara. There will only ever be one, and while Andre was busy running around picking fights with Chris Elite and injuring Limmy Monaghan, he should’ve realized that he could easily go from the hunter to the hunted, simply by running into the wrong man. What happened last week was on him. It was the result of his inability to know who he’s dealing with. It was the result of his failure to read the room and understand why I am where I am today. Andre isn’t special. He never was, and maybe now that he’ll be gone for the foreseeable future both he and whoever he fooled into thinking otherwise will realize this. He’s just another Elitist that happened to reach the top for a moment that has since passed, and while Andre found himself in a spot where he needed to align himself with yes-men and take Gawd Contracts just to make up for his lack of a World Championship, I will always stand head and shoulders above everyone else. If you hadn’t already figured that out, let last week’s events be a lesson.
(The cheers continue, and the smirk disappears from Jamie’s face as he begins to move on from Andre Walker.)
Jamie O’Hara: Of course, with Andre’s injury and the news that he won’t be making it to Road to Redemption, I’ve been left without an opponent. After preparing to face Andre at the event these last few weeks I can’t say I expected to be left without a match, but we have Andre’s fragility to blame for that. With Road to Redemption only a week away I find it hard to believe there’s anyone that’d be willing to step up to the Ace and face me in Andre’s place, but for now, I’m sure last week was a good reminder of what I can do. Don’t make the mistake Andre made. If you want to send a message, I am the last-
(Suddenly, ‘Tupac Back’ by Meek Mill and Rick Ross hits. This causes an explosion of cheers to come from the crowd, meanwhile Jamie turns towards the stage, where Cy Henderson is seen walking out. Cy has a smile on his face and is holding a microphone, and the cheers only grow louder once he is seen by the fans in attendance.)
James Peters: CY HENDERSON IS HERE! Cy Henderson is on Voltage, but why!? Cy is meant to face Drake Armstrong at Road to Redemption, what does he have to do with Jamie!?
Rich Russillo: Jamie was just talking about how he had no opponent for Road to Redemption, but Cy wouldn’t do double duty, right? Drake Armstrong always has tricks up his sleeve and may be a challenge for Cy. Adding Jamie to his plate might not be the best idea!
Persephone: The last thing I need to see is another match made for Road to Redemption. Please don’t do this Cy.
(Cy heads down the ramp, entering the ring with Jamie. ‘Tupac Back’ begins to fade out, and Jamie remains silent, pretty confused by Cy’s appearance tonight with him already having a Road to Redemption match. As the fans begin to quiet down, Cy begins to speak.)
Cy Henderson: Sorry to interrupt, but I saw you were looking for a fight and I see no reason to keep everyone waiting. If you need an opponent, I’m right here.
(The fans immediately begin cheering once again after hearing this, and Jamie’s eyebrows raise as he begins to speak.)
Jamie O’Hara: Is that supposed to be a challenge? You do have a match at Road to Redemption.
Cy Henderson: You’re right, I do. Not only that, but it’s a match I’m taking pretty seriously, too. I know how Drake Armstrong operates and chances are he’s going to want to use my match against him as an opportunity to both boost his ego and prove a point. He’s a very sneaky competitor and if I take my focus off of him for even a moment he’ll try to take advantage of it, so when it comes to Road to Redemption my focus is entirely on him. That shouldn’t be a problem though, because Road to Redemption isn’t the only event coming up to end the year. We *do* have a Christmas show right after Road to Redemption, and my schedule will be pretty clear once I’m done with Drake. After returning I already wanted to face some of the best EAW had in 2023, and with Andre out of the picture I’m sure you don’t have much going on either, so if you don’t mind waiting one more week, how about this? Jamie O’Hara versus Cy Henderson, one on one at the Christmas show.
(The crowd explodes with cheers this time, even louder than before. Jamie looks intrigued by this challenge, and he begins to speak.)
Jamie O’Hara: That’s bold. Before I give you an answer though, are you sure you understand who you’re challenging right now? I already had my time wasted with Andre Walker, I’d rather not do it again.
Cy Henderson: Well I’m not Andre Walker, am I?
(Jamie doesn’t respond, and Cy continues.)
Cy Henderson: The first marquee match I had after returning to the ring was a match against the Visual Prophet. Hall of Famer, former World Champion. After that I faced Charlie Marr, another Hall of Famer, on Voltage. Then there was Drake King, the current EAW World Champion. Recently I even faced the Universal Women’s Champion Kassidy Heart, and do I regret getting in the ring with any of them? Of course not. No matter the result I was glad I had the opportunity to face them because I was able to see what they could *really* do. I was able to see what they were all actually capable of. I was able to experience just how different 2023’s EAW’s really is. You’ve been here far longer than the people I just named Jamie, so you were here to see some of those changes take place. You were here even when I was not, and no matter what happened you found your way to the very top. Your last World Championship reign was only a few years ago. No matter what happened in this business you stayed right where you are now, so I’ll be your next opponent. I’ll see what you can do at the Christmas show, and I’ll see whether or not your best can beat mine.
Cy Henderson: When I returned I faced all kinds of Elitists. From Hall of Famers to Elitists who haven’t found their footing just yet. I’ve seen so much of this place in just the few months that I’ve been back, but I haven’t seen everything yet. Not when there’s still Elitists like you on the roster. You need a match, and trust me, once Drake is out of the picture I’ll have no problem getting right back in the ring. I still have questions about the EAW of today and more importantly, there’s still a lot I want to do. After Road to Redemption I want to see exactly why you managed to stay at the top for so long despite Elitists like Xander, Drake, Kassidy Jake, Minerva, Andre, Viz, Bronson, and everyone else that’s risen up the ranks over the years looking to take your spot. I want to see why Jamie O’Hara never fell from his place regardless of the losses, the injuries, or anything else that came his way. I want to face you, and I plan to defeat you.
(The cheers are loud, and there is a serious look on Cy’s face as he says this. Jamie remains silent for a little while, but eventually he begins to speak.)
Jamie O’Hara: I accept your challenge. Jamie O’Hara versus Cy Henderson. When it’s done, you shouldn’t have any more questions.
(The crowd once again explodes with cheers, and a grin appears on Cy’s face after having the challenge accepted.)
Cy Henderson: Then I’ll see you in two weeks.
(As the cheers continue, ‘Tupac Back’ begins to play once again. Neither man moves from their spot, having a staredown ahead of their match in just two weeks.)
James Peters: Wow! What an announcement! Jamie O’Hara versus Cy Henderson! I didn’t think we’d be getting a match like this, especially not after Andre was taken out of Road to Redemption, but here we are! The Christmas show just gained a huge match!
Rich Russillo: It sure did. These are two legends, and they’re about to go one on one in just a few weeks. I can’t wait to see this one.
Persephone: I can. Why do we need a Christmas event anyway? Unless Luis will be on it, I have no interest in anything going on there.
James Peters: Well with a match like this on the show I’m sure there will be thousands of people who ARE interested! This is huge, and I can’t wait to see what happens in two weeks!
(The staredown continues between Cy Henderson and Jamie O’Hara, with the cheers heard in the background. With this, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Road to Redemption, where Dr. Bethany Blue faces Harper Lee in a No Holds Barred match.)
(Sunday Night Voltage opens up to show a pan-around of the arena, to which the ring is seen set up for a contract signing. ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney is blasting through the speakers, the crowd on their feet for Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma as he’s seen at the head of the table, microphone in hand as behind him are a line of security guards. He has a smile on his face and from there, he begins to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back! As mentioned previously, we are very excited to bring you the GO HOME SHOW leading into the Road To Redemption Marquee Event, and while the anticipation is already through the roof, we are far from through! Tonight on Voltage we have a lot for you to look forward to, especially what is in the docket for right now! While many of you may already know, to catch you up to speed, last week the match that is taking place next week in Mexico City against Harper Lee and Dr. Bethany Blue was officially made, courtesy of myself, a No Holds Barred match!
(The crowd cheers loudly at this, excited for a match of that caliber to be taking place at the event.)
Captain Charisma: A feud that has been festering since the week after Wicked Games, I’ve found myself entangled in both of their troubling issues, leading to their inevitable clash. Bethany believes that Harper’s problems did not matter as much as hers, and Harper in response did not take kindly to the disrespect and retaliated by saying Bethany’s problems didn’t matter as much as hers. They were on a collision course leading into Road To Redemption, and especially after last week it was clear that neither Elitist was going to be satisfied with settling the score in any regular match. They were just dying to tear eachother apart at the seam, and that is why I couldn’t just sit here and deny them of that, and I made sure that nothing was off the table! Even though it has been a troubling situation, especially for myself, all I can say for certain is that it’s going to lead to a match to remember come Road To Redemption.
(The crowd once again cheers as Captain Charisma pauses to let them get their reaction in before he continues.)
Captain Charisma: But let’s not waste anymore time, right now let’s bring out the aforementioned participants in this match! Please join me in welcoming at this time… HARPER LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart begins to blast through the speakers as the crowd responds with an overwhelming wave of negativity. Harper Lee is then seen beginning to make her way out to the stage. She has a smirk on her face as she looks around and admires the overall negativity that she is being given tonight. Harper makes her way down the ramp and toward the ring, heading up the steel steps and onto the apron as she enters through the ropes. She struts over and takes a seat right at the table as ‘Sweet Dreams’ from there begins to come to a close.)
Captain Charisma: Harper, thank you for joining us.
Harper Lee: Let’s make this quick.
Captain Charisma: We’ll get through this as fast as we can once we bring out our next Elitist! Please join me in welcoming at this time… DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen begins to play up as the crowd gives a mixed reaction, unknowing of how to respond as Dr. Bethany Blue storms out to the stage. Not wasting any time on her usual theatrics, she instead makes a beeline straight down the ramp and toward the ring, looking to get right down to business. She slides into the ring, eyeing Harper as she makes her way around the table, taking a seat down and grabbing the microphone that is in front of her. ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ then begins to come to a close as Captain Charisma makes his way over, putting the leather binder holding the contract on the table before continuing to speak.)
Captain Charisma: Bethany, thank you for-
(Bethany shushes Captain Charisma and immediately eyes Harper.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I don’t like you, Harper.
(Harper mouths “I know” while Bethany continues.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: There are a lot of characters in this company, and each bring their own unique twists to the table. But never have I met someone as bitchy and whiny as you, thinking that everything revolves around her. You think anyone cares what you have to say, Harper??? Do you think in this company, that your words matter??? Well apparently so, right?! At least they matter more than mine! They’ll give you the time of day and they’ll allow you to say WHATEVER YOU WANT while taking up all this precious TV time that could’ve gone into something else. They put all this faith in you and you know what you do with it??? YOU WHINE! YOU WASTE OUR TIME AND YOU BITCH AND COMPLAIN! YOU THINK THIS IS ALL SOME SORT OF GAME, HARPER??? You think you’re entitled to everything that you say you are?! YOU’RE NOT! You’re not worth shit! At Road To Redemption I’m going to tear you to shreds and there’s nothing that you can do about it, and whatever happens after that in the “miserable” career of Harper Lee will, good news for you, not be my problem.
(Harper rolls her eyes as she crosses her arms, not at all amused at what Bethany has to say toward her.)
Harper Lee: Are you listening to yourself right now, Bethany? You’re off your rocker. I thought that you were better than this, but the fact that you’ve been degraded to this high-pitched, rather irritating lady does not make me all that excited for our match at Road To Redemption. It doesn’t make me think that I’m going to face the Dr. Bethany Blue that everyone seems to rage about being one of the best female Elitists in this company, no, instead it makes me think that I’m going to face the shell of that. One who’s working out of spite because my problems were listened to over hers. I’m sorry that Captain Charisma values what I have to say over you, I’m sorry that your problems were not as bad as you make it out to be. Grow up, Bethany, seriously, I expected better out of you.
Dr. Bethany Blue: You’re acting like I DON’T have a reason to be mad, like all of this is for no reason and I’m coming off as some sort of crazy woman. I’ve told you over and over again Harper that I am a VICTIM! For the longest time now I’ve done nothing but bust my ass for not just Captain Charisma, not just Sunday Night Voltage, but the ENTIRETY of Elite Answers Wrestling! Everywhere I went, I went above and beyond and it shows in what I have been able to accomplish as an Elitist. I won’t deny that ever since I lost the Universal Women’s Championship it hasn’t been sunshine and rainbows, but even then there is absolutely NO REASON to have chance after chance ruined because of an outside entity that I have absolutely NO control over! If you were in my shoes, you’d want to say fuck this company too, but you don’t understand, in fact, NOBODY understands.
Harper Lee: I feel like at this point I understand more than you! I don’t know what advice I could say to your situation other than grow up, because if you did that then we wouldn’t be in this situation right now. Look, I’m sorry that Andre Walker interfered in your match against Jamie O’Hara to build a match that isn’t even happening now, but that’s life, and the only thing that you can really do in situations like that is move on. Those are easily redeemable, but you know what isn’t? While you have that benefit, I can’t seem to take back all the time that I wasted stuck in a stupid tag team that stopped me from continuing to add to my already amazing career in a way other than winning Tag Titles in a division drier than anywhere else in the company. I envy you, Bethany. In fact, given the opportunity, I’d choose to be in your position this Season over being in POTARA, at least I do more with it than you because, unlike you, I’m a grown adult.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Again, I don’t know what’s so hard to comprehend about my situation. You’re right, you could be doing so much more than having to deal with this, and the same can be said for myself, but the reason that is the case for the two of us is completely different. You had a choice, Harper. When Holly came up to you with the idea of POTARA, you could’ve just declined and moved on with your career! But you stuck your foot into the quicksand and allowed yourself to get sucked in and now that it’s done you try to point fingers at everyone else for your incompetence. I haven’t had a choice but to be put through this, and the fact that YOU AND CAPTAIN CHARISMA want to say that it doesn’t matter as much as I’m making it out to be tells you all you need to know.
Captain Charisma: :whoa:!!!
Dr. Bethany Blue: I’M THROUGH WITH YOU! If you want to make Road To Redemption your funeral, if you want your career ended prematurely courtesy of Dr. Bethany Blue, THEN SO BE IT!
(Bethany takes the leather binder and quickly opens it up, unclipping the pen and without a second thought, quickly signing the contract and doing her part of the job. The crowd cheers loudly as Bethany slams the binder shut, shoving it over the direction of Harper who does not at all look intimidated by this gesture at all.)
Harper Lee: You think that it’s over for me, but it’s not, Bethany. In fact, I’m entitled to believe that you’re the one that has made the mistake in a situation like this. I’ve been in this position before, a heated grudge match contested under no rules, it’s bloody warfare. It’s not hard to go back and see what I’ve done and what I’m capable of doing in a situation like this, this match being made a No Holds Barred match should’ve been a proper indicator, and gave you a reason to give up while you’re ahead. But hey, it’s my funeral, right?
(Harper takes the contract and pulls it toward her, and opens the leather binder up. Without a single regret in mind, she signs the contract, the crowd roaring in approval while she does. She puts it back on the table, to which Captain Charisma makes his way over and takes the binder into his possession.)
Captain Charisma: Well there we go! This means that this match for Road To Redemption is official-
Rich Russillo: BETHANY COULDN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! AS SOON AS SHE GOT THE OPPORTUNITY, SHE FLIPS THE TABLE AND LUNGES TOWARD HARPER! SHE TACKLES HARPER DOWN ONTO THE GROUND AND BEGINS TO DRIVE FISTS STRAIGHT AGAINST HER FACE!
James Peters: BUT THAT DOESN’T WORK OUT AS SECURITY QUICKLY COMES INTO BREAK EVERYTHING UP! LOOK AT THE FACE OF CAPTAIN CHARISMA! HE EXPECTED THIS, BUT HE CAN’T HELP BUT BE FRUSTRATED THAT IT HAS ALL BOILED DOWN TO THIS! BUT THIS JUST MAKES IT ALL THE BETTER FOR ROAD TO REDEMPTION NEXT WEEK!
Persephone: We will not be there.
(Bethany and Harper are shouting at each other, Harper, now absolutely irate, tries to break out of her grasp and get her hands on Bethany. Bethany is obviously furious as well as she yells trying to tear through her future opponent! The two of them are ultimately escorted away from the scene as ordered by Captain Charisma, as it’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage begins to fade out from there to elsewhere.)
[SCREENBAR – Road to Redemption 2020]
(The fans erupt as the camera focuses in on the Cash in the Vault briefcase which is hanging high above the ring. After a moment, the shot switches to Voltage ring announcer, Bella Braxton.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A BARBED WIRE LADDER MATCH FOR THE CASH IN THE VAULT BRIEFCASE!!!
(There’s another huge pop from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: IN ORDER TO WIN THE MATCH YOU MUST CLIMB THE LADDER AND RETRIEVE THE BRIEFCASE!
(“Triumph” by Tenth Dimension begins to blast across the PA system and the excited crowd begin to boo as Drake King, dressed like Jesus in gorgeous flowing golden robes with a matching attire underneath, steps on stage.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!!! HAVING BEEN REBORN AND RISEN FROM THE DEAD SEA… WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS… HE IS DRAKE THE REDEEMER!!!
Drake King: (off-mic) :blessed: BLESSED BE THOSE WHO WATCH ME PUNISH THOSE WHO HAVE SINNED AGAINST ME! :blessed:
Crowd: FUCK YOU, DRAKE! 👏 👏 FUCK YOU, DRAKE! 👏👏 FUCK YOU, DRAKE! 👏👏
(Drake pauses and glares at the crowd, unable to process the awful things they are saying to him.)
James Peters: Well that is quite the reaction this crowd is having towards ‘The Last Messiah’. They don’t seem to like him at all.
Rich Russillo: Well, can you really blame them? Drake has been an absolute menace since he made his debut on Voltage. He’s constantly picked fights with fan favorites, cost Malcolm Jones and Darcy May Morgan a huge win back at Territorial Invasion, and has just been the subject of controversy week after week.
Persephone: But it’s all for the good of EAW amirite? :mjlol:
James Peters: Drake thinks it is and tonight he looks to add another prize to his already impressive resume. The Cash in the Vault briefcase gives the holder a guaranteed world championship shot whenever they want.
Rich Russillo: However, if Drake is to be believed, he doesn’t want the title shot for his own personal gain. Since returning, he has maintained his stance that he does not care about anything like that. He just wants to make EAW better, and that means moulding it to fit his vision. :mjlol:
Persephone: 🙄
(Drake steps up on the ring steps and blesses himself before he climbs into the ring.)
(After Drake gets himself set, his music fades out and is replaced by “Spotlight Savior” by Iggy Azalea.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT… FROM KENT, UNITED KINGDOM… WEIGHING IN AT 130 POUNDS… SHE IS “THE LEADING LADY”… THE 2020 CASH IN THE VAULT HOLDER… DARCY MAY MORGAN!!!!
(Darcy receives an incredible ovation as she steps on the stage, and cheers aren’t always the way fans greet her. Darcy is a strong, rather polarizing personality, and hasn’t always endeared herself to the fans. Tonight is different, and they are solidly behind her, and a small smile crosses Darcy’s face as she begins to make her way to the ring.)
Rich Russillo: This is arguably the biggest match of Darcy May Morgan’s career and I’m about to tell you why. Back at Pain for Pride, she reached the peak of her journey here in EAW. She outlasted so many other talented Elitists to capture that briefcase and get herself one step closer to her dream of becoming Universal Women’s Champion. The joy and pride on her face was something that was real, raw, and emotional, and if tonight doesn’t go in her favor, then all that hard work will be for nothing.
Persephone: Yeah, but I’m really not seeing why that would be such a bad thing. I mean, miserable people are fun to watch because you never really know when they’re going to self-destruct, and this could like literally push Darcy to the edge.
James Peters: Drake has certainly pushed Darcy, and this whole match tonight is so incredibly personal. Neither one of these Elitists held anything back this week as they promoted the match and verbally attacked one another. Something tells me that this match is going to be violent, bloody, and it could very well get downright gruesome.
Persephone: I mean, it should. Like Darcy literally spit in Drake’s face a couple of weeks ago or whatever, and we’re in the middle of a massive COVID outbreak, again.
(As if on cue, Rich starts to cough.)
Persephone: OH HELL NO!
James Peters: Bro…
Rich Russillo: :mjcry: I was just drinking my water and it went down the wrong pipe.
(Inside the ring, Darcy took in her surroundings. Her briefcase was hanging above the ring, and the fans inside the Superdome were on pins and needles waiting for this highly anticipated contest. The referee checked with both competitors, and both of them signaled that they were ready.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(Drake stared at Darcy, almost as if he was daring her to make the first move. This was set to be the biggest match of her life, with her future hanging above them both right above that ring. There was no mistaking the look of pure evil in Drake’s eyes, and Darcy knew in that moment she would either defend that charred, wrecked briefcase or she would die trying.)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is underway and a hush has settled across this crowd. I can not stress to you how important this match is for Darcy May Morgan. All season long she has been searching for the same magic that led her to becoming one of the greatest Specialists Champions in history.
Rich Russillo: To add to that, she went through absolute Hell to win that guaranteed world championship shot back at Pain for Pride. Some of the greatest Elitists in our company competed in that match this past June, and have gone on to secure championships of their own.
Persephone: Could you imagine going through all of that only to fall short now? God. Darcy might kill herself if that happens.
James Peters: Pain for Pride wasn’t exactly kind to Drake King either. We see the toil it has taken on him and what he’s become as a result. He’s become a vengeful, evil exaggerated version of the man he used to be, and there’s no doubt in my mind that tonight he really does plan to punish Darcy.
(Darcy tore her eyes away from Drake for a brief moment and looked up at the briefcase hanging above the ring. A determined look crossed her face and she grit her teeth. She brought her eyes back down to Drake, and the arrogant smile that crossed his face as he casually leaned back against the ring ropes was enough of a taunt to send her into action.)
Rich Russillo: DARCY CHARGES TOWARDS DRAKE AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE! ‘THE LEADING LADY’ IS THE ONE WHO IS GETTING US STARTED TONIGHT AND SHE RUNS THE ROPES! DRAKE IS BACK TO HIS FEET BUT DARCY WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK THROUGH THE ROPES THAT CONNECTS WITH THAT BARBED WIRE LADDER! DRAKE IS HIT WITH THAT LADDER AND IT LANDS ON TOP OF HIM!
Persephone: DARCY IS ON THE TOP ROPE NOW… MOONSAULT KNEE DROP ONTO THE LADDER!
James Peters: Darcy usually does a standing version of that move, but there’s no doubt that the stakes are high tonight. High risk, high reward, and she is looking to dish out the punishment to Drake early on, even if it means she has to sacrifice some of herself in the process.
Rich Russillo: Darcy has been waiting for this fight all week and she’s running off of excitement, adrenaline, and determination right now. I don’t think the barbed wire colliding with her knees had much of an effect at all.
Persephone: I hate agreeing with you because it’s gross, but you’re right. She is back to her feet and she’s slamming the ladder down on Drake’s back over and over! Darcy finally tosses the ladder to the side and she’s sliding back into the ring! Drake is a bit groggy as he stands up, and HERE COMES DARCY AGAIN!
James Peters: DARCY WITH A LEAP OF FAITH! SHE SPRINGBOARDS INTO THE AIR AND TAKES DRAKE BACK DOWN WITH A FLYING CROSSBODY! DARCY RAINING BLOW AFTER BLOW DOWN ON DRAKE NOW! DRAKE THROWS HER OFF BUT DARCY USES THE MOMENTUM TO ROLL TOWARDS THE RING! DARCY LIFTS THE SKIRT AND SHE’S PULLING OUT A PINK RAZOR WHIP!
Rich Russillo: :wow:! That’s always been Darcy’s weapon of choice! She used it last season in the Specialists Chamber and again in the No Way Out match she competed in to try and get herself into the Pain for Pride Main Event, and it looks like she is about to light Drake up with it!
Persephone: The Messiah is trying to pick himself up, but Darcy lashes him across the face with the whip! A line of blood appears across the cheek of Drake King, and look at Drake, guise! He doesn’t seem happy right now.
James Peters: And Darcy doesn’t care! She strikes Drake across the chest with the whip, and whips it across his face again! She flies at Drake, hitting him square in the jaw with a leaping forearm smash, takes him by the hair, and throws him into the barricades! Drake slams against the barricades and Darcy with a running, leaping knee strike! She connects with Drake’s jaw and plants him into the ground with a DDT!
Rich Russillo: Darcy reaches under the ring again and she pulls out one of those barbed wire ladders. She slides it into the ring and sets it up, ignoring the fact that every time she touches that ladder the barbs claw at her hands. Darcy is looking to climb to the top, but Drake is quickly back in the ring! He rips Darcy off the ladder and throws her back into the corner :yikes:! That had to cut open her hands.
(Darcy’s palms are indeed bloody and she wipes them on her ring shorts. Drake has a wild look in his eyes, clearly not prepared for Darcy to come out swinging. Darcy grips the ring ropes and pulls herself up, and she approaches Drake with a bit of caution. The two of them slowly circle one another, as the tension building inside the ring rises between the two.)
James Peters: DRAKE OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A SUPERKICK!
Persephone: DARCY DUCKS!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE WHIRLS AROUND AND HE DODGES A CLOTHESLINE FROM DARCY! DRAKE IS ABLE TO CATCH DARCY AROUND THE WAIST AND HE THROWS HER INTO THE LADDER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! THE BACK OF DARCY’S HEAD JUST CONNECTED WITH THE LADDER RUNG AND SHE IS GRABBING FOR IT! DRAKE STRIKES! HE GRABS THE LADDER AND DRIVES THE LEG OF IT DOWN INTO DARCY’S FACE! :yikes:
James Peters: DRAKE DOES THAT SEVERAL MORE TIMES AND HE THROWS THE LADDER INTO THE CORNER! DRAKE JERKS DARCY UP BY THE HAIR AND HE WHIPS HER INTO THE LADDER! DRAKE TAKES OFF RUNNING AND NAILS DARCY WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE FROM BEHIND! HER FACE SLAMS INTO THE LADDER AND THAT CAUSES A SCREAM TO RIP FROM HER LIPS!
Persephone: NO MERCY FROM THE MESSIAH! :blessed: DRAKE HAS DARCY BY THE HAIR AND HE SLAMS HER FACE INTO THE LADDER! HE IS PRESSING HER AGAINST THE BARBED WIRE AND DARCY IS DOING HER BEST TO SHOVE HERSELF BACK! DRAKE HOLDS HER IN PLACE, FURTHER DIGGING THOSE BARBS INTO HER FLESH!!!! 😀 NEAT!
Rich Russillo: DARCY’S FACE IS STUCK TO THE LADDER AND DRAKE USES HER HAIR TO PULL HER OFF! :damn: I THINK SOME OF HER SKIN IS HANGING OFF!
James Peters: Even back in his noob days, Drake has shown us that he has one hell of a mean streak. I’ll never forget when he took the branding iron to Raven Roberts and melted her face off.
Persephone: :krabs: What? I need to go look that up! That explains why she is so fucking ugly.
Rich Russillo: Darcy is down on the mat and she is clutching at her
face. Drake stomps on her a few times and he slides to the outside. Drake retrieves a steel chair from the time keeper and he throws it into the ring. Drake’s back in now, but Darcy has wisely rolled onto the apron. She grabs the ropes and pulls herself onto her knees and Drake throws the chair at her!
James Peters: DARCY MANAGES TO CATCH THE CHAIR BUT DRAKE WITH THE GUILLOTINE! THE SICK KICK TO THE CHAIR SENDS IT CRASHING INTO DARCY’S FACE AND SHE FLIES OFF THE APRON! DARCY IS DOWN ON THE OUTSIDE! SHE IS NOT GETTING BACK UP! DRAKE HAS ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO RESET THE LADDER AND GO FOR THE BRIEFCASE!
(That’s not what Drake had in mind, however.)
Persephone: Drake is out of the ring and he is walking towards Darcy! She has not moved since taking the chair to the face via the Guillotine. Drake snatches her up by the ankle and he drags her over to the steel ring steps.
James Peters: Drake has vowed to hurt Darcy and make her suffer and it seems like he plans to make good on that promise. If there is one thing we have come to learn about Drake King in Season 14, it’s that he definitely goes above and beyond to follow through on his promises.
Rich Russillo: Drake scoops Darcy up and suplexes her onto the steps! She grips her lower back and drops to the ground. Drake wastes no time pulling the steps apart and he just jammed the edge of the step into Darcy’s kidney area! Drake does it again and again, and he lets them drop across Darcy’s back! She might be broken in half right now!
Persephone: Well.
James Peters: I guess we’re about to find out because Drake has pulled Darcy up. He nails her with a nasty looking right hand to the jaw and bounces her face off the apron. Darcy stumbles and falls down, clearly in another world right now. Drake has done a lot of damage to her in a short amount of time, and it doesn’t appear that he plans to let up. Drake with a double axe-handle to the back and he nails Darcy with a clubbing blow to the back to the head.
Rich Russillo: Drake has spied Darcy’s razor whip and he retrieves the weapon.
Persephone: Bless this bitch’s heart, she’s trying to get up, but Drake catches her across the back with the whip! Darcy’s screams sound like music and Drake whips her again!!!
James Peters: Drake wraps the razorwhip across Darcy’s throat and he is choking her! Darcy is struggling to breathe but every time she tries to grab the whip, it slices up her hands! They were already damaged trying to climb the ladder earlier, and this is not helping any. Drake hoists Darcy up in the air and he swings her into the plexiglass covering!
Rich Russillo: Drake hoists her up again, and this time he swings Darcy into the ringpost! Drake is just ragdolling our Cash in the Vault holder right now, and he finally lets her drop!
Persephone: It’s kind of gruesome that her own weapon seems embedded in her neck right now. I like it. :drakelike:
Rich Russillo: If you like it, I love it. :drakelike:
James Peters: Drake is back in the ring now and he quickly resets the ladder. Drake might not have his eyes set on championship gold, but he certainly wants to take that briefcase from Darcy.
(The Messiah looks up at the briefcase and cracks a smile as he begins his climb up the ladder. Back on the outside of the ring, Darcy is coughing and sputtering, trying to get some air back into her lungs. She’s clearly suffering at the moment and she carefully brings her battered hands up to the razor wire that is wrapped tightly around her throat. Darcy slowly turns around as she begins to carefully untangle herself, and her eyes open wide as she sees Drake making his way up the ladder.)
Rich Russillo: DARCY THROWS HERSELF INTO THE RING AND MAKES A GRAB FOR THE LADDER! SHE’S ABLE TO TIP IT RIGHT AS DRAKE’S HAND GOES FOR THE BRIEFCASE! DRAKE IS UNABLE TO KEEP HIS BALANCE AND HE FALLS OFF THE LADDER AND INTO THE ROPES!
James Peters: Drake falls out of the ropes and onto the ground, and look at the relief on Darcy’s face! She knows that Drake was just inches from doing exactly what he said he was going to do, and she somehow managed to get back into the ring in time to stop him.
Persephone: Good for her, I guess.
(With Drake temporarily subdued on the outside of the ring, Darcy takes her time and carefully unwraps the razorwhip from around her neck. She just had an extremely close call. Drake’s fingertips had brushed her briefcase, and Darcy was not okay with that. Thankfully, her protective instincts had come out right when they needed, and her dreams of one day becoming the Universal Women’s Champion were still alive.)
Rich Russillo: Drake is stirring on the outside, and Darcy crawls out of the ring. She immediately catches Drake with a kick to the head and sends him sprawling on the ground! Darcy rakes her nails down Drake’s back, snatches him up by the hair, and begins to drag him towards the ring steps.
Persephone: Drake tortured the fuck out of Darcy with those steps earlier in the match, and now I think she wants some payback!
James Peters: Darcy slams Drake’s head off the steel and she tosses him to the side. Darcy pulls part of the steps towards the ramp, and now she’s grabbing Drake :oh:
Rich Russillo: Darcy pulls Drake up to his feet and she hooks him, looking for a snap suplex! Drake manages to block, but Darcy pounds on his back with her fist a few times, and she tries again! This time she connects! Drake’s back bounces off the steel and Darcy quickly grabs the other piece of the steps! She sandwiches Drake’s head between them and races up the ramp! DARCY WITH A RUNNING START AND SHE DROPS DOWN INTO A BASEBALL SLIDE! SHE CONNECTS WITH THE STEPS AND SHE MIGHT HAVE JUST SQUASHED DRAKE’S HEAD!!! :damn:
Persephone: Okay, that was cool.
James Peters: Darcy kicks the steps one last time for good measure, adding insult to injury! Drake is clearly feeling the effects of that cause he is lying motionless! Right now may be Darcy’s time as she could ascend the ladder right now!
Rich Russillo: Seems like she echoes the same sentiments as Darcy has now slid in the ring and positioned the ladder under the briefcase! Drake is still motionless on the outside! Darcy is climbing and she’s gonna get the briefcase! Her fingertips are touching it!
James Peters: FROM BEHIND! DRAKE KING SMASHES DARCY IN THE BACK WITH A STEEL CHAIR! HOW IS DRAKE KING EVEN STILL STANDING RIGHT NOW?! AND AGAIN HE SMASHES HER WITH THE STEEL CHAIR! Drake grabs the dazed Darcy’s leg and pulls it out from under her! DARCY HITS FACE-FIRST ON THE LADDER RUNG! That didn’t look good, Drake had to have busted her open there!
(Darcy is indeed busted open after hitting that ladder, and she is clutching at her forehead where blood is pouring out.)
Persephone: It’s so gruesome. :blessed:
Rich Russillo: “The Messiah” Drake King is very proud of himself after that and he’s going to continue his attack by just stomping down on Darcy who can’t even defend herself at the moment! And Drake is now just pressing his boot down on the face of Darcy!
James Peter: Just look at the expression on Drake’s face! Nothing short of hatred for Darcy May Morgan, the same hatred that may have fueled him to get back up and stop Darcy from securing that briefcase! But uh oh, things are about to go from bad to worse for Darcy as the steel chair has been brought back into the equation!
Rich Russillo: This can’t be good! DRAKE NOW REPEATEDLY DRIVES THE BACK OF THE STEEL CHAIR INTO THE MIDSECTION OF DARCY! AND THE STRETCHER PART OF THE CHAIR BEING USED TO CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF DARCY!
James Peters: Drake removes the chair off her neck, and Darcy is looking to seek refuge on the outside! Drake is not far behind, however, and he still has that steel chair in hand!
(Darcy begins using the ring post to slowly get back to her feet, while Drake primes to hit her again with the chair!)
Rich Russillo: DRAKE SWINGS FOR DARCY’S HEAD! …BUT SHE DUCKS UNDER IT AND DRAKE ENDS UP HITTING THE RING POST INSTEAD! The vibration causes Drake to drop that chair out of his hands! DARCY CAPITALIZES ON THIS MOMENT OF OPPORTUNITY AND USES THE RING APRON TO ASSIST HER WITH A TORNADO DDT! “The Messiah” just got spiked on his head!
James Peters: And now the tides have turned back in Darcy’s favor who retrieves the same chair Drake King was beating her down with! DARCY ATTEMPTS TO SWING THE CHAIR AT DRAKE’S HEAD THIS TIME- BUT DRAKE EVADES IT AT THE LAST SECOND! Drake is attempting to get away from an armed Darcy, WHO SWINGS AGAIN BUT THIS TIMES HITS THE COVER OF OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE AFTER DRAKE EVADES AGAIN!
Persephone: How hard is it to hit someone with a chair. :wow:
Rich Russillo: Very. Especially when you’re dealing with someone as elusive as Drake King, who is now walking up the stage in his attempt to get away from Darcy, who is still in hot pursuit with that chair! DARCY CHARGES AT DRAKE AND TAKES A BIG SWING- BUT DRAKE AGAIN SIDESTEPS AND NAILS DARCY WITH A KNEE TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! Beautiful game plan by the “Last Messiah” who lured Darcy in!
James Peters: Drake wraps the arms around the waist of Darcy and something tells me she’s about to get a rough landing! DRAKE HOISTS HER UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX…BUT DARCY DRIVES HER ELBOW BACK INTO THE FACE OF DRAKE KING, FORCING HIM TO RELEASE HIS HOLD OF HER!
Rich Russillo: DARCY MAY MORGAN GRABS THE HAIR OF DRAKE KING AND SLAMS HIM DOWN ON THE STEEL PART OF OUR ENTRANCE WAY! SKULL TO STEEL, AND YOU COULD SEE DRAKE’S HEAD WHIPLASH OFF THE IMPACT! Drake is in some serious pain, but Darcy grabs another barbwire ladder with her already bloodied hands. She clearly has more punishment in mind for King. Drake may not be aware of Morgan’s evil intentions, as he is leaned up against the barricade.
James Peters: DARCY DRIVES THE TOP OF THAT LADDER INTO THE MIDSECTION OF DRAKE KING AND SHE IS JUST PRESSING IT INTO THE MIDSECTION! Drake has nowhere to go as he’s trapped between that ladder and the barricade before Darcy eventually frees Drake King who stumbles his way over to the ring apron. Darcy sees another opportunity at torture, AND CHARGES IN AT DRAKE WITH THE LADDER BUT DRAKE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND HE AVOIDS BEING CRUSHED BY DARCY FOR THE SECOND TIME!
Rich Russillo: But now Darcy is disarmed after that ladder head slammed into the ring apron! You can see her hands getting even more scratched up from that barbed wire! BUT EVER THE OPPORTUNIST, DRAKE WITH A BICYCLE KICK THAT SMASHES DARCY IN HER FACE! Darcy is down, meanwhile, Drake is the one who carries cruel intentions with that ladder now as he leans it up against the apron. Darcy is seeing stars after that knee, and Drake gets her between his legs for a powerbomb. And Powerbomb he will get, BECAUSE DRAKE SLAMS DARCY DOWN ON THAT LADDER!
Persephone: What a move by Drake!
James Peters: Darcy is rolling on the floor in agony after bouncing off that ladder! You can see some blood pouring out the back of Darcy May Morgan after getting sliced up by the barbed wire. And indeed, victory may be in sight for Drake King, but he opts to roll Darcy back into the ring alongside the ladder she was just Powerbombed on. I’m not sure if this is smart on behalf of Drake. But now we have two ladders in the ring. Drake is making use of the one just brought in by wedging the head of Darcy in between the legs of the ladder. If Drake goes through with what I think he’s going to, this could seriously be the end of Darcy’s career.
Rich Russillo: DRAKE TAKES A BIG LEAP IN THE AIR AND STOMPS DOWN ON THE SKULL OF DARCY MAY MORGAN!!!
Persephone: AW, DAMMIT! WHY’D SHE HAVE TO MOVE?!
James Peters: :mjwhat: To avoid serious injury at the hands of Drake King. Drake clearly isn’t happy by this turn of events, however, and he looks to quickly put an end to Darcy’s momentum! BUT DRAKE RUSHES INTO A DROP TOE HOLD FROM DARCY! AND- OH MY GOD! DRAKE KING GOES DOWN FACE-FIRST INTO THE BARBWIRE LADDER RUNG! And from the looks of things, Drake King has been busted open, after hitting his face on the rung. Reminiscent of the way he busted open Darcy a bit earlier into the match.
(Alongside the slash across his cheek, Drake now has blood pouring out from his forehead which collided with that barbwire rung. Drake is in some serious pain, but Darcy lies in the corner with the small smirk on her face, knowing she has dished out some serious punishment to Drake, and got a measure of revenge for earlier.)
Rich Russillo: Darcy has an opportune moment to climb that ladder and ascend, which she is going to take up right about now. The only thing Drake King may be able do is watch as that barbed wire is sticking to some of the skin on his forehead. Darcy is climbing up, and she may have this one in the bag. She has her hands on that briefcase!
James Peters: IT’S DRAKE! DRAKE MANAGED TO PEEL HIMSELF OFF THAT BARBED WIRE AND DRAKE HAS HIS HANDS ON THE SIDE OF THE LADDER! Darcy realizes she’s in serious trouble! DRAKE TIPS THE LADDER OVER AND DARCY’S THROAT GETS DRIVEN DOWN ON THE TOP ROPE! Drake King isn’t even able to capitalize on his actions after the toll this match has taken as he favors the skin missing from his forehead while being doubled over in the corner.
Persephone: Drake is able to fight through his injuries and he takes the recently tipped over ladder and bridges it in the corner on the middle rope.
Rich Russillo: Drake pummels Darcy with some strikes to the head and back area before bringing Darcy back to her feet. Drake forms a look of pure arrogance on his face, BEFORE WHIPPING DARCY INTO THAT BRIDGED LADDER!
James Peters: WHOA! Darcy has enough wherewithal to slow herself down before impact. DRAKE RUNS AT DARCY- BUT SHE SIDESTEPS DRAKE…who is able to stop himself before hitting that ladder as well! Drake turns around, BUT PURE STRENGTH ON DISPLAY BY DARCY WHO PICKS HIM UP AND SLAMS DRAKE DOWN WITH AN EMPHATIC SITOUT SPINEBUSTER ON THE CANVAS!
Rich Russillo: While Drake is looking to recover off that spinebuster, Darcy is peaking under the ring for a new weapon to introduce into this match. It seems like Darcy has settled on one though in the form of a kendo stick! Darcy slides in the ring, and the crowd brews with anticipation knowing what’s about to come next! DARCY SWINGS AND CRACKS DRAKE IN THE BACK WITH A KENDO STICK SHOT!
Persephone: AGAIN, AGAIN, AND AGAIN! DARCY KEEPS HITTING DRAKE KING WITH THAT KENDO STICK AND THE WELTS ARE FORMING ON HIS BACK!
James Peters: Drake is having no choice but to scurry to the outside! Darcy is swinging like a mad woman! BUT DARCY FOLLOWS DRAKE OUT THERE AND SWINGS AGAIN WITH THE KENDO STICK TO THE BACK OF DRAKE THAT CAUSES HIM TO GO DOWN TO ALL FOURS! Darcy raises that kendo stick to crack Drake in the back again..
Rich Russillo: BUT IT’S DRAKE WHO USES THE RAZOR WHIP DARCY BROUGHT OUT EARLIER TO HIS DISPOSAL AND DARCY GETS SLASHED WITH IT ACROSS THE TORSO AREA!
(Darcy drops the kendo stick out of her hands and falls to a heap, feeling the pain from that razor whip shot slashing her in the stomach, causing some blood to begin leaking out from her abdomen area. Drake King clearly has no remorse for Darcy or for his actions and staggers back to his feet with the whip still in hand, ready to inflict even more punishment upon Morgan.)
Drake King: YOU BROUGHT THIS UPON YOURSELF, DARCY!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING SLASHES DARCY WITH THAT WHIP AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME ON THE BACK! Drake decides to drop the razor whip and opts to swap it out with the kendo stick Darcy was just beating him with. Drake grabs both ends of the kendo stick and brings it across the throat of the already hunched over Darcy May Morgan! Darcy has nowhere to go while Drake just pulls back with the kendo stick and chokes the life out of her!
James Peter: Drake finally relieves the pressure of that kendo stick off the neck of Darcy! And tosses the stick aside to go after the chair used earlier! He’s really using every weapon in sight. Darcy is up to one knee and trying to get back to her feet after the beatdown Drake has given her. DRAKE SWINGS THE STEEL CHAIR AND IT COLLIDES WITH THE SKULL OF DARCY MAY MORGAN!
Persephone: She’s gotta be dead, right?
Rich Russillo: If not, she’s on life support. But Drake tosses the kendo stick, steel chair, and Darcy May Morgan back into the ring. And Drake climbs on top of that ladder he bridged on the middle rope earlier. This thing can’t be 100% stable but I think stability that’s the last thing on Drake’s mind right now. He wants to put Darcy May Morgan out of commission for good.
James Peters: You can’t fault Drake’s thought process either because every time he’s tried to ascend that ladder, Darcy has been there to stop him. Drake needs to neutralize the threat of Darcy for good before he can get that briefcase. DRAKE NOW BUNGEES OFF THE LADDER FOR A BEAUTIFUL FROG SPLASH…NO! Unfortunately for Drake, Darcy gets the knees up! Drake can’t believe it as he’s gasping for air, while making it back to his feet.
Persephone: DARCY RUSHES DRAKE FOR THE FACE ACHE! BICYCLE KICK CONNECTS!!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE CAUGHT THE FOOT OF DARCY! HE SPINS HER AROUND, AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS OF DARCY! HE COULD BE BRINGING HER UP FOR A CHICKENWING FACEBUSTER! But before dropping Darcy down, he turns direction toward the ladder…this can’t end well for Darcy May Morgan. DRAKE SENDS HER DOWN FACE FIRST ON THE LADDER!
James Peters: YOU JUMPED THE GUN A BIT EARLY THERE BECAUSE DARCY AVOIDS CATASTROPHE BY ROLLING OUT ON THAT CHICKENWING AND SENDING DRAKE FACE-FIRST INTO THE BRIDGED LADDER WITH A WHEELBARROW FACEBUSTER! Or so I thought it was face-first but Drake managed to cushion his impact and a bit by putting his forearm in front of his face! Still doesn’t let Drake off with a free pass as now there’s a giant gash on the forearm of King from being split open with that barbed wire.
Persphone: That’s a lot of blood!
Drake King: MOTHER-FREAKER!
Rich Russillo: Now is Darcy’s time to finally start mounting a comeback against Drake King who has been beating her down for quite some time in this match up! Speaking of Drake, Darcy needs to beware as he has separated himself from that barbed wire, but turns around where Darcy tosses a chair at the face of Drake King. Drake manages to catch the chair though, BUT DARCY DRIVES THE SOLE OF HER BOOT INTO DRAKE’S FACE WITH FACE ACHE!!!! THIS TIME THE BICYCLE KICK CONNECTS!! DRAKE KING IS OUT, DARCY MAY HAS TIME TO WIN THIS! But now she carries the task of getting that formerly ladder set up back into position. Darcy needs to hurry on this one!
James Peters: The ladder is finally set up under that briefcase, and Darcy May Morgan begins her ascension. But-
Persephone: Drake King is back and he is holding onto the foot of Darcy May Morgan from the floor. Even when he can barely stand, Drake refuses to let Darcy climb the ladder and win this match.
James Peters: Darcy is clearly infuriated and delivers stomp after stomp to the face of Drake King. Drake’s grip around the foot of Darcy is loosening, and she manages to ascend up the ladder! DRAKE ISNT GONNA ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN AND RIPS DARCY AWAY FROM THE LADDER! DRAKE THEN BUCKLE BOMBS HER INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: Drake follows up with a SUPERKICK, AND ANOTHER SUPERKICK! DARCY IS DAZED AND DRAKE TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PUT HER DOWN WITH THE DAWN OF JUSTICE ON THE CHAIR! THE PEDIGREE CONNECTS! Darcy Morgan is motionless! The punishment she’s suffered throughout this match may have finally gotten to her! Drake realizes now is his moment, he may have finally neutralized the threat of Darcy May Morgan. Drake heads to the top of the ladder!
James Peters: Drake is at the top and he has officially begun unhooking the briefcase. We’re gonna have a new Cash in the Vault holder! HE’S DONE IT!!! DRAKE UNHOOKS THE BRIEFCASE!!!!
Rich Russillo: NOT YET!! DARCY MAY MORGAN ALMOST RUNNING ON ADRENALINE AND STORMING UP THAT LADDER! DRAKE CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT HE’S SEEING! NEITHER CAN I!
James Peters: The shock of Drake King leaves him open for a strike right to the face from Darcy! But Drake fires back with a punch of his own! Then Darcy fires back, Drake fires back, Darcy again! Both jockeying for position on top of that ladder before it looks like Drake gets the upper hand! HE’S LAYING INTO DARCY WITH HIS PUNCHES! BUT DARCY HAS A LAST GASP AND SLAMS DRAKE DOWN FACE-FIRST ON TOP OF THE LADDER!
Rich Russillo: DARCY USES THE LADDER RUNG TO STEP UP AND SCORE A STIFF STEP-UP KNEE STRIKE ON DRAKE KING THAT SENDS NOT ONLY HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS BUT DARCY AS WELL WHO LOSES HER FOOTING AFTER CONNECTING WITH THAT MOVE! Now both competitors lie down on the mat, WILL THERE BE ANYTHING LEFT OF THESE TWO WHEN THE MATCH IS ACTUALLY OVER?!
(Rich’s question was a fair one, because so far, the two of them had given this match their all. It was evident that both Darcy and Drake had their own reasons for wanting to win this match. Drake had vowed to punish Darcy and make her pay for betraying him, and he had more than delivered. Darcy was beaten and bloody, but if there is one thing we all know about ‘The Leading Lady’ is that she is never truly broken. Darcy has found a way to survive so far and keep that briefcase from leaving with Drake.)
Persephone: Boo. They’re both sitting up. I was hoping they would both bleed out.
James Peters: Drake and Darcy have made it into a sitting position and both look worse for the wear. I really have no clue what else they can possibly throw at one another but it seems like we are about to find out. The wear and tear of this match is showing on their bodies, as well as on their faces.
Rich Russillo: Drake is the first competitor up, and he motions at Darcy to join him. Darcy looks exhausted, but she knows that she can’t let up, not even for a minute. ‘The Leading Lady’ is up, but she is hunched over, and here comes Drake. Darcy greets him with a right hand to the mid-section, and Drake fires back with a clubbing blow to the back of the neck. Darcy’s knees buckle, but she remains standing and hits Drake in the stomach for a second time. Drake’s unbothered and he brings his knee up, driving the air right out of Darcy’s lungs! Drake shoves the ladder to the side, and he takes Darcy by the hand, whipping her into the ropes.
Persephone: Darcy comes flying back at Drake and ducks to avoid a lariat! Darcy jumps on the ropes and she gets Drake with a springboard back elbow! Drake staggers back and Darcy goes to the ropes! Darcy up top and she waits for Drake to turn around… DIVING HURRICANRANA! DRAKE IS DOWN! DARCY MOUNTS HIM AND BEGINS THROWING FOREARMS! THEY’RE DOING THEIR DAMAGE TO DRAKE! DARCY HAS REOPENED THOSE WOUNDS FROM EARLIER! FRESH BLOOD IS FLYING EVERYWHERE! I LOVE IT!
James Peters: DRAKE FINALLY THROWS DARCY OFF BUT SHE’S RIGHT BACK ON THE ATTACK! DARCY IS JUST THROWING PUNCH AFTER PUNCH, AND DRAKE FINALLY GRABS HER BY THE ARMS! DARCY DESPERATELY TRIES TO FIGHT HER WAY FREE BUT DRAKE IS BIGGER AND STRONGER, AND HE MANAGES TO FORCE HER OVER ON HER BACK! DRAKE QUICKLY WRAPS HIS HANDS AROUND DARCY’S THROAT AND HE IS CHOKING THE LIFE OUT OF HER!
Rich Russillo: DARCY IS ABLE TO GET HER HANDS UP AND SHE JAMS HER FINGERS IN DRAKE’S EYES! DRAKE IS FORCED TO LET HER GO AND DARCY ROLLS AWAY FROM HIM! DARCY IS UP FIRST AND HITS DRAKE IN THE TEMPLE WITH A SHOOT STYLE KICK! SHE GETS HIM ACROSS THE CHEST WITH ANOTHER! AND A THIRD CONNECTS RIGHT TO THE FACE! DARCY LEAPS OVER DRAKE, RUNS THE ROPES, AND SHE GETS DRAKE RIGHT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A DROPKICK!
Persephone: Darcy looks fucking wild right now, and her eyes settle on the chair! DARCY HAS THE CHAIR AND SHE SLAMS IT DOWN ACROSS THE BACK OF DRAKE’S HEAD! DARCY THROWS THE CHAIR DOWN AND ROLLS DRAKE ON TOP OF IT! THE BACK OF HIS HEAD IS RESTING ON THE CHAIR LIKE A PILLOW! DARCY TURNS, GETS THE LADDER, AND PULLS IT TOWARDS DRAKE! SHE LAYS THE LADDER ACROSS HIS FACE, AND I THINK SHE IS GOING TO THE TOP ROPE AGAIN!
Rich Russillo: :lupe: I think Darcy has set Drake up for ‘The Grand Finale.’
James Peters: Darcy doesn’t use her shooting star press very often, but this isn’t just an ordinary match. This is a match that will make her or break her, and her season.
Rich Russillo: DARCY GOES FOR IT! SHOOTING STAR PRESS!
Persephone: AND DRAKE JUST THREW THE LADDER! HE CAUGHT DARCY IN THE FACE WHILE SHE WAS IN THE AIR AND SHE’S CURLED INTO THE FETAL POSITION NOW! HER FACE IS BUSTED OPEN ONCE AGAIN! :blessed:
James Peters: Jesus Christ. I don’t know how much more these two can take. I really don’t.
Rich Russillo: :lupe: Why is Drake leaving the ring?
Persephone: SO HE CAN BRING THAT INTO THE RING! OH MY GOD! YES!!!
(The socially distanced crowd can’t help but react in shock as Drake retrieves his old friend, the branding iron.)
James Peters: Oh no.
Persephone: MELT 👏 HER 👏 FACE 👏 OFF 👏
Rich Russillo: Drake has slithered back into the ring and right now, he doesn’t look like any Messiah I have ever seen depicted in pictures or whatever. Drake looks like the devil reincarnated and Darcy is about to pay the ultimate price for her sins.
James Peters: Darcy sees what Drake has in his hands and she is backing up towards the corner! Darcy is too proud to beg, but her eyes are telling a different story. She is practically pleading with Drake not to use that, but I don’t think Drake is going to listen. Drake slowly makes his way to the corner, and dodges a desperation kick from Darcy. He snatches her by the hair and drags her out of the corner on her knees.
(It’s a tense moment as Drake pulls Darcy to the center of the ring, and haunches down so the two can be at eye level. It’s quite a sight. Both are covered in blood, bruised and busted up, and there’s so much emotion on both of their faces. For the first real time in the match Darcy looks terrified. She’s not sure how much more she can give at this point. She is staring at Drake, her blue eyes full of anguish, and all Drake can do is sneer.)
Drake King: (off-mic) It never had to come to this, Darcy. I never wanted things to go this far. I tried to help you. I tried to give you everything you have ever wanted in this business. I thought you were deserving of it, but in the end, you proved yourself to be just like eve-
Persephone: DARCY WITH A LOW BLOW!
Rich Russillo: THE BRANDING IRON FALLS FROM DRAKE’S HANDS AND DARCY SCRAMBLES TO RETRIEVE IT! DARCY HAS THE BRANDING IRON AND SHE IS MAKING HER WAY BACK TO DRAKE! DRAKE IS ROLLING AROUND, IN OBVIOUS PAIN, AND DARCY LOOKS TO BRAND HIM!
James Peters: DRAKE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND THE BRANDING IRON SLAMS INTO THE MAT! DARCY CAN’T BELIEVE SHE MISSED, AND DRAKE IS ON THE APRON NOW! HE DROPS TO THE GROUND BUT DARCY DARTS BETWEEN THE ROPES!
BAM!!!!
Persephone: DRAKE WITH A TRASH CAN LID! HE JUST NAILED DARCY RIGHT IN THE HEAD! DARCY IS HANGING OVER THE MIDDLE ROPE NOW AND DRAKE TAKES THE TRASH CAN AND SMASHED IT DOWN OVER THE BACK OF HER HEAD! DRAKE THE REDEEMER BACK INSIDE THE RING NOW AND HE’S GOT THE BRANDING IRON!
(No one inside the Superdome will ever forget the sound of Darcy May Morgan’s blood curdling scream.)
Rich Russillo: My God… Drake King just branded this poor woman….
Persephone: (whispering) Awesome…
James Peters: Darcy is rolling around on the mat in agony, grabbing at her left shoulder. Drake drove that burning branding iron into the back of Darcy’s left shoulder blade, leaving his initials imprinted on her forever.
Rich Russillo: I really don’t know what else to say…
Persephone: I mean, he could have just melted her face off.
James Peters: That is not a silver lining…
(Drake tosses the branding iron down and heads towards the ladder. He grabs it and repositions it right under the Cash in the Vault briefcase.)
Rich Russillo: I really think this is it, guys. All the hard work, all the effort, and everything else Darcy has poured into this company and into making a name for herself is about to go up in flames. Drake King is about to become our brand new Cash in the Vault holder.
(There’s a sinking feeling inside the Superdome as the fans watch in horror as Drake the Redeemer begins to make his way up the ladder. He takes his time, soaking in the reaction of the crowd, and enjoying every single insult and boo they send his way.)
James Peters: I always try and take an unbiased perspective whenever we call these matches, but I am completely disgusted right now. Drake King is about to steal something that doesn’t belong to him and just rip the heart out of Darcy May Morgan.
Persephone: She didn’t have to put the briefcase on the line against him, and you know that. Stop being so fucking dramatic, Jim. Darcy asked for this. She deserves this. She should have cashed in already because Gawd knows the bitch had plenty of opportunities.
James Peters: You just don’t fucking get it do you?
Rich Russillo: ENOUGH! DRAKE IS AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER!
Persephone: :skip: GET THE FUCKING BRIEFCASE, DAMN!
(Drake reaches for the briefcase but stops, literally centimeters away from grabbing it. The crowd is shocked, but The Messiah cracks an arrogant grin. He positions himself on top of the ladder and raises his hands in the air.)
Drake King: :blessed:
(The crowd goes absolutely crazy, booing the fuck out of the man they will never ever accept as their Messiah.)
Drake King: :drakelike:
(Down on the mat, Darcy is stirring and she sees what’s going on. She’s in so much pain thanks to the match, the branding, and just mentally exhausted when you think of the rollercoaster ride she has been on since Pain for Pride. Drake looks down from the ladder and sees his adversary looking up at him and he places his hand on the briefcase.)
Drake King: (off-mic) Awwwww.
(Like a true douchebag, Drake gives the briefcase a little swing, just taunting Darcy with how close he is to it. A look of pure rage crosses Darcy’s face.)
Darcy May Morgan: (off-mic) Just grab it. Just fucking take it, Drake.
(Much to Darcy’s utter disgust, Drake sits down on the top of the ladder.)
Drake King: (off-mic) Now that would be an easy solution, wouldn’t it? You could just turn around and cry about how big bad Drake King ruined your life. You claimed you would do absolutely anything to retain this briefcase. Get up here and prove it.
Persephone: :comeagain:
James Peters: Did he really just tell Darcy to get up the ladder and take the briefcase? :skip:
(Darcy is confused, much like the rest of the crowd. She doesn’t trust Drake at all, but what choice does she have? He could grab the briefcase at any moment and she would lose everything. In her mind, this is a no win situation. With trepidation in her eyes, Darcy forces herself to get up and with her mangled hands and battered body, she starts to climb up the ladder on the opposite side from Drake.)
Rich Russillo: I have no fucking clue what is even going on anymore. Drake King had this match won until he challenged Darcy to get up the ladder and prove how much she wanted to retain her briefcase. Darcy is almost level with Drake, but she seems hesitant to reach for the briefcase.
James Peters: Drake just gave the briefcase a little swing, and Darcy moved her head. A smirk crosses Drake’s face, and Darcy can help but glare at him. Drake grabs the briefcase again and he is going to unhook it but Darcy with a punch to the gut!
Persephone: DRAKE TAKES THE BRIEFCASE AND HE SLAMS IT INTO DARCY’S SKULL! DARCY SLIPS AND SHE SLIDES DOWN THE LADDER! THE BARBED WIRE IS DIGGING INTO HER FLESH AND SLICING HER UP ON THE WAY DOWN!
Rich Russillo: HER CHIN SLAMS INTO THE BOTTOM RUNG OF THE LADDER AND SHE’S JUST LAYING THERE! DRAKE CAREFULLY SWITCHES TO THE SIDE DARCY WAS ON AND HE IS REACHING FOR TH-
James Peters: JUDGEMENT DAY! JUDGEMENT DAY! DRAKE WITH THE CURBSTOMP OFF THE TOP OF THE LADDER!!!!
Persephone: NO! DARCY MOVED! DRAKE MISSED COMPLETELY!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE’S KNEE BUCKLES BUT HE CATCHES HIMSELF IN THE ROPES! DARCY IS USING HER FOREARMS TO PUSH HERSELF UP THE LADDER! DRAKE LIMPS TOWARDS THE LADDER AS QUICKLY AS HE CAN AND HE NAILS HER IN THE BACK BUT DARCY USES HER FOOT TO KICK HIM AWAY! DRAKE DARTS TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LADDER AND NOW BOTH ELITISTS ARE RACING TO THE TOP! DARCY GETS THERE FIRST AND SHE’S GOT HER HANDS ON HER BRIEFCASE! COME ON DARCY! UNHOOK IT!
James Peters: DRAKE WITH A FOREARM THAT CATCHES HER FLUSH ACROSS THE JAW! DARCY MANAGES TO CATCH HERSELF BEFORE SHE FALLS AND SHE FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN! DRAKE RETALIATES! DARCY! DRAKE! DARCY! DRAKE! DARCY! DRAKE! DRAKE! DRAKE!
Persephone: DARCY WITH A HEADBUTT! DARCY CAUGHT HIM WITH A HEADBUTT! DRAKE IS STUNNED AND DARCY WITH ANOTHER HEADBUTT! SHE NEARLY KNOCKS HERSELF OUT BUT SHE REGAINS HER MOMENTUM! DRAKE TAKES ONE MORE STEP UP AND HE GRABS FOR THE BRIEFCASE! DARCY PUNCHES HIM IN THE STOMACH AND SHE IS REACHING DOWN INTO HER BOOT! WHAT IS SHE DOING?!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE’S NEARLY GOT THE CASE UNHOOKED! DARCY LOOK! DARCY!
James Peters: DARCY DIGS DEEP AND RAKES DRAKE ACROSS THE FACE! HE LETS GO OF THE CASE AND SHE GRABS HIS HAIR AND SLAMS HIS FACE DOWN ON TOP OF THE LADDER! SHE DOES IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN! ALL OF DARCY’S EMOTION IS POURING OUT OF HER RIGHT NOW! DRAKE IS REELING!
Persephone: DRAKE WITH ONE LAST ATTEMPT AT GRABBING THE BRIEFCASE! HE PUSHES HIMSELF UP DESPITE THE BEATING DARCY JUST GAVE HIM! HE’S GOT IT! DRAKE HAS THE BRI-
Rich Russillo: ‘LEADING LEFT’! ‘LEADING LEFT’!
(It’s almost as if everything pauses for a moment. When Darcy went for her boot, she removed a pair of brass knux made out of gold. She slipped them on her hand and landed the blow right to Drake’s jaw as his hand clasped the hook and he was grabbing the case. Drake’s eyes locked on Darcy’s as his hands fell from her case, but more than anything it was the look on his face that sent a chill down Darcy’s spine as Drake fell from the ladder.)
James Peters: GET. THE. FUCKING. CASE.
Crowd: DARCY! DARCY! DARCY! DARCY!
(With tears in her eyes, Darcy grabbed her briefcase, yanking it down and hugging it to her chest.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND STILL THE CASH IN THE VAULT HOLDER… DARCY MAY MORGAN!!!
(“Spotlight Savior” begins to blast across the PA system as Darcy sits on top of the ladder and buries her destroyed face against the briefcase. She fought for her livelihood tonight and she got her statement victory.)
James Peters: There is nothing but pure emotion coming from Darcy May Morgan right now. She gave this match everything she had and in the end, it was just enough. She managed to catch Drake off guard and knock him from the ladder and her dream of becoming the Universal Women’s Champion in 2021 are still alive.
Rich Russillo: Drake King did everything he said he was going to do and then some tonight. He promised to torture and punish and hurt Darcy, and no doubt the scars from this match will be ones Darcy wears for the rest of her life. Drake branded her, beat her, and berated her, but somehow she overcame everything and emerged from the match as the winner.
(Darcy finally wipes her eyes with the back of her hand and gingerly stands up. The crowd is standing for her, cheering for her, and letting her know how much the respect the effort she gave tonight. She holds the briefcase up, and the cheers get louder, and that’s the final camera shot as Road to Redemption fades to another area of the Superdome.)
( Sunday Voltage continues on as we transition to the backstage area as we see Ruler in his locker room area. He looks to be mediating, freeing himself from outside distractions. After Ruler was defeated by Charlie Marr in the Cash in the Vault tournament, he’s looking to bounce back alongside his partner in NICHOLISM, Alex Myers. Both have suffered drastic losses as Ruler looks to rebound from that loss as we head towards Road to Redemption and their Showdown versus Voltage Showcase match. While Ruler looks to make preparations for that we would hear a voice be shouted towards him… )
???: Hey can we talk?
( Ruler’s eyes widen as he looks over to his right and notices the person who shouted his name. He has quite surprised reaction to his face as Ruler replies to the person by saying… )
Ruler: Yeah, sure.
( Camera pans over to reveal Hayley Marrow! She is in a casual attire here wearing a black ultra-cropped sweatshirt as it looks she has something to say to Ruler after he and Alex interaction from last weeks’ Voltage. Hayley seems more calm then she was last week as she begins speaking to the “Revolutionizer” himself. )
Hayley Marrow: Listen, I’m going to be honest and tell you that I don’t particularly trust you. I don’t trust anyone for that matter because even the people I thought I could trust betrayed me and made me broken and shallow. It’s hard to really trust anyone in this world but what you said last week. When you said you also suffered setbacks, suffered disappointment after disappointment… Sick and tired of the failures like you said, what were those failures exactly?
(Ruler seems little surprise Hayley would ask him this as he takes a few moments to collect his thoughts as she responds to Hayley and in more calming voice. )
Ruler: If you want me to indulge in those past failures, disappointment would be an understatement of how this entire year went for myself and Alexis. I have had multiple title matches, matches for the Interwire title, World title, and hell even a spot in Grand Rampage. Not one, but two chances of becoming the holder of Cash in the Vault but none of those attempts have been successful. It hasn’t worked for me and the same could be said about my partner, Alexis. I know they have struggled this year themselves, we both have struggled and seemingly come up short each and every time. It’s not a great feeling at all, you’re not alone with the frustrations you currently have right now. While we do have those struggles, we have grown a lot as competitors. While it might not have paid off in championship success, we are becoming better each passing day. Those unsuccessful attempts at those opportunities have not been so kind to us, as Alexis’ loss against TLA especially hit hard for them, they’re not going to stop until they get what they have always wanted. We knew it was never going to be easy chasing the goals and aspirations we have gone for, and we haven’t gotten there yet, but we will. We’re going to turn things around, and make NICHOLISM a successful unit of two individuals that want to have success written in their name.
( Hayley hears what Ruler has to say, as she hears him clearly and understands the failures he had gone through himself and well as Alex. Hayley responds back to Ruler by saying… )
Hayley Marrow: How will you do that exactly Ruler? How will you be able to just change things around after all those setbacks?
Ruler: It’s more difficult to say then it is doing it but just working on yourself, becoming better physically and mentally. All the things it takes to be one day the greatest and again those setbacks have not been the most pleasant thing in the world, I know the future can turn things around if we stay on the course and not let these distractions destroy our void. Destroy our concertations per say.
Hayley Marrow: Again I don’t trust you at all Ruler. I don’t trust Alex, I don’t trust anyone but myself. What you were talking about last week though, is that it’s a common theme among others that there is frustration. Asking me if I think I’m the only one who faces hardships in this company and dealing with those setbacks that you just explained to me. It had me intrigued and wondered how two people who are already champions in this company would ask me if they feel my frustrations? I mean I finally won my first match last week, I am for sure certain that’s not enough for me to reach the next level. Up to that point, it had been disappointment after disappointment. Loss after loss, teaming with a guy that cost me a win weeks back, I felt as if I had no progression since I first arrived in this company. The start of my EAW career has been rough, has been disappointing and frustrating and every other negative emotion you can think of. I had a purpose to redeem myself after what had happened between myself and my father. Used as cannon fodder, a human shield and put out to the side to rot and die. You can have your disappointing losses fuel you up Ruler but I don’t think you can ever experience what I had gone through before signing with EAW. My first win last week was a start but it’s not going to be enough until I do something that’s actually worth a damn.
Ruler: I do understand your frustrations Hayley, believe me I do-
Hayley Marrow: Do you really? Do you really understand it? You’re right though about turning things around, making changes in order for yourself to be better at every aspect of the game. I want the frustrations to be worth it, all those setbacks to be worth it for when I enter myself in the Extreme Enigma Battle Royale and come out the other side as the winner. That could be great for me don’t get me wrong I’m just not sure what it’ll take for me to get what I want. I have to face so many other people that want this just as much as me, and with the setbacks that I have endured since the start of my EAW journey… I don’t know what that will take.
( Ruler responds and understands where Hayley is coming from as he doesn’t become dismissive towards her as he continues to speak towards her. )
Ruler: Those setbacks are not for the faint of heart but anyone can overcome them. It just takes time and skills and again a lot of other people have been struggling for years upon years. A lot of other people share their own sentiments, their own remorse and while you can certainly feel how you feel Hayley… You have a long career ahead of you as long as you don’t go off the rails like Jordan Narzikis. I know you don’t want to end up like him, just another forgotten individual that no one will remember months from now. You want more right?
( Hayley collects her thoughts for a few moments, as she seems a little hesitant on the answer. After a couple of seconds though she responds to what Ruler just said to her. )
Hayley Marrow: Yes I do but you got to realize something Ruler… You have had success here before. You have success in this company, you were a champion at the start of the year. Alex had a champion last year, you’re both former New Breed Champions. You both have been spotlighted and given chances under those spotlights. Despite those setbacks, you both have been champions and have been put in prominent positions. There’s no doubt that you two will become champions again in the future, it’s only a matter of time but for someone like me? Someone who has always dealt with bullshit from the very beginning… It’s a different feeling. While wrestling has been in my blood, being a third generation wrestler, it certainly doesn’t feel like it. I feel like a black sheep; a sore thumb that stands out compared to the rest. From the perspective you can see why I question why either you or Alex would think you know what I’m talking about. Our experiences are different and you think that I’m somebody in pain. I guess I am. I am unsure about everything and I’m unsure of the words you have spoken to me not just last week but right now as well.
( Ruler put his hands on Hayley’s shoulder. He looks directly at her as Hayley does the same as their eyes are locked staring at each other like from last week. Ruler responds by saying… )
Ruler: I think I know what you’re missing…
(There would be a quick stare between the two as eventually you would see them talking as the segment abruptly ends. Sunday Night Voltage would transition out as we cut to commercial break! )
(Promotional ad for Road to Redemption, where the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royale will take place.)
(We return from a commercial break and it’s an immediate round of cheering as the crowd celebrate the collective of Alex Myers, Ruler, Donovan Duke and Mia Santoro huddled together backstage. Donovan is wearing a dark grey blazer/trouser set to go with his wine-coloured polyester shirt and this is finished with bedazzling black shoes, Myers wears a charcoal jacket atop their light grey vest with the Guardian Angel wearing black skinny jeans slightly cropped above the ankle to show their black flat shoes, Mia is wearing a deep-purple halter neck top paired with wet-look leggings and heeled comfort shoes, Ruler is dressed sharply in a three-piece black suit with a deep-purple tie and shiny black shoes that somehow are glossier than Donovan’s. Last week, we saw #DoMia and NICHOLISM go head-to-head in tag team competition, but their contest was brought to an abrupt stop by Caroline, Delilah Rose, Princess Candice, and Miku Sakai as Team Showdown invaded Voltage ahead of the Showdown vs Voltage bout at Road to Redemption. We then saw the four Voltage Elitists come together to attack Team Showdown as retribution for last week.)
Ruler: …
Donovan Duke…
(There’s a momentary tension shared between Ruler and Donovan Duke share an icy stare. The two have a shared history, having shared battles across the Season. Alex Myers looks on curiously, having been in the middle of these two scrapping.)
Alex Myers: Guys. Are we good?
(Alex looks to Donovan first, the Oklahoma Storm hesitantly nods… Myers then looks to their NICHOLISM brethren Ruler, the latter nods stiffly as it appears as if they’ve finally established common ground with Donovan Duke, a man whose ambitions rival the NICHOLISM pair’s individual goals.)
Mia Santoro: Great, now that we’re all friends we can kick Team Showdown’s ass. I can’t stand them, especially that psycho Miku Sakai.
Alex Myers: I wouldn’t exactly call us friends. But we have something that makes us stronger than them, continuality. Before Bloodsport, there was a moment where Donovan, Hunter and I united to shut up Drake King. It was that moment there we all fought for a shared goal, to dethrone Drake King and become EAW World Champion but the problem was only one of us could win the belt… this time it’s different. This time if I win, Hunter wins. If Hunter wins, Donovan wins. If you win Mia, I win. We represent four of the best on Voltage. We owe it to our reputations to succeed. I respect you Mia, I respect you too Donovan.
(Donovan acknowledges Myers’ gesture of respect and nods approvingly. Ruler is stoic and verges on expressionless, he is clearly disengaged from the conversation despite his civil manner towards Duke.)
Alex Myers: When we went face-to-face with you two, I was hoping that we would be able to determine which one of us is the better team. I appreciate that you two have a budding ‘chemistry’ but Hunter and I are an actual team, we’ve known each for years. EAW might have brought you together, but Hunter and I’s bond transcends this company, it transcends this sport. These are bonds that nobody on Team Showdown can emulate, they’re selfish and driven by their own egos and insecurities. Since losing the EAW New Breed Championship, I’ve observed Caroline. She’s been languishing, the darkness in her has led her astray. This match is her way of making an impact, she will not show mercy in her approach… but she is alone. Her cold demeanour isolates her from her team and makes it clear that Team Showdown is no team, it’s a collective of four individuals. Four talented individuals but they have no synergy.
Donovan Duke: You’re right.
(Donovan speaks up with everybody turning to look at him, especially Mia who beams as she looks on at her beau with pride as his expression is one of poise and concentration.)
Donovan Duke: Mia and I are two sides of the same coin. I have no weaknesses beside her when you balance my strengths against hers. We may not have the same history as you two have NICHOLISM but none of that matters when you consider the strength of our bond. This young, fiery, feisty lady here has the largest heart I know of anyone in EAW and doesn’t know the meaning of accepting defeat. When the odds aren’t in her favour, she’ll still carry on until she’s all out. She’s not been here for a great deal of time, yet she’s already proven that she can hang with some of the best, you saw her beat TLA, right?
(Ruler and Myers look to each other, Myers is impressed by their peers’ conviction as The Storm pays homage to his leading lady, the leading lady La Desperada coyly gushes as she twirls her fingers around Duke’s curly brunette hair.)
Mia Santoro: And this man is a true gentleman, modest and magnanimous. He won’t tell you, but his power is only second to his mental strength. He’s as calculated as anybody I’ve ever met, he’s a shark and when he smells blood, he will pounce. If anyone can capitalise on the lack of cohesion of Team Showdown, it’s him.
(Ruler glances at Myers, almost unsettled by the sickeningly sweet connection that #DoMia have been creating. The onus is on Duke to focus the situation as he resumes speaking.)
Donovan Duke: Just remember, that they’re not a team of misfits. Just because they don’t have anything in common, it doesn’t mean that they’re not capable of working together. I believe that between the bonds that our teams share, we can get your heads together and become a well-oiled machine. I’ll admit it, I didn’t expect entirely to join forces like this but we’re here now and you know what? We actually have the perfect opportunity to represent our brand and prove that we are better than them. I can’t lie to you, I’m still reeling from Team Voltage’s loss at Territorial Invasion in Brand Warfare. This IS our chance at Redemption. To undo that disappointment that Voltage experienced across the night. Showdown may have outlasted us over the night but they didn’t win either. So I don’t understand why they think they’re better than us. I’m certainly not gonna let them walk over us and do whatever they want at our expense. Are you guys?
Mia Santoro: No!
(Mia almost immediately replies to Duke’s call for response. Donovan is pleased with Santoro’s enthusiasm; the former looks to both members of NICHOLISM. Alex Myers responds first and nods.)
Alex Myers: I think you know what I think after last night’s Showdown. If they’re going to hit us, we’re going to hit back twice as hard. Team Showdown have another thing coming if they think we’re going to let them get away with whatever they please.
(The rest of the team look to Ruler next. The Ruler of Everything may prove to be the crack in the foundation of that ‘well-oiled machine.’ While there’s no disputing that he is tremendously skilled and has forged a potent partnership with Alex Myers, he has no loyalty to Donovan Duke or Mia Santoro. The rest of the team are uneasy as Ruler commences to speak, Myers less-so than the others but the latter is certainly eager to hear what their NICHOLISM teammate has to say.)
Ruler: I’m not interested in what Team Showdown thinks or what they represent. But that doesn’t mean I care about Team Voltage either. Do you honestly think I care about what happened at Territorial Invasion in the Brand Warfare match? This ‘brand supremacy’ battle interests me very little. I don’t care how this benefits you two.
(Mia and Donovan tense up, taking exception to the individualistic words of Ruler whose selfishness has always been blatant. Myers looks on with concern.)
Ruler: I do care about how this affects NICHOLISM. Alex and I have a mission and we can’t transcend if people like Caroline, Miku, Candice and Delilah stand in our way. We have come so far in our journeys to achieve our goals and all of that work becomes undone if we allow Showdown’s scum to defeat us. Victory is the only option at Road to Redemption and it’s rare to say… but I agree with you Donovan. I agree that it is in our best interest to take out the four that stand in our way next weekend otherwise I dread to think how this will end. I’ll do what I must.
(Duke is apprehensive as Ruler commits to the team tentatively but is ultimately assured.)
Donovan Duke: That’s good enough for me. Guys, it’s not gonna be easy but there’s a reason that we’re representing Team Voltage. And I trust you – all of you – to show up at Road to Redemption and bring your best. That’s all I ask because individually we are great but collectively, there’s no way they’re stopping us.
(The four look around at each other, having somewhat ‘bonded’ following this interaction. The tandem of Duke and Santoro juxtaposed against NICHOLISM offers two very different teams in terms of what has brought them together but the end goal is shared, win. Duke and Santoro confidently smile as Myers’ grin is a more subtle expression, Ruler sniggers at the prospect of putting away his adversaries from the Showdown brand. The screen fades to black.)
(“El Gavilan” by Luis R Conriquez, Peso Pluma, y Tony Aguirre blasts across the speakers as Roberto De La Rosa and Valerie Hellstorm make their way down to the ring. They don’t look happy and they are shown immediately demanding microphones from the crew at ringside.)
Rich Russillo: Well we all heard what The Jaded Hearts had to say on Dynasty. I can understand why La Familia might take issue with it. Luckily we here on Voltage have a great platform for them to fire off a response!
Persephone: You watch another brand? I can barely get through one…
James Peters: You work here you know… but aside from that I am looking forward to hearing what Roberto De La Rosa and Valerie Hellstorm have to say.
Roberto De La Rosa: Callate cabrones. El Padrastro has the microphone and he is not happy. I have something very important to say. So please quiet down and be respectful there is a beautiful mujer in this ring and you will show her the same respect that you all show me here.
(Valerie Hellstorm steps up to the front of the camera and stares down the crowd who gives more of a positive reaction than one might expect from Roberto’s demands but it is clear the crowd has a lot of respect for this duo.)
Valerie Hellstorm: La Familia heard all that the Jaded Hearts had to say on Dynasty. They are putting on a little reunion tour huh? Well you know what? Personally I think that their comments were nothing more than disrespectful and distasteful!
Roberto De La Rosa: See now you two idiotas have gone and made Valerie all kinds of upset. That won’t slide with me. That won’t slide with La Familia! Since we arrived here on Voltage there has been no other force more dominant than us! Somos los jefes de Voltage y somos imparables.
Valerie Hellstorm: That’s nothing but facts. Anyone disagree? No. No I don’t think they do. Because anyone who would dare to disagree with The Girl Boss has already been taken care of. Any team that has ever believed themselves to be more dominant than us… has fallen to us.
Roberto De La Rosa: Eso es cierto chica. We have beaten them all. Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade can mouth off all they want but we have nothing to prove to them. Not only that but we don’t even have to prove anything to those ratas sucias.
Valerie Hellstorm: Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade said a lot… but all that you people need to know is what you already believe each and every time you see us in action. We are worth far more than any words that the Jaded Hearts could ever have to say to us.
Roberto De La Rosa: When el jefe has something that he wants… he just goes in and takes it! La semana pasada… we made a statement. What happened on Voltage last week was La Familia laying down the law and reminding the Jaded Hearts and anyone else who may have forgotten just who the hell we are!
Valerie Hellstorm: That is right. Nobody can deny the truth. It is clear that the Jaded Hearts recognize us. They see just how big of a threat we truly are to their championship titles. Considering how things are going with Minerva too I would not be surprised if lil Kassie is getting a bit nervous that she is about to walk out of Road to Redemption with no belts whatsoever!
Roberto De La Rosa: Honestly she deserves it but Sienna does too. Kassidy clearly has conflicting priorities too. Who cares about Minerva at all at this point? Ella es irrelevante y nosotros somos el futuro. You better get your priorities straight Kassidy! Because you are going to need everything you got to overcome us in that ring.
Valerie Hellstorm: But spoiler alert. Even then it won’t be enough. You are going to be cost the gold because you couldn’t be bothered to put all your focus on us, but it’s probably a good thing because this is one title match that neither of you have a hope of winning. Maybe you can beat Minerva. I don’t know and I don’t care. But you damn sure can’t beat us.
Roberto De La Rosa: Spitting nothing but real. Listen up chicas. At Road to Redemption we are going to cement ourselves as the team to look out for heading into that año nuevo. 2024 is going to belong to La Familia and we will establish that for all to see and leave absolutely no doubt when we hold those EAW Tag Team Champions high on up into the air! La Familia son los mejores luchadores de toda esta industria! La Familia so-
(‘True Love’ by CFO$ is then heard playing up as both Roberto and Valerie are interrupted in the middle of what they’re saying, the crowd is going absolutely berserk as both the Universal Women’s Champion Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade begin to make their way out. The Jaded Hearts stand side-by-side, before beginning to make their way down to the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well it was about time the two of them made their presence known. Roberto and Valerie have talked their talk and they seem like they’re adamant on walking out of the Marquee Event with the Unified Tag Team Championships around their waist. But The Jaded Hearts know especially that La Familia isn’t just facing anyone in this situation.
James Peters: The Jaded Hearts are a once in a lifetime tag team with once in a lifetime Elitists, Road To Redemption will end up being their first tag defense and they don’t plan to lose to anyone. La Familia is going to have to dig down deep but even then, against competition like this, I don’t think that will be enough. Regardless, I’m interested to see what the two teams have to say to each other.
Persephone: :francis: Why isn’t Luis out here. I’m pissed. This is a travesty.
(Kassidy and Sienna both then begin to make their way into the ring, grabbing microphones for both of them while ‘True Love’ from there begins to come to a close. After a moment, with unimpressed looks beginning to show on their face, they begin to speak.)
Kassidy Heart: I think we can agree that this is all just fucking ridiculous, right? :mjlol:
Sienna Jade: Do you even need to ask? I mean, who even thought in the first place that Roberto De La Rosa and Valerie Hellstorm were going to face the two best Elitists in this company, The Jaded Hearts? I sure didn’t.
Kassidy Heart: If you two honestly believe deep down that you have even the slightest of a chance just because you dedicated your time to potshots and attacking us from behind, then you’re better off just giving up while you’re ahead. I know that this is a match where you would be dying to prove yourself, and in any other situation I’d agree. But against a tag team that is simply mathematically impossible to beat, then I don’t know why you decide to waste your breath if it’s going to end up being bullshit like this. If you want to be honest…
Sienna Jade: We might have overestimated you two. Is this really the hill that you want to die on? If so, maybe you want to reconsider.
Roberto De La Rosa: I think it is you two who should reconsider! You two gringas don’t know what you are up against. You are fighting up against La Familia on our own turf in Mexico City and we are going to be walking out with the campeonatos. You can look down and underestimate us all you want but I don’t think that is such a good idea.
Valerie Hellstorm: It is a real stupid idea but that is to be expected from the likes of you. You think those were just attacks from behind and potshots? That’s called thinking outside the box. That’s called being smarter than you! But you in your deluded egotistical state can’t seem to comprehend that. You two old boring women have held this company hostage for too long and we are going to free those titles and you two can go back to the suburbs and get addicted to pills or something while living off your wrestling money as long as you can.
Roberto De La Rosa: Honestly I expected better from the supposed “TaG tEaM oF tHe DeCaDe” but clearly that decade is over. The 2020s belong to La Familia! Clearly we had way too high of expectations for you putas but you have failed to live up to them time and time again. Qué decepción!
(Kassidy and Sienna can’t help but laugh at this as they look at them.)
Kassidy Heart: Are you kidding me?
Sienna Jade: Out of EVERYONE that could possibly say that, it was YOU TWO that decided to try and dictate how this match is going to look? Absolutely disappointing. You are not at all in the position to do that, and that’s the last argument you want to try and pull against two Elitists who have by all means dominated said decade that you want to try and besmirch in our names.
Kassidy Heart: Give the two of you the same time as we had to accomplish what we have done and you would fold. As shown with the other pisspoor attempts at making tag teams to try and level with us, it’s not about the amount of time that you have at your disposal to make something happen, it’s about how much talent and skill that you have to do it. Right now, you lack both of those.
Sienna Jade: I will say one thing, and it’s that we had the tiniest, just the smallest, bit of hope that you would come out here tonight and convey yourselves as perfectly rational, level-headed people. But, once again, we overestimated you, and that’s a disappointment.
Roberto De La Rosa: Let’s be very clear as to what this is. We don’t care what you have to say. This is a warning shot.
Valerie Hellstorm: We are firing it off and you won’t even be able to respond before it is too late.
Kassidy Heart: We d-
Rich Russillo: WHAT THE HELL!!! LUIS DE LA ROSA FROM BEHIND!!! LUIS JUST JUMPED THE JADED HEARTS FROM BEHIND KNOCKING THEM DOWN!!!
James Peters: And now here comes Roberto De La Rosa and Valerie Hellstorm entering the ring as well to stomp down on Kassidy Heart and Sienna Jade! This is a three on two assault!
Rich Russillo: Roberto De La Rosa and Valerie Hellstorm have grabbed the championships dropped from the fallen champions!!! They both run at full speed with the titles and sandwich the skull of Sienna Jade between them! Sienna just got taken ou-
James Peters: Wait what the! Kassidy Heart just lunged at Luis De La Rosa! But he throws her off him! Roberto and Valerie then run at Kassidy with the titles and take her head off! Roberto and Valerie just knocked both of the champions the hell out!
Rich Russillo: La Familia is standing tall and look at them now! They are holding the title belts up on high! Could this be the fate of the Jaded Hearts at Road to Redemption?!?!
(The camera cuts to a commercial for Invincible on Amazon Prime Video.)
[SCREENBAR – Road to Redemption 2022]
(Road to Redemption returns to ringside, where a table is seen set up on opposite sides of the ring, just as usual for a match of this stipulation. Bella Braxton is seen at ringside holding a microphone, and she begins to speak.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a TWO OUT OF THREE TABLES MATCH!!!!
(As the camera fades to the stage, ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi hits. The crowd explodes with cheers, and it doesn’t take long for their cheers to be answered as Myles begins walking out to the stage. As he walks out, Myles looks possibly more focused than ever. Not only is it his first Marquee match since returning at Wicked Games, but this has already become one of his more personal matches because of the history he has with his opponent, and the reason the match was made in the first place. Myles doesn’t spend much time on the stage, and on his way towards the ring it’s very clear that he wants nothing more than for the bell to ring so he can get the match started.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… From Melbourne, Australia… Weighing in at 215 pounds…. HE IS “THE WARLORD”, MMMYYYYYYYYYLLLLLLLLESSSSS!!!!!!
James Peters: A few months ago I didn’t think I’d ever be seeing this match again. After New Eden’s attack one year ago I thought Jamie O’Hara was done for good.
Rich Russillo: In a way, he is.
James Peters: You’re right, and that just makes me wonder whether or not Myles knows what he’s getting himself into. He’s done great things, he has huge wins under his belt, but so far only one person has faced Yhwach O’Hara, and Yhwach defeated her.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, although we can’t forget what Myles did on that same night. To be honest, their journeys towards this match have been very similar, which will make it difficult to determine who was more prepared than the other.
(As ‘Enemy Strike’ fades out, ‘SUN//EATER’ by Lorna Shore replaces it. This draws in a more mixed reaction, but it’s just as loud as Yhwach O’Hara makes his second ever match entrance. Immediately after he walks out the two opponents stare at each other, but Yhwach doesn’t look any different than he has for the past few weeks. The only thing that can be confirmed seeing the look on his face is that Yhwach is also ready for this match. He slowly walks down the ramp, Myles waiting for him inside of the ring, and the fans can already imagine how a match like this is going to turn out before Yhwach even enters the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… Weighing in at 190 pounds…. HE IS THE “OMNIPOTENT” YHHHWWWAACCHHHH OOOO’HHAAAAARRRRAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Yeah, you’re right Rich. The man who was injured by New Eden is not who we’re seeing tonight, that much should be clear. I think the only question is whether or not he’ll be superior, and I will say this. His match last week was extremely promising, and I’d be careful if I were Myles.
Rich Russillo: This definitely might get a bit violent. In a tables match there are no disqualifications, meaning that these two could do whatever they want to each other without being held back. That’s what Yhwach wanted, but there’s a reason Myles wasn’t against it.
Persephone: It’ll sure be a great match, and I can’t wait for it to end- not that I want the ending to happen anytime soon! Just excited to see who wins!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: And here we go! Myles versus Yhwach O’Hara! The two out of three tables match is underway, and this is a match I could see ending either way! Yhwach has already made a huge impact since returning to EAW as close as you could get to being an entirely new man, and Myles was holding a World Championship just this year! These two also have some history which is what led to this match being made in the first place, and right now we’re just seeing a staredown between the two men who, sooner or later, are going to tear each other apart.
Rich Russillo: You’re right about that one. Myles helped injure “Jamie O’Hara” one year ago, and on the very night Myles returned, Yhwach O’Hara emerged and made sure to remind him that he hasn’t forgotten about it.
Persephone: Yeah, and since then these two sure have fought a lot. This TLC match is gonna be great, I am just sooo excited for it!
James Peters: This isn’t even a.. Are you paying attention?
(Neither Myles nor Yhwach have moved since the match started, both Elitists waiting for their chance to strike. There is no noticeable emotion on O’Hara’s face, but with Myles there is a clear look of rage on his face after all that’s happened in the past few weeks. The staredown between the two men lasts a while, with the fans completely silent as even they seem to know just how wild and out of hand this match will get just by knowing the two Elitists involved.)
(Finally, after a minute of silence, the fans explode as the match really gets started.)
Rich Russillo: MYLES CHARGES RIGHT AT YHWACH, BUT O’HARA DUCKS UNDER BEFORE TAKING MYLES DOWN WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN!!!!! YHWACH CAN ONLY LAND A SINGLE STRIKE THOUGH, AS MYLES IS QUICK TO TURN ON TOP OF YHWACH AND START PUNCHING AWAY AT HIM INSTEAD!! YHWACH PUSHES MYLES OFF OF HIM, BUT MYLES IMMEDIATELY RUNS IN BEFORE LOOKING FOR A PENALTY KICK, WHICH DOESN’T CONNECT AS O’HARA DUCKED UNDER IT! O’HARA NOW BACK TO HIS FEET, AND THESE TWO ARE BACK ON EVEN GROUND!!! This doesn’t last for too long though as Yhwach quickly backs himself up into the far corner while Myles turns towards him, BEFORE RUNNING IN, LOOKING TO HIT MYLES WITH A JOHN WOO DROPKICK!!
Persephone: MYLES CATCHES YOURWATCH’S LEGS THOUGH, AND NOW MYLES QUICKLY TRANSITIONS INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION BEFORE DEADLIFTING O’HARA UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!!!! Wait a second, Myles is walking towards the edge of the ring, and there’s a table set up at ringside over there! Is Myles about to get an early fall and bring this match a step closer to ending!? That’d just be great!… For their health, of course. No other reason!
James Peters: Well regardless of whether or not you’re being honest about that, it looks like Myles won’t get what he may have been looking for! Yhwach was already punching away at Myles’ head, but it looks like he’s found an opening to pull himself down onto the ring apron, before hitting Myles with a rope-assisted enzuigiri! Myles is forced to take a step back-
Rich Russillo: BUT HE QUICKLY RUNS IN, LOOKING TO KNOCK YHWACH OFF THE APRON INTO THE TABLE!!!
James Peters: BUT MYLES DOESN’T GET WHAT HE WANTED ONCE AGAIN!!! THIS TIME YHWACH MOVED AWAY ONCE MYLES STUCK HIS HEAD THROUGH THE ROPES, AND NOW HE HITS MYLES WITH A KNEE TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!!! MYLES FALLS BACK INTO THE RING, AND NOW YHWACH RE-ENTERS BEFORE-
Rich Russillo: NO! AS SOON AS YHWACH STEPPED INTO THE RING MYLES RAN IN AND DELIVERED A RUNNING ELBOW STRIKE!!! MYLES NOW GRABBING O’HARA AND THROWING HIM INTO THE ROPES, AND HE GOES TO KNOCK HIM OUT WITH VICTORIA!!!!
Persephone: HE JUST CAUGHT THE KNEE???
James Peters: WAIT, WHAT??
Rich Russillo: JUST AS O’HARA WAS FALLING DOWN HE LANDED ON HIS FEET AND CAUGHT MYLES’ KNEE, STOPPING IT FROM HITTING HIS FACE!!! MYLES DIDN’T EXPECT THAT, BUT HE DOESN’T EVEN GET THE CHANCE TO REACT AS YHWACH QUICKLY LANDS A HEADBUTT, FOLLOWED BY A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION, AS WELL AS MULTIPLE STRIKES TO THE JAW, INCLUDING A SPINNING BACK ELBOW THAT SENDS MYLES STUMBLING BACK INTO THE ROPES!!! YHWACH QUICKLY RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE MYLES COULD EVEN RECOVER FROM THAT SERIES OF STRIKES, AND NOW A DROPKICK SENDS MYLES THROUGH THE ROPES AS O’HARA SEEMS TO HAVE KICKED THINGS INTO SECOND GEAR!!!
James Peters: Myles pulls himself back up, BUT NOT FAST ENOUGH AS YHWACH QUICKLY RUNS IN AND CONNECTS A BOOT TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!!! Yhwach holds onto Myles before he could fall, and now he seems to be scanning the arena for something before turning his attention towards the ring post. Yhwach now, WITH ANOTHER KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION, FOLLOWED BY AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!!! MYLES TRIES TO PULL HIMSELF UP, BUT YHWACH SENDS HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE POST, AND GRABS MYLES BY THE HEAD AS SOON AS HE STUMBLES AWAY, SLAMMING HIS HEAD ONTO THE RING APRON!!
Rich Russillo: Wait a second.. Is it just me or does this feel kind of familiar to any of you?
Persephone: Really? I’m not so sure what you mean. Maybe it’s just because they had a match before.
James Peters: Wait… Myles tried using the steps to pull himself but Yhwach just grabbed him by the head, and I think I know what Rich is talking about..
(Yhwach slams Myles’ head onto the steps, causing Myles to drop down into a seated position next to them. Yhwach continues to hold onto Myles’ head, and this causes James and Rich to realize what he is doing.)
James Peters: THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT MYLES DID TO JAMIE O’HARA ONE YEAR AGO!!! NEW EDEN ATTACKED HIM IN A PARKING LOT AND WE FINALLY SAW THE FOOTAGE OF THE BEATING JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO, AND IF MY MEMORY SERVES ME RIGHT YHWACH IS UTILIZING THE RINGSIDE AREA THE EXACT SAME WAY MYLES USED THE CARS IN THE PARKING LOT!!
Rich Russillo: YEAH!! MYLES HAD HIT THAT ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND SENT THE MAN FORMERLY KNOWN AS JAMIE INTO A CAR WINDOW EXACTLY LIKE YHWACH DID! The only difference is that Yhwach is using the equipment right here in the arena, but if he’s planning what I think he is, Myles might not have things any easier!
James Peters: Wait.. You’re right! If my memory serves me correctly, Myles finished off the assault by repeatedly bashing Jamie’s head into the side of a car, until the battered and bloodied Hall of Famer couldn’t even move anymore. You don’t think..-
(Before James could finish his sentence, Yhwach pulls Myles’ head back and slams the side of his head into the corner of the steel steps as hard as he can.)
Persephone: WAIT, MYLES JUST SAVED HIMSELF!!!
James Peters: I THINK HE CAUGHT ON AT THE VERY LAST SECOND WHAT WAS GOING ON, AND HE USED ALL HIS STRENGTH TO SHOVE THE STEPS AWAY FROM THE RINGPOST!!! That was a really nasty injury Myles just avoided, and knowing that Yhwach may have been looking to do that repeatedly… That was scary.
Rich Russillo: Yhwach doesn’t get much time to process the moment either, AS MYLES QUICKLY LANDS A RIGHT HAND, KNOCKING YHWACH OFF OF HIM!! YHWACH FALLS BACK AS MYLES PULLS HIMSELF UP ONTO THE RING APRON, AND AS SOON AS O’HARA GETS BACK UP HE’S MET WITH A DIVING METEORA!!!!!
Persephone: Wow! What a move by Myles! I hope he puts O’Hara through that table now, wouldn’t wanna miss a good opportunity to win the match like this one!
James Peters: Myles gets up before grabbing Yhwach, AND NOW MYLES THROWS O’HARA INTO THE BARRICADE!!! Yhwach drops down into a seated position before slowly pulling himself right in front of the timekeepers area, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT MYLES WANTED!!! MYLES RUNS RIGHT TOWARDS YHWACH O’HARA, DELIVERING A KNEE STRIKE THAT SENDS YHWACH THROUGH THE BARRICADE AND RIGHT INTO THE TIMEKEEPERS AREA!!!!
Rich Russillo: YHWACH AND MYLES BOTH FELL RIGHT INTO BELLA BRAXTON AND THE TIMEKEEPER, BUT THAT’S NOT A TABLE!!! MYLES JUST GOT HIMSELF THE UPPER HAND AND A HUGE OPENING TO POTENTIALLY GET A FIRST TABLE BREAK, BUT HE DIDN’T GET THAT JUST YET!!! HE STILL HAS JUST A LITTLE FURTHER LEFT TO GO!!
Persephone: Wow! I sure am enjoying this match!
James Peters: Myles pulls himself up and tosses Yhwach out of the timekeepers area, and at this point it looks like Myles is looking to dish out even more damage as he lifts Yhwach up into a bearhug, BEFORE RUNNING INTO THE RINGPOST, SENDING YHWACH BACK FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!!!!! Myles looking to pay O’Hara back as he slams his face into the ring apron, and now Yhwach stumbles towards the commentary tables!
Myles: (off-mic) This is what you wanted, isn’t it!? You returned for this, didn’t you!?
James Peters: MYLES WITH A PUNCH TO THE FACE OF YHWACH, AND NOW HE THROWS YHWACH OVER THE SPANISH COMMENTARY TABLE AS O’HARA NEARLY FALLS RIGHT INTO THE SPANISH ANNOUNCERS!!!! Myles now clearing out the tables, and it looks like he’s planning to repeat history after he put Yhwach through the commentary table just this past Sunday on Voltage! Myles now throwing out two of the monitors, but it looks like one of them is gone already. I’m not sure what happened there, but it makes Myles’ job easier. Myles now dragging Yhwach back up-
( *CRASH* )
Rich Russillo: THERE’S THE ANSWER TO WHERE THE THIRD MONITOR WAS!!!! YHWACH GRABBED IT AS HE ROLLED OFF OF THE COMMENTARY TABLE, AND AS SOON AS MYLES DRAGGED HIM UP, O’HARA SMASHED IT ACROSS HIS FACE!!! MYLES DROPS TO THE MAT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE YHWACH MAY HAVE JUST SAVED HIMSELF FROM BEING PUT THROUGH THE COMMENTARY TABLE!!! MYLES WAS JUST DROPPED TO THE GROUND, AND NOW IT’S THE HALL OF FAMER THAT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET HIMSELF ONE STEP CLOSER TO PUTTING THIS MATCH AWAY BY PICKING UP HIS FIRST FALL!!!
Persephone: Yhwach is grabbing Myles by the arms before pulling him up… WAIT A SECOND, HE’S GOING FOR THAT ONE MOVE!!! HATHAWAY’S DREAMS!!!!
James Peters: WAIT A SECOND!!!!??? MYLES AT THE LAST SECOND MOVED HIS HEAD OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE GETTING UP TO HIS FEET, AND THIS ALLOWED MYLES TO TRANSITION INTO A PUMPHANDLE HOLD!! I THINK WE ALL KNOW WHERE MYLES IS GOING WITH THIS!!!! DE FACTO!!!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT NO!!!!!! YHWACH SLIPS DOWN MYLES’ BACK BEFORE PULLING MYLES DOWN WITH HIM IN A SUNSET FLIP MOTION!!! YHWACH QUICKLY RETURNS TO HIS FEET BEFORE PULLING MYLES UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION, AND THERE’S A POWERBOMB ON THE RING APRON!!!!
Persephone: YHWACH DRAGS MYLES UP ONTO THE TABLE, AND I THINK YHWACH IS LOOKING TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY!!! YHWACH SLOWLY STARTS TO LIFT MYLES UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY, AND NOW MYLES-
James Peters: WAIT, MYLES JUST HIT A HUGE ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD BEFORE DROPPING DOWN TO HIS FEET!! BOTH MEN ARE ON TOP OF THE COMMENTARY TABLE, AND MYLES LANDS AN UPPERCUT!! YHWACH LANDS A FOREARM, BUT MYLES FOLLOWS WITH A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! MYLES NOW LIFTING YHWACH UP INTO A CANADIAN RACK, AND IT SEEMS LIKE MYLES IS PLANNING TO PUT YHWACH THROUGH THE TABLE WITH THE WRATH OF PANDORA!!!!
Rich Russillo: WAIT, NO!!!! YHWACH SLIPS DOWN AND DROPS ONTO HIS FEET ON THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!!! YHWACH NOW GRABS AND PULLS MYLES’ LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM, DROPPING MYLES BACK FIRST ONTO THE SPANISH ANNOUNCE TABLE!!!! O’HARA NOW GRABBING ONE OF THE FALLEN MONITORS AND SLAMMING IT INTO MYLES’ FACE, AND I THINK THAT SHOT MIGHT HAVE ACTUALLY KNOCKED HIM OUT!!!!!
James Peters: Yhwach grabs Myles and sends him on top of one of the normal tables that’s at ringside! They’re closer to the ring than the announce table so he must have something in mind! He quickly climbs up to the ring apron, BUT HE ISN’T DONE THERE!!! YHWACH IS HEADING UP TO THE TOP ROPE!!!!
Rich Russillo: WELCOME BACK, O’ SLUMBERING ACE!!!!
Persephone: O’HARA JUST DOVE OFF THE TOP ROPE ONTO MYLES WITH THAT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP, PUTTING HIM THROUGH THE TABLE!!!!!!!
Bella Braxton: Yhwach O’Hara has scored the first fall!
(There’s a mixed reaction as Yhwach O’Hara slowly pulls himself up, away from the wreckage as Myles is holding his midsection area in pain following “Welcome Back O’ Slumbering Ace”. Yhwach looks down at Myles before turning his attention towards the Spanish commentary table, which has yet to be used after being set up.)
James Peters: Yhwach O’Hara just put Myles through a table! He only needs one more in order to win this match, and he might already have that lined up for him thanks to Myles, who removed the cover and monitors in the first place!
Rich Russillo: Yhwach is dragging Myles towards that table, just shaking his head almost as if he’s not even impressed by Myles’ performance so far!
James Peters: Yhwach slowly pulls Myles up by his hair-
Rich Russillo: BUT MYLES SOMEHOW STILL HAS LIFE LEFT IN HIM AS HE HITS YHWACH WITH A HEADBUTT!!!!
(Myles immediately drops down to his knees following that headbutt, meanwhile Yhwach stumbles away, clearly taken aback by the fact that Myles was able to fight back at this point.)
James Peters: YHWACH RUNS IN WITH A KNEE TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, AND I DON’T THINK HE’S TOO HAPPY ABOUT THAT ONE!!! Yhwach now is heading towards the other table that was set up at ringside, picking it up before sliding it back into the ring! Yhwach now following behind before setting that table up in the middle of the ring, and it seems like he’s got an idea! Yhwach rolls back out to the ring apron before stomping away at Myles, and I don’t think he is done yet!
Rich Russillo: Yhwach pulling Myles up, AND NOW HE GOES TO THROW MYLES INTO THE BARRICADE-
Persephone: NO!! MYLES TURNED IT AROUND, AND INSTEAD OPTED TO SEND O’HARA INTO THE RING APRON!!! MYLES DOESN’T STOP THERE EITHER, GRABBING O’HARA AND DELIVERING A BACK SUPLEX DROP ONTO THE RING APRON!!!!
James Peters: MYLES STILL ISN’T DONE!!! HE PULLS BACK THE APRON SKIRT AS YHWACH FALLS OFF THE APRON, AND NOW YHWACH IS STUCK IN A STANDING POSITION THANKS TO THE APRON SKIRT HOLDING HIM IN PLACE!!! MYLES NOW TAKING A SECOND TO CATCH HIS BREATH, BEFORE RUNNING IN AND DELIVERING A RUNNING KNEE!!!!
Rich Russillo: Myles takes a few steps back, AND NOW THERE’S ANOTHER RUNNING KNEE!!!!
Persephone: Myles is taking a step back again, AND HE JUST HIT A THIRD RUNNING KNEE!!!!
James Peters: MYLES PULLS O’HARA UP FROM BEHIND THE APRON SKIRT, LIFTING HIM INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY-
Rich Russillo: BUT YHWACH SLIPS BEHIND MYLES JUST AS HE STARTED WALKING AWAY FROM THE APRON, AND NOW YHWACH SHOVES MYLES RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE!!!! YHWACH NOW USING WHAT MIGHT BE HIS LAST LITTLE BIT OF STRENGTH LEFT TO RUN IN AT MYLES-
James Peters: BUT MYLES LIFTS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE, AND THE FANS IN THE FRONT ROW ARE FORCED TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AS YHWACH LANDS RIGHT INTO A BUNCH OF CHAIRS!!!!
(Both Elitists are down and out, having taken a lot out of each other. The fans begin cheering before long though, as Myles is able to pull himself up using the barricade.)
Rich Russillo: Both men seem to slowly be finding life on the opposite sides of the barricade, AND MYLES LANDS THE FIRST STRIKE AS YHWACH DROPS OFF THE CHAIR, DROPPING TO THE GROUND FOR A MOMENT! He quickly pushes himself though, HITTING MYLES WITH A RIGHT HAND!!! Myles stumbles back, AND MYLES HITS O’HARA WITH AN ELBOW STRIKE!!! YHWACH NOW HITTING AN UPPERCUT ON MYLES- BUT WAIT A SECOND!!! MYLES JUST GRABBED YHWACH BY THE HEAD AND SLAMMED HIS FACE ONTO THE BARRICADE!!
Persephone: O’Hara isn’t looking too good, not gonna lie. Too bad there’s no tables on that side of the barricade!
James Peters: Myles takes a few seconds to recover, knowing that he’s been through hell tonight and things won’t be getting easier with O’Hara still conscious-
Rich Russillo: SPEAKING OF, YHWACH JUST GRABBED ONE OF THE CHAIRS AT RINGSIDE AND THREW IT AT MYLES’ HEAD!!!!
Persephone: :oh: MYLES JUST CAUGHT THE CHAIR BEFORE IT COULD HIT HIM!!! MYLES PREPARES TO SWING THE CHAIR-
James Peters: BUT YHWACH JUMPS ONTO THE BARRICADE, BEFORE JUMPING OFF OF IT AND DIVING AT MYLES WITH A DROPKICK TO THE CHAIR, KNOCKING IT RIGHT INTO MYLES’ FACE!!!!
(Myles stumbles back, falling down next to the pair of steel steps that hasn’t been knocked to the side. With Myles down Yhwach sees his opportunity, not just to pick up the victory, but to force Myles to relive what happened one year ago.)
Rich Russillo: Yhwach grabs Myles by the head, AND NOW HE BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY BASH HIS HEAD AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE STEEL STEPS!!!! WE’RE VERY LUCKY THAT HE SEEMS TO JUST BE SWINGING WILDLY, BECAUSE IF EXHAUSTION NEVER GOT TO HIM AND HE WAS AS CALCULATED AS HE WAS EARLY ON IN THE MATCH, YHWACH MAY HAVE JUST CARVED A HOLE IN MYLES’ HEAD!!!
James Peters: YHWACH IS FINALLY GETTING REVENGE AS HE CONTINUES TO JUST BASH MYLES’ HEAD INTO THE STEPS, BUT MYLES SOMEHOW SEEMS TO HAVE LIFE LEFT IN HIM AND IS FORCING HIMSELF TO TRY AND FIGHT BACK, KNOWING EXACTLY WHAT YHWACH IS GOING FOR!!! MYLES TRIES TO STOP THIS ASSAULT, BUT YHWACH FINALLY SEEMS TO HAVE HAD ENOUGH AND JUST USES ALL HIS POWER TO SLAM THE SIDE OF MYLES’ HEAD INTO THE CORNER OF THE STEEL STEPS!!!!
(Yhwach pulls Myles up before rolling him back into the ring, and Myles looks lifeless at this point. There’s even blood starting to drip from the side of his head, causing the screen to have to switch to black and white.)
James Peters: Myles can’t possibly have much left in him, if anything. Yhwach rolls back into the ring before getting back to his feet, and while he hasn’t shown much of it from his face, there just has to be a lot of pent up hatred coming from O’Hara. That’s the only way I could explain the level of aggression we’ve seen from him tonight.
Rich Russillo: I’m really not sure what the case is with this new version of O’Hara, but I can say this for sure. Yhwach is setting Myles up on the top rope, and I think we may be seeing the end of the match very soon at this rate.
Persephone: O’Hara is climbing up the turnbuckles while Myles is lifeless on the top rope, and it looks like we might get a clean sweep tonight! It must suck to be Myles!
James Peters: Yhwach now looking to set Myles up as he pulls him into a front facelock, AND NOW YHWACH GOES FOR A SUPERPLE-
Rich Russillo: WAIT, NO!!! MYLES JUST USED HIS FREE ARM TO PUNCH YHWACH IN THE MIDSECTION, HOW DOES HE STILL HAVE ANY LIFE LEFT IN HIM!? HE JUST HAD HIS HEAD BASHED INTO THE STEEL STEPS, HOW IS HE STILL TRYING TO FIGHT YHWACH O’HARA RIGHT NOW!? MOST PEOPLE WOULD HAVE NOTHING LEFT TO OFFER IN THIS POSITION, MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE DOWN AND OUT AT THIS POINT, BUT MYLES IS SOMEHOW STILL FIGHTING EVEN AFTER THE BRUTAL BEATING HE’S TAKEN AT THE HANDS OF “THE ALMIGHTY” YHWACH O’HARA!! IS HE GOING TO BE ABLE TO SAVE HIMSELF THOUGH!?
James Peters: MYLES LANDS AN ELBOW TO THE JAW, BUT YHWACH RETALIATES WITH A FOREARM STRIKE!! NOW IT’S YHWACH GETTING THE UPPER HAND, BUT MYLES CATCHES HIM WITH A RIGHT HAND!!! YHWACH NOW LOOKING TO HIT MYLES WITH A PUNCH OF HIS OWN-
Rich Russillo: BUT MYLES CATCHES IT, BEFORE PUNCHING YHWACH IN THE MIDSECTION REPEATEDLY!!! ALL THOSE PUNCHES ARE CAUSING YHWACH TO LOSE HIS FOOTING ON THE MIDDLE ROPE, BUT IT’S MYLES WHO HOLDS ONTO HIM AS HE SEEMS TO HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND!!!
Persephone: :lupe: That’s a really bad spot for them to be in right now! Anything could happen up there and if they’re not careful they could get hurt pretty badly!
James Peters: You’re right, but I don’t think Myles cares anymore! He just let loose with a crazy series of strikes, AND NOW HE SEEMS TO BE SETTING YHWACH UP FOR SOMETHING AS HE… WAIT A SECOND, I THINK WE ALL KNOW EXACTLY WHAT MYLES IS GOING FOR!!!!! MYLES LIFTS YHWACH UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE TURNING AROUND!!!!
Rich Russillo: DE FACTO OFF OF THE TOP ROPE, RIGHT THROUGH THE TABLE!!!!!
Bella Braxton: Myles has scored the second fall!
Rich Russillo: MYLES GETS THE SECOND FALL, AND IT LOOKS LIKE WE’LL BE SEEING ALL THREE FALLS TONIGHT AS THESE TWO ARE PUSHING EACH OTHER TO THE LIMIT!!!!!
(Both men are laid out for a while, but the first Elitist to move is Myles, and once he starts to stir he immediately stares at the fallen Yhwach O’Hara.)
James Peters: We know how heated things have been between these two for the past few weeks, and now Myles is looking to finish this, slowly picking up a broken table half! For possibly the first time in this match Yhwach O’Hara is truly down and out, and I don’t see him fighting back after an avalanche De Facto!
Rich Russillo: Well that just makes this all the better for Myles, AS HE BEGINS SWINGING THAT BROKEN TABLE HALF ONTO YHWACH’S BACK OVER AND OVER!!!! THIS WON’T COUNT AS ANOTHER TABLE BREAK, BUT I DON’T THINK MYLES IS LOOKING TO WIN THE MATCH RIGHT NOW!! AFTER ALL HE’S HEARD AND AFTER ALL YHWACH HAS DONE, I THINK MYLES IS JUST LOOKING TO DISMANTLE THE HALL OF FAMER AND HE JUST MIGHT BE SUCCEEDING!!!
Persephone: Yhwach managed to roll himself out of the ring, but I don’t think he’s safe right now, not after the beating he just took.
James Peters: Myles rolls out of the ring, picking up the top half of the steel steps that he pushed over earlier! Yhwach O’Hara is using the barricade to pull himself up, BUT MYLES RUNS IN AND SENDS THE STEEL STEPS RIGHT INTO YHWACH’S HEAD, DROPPING O’HARA TO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!!! Myles drops the steps before picking up the steel chair that Yhwach took from the front row, AND NOW MYLES STARTS SLAMMING IT ONTO YHWACH OVER AND OVER, NOT EVEN AIMING ANYWHERE SPECIFIC AS HE JUST STARTS SWINGING WILDLY AT THE MAN THAT ATTACKED HIM ON THE NIGHT OF HIS RETURN!
Rich Russillo: Myles has clearly snapped here as he just repeatedly swings that chair on O’Hara! Yhwach is trying to cover up and protect himself, and it looks like he may be digging under the ring for something! The fact that he’s even moving at all is unbelievable, BUT MYLES PULLS HIM OUT FROM UNDER THE RING- JUST FOR YHWACH TO PULL A TABLE OUT FROM UNDER THE RING AS HARD AS HE CAN, SENDING THE END OF IT RIGHT INTO MYLES’ MIDSECTION!! YHWACH GRABS MYLES AND SENDS HIM BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE FOLLOWING BEHIND!
James Peters: Yhwach slowly rolls back into the ring, BUT HE’S IMMEDIATELY MET WITH A BICYCLE KICK FROM MYLES, WHO GRABS YHWACH AND SENDS HIM INTO THE CORNER!!! MYLES NOW KICKING AND STOMPING AWAY AT YHWACH, FORCING HIM INTO A SEATED POSITION AS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THIS MATCH YHWACH ACTUALLY SEEMS TO BE HELPLESS!!!! O’Hara may have underestimated Myles heading into this, he’s a former World Champion and he’s showing exactly why right now as he continues to stomp away!!
Rich Russillo: Myles backs into the far, opposite corner as Yhwach is just out of it! Both men have received some painful moves tonight as they’ve thrown their very best at each other, and now Myles looks to throw another one at Yhwach as he charges towards him! RUNNING METEORA TO THE TRAPPED YHWACH O’HARA!!!!
Persephone: NO!!! O’HARA GOT OUT OF THE WAY AND MYLES JUST CRASHED INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!!!! O’HARA GOT OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE THE DOUBLE KNEES COULD CONNECT, AND NOW HE PICKS UP THE BROKEN TABLE HALF BEFORE SMASHING IT OVER MYLES’ HEAD JUST AS HE WAS GETTING TO A KNEE!!! Both men are down now!
James Peters: I don’t know what’s keeping these two going at this point. Neither man should really have anything left to offer. Both were hit with finishing moves off the top rope, Yhwach O’Hara was hit in the head with the steel steps and Myles had his own head bashed into them until he bled! I don’t know who’s going to win this match, or if we’ll even see a winner with all the damage they’ve done to each other, but both men have done amazing tonight.
Rich Russillo: They’re both slowly starting to get back to their feet, AND NOW YHWACH O’HARA LANDS THE FIRST STRIKE, CAUSING MYLES TO DROP TO A KNEE!!
Persephone: MYLES FIGHTS BACK WITH A RIGHT HAND, AND O’HARA IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS!!!
James Peters: YHWACH CONNECTS WITH AN ELBOW STRIKE THOUGH, AND NOW IT’S MYLES IN TROUBLE AS HE STUMBLES BACKWARDS-
Rich Russillo: AND YHWACH DOESN’T GIVE MYLES A SECOND TO CATCH HIS BREATH EITHER, INSTEAD RUNNING RIGHT TOWARDS HIM!!! IN EXCELSIS!!!!!!
James Peters: NO!!!! MYLES JUST DUCKED DOWN AND POPPED YHWACH UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION, BEFORE RUNNING TOWARDS THE EDGE OF THE RING AND THROWING HIM OUT ONTO THE TABLE THAT YHWACH PULLED OUT!!!! THE TABLE WAS NEVER SET UP SO YHWACH DIDN’T GO THROUGH IT, BUT THAT DOESN’T MAKE THAT FALL ANY BETTER AS THE HALL OF FAMER MUST BE IN AN UNBELIEVABLE AMOUNT OF PAIN RIGHT NOW!!
Rich Russillo: Myles dropped to a knee after powerbombing Yhwach out of the ring, having to use the ropes just to stop himself from collapsing completely.
(After a while, Yhwach is slowly able to use the barricade to pull himself back to his feet, but Myles doesn’t give him the chance to recover.)
James Peters: WAIT, MYLES JUST PULLED HIMSELF UP AND NOW HE’S RUNNING THE ROPES!!
Rich Russillo: TOPE CON HILO!!!!! MYLES TAKES YHWACH O’HARA OUT WITH HIS TOPE CON HILO, AND NOW ONCE AGAIN THIS FIGHT HAS SPILLED OUT TO RINGSIDE!!!!
Persephone: O’Hara got pretty lucky there. That was the same powerbomb Myles went for at the start of the match, and if that table was set up the match would’ve been over. Now neither of them can get up, so at this rate the match might not be ending anytime soon.. Which is completely fine with me, of course. I’d never have a problem with matches dragging out way longer than they need to!
(After a while, both Yhwach and Myles are seen stirring. Both men are crawling, grabbing onto whatever is nearby to help them get back to their feet. Yhwach is able to get up using the ring apron, meanwhile Myles uses the barricade to get back up.)
James Peters: Both men have returned to their feet after what honestly may have been around two whole minutes, AND NOW MYLES RUSHES TOWARDS YHWACH, BUT O’HARA LANDS A SIDE ELBOW, FORCING MYLES TO BACK OFF AS HE STUMBLES CLOSER TOWARDS OUR AREA!! Yhwach is approaching him now, AND THERE’S A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION BY O’HARA!!
Rich Russillo: Myles retaliates with a right hand, BUT YHWACH ELBOWS MYLES, CAUSING MYLES TO STUMBLE BACK TOWARDS THE SPANISH COMMENTARY TABLE!!! Myles is down but Yhwach isn’t letting him get a second to recover, instead pulling him up by-
( *CRASH!* )
James Peters: WAIT A SECOND!!!! MYLES JUST REPAID YHWACH FOR WHAT HE DID EARLIER!!! MYLES JUST PICKED UP ONE OF THE REMAINING MONITORS THAT WERE THROWN DOWN, AND SLAMMED IT RIGHT INTO THE SIDE OF O’HARA’S HEAD!!!! YHWACH JUST FELL OVER ONTO OUR TABLE, WE NEED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!
(James Peters, Rich Russillo and Persephone all move out of the way as Yhwach O’Hara is laid out on top of their commentary table. Myles isn’t far behind, climbing onto the table without even removing any of the coverings. Myles slowly drags Yhwach up to a knee, and the two Elitists stare at one another as Myles begins to speak.)
Myles: (off-mic) I told you this would happen. I’m winning this war, Jamie.
(Yhwach doesn’t respond, and to the people in the front row it’s not clear if it’s because he’s not able to or because he’s choosing not to, but Myles couldn’t care less at this point. He raises one of the fresh monitors off of the commentary table before raising it up.)
( *CRACK!* )
( *CRACK!* )
( *CRACK!* )
James Peters: MYLES IS JUST BEATING YHWACH OVER AND OVER WITH THE NOW BROKEN MONITOR, JUST LOOKING TO MAKE YHWACH SUFFER!!!
Rich Russillo: MYLES HAS LOST IT, BUT AT THIS POINT I THINK THE SAME COULD BE SAID FOR HIS OPPONENT!!! BOTH MEN HAVE USED THIS MATCH AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK REVENGE ABOVE ALL ELSE!! THEY JUST WANT TO HURT EACH OTHER, AND MYLES IS DOING EXACTLY THAT RIGHT NOW!!
Persephone: Myles starts pulling O’Hara back up again, and.. Wait a second! I remember that move I think!
James Peters: MYLES IS SETTING UP FOR INFINITE VOID!!!! THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS MOVE HE HAS IN HIS ENTIRE ARSENAL!!! MYLES GETS YHWACH INTO A BACK SUPLEX POSITION, AND HE LIFTS YHWACH UP!!!!!
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Rich Russillo: YHWACH ROLLS OVER ONTO HIS FEET!!! MYLES’ SAW RED AND HE WENT FOR THE MOVE THAT WAS SURE TO DO SEVERE DAMAGE, BUT YHWACH WAS ABLE TO COUNTER IT!!! HE AVOIDED THE INFINITE VOID-
James Peters: AND AS SOON AS MYLES TURNS AROUND, YHWACH CONNECTS WITH IN EXCELSIS!!!! Myles drops down, but Yhwach catches him! Yhwach is holding Myles by his arms, AND HE FINALLY CONNECTS WITH HATHAWAY’S DREAMS!!!!! THE DOUBLE WRISTLOCK KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS, AND NOW MYLES IS DOWN AND OUT!!!!
(Yhwach doesn’t stop there, but it’s at this point where the fans begin to realize what his plan is and why he remained silent. Yhwach begins to back up towards the edge of the table, right next to the Spanish commentary table, and he starts to get Myles in position.)
James Peters: INTO THE DREAMSCAPE!!!!! YHWACH DELIVERS INTO THE DREAMSCAPE, JUMPING OFF OF OUR TABLE RIGHT INTO THE SPANISH TABLE AS HE PUTS MYLES HEAD FIRST THROUGH IT!!!!
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Bella Braxton: Yhwach O’Hara has scored the final fall!
James Peters: YHWACH O’HARA WINS THE MATCH!!!!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner with a score of two-to-one…. YYYYYYYHHHHHWWWAAAACCHHH OOOOOO’HHHAAAAAARRRRAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
(Both men are down at ringside, laid out in the remains of the Spanish commentary table. There’s broken monitors all around them, as well as some blood coming from their heads. It takes a while, but eventually, ‘SUN//EATER’ hits once again. The fans are cheering extremely loudly after the match these two just had.)
James Peters: What can I even say after that!? That match was incredible. Both men did everything they possibly could, but as it progressed it became clear that they weren’t just planning to win. They wanted to dish out the same punishment “Jamie O’Hara” was forced to suffer one year ago.
Rich Russillo: After the way it ended, I can’t completely agree. Both men were really aggressive tonight, but I think we were wrong to assume that Yhwach did everything he did out of the same pure hatred that Myles had. In the end, Yhwach won because he was able to keep a cool head, and find an opening as soon as he got the chance. Both men had a godly level of resilience tonight, but Yhwach O’Hara may be on a far different level than we expected.
James Peters: And that’s not to take away from Myles, either. This match couldn’t have been any closer, and while he may not have won, this is not the type of fight that could be forgotten.
Rich Russillo: For their first Marquee match this season both men did beyond great, but congratulations to Yhwach O’Hara for picking up the victory!
(By this point, Yhwach O’Hara has begun to stir, and he uses the barricade to pull himself back to his feet. As he slowly turns towards the camera, Yhwach has a very familiar look on his face. Despite all the bruises, and the cut that was opened on his head, he looks just as calm as he did at the start of the match. Slowly, he raised both of his arms, and this turns out to be the final image of this war as Road to Redemption slowly fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Road to Redemption, where La Familia faces the Jaded Hearts for the Unified Tag Team Championships.)
(We return from a commercial break and we see Valerie Hellstorm stood alone by some production carts. The crowd are largely welcoming and cheer ‘The Girl Boss’ but there are scattered sections of the jeering, unwilling to forget Hellstorm’s past atrocities. She’s wearing a deep-red square-neck sleeveless jumpsuit with matching red heels, allowing herself to be less versatile with outfit choices as tonight marks Voltage go-home show ahead of Road to Redemption, a night where our roster is given a grace period ahead of the physical contests that await them next weekend. She’s also all smiles considering along with Roberto and Luis, La Familia left the Jaded Hearts in a heap in the ring just a few minutes ago.)
???: Valerie!
(The cry out is from a woman who has had multiple interactions with Hellstorm over the past couple of weeks, the much-adored rookie Brianna Hill. Brianna is typically greeted by cheers from the entirety of the Tempe Arena. Her outfit tonight is relaxed as she sports a grungy sleeveless black top – with a mesh of blue, pink and yellow designs – to go with her blue denim jeans and checkered black-and-white Vans shoes.)
Valerie Hellstorm: Brianna. Is everything okay?
(And Valerie Tormenta De Infierno does well to ask, Hill is clearly irked and slightly flushed with rosy-red cheeks after having seemingly hurried backstage to find the former.)
Brianna Hill: No, not really. I lost- again! I feel like I’m taking one step forward and two steps back in EAW. In wrestling. I came into this business to compete, to challenge the best and prove that I can hang up there with them but obviously that’s not working out for me so well.
(Brianna’s sulk is a contrast from the upbeat underdog’s last backstage appearance – fresh off a statement victory against Jamie Cross – as she was relishing her match against EAW Specialists Champion, Bea Valentine. It was an evenly fought contest between the two Elitists and it appeared as if Hill could have scored an upset via a rollup pin but a split-second lapse made Brianna vulnerable and opened her up to a clutch Bea Trigger out of nowhere.)
Valerie Hellstorm: I mean you were definitely more aggressive but in the end you lost. But these things happen. These things take time to materialise. You need to be realistic and less harsh on yourself, you only made your wrestling debut earlier this year so it’s natural for your inexperience to show in these matches. You just need to work hard and keep listening to the advice you get.
Brianna Hill: Which is exactly what I’m doing!
(The raw talent and enthusiasm of the game of Brianna’s certainly distinguishes her from her colleagues but the competitor in Hill is not satisfied. The impatience in our protagonist is evident in her tone and the teetering win/loss record is doing no favours in assuring herself.)
Valerie Hellstorm: Then keep doing it. Keep bringing your best every week and you’ll be fine.
Brianna Hill: My best?
(It’s a sense of déjà vu. The inconsolable Brianna Hill being geed up by the optimistic Valerie Hellstorm, this exchange more foreboding than the last. The atmosphere has a slight tire to it, having been in this conversation before and Hill knows it.)
Brianna Hill: My best is exactly what I brought last week against Bea. I managed to have a fairly contested one on one match with the Specialists Champion and to managed to once again, in true Brianna fashion, mess up. Her man servant Cornellius didn’t even have to help her. What does that say about me? That a good-for-nothing nefarious villain like Bea Valetine is able to beat me without any help? I did everything you told me Val. I played it smart. I avoided outside interference, I dug deep and found a nasty side to me that I didn’t even know existed. And despite all of that – I lost. I’ve got no excuse for what happened. It makes me think to myself: why am I even bothering? Wrestling clearly isn’t for me otherwise I’d have done something important by now…
(The defeatist attitude of Hill’s seems to irritate Valerie, scoffing as she takes exception to the former’s words.)
Valerie: Ummm excuse me?
(Valerie’s forehead wrinkles a tad as she glares at a puzzled Brianna, the latter unsure what has sparked this change in demeanour. It was Valerie who initiated this acquaintanceship of sorts as it was her who approached the troubled novice. Yet somehow it appears that perhaps Brianna has taken this mentorship for granted.)
Brianna Hill: What’s wrong?
(Brianna Hill’s concern is contrite. Despite Hill coming to terms with her ruthless streak, she remains conscientious of others and their feelings and Hellstorm’s bemusement unsettles her. Valerie sternly quizzes Hill as she asks.)
Valerie Hellstorm: How many championships have I won since coming to EAW?
(Brianna ponders for a second, feeling this may be a trick question noting that Hellstorm is another Elitist who has been recently finding her feet. This awkwardness prevents Hill from answering the question and she remains silent.)
Valerie Hellstorm: Were you gonna say zero?
(Brianna averts eye contact, attempting to diffuse any tension. It’s one thing to make enemies backstage but to alienate the one peer who is making an effort in trying to guide Hill to achieve more success in the ring.
Valerie Hellstorm: I’m not trying to trip you up here. You can say it. I’ve won nothing, so far.
(Hellstorm’s admission is a calm one, an open invitation to share and compare hardships. Brianna gulps, finally catching her breath as the situation has panned out different to what she had expected.)
Valerie Hellstorm: But here’s the thing Brianna, I’ve not pretended to be somebody I’m not. I’ve always been honest with myself. And more importantly in this situation, I’ve been honest with you Bri and somehow this has led to YOU coming to me for advice. Why is that? I’ve not won any championships either. I’ve not won any main events. I’m nothing special compared to the likes of Bea. So why do you take stock of what I’ve got to say to you?
(Though Valerie’s words are self-deprecating, they do not reflect her true feelings. This is an elitist who believes in herself and knows her self-worth and as she speaks to Brianna, her tone is inquisitive, trying to understand the mentee/mentor dynamic that the two share. Hill is not-so forthcoming in her response as she ponders on the reasoning, it appears as if Brianna herself is figuring it out.)
Brianna Hill: I’m… I’m not too sure. It’s your confidence. It’s like you’ve got it all figured out. I saw you and Roberto against Ruler and Alex Myers at Wicked Games, you looked like a well-oiled machine against a team of good friends. Many teams spend months, years even, trying to establish that synergy. I’m almost jealous of you. In fact, I think I am…
(Brianna’s comment catches Hellstorm off-guard, the latter raises her eyebrows.)
Valerie Hellstorm: You’re jealous of me?
(Hill nods as Hellstorm puffs her cheeks, not having expected the conversation to have taken this route.)
Valerie Hellstorm: I think it’s obvious why I approached you. It’s because I saw some of me in you. Like don’t get me wrong, you’re a pussycat compared to a tigress like me but our journeys really aren’t that different. If I’m being honest, the only difference between our journeys is that I evolved. I was so hellbent on the result of the match and I was fighting for victory and gold and while that’s my main goal here in EAW, I’ve got something bigger to fight for. Familia. It’s familia that has enabled me to undergo my own evolution.
(Valerie’s identity as a member of La Familia is clearly strengthening week-by-week, even her Spanish enunciation has gotten stronger.)
Brianna Hill: How do I evolve? How do I do what you’ve done Val?
Valerie Hellstorm: First of all, you need to grow a backbone. You need to stop letting people disrespect you. Last week against Bea, that could have been a great chance to step up and shut up those doubters and show people exactly what you can do. Yeah, you lost to Bea Valentine but so did I. You know what keeps me going? The fact that I know that we’ll face again and I’ll get my payback. And so will you. You’ll get opportunities to right all of the wrongs you’ve faced since coming here and when you do, you need to make the most of them.
Brianna Hill: But what does that mean? What can I do that I’ve not done already?
(Valerie’s eyes light up as if the question has unlocked a Eureka moment.)
Valerie Hellstorm: There’s a lot that you’ve not done here. I mean-
(Hellstorm refrains from speaking any further as she composes herself. Her eyes dart leftwards and looks straight into the camera for a second. She then refocuses on Brianna, putting her arm around her counterpart’s shoulder.)
Valerie Hellstorm: Not here. Let’s take this conversation somewhere else.
(Valerie looks back at the camera as she ushers Brianna away. Brianna’s face is one of intrigue, allowing herself to be steered away from Hellstorm as they walk off into the distance. The screen fades to pitch black.)
( Sunday Night Voltage moves forward as we see in the ring looks extremely extravagant! Looks very decorated to the brim, elegant to the core! The center of the ring has a non-traditional table to it, with seven chairs placed around the table. On the tables themselves they have cups of teas and crumpets and sliced sandwiches on the plates as it looks to be some type of fancy elegant gathering on display. ‘Bewitched’ by Frank Sinatra would blast through the P.A System as it would be none other than the EAW Specialist Champion, Bea Valentine! Strangely enough, the Specialists Championship is nowhere near Bea as she makes her way down the aisle without her title.She would get a negative reception from the fans here in Tempe! Bea looks very dressed for the occasion, dressing as fancy and exquisite as one could possibly be. She marches her way down to the ring. )
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME… THE EAW SPECIALISTS CHAMPION… “THE QUEEN BEA”… BEA VALENTINEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: Bea looks very much dressed for whatever she’s about to do here tonight on Voltage. She looks dressed for the occasion as one would say but I’m wondering something else… Where’s her title? Why isn’t holding the title that she loves and adores?
James Peters: Who knows Rich, Bea seems to be quite an interesting cat to say the least since becoming your new Specialist Champion all the way back at House of Glass. I’m sure whatever this gathering is supposed to entail, you can imagine Bea is going to enjoy being the host to whatever is going on in the ring. I mean there’s some crumpets, some sandwiches. If nothing else this could be all a nice gesture towards her other Specialist Chamber opponents?
Rich Russillo: I wouldn’t bet on that James.
Persephone: I wonder If I could get a sandwich… maybe I’ll feed it to my pookie bear, Luis…. Like could imagine us just sharing those crumpets, feeding into each others mouths, putting our finger-
James Peters: I think we get the point Persephone.
( Bea continues her entrance as she walks towards the ring and climbs up the steps. She would enter through the ropes as Bea requests a microphone by a ring side crew as is handed that microphone. Her music would fade out as Bea proceeds to sit on the chair that’s on the audience side, as she’s in the top middle of the table. She takes a sip out of her Tea and shouts a luscious moan after drinking that tea. Bea begins to speak! )
Bea Valentine: OHHHH YESS! That is some delicious tea, shout out to whoever made that splendid drink deserves a ticket to my next premiere! Oh what wonderful week it’s going to be when I enter Road to Redemption, my next blockbuster picture! Oh that’s going to be one for the ages and I figured I might as well do something fancy you know. I should do something MARVELOUS to all the supporting cast that wouldn’t have made this next picture one of my greatest ones thus far. I mean the supporting cast last time was great, don’t get me wrong, they set the stage for my magnificent victory, and for me to be fused into one with my lovely little princess Gloria! THIS HOWEVER! Could be even greater then my initial victory, Road to Redemption could be the encore of all encores, the bar could be set to an untenable level that no has ever reached before! It’s going to absolutely be amazing for me and my rising career as a successful star in the world of EAW!
( Bea takes another sip at her cup of tea, and even takes a bite out of the sandwich. She gives an even bigger moan, as very much enjoys the food that is presented at the table tonight. She continues to speak to everyone in the arena, and those watching at home. )
Bea Valentine: Oh seriously, whoever made these beautiful and exquisite sandwiches deserves opening day tickets to Road to Redemption because quite frankly, they deserve it. Just like everyone else deserves to see such a true, rising star in the ranks of this company be fully recognized come show time. Every artist has their breakout role, every star has something that gets them over the edge and into superstardom! You got Marlon Brando in Streetcar Named Desire, Clint Eastwood in A Fistful of Dollars and now you’re gonna get Bea Valentine in Road to Redemption! It’s going to be for the ages ladies and gentleman, it’s going to be a successful hit. I can feel it in my own buttocks! It will be a box office success, one that will rake in more money one can even desire and it will be thanks to not only myself but to my supporting cast as well! It would be so FOOLISH of me to take all the credit, I’m not at all selfish as others can be! There wouldn’t be a successful picture without the perfect crew and everyone at Road to Redemption will play their part perfectly! That is why I personally organized having the ring be decorated, why I have some delicious sandwiches on display to be eaten. I want to show my supporting cast that they too will be recognized for this picture, that their contributions for me when I become a massive star in the world of entertainment, it will be all thanks to them when I stand tall at the end of the night at Road to Redemption. So without any further ado, I introduce to you my opponents at Road To Redemption… Rory Slate, Sally, Ashlynn Quinn, Kasai, and Nikki Kimura!
( Bea would bring her arms out as it seems like all the competitors for the match were going to join Bea and her little tea party. Suddenly the audience confusion would embark on not only them but our commentators as well. )
Rich Russillo: Ummmmmm…. I don’t see the rest of the competitors.
Persephone: Is this bitch having another episode?
James Peters: Now wait a second, something is happening. There’s some people coming out the entrance way and…
James Peters: You have got to be kidding me…
( We then see the ring crew coming out, holding cardboard cutouts of all the competitors in the Specialist Chamber. The crowd would boo this as Bea looks excited to be joined by the crew. Bea claps her hand in excitement as they place all the cardboard cutouts of Rory, Sally, Kasai, Nikki, and Ashlynn in all the chairs except the one that’s right next to Bea. Ring crew would leave the ring as Bea takes bite of her crumpet and continues to speak. )
Bea Valentine: Oh wonderful! I’m glad you all are here for this occasion. I know things have been quite the mess these past couple of weeks, but I appreciate my supporting cast coming out here and eating the delectable cuisine that has been given to us by the god almighty that has prepared our meals. I mean seriously this sandwich is magnificent, you should try one of these Ashlynn!
CardLynn Quinn: …
Bea Valentine: Oh come on! Trust me dear it’s a delicious sandwich but enough dilly dallying from me. It’s time for my true guest of honor. My true love in this world, someone who’s taken me in as their caregiver and has been the best thing in my life. She defines my whole career as an artist, my career as a performer. This massive picture for my big success wouldn’t be possible without her ungodly support. So everyone please stand up out of your seats, clap with whatever you have and please give a warm welcome to my queen… my princess… my darling… my baby girl… Gloria!!!
( Everyone has their attention to the entrance way as we see Bea’s own butler, Cornelius hold to the title that Bea loves so dearly in Gloria. Cornelius is seen wearing an all-white suit and is wearing gloves as he holds the title and makes his way down the aisle. Bea is seen clapping her hands cheering as the audience looks deeply concerned for Bea’s well being at the moment. Cornelius enters the ring and places ‘Gloria on the chair next to Bea. Bea seems very energetic as she takes Gloria and gives her a nice big kiss on her plate. Bea places the title back to her chair as she continues to speak as now her guest of honor has joined them. )
Bea Valentine: Simply GRATIFYING, how I could be accompanied by the very same women who will be great witnesses to such a lovely journey! Gloria my darling, you understand far better than anyone else present for this occasion, just how much you mean to me. After all of the tirades that I have been placed into, all of the hardship that I had to undergo just to see your beauty shine as highly as it ever will. All resting on these weary shoulders of mine, the pressure of the big time that I have sworn to uphold as your beloved caregiver! As I will promise, you will be in my very possession and remain as such when this chamber of undesirable extremes becomes a memory. No need to fret! Even though I have the odds, refusing to be on my side, as long as I have you my dear, I cannot do wrong! Isn’t that right??
Gloria: …..
Bea Valentine: As I thought!!! 🤩 Such a momentous occasion that approaches us rather quickly, the baggage of immeasurable talent that I must carry is never without its faults. How do I manage to do what I do with outstanding class and bravado, my precious?
Gloria: …..
Bea Valentine: Oh how right you are, darling. My brilliance knows no bounds! With good reason, I am able to hold onto you each and every night that my presence graces an audience. The fruits of my labor after departing on this strenuous journey, all left me impeccably dignified in having you as my gracious reward. Not just any reward no less, for you are magnificent in ways nobody else could ever see through eyes like my own! I must take into deep consideration, how the rest of the women who wish to glow as the star they could not be without my Gloria, want to stop this incredible endeavor I have gone above and beyond to achieve. Rory Slate, I do understand your impending troubles with me, I have given you the levity of this opportunity, yet you continued to disrespect me so?
Boardy Slate: …..
Bea Valentine: W-what…? Why… you, apologize for your actions? Is that so? This is quite the shocking news to be informed of, but it is welcomed nonetheless! I am truly grateful, that you can come to your senses and rejoice in this newfound glory of your shining star, and her ever-so lovely Gloria! Rory, perhaps I have doubted you much too soon before our next outing against one another, albeit with a greater number of people than previously! I must say, you handled yourself with so much class tonight that I have to appreciate it with all of my heart! I may have treated you much too harshly as a foe, but through time, we are aware of how all wounds can heal no matter how trying these steps may be. Rory, is this sudden positivity toward me, a mark of the woman that you truly want to be? One, who is putting her past with me to the side, and yearning to be even better without such anger and hatred for my necessary performances??
Broady Slate: ……
Bea Valentine: Mon dieu, I cannot believe it! This is such a marvelous revelation for me to know!!!! This must be celebrated in another manner, though there will be time for that at a later date when we are past the harrowing times of this chamber. A sign of the times we now live in, it seems ever since I have found my hands on Gloria and given her much needed company, the world has shifted into an image that I can fully immerse myself within! This is all you should have expected, though it has been better late than never for you to see all of this in the way that I do! You are leaving quite the impression on me tonight, Rory Slate. Good on you, dear!
Persephone: I don’t understand why I’m stuck here watching this crap.
James Peters: The Specialist Champion is having her moment, whether she understands how this can be perceived to the rest of the wrestling world may not be up to us.
Rich Russillo: Disillusioned as Bea Valentine may be, there is no doubting she’s on top of her own world for good reason. Of course, holding ‘Gloria’ gives me as much notoriety to be seen in that light!
Bea Valentine: Oh my, Sally! I am certain you have quite the interesting words for me tonight. I hope you spare me such vulgar tongue this time, it can be rather abhorrent to decipher 😮💨
Boardlly: …..
Bea Valentine: Oh..? Is that so? Why, marvelous! I did not see you having such a keen eye for my efforts! You have led me astray with your words for some time, that I could not quite understand how you could see it all from the right side of history, in my own shoes nonetheless! But here, you are in great support of the life that I have NO CHOICE but to continue setting forth! Jigaloo Sally, your kindness tonight will make a difference for how I view you, as a peer moving forward. Such a blessed time that we are all partaking in after all of the strife! :blessed:
Nikki Cardmura: …..
Bea Valentine: What was that, Nikki?? You were rather explosive with your response!
Nikki Cardmura: …..
Bea Valentine: YOU AS WELL! You support what I do for the betterment of all of you, and for the good of Gloria! I did not foresee this coming, but it is always so appreciated when you can all come together and recognize the wonderful moment this has become! I—Kasai?? Please darling, speak louder!
Cardsai: …..
Bea Valentine: Heavens, is this truly the reality of the matter! I am being given my proper respects! Even the utmost dignified of them all, Kasai, put her own intricate thoughts into form just to speak to me with so much valor! And… Ashlynn, my dear Ashlynn!
CardLynn Quinn: …
Bea Valentine: Why… your sentiments… have meant the most to me… I am what was ‘needed’, and ‘desired’ for this position…? That is, so sweet of you to declare, Ashlynn Quinn. 🥹 I am astonished, in the best manner possible, of how you have all been influenced, to be able to see all of this for what it is meant to be! Coming to your senses! Understanding that I deserve this… w-what..
Persephone: Bitch is so out of it she didn’t notice, I’m glad I didn’t say shit ‘till she finally noticed. :mjlol:
(Bea Valentine would turn with overdramatized motions, as surrounding the ring would be each of the participants in the Extreme Elimination Chamber match for her Specialist Championship. Rory Slate, Ashlynn Quinn, Kasai, Sally & Nikki Kimura, all soon stand up on all sides of the ring, situated on the aprons while Bea is utterly confused.)
Bea Valentine: I… I, don’t understand. Surely, I must be seeing double.. yes… yes that’s it!!! I cannot allow my vision to be swayed in this manner, I’ve been having quite the ball tonight and should not let it all be ruined! 😊
James Peters: It seems the actual participants here in the flesh are more or less dumbfounded with what they’re witnessing tonight, their thoughts are more than likely negative compared to what Bea has been ‘told’.
Rich Russillo: Not the best look in the world, but perhaps they’ll return the same sentiments that Bea has been speaking of! Now they’re all beginning to enter the ring, I’m sure it’ll all pan out just fine!
Bea Valentine: Oh yes, this is good! Why, there are the delicacies of these crumpets here that I would just LOVE for you all to entice your—
James Peters: AND RORY WITH A FOREARM TO BEA!!! NOW KASAI WITH A FOREARM! THEN NIKKI!!! SALLY RETURNS WITH ANOTHER!! SALLY WASTES NO TIME TARGETING ASHLYNN IMMEDIATELY AFTER AS THIS HAS COMBUSTED INTO AN ALL OUT BRAWL!!! BEA’S IN COMPLETE DISARRAY AS SHE’S REACHING FOR GLORIA—BUT RORY SLATE SHOVES A TABLE OVER AND ONTO BEA!!!
Persephone: Of course she got what was coming to her!!! How did she expect this to go when she’s got more than a few screws loose in her skull!!
Rich Russillo: THE TABLES ARE BEING FLIPPED OVER! THE CHAIRS ARE BEING KNOCKED DOWN!! THESE WOMEN ARE ALL APPLYING PRESSURE ON ONE ANOTHER AS THEY HAVE RUINED BEA’S TEA PARTY!! IS THAT—KASAI JUST SLAMMED CARDMURA ONTO NIKKI KIMURA HERSELF!!! TALK ABOUT FRIENDLY FIRE TO THE EXTREME!!! THE BRAWL IS ONLY PERSISTING AND THERE’S NO SIGNS OF STOPPING THIS!!!
(The security begins to sprawl into the ring in dozens, sliding right in as they proceed to separate all six of the participants in the Specialists Championship Chamber bout to come. Bea eagerly clutches onto Gloria, seated back in a corner of the ring as she’s visibly distraught while the rest of her opponents are all glaring at one another with utmost determination.)
Persephone: Welp, tea party ruined thankfully. That was giving me the greatest deal of second hand embarrassment I may have ever experienced!!!
Rich Russillo: I mean, I can see how this is affecting Bea! She seems to be in dire need of the championship and wants to treat ‘Gloria’ with all of the care in the world, but she has five other fierce elitists waiting to make their own history for themselves as well!!
James Peters: This will undoubtedly be the toughest task of Bea’s career, and a difficult defense for her to manage at Road to Redemption. But being backed into the corner of this manner, could very well make her an increasingly dangerous champion among the sea of competitors that will all compete for the Specialists Championship…
(The security guards continue to keep all of the Chamber competitors at bay, as all six women are not shying away from giving their own confidently focused glances at each other as the scene fades.)
(Promotional ad for Road to Redemption, where the Extreme Elimination Chamber for the Specialists Championship takes place.)
(Voltage comes back from commercial and the fans within the arena are expectantly waiting for the next segment….and they aren’t disappointed when ‘The World Is Mine’ blares out of the loudspeakers. The place erupts as the duo of Korey Gaines and Michael Connor appear from the back. They both look out at the fans and recognize their warm welcome, then they briefly talk to each other for a second, then make their way towards the ring, slapping a few hands on the way down. The new tag-team gets into the ring and again point out to the fans in appreciation of the cheers. Connor points to ringside at a fan with a US Flag as Gaines pulls a mic out from the back pocket of his jeans.
Gaines: TEMPE!!
(Big pop from the fans, and Connor pulls a mic out as well and smiles at Gaines. )
Connor: Nice, Korey.
Gaines: (spreading his arms out) What? Place is HOPPING, Scotty!
Connor: (after another pop) True. Can’t argue with that.
(After a pause to let the crowd noise settle, Connor continues)
Connor: All right….so, everyone knows that Captain Charisma decided to send some of us to the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royale.
(The crowd warmly responds with cheers at the mention of the event, and Connor looks around in recognition before continuing)
Connor: It’s an honor to have been chosen, so thanks to Captain Charisma for giving me the chance. I can’t speak to deserving the chance, but he seems to think I deserve to be there, so (he shrugs), I’m happy to be able to participate.
(Gaines nods as Connor finishes his opening, and brings the mic up)
Gaines: Same here. This is a huge match….it means a lot to a lot of people, and it’s a statement match, like Charisma said last week. There’s a lot of people here that need to make that kind of statement and show what they’re made out of.
Connor (nodding): It’s a huge opportunity. What’s funny is that he had to put us into the match right after we decided to form up a tag team!
(Both men grin at that, and some in the crowd laugh at that. )
Gaines: Is that called ‘irony’?
(Connor laughs)
Connor: Yeah…exactly.
Gaines: Well….so, Scotty and I talked about this a few times this week, and tonight backstage. We have this tag team and all, and I’m not putting that aside for nothing, right? But the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royal…man, that’s huge. It’s a match you can make a career out of. You can let that chance get away, so, like I told you backstage, I gotta come right at you, Scotty. Just being up front and telling it like it is. I’m gonna do everything I can to beat you and everyone else, for that matter. I got the ability and the experience…and you know it. That match is mine to win.
(Cheers and boos from the fans at that, but Connor puts up a hand to quell the noise before he speaks)
Connor: No…no, I agree. This is a huge opportunity, just like you said. Huge for everyone in the match, no matter what brand they come from. Like you said, Korey, this is a chance for someone to break out and rise in the ranks. I can’t argue with what you said…but the same is true for me. I am coming at you just like you’re going to come at me. I think I have a chance to win the match just like you do. Once it’s just you and I left in the ring, it’s on. It’s war….ass and elbows, which I’ve got a little experience at myself. Only one of us can win.
(The two men now stand silent in the ring, looking at each other, the tension now bringing a murmur out of the crowd. After a few seconds of this, Connor brings the mic back up to his mouth)
Connor: But that doesn’t change anything else.
Gaines: Right.
(The two men shake hands and the crowd whoops in response. As the crowd continues cheering, ‘Take Shape’ fires up over the speakers and Hayley Morrow comes out onto the stage, mic in hand and a disgusted look on her face already.)
Hayley: Oh, my God…stop the lovefest. You two make me want to puke.
(Boos now as Hayley makes her way to the ring, her face still a scowl as she comes up the steps and dips under the ring ropes and enters the ring with the two men. She looks at the two, then turns a glare to the older Marine.)
Hayley: Just so you know, I HATE the military.
(Boos and jeers rise from the fans as she continues to look with unabashed disgust at Connor, who looks back at her with not much of an expression. After her glare, she starts looking at Gaines)
Hayley: Just shut the hell up! Really! Whatever you two think, or want…..whatever. I don’t care. You don’t have anything to prove…well….yeah, because you both suck. But Here’s the difference….you two can’t want this more than me. You…
(Hayley points at Gaines)
Hayley: What do you need this for? Zero! Nothing. You think you need this opportunity? Not anywhere near where I need it. I have a lot to prove to a lot of people.
Connor: What do you need to….
(Hayley interrupts him and points at him)
Hayley: Shut up, soldier boy!
(Boos again, but Hayley ignores them, waiting until they subside enough for her to continue)
Hayley: You have been here for a long time…a lot longer than me. You’ve had these kinds of opportunities to prove yourselves. I couldn’t give a shit if you’ve failed before, it’s time for someone to have a chance that needs this opportunity. Like I said, I have a lot to prove, and I haven’t had that chance since I started here. Yeah, I’ve had a setback or two, and a lot of people have let me down, but I deserve this chance more than some old-ass Marine and a la lucha libre loser. And I plan on getting there and proving to you, and all the other assholes that don’t think I can cut it, that I can….by beating you two at Road to Redemption.
(The crowd is in an uproar as Gaines and Morrow jaw at each other with their mics away from their mouths….but they are interrupted by ‘Lost in Paradise’ blows up the crowd as Brianna Hill appears from the back, mic at the ready. All three of the Elitists in the ring turn to face the fan favorite as they cheer for her.)
Brianna: Hayley? You think that you’re the only person that’s had a hard way to go? You’re not that stupid!
(Brianna starts to walk quickly to the ring, as Hayley turns her ire away from Gaines and to Brianna)
Hayley: Who asked you? You think you deserve to be in this match? That’s idiotic!
(Brianna is now entering the ring, eyes still locked on Hayley)
Brianna: You think you’re the only person in the EAW that had a hard start? A bad few weeks? Hayley, you and I are a lot alike…we’ve both had bad starts here, and both lost a lot of close matches. You think you’re frustrated? I am too! It sucks to keep coming close and not getting the wins….hell, you beat Luis De La Rosa last week! So you coming out here and talking about how hard you’ve had it, and all your bad luck…it don’t mean anything to me, Hayley. If you deserve this chance, so do I. If you need to take advantage of this chance, so do I.
Hayley: Don’t flatter yourself by comparing yourself to me. You have no idea where I come from, and what I’ve been through, princess. You don’t have the family I do, and you haven’t been through anything, except maybe missing a high school dance.
(Brianna closes to a step or two away, looking right into Hayley’s eyes)
Brianna: Well, I’m not some sort of malcontent who has a chip on her shoulder. I busted my ass in the ring since I was 18, rehabbed from an injury that should have ended my career, and worked as hard as anyone, including you, to get here and get this chance at Road to Redemption. You don’t deserve anything just because your dad was an asshole.
(The crowd gives off a “WHOOAA” and Gaines and Connor give each other a ‘damn, she went there’ look)
Hayley: You don’t know anything, bitch!
(Another “WHOOAA” from the crowd, and the two women are now yelling at each other, the distance between them slowly decreasing as they get more and more heated. Connor makes a step or two towards them as if to break them up, but all of them are interrupted by “PA’ ROMPERLA” and the sight of Luis De La Rosa entering the arena area. A cocky look on his face and a mic in his hand. He takes in the cheers and boos from the crowd that his entrance caused, and he slowly makes his way to the ring as he speaks into the mic.)
Luis: ¿Vamos a tener una pelea de gatos? Are we going to have a cat fight? Had to come out and see that!
(Hayley and Brianna back off from one another as Luis maintains that arrogant smile and climbs up the ringside steps. He looks at Brianna first, then turns his look to the goth-appareled Hayley)
Luis: Halloween is over, Hayley! ¡Quítate el disfraz! Get out of the costume!
(Cheers at that, and Hayley looks even more irate.)
Hayley: Didn’t have that to say when I beat you last week, amigo!
(That draws a loud response from the crowd, and a quick look of anger passes over Luis’ face, but he regains his arrogant composure almost immediately.)
Luis: Everyone gets lucky, niñita…even you. But that ends at the Battle Royale, see? You come out here and complain how you deserve a break, well you got yours last week, and I’m telling you right now that it’s the last one you get at La Famila’s expense. You think you deserve a chance?
(Luis looks at the other Elitists in the ring in turn)
Luis: You think ANY of you deserve an opportunity more than me? More than Luis De La Rosa? More than La Familia? That’s a whole lot of mierda, and you know what I mean…no translation necessary!
(Boos as he pauses, letting them wash over him)
Luis: I’m La Familia! That fact, right there, makes me deserving of this opportunity to have a spot. There’s no question I deserve a shot more than you four. More than a washed up high-flying loser, a goth niñita, the word’s most boring soldado, and….
(Luis looks at Brianna)
Luis: Sé que tú y Valerie habéis estado hablando….you and Valerie have been talking, right? But that doesn’t make you any more deserving of this than any other of these perdedores y perdedoras. You’re not a De La Rosa..I AM! I deserve the chance to move ahead, and get the opportunity that La Familia deserves!
(The crowd reacts with that loud mix of cheering and booing, but Gaines is the first to respond)
Gaines: You don’t deserve jack.
(Cheering at that, and Gaines pauses before continuing)
Gaines: What amazes me is that you three (he indicates Brianna, Hayley, and Luis) come in here and think you deserve something just because you had a slow start, or what your name is. The Colonel and I have been here fighting for a while now, and we created our opportunity. I’ve been laying my body on the line every week, every Marquee Live Event, and every time I get into the ring. Seriously…I hate to toot my own horn or run my mouth, but I earned this shot in the Battle Royale. All you all’s issues mean exactly nothing….you were given a shot here. You didn’t earn it.
(The crowd pops big at Gaines’ statement, and it brings scowls from the three younger Elitists.)
Gaines: You heard Scotty and me before you came out….it’s everyone against everyone out there, whether you deserve to be there or not. I’m gonna fight him straight up, teammate or not, I’m gonna fight you three straight up, and I’m gonna win this thing.
(Connor grins at that)
Connor: Want to make a bet?
(Gaines turns to his partner, a competitive smile cracking on his face, but before he can answer, Hayley goes at him from behind! Before she can get there, however, Scotty is in motion, blowing by a surprised Gaines and clotheslining her to the mat!)
Rich Russillo: The Marine saving his partner from an attack from behind!
James Peters: We knew this would break down! Here we go!
Persephone: Finally!
(Connor is actually trying to get up from the mat, having only tackled Hayley to save his partner from the Pearl Harbor attack, but now Luis starts laying the boot into the Marine. Gaines sees this and…STANDING DROP KICK! Luis is knocked into Brianna, who pushes him off. Luis takes exception to this and has some choice words for Brianna….who slaps him right across the face! The crowd erupts!)
Persephone: OHMYGOD! Hit her back!
(Connor is still trying to extricate himself from Hayley Morrow, who is now throwing punches at him. Gaines is trying to both help his partner and keep an eye on De La Rosa, who is now trading blows with Brianna over her slap. Connor finally gets up and backs off, but that does nothing to deter Hayley, who is quickly working to get to her feet and go after someone….and it’s Gaines who is now trading haymakers with Hayley. Connor comes in to support his partner.)
Rich Russillo: We might need some security!
(Hayley is apoplectic as she now launches kicks and punches towards the Marine, and Gaines backs off a little. Brianna is not faring well against Luis, who turns to look around and sees Korey paying attention to the fight between his partner and Hayley Morrow. Showing his speed, Luis comes in low with a knee chop, sending Gaines sprawling and giving Brianna a chance to catch her breath. The crowd is INSANE as the wrestlers chosen for the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royale fight amongst themselves.)
(Luis is up and drops an elbow to the back of Gaines’ neck and then continued to bash him MMA-style on one side of the ring. Hayley Morrow seems to be getting the advantage on Connor, but he makes a block to one of her haymakers and spins her around….SLEEPER! However, Brianna is on the move…climbing up the ringropes….she LAUNCHES HERSELF IN A SUICIDE DIVE AT CONNOR AND HAYLEY! The crowd goes spastic as all three of them are now on the mat, dazed and not completely sure as to where they are at.)
James Peters: Did you call security?
Rich Russillo: I tried, but Persephone unplugged my headset!
Persephone: What?
(Luis is up and Gaines is still down. De La Rosa looks around,and decides to climb up the corner to the top rope.)
Rich Russillo: Luis…top rope? Not a good place! Looking for the Destripada?
Persephone: I HOPE SO!
(However, Korey is getting his bearings and his partner is moving….Connor dives for his partner and Luis changes his aim….Destripada to Connor! The Marine is writhing in pain as Luis showboats to the crazed crowd!)
James Peters: Did you see that? Scotty Connor took that finisher from Luis to save his partner!
Rich Russillo: Like a true Marine!
Persephone: Oh, please….is this how it’s going to be with you two from now on? Make me sick. Thank Gawd for Luis. He’s literally perfect inside the ring!
(Gaines is up now, and Luis quickly exits the ring, still smiling and mocking the Marine, but suddenly HAYLEY MORROW OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OF HER OWN! The crowd screams as the two Elitists are now in a heap on the mats ringside, and Brianna is now on her feet, looking at the carnage and holding her head in pain. As if taking advantage of the situation, a dozen security guards pour out from the back and make their way to the ring. Connor is now sitting up, pain written all over his face, and security is now pulling Hayley and Luis apart so they quit fighting.)
(With that, Voltage fades elsewhere.)
[SCREENBAR – Road to Redemption 2019]
(“It Ain’t Safe” by Skepta begins to blast across the PA system.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS THE EXTREME ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(The jeers of the crowd nearly drown out Bella Braxton as Charlie Marr, looking yummy in camo pants, combat boots, and a mask walks on stage accompanied by his wife, Jordie. Jordie is pushing a small cart that has something sitting on top of it that is covered by a red velvet cloth.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM TOWER HAMLETS, LONDON BEING ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY JORDIE MARR…. WEIGHING IN AT 240 POUNDS… HE IS THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION… CHARLIE MARR!!!
James Peters: I can only assume that whatever weapon Charlie is bringing into this chamber is underneath that cloth.
Rich Russillo: The fact it even needs to be concealed :wow:
(Charlie and Jordie don’t immediately begin to make their way to the ring. Instead, they make a big production of Jordie removing the red velvet cloth.)
James Peters: :skip: IS THAT HIS WEAPON?!
Rich Russillo: That might literally be the most narcissistic weapon in Extreme Elimination Chamber history.
(Jordie proudly holds up a metal replica of Charlie Marr’s perfect head, complete with beard that is embedded with dozens of tiny spikes. She kisses the cheek of it and the couple make their way to the ring. Charlie is clearly not going to start the match off, so he takes his head, kisses his championship, and allows the referee to lock him inside the first pod.)
(Charlie’s music fades out and is replaced by “BxMxC” by BABYMETAL. The crowd erupts in a positive reaction as Jack Ripley makes his way onto the stage.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT… FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA… WEIGHING IN AT 202 POUNDS… HE IS THE STRAIGHT SHOOTA JACK RIPLEY!!!!
James Peters: Now Rich, I know you talked to Jack earlier today. Why in the fuck is he bringing a blanket into the chamber??
(Sure enough, the RIP Daddy has a blanket, but he is holding it carefully. His sister has her eyes locked on that blanket, and she has a glare on her face.)
Rich Russillo: That blanket is Jordie Marr’s childhood blanket that was actually gifted to her by Jack when she was only four years old. Apparently, Jordie was afraid of the dark so the two would hide under the blanket together until Jordie fell asleep, knowing that her blanket would keep monsters away.
James Peters: :skip: That is not going to help inside of a chamber.
Rich Russillo: Jack’s wife Emma has sewn barbed wire into that blanket :mjgrin:
James Peters: :oh:
(Jack gets into the ring and he is also locked up in a pod. Jack and Charlie exchange glares at one another, while Jack’s music fades out. It is soon replaced by “Alive” by POD. The Rogers Centre explodes as Rex McAllister walks onto the stage.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING NEXT… FROM SEA ISLE, NEW JERSEY… WEIGHING IN AT 238 POUNDS… PLEASE WELCOME REX MCALLISTER!!!!
Rich Russillo: :damn: Does Rex have a bo staff?!
James Peters: :wow: Rex does indeed have a bo staff and it’s been embedded with spikes. He plans to do a lot of damage with that weapon and has been training with his lady love, Raven, with a far less sinister version of the weapon.
Rich Russillo: :wow:!!!!
(Rex gets into the ring and gets into his pod, a far cry from last year when he started the match as the reigning and defending World Heavyweight Champion.)
(Rex’s music fades out, and “Natural” by Imagine Dragons begins to play. The crowd gives Terry Chambers an incredible ovation.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING NEXT… FROM DETROIT, MICHIGAN… WEIGHING IN AT 287 POUNDS…. PLEASE WELCOME THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE… TERRY CHAMBERS!!!
James Peters: Terry makes his way to the ring with one of my favorite weapons tonight. He’s always favored a steel chain, but tonight he’s wrapped razor wire around the chain to make even more effective.
Rich Russillo: :lupe: These Voltage weapons are going to end up killing someone aren’t they?
James Peters: Please. Dynasty literally had a woman explode last night. I think these pale in comparison to actually detonating chancletas.
Rich Russillo: :usure:
James Peters: :lupe:
(Terry is the last man to enter into a pod, which means by default the Queens will be the ones starting the match. The crowd absolutely loves this and they let out a huge cheer once “The Joker” by New Year’s Day hits.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING NEXT… FROM CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA… WEIGHING IN AT 135 POUNDS… PLEASE WELCOME MS. EXTREME!
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme walks to the ring with a purpose with her shattered glass baseball slung over her shoulder. She came real close to winning the EAW World Championship last month, and tonight she looks to finally end the reign of Charlie Marr.
James Peters: I love that she’s sticking with what she knows, a shattered glass baseball bat has always been her favorite weapon. Inside the chamber she can do a lot of damage.
(Ms. Extreme gets into the ring and points the bat at Charlie. He rolls his eyes and yawns, leaning against his pod and folding his arms across his chest.)
(“Roll With Me” by Charli XCX begins to play and Andrea’s ovation is just as loud as Ms. Extreme’s.)
Rich Russillo: Oh my gentle Jesus. I think I just saw Gavin Kirkland pass out at the Showdown booth.
(Andrea struts on stage dressed in black leather ring attire with a Cat Woman mask on. She has a replica whip just like Cat Woman, and she snaps it across the stage. A smirk crosses Andrea’s face and she makes her way down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND FINALLY… FROM ORLANDO, FLORIDA… WEIGHING IN AT 110 POUNDS… PLEASE WELCOME ANDREA VALENTINE!
James Peters: I have been told that Andrea’s whip has been wrapped in barbed wire and embedded with glass shards, which really means someone is about to get whipped raw tonight. Gavin Kirkland did indeed pass out and is being revived, and honestly, I think I need a drink of water.
(Andrea lookin’ like a fantasy slides inside the ring and snaps her whip against Charlie Marr’s pod. The EAW Champion glares at her and the referee checks with both women to see if they’re ready.)
(They’re queens. They were born ready.)
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Rich Russillo: HERE WE FUCKING GO!
James Peters: Ms. Extreme and Andrea set their weapons to the side and shake hands in the middle of the ring. Each woman has a smile on her respective face as they circle one another, looking for the lock-up! The Beating Hearts of Voltage have been tied together since the beginning of the season, and it’s only fitting, at least in my opinion, that these two friends start the match off.
Rich Russillo: Both women want nothing more than to leave Road to Redemption as the new EAW World Champion, and in doing so they would be putting an end to Charlie Marr’s reign of terror that has gripped Voltage since Bloodsport.
James Peters: Collar-and-elbow tie up and both women jockey back and forth for positioning. Andrea is the smallest competitor in the match, but we have seen time and time again that size means nothing when she’s inside the ring. She’s defeated so many people, both men and women, who tower over her. She somehow always finds a will to win.
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme forces Andrea into the corner and makes a clean break. There’s clearly no disqualification in this match and anything goes, however it doesn’t surprise me to see these two showing a tremendous amount of respect towards one another. Ms. Extreme takes a step back, and Andrea quickly slips out of the corner. Ms. Extreme whirls around and Andrea throws a forearm, surprising Ms. Extreme! The Red Queen steadies herself and fires back with a forearm shot of her own that catches Andrea in the jaw!
James Peters: Andrea answers back and now both are going at one another! Forearm after forearm and these fans are loving this! Ms. Extreme catches Andrea with another forearm and grabs her by the air, whipping her into the corner! Ms. Extreme charges full speed ahead towards Andrea, but Andrea leaps over Ms. Extreme and quickly grabs her! Andrea rolls Ms. Extreme up for the first cover of the match!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Rich Russillo: Extreme quickly powers out and scrambles to her feet! She ducks a clothesline from Andrea and grabs the former Specialists Champion around the waist! Andrea blocks the German suplex attempt, but that allows Extreme to take her down to the mat with a waistlock! She maintains control and immediately goes for Andrea’s arm! Andrea is able to catch Extreme in the head with a kick, which forces Extreme to release the arm, and she rolls out of the way. Both women return to a vertical base!
(Ms. Extreme and Andrea look at one another, both grinning.)
James Peters: They’re circling one another again, and Ms. Extreme calls for a test of strength! Andrea laces her fingers through her friend’s and both women are looking to gain the advantage over the other! Their shoulders clash as each of them try and force the other into the corner! Ms. Extreme drops to a knee, attempting to gain a little more leverage, but that allows Andrea an opening and she knees Extreme right in the kisser! Extreme falls back and Andrea quickly grabs her up! She runs forward with Ms. Extreme and plants her right in the middle of the ring with a bulldog! Andrea looks to the ropes and she rushes towards them, slipping outside! I wonder what Andrea has in mind?!
Rich Russillo: Andrea grabs the top rope and LEAPS ON TOP OF IT! SHE USES IT AS A SPRINGBOARD TO LAUNCH HERSELF IN THE AIR FOR A SPRINGBOARD CORKSCREW SHOOTING STAR PRESS! HOLY SHIT!
James Peters: BUT MS. EXTREME GETS HER KNEES UP! ANDREA’S HIGH RISK MOVE DIDN’T PAY OFF!!!!
Rich Russillo: The former Specialists Champion has rolled to the side, clutching her midsection! That’s allowed Ms. Extreme to get back up and she’s looking to capitalize! Ms. Extreme is heading towards the corner! She stops in front of Charlie Marr’s pod and gives him the finger before CLIMBING TO THE TOP OF THE POD! THE CHAMPION IS WATCHING MS. EXTREME WHILE CALLING HER A WHORE AMONG OTHER COLORFUL THINGS! MS. EXTREME IGNORES CHARLIE AND LOOKS DOWN AT ANDREA! SHE DOESN’T HESITATE AND JUMPS OFF THE TOP OF THE POD! A BLIND FURY!!!!!
James Peters: BUT ANDREA ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY, MISSING THE DIVING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME LANDS ON HER FEET BUT SHE JUST TWEAKED HER ANKLE! ANDREA SEES THIS AND SHE IMMEDIATELY CLIPS EXTREME IN THAT ANKLE WHICH BRINGS HER DOWN TO THE MAT! ANDREA WITH AN ANKLE LOCK NOW! SHE’S GOT AN ANKLE LOCK!
James Peters: MS. EXTREME LETS OUT A CRY AS ANDREA TWISTS THAT ANKLE! SHE’S BENDING IT BACK AT AN UNNATURAL ANGLE AND MS. EXTREME DOESN’T HAVE ANYWHERE TO GO!
Rich Russillo: :lupe: Ms. Extreme is having to dig deep right now and she’s contorting her body, trying to either flip over or get closer to Andrea?? I’m not sure, but Extreme is reaching for Andrea’s leg! Andrea responds by wrapping her arms around Ms. Extreme’s ankle and elbowing the shit out of it! Ms. Extreme grabs at her hair, fighting to try and break this hold because we know damn well she’s not going to quit!
(Meanwhile, the lights in the arena have dimmed and the fans start counting down.)
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James Peters: Someone else is about to join this match and that could be the break Ms. Extreme needs if she can just hang on for a few more seconds!
(Andrea has fallen back on the mat now, unrelenting and merciless as she attempts to submit her friend and knock her out of this match.)
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Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme is using her good foot to kick at Andrea! Andrea is eating those shots, but she’s not letting go!
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James Peters: Ms. Extreme continues kicking the hell out of Andrea! Her good foot is leaving its mark! Over and over she strikes Andrea, connecting with Andrea’s knee!!!!
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Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME WITH ANOTHER STIFF KICK AND THIS ONE FORCES ANDREA TO LET GO OF THE ANKLE! MS. EXTREME IS FREE BUT HOW MUCH DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE?!
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BUZZ!!!!
(The lights cut and the silvery-white light flashes across the pods, highlighting the four men ready to make their mark inside this chamber. The light finally stops and the fans inside the Rogers Centre erupt in sheer joy.)
James Peters: REX MCALLISTER AND THE BO STAFF HAVE BEEN RELEASED! REX FLIES OUT OF THE POD AND GOES RIGHT FOR ANDREA! HE CLIPS HER IN THE KNEE WITH THE BO STAFF AND ANDREA CRUMBLES TO THE GROUND! REX GOES RIGHT FOR MS. EXTREME AND HE SMASHES THE STAFF DOWN ON HER ANKLE! REX SAID ALL WEEK THAT WHILE IT’S ANYONE BUT CHARLIE, IT’S ALWAYS EVERY PERSON FOR THEMSELVES!
Rich Russillo: :lupe: These women are going to be at his wedding in a few months though!!!!
James Peters: That’s fine! Plenty of time to put this aside! Besides, everyone wants to become the EAW World Champion, which means you do whatever it takes!
Rich Russillo: Rex has grabbed Ms. Extreme and he’s pulling her over towards Andrea! He scoops Ms. Extreme up and slams her down on top of Andrea! REX WITH A STANDING MOONSAULT, LANDING ON TOP OF BOTH WOMEN, AND HE PUSHES MS. EXTREME TO THE SIDE AND COVERS ANDREA!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: ANDREA KICKS OUT!
Rich Russillo: Rex is back to his feet and he’s turned his attention towards Ms. Extreme! He goes to grab her BUT MS. EXTREME JUST NAILED HIM IN THE GUT WITH HER SHATTERED GLASS BASEBALL BAT! REX DOUBLES OVER AND MS. EXTREME WHIPS REX ACROSS THE FACE WITH THE HANDLE OF IT! REX’S NOSE IS BUSTED OPEN AND POURING BLOOD, AND HE’S DOWN TO A KNEE! MS. EXTREME DROPS THE BAT AND SLAMS HER FIST INTO REX’S FACE!
James Peters: These two met at Bloodsport in a 30-Minute Hardcore Iron Man Match that ended up needing overtime. It was gruesome, violent, and downright hard to watch.
Rich Russillo: Which is why it was so goddamn brilliant! Ms. Extreme has stunned Rex here and she’s now using her fingernails to dig out a piece of glass that’s been glued to her bat. She finally works it free and turns her attention back to Rex, who’s making his way back to his feet! Ms. Extreme is up as well and she looks to stab Rex with the glass! Rex grabs her hand, pops her in the jaw, and sends her to the mat with a nasty looking clothesline! Rex grabs the glass but before he can do anything Andrea catches him in the back with a dropkick! Rex slams into the ropes and Andrea attempts to roll him up from behind!
James Peters: BUT REX ROLLS THROUGH AND IS BACK TO HIS FEET! ANDREA IS UP AS WELL AND REX NAILS HER RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES! HE PLACED THAT PIECE OF GLASS RIGHT BETWEEN HIS KNUCKLES AND ANDREA IS BLEEDING FROM THAT SIZEABLE CUT NOW! REX STOMPS ON HER FACE TO FURTHER AGGRAVATE THAT WOUND!
Rich Russillo: Andrea reaches for the ropes and is able to grab onto the bottom, using her upper body strength to pull her away from Rex. But Rex is right on her and grabs her legs, yanking her up in the air and slamming her into the mat! Rex pinpoints the knee Ms. Extreme had softened up earlier and he jerks down Andrea’s kneepad, exposing that joint! Rex ruthlessly drives Andrea’s knee into the mat over and over again, and wait a second… what’s he about to do?!
James Peters: :lupe: Rex still has that piece of glass and he just stabbed Andrea in the back of the knee with it!
(Andrea’s cries of pain echo throughout the arena, and the camera zooms in on the piece of glass that is embedded in the back of her knee now. She pulls herself out of the ring and onto the steel platform outside, pain etched across her face. Andrea somehow forces herself into a sitting position and yanks the glass out like a fucking boss.)
Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME JUST NAILED REX IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH THE BAT! REX IS DOWN ON THE MAT AND MS. EXTREME SLAMS THE BAT INTO REX’S KIDNEY AREA! SHE DOES IT THREE MORE TIMES AND WRAPS THE BAT AROUND REX’S THROAT! SHE REARS BACK LOOKING TO CHOKE OUT REX MCALLISTER, BUT REX IS ABLE TO GRAB HER BY THE HAIR! SHE LETS GO OF THE CHOKE AND GRABS REX’S LEGS, BUT THE TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMP CATCHES HER IN THE ANKLE WITH HIS FOOT!
James Peters: MS. EXTREME IMMEDIATELY GRABS FOR HER ANKLE AND REX FORCES HIS WAY BACK UP! HE PULLS THE BAT FROM MS. EXTREME’S HANDS AND SLAMS IT INTO HER ANKLE! MS. EXTREME IS DOWN! ANDREA IS DOWN! AND NOW THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE DOWN!
(The lights have indeed gone down and the fans are counting down once again. The spotlight is lighting up the ring and with his two opponents temporarily subdued, Rex seems content to wait and see who enters the match next.)
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Rich Russillo: The start of this match has been interesting. Ms. Extreme and Andrea got us started off with a friendly back and forth. That didn’t come as any surprise, but as soon as Rex entered the match, it changed!
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James Peters: Rex McAllister came in and did what he always does, which is prove to all of us that he is one of the craftiest and most intelligent in-ring competitors in EAW. He zeroed in on small injuries that Andrea and Ms. Extreme inflicted on one another, and he’s managed to get them both down.
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Rich Russillo: Rex is the favorite to win this match, there’s no doubt but I bet whoever comes in next is going to gun right for him.
(Ms. Extreme and Andrea have crawled towards one another and are shaking off the damage Rex has done to them.)
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(Both women help one another up and Rex sees what’s going on. He turns his attention back towards two of the Beating Hearts.)
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BUZZ!!!!
(Ms. Extreme and Andrea take Rex down with a double clothesline right as the spotlight begins to flicker across the three remaining pods! Both them look at Charlie’s pod, wanting nothing for him to be released into the match next. Charlie blows them much a kiss much to their absolute disgust. However it’s not Charlie’s pod that the spotlight stops on :wow:!!!)
James Peters: THIS CROWD ERUPTS AS TERRY CHAMBERS ENTERS THE MATCH! HE HAS HIS RAZOR WIRE WRAPPED STEEL CHAIN COILED AROUND HIS FIST AND HE MAKES A BEELINE FOR THE BEATING HEARTS! HE AVOIDS THEIR CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT AND QUICKLY WHIRLS AROUND, SLAMMING HIS LOADED FIST UPSIDE MS. EXTREME’S SKULL! TERRY QUICKLY WRAPS MORE OF THAT CHAIN AROUND HIS ARM AND TAKES ANDREA TO THE MAT WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! HE POUNCES LIKE A RABID DOG AND BEGINS SLAMMING HIS WRAPPED ARM INTO HER FACE! ANDREA IS GETTING BEATEN TO A PULP RIGHT NOW AND THIS CROWD IS STUNNED! TERRY IS HOLDING NOTHING BACK AS HE SNATCHES ANDREA UP AND THROWS HER OUTSIDE THE RING AND ONTO THE PLATFORM! HE FOLLOWS HER OUT AND LIFTS HER UP ON HIS SHOULDERS!
Rich Russillo: TERRY TAKES ANDREA AND LAWN DARTS HER RIGHT INTO THE SIDE OF THE CHAMBER! ANDREA CRUMBLES TO THE GROUND! BUT MS. EXTREME IS BACK INTO THE FRAY AND SHE IGNORES HER ANKLE AND SPRINGS ONTO THE ROPES! SPRINGBOARD CROSS BO- NO! TERRY CATCHES HER! TERRY WRAPS HIS ARMS TIGHTLY AROUND MS. EXTREME AND FUCKING PLANTS HER INTO THE PLATFORM WITH A SPINEBUSTER!
James Peters: THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE GETS BACK INTO THE RING HEADS FOR REX! REX HAS GOTTEN THE BO STAFF AND HE SWINGS AT TERRY! TERRY EATS A STRIKE TO THE THIGH BUT HE THROWS A LOADED FOREARM, WHICH CATCHES REX RIGHT ON THE JAW! TERRY WITH ANOTHER FOREARM AND HE BULLIES REX BACK INTO THE CORNER! TERRY WITH SEVERAL MORE SHOTS, ROCKING REX, AND SENDING BLOOD FLYING! TERRY FOLLOWS UP WITH AN UPPERCUT AND HE PLANTS REX INTO THE MAT WITH A DDT! TERRY CHAMBERS HAS COME INTO THIS MATCH AND TAKEN EVERY COMPETITOR DOWN! :wow:!!!!!
(The crowd is on their feet, and everyone is solidly behind Terry right now. He’s pumped up and immediately grabs Rex back up.)
Rich Russillo: Terry presses Rex back into the corner again and he unloads a massive forearm smash to Rex! Terry finally uncoils the razor wire wrapped chain from his arm and lets it drop to the ground! He’s putting the boots to Rex now and stomping a mudhole in him! Rex is down into a sitting position and Terry backs up to the opposite side of the ring. He rushes forward and absolutely crushes Rex with a corner cannonball! TERRY HAS THE CHAIN NOW AND HE’S WRAPPING IT AROUND REX’S NECK!!!!!! TERRY IS CHOKING OUT REX BUT BOTH BEATING HEARTS ARE BACK IN THE RING! ANDREA HAS RETRIEVE HER WHIP AND SHE LASHES TERRY ACROSS THE BACK WITH IT!
James Peters: NO DOUBT THAT FELT LIKE A LINE OF FIRE ACROSS TERRY’S BACK! ANDREA WHIPS HIM AGAIN AND THAT FORCES TERRY TO RELEASE REX AND LOOK AT MS. EXTREME! SHE’S GOT THE SHATTERED GLASS BASEBALL BAT! SHE’S BEHIND TERRY AND HAS WRAPPED IT AROUND HIS FACE! THE GLASS IS BITING INTO TERRY’S FACE AND MOUTH, CAUSING HIM TO START BLEEDING! TERRY SOMEHOW FORCES HIS WAY BACK UP TO HIS FEET BUT MS. EXTREME IS HANGING ON! ANDREA HOOKS THE WHIP AROUND TERRY’S ANKLES AND GIVES IT A TUG!
Rich Russillo: TERRY FALLS BACKWARDS WITH MS. EXTREME HANGING ON, AND SHE TURNS IT INTO A BACKSTABBER! MS. EXTREME STILL HAS THE BAT PRESSED AGAINST TERRY’S FACE AND SHE MOVES IT BACK AND FORTH, CUTTING THE SHIT OUT OF HIM! TERRY IS BLOODIED UP NOW BUT HE’S DOESN’T SEEM BOTHERED! HE GRABS MS. EXTREME BY THE HAIR AND USES HIS BRUTE FORCE STRENGTH TO SEND HER FLYING ACROSS THE RING! ANDREA STARTS WHIPPING TERRY LIKE A GOVERNMENT MULE NOW I SWEAR TO GAWD. HOW DOES TERRY KEEP GETTING STUCK WITH THESE CLOSET KINKY BITCHES FOR ADVERSARIES?!
James Peters: This certainly doesn’t look like the first time Andrea’s used a whip :mjlit:
Rich Russillo: ANDREA LASHES TERRY ACROSS THE BACK ONE MORE TIME AND SHE GRABS HIM BY THE HAIR! ANDREA ATTEMPTS TO IRISH WHIP TERRY ACROSS THE RING BUT HE PLANTS HIS FEET AND REFUSES TO BUDGE! ANDREA TRIES ONE MORE TIME TO THROW TERRY ACROSS THE RING BUT TERRY DROPS TO HIS KNEES AND ANDREA EATS A PELE KICK THANKS TO REX!
James Peters: TERRY SPRINGS UP AND LOOKS TO HIT REX WITH A HELLACIOUS CLOTHESLINE BUT REX DUCKS! THERE’S MS. EXTREME! MS. EXTREME THROWS A KICK BUT TERRY CATCHES HER FOOT! SHE TURNS IT INTO AN ENZIGURI DROPKICK AND THERE’S REX! REX CATCHES TERRY AROUND THE WAIST BEFORE HE CAN FALL AND SENDS HIM CRASHING INTO THE POD CONTAINING JACK RIPLEY WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: THE BACK OF TERRY’S HEAD SMASHES INTO THAT POD AS RIPLEY LOOKS ON, AND MS. EXTREME COMES FLYING! MS. EXTREME SLAMS TERRY IN THE FACE WITH A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE AND REX JUST FOLLOWED UP WITH ANOTHER! TERRY CHAMBERS IS OUT OF IT!
James Peters: ANDREA HAS ENTERED THE PICTURE NOW!!! STANDING MOONSAULT KNEE DROP FROM ANDREA TO THE BATTERED FACE OF TERRY CHAMBERS! ANDREA WITH THE COVER ON TERRY!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTT-
Rich Russillo: TERRY KICKS OUT!!!
James Peters: Ms. Extreme and Andrea work in tandem to pull Terry up and whip him across the ring and into an empty chamber pod! Andrea takes off running… HANDSPRING BACK ELBOW SMASH! MS. EXTREME IS RIGHT BEHIND HER AND SHE HITS TERRY WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! BOTH WOMEN GRAB TERRY BY THE HAIR AND TAKE OFF RUNNING… BULLDOGGING TERRY INTO THE MAT!!! STANDING MOONSAULT BY REX ONTO TERRY! THIS TIME IT’S REX WHO MAKES THE COVER ON TERRY!!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRR-
Rich Russillo: TERRY KICKS OUT AGAIN!
James Peters: There is no way Terry is going to let a little teamwork take him down and out of this match! He has worked so hard for this, and has waited way to long for this moment. Terry has the heart of a champion and everyone inside this ring knows that! That’s why Rex, Andrea, and Ms. Extreme are working together at the moment!
Rich Russillo: Rex grabs Terry up and rams him head first into the side of an empty pod! Terry is down and Rex begins to drive his knee into Terry’s temple! Terry is eating those knee strikes, completely defenseless at the moment, and uh oh! The lights have dimmed once again!
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(Rex has backed off Terry and Andrea is down on the ground now, choking the Barbaric Carnivore with her whip. The barbed wire and glass have opened up superficial wounds on Terry’s neck.)
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James Peters: Andrea releases the choke and Ms. Extreme slams the baseball bat down onto Terry’s stomach! Rex is there with the Bo Staff and this is a three-on-one mugging at the moment! The Beating Hearts and Rex McAllister have teamed up on poor Terry!
Rich Russillo: And whether it’s Ripley or Marr, you know ain’t nobody coming to help the former Interwire Champion.
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James Peters: Rex has grabbed Terry and holy shit! He is lifting the six foot seven, 287 pound Terry Chambers into the air! Rex has Terry in a fireman’s carry position!
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Rich Russillo: REX TAKES OFF RUNNING AND SLAMS TERRY RIGHT INTO JACK RIPLEY’S POD SHATTERING THE GLASS!
(Jack ducks for cover as glass rains down and Terry slams into him! The former National Elite Champion finds himself buried under the Barbaric Carnivore and a pile of glass!)
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BUZZ!!!!
(The crowd erupts as the spotlight settles on Ripley’s pod.)
James Peters: REX REACHES INTO THE POD AND SNATCHES RIPLEY OUT! REX IS WASTING NO TIME WAILING AWAY ON JACK RIPLEY, AND RIPLEY IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO COUNTER THE ATTACK! HE DIDN’T EVEN GET A CHANCE TO GRAB HIS WEAPON BECAUSE EVERYTHING HAPPENED SO FAST BUT REX HAS THROWN HIM OUT OF THE RING AND THE TWO OF THEM ARE FIGHTING ON THE PLATFORM!
(Andrea and Ms. Extreme can’t believe that fucking Charlie Marr is still locked safely away inside his pod. He waves at them, yawns, and leans his beautiful head against the glass. Charlie closes his eyes and pretends to nap, which prompts Andrea and Ms. Extreme to literally see red.)
Rich Russillo: The Beating Hearts are absolutely infuriated right now that Charlie Marr is still not in this match! How the fuck he orchestrated this is beyond me, but these two are about to take it out on poor Terry since they can’t get their hands on Charlie! They grab Terry and pull him out of the wreckage, and Ms. Extreme snatches the barbed wire blanket that Jack brought into the chamber. Andrea throws Terry down and unloads a few stiff rights and lefts to the side of his head before Ms. Extreme takes the blanket AND TRIES TO SUFFOCATE TERRY WITH IT!
James Peters: :oh: You know, I questioned what the fuck kind of damage a goddamn blanket could do but when you have barbed wire sewn into it, I suppose it makes a pretty damn good weapon! Ms. Extreme is certainly finding it useful! Terry’s blood is soaking through the fabric now and Ms. Extreme gets up, and immediately drops a knee down across Terry’s face! Andrea does the same, although that’s probably not the wisest idea for her! She is still favoring the knee Rex stabbed earlier. Ms. Extreme drops another knee and together she and Andrea work together to pull Terry back to his feet. The blanket falls from his face and :lupe:
Rich Russillo: Terry’s face looks like hamburger meat :lupe:
James Peters: ANDREA AND MS. EXTREME CHARGE FORWARD, LOOKING TO TAKE TERRY OVER THE TOP ROPE AND ONTO THE PLATFORM! BUT TERRY HOOKS HIS ARMS AND GETS BOTH FEET UP! HE CONNECTS WITH ANDREA AND MS. EXTREME’S FACES AND BOTH STUMBLE BACK! TERRY TURNS AROUND AND FUCKING SPRINGBOARDS ON THE ROPES… DOUBLE SPRINGBOARD BACK ELBOW! :damn:!!!!!
Rich Russillo: :damn: NICE MOVE FROM TERRY!!!!! :damn:!!!!
(Ms. Extreme and Andrea are down, and Terry is now in the process of trying to catch his breath.)
(The camera cuts to Rex McAllister and Jack Ripley, it’s Jack who has Rex pressed back first against the steel structure of the chamber.)
James Peters: JACK CATCHES REX IN THE STOMACH WITH A KICK AND HOOKS HIM… SNAP SUPLEX ONTO THE PLATFORM! HE DROPS DOWN, TURNS REX OVER, AND BEGINS PUNCHING HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! JACK DROPS A FEW ELBOWS AS WELL AND GRINDS REX’S FACE INTO THE STEEL! REX’S FOREHEAD SPLITS OPEN AND JACK WRAPS HIM IN A HEADLOCK AND BEGINS TO THROWING STIFF RIGHT HANDS TO THAT OPEN WOUND! IT DIDN’T TAKE JACK RIPLEY LONG AT ALL TO GET INTO THIS MATCH AND START DOING SOME DAMAGE!
Rich Russillo: Jack was gifted another lifeline here on Voltage and he seems determined to make the most of it. At this event last year, Jack lost a match that got him fired from EAW and it was only out of the goodness of Captain Charisma’s heart that The Straight Shoota found himself with a job following that disgraceful exit from Dynasty!
James Peters: Jack made the most of that opportunity and it appears he’s going to do the same thing tonight inside the Extreme Elimination Chamber. It’s fair to say that all of these competitors have something personal going on with Charlie, but perhaps none more so than Jack.
Rich Russillo: Jack has had to sit back and watch as his sister is paraded around like a piece of meat thanks to Charlie. She has been belittled and mocked by Charlie and this entire lockerroom. You know that hurts Jack, and you know he wants to do whatever he can to get his sister back AND become the new EAW World Champion.
James Peters: Jack tosses Rex back into the ring and grabs the nearest weapon which just happens to be Rex’s own! He begins beating the hell out of the Rex with the bo staff and those spikes that have been attached to the staff are drawing blood from the former 2-time world champion! Jack raises the staff over his head BUT WAIT! TERRY HAS GRABBED IT FROM BEHIND! JACK LETS GO AND TURNS AROUND AND TERRY SWINGS THE BO STAFF AND TAKES JACK RIPLEY’S HEAD OFF!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! JACK DUCKED IT! JACK DUCKED! TERRY SWINGS AGAIN BUT JACK ANSWERS WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK THAT TAKES THE STAFF OUT OF TERRY’S HANDS! JACK LOOKING FOR ‘YOU’LL FLOAT TOO’ BUT HE COLLAPSES! ANDREA JUST CAUGHT RIPLEY ACROSS THE BACK OF THE NECK WITH HER WHIP AND JACK IS HOLDING THAT SPOT IN SHEER AGONY! TERRY SNATCHES JACK UP BY THE HAIR AND UNCORKS A HUGE RIGHT HAND THAT KNOCKS THE SPIT OUT OF RIPLEY’S MOUTH! TERRY WITH ANOTHER RIGHT HAND! AND HE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A LEFT! TERRY PEPPERING JACK WITH RIGHTS AND LEFTS, AND HE FORCES THE RIP DADDY INTO THE CORNER! TERRY BACKS OFF AND ANDREA LASHES JACK ACROSS THE CHEST WITH THE WHIP! SHE DOES IT AGAIN! AND AGAIN! MS. EXTREME IS BACK UP AND SHE’S THERE! SHE BEGINS CHOPPING JACK ACROSS THE CHEST CAUSING THOSE WHIP MARKS TO SPLIT OPEN! BLOOD IS TRICKING FROM THOSE LASHES ANDREA GAVE HIM AND NOW MS. EXTREME WRAPS HER HANDS AROUND JACK’S THROAT AND SLAMS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD INTO THE EMPTY POD DOOR!
Ms. Extreme (Off Mic): I AM NOT ADOPTED!
James Peters: SHE SLAMS THE BACK OF JACK’S SKULL AGAINST THE GLASS ONCE AGAIN AND BACKS OFF, WHICH ALLOWS TERRY TO RUN TOWARDS JACK AND FLATTEN HIM AGAINST THE POD! TERRY STOMPING AWAY ON JACK NOW AND MS. EXTREME DROPS TO HER KNEES AND BRINGS HER FIST UP BETWEEN TERRY’S LEGS! TERRY’S KNEES BUCKLE AND ANDREA SLAMS THE BUTT OF THE WHIP INTO HIS FACE. THE TWO GIRLS PICK UP JACK AND SUPLEX HIM RIGHT ON TOP OF TERRY! MS. EXTREME DRAGS THEM A FEW FEET AWAY FROM THE POD AS ANDREA GETS ON THE ROPES AND HOISTS HERSELF ON TOP OF THE POD!!!!
Rich Russillo: :lupe: WHAT’S THIS?!
James Peters: ANDREA FLIES OFF THE POD WITH A ROUNDING MOONSAULT! ‘MAGIC HOUR’ CONNECTS ON JACK AND TERRY! MS. EXTREME GRABS JACK AND DRAGS HIM OFF TERRY AND COVERS HIM, WHILE ANDREA COVERS TERRY!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHH-
Rich Russillo: BOTH MEN KICK OUT!
James Peters: REX HAS RETURNED AND HE’S GOTTEN HIS HANDS ON THE BLANKET. HE LAYS IT ACROSS JACK’S FACE AND MS. EXTREME WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP THAT CRUSHES THE STRAIGHT SHOOTA’S FACE! MEANWHILE, ANDREA HAS THE SHATTERED GLASS BASEBALL BAT! SHE LOOKS TO SLAM IT INTO TERRY’S FACE BUT THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! THE BAT CONNECTS WITH THE GROUND AND GODDAMN! TERRY JUST GOT REAL LUCKY!
Rich Russillo: ANDREA HITS THE GROUND AND BEGINS WAILING AWAY ON TERRY! REX STARTS STOMPING AWAY AT HIM, AND MS. EXTREME IS ON TOP OF JACK, WHOSE FACE IS COVERED BY THE BLANKET! THIS IS A BEATING BUT LOOK AT THIS! TERRY HAS GRABBED ANDREA BY THE THROAT AND PULLED REX’S FEET OUT FROM UNDER HIM! JACK HAS KICKED HIS LEGS UP AND TAKE MS. EXTREME TO THE MAT WITH A HEADSCISSORS! JACK PULLS THE BLANKET OFF HIS FACE, WRAPS IT IN A BALL, AND BEGINS TO BEAT MS. EXTREME IN THE FACE WITH IT WHILE HE HAS HER TRAPPED IN THAT HEADSCISSORS! MS. EXTREME IS BLEEDING NOW AND JACK SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN!
James Peters: ANDREA IS TRYING TO FREE HERSELF BUT TERRY HAS REX BY THE HAIR WITH HIS OTHER HAND AND HE SLAMS ANDREA AND REX INTO ONE ANOTHER! THEIR HEADS COLLIDE, KNOCKING THEM BOTH STUPID! TERRY LOOKS AROUND AND SPIES HIS CHAIN AND HE QUICKLY GRABS IT, BRINGING IT BACK TO REX AND ANDREA! HE QUICKLY WRAPS IT AROUND THEIR NECKS, BINDING THEM TOGETHER IN HORRIFIC FASHION, AND USES THE FREE END OF THE CHAIN AS A WHIP! HE ALTERNATES BETWEEN BEATING REX’S AND ANDREA’S FACES HIM AND MY GAWD! TERRY HAS SNAPPED :lupe:!!!!
(While all this is going on, the EAW World Champion is cozy and comfortable inside his pod, watching the massacre unfold before his very eyes. To say Charlie is thrilled with the turn events would be an understatement. All week long it’s been #AnyoneButCharlie, #CharlieMustDie, #FuckCharlie, and yada yada yada. However just like the champion predicted the lust and greed and absolute need to become the EAW World Champion just couldn’t stop his five opponents from turning the match into a gore fest, and the best part? Charlie Marr has yet to lift a finger.)
Rich Russillo: JACK HAS RELEASED MS. EXTREME FROM THE HEAD SCISSORS BUT HE HAS THE BLANKET WRAPPED AROUND HER THROAT NOW! MS. EXTREME IS BEING CHOKED, AND JACK SWITCHES THE GRIP TO ONE HAND! HE BRINGS HIS OTHER HAND AROUND TO MS. EXTREME’S FOREHEAD AND BEGINS CLAWING AT THE CUTS AND SCRATCHES JORDIE’S BARBED WIRE BLANKET LEFT ON MS. EXTREME! JACK DIGS HIS FINGERS INTO ONE OF THE CUTS AND THAT PROMPTS FRESH BLOOD TO SPILL DOWN CAMILLE’S FACE! JACK SLAMS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT AND TURNS HER OVER, SO MS. EXTREME IS ON HER BACK. JACK GRIPS HER JAW AND FORCES HER MOUTH OPEN, AND SHOVES THE BLANKET INSIDE OF IT! HE’S FORCING MS. EXTREME TO CHOKE ON THE BLANKET AND HE STANDS UP, HOLDING HER IN PLACE WITH HIS FOOT!
James Peters: TERRY HAS ABSOLUTELY BEATEN ANDREA AND REX TO A BLOODY PULP AND HE FINALLY GETS UP, TURNING HIS ATTENTION TO JACK! JACK’S EYES CLASH WITH TERRY’S :lupe: AND JACK LETS UP ON MS. EXTREME! MS. EXTREME SPITS THE BLANKET OUT AND IS THROWING UP BLOOD RIGHT NOW, WHILE REX AND ANDREA ARE BLOODIED AND BATTERED, AND HAVE HAD THEIR FACES BUSTED OPEN IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT AREAS.
Rich Russillo: Terry and Jack take a step towards one another BUT THEY STOP! THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT AND OH HERE WE FUCKING GO! YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!
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(Time basically stops inside the Rogers Centre and the chanting of the crowd ceases to exist in the heads of the five men and women already inside the chamber. Terry Chambers’ eyes drift towards Charlie’s pod and upon seeing the champ holding up that stupid replica head of a weapon, Terry feels his blood beginning to boil. He’s had to endure petty comments from Charlie about where Charlie feels Terry belongs on the card, not to mention the personal remarks about Terry’s ex-wife and family. There is no respect there whatsoever between these two, and Terry wants to literally murder Charlie. The camera catches Terry’s fists clenching ever so slightly, and there is no mistaking the hate he has in his heart for Charlie Marr.)
Charlie Marr (Off Mic): WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT YOU FAT FUCK?!
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(Jack’s eyes have turned to Charlie as well, and it goes without saying what lies there between the two of them. Charlie turned Jack’s world upside down last year at Tempest when he somehow convinced Jack’s baby sister that he was in love with her. The woman formerly known as Jordie Ripley has been the catalyst of a rivalry between these two Elitists that goes back two Pain for Prides ago when MarrKade faced Mr. DEDEDE and Cameron Ella Ava for the Unified Tag Team Championships. Jack’s jaw clenches and Charlie notices his stare and holds up his hand, pointing at his wedding band and shrugging.)
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(Ms. Extreme has stopped throwing up and she brings a shaking hand across her mouth. She wipes away the blood and vomit, and feels her adrenaline kick in, knowing that she’s about to get her second chance to end the title reign of Charlie Marr. She was so close at Wicked Games, and that loss still stings, and truthfully so does everything else when it comes to Charlie. Charlie has made it his goal to make the life of Camille Jane Ava a living Hell on Voltage and if there is one thing the woman nicknamed ‘Ms. Extreme’ doesn’t take too kindly to is people who fuck with her and those she loves. She takes a deep breath and forces herself up. Charlie looks straight at Ms. Extreme, makes a finger gun, and aims it right between her eyes.)
Charlie Marr (Off Mic): You’re dead, bitch. Bang.
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(Rex is sitting up now, shaking out the cobwebs. His relationship and subsequent issues with Charlie go all the way back to their days on Showdown. Rex and his boys were the team to beat for the longest time, and both Charlie and Daryl thrived under the leadership of their dad, Rex. But as per usual, all good things must come to an end, and it was this time last year that that bond between the three of them began to fall apart. Funnily enough, that all centered around world championship gold as well, the World Heavyweight Championship that Rex held onto at the time. Charlie’s true colors started to show and he turned his back on the man who had gone above and beyond to mentor him. From his seated position on the ground, Rex looks up at Charlie tucked safely away in the pod through the blood that stains his face. Charlie is glaring right back at him and truthfully nothing really needs to be said between the two of them.)
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(Despite the fact her knee has swollen, and her nose is likely broken, the ever valiant Andrea Valentine has pushed herself up to all fours. Just like she’s spent most of 2019, she’s bloodied and broken, but her sheer will to win this war started by Charlie and Veena has kept her in this match. Andrea’s face is bruised, and her blonde locks are stained with blood, but thinking of the win over Charlie that got ripped away from her earlier in the season forces a glare across her face. Andrea is not one to bitch or complain, or open her mouth in a negative way. She could have resorted to crying foul, but instead she used everything she’s been through thanks to Charlie and Veena this season, and turned it into motivation. For all the shit Charlie has talked about her historic Specialists Championship reign, and all the times she’s been called a ‘whore’, a ‘slut; and whatever else, Andrea knows it’s now time to force the so-called face of Voltage to meet his untimely demise.)
BUZZ!!!
(As the buzzer goes off, Andrea’s eyes lock with Charlie’s, and Charlie starts laughing.)
James Peters: :wtf: Why is his pod door not opening?!
Rich Russillo: There seems to be some confusion about what’s going on! When the buzzer goes off, the door is supposed to automatically open…
(The five competitors inside the ring look at each other, wondering what the hell is really going on. The referee also seems a bit perplexed.)
James Peters: Jack stalks over to the pod, and why is he looking at the door?
Rich Russillo: OH COME ON! YOU CAN’T BE SERIOUS!!!!!!
(The camera zooms in and shows that a small chain has been slipped through the cracks in the pod, padlocking it shut which makes it unable to be opened from the outside. On the outside of the ring, a smiling Jordie Marr holds up a key.)
James Peters: MS. EXTREME HAS SHOVED THE REFEREE OUT OF THE WAY AND IS STORMING TOWARDS THE CHAMBER DOOR! SHE’S ABOUT TO EXIT AND RIP THAT KEY FROM JORDIE!
Ms. Extreme (Off Mic): OPEN THE FUCKING DOOR!
Rich Russillo: JORDIE HURLS THE KEY INTO THE CROWD AND THIS IS THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BEATING HEARTS AT TERRITORIAL INVASION!!! NO WONDER MS. EXTREME IS SEEING RED RIGHT NOW!
(Charlie throws his middle fingers up at all his opponents, his haters, and casually leans back against his pod.)
James Peters: TERRY CHAMBERS JUST STORMED TOWARDS THE POD AND HAS GRABBED THE DOOR! HE’S ATTEMPTING TO RIP IT OFF THE HINGES AND CHARLIE IS LAUGHING! REX AND JACK MAKE THEIR WAY OVER AND NOW THEY’RE HELPING TERRY!
Rich Russillo: Charlie’s laughter has stopped and now he looks a little worried. Rex, Jack, and Terry all grab hold of the door and START TRYING TO BREAK IT! MS. EXTREME HAS THE BASEBALL BAT AND SHE PUSHES THEM OUT OF THE WAY! SHE SLAMS IT INTO THE GLASS AND IT STARTS TO CRACK! TERRY TAKES THE BAT FROM HER AND HE USES EVERY BIT OF STRENGTH HE HAS TO SWING IT AND IT FUCKING SHATTERS THE DOOR! CHARLIE HAS NO ESCAPE! CHARLIE HAS NO ESCAPE!
James Peters: ANDREA CATCHES CHARLIE AROUND THE NECK WITH THE WHIP AND SHE USES IT TO DRAG HIM OUT OF THE POD! TERRY CHAMBERS, JACK RIPLEY, REX MCALLISTER, AND MS. EXTREME SWARM CHARLIE MARR LIKE A PACK OF DOGS AND START BEATING THE HELL OUT OF HIM! THIS CROWD IS LOSING ITS SHIT BECAUSE THIS IS THE MOMENT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! CHARLIE MARR IS DYING RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES AND THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE!
Rich Russillo: REX AND TERRY LIFT CHARLIE UP AND ANDREA FLICKS THE WHIP ACROSS CHARLIE’S FACE! AN UGLY WELT FORMS RIGHT ABOVE HIS EYE AND SHE FLICKS IT AGAIN! THIS TIME SHE PLACES A LINE ACROSS CHARLIE’S CHEST! ANDREA WHIPS CHARLIE AGAIN AND SHE CATCHES HIM ACROSS THE GROIN! THE EAW CHAMPION SLUMPS TO THE GROUND AND MS. EXTREME CRACKS HIM ACROSS THE BACK WITH THE SHATTERED GLASS BASEBALL BAT! SHE QUICKLY GOES FOR THE COVER BUT WAIT A SECOND! JACK RIPLEY JUST SNATCHED HER UP AND THREW HER ACROSS THE RING!
James Peters: You know damn well Jack wants to be the one to end Charlie, and that doesn’t seem to settle too well with Rex, Terry, and Andrea! They all want to end Charlie, but the three of them seem fine with whomever ends up taking the champ out of the match! Rex and Jack are exchanging words and Jack’s had it! YOU’LL FLOAT TOO CATCHES REX SQUARE ACROSS THE JAW AND THE FORMER CHAMPION GOES DOWN! TERRY BOOTS JACK IN THE GUT AND LIFTS HIM UP! T-5! T-5 CONNECTS! ANDREA DROPKICKS TERRY IN THE BACK BEFORE HE CAN COVER JACK AND TRANSITIONS INTO VALENTINE’S MASSACRE! ANDREA DRIVES TERRY’S HEAD INTO THE MAT SEVERAL TIMES IN SUCCESSION!
Rich Russillo: BUT CHARLIE IS BACK UP AND HE WRAPS ANDREA’S OWN WEAPON AROUND HER NECK! CHARLIE PULLS ANDREA UP BY THE NECK AND IS LOOKING TO STRANGLE HER! ANDREA CLAWS AT THE WHIP, THE BARBED WIRE AND GLASS PIERCING HER THROAT, AND CHARLIE CLOSES HIS EYES ALMOST AS IF HE’S ENJOYING TAKING HER LIFE! ANDREA CONTINUES TO FIGHT, EVEN THOUGH SHE’S FADING, AND CHARLIE BRINGS THEM BOTH DOWN TO THE MAT, HOLDING HER CLOSE AND MAKING SURE HE’S THERE TO FEEL HER TAKE HER LAST BREATH!
James Peters: MS. EXTREME WITH THE BO STAFF! SHE SLAMS IT INTO THE BACK OF CHARLIE’S HEAD! A LIMP ANDREA IS FREE AND CHARLIE IMMEDIATELY GRABS FOR THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! THOSE SPIKES HAVE DRAWN BLOOD AND MS. EXTREME SLAMS THE STAFF ACROSS CHARLIE’S BACK! SHE HITS HIM IN THE BACK OF THE LEGS! SHE TARGETS THE KIDNEY AREA! MS. EXTREME IS UNLOADING ON CHARLIE AND THERE IS VERY LITTLE THE CHAMP CAN DO TO DEFEND HIMSELF! HE IS COMPLETELY AT THE MERCY OF MS. EXTREME AND SHE KICKS HIM OVER SO HE’S FLAT ON HIS BACK AND LOOKING UP AT THE LIGHTS! SHE SLAMS THE STAFF INTO CHARLIE’S STOMACH AND TOSSES IT TO THE SIDE. MS. EXTREME CLIMBS UP THE ROPES AND SHE’S GOING FOR ‘A BLIND FURY!’
Rich Russillo: REX IS BACK UP AND HE’S WALKING OVER TO CHARLIE! MS. EXTREME PAUSES AS REX PULLS UP CHARLIE! REX WITH AN UPPERCUT AND HE THROWS CHARLIE INTO THE CORNER! REX FOLLOWS IT UP WITH THREE ELBOW SMASHES IN A ROW AND HE TOSSES CHARLIE OUTSIDE THE RING!
James Peters: Jack is back up and Ms. Extreme hops down from the ropes. She meets Jack head on and the two start throwing hands! Jack manages to catch Ms. Extreme in the throat with a punch and he drives his knee into her stomach! He hammers away on Ms. Extreme until she is forced to kneel! Jack grabs her by the hair and begins slamming his knee into her face! Ms. Extreme can’t defend against this and Jack doesn’t stop! He continues to knee Ms. Extreme in the face until her mouth and nose are busted, and then he finally stops! He takes her over to the ropes and tosses her outside the ring, grabbing the blanket and the bo staff! Not sure exactly what Ripley has in mind, but it can’t be good :lupe:
Rich Russillo: He cracks Ms. Extreme across the face with the staff and takes both of her arms, looping them through the links in the chamber. Jack takes the staff and threads it through the links in the chamber trapping Ms. Extreme’s left arm! He places the staff across her chest, and then threads it through the chamber links on the other side of her, trapping her other arm :damn: Ms. Extreme can’t move! She’s trying to fight her way out of this but Jack slams his knee into her face once again! He takes the blanket, rolls it up, and places it across Ms. Extreme’s eyes! He wraps it around the links and ties it off, and the former PURE Champion finds herself tied up and blindfolded execution style!
James Peters: YOU’LL FLOAT TOO! JACK CONNECTS WITH THE SUPERKICK ACROSS MS. EXTREME’S FACE!
Rich Russillo: YOU’LL FLOAT TOO! ANOTHER SUPERKICK!
James Peters: YOU’LL FLOAT TOO! THREE STRAIGHT SUPERKICKS TO THE JHEAD OF MS. EXTREME AND SHE IS DONE! SHE IS FUCKING DONE! JACK LOOKS FOR A FOURTH SUPERKICK BUT TERRY! TERRY! TERRY GRABS JACK AND DRAGS HIM BACK INTO THE RING! HE HOISTS JACK UP AND SLAMS HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLE WITH A POWERBOMB! TERRY DOES THIS AGAIN! AND AGAIN! HE POWERBOMBS JACK INTO THE TURNBUCKLE FOUR MORE TIMES AND DUMPS THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER TO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE JUST LOW BLOWED REX ON THE OUTSIDE! THEY ARE BY CHARLIE’S BUSTED POD AND CHARLIE SLIPS BACK INTO THE RING AND GRABS HIS WEAPON! HE KISSES THE REPLICA OF HIS HEAD BEFORE BLUDGEONING REX WITH IT! REX APPEARS TO BE UNCONSCIOUS AND REX TURNS AROUND RIGHT AS ANDREA SNEAKS UP BEHIND HIM! CHARLIE SWINGS THE HEAD AND SLAMS IT ACROSS ANDREA’S FACE, SENDING HER FLYING ACROSS THE RING! CHARLIE SEES MS. EXTREME IS TIED UP AND LIKELY OUT COLD, SO HE TURNS HIS ATTENTION TOWARDS THE RING WHERE TERRY IS LOOKING TO FINISH OFF JACK! CHARLIE GRIPS THE HANDLE OF THE HEAD AS TERRY HOISTS JACK UP FOR THE T-5!!! CHARLIE CONNECTS WITH THE BACK OF TERRY! JACK FALLS TO THE GROUND! CHARLIE JUMPS JACK AND BEGINS WAILING AWAY ON HIM!
James Peters: BUT THIS IS THE FIGHT JACK HAS BEEN WAITING FOR AND HE FIGHTS BACK! HE’S ON TOP OF CHARLIE AND THROWING HANDS! THIS HAS BROKEN DOWN INTO A PURE FIGHT BETWEEN THESE TWO MEN AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING JORDIE MARR IS LOVING IT! WHAT A WHORE! JACK SLAMS HIS FIST INTO CHARLIE’S MOUTH AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE MIGHT HAVE KNOCKED A TOOTH OUT! JACK CONTINUES TO FIGHT AND HE FINALLY GETS UP, PULLING CHARLIE UP BY THE BEARD! THERE IS NOTHING BUT PURE RAGE COURSING THROUGH JACK’S VEINS RIGHT NOW AND HE THROWS CHARLIE TO THE OUTSIDE! JORDIE RUSHES OVER TO THE SIDE CHARLIE LANDED ON AND JACK HAS GRABBED THE HEAD! JACK LOOKS AT THE METAL REPLICA OF CHARLIE’S HEAD AND SHAKES HIS HEAD IN DISGUST. HE CLIMBS OUT OF THE RING AND LOOKS TO END CHARLIE MARR WITH A KILLING BLOW!
Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT! JORDIE SLIPS SOMETHING THROUGH THE CHAINS TO CHARLIE! JACK DOESN’T SEE IT! CHARLIE TURNS AROUND RIGHT AS HE IS ABOUT TO DIE AND STABS JACK IN THE STOMACH!
James Peters: IS THAT A RAILROAD SPIKE?!
Rich Russillo: THE HEAD FALLS FROM JACK’S HANDS AND HE GRABS HIS STOMACH AS BLOOD POURS FROM THE WOUND! CHARLIE SPRINGS TO HIS FEET AND KNOCKS JACK OUT WITH THE RAILROAD SPIKE! HE CONNECTED WITH RIPLEY RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES AND HE IS DRAGGING JACK BACK INTO THE RING NOW! CHARLIE WRAPS JACK UP IN A HEADLOCK AND DRIVES THE RAILROAD SPIKE INTO THE TOP OF RIPLEY’S HEAD! BLOOD IS CASCADING DOWN THE FACE OF THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER AND THIS IS FUCKING SICK! JORDIE MARR IS A FUCKING CUNT! SHE LITERALLY JUST ALLOWED CHARLIE TO MURDER HER OWN BROTHER! THE REFEREE IS CHECKING ON JACK, WHO IS NOT MOVING, AND CHARLIE SWITCHES TO A CHOKE, DISCARDING THE SPIKE ALL TOGETHER. THE REFEREE CHECKS JACK AGAIN AND RAISES HIS HAND, LETTING IT DROP!
James Peters: NOT LIKE THIS! THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JACK’S REVENGE!
Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE LETS JACK’S HAND DROP A SECOND TIME AND CHARLIE RESPONDS BY HAMMERING AWAY ON JACK! :lupe:
James Peters: THE REF GRABS JACK’S HAND FOR A THIRD TIME AND THAT’S IT! JACK RIPLEY HAS BEEN TKOED!
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, JACK RIPLEY HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
(Charlie lets go of Jack and heaves a huge sigh of relief. One of the biggest threats to his championship reign are now gone from the match.)
Rich Russillo: That’s a horrible way for this match to end for Jack, and I know this is going to leave him highly unsatisfied. Charlie Marr is going to get his one of these days thanks to Jack, but tonight is not going to be that night.
James Peters: Charlie has the railroad spike in his hands and he turns his attention towards Terry! However, Rex is back into the ring now and he’s got the whip in his hands! He sneaks up behind Charlie and brings the handle across the back of Charlie’s skull! The railroad spike hits the ground and Rex grabs it, driving it into the top of Charlie’s head! Rex brings his fist down on top of the spike, driving it further and further into Charlie’s skull and Charlie Marr has turned into a literal blood faucet! Blood streams down his face as Rex is going for the kill!
Rich Russillo: WHAT THE HELL??
James Peters: JORDIE MARR IS IN THE CHAMBER WITH A STEEL CHAIR IN HER HANDS! THE REFEREE ATTEMPTS TO STOP HER BUT SHE KICKS HIM IN THE BALLS AND SLAMS THE CHAIR ACROSS THE BACK OF REX MCALLISTER! JORDIE SAVING CHARLIE’S ASS ONCE AGAIN AND SHE RAISES THE CHAIR ABOVE HER HEAD!
Rich Russillo: ANDREA GRABS THE CHAIR! JORDIE’S MOUTH FORMS AN ‘O’ AND ANDREA RIPS THE CHAIR FROM HER HANDS! SHE SMASHES IT ACROSS JORDIE’S BACK AND CHARLIE’S WIFE DROPS! ANDREA WITH ANOTHER CHAIR SHOT! SHE IS KILLING JORDIE! ANDREA GRABS THE BLONDE BY THE HAIR AND SLINGS HER ACROSS THE RING! JORDIE SLAMS INTO THE SIDE OF ONE OF THOSE PODS AND CLUTCHES HER HEAD, CURLING UP INTO THE FETAL POSITION!
James Peters: Andrea rushes over to Ms. Extreme now and begins freeing her! She removes the blanket from Ms. Extreme’s torn up face first, and Ms. Extreme still looks pretty worse for the wear. She can barely keep her eyes open and Andrea quickly works Ms. Extreme free of the bo staff. She tosses it to the side and helps Ms. Extreme back up. It’s been ride or die for these two all season, and that’s not going to stop now. Ms. Extreme is holding her head, and given her history, it’s likely she has a concussion. She assures Andrea’s she’s fine and both women see that Terry Chambers has crawled over to Rex McAllister. Terry has that replica of Charlie’s head and he slams it into Rex’s back! Rex grips his lower back and rolls to the side, but Terry is all over him! Terry grabs Rex and pulls him up, hoisting him up into the air for a T-5! REX FIGHTS FOR ALL HE’S WORTH AND GETS OUT OF IT, LANDING ON HIS FEET! TERRY SWINGS WILDLY WITH A RIGHT HAND, BUT HE MISSES! REX DUCKS, CATCHES TERRY WITH A KICK TO THE GUT, AND GRABS HIM WITH A NECKBREAKER! TERRY IS DOWN AND REX GOES FOR THE CHAIN! REX GRABS THE RAZOR WIRE CHAIN! REX WRAPS IT AROUND THE FACE OF TERRY CHAMBERS AND HE PULLS TERRY INTO A REAR NAKED CHOKE! REX LEAPS ON TERRY’S BACK AND WRAPS HIS LEGS AROUND TERRY! TERRY DROPS TO A KNEE BUT HE CONTINUES TO FIGHT! REX HOLDS ON FOR DEAR LIFE AND THE LIFE IS FADING FROM TERRY!
Rich Russillo: TERRY IS NOT GIVING UP AND HE CONTINUES TO HANG ON! THE REFEREE IS STILL DOWN ON THE MAT AND CLUTCHING HIS JUNK, BUT REX PRETTY MUCH HAS TERRY OUT! THE REFEREE NEEDS TO GET THE FUCK UP AND CALL TH-
James Peters: :skip:!!!!!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE WITH THE STEEL CHAIR ACROSS REX’S BACK! REX LETS GO OF TERRY AND ANDREA RUSHES IN! CHARLIE CATCHES HER WITH THE CHAIR AND SENDS HER TO THE MAT! CHARLIE DROPS DOWN AND DAMMIT! HE’S GOT TERRY! CHARLIE WRAPS TERRY IN HIS OWN VERSION OF THE REAR NAKED CHOKE AND THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE IS OUT! HE WAS OUT THANKS TO REX BUT THE REFEREE SEES THAT CHARLIE HAS THE MOVE LOCKED IN! CHARLIE IS STEALING THIS FUCKING ELIMINATION FROM REX AND THE REF CHECKS TERRY!
James Peters: TERRY’S HAND JUST DROPPED THREE TIMES AND THE REFEREE IS SIGNALLING FOR BELLA TO MAKE IT OFFICIAL.
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, TERRY CHAMBERS HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Rich Russillo: Rex did all that work and Charlie is going to get the credit. Dammit. This isn’t right! Charlie has done nothing but skate through this entire title reign and watch this man steal this fucking chamber win.
(Ms. Extreme has gotten back into the ring and she makes her way over to Charlie. Charlie gets to his feet and the two Wicked Games opponents stare at one another.)
James Peters: REX MCALLISTER IS UP AS WELL! CHARLIE DOESN’T SEE REX BEHIND HIM BECAUSE HIS ATTENTION IS FOCUSED ON MS. EXTREME! CHARLIE DOESN’T REALIZE THIS!
Rich Russillo: BUT LOOK! ANDREA IS UP AS WELL AND SHE’S RIGHT BESIDE REX! MS. EXTREME SMILES SERENELY AT CHARLIE AND OH MY FUCKING GAWD! OH MY FUCKING GAWD!
Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
James Peters: MS. EXTREME JUST PRODUCED A FUCKING FIREBALL AND THREW IT AT CHARLIE! HE DUCKED AND THE FIREBALL HIT REX MCALLISTER! ANDREA QUICKLY JUMPS ON CHARLIE’S BACK AS ‘THE WOMAN ON FIRE’ LOOKS STUNNED THAT HER STUNT WENT HORRIBLY WRONG! ANDREA BEGINS PUNCHING CHARLIE IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD BUT CHARLIE BACKS HER UP AND RAMS HER AGAINST ONE OF THE PODS! ANDREA DOESN’T LET GO! CHARLIE SLAMS HER BACK AGAINST THE POD AGAIN! ANDREA CONTINUES TO CLING! CHARLIE MOVES UP A FEW FEET AND FLIES BACKWARDS, SENDING THEM BOTH CRASHING THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE POD! GLASS RAINS DOWN ON THEM AND MS. EXTREME TURNS AWAY FROM REX AND RUSHES OVER TO CHARLIE AND ANDREA! SHE PULLS CHARLIE OUT OF THE RUBBLE AND GOES FOR THE COVER!!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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James Peters: MARR KICKED THE FUCK OUT!
Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme looks desperate! This is her best chance to get rid of Charlie and do what she said she was going to do! She pulls Charlie up by the beard and looks to spike him into the mat! But Charlie fights her off and he whips her into the ropes! Ms. Extreme manages to duck a clothesline but REX IS UP AND HE HAS THE REPLICA HEAD! HE SWINGS AT CHARLIE BUT CHARLIE DUCKS AND MS. EXTREME CATCHES IT RIGHT IN THE FACE ON THE REBOUND! REX DROPS THE HEAD AND GOES FOR THE COVER, BUT CHARLIE MARR GRABS HIM! CHARING CROSS! NO! REX DUCKED THE CHARING CROSS! REX RUNS THE ROPES! REX EFFECT!
James Peters: NO! CHARLIE EVADES THE FLOAT OVER DDT AND GRABS REX FROM BEHIND! REX ELBOWS HIS WAY OUT OF CHARLIE’S GRASPS PUSHES CHARLIE INTO THE ROPES! REX DRAGS CHARLIE DOWN FROM BEHIND AND WRAPS HIM UP FOR A PIN!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE ROLLS THROUGH! CHARLIE ROLLS THROUGH! CHARLIE IS BACK TO HIS FEET BUT WAIT! ANDREA! ANDREA! ANDREA WITH THE WHIP AGAIN! CHARLIE MANAGES TO CATCH IT THOUGH! HE PULLS ANDREA TOWARDS HIM AND ABSOLUTELY TAKES HER HEAD OFF WITH THE CHARING CROSS! CHARLIE DROPS DOWN TO PIN ANDREA!!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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James Peters: MS. EXTREME BROKE UP THE PIN! BUT MS. EXTREME IS UNABLE TO CAPITALIZE AS SHE’S CLEARLY CONCUSSED! CHARLIE ZEROES IN ON THIS AS HE GETS BACK TO HIS FEET!!!!
Rich Russillo: Charlie is like a shark who smells blood right now and he stomps on Ms. Extreme’s ankle! It’s the same ankle that was hurt earlier and Ms. Extreme cries out in pain! Charlie stomps on the ankle again and he places his foot on it and reaches down, grabbing Ms. Extreme by the hair.
Charlie Marr (Off Mic): You are a filthy, disgusting, worthless whore.
(Despite the glassy look in her eyes, Ms. Extreme gives Charlie a stare full of fire.)
Ms. Extreme (Off Mic): Eat shit and die!
James Peters: CHARLIE STOMPS THE ANKLE AGAIN AND GRABS MS. EXTREME IN AN ANKLE LOCK! SHE IS NEVER GOING TO TAP OUT AND CHARLIE HAS TO KNOW THAT! HE BASICALLY HAD TO KILL THIS WOMAN IN ORDER TO PUT HER AWAY AT WICKED GAMES, AND EVEN THEN MS. EXTREME HAD ENOUGH LEFT TO SHOW UP ON VOLTAGE THE NEXT WEEK AND BASICALLY SPIT IN HIS FACE! CHARLIE FALLS BACK TO THE MAT, WHICH PUTS MORE PRESSURE ON THE ANKLE AND HE USES HIS OTHER FOOT TO KICK HER IN THE HEAD MULTIPLE TIMES! MS. EXTREME HAS A CONCUSSION AND CHARLIE CONTINUES TO KICK HER AND HOLD ONTO THE ANKLE LOCK!
Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE FINALLY RUSHES IN AND PULLS CHARLIE OFF MS. EXTREME! HE IMMEDIATELY MOTIONS AT BELLA AND THEN CALLS FOR THE MEDICAL STAFF.
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MS. EXTREME HAS BEEN ELIMINATED DUE TO STOPPAGE!
James Peters: And then there were three…
(Charlie gets back to his feet and sees that Rex and Andrea are doing the same.)
Rich Russillo: REX AND ANDREA FLY TOWARDS CHARLIE BUT CHARLIE DUCKS! REX AND ANDREA COLLIDE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND CHARLIE QUICKLY SNATCHES UP THE BO STAFF! HE SWINGS IT AT REX, BUT REX DUCKS! CHARLIE SWINGS AT ANDREA, BUT SHE DUCKS! REX AND ANDREA LEAP IN THE AIR AT THE SAME TIME AND CHARLIE EATS A DOUBLE DROPKICK! REX AND ANDREA LOOK AT ONE ANOTHER AND BOTH SAY FUCK IT! THEY GRAB CHARLIE AND WORK ON DOUBLE TEAMING HIM! CHARLIE DOES HIS BEST TO FIGHT BACK BUT REX AND ANDREA KICK HIM IN THE STOMACH AND PLANT HIM WITH A DOUBLE DDT! REX GRABS THE BO STAFF! ANDREA GRABS THE WHIP! SHE TIES CHARLIE’S FEET TOGETHER AS REX BEGINS CHOKING CHARLIE OUT WITH THE BO STAFF!
James Peters: CHARLIE MARR’S REIGN OF TERROR IS ABOUT TO COME TO AN END BEFORE OUR VERY EYES AND THESE FANS ARE ON THEIR FEET! THE TWO FUTURE HALL OF FAMERS HAVE PUT THEIR WANT AND NEED FOR CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD ASIDE TO TAKE OUT CHARLIE MARR AND IT’S A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT TO FUCKING SEE!
CRACK!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: NO! NO! FUCK! FUCK!
James Peters: JORDIE MARR BACK FROM THE DEAD AND SHE CRACKED ANDREA IN THE BACK WITH THE BASEBALL BAT! THE REF GRABS FOR JORDIE BUT JORDIE IS ABLE TO CATCH REX IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD, WHICH FORCES HIM TO LET GO OF CHARLIE! THE REFEREE TACKLES JORDIE DOWN AND WRESTLES THE BAT AWAY FROM HER! HE RIPS IT FROM HER HANDS AND TOSSES IT TO THE SIDE, IMMEDIATELY CALLING FOR SECURITY!
Rich Russillo: SECURITY RUSHES TO THE RING AND THEY HAVE TO PHYSICALLY PRY JORDIE MARR FROM THE RING BECAUSE SHE’S LATCHED ONTO HER BAE AND DOESN’T WANT TO LET GO!
(Charlie and Jordie have their hands locked together but as security drags her away, the are forced apart. Jordie’s fingertips brush Charlie’s, and he watches as they haul her away.)
James Peters: This is the first time in Charlie’s championship reign that he’s solo!
Rich Russillo: Charlie gathers himself, looking at the two people he’s left in the ring with. He shoots a weary look at Rex, and unties his feet so he can let himself stand up. Charlie snatches the whip up and goes right for Andrea. Andrea is in the process of getting up but Charlie brings the whip down across her back! Andrea drops down to her stomach and Charlie begins whipping her! He’s absolutely destroying Andrea’s back and legs now, leaving those fire like lashes all over her body. Pretty sure this isn’t the first time he’s whipped an insolent woman :lupe:
James Peters: Andrea tries to roll out of the ring to save herself from this whipping, but the whip catches her across the stomach! Charlie continues to beat her throwing all his weight into this and honestly this is getting hard to watch. Andrea has fought so hard, for so long, and to see it come to an end like this would be awful.
(Andrea finally manages to get to the rope and pull herself out of the ring. The whip snaps across her cheek, splitting open the already tenderized skin.)
Rich Russillo: Charlie finally drops the whip and he reaches through the ropes, grabbing Andrea by the hair. Her entire body is covered in bloody whip marks and Charlie just needs to go ahead and put her away. Andrea will have other title opportunities and no doubt she is a future world champion, but it doesn’t like she’s going to pull it off tonight.
James Peters: Charlie pulls Andrea up and gets her into position for ‘The Queen is Dead’. Charlie looking to put the last Beating Heart away with that double underhook DDT.
Rich Russillo: SPEAR TO THE SPINE! REX FROM BEHIND WITH A SPEAR TO CHARLIE’S SPINE!
James Peters: CHARLIE DROPS TO HIS KNEES NEARLY HAVING HIS SPINE SEVERED! ANDREA LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY AND REX GOES FOR THE COVER ON CHARLIE!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE-
Rich Russillo: HOW THE HELL DID CHARLIE KICK OUT?!
James Peters: REX DOESN’T WASTE ANY TIME THOUGH! HE QUICKLY TRANSITIONS INTO AN ARMBAR! REX HAS CHARLIE IN AN ARMBAR! REX WRENCHES BACK AND CHARLIE IS IN TROUBLE BECAUSE YOU KNOW REX WON’T HESITATE TO BREAK CHARLIE’S ARM! CHARLIE IS FLAILING ABOUT TRYING TO GET FREE BUT REX IS HANGING ON FOR DEAR LIFE! CHARLIE’S HAND IS REACHING AROUND TRYING TO GRAB SOMETHING! ANYTHING! CHARLIE FIGHTS THROUGH THE PAIN AS REX LITERALLY RIPS CHARLIE’S ARM OUT OF IT’S SOCKET AND CHARLIE’S FINGERS BRUSH THE RAILROAD SPIKE! CHARLIE LATCHES ON! CHARLIE HAS IT!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE SUMMONS EVERY BIT OF STRENGTH HE HAS LEFT IN HIM AND MANAGES TO NAIL REX RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES! REX FALLS BACK AND BLOOD BEGINS TO POOR DOWN HIS FACE! CHARLIE CAN’T MAKE THE COVER RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE HIS ARM HAS LITERALLY BEEN DISLOCATED BUT HE SOMEHOW MANAGES TO GET TO HIS KNEES! HE FINALLY DRAPES HIS BODY ACROSS REX’S!!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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James Peters: HOW THE FUCK?!
Rich Russillo: REX GOT HIS SHOULDER UP!
James Peters: CHARLIE IS SHOOK! HE HAS NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO GRAB REX BY THE THROAT AND JAB THAT RAILROAD SPIKE INTO REX’S SKULL! CHARLIE CAN’T HOLD ON TO REX BECAUSE HE ONLY HAS ONE ARM SO HE WRAPS HIS LEGS AROUND REX’S TORSO AND USES HIS GOOD ARM TO IMPALE REX IN THE HEAD! BLOOD IS COVERING BOTH REX AND CHARLIE NOW AND CHARLIE APPEARS TO BE EXHAUSTED, BUT HE’S FIGHTING WITH EVERYTHING HE HAS RIGHT NOW. HE DROPS THE SPIKE AND JUST STARTS BEATING REX IN THE FACE AND THAT’S IT. THE REFEREE IS CALLING IT. REX IS DONE.
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, REX MCALLISTER HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Rich Russillo: Charlie doesn’t even bother to celebrate because now it’s down to two. Andrea has gotten herself into a sitting position but she doesn’t look any better than Charlie does right now. This torture chamber of an elimination chamber has claimed four people tonight and it’s about to claim a fifth. Either Charlie Marr with his dislocated shoulder, or Andrea Valentine who was literally whipped raw will walk out of here as the EAW World Champion.
(Andrea’s eyes grow wide as Charlie staggers towards her. There is nothing in his eyes, no emotion or anything. Charlie gives her a cold, dead look and that prompts Andrea to find something deep inside of her and get back up to her feet.)
James Peters: CHARLIE LUNGES TOWARDS ANDREA AND GRABS HER BY THE HAIR. ANDREA THROWS SEVERAL PUNCHES TO CHARLIE’S RIBCAGE, BUT THOSE DON’T SEEM TO HAVE ANY EFFECT WHATSOEVER ON THE CHAMP. HE DRAGS ANDREA TO THE CENTER OF THE RING AND SECURES HIS ARM TIGHTLY AROUND HER NECK.
(Charlie looks out at the sea of people who are already booing him. They know damn well he shouldn’t be in this position right now and they hate him for it. Tonight was supposed to be his demise, the ending of his title reign, but all it’s done is secure it and turn it into one of the most hated reigns in EAW history. As Charlie thinks about this and Andrea struggles in his arms, a smile crosses Main Event Marr’s face. It’s a sick smile, one that shows nothing but two rows of perfect white teeth. There is blood everywhere, nearly every inch of the ring has been stained, and Charlie gets himself set to put Andrea Valentine away.)
(“Pray For Em” by Meek Mill hits the PA System and the fans gasp in shock. Charlie’s eyes widen and Andrea slips from his arms.)
James Peters: NO WAY! NO FUCKING WAY!
Rich Russillo: YES! YES! YES! FUCK YES! YES!
(The ovation former EAW World Champion Malcolm Jones receives nearly blows the roof right off the Rogers Centre. Charlie slowly turns around and sees his old adversary, the man he robbed of the EAW World Championship, strutting on the stage and drinking from a red solo cup. Malcom looks like a sexy chocolate daddy in an all black, custom made Armani suit and some fly ass kicks. He lowers his Armani sunglasses, smirks at Charlie, and gives him the middle finger.)
James Peters: Charlie Marr is frozen in shock and fuck! FUCK! SO AM I! I DID NOT EXPECT THIS WHATSOEVER! THIS MAN WAS FUCKING FIRED!
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE’S FACE HAS DRAINED OF COLOR AND HE CERTAINLY DID NOT EXPECT TO SEE THE GHOST OF BLOODSPORT PAST APPEAR TONIGHT!
CRACK!!!!
James Peters: ANDREA JUST CAUGHT CHARLIE ACROSS THE BACK WITH HER WHIP! CHARLIE’S KNEES BUCKLE AND SHE HITS HIM AGAIN! THE WHIP SNAKES AROUND CHARLIE’S FEET AND SHE JERKS HIM DOWN! ANDREA WITH A SUDDEN BURST OF ADRENALINE SCRAMBLES ON TOP OF CHARLIE AND WRAPS THE WHIP AROUND HIS NECK! SHE COILS IT SEVERAL TIMES AND STARTS STRANGLING HIM!
(Andrea closes her eyes and lets out a primal scream, exhausting every last bit of her energy to choke out Charlie Marr.)
Rich Russillo: CHARLIE’S FACE IS TURNING PURPLE AND HIS EYES ARE BULGING OUT OF HIS HEAD. MALCOLM HAS MADE HIS WAY DOWN TO THE CHAMBER AND HE’S WAVING AT CHARLIE!
Malcolm Jones (Off Mic): Night, night.
James Peters: CHARLIE’S EYES CLOSE AND HE GOES LIMP! THE REFEREE SHAKES HIM AND HE’S NOT RESPONSIVE! CHARLIE IS OUT! CHARLIE IS OUT! THE KING IS DEAD! THE KING IS FUCKING DEAD!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND NEW EAW WORLD CHAMPION… ANDREA VALENTINE!!!!!
Rich Russillo: THE REIGN OF TERROR IS OVER!
(The referee has to force Andrea to release the choke, and once she does, she collapses back on the mat, bringing her hands over her face. “Roll With Me” by Charli XCX begins to play and not even the broadcasters can say anything. Andrea’s entire body is racked with sobs as the realization of what just happened sinks in.)
Rich Russillo: A little over a year ago, Andrea Valentine was fucked out of a world championship thanks to three women with a disgusting agenda who are no longer in this company. That night, she went through hell and back, had the championship won, and had it stolen from her in the end. Tonight, and all season long, Andrea has proved how tough and how resilient she is, and has never let anything anyone has said about her get her down. She’s a stand up woman, a brilliant wrestler, and tonight she just became one of the all-time greats.
James Peters: The Beating Hearts of Voltage were never supposed to last through the season, and they damn sure weren’t supposed to be successful. They were set up to fail since day one, but time and time again all four of them have risen to the occasion and spit in the faces of Charlie Marr and Veena Adams. Tonight was going to end the war one way or another, with Andrea and Ms. Extreme in this chamber, and Consuela taking on Veena a little later, and Andrea has done it. She’s ended the tyrannical title reign of Charlie Marr with an assist from Malcolm Jones, who was another victim of the Charlie/Veena plot to change Voltage into their vision.
(Malcolm has taken the EAW Championship and gotten into the chamber. He looks at the belt he once held and passes it over to Andrea, who has finally wiped her eyes and gotten to her feet. The two nod their heads in a sign of mutual respect and Malcolm takes Andrea’s hand, raising it in the air.)
(On the stage, Raven Roberts and Consuela Rose Ava, with an injured Ms. Extreme between them, have appeared onstage. This was their war, and all four women fought plenty of battles in it. Andrea sees her other Beating Hearts standing on the stage, and she quickly exits the ring. As she gingerly makes her way up the ramp, tears shining in her eyes and pure joy on her face, the other women greet her half way down the ramp. Ms. Extreme is the first to embrace Andrea because they fought inside that chamber together. The words they share can not be picked up by the cameras. Andrea holds open her arms and Raven and Consuela join in the embrace. The girls hug for several minutes as the fans are overcome with happiness thanks to the turn of events. Finally they break apart and with Andrea in the middle, they raise one another’s hands.)
The Beating Hearts of Voltage: QUEENS ONLY!!!!
(The camera cuts to Malcolm. He’s glaring down at Charlie’s unconscious body. After a moment, Malcolm spits on the man who stole the championship from him and he makes his exit through the crowd.)
(The Beating Hearts have returned to the stage and the other three women have left, leaving Andrea alone to soak in the moment. She raises the EAW World Championship above her head and looks up at it in almost disbelief. From backstage interviewer and pretty face, to deathmatch queen and world champion. Haven’t we always said, don’t sleep on Andrea?)
(Sunday Night Voltage opens up to a panaround shot of the arena, to which from there the sounds of ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie hits through the PA system. The crowd goes berserk as the camera goes over to Minerva as she makes her way out to the stage. Through the smoke she grits a rose between her teeth, looking around with a sly smirk on her face before she then begins to make her way down the ramp from there.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… MINERVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Last week we saw Minerva show up on Friday Night Dynasty and make a bold statement, attacking both Kassidy and Sienna and laying them out to stand tall. Although The Jaded Hearts would return the favor on Voltage, it seems that as the days inch closer for Minerva to take back the Universal Women’s Championship, the more focused that she has become.
James Peters: Just a reminder that we saw The Jaded Hearts being laid out by La Familia earlier in the night, so I wouldn’t take it completely out of the picture that Kassidy finds it in her to show up here in some capacity regardless of that. All we know is right now Minerva is making her way out to the ring, and it seems that she wants to get the final word heading into the two’s highly anticipated battle with the Women’s Championship on the line next week.
Persephone: The match should be a who should retire first match. I’ve been trying to get rid of at least one of them for a long time now, kill two birds with one stone if both of them retire at the same time.
(Minerva makes her way around the ring, slowly heading up the steel steps and onto the apron as she looks out at the crowd. She then enters through the ropes and into the ring, heading over and posing under a spotlight as the crowd here in attendance begin to roar in approval. ‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ then begins to come to a close as Minerva makes her way over and takes a microphone from the ringside area, from there not wasting any time beginning to speak to the anticipation of the crowd that follows.)
Minerva: One week. Only one week left before everything changes. I have patiently waited, not just from Wicked Games to this point, but my entire career in order to get here. To be met with the opportunity of facing Kassidy Heart again, to be granted the chance to put myself back on the map. I have fought tooth and nail to get here, and while many others may have crumbled under the pressure of it all, I bore the weight on my shoulders and used it to get to the places where I wanted to be. I used all of the pain and the suffering that I had as fuel, and henceforth it led me here, it brought me to Road To Redemption. This isn’t just any other match in the career of Minerva, this is not just an opportunity to compete for the Universal Women’s Championship again. What this is would be the ultimate chance to usurp Kassidy from her ivory tower, and once and for all, take her place. I am an Elitist who has been fortunate enough to have her share of success in the EAW, and while most people would be satisfied and leave it at that, I find myself longing for more. I don’t just want to be one of the best, I want to be THE best, and there is one person standing in the way of that…
(Minerva pauses, letting her words simmer for just a moment, before she continues.)
Minerva: Kassidy has always been the one figure eluding me, the one person I can’t seem to catch. While I could say it’s not by any fault of my own, our first, and what would end up being our last, encounter in the ring while Empire was still around was proof of how everything could have changed had things turned out differently. While we could ponder and pout about it, wonder what could have been had I won the Iconic Cup that night two Iconic Cup wins later, the only thing that you can do is look forward. The Minerva that she saw on that day is long dead, and in it’s place, lies the only person that will be able to break her impenetrable aura and beat her for the Universal Women’s Championship. I will always give credit where credit is due, you cannot deny Kassidy’s abilities inside of the ring, do so and it will be your end. She is in the position that she is in for a reason, and not many people can live to say that they’ve beaten her, especially in singles competition. So while I do think her arrogance is in bad taste especially against someone like me, for the most part, it is justified.
Minerva: I heard what she had to say on Friday Night Dynasty, and I do not gloss over the fact that despite everything that has happened she has still not changed her opinion of me and her stance toward this match. Despite everything that I have accomplished in the EAW, she does not look at me in a high regard, and believes that Road To Redemption is just going to end up being another defense for her in the books. But she does not need to know that is where she will go wrong. She does not need to be told that a mistake like that will be how her Universal Women’s Championship reign comes to a close. But regardless she will continue to make said mistakes, and the reasoning she will make behind it is predictable, and it’s that she’s Kassidy Heart. That she has earned the right to say that to just about anyone in this company. But the key word there is “just about”, because she can’t say that for everyone, especially not me. I have waited for a chance to show her that, and I am not going to let it go to waste and end up becoming another victim to her terrornot after everything that I have already worked for.
Minerva: , becoming just another number. That is not who I am, what I am is the woman that will become a two-time Universal Women’s Champion.
(The crowd cheers loudly once again as Minerva’s mission statement is heard.)
Minerva: I want not just everyone here to know that, but her specifically, and I want that embedded in her head once the final bell rings and everything is said and done. There is nobody that has worked harder to get to this point in her career in the EAW than Minerva and I will make sure to remind you of the reason behind that in the first place in one week. I could’ve cashed in my Iconic Cup at anytime, but I set the date, and now I count it down every single day, and I-
Rich Russillo: WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! FROM BEHIND! MINERVA JUST GOT ATTACKED FROM BEHIND!
James Peters: NOT JUST BY ANYONE! KASSIDY HEART! THE MAULER IS HERE! SHE JUST TOOK HER UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP AND SMASHED IT ACROSS THE BACK OF HER HEAD!
Persephone: :francis:
(Kassidy Heart, a pissed off expression on her face, is looking down at the body of Minerva. Still bearing the wounds of the La Familia attack on her and her partner Sienna Jade from earlier in the night, she seems to be venting her anger on her other Road To Redemption opponent.)
Kassidy Heart: (Off-Mic) FUCK YOU.
Rich Russillo: KASSIDY HAS MINERVA BY THE HEAD AS SHE DRIVES FISTS REPEATEDLY INTO HER SKULL! MINERVA CAN’T DEFEND HERSELF AS SHE’S DOING EVERYTHING THAT SHE CAN BUT RIGHT NOW IT’S NO USE! KASSIDY IS JUST LAYING INTO HER AND HER FURY OF BEING ATTACKED FROM BEHIND EARLIER IN THE NIGHT BY LA FAMILIA IS BOILING OVER AND SHE’S USING THAT ANGER TO BEAT INTO THE ICONIC CUP HOLDER RIGHT NOW!
James Peters: KASSIDY FINALLY RELENTS AS MINERVA GASPS FOR AIR WHILE TRYING TO GET UP TO HER FEET, HOPING TO GAIN SOME GROUND BEFORE KASSIDY CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE, BUT WAIT-
Rich Russillo: ‘PAINFULLY EVER AFTER’! KASSIDY WITH THE CURB STOMP TO THE BACK OF MINERVA’S HEAD, DRIVING HER STRAIGHT INTO THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP! WHAT A STATEMENT MADE BY THE CHAMPION JUST A WEEK AWAY FROM ROAD TO REDEMPTION!
(Kassidy makes her way over, a pained look on her face as she takes her title and pulls it away from the corpse of Minerva. The crowd is heard lightly booing after what they just witnessed, but it doesn’t seem like Kassidy has noticed nor does she really care either. She puts a foot over Minerva and raises her title into the air, ‘Partition (Smearcase Trap Remix)’ beginning to play up as Sunday Night Voltage begins to fade.)
(Promotional ad for Road to Redemption, where Minerva faces Kassidy Heart for the Universal Women’s Championship.)
(The camera fades to ringside where soon after “Ambitionz az a Ridah” by Tupac blasts across the speakers. The crowd jumps out of their seats and begins to wave their arms up and down in excitement as TLA steps out to the stage. TLA is shown making his way down to the ring carrying the Hardcore Championship which he tosses from the ramp all the way down into the ring before sliding in after it.)
Rich Russillo: TLA has made his way out here tonight at the end of the show looking to address his participation in the upcoming Extreme Elimination Chamber. TLA is no stranger to that match having competed in it many times before and I imagine he is not feeling very nervous about it.
James Peters: In the past we have seen TLA as a very dangerous man inside that Extreme Elimination Chamber using a wide variety of dangerous weapons even going as far as using explosives. I imagine that his opponents cannot be feeling very safe the moment his pod opens.
TLA: Orale Arizona que onda mi gente???
Crowd: TLA! TLA! TLA!
TLA: Muchas gracias. Tengo mucho amor en mi corazón por todos los que están aquí. You know that it ain’t too much longer now. Got one more week to go until we all about that Road to Redemption. Hoppin’ all on up in that Extreme Elimination Chamber. I think it is time for the Hardcore Champion to be getting a lil extra hardcore if y’all feel me. Now Arizona I think what y’all gots to recognize is that I got much luv for all y’all up here en los Estados Unidos. Pero soon enough a vato going to have no choice but to slide on down past that rio and slide all on up into mi patria. We getting our lucha on in the land of lucha. Road to Redemption all up in Mexico City and you know that TLA going to have no choice but to represent going to have no choice but to fly that flag. We entering into Aztec Stadium and errybody else in that chamber going to have to deal with a full fledged Aztec warrior on they hands and I’m bout to go full on human sacrifice on all they bitch asses.
(TLA is shown making a stabbing motion with his hand to indicate what he intends to do to his opponents at Road to Redemption.)
TLA: But first we gotta talk about what happened last week. Last week you know yo boi TLA was doin’ he thang. Doin’ them big vato thangs up in that ring taking it to Minerva like only he can. You know I was lookin’ to score that finest W just straight drop that hoe and collect on that W. Show all y’all why TLA be the premier athlete up in the game here for real. But then… well y’all can just look and see who decided to show they face hatin’ and hatin’. I’ll give y’all two guesses. No maybe you will only need one.
(Footage of the end of last week’s match between TLA and Minerva is shown on the big screen. The match is declared a no contest after Mr. Wrestling XIX slid into the ring out of nowhere and attacked TLA. This then led to a chain reaction as all of the Extreme Elimination Chamber participants came out from backstage and brawled in the ring with each other.)
TLA: Yo you know shit was wildin’. I ain’t about to apologize none for not getting the job done or for causing a ruckus. You know that when you got a vato like TLA up in the ring there going to be all kinds of shenanigans that finna ensue. Y’all gots to recognize that when you got a pendejo like Mr. Wrestling XIX backstage he just can’t help himself. That hermano starving and you know that when he sees TLA shining and swaggering up in that ring he just can’t help but slide on through looking to dickeat. He be straight seething to see a strong independent Latino king up in that ring putting on a five star match that will make even his precious neckbeard dirtsheets throw it all of them stars. But that ain’t mean that just cuz homie wanna be all pathetic I gotta be the bigger hombre and move past it. Nah nah nah I ain’t gotta move past shit at all. Instead imma move past this by getting that venganza in with the quickness. Y’all on some sort of crusade to get rid of all the wrestling from EAW that you dislike. Well I got news for you ese y’all going to be getting a whole hell of a lot of lucha that you dislike at the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
(TLA is shown picking up his Hardcore Championship and making sure that the camera gets it right in view.)
TLA: Yo boi about to bust out the bloodiest most straight up garbage wrestling outlaw mudshow type lucha that this world has ever seen! Mr. Wrestling XIX about to regret jumping this savage type motherfucker imma straight grind he ass into a blood stain on the mat. Leave the homie straight muerto you know he ain’t getting up none. The same goes for Drake King and all the others up in the match. TLA about to get all up in that chamber and straight slaughter all y’all leave you wishin’ you ain’t stepped to a real one like me. I be out here right now to put all y’all on watch. Put you on notice you best recognize that I am coming for that EAW World Championship. About to have multiple championships. Stackin’ that oro on oro on oro. I have won an Extreme Elimination Chamber in the past so you know that ain’t no idle threat. That is some shit that can and will happen if you ain’t prepared for what you getting into. I know exactly what I am getting into and at Road to Redemption ain’t no doubt that TLA going to walk on in and TLA going to walk on out con la victoria. Now who wants to see some of them finest Poons that y’all can throw yo dinero up at you know these bitches be wildi-
(TLA’s enthusiasm comes to a halt as the familiar eerily-soft guitar strums from the arena’s P.A system. It’s ‘Spiders’ by System of a Down and the fans know the tune all too well as they break out into a furore of jeers. TLA’s annoyance is visible as out comes Mr. Wrestling XIX with a smug grin on his face, equipped already with a microphone.)
Rich Russillo: And out comes a rather gleeful Mr. Wrestling XIX.
James Peters: I can’t imagine what has the veteran so happy, I’ve never seen him smile around TLA, a man who has been a thorn in Mr Wrestling’s conquest for a ‘cleaner’ professional wrestling.
(TLA shrugs his shoulders and mouths as a warm Mr. Wrestling charges down the ring with a pep in his step, disingenuously approaching the EAW Hardcore Champion like an old acquaintance.)
Mr. Wrestling XIX: Okay boys in the back, you can cut the music. It’s not nice being interrupted is it, TLA!?
(The entrance music dies down and those boos become more audible as XIX initially has to raise his voice to compete with the fans’ uproar.)
Mr Wrestling XIX: Note to production team, I don’t wanna be hearing this song at Road to Redemption. I have a theme especially for special events and maybe if y’all played it at Territorial Invasion, maybe I’d be the EAW Hardcore Champion instead of this common street thug!
James Peters: What!?-
(The blatant deflection somehow manages to further infuriate the crowd with an incredibly deluded statement.)
Mr Wrestling XIX: Guys, guys- calm down. The professional wrestler is talking here. I wouldn’t expect y’all to understand, it’s basic ring psychology.
(As Mr. Wrestling XIX enters the ring following his last inflammatory comment, he is only opening himself to more heat as the Arizona faithful continues to shower him with boos.)
Mr. Wrestling XIX: It’s basic psychology that y’all can’t understand because you’re subject to ‘superstars’ like Drake King, TLA and Cameron Ella Ava masking over all that with their extroverted personalities. What’s wrong with this company? Why do we continue to celebrate egos that are bleeding this company dry and sucking the life out of it? You’ve had your time, you got your shiny little Hall of Fame rings- job well done, you can p*ss off now. Congratulations, you’ve staggered the progress of professional wrestling by at least three years – are you happy now?
(Mr. Wrestling XIX looks at TLA who shrugs mockingly, belittling his volatile American counterpart.)
Mr. Wrestling XIX: I can’t stand the sight of you TLA. That’s no secret. You beat me at Territorial Invasion and I’ll admit that you did that fair and square and you earned a little respect from me, but then you showed your true colours afterwards when you left me high and dry against Jamie and Cameron. You don’t know what honour is. Otherwise, you wouldn’t disrespect your peer like that when they’re trying to move on from past conflicts and actually work with you- Then again, it must be a Hall of Famer thing. Jack Ripley has done the same thing.
(There’s a brief pop at the mention of EAW stalwart Jack Ripley.)
Mr Wrestling XIX: Oh, I forgot y’all like Jack Ripley. Just because he’s experienced disappointment just like you guys, it doesn’t make him relatable.
(Cue hostile jeers once more, Mr. Wrestling XIX holds his hands out apologetically. His intention has never been to antagonise the EAW audience, merely educate them.)
Mr Wrestling XIX: I get it. I really do. He’s given you memories since joining EAW. He came into this company as a boy and you all got to watch him become a man, it’s a heartwarming journey. You must feel a connection with him, right? Now you get to watch the old boy relive his career highlights as he steps into the Extreme Elimination Chamber once more! Which is probably the only reason his incompetent a** got himself into the EAW World Championship match- because it’s not because of his recent record, is it? What exactly has Jack Ripley done to warrant a place in the Chamber aside from lose? All he has going for him is that he won this match a long time ago apparently. Do you remember? Because I sure as hell don’t, it was a lifetime ago.
(Relentless, the fans are as they bellow “you suck” repeatedly.)
Mr Wrestling XIX: Don’t worry TLA, ‘homeboy’- I know you won an Extreme Elimination Chamber match too. And so did Rex, Drake and Cameron. Oh s**t, that’s all of you. Wow, now it all makes sense. No wonder you’re all raring to go. You’ve done it before so it’s gonna be a walk in the park for you. Talk about a homefield advantage… This is exactly what is wrong with EAW, putting Elitists into matches that favour them. Captain Charisma saw five of y’all with a proven track record and he didn’t hesitate to make the match happen. Well I tried appealing to your better natures which clearly none of y’all have so it looks like I’m gonna have to enter the Chamber and beat you all. And I know I’ve not got the best track of track records against Cameron… Drake… Rex… even you, TLA. But I have beaten Jack and Road to Redemption will be no different. Because professional wrestling doesn’t deserve any of you as World Champion right now, it deserves better and that’s why-
(Mr. Wrestling XIX’s words come to a halt. “Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back” immediately comes through the arena speakers with fans receptive and cheering as out comes Jack Ripley! Again, Ripley is poised with a microphone and wastes no time in expressing his opinion.)
Jack Ripley: Mr. Wrestling, I feel like I say this every single week, but can you please shut your mouth already!?
(The crowd pops as there’s a break in discourse with Ripley pacing down the entrance ramp. The Straight Shooter resumes speaking as he makes his way to the ring.)
Jack Ripley: Since you’re one to always talk about the sport’s heritage. How about you pay some respect to EAW’s heritage for once? The Extreme Elimination Chamber has always been contested at Road to Redemption and those traditions aren’t going to go away, just because some senile old man had himself a bitchfit.
(Jack enters the ring and his presence causes Mr. Wrestling to back up, TLA looks on, momentarily taking a backseat to two competitors who have been embroiled in a feud.)
Jack Ripley: Ever since you’ve gotten here, all I’ve heard is bitching week after week after week and I know everyone in this match is sick of it. They’re sick of you shitting on their journeys to the top- and gold star for you, you’re right. We’ve all walked out as champion in the Extreme Elimination Chamber and that’s why I know, you’re not ready for what awaits you at Road to Redemption. In that Chamber, each one of us has walked in and walked out as the best version of ourselves – walking out as the sole survivor and outlasting the others to definitively prove ourselves as the best in EAW. That’s a feeling YOU wouldn’t understand and never will.
Mr Wrestling XIX: You will never understand what it means to be a true professional wres-
Jack Ripley: Oh, I think we both know that’s a lie. I’m the one who revived the PURE Championship and made it what it was. You walk around with a chip on your shoulder, hating me because you’ll never walk in my footsteps. As a PURE Champion and more importantly, as a World Champion. I don’t think you understand ‘Mr. Wrestling.’ I’ve got nothing to lose here. I’ve hit rock bottom – I lost to you of all people at Wicked Games – and the only way is up and on top, and that will come at Road to Redemption when I win the EAW World Championship. As for you TLA…
(The EAW Hardcore Champion lowly adjusts his eyes to look back at Ripley, the former’s attention captured by a man who’s clearly made his mission to embark on his aptly named Road to Redemption.)
Jack Ripley: I noticed you didn’t say anything about me. I hope you’re not forgetting about me because that would be a dumb move. We’ve crossed paths enough times for you not to take me lightly. You can take comfort in knowing you’re leaving Road to Redemption as a champion – your EAW Hardcore Title – because that’s as close as you’re getting to the top.
(Jack walks up to TLA as the two come face-to-face, glaring at each other- until suddenly ‘Footsteps of Doom’ by KOHTA YAMAMOTO hits. The three Elitists inside of the ring turn towards the stage after hearing this, and the fans in attendance begin to cheer. Drake King begins walking out to the stage with a microphone in his hand as well as his Championship around his waist, and he begins to speak on his way to the ring.)
Drake King: How many times are we going to do this? We go to the ring, say our piece, and go over the exact same thing over and over again? Mr. Wrestling, I already beat you, you don’t need to be here. Jack, your last memorable win was three years ago, you’re not a threat here. Then there’s you TLA, and with all of our history, I just don’t understand how you could STILL think you have what it takes to rip the EAW Championship out of my hands. You should know how much it’d take to defeat me by now, probably more than anyone else in this match! I guess that little belt got to your head though, because somehow you’re serious about this whole double Champion thing.
(TLA just smirks, obviously not taking Drake’s comments seriously given his history of victories over Drake. Drake enters the ring, and Drake begins to speak but he’s cut off.)
Drake King: I-
Jack Ripley: Oh shut up already Drake. I’ve had enough delusion from the old man, how is it you’re even worse than Mr. Wrestling XIX? You’re a charlatan, a fraud, a liar. At least the old man is somewhat man enough to admit he can’t hack matches like this. Once upon a time you were saying the exact same thing as him but then you got a little help from a friend. Guess what pal? Mr. DEDEDE isn’t here anymore to help you and give you handouts, and yeah, fair enough you’ve held your own since then but that reign of yours is on borrowed time. And that reign ends at Road at Redemption when I expose you for the pretend God that you are. And Drake, you don’t have to worry about these other two guys ending your run at the top when I’m here, I’ll happily pry that belt from your cold shoulders.
(The fans cheer for what Jack Ripley had to say, but Drake isn’t very pleased.)
Drake King: Do you think I haven’t already heard all of that before? I’ve already spent the past three years dealing with people making up whatever theories they possibly could and it wouldn’t surprise me if you were one of those people who just couldn’t accept that I am who I am, but that doesn’t even matter because I’m Drake King. While I’m God, the greatest the world will ever see, you’re just Jack Ripley. If you wanted to get to Mr. Wrestling so badly you should’ve done it before he was handed a Chamber spot, because neither of you need to be here.
Mr. Wrestling XIX: You’re probably right champ. Maybe, I don’t ‘need’ to be here at all. I could go about my business at the bottom of the card and coast through against guys who are nowhere near my level. I’ve earned that right. All five of you have history in this match, success stories that paint you in a favourable light that has everybody gushing over what could be. Can TLA become a double champion? Can Jack Ripley win his first important match in what feels like forever? Can Rex McAllister finally reclaim his dignity back? All these little subplots are going on and sick of it, I’m sick of professional wrestling revolving around a group of parasites who had their heyday and now they refuse to let go. So yeah, maybe I don’t need to be here but professional wrestling needs me to be here.
Drake King: :francis: Let’s be honest, you guys are not built for a match like this. TLA and Jack got lucky and won a Chamber three and four years ago, whatever. That’s not happening in 2023, and it’s DEFINITELY not happening in a Chamber where I’m the Champion. You guys just need to get used to this Championship being around my waist, because the more you tell yourselves that things will change, the more disappointed you’ll feel when that doesn’t happen. There’s no reason for you guys to do that to yourselves, so why don’t you just do yourselves a favor and stop while you’re ahead? It doesn’t matter. You three can’t do it. Cameron couldn’t do it. Rex definitely can’t do it. NONE of you can take this Championship from me, so stop-
(Before Drake could finish speaking, ‘Stronger (salü remix)’ by The Score hits. The fans continue to cheer as Rex McAllister begins walking out to the stage with a microphone in his hand. He walks down the ramp and heads to the ring as the fans cheer loudly, and none of the men in the ring look too amused, especially Drake after being interrupted. Rex enters the ring, and he walks directly up to Drake.)
Rex McAllister: We’re only a week away from the Extreme Elimination Chamber where we’ll all be trapped within the same structure. Are you sure you want to approach a match like this with the same arrogance you carry with you everywhere else? I understand you’re a former Chamber winner thanks to your betrayal against Minerva, but you also lost every single Chamber you entered both before and after, so you of all people should understand just how dangerous a match like this really is. You may not care about anything besides this idea that you really are the God of this business, but the rest of us want that EAW World Championship. Whether it’s to do something they haven’t in a long time, to continue pushing an agenda, or any other reason, we want your title and you need to understand that.
(Drake just shakes his head, not impressed with what he’s heard from Rex.)
TLA: Why is there a senior citizen in the ring right now and why does he talk like this? Homie must be going senile. Bro complaining about the participants in the Extreme Elimination Chamber being too qualified. You hate to see it. As for you Rex y’all gots to recognize real. We have faced each other many times before and out of everyone you have faced and beaten in yo EAW career despite all of that success papi… You ain’t never beaten me. I ain’t forgotten none of y’all I’ve faced all of y’all and imma finish the job with all of y’all straight collect that W and you know it finna be El Rey straight reigning up and over Mexico City una vez mas.
Rex McAllister: Trust me, I don’t plan to let you or anyone else walk out of this match as Champion, TLA. You’ve been a great Hardcore Champion and I respect what you’ve done with the title, but with the opportunity to become Champion myself right in front of me, I plan to take that EAW Championship. We know each other well enough by now to understand what we can do in an Extreme Elimination Chamber, but it’s been a very long time since I was in this spot and I won’t be letting this opportunity go to waste.
Drake King: Yes you will, because you’re stuck with me.
Jack Ripley: Rex, with all due respect, you’re not that guy anymore. It feels like you’ve softened up this season. How can we take you seriously when Charlie Marr is still walking around without a receipt after what he did to you? You don’t have the heart to do what needs to be done to rise back to the top, I’m sorry not sorry.
Rex McAllister: Whether or not you guys take my words seriously is completely on you. I’m not here to force you guys to do anything. If you want to listen to me now that’s fine, but at Road to Redemption I plan to give this match my all regardless of who or what is in my way. I know how a lot of you operate. I’ve been here for a long time and it’s not like I’m a stranger to any of you. In a match like this anything can happen, and nobody is in a position to walk around and pretend they aren’t being threatened. That Championship is up for grabs, and neither the Champion nor any of the challengers are safe. That includes myself, which is why I can tell you all one thing. I’m not holding anything back next week, so if you can’t beat me and stop me from taking that Championship, that’s on you.
(The fans cheer loudly for Rex, but after a few seconds, ‘Good For Her’ by MOTHICA featuring emlyn hits. This causes a mixed reaction to come from the fans in attendance, and the five Elitists turn to the stage. Cameron Ella Ava begins walking out, and with a microphone in her hand she begins speaking towards Rex.)
Cameron Ella Ava: Rex I think you’re forgetting something very important, and it’s that at Road to Redemption I’ll be one of your opponents. We have history. We know what we can do inside of the ring, and I know that if necessary, I can be the one to take you out of that Chamber.
(Cameron enters the ring as she continues.)
Cameron Ella Ava: There are only a few Elitists in this match I actively dislike, but at the end of the day you’re *all* opponents. Next week I’ll have to take every single one of you down and if you think I can’t do it you must not remember that I’m one of the people here that managed to win a Chamber in the past. I’m one of the most accomplished people in EAW history and that’s for good reason. I didn’t gain everything I did because I got lucky like Drake back at Wicked Games. I built all of this, and at Road to Redemption I am adding another accolade to the collection.
Mr. Wrestling XIX: Enough with the revisionist behaviour Cam. Nobody has forgotten what you achieved, your ‘legacy’ in this company is embedded like a tumour. Don’t you think it’s time to let go?
Cameron Ella Ava: If you have a problem, we can settle it at any time. You had opportunities all season, and no matter how much you were given, you proved that you and your agenda was a waste of time. Nobody is interested in it. I’m just interested in getting the Championship reign that I de-
Drake King: Stop right there. You don’t deserve anything, you lost already.
Cameron Ella Ava: Right. Are we going to keep pretending losses have ever stopped you from finding your way to the Championship picture? You’re a joke of a Champion, Drake. You’re not a God and you never were. I didn’t send you to Hell back at Wicked Games, but I’ll finish what I started at Road to Redemption.
Rex McAllister: I wouldn’t be so sure about that.
Jack Ripley: I hope you’re not suggesting that you’re gonna be the one to dethrone Drake, Rex.
TLA: Oh no Jack Ripley is starting to talk like Mr. Wrestling XIX now. Shit must be contagious. Make it stop. Gotta put the masks back on for real. Luckily we about to be in Mexico hit up that lucha shop find yo self some style mis amigos luchadores. It’s all tranquilo though I think we can all agree that this will be the end of Drake’s reign and in a way we will all be winners when that happens.
Drake King: I think you guys are forgetting that I’m Champion for a reason. Do you think you’re the first people to challenge me?
Mr. Wrestling XIX: Oh great, more talk about the past. I’m getting sick of this.
Cameron Ella Ava: I couldn’t care less who challenged you in the past, Drake. All that matters is that I’ll be amongst your last challengers, because this is where your reign of terror ends and a Championship reign that ISN’T hurting this place finally begins. I’m tired of sitting back and watching people like you somehow get their hands on Championship gold. It’s time that I get what I deserve, and…
(Cameron briefly turns towards the other competitors in the match.)
Cameron Ella Ava: I won’t let any of you get in the-
James Peters: WOAH! DRAKE JUST ATTACKED CAMERON BEHIND, SENDING HER INTO JACK RIPLEY!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION- BUT HE DOESN’T GET THE UPPER HAND FOR VERY LONG AS REX MCALLISTER GRABS HIM AND PUNCHES HIM IN THE FACE, KNOCKING HIM BACKWARDS!
James Peters: JACK RIPLEY NOW SHOVING CAMERON OFF OF HIM, AND NOW CAMERON SWINGS AT JACK AS SHE DIDN’T TAKE TOO KINDLY TO THAT! IT LOOKS LIKE WE ONCE AGAIN HAVE A BRAWL ON OUR HANDS, BUT THAT’S NOTHING NEW GIVEN WHO WE’RE DEALING WITH! TLA AND MR. WRESTLING ARE GOING AT IT AS WELL, AND I THINK THIS WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN AS SOON AS THESE SIX ELITISTS ENDED UP IN THE SAME RING AS EACH OTHER!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE AND REX SPILL OUT TO RINGSIDE, MEANWHILE JACK HAS MANAGED TO SEND CAMERON INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! JACK RUNS IN, BUT CAMERON GETS OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE CONNECTING WITH AN ELBOW! TLA AND MR. WRESTLING ARE STILL FIGHTING IN THE MEANTIME, AND TLA SENDS MR. WRESTLING OUT OF THE RING, RIGHT TO WHERE DRAKE AND REX ARE, BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES!
James Peters: TOPE CON HILO!!!! TLA WITH A TOPE CON HILO, TAKING OUT DRAKE KING, AND REX MCALLISTER!!! TLA NOW HOPPING ON THE APRON-
Rich Russillo: BUT MR. WRESTLING GRABS HIM AND PULLS HIS LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM, DROPPING TLA BACK FIRST ONTO THE APRON! IT LOOKS LIKE MR. WRESTLING WAS ABLE TO AVOID THE TOPE CON HILO!
James Peters: Drake and Rex get back to their feet as Mr. Wrestling turns around- AND MR. WRESTLING IS HIT WITH A SUPERKICK BY DRAKE!!!! REX KNEES DRAKE IN THE MIDSECTION THOUGH, AND HE SENDS DRAKE RIGHT INTO TLA!!!! MEANWHILE IN THE RING CAMERON JUST KNOCKED JACK OUT ONTO THE APRON, AND SHE RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE-
Rich Russillo: BEFORE GETTING HIT WITH A SLINGSHOT SPEAR BY JACK!!! JACK GOT ALL OF IT, AND NOW HE WAITS AS CAMERON STUMBLES BACK UP TO HER FEET! CAMERON MAKES IT BACK UP, AND NOW HE GOES FOR YOU’LL FLOAT TOO-
James Peters: CAMERON CAUGHT THE LEG! SHE WAS ABLE TO AVOID THE SUPERKICK, AND NOW SHE SWEEPS JACK’S OTHER LEG, DROPPING HIM TO THE MAT BEFORE DROPPING DOWN AND BEGINNING TO PUNCH HIM!
(As the brawl continues between the six Elitists, security guards once again begin rushing down the ramp. As the loud boos pour in, the security guards all grab each of the six Elitists, pulling them away from each other.)
James Peters: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THESE SIX ELITISTS MAY BE GETTING PULLED APART TONIGHT, BUT AT ROAD TO REDEMPTION NOTHING WILL STOP THEM FROM TEARING EACH OTHER APART!
Rich Russillo: That’s right! We will see them fight in just one week, and it won’t end until we have a winner, and an EAW World Champion!
Persephone: Don’t forget the only good part about it. There will be weapons.
(The security guards slowly drag each of the Elitists away from each other, as they all do their best to try and break free and get back to fighting. From there, Voltage fades to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
