(EAW intro plays.)
(The camera opens up to a recap of last week’s Voltage. The winners of each of the matches are shown, before the camera fades out and transitions over to the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia, where tonight’s Sunday Night Voltage will take place. Pyro shoots from the stage, and the camera pans around the fans in attendance as they cheer, before cutting to the commentary table where Rich Russillo, Thadd Blazevich and Persephone are seen.)
Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen… Welcome to Sunday Night Voltage! My name is Rich Russillo, here with Thadd Blazevich and Persephone Tsitsipas as we are now on the road to Shock Value!
Thadd Blazevich: Tonight we have an awesome card set up, and bro, we have a killer main event. We have a Clash of Kings coming up, between Drake Armstrong and Cody Maverick!
Persephone: A Drake Armstrong match is bad enough. Cody Maverick as his opponent might as well be torture.
(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen begins to play, causing the camera to quickly switch over towards the stage. There are boos from the fans in attendance, and Dr. Bethany Blue begins walking out to the stage, wearing her Hardcore Championship around her waist and carrying a microphone in her hand. Wasting no time, she begins to walk down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Last week saw some shocking events when it comes to the Hardcore Champion, as she was challenged and laid out by her own husband. Needless to say, that wasn’t what I expected when Bethany came out last week.
(Dr. Bethany Blue makes it to ringside, walking up the steel steps and entering the ring as the boos continue. Despite last week’s events, Bethany surprisingly doesn’t have too much anger visible on her face.)
Thadd Blazevich: That was crazy dude, but we know what Adam wants now. Bro wants a title shot, and I can see why after he missed out on the EAW World Championship back at King of Elite.
Persephone: Honestly it was pretty funny seeing Bethany get attacked by her own husband, but I don’t know if I need another Adam Lucas Championship reign, even if it is with the only good title.
(Bethany’s entrance music fades out as she stands in the middle of the ring, and after this, she finally begins to speak.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: The way this company works is nothing that I’m not already used to. I have been the Hardcore Champion longer than anyone else in history, and during that time I have witnessed the same thing over and over again. Challengers come and go, making appearances to take their shot at me solely to make one message clear. They want their shot at me, and in their eyes the best way to make me watch out for them is to attack me and lay me out. It isn’t anything I haven’t already seen a hundred times, and knowing how this place works, it wouldn’t surprise me to see more people make the same mistake.
Dr. Bethany Blue: However, I’ll admit… I didn’t think my own husband would be one of these people.
(After saying this, a faint smirk could be seen on the Champion’s face.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: At first, I was furious. How could I not be? Everything about last week’s events were infuriating at the time, but there is one thing I’m sure you all should’ve come to understand throughout my record breaking Hardcore Championship reign, and it’s the fact that I am not one to turn down a challenge. I have already faced all kinds of challenges, from Elitists still attempting to break out and win their first Championships to former World Champions in their own right. I didn’t expect Adam to come out last week and I certainly didn’t expect him to take his shot at me the way he did, but I’ve had time to think about things since then, and I’d like to give Adam a proper response for his challenge.
(Bethany turns towards the stage, walking towards the ropes as she continues.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: So Adam, would you mind meeting me inside of the ring?
(Dr. Bethany Blue waits, but she doesn’t have to wait too long before ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe begins to play. Adam Lucas walks out to the stage with a microphone of his own, and he gives the Champion a smirk as he lays his eyes on her. Adam begins to walk down the ramp, looking to meet Bethany inside of the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Adam Lucas is on his way to the ring, and I’m not sure what Bethany will have to say, but this should definitely be interesting. It’s not too often we get to see a married couple face each other, but ironically, these two have actually already done it before.
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah bro, and it was at the biggest event of 2024! It would be wicked cool seeing them go at it again, but one thing about this place is that it can be totally unpredictable, especially at times like this.
Persephone: Ugh, now I have to listen to Adam speak, as if this couldn’t get any worse.
(Adam Lucas reaches the ringside area, and walks up the steel steps before finally joining Bethany inside of the ring. Adam’s entrance music then begins to fade out, and once he is inside of the ring, Bethany begins to speak, grinning as she looks at Adam.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Did you enjoy your week of sleeping on the couch?
(Adam lets out a laugh, smiling as he begins to respond.)
Adam Lucas: I can’t say it wasn’t expected. I hope you know why I did what I did, though. I don’t think I need to clarify that it wasn’t anything personal.
Dr. Bethany Blue: Trust me, I get why you did what you did.
Adam Lucas: I’m glad. What happened back at King of Elite was something I still haven’t been able to forget, and honestly I wasn’t sure how I was going to move on from that. I did everything I could to hold onto the EAW World Championship only to have it stolen from me, and in the best chance I had to get it back, things didn’t turn out any better. It was a nightmare, and fumbling an opportunity like that put me in a really bad spot heading towards the rest of the season. I was put in a spot where I could end up walking into Pain for Pride empty handed, and with the Championship reign I just had I think we both know that I deserve better than that. Drake Armstrong shouldn’t be holding that title right now, but I know I’m not gonna get another shot at him, so I realized that if I want to avoid a poor ending to the season I need to prioritize seeking new opportunities rather than letting them pass by due to a need for revenge.
(Saying this, a more serious look appeared on Adam’s face.)
Adam Lucas: This brought me to you. You’re not just the Hardcore Champion, Beth. You’re a history maker, and you deserve every bit of it. I wasn’t being sarcastic or acting when I congratulated you last week. I meant every word of what I said, because you did fantastic with that Championship. However, that has only further motivated me to choose to go after you. As much as I’m glad to see you succeed, I think you and I both know just how significant it’d be being the one to dethrone the greatest Hardcore Champion of all time. I’m past the point of being able to think about who I want to go after. It’s time for me to do whatever it takes to get gold around my waist, even if it means taking it from you.
(Dr. Bethany Blue just slowly nods her head, seemingly understanding where Adam is coming from.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Yeah, I get it. Trust me, I’m no happier than you are about what happened with the EAW World Championship. You should still be holding that title right now but because King of Elite turned out how it did, we’re now being expected to just move on and accept that Drake Armstrong is holding that title when we all know that you were screwed over. Still, I’ve never been one to take kindly to people thinking I’m some kind of stepping stone to them, so when I hear opponents talk about me and my Hardcore Championship as if it’s just an opportunity for them to solve their problems, I can’t help but wonder if they actually know what they’re getting themselves into. Adam, I don’t think I should need to ask you if you know what you’re getting into.
(Adam doesn’t look entirely pleased as he is reminded of their previous match back at Pain for Pride in 2024, which resulted in Dr. Bethany Blue’s victory.)
Adam Lucas: I know what I’m getting into, Beth. I know how talented you are, and that’s exactly why I decided to go after you. If anyone else was holding the Hardcore Championship right now, do you really think it’d be as valuable? Anyone else on the roster could’ve been holding that title and it wouldn’t have meant anywhere near as much, but instead it’s being held by a future Hall of Famer and one of the very best in this entire company. I’m probably the only one on this entire brand who will acknowledge how talented you really are Beth, so you don’t need to wonder if I’m just setting myself up for failure, because by this point you should know that I’m nowhere near the same man I was back at Pain for Pride two years ago, and I have no intentions of repeating history.
(There was a brief staredown between the two Elitists, before finally Bethany smirked, beginning to speak once more.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: If that is the case, I will go ahead and get to the point. I’ll give you your match at Shock Value.
(This causes the fans to loudly cheer. While neither Bethany nor Adam are fan favorites on the roster, the fans were excited by the idea of the two competing in a Pain for Pride rematch. Adam smiles hearing this, glad that the two will be able to settle this the proper way in a title match at Shock Value.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: However…
(Adam stops, as the look on Bethany’s face changes.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I think you should take the time to consider whether or not this is actually the fight that you want. I know what you’re dealing with and trust me I am absolutely rooting for you to end your season on top just as you were able to last year, but you should understand by now that I’m not one willing to give up what I have so easily. I didn’t have an easy path handed to me to become the longest reigning Hardcore Champion. I had to work my way past every single Champion that was put in front of me, and I’m not going to let all of that go to waste. I walked into last year’s Pain for Pride as the Hardcore Champion and I intend to walk into this year’s event the exact same way. I have been at the top of my game, and I don’t intend to slow down, even for you.
Adam Lucas: Trust me, I wouldn’t want you to. I know that you’re going to give this match everything you have, because Pain for Pride is only a few months away. You’re this close to going back to back Pain for Prides during the same title reign, and here I am trying to screw it all up for you. It’s the last thing you were hoping for, but since you went ahead and gave me this match, I can’t let this go to waste. You have no intention of throwing away this history making reign of yours, and you won’t have to, because I’m going to take it from you, and Beth, you already saw what I was able to do with the Hardcore Championship years ago. You know that I’ve always been built for this, so you know that if there’s anyone on this roster capable of taking that Championship from you and continuing to make it as prestigious as it has been in your hands, it’s me. I still remember what our last match was like. It was a war, and this time I’m ready for it.
(After saying this another brief moment of silence occurred between the two Elitists. Bethany took in Adam’s words, but as she prepared to speak, she had a much colder look on her face, staring at her next challenger as she said only a few more words.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Good. As long as we’re on the same page.
Rich Russillo: TJD!!!
Thadd Blazevich: BRO, DR. BETHANY BLUE JUST SUPERKICKED ADAM LUCAS!!! SHE JUST ABOUT KICKED THIS DUDE’S HEAD OFF, AND NOW BRO CRUMBLES DOWN TO HIS KNEES!!! I DON’T THINK ADAM WAS EXPECTING BETHANY TO RETALIATE WHEN SHE DID, BUT WE KNOW WHAT KIND OF ELITIST SHE IS, AND SHE WAS NEVER THE TYPE TO LET THESE ATTACKS GO BY WITHOUT FIGHTING BACK!
Persephone: Well, it was only a matter of time before this happened. At least they’re done talking, that was annoying to have to sit through.
Rich Russillo: Adam Lucas is down on all fours trying to push himself back up, but I don’t think that’s where he wants to be right now! Bethany looks like she is still not finished, AND DR. BETHANY BLUE WASTES NO TIME TURNING AND RUNNING THE ROPES!!
Thadd Blazevich: BETHANY JUMPS UP, BEFORE DRIVING ADAM’S FACE INTO THE MAT WITH THE CONCUSSION PROTOCOL!!! ADAM LUCAS JUST HAD HIS LIGHTS KNOCKED OUT, AND THAT WAS ONE HELL OF A WAY TO GET SOME PAYBACK! We have ourselves a Hardcore Championship match at Shock Value, and Dr. Bethany Blue just sent a huge message to her husband!
(Adam Lucas is laid out, and Dr. Bethany Blue just looks down at him for a moment, before finally she walks up to him and crouches down. She lifts Adam’s head, staring at him before beginning to speak into her microphone.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: MY Championship is *already* home, with me, the greatest and longest reigning Hardcore Champion of all time. That is exactly where it’s going to stay.
(Dr. Bethany Blue stops speaking after this, dropping her microphone and letting go of Adam’s head. Bethany gets back to her feet, as ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ begins to play once more.)
Rich Russillo: Well speaking of sending a message, I think Bethany just made it all clear, as she just showed us all exactly how seriously she’s taking this! She was willing to give Adam his match, but in turn it looks like she’s going to give Adam the same treatment she has given the rest of her challengers up to this point.
Thadd Blazevich: Bethany does a lot of messed up things, but I’m not gonna lie bro, I think this is exactly what Adam Lucas asked for when he attacked her. These two already had an insane match before. I think they’re gonna do it again when Shock Value comes around, dude.
Persephone: At least there’s bound to be some sort of stipulation. Watching these two kill each other is easily going to be the best part of all this.
(Dr. Bethany Blue looks down on Adam Lucas for a moment, before finally she begins to make her way out of the ring, walking down the steel steps. As Bethany walks up the ramp, the camera shows one more shot of the laid out Adam Lucas, before beginning to fade away from ringside.)
(Commercial for Dynasty’s upcoming event, Operation: Doomsday.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘COMO CAPO’ by Clave Especial ft. Fuerza Regida plays to a negative reaction from fans, and Diego Montana struts down the ramp. Not sporting his usual arrogance today, but appearing more focused after what Eris did to him last week, brushing off the fan boos for now.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Arlington, Texas, weighing in at 199 pounds…HE IS THE EL DIABLO GUAPO…DIEGO MONTANA!!
Thadd Blazevich: Last week, Diego got attacked by Eris. In brutal fashion, mind you. But tonight, he has a shot at revenge. By the way, have we got an explanation for why she did that?
Rich Russillo: No clue. The inner workings of that woman’s mind are an enigma.
Thadd Blazevich: I mean… you could say the same for Diego too.
(‘Deathbed Companion’ by Chelsea Grin blares throughout the arena as Eris Morti makes her way down to the ring with Diego staring daggers at her from inside the ring. Though, Eris seems mostly unbothered with the hint of a grin on her face while sauntering down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing from Parts Unknown, weighing in at 130 pounds… ERIS MORTI!
Rich Russillo: Eris has shown erratic behavior since joining the Voltage brand, all stemming from her debut.
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah, that post match seemingly set the tone for how Eris Morti would act here after last week’s assault.
Persephone: If so, I’ve got a few more names she can randomly attack on this brand that deserve it like Diego.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: The bell has rung, and it’s officially time for Eris Morti versus Diego Montana. Both competitors having their first matches after coming up short at King of Elite, and there’s some story behind this after Eris attacked Diego for essentially no reason last week.
Persephone: Please, he’s Diego Montana. There’s always a reason. In fact, I can think of plenty. You want me to list ‘em?
Rich Russillo: I don’t think we’d have enough time on the broadcast, Persephone.
Persephone: You’re right.
Thadd Blazevich: Eris is the first to exit her corner, marching towards Diego in the opposite- who rolls out underneath the bottom rope.
Persephone: Wait. You’re telling me she attacked him last week, and he’s not even the tiniest bit fired up about it? Genuinely, what does this guy do?
Rich Russillo: Even Eris seems a bit disappointed, but Diego’s actually quite smug about the whole ordeal.
(Diego taunts Eris at ringside, tapping his head to symbolize he’s smart.)
Thadd Blazevich: Oh, and Eris is going after him! Eris just exited the ring, and chased after Diego! Though, Diego might have baited her in on purpose as he rolls back into the ring, and waits for Eris to follow! She does- BUT DIEGO CATCHES HER WITH A RIGHT HAND! RIGHT HAND FROM DIEGO! BUT ERIS IS STILL STANDING, AND QUICKLY FIRES BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: ALREADY, ITS TURNED INTO A SLUGFEST BETWEEN BOTH SIDES IN THE CENTER OF THE RING! EACH GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH RIGHTS! DIEGO! ERIS! DIEGO! ERIS! DIEGO! ERIS! DIEGO! ERIS!
Thadd Blazevich: DIEGO GAINS THE UPPER HAND! HAMMERING ERIS WITH RIGHTS! BUT ERIS EXPLODES WITH A FLURRY OF FOREARMS, AND LETS OUT A WAR CRY AS DIEGO MONTANA IS STUNNED! ERIS GOES FOR A BIG ROLLING ELBOW, BUT DIEGO SLIPS BEHIND HER, AND TRANSITIONS INTO A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK!
Persephone: Of course.
Rich Russillo: Diego looking to slow the match down a bit to his pace, but Eris starts to loosen his grip with repeated forearms to the rib cage before pushing Diego off the side headlock and into the ropes! Diego bounces back, and ducks underneath a clothesline from Eris! Keeping his momentum going as he runs off the ropes a second time! Ducking underneath a back elbow!
Thadd Blazevich: Diego goes to rebound off the ropes a third time, but Eris has a plan in place to stop this from happening as she drops down! Trying to cause Diego to trip, but he does a ninja roll over her instead to avoid it!
(Diego rolls through to his feet, and does a little half-spread of his arms to basically welcome a reaction from the crowd after that display of athleticism. Not that they’re going to give it to him, as booing can be heard. While this is happening, Diego has his back to Eris Morti, who slowly rises back to her feet with mild annoyance.)
Thadd Blazevich: Uh, Diego might want to turn around…
Persephone: You sure? Because once he does, Eris is probably going to kick the crap out of him next. Actually, thinking about it… you’re right, Thadd. He SHOULD turn around!
(Eris patiently waits for Diego to turn around, staring daggers at him with her hand loaded up for a chop. Meanwhile, not getting the reaction he wanted from the fans, Diego dismissively waves them off before turning around-)
(BANG!)
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD! ERIS WITH AN OVERHANDED CHOP TO DIEGO’S CHEST! DID YOU HEAR THAT?! IT SOUNDED LIKE A FRICKIN’ GUNSHOT!
Persephone: Oh, I heard it! :gladbron:
Thadd Blazevich: :yikes: Diego felt every bit of that, judging by his facial expression… as he doubles over, clutching his chest in agony.
(Eris invites Diego to hit her next, going as far to puff her chest out for him.)
Thadd Blazevich: Now, what’s this? Eris is daring Diego to hit her too?
Rich Russillo: Eris likes to be challenged, and she’s daring Diego to bring the fight to her right here, right now. Offering up her own body as sacrifice.
(Diego finally gains his wits after that chop, still rubbing his chest from pain… but notices the offer Eris is placing down, and doesn’t mind taking her up on it as he winds back-)
Rich Russillo: OOH! There’s an overhand chop from Diego! …but it doesn’t look like it had the same effect on Eris Morti.
(Eris simply brushes it off, continuing to stare at Diego.)
Eris Morti: (off-mic) Again.
(Eris places both hands behind her back, giving Diego another free shot, to which Diego looks around afterwards. It’s clear he’s apprehensive, but Eris continues urging him to hit her.)
Persephone: Something seriously isn’t right in this bitch’s brain. Where do we find these people?
Rich Russillo: Maybe ask our boss. I’m sure he’d give you an answer.
Persephone: Eh. I’m not that interested in the origins of “Eris Morti.”
Rich Russillo: You might be in the minority there, as it’s her mystery that’s attracted all the attention. But we’re getting off topic. Diego Montana is starting to wind up for his chop, going for a knife edge approach this time… HE SWINGS- but… stops himself last minute?
(Diego paces around momentarily, biting his nail while still questioning if this is a good idea or not.)
Persephone: Oh, c’mon. Just hit her!
Rich Russillo: I don’t blame Diego. He hit Eris with a pretty ferocious chop prior, only for her to essentially smile and ask for more. That’d psyche any performer out, because what kind of opponent are you up against then?
Thadd Blazevich: The kind that’s growing increasingly impatient with Diego’s indecisiveness, and yells at bro to come on.
Rich Russillo: Notice how Eris didn’t flinch when Diego was close to connecting with that chop, and I don’t see an ounce of worry in her face now as Diego starts to once again G up for it. Beginning to wind back for that knife edge CHO- NO! DIEGO OPTED LAST MINUTE FOR A POKE TO THE EYES INSTEAD!
(Diego’s laughing as Eris stumbles into the corner and drops to a knee, attempting to regain her vision.)
Thadd Blazevich: Do you reckon that was Diego’s plan the entire time, bro?
Rich Russillo: I don’t doubt it! If the option presents itself, the guy’s never had an issue taking shortcuts. Now, looks to close in on Eris in the corner- but the referee steps in the way, and holds him back from getting to her.
Thadd Blazevich: GIVING ERIS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO STRIKE WITH A HEADBUTT! HEADBUTT TO THE MOUTH WHILE DIEGO WAS TIED UP!
(Diego drops to the floor, and checks for blood in his mouth, which Eris did manage to draw with her headbutt. From there, Diego scoots back against the ropes, trying to get a moment of recovery as Eris comes marching forward!)
Persephone: It’s like the scene to a horror movie watching Diego try to get away.
(Diego scoots back into the bottom rope, and can’t get any further from Eris Morti, who-)
Rich Russillo: OUCH! ERIS BOOTS DIEGO DIRECTLY IN THE FACE! AND STICKS HER BOOT THROUGH THE BOTTOM ROPE, STOMPING DIEGO ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WHILE HE’S HUNG OUT OVER IT! ERIS IS AGGRESSIVE!
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah, and drags Diego back to his feet for an Irish whip off the ropes! Diego rebounds back into a BACK BODY DROP! BACK BODY DROP BY ERIS!
Rich Russillo: Diego struggles to his feet, favoring his back in pain before Eris CRACKS HIM with another overhand chop across the chest! Knocking Diego back into the ropes for an Irish whip! Eris tries again for another back body drop after the prior one worked, but Diego had it scouted this time! DIEGO TURNED IT INTO A SUNSET FLIP!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: Kickout! Both competitors roll through to their feet, and- ERIS! :damn: ERIS WITH A HEAVY FOREARM THAT MAY HAVE KNOCKED DIEGO CLEAN OUT AS HE DROPS PRONE TO THE CANVAS!
Persephone: Nope, he’s still kicking… unfortunately.
Rich Russillo: Somehow, Diego manages to drag himself into the corner nearby, and takes a seat in it. Eris closes in, and rubs her sole across his face before running off the ropes to deliver the FACEWASH! She caught Diego there, and he rolls out of the corner. Eris then mounts him to deliver right hands!
Thadd Blazevich: Eris finally stands up and STOMPS down onto Diego’s belly! Forcing him to sit up after that flurry of punches, and she grabs him in a rear chinlock. Eris aggressively shakes Diego around in that hold before Diego starts powering back to his feet, looking to escape with shots to the body that slowly loosen and break Eris’ grip!
Rich Russillo: Diego connects with a right hand that staggers Eris a bit, and he charges forward, BEFORE DROPPING ERIS WITH A DROPKICK! Eris goes down momentarily, and Diego gets back up, before yelling for Eris to get back up! Diego gets his wish, AND NOW DIEGO LOOKS FOR ANOTHER STRIKE-
Thadd Blazevich: ONLY TO GET SIDESTEPPED AND SENT INTO THE ROPES FOR A REBOUND GERMAN SUPLEX! DIEGO LANDED HIGH ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND NECK! ROLLING THROUGH TO A KNEE, AND ERIS TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A RUNNING SINGLE LEG DROPKICK TO THE FACE! ERIS CRAWLS INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Thadd Blazevich: SHOULDER UP! Diego pops the shoulder up, keeping this match alive for himself against Eris!
Rich Russillo: Oh, and Eris just smacks him in the head! :mjlol:
Persephone: Good, it might awaken some dead brain cells.
Rich Russillo: Diego tries shaking the cobwebs out of his head before Eris drags him up in a front facelock. Eris signals the beginning of the end of as she goes for that brainbuster- BUT DIEGO TURNS IT INTO A VERTICAL SUPLEX! VERTICAL SUPLEX BY DIEGO, BUT HE ISN’T DONE AS HE ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET FOR ANOTHER VERTICAL SUPLEX! LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING FOR A THIRD TO COMPLETE THE THREE AMIGOS!
Thadd Blazevich: Wait! Diego does a little shimmy beforehand, and NOW he hooks up Eris for that suplex- NO! NEVERMIND! DIEGO OPTED FOR A SMALL PACKAGE INSTEAD! HOPING TO TAKE ERIS BY SURPRISE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET WITH ERIS CHARGING DIEGO TO DELIVER A CLOTHESLINE! BUT DIEGO DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT AND HOOKS HER ARMS FOR A BACKSLIDE! BACKSLIDE COVER BY DIEGO!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: ERIS KICKS OUT! THEN RISES TO A KNEE AFTERWARDS— WITH DIEGO CONNECTING WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW! HE SCORED THAT ONE, AND PULLS ERIS INTO A FRONT FACELOCK! DIEGO HAS ERIS IN A FRONT FACELOCK, AND SIGNALS FOR THE NUMBER THREE BEFORE PLANTING HER WITH THAT VERTICAL SUPLEX! A LITTLE EXTRA UMPH BEHIND IT AS HE FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER! COMPLETING THAT THREE AMIGOS!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHH-
Rich Russillo: THREE- NO!
Persephone: Please. I highly doubt a suplex is getting the job done in 2026
Thadd Blazevich: You never know, bro.
Persephone: Trust me, I do.
Rich Russillo: Diego lifts Eris to her feet, and backs her up against the ropes for an Irish whip! BUT ERIS REVERSES IT LAST MINUTE, TURNING IT AROUND ON DIEGO! ERIS DUCKS DOWN EARLY FOR A BACK BODY DROP! BUT DIEGO BLOCKS IT WITH A PUNT KICK TO THE CHEST THAT TURNS ERIS AROUND AND LEAVES HER OPEN FOR A BACK RAKE!
Thadd Blazevich: DIEGO PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS! AND HE SPINS ERIS AROUND, PLACING HER HEAD BETWEEN HIS LEGS FOR “ALV!” GOING TO HOIST HER UP- BUT ERIS DROPS TO ALL FOURS AND SHOVES DIEGO INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: HOWEVER, DIEGO GOES UP AND OVER ERIS IN THE CORNER— OH! OH NO! DIEGO LANDED FUNNY ON THAT LEG, AND HE MIGHT BE INJURED!
Thadd Blazevich: GRANTED, ERIS DOESN’T CARE AS SHE MARCHES TOWARD HIM AND TRIES SHOOTING FOR THE LEG! BUT FEEL INTO DIEGO’S TRAP AS HE SPIKES HER WITH A DDT! ROLLING ERIS OVER FOR A PIN!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
Persephone: I’ll admit, kinda smart by Diego Montana. But that’s the only praise I’ll give him throughout tonight’s match. I don’t want this idiot to think I’m into him or anything.
Rich Russillo: It was smart to bait Eris in like that! But Diego needs to follow it up in a big way as he drags her in drop zone distance for a top rope dive as he scales up there! Diego’s going for that “LATIN LOVER SPLASH!” BUT ERIS ROLLS OUT THE WAY! DIEGO SAW IT COMING AND ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET!
Thadd Blazevich: THEN CHARGES AT ERIS FOR A- OH! ERIS USED DIEGO’S OWN MOMENTUM AGAINST HIM WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY INTO THE CORNER! DIEGO CRASHED INTO THOSE BUCKLES HARD, BUT PULLS HIMSELF UP WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: MEANWHILE, ERIS IS BACK TO HER FEET AND BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR MOMENTUM! CHARGING INTO DIEGO WITH A- NO! DIEGO POPS ERIS UP OVER HIS SHOULDER, AND CATCHES HER INTO POSITION FOR AN ALABAMA SLAM! DIEGO DRAGS ERIS OUT THE CORNER, AND PLANTS HER! PLANTS HER IN PERFECT POSITIONING TOO FOR A DOUBLE JUMP MOONSAULT OUT THE CORNER!
Thadd Blazevich: HE CALLS THIS THE “METROPLEX CITY BOY!” BUT ERIS GETS HER BOOTS UP! ERIS GETS HER BOOTS UP AND DIEGO GETS LAUNCHED BACK AS A RESULT! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE QUICKLY BACK TO THEIR FEET! WITH ERIS BEATING DIEGO TO THE PUNCH AND DAMN NEAR CUTS THROUGH HIM WITH THE SPEAR!
Rich Russillo: PICTURE PERFECT SPEAR CONNECTS BY ERIS MORTI! BUT DIEGO WISELY ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE TO REGROUP!
(Diego rolls to the outside, and staggers over to the announce table area where he leans on while favoring his ribs. That’s when Eris Morti gets an idea as she rolls out on another side of the ring…)
Persephone: Uh, what’s she thinking?
Rich Russillo: Eris Morti has that look in her eyes… ERIS MORTI’S PICKING UP STEAM… ERIS MORTI’S ROUNDS THE CORNER FOR ANOTHER SPEAR— BUT DIEGO SIDESTEPS! DIEGO SIDESTEPS AND ERIS GOES GUT FIRST INTO THE POINT OF OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE!
Thadd Blazevich: GOOD GOD! SHE RAN FULL STEAM AHEAD INTO THAT THING, AND DIEGO SCRAMBLES TO ROLL HER BACK INSIDE THE RING! ERIS USES THE ROPES TO PULL HERSELF BACK UP, AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A “LIVIN LIKE DIEGO” ON THE APRON!
Rich Russillo: HEATSEEKER SPIKES ERIS ON THE APRON AND SHE GOES TUMBLING OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! DIEGO MAY HAVE NOT GOTTEN ALL OF IT TO PUT ERIS OUT FOR GOOD AS SHE’S SHAKING THE COBWEBS OUT HER HEAD ON ALL FOURS AT RINGSIDE!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT THAT’S WHEN DIEGO REACHES THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AND DRAGS HER BACK UP ONTO THE APRON FOR ANOTHER “LIVIN LIKE DIEGO!” THATS GONNA DO IT AS DIEGO HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Thadd Blazevich: HE’S DONE IT!
Rich Russillo: WAIT! NO, HE HASN’T! ERIS GOT HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE, UNBEKNOWNST TO DIEGO! HE HOOKED THE INSIDE LEG!
(Diego releases the pin, and throws both fists up in the air! Though, the referee comes to immediately put his arms down and inform Diego that the match isn’t over yet.)
Rich Russillo: Well, Diego thinks he’s won the match, but obviously we saw Eris get her foot on the bottom rope.
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah, but Diego is wasting precious time arguing with the ref!
Persephone: He isn’t gonna magically end the match for you, idiot.
Rich Russillo: Diego needs to- “ANOXIA!” ERIS COMES FROM BEHIND WITH THAT CHOKE AND PANIC STARTS TO SET IN FOR DIEGO AS SHE GROUNDS HIM! CINCHING THAT HOLD IN TIGHTER! WRAPPING BOTH LEGS AROUND THE WAIST OF DIEGO!
Thadd Blazevich: MONTANA’S TURNING BLUE…
Rich Russillo: SCRATCH THAT, MONTANA’S OUT!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… ERIS MORTI!
(‘Deathbed Companion’ by Chelsea Grin plays, but Eris still isn’t letting go of the hold on Diego, despite the referee prying at her. Eventually, she decides to let go and get her hand raised in victory briefly as she stands over a fallen Montana.)
Rich Russillo: Well, it was a great effort from Diego Montana. But in the end, he took his eyes off the prize where it mattered.
Thadd Blazevich: He gave Eris time to recover and that was his big mistake towards the end there. He should’ve stayed on her after that rope break.
Persephone: He should’ve also maybe hooked the leg closest to the ropes, but who am I to judge…? 🤷♀️
(Eris Morti rolls out the ring, and starts casually heading up the ramp as we fade elsewhere.)
(Voltage fades to the backstage area as the camera focuses on Sofia Clarke, as she is standing in front of a large LED board with Voltage graphics on it, inside of an interview set replicating a wrestling ring. She happens to be wearing a dark red dress for the evening as she gives a slight smirk towards the camera. She begins to speak to not only the fans in Namibia but also those watching around the world…)
Sofia Clarke: Welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage! What an opening match that was from Eris Morti and Diego Montana! We have plenty of amazing matches lined up for this evening, but right now I want to shift gears towards an individual who has made a lot of noise since he arrived here in Elite Answers Wrestling only a couple of months back. He impressed a lot of people, including myself, especially after the win he obtained at King of Elite two weeks ago, so without any further ado, please welcome my guest… NICK!!!
(NICK enters the frame as he gets a positive reaction from the fans here tonight as he appears to be wearing an oversized black t-shirt and sweatpants as he stands right beside Sofia. Sofia gives a nice smile to NICK as he says to her…)
NICK: Sup.
(Sofia responds by saying…)
Sofia Clarke: Hello, NICK! Thank you for taking the time to join me for this interview here tonight on Voltage!
NICK: Sure. What questions you got for me?
Sofia Clarke: I want to ask how you are feeling after King of Elite, specifically what went down when you faced Ashlynn Quinn, as you both had some heated tension between each other, to the point it was costing you matches. Something had to give, and you both fought at King of Elite, so I want your thoughts on that!
(NICK nods his head as he answers Sofia’s question by saying…)
NICK: Ever since I came here to Elite Answers Wrestling, no one has ever been more annoying to me than Ashlynn Quinn. Pointing fingers at me that I was the reason everything had gone bad in her life when really, she stuck her nose in my business. Her interference wasn’t welcome. As you mentioned, it got to the point where it was costing me matches, matches that should have been won, and they weren’t because of her involvement. Something needed to give for it all to end, and that’s what that match at King of Elite was designed for. I wanted the match, she accepted it, we had it, and one person came out victorious, and of course… that person was me. I’m glad that it’s over and done with.
(NICK pauses for a second before continuing as he says…)
NICK: All I wanted was to win the New Breed Championship at Festival of Lights, and for a moment everyone in that arena knew I was this close to beating the newly crowned champion Clayton Golde. Yet, it wasn’t enough for Ashlynn to just sit back and let me win. She was bitter over her loss to Clayton, and as a result, I got screwed over. What happened at King of Elite is a reminder to everyone else that I’m not one to play with, as I locked in ‘Section Eight’ on her, and there was nowhere for her to go. She had no choice but to tap out. So again, don’t mess with me like Ashlynn, or THAT will be your fate. Again. Now… It’s time to get back on track and focus on what’s next for me.
(Sofia nods in agreement as she then asks NICK…)
Sofia Clarke: Couldn’t agree with you more, NICK. While you were successful at King of Elite in making Ashlynn Quinn tap, last week you were in a match against the newly crowned King of Elite, Cody Maverick. It was an excellent match, competitive, but in the end, Cody got you with the ‘Sin City Stunner’. He won and some would say that could be a momentum killer for you. How do you react to a loss like that, coming off the heels of defeating a former champion?
(NICK thinks about it for a few seconds before saying…)
NICK: You would probably think I’m pissed off about losing last week’s match against Cody, but to tell you the truth, Sofia, I’m not mad at all. Does the result of not beating him suck? Of course, but I’m not going to sulk in this loss. All that tells me is that I have to get better, that I need to do better so the next time I face Cody, I’ll know when to strike, and I’ll know where his weaknesses are. Cody Maverick is a great competitor. He wasn’t going to be an easy opponent to beat last week, for me or anyone else. I mean, the man just won the King of Elite tournament. He is on another level right now, so losing to a future world champion isn’t the end of the world. He was the better man last week and isn’t an annoying little brat like Ashlynn was to me.
(Sofia nods her head as she seems to agree with NICK as Sofia responds to him by saying…)
Sofia Clarke: That’s a great attitude to have NICK. Not a lot of people would have that type of mindset.
(NICK also nods his head as Sofia says that to him as he responds by continuing what he was saying about his loss against Cody Maverick last week.)
NICK: Not a lot of people would. I came from the streets of Detroit, so I’m going to keep it 100% honest about things. I’m not going to bullshit anybody on anything. I am as real as you can get, Sofia, and Cody Maverick and I had a great fight against each other, and that night last week he was the man who emerged as the winner. Again, I just need to step up my game further, which I’m ready to do going forward. Consistency is key, Sofia, being consistently great takes not just effort but time as well. You said I have already impressed a lot of people within a couple of months of being in this company, but I still have a lot more to impress Sofia, and that’s what I’m going to do.
(Sofia smiles at NICK from his response as she says to him…)
Sofia Clarke: That’s great to hear, NICK. I’m looking forward to what you do next here on Voltage, but I have to say, is there anything else you want to mention before we wrap up this interview?
NICK: I mean, I’m gunna mention again that I made Ashlynn tap because I’m sure she’s sick of hearing about it. So yeah, I did that. I’m fine with what happened last week as I said and we move. The future is now, and you’re looking at him. We got a handful of big events left; Shock Value, Grand Rampage, Fighting Spirit, and the biggest of all… Pain for Pride. The season is flying by and before we know it, it’s all gunna come to an end. I’m not gunna let anymore opportunities slip past me. The chance I lost at Festival of Lights was bullshit, but it’s behind me now. Fully. The next big match I get? I’m swinging for the fences and I’m getting that shit.
(Sofia lets out a smile as the fans in attendance cheer for NICK’s words as she says to him…)
Sofia Clarke: I love the confidence from you, NICK, and I think everyone here tonight will agree with me on that.
(NICK pauses for a second to collect himself as he continues and says…)
NICK: Like I said… I’m just keeping it real, Sofia. I’m expecting great things going forward, for whatever opportunity comes my way. I didn’t just come here to EAW to just fool around and collect a paycheck. I wanna make the most out of the opportunities given to me and make my first season here an amazing one. I’m ready for the next challenge, I’m ready for what is next, and I’m ready to step up to the damn plate.
Sofia Clarke: That is lovely to hear. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to do this. Best of luck with whatever is next for you!
NICK: Appreciate it, Sofia… I’ll see you later.
(NICK turns the other direction as he leaves the interview set. The camera pans back over to Sofia Clarke as she stares right back into the camera as she says…)
Sofia Clarke: An impactful statement made by NICK here tonight, guys. I think it goes without saying that he has all the potential in the world to become a major player on Voltage and in EAW if he can find that consistency.
(On that note, the camera then fades off as Sunday Night Voltage continues forward.)
(Commercial for the Playstation 5 with Bronson Daniels.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues as ‘God Shattering Star’ by Takashi Baba begins to blast through the P.A. System. ARIA emerges from the stage, getting a positive reaction from the crowd here tonight as she looks around, looking rather annoyed given what happened last week. After a moment, she begins marching her way down to the ring…)
Bella Braxton: Please welcome at this time… ARIA!!
Rich Russillo: ARIA is making her way down to the ring, and you can best believe she may not be in the greatest mood after what transpired during her tag match with Candice Blair against ToXXXin. It was a competitive match between the two teams, but out of the blue, an old foe emerged and made her presence felt, and ARIA…
Thadd Blazevich: She paid the price for it, Rich! Saori Aizen made her return to Voltage after she was attacked back at Road to Redemption by ARIA herself, and you can’t really blame ARIA for that one! Saori had gotten involved in the Universal Women’s Title Chamber match, and I think any reasonable person would have snapped as she did at Saori, as the issues between them have been ongoing for months. At this point, we thought that the attack from ARIA was gonna be the last we saw of Saori for a while…
Persephone: But you all thought wrong. I’m surprised she even recovered this quickly. Must have gotten a super soldier serum or something.
Rich Russillo: Regardless, I’m sure ARIA had a lot to say about this whole situation, so let’s see what she says!!
(ARIA continues making her way down the ramp, before she climbs the ring steps and steps through the ropes to enter the ring. She is tossed a microphone by a ringside official as she stands in the middle of the ring. Her music begins to fade out, and she does not look happy whatsoever as she begins to speak into the microphone, talking to everyone in attendance, but especially towards Saori.)
ARIA: Everyone here tonight probably knows what I am here to talk about. All of you witnessed what happened last week in the tag match I had teaming with Candice Blair. Coming out of King of Elite, I was determined to have my eyes focused, and after suffering an injury earlier last month, I was going to turn things around, and while things haven’t gone exactly my way… I was hopeful last week. I was going to turn things around, teaming up with Candice against Selina and Daniella. We won’t ever know the true result of that match because of what transpired before it could finish… and the person who came out. A woman who’s seemed to have haunted my past, the foe that has been a thorn in my side, who rose from hell to come back to haunt me… Saori Aizen.
(ARIA stops for a few moments to recollect herself as she continues to speak…)
ARIA: I should have known Saori was going to come back around eventually, because no matter the way I attacked her at Road to Redemption, the moment she recovered I knew eventually there was going to be a target right on my back… but I didn’t expect her to return the way that she did last week and cost me and Candice a potential victory against the newly crowned Unified Tag Team Champions. As her music played and she marched down to the ring, we stared each other down, and somehow, I knew what was coming. But it just so happened that, at the same time, I was the legal competitor, and on instinct, Candice rushed toward Saori as a brawl ensued between them. But that’s where ToXXXin took advantage, and they walked straight into a win against us, Saori getting the better of Candice in the process. I can’t say that I’m too happy about that myself.
ARIA: The history between us is very well documented, all stemming from our conflict with Minerva and Selina Reyes in a match where we lost, and you decided to blame me for our shortcomings. From there, both of us were getting involved in each other’s business, which included the Specialists Championship match at House of Glass, and eventually, a match on Voltage where I was the one victorious, qualifying for a spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, which Saori just couldn’t accept. She got involved and cost me my opportunity of becoming a World Champion, and when you are faced with a dilemma like that, even someone like me reaches their breaking point. So I did what I did at Road to Redemption, and here we are. A month later, Saori is back on her feet, claiming that I will live my life in “hell.” Things between us are far from over, and I won’t run away from this!
(The fans here tonight cheer for what ARIA just said as she continues by saying…)
ARIA: Saori should know by now that I am willing to give her what she asked for. So, if you want to send me to hell, Saori, then do it! Take me to hell right here! RIGHT NOW! I’m ready to end all of this, and if this is how it’s going to be, then I’m going to make sure I take you down with me!
(ARIA is amped up as the crowd cheers and chants for her!!! She’s waiting for Saori to come out to finish things off between them, but as the anticipation builds, the boos settle in as it looks like she isn’t coming out to fight ARIA.)
Rich Russillo: I don’t think ARIA is going to get what she wants, as the fans in the arena are not pleased with this!
Persephone: I’m not pleased with this either! I guess Saori must be sleeping or something. WAKE UP!! ARIA IS CALLING YOU!!!
(ARIA looks more annoyed as she says…)
ARIA: Of course… The woman who told me I was going to live my life in hell isn’t even here to try and do that. Considering you attacked Candice last week and then threatened me as I was lying down in the middle, I honestly expected more from you, Saori. If there was a time for you to finally not be a coward and fight me as I called you, it would be the perfect time, but again, maybe I should have lowered my expectations. If you want me to go back to find you, I will gladly do that, Saori! Stay very much–
Rich Russillo: NO LOOK! SAORI AIZEN JUST CAME OUT OF THE CROWD AND SPRINTED TOWARDS ARIA!!! ARIA IS DOWN AND OUT AS SAORI IS LAYING OUT SOME PUNCHES AS THE FANS HERE TONIGHT ARE BOOING THE HELL OUT OF SAORI!!!
Thadd Blazevich: SAORI JUST ATTACKED HER FROM BEHIND WITH EVEN MORE FOREARM SHOTS TO HER SHOULDER AREA. NOW SAORI RAISES HER ARMS AS THE CROWD BOOS EVEN LOUDER!!!
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Saori Aizen: (Off-Mic) I said you were going to live your life in hell, and I meant it…
Persephone: I guess she was done taking a nap.
Rich Russillo: Saori is continuing the assault, nailing some devastating elbows to the back of ARIA as now Saori brings her back up to her feet—LOOKING TO HIT A DOUBLE UNDERHOOK FACEBUSTER AND—
Thadd Blazevich: ARIA IS FIGHTING BACK!! SHE GETS OUT OF THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK AND IS LAYING PUNCHES OF HER OWN!! THE CROWD IS CHEERING ON ARIA AS—ARIA BRO DELIVERS A DOUBLE TAKEDOWN AS SHE’S MOUNTED OVER SAORI WITH PUNCHES!!!
Rich Russillo: RIGHTS AND LEFTS BEING DELIVERED, BUT SAORI SWITCHES POSITIONS, AND NOW SHE’S THE ONE THROWING THE FOREARMS—AND ARIA SWITCHES IT RIGHT BACK! THEY’RE HAVING A FULL BLOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS RING!!!
Thadd Blazevich: With the history of both of them with each other, it’s not surprising, to say the least… You can feel the hatred for another, and tonight is just another chapter between these two.
(Before long, security guards from the arena start rushing the ring as they attempt to separate the two.)
Rich Russillo: Security has entered the frame as they are trying to separate the two!!! Leg kicks and all, as security has managed to separate ARIA and Saori from each other, but the fans here want to see it continue!!!
Crowd: LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!
(Then all of a sudden ARIA breaks from the security …)
Thad Blazevich: ARIA BRO JUST BROKE OFF FROM THE SECURITY AND LUNGED HER WAY TOWARDS SAORI!!! PUNCHES ARE BEING THROWN AS THE CROWD IS ONCE AGAIN EXCITED!!! EVEN MORE SECURITY IS COMING IN!!!
Rich Russillo: SAORI ELBOWS ONE GUARD AND GETS A SHOT RIGHT AT ARIA, BUT AS SOON AS HE DID, THOSE EXTRAS CAME RIGHT IN, AND NOW THEY HAVE BEEN FULLY SEPARATED!!! SAORI IS RUSHED OUT OF THE RING WHILE ARIA STILL WANTS A FIGHT, BUT SECURITY IS NOT LETTING HER!!!
(Saori Aizen and ARIA have fully separated, but it’s clear to everyone that the issues between them are far from over, as the final scene sees ARIA leaving the ring while security watches both of them, and from there, we continue here on Voltage.)
(Commercial for Mario Party: Jamboree with Jake Smith.)
(The camera shot has returned to the ringside area after a commercial break with Bella Braxton standing in the center of the ring with a smile on her face as she is ready to begin the introductions for the next contest.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen! This next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Thoughts of a Dying Atheist’ by Muse starts to play as Jay Jerry Johnson enters the arena. He is looking strictly business tonight as he heads right to the ring. Jay is still frustrated given everything that has occurred as of late, but he does his best to remain focused ahead of his match.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making his way to the ring! From Chicago, Illinois! Weighing 223 pounds! Here is “THE ARTIST” JAY! JERRY! JOHNSON!
Rich Russillo: Here comes Jay Jerry Johnson heading to the ring and he is not in the best of moods, especially after the last few weeks after having to deal with Damon Lazarus.
Persephone: You mean Jay getting his ass handed to him time and time again by this deranged weirdo? If so, then yes. Dealing with him.
Thadd Blazevich: Damon cost Jay a chance to become the Voltage GM for the month and then those two had a fight last week before security broke it up. Dude, if Jay doesn’t focus on his opponent tonight, he could be in a mess of trouble.
(Jay enters the ring and takes a corner to prepare for the match as ‘Tears’ by Sabrina Carpenter starts playing. Ashlynn Quinn begins to walk out, as she looks ready for the match ahead of her, knowing that this is a chance to start turning things around heading towards Shock Value. She begins heading down the ramp, and tonight, she is focused only on Jay Jerry Johnson.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! From Los Angeles, California! Weighing in at 115 pounds! Here is “MISS VOLTAGE” ASHLYNN QUINN!
Persephone: Oh for the love of gawd! This ditzy bitch is here? Doesn’t she need to go to a gas station and refill the air in her head?
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, Ashlynn isn’t stupid! But she is pissed that she lost at King of Elite to NICK in what she considers controversial circumstances.
Rich Russillo: She said last week that we are going to witness a side of Ashlynn Quinn that is focused, motivated, and possibly more dangerous than ever before. She gets a chance to back up what she said in this match against Jay Jerry Johnson. Who will win? We are about to find out!
(Ashlynn enters the ring and takes a neutral corner as her music fades off. The referee takes a moment to check both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Here we go! Singles action on the way as Jay and Ashlynn look ready to square up as Jay is more than ready to lock up, but Ashlynn not so much.
Thadd Blazevich: I think she is choosing not to because of the fact that she is overpowered and outweighed by over 100 pounds so she is thinking better of the situation.
Persephone: I think it’s because she is stupid and does not remember how.
Thadd Blazevich: Well Jay goes for the lockup anyway AND ASHLYNN DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! Ashlynn is now behind Jay AS SHE CATCHES HIM IN THE BACK OF THE NECK WITH A FOREARM!
Rich Russillo: Jay stumbles forward as Ashlynn quickly gets in front of Jay and kicks him to double him over before GRABBING A DOUBLE HANDFUL OF JAY’S HAIR AND JUST THROWING HIM BACK AND DOWN TO THE MAT!
Persephone: What the hell is this? I wanna see two people beat the hell out of each other and I am getting a bitch pulling hair. I hate this place.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn said she is motivated and she is off to a good start putting the boots to Jay as he rolls himself over to the ropes to get a breather as he is on the apron.
Persephone: He’s rolling away from this blonde bimbo? How sad. This is going to be a long match.
Thadd Blazevich: I certainly hope so because these two are both former champions and world class competitors.
Rich Russillo: Jay is now standing on the apron AS ASHLYNN GRABS HIM AND BRINGS HIM BACK IN THE RING OVER THE TOP ROPE, BUT HE IS ABLE TO LAND ON HIS FEET!
Thadd Blazevich: Jay runs over to the ropes on the other side to give himself a little more momentum as he comes back AND DELIVERS A BICYCLE KNEE RIGHT TO ASHLYNN’S FACE!
Persephone: Except it didn’t actually connect. Jay moves really slowly.
Thadd Blazevich: Ashlynn gets back to her feet, AND ASHLYNN CONNECTS WITH A DROPKICK! Jay goes down before stumbling into the corner, AND ASHLYNN RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM! Ashlynn pulls Jay out or the corner-
Rich Russillo: BUT JAY JERRY JOHNSON USES HIS SIZE ADVANTAGE, AND TAKES HER UP AND OVER WITH A SNAP SUPLEX BEFORE FLOATING OVER FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWW-
Persephone: She kicked out. No shock there.
Rich Russillo: Jay is only able to get a one count there as he tries to go for an ankle lock already AND ASHLYNN IS ABLE TO GET MOMENTUM AND ROLL FORWARD SENDING JAY TOWARDS THE ROPES!
Persephone: Of course she would counter! Everybody counters around here! Can’t these people just learn when to give up.
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, you know that’s not going to happen as Jay comes back off the ropes and ROLLS HERSELF INTO THE HANDSTAND POSITION! ASHLYNN HAS HER LEGS AROUND JAY’S NECK BEFORE LIFTING HERSELF UP–
Rich Russillo: AND FLIPPING BACK TO TAKE JAY DOWN WITH A MODIFIED HEADSCISSORS SENDING JAY FOR THE RIDE! Jay gets back on his feet AND ASHLYNN HITS HIM WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW SENDING JAY INTO THE CORNER!
Thadd Blazevich: Jay comes stumbling out of the corner AND ASHLYNN HITS THE LOU THESZ PRESS! ASHLYNN THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS INTO JAY’S SKULL!
Persephone: Won’t make him any smarter, but look at this! The referee is over there once more to ruin something tolerable in this match. Absolutely ridiculous.
Thadd Blazevich: The referee starts a count to force Ashlynn to open up the fists and she does on four to not risk being disqualified.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn is not letting up on Jay because in her mind, she has something to prove, we just don’t know if it’s to the world or to herself.
Persephone: I don’t know why she even tries. She is just going to let everybody down like everybody else does around here.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn pulls Jay up and whips him to the ropes, BUT JAY REVERSES! Now Ashlynn was sent for the ride. Ashlynn with the rebound AND JAY WITH THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK ALMOST TAKING HER HEAD OFF!
Persephone: We aren’t that lucky. Besides, Jay almost looked really stupid because he was close to overshooting the kick but I guess he saved himself this time.
Thadd Blazevich: Ashlynn is down as Jay pulls Ashlynn back on her feet and lifts her up in the air AND DROPS HER WITH A BACKDROP SUPLEX! BRO, ASHLYNN ALMOST LANDED ON HER NECK!
Rich Russillo: Jay rolls Ashlynn onto her stomach as Jay grabs her by the head AND ROLLS HER BACK INTO THE REAR NAKED CHOKE! THE SUBMISSION HOLD IS APPLIED IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN IS IN TROUBLE EARLY ON IN THE MATCH BECAUSE JAY HAS THE GRAPEVINE AROUND ASHLYNN’S WAIST MAKING A ROPE BREAK ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE!
Persephone: She should just give up and end this damn match so none of us have to deal with this torture that is this crappy match.
Thadd Blazevich: Ashlynn is starting to struggle to stay in the fight because if she passes out, Jay wins this match so she really needs to try and find a way to get free as the referee is right there checking to see if Ashlynn wants to give it up–
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn has her feet on the mat AND USES THE MAT AS A SPRINGBOARD TO ROLL BACK AND COUNTER THE CHOKE INTO A MODIFIED ROLL UP! SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHH–
Persephone: He kicked out! Damn!
Rich Russillo: Near fall for Ashlynn as Jay gets the shoulder up and is forced to release the rear naked choke. Ashlynn takes a moment to back up towards the corner to try and get a breather.
Persephone: She’s a coward. Get back in the match and beat the hell out of him.
Thadd Blazevich: Jay is the first to get back to his feet AND RUNS FULL SPEED TOWARDS THE CORNER AND KICKS ASHLYNN RIGHT IN THE FACE!! GOOD GAWD! WHAT A SHOT, BRO!
Rich Russillo: THAT COULD HAVE BUSTED HER NOSE OR BROKE HER JAW WITH THE FORCE FROM THAT KICK! ASHLYNN COULD BE UNCONSCIOUS!
Thadd Blazevich: Jay pulls Ashlynn out of the corner and applies a facelock on Ashlynn AND LIFTS HER FROM THE FLOOR AND LIFTS HER IN THE AIR! WHAT POWER FROM JAY!
Persephone: A deadlift from a braindead moron. Fitting.
Thadd Blazevich: Jay keeps Ashlynn in the air for a few seconds BEFORE DROPPING ASHLYNN WITH THE FALCON ARROW! BEAUTIFUL MOVE BY JAW AS HE GRABS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHH–
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN KICKS OUT AT TWO! HOLY CRAP WHAT FORTITUDE FROM THE FORMER NEW BREED CHAMPION!
Persephone: It wasn’t that impressive. Stop glamorizing a kickout for the love of gawd!
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn has taken some painful shots in this match and she is still putting up a fight, but she needs to find a way to counter the kicking proficiency that Jay Jerry Johnson has.
Persephone: He has to be proficient in something because it sure as hell isn’t brain power.
Thadd Blazevich: Ashlynn is trying to shake the cobwebs from the kick as Jay doesn’t let her as he brings Ashlynn back to her feet and applies the inverted facelock.
Rich Russillo: Jay is looking for an Inverted DDT, BUT ASHLYNN SPRINGS UP ONCE AGAIN AND GETS HER LEGS AROUND JAY’S NECK AND COUNTERS WITH ANOTHER HEADSCISSOR TAKEOVER!
Thadd Blazevich: Jay sent across the ring as Ashlynn gets back to her feet. Jay is back up as well BUT ASHLYNN COMES RUNNING IN AND CATCHES JAY IN THE NECK WITH A RUNNING PUMP KICK!
Persephone: Did it crush his voicebox? Damn, I hope so because that means we wouldn’t have to hear him again. Then she should do it to herself and do something nice for me for once in her bleach blonde life.
Thadd Blazevich: Jay was still on his feet after the pump kick as he bounces off the ropes and goes right back to Ashlynn–
Rich Russillo: WHO KICKS HIM RIGHT IN THE JAW WITH A SUPERKICK! RIGHT ON THE MONEY! HANDS DOWN AND NO CHANCE TO DEFLECT THE SHOT!
Persephone: Ashlynn has a golden chance to capitalize and what does she do? Runs over to the damn corner and crouches down. What in the hell is this bullshit?
Rich Russillo: I think you are wrong because I believe Ashlynn is getting ready to follow up and capitalize off the superkick damage.
Persephone: Yeah. Sure she is. I think all the damn botox has caused her to have a case of permanent confusion.
Thadd Blazevich: Ashlynn is waiting for Jay to get back on his feet. Ashlynn is laser focused and perhaps the most focused we have seen her in recent memory. She is dead set on getting back on track and showing the world what she can do.
Rich Russillo: Jay is starting to get back to his feet after having his jaw jacked with the superkick from Ashlynn. He is up but his equilibrium isn’t the best right now–
Thadd Blazevich: AS ASHLYNN COMES RUNNING OUT OF THE CORNER AND HITS THE “BESTIE SPEAR”! DIRECT HIT MIGHT HAVE TAKEN JAY IN HALF! JAY IS DOWN AS ASHLYNN SCRAMBLES INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE!
Persephone: OH SON OF A BITCH!
Thadd Blazevich: JAY KICKED OUT AT TWO! BRO, THAT WAS A VERY DANGEROUSLY CLOSE NEAR FALL FOR ASHLYNN QUINN AND SHE CAN’T BELIEVE IT!
Rich Russillo: She is looking at the referee and hoping that it was just a mistake and that it was actually a three count, but the argument is moot as the referee tells Ashlynn it was only a two count.
Persephone: If she cries like a baby, would it be tears or silicone that come out of her eyes?
Rich Russillo: Will you be nice?
Persephone: Why should I? Being nice isn’t going to make this match end any faster. If it did, I would be the nicest fucking person all the damn time. Then these shows would end fast enough for me to hit the local happy hour.
Thadd Blazevich: Ashlynn is just pounding on Jay just to try and cause as much as she can so she can win this match, but bro, she has had a great performance thus far in this match.
Rich Russillo: I agree and Ashlynn grabs Jay by the head and pulls him onto his knees AND PLANTS JAY FACE FIRST WITH THE DDT!
Thadd Blazevich: Jay is down again as Ashlynn musters up the strength to drag Jay to the corner and after she does that, she decides to make her way up to the top rope, bro.
Persephone: Why in the hell did she decide to stop beating Jay up and climb up to the top rope? Worst fucking decision she could have ever made.
Thadd Blazevich: Think whatever you want, dude, but right now Ashlynn is on the top rope and she has her balance BEFORE SHE LAUNCHES HERSELF OFF THE TOP ROPE! ASHLYNN LOOKING FOR THE MOONSAULT—
Rich Russillo: NOBODY HOME AS JAY ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! ASHLYNN FALLS INTO AN EMPTY POOL AS SHE CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE MAT! THAT WAS NOT A PRETTY LANDING!
Persephone: Nothing about Ashlynn is pretty and she sure as hell doesn’t have much going on in the intelligence department because I knew that this was going to happen.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn is trying to recover off of the moonsault mistake but Jay has used the ropes to get back on his feet and he is eyeing Ashlynn.
Persephone: He better not do that or Kai will get so jealous. That will be funny because they all have the combined IQ of a defective toaster.
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, Jay walks over to Ashlynn AND SPINS OUT INTO THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK AND HE JUST CAUGHT ASHLYNN RIGHT ON THE TEMPLE!
Rich Russillo: “DRAGONSLAYER” BY JAY JERRY JOHNSON AND THAT LOOKED LIKE A KNOCKOUT SHOT RIGHT THERE AS JAY FALLS INTO THE COVER AND HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE!
Thadd Blazevich: DID HE GET IT? BRO, I THINK HE GOT IT!
Persephone: DING! DING! DING! MATCH OVER! YAY!
Thadd Blazevich: HOLD ON A SECOND! THE REFEREE IS SAYING THAT THE SHOULDER WAS UP! THE REFEREE SAYS IT WAS A TWO COUNT!
Rich Russillo: HOLY CRAP! THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL! Hell, we all thought that this match was over but Ashlynn once again kicks out and shows a tenacity that she talked about.
Persephone: Stubborn bitch. Why can’t she stay down and let the referee end the match. This tenacity crap is already old. YOU CAN STOP NOW!
Rich Russillo: You are never going to accept that these matches are all going to go a long while, are you?
Persephone: Hell no! The blood and gore and dismemberment matches can go as long as they want. But these matches? They need to have a five minute time limit at most.
Thadd Blazevich: As we get back to the match, bro, Jay is surprised that this match is going on because he also thought that this match was over.
Rich Russillo: He pulls Ashlynn back to her feet and whips her to the corner. JAY COMES RUNNING IN AND ASHLYNN LEAPS UP AT THE LAST SECOND AND IS NOW SITTING ON JAY’S SHOULDERS AS HE COMES OUT OF THE CORNER!
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN FLIPS BACK AND COUNTERS WITH A REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER AS JAY IS SPIKED ON HIS HEAD! Jay bounces back to his feet with the force of the move!
Persephone: Ashlynn with a roll up but the bitch rolls him through the pin and grabs him by the head BEFORE FINALLY HITTING A DDT!
Thadd Blazevich: ‘PASADENA NIGHTS’ BY ASHLYNN AS SHE QUICKLY GETS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: HE KICKED OUT! HE GETS THE SHOULDER UP AND ASHLYNN LETS OUT A SCREAM OF FRUSTRATION!
Persephone: DAMN! She is a loud ass bitch. SHUT UP!
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn gets back to her feet and pulls Jay back to his feet AND PUTS HER FOOT UP FOR THE “RED BOTTOMS”! EAT DEFEAT ON THE WAY–
Persephone: He grabs the foot and trips her back onto the mat. What a shock!
Thadd Blazevich: Jay quickly grabs Ashlynn’s head and arm AND ROLLS HER OVER INTO THE “JERRY SPECIAL ‘99”! HE HAS THE SUBMISSION APPLIED! THE PERUVIAN NECKTIE IS LOCKED IN!
Persephone: I hope we get to see the bitch turn blue.
Rich Russillo: THAT SUBMISSION IS LOCKED IN DEEP AND ASHLYNN IS FIGHTING! SHE IS TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO GET FREE BUT THAT SUBMISSION SEEMS TO BE LOCKED IN TIGHT!
Thadd Blazevich: THE REFEREE IS RIGHT THERE TO SEE IF ASHLYNN WANTS TO GIVE THIS MATCH UP! BUT SHE IS FIGHTING SO HARD TO GET FREE BUT THAT OVER 100 POUND DISADVANTAGE MIGHT BE TO HER DETRIMENT FOR THIS SUBMISSION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING—
(TAP! TAP! TAP!)
Rich Russillo: THAT’S IT! ASHLYNN IS LEFT WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO SUBMIT! THIS MATCH IS OVER!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Thoughts of a Dying Atheist’ starts playing again as Jay releases Ashlynn from the submission and sits on the mat for a second to catch his breath as Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner by submission… JAY! JERRY! JOHNSON!
Rich Russillo: Very competitive match between two former champions here on Voltage. They threw so much at each other and gave as much in return.
Persephone: Who cares? We should just be happy that the match is over.
(Jay is back on his feet as the referee raises his arm in victory. Meanwhile, Ashlynn is sitting up on the mat, both frustrated and disappointed after suffering another loss.)
Thadd Blazevich: This was a hard fought match and Ashlynn deserves a lot of credit. She was close to winning on numerous occasions, but it took one brief moment of opportunity for Jay to capitalize and get the submission win.
Persephone: Yeah yeah yeah. They live miserably ever after. Let’s move on with the show.
(Ashlynn is back on her feet as she stares at Jay, who actually extends his hand in a form of respect.)
Rich Russillo: You gotta love when competitors show good sportsmanship around here. Ashlynn gave Jay everything she had in this match and Jay recognizes that.
Thadd Blazevich: Jay trying to show a sign of respect by extending the hand, but Ashlynn isn’t sure what to do right now.
(Ashlynn looks at Jay, thinking about reciprocating the hand shake, but she doesn’t get a chance because…)
Rich Russillo: WHAT THE HELL? JAY JUST GOT STRUCK FROM BEHIND!
Thadd Blazevich: BRO, IT’S DAMON LAZARUS! HE ELBOWED JAY IN THE HEAD FROM BEHIND! WE WILL BE SEEING HIM IN ACTION LATER TONIGHT!
(Damon is putting the boots to Jay as Ashlynn watches wide eyed in shock. She isn’t sure what to think or do, but when Damon starts to come after her, she knows exactly what to do.)
Rich Russillo: WHAT A BIG MAN DAMON IS! GOING AFTER ASHLYNN QUINN, WHO DID THE SMART THING AND GOT THE HELL OUT OF THE RING AND GETTING THE HELL OUT OF DODGE!
Persephone: Damn! That would have been entertaining to see.
Thadd Blazevich: That leaves Damon alone in the ring with Jay Jerry Johnson as he pulls Jay back to his feet—
Rich Russillo: DAMON GRABS JAY BY THE HEAD AND PLANTS HIM WITH THE “CTE”! THAT CUTTER JUST SPIKED JAY INTO THE MAT!
(Damon gets back to his feet and walks over to Jay before standing over his fallen rival as the crowd boos Damon.)
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, Damon Lazarus with another statement made on Jay Jerry Johnson. Putting Jay down once again.
Persephone: Hopefully it’s for good.
Rich Russillo: I don’t think that’s the case, but all I know is whatever the hell is going on between Damon and Jay is going to reach a breaking point and all I know is that when it does, harm and agony are guaranteed.
(The final shot shows Damon still standing tall over a still not moving Jay Jerry Johnson as the camera shot fades elsewhere….)
(Commercial for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 with KASAI.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns as the camera pans around to show a shot of the MTC Dome. And it’s not long before ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac begins to blast through the speakers of the arena. The crowd erupts into thunderous cheers as the shot goes over to the stage, revealing TLA and Chris Elite as they’re both seen making their way out from the backstage area. They’re both dressed in their finest suits for the occasion, as they then begin to make their way down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the Consultant and General Manager of Sunday Night Voltage… CHRIS ELITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND T!!!! L!!!!! A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: We were told that our authority figures for the month of February had some exciting announcements tonight for our upcoming Marquee Event, Shock Value, and it’s hard not to be excited for whatever they have up their sleeve, considering they’re calling the shots around here.
Persephone: You’d be surprised. :francis:
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, I’m hype tho! First Voltage Marquee Event of the year, Shock Value is always an exciting time! And especially with TLA and Chris in charge, they’re certainly going to find a way to spice things up. But enough lolly gagging, dude, let’s hear what they have to say!
(TLA and Chris enter the ring, as they both head over and take microphones from the ringside area. ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ then begins to come to a close as they head toward the center of the ring, taking a brief moment before then beginning to speak.)
TLA: Namibia! ¿Qué pasó?!
(The crowd inside the arena erupts into cheers again as TLA smirks, Chris pats him on the shoulder as he begins to speak.)
Chris Elite: Good day to be a member of the Voltage roster with us in charge, that’s for sure. :mjgrin: Nah, for real though, we got a lot of people asking us what we got in store for this place with Shock Value coming around. And as the distinguished scholars that we are, TLA and I got to thinking about what we can do to really up the stakes this time around. And needless to say, we’re not gonna pass up on the chance to make this shit the best Shock Value yet.
TLA: Si, si. We comin’ in with that fuego for the first Voltage Marquee Event of the year, some real electricity going on you not gonna want to miss it. Some exciting times, for real, as mi amigo said, and as we promised, we gonna make sure that this is the best, most interesting month that this brand has ever seen. None of that boring shit, we gonna bring you something that you ain’t never seen before. That being said, how are we gonna make sure that happens?
(TLA looks at Chris as both of them exchange smirks with one another.)
Chris Elite: Starting next week, the Wheel of Death will be returning. That means that everyone competing at the event will get the chance to spin the wheel to determine their stipulation. Shit is about to go down, I guarantee you won’t want to miss that. If you do, then fuck you.
TLA: Yessir, ain’t nobody safe from the Wheel of Muerte. Bringin’ all that death and shit. We already got ideas for the matches that bout to be at the event, other than Adam Lucas versus Dr. Bethany Blue, which was made officially official earlier tonight. Some real lucha libre is about to come your way. Hype as fuck.
Chris Elite: Shit, but if that’s the case, you think we should announce some of those matches right now?
(Chris looks toward TLA, and as the General Manager thinks about it for a moment, he goes ahead and shrugs his shoulders.)
TLA: If you down, I’m down, amigo. Let’s bring that heat.
Chris Elite: Say less. At Shock Value, we’re going to find out the next challenger for the Specialists Championship in a Number One Contendership match!
TLA: Auburn Ware been showing how much of a hustler she is, and if she’s still Champion by the time this match comes around, she gone be in for a real fight. Because we chose three of the best mujeres on the brand to bring the finest lucha to this Contendership match. 💯It’ll be Saori Aizen versus Ashlynn Quinn versus Eris Morti!
(The crowd inside the arena cheers loudly at the match confirmation as both TLA and Chris look pretty proud of the decision that they made.)
Persephone: I thought they said this was going to be interesting. What’s the big deal?
Rich Russillo: I tell you, Seph. Some of the top rising talent that this brand has to offer. Eris Morti is on the rise, Saori Aizen is a former Divide & Conquer winner coming back from injury with bloodlust, and we have the former New Breed Champion Ashlynn Quinn in the mix as well. It’s going to be a match to look out for!
Persephone: Whatever.
Chris Elite: That’s some good stuff, pal. Say, we’re not done with that Saori fella yet, are we?
TLA: Nah, we got some more coming her way. As y’all might have seen, last week her ass got involved in ARIA and Candice Blair’s tag team match, messing up their chances of seeing whether or not they could beat the Unified Tag Team Champions, ToXXXin. And, shit, that’s just something we had to fix, si hombre?
Chris Elite: Damn right, because we’re responsible. We know that Saori and ARIA want to get their hands on each other, and while it would be easy to make a match official for Shock Value, we decided on another alternative. They’ll need to wait just a little longer, because at the Marquee Event, ToXXXin will defend their titles against ARIA and Candice Blair, and along with that…
TLA: We decided to add another tag team. :troll:
(The crowd murmurs in excitement for a moment, wondering who in the world the two of them could have decided to add to this match. But to some, the answer is pretty obvious.)
Chris Elite: We had to really think about this one, though. We had to think of two people who really deserved this opportunity, who not only had what it took as a tag team, but could have the potential to be the new Unified Tag Team Champions. And with that, we realized at the same time that the answer was obvious. So we’re here to announce tonight that the third tag team joining the Unified Tag Team Championship match at Shock Value…
(TLA and Chris look at one another, smirking before they look toward the crowd.)
TLA: Us! Cuz why not!
(The crowd erupts into thunderous cheers at the announcement being made, with TLA and Chris laughing it up with one another inside the ring.)
Thadd Blazevich: Whoa! What an announcement! We figured it was only a matter of time before they used their power to benefit themselves, and it seems like they just did that right there, because now they have the chance to compete for the Unified Tag Team Championships!
Persephone: Voltage hasn’t seen this level of politicking since New Eden was in charge. I’m not going to lie, they have my attention now.
Rich Russillo: This is certainly an interesting dynamic. It seems like they definitely want to leave their position of power with something, and I can’t see a better way of doing that, honestly, than by winning the Tag Titles. But regardless of where they are on the totem pole, that doesn’t change the fact that they have a long journey ahead of them.
TLA: Orale, holmes! The reaction is through the roof. I ain’t know they fuck with us this crazy to let us have a title shot like this. :blessed:
Chris Elite: As long as we get the job done, and we have the qualifications to back it up. Both former World Champions, Hall of Famers, you’re looking at a former multiple-time Unified Tag Team Champion right here. Shit, I don’t think it goes without question that we’ve got a strong shot.
TLA: We bringin’ it to ‘em. Shock Value is about to be lit! There is a lot to look forward to beyond what we already announced. Bethany versus Adam, Specialists Contendership triple threat, Tag Championship triple threat, and so much more. This Marquee Event is not gonna be one that you wanna miss. You gonna have to lock in for this one.
Chris Elite: Facts. And we’re gonna make sure that we end our time in power the right way. We’re going to leave Shock Value as the Unified Tag Team Championships, and it’s gonna be great. But enough doing tricks on it, we’ve got a show to run.
TLA: Si, hope y’all enjoy!
(TLA and Chris drop their microphones down to the ground as ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ begins to blast through the speakers of the loud cheers of the crowd. They both turn around and make their way out of the ring, heading up the ramp as that’s the very last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where ToXXXin defends the Unified Tag Team Championships against ARIA and Candixe Blair as well as TLA and Chris Elite.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Nice To Meet Yah” by Asian Doll plays for Diamond Dixon, who struts on the stage, and pauses, waiting as… Cosmo Goldworthy begins to walk out and join her. The two fist bump on the stage before Diamond struts her way down the ramp, keeping a confident look on her face as she appears ready for the match ahead.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of Houston, Texas, weighing in at 176 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Cosmo Goldworthy… SHE IS THE CROWN JEWEL… DIAMOND DIXON!!
Thadd Blazevich: Looks like Cosmo decided to take her up on that offer.
Rich Russillo: Good, I think Cosmo and Diamond can do some serious damage together on Voltage. They’re both two talented athletes.
Thadd Blazevich: Plus, Cosmo’s gonna come in real handy when you’re outnumbered in a match like this.
(‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones hits to a negative reaction from fans, as Selina Reyes strolls onto the stage area, being flanked by both Minerva and Daniella Atlas. Selina glances around before heading down the ramp with a stoic expression on her face ahead of tonight’s match, the Tag Team gold glistening around her waist.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing out of San Antonio, Texas, weighing in at 117 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Minerva and Daniella Atlas…SHE IS THE ORYX QUEEN…SELINA REYES!!
Rich Russillo: Diamond’s been wanting real competition since returning. Well, tonight, she’s getting it in the form of Selina Reyes.
Thadd Blazevich: Selina’s as real as it gets. She’s the current Tag Team Champion, and a win over her is bound to open some eyes.
Persephone: Last thing you want to do here is lose, especially in need of momentum for Shock Value.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Both Diamond Dixon and Selina Reyes circle each other to start this one off before initiating a collar and elbow tie-up with Diamond Dixon quickly backing Selina Reyes into the corner! No surprise there. If there’s one thing Diamond Dixon is known for, it’s her strength. Selina will have to compensate with her speed and agility advantage over Diamond.
Thadd Blazevich: Well, right now, Diamond has Selina pinned in that corner before the referee intervenes to force a break. Thankfully, it’s clean between both women as Diamond backs away, and gestures for Selina to exit the corner, which she does. Selina stands across the ring from Diamond now, and the two initiate another collar and elbow tie-up!
Rich Russillo: It’s a struggle between both women as Diamond backs Selina towards the ropes, but Selina pivots at the last minute to pin Diamond up against them before Diamond turns it around herself! Having Selina pinned up against the ropes now, and keeps her there until the referee gets involved once again.
Thadd Blazevich: Diamond puts both hands up, signaling she has no more contact with Reyes- who shoves Diamond back a bit! Diamond isn’t going to take that lying down from the Champion, and shoves Selina back in response! Selina grows fed up, and BLASTS Diamond in the jaw with a forearm! That had little effect over Diamond, who responds back with a SICKENING FOREARM OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: YEAH, THAT ONE PACKED ENOUGH FORCE BEHIND IT TO DROP REYES!
Persephone: :mjlol2: That was great, do it again!
Rich Russillo: Selina uses the ropes to pull herself back up, and Diamond Irish whips her off them! BUT SELINA TURNS IT AROUND! WRINGING THE ARM OF DIAMOND DIXON AND PULLING HER INTO A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK!
Thadd Blazevich: Selina wrenches on the hold, but it isn’t long before Diamond starts to fight out of it with multiple forearm shots to ribs! Loosening Selina’s grip slowly, and pushes her off into the ropes! REYES REBOUNDS BACK, AND GOES TO TAKE DIXON DOWN WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! BUT NUH-UH, THATS ENOUGH! AS DIXON DIDNT MOVE!
Rich Russillo: Diamond didn’t budge from that shoulder tackle, and offers Selina the chance to try again. Selina takes her up on it, and runs off the ropes for another one! This time, knocking Diamond back into the ropes where she comes rebounding off into a dropdown by Selina! Dixon hurdles over Reyes to avoid tripping, and bounces off the ropes a second time!
Thadd Blazevich: Selina pops to her feet for a leapfrog, but Diamond Dixon halts her momentum behind her, and shoves Reyes into the ropes! SELINA REBOUNDS BACK INTO A LIFT BY DIAMOND DIXON WHERE SELINA SLIPS OUT BEHIND HER FOR A REAR WAISTLOCK! BUT THERE’S A STANDING SWITCH BY DIXON FOR A REAR WAISTLOCK OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: SELINA CHARGES TOWARD THE ROPES, AND DROPS DOWN! SENDING DIAMOND TUMBLING OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! FROM THERE, THE GEARS START TURNING IN SELINA’S HEAD AS SHE BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES FOR A SUICIDE DI- NO! DIAMOND DIXON SLID BACK INTO THE RING AS SELINA RAN OFF THE ROPES, AND FLOORED HER WITH A RUNNING SHOULDER TACKLE!
Thadd Blazevich: Selina favors the back of her head, it having whiplashed off the ground, and Diamond Dixon runs off the ropes beside her! Selina rolls over onto her belly, and forces Diamond Dixon to hurdle over her once again! Selina pops to her feet for another leapfrog- BUT DIAMOND DIXON CAUGHT HER THIS TIME! DIAMOND DIXON PLUCKED HER OUT OF MID-AIR AND INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY!
Rich Russillo: SELINA THRASHES AROUND ON THE SHOULDERS BEFORE SLIPPING OUT THE BACK! SNEAKING BEHIND DIAMOND FOR A REAR WAISTLOCK, AND DIAMOND GOES TO ELBOW HER WAY OUT OF IT! WINDING UP FOR A BIG ONE ON REYES! BUT SELINA DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND SCORES WITH A SPINNING BACK KICK TO THE GUT!
Thadd Blazevich: DIAMOND GETS DOUBLED OVER, AND SELINA RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF HEAD! JOLTING DIAMOND UPRIGHT FOR A HUGE DROPKICK BY SELINA THAT FINALLY TAKES DIXON DOWN!
Rich Russillo: Diamond rolls out underneath the bottom rope, and again, Selina Reyes has that look in her eyes! Ready to take flight! RUNNING OFF THE ROPES FOR MOMENTUM, AND TRIES TO SLINGSHOT HERSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE! HOWEVER, DIAMOND HAD IT SCOUTED AND MOVES OUT THE WAY! SELINA CATCHES HERSELF ON THE APRON, AND JUMPS OFF AT DIAMOND! BUT GETS CAUGHT IN A SCOOP POWERSLAM!
Thadd Blazevich: DIAMOND USED THAT MOMENTUM AGAINST HER, AND TURNED IT INTO A SCOOP POWERSLAM ON THE OUTSIDE! PAIN IS ETCHED ACROSS SELINA’S FACE AS, BOY, SHE HIT HARD!
Persephone: :yikes: That landing did not sound good.
Rich Russillo: Diamond Dixon drags Selina back to her feet, and rolls her into the ring for a cover! Hooking the leg deep after sliding in!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: Kickout! Selina Reyes stays in it! As you can see, both Minerva and Daniella are watching intently at ringside. Granted, I don’t think their confidence has faded in Selina once yet.
Persephone: Why would it? Would you form a group with someone that you thought couldn’t kick out of a basic powerslam?
Rich Russillo: Fair point.
Thadd Blazevich: Diamond stands Selina up, and backs her into the corner for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST! THUNDEROUS! But Diamond isn’t done, and climbs up to the middle rope while Selina is stunned in that corner! BEGINNING TO REIGN DOWN WITH PUNCHES AS THE CROWD COUNTS ALONG!
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Rich Russillo: All ten connected, and Diamond steps down before grabbing hold of Selina’s wrist, whipping her into the opposite corner! BUT SELINA IMMEDIATELY COMES BOUNCING OFF THE TURNBUCKLES FOR A FOREARM! BIG RUNNING FOREARM ON DIAMOND DIXON, BUT “THE CROWN JEWEL” IS STILL STANDING!
Thadd Blazevich: DIAMOND DIXON IS STILL STANDING, ALBEIT BARELY! SHE GOT WOBBLED AFTER THAT FEROCIOUS FOREARM STRIKE, AND SELINA REYES LOADS UP FOR ANOTHER ONE! ANOTHER FOREARM STRIKE CONNECTS TO THE JAW, THEN A THIRD! DOING ANYTHING TO TRY AND TAKE DIAMOND DIXON OFF HER FEET!
Rich Russillo: WELL, DIXON CANT STAND FOR MUCH LONGER! SHE IS REELING AGAINST REYES, WHO RUNS OFF THE ROPES- BUT DIAMOND HALTS HER MOMENTUM WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW!
Thadd Blazevich: That was enough to take Reyes off her feet, and she scrambles to the ropes where she uses them for assistance. Diamond starts to close in on Selina, but Selina shoves her back with one arm! Trying to create some distance, but Diamond stuns her with a BIG BOOT! Only thing keeping Selina up might be those ropes on which she leans on!
Rich Russillo: Diamond’s really been forcing the champion to fight from her underneath somewhat with her size and power advantage. Dixon brings Selina to the center of the ring, and hoists her for a stalling suplex! Dixon’s really showing off with this one!
Persephone: Alright, alright, we get it. You can put her down now.
Thadd Blazevich: THERE IT IS! DIAMOND SLAMS HER WITH THAT STALLING VERTICAL SUPLEX! I THINK DIAMOND DIXON HELD HER FOR A FULL 30 SECONDS, BRO!
Persephone: I’m surprised you can count to thirty.
Thadd Blazevich: :comeagain:
Rich Russillo: Selina Reyes rises up to a seated position, arching her back from pain, and Diamond grabs her from behind in a rear chinlock. Minerva and Daniella are shouting words of encouragement from ringside, trying to motivate Selina into fighting back here.
Thadd Blazevich: Well, Selina powers back to her feet, and breaks the chinlock with a SITOUT JAWBREAKER! DIAMOND DIXON IS STUNNED AFTER THAT ONE, AND SELINA RUSHES TO HER FEET TO DELIVER A RIGHT HAND! BUT DIAMOND BATTLES BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN! RIGHT HAND FROM DIAMOND, AND BOTH WOMEN ARE STRUGGLING TO STAND!
Rich Russillo: BUT SELINA GRITS THROUGH WHATEVER PAIN SHE’S IN TO DELIVER ANOTHER RIGHT HAND! DIAMOND FIGHTS BACK WITH A FLURRY OF FOREARMS! THREE CONNECT THAT STUN REYES, PLACING HER ON SPAGHETTI LEGS! BUT SELINA GETS A SECOND WIND AS SHE FIGHTS BACK WITH MULTIPLE FOREARMS HERSELF!
Thadd Blazevich: SELINA’S BRINGING THE FIGHT TO DIAMOND DIXON, BUT DIAMOND SHUTS IT DOWN WITH A BOOT TO THE GUT! SELINA DOUBLES OVER, AND NOW DIXON PULLS HER IN FOR A SIGNATURE POWERBOMB!
Rich Russillo: BUT SELINA DRIVES DIAMOND BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER! SELINA MIGHT HAVE AN OPENING AS SHE CREATES DISTANCE AND CHARGES IN FOR A- NO! DIAMOND GOT HER BOOT UP, AND SPINS SELINA AROUND AS SHE STAGGERS TO THE CENTER!
Thadd Blazevich: DIAMOND GOES TO DELIVER A CLOTHESLINE- BUT SELINA REYES CATCHES HER OFF GUARD WITH A STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI! STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI! NOW, ITS DIAMOND DIXON THE ONE THAT’S STAGGERED BEFORE DROPPING TO A KNEE!
Rich Russillo: Diamond has to shake those cobwebs from out her head as Selina uses the ropes to pick herself back up! However, needs to be wary as Dixon’s already stirring back to her feet! Selina might have made her angry with that kick, and Diamond rushes in! BUT GETS SIDE STEPPED BY REYES, AND SENT INTO THE ROPES WHERE SHE REBOUNDS OFF INTO A SPINNING BACK KICK TO THE GUT!
Thadd Blazevich: ONCE AGAIN, DIAMOND DIXON IS DOUBLED OVER FOR THE TIME BEING, AND SELINA RUNS OFF THE ROPES TO DELIVER A HARD FOREARM!
Rich Russillo: Diamond drops to a knee momentarily after struggling to stand- BUT EXPLODES WITH A SLAP ACROSS SELINA’S FACE! THAT SEEMS TO HAVE MADE “THE ORYX QUEEN” ANGRY MORE THAN ANYTHING!
Thadd Blazevich: DIAMOND’S BECKONING FOR SELINA TO BRING IT ON AS SHE’S STRUGGLING TO STAND! REYES HAS NO PROBLEM OBLIGING AS SHE SCORES WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD! HOWEVER, DIAMOND IS STILL STANDING AND SELINA BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES FOR A RUNNING FOREARM STRIKE TO FOLLOW UP!
Rich Russillo: STILL, DIAMOND DIXON IS ON HER FEET, AND SELINA GOES TO WHIP HER INTO THE ROPES! BUT DIAMOND WONT BUDGE! DIAMOND’S STANDING HER GROUND, AND BLOCKING THAT IRISH WHIP! HOLDING HER WEIGHT DOWN AGAINST REYES! WHO REALIZES SHE’LL HAVE TO DO MORE! PROCEEDING TO HAMMER DIXON WITH MORE FOREARM STRIKES TO THE FACE!
Thadd Blazevich: Selina’s hoping those stunned Diamond well enough to irish whip her into the ropes! BUT STILL, DIAMOND DIXON’S ABLE TO PLANT HER FEET! REFUSING TO BUDGE FOR THAT IRISH WHIP, AND INSTEAD, TURNS IT AROUND ON REYES FOR AN IRISH WHIP OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: BUT SELINA HOOKS BOTH ARMS ON THE TOP ROPE! STOPPING HERSELF FROM REBOUNDING BACK INTO DIAMOND, WHO GROWS IMPATIENT, AND DASHES TOWARD SELINA INSTEAD! BUT DIAMOND GETS SENT UP AND OVER REYES’ SHOULDER! THOUGH, CATCHES HERSELF ON THE APRON!
Persephone: Wow, I’m surprised she was able to pull that one off.
Rich Russillo: Diamond Dixon’s best known for her strength and size, but don’t underestimate her athletic ability as well! SELINA SPINS AROUND, AND GOES FOR A RIGHT HAND ON DIAMOND! WHO BLOCKS THE PUNCH, AND SWINGS WILDLY WITH ONE OF HER OWN! BUT SELINA REYES DUCKS UNDERNEATH THAT ONE, AND DIAMOND SPINS AROUND ON THE APRON AS A RESULT!
Thadd Blazevich: THERES A DROPKICK TO THE BACK FROM SELINA, AND DIAMOND DIXON GETS KNOCKED OFF THE APRON! BUT REMAINS ON HER FEET, ALBEIT DOUBLED OVER! SELINA HAS ANOTHER OPENING, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A TOPE CON HILO! WIPING DIXON OUT AT RINGSIDE!
Rich Russillo: Though, Selina did not escape the situation unscathed. She had a bit of a harsh landing on the outside, favoring her back. But grits through the pain to roll Diamond back inside the ring! Selina climbs on the apron, and stalks Diamond as she slowly regains her footing. SELINA SPRINGBOARDS BACK INSIDE THE RING WITH A MISSILE DROPKICK!
Thadd Blazevich: KNOCKING DIAMOND DOWN, AND SHE’S ROLL THROUGH TO A SEATED POSITION IN THE CORNER! SELINA PULLS HERSELF UP IN THE OPPOSITE, AND CHARGES IN WITH EVERYTHING SHE’S GOT FOR THE “KNOCKOUT SMASH!”
Rich Russillo: GOD, DID YOU SEE DIAMOND’S HEAD WHIPLASH BACK OFF THAT HIP ATTACK?! SELINA ROLLS HER OUT FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! Diamond Dixon managed to kickout!
Persephone: Yeah, but Selina’s getting close. Please tell me this match is almost over.
Rich Russillo: Cosmo’s starting to grow a little concerned on the outside. Meanwhile, Minerva and Daniella are loving this! Feeling Selina has it well in hand!
Thadd Blazevich: She just might. Selina drags Diamond back to her feet, and blasts her with a forearm! Now, Selina pulls Diamond in position for an “Oryx Awakening!” IS SHE GOING TO HAVE THE STRENGTH TO PULL THIS OFF?!
Rich Russillo: OH, DIAMOND! DIAMOND COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP! BUT SELINA LANDS ON HER FEET LIKE A CAT, AND STAGGERS BACK INTO THE ROPES- ONLY TO REBOUND RIGHT INTO THE PUMP KICK!!!! DIAMOND FLOORS SELINA, AND NOW DIAMOND DROPS DOWN INTO THE COVER!
OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
TTTTTTTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: SELINA IS OUT OF THAT ONE! Diamond slowly gets back to her feet as Selina rolls towards the ropes, and Diamond just shakes her head, before thinking of her next strategy. She waits for Selina to show some signs of life, and I think she has a plan!
Thadd Blazevich: SELINA IS REELING UP AGAINST THOSE ROPES, AND DIAMOND DIXON RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET FOR A- WAIT! SELINA BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THAT SAME SET OF ROPES DIAMOND JUST CAME OFF FOR A TORNADO DDT!
Rich Russillo: BUT DIAMOND! DIAMOND BLOCKS THE TORNADO DDT, STANDING HER GROUND, AND DEADLIFTS SELINA UP FOR A SUPLEX! BUT THERES A FLOAT OVER BY REYES, SLIPPING BEHIND DIAMOND! WHO TURNS AROUND INTO A BASEMENT DROPKICK BY REYES!
Thadd Blazevich: Diamond drops to all fours before trying to get back up, BUT LOOK, BRO! AS SOON AS SHE RISES, SELINA JUMPS ONTO HER SHOULDERS AND DRIVES HER HEADFIRST INTO THE MAT WITH A POISONRANA!!! DIAMOND GOES DOWN, AND SELINA HOOKS THE LEGS!!!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRR-
Thadd Blazevich: SHOULDER UP!
(Selina pounds the mat, beginning to show signs of frustration. But notices the crowd reaction start to rise as ARIA and Candice make their way onto the stage area, looking to gain a closer look.)
Rich Russillo: Well, that’s their challengers for the Tag Team Championships. But what are they doing out here?
Persephone: Isn’t it obvious, Rich? They want a closer look. Duh.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, but the Champions do not look happy by this intrusion from ARIA and Candice.
(Selina points them out to the referee, trying to get them ejected, but the referee tries getting her to focus. Meanwhile, Daniella goes to march up the ramp towards both women before Minerva gets in the way to stop her.)
Minerva: (off-mic) Hey… focus. Let it go.
(Daniella looks reluctant, but cooler heads prevail as she decides to take Minerva’s advice, and start walking back to ringside. But Selina’s attention is still diverted to those two on the apron, who act oblivious to what they’re doing before Minerva points at Selina to focus on Diamond Dixon behind her as well.)
Rich Russillo: Minerva having to pay peacekeeper. Both Selina and Daniella want to deal with the situation, but Minerva’s obviously the veteran. She knows they’re trying to get in their head, and distract them from winning. So, Selina turns her attention back over to Diamond Dixon as she rose to a knee.
Thadd Blazevich: Selina goes to lift Diamond Dixon back up- BUT GETS CAUGHT IN A SMALL PACKAGE!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(Diamond Dixon releases the cover, and rolls out to join Cosmo Goldworthy at ringside in celebration. ToXXXin rush the ring, and look upset as Selina sits up off the mat in shock. She can’t believe what just happened, and neither can ToXXXin as it starts to set in with “Nice To Meet Yah” by Asian Doll playing in the background.)
Rich Russillo: She did it! Diamond Dixon just pinned one half of the Tag Team Champions!
(ARIA and Candice struggle to hide their smiles on the stage while the camera momentarily cuts to TLA and Chris Elite watching from a monitor backstage, looking to each other in surprise as well for the result. Meanwhile, Cosmo grabs the mic from Bella Braxton as she goes to announce the result.)
Cosmo Goldworthy: Your winner of this match… DIAMOND DIXON!
(Cosmo raises Diamond’s arm at ringside, taunting the Champions in the ring as the crowd cheers. From there, Diamond Dixon takes the mic from Cosmo to speak.)
Diamond Dixon: Cosmo, correct me if I’m wrong, but I just pinned one half of the Tag Team Champions, right?
Cosmo Goldworthy: Right!
Diamond Dixon: Which means… that should put us in contention for the Titles, right?
Cosmo Goldworthy: Right!
Diamond Dixon: Now, I know there’s a match at Shock Value planned. But what if went from a one, two, three way… to a fatal *four* way?
(The crowd cheers at this idea while ToXXXin look absolutely against it with Minerva going as far to roll out the ring, and storm her way towards Diamond Dixon before snatching the mic out her hands!)
Minerva: I can acknowledge the victories you’ve achieved thus far, but you really are an arrogant one, aren’t you? You take a victory granted to you by the involvement of ARIA and Candice Blair, and you feel you’re entitled to a Championship match? I’m sure you haven’t forgotten what your history in this company is, because these last few weeks so far have only mirrored your past. You’re not one who has been able to carry momentum for long. One way or another you’ve always been one to run away, so for what reason should a Championship match be offered to someone who isn’t even likely to make it to the end of the season?
(Diamond Dixon doesn’t look impressed with Minerva’s words, saying a few words herself off-mic before Minerva continues.)
Minerva: I’d be lying if I told you that I respected someone who only comes and goes from this company whenever they find it convenient. For you to feel you’re owed a Championship match of any kind is appalling. What occurred tonight was nothing you deserve to be rewarded for, but I can see that you don’t wish to leave this match without at least a path towards Shock Value, so I’ll give you what you’re after. I’m going to give you a match at the event, but it won’t be for the Unified Tag Team Championships, no. If you want a match, you’ll have to face me.
(Minerva slams the microphone into Dixon’s chest, and rolls back into the ring with the rest of ToXXXin, spreading her arms wide as she almost dares Diamond Dixon to answer. With no fear or hesitation, Diamond gets in the ring to stand face-to-face with Minerva.)
Diamond Dixon: I accept.
(Minerva smirks as the crowd cheers with Diamond Dixon tossing the microphone down.)
Minerva: (off-mic) Good…
Rich Russillo: OH! DANIELLA AND SELINA START MAULING DIAMOND LIKE A PACK OF BEARS BEFORE COSMO SLIDES INTO THE RING!
Thadd Blazevich: MINERVA IS PREPARES FOR COSMO THOUGH, AND SHE CUTS HIM OFF WITH THE DEVIL’S TOUCH BEFORE THROWING HIM INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING!!! MINERVA STARTS TO REPEATEDLY STOMP AWAY AT COSMO, AND TOXXXIN IS JUST BEING RUTHLESS HERE, BRO! MINERVA SEES THAT SELINA IS PREPPED AND READY, AND MINERVA THROWS COSMO TOWARDS HER!
Rich Russillo: “ALAMO KNEE!” ALAMO KNEE STRIKE FROM SELINA DROPS COSMO!
Thadd Blazevich: AND DANIELLA STANDS DIAMOND UP TO BE THROWN INTO MINERVA FOR A KICK TO THE GUT… FOLLOWED BY “ATLAS FALLS!”
(Minerva plants Diamond, and all three snap towards Candice and ARIA on the stage area, who watched everything go down. Selina Reyes is especially furious knowing that she was cost a match by the two. ARIA and Candice taunt the three on the apron, things heating up as we fade elsewhere with both teams going back and forth off-mic.)
(The camera cuts backstage to Jon Kelton in the interview area, stood alongside the interviewer, Sofia Clarke, with a microphone in hand and a smile on her face. Meanwhile, Kelton has both arms folded, and doesn’t look particularly happy before the interview begins.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here with my guest at this time… Jon Kelton.
(The crowd boos, to which Kelton simply rolls his eyes while shaking his head, waving them off completely.)
Sofia Clarke: Recently, Jon, you came up short in the King of Elite tournament. Of course, due to interference from Minerva, who you fought at King of Elite in a losing effort-
(Kelton turns his head to Sofia, already growing irritated.)
Jon Kelton: I’m gonna stop you right there, Sofia. Is there a point to this story besides rubbing it in?
Sofia Clarke: Well, I was getting there… But I guess the point of my question is: what’s next for you?
(Kelton looks baffled by this question from Sofia.)
Jon Kelton: What’s next for me? Did you even pay attention to what I said last week? If not, then let me repeat it for you. Because both the King of Elite tournament, and King of Elite event itself have passed. Sure, I’m a little upset at not winning the crown. Sure, I’m a little upset at Minerva beating me in our match…
(Jon Kelton is clearly frustrated while recounting the events, but takes a deep breath to fully compose himself.)
Jon Kelton: But what can I do, huh? Should I stand here and decide to bitch all interview? Who’s that helping? Not me. It’s just a waste of time as we build toward Pain for Pride, the biggest event of the year, and the way we cap off our season. With everyone looking to secure themselves a marquee match for the event, and I… am no different. I, too, want a match at Pain for Pride, competing for the most coveted spot in our industry… that being World Champion. Granted, without the King of Elite crown on my head, I have no clear path towards that right now, and it’s starting to set in that time is running out. Without winning maybe the Grand Rampage, then who’s to say I can compete for the World Title or even a title at all? Which is a shame, because of how close I’ve come this season to becoming a Champion. I deserve to at least leave here with something as opposed to being empty handed. But don’t worry, Sofia, because I will. I will become a Champion before this season ends. It’s just a matter of getting my career back on track. I already took Bronson out at Road to Redemption, and going forward, there is nothing standing in my way… except for any poor soul that decides to slow me down, and get in the way of destiny. Now, the thing about destiny is: it can be delayed, but never denied. You can’t deny my eventual rise to the top here in Elite Answers Wrestling, and I’m looking forward to Shock Value because it marks the first step in the list of many for Jon Kelton as Champion this season.
Jon Kelton: Because mark my words, Sofia. Whatever opportunity comes, I’m going to make the most of it. I’m going to personally make sure that the winds of change blow over the Voltage, and you’ll see this face as the main orchestrator behind it. Now-
???: HEY, CUNT!
(Jon Kelton turns his attention to someone off-screen, who enters the frame, and reveals herself to be… Miku Sakai. Miku and Kelton share eye contact briefly before Miku turns her attention to Sofia, who looks cautious around Miku after last week’s meltdown.)
Miku Sakai: What, I scared you off last week?! Mind telling me why you’re interviewing HIM and not ME?!
(Miku didn’t even look at Kelton directly when pointing over to him briefly, showing her lack of complete regard for him in this situation. Kelton doesn’t look happy by this intrusion either. Meanwhile, Miku’s growing more frustrated with Sofia’s lack of response.)
Miku Sakai: YOU GOT FUCKIN SAND IN EARS, BITCH?! I know you heard me!
Sofia Clarke: I- I’m sorry, Miku. I just thought you wouldn’t want to be interviewed after last week, and… how that went. :lupe:
Miku Sakai: So, I’m not allowed to have a bad day?! God! Gimme a break, I was close to becoming Champion at that dumb bitch Milli Banks’ expense… before she got lucky! If anything, I’ve earned the right to be a little bit angry. Don’t you think?
Sofia Clarke: I-
Jon Kelton: Um, excuse me?
(Miku looks back up to Jon Kelton, annoyed.)
Miku Sakai: Yes, ex-fuckin-scuse you. Why are you still here? I thought you’d have run away by now. I don’t get why Sofia is even wasting her time with you.
Jon Kelton: Wasting her time?
Miku Sakai: Again, does everybody in this company have goddamn shit for brains or something?! Yes, I said “wasting her time!” Do I need to repeat myself to get it through to your thick skull? Nobody cares about “Jon Kelton” anymore.
Jon Kelton: Nope, I heard it right the first time.
Miku Sakai: Good, then answer my second question as to “why are you still here?”
(Jon pretends to think for a moment.)
Jon Kelton: Hm. Maybe because it’s my interview, and you’re the one interrupting.
Miku Sakai: It should’ve never been your interview to begin with. Sofia should’ve come to me, not you. Because based off what I heard, you weren’t talking about much! “Oh, I’m gonna be the World Champion.” Please, gimme a break. Does anyone actually believe that anymore in 2026… or just you? I’ll take a gamble, and say the latter. But cmon, quit wasting time and move on already.
Jon Kelton: Why? So, you can take over, then subsequently complain about how your King of Elite turned out? Better yet, you might start tearing apart the set again. Real professional. You know, it’s your own fault that you lost to Milli in the first place.
Miku Sakai: Wow, thanks for your completely useless and irrelevant opinion.
Jon Kelton: I’m serious. Instead of looking for the next person to blame, maybe look in the mirror.
(Kelton goes to walk away, but stops himself once something new comes to mind.)
Jon Kelton: In fact, be grateful you had another shot for a World Title at all after Road to Redemption. Because some of us weren’t so lucky, despite losing in the same match.
Miku Sakai: Lucky? Please. I earned it after my performance. If anyone’s lucky, it’s you for making the final three in the first place. You’re lucky to have even been involved in the match, really. “Jon Kelton” is in no way, shape, or form Championship material.
(Jon Kelton chuckles to himself, despite being incredibly annoyed with Miku’s behavior.)
Jon Kelton: Oh, I see what this is. Are you looking to take the same route as everyone else to try and disrespect me? Because if so, I’d love to know what’s in the air around here. Why does everyone think I’m some door mat they can just easily push around?
Miku Sakai: I mean… after King of Elite, it’s hard to argue that you aren’t. Minerva didn’t just beat you, she made an example of you that night. So much so, you had to get stretchered out of the arena, and this was after that whole spiel about change or something like that. You got rid of Bronson Daniels, which… good for you. That’s one less cunt on the brand to worry about, but still. I thought he was the main thing holding you back. Instead, it’s looking like more of the same for Jon Kelton. Coming so close to the World Title, yet being so far away from it at the same time.
Jon Kelton: Well, isn’t that the pot calling the kettle black? Haven’t you also been trying to break out of an old partner’s shadow, and look where that’s gotten you. Still, with no World Title to your name either.
(That’s clearly gotten on Miku’s nerves, and she gets in Jon Kelton’s face.)
Miku Sakai: If I were you, I’d watch what you say next. I gave you the option to walk away. Pretty soon, I’ll have you leaving the arena in the same way you did at King of Elite. You got that, motherfucker?
(Kelton flashes a smirk, dismissing the threat from Miku as he backs away from her slightly.)
Jon Kelton: Yeah, I got it. Just make sure you stay out my way going forward, and we won’t have any more “issues” like this one.
(Kelton turns around and walks away from Miku, who stands there shaking her head, having not taken her eyes off him. From there, Sofia taps on her shoulder to get Miku’s attention.)
Sofia Clarke: Miku, did you still want that interview or…?
Miku Sakai: Oh, fuck off, cunt! You missed the chance!
(Sofia puts both hands up, wanting no trouble from Miku before scurrying off as Miku stands there, annoyed, as we fade elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Dr. Bethany Blue defends the Hardcore Championship against Adam Lucas.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, showing a shot of the commentary area, where the New Breed Champion Clayton Golde can be seen taking a seat to watch the upcoming match. After this, the camera cuts to Bella Braxton.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE-FALL!
(‘REVIVER’ by MY FIRST STORY plays as the crowd cheers. Sayuri Himura emerges onto the stage looking determined. Sayuri notices Clayton at ringside, but doesn’t appear to be bothered by this. Both her confidence and her focus are unwavering as she makes her down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…RESIDING IN YOKOHAMA, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 125 POUNDS…SHE IS ‘THE YUREI’…SSSSAAAYYUUURRRIII HIIMMMURRRAAA!
Rich Russillo: And last week Sayuri Himura had a back and forth with Clayton Golde who is there at ringside! This could be distracting for her…or motivation to go all out against her opponent here tonight!
(‘Until It Sleeps’ by Metallica as the crowd begins to boo. The imposing Damon Lazarus slowly walks onto the stage, a sadistic glint in his eyes as he stares down his opponent. He has a cold look on his face, and slowly but surely, he makes his entrance for his long-awaited first match as a member of the EAW roster, ignoring the hostile fans in attendance.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM KNOXVILLE, TENNESSE…WEIGHING IN AT 285 POUNDS…HE IS ‘THE OUROBOROS’…DAAAMMOOONNNN LAAAZZAAARRRUUUSS!
Thadd Blazevich: But she has to deal with a dangerous man like Damon Lazarus! Bro is one of the most ruthless competitors we have here on Voltage! Sayuri Himura is going to need to be extra careful in this one!
(Damon Lazarus slips underneath the ring and watches Himura carefully. She looks unintimated by his presence. The referee calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: And there’s the bell and this one is officially underway here folks! And right off the bat, Sayuri Himura comes rushing in with the lariat! Lazarus is able to duck right underneath it! He immediately traps her with a rear naked choke! This was a wise move right off the bat trying to wear down his opponent’s energy! But she doesn’t stay in it for long, stepping towards the ropes and grabbing onto the top one! The referee calls for the break…but Lazarus sends Himura across the ring with an irish whip instead! OFF THE REBOUND HE GETS HER WITH THE LOU THESZ PRESS!
Thadd Blazevich: Bro gets some good shots in and he’s looking like a million bucks in this opening volley! Damon repositions himself into a rear chinlock, trapping Sayuri as she is forced to slowly try and power herself up while dealing with the weight of an opponent twice her size! Bro, Sayuri was able to get to a knee- BUT DAMON JUST GRABS SAYURI BY THE HEAD BEFORE THROWING HER DOWN, DROPPING SAYURI BACK FIRST INTO THE MAT! Damon taking things slow early on as he tries to send Sayuri into the turnbuckles- BUT SAYURI COUNTERS, SENDING DAMON INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD!
Persephone: Damn, she just fired back full stop. And now looks to add some injury here! Sayuri was able to run in, and she connects with a knife edge chop. It connects, but Sayuri unfortunately isn’t done there. She runs into the opposite corner, and now she rushes back in.
Rich Russillo: She tries to meet him there with a corner lariat but he gets her in the stomach with a boot! He then tosses her into the corner instead and delivers some nasty stomps! HE THEN PICKS HER UP AND DROPS HER FACE FIRST ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE WITH THE SNAKE EYES! Looks like he’s using all parts of the ring to his advantage here! Himura could have seriously had her nose broken or something! But Lazarus does not care at all, he immediately locks in another hold here! The chinlock has been applied!
Thadd Blazevich: But once again, Himura is showcasing a whole lot of heart here! She delivers an elbow straight to his gut as he stands back on her feet! She then grabs onto his hands…twisting them off of her chin! SHE TURNS IT AROUND AND PULLS HIM IN FOR AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! But instead he elbows her in the side of the head! He then twists this around, getting her in position for the DDT! BUT HIMURA SHOVES HIM AWAY INSTEAD! SAYURI TRIES TO CAPITALIZE- BUT THERE’S DAMON WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Sayuri isn’t able to find any openings, bro!
Persephone: It catches her right in the chest and she goes down! Damon Lazarus could go for the cover here but for some reason decides against it! Instead he just wants to pile on the pain! He gets her into position and looks for a ground big boot!
Rich Russillo: But she moves out of the way in the nick of time, avoiding having her head kicked off! She springs up to her feet and grabs Lazarus, using everything she has! SHE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A MASSIVE SAITO SUPLEX! She spikes him down on the head and neck! She then hooks the leg and goes for the cover!
ONE!
TW-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT BRO KICKS OUT BEFORE THE TWO! Sayuri Himura does not seem all that surprised though! She keeps her eye on the ball here and goes to bring her opponent back to his feet! SHE TRIES TO GET LAZARUS WITH THE FALCON ARROW, BUT BRO JUST HAS TOO MUCH WEIGHT ON HIS SIDE! He gets dropped down to his feet instead! He then lifts her up and spikes her down with a clean snap suplex!
Persephone: But now he looks to do even more damage here! He snatches her once again, this time lifting up over the ropes! HE DROPS HER WITH A BACK SUPLEX RIGHT ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLES! That was a brutal combination there. And now it’s Lazarus’s turn to look for a cover!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: BUT SHE KICKS OUT OF IT! Right before the two as well! Lazarus goes right back on the attack, looking to apply a fresh submission hold here! He gets her in another rear naked choke! But his opponent is wise enough to reach out to the bottom rope, she’s able to secure a break! Lazarus looks pissed at the official but has no choice but to give her that breathing room! Himura is able to get back up to her feet…BUT DAMON COMES IN WITH A PUNCH! SHE BLOCKS IT THOUGH AND FIRES BACK WITH A BIG EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!
Thadd Blazevich: And now she looks to build back the advantage here! She goes in hard with a few more European uppercuts! AND NOW SAYURI JUST LANDS AS MANY CLUBBING
BLOWS AS SHE CAN BEFORE PULLING DAMON IN- AND LANDING THE EXPLODER SUPLEX! That took everything outta Sayuri, but Lazarus hits the mat and rolls bro…he rolls all the way out of the ring! Himura sighs and follows him out to the floor, looking to bring this one back inside as soon as possible! BUT HE DRIVES HER SPINE FIRST INTO THE METAL APRON! Dude was just lying in wait there! He then lifts her up and drops her face first on that same metal!
Persephone: Damn, she’s in rough shape at the moment. He is just picking her apart right now! He brings her back up to her feet and slides her back inside! And now he wants to turn up the heat! He drapes her across the ropes, looking for the DDT! BLACKEST EYES!
Rich Russillo: BUT SHE PULLS BACK, AVOIDING GETTING HER DOME SMASHED INTO THE MAT! Instead she catches him with a punch before getting back inside the ring! She still looks a little shaky from all the times she hit the apron! Sayuri takes a deep breath, AND SHE GETS HIM UP FOR THE BRAINBUSTER! BUT HE MANAGES TO SLIP BEHIND HER INSTEAD! HE PUTS HIS HEAD BETWEEN HER LEGS AND GETS HIGH IN THE SKY FOR AN ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP!
Thadd Blazevich: SHE PUNCHES DOWN ON HIM, DRIVING SOME ELBOWS INTO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD AS WELL! BRO HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO DROP HIMURA BACK DOWN ON HER FEET! AND SHE IMMEDIATELYS STRIKES HIM DOWN WITH THE IZANAMI! The spinning backfist cracks across his face and he does down dude! Himura immediately looks for a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Persephone: But somehow this guy still gets his shoulder up! Himura looks surprised, clearly hoping that would put Lazarus away early here. She wants to get right back into things, so she hoists him up into the air! SHE LOOKS FOR ANOTHER SAITO SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: But Damon Lazarus uses his weight to his advantage, planting his foot before dropping an elbow to the top of her head! Sayuri stumbles back… HE THEN COMES IN FROM BEHIND WITH THE OLYMPIC SLAM! A brutal move there, dumping her right on her head, as Damon is showing us exactly why he has built such a legacy prior to signing with EAW! He then drags her towards those ropes! Looks like he wants to finish what he started earlier! He drapes her right over that middle rope…AND THEN GETS HER WITH THE DDT! BLACKEST EYES CONNECT! He hooks the leg and goes for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT NO BRO! Himura kicks out right at the two count! Damon Lazarus doesn’t even react to this, but bro, that’s a scary look on his face. He descends right back on her like a vulture trying to pick apart some carrion! He gets her in a headlock! He’s applying a lot of pressure here dude, trying to pop her gourd like a watermelon! But Himura has a lot of fight in her…she tries to get back up onto her feet! She keeps pushing herself to her feet and we might just see her get out of this!
Persephone: She gets smoked with a massive forearm from Lazarus instead! He hits with a series of them, driving her right into the corner! And now this dude’s got some seriously bad intentions…but when does he not?
Rich Russillo: He lifts her up and places her onto that top rope! He then climbs up after her, delivering some hard right hands! This is an extremely dangerous place for either competitor to be in at the moment! One slip and this match changes in an instant! But that seems to be what Lazarus has in mind as he gets Himura into position for the superplex!
Thadd Blazevich: But she doesn’t like that idea at all bro! She fights back, getting out of the hold and then getting up with a gnarly European uppercut! She fires off as many as she can…AND THEN TRIES TO LIFT UP LAZARUS! DUDE…NO WAY! SHE’S TRYING TO GET HIM WITH A SUPERPLEX TO THE OUTSIDE! But he doesn’t like that at all! Lazarus pulls himself back down and once again punishes her with a right hand…SHE CATCHES IT! SHE THEN SLIPS OUT UNDERNEATH HIM!
Persephone: Damn, she just cuts his legs out now! It looks like Lazarus is left hanging here on the top rope in a tree of woe, unable to get himself free! Sayuri Himura senses the opportunity now! She heads to the other side of the ring and builds up some speed! SHE GETS HIM WITH THE SHOTGUN DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE STOMACH!
Rich Russillo: He collapses out of the corner and it seems like she might be able to get the upper hand now! Sayuri is definitely the underdog here, but he may be able to turn this around! She drags him back to his feet…AND SHE LOOKS FOR THE TIGER DRIVER ’98! THE BLACK MEMORY ALMOST CONNECTS BUT LAZARUS MANAGES TO DROP DOWN ON HIS FEET INSTEAD! HE SCOOPS HER UP AND SMASHES HER DOWN WITH THE SCOOP POWERSLAM! HE CALLS THAT THE MELLOTRON SCRATCH! But wait…he’s not going for the cover?
Thadd Blazevich: Apparently bro is not satisfied with the level of punishment yet! He drags her over to the ropes and climbs to the outside…HE THEN BEGINS TO CHOKE HER WITH THE BOTTOM ROPE! The referee is telling Lazarus to back and he does right before a four count! You can see the smirk on his face, there is something seriously wrong with this guy! AND NOW LAZARUS GRABS HER BY THE HAIR AND DRAGS HER OUT OF THE RING INSTEAD! Dude just got ill-intentions all the time.
Persephone: He brings her over to the ring post and smashes her face right into it! Damn, she’s going to need some facial reconstruction after that. Oh look, he isn’t even done yet! He lifts up in position for a powerbomb! AND THEN DROPS HER RIGHT INTO THE FLOOR! I think he might be enjoying himself a little too much.
Rich Russillo: And the referee is demanding the action return to the ring. But Lazarus tells him to start the count instead! It looks like he wants to have some more fun out here! He brings Himura back up and throws her right into the barricade! The fans are booing him but he doesn’t care! He picks her back up and hits her hard with an uppercut! Himura is in critical condition here folks…I don’t know how she’s going to rally here!
Thadd Blazevich: And finally Lazarus decides to bring the fight back inside! He gets them back in right at the nine count and that is exactly what he wanted bro! He wants to let everyone know who is in complete control of this match! And now he heads into the corner…watching Himura desperately try to get back up! But he’s lining up that finale as we speak! HERE COMES IN ABSENTIA!
Persephone: Apparently not. Sayuri Himura barely manages to roll out of the way to avoid having her skull punted into the audience! She gets back to her feet but she’s wobbly. The two approach one another and Himura rocks him with an uppercut! HE FIRES ONE BACK THAT SENDS HER STUMBLING! BUT SHE RETURNS WITH THE ROLLING ELBOW!
Rich Russillo: We are seeing some real heart here out of Himura! She manages to turn him around with that one and now she gets into position for the dragon suplex! HERE COMES THE TSUKIYOMI!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT LAZARUS PUTS HIS LEG ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! BEFORE SHE CAN EVEN HIT THE MOVE THE REFEREE IS CALLING FOR THE ROPE BREAK! Bro, that was either a mad survival skill or a dirty trick! Himura releases him…AND AS SOON AS SHE DOES, HE PICKS HER UP FOR A SECOND MELLOTRON SCRATCH! Damon Lazarus looks for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE-
Persephone: How did she kick out of that?
Rich Russillo: No idea Persephone but she did! It looks like Himura is digging down deep in order to stay in this match! I think all this might do is incur further wrath Damon Lazarus! He drags her back to her feet and gets her up for a vertical suplex! BUT HIMURA DRIVES A KNEE DOWN INTO THE BASE OF HIS SKULL! He drops her back down and she barely manages to land on her feet! BUT WITH A ROAR SHE GETS HIM WITH A NASTY KNIFE-EDGE CHOP…AND SHE PULLS HIM IN FOR A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT THAT NEARLY TAKES HIM OFF HIS FEET!
Thadd Blazevich: And now we are watching the fury of Sayuri Himura explode here as she unloads as many hits as she can into Lazarus! SHE ENDS THE COMBINATION WITH A SAITO SUPLEX! Dude, this crowd is going wild now! Himura is rallying here and she might just have the chance to end this one! SHE HOISTS HIM UP AND HITS THE BLACK MEMORY! TIGER DRIVER ’98! SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
Persephone: But he kicks out of it! Neither one of these guys have any quit in them. I hope one of them finds it soon.
Rich Russillo: I don’t know if they will…but you can see just how worn down Himura is now! She thought that she was about to take it right there! She needs to figure out just how to finish Lazarus off here! And clearly something comes to mind as she brings him back to his feet! SHE GOES FOR THE SAYONARA! BUT THE KNEE LIFT DOESN’T CONNECT! INSTEAD HE SLIPS BEHIND HER…AND GETS HER WITH THE DAMNATION! That inverted headlock neckbreaker nearly breaks her in two! And this might just be the beginning of the end here!
Thadd Blazevich: But he wants to relish in this! He lets her sit back up and then nails her in the face with a massive grounded bit boot! Bro is trying to tear her apart here! AND HE LIFTS HER BACK UP BEFORE SPIKING HER WITH THE POWERBOMB! And now he plays that waiting game dude…heading back into the corner, watching Sayuri crawl on her hands and knees…ALL BEFORE HE RUSHES IN WITH THAT LETHAL IN ABSENTIA! HE GETS HER WITH THE PUNT KICK! And now comes the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Until It Sleeps’ by Metallica blasts throughout the arena, barely audible over the crowd boos. There is an amused smirk on the face of Damon Lazarus as he slithers off his opponent.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…DDDDDAAAAMOOOONNN LAAAAZARRUUUUSSS!
Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen…that was tough to watch. Damon Lazarus was a sadist from bell to bell! Especially in the latter half of that bout! He just tore her apart using anything he could! You have to give credit to Himura for fighting as valiantly as she did! But in the end, the Ouroboros devoured her.
Thadd Blazevich: I agree with that bro! Sayuri had moments where I thought she had turned it around! But Lazarus went in there and seized control over that match! He just punished her and it was too much to handle tonight! I guess congratulations to Lazarus!
(The referee raises Damon Lazarus’ hand in victory. He takes a moment to take in his win, before noticing Clayton Golde lingering around. The New Breed Champion stood on the apron, ready to get in the ring, possibly to add insult to injury to the defeated Sayuri Himura, but knowing Damon’s unpredictable nature, he would rather not open that can of worms.)
(Damon dismissively laughs at Clayton’s business decision, but it wouldn’t be for long…)
Rich Russillo: NO TIME FOR CELEBRATIONS IN DAMON LAZARUS’ EAW DEBUT MATCH!! JAY JERRY JOHNSON MADE A BEELINE DOWN THE RAMP AND HE’S TAKING ADVANTAGE OF DAMON PRACTICALLY STALKING CLAYTON!!
Thadd Blazevich: BRO GOT A QUICK FOREARM OFF RIGHT AT THE BACK OF DAMON’S HEAD, BUT IT DOESN’T LEAVE HIM TOO DAZED AS DAMON PUNCHES HIM RIGHT BACK! BACK AND FORTH ERRATIC STRIKES THROWN BY BOTH MEN HERE!!
Rich Russillo: **CTE!!**
Thadd Blazevich: NO!! JAY PUSHED HIM AWAY!!
Rich Russillo: AND NOW DAMON REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES — STRAIGHT INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX FROM JAY!!
(Damon tries to use the momentum of the fall and the nearby ropes to push himself up.)
Thadd Blazevich: JAY WITH THE LARIAT, SENDS BOTH DAMON AND HIMSELF STRAIGHT OVER THE TOP ROPE!! JAY JERRY JOHNSON IS THROWING ALL CAUTION TO THE WIND!!
Rich Russillo: Kind of a rough landing for Jay, too!! But he doesn’t give a damn! He’s a little slow off his feet but straight to punching Damon he goes, and Damon welcomes the back and forth! Forearms, kicks, jabs, you call it!! These two are beating the crap out of each other! Things have reached a boiling point over these last couple of weeks, and after Damon’s own attack on Jay earlier tonight following his match with Ashlynn Quinn, Jay is out for blood!
Persephone: We know. We have eyes. We have brains. We can remember things, dude. Holy hell. Anyway, it’s Damon Lazarus with a big uppercut sending Jay back, as that little incel was forced to retreat this way…
(Clayton, who was just watching the brawl, gives a look back to Persephone who dismissively waves him off.)
Thadd Blazevich: Don’t count Jay out yet!! He nails Damon with a HUGE roundhouse kick in retaliation, nailing Damon right across the temple and sending him stumbling into the ringside steps!!
Rich Russillo: Now Jay is ruthlessly battering Damon’s face—
Persephone: And I think that’s a broken nose! Blood is coming out of Damon’s nose as its shape is all wobbly now, but he seems to laugh the pain off!
Rich Russillo: I don’t think Jay is taking the laughter coming from Damon very well— Jay just snatched Damon up into a powerbomb predicament— and—
**THUD!!**
Persephone: DROPS HIM SPINE FIRST ON THE EDGE OF THE STEEL STEPS!! DAMON IS ALMOST CRYING IN PAIN!! I KNOW THE OLD MAN’S BACK CAN’T HANDLE THAT!!
(Damon slowly and painfully slides off the edge of the steps, leaning with his hurt back on them. Jay drops down on one knee, and gets in Damon’s face.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: (off-mic) Enough of this. You, me — *Shock Value.*
(Damon grins through bloody teeth…)
Damon Lazarus: (off-mic) You’re on.
(He spits into the face of Jay Jerry Johnson — with both saliva and blood — sending Jay back because of the surprise more than the disgust, and Jay charges at the sitting up Damon Lazarus!)
(…But right before he was ready to kick Damon’s head against the steel steps, multiple security men grabbed a hold of Jay, stopping him in his tracks. He’d try to fight them off, but the numbers were too heavy, eventually dragging him away. Damon was seen taunting in Jay’s face as all of this was going on, before another pair would come to escort Damon as well.)
(Meanwhile…)
Clayton Golde: Look at you…
(Amidst the whole mess, Clayton Golde slinked into the ring with a microphone, and began talking down on Sayuri, who was still recovering.)
Clayton Golde: EVERYBODY!! A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR SAYURI HIMURA!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
(Some of the crowd reluctantly clapped, while another portion didn’t. Sayuri, having just regained consciousness, is slightly confused by what’s going on.)
Clayton Golde: Sayuri! You got me good last night, that’s why I gotta congratulate you. I mean, I guess I just didn’t expect that out of a little female such as yourself, but it seems I don’t just attract gold, I also attract rabid wolves such as yourself.
Clayton Golde: I’d say you’re actually willing to do that whole “living up to your name” thing or whatever lousy motivation you have to be great following last night, but after seeing this match? I think it’s just me you got a bone to pick with — and trust me! I’m not surprised. I’m the New Breed Champion, every worthless idiot wants a shot at me desperately! And just in general, all the girls are ready to slide for someone like me! You’re nothing new, Sayuri!
Clayton Golde: But you see, while I could’ve expected you to carry that fire from last night, while I could’ve done the same thing you did to me… I was rather content to watch you self-destruct against Damon Lazarus. And sure enough, you did as I expected. You crumbled under the weight of a much stronger man, which goes to show I don’t really have a reason to be scared.
(Sayuri had used the ropes to her advantage to get up to her feet. Still stumbling, she gets closer to Clayton, unfazed by his confident words, and in a way, attentive to them.)
Clayton Golde: After all… when we face off for the New Breed Championship, the same thing is gonna happen. You’ll crumble right under the weight of a man simply stronger than you could ever be.
(Sayuri sarcastically nodded her head, before mouthing some words towards Clayton.)
(Clayton quickly interrupted her.)
Clayton Golde: I’m sorry, I’m not here to listen to you.
(Sayuri looked away in frustration…)
Rich Russillo: AND SAYURI THROWS A HAYMAKER AT CLAYTON!!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT I THINK THE EFFECTS OF THE MATCH ARE SHOWING ON HER!! CLAYTON HAD TIME TO DODGE THE BLOW WITH HIS OWN TITLE!! HER FIST LANDED RIGHT ON THE HARD METAL OF THE NEW BREED CHAMPIONSHIP!! OUCH!
Rich Russillo: CLAYTON PARRIES THE STRIKE, AND THEN LAYS SAYURI HIMURA OUT WITH HIS OWN CHAMPIONSHIP! The shot right across the head is enough to knock her back out, as Clayton Golde stands tall on Voltage territory! Is this a preview of their upcoming title match?!
Persephone: I hope not. Send this salty virgin back to his podcast chair and hogtie him there for the rest of his life.
Thadd Blazevich: :lupe:
Persephone: And you got the facial features to fight right into his group, Thadd. Did you smash your face with a hammer to achieve that jawline too?
Thadd Blazevich: Huh?
(Thadd’s confusion would be left unexplained, as Clayton stands over Sayuri Himura with the New Breed Title raised over his head before the feed heads to commercial.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Damon Lazarus will face Jay Jerry Johnson.)
(The camera returns to ringside, fading towards the stage. ‘Burn in my Light’ by Mercy Drive can be heard. This immediately catches the attention of the thousands of fans in attendance tonight, who all begin to boo following last week’s events. As the camera remains on the stage, Kai Rabeaux can be seen slowly beginning to walk out, only drawing more boos out from the crowd. Kai is holding a microphone in his hand as he walks down the ramp, taking no notice of the hostile fans in attendance.)
(Kai makes his way down to ringside, and once there he takes a moment, looking towards the fans, who only continue to show their hatred for Kai. Kai just shakes his head, slowly making his way up the steel steps before entering the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Last week Kai Rabeaux was responsible for an event that really shocked me, as he would attack Hans Grayson in the middle of a confrontation with Drake Armstrong. Honestly, I still have no idea why Kai did what he did.
Thadd Blazevich: I think that’s exactly why he’s out here, bro. We all want an explanation from this dude, and hopefully Kai gives us that. It’s a shame to see the War Games bros fighting with each other like this.
Persephone: What explanation could Kai give that’s exactly worth listening to? This is pointless. Can we just get to the main event so we don’t have to listen to this guy speak?
(Kai’s entrance music finally begins to fade out, and Kai stands in the center of the ring, taking in the boos from the crowd. He had a stoic look initially, but hearing this continue for so long, he can’t help but let out a smirk.)
Kai Rabeaux: I’m sure I know exactly what all of you are thinking right now.
(These words only bring about more boos, and Kai just shakes his head, dropping the smirk as he continues.)
Kai Rabeaux: Of course. You question why I would do what I did to your dear Hans Grayson. You look back on our history, only you don’t look at the complete picture. You look at the height of our former alliance. You think about Territorial Invasion, and you spend every moment wondering what could’ve possibly torn us apart following an event that allowed us to make history. “Why would you do this?” This is the question running through the heads of each of you, all thanks to your assumption that our time as allies has transformed us into brothers. You haven’t taken the time to think about what could have led to this. You haven’t considered why Hans Grayson may have fallen victim to your Overlord, but I will take this time to leave you with one simple question, which may give you some much needed clarity.
Kai Rabeaux: I don’t regret doing what I did to Hans. He deserved every bit of what he received last week.
(As one could expect, this only brings about even more boos from the fans.)
Kai Rabeaux: Did you actually believe you were owed an explanation? You were never going to like what I had to say, and yet you continued to wait. You continued to question me. You wanted to hear me, but you weren’t capable of accepting the truth, because the truth is not what you want it to be. This was necessary, and perhaps one day you’ll realize this, but I don’t require your validation. It doesn’t matter what you think of me, nor does it matter if you choose to stand behind the Cash in the Vault briefcase holder in whatever he chooses to do next. The future is in my hands, and Hans Grayson is not going to stand in the way of this. He has already done enough, and going forward it would be in his best interests to stay far away from me, and avoid ever crossing paths with me again.
Kai Rabeaux: Otherwise, he may not even have the benefit of his arm healing before his Cash in the Vault briefcase expires.
(Saying this, a grin briefly widens on his face once more.)
Kai Rabeaux: With this out of the way, I believe it’s time we move on to more important matters, which is my ascension to greater heights. Shock Value is approaching, and I have no intentions of missing another opportunity. I was inches away from the Hardcore Championship, but that is not acceptable for me. I’m ready for more, and I-
(‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ by AFI suddenly hits, causing the crowd to explode with cheers. Kai Rabeaux turns towards the stage.)
Rich Russillo: Uh oh! We know who that music belongs to! Is he actually here!?
Thadd Blazevich: I don’t think Kai Rabeaux is liking the look of this, bro! It looks like it’s true, bro! Hans Grayson is here, and I don’t think bro appreciates being attacked!
(The camera pans towards the stage, and Hans Grayson can be seen beginning to walk out to the stage, holding his own microphone. Hans stares at Kai Rabeaux, and while he is furious, he does his best to keep his composure. He begins walking down the ramp, all while Kai watches on, no more amused than Hans.)
Persephone: Oh, great. What is Hans gonna do? Does he even have a working arm yet, or is he just begging to get beat down again?
Rich Russillo: Hans Grayson is making his way down the ramp, and while it seems he’s ready to confront Kai Rabeaux for his actions, he does have a microphone in his hand. It seems he has something to get off his chest first.
Thadd Blazevich: I’m ready to hear what bro has to say. I doubt he’s very happy about getting betrayed like he was last week.
(Hans Grayson climbs onto the apron and enters the ring, though once in the ring, he chooses not to approach Kai. He keeps his distance, choosing to keep his cool as he begins to speak.)
Hans Grayson: Yeah man, you’re right. I am wondering what’s going on with you, because I didn’t go out there last week because I wanted a fight with you. I wasn’t there for you at all. I was there for Drake Armstrong, who literally broke my arm just a few months ago. Dude, I know that you and I have never been the best of friends, but we worked together pretty well last I recall. We made it through War Games together. We made it through Wicked Games together, and Road to Redemption might’ve just gone our way if it wasn’t for Drake Armstrong, the same man who has been dragging me along all season long until I finally decided to take matters into my own hands. You know why I did what I did Kai, so what’s going on? Why are you all of a sudden too good to give us an explanation on why you’d attack me?
(Kai doesn’t respond to this, and Hans just shakes his head, looking down at the mat as he continues.)
Hans Grayson: It’s crazy, Kai. I never thought that you were the big problem here. I mean, I was never able to understand how you could get along with Drake Armstrong so well, but I just passed it off as you two being similar types of people. Your minds worked the same way, so you became pretty good allies. I didn’t think that’d turn into you suddenly becoming his lapdog, though. What, was Drake’s whole bunch of goons not enough? Did you really need to add yourself to the group? You’re the 24/7 Contract holder, Kai. You don’t need Drake. You have the chance to become a Champion on any given night and you have the talent to work your way to a title even without using that title, yet you’re gonna waste all of that by being his sidekick?
(These words are able to get Kai’s attention. Kai stares at Hans for a moment, taking a few steps towards him before beginning to finally respond.)
Kai Rabeaux: Hans, this has nothing to do with Drake Armstrong.
(This confuses Hans, who assumed that Kai had attacked him due to his mutual respect with Drake Armstrong throughout the season.)
Hans Grayson: Wha-
Kai Rabeaux: Hans, don’t you find any irony in you of all people romanticizing the time the three of us spent working together? You, the very individual who spent the entire partnership finding constant complaints, refusing to cooperate and even leaving us to die. You use our former partnership as a shield. It is the only justification for your confusion regarding my attack last week, but that very partnership was something you never wanted. It was something you rejected, and ultimately it was something you forced to collapse. Don’t forget how this ended, Hans. You can say what you will about Drake Armstrong, but the failure we suffered at Road to Redemption was a result of your own immaturity. Much like your broken arm was.
(The fans boo on me more, and this comment annoys Hans Grayson. Hans steps forward, walking up to Kai as the two men stand face to face.)
Hans Grayson: You think I forgot about what happened to Road to Redemption? No, of course not. I remember every bit of what happened back then, and I also remember you saying that you weren’t going to harp on that. You were ready to move on because in your eyes I “got my comeuppance”, all while Drake Armstrong received congratulations after creating the entire mess between us in the first place. You can say this isn’t about Drake Armstrong but if it’s not you need to start getting to the truth, because I’ve already put up with a lot this season and willingly dealt with messes I shouldn’t have had to be part of. I’m not going to take the blame for Drake’s actions again, so if you want to start taking your shot at me you’re going to need to bring your best, because I don’t care if I only have one good arm. I’m not scared of you, and I’ll gladly give you the fight you want.
Hans Grayson: Just remember one thing. You already talked about wanting to get back on track after losing to Dr. Bethany Blue, and you didn’t achieve that when you faced TLA next week. I hope you don’t think I’m the key to you getting there, because if you do, you’re going to be seriously disappointed.
(The cheers return, as the fans support Hans Grayson against Kai Rabeaux. Kai just shakes his head, not impressed by Hans’ words.)
Kai Rabeaux: Hans, have you no concern for your well-being? You shouldn’t be here right now. You should be at home, healing from what, as I said, was the consequences of your own actions. What happened last week should’ve told you that you had the wrong idea when you returned so soon, and you could’ve taken that warning seriously and learned from your own mistakes. You could’ve made a proper decision for the first time in a while, and instead here you are, standing in the ring with me. You don’t want to fight Hans, because should you be truly pushed rather than put down as swiftly as you were last week, you won’t have the benefit of bouncing back with a cash-in. What you’re asking for is not a fight. It’s a reality check, and a warning that you are better off sitting out of the rest of this season.
(Hans just stares at Kai, taking in everything that was said to him for a moment. Slowly, he just nods his head.)
Hans Grayson: Right. I shouldn’t have expected anything less from you. Honestly, I guess I should’ve expected you to attack me when you did. The two of you were always alike, but clearly I underestimated just how similar you really are. Kai, I’m ready for whatever you have to offer, and I don’t care what state my arm is in right now. I’ve had more than enough time to rest, and I’m not gonna keep sitting on the bench just so I can be attacked week after week. I’ll give you what you want, so let’s do it.
(The excitement grows with the fans in attendance, who cheer in anticipation as they hope for a fight between Hans Grayson and Kai Rabeaux. However, Kai doesn’t give Hans what he wants, instead just shaking his head as he begins to walk past Hans.)
Rich Russillo: HEY, WAIT A SECOND!!!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI RABEAUX JUST TRIED TO BLINDSIDE HANS, BUT HANS WAS READY THIS TIME!!!! HANS TURNED AROUND IN TIME, AND HE CATCHES THE ATTACK BEFORE PUSHING KAI BACK! KAI RUSHES BACK IN, AND BRO, BOTH ELITISTS ARE BRAWLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING NOW!!!!
Rich Russillo: THESE TWO ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH- AND KAI IS ABLE TO CATCH HANS WITH A NASTY EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!!! KAI PULLS HANS INTO A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION, AND NOW HE STARTS JUST POUNDING AWAY ON THE BACK OF HANS GRAYSON!!! KAI IS ATTACKING HANS ONCE MORE, AND NOW HE GRABS HANS BEFORE THROWING HIM INTO THE CORNER!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI RUNS IN, KNEEING HANS IN THE JAW BEFORE THROWING BRO OUT OF THE CORNER! Kai now, RUNNING TO THE ROPES! I THINK BRO HAS SOMETHING IN MIND!
Persephone: CRYSTAL KINGDOM CUTTER!!!
Rich Russillo: NO!! HANS DUCKS UNDER, AND KAI IS FORCED TO LAND AND ROLL BACKWARDS ONTO HIS FEET!!! KAI GETS BACK UP AND RUSHES BACK IN-
Thadd Blazevich: RIGHT INTO A FLAMING PUNCH!!!!!
(The crowd explodes with cheers as Hans Grayson gets fired up. He wastes no time, making his way out to the apron as he calls for Kai to get back up.)
Rich Russillo: HANS USED THE GOOD ARM TO CONNECT WITH THE FLAMING PUNCH, AND NOW HE’S GETTING READY AS KAI STUMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET!!!! EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE LOOKS READY, AS HANS SEEMS READY TO SHOW KAI JUST HOW FAR ALONG HE IS IN HIS RECOVERY!!
Thadd Blazevich: HANS SLINGSHOTS HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE, AND DROPS KAI WITH THE BURNING LARIAT!!!!! KAI GOES DOWN, AND MY DUDE HANS GRAYSON GETS SOME MUCH NEEDED PAYBACK!!!!
(The cheering continues as Hans holds his arm while returning to his feet, and Hans takes a moment to just look down on Kai, before finally beginning to leave the ring.)
(However, just before he could exit the ring, ‘Invincible’ by Pop Smoke hit. Hans stopped, and he waited as Chris Elite began to walk out to the stage. A microphone could be seen in Elite’s hand, and as Chris stood on the stage, he quickly began to speak.)
Chris Elite: Woah, hold on Hans. You can just stay right there, ‘cause you’re gonna want to hear what I gotta say. TLA and I been in the lab since we got this GM spot. We knew that we needed a good Shock Value card and we already got ourselves some matches made earlier, but there was one thing we didn’t get to address, and it’s whatever’s going on between the two of you. Now I’m not gonna lie, I don’t care about the beef you two have with each other, but by this point I think it’s pretty obvious that you two just want to beat the shit out of each other, and that’s cool. Probably not the best way for you to spend your time after getting your arm snapped in half, but that’s cool. So, here’s what we’re gonna do.
(Chris takes a few steps forward towards the ramp, and Hans waits, curious about what he’s gonna hear.)
Chris Elite: I’mma put my personal feelings on Kai and Drake and all that to the side, ‘cause I saw everything that’s been going on and it’d be pretty stupid not to do anything about it. Kai did what he did last week, and after this whole thing I’m sure he’s gonna want the opportunity to settle this the same way you do, so I think we all know there’s only one way this can end. Since you’re willing to get in the ring even in the state you’re in, I’mma go ahead and give you the chance you want. At Shock Value you’re gonna go one on one with Kai Rabeaux.
(The crowd explodes with cheers after this, and Chris Elite smirks after that announcement.)
Chris Elite: Like I said, we’re not trying to let this month as GM’s go to waste, so if you want this match hurt arm and all, you better make sure you can actually make it to Shock Value.
(Hans Grayson has a determined look on his face, nodding his head as he looks ready for his shot at payback against Kai Rabeaux.)
Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen, we just got ourselves a huge announcement! At Shock Value, Kai Rabeaux and Hans Grayson will face off! In a way, you could say this was a long time coming.
Thadd Blazevich: These two were both part of that awesome War Games team earlier in the season, and now they’re opponents ready to tear each other apart! Question is, is Hans gonna be able to make it through that match with his arm still in bad shape?
Persephone: Who cares?? If he’s not willing to fight, he should stop showing up here and wasting my time.
Rich Russillo: Either way, we now know we have ourselves a big Shock Value match, and this is a heated one.
(Chris Elite remains on the stage, watching as Hans Grayson mentally prepares himself for the match ahead. He grabs his arm once more, as the pain continues to bother him after having to use it to perform the Burning Lariat. Still, his focus is not on the pain, as he looks at his future opponent, laid out on the mat. From there, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Kai Rabeaux will face Hans Grayson.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, before fading towards Bella Braxton.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is the CLASH OF KINGS, SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Kostas’ by Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & Benny the Butcher is the first song to hit, and this causes the crowd to explode with cheers. Cody Maverick begins to walk out, and he has a confident but focused look on his face, knowing that his opponent is not only a man he has history with, but the current EAW World Champion. Cody wastes no time, heading to the ring as the crowd continues to shower him with cheers.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… From Las Vegas Nevada… Weighing in at 235 pounds… THE KING OF ELITE, THE SIN CITY SUPERSTAR, COOOOODDDYYYYYYY MAAAAVVVEEEEERRRIIIIIIIIIIICCCCKKKKKKK!!!!!
Rich Russillo: We have ourselves a Clash of Kings as the current King of Elite faces last year’s winner and current EAW World Champion! Given the problems these two had throughout the season, this should be a good one!
Thadd Blazevich: Cody Maverick looks pumped and ready for this one, bro! He’s gotta be locked in knowing that this is dude’s chance to make a huge statement against the guy he could potentially cash in on!
Persephone: Ugh. The thought of Cody Maverick as World Champion disgusts me.
(With Cody inside of the ring, ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki follows, bringing about a far more hostile reception. As the fans boo, Drake Armstrong slowly steps out, paying neither the fans nor his opponent any mind. He instead takes in the moment, wearing his EAW World Championship around his waist. He looks beyond confident, and after a while, he begins to slowly walk down the ramp, taking the time as he doesn’t appear to be in any rush.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… From Scarsdale, New York… Weighing in at 225 pounds… THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION, THE KING OF THE WORLD, DRRRRAAAAAAAAAAKE ARRRRRMMMMMMMSSTTRRROOOOONNNNNGGGGG!!!!!
Persephone: You know what? Maybe Cody should cash in. Anything to get the title off of Drake Armstrong.
Rich Russillo: Drake Armstrong must be in good spirits knowing everything is working out for him again. A win over Cody Maverick tonight would only make things better, as it may persuade Cody to avoid cashing in the crown on him.
Thadd Blazevich: Good point, dude. This match is definitely more than bragging rights. It’s like a whole mental game, bro!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Rich Russillo: AND THE MAIN EVENT IS UNDERWAY! Cody Maverick and Drake Armstrong both begin to circle the ring, and I am interested in seeing which one of them will make the first move! These two have some very heated history with each other, but I think both of these men know that they can’t afford to make a mistake knowing the position they’re both in. The two continue to circle the ring, UNTIL FINALLY CODY MAVERICK RUSHES IN, LOOKING TO MAKE THE FIRST MOVE!
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE ARMSTRONG TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THAT THOUGH, AS BRO GRABS ONTO CODY’S ARM BEFORE WRENCHING ON IT!!!
Rich Russillo: CODY MAVERICK WAS PREPARED FOR THAT THOUGH, AND HE RUSHES IN, COLLIDING WITH DRAKE BEFORE SENDING DRAKE BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Drake is knocked into the corner back first, AND CODY QUICKLY GETS ON THE OFFENSIVE AS HE STARTS TO KICK DRAKE IN THE MIDSECTION! THE CURRENT KING OF ELITE IS STARTING THIS ONE HOT, AND THE FANS ARE LOVING IT!! CODY BACKS OUT OF THE CORNER BEFORE THE COUNT OF FIVE, BUT I DON’T THINK HE’S FINISHED JUST YET!
Thadd Blazevich: CODY RUNS BACK IN WITH A LARIAT, AND NOW HE PULLS ARMSTRONG OUTTA THE CORNER BEFORE DROPPING BRO WITH THE RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP!!! CODY IS RIGHT BACK TO HIS FEET, AND BRO IS FEELING HIMSELF RIGHT NOW, READY TO KICK THINGS UP A NOTCH ALREADY!
Cody Maverick: (off-mic) CO-DY MAVERICK!!!
Thadd Blazevich: CODY RUNS THE ROPES-
Persephone: BUT AS SOON AS CODY BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, DRAKE PUSHES HIMSELF IN AND GRABS THE LEG OF CODY, PULLING IT OUT FROM UNDER CODY! DRAKE HAS CODY’S LEG, AND HE APPLIES AN ANKLE LOCK! PLEASE JUST TAP OUT!
Rich Russillo: I DON’T THINK YOU’RE GOING TO GET YOUR WISH! WE’RE STILL EARLY IN THIS ONE, SO HE IS ABLE TO TURN HIMSELF OVER TO HIS BACK BEFORE KICKING DRAKE OFF OF HIM!
Persephone: That’s annoying.
Rich Russillo: Cody Maverick is back to his feet and he rushes in before going for a kick to the midsection- BUT ARMSTRONG IS ABLE TO CATCH THE LEG, AND- OH MY GOD!! WHAT A VICIOUS DRAGON SCREW BY DRAKE ARMSTRONG, DROPPING CODY TO THE MAT AS IT SEEMS DRAKE IS NOT LETTING UP ON THE PUNISHMENT TO THE LEG! DRAKE ARMSTRONG FOUND A TARGET, AND HE IS STICKING TO IT AS CODY MAY BE IN A BIT OF TROUBLE! Drake Armstrong grabs Cody’s leg, before sliding out of the ring!
Thadd Blazevich: Drake Armstrong has something nasty in mind here, AS BRO SWINGS CODY’S LEG RIGHT INTO THE RING POST!!! Jeez, dude. It’s safe to say Drake has turned this one around, and in vicious fashion. Drake pulls Cody’s leg back, BEFORE SWINGING IT INTO THE RING POST AGAIN! Drake slides back into the ring, and bro pulls Cody back into the middle of the ring before delivering a quick knee drop to the head of Cody! This is Drake’s element, dude. Slowly picking apart his opponent is what he does best.
Persephone: Drake Armstrong turns Cody over before beginning to wrench on Cody’s arm, pulling it behind Cody while Cody is still grounded. You know, all Drake Armstrong really needs to do is keep this applied until Cody gives up. It’s not like Cody knows anything about holds.
Rich Russillo: Um… Did you forget how Cody won the King of Elite tournament?
Persephone: Why would I spend my time thinking about Cody Maverick wins?
Rich Russillo: Well anyways… It’s true that Cody Maverick is not a submission specialist, but what’s also true is that he is far from the type to give up easily! Cody Maverick has managed to sit up, AND NOW HE TURNS HIMSELF UP ONTO A KNEE! Drake Armstrong is still attempting to wrench on the arm, BUT CODY USES HIS POSITIONING TO HIS ADVANTAGE, AS HE GRABS ONTO DRAKE’S HEAD WITH HIS GOOD ARM, SLOWLY PULLING ARMSTRONG INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY!! CODY IS ABLE TO FREE HIMSELF FROM THE ARM WRENCH, AND IN THE PROCESS HE TAKES THE CHANCE TO FINALLY PUSH HIMSELF BACK UP TO HIS FEET! THE FANS ARE ALL ON THEIR FEET, WILLING CODY ON-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT DRAKE ARMSTRONG SLIPS OUT OF CODY MAVERICK’S GRASP, BEFORE DROPPING DOWN AND HITTING CODY WITH A NASTY CHOP BLOCK!!! DRAKE ARMSTRONG JUST TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THAT SMALL OPENING, AND BRO TARGETED THAT BAD LEG ONCE AGAIN! BRO, CODY MAVERICK IS IN A BAD SPOT, AS DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS PLAYING THIS REALLY SMART! Drake Armstrong is stopping this dude Cody from picking up any momentum, and I think bro knows just how much of a threat Cody can be when he gets going.
Persephone: Well I think Drake Armstrong needs to speed things up. I’m tired of his slow, boring, “methodical” style of wrestling where nothing happens for 20 minutes.
Rich Russillo: Drake pulled Cody up by the head, AND HE CONNECTS WITH SOME 12-6 ELBOWS, DOING FURTHER DAMAGE AS HE CONTINUES TO JUST PICK CODY MAVERICK APART! Drake Armstrong now setting Cody up, AND IT SEEMS HE MAY BE TRYING TO SET UP FOR NATURAL TALENT-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CODY DOESN’T LET DRAKE GET FAR, AS HE FREES ONE OF HIS ARMS BEFORE DELIVERING A BACK ELBOW RIGHT TO DRAKE’S FACE! Cody now with a snapmare, and bro waits for Drake Armstrong to get back up! Cody has something in mind, as he-
Rich Russillo: WAIT! DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS BACK TO HIS FEET, AND HE GOES FOR A FRONT KICK TO THE LEG-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CODY MAVERICK GETS OUT OF THE WAY! DRAKE ARMSTRONG TURNS BACK TO CODY- AND CODY CONNECTS WITH A JAB! ANOTHER JAB! A THIRD, AND NOW CODY FOLLOWS UP WITH A DISCUS LARIAT!!! DRAKE ARMSTRONG GOES DOWN, AND CODY WAS ABLE TO FIND ONE SMALL OPPORTUNITY TO COUNTER AND POSSIBLY GET BACK INTO THIS ONE! DRAKE ARMSTRONG STUMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET, AND BRO GETS CAUGHT BY CODY MAVERICK, WHO CATCHES HIM AND LIFTS THE CHAMP UP WITH A HUGE BACK SUPLEX!
Persephone: Cody gets back up, and he was left pretty much hopping on one leg for a second there.
Rich Russillo: Drake stumbles back to his feet and inadvertently backpedals into the ropes, AND HE BOUNCES OFF OF THEM RIGHT INTO CODY’S GRASP, CATCHING DRAKE WITH A SPINNING SIDESLAM!!! DRAKE ARMSTRONG GOES DOWN, AND CODY MAVERICK HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
Rich Russillo: AND DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS OUT OF THAT ONE! Cody Maverick played that one smart though, and anticipated Drake going after the leg again, allowing him to take advantage with some big moves! Cody gets back to his feet, and unfortunately for him he’s definitely still feeling the effects of both the arm wrenching and the damage to the leg.
Thadd Blazevich: Drake Armstrong rolls over towards the ropes, and he grabs onto the middle rope before slowly trying to pull himself up. Looks like Cody is waiting for exactly that though, as bro uses the time to shake off the pain he’s feeling. Drake Armstrong makes it back to his feet, AND NOW CODY MAVERICK RUNS IN, SENDING DRAKE OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH AN AWESOME CLOTHESLINE!
Persephone: But unfortunately Drake didn’t have a career threatening landing, as he holds onto the top rope to land on the apron.
Rich Russillo: Drake Armstrong pulls himself up on the apron, AND CODY GOES TO KNOCK HIM OFF OF THE APRON- BUT DRAKE AVOIDS IT BY JUMPING OFF OF THE APRON VOLUNTARILY! Drake now grabbing Cody’s legs, pulling them out from under him as Cody lands on his back! Drake lifts Cody’s bad leg onto the bottom rope, AND NOW HE PULLS THE MIDDLE ROPE DOWN, BEFORE QUICKLY TYING CODY’S BAD LEG IN THE ROPES! CODY IS TRAPPED IN THE ROPES!
Thadd Blazevich: Drake Armstrong slides back into the ring, and I don’t think we gotta guess what bro is planning! He heads over towards that trapped leg, BEFORE BEGINNING TO REPEATEDLY STOMP AWAY AT IT!!! DUDE, DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS BEING VICIOUS RIGHT NOW, GOING CRAZY WITH THOSE STOMPS UNTIL THE REF FINALLY STARTS THE COUNT! Drake stops at the count of four, but that doesn’t really help Cody Maverick, as bro is still trapped in the ropes! Cody sits up to try and free his leg-
Persephone: BUT DRAKE DELIVERS A KICK TO THE SPINE! Cody falls back, and Drake stomps on Cody’s gut, before pressing his foot into it until the ref gets to a count of four for a second time.
(Drake Armstrong turns around and spreads his arms out, taking in the hatred from the fans as they loudly boo, knowing that there is nothing Cody Maverick can do right now.)
Rich Russillo: Drake Armstrong turns back to Cody Maverick, AND HE DELIVERS ONE MORE KICK TO THAT BAD LEG! Drake frees the leg after that, but only so he can go for a pin, hooking the bad leg for good measure!
ONE!
TWO!!
Rich Russillo: Cody Maverick is out of that, but he grabs onto that bad leg, having had to use it to get out of that!
Thadd Blazevich: Drake Armstrong wastes no time dragging Cody Maverick back up, AND I THINK BRO IS SETTING UP FOR A MOVE THAT’S GONNA DO SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE TO CODY MAVERICK! DRAKE IS TRYING TO GET CODY UP FOR BY THE BOOTSTRAPS- BUT CODY IS ABLE TO PREVENT THAT, BEGINNING TO DELIVER ELBOWS TO THE SIDE OF THE CHAMP’S HEAD! Cody Maverick stumbles away after finally being released, BUT I DON’T KNOW IF HE WANTS TO TURN HIS BACK TO DRAKE ARMSTRONG! DRAKE RUSHES IN FOR ANOTHER CHOP BLOCK-
Rich Russillo: BUT CODY SPINS AROUND, AVOIDING THE CHOP BLOCK BEFORE JUMPING AND DELIVERING AN ELBOW DROP TO THE SPINE OF DRAKE ARMSTRONG!!! CODY MAVERICK WITH A GREAT MOVE RIGHT THERE, AND NOW MIGHT BE THE TIME FOR DRAKE TO ABANDON THAT PLAN OF ATTACKING THE LEG! The damage may have already been done, but as you can see, Cody has Drake figured out now, and targeting that leg so frequently is only going to leave Drake with more openings! Cody Maverick slowly pulls himself back to his feet, but he’s forced to stomp with that bad leg a few times, trying to shake off the pain! I don’t think it’ll be that easy anymore, though.
Persephone: Drake Armstrong makes it back to his feet while holding onto his back, AND HE RUSHES IN FOR A LARIAT- BUT CODY DUCKS AND HOOKS THE ARM, BEFORE DROPPING DRAKE WITH A SWINGING NECKBREAKER! How is Cody still in this?
Rich Russillo: Cody Maverick is giving a great reminder of exactly why he is the King of Elite right now! Cody forces himself to his feet, gritting through the pain, and it looks like we’re going for a redo!
Cody Maverick: (off-mic) CO-DY MAVERICK!
Rich Russillo: AND THIS TIME CODY DOESN’T BOTHER RUNNING THE ROPES, INSTEAD JUST JUMPING UP AND DROPPING THE ELBOW ONTO DRAKE ARMSTRONG’S CHEST!! CODY HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER, TRYING HIS BEST TO NOT PUT ANY PRESSURE ON HIS OWN BAD LEG!
ONE!
TWO!!
T-
Rich Russillo: BUT IT’S NOT ENOUGH!! DRAKE ARMSTRONG WAS ABLE TO KICK OUT, AND CODY MAVERICK WILL NEED TO FIND SOME OTHER WAY TO PUT ARMSTRONG DOWN IF HE WANTS THIS VICTORY! Cody Maverick rolls over towards the ropes, using them to begin pulling himself back up!
Thadd Blazevich: Cody makes his way over to the corner of the ring, and as Drake Armstrong begins to stumble back towards his feet, I think Cody Maverick has bro right where he wants him! Drake Armstrong finds his footing, AND NOW CODY MAVERICK STARTS RUNNING IN!!! CODY MAVERICK GOES FOR LIGHTS OUT-
Persephone: BUT THAT BAD LEG HAS CODY MOVING LIKE AN OLD MAN, SO DRAKE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH TIME TO GET OUT OF THE WAY!! Drake slips behind Cody, and he shoves him into the corner of the ring. Cody turns around, lifting his leg for a moment in pain as Drake runs in.
Rich Russillo: DRAKE ARMSTRONG LOOKED FOR A LARIAT- BUT CODY WAS ABLE TO DUCK UNDER IT! DRAKE ARMSTRONG COLLIDED WITH THE TURNBUCKLES, AND NOW HE TURNS AROUND- RIGHT INTO A CLOTHESLINE FROM CODY! Cody Maverick now lifting Drake Armstrong up to the top rope before climbing up to the middle rope. I think Cody Maverick may be looking for the superplex…
Thadd Blazevich: BUT DRAKE ARMSTRONG SHOVES CODY OFF OF THE ROPES, SENDING CODY BACKWARDS ONTO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: CODY WAS ABLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS TO HIS FEET THOUGH, AND NOW HE RUSHES BACK IN!
Thadd Blazevich: AND NOW CODY JUMPS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! USUALLY CODY JUMPS ALL THE WAY UP TOP, BUT I DON’T THINK HE HAD SUCH A HIGH LEAP IN HIM WITH THAT BAD LEG!!! CODY CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP ROPE THOUGH, AND NOW HE HOOKS DRAKE ARMSTRONG, SETTING HIM UP FOR THE SUPERPLEX!!!
Persephone: BUT DRAKE SHOVES THE BAD LEGS OUT FROM UNDER CODY MAVERICK, CAUSING CODY TO DROP BACK DOWN ONTO THE MAT AND LAND RIGHT BACK DOWN ONTO HIS FEET!! That could’ve been way worse than landing on his feet, but I guess it’s still gonna hurt landing on the bad leg. Drake is preparing to get off of the top rope-
Rich Russillo: BUT CODY MAVERICK STILL DOESN’T LET UP, AS HE JUMPS AT CODY WITH A HUGE FOREARM SMASH!!! Cody had to avoid using the bad leg as much as he could there, jumping at Drake rather than running towards him! Cody Maverick has Drake still trapped up top, but I think he’s starting to realize that going up top isn’t a good idea. Cody instead pulls Drake into the front facelock, AND HE BEGINS TO BACKPEDAL, SETTING DRAKE UP FOR SOMETHING BIG!
Thadd Blazevich: THE MONEYMAKER!!! KING CODY JUST DROPPED KING DRAKE WITH THE MONEYMAKER, AND DUDE, I THINK THAT WAS THE BEST WAY CODY COULDA WENT ABOUT THAT SITUATION RIGHT THERE! DRAKE WAS STILL TRAPPED UP TOP, SO CODY WENT FOR THAT HUGE DDT INSTEAD OF RISKING THE SUPERPLEX AGAIN! ARMSTRONG IS DOWN, AND BRO GETS COVERED AS CODY MAVERICK HOOKS THE LEGS!!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
Persephone: WHAT!? WHY DID DRAKE ARMSTRONG KICK OUT!? God, even when Cody Maverick isn’t being a complete loser he still manages to be useless. How does he do it?
Rich Russillo: Cody Maverick sits up, and he just shakes his head knowing that this match is not yet over. With the history Drake and Cody have though, I’m sure Cody knew that it wasn’t going to be easy putting him down. Cody Maverick slowly pushes himself back to his feet, and he waits for Drake Armstrong to get back up. I think Cody is getting ready to put this one away, knowing that he can’t afford to take much more of this given the state that he’s in! Drake Armstrong stumbles back up, AND NOW CODY GOES IN FOR THE SIN CITY STUNNER-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT WAIT A SEC! CODY LANDED THE KICK TO THE GUT, BUT AS SOON AS BRO TURNED FOR THE STUNNER, DRAKE LEANED BACK AND PULLED CODY’S ARM INTO A HALF NELSON!!! DRAKE NOW COMPLETING THE SET-UP- BEFORE LIFTING CODY AND PLANTING BRO ON HIS HEAD WITH NATURAL TALENT!!!!
Rich Russillo: CODY MAVERICK GOES DOWN, AND DRAKE ARMSTRONG WAS ONCE AGAIN ABLE TO FIND A GREAT OPENING, THIS TIME TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE WEAKENED ARM OF CODY, WHO DEALT WITH DRAKE’S LIMB TARGETING IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THIS ONE! DRAKE ARMSTRONG NOW WITH THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
Rich Russillo: AND THIS ONE IS STILL NOT OVER, AS EVEN AFTER ALL THIS CODY MAVERICK WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!!!
Thadd Blazevich: Drake Armstrong wasn’t a fan of that, bro! He quickly pushes himself up and extends the arm of Cody that he worked on earlier- BEFORE DELIVERING A KNEE DROP ONTO IT! CODY HOLDS ONTO THE ARM IN PAIN, AND DRAKE JUST STOMPS ONTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! Drake is being real aggressive right now dude, and I think it’s a good sign that things are starting to get out of hand for bro! This hasn’t gone exactly how Drake expected it to.
Persephone: Well, he should try being a better wrestler then.
Rich Russillo: Drake Armstrong grabs onto Cody’s arm before pulling him up- AND I THINK DRAKE WAS LOOKING TO TARGET THE BAD ARM EVEN MORE, BUT CODY WAS ABLE TO TURN ONTO HIS KNEES, USING THE GOOD ARM TO GRAB ONTO DRAKE’S LEG AND DELIVER A TAKEDOWN! CODY PULLS HIS BAD ARM AWAY AND HOLDS IT IN PAIN, BEFORE SHAKING IT OFF AND PUNCHING DRAKE ARMSTRONG IN THE JAW! CODY DELIVERS ANOTHER ONE!
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE PUSHES CODY OFF OF HIM THOUGH- AND JUST AS BOTH ELITISTS RUSHED TO GET BACK TO THEIR FEET, DRAKE DELIVERED A KICK TO CODY’S LEG, DROPPING CODY TO HIS KNEES! DRAKE WENT BACK TO THAT LEG WHEN CODY DIDN’T EXPECT IT- BUT INSTEAD OF CONTINUING TO TARGET IT, HE WAITS AS CODY STARTS GETTING BACK UP, ONLY TO RUN THE ROPES AND HIT CODY WITH A LARIAT! DRAKE ARMSTRONG GETS BACK TO HIS FEET AND WASTES NO TIME PULLING CODY MAVERICK BACK UP, AND DRAKE GOES FOR A-
Persephone: FOR NOTHING! CODY WAS ABLE TO SHOVE DRAKE BACKWARDS INTO THE ROPES, AND AS DRAKE BOUNCES OFF OF THE ROPES, CODY GOES FOR THE DEEP END!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT DRAKE IS ABLE TO DROP AN ELBOW DOWN ONTO CODY’S HEAD!! DRAKE LANDS ON HIS FEET BEFORE DELIVERING A DROP TOE HOLD!!! Drake Armstrong grabs Cody’s leg, and I think Drake is looking to set up for the Will Killer-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CODY ISN’T LETTING BRO SET UP THE HOLD! HE TURNS ONTO HIS BACK, AND HE QUICKLY USES THE GOOD LEG TO KICK DRAKE IN THE MIDSECTION! THAT SURPRISED DRAKE, AND NOW CODY LANDS ONE MORE GOOD KICK, KNOCKING DRAKE BACKWARDS!
Rich Russillo: Drake stumbles back and Cody takes the time to get back to his feet. DRAKE TRIES TO RUSH IN THOUGH, GRABBING CODY WITH A WAISTLOCK! Drake Armstrong has something in mind, but Cody Maverick isn’t letting him get what he wants as he is able to start throwing back elbows, elbowing Drake over and over again until Drake is finally forced to let go of him! Cody turns around after this, AND HE CONNECTS WITH A NASTY LARIAT, MAKING USE OF THE GOOD ARM! Armstrong goes down, and as he stumbles back to his feet, I THINK CODY HAS SOMETHING IN MIND!
Thadd Blazevich: Cody Maverick pulls Drake Armstrong in, AND I THINK BRO IS TRYING TO WILL DRAKE UP FOR A POWERBOMB! I THINK IT’S OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS GONNA BE DIFFICULT WITH BOTH A BAD LEG AND A BAD ARM, BUT CODY MAVERICK’S FULL OF ADRENALINE RIGHT NOW AND HE’S NOT ABOUT TO GIVE UP ON THIS NOW! CODY MAVERICK LIFTS HIS BAD LEG A BIT TO NOT PUT PRESSURE ON IT, BEFORE FINALLY HE PLANTS THE LEG AND FORCED ARMSTRONG UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS!!! CODY MAVERICK HAS DRAKE ARMSTRONG UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS, AND WHATEVER HE HAS IN MIND RIGHT NOW, THIS COULD BE HUGE!
Persephone: Unfortunately good things don’t happen here, so instead of Drake getting dropped onto his neck with a powerbomb, the Champion was able to slip out of Cody’s grasp.
Rich Russillo: Drake Armstrong lands behind Cody and shoves him into the corner, BEFORE RUNNING IN AND DELIVERING A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! Good move from Armstrong right there, who pulls Cody out of the corner! Drake Armstrong is now trying to lift Cody, POSSIBLY HOPING TO SET HIM UP IN THE TREE OF WOE FOR DRAKENOMICS!!!
Thadd Blazevich: CODY ISN’T LETTING DRAKE LIFT HIM UP, THOUGH! CODY HAS HIS FEET PLANTED, AND BRO WISELY GRABS ONTO THE ROPES, FORCING A ROPE BREAK AS THE REF BEGINS THE COUNT! Drake Armstrong lets go of Cody at the count of four- AND HE WENT FOR A BOOT TO CODY’S ARM, BUT CODY WAS ABLE TO MOVE HIS ARM IN TIME! BRO GRABS DRAKE’S LEG, AND NOW HE KICKS DRAKE’S OTHER LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM! THE WORLD CHAMP FALLS ON HIS BACK, AND NOW MIGHT BE A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR ONE MORE! CODY NOW LOOKING FOR ANOTHER ELBOW DROP-
Persephone: But Armstrong is able to move out of the way this time.
Rich Russillo: And that was not what Cody Maverick needed! He’s able to roll away from Drake Armstrong before Drake could capitalize, but I don’t think he has the strength right now to get up first! Drake Armstrong is able to make it to his feet before Cody Maverick can, AND NOW DRAKE QUICKLY RUNS IN- ONLY FOR CODY TO DUCK UNDER HIS ATTEMPT AT A LARIAT! Drake turns around, AND NOW IT’S CODY’S TURN TO ATTACK AS HE RUNS IN FOR A FOREARM!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT THIS TIME DRAKE GETS OUTTA THE WAY, AND DUDE, CODY MAVERICK JUST TOOK OUT THE REF! I DON’T THINK THAT WAS PART OF THE PLAN, BROS!!
Persephone: Of course it wasn’t, you idiot. Cody Maverick has a stupid shocked look on his face after completely wiping out the referee- AND DRAKE ARMSTRONG TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THAT, BLINDSIDING DRAKE WITH AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Cody goes down, and now Drake Armstrong just takes advantage of that opening, STOMPING ON CODY’S ARM AS HARD AS HE CAN! Cody is forced to roll away to the ropes, and somehow… Drake Armstrong has the upper hand right now.
Rich Russillo: You’re right, and I don’t think Drake Armstrong minds this at all! Cody Maverick tries to pull himself up using the ropes- BUT DRAKE ARMSTRONG JUST RAKES THE EYES OF CODY FROM BEHIND, BEFORE BOOTING CODY IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD, DROPPING CODY ONTO THE MAT!!! Drake didn’t even need to go for that eye rake! Cody is already in bad condition, that was just extra salt in the wound knowing that the referee is down and things are going his way!
(Drake Armstrong has a wide grin on his face knowing that all of his punishment thus far has finally taken its toll, and Cody Maverick doesn’t have much left to fight back. It’s clear by now that his plan has seemingly worked. However, the fans are not booing. They’re cheering, and the cheers are growing progressively louder.)
Thadd Blazevich: WAIT A SECOND! BRO, LOOK!!!
Rich Russillo: DRAKE ARMSTRONG MIGHT WANT TO TURN AROUND!!!
(Drake Armstrong takes a moment to look towards the crowd, basking in the moment knowing he has the upper hand. However, he can tell something is wrong once he notices the reaction from the crowd, so finally, he turns around…)
(*CRACK!*)
Thadd Blazevich: HANS GRAYSON JUST BASHED THE CASH IN THE VAULT BRIEFCASE INTO DRAKE ARMSTRONG’S FACE!!!!
Persephone: Well, he did warn him he wasn’t letting Drake out of his sight.
Rich Russillo: HANS ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, AND I DON’T EVEN THINK DRAKE ARMSTRONG KNOWS WHAT HIT HIM! CODY SLOWLY PULLS HIMSELF UP, STILL RUBBING HIS EYES AFTER THAT EYE RAKE, BUT HE SEES DRAKE ARMSTRONG IN POSITION, STUMBLING BACK TO HIS FEET AFTER GETTING HIT WITH THE BRIEFCASE!
Thadd Blazevich: LIGHTS OUT!!!! CODY COULDN’T RUN IN FULL SPEED FOR THAT SUPERMAN PUNCH, BUT BRO, I DON’T THINK IT MATTERED HOW FAST HE RAN! THERE’S NO AVOIDING THAT AFTER WHAT DRAKE JUST GOT HIT WITH! DRAKE IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS, AND NOW CODY MAVERICK HAS HIS OPPORTUNITY TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY, THANKS TO A HUGE ASSIST FROM HANS GRAYSON!!!
Rich Russillo: SIN CITY STUNNER!!!! CODY MAVERICK DROPS DRAKE ARMSTRONG, AND AFTER BOTH THE LIGHTS OUT AND A SHOT TO THE HEAD WITH THE BRIEFCASE, I DON’T THINK WE NEED TO ASK WHETHER OR NOT THIS ONE IS OVER!! CODY LETHARGICALLY HOOKS THE LEG, WHILE THE REFEREE PULLS HIMSELF UP JUST IN TIME FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… Here is your winner… COOOOOOOOODDYYYYYYYYYYYY MAAAAAAAAAAAAAVVVVVEEEEEERRRRIIIICCCKKKKK!!!!!!!!!
(‘Kostas’ hits, and the crowd bursts into loud cheers as Cody Maverick slowly rolls off of Drake Armstrong, and while he didn’t see Hans interfere in the match, he does notice Hans at ringside as he slowly sits up. It doesn’t take long for Cody to at least get an idea of what occurred judging by the smirk on his face, but given everything Drake has done to Cody, the King of Elite doesn’t look too bothered by this as he slowly pulls himself up, having his hand raised by the referee.)
Rich Russillo: THE KING OF ELITE PICKS UP THE WIN! Not without controversy however, as Hans Grayson just bashed that briefcase right into Drake’s face, handing Drake a loss tonight as he keeps his promise!
Thadd Blazevich: You could say Drake Armstrong deserved that, but it was definitely a controversial win. Still, that was one hell of a way for Cody to keep building momentum, even after having to deal with all that limb targeting. Awesome win, Cody!
Persephone: I’m just glad it’s over. I was suffering having to sit through another match between these two.
(Cody Maverick celebrates his victory over the EAW World Champion as Hans stares at Drake Armstrong, but before long, ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac hits, causing more cheers to come from the surprised fans. Cody Maverick looks towards the stage, as TLA and Chris Elite can both be seen beginning to walk out to the stage, holding microphones in their hands as both men are sporting grins on their faces. The two men look at the scene at ringside for a moment, before TLA turns towards Chris Elite.)
TLA: Hm, muy interesante. What a development, si?
Chris Elite: Yep, real interesting. Not often I see the World Champion lose to the King of Elite winner without it even being a Championship match, but shit, I guess by this point I should already know to expect the unexpected around here.
(As TLA and Chris Elite speak, Drake Armstrong is slowly able to stir, regaining just enough consciousness to hear what’s being said.)
Chris Elite: But… There’s a lil problem with all this. If someone beats the World Champ, doesn’t that mean they earned a shot at the title?
TLA: Fuck, you right. Beating El Campeon means that they the Number One Contender. So, there’s only one way to fix this…
Drake Armstrong: (off-mic) Wait… What?
(Drake Armstrong glances up at Cody Maverick, who has a smirk on his face knowing exactly where this is going. Armstrong looks back towards the co-general managers, with both frustration and disbelief growing on his face.)
Drake Armstrong: (off-mic) What is this!?
TLA: Thanks to mi amigo, Cody Maverick, getting a win over the EAW World Champion, he deserves the opportunity to fight for da title like anyone else would. Cuz of that, he is now the Number One Contender, and will face Drake for the title at Shock Value! Orale!
(The crowd explodes with cheers, and Drake Armstrong’s eyes go wide as he can’t believe what he is hearing.)
Chris Elite: And just so we’re clear, Cody isn’t using his King of Elite crown for this. He’s just getting this title shot ‘cause he earned it. You good with that, Cody?
(Cody just laughs.)
Cody Maverick: (off-mic) Come on, you think I’m gonna pass up an opportunity like this?
(The general managers smirk, and Chris continues.)
Chris Elite: Bet, I guess we can go ahead and make it official then. Drake, you might wanna make sure you’re ready for Shock Value.
(With these words the general managers finish speaking. ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ begins to play once more as they head to the back, and Drake Armstrong is furious as he sits in the corner of the ring, still recovering from the match he was just in. Hans Grayson is laughing seeing things turn out like this, while Cody Maverick looks ready for a rematch with Armstrong.)
Rich Russillo: WOW! That was one hell of an announcement, and I suppose that’s the kind of thing we should expect with these two running Voltage for the time being! They just made Cody Maverick the number one contender, as now Drake Armstrong must defend his title against the King of Elite at Shock Value, without this even being counted as a cash-in!
Thadd Blazevich: I think TLA and Chris knew exactly what led to Drake losing tonight, but dude, I don’t think they care. Not when it’s Drake Armstrong, at least.
Rich Russillo: You’re right about that. I think they knew exactly what they were doing there, and now we have ourselves a very interesting World Championship match at Shock Value. One that I’d imagine is the last thing Drake Armstrong wants.
(With things going Cody Maverick and Hans Grayson’s way tonight, the cheers continue to be heard from the fans in attendance. The camera however shows one last shot of the EAW World Champion, and Drake Armstrong is seething. With this final shot, Voltage fades to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
