(SCREEN BAR – OUTSIDE THE ARENA, TWO HOURS AGO)
(The footage opens with Minerva and Myles walking from their rental car to the talent entrance in the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. They are both ready for Voltage tonight, Minerva wants to find an opponent for Shock Value as her attempts last week fell through after finding out that Drake King had put a restraining order against her and is pressing assault charges after Minerva attacked him after his match with Myles at King of Elite. The EAW World Champion carries the title proudly on his shoulder….)
Minerva: I don’t care what I have to do, I’m going to try and get a match at Shock Value, I don’t give a damn who it is. If Drake wants to pull this shit, let him, I will find a way to work around it, I don’t care. As far when it comes to Camille….
Myles: I told you not to trust her.
Minerva: I really wanted to believe different, I really did. I’m disappointed, angry and feel a little betrayed, but whatever. Time to make a statement tonight. I’m tired of allowing my stock to drop because of that son of a bitch.
(Myles stops her though.)
Myles: You’re stock is not dropping. Okay, you’re no longer National Elite Champion but you were never beaten for it. Drake is playing these games, but there will be a way around this. Camille wants to fight Cage, whatever. You are still one of the baddest bitches in this sport.
(She smirks….)
Minerva: You called me a bitch…. Term of endearment.
Myles: Exactly.
(As they approach the back door, security and police are there.)
Minerva: Hi, we’re talent.
Security: I’m sorry but I cannot let you in Minerva. Myles, please you can come in.
Minerva: Wait… what!? What do you mean I am not allowed in!?
Security: We were given specific orders Minerva not to allow you in the arena tonight, you have been banned.
(Her blue eyes notice one of the security guards talking on the radio….)
Minerva: No! That is bullshit! I have to get in there! I am part of this roster and I need to be on Voltage tonight! Shock Value is right around the corner! I am not going to be denied! I am not!
(She was obviously not taking no for an answer as she tried to rush in, but Myles grabs his girlfriend and pulls her back some….)
Myles: Stop…. What the hell is this all about!? She is a signed professional wrestler for the company and one of the top stars of the EAW! What the hell is going on here!?
(Just as Myles is trying to calm Minerva down, Captain Charisma walks out quickly trying to also calm her down…)
Minerva: What the hell is going on here Matt!?
Captain Charisma: Minerva, I need you to calm down…. Please!
Minerva: Calm down!? I am being banned from the building! What the hell!? I thought you were going to work this out with EAW Legal! You promised me last week!
Captain Charisma: I did, and we are still working on it but until then, I cannot allow you into the building because of the restraining order in place, I am sorry about this Minerva, I really am…
Myles: Then fine, we are both leaving then, and you can go without the World Champion or Minerva tonight!
(But Minerva stops him as Myles is about walk away.)
Minerva: No… babe you go in there, I’ll be fine.
Myles: This is wrong!
Minerva: It is…. But you’re needed there. I love you, just go.
Myles: I…. this is not right! I love you too.
(A dejected and defiant Myles goes to walk inside but stops, glaring at Captain Charisma…)
Myles: You better fix this, or we will.
(He doesn’t say another word and walks inside, stopping to look at Minerva one more time before heading in. Captain Charisma then turns to face her…)
Captain Charisma: I’m sorry that this is happening to you. We will somehow fix this.
Minerva: This brand has allowed a coward to control the narrative. Drake is ducking me, Camille is ducking me, now I can’t even get in the building to find an opponent for Shock Value?! This is my livelihood! This is my career! Are you going to stand there and take that away from me, Captain!? Like Myles said, this is WRONG! Shock Value is in two weeks and I‘m going to be left off the show!? I can’t even perform!? I haven’t wrestled since the King of Elite!
Captain Charisma: I know, this is wrong, and I am trying to fix it, but I cannot do that if you try to fight what is happening right now. I apologize, you don’t deserve this, but these police officers here right now are ready to take you to jail if you break the terms of the restraining order and the last thing I want is for that to happen. Just go back to the hotel room, or go to a bar, have some drinks, eat a good meal, everything is on me, I don’t want this to escalate any further. It will work itself out, I promise.
(Minerva is flabbergasted, in absolute shock that this is even happening to her. Pacing a little, all she can do is think about all the different ways she can hurt Drake King and not even care but even she knows that right now she’s fighting a battle that cannot be won. Minerva sighs, trying to hold her emotions back before backing up slowly….)
Minerva: He is trying to take away everything from me, Wrestling and Myles is all I have left. No one is going to take this from me, NO ONE. You have until next week to figure things and fix this, because when I show up to work, not a single cop or Drake King and anyone else will stop me from entering the fucking building.
(Without saying another word, Minerva slowly walks away as Captain Charisma has no other choice but to see her leave knowing that this needs to change before she loses it and takes matters into her own hands.)
(EAW Intro Plays)
(Sunday Night Voltage kicks off with a recap showing last weeks episode as it started off with a confrontation of Hikari Kanno and Mr. DEDEDE who speared her out of those boots and made the stipulation for the match at Shock Value. MaryBecca spoke about IDOL-Gun and Becca Black specifically about Miku Sakai when they were interrupted by Madison Kaline. McCall Everett and Leon Dieter did battle with McCall scoring the upset. Shane Gates and Kirk Redwood cut an in-ring promo, Drake King met with Xander Payne and Solomon Stane. MaryBecca faced the team of Lucas Johnson and Donovan Duke, opponents at Shock Value and they fell thanks to miscommunication with MaryBecca scoring a huge win. Ms. Extreme called out Cage after talking about her legendary Universal Women’s Championship run, then ran into Minerva in Hurricane Hawk’s office when the Gypsy challenged Drake to a match but was informed he was pressing charges, and had a restraining order against her. She ended up leaving the office with no match with Drake or Camille. Miku Sakai then went of to roll up Danny Tanner in victory, he then had an altercation with Jon Kelton setting up their match and Danny stood tall. Madison Kaline then scored a huge victory over Jay Jerry Johnson. Madison and Andrea Valentine had some words leading into their huge World Championship match at Reckless Wiring. Captain Charisma then made the match official. Jake Smith against Jacob Senn after they had a face to face. Cleopatra challenged Kendra Shamez and the main event saw Chris Elite score a victory over the EAW World Champions, Myles thanks to Ryan Wilson’s interference and that led to adding Chris Elite in the match and he standing tall to close out the show.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades in from the intro video and the stage comes to life with a pyro display! Over the noise of the fireworks and the cheering crowd, ‘33rd Blakk Glass’ by ZilaKami & SosMula is playing while the cameras sweep over large sections of the crowd to show the fans in attendance! The cameras then cut down to ringside, where viewers are shown the commentary team seated behind the announce table!)
James Peters: Welcome everyone to another edition of Sunday Night Voltage! I’m James Peters and with me are Rich Russillo and Persephone, and we’re coming to you live from Des Moines Iowa and we just saw that earlier today Minerva was banned from entering the building thanks to Drake King’s restraining order, she will not be with us tonight, but the show must go on and we have a loaded card for you tonight as we are two weeks away from Shock Value and it is shaping up nicely!
Rich Russillo: It really is and we saw that Chris Elite at the end of Voltage last week is added to the World Title match and it will be a triple threat and Ryan Wilson is NOT happy!
Persephone: Who cares, he did it himself. Just get to the Main Event, Andre Walker versus Donovan Duke, acknowledge him or whatever.
Rich Russillo: What a Main Event! We have Drake King taking on Madison Kaline and so much more!
(The show quickly fades towards the ring and towards the roaring crowd before long “Like a Stone” by Audioslave plays on the speakers and the crowd cheers in response, as Leon Dieter made his way out to the stage with an incredibly serious expression on his face. After the devastating loss he took to McCall Everett last week, it was clear he had a lot to say in his mind.)
James Peters: Leon Dieter arrives once more here on Voltage seemingly with something on his mind, he hasn’t had the best run and the best luck considering he hasn’t been able to pick up a win.
Rich Rusillo: It is understandable really, it would be normal for him to be angry after not being able to find any success during the time he has been here.
Persephone: What the fuck does he expect then? He lost to McCall Everett of all people, he should suck up the loss and not act like a baby about it!
(He proceeded to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring, quickly entering and walking over to the side to request a microphone, he grabbed one as soon as he was given one and slowly made his way to the center of the ring, waiting for the crowd to quiet down before he could speak up.)
Leon Dieter: I believe I have to make an introduction to you all, to keep it short, I am the new face around here. I have arrived here in EAW searching if this was the one, the one wrestling company that stood above others in glory as the number 1 wrestling company in the world, since it would have been truly a waste of my time if I have arrived to put blood, sweat and tears into all of this just to end up with garbage. The answer to that question is still up in the air because I am a simple man, I am a fighter through and through, what gets me pumped up is a good fight and a great opponent to fight, those kinds of fights make me stronger and make my hard work worth it. But as you have all seen now, that hasn’t really been the case.
Leon Dieter: Indeed, I know very well as everybody else that watches Voltage, I haven’t really had any good luck at all during my stay here, in most of my matches things haven’t gone on my way at all and in one of them I didn’t even get to finish, so there is that. And the loss that really hurts out of all them is the one I took last week against McCall Everett.
(The crowd cheered in response to hearing McCall’s name and Leon nodded slowly in response.)
Leon Dieter: Yes, her, now I really have no problem at all with Everett, she has a good heart and she has her mind set in the right place, that is why all of you are supporting and cheering for her, but we obviously can’t ignore the fact that has been carried along with her. It is obviously no secret to everybody here that I had a rough time myself, and that things haven’t been great so far for me at all but this situation isn’t acceptable for me, that I came up short against someone that hasn’t even won a match here up until now. Especially that the match ended in such a bittersweet way for me, with simply being taken off guard and being taken off guard just like that, and as the commentators stated, it felt like a win was stolen from me. And clearly, that is going to bother me of course, that I put in so much work into what I do, into my skills as a fighter and all the hard work that I do to be able to succeed, but losing to someone that even though all of you support, has been considered the lowest of the lows, it is going to make anyone in the world angry.
Leon Dieter: And I am not going to stand down without a fight, especially with the way the match ended, so I am willing to throw a challenge towards the person I am talking about today. McCall Everett, I want revenge against you. And if you are up for it, I want to challenge you to another match between the two of us so that I am able to finally right the wrong that occurred last week, so that all of the hard work that I have been trying to put out hasn’t gone to waste.
James Peters: There it is, Leon Dieter is setting up a challenge for McCall Everett!
Persephone: But genuinely, why?! He already lost, why does he have to challenge the fake skater girl again and make my life harder than it already is?
Rich Russillo: Will McCall Everett accept though?
(Leon fell silent and looked over towards the entrance of the stage to see if someone would come out until finally, “Best Damn Thing” by Avril the goat Lavigne blasted through the speakers, the crowd cheering loudly in response to Voltage’s resident skater girl.)
(McCall Everett walked out to the stage as the cheers got louder, being in an incredible mood today as she waved hello towards the crowd in attendance, blowing kisses around and being all around a bundle of joy today. She finally concentrated on Leon though, holding in one hand her skateboard and in the other a microphone as she spoke up with excitement.)
McCall Everett: Voltage, how are you all doing today?!
(The crowd gave off loud cheers in response as McCall stood there with a smile.)
McCall Everett: I am glad to hear you are all doing good! Now, Leon Dieter, I have heard you loud and clear from the back. I understand where you are coming from, not being able to achieve any kind of victory by yourself after being here for quite a while and I can obviously attest to that since…of course, I haven’t had the greatest of luck either so really, I am not going to back down and deny you of the opportunity that you are trying to make for yourself, without any doubt, I am going to accept your challenge! You all want to see us fight once more?
Persephone: NOOOOOO!
(The crowd chanted yes in response to McCall and she kept up her smile hearing that.)
McCall Everett: I am not going to lie to all of you, being able to pick up my first win after the amount of losses I have taken felt incredibly satisfying, that at the end of the road I was able to achieve what I have been wrestling all of these weeks for. Being an EAW Wrestler isn’t an easy feat at all to accomplish, and it is an even harder accomplishment being able to be successful here, and really, having to encounter walls and problems being put up against me should have brought my mood down, it should have made me stop trying but being knocked down simply motivated me to come back better than before and push further than ever to entertain all of you in this arena!
McCall Everett: Now Leon, I am not the type of person to run away from the fight, I know clearly that our match didn’t end in the best way possible, and my first win didn’t exactly happen through conventional means so I can admit you have a good point there. I told you the first time that we talked that I saw that you had a lack of trying, that maybe that is why you were failing and such. But if you are willing to go out here to the ring and challenge me for another match then that shows me that you are willing to put up everything you can to finally get what you are fighting for, so what do you say? If you really want that match, I am open to one as early as next week!
(Leon Dieter stood in silence letting McCall Everett set out her intentions until finally, he put up a microphone up to his lips and responded.)
Leon Dieter: That is what I have been looking for this whole evening, alright McCall, if you want me to bring a fight I am willing to bring one and a whole lot more, I am not willing to let this escape from my hands ever again so if you want to fight next week? Then that sounds like the perfect time for me. I am setting out a warning for you though, when we fight again, I am going to make sure things don’t end the same as they did last week, you might have fooled me once but I assure you it won’t happen ever again.
(“Like a Stone” by Audioslave began to play up once more as Leon stood in the ring with his serious expression now filled with determination.)
Rich Russillo: McCall Everett versus Leon Dieter is officially set for next week! The two of them have a lot to prove going into their second match against each other.
Persephone: There is literally no need to see a repeat of this, the skater girl will simply beat him again, it will make the next show unbearable for me having to see that match again.
James Peters: I disagree, Leon Dieter is determined to finally achieve his first win here and McCall Everett will want to prove that her win last week wasn’t a fluke, these two Elitists will bring something new to the table with these stakes and be able to put up a great match!
(McCall Everett keeps up her smile, nodding slowly in response and making her way back up the ramp as Voltage fades from ringside.)
(Voltage cuts to a promotional ad for Marvel’s Moon Knight, coming this March.)
(Voltage fades back to ringside, where Bella Braxton is seen with a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled FOR ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
( “Nothing Helps” by ONE OK ROCK plays over the sound system of the arena as the Princess of Missouri is making her way to the ring. )
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! From St-Louis, Missouri! Weighing in at 125 pounds! She is THE MOST WANTED MARY … S… ATLAAAASSS!!!
James Peters: Here comes Mary S. Atlas making her way to the ring, last week she and Becca Blackwell emerged victorious in tag team competition against Lucas Johnson and Donovan Duke.
Rich Russillo: Some would call it a fluke victory, Lucas caused the loss but a win is a win and I am sure Mary doesn’t mind so long as she has the W at the end.
( “Brave Shine” by Aimer plays over the sound system of the Wells Fargo Arena as the newcomer makes her way to the ring with an aura of confidence glowing all over her. She looks ready and able. Looking forward to the fight. )
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENTS! MAKING HER EAW DEBUT! From Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan! Weighing in at 128 pounds; The Prodigious Valkyrie HARUKA KASHIMASHI!!!!!!!!
James Peters: Here is a newcomer freshly signed in Haruka Kashimashi ready to make her Voltage and EAW debut tonight! Haruka has been pretty strong through her promos this week!
Rich Russillo: She’s done better than others on their first week! Let’s see if this translates into being as good in the ring! She is facing an opponent that should give her a good run for her money.
( Ding! Ding! Ding! )
James Peters: And Here We GO! This match is officially underway! The two women are staring down at each other in the center of the ring before locking up in a clinch! Mary looks a little more heated than her opponent she is slowly talking down on her this must be from the back and forth the two of them had.
Persephone: Haruka called out Mary on not being Savage or not even knowing what it means, I’d be pissed if I was Atlas. Ha, who am I kidding, I don’t give a fuck.
Rich Russillo: Both competitors end up locking up, neither wanting to give an inch to the other to the point where the official breaks them apart. Mary asks for a clinch again, Haruka goes for it BUT ATLAS DRIVES A KNEE TO HER STOMACH! She grabs one of her arms and goes into a ripcord motion FOLLOWED BY A KNEE STRIKE! Haruka is on her knees now as Atlas cusses a storm at her. She picks her up, CLOTHESLINE BACK DOWN for the newcomer Kashimashi! Mary grabs her by the hair pulling her up and hoists her into a position for an inverted Alabama Slam! PERFECTLY EXECUTED! Mary doesn’t seem to want and end it there as she picks up her opponent. She throws in a few punches to the face of Kashimashi before going behind her and SWINGS HER INTO A BRIDGING DRAGON SUPLEX!! COVER BY ATLAS!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
James Peters: A shoulder up by the newcomer! Mary gets up with a smile on her face despite the kick out by Haruka!
Rich Russillo: Mary is showing signs of a mean streak recently that aggression can be a double-edged sword if she isn’t careful. She goes to Haruka who is getting to her feet SHE THROWS A ROLLING ELBOW TO MARY’S CHIN! Atlas didn’t expect it! Haruka to the ropes she runs at Mary who tries to clothesline her but she ducks under the arm! She quickly turns, she’s behind Atlas BACKSTABBEEEEEEEEERRR!!!! Atlas is holding her back in pain as she is on the floor with Haruka returning the taunt by bowing respectfully to Mary! Atlas doesn’t look impressed as she goes to her feet, Haruka throws in an uppercut! She then takes down Mary with a Lariat but she gets up, helped by “Cynisca”.
Persephone: Does she even know that name means Female Puppy in Ancient Greek? I mean, if she wants to be called a bitch…
James Peters: I doubt that’s what she meant by that Persephone.
Persephone: Considering my name and origins are you surprised I’m calling it out?
James Peters: Absolutely n-
Rich Russillo: Mary just took the ascendency in the match with a quick Pele Kick which sent her opponent down! She stands behind Haruka, stalking her waiting that she gets vertical SHE THEN GRABS HER FROM BEHIND AND THROWS HER INTO AN EXPLODER SUPLEX!!! Haruka rolls under the ropes before moving slowly up hiking herself with the ropes BUT SHE GETS KICKED OFF THE APRON BY MARY WHO JUMPED INTO THE ROPES AND CONNECTED WITH A TRIANGLE DROPKICK!
James Peters: Meanwhile, outside of the ring Haruka is getting to her feet BUT MARY DROPKICKS HER IN THE BACK SENDING THE NEWCOMER DOWN ON HER FACE!! Mary moves close to her opponent, drives a leg drop in before doing the same with two elbow drops! Mary seems to be in control as the official warns that he will count the two out soon! Mary gets her rival up, whips her into the barricade! Haruka is wincing hard before she gets CLOTHESLINE OVER THE BARRICADE!!
Referee: ONE! TWO!!
Rich Russillo: Kashimashi is getting up as Mary was about to get over the barricade SHE THROWS A DROPKICK OF HER OWN TAKING ATLAS OFF THE RAILING AND ON THE FLOOR CLOSE TO THE RING!!
Referee: THREE!!! FOUR!!!
Rich Russillo: Haruka hops over the railing into a leg drop onto Mary who couldn’t dodge it in time and quickly gets to her feet. She grabs at Mary’s hair before whipping her into the ring breaking the referee’s count. Haruka throws a few kick strikes at Mary who blocks the last one! SHE THROWS IN A ROUNDHOUSE KICK BUT HARUKA DUCKS IT LIKE SHE WAS NEO FROM THE MATRIX! ATLAS IS SURPRISED WHICH ALLOWS THE VALKYRIE TO THROW HER OWN ROUNDHOUSE KICK! DOWN GOES ATLAS!!
James Peters: Mary doesn’t stay on her back for long as she goes to a knee then to her two feet BUT Haruka is standing behind her stalking AND TAKES HER FOR A RIDE WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!! MARY LANDS ON THE UP OF HER BACK AND SHE’S HOLDING HER NECK! Haruka kip up’s her way to her feet and goes to the ropes running toward Mary who’s getting vertical AND DRAGS HER DOWN WITH A RUNNING BULLDOG!! Haruka to her feet again she hops in place a few times while Mary is getting to her feet before dashing to the ropes and charge at Mary on the rebound! Mary with a lariat ducked by Haruka WHO GOES AROUND MARY AND TAKES HER DOWN WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL DDT!!! She’s waiting, patiently, for Mary to get back to her feet Haruka is biding her time before SETTING MARY UP FOR A SAITO SUPLEX!! IT CONNECTS!! SHE GOES FOR A COVER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: Close!
Rich Russillo: Mary with a shoulder up prolongs the fans’ pleasure in what is a tightly contested match so far! Haruka is showing us what she is made of tonight what is in store for us next I wonder? She raises Mary to her feet, A KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION suddenly by Mary who follows WITH A BICYCLE KICK BEHIND HARUKA’S HEAD! DOWN GOES KASHIMASHI! Mary is waiting for Haruka to get back up, asking her sarcastically yet politely and she is positioning herself for the Buzzsaw kick AND SHE NAILS IT IN HER OPPONENT’S FACE!! DOWN GOES HARUKA AGAIN! She should go for a cover but instead, she picks up Haruka and whips her to a corner! What is Mary up to now?
James Peters: She hoists up Haruka so she’s sitting on the top turnbuckle and Mary’s climbing up along with her! Some high-risk manoeuver right here folks are we going to see a superplex? NO, IT’S THE SPANISH FLYYYYYYYY!!!
Persephone: Look! What the fuck?
James Peters: The momentum got them both to actually bounce back to their feet AND HARUKA MOVES TO PICK UP MARY AND SWING HER DOWN WITH A SLEEPER SUPLEX!! FROM ONE MOVE BY MARY TO A FOLLOW-UP BY HARUKA WHAT AN EXPECTED REVERSAL AS BOTH ATHLETES ARE DOWN AND OUT FOR THE TIME BEING!!!
Crowd: This Is Awesome! This Is Awesome! This Is Awesome! This Is Awesome!
Rich Russillo: This is a rather impressive display for both competitors who basically took one another out! Who will get up first? Will they even get to their feet? But we have to go on a commercial break! DON’T GO ANYWHERE FOLKS!!!
( A series of advertisements plays rapidly ranging from a commercial for Raid: Shadow Legends to Shock Value taking place on March 5th as well as Marvel’s Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness which is the Free-Per-View’s main sponsor. The last ad is a local one about the Minnesota Wild who is taking on Connor McDavid and the Oilers in Edmonton tonight. )
James Peters: We are back to live-action folks on Sunday Night Voltage where Mary S. Atlas is duking it out with newcomer Haruka Kashimashi live from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa! Since the commercial both competitors got back to their feet with Haruka having the upper hand for now as she whips Mary into the ropes, taking her down with a sling blade. She quickly moves behind Mary who’s on a knee now AND SHE GOES FOR THE OCTOPUS HOLD! I’m being told she calls it ‘Squid Game’! She has the submission manoeuver locked in! Mary is in a World of trouble now but she manages to get to the ropes before she could tap out! What ring awareness by Mary knowing exactly where to turn in order to grab the rope and save herself from a loss at least for the time being!
Rich Russillo: Haruka gets off of Mary per official order following the rope break she looks a tad disappointed but can we blame her? Squid Game could’ve been key to her first victory but she will have to do more in order to secure her first win! She waits for Mary to stand before attacking her BUT Mary saw the lariat coming! She ducks under it and ends up behind her opponent SWINGING HER UPWARD INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX! Haruka gets up fairly quickly and is taken back down with Mary’s own sling blade! She forces Haruka up by pulling her hair, moving her into a headlock, and transitions into a SNAP SINGLE UNDERHOOK FRONT FACELOCK DROP! DOWN GOES KASHIMASHI! SHE GOES FOR A COVER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: C’mon!!!!
James Peters: The Valkyrie lifted her shoulder up!! She refuses to abdicate! Mary sigh softly before forcing her opponent to her feet, throwing a few elbows to the face she whips Haruka into the nearest corner. Kashimachi falls face first, holding her back but she tries to get up. Mary goes for an enzuigiri BUT HARUKA DUCKS IT! RUNNING FOREARM SMASH!! She pushes Mary against the corner and goes to the opposite one, she charges AND NAILS DOWN MARY WITH A RUNNING METEORAAAAAA!!!! The crowd is pleased and Haruka presses on the offensive! She hoists Mary up, back facing Haruka wait a minute she is going for a crucifix bomb! SHE NAILS IT!!
Rich Russillo: NOW HARUKA GOES FOR A COVER!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
Persephone: Sigh!!
Rich Russillo: Atlas with a kick out she doesn’t want to lose either!! Strong offensive manoeuver by Haruka with that bomb but it wasn’t enough! Haruka came close but it wasn’t enough! She picks Mary up, lifts her up DRIVING HER DOWN ON HER LEFT KNEE FOR A GUTBUSTER!!! Haruka is in control of the match now she is trying to end it and moves Atlas into position for a half nelson suplex IT CONNECTS! BUT SHE OVERSHOT! MARY IS ON HER FEET! SHE TRIES FOR HER HEADSHOT SUPERKICK BUT KASHIMASHI GRABS AT HER BOOT! PELE KICK BY HARUKA!!! MARY GOES DOWN! HARUKA TRIES FOR THE MUTA LOCK BUT MARY clocks her in the face with an elbow breaking the attempt at the hold! DISCUS ELBOW BY MARY TAKING DOWN HARUKA!
James Peters: This might just be the offensive drive young Haruka needs to win this match!
Rich Russillo: Mary just got taken down with a scoop slam and look at Haruka grabbing the legs, SHE’S GOING FOR A SHARPSHOOTER!!! SHE WANTS TO END IT RIGHT HERE AND NOW THE MOVE IS LOCKED IN SHE HAS MARY’S BACK ALMOST BENT AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE!! ATLAS IS SCREAMING IN PAIN AS SHE TRIES TO REACH FOR THE ROPES!!
Persephone: Please just tap damn it so we can move on to something else!
Rich Russillo: Mary inching closer to the ropes, Haruka tries to bring her back to the center of the ring BUT TO NO AVAIL! MARY GRABBED THE ROPES WITH A HAND!!
James Peters: MARY SAVED HERSELF FROM LOSING BY SUBMISSION BY GRABBING ONTO THE ROPES!! WHAT AN EFFORT BY MARY WHO GETS RAISED TO HER FEET BY HA- OH LOOK OUT!! THE CUTTER CULTURE!!! CUTTER CULTURE!! THE RKO BY MARY JUST TOOK DOWN HARUKA WHAT A QUICK-THINKING REVERSAL BY MARY WHO GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRR
James Peters: SHE KICKED OUT!!!
Persephone: FUCK! I wanted this match to be over!
Rich Russillo: As does Mary who shrugs getting annoyed and she calls for the end of it! She kicks Haruka to a corner before quickly going to the opposite one she is stomping a foot on the ground are we going to see Headshot? She dashes forth as Kashimachi is vertical AND MARY’S BOOT CONNECTS WITH HARUKA’S JAW! DOWN GOES THE VALKYRIE!!
Persephone: COVER!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEE!!!!
( DING! DING!! DING!!! )
( “Nothing Helps” by ONE OK ROCK plays over the sound system of the arena as the crowd begins to cheer in support of Mary. )
Bella Braxton: Ladies And Gentlemen The Winner Of This Bout: MARY… S… ATLAAAAAAS!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: What a wonderful match between the Hungry Mary and the debuting Haruka! Both went with a fast-paced back and forth with high-risk moves resulting in a good match for both! Unfortunately, there can only be one winner and it was not meant to be for the debut of The Prodigious Valkyrie!
Rich Russillo: Mary has set herself to show that she was indeed worthy of the nickname Savage tonight facing an opponent that gave her a strong opposition inside that ring just as she did verbally during the week! It won’t be long before young Haruka gets her first EAW win I have no doubts! She has nothing to be ashamed of regarding her performance tonight.
(Mary slowly gets up to her feet after the grueling match that she had against Haruka Kashimashi and her expression is filled with a bit of anger in it. She shakes her hair out of her face and she walks over to the ring announcer, requesting them to give her the microphone.)
Persephone: Why the hell is she requesting a microphone? The match is already done, LEAVE! I hate having to hear people stand there and talk about stuff I don’t care about, but hearing Mary S. Atlas speak is like hearing nails on a chalkboard, it is so irritating!
Rich Russillo: Really? Tell me about it.
Persephone: I would rather see her fall out of a window.
Rich Russillo: Uh-huh!
Persephone: I would rather see her be hit by a truck in the road.
Rich Russillo: Uh-huh!
Persephone: I would rather see someone just strangle her until she passed out-
Rich Russillo: Uh-huh! 😍
Persephone: Ok, now you are being a weirdo again Rich.
James Peters: You aren’t far off there from your own description :mjpls:
(Mary quickly received the microphone and stood on the center of the ring, after the ups and downs that she had throughout last year and the start of this year would definitely make Mary feel annoyed and to the limit of what has been happening so after the crowd quieted down, she began speaking.)
Mary S. Atlas: Yes, it doesn’t take being a genius to know things haven’t been going well for me, having been betrayed by my business partner and having my friend be injured by absolute whores is going to make me angry, annoyed beyond belief, and I am not willing to let another moment pass without making my words be known. I won’t let any kind of disrespect be put in the name of Mary S. Atlas, because after failing once more at King of Elite and not being able to achieve any of the briefcases alongside finally having Becca come back alongside of me, those losses motivate me to go all out, for MaryBecca to go in all cylinders and claim what we are fighting for!
Mary S. Atlas: I know the two of us are still considered rookies, and we might not have all the accomplishments and accolades that most of the wrestlers in Voltage claim to have, but we will do everything in our power to change and correct that, because I am not willing for anybody to put disrespect in MaryBecca’s name, I won’t let assholes like Hikari and insufferable gremlins like Miku tear us down in our way, and I won’t let worthless pieces of trash like Lucas Johnson or Jay Dumbass Johnson get in our way, but especially, I won’t appreciate someone like Madison Kaline talk down both of our names!
(The crowd seemed to cheer a bit in response, pretty interested after hearing Mary call out Madison Kaline of all people.)
Mary S. Atlas: I don’t care how many years she has been in this company or what she has been able to accomplish, I won’t let those kinds of things relent me and bring me down to challenge someone like Madison Kaline, after the kind of disrespect you gave me last week, there will be no way I am letting you get away scot free after doing that, you clearly have low expectations on someone like me because you didn’t even give me a chance to talk back, so allow me to give you the opportunity to prove you wrong in that, because I want a chance to show what I can really do in this ring, to prove that I can beat a former champion and show that I am not some kind of pushover!
(Mary lowered the microphone and stood in the ring while the crowd anticipated if Madison was going to come out or not.)
Persephone: Is she actually calling that old hag out for simply bumping into her? How tiny are people’s egos that they get angry by something like that?
James Peters: That kind of answer is still up in the air till this day, but Mary is right about what she said, she hasn’t had the best luck the past few weeks and she feels like she hasn’t been respected so she is trying once more to prove everybody wrong!
Rich Russillo: But we will have to wait and see if Madison will respond!
(Finally, “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff played out in the speakers as a bit of a mixed reaction happened, but it was mostly cheers as Madison Kaline made her presence, walking out to the stage while sarcastically clapping.)
James Peters: And there she is! The Mistress of Death makes her appearance once again here on Voltage, she always makes an impression bad or good whenever she decides to arrive.
Rich Russillo: They have mostly been bad, especially when she made her return interrupting a match and attacking two talented rookies, but you can’t deny it has been incredibly effective to make herself known again, as she is already expected to fight the Universal Women’s Champion Andrea Valentine and Drake King later in the night.
Persephone: And I wouldn’t be surprised if she is an actual witch who steals the life force from little kids so she can continue to be young, there is some voodoo type shit going there if an oldie like her is looking like that, I am hoping her legs simply fail and she faceplants right into the floor.
(Her music slowly died down as Madison stood in the entrance ramp looking directly at Mary S. Atlas, she was trying to speak up in the microphone but she could not contain herself from laughing.)
Madison Kaline: I am sorry, I am sorry, it simply makes me laugh that this is who I have been called out for, do you still not know who you are speaking to? :mjlol: I have accomplished far more that you could ever possibly imagine, a former Empress of Elite, a Hall of Famer, a two time Women’s World Champion, I am practically wasting my time here coming out and giving you the light of day, I might hate Andrea Valentine and consider her a sad sack of shit but she has won accomplishments just like me, she is the current Universal Women’s Champion…well, not for long after I am done with her, but she is a champion here, and later in the night, I am fighting a former World Champion, so when someone like Mary S. Atlas, the literal bottom of the barrel here calls me out for a match…do you expect me to NOT laugh?
Madison Kaline: I would simply die right here from laughing too hard, because you see Mary, I am already used to fighting people like you, wrestlers who will do anything in their way to gain some kind of relevance here, and what they usually do is simply bark at the wrong tree and expect that same tree to not fall on them. I am used to fighting people who just want to make a name for themselves despite not having what it takes to do so, and really, you are not far off from that exact description. I could simply deny your challenge and leave you standing there in a heap of your own disappointment, but no, I am not the kind of person to do that, I am not THAT cold hearted, I can embark in charity every once in a while. I have a lot of better things to do than give you the time of day, I have an Universal Women’s Championship match that I have to worry about and put my focus on but since it seems like you really want me to embarrass you on that ring, I have no problem giving you your 15 minutes of fame, so Mary S. Atlas, I accept your challenge.
(The crowd exploded in cheers hearing this kind of match being made.)
Madison Kaline: You should be grateful that I am giving you the chance to wrestle against me, no one gets a personal date with the Mistress of Death that easily, so does Shock Value sound good to you?
(A confident smile appeared on Mary S. Atlas’ face as she didn’t waste any time responding to Madison.)
Mary S. Atlas: Are you kidding? Of course it does, no matter what kind of date or place we are fighting at, I am going to accept that challenge! But you shouldn’t go into our match with that kind of overconfidence Madison, the accomplishments that you have been able to achieve don’t scare me at all, you talk down on me because I am simply a rookie but everybody around here forgets that one way or another, you start as a rookie, and there isn’t any doubt that you were a rookie of your own at one point in your career Madison. So really, I do not care how much of a threat you think you are, I am going to beat you and make you respect who MaryBecca is.
(Madison could simply roll her eyes in annoyance hearing Mary speak up like that and she didn’t waste any time making her thoughts known.)
Madison Kaline: And there we go again! Mary, you complained about people not giving you respect for almost 5 minutes before you called me out but what about me huh? Nobody has given me that either, I simply get insults and get underestimated by people who can’t even reach the kind of status I have made for myself, they insult me calling me old and stating that I should have never come back when today, I am in the best shape I have been in my whole entire life, you think I won’t use that opportunity either? To be able to claim the Universal Women’s Championship and stand on the top once more? I am a World Championship level competitor, Mary S. Atlas could NEVER hold a candle to Madison Kaline, not today, not at Shock Value, and not in this lifetime.
(“O Fortuna” by Carl Orff played once more as a gigantic grin appeared on Madison’s face, turning her back on Mary and slowly walking off the stage.)
Rich Russillo: Shock Value simply continues to get even more stacked than before as it seems we will see Madison Kaline and Mary S. Atlas battle it out there!
James Peters: With Mary S. Atlas fighting to make her name be respected and Madison Kaline feeling incredibly confident going into this match, it won’t be a surprise if we see an incredible match happen at Shock Value.
Persephone: I could care less who wins between the old hag and Mary S. Atlas, but as long as they end up killing each other in the end, everything will be fine in my book.
(Mary stood in the ring simply shooting a glare towards Madison, now that she finally had this kind of opportunity in her hands, she wasn’t going to give up to achieve it so as she slowly left the ring, Voltage faded away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Jay Jerry Johnson, Showdown’s ARIA, and Dynasty’s Alex Myers compete in an Electric Eel Deathmatch.)
(Sunday Night Voltage comes back from commercial break over to the Wells Fargo Arena where instantly the sounds of ‘POA’ by Future are heard blasting through the speakers of the arena. The crowd sounds off in a mixed reaction primarily dominated by boos upon seeing Jay Jerry Johnson make his way out to the stage. He has a confident look on his face which he boasts with pride while scanning the crowd in attendance. It’s not long after that he straightens the suit he has on before making his way down the ramp and to the ring from there.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… JAY JERRY JOHNSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Last week Jay came up short in singles competition against Madison Kaline. While it might’ve been a hard blow to take for him, and I’m sure made him very unhappy in the moment, now he finds himself in another scenario that I’m sure matters more to him than that.
James Peters: Later in the night Captain Charisma made a tri-branded match official consisting of Jay going up against Showdown’s ARIA and Dynasty’s Alex Myers in a Triple Threat Electric Eel Deathmatch at Shock Value. Of course we know Jay’s eagerness to make himself known, and by winning that match and standing tall for Voltage, he’d do just that.
Persephone: Have I ever told you how much I hate these brand supremacy matches? Specifically because of the stupid people Captain Charisma gets to represent us every time he does so. Because there’s about a 9 out of 10 chance that we lose each and every time. It doesn’t help that Jay Jerry Jouchebag here is the one he chose this time around… we’re fucked.
(Jay makes his way around the ring, taking a microphone from the ringside area before heading up the steel steps and onto the apron. He enters into the ring and takes a spin before finding himself at the center of the ring. He looks around while ‘POA’ begins to come to a close, taking a moment to let the crowd get their reactions in before he brings his microphone up and begins to speak from there.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: We have an interesting scenario on our hands when it comes to Shock Value, don’t we? We have me, Jay Jerry Johnson, going up against ARIA and Alex Myers at Shock Value in a… Triple Threat Electric Eel Deathmatch. Now I’ll admit that match stipulation doesn’t sound all that pleasant, and I’m sure it’ll be a sight to see in person when the time comes. But frankly, I don’t really give a damn about that, not just that but who I’m facing either. 2022 hasn’t been the best year for me and it hasn’t really panned out the way that it expected, and I would be wrong if I said I wasn’t slightly pissed at that, but with every shortcoming it allows me to dust myself off and keep pushing forward, and that’s the only thing that’s happening right now, constant progression. So right now I’m walking into Shock Value with the same mindset I always do, that I can’t lose. Alex and ARIA can throw whatever they want at me, but they’ll learn soon enough that they’re not just facing anyone, they’re facing me. They’re facing someone with nothing to lose and that’s dangerous. I’ll tell you that right now.
Jay Jerry Johnson: But you know what? What’s the fun in just speaking about them? Before I go any further into this topic, I think I want both Alex and ARIA out here so I can set it straight with the two of them. Because I don’t want any excuses once I’m through with them, that’s all I’ll tell you right now. So come on, we don’t have all day. You get the chance to finally say your piece in front of everyone too!
(As soon as Jay says that, ‘DESTINY’ by Saori Yoshida is heard playing through the speakers of the arena to the loud cheers of the crowd here tonight. The camera then goes from him over to ARIA who is seen making her way out from the backstage area with a microphone in her hand. She has a smile on her face while she makes her way down the ramp and towards the ring, rolling in and meeting up in front of Jay. ‘DESTINY’ begins to come to a close from there, as ARIA brings her microphone up and begins to speak.)
ARIA: Now Jay look… I’m going to be really honest with you here and you can take it however you want to. Be happy, be pissed, whatever. Knowing the type of person that you are, and what it’s gotten you as a result… I already don’t see things ending too well for you. Despite that, I actually do want to make it crystal clear that I am going to do everything that I can to make sure I find a different result at Shock Value than I found at King of Elite fighting for the Specialists Championship. Because losing that against Harper was just another lesson learned for me, and by the time Shock Value finally comes around, I believe that I’ll have what it takes to not only defeat Alex… but to defeat you as well.
(Jay looks amused, nodding his head slowly, but before he’s able to speak the sounds of ‘Voices’ by Motionless In White blasting through the speakers of the arena. The camera then goes over to show Alex Myers making their way out to the stage while the crowd gives a mix of cheers and boos as they do so. They have a straight and serious look on their face, bearing the scars of the attack Terry Chambers gave them a few days prior. From there, they then proceed to make their way down the ramp and towards the ring. They enter the ring and take a look at the two of them, despite the respect they have for one of them maintaining a serious look on their face while ‘Voices’ begins to come to a close and they begin to speak from there.)
Alex Myers: Unlike you Jay, I’m someone that has absolutely zero problems with the situation that I find myself in, in fact… I love it. Despite only being on Voltage for half a Season I was there enough to get a taste of what this brand has to offer, and it feels like I’m right at home. So an Electric Eel Deathmatch? Well, let’s just say that I’m more fit than anyone else in this ring to win that match and challenge for the New Breed Championship. Because the two of you will be stepping into my playground. Jay, you haven’t been anywhere near as impressive as I have, and while I respect everything that you ARIA have managed to do, you haven’t been around long enough to actually prepare yourself for something like this. Both of you just don’t know what you’re getting yourself into, but I’d be glad to introduce you two to it.
ARIA: Alex, you’re right. To be honest I have no idea what to expect heading into Shock Value especially something as absurd as an Electric Eel match, but that doesn’t mean I can’t prepare myself for it either, and know what I’m getting myself into before it happens. I’ve never been afraid to take a gamble no matter what it is, and I forsure have never backed down in my life. So to say that you have the edge in this situation… I’d like to object to that. I’m not settling for anything less than a victory, and I will do anything and everything to make sure that it happens.
Jay Jerry Johnson: Sorry to interrupt the snoozefest, but I don’t want the two of you going on for too long and making our audience here tonight ask for a refund. You can hug and kiss another time I promise. The real reason that I want the two of you out here right now is as a warning. A warning situation no matter what you may think, or whatever stipulation it might be, I’m going to win at Shock Value. With that, your best bet right now is to just accept that while you still can. Especially you…
(Jay turns around towards Alex, who raises their eyebrow at the gall of Triple J right now.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: Especially you, Alex Myers. Because I know ARIA doesn’t pose much of a threat towards me because she’d rather coward out than put up a fight. You, you will be one insufferable nuisance. So I don’t want to hear a single word out of your mouth, because if that happens? Then you’re better off just stepping back and walking off before Reckless Wiring isn’t the only loss you get handed to you.
Alex Myers: I’m sure you know a lot about losses, don’t you? You can throw stones from glass houses all you want, but just know it’s only a matter of whether it will hold water when Shock Value comes around… and it won’t. Say what you want, but the only place it’ll lead you to is inevitable failure.
(Alex shoves Jay away which causes him to scrunch his face in anger. He shakes his head before turning around and shoving Alex away in return, with them not taking it very kindly either.)
Rich Russillo: OH NOW IT’S ON! BOTH JAY AND ALEX LAUNCH TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER WHICH SURPRISES ARIA! A BRAWL HAS BEEN SPARKED BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM AND THEY’RE ABSOLUTELY GOING OFF ON ONE ANOTHER! JAY MANAGES TO BACK ALEX UP INTO A CORNER, SENDING PUNCHES OVER TO THEM WITH RELENTLESSNESS!
James Peters: JAY THROWS ALEX DOWN TO THE CENTER OF THE RING WHILE LOOKING TO SET THEM UP… BUT HERE COMES ARIA WHO NAILS JAY WITH A FOREARM COMING INTO HELP ALEX! ARIA DECIDES TO CHOOSE THE PERSON THAT SHE’S NOT FRIENDS WITH, AND JAY RETREATS OUT OF THE RING BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE CAN HAPPEN!
(Jay clutches his head in pain while he stares down the two of them, ARIA helps Alex up but both of them share an intense staredown as well, knowing that they won’t be able to be so buddy buddy with one another come Shock Value. The last shot is the three of them staring down one another before Sunday Night Voltage fades to elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Donovan Duke defends his National Elite Championship against Lucas Johnson.)
(Mona Lisa by Lil Wayne feat. Kendrick Lamar starts up playing throughout the area. The capacity crowd starts rising to their feet to applaud. Cleopatra comes out in in regular street clothes. She hi-fives some of the people in the crowd, and makes her way into the ring)
James Peters: Well here comes Cleopatra, who made her long-awaited return to an EAW ring just last week. And in an even more surprising twist of fate, she called out Kendra Shamez! Just what the hell is going on around here?
Rich Russillo: #EAW15!
Persephone: She’s old.
James Peters: She’s not old, and she just competed just this past fall, and looked great! I’m looking forward to whatever she has planned, but as for her idea for calling out Kendra? I’m not sure what’s up with that. It might be a futile attempt because I’m not sure if Kendra even has the desire to wrestle again, we haven’t seen her around these parts in a very long time.
Persephone: She’s also old.
James Peters: And I’m sure they’re ten times the athlete than you ever have been. They’re both two of the greatest Elitists EAW has ever seen, and we would be privileged to get the chance to see the both of them duke it out.
Persephone: “Duke it out” .. Alright you’re old too.
(The camera follows Cleopatra who is walking around the ring with a microphone, until she’s ready to speak)
Cleopatra: …
(Cleopatra doesn’t say anything though, as she goes and rolls out of the ring to get a chair from ringside. She throws it into the ring, before following it, and setting it up right in the middle of the ring.)
Cleopatra: I’ll wait.
(Cleopatra just sits on the seat, as nothing happens.)
Persephone: I hate her. Why are we wasting time on this bullshit? Can security please take this insane cat woman out of here? Let’s waste all the time on this old fucking woman, as she hijacks the show. I’m sure we don’t have younger, more talented Elitists just waiting around to get a shot at some TV time. No let’s wait on this dumb cow. What a selfish beast of a Woman.
Rich Russillo: :oh: So you admit that there’s talented Elitists on Voltage then?
Persephone: No
Rich Russillo: But you just said…
Persephone: I just don’t want to see this Grandmother in the ring anymore, for fucks sake.
James Peters: It seems like she wants an answer from Kendra, and is willing to wait all night, until she has her answer.
Persephone: Fuck it, I’m going to take care of her myself.
James Peters: No, you won’t.
Persephone: Oh no? You don’t think so bitch boy?? Watch this.
Rich Russillo: :lupe:
(Persephone stands up, before promptly sitting back down)
James Peters: You-
Persephone: Shut the fuck up. But seriously she’s just wasting our time, Kendra literally isn’t even fucking here.
James Peters: You may have a point Persephone, I don’t know if Kendra is here. Sure she was called out last week, but that doesn’t mean she would just automatically just jump at the challenge. She doesn’t have anything to prove, does she?
Rich Russillo: Maybe not to some, but maybe to herself she does. I haven’t seen her today, but that doesn’t mean she’s not here.
Persephone: I’m telling you, this dumb bitch is just wasting our time, there is no way that Kendra Shamez is here!
(Suddenly the lights dim, and Needles and Pins by Deftones start to play. A spotlight appears at the top of the stage. No one comes out for a while, building anticipation, but sure enough, Kendra Shamez makes her way into the spotlight, and basks in the raucous ovation that she’s getting from the crowd.)
Persephone: I TOLD YOU GUYS SHE WAS GOING TO SHOW UP! YOU NEVER FUCKING LISTEN TO ME! ITS KENDRA SHAMEZ! I NEVER HAD A DOUBT IN MY MIND!
(The camera transitions over to Cleopatra as she has a big grin on. As the camera transitions back to Kendra she makes her way down to the ring.)
James Peters: This is incredible! What a dream match!
Rich Russillo: I can’t believe my eyes!
(Kendra reaches the ring ropes, and enters the ring, coming face to face with Cleopatra)
Cleopatra: Not going to lie, I’m not shocked to see you. I hoped that you would answer the challenge.
(Kendra returns a sly smile back to Cleopatra)
Kendra Shamez: Well, it is EAW15 after all.
(The crowd starts chanting welcome back. Kendra lets it go for a while, but starts talking again.)
Kendra Shamez: I would like to possibly get a wellness check on you before we continue though. I have to question whether you’re in the best state of mind by calling me out. You could’ve returned, faced anyone else on the roster at Shock Value, won, and sent everyone home happy. Instead, you chose to call me out. It’s bold, it’s confident, and yet it’s still downright stupid. Quite frankly I had to show up here to see you face to face, just to know if you were serious or not about the whole thing. Now seeing you up close and personal, I see the fire in your eyes… And you’re actually serious.
(Cleopatra shakes her head, and with a look of confusion ponders aloud)
Cleopatra: Why wouldn’t I be serious? We’re both women who helped make the division what it is today. Both of us are two of the most successful, and most influential Woman in EAW history, and just a few months ago, we already learned that I can still go in the ring. Have you lost tabs on the product? I wasn’t going against someone years out from the company, I was against people that live, breath, and die EAW in this company right now. I want to see if the same can be said for you Kendra. You haven’t actually wrestled a single match in quite some time now. Do you still have it? Is the shine of Kendra dusty, rusted over, and just broken down? I can’t be so sure, we haven’t been able to get an answer to that in a long long time, and I do wonder why that is.
(Kendra just waves a dismissive hand in Cleopatra’s face)
Kendra Shamez: Oh stop it, you don’t have to make up lies in order to get me interested in this. There’s no need to keep everyone waiting to see the answer play out, I accept your challenge.
(The capacity crowd erupts again at Kendra accepting the challenge.)
Kendra Shamez: While it has been a few years since I’ve been seen in an EAW ring competing compared to your few months, I’m still the OG Vixen, and giving me a chance to get back in the ring, is the last thing you should have done. I have what it takes to make your dream become a nightmare, as I expose you to the entire world. Despite everything you’ve accomplished, you aren’t on my level, and to ever think that you just might be, is absolutely preposterous. I’m going to show you what the clear cut pecking order is between the two of us, and I do hope you learn your lesson, and realize that calling me out is not the smartest choice you could make.
Cleopatra: We’re both two of the greatest to ever do it, and you know that. You’ve been gone for a long time, that you think being the “OG Vixen” is something to hold against me of all people. It’s not, the company has moved forward, even I learned to move forward. Stop living in the past, because the future is passing you by, and while a name like Cleopatra is bound to stick around, sooner or later we might have to worry about yours. I’ve learned to grow with the times, actually competing more than once or twice every few years and getting the opportunity to face all kinds of talent, while you’re clearly stuck in them. I don’t think I’m the one that should be worried.
(Kendra squints, and gives a condescending smile to Cleopatra)
Kendra Shamez: Tell yourself whatever you need to keep your hope alive. I’m sure as soon as you saw me step onto the stage, and into the ring with you, you immediately regretted the decision. And if you haven’t yet, don’t worry, there’s still time.
Cleopatra: I guess we will see. There is a reason I challenged you. I’m looking forward to seeing what you have to offer, and seeing how you compare to the Queen of the Nile.
(Cleopatra puts out her hand. Kendra looks at it for a second before looking back at Cleopatra, and with a smirk on her face, Kendra shakes her hand. “Needles and Pins” by Deftones starts playing again, as Kendra makes her way out of the ring.)
James Peters: Two all-time greats doing battle in an EAW ring! I can’t wait for Shock Value to get here, this is going to be an amazing match!
Rich Russillo: They both are very confident in their abilities, and want to prove that they are the best. That right there is the makings of a stellar match!
Persephone: Sure is! Now if only we could find a time machine, so they could stop being decrepit zombie bitches. Then we could actually enjoy it!
James Peters: Welcome back Kendra! Welcome back, Cleopatra! We cannot wait for this match! Folks, we are taking a commercial break, but don’t go anywhere, there’s more Voltage coming up!
(Voltage fades to a promotional ad for the Batman, in theaters March.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades back into the arena where ‘Age-Age Money’ by LADYBABY is heard blasting through the speakers. The camera goes over to show Miku Sakai taking a seat at ringside with simps surrounding her pampering her as she looks disgusted simply because she’s there. Meanwhile, Bella Braxton is seen standing at the center of the ring with a smile on her face ready to announce the next match on hand!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the following SINGLES MATCH is a contest scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
(‘Zombie’ by The Cranberries begins to blast through the speakers of the arena as the camera goes over to show Becca Black making her way through the backstage area. She then finds herself in the stands where she looks around determined before making her way down the steps.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from London, England… weighing in at 123 pounds… THE THUNDERBOLT… BECCA BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well last week Becca made her return after injury to go up against Donovan Duke and Lucas Johnson with Mary S. Atlas where they came out with a victory. At the same time, she also found herself tangled in a conflict with Miku Sakai as well. Who is at ringside tonight and I’m sure is going to play a factor in this match.
James Peters: Well despite that, now she has some tough competition in her way this week going up against a debuting Diamond Dixon. I’m sure Becca has been dying for some singles action and she’s going to get that.
Persephone: :francis: I preferred the time when she was gone, it was much quieter. Now she’s back and… well… praying for another injury 🙏🙏🙏!
(‘Bussin’ by Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby begins to blast through the speakers of the arena while Diamond Dixon struts out to the stage. She has a smirk on her face as she waves away the crowd before taking a spin and making her way down the ramp and to the ring from there.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… from Houston, Texas… weighing in at 176 pounds… THE CROWN JEWEL… DIAMOND DIXON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: And here we have a new face on the Voltage brand in the form of Diamond Dixon, who is feeling it here tonight and I’m sure is ready to get down to business this week.
James Peters: Diamond doesn’t have the easiest opponent in her debut but by the looks of things she’s ready to go. I can’t wait to see what she’s able to do and let’s see some magic!
Persephone: Optimism 🤢🤢🤢.
(DING! DING DING!)
James Peters: Here we go, this match is officially underway between Becca Black and the debuting Diamond Dixon!
Rich Russillo: Diamond Dixon gets Becca in a headlock position, BUT BECCA ROLLS THROUGH, AS SHE TAKES DOWN DIAMOND DIXON WITH A DOMINATING LARIAT! Dixon falls all the way down to the canvas, immediately getting up from the impact of Becca’s Lariat, AND BECCA INTELLIGENTLY NAILS HER WITH ANOTHER LARIAT RIGHT AFTER SHE STOOD BACK UP ON HER FEET, WHICH TAKES HER DOWN ONCE AGAIN, BEFORE SHE CAN EVEN DO ANYTHING!
(Becca poses in the center of the ring with an obvious cocky smirk on her face, as the audience gives ‘The Thunderbolt’ a fairly positive reception.)
James Peters: BECCA ISN’T DONE, KEEPING HERSELF FOCUSED ON HER OPPONENT ALL ALONG, TAKING DIAMOND DIXON OUT OF THE RING WITH A THIRD LARIAT OVER THE TOP ROPE!! DIAMOND DIXON GOT UP LEANING TOWARDS THE ROPES AFTER BECCA’S BACK-TO-BACK RUNNING LARIAT’S, WHICH GAVE BECCA THE CHANCE TO CAPITALIZE AND IMMEDIATELY TAKE THE ADVANTAGE, SENDING HER TO THE RINGSIDE AREA OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Rich Russillo: Diamond Dixon is standing there at the ringside area not totally balancing herself, BUT BECCA BLACK ONCE AGAIN CAPITALIZES, NOT AT ALL GIVING HER OPPONENT A CHANCE TO RECOVER, AS SHE REBOUNDS RUNNING OFF THE ROPES, BEFORE GOING OUT THROUGH THE SECOND ROPE, TAKING DOWN DIAMOND DIXON WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!!!
James Peters: BECCA BLACK IS GOING FOR IT HERE TONIGHT, AS SHE KEEPS HER DOMINATING START IN THIS MATCH GOING!!! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE LAYING THERE AT THE RINGSIDE AREA, AS MIKU SAKAI IS STANDING THERE, RIGHT NEXT TO THEM AND WATCHING CLOSELY! WHAT A START FOR THIS MATCH!
(Becca is clearly the first to start backing up to her feet, as she stares down the eyes of the former Specialist Champion Miku Sakai, who’s doing nothing but smirking at the moment, but all of that doesn’t concern the referee, who starts his ten count.)
Referee: ONE!! TWO!! THREE!!
Persephone: Is that bitch standing there at ringside to do nothing!? Fuck’s sake, attack her so we can have this whack ass match end in disqualification already! It just started, and I’m already bored. I wonder why wouldn’t Captain Charisma just end this company since there are no good Elitists on the roster anyway. Besides, that show became even more pointless ever since Rex McAllister was nowhere to be seen. 😒
Rich Russillo: Becca Black, right after finally getting right back up to her feet, starts ignoring Miku Sakai and focusing back on her match, as she rolls back in the ring, leaning towards the bottom turnbuckle for a few seconds in order to catch her breath. Becca backs up as she stares at Diamond Dixon, who just got back up to her feet thanks to the barricade, as she nods, before RUNNING OFF THE ROPES, REBOUNDING, AND NAILING DIAMOND DIXON WITH *ANOTHER* SUICIDE DIVE!!!!!!! THE SUICIDE DIVE TO DIAMOND DIXON CONNE-
James Peters: THE COUNTER!!! THE REVERSAL JUST IN TIME!!! DIAMOND DIXON SAVES HERSELF AT THE RIGHT TIME!!! THE JUMPING KNEE NAILS THE JAW OF BECCA BLACK WHO FALLS INSIDE THE RING AFTER THE FAILED ATTEMPT TO KEEP HER DOMINATING START GOING!!
Rich Russillo: BECCA BLACK RAN OFF THE ROPES AND WENT RIGHT FOR ANOTHER SUICIDE DIVE, BUT IT WAS DIAMOND DIXON TO NAIL HER WITH THE JUMPING HIGH KNEE RIGHT TO THE JAW IN MIDAIR!!! WHAT A SURPRISE MOVE BY THE DEBUTEE!!! WHAT A COMEBACK!!! DIAMOND DIXON GETS THE CHANCE TO CATCH HER BREATH, AS SHE FINALLY HAD HER STRONG-WILLED OPPONENT GROUNDED!!!
Referee: FOUR!!!! FIVE!!!! SIX!! SEV-
Persephone: So, not even a count-out ending so this shit can be called off…fuck.
James Peters: Diamond Dixon makes it back to the ring, as she grabs the grounded Becca Black, before getting her inside a Rear Naked Choke! Diamond Dixon applies the Rear Naked Choke, attempting to let her opponent run out of oxygen and submit here tonight! Becca is clearly starting to run out of breath here, but she has no quit in her! She, despite how hard Diamond Dixon is applying that Choke, starts getting up to her knees, and starts trying to elbow the stomach of Dixon in order to break the hold, but Dixon doesn’t seem to break the hold at all, as she keeps it applie-
Rich Russillo: BUT, BLACK ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH A SNAPMARE!! THE SNAPMARE IS ALL OF A SUDDEN HIT ON DIAMOND DIXON FORCING HER TO LET GO OFF OF BECCA! BUT RIGHT AFTER, BOTH COMPETITORS GET RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, ALLOWING DIAMOND DIXON TO NAIL BECCA BLACK WITH A SPINEBUSTER!!
James Peters: SPINEBUSTER CONNECTS ON BECCA, BUT DIAMOND DOESN’T AT ALL SEEM TO BE DONE HERE!! SHE KEEPS BECCA IN THE SAME POSITION, AS SHE LIFTS HER UP ONCE AGAIN, BEFORE NAILING HER WITH ANOTHER!! ANOTHER SPINEBUSTER TO BECCA BLACK CONNECTS BREAKING HER IN HALF, AND DIAMOND DIXON HOOKS BOTH LEGS FOR A PIN ATTEMPT!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: BECCA POWERS OUT! Clearly, to have someone like Becca Black down and out for good, it would take SO MUCH more than that! Diamond Dixon gets back up to her feet- HEY, SCHOOL BOY!! SCHOOL BOY!! SCHOOL BOY!! SCHOOL BOY BY BECCA!! THE ROLL-UP FROM BEHIND FROM OUT OF NOWHERE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN BY BECCA BLACK!! DIAMOND DIXON FOR DAMN SURE DID NOT SEE THAT COMING, WHICH MAY VERY WELL BE THE REASON THIS MATCH ENDS RIGHT HERE!! BECCA BLACK FROM OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A ROLL-UP, AND SHE MIGHT STEAL IT RIGHT HERE!! COUNT IT, REF!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHH-
James Peters: DIAMOND DIXON KICKS OUT, ROLLING HER UP HERSELF!! DIAMOND DIXON ESCAPES FROM BECCA BLACK’S ROLL-UP, GETTING HER IN ONE OF HER OWN!! THE ROLL-UP BY DIAMOND DIXON RIGHT HERE COULD END THE MATCH RIGHT HERE!! THE DEBUTEE MIGHT STEAL IT!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHH-
Persephone: Even when using cheap ways, they fail to get it done. Fucking trash.
Rich Russillo: BECCA KICKS OUT, AND THIS MATCH CONTINUES, AS BOTH ELITISTS IMMEDIATELY GET RIGHT BACK UP TO THEIR FEET, BEFORE DIAMOND DIXON TAKES BECCA DOWN WITH A DROPKICK!! BECCA BLACK GETS RIGHT BACK UP FROM THE IMPACT OF THE MOVE –
James Peters: ONLY FOR DIAMOND DIXON TO FOLLOW IT UP WITH A DDT!! THE DDT CONNECTS AND SLAMS BECCA BLACK’S HEAD RIGHT ONTO THE CANVAS!! DIAMOND DIXON ROLLS BECCA AROUND, IMMEDIATELY GETTING ON TOP OF HER FOR THE PIN!! THE COVER ON BECCA BLACK!! SHE HOOKS THE LEG!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTTTT-
Rich Russillo: KICK OUT!!! BECCA BLACK WITH THE SHOULDER UP, AND THIS MATCH CONTINUES!!! THE KICK OUT BY BECCA BLACK ANGERS THE HELL OUT OF THE DEBUTING DIAMOND DIXON, WHO STARTS LITERALLY SMASHING THE FOREHEAD AND NOSE OF BECCA WITH THE QUICK, CONTINUOUS, CONSECUTIVE PUNCHES WITHOUT HAVING THE SLIGHTEST WILL TO STOP!!!
James Peters: DIAMOND DIXON IS BEATING THE SHIT OUT OF BECCA BLACK, AND THE REFEREE HAS NOTHING TO DO BUT START HIS COUNT!! DIAMOND DIXON MIGHT JUST GET HERSELF DISQUALIFIED HERE, AND WITH THE AMOUNT OF ANGER YOU CAN SEE ON HER FACE, SHE MIGHT NOT EVEN BOTHER TO GIVE A DAMN!!!
Referee: ONE!!!! TWO!!!! THREE!!!! FOUR!!! FIVE-
Persephone: FUCK, FUCK, FUCK!!!! THIS COULD HAVE JUST ENDED RIGHT HERE, BUT IN ORDER TO TARGET ME LIKE HOW ALMOST EVERYONE HERE DOES, SHE DECIDED TO KEEP THIS SHITTY ASS MATCH GOING!
Rich Russillo: Hey, but I never target you! 🙂🙂
Persephone: :wtf: You target me the most.
Rich Russillo: :mjcry: Ight.
James Peters: Diamond Dixon picks the helpless body of Becca Black right back up to its feet, AS SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES-
Rich Russillo: ‘CHELSEA GRIN!!!!’ ‘CHELSEA GRIN!!!!!!!’ ‘CHELSEA GRIN!!!!!!’ THE SPINNING BACK FIST BY BECCA BLACK CONNECTS MIDWAY FROM ABSOLUTELY OUT OF NOWHERE, AND I’M MORE THAN SURE THAT DIAMOND DIXON WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE!!!
James Peters: THE ‘CHELSEA GRIN’ SPINNING BACK FIST BY BECCA BLACK DESTROYS THE JAW OF DIAMOND DIXON AND TAKES HER THE FUCK DOWN ONTO THE GROUND!!! BECCA BLACK JUST PROBABLY KNOCKED DIAMOND DIXON THE HELL OUT FOR GOOD, AND SHE CONFIDENTLY LAYS DOWN FOR THE PIN, HOOKING ONE LEG!! THE COVER!! THE COVER ON DIAMOND DIXON!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: DIAMOND DIXON STAYS ALIVE, AS SHE FORCES THE SHOULDER UP FROM THE MAT!! KICK OUT!! BECCA BLACK FOR SURE IS NOT HAPPY AT THE MOMENT, NOR BELIEVING THAT WHAT WHAT HAPPENED ACTUALLY HAPPENED!! DIAMOND DIXON STAYS ALIVE, AND THIS IS STILL GOING!!!
James Peters: BECCA HAS CLEARLY HAD ENOUGH, AS SHE GETS RIGHT BACK UP TO HER FEET, BACKING UP TO THE CORNER!!! SHE STARTS CHARGING AS SHE IS LOOKING TO END ALL OF IT RIGHT HERE!!! SHE STARTS CHARGING FOR THE ‘LIGHTS OUT’ BULL HAMMER ELBOW STRIKE, AS DIAMOND IS SLOWLY GETTING BACK UP TO HER FEE—
Rich Russillo: HEY, LOOK IT’S MIKU SAKAI!! MIKU SAKAI GETS ON THE APRON, AS SHE FLIPS BECCA OFF! BECCA LOOKS SO MAD AT THE MOMENT, AS HER ANGER GET TOTAL CONTROL OF HER, MAKING HER CLOTHESLINE MIKU OFF THE APRON!
James Peters: BUT NO!! MIKU MOVES OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME, AS SHE JUMPS OFF THE APRON BACK INTO THE RINGSIDE AREA!
(Miku is laughing uncontrollably at ringside while Rebecca is yelling profanities at her, telling her to get back onto the apron and see what happens. But at the same time, her anger has completely controlled her… leaving her distracted.)
Rich Russillo: BECCA TURNS AROUND, JUST FOR DIAMOND DIXON TO CUT HER IN HALF WITH THE SPEAR!!! SPEAR!! THE SPEAR CONNECTS!!!
James Peters: DIAMOND DIXON DOESN’T SEEM TO BE DONE HERE THOUGH, AS SHE PICKS BECCA BLACK RIGHT BACK TO HER FEET, AND THE ‘FACELIFT!!!!’ THE FACEBUSTER CONNECTS, AND BECCA HAS TO BE UNCONSCIOUS RIGHT NOW!! DIAMOND DIXON HOOKS BOTH LEGS, AND THE COVER!!!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTTTTWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Persephone: :blessed:!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Bussin” by Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby blasts through the speakers once again, as Miku Sakai starts laughing at Becca, before shaking her head, and making her way to the back, leaving the arena, meanwhile Diamond Dixon gets back up with the biggest smirk on her face, looking happy with the victory she was just able to pick up, as the referee holds up her hand, acknowledging her as the winner.)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… DIIIIIIIAAAAAAMOOOOOOOOOOOND DIIIIIIIIIIXOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!
Rich Russillo: Not through the cleanest method, but she did it! Diamond Dixon defeats Becca Black, and she was able to win her debut match!
James Peters: And nothing we can take from Becca Black. She kept fighting till her last breath, and she ALMOST had this match won, but Miku Sakai had another opinion. I’m sure that that loss won’t stop Becca Black from shining, and that this is not the end of whatever is going on between Miku Sakai and Becca Black, but congratulations to Diamond Dixon for her successful debut match victory.
Persephone: I can rest for a bit now… finally.
(The last shot is seen as Diamond Dixon is on the top turnbuckle, celebrating her debut match victory, meanwhile Becca Black is laying there unconscious. From there, Voltage fades to black.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Becca Black faces Miku Sakai.)
(“Zombie” by Bad Wolves begins to play through the speakers of the Wells Fargo Arena. The crowd becomes unglued at the night of the longest-reigning Universal Women’s Champion, Ms. Extreme, who comes out with the determination to get her dream match with Cage tonight. Last week, she extended the invitation for Cage to come to Voltage and hopefully, accept her challenge.)
Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…PLEASE WELCOME AT THIS TIME…”THE RED QUEEN”…MS. EXTREME!!!!!!
James Peters: Last week, Camille threw out the invitation to Cage to come to Voltage, but from what I’ve heard, Cage isn’t anywhere to be found at the moment, so it makes me wonder if he’s even backstage at Voltage tonight.
Rich Russillo: It doesn’t strike me as Cage for someone to deny someone like Ms. Extreme a challenge. This woman did something that not many people have the courage to do and that’s call out Cage to a match at Shock Value. I’m expecting an answer from him tonight and I don’t think that Ms. Extreme is settling for anything less.
Persephone: Honestly, I hope this is short and sweet because I’m looking to get this entire show over with.
(Ms. Extreme goes around to the time keeper’s area and grabs a steel chair before sliding that steel chair inside the ring. Shortly after, Ms. Extreme slides into the ring and gets a grasp of the steel chair before getting a microphone from Bella Braxton. “Zombie” dies down as the crowd continues to pop for the former World Champion.)
Ms. Extreme: For those of you that don’t know, last week, I called out Cage to come out of his little rock and face me at Shock Value. With this whole “#EAW15” and the plethora of dream matches for someone like myself, I wanted my dream match to come to reality and that’s with Cage. He’s been someone who I have been dying to step into the ring with ever since the possibility of me returning to professional wrestling was ever a thought. He’s been someone who should be looking at this type of thing and be like: “You know what? I want to step into the ring with not only the best female wrestler on the roster but the best wrestler in the company —no, the best wrestler in the world. Stepping into the ring with Ms. Extreme should be something that intrigues him. It’s a match that is worthy of his return. It’s a dream match that is worthy of his time. Instead of wasting his time against Ronan Malosi, he gets to return and face one of the best wrestlers in the world. Not only that, but he gets to wrestle one of the best wrestlers in the world at an event that embodies everything Cage stands for. He’s one of the reasons why I embedded the ‘no-fucks-given’ demeanor into my mentality. He’s one of the reasons why I wanted to be one of the most sadistic bitches on planet Earth. He’s one of the reasons why I go into these matches and take it to the next level because watching him in his element wants to make me better as a hardcore/extreme wrestler. To be able to step into the ring with the one person who has been able be an example of the kind of wrestler I want to be is an honor, but to have it at Shock Value? It’s an event where anything goes and there’s no better place for a match like this.
(Ms. Extreme turns her body towards the stage, almost like she’s trying to talk to Cage himself. She unfolds the steel chair and has it faced towards the stage before she takes a seat on it, almost like she’s boycotting the show unless Cage comes out to accept her challenge.)
Ms. Extreme: I’ll wait for an answer. I’ll wait all night. I don’t give a fuck. I don’t expect for Cage to pass up an opportunity like this because the Cage I’m used to seeing has never been the cowardly type. Oh no, he’s always looked at his opponent dead in the fucking eye before beating the shit out of them and I know that he would kill for a chance to beat the shit out of me and —
(“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana begins to play through the speakers of the Wells Fargo Arena. In the process, this cuts off Ms. Extreme, who can’t help, but form a smirk on her face. While there’s the inner teenage girl that’s giddy for joy, there’s that cunt who knew that Cage wouldn’t pass an opportunity like this.)
James Peters: Ooooh, Ms. Extreme threw out the invitation to Cage to come to Voltage and accept her challenge. It seems like Cage has accepted her invitation.
Rich Russillo: The last time we saw Cage was at the An Aussie Summer Christmas Spectacular back in December where he took on Ronan Malosi in a winning effort. Camille has established that this match is better than that, so I’m wondering if Cage is going to accept her challenge.
Persephone: There is something so intriguing with watching two deathmatch trashes trying to kill each other, so for that, I want to see this match and hopefully, the electricity gods will wipe those two off from the face of the earth.
(“Smells Like Teen Spirit” dies down as the crowd has given the former EAW Champion a standing ovation. The crowd is completely unglued by Cage, who has a bit of a swagger to his walk, but it radiates badass. He has a microphone in his possession as Ms. Extreme stands up straight, steel chair has disappeared from the ring as she’s looking forward to what Cage has to say to her.)
Cage: I’m not really the one to sugar coat shit, but I’m here to set the record straight with you. You are one of the toughest bitches that I’ve come across. I accept.
(The crowd cheers due to the praise from Cage and the idea that a dream match between Cage and Ms. Extreme is going to happen at Shock Value. Ms. Extreme forms a huge smile on her face, feeling accomplished that she has a match on the Shock Value card and one of the wrestlers that she’s inspired by.)
Cage: You’re also someone with a death wish. You may think that this shit is nothing more than a dream match, but facing a sadistic son of a bitch like myself is a nightmare. There is nothing pretty about that, but it does take a lot of balls to get your ass inside this ring and call out ‘Explicit Content’ himself. A man who has solidified himself as the innovator of hardcore and deathmatch wrestling. Good for you, but I don’t think that you have a clue about what it feels to be in the ring with someone like myself. I’m not here to cater to anyone’s ideals of having a dream match. I’m not here to give a fun and competitive match-up. I am here to fuck shit up. I am here to slaughter you and make you regret ever calling me out.
Cage: In a way, you were pretty spot on with what you said before I came out here. I’d rather much be doing what I do best rather than entertain some bum like Ronan Malosi, who doesn’t even deserve the time of day. I look forward to stepping into the ring against you, Ms. Extreme.
(Ms. Extreme nods, feeling like she got what she wanted, so she begins to exit the ring.)
Cage:…But, do you think that I was just going to accept and let you be on your way?
(There it was. The catch of Cage accepting Ms. Extreme’s challenge at Shock Value. Ms. Extreme knew that she wasn’t going to get herself out of the situation so easily and obviously, she knew that deep down. Ms. Extreme stops before turning around to look at Cage, who continues to speak.)
Cage: You heard me, if you wanted this match, then we’re going to do things my way. If Ms. Extreme really wants this match, against one of the most sadistic motherfuckers in this company at Shock Value, then let’s do it in a… “Electric Weapons” match.
(The crowd pops for the stipulation. In the spirit of Shock Value, the weapons are going to be full of electricity. Not only that, but this is a stipulation that the two of them can feel in their element and kill each other in the process. Ms. Extreme forms a smirk on her face. If she’s nervous, she’s not showing it whatsoever.)
Ms. Extreme: More than fine with that. No, actually, I look forward to this stipulation. I think it would be loads of fun. I think that it allows us to basically kill each other. Most importantly, it allows me to kill you.
(The crowd goes “oooh” as Ms. Extreme stepped up to the plate to make this match up a bit more interesting than it needs to be. Cage chuckles, knowing that Ms. Extreme isn’t holding back whatsoever, but he sees her as someone who has no idea what she got herself into and that is what is going to make this match exciting for him.)
Cage: Cute, kid. All I got to say is be careful what you wish for, Ms. Extreme because there’s a reason I’m known for matches like this.
(“Smells Like Teen Spirit” picks up again as Cage drops the microphone. He rolls himself underneath the bottom rope and heads up the ramp. Ms. Extreme looks at Cage’s direction, realizing that she has a huge task ahead of her at Shock Value, but she’s more than ready for it.)
James Peters: “Be careful what you wish for Ms. Extreme because there’s a reason why I’m known for matches like these.” Such eerie words from the formal World Champion and honestly, I feel like this is going to push Cage to go to dark places that most Elitists would be dumb to push him to.
Rich Russillo: Now, come on, James. Ms. Extreme is accustomed to these matches. This is the one match that she’s been wanting to have and do you think that she knows what she’s gotten herself into? If anything, Cage might need to worry about Ms. Extreme.
Persephone: Honestly, the segment ended for me after Ms. Extreme said that the match allows them to basically kill each other because honestly, I feel like the both of them should die.
(Voltage fades to a promotional ad for Shock Value, where Jake Smith faces Jacob Senn.)
(Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G. starts playing throughout the arena as Lucas Johnson makes his way to the ring. He’s wearing a shiny outfit, with a fedora, and sequins. He’s here to celebrate Donovan Duke, and he’s not pulling any punches. The ring is decorated, in a way that makes it look like a part is to take place.)
Persephone: For fucks sake, I hate this pussy so much. How is he still employed? Is his soul purpose for existing to make me suffer? Feels like it to be honest. Do I have a case? Can I sue him for that? Might have to dial-up my lawyers to sue Lucas, sounds like a great idea!
James Peters: No, you’d lose that case. Of course he isn’t employed here to spite you, nobody cares enough about you to go that far. Anyway, he’s here to celebrate Donovan Duke as an apology for what happened last week. In a way, it’s quite touching. Lucas Johnson is just a good guy, that’s trying to make things right… Or, he’s trying to play Donovan Duke for a fool, and play mind games… Either way, he’s doing a thing.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, pretty sure this is a way to either mock, or set up Donovan in some way. Something smells fishy.
Persephone: And we care, why?
James Peters: Because we’re talking about the future National Elite Championship match, here! Can you go one second without acting like this?
Persephone: Alright what the fuck is this shit? Since when do you have a spine? I’ll poison your food when you turn away you fucking dweeb. I’ll stuff you in a locker you nerd!
(Lucas Johnson steps through the ropes, and grabs a microphone, giving a smile, and wave to the crowd before beginning to speak)
Lucas Johnson: I know, I know, I didn’t hold anything back here, but I wanted us all to gather here to celebrate Donovan Duke. See, I messed up last week, and I just feel awful about it. Donovan didn’t deserve that, I mean he’s our new National Elite Champion, and he deserves respect. Look, I can go on and on all day about this, but it really doesn’t mean anything until that certain someone actually comes down to the ring so I can say it, face to face. So Donovan if you will, please join me down here.
(“The Outsiders” by Eric Church starts blaring through the speakers, as Donovan along with his National Elite Championship step onto the stage, and look down at Lucas confused. But he shakes his head, and just proceeds down to the ring.)
Persephone: What a dumbass, this is clearly a set up. We have a champion that’s on the spectrum? Aren’t we a very progressive company, I can finally say I’m proud to be an employee with EAW.
James Peters: You don’t know that for sure, Lucas could be genuine! You always expect the worst out of people don’t you Persephone?
Persephone: Why wouldn’t I? People suck. They’re not Rexy.
(Donovan cautiously enters the ring, not breaking eye contact off from Lucas. Lucas puts up his hands as a way to show he means no harm)
Lucas Johnson: Relax, relax, I mean you no harm Donovan. I know last week didn’t go according to plan, but I just want you to know that it was an accident. I feel really bad about it. I accidentally hit you, and that cost us the match against MaryBecca. I’m man enough to admit to my mistakes, and I don’t want these fans to think any less of you either. So that’s why we’re here, for me to give you my sincere apologies. No way that the two of us should have lost to such a lackluster team as MaryBecca. My fault, ok?
(Lucas extends his hand, but Donovan still isn’t budging)
Lucas Johnson: Oh what? You still don’t believe me? Look I got balloons! How much more sincere can someone get than that? I got streamers!
(Lucas blows into one of the party streamers but he can’t seem to get it to work)
Lucas Johnson: I guess that’s a Ninja type of streamer, you know what I mean? “WHAT DID YOU SAY TO ME YOU LITTLE SHIT??” Ha get it? Like the.. Twitch guy? Bad joke, sorry, ummmm… Hey look, I got this cake!
(Lucas goes and picks up a cake from the table behind him. The camera gets a close-up shot, and it reads, “sorry about last week, I still think you’re a cool guy”)
Lucas Johnson: I went all out here, this is a legit party. I know, I know we don’t have more people, and well it’s because not many wanted to come. I guess you really don’t have many friends here, and I thought I could coerce people to come with cake, but not even that enticed them enough to come. Sorry, but the cakes still good!
(Donovan just rolls his eyes. He’s had enough of whatever game Lucas is trying to play)
Donovan Duke: Can you just get on to the twist ending please?
(Lucas puts his hand to his chest, shocked)
Lucas Johnson: Twist ending? W-whatever do you mean? Look Donovan, I just want you to enjoy yourself. Your title reign hasn’t exactly started off that great, and I’m trying to make you actually enjoy what little time you have with that title. Shock Value is fast approaching, and the closer it gets, the less time you have as champion. I’m being courteous here, be grateful!
(Donovan just grins, and shakes his head.)
Donovan Duke: Ah, so it’s like that huh? That’s what this is? Mind games in order to get the upperhand on me before Shock Value? Alright, alright; but just so you know, that’s not going to work. You’re not the first person that I have to shut up, and silence for doubting me. This comedy routine here, it’s … Well, good effort, I guess. Dipped into your own savings to buy some props in order to make this elaborate joke. It fell flat on its face, but you made an effort and I can appreciate that. But with this grand gesture, it’s become clear. At first, I wasn’t really sure if you had meant to attack me, costing us the match, but after this? Well, I was originally going to just brush it off, and focus on the match, but you put an end to that. I see who you really are, and I know that you don’t deserve any sort of happiness in your life. I am going to put an end to any sort of joy, or happiness, or hope that you may have in the future, because you thought you should go the comedy route, and make me look like a fool. Congrats.
Lucas Johnson: Mighty big words there champ, but let’s see if you can actually back them up.
(Lucas looks over to the Shock Value wheel that looms ominously behind them, and points to it)
Lucas Johnson: You’re the champ, why don’t you do the honors big guy?
(Donovan still not impressed with Lucas, Donovan goes over, and spins the wheel. The two of them stare intently as the wheel spins round, and round, until he slows to a stop on “Power Grid Streetfight”. Donovan raises an eyebrow.)
Donovan Duke: Perfect. Hope you’re not afraid of a dangerous match of this magnitude. I’m sure as shit not afraid of the challenge. Though I must say, the wheel has made quite an interesting choice here.
Lucas Johnson: Oh don’t worry about me, Dono… It works for me just fine, because either way this all ends the same way, and that’s with the National Elite Title being around MY waist. Next time I attack you, I will hurt you, and I want you to know, without a shadow of a doubt, that it is 100% intentional.
(Donovan ponders making a move to smack the shit out of Lucas Johnson, but thinks better of it. He has a match later tonight, and doesn’t want to risk any chance of injury beforehand. Especially with Shock Value being so close, and knowing just how extreme the match type will be)
Donovan Duke: I guess we’ll just have to see about that, but don’t be surprised when this whole celebration and all of these threats amount to nothing, because I already warned you. This isn’t going to end well for you.
(Donovan goes over and grabs a big piece of cake, and eats some.)
Donovan Duke: The cake is good by the way.
Lucas Johnson: I know… Bitch.
(“The Outsiders” By Eric Church starts playing again, as Donovan takes his title, and cake, and leaves the ring.)
Persephone: So are they just going to throw away the rest of the cake orrrrr…..
James Peters: This rivalry between Donovan and Lucas is heating up, I can’t wait for the match at Shock Value!
Rich Russillo: Especially now knowing the match type! A Power Grid Street Fight! How barbaric, and yet awesome!
Persephone: Yeah yeah… Barbaric… Awesome… Whatever, I’m gonna get me some of that cake now.
James Peters: We’ll be back right after this commercial break!
(Voltage cuts to a commercial promoting Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, in theaters this May.)
(The camera cuts back to ringside and focuses on the commentary table. James Peters offers a big smile before he begins to speak.)
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage. Before we send it up to Bella Braxton to begin the introductions for our next match, allow me to welcome our special guest commentator for this match. She is the Universal Women’s Champion. She is the lovely Andrea Valentine.
(The camera shot widens to show Andrea sitting next to James with a smile on her face and her Universal Women’s Championship sitting in front of her on the table.)
Andrea Valentine: Thank you, James. I’m glad to be welcomed back to Voltage and give my commentary on this upcoming match.
Rich Russillo: You’ve had associations recently with both of the participants in this match, we couldn’t think of a better person to give their input for this match.
Persephone: Can’t we find Rex McAllister yet? My Rexy would be a great addition to the commentary team.
Andrea Valentine: As always, it’s great to see you too, Persephone.
James Peters: Alright…now that we have this warm and happy feeling at the table, let’s send it up to Bella Braxton for our next match.
(The camera pans back to the center of the ring where Bella Braxton is standing ready to announce the next match.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for…ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(“Cold War” by Hans Zimmer starts to play as Drake King enters the arena to loud and resounding boos from the crowd as he takes a moment to absorb the jeers as he heads to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Making his way to the ring! He resides in The Dead Sea, Israel. Weighing in at 220 pounds. He is DRAKE…THE REDEEMER!
James Peters: Here comes Drake King who hasn’t exactly had the best few weeks. He didn’t win back the EAW Championship from Myles at King of Elite. Now he’s been doing anything he can to keep distance from Minerva.
Persephone: He’s being a big baby. We are VOLTAGE! NOT JUDGE JUDY! We don’t settle matters with court papers. We settle things with fists.
Andrea Valentine: Who knows how things work inside his mind? Then again, who really wants to know. He’s good in the ring, I’ll give him that much. But his people skills really suck.
Rich Russillo: Drake knows that Minerva wants him bad and that isn’t good, so he did the most sure fire way to keep her at bay and that’s getting legal protection against Minerva which will force her to keep her distance. How long will it last is up for debate.
(He enters the ring and takes his place in one of the corners as his theme fades off. After a moment of silence, “O Fortuna” by Carl Orff starts to play throughout the arena as Madison Kaline makes her entrance to cheers from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! She is from Tampa Bay, Florida. She is the “MISTRESS OF DEATH” MADISON KALINE!
James Peters: Andrea, here comes your number one contender for your title at Reckless Wiring. She was certainly watching intently during your match with Serenity Valdez on Dynasty.
Andrea Valentine: I’m not sure what she’s trying to prove being there. If she’s trying to scare me or intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve been in the ring with tougher and scarier wrestlers, so facing her will just be another day at the office.
Persephone: I think she was that close because of the cataracts she has. Hopefully this match ends as quickly as possible.
(Madison enters the ring as the crowd continues to cheer. She takes her place in the opposite corner as her theme fades away. The referee checks both competitors before walking back to the center of the ring and calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
James Peters: Here we go! Match is finally underway. A current EAW Hall of Famer going against no doubt a future Hall of Famer. Andrea, you have experience in regards to both these competitors. Who do you have your money on in this match to win?
Andrea Valentine: It’s kind of hard to tell. On a personal level, it’s hard to decide since I really don’t care for either of them. They both have crappy attitudes. On an in-ring level, Drake is one of the best today–please don’t tell him that because he won’t shut up about it–and Madison is quickly shaking off whatever ring rust she had, so it remains to be seen.
Rich Russillo: The two lock up and Drake quickly overpowers Madison with a side headlock. Madison is trying to do what she can to break free, but Drake quickly takes her over and snaps her down to the mat.
Persephone: Isn’t it like a huge sin to be beating up on old ladies like that? I personally think it’s great watching this and seeing her get the crap knocked out of her, but I didn’t think that Mr. Holier Than Thou Drake King would be alright with doing something like that.
James Peters: He doesn’t get cheap thrills like that…at least not that we know of, but Madison is still trying to find a way out and break free but Drake has her grounded and has that hold in tight. WAIT A SECOND! MADISON MANAGES TO GET ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET HER LEGS AROUND DRAKE’S NECK AND COUNTER THAT INTO A HEADSCISSORS! Creative counter by Madison, but she isn’t able to keep it on long as Drake quickly kips up and out of the headscissors.
Persephone: Big shocker there. He weighs 100 pounds more than her and he’s like 60 years younger. Of course it wasn’t going to work. Her bag of tricks is so old it’s starting to smell like mothballs in my grandma’s closet.
Andrea Valentine: Weight limits and disadvantages are bullshit most of the time. I’ve taken down competitors who were more than twice my weight. Then again, my moves are more effective than Madison’s. Anything can happen, I guess.
James Peters: Drake back up on his feet and HE CATCHES MADISON WITH A DROPKICK RIGHT IN THE TEMPLE AND THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! MADISON SENT FLYING INTO FAR SIDE ROPES! Drake quickly picks her up and hoists her into the air. Is he looking for a suplex? NOPE! DRAKE CHANGES COURSE AND DROPS MADISON FACE AND CHEST FIRST BACK ONTO THE MAT! NOW HE GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEE!
TWWWWW—
Rich Russillo: Madison quickly gets the shoulder after one. She clearly still has a lot of fight and plenty still left in the tank. Drake picks her up once again and this time he follows through and plants her with the snap suplex.
Persephone: Where’s the damn branding iron when you need it? It would make this match so much more interesting with hearing somebody just wail and scream in pain. Now Drake the Holy Boy sends Madison into the corner with the Irish Whip. He runs full speed like he’s found somebody new to betray as he goes for the clothesline…
James Peters: AND MADISON WITH BOTH OF HER BOOTS INTO THE BREADBASKET OF DRAKE KING! THAT LOOKED LIKE IT KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF HIM! MADISON NOW POSITIONS HERSELF ON THE SECOND ROPE BEFORE SHE JUMPS! SHE JUMPS OVER A BENT OVER DRAKE KING AND GRABS HIS WAIST AND TAKES HIM DOWN FOR THE SUNSET FLIP AND THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRREEE—-
Rich Russillo: DRAKE KING KICKS OUT AT TWO, BUT DAMN HE ALMOST GOT CAUGHT! You would have to call that a huge upset if Madison would have picked up the victory right there. Andrea, you have to be a little impressed with what Madison has brought thus far.
Andrea Valentine: Not bad. She’s always had the intensity and the ability to bring it in the ring, but it was always muddled down with all the backup she had with the Queen’s court. Besides, this match has just got started, so who knows if she will show me if she has what it takes to become World Champion again.
Persephone: Hell, I don’t know if either of these two morons can drop anything on their own. Drake spent almost a year using the Orange Kangaroo Couple and stringing them along in New Eden. Now Madison can barely cross the street by herself without a Boy Scout trying to get a badge helping her.
James Peters: Madison back to her feet and she hits the ropes and delivers a low dropkick to the jaw of Drake King. Drake falls back and Madison mounts Drake and starts pounding lefts and rights into the face as the ref tries to admonish her to open up the fists.
Andrea Valentine: Good luck with that. She is so keen on using all these tactics that I think her deviousness will be her biggest downfall. If she thinks that those old tricks are going to help her get back to the top of the mountain, she is in for a serious reality check.
Rich Russillo: Madison opens the fists and delivers a slap right in the kisser of Drake. That’s a little disrespectful right there. Madison back up to her feet and she goes for an elbow drop, but Drake moves out of the way and Madison catches nothing but canvas.
Persephone: Like that wasn’t highly predictable. If she went any slower then we would be watching this match in slow motion. As if watching this match as normal speed wasn’t torture enough. Look at Drake taking advantage of the old lady’s mistake and he just stomps on her elbow. DO IT AGAIN! We might be able to hear some bones breaking if you keep that up.
James Peters: Drake grabs the arm AND SLAMS IT HARD INTO THE CANVAS! Very smart strategy from The Redeemer. He is going to weaken the arm that Madison uses for her finishing moves. He’s going to take out her arm and take out the strongest parts of her arsenal.
Rich Russillo: Now Drake King smells blood in the water and he is ready to attack. Drake pulls Madison back up and looks to whip Madison into the ropes. HOLD ON! DRAKE HELD ON AND PULLS MADISON BACK BEFORE CLOBBERING HER RIGHT IN THE FACE WITH THAT RIPCORD KNEE! MADISON JUST DROPS BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
Persephone: Hehe! Madison looks loopier than normal. It shouldn’t be much longer until this match is over. Either Drake will pin her or it’ll be time for her nap. Actually, how the hell is she even still awake, much less functioning. Certainly blowing my mind right now. Maybe she took too much Vitamin D or something.
James Peters: Drake takes a moment and soaks in all the jeers from the crowd. He is proud of the damage he’s done so far. Honestly neither of these two will be elected most popular in the Voltage Class, but Drake really doesn’t care. He just wants to make EAW a “better place”.
Andrea Valentine: Great in-ring competitor but a delusional personality. Now I want to know who is living in a bigger dream world right now. Is it Drake or Madison?
Rich Russillo: Drake might have taken way to much time soaking in the crowd’s adoration because he’s trying to grab Madison’s legs for a slingshot or a Boston crab, BUT MADISON BRIDGES UP AND TURNS WITH ALL HER MIGHT AND SENDS DRAKE FLYING WITH THAT SPINNING BODYSCISSOR TAKEOVER!
Persephone: How the hell does that even happen? I mean it’s like reality turned into the EAW 2K22 video game or something. Is shit like that even possible with a move like that. Shit needs to make sense around here. Please bring Rex McAllister back so I can have some normalcy and some pleasure.
James Peters: Drake got back up to his feet, but there is no doubt that he was stunned by that counter. Madison back up to her feet as well and she puts all her force into that lariat taking Drake back down. She’s trying to do whatever she can with only one good arm to get herself back into the match.
Andrea Valentine: I give her all the credit in the world for continuing to fight, but that credit won’t be enough to save her if she finds herself with one arm again. Hopefully she works on that before Reckless Wiring.
Rich Russillo: Drake King back up to his feet AND MADISON TAKES HIM DOWN ONCE AGAIN WITH ANOTHER LARIAT! MADISON IS DOING WHATEVER SHE CAN TO BUILD UP THAT MOMENTUM TO GET THE TIDE TURNING IN HER DIRECTION!
Persephone: Do you know how she can do that? By leaving and never coming back. She can take Drake King and all the other losers that I hate with her. Would put me in a much better mood and make Voltage a much better place. Look! Drake is back to his feet again. Ohh goody!
James Peters: Madison runs at full speed going for a spear, BUT DRAKE SIDESTEPS MADISON AND SENDS HER DAMAGED ARM INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE! MADISON HOLDING THAT ARM IN PAIN!
Rich Russillo: The only two people who are getting any thrill in Madison screaming in pain are Persephone and Drake King. DRAKE PICKS MADISON UP AND HOT SHOTS HER ARM INTO THE TOP ROPE AND SHE FALLS BACK TO THE MAT!
Andrea Valentine:That arm of Madison’s is pretty much useless right now. This might be the beginning of the end for Madison Kaline. Big loss tonight and a bigger loss at Reckless Wiring. It’s a feeling she needs to get used to.
James Peters: Drake is proud of his work so far, but he is far from done. He picks up Madison and makes sure to grab the injured arm to cause more pain. HE HOOKS THE ARMS AND LIFTS HER IN THE AIR! DOUBLE CHICKENWING BY DRAKE KING! THIS IS TECHNICALLY A SUBMISSION MOVE, SO THE REFEREE IS CHECKING TO SEE IF MADISON WANTS TO GIVE IT UP!
Andrea Valentine: Honestly, there’s no shame in giving up a match in order to see the bigger picture instead of trying to stay in a nontitle match and risk injury that could hurt her chances against me. She doesn’t want to do something stupid like that.
Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE STILL ASKING MADISON IF SHE STILL WANTS TO GIVE IT UP. SHE’S ANSWERING WITH AN EMPHATIC HELL NO AND TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO BREAK FREE!
Persephone: Is there a towel or something available? All that greasy drip coming from Drake’s hair has got to be making the ring slippery. Maybe he’ll slip and injure both of them so this match can end and they never come back.
James Peters: DRAKE SEES THAT MADISON DOESN’T WANT TO GIVE IT UP! HE GRABS THE LEGS OF MADISON AND DROPS HER FACE FIRST ON THE MAT! CHICKENWING FACEBUSTER CONNECTS! HE TURNS MADISON OVER AND GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEE!!
Rich Russillo: MADISON USES HER GOOD ARM TO GET THE SHOULDER UP AND STOP THE COVER! WHAT FIGHT AND HEART BEING SHOWN RIGHT NOW BY MADISON KALINE! DRAKE IS A LITTLE SHOCKED THAT THE MOVE WASN’T ENOUGH TO FINISH HER OFF!
Andrea Valentine: It was bound to happen sooner or later. As I said, her talent was buried deep under all her trash talk, tricks, and reliability on other people. Now it might be starting to see light. Might be too little too late.
Persephone: I think Drake is just shocked that he is still a virgin. I don’t know why he would be. It’s completely obvious as to why, but that’s a different story for another day. Drake needs to get that dumbass look on his face and finish this match!
James Peters: Drake looks to be doing that as he drags a limp Madison over to the corner and he climbs to the top rope. Madison still hasn’t moved and Drake smirks as he looks to the sky. DRAKE GOES FOR THE PHOENIX SPLASH!
Rich Russillo: BUT THERE WAS NOBODY HOME! DRAKE DECIDED TO SOAK IN THE ATMOSPHERE BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE PHOENIX SPLASH AND IT GAVE MADISON AN OPPORTUNITY TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY AND GET A LITTLE BREATHING ROOM!
Andrea Valentine: Might be the best thing for her right now. Gives her a chance to regain some energy and composure. Not only that, it gives her a chance to get some feeling back in that arm of hers. Leave it to Drake to get too cocky and then screw it up.
Persephone: I tell these morons each and every week to stop going to the top rope to showboat and you won’t screw anything up. Does anybody listen? Of course not. I guess they all like to crash, burn, hopefully die.
James Peters: Madison pulls herself into the closest corner to get a breather as she watches Drake roll around in pain. Madison slowly makes it back to her feet with a smirk on her face because of Drake’s screw up. She’s doing whatever she can to get some feeling back in her arm before she yells for Drake to get back to his feet.
Andrea Valentine: That might be a mistake. She might be going for it too early. Then again, she might have already given Drake too much. That’s the type of decision she hasn’t had to make in three years. The same ones I have been making day in and day out.
Rich Russillo: Drake King is still holding his midsection in pain after that splash attempt, but he as made it back to his feet. Drake slowly turns around to face Madison…
James Peters: SPEAR! MADISON RAN FULL SPEED AND CAUGHT DRAKE WITH ALL OF THAT SPEAR! DRAKE KING SENT FLIPPING BACKWARDS! DRAKE SENT BACK DOWN AND MADISON HITS THE ROPES AND CATCHES DRAKE WITH A BEAUTIFUL LIONSAULT!
Rich Russillo: MADISON ADDS A LITTLE EXTRA DAMAGE WITH A SWINGING NECKBREAKER! MADISON BELIEVES THIS IS ENOUGH TO KEEP DRAKE DOWN LONG ENOUGH FOR HER TO CLIMB TO THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: Once again, these idiots are trying to look cool by flying from the top rope instead of staying on the ground and continuing the attack. Why won’t anybody listen to me. By the way, still working on getting shirts made to give to these dumbasses who fuck up. Kind of like right now…
James Peters: DRAKE CATCHES HER ANKLE AND SWEEPS IT OUT FROM UNDER HER! SHE LANDED HARD ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! DRAKE CLIMBS TO THE SECOND ROPE AND LAYS SOME FOREARMS INTO THE SIDE OF MADISON’S HEAD! DRAKE HOOKS MADISON AND LOOKS TO TAKE HER DOWN WITH A SUPERPLEX! BUT MADISON SOMEHOW BLOCKS IT! DRAKE TRIES AGAIN AND MADISON BLOCKS AGAIN! MADISON WITH A HEADBUTT TO CAUSE DRAKE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE ON THE SECOND ROPE AND CRASHING BACK DOWN TO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: MADISON REGAINS HER BALANCE AND GETS HERSELF REPOSITIONED ON THE TOP ROPE AFTER DRAKE CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE MAT BELOW! SHE TAKES A CHANCE AND JUMPS! THE CHANCE PAID OFF AS SHE HITS THE MADDIE BOMB! SHE GOT ALL OF THAT MOONSAULT AND THAT COULD ACTUALLY BE ENOUGH TO WIN THIS FOR HER! MADISON USES HER GOOD ARM TO GO FOR THE COVER! UPSET ON THE WAY!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEE—
James Peters: DRAKE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE COUNT! MADISON GOT ALL OF THE MADDIE BOMB AND SHE IS SHOCKED THAT DRAKE KING KICKED OUT!
Rich Russillo: That’s why Drake is a former two time World Champion. He has been fighting out of situations like this for years. Now Madison gets on Drake’s back and tries to lock in a choke or sleeper hold, but Drake quickly gets up and has Madison still on his back. DRAKE FALLS BACK AND PLANTS HER WITH A MODIFIED SAMOAN DROP! MADISON FELT ALL OF DRAKE’S WEIGHT THERE.
Andrea Valentine: You would think that Madison would have seen that coming. Drake has size and power over her and her arm has been taking damage. That wasn’t going to be very effective. It’s mistakes like that one that will keep Madison away from my title.
Persephone: As much as I love watching somebody get tortured, this is very boring. These two need to stop playing around and end this damn thing so I can leave in a quick manner. Now the greasy haired Drake picks up Madison and puts her in a facelock.
James Peters: DRAKE KING HAS MADISON IN THE AIR FOR THE FALCON ARROW BUT MADISON GETS A THUMB IN DRAKE’S EYE! SHE IS DIGGING DEEP AND HE HAS TO RELEASE THE HOLD! I GUESS SOME OF THOSE OLD TRICKS ARE STILL EFFECTIVE! MADISON ON HER FEET AND SHE KICKS DRAKE IN THE GUT!
Rich Russillo: MADISON SHOWING SOME AMAZING STRENGTH RIGHT THERE ESPECIALLY WITH HER ARM TAKING DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE MATCH BY GETTING DRAKE UP FOR A SUPLEX! BUT DRAKE MANAGES TO LAND ON HIS FEET BEHIND HER! MADISON TURNS AROUND AND DRAKE CATCHES HER WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE FACE! MADISON HAD HER HANDS DOWN AND EVERYTHING! SHE COULD BE OUT COLD!
Andrea Valentine: Honestly, I’m not sure if Madison has anything left after that shot to the face. She looks to be on dream street and seeing stars. It’ll be the same result with my title on the line. Her seeing stars.
Persephone: Why doesn’t he just put her out of her misery. I would prefer the branding iron or the chainsaw but I guess pinning the old bag would be enough to tolerate so we can get on with the show.
James Peters: DRAKE KING LOOKS READY TO PUT THE EXCLAMATION POINT ON THIS MATCH! HE PICKS MADISON UP AND LOOKS TO POWERBOMB HER! NOPE! HE HOOKS THE ARMS! DRAKE KING IS GOING FOR ASCENSION! THIS COULD BE IT IF DRAKE HITS THE PEDIGREE STYLE FACEBUSTER! WAIT A SECOND! MADISON BREAKS FREE AND TAKES DOWN DRAKE WITH A DOUBLE LEG TAKEOVER! MADISON FLIPS FORWARD AND ROLLS UP DRAKE WITH THE JACKKNIFE COVER!
Rich Russillo: REFEREE DOESN’T START THE COUNT BECAUSE DRAKE QUICKLY BREAKS THE PIN AND BRIDGES UP! NICE STRENGTH BY DRAKE KING! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE BACK TO THEIR FEET AS DRAKE KEEPS HOLD OF MADISON AND LIFTS HER UP! BUCKLE BOMB ON THE WAY!
James Peters: MADISON HOOKS HER LEGS AROUND THE HEAD OF DRAKE AND FLIPPING AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! SHE COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSORS SENDING DRAKE KING HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE!
Persephone: Look at this! Madison somehow still has some life in that old body of hers. Guess we can put the shock paddles away. Now she just used the back of Drake as a stepping stone.
James Peters: She used the back of Drake to help her get sitting on the top turnbuckle. She grabs Drake by neck and he breaks free. He fires a forearm, but Madison BLOCKS IT WITH A FOOT TO THE FACE! HE GRABS THE NECK OF DRAKE AND JUMPS! TORNADO DDT FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE SPIKING DRAKE ON HIS HEAD! MADISON SHOULD GO FOR THE COVER BUT SHE WALKING OVER TO OUR SIDE OF THE RING! LOOK AT THE EVIL SMILE ON THE FACE OF THE MISTRESS OF DEATH!
Madison Kaline: (off-mic) DID YOU SEE THAT ANDREA, HUH? DID YOU SEE THAT? MAKE SURE TO KEEP YOUR EYES ON ME, HONEY!
Andrea Valentine: Yeah, yeah. I saw that. I’m watching you. You put Drake down with a DDT. Good for you. Come talk trash to me when you win the match. You haven’t won yet.
Madison Kaline: (off-mic) THAT TITLE IS MINE, BITCH! AND THERE ISN’T A DAMN THING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT! SO JUST SIT THERE AND SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH AS THE FUTURE CHAMP FINISHES TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS!
Rich Russillo: ANDREA DOESN’T LIKE THIS ONE BIT AND I THINK SHE HAS HAD ENOUGH! SHE HAS JUST THROWN OFF HER HEADSET AND SHE HAS LEFT THE ANNOUNCE TABLE AND IS WALKING TO THE RING TO CONFRONT MADISON!
Madison Kaline: (off-mic) You should just shut up, watch, and learn. I’m about to finish off and defeat the current Elitist of the Year and apparently a future GOAT! Do you really think that you’re going to stop me from taking your championship from you. Stop living in a dream world, BITCH!
Persephone: Why in the hell is this old lady jaw jacking with that blonde skank for? She has the match won! She needs to stop talking shit with her future and focus on her current opponent. FINISH THE MATCH YOU IDIOT!
Andrea Valentine: (off-mic) You probably shouldn’t be worrying about me right now, Madison. You should probably just turn around and just get back to the match with Drake.
Persephone: Oh NOW she’s done running her mouth and she goes back to the match. This is why matches take so damn long in this company. For the love of GAWD! Look at the smug look on the face of Andrea…that blonde bimbo.
James Peters: Madison turns around AND SHE WALKS INTO A LARIAT BY DRAKE KING! MADISON TOOK WAY TOO MUCH TIME SHOWBOATING AND TALKING WITH ANDREA THAT DRAKE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO RECOVER! AND IT MIGHT HAVE COST HER BIG! THAT LARIAT FROM DRAKE TURNED MADISON INSIDE OUT! MADISON DOWN AND SHE IS POSSIBLY OUT ON THE MAT AND DRAKE KING DOESN’T LOOK HAPPY, BUT HE DOES LOOK READY TO FINISH HER OFF RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW!
Rich Russillo: MADISON MANAGES TO GET OUT OF THE OVERHAUL AT THE VERY LAST SECOND! MADISON QUICKLY GETS INTO POSITION AS DRAKE TURNS AROUND AND MADISON GRABS HIS NECKS AND ROLLS HIM UP! SMALL PACKAGE PIN! WILL MADISON STEAL IT HERE!!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!!!
TTHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEE—
Persephone: LOOK AT THIS! The rollup back fired on that old bitch. Holy boy reverses the pin and has a small package of his own. And he has a small package pin of his own applied too!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEE!!
…
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James Peters: MADISON TRIED TO KICK OUT BUT IT WAS TOO LATE! THE REFEREE COUNTED THREE AND THEY CALL FOR THE BELL! THIS MATCH IS OVER AND DRAKE KING STEALS ONE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Cold War” starts playing again as Drake quickly gets back to his feet as the referee raises his arm in victory to very loud boos from the crowd.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner! DRAKE THE REDEEMER!
James Peters: That was a great match! Both Drake and Madison brought it in this match, but it was the overconfidence of Madison Kaline that cost her this match against Drake King.
Persephone: Old bitch fell asleep at the wheel when she had complete control of the match and she got countered before her chances crashed and burned.
(The camera shows Madison completely stunned and pissed off as she is pounding her fists into the mat. Then the camera shows Andrea laughing hysterically at Madison’s misfortune.)
Rich Russillo: That is not what Madison wanted to have happen tonight. She wanted to build up some momentum towards Reckless Wiring and the Universal Women’s Title, but unfortunately, she came up just a little bit short. She put forth an amazing effort and we can’t take that away from here.
James Peters: That’s right. Madison is clearly showing that…. Uh oh! Look at what’s developing here.
(Madison now sees Andrea laughing at her expense. Madison now looks pissed as she walks over to the ring ropes.)
Madison Kaline: (off-mic) You think this is funny?
(Andrea can’t answer the question because she is still laughing but she does nod her head.)
Madison Kaline: (off-mic) YOU THINK THIS IS FUNNY?!?!
(Andrea manages to stop laughing long enough to take a deep breath and answer Madison.)
Andrea Valentine: (off-mic) I do think this is funny. I think it’s fucking hilarious. You got what you deserved 🤷♀️.
(Madison really didn’t like that answer one bit. After hearing that, something inside of Madison just snaps and she throws herself over the top rope, right on top of Andrea.)
James Peters: MADISON KALINE WITH A PLANCHA ONTO ANDREA VALENTINE! MADISON HAS SNAPPED AND HERE WE GO! THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION IS BRAWLING WITH HER CHALLENGER!
Rich Russillo: They are just throwing punches at each other and fighting all over the ringside floor. I’m surprised that they lasted this long without a fight. Where the hell is security in matters like these?
Persephone: Who cares? Keep them away as long as possible in hopes that these two kill each other and we can have two less dumb bitches in EAW.
(Andrea has managed to roll and get on top of Madison as the brawl continues and fists are still flying. Seconds later, security finally comes out to do their job and break up this fight.)
Crowd: (off-mic) LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!
Persephone: Damn it! Now these idiots decide to do their job! Was their coffee break over or something? If they would have waited a few minutes longer, we might have had bloodshed. Better yet, why the hell did big strong Drake King not get his greasy ass over here and break this up.
(The camera pans from security breaking up the two women to Drake King watching the chaos unfold with an annoyed and almost disgusted look on his face.)
James Peters: Even security is having a hard time keeping these two apart. These two want at each other bad! I can only imagine what they are going to do to each other at Reckless Wiring with the Universal Women’s Championship on the line. How badly do these women wanna leave Oklahoma City with the belt? Pretty damn bad.
(The final scene shows security holding Andrea and Madison back as they struggle to keep fighting with Drake King still watching annoyed as the camera cuts elsewhere.)
(Voltage fades to a promotional ad for Shock Value, where Ms. Extreme faces Cage in an Electric Weapons match.)
(As Voltage fades back from commercial break, Drake King is seen still inside of the ring, leaning against the ropes with a microphone in his hand. He looks pretty annoyed after what just happened before the break, and before long he begins to speak.)
Drake King: :francis: Really? Is this seriously the type of thing we have to deal with every week? Pointless, petty attacks all over some stupid Championship?
(The crowd begins to cheer, pretty much responding “yes” to Drake, which really just annoys him even more.)
Drake King: Why can’t we go one week without something stupid like this? Why does there have to be an attack, or a brawl, or something like that every single week over something so worthless? I couldn’t care less about that Universal Women’s Championship match, but both Andrea and Madison should be ashamed of themselves for letting things come to this all because of a title. What’s going on? How did we get to a point where stuff like this is normal? This has been annoying me for a while now, and it doesn’t get any better when everywhere I turn, and everywhere I look, there’s something even worse happening. These attacks, these returns from veterans that did nothing but create the horrible landscape we have now, all of it is a mess, and as if that wasn’t bad enough I have to deal with Xander Payne bothering me all over some stupid stable that he hasn’t even come up with a real name for yet!
(Drake stops for a second, getting off of the ropes as he walks to the middle of the ring,)
Drake King: I guess after all this time I might as well talk about that conversation we had. A few weeks ago, before King of Elite, Xander Payne and I had a little talk, a talk that did nothing but annoy me. For some reason, Xander Payne thinks that I’m the type of person that’d ever want to be associated with him. For some reason, Xander Payne thinks that approaching me about becoming a team just so I could do all of his dirty work was actually a smart idea. For some reason Xander Payne seemed to forget that he’s everything that I *hate* in an Elitist. He’s everything that’s wrong with this industry, and he actually thinks that I’d just brush that all to the side, and for what? So I could do his bidding? So I could follow his lead? I don’t know what was running through Xander’s head. I don’t know if he was actually being serious or if this was all just one big joke, but I’m going to make this clear for you all just so you don’t get the wrong idea. Xander Payne is not my friend. Xander Payne is not my partner, and I will never fight on the same side as someone like him.
Drake King: Xander Payne is out of his mind if he believes that we’ll ever be on the same team. He’s insane if he believes that I’ll ever even consider taking up his stupid offer. I have enough to deal with right now, and after what happened LAST time I trusted people known for doing terrible things to others, I’m not about to make that mistake with someone I already know very well. Someone that has no intentions of making this company a better place, and instead just wants it all to himself. To make things clear, no. I’m not joining Xander Payne, and I never will-
(Before Drake could finish, the titantron screen lights up.)
Drake King: :francis:
(The screen shows Xander Payne via satellite, and the crowd immediately begins to boo, as just like Drake, Xander is not well liked. After the titantron lights up, Xander feigns shock after hearing Drake’s words.)
Xander Payne: Drake.. Don’t you think you’re getting ahead of yourself right now? I get it, you don’t understand yet. You’re still a bit unsure of what this partnership could bring you, but I gave you all this time to think about it for a reason. Just think of all that we could accomplish together. Think of what we could be capable of. We could do whatever we want, we could have whatever we want. Are you really going to pass that up because we had a bit of bad blood in the past?
Drake King: … Are you serious?
Xander Payne: Why wouldn’t I be? Together we could take over this company. Together we could have everything. Deep down you know how great of an idea it is. You know how much good could come out of a partnership like this.
Drake King: This isn’t just about our past, Xander. You’re a horrible person, and again, I have NO interest in ever joining you. I know what type of person you are, and you’re not worried about me. You’re not doing this for me, you’re doing this because you want someone to help YOU. I don’t know what it is that really made you pick me out of anyone on the EAW roster, but all I want is for you to leave me alone. Go worry about Andre Walker or something. He’s the reason you were injured in the first place, you should be focused on him, NOT me!
Xander Payne: Oh Drake, there’s no need to worry. Andre will be dealt with in due time, but right now we need to explore what we have going on-
Drake King: THERE IS NOTHING GOING ON!
Xander Payne: Not yet, but that’s only because you refuse to see the bright side in all of this! I get it, you don’t like me. You despise me, but think of it as a business opportunity. Think of it as an opportunity to finally free yourself from everything you hate about this company. Weren’t you just pissed off after what happened after your match? We could fix that! We could get rid of everyone that’s causing problems for you, just like we could get rid of those causing problems for me! You don’t see it yet, but this might just be the biggest opportunity you’ll ever get in your career. We’ve both accomplished basically everything there is to accomplish. We’re both former World Champions. We’re both top guys around here, and with the Payne Corporation-
Drake King: Still haven’t decided on a name?
(Xander just takes a deep breath, keeping his cool despite Drake’s interruption.)
Xander Payne: …As I was saying… With the Payne Dynasty we could make this entire industry ours. Think about it this way. With me by your side, you’ll never have to worry about Minerva again.
(This obviously strikes a nerve as Drake looks away from the screen, now starting to go from annoyed to actually frustrated.)
Xander Payne: Drake, you know just how dangerous it is having me as an enemy. You know how bad it gets when you’re fighting on the wrong side, and I’m giving you the opportunity to get away from all of that. I’m giving you one of the best offers you’ll ever receive. I’m giving you the chance to make a REAL difference! Just think about it. You want the Unified Tag Team Championships? They’re ours in no time, the Haircare Kings wouldn’t stand a chance. You want the National Elite Championship? You got it! You want a rematch against Myles? No problem, and this time Minerva wouldn’t be a factor. If you want something done we could do it, and it’d be all because you chose to join Payne Industries. I gave you all the time in the world to make your choice Drake, so I’m going to ask you one more time. Are you in, or are you out?
(Drake remains silent for a moment, not even giving Xander an answer, before finally shaking his head.)
Drake King: Just stop trying. I don’t care how many times you ask me. I don’t care how many more weeks I have to deal with your nonsense. It’s not happening, okay? Get it through your head, we are not partners. I don’t know what changed while you were out, I don’t know what it is that suddenly gave you the idea to start all of this, but I don’t want any part of it. I’m never going to be your partner Xander, and the sooner you realize that, the better. There’s no way the two of us will ever be on the same team, so either go bother someone else, or just shut this Payne.. Whatever it’s called, down.
(Xander doesn’t say anything for a few seconds, but eventually chuckles a bit to himself.)
Xander Payne: “No way”, huh? You sure about that?
Drake King: What? What are you talking about?
Xander Payne: You’re confused, Drake. You’re extremely talented, but you’re confused and that’s holding you back. I know that you could do great things if you’d just give the Payne Academy a chance, but you’re being stubborn. Too stubborn for your own good.
Drake King: :skip: I’m the one that’s being stubborn, here? Seriously?
Xander Payne: Yes, and since you’re so unwilling to give this group a try, knowing that it’d be the best decision you’ve made in your entire life, then I have another idea.
Drake King: And that would be..?
Xander Payne: Xander Payne versus Drake King at Shock Value.
(The crowd immediately explodes into cheers after hearing the announcement. Neither Xander Payne nor Drake King are fan favorites, but they know that a match between these two could be extremely entertaining. Drake doesn’t seem to see things the same way though, instead looking pretty confused.)
Drake King: What? What would that solve?
Xander Payne: You didn’t let me finish. If I beat you at Shock Value you’ll have no other choice but to join me, because at Shock Value it’ll be Xander Payne versus Drake King, and if Xander Payne wins, Drake WILL join the Payne Republic!
(The crowd’s cheers grow even louder in surprise from the announcement, and Drake just stands there as Xander Payne watches on with a grin on his face.)
James Peters: No way, that’s insane!
Rich Russillo: If Xander Payne wins, Drake has to join his team?
Persephone: Great… Another boring match to add to Shock Value. This better get a good stipulation to make up for it.
(Drake thinks about it, knowing how high the stakes are in this match, and if he were to lose, then he’d have no other choice but to do exactly what he didn’t want to, and actually join forces with Xander Payne.)
Drake King: If I win, that’s it? You’re done bothering me about this “team Payne” garbage?
Xander Payne: Correct. You win, and I’ll leave you alone. But if I win, then the Payne Club is in full effect, and soon enough you’ll realize that things should’ve always been that way from the start.
(Drake remains silent for a few more seconds, really weighing his options before finally raising the microphone.)
Drake King: Fine. I accept.
(The crowd cheers after hearing the match confirmation, and Xander Payne looks satisfied knowing that Drake accepted the challenge.)
Xander Payne: Great. See you soon, partner.
(The titantron cuts out, leaving only Drake King in the ring to think about what just happened.)
James Peters: Well, there we have it! Drake King versus Xander Payne at Shock Value, and if Xander wins, Drake King has to join him!
Rich Russillo: This is a huge matchup, and I genuinely could see it going either way! The stakes are high!
Persephone: He hasn’t even decided on a name, this whole thing is stupid, and would be a thousand times better if Rexy was involved somehow 🤷♀️.
James Peters: :francis: You really need to get over it.
(Drake slowly makes his way out of the ring, still clearly thinking about the upcoming match, and what will happen if he’s to lose. From there, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
( Voltage fades into the backstage area and Sofia Clarke is standing by. She’s got a bright smile on her face.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, in a matter of minutes, Mr. DEDEDE will take to the ring to explain what ‘Electric Wallz’ is, but before that, I want to touch on what has become a hot topic around Elite Answers Wrestling. A couple of weeks ago at King of Elite, Voltage hosted an epic ‘Unique Opportunity’ contest that saw Ryan Wilson and Hikari Kanno secure opportunities to further their careers. Of course, that left a third briefcase up for grabs and best friends, Candice Blair and Danny Tanner, found themselves reaching for it at the same time. They would pull it down together but Danny would do the gentlemanly thing and pass the briefcase over to Candice. Later on, she would find out that she had secured herself a chance to compete for the New Breed Championship at Shock Value.
(Sofia dramatically pauses.)
Sofia Clarke: After being confronted by the champion himself, Jon Kelton, at King of Elite, Candice went to Dynasty last week to reassert herself as the number one contender and potential future champion. Kelton took exception to her words and brutally attacked her, beating her with a chair and choking her with her own chain belt. It was a nasty scene, and Kelton attempted to follow it up on Voltage by going after Danny Tanner. Danny had other plans and was ready, and as we found out two nights ago, Danny will be stepping in to take Candice’s place and he will face Jon Kelton for the New Breed Championship at Reckless Wiring. Talk about a dramatic turn of events and joining me right now to talk about all of that is the man himself… Danny Tanner!
(The camera zooms out to show Danny standing to Sofia’s left. He looks nervous and is sweating a lot, but he’s about to team up with Hikari Kanno, one of his queens.)
Sofia Clarke: Thank you for joining me, Danny. I know you have a lot on your plate right now and a lot on your mind.
Danny Tanner: It’s a pleasure, and you’re right, I do. When I signed to EAW, I never could have imagined that things would turn out like this for me. Teaming up with Hikari? Watching Andrea win the Universal Women’s Championship in person?? Being in a rela- 😅 hahaha partnership with Candice Blair??? It’s beyond comprehension, and the love and support the EAW Universe has given me is just the icing on the cake. I couldn’t be more in awe every day I get to come to work, and knowing that I have a chance to get justice for Candice at Reckless Wiring means everything to me.
Sofia Clarke: Speaking of Candice, can you give us an update on how she’s doing?
Danny Tanner: Of course. Candice wanted to release a TikTok updating everyone on her condition but that absolute scoundrel Jon Kelton damaged her larynx when he choked her last week. As an aspiring singer and activist, this kind of injury is absolutely soul crushing for Candice. To have her voice taken away is the absolute worst thing that could have happened to her and she’s been resting her vocal chords ever since. In addition to that, those awful chair shots she was on the receiving end of bruised her kidney area and cracked one of her ribs. I’m extremely upset but I know Candice. She has the heart of a lion and will be back as soon as she can. In the meantime, I am going to teach Jonny boy a lesson and fight the good fight Candice would have fought at Shock Value. Jon wants to be slick and have the match on his turf, and that’s just fine. I may not be the most imposing person on the Voltage roster or have the wrestling cred someone like JonJon does, but what I have is a lot of respect and love for Candice, and I will not let him get away with what he did for her. Jon Kelton is going to find out the hard way that you don’t mess with the people Danny Tanner loves!
(Sofia’s eyes light up.)
Sofia Clarke: Did you just say you love Candice???
(Danny immediately realizes what he’s said and how it’s being taken, and he turns red. He lets out a choking noise, disguised by nervous laughter.)
Danny Tanner: Y-y-you know what I mean! C’mon now!
(Sofia gives Danny a wink, making the situation all that more awkward and uncomfortable for him.)
Sofia Clarke: I sure do! I think this is the perfect note to leave this on!
Danny Tanner: Wait… no! Don’t you want to talk about the match tonight? How Hikari and I are going to be like Hinata and Naruto, except I’m Hinata and Hikari is Naruto?? This is such a huge match for me!
Sofia Clarke: I have no idea what you’re even talking about but I’m happy leaving this on your declaration of love for the vivacious Candice Blair! If there is one thing the bloodstained halls of Voltage have been good for, it’s a romance, and I’m so happy that DANDICE is a thing!!!
(Danny is horrified as Sofia claps her hands excitedly.)
Danny Tanner: N-NO! I mean, of course I love Candice, but wait… no! Dang it! Sofia! Come on!
(But Sofia isn’t listening. As far as she is concerned, the interview is done, and she is already on social media urging fans to get #DANDICE5EVER trending. From there, the camera fades out.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to ringside and it’s almost immediately that ‘Range Brothers’ by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar begins to play with Mr. DEDEDE making his way out to a deafening reaction. He pauses on the stage and looks calm in the electric atmosphere that his arrival has created, as if he only could have ever expected it.)
James Peters: Last week, Mr. DEDEDE was supposed to appear on Voltage via satellite to speak on whether he’d actually agree to facing off against Hikari Kanno at Shock Value, but when Hikari interrupted what was supposed to be DEDEDE’s time, it turned out that he was actually in the arena when he surprised her in the ring with an absolutely hellacious Spear!
Rich Russillo: Nobody was expecting it and Hikari has most definitely made it known that she believes it to have been a coward move by him, but Mr. DEDEDE most certainly doesn’t give a shit!
Persephone: I truly wish he didn’t give a fuck – a fuck about having to address what happened or Hikari, because just doing all this talking has just been a fucking waste! I wanna go home!
(As the commentary team had spoken about last week’s events, it had come with a short and condensed replay of what had gone down with DEDEDE and Hikari Kanno. With the replay coming to an end, the scene fades back into the ring where DEDEDE is standing with a microphone. Having watched it with the rest of the crowd in attendance, he seems amused before he turns away from the tron and to the camera that’s focused on him.)
Mr. DEDEDE: I guess this is the part where I wait for Hikari to show up via satellite to play mind games since she’s proven time and time again that that’s exactly who she is, only for it to turn out that she’s actually been in the arena the entire time :troll:!!
Mr. DEDEDE: But I hope she’s smart enough to take what happened as a warning about what she’s gone and gotten herself into. Some would assume that she knows exactly the kind of situation she’s set herself up for, but they really fucking don’t. And why would they? So many people listened to the shit she spewed, listened as she let it just flow from her mouth like the cum that I have no doubt that she was used to guzzling for views on a live stream with what was but a mere modest 30 viewers that made up her adoring audience after her so-called “career” as some kind of flop-ass “idol” went to absolute fucking shit before she thanked Gawd for the opportunity to have signed her entire being away to be a part of the greatest wrestling conglomerate that’s ever existed, and everyone that heard her ate that shit up like it was gospel because she sounded so confident “interrupting” what was supposed to be my time. Hikari was speaking with the unabashed assuredness of someone wanting to come across like she’s ever truly found herself on the same playing field as someone who can flip the switch like I can and make her realize that she fucked up thinking she’s going to be proving that I’m not the competitor I “used to be”.
Mr. DEDEDE: She thinks what I did the other week was cowardly, beneath what she thinks she deserves or what she thinks she’s owed – but that right fucking there is her fucking problem. Her mistake isn’t wanting a match against me – fuck, everyone on the rosters between the three shows would KILL to be in a position to choose to have match against me right now for nothing more than to bolster their path to Pain for Pride, just to be able to try to convince everyone that they believe they ALMOST beat the almighty Gawd himself to make themselves look good – but her mistake is thinking I actually OWE HER a fucking thing. It’s the attitude of malcontent cunts that have ravaged EAW locker rooms for years – the idea that any of them are OWED anything, be it from their general managers, their peers, or even me. But when they point their finger at me and try to single me out as if I’m not the one responsible for their global prominence by ALLOWING them to work for me and line my pockets, I can’t help but laugh. No, truly! Because what they fail to realize is that they’re easily replaceable – they could be here today, gone to who the hell knows where tomorrow, and by the day after that, I’ll have just had someone else desperate enough to be another cog in the wheel signing their name on a fresh contract.
Mr. DEDEDE: How long would it be before the rest of the world would go on forgetting about Hikari Kanno if I end it all for her at Shock Value? Three weeks, after two of dealing with Miku Sakai sobbing because she just refuses to let the memory of her best friend die with her career? A month or two? It’d be so easy, SO fucking easy – and everything would go on business as usual. It was business as usual right here on Voltage last week, because I dropped Hikari where she stood and where the hell was Captain Charisma to bring out the EMTs to ensure that one of his stars didn’t just get her fucking ribs broken? Where the fuck was CC to see to it that nothing else happened, like he damn well knows could’ve?
(DEDEDE laughs into his microphone even though there’s really nothing funny – it’s almost taunting, sardonic because everyone knows that things could’ve gotten so much crueler had DEDEDE so desired. And he seems to be contemplating exactly that right now. Frankly, the world took a sigh of relief for Hikari Kanno last week when a Spear and a grim verbal warning was all that was brought upon her.)
Mr. DEDEDE: But inside the Electric Wallz Match at Shock Value, there won’t be anyone there to stop what happens then either. I know it goes without saying that I can be the most adaptive, most dynamic person in every facet that this business calls for, and just when people think that I couldn’t possibly find more ways to make more headlines, I consistently outdo myself :wow:! It’s exactly why underlings like Hikari Kanno can’t wait to get on the mic and excitedly ramble on about how they’re going to go out their way to “expose me”. Just saying any fucking thing to set themselves up to come off like they’re any better going into a match against anyone who so obviously outclasses them in every aspect of the industry, in every aspect of LIFE ITSELF – and all for the sake of a “career-defining” moment. Hikari doesn’t want to “expose me” for not being as “good as I used to be” – what fucking good does that do for her saying she beat a shriveled up husk with not even half the fucking capabilities, the innovative talent? Because with all her defining moments either being in a division where her “competition” gets fucking pissed on by Steroid Dawg just for laughs or coming at the hands of Ms. Extreme giving her a fresh buzz cut, what she wants is to make herself seem worthwhile. And it’s with that this twist of mine on Glass Wallz, we’ll have power lines running around the top of the structure to funnel just enough electricity into our surroundings while weapons are supplied for the both of us to put to use – and I really can’t wait to see just what kind of shit I can get myself into with it all, because there are no disqualifications, while the only way to win is by pinfall, submission, or to send Hikari on a one-way trip into the secure arms of the soothing, sweet embrace of a violent execution :blessed:!!
(Before he can continue, ‘Red Criminal’ by The Oral Cigarettes begins to play and all attention turns to the stage! Hikari makes her way out looking entirely unenthused, quite bored actually with what she’s had to hear and she rolls her eyes while carelessly waving at DEDEDE down in the ring.)
Hikari Kanno: Wow. How exciting. Such an innovative twist on the infamous Glass Wallz match. You’re so fucking cool, Ryan, I can’t believe that something like this wasn’t ever thought of before; your mind just stays on the cutting-edge of shit. Like, I mean I could think of just sooooo many great examples like… like… like, hmmm, how about your shitty podcast gig?! What about Gawdcoin or whatever? Is there some kind of NFT thing in the works you wanna go ahead and announce right now while we’re at it and have got the time? Ugh, I can’t believe no one else thought of doing any of the shit that you have before. You’re so trendy and progressive, especially when it comes to treating your top talent with nothing but disrespect – it REALLY makes me wonder why you’re not held in higher regard these days.
(Hikari makes her way up the steps and shakes her head before stepping through the ropes, looking honestly unimpressed with the idea of meeting DEDEDE in a match of his own creation.)
Hikari Kanno: But hey, nice to see you actually bothering to show up as advertised, you stupid fuck. What, you didn’t feel like trying to fake everyone out and attack me when I least expect it again? Just think of the ratings, the trends, the engagements on Twitter that could be made just from attacking ME again like the fucking coward you are – but now you wasted it. I could’ve given you yet another moment to go viral, for you to look like you got the upper hand once again even though you really didn’t do shit the last time to turn it into even more of an event after you decided to capitalize on MY spotlight, and you fucking blew it. Instead of another “shocking” DEDEDE appearance that has everyone pissing themselves with fake excitement, we get some shitty-ass rundown of a match which was just wasting airtime so you could basically come out here and stroke your dick in front of everyone to the sound of your own voice. It’s fucking pathetic.
Hikari Kanno: But Ryan Adams and being pathetic is pretty much synonymous with each other these days, so who’s really fucking surprised? I’m sure as hell not and it really says a lot about you to have shown up last week to sneak attack me. You could’ve had someone play your music and walked your deteriorating ass out here so I could listen to you talk your same old shit, but no. I had to be the latest victim of DEDEDE’s mind catching fire and going into a panic knowing that he’s about to be put through another big test by another one of his company’s stars that’ll put him to shame. You can’t stand the idea that someone’s going to capitalize over you and you just had to make a-
Mr. DEDEDE: I really didn’t have to do shit, Hikari, and you continue to fail to understand that. You’re so used to operating on comparing wins and losses, prominence and the amount of times you or your opponents have main evented a regular-ass Sunday Night Voltage because you’re in competition with them – but me and you are absolutely not. They HAVE to go out their way to compete with you but I’m simply past all the actual need to look at whoever’s against me like we’re in direct competition and it’s been that way for the longest. I do shit because I can, because I feel like it – it’s not like anyone’s going to tell me no and I’m certainly not going to be reprimanded for the shit I do, either. I walked my ass backstage after I lit you the fuck up with a Spear and Captain Charisma was nowhere in sight to warn me that I should take it easy or to not do that again. I didn’t have anyone in management or on the Board calling me up asking if I could try to NOT shatter your ribs the next time that I see you. You’re as expendable as the low-card fucks you think you have no business sharing the ring with, and yet you continue to find yourself in that ring against them even AFTER calling me out. Your nasty little knee injury opened your eyes to that truth, that you weren’t as necessary as you thought yourself to be after gassing your ego on silly wins and easy shit you got to coast on for damn near an entire year – and all it did was bring out the utter desperation in you to have something to cling to so that your return wasn’t a meaningless waste of time where your toughest fight was given to you by Mary S. Atlas trying to melt the limbs off your body. Luckily for you, your stupid simps arrived to put a stop to that.
(Hikari shakes her head and rolls her eyes, not surprised and ready to fire back.)
Hikari Kanno: Leave it to you to try to reduce me to that absolute bullshit. All that wasted breath just to try to distract from the fact that all you are these days is a stepping stone for people to use and give themselves some legitimacy. We could get into the whole thing where you went against Andre Walker when he was breezing through the New Breed Division or that time when you went into Pain for Pride against Adam Lucas, both of which turned out to be losses for you and it’s really no surprise that they ended up finding some sort of place in the main event scene on their brands now some time after putting up with you. You’re supposed to be the great Mr. DEDEDE but you’ve spent more time trying to convince everyone that you’re any better than the last time you were truly putting out your best efforts – and that looks to have long since passed. It’s why I’m going to do everyone one last favor by caving your fucking skull in at Shock Value, to let everyone know that the days of a DEDEDE who was actually worth fearing or being intimidated by are long gone and that any version that appears after I’m through with you, is nothing but the rotting remains of your electrically fried existence.
Hikari Kanno: Even in light of last week’s crap and with it fresh in everyone’s minds, I’m still not afraid of you. I’ve got no reason to be. I know that last week’s attack was nothing more than to try to get in my head and the difference between you and me is that I don’t have a problem showing up to say that face to face. There’s never been a fucker that I’ve ever been to scared to get into the ring with or think twice about going against no matter who they are, and you’re sure as fuck not about to be the one that changes all of that now. I’m sure you wish you were still that guy – the one who could have someone who’s only been here a year shaking in fear at the thought of going against the infamous DEDEDE – but I’m a whole lot smarter, a whole lot better than the average cunts you sign. I truly think it bothers you that I’m not some bitch you can just talk down to and pick away at when I’ve got no problem being up front about any shit that’s gone down – I already know I’m the best fucking thing that’s come to EAW and I don’t have shit to lose except not taking this opportunity of mine that I created for MYSELF for what it is, and that’s letting everyone know that Hikari Kanno is absolutely that fucking bitch without question. Even on a repaired knee, I’m still better and it’s absolutely going to kill the cunts who wanted to try to shit on me, try to say that I couldn’t possibly return the way I was or even better than I was, to see me fucking thriving against all your mind games, all your efforts to get under my skin. What’s gonna become of you then? Because what I know I’m going to go on to do and that’s rise right to the fucking top.
(Hikari has the crowd hanging onto her every word and there’s no doubt that she believes entirely in herself. She sees absolutely no reason not to, no matter what DEDEDE says. But DEDEDE shakes his head, waving dismissively at Hikari who doesn’t see how she could be so easily dismissed.)
Mr. DEDEDE: That’s cute or whatever, that you want to prove something to the same people you stay trashing as being beneath you; exactly the kind of shit I’d expect from someone who knows for a fact that even after this, you’ll still find yourself hoping that you don’t find yourself against those same people again just for it to happen anyway. Like I said, you know that’s your competition, and no matter what you’ve done to try to do something about it, you’ve consistently found yourself and IDOL-GUN in those positions – fucking Miku just let Danny Tanner end up with a chance last week to say that he gave her a hard-fought match :mjlol:!! You’re as good as the people you surround yourself with and you get exactly a reflection of that in return.
Hikari Kanno: Must be why you and Kassidy are such a good match – nobody can stand the two of you. :mjpls:
Mr. DEDEDE: And yet, she’s become one of the greatest of all time and that shit can’t be disputed – and I’m supposed to be upset because oh gosh, oh no, for all the shit that gets talked about us we’re undeniably successful? :mjpls: As much of a fucking cunt as you try to be, you wish you could find the power to come as remotely close being as reviled and hated for doing nothing more than being great, for having the actual fucking audacity to impose your proven will on others to the point where you’ve got the entire internet up in flames because you fucking slaughtered your opponents to ensure your success. Like the time when I had the world hating me for how I was meticulously and surgically breaking down Cameron Ella Ava’s mental capacities, driving her fucking insane when I was tormenting the absolute shit out of her and her family while Jamie was too busy sorting out his return gimmick to do a fucking thing about it any sooner :troll:! There was no denying that I took pieces of her with me, fragments of who she is or was, fucking destroyed her to the point that I’d be damn near synonymous with everything she’d ever do from them then on – and it’s going to be the same way at Shock Value for you.
Mr. DEDEDE: For thinking that I owe you shit and trying to make it seem like you could force my hand, I’m going to claim what more that I can over you and there’s no denying that I will. I already own you just like I do with everyone else in this company, but slowly and methodically breaking you down – all by design, just as I promised last week – is going to bring just the slightest bit more satisfaction in knowing that I did it all because I wanted to. That I did it all because that’s the way I wanted it. That I did it all just because I can. You think you hold some kind of leverage or high ground because of last week? It’s funny, it’s cute. Not something I’d expect from the same bitch who couldn’t wait to get in the ring to try to burrow her way into the mind of Xavier Williams by talking shit about his family and about Harlow Reichert’s scummy, grimy, suicidal brother that blew his own brains out, just so IDOL-GUN could fuck with them and play mind games. Forget the fact that you lost to them once you finally ended up with some actual fucking competition for once – but oh, but wait, Hikari Kanno is supposed to be above all the bullshit, above all the mind games. Fuck you and the fucking morals you think you have, because needless to say, you can paint me out to be some coward, some kind of scared bitch just so you try to get the world to see from your perspective, but we both know that things could’ve gotten a whole lot worse than they did last week. And rest assured, they most certainly will come Shock Value and that’s when the world will come to know that they can expect you to tell stories of how you tried to survive Gawd from ruining you despite your best efforts and failed, assuming you’re even shown that kind of merciful opportunity to do that much. Shock Value truly, truly can’t come soon enough.
(Hikari merely stands there staring at DEDEDE and he looks right back at her, the message delivered with an at ease smile that only makes the threat of what could come at Shock Value more ominous. It wouldn’t be hard to think of Mr. DEDEDE torturing Hikari with a grin on his face. But he turns and goes to leave, stepping through the ropes and out onto the apron… only to stop and turn once he’s back on both feet on the apron.)
Mr. DEDEDE: Of course, though, you could always try to find a way to get some payback. If you’re as mad as you say you are about what happened, if you feel as disrespected as you claim to be because you didn’t get treated with the respect you think you’re “owed” or “deserve”, feel free to come at me. Hell, you could go ahead and try it now if you wanted to; I’d welcome it!
(While the crowd buzzes trying to encourage Hikari into fighting DEDEDE in the hopes of getting a possible preview of things to come, DEDEDE stands on the apron awaiting some sort of response – be it verbal or physical, apparently – and Hikari shakes her head scowling.)
Hikari Kanno: Fuck you. I’ve got a match coming up and you know that; this is another coward move on your part. It’s fucking bullshit that I’m not gonna bother to entertain, especially when it’s in no way at all beneficial to me and I’m not going to give you any excuse to say that you didn’t get to go into Shock Value at 100% because of something that I could possibly do to you right now. I’d hate to break your heart and the savage thirst of these fans who just want to see someone get busted open like the bloodthirsty maniacs that they truly are, but I don’t have to prove shit to you or anyone else in some stupid fight right here, right now.
Mr. DEDEDE: Heh, that’s what I thought. But good luck in the match you’re apparently so concerned about against two guys you think nothing of but surely think you’re too “big” for anyway.
(DEDEDE hops off the apron and heads up the aisle, turning to backpedal and shrugging at the crowd and then motioning to Hikari, talking off-mic about how it’s Hikari’s fault that they didn’t get to see them get into it like the EAW Universe so obviously wanted. A frustrated Hikari angrily tosses her microphone out the ring behind her while DEDEDE makes his way to the back, seemingly amused before he’s out of sight and the scene fades.)
(Voltage fades to a commercial where Showdown’s Impact advertises Kanye West’s “Donda 2” on Stem Players only. Coming soon. Maybe.)
(Voltage fades back to the ring, where Hikari Kanno is standing, waiting for her upcoming match.)
James Peters: I don’t know how Hikari is supposed to keep her focus after what we just saw, but unfortunately for her, her match is up next!
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
Bella Braxton: Already in the ring… From Okinawa, Japan… Weighing in at 121 pounds… HIIIIIKAAARIIIIIII KAANNOOOOOO!!!!!!
(‘Loser’ by Charles Hamilton hits, and Danny Tanner begins to make his way to the ring. He’s mentally preparing himself for this match, mumbling a bit and taking a few deep breaths as he prepares to team up with Hikari Kanno, all while the crowd cheers on.)
Bella Braxton: And her partner… From Sarasota, Florida… Weighing in at 205 pounds… DAAANNNYYYYT TTTAAANNNERRRR!!!!!!
James Peters: Danny Tanner and Hikari Kanno are teaming up tonight, and while this may be a dream come true for Danny, I’m sure he knows that he can’t afford to disappoint tonight!
Rich Russillo: He can’t? If anything, Hikari needs to be on her A-game. Losing this before facing Mr. DEDEDE is not what she wants to have on her mind.
(‘Bad Man’ by Blues Saraceno hits, and Kirk Redwood begins walking out to the stage to a mixed reaction with a focused look on his face. As Kirk waits at the stage, ‘Swallowing the Rabbit Whole’ by Code Orange hits, and Shane Gates joins Kirk at the stage, causing a bit more boos. The two begin to make their way down to the ring, both looking ready for this match as they don’t take their eyes off of their opponents.)
Bella Braxton: And their opponents…. THE TEAM OF KIRRRK REDWOOOODDD AND SHAAAANNEE GAAAAAATTTTEESSS!!!!!
James Peters: These two are preparing to face Johnny Andrews and Solomon Stane, and this would be a great way for them to build momentum leading up to that match!
Rich Russillo: That’s right. They could definitely use this win, but will they actually get it is the question.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
James Peters: And here we go! Hikari Kanno and Kirk Redwood are set to start this one off, and immediately both Elitists lock up- BUT HIKARI DELIVERS A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION BEFORE PULLING KIRK REDWOOD INTO A HEADLOCK! What happened a few minutes ago with Mr. DEDEDE must have left a sour taste with Hikari, because right now it looks like she’s wrestling with more aggression than I’m used to seeing from her! Hikari Kanno now running to the corner, AND THERE’S A BULLDOG INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE! Kirk Redwood is holding his nose, but Hikari isn’t finished just yet!
Rich Russillo: Hikari Kanno is beginning to stomp away at Kirk Redwood in the corner, and now the referee is forced to begin counting!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FI-
Rich Russillo: And Hikari Kanno finally backs away, but she doesn’t stop her attack just yet! Instead she goes and pulls Kirk Redwood up, BEFORE DELIVERING A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Hikari Kanno now with a forearm that knocks Kirk back into the corner, and now Hikari sends Kirk into the opposite corner before charging in- BUT SHE RUNS RIGHT INTO A SIDE ELBOW BY KIRK REDWOOD!
James Peters: Kirk Redwood now with a spinning backfist, and now he kicks Hikari’s knee out from under her! KIRK REDWOOD NOW RUNNING THE ROPES, AND IT LOOKS LIKE KIRK ATTEMPTED THE BLITZKRIEG BOP BUT HIKARI DUCKED UNDER IT! Hikari now quickly grabbing Kirk just as they both got back to their feet- AND NOW HIKARI DELIVERS A GERMAN SUPLEX, TAKING KIRK REDWOOD TO THE MAT- BUT NOT PERMANENTLY! Kirk Redwood is already on his way back to his feet, AND NOW HIKARI SENDS KIRK INTO THE ROPES WITH AN IRISH WHIP- AND NOW KIRK AIMS TO RESPOND WITH A CLOTHESLINE, BUT HIKARI DUCKS UNDER IT!
Rich Russillo: Kirk Redwood stops himself in his tracks before turning around, AND NOW HIKARI LOOKS FOR A JUMPING BOOT- BUT KIRK IS JUST BARELY ABLE TO AVOID IT! Kirk Redwood now looking for a Dragon Suplex, BUT HIKARI DELIVERS A NASTY BACK ELBOW TO THE JAW! Kirk Redwood stumbles away from Hikari, AND THAT ALLOWS HIKARI TO CONNECT WITH A JUMPING NECKBREAKER! That was a fantastic move by Hikari Kanno, and I can see why she’s on her A-game like this! Not only must Ryan have left a bad taste, but I think Hikari knows that she can’t afford to lose right before arguably the biggest match of her career!
Persephone: Yeah? Well unfortunately this little start isn’t enough to change the fact that she completely sucks at wrestling, and I’m ashamed of the fact that I actually have to sit here and watch her compete. She had the power to face anybody, couldn’t she have chosen Rexy???
James Peters: Well, Rex hasn’t been-
Persephone: SHUT UP! All I want is Rex to come back and this place keeps taking that opportunity from me. What did I ever do to deserve this? :will:
James Peters: I’m not going to answer that, just know that if I tried, I wouldn’t know where to start. Anyways, Hikari Kanno has Kirk Redwood in a rear chinlock, BUT KIRK REDWOOD MANAGES TO PULL HIMSELF UP TO HIS FEET, AND HE DELIVERS A JAWBREAKER TO HIKARI KANNO, CAUSING HER TO STUMBLE BACK AWAY FROM HIM! Kirk Redwood quickly rushes back up, AND NOW HE GOES AFTER HIKARI KANNO BEFORE DELIVERING A BICYCLE KICK! Hikari Kanno is taken nearly completely down to the mat as she drops to a knee, and now I think Kirk is about to make his way to his corner for the tag!
Rich Russillo: KIRK REDWOOD TRIED TO PULL HIKARI TO HE AND SHANE’S CORNER, BUT HIKARI INSTEAD RUSHED AT KIRK AND DELIVERED A NASTY ELBOW SHOT! Hikari now sending Kirk to the opposite side of the ring as Kirk rolls back up to his feet, AND HIKARI KANNO NOW RUNS IN, BEFORE JUMPING UP AND DELIVERING AN ENZUIGIRI! Kirk Redwood is down, and now Hikari Kanno backs into her corner!
(Hikari Kanno looks at Danny Tanner, opening her hand to him for the tag. Danny Tanner has a bit of a nervous look on his face, but after he takes a deep breath, he finally goes for the tag.)
*TAG!*
Persephone: Oh brother.
James Peters: KIRK REDWOOD MANAGED TO FIND HIS WAY BACK UP, BUT THIS WAS THE WRONG TIME TO DO SO AS DANNY TANNER IS IN! Danny Tanner charges right at Kirk, and he delivers a jumping clothesline! Danny Tanner now running the ropes as Kirk Redwood gets back up, AND NOW THERE’S A DROPKICK! Kirk Redwood makes it to his teams corner though, AND SHANE GATES TAGS HIMSELF IN! Kirk is still in the ring though, AND NOW DANNY TANNER CHARGES IN BEFORE-
Rich Russillo: KIRK REDWOOD JUST GRABBED DANNY, AND HE SLAMS DANNY INTO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE WITH A REVERSE STO! Danny Tanner stumbles back as Shane enters the ring and Kirk leaves, AND SHANE GATES CHARGES AT DANNY BEFORE DROPPING HIM WITH A BIG BOOT! Shane Gates now going for the first cover of the match, looking to put this one away after that fantastic tag team combination!
ONE!
T-
Rich Russillo: NO! DANNY TANNER KICKS OUT JUST BEFORE TWO, ALLOWING THIS MATCH TO KEEP GOING!
Persephone: Come on, what was anyone expecting? I WANT this match to end and even I knew that going for a pin this early wasn’t gonna work, even if it’s on Danny Tanner.
James Peters: Shane Gates now with a grounded headlock on Danny Tanner, and Shane is a pretty big man in comparison to Danny, so this could be a bit tougher for Danny to get out of!
Rich Russillo: I know Danny Tanner wants to fight to avenge Candice Blair after her injury, but Danny might still have a bit more to learn, because things aren’t looking too good right now!
Persephone: For him, maybe. For me? This is perfect, just hurry up and ring the bell.
James Peters: Danny Tanner managed to turn himself and get his leg around the bottom rope, and this forces Shane Gates to let go of the hold! Shane is quick to grab Danny though as he pulls Danny back up to his feet, AND SHANE LOOKS FOR A SHORT ARM CLOTHESLINE- BUT DANNY DUCKS UNDER IT! Shane Gates now turning towards Danny, AND DANNY HITS SHANE WITH A FOREARM SHOT! Danny Tanner now going for an irish- NO! Shane turns it around and sends Danny into the ropes for an irish whip!
Rich Russillo: Shane ducks down as he expects Danny to bounce off of the ropes, BUT INSTEAD DANNY GRABS ONTO THE ROPES, AND HE RUNS IN BEFORE KICKING SHANE IN THE FACE! DANNY TANNER NOW PULLING SHANE GATES INTO A FRONT FACELOCK- AND IT LOOKS LIKE DANNY WAS LOOKING FOR A DDT, BUT SHANE WAS ABLE TO OVERPOWER DANNY AS HE SENDS DANNY BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Shane now pulling himself out of Danny’s grasp, before beginning to kick and stomp away at Danny’s stomach! The referee now once again beginning to count!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FI-
James Peters: Shane Gates lets go as Danny Tanner stumbles out of the corner, but now Shane takes Danny down with a snapmare! Shane Gates now running the ropes, AND SHANE WAS LOOKING FOR A BOOT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD, BUT DANNY WAS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY AND QUICKLY GET BACK TO HIS FEET AS HE STUMBLES TO THE ROPES! Shane Gates now charging in, BUT DANNY TANNER DUCKS DOWN AND PULLS THE BOTTOM ROPE DOWN, SENDING SHANE GATES OVER THEM AS HE FALLS OUT TO RINGSIDE! What an amazing counter by Danny Tanner!
Persephone: Meh, that was nothing special.
Rich Russillo: Danny Tanner heads out to the ring apron as he sees Shane Gates getting back to his feet, AND NOW DANNY RUNS TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE APRON AS HE GOES FOR A RUNNING PENALTY KI- WAIT NO! SHANE GATES JUST GRABBED DANNY’S LEG BEFORE PULLING IT OUT FROM UNDER HIM, CAUSING DANNY TO GO FACE FIRST ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING! Shane Gates pulls Danny towards him in a front facelock, AND NOW SHANE LIFTS DANNY UP BEFORE DELIVERING A SUPLEX OUT AT RINGSIDE! What a move by Shane Gates!
James Peters: Shane Gates sends Danny Tanner back into the ring now, and Shane pulls Danny into the corner before tagging in Kirk Redwood, AND NOW SHANE HOLDS DANNY UP IN A FULL NELSON HOLD, ALLOWING KIRK TO CONNECT WITH A NASTY PUNCH TO THE MIDSECTION! Shane Gates making his way out of the ring, AND KIRK SENDS DANNY INTO THE CORNER WITH AN ELBOW STRIKE, BEFORE BEGINNING TO LAY INTO HIM WITH EVEN MORE BRUTAL SHOTS TO THE FACE! Kirk Redwood tagging Shane Gates back in before backing up, AND KIRK REDWOOD CHARGES IN AND HITS DANNY WITH A CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: KIRK REDWOOD NOW SENDING DANNY INTO SHANE GATES- BUT DANNY TANNER DUCKS DOWN AND AVOIDS THE CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT BY SHANE GATES! DANNY TANNER NOW JUMPING OUT TO HIS CORNER, AND HE TAGS IN HIKARI KANNO! HIKARI KANNO IS BACK IN THE MATCH, AND NOW SHE QUICKLY GOES ON THE OFFENSIVE AS SHE RUSHES AT SHANE AND DELIVERS A FRONT DROPKICK, SENDING SHANE BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Shane Gates stumbles out of the corner, AND HIKARI KANNO RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE- NO! SHANE GATES LIFTED HIKARI KANNO UP INTO HIS ARMS-
James Peters: BUT HIKARI KANNO MANAGES TO COUNTER AS SHE SLIPS BEHIND SHANE! Hikari Kanno now grabbing Shane in a hammerlock, AND HIKARI SENDS SHANE BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER ONCE AGAIN, ONLY THIS TIME CAUSING SHANE TO CRUSH HIS OWN ARM! Hikari Kanno now with a snapmare to send Shane out of the corner, AND HIKARI KANNO RUNS IN BEFORE HITTING SHANE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A DROPKICK! Shane Gates is hurting, and now Hikari Kanno goes for a pin to possibly put this one away!
ONE!
TWO-
James Peters: AND SHANE GATES GETS THE SHOULDER UP! That was a close one!
Persephone: How!? That wasn’t close to three at all! Besides, who cares about close ones anyway? It’s either she won or she didn’t, and I didn’t see the bell ring!
Rich Russillo: Well, Hikari Kanno is pulling Shane back up and looking to try and finish this one, AND I THINK HIKARI IS ABOUT TO TRY AND PUT THIS ONE AWAY- BUT JUST AS HIKARI WAS PULLING SHANE UP TO HIS FEET, SHANE MANAGES TO GRAB HIKARI AND THROW HER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING! Hikari Kanno quickly pulls herself up in the corner, BUT SHANE GATES CHARGES IN AND DELIVERS A SPLASH! Shane Gates takes a second to catch his breath, AND NOW HE GRABS HIKARI BEFORE POPPING HER UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION!
James Peters: HIKARI KANNO BEGINS TO PUNCH AWAY AT THE LARGER SHANE GATES, AND OBVIOUSLY HER PLAN IS TO TRY AND FORCE SHANE TO DROP HER, BUT I DON’T KNOW HOW WELL THAT PLAN IS GOING TO WORK, BECAUSE RIGHT NOW SHANE GATES IS SLOWLY MOVING TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Persephone: Aand his plan is to drop her with a powerbomb, right?
James Peters: It looks like it, yeah!
Persephone: And when that happens there’s a chance she could break her neck, right?
James Peters: …. Yeah?
Persephone: Sounds good.
Rich Russillo: WAIT! DANNY TANNER WITH A NECKBREAKER TO SHANE GATES WHICH SAVES HIKARI KANNO, AND IT LOOKS LIKE DANNY MUST HAVE TAGGED HIMSELF IN WHILE HIKARI WAS IN THE CORNER! DANNY TANNER WITH AN EXCELLENT MOVE TO GET INTO THIS MATCH, AND NOW HIKARI KANNO EXITS THE RING AS DANNY TANNER MAKES THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: SHANE GATES KICKS OUT, and now I think Danny still needs a moment to recover!
Persephone: More like a moment to process the fact he just touched Hikari Kanno.
James Peters: Danny Tanner slowly gets back to his feet, and now he’s starting to pull Shane Gates back up to his feet, AND DANNY HITS SHANE WITH A FOREARM! AND NOW THERE’S ANOTHER FOREARM! Shane Gates is in trouble right now after all he’s been through in this match, AND NOW DANNY TANNER RUNS THE ROPES BEFORE- SPINEBUSTER!!! SHANE GATES DELIVERS THE SPINEBUSTER, AND NOW THERE’S THE SUPERKICK AS SOON AS DANNY GETS BACK UP! THE KILL SHOT CONNECTS, AND NOW SHANE FALLS DOWN INTO THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: AND SOMEHOW DANNY TANNER MANAGES TO POP THE SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THREE! DANNY TANNER SAVES THE MATCH FOR HIMSELF AND HIKARI KANNO, AND THAT’S NOT WHAT SHANE GATES WANTED TO SEE! Shane wanted that to be the end of the match, so that must have hurt seeing Danny somehow get the shoulder up!
Persephone: It looks like me and Shane are on the same page then, because I genuinely can’t believe that this match isn’t over. Like, come on. It’s Danny Tanner. Why didn’t the bell ring yet?
James Peters: Shane Gates tags Kirk Redwood back in, and we’ve got to be approaching the ending soon with Danny Tanner hurt like this. Kirk Redwood is slowly pulling Danny back up, AND HE TAKES DANNY BACK DOWN WITH AN ELBOW STRIKE! KIRK REDWOOD NOW GOING DOWN AND HITTING DANNY WITH ANOTHER ONE, AND ANOTHER ONE! Kirk Redwood now making his way out to the apron, and now he’s waiting for Danny to get back up! I think we all know what Kirk is setting up for, and if this connects Kirk Redwood and Shane Gates are going to pick up the victory-
Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT! DANNY WAS ABLE TO POWER HIMSELF TO THE CORNER, AND HIKARI KANNO WAS JUST BARELY ABLE TO TAG HERSELF IN! HIKARI QUICKLY RUSHES INTO THE RING, BUT KIRK REDWOOD GOES FOR THE SPRINGBOARD SUPERMAN PUNCH ANYWAY- AND IT DOESN’T CONNECT! HIKARI KANNO AVOIDED THE .50 CAL, BUT KIRK REDWOOD ROLLS BACK TO HIS FEET! Hikari Kanno now charging in- BUT KIRK LANDS A BOOT TO THE FACE, CAUSING HIKARI TO STUMBLE BACK! Kirk Redwood now grabbing Hikari from behind, AND HE GOES FOR A GERMAN- NO! HIKARI KANNO WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE JAW OF KIRK REDWOOD, CAUSING KIRK TO STUMBLE!
Persephone: Bro, hurry up and end this already!
James Peters: Hikari Kanno now grabbing Kirk Redwood, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE WAS TRYING TO SET UP FOR BRIGHTSTAR, BUT KIRK REDWOOD MANAGED TO LAND AN ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF HIKARI’S HEAD! Now it’s Hikari Kanno that stumbles back away from Kirk, AND KIRK REDWOOD RUSHES IN BEFORE KICKING HIKARI’S LEG OUT FROM UNDER HER! KIRK FOLLOWS THIS UP WITH A KNEE TO HIKARI’S FACE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE KIRK IS ABOUT TO FOLLOW THIS UP WITH ONE OF HIS MAJOR MOVES AS HE BEGINS TO RUN THE ROPES! BLITZKRIEG BOP-
Rich Russillo: DOES NOT CONNECT!!! HIKARI KANNO MANAGES TO AVOID THE BLITZKRIEG BOP, AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE HIKARI IS TRYING TO GET KIRK IN A DRAGON SLEEPER! Kirk is quick enough to roll behind him over onto his feet though, AND NOW HE HOLDS HIKARI IN FOR A QUICK PIN, LOOKING TO POSSIBLY STEAL THE VICTORY!
ONE!
TWO/
Rich Russillo: HIKARI KANNO KICKS OUT, ALLOWING KIRK TO FREE HIMSELF FROM THE HOLD, AND IN RETURN TRY AND PULL HIKARI KANNO INTO A SLEEPER HOLD AS SOON AS SHE GETS BACK TO HER FEET! Hikari Kanno is struggling right now, and this isn’t good for her and Danny!
Persephone: Pleasetapout pleasetapout pleasetapout! I WANNA GO HOME, JUST HURRY UP AND TAP YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE!
James Peters: HIKARI IS STILL ON HER FEET, BUT IF SHE REMAINS IN THIS SUBMISSION MUCH LONGER WE MIGHT HAVE TO RING THAT BELL! I DON’T KNOW HOW HIKARI IS SURVIVING THIS LATE INTO THE MATCH, BUT I SUPPOSE THIS IS EXACTLY WHY SHE’D CHALLENGE SOMEONE LIKE MR. DEDEDE! Kirk Redwood is holding that submission as tightly as he can, but Hikari is standing her ground and doing everything in her power to avoid being taken to the mat! She knows what’ll happen if she is!
Rich Russillo: WAIT! HIKARI KANNO DROPS TO A KNEE, BUT SHE FALLS FORWARD SO SHE CAN TAKE KIRK REDWOOD OFF OF HER WITH WHAT SEEMED TO BE AN ARM DRAG! BOTH ELITISTS QUICKLY GET BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND NOW THERE’S ALLELUIA!!!! ALLELUIA CONNECTS ON KIRK REDWOOD, AND NOW HIKARI KANNO GOES FOR THE COVER, ALL WHILE DANNY TANNER RUSHES INTO THE RING AND MAKES SURE SHANE GATES CAN’T BREAK UP THE PIN BY SENDING HIM OUT OF THE RING!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS…. HIKAARRIII KAANNNOOOOO AND DANNYY TTANNERRR!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: HIKARI AND DANNY GET THE WIN!!!! An unlikely duo, but they managed to get the job done and that’s what matters most! I’m sure it means a lot to Danny that he was able to help win this match, both because Candice Blair is out, and because of his love for Hikari!
Rich Russillo: Bad night for Kirk Redwood and Shane Gates, but they still have time to pick themselves up and turn things around!
Persephone: 🥱🥱🥱
(‘Red Criminal’ hits as Hikari gets back to her feet, and both she and Danny Tanner have their hands raised by the referee, as Danny has a smile on his face. The two of them begin to leave the ring, but as Shane Gates slowly helps Kirk Redwood up, they see two Elitists walking down the ramp past their previous opponents, which really doesn’t make them happy.)
James Peters: Uh oh.
(As Hikari walks up the ramp and Danny trails behind, Johnny Andrews and Solomon Stane walk past them, slowly making their way into the ring as Kirk Redwood has found his way back up. Both Johnny and Solomon are sarcastically clapping with smirks on their faces.)
Johnny Andrews: (off-mic) Good going.
Solomon Stane: (off-mic) You sure showed them.
(Kirk and Shane are pissed, and really aren’t in the mood for any of this.)
James Peters: I don’t think this is a good idea, not gonna lie.
Rich Russillo: Me neither. :lupe:
Solomon Stane: (off-mic) Come on, what’s with the long faces? You lost. It happens. To some more often than others.
Johnny Andrews: (off-mic) You get it yet? You’re just not good enough for this. I don’t know why you’d hold an open challenge if you can’t cut it in the tag division. Maybe you should reconside-
James Peters: WOAH! KIRK REDWOOD WITH AN ELBOW SHOT TO JOHNNY ANDREWS, AND NOW SHANE GATES RUSHES AT SOLOMON STANE! BOTH TEAMS NOW ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH, BUT WITH THAT SURPRISING ATTACK, IT LOOKS LIKE JOHNNY AND SOLOMON AREN’T ABLE TO GET THE UPPER HAND! THEY DIDN’T EXPECT KIRK AND SHANE TO SUDDENLY ATTACK LIKE THIS!
Rich Russillo: JOHNNY ANDREWS TRIES TO RESPOND WITH A RIGHT HAND, BUT KIRK REDWOOD DUCKS UNDER IT BEFORE DROPPING JOHNNY TO THE MAT WITH A SNAPMARE, AND NOW HE QUICKLY RUSHES THE ROPES BEFORE DELIVERING THE BLITZKRIEG BOP!!!
James Peters: SOLOMON STANE CONTINUES TO GO BACK AND FORTH WITH SHANE GATES, BUT SHANE MANAGES TO SEND SOLOMON INTO THE ROPES, AND NOW THERE’S THE SPINEBUSTER! Solomon Stane slowly getting back up, AND NOW THERE’S THE SUPERKICK! KILL SHOT SENDS SOLOMON STANE THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT OF THE RING!!!
Rich Russillo: Both Johnny and Solomon rolled out of the ring, and they’re going to have to realize that Kirk and Shane aren’t Elitists to mess with!
(Kirk and Shane look at one another before looking down at their future opponents. Outside of the ring is Johnny Andrews and Solomon Stane, and both look embarrassed, and pissed off after being taken out by Kirk and Shane. As Kirk Redwood and Shane Gates both look proud of themselves while catching their breath after what they went through tonight, Voltage begins to fade away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Hikari Kanno faces Mr. DEDEDE in an Electric Wallz match.)
(Sunday Night Voltage comes back from commercial break while ‘Self Help Tape’ by Moses Sumney is heard playing in the background. The camera goes over to show Voltage Commissioner Captain Charisma standing inside the ring with the crowd going absolutely berserk for the EAW Hall of Famer. He’s standing beside the infamous Shock Value wheel which has a plethora of stipulations on there, some tame, some violent, but all mayhem and pure chaos. Captain Charisma smiles while ‘Self Help Tape’ begins to come to a close, bringing his microphone up and beginning to speak while the crowd dies down.)
Captain Charisma: I hope you’re having an excellent Voltage so far, we’re nearing the end but I promise you the fun isn’t over yet, especially with this particular Shock Value match. At King of Elite we saw a handful of people make their return to Elite Answers Wrestling, the majority going to Dynasty but one finding himself on the yellow brand as well. A vengeful Jacob Senn made his return attacking one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions Jake Smith, making it apparent that their bad blood from two years ago is far from over. Both of them confronted one another a week later on Voltage last week, and a match for Shock Value was made official.
Captain Charisma: Now it’s safe to say that it wouldn’t be Voltage if we didn’t have a stipulation alongside their match, and I’m sure Jacob and Jake would love nothing more than to inflict as much damage on one another as they can. So here I am now, and they will discover their fate just like everyone else… by the wheel. Introducing first, Jacob Senn.
(‘Head Like a Hole’ by Nine Inch Nails begins to blast through the speakers while the crowd sounds off into a mixed reaction primarily dominated by boos. The camera then goes over from the ring to the stage where Jacob Senn is seen making his way out from the backstage area. He has a nonchalant look on his face while he scans the crowd for a moment, before beginning to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well here comes Jacob Senn who as Captain Charisma said made his return at King of Elite attacking Jake Smith and wasn’t short on words to say towards him the week after. Now he comes out here to make the match stipulation official and get one step closer to Shock Value where he very well might make good on his word.
James Peters: I won’t be the one that rules out that possibility. But we all know who he’s up against. Jake Smith is a tremendous competitor, and especially in a vengeful state we have seen time after time again what he’s capable of. He’s really not someone to look over, but I think that’s something that Jacob understands more than anything else. He’s a high caliber Elitist and I’m sure if there’s one thing he knows how to do it’s combat a fighting effort. All we know is that he’s going to be bringing that fight alongside him, and whether or not that ends in victory is something that we’re just going to have to find out.
Persephone: Ugh, can we stop giving him the benefit of the doubt? The last thing we needed on this wretched brand is more extra luggage, he’s useless and replaceable. At the very least can we make sure that he doesn’t come back after Shock Value?
(Jacob makes his way up the steps and into the ring, wasting zero time taking a microphone for himself while ‘Head Like a Hole’ begins to come to a close. He takes a good look up at the Shock Value wheel, the one that will tell exactly what he will have to prepare for come Shock Value. He takes a deep breath before looking over to Captain Charisma and speaking.)
Jacob Senn: Now I know I haven’t been around for a while, with that, there are a lot of new concepts that come around that I’m unfamiliar with. While the whole wheel thing you’ve got going on here is no exception to that, I don’t really care what stipulation it happens to land on. You know exactly why I’m here, I want my revenge against Jake Smith. Let me tell you right now, no stipulation is going to stop me from getting that-
(Before Jacob can really get into it, ‘We’re In Hell’ by SycAmour interrupts in causing the crowd to erupt into cheers upon seeing one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, Jake Smith, on the stage. Although he usually bears a shit-eating grin on his face, it’s different this time as he looks down at the ring with a stern and serious expression. He takes a moment to stand there, before beginning to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Now we know this man very well on the Voltage brand, and this shift in demeanor is a different sight to see. Jake has made it known that he has absolutely no idea why Jacob would hold a grudge from two years ago, but it doesn’t matter to him. He’s stepping into the ring with intentions of ending him and sending him back on his way, making sure that he doesn’t come back after Shock Value.
James Peters: But you know how difficult that’s going to be for him. Jacob Senn has earned his stripes in the past and he has shown that he is absolutely not a pushover whatsoever. Whatever Jake throws at him he’s going to have to make it worth it. If not, I don’t see a way that Jake will be able to come out of Shock Value on his own two feet. But knowing him, he knows that, and he’s ready more than ever, especially having been able to beat him in the past.
Persephone: This has to be the piss break match of Shock Value, I don’t know. Both of them are immensely untalented and saying it’ll be a bad match is putting it lightly. Captain Charisma should be ashamed.
(Jake stops at the bottom rope for a moment, before jumping up the apron and entering into the ring. He’s handed a microphone as he stares a hole into Jacob, not laying his eyes off of him for a moment while ‘We’re In Hell’ begins to come to a close. From there, Jake brings his microphone up to his mouth and begins to speak.)
Jake Smith: Jacob, you confuse me. Considering the possibilities that were at your disposal upon your return, you managed to choose the worst option possible out of all of them and that’s challenging me. It’s not exactly that though, it’s your reasoning behind it. The sole reason that you challenged me is because of some two year old grudge that you can’t get over because I utterly humiliated you and got rid of you. Are you okay in the head? Do you think that now that you’re back and somehow in EAW again, people will actually support your little redemption arc? No, literally no one cares about you and I feel like I’m stooping down a couple levels even giving you the time of day. My goal is to defend the Tag Championships and work towards being the best, not taking out the dirty laundry. So if I were you? I’d back off.
Jacob Senn: Anolutely stupid. That’s all you are if you really expected me to get over something like thid. If you thought you were going to manage to leave Grand Rampage 2020 unscathed despite what you did, ripping my mask off and humiliating me, then you thought wrong. I was always going to come back around at some point, and like it or not my crosshairs were always going to be pointed at you. If you don’t like it Jake, then you can cry about it, because I couldn’t give a damn anymore. Redemption is what I seek, making sure that people remember who I am and what I’ve done not just in this company but this entire business as a whole. As I see it, the only way I can do that is making sure that you fall at my hand, making sure you feel how I felt, especially after being exiled for as long as I was. Say what you want about me, spit in my face and besmirch my name all you want. Nothing will amount to the immense satisfaction I will gain making sure that you suffer.
Jake Smith: That’s what pisses me off, you think that this is going to be easy. You think that you’re just going to get your way but mind you I wasn’t the one that embarrassed themselves time and time again to the point where they had to hide behind a mask. Let me just remind you of what I’ve done while you were away. I’ve had the opportunity to compete in a lot of interesting match types here on the Voltage brand, so to say the very least? I know how things work. I know how all of this operates while you are left scratching your head and worrying about what I might have at my disposal. Chess, checkers. By now I’m used to how Voltage works, so if anything I think that you should be the one that’s worrying. But you know what? I should be nice for a change right? Please Jacob, spin the wheel, I insist. The least I can do for you before ending your career again is allowing you to take part in this.
(Jacob, doesn’t say anything. He holds what he has to say for later before turning around and looking at the Shock Value wheel. He grabs onto it and spins it while everyone watching waits with bated breath. Before long, the wheel then begins to slow down, as the stipulations present begin to come more into focus, with it finally landing on…)
Captain Charisma: Shock Collar Match!
(Upon hearing the stipulation, immediately a grin begins to grow on Jacob’s face as he turns over to take a look at Jake.)
Jacob Senn: That’s perfect, because now you can’t run or hide, and there’s nothing that will get in the way of my payback towards you.
Jake Smith: Yeah, like I’d need to run away from you. You’ve been running away from getting actual talent your whole career. Thank God this is over, I’m getting out of here.
(Jake turns around and begins to make his leave, leaving Jacob and Captain Charisma inside the ring, all seems well before…)
Rich Russillo: JACOB JUST BOOTED JAKE RIGHT AGAINST THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! JAKE IS TAKEN DOWN TO THE GROUND WHILE JACOB STOMPS DOWN ON HIM REPEATEDLY OVER AND OVER AGAIN! JAKE TRYING TO BLOCK IT BUT IT SEEMS LIKE JACOB TOOK HIM OFF GUARD AND NOW GETS TO REAP THE BENEFITS OF A SNEAK ATTACK AT HIS EXPENSE!
James Peters: JAKE IS DOWN ON THE GROUND WHILE JACOB GRABS HIM AND BRINGS HIM UP TO HIS FEET, AS HE RUNS HIM FORWARD AND SLAMS HIM INTO THE SHOCK VALUE WHEEL!
Rich Russillo: BUT JAKE MANAGES TO HOLD OUT HIS LEG! HE EXPECTED THIS! JAKE MANAGING TO PUSH AWAY BEFORE STEPPING FORWARD AND SENDING A BICYCLE KICK TO THE FACE OF JACOB! JAKE NOW SETTING HIM UP! BEFORE GOING FOR THE STARMAKER! ROLLING CUTTER TO DROP JACOB SENN DOWN TO THE CANVAS!
Persephone: Hah! But before he can do that the coward manages to retreat!
(Jacob manages to slip out of the Rolling Cutter and retreat up the ramp. He grabs his jaw realizing the situation that he was in and managing to escape before Jake could do some real damage. He yells at Jake who is still inside of the ring yelling at him to get back inside so the brawl can continue.)
Jacob Senn: (off-mic) JUST WAIT UNTIL SHOCK VALUE! I’M ENDING THIS ONCE AND FOR ALL!
(Captain Charisma attempts to mediate while the two of them throw profanities at one another to no end. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Commercial promoting Euphoria, not that it needs any further promoting since the entire roster watches it already.)
(Sunday Night Voltage fades back into the arena while the camera shows Bella Braxton standing inside the ring with a microphone in her hands ready to announce the next match on hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the following is your MAIN EVENT!!! And it is a Champion versus Champion bout scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Leaving Caladan’ by Hans Zimmer begins to blast through the speakers of the arena to a mixed reaction being heard from the crowd upon seeing Andre Walker beginning to make his way out from the backstage area and to the stage. Andre raises his Interwire Championship in the air before beginning to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring from there.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from The Isle of Samoa… weighing in at 245 pounds… he is the EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION!!!!!!!!! GOD’S TONGUE… ANDRE WALKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well we have an interesting main event here tonight, with Dynasty’s Andre Walker making an appearance! We know recently that Andre has had his issues with someone that was also seen earlier in the show in the form of Xander Payne, so what better than to have him watch in person what might be his fate at Reckless Wiring?
James Peters: That might be his intentions but I don’t think his opponent is really going to settle for that either. Donovan Duke and Andre Walker have met in the ring before and I’m sure that Donovan is eager to make sure the result that happened last time doesn’t translate to this time around at the same time.
Persephone: Yawn, I’m not here to watch a match I could’ve just watched from a year ago on the network, not like I’d watch it but you get the point. Instant snoozefest, the bar is in hell.
(‘The Outsiders’ by Eric Church begins to blast through the speakers now to loud cheers as Donovan Duke energetically makes his way out from the backstage area with the National Elite Championship wrapped around his waist. He raises it high in the air before slinging it onto his shoulder, beginning to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring from there.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… from Stillwater, Oklahoma… weighing in at 212 pounds… he is the EAW NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!! THE OKLAHOMA GENTLEMEN… DONOVAN DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Here comes Donovan Duke who we know has his own problems with one Lucas Johnson who, just like Xander, you know has to be watching this match closely to see not only the result but to also take notes of his Shock Value opponent as well.
James Peters: I’m sure if there’s one thing that Donovan would love it’s to get a win over the Interwire Champion and put himself on the map as one of the best Champions that we have in EAW. So you know that he’s going to be going at full throttle here tonight. The only thing we can really do is wait and see what happens.
Persephone: Wait and see what happens?! Either way, if these idiots win or lose, I LOSE BECAUSE I’LL HAVE TO WATCH THIS MATCH. I’m sick, crying, can I at least order some DoorDash before I have to watch their disappointing attempt at wrestling???
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Here we go as our main event Champion versus Champion Showcase match is officially underway here tonight! Both men making their way out of their respective corners, looking to start this off with some technical wrestling going for a Collar-and-Elbow tieup. Something of a foreign concept here on Voltage but it’s interesting to watch at the same time. Andre and Donovan lock up, beginning to jockey for position in hopes of overpowering the other in the early going! Andre looks to be getting the better of Donovan though, forcing him up against the ropes while the Referee makes his way over and splits the two of them up, forcing the rope break while Andre backs up with his hands in the air.
James Peters: BUT NOT BEFORE SENDING A HARD RIGHT TO THE FACE OF DONOVAN! Donovan clutches at his cheek while Andre makes his way back towards the center of the ring, the King of Elite reminding him who he’s up against and what he’s going to have to do to get ahead. Donovan nodding before starting to circle around once again, with both of them eager to continue this match, as they lock up once more!
Persephone: UGH! Can they fucking stop??? I don’t even know what they’re doing but I can tell from the get-go that this is boring AS FUCK.
Rich Russillo: Donovan managing to get behind Andre and lock in a waist lock, but Andre manages to hold his ground preventing Donovan from doing anything else! Andre managing to use the strength advantage that he has on Donovan to his advantage now, moving forward and clutching onto the top rope! The Referee is looking to make his way over once again, BUT ANDRE WHIPS HIMSELF BACK FORCING DONOVAN OFF OF HIM AND SENDING HIM TUMBLING DOWN TO A KNEE!
James Peters: Donovan getting back up to his feet, only to be met with a uppercut that just had to rattle his skull by Andre! Donovan manages to stay on his feet trying to focus back in on Andre, BUT IT’S ANDRE THAT GRABS HIM BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP OFF THE GROUND AND DROPPING HIM DOWN INTO A URANAGE! Donovan is sprawled out while Andre grabs him by his head and brings him up to his feet, CLUTCHING AROUND HIS WAIST BEFORE TOSSING HIM INTO THE AIR WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: But before that can happen Donovan manages to send rapid fire forearm shots to the face of Andre in hopes of breaking the hold that he has on him! Andre stumbles back, with Donovan realizing the situation that he’s found himself in and reacting accordingly. Donovan grabbing the arm of Andre before sending him to the ropes and back with a quick Irish whip, WAITING FOR HIM TO REBOUND BEFORE TURNING HIM INSIDE OUT WITH A PICTURE-PERFECT CLOTHESLINE!
James Peters: Andre is down but it’s not going to be for long, you can see him already beginning to sit up while Donovan circles around his prey trying to think out his next step. Donovan grabs him by his arm before bringing him up to his feet, PULLING HIM IN BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP IN A SAITO SUPLEX! But Andre manages to drop his weight before lift off and sends a sharp back elbow to the face of Donovan to force him backward! Donovan stumbles back, WHILE ANDRE GRABS HIM AROUND HIS WAIST AND LIFTS HIM OFF OF THE GROUND LOOKING TO SLAM HIM DOWN VIOLENTLY!
Rich Russillo: BUT DONOVAN MANAGES TO SLIP OUT AND ROLL HIM UP INTO A SUNSET FLIP! PIN ATTEMPT! PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
Persephone: Shouldn’t have kicked out.
James Peters: Andre does manage to kick out, BUT THAT’S ENOUGH FOR DONOVAN TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND CONNECT WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO HIS FACE WHICH TAKES HIM BACK DOWN! Andre is down on the ground while Donovan turns around and now begins to make his way up to the top rope, SETTING HIMSELF UP BEFORE LAUNCHING OFF WITH A FROG SPLASH!
Rich Russillo; WHICH CONNECTS! Donovan knows what this win would do for him, beating the Interwire Champion AND King of Elite would definitely put him up there and he knows that. So that’s why he’s going out there and making sure that he’s not settling for anything less than a win here in our main event.
Persephone: He’s trash beating trash to become trash, one of the same. So I don’t see why we’re having this metaphorical dick sizing contest to determine who’s the best trash bag in the trash heap. Doesn’t make sense.
James Peters: Donovan is back up to his feet while Andre clutches at the ropes and tries to get himself back up as well, BUT WHAT HE DOESN’T SEE IS DONOVAN RUNNING TO THE ROPES AND BACK LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH A HIGH KNEE TO HIS FACE TO SEND HIM UP AND OVER! But before he can do that it’s Andre that moves out of the way and manages to dump Donovan over the top rope instead! Sending him to the outside!
Rich Russillo: Not exactly, Donovan manages to hold onto the top rope and get himself back up while Andre stumbles forward and takes some time to recover. Andre turns around though and realizes that his plan backfired, running forward only to be met with a forearm smash to the face by Donovan! Donovan turns around and runs up to the top rope once again, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! DONOVAN LEAPING OFF AND GOING FOR A CROSSBODY TO TAKE ANDRE DOWN TO THE GROUND NOW!
James Peters: BUT ANDRE MANAGES TO STEP FORWARD AND SHOVE DONOVAN OFF OF THE TOP ROPE AND DOWN TO THE RINGSIDE AREA! It’s still relatively early in this matchup but both of these Elitists have already given it their all here tonight! Andre rolls out of the ring and grabs Donovan by his head, SLAMMING HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE EDGE OF THE APRON BEFORE ROLLING HIM BACK INTO THE RING! Andre rolls himself back in now making sure that Donovan does not have a single second to breathe in this match.
Rich Russillo: BUT HE’S MET WITH A ROLLING KOPPU KICK TO THE FACE BY DONOVAN WHICH TAKES HIM BACK DOWN TO THE MAT! Donovan running to the ropes and back now, BEFORE THIS TIME GOING FOR A KNEE DROP TO THE HEAD OF ANDRE! But Andre manages to move out of the way and get himself back up to his feet! Andre sends a forearm, but Donovan goes under and connects with a spinning kick to his abdomen! Andre doubles over, BEFORE DONOVAN CONNECTS WITH A KNEE TO HIS FACE! Donovan now stepping back, BEFORE LAUNCHING FORWARD WITH AN EMPHATIC SUPERKICK!
James Peters: BUT IT’S ANDRE THAT SCOOPS HIM UP AND DROPS HIM DOWN INTO A SAMOAN DROP! THE NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION IS DOWN WHILE ANDRE HOOKS THE LEG AND GOES FOR A PIN ATTEMPT!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO-
Persephone: But unfortunately for all of us, Low Roller Donny managed to kick out.
Rich Russillo: Andre sleeking back his hair and beginning to get back up to his feet, he understands that he’s going to have to throw a lot more at Donovan to keep him grounded and he’s willing to do just that. Andre grabbing Donovan by the head and bringing him into a headlock, hooking the arm, BEFORE LIFTING HIM INTO THE AIR WITH A SINGLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER! FUTURA FREE!
James Peters: But before he can fully lift off, it’s Donovan that manages to use his free arm to send repeated punches towards his abdomen! Andre tries to keep his grip in hopes of fully executing the move, but his hold weakens just enough for Donovan to slip out of it! Andre goes for an uppercut, BUT DONOVAN DUCKS UNDER BEFORE TAKING ANDRE DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A DROP TOE HOLD! Andre is down, WHILE DONOVAN LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTS WITH A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP TO HIS SPINE!
Rich Russillo: Andre is in a world of hurt as you can also see the exhaustion beginning to set in on the face of Donovan as well. I don’t know how long he’s going to have to go in this matchup but I’m sure despite the fatigue he’s more than ready for it. Andre is in pain trying to get himself back up to his feet, ONLY FOR DONOVAN TO SEND A BRUTAL KICK TO HIS CHEST ONCE HE GETS UP TO A KNEE! Andre clutches at his chest but manages to keep himself upward, ONLY FOR DONOVAN TO STEP FORWARD AND GO FOR ANOTHER KICK TO HIS CHEST! Donovan now looking to go for the trifecta, SENDING A KICK TOWARDS HIS HEAD THIS TIME!
James Peters: But Andre saw it coming, managing to catch it just in time, fighting through the agony that it brought alongside it! Donovan hopping on one leg trying to find his way out of this, BUT IT’S ANDRE THAT GRABS HIM AND LIFTS HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! NOT TODAY DONOVAN! NOT TODAY!
Persephone: Speaking of today I hope this match ends by then. I have a hair appointment in an hour and if I don’t make it by then I’ll miss it and then my hair gets all messed up after a week. Actually you know what I should just leave early, it’s not like this is anything worth watching.
Rich Russillo: Both of these Elitists have been throwing everything that they have at one another in hopes of keeping one of them down, but right now it doesn’t seem to be working out for either of them. Andre keeps a hold of the legs of Donovan, LOOKING TO INFLICT SOME MORE DAMAGE AS HE LIFTS HIM UP INTO THE AIR AND GOES FOR ONE MORE POWERBOMB TO TAKE HIM OUT!
James Peters: But before he can do that it’s Donovan that gains his bearings and manages to slam multiple punches into the face of Andre! Andre is trying to keep Donovan up, but right now the National Elite Champion is showcasing his persistence and never say die attitude! BUT RIGHT NOW ANDRE DECIDES TO SAY FUCK IT AND THROW DONOVAN INTO THE TURNBUCKLE PADDING INSTEAD WITH A BUCKLE BOMB! Donovan is hurt, WHILE ANDRE RUNS FORWARD AND GOES FOR A CORNER CLOTHESLINE TO KNOCK HIS HEAD ALL THE WAY OVER TO THE THIRD ROW!
Rich Russillo: But Donovan manages to use the ropes to send a kick towards the face of Andre before that can connect! Donovan stuns Andre while he sets him up, LOOKING TO SPIKE HIS HEAD DOWN WITH A TORNADO DDT! BUT ANDRE MANAGES TO KEEP HIM UP IN THE AIR BEFORE TOSSING HIM UP AND LEAVING HIM TO BELLY FLOP ONTO THE CANVAS! ANDRE ISN’T DONE, RUNNING FORWARD AND GOING FOR THE KAISER’S TOUCH! SUPERMAN PUNCH TO THE FACE OF DONOVAN NOW!
James Peters: DEALER’S CHOICE! DONOVAN WITH THE SPINNING BACK FIST WHICH CONNECTS RIGHT AGAINST THE SIDE OF ANDRE’S HEAD KNOCKING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WHILE HE’S IN MID-AIR! WHAT A COUNTER AS DONOVAN DROPS DOWN ONTO ANDRE! SHOULDERS DOWN FOR THE PIN! COULD THIS BE IT?!
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTTHHHHHHHRRRRRRR-
Persephone: But unfortunately this unenthusiastic main event continues with formerly white Andre managing to get the shoulder up.
Rich Russillo: Both of these men still have a lot more in the tank and you know that it’s going to have to take a lot thrown at them to take either of them down. Their Champions and they have shown what they’re made of in the past. Donovan is back up to his feet while Andre is beginning to flutter his eyes, reaching his arm out and trying to help himself up with the ropes that he’s inches away from. But Donovan isn’t just going to let that happen right now, AS HE STEPS FORWARD BEFORE DROPPING DOWN A HUGE ELBOW DROP ONTO HIS SPINE!
James Peters: Donovan isn’t done though, staying on the ground and turning Andre onto his back before locking in a grounded headlock! Donovan using the rest hold to his advantage managing to keep Andre grounded along with getting the opportunity to get a breather after the hell that he’s been in. Andre is squirming his entire body around, trying to get out of this but Donovan has the hold locked in tight!
Rich Russillo: Andre managing to push his arm through and pull Donovan’s head backwards though, JUST ENOUGH FOR HIM TO RAM HIS KNEE INTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND LET GO OF THE HOLD! Donovan stumbles up in pain not expecting that sudden attack by Andre, BEFORE HE’S GRABBED BY THE WAIST AND LAUNCHED UP INTO THE AIR BY A BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX COURTESY OF THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION!
James Peters: Donovan is taken down trying to catch his breath, but instantly it’s Andre that grabs him by his head before viciously slamming him into the corner! Now he begins to absolutely tee off with shots towards the gut while Donovan is forced to absorb them to the best of his ability but if he takes anymore of those he might just burst a lung! Andre now once again grabbing his head,, BEFORE CHUCKING HIM ACROSS THE RING SENDING HIM TUMBLING DOWN TO THE MAT!
Rich Russillo: Andre knows that he has to take every opportunity and use it to the fullest extent but right now if Donovan knows that if he takes much more of this who knows what might be left of him once this match is over. Better yet how this match might end as a result. Andre sets him up, pressed against the corner while Donovan gets back up to his feet, BEFORE ANDRE RUNS FORWARD GOING FOR ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT THE KAISER’S TOUCH! SUPERMAN PUNCH TO THE SKULL OF DONOVAN!
James Peters: BUT DONOVAN ONCE AGAIN COUNTERS IT THE SAME WAY THAT HE DID BEFORE WITH DEALER’S CHOICE TO THE HEAD OF ANDRE!
Rich Russillo: BUT ANDRE EXPECTED THAT AND LED DONOVAN RIGHT INTO IT, GRABBING ONTO THE ARM OF DONOVAN BEFORE HOOKING IT AND DRIVING HIS HEAD DOWN WITH A SINGLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER! FUTURA FREE CONNECTS DROPPING DONOVAN WHILE ANDRE HOOKS THE LEG AND GOES FOR A PIN!
Persephone: Please lord 🙏🙏🙏. End this match and let me go home 🙏🙏🙏.
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHHRRRRRRREEE-
James Peters: BUT DONOVAN ISN’T DONE JUST YET! HIS TRADEMARK PERSISTENCE PUSHES HIM THROUGH AND MANAGES TO HELP HIM GET A SHOULDER UP BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! THIS MATCH ISN’T OVER JUST YET AND YOU CAN SEE BY THE LOOK ON ANDRE’S FACE THAT HE’S NOT VERY HAPPY ABOUT THAT.
Persephone: I guess that’s one thing me and Andre have in common right now, we’re both sick of this match and the people in it…
Rich Russillo: Andre is back up to his feet, stomping down on Donovan trying to make sure that he stays down for as long as possible. But right now, even after everything that he’s been through he is not staying down for long managing to show signs of life. Andre grabbing Donovan by his arm and tugging him up to his feet, before launching him towards the ropes and back, BEFORE FLYING INTO THE AIR AND CONNECTING WITH A JUMPING CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD OF DONOVAN!
James Peters: But before that can happen Donovan manages to clutch onto the top rope just in time and holds a vertical base! Andre stumbles down to a knee, BEFORE DONOVAN RUNS FORWARD AND LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND TAKING ANDRE DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A HURRICANRANA! Andre is down but is quickly getting back up to his feet, ONLY TO BE MET BY DONOVAN WHO SWOOPS IN AND PICKS ANDRE UP BEFORE SLAMMING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH A SPINEBUSTER THIS TIME!
Rich Russillo: Andre is down and trying to get back up, BUT NOT BEFORE DONOVAN GRABS HIM AND ROLLS THROUGH INTO A SEATED POSITION LOCKING HIM INTO A QUICK REAR-NAKED CHOKE! Andre is reaching out, trying his best to grab onto the ropes while gasping for air. The situation is dire for him right now and if Donovan manages to keep this hold locked in for any longer it might be lights out for him. But I don’t think Donovan is intending to let go of it, and right now he’s trying to drop his weight and bring the both of them fully down to the ground, but right now Andre is holding himself up and continuing to put up a fight!
James Peters: It looks like he’s putting up more of a fight than Donovan expected right now as Andre manages to bring his leg up, finding a way to plant his foot to the ground and get some more leverage despite the situation that he’s in. Andre is slowly beginning to get himself back up to his feet and you already know that’s something that Donovan doesn’t want! Andre is up to a knee while Donovan wrenches on his head further, will Andre be able to fight through all the agony or will it be lights out for him?!
Persephone: *sigh* I hate technical wrestling.
Rich Russillo: ANDRE IS UP, AND HE JUST SLAMMED HIMSELF BACK DOWN ONTO THE GROUND CRUSHING DONOVAN BENEATH HIM AND FORCING HIM TO RELEASE THE HOLD! Andre is down on the ground trying to get some circulation back into his lungs meanwhile Donovan is in agonizing pain trying to get himself back up as well. Both of them are getting back up at the same time, and I’m sure the only thing this is going to spark is one huge brawl on our hands.
James Peters: Andre steps forward and throws a punch towards the face of Donovan! But it’s Donovan that responds back with a knee to his abdomen! Andre is in a world of hurt but manages to grab the waist of Donovan before pushing him against the ropes and sending him towards the opposite pair with an Irish whip! DONOVAN LEAPS INTO THE AIR GOING FOR A HIGH KNEE STRIKE TO THE HEAD OF ANDRE! But Andre manages to move out of the way of that before running to the ropes and back as well, LOOKING TO TAKE HIM DOWN WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE!
Rich Russillo: But Donovan manages to move out of the way! Andre stumbles up to his feet, BEFORE DONOVAN LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND LOCKS IN A GUILLOTINE CHOKE! BANKRUPT! BANKRUPT LOCKED IN!
Persephone: I forgot they both have a Guillotine Choke as a big move, mostly because I don’t care but you get the point. So what? Is this match a contest of who can do it worst? Because if it is, right now Donovan is winning.
James Peters: From one submission hold to another Donovan manages to once again lock Andre into his vice grip! Andre is reaching out trying his best to find a way out of this but right now everything seems bleak for the Interwire Champion right now! This is Donovan’s chance to get another big win under his belt and you know that he’s willing to do everything that he can right now to make sure that he gets it! Andre might actually tap out right here, this might be what happens here in our main event as his movements start to really slow down!
Rich Russillo: He might just be out right now, the Referee is checking on him but right now Andre Walker might be completely unresponsive! The Referee lifts up to his hand, before dropping it down once! The Referee lifting it up again, before dropping it down twice! The Referee lifting his hand up one more time…
James Peters: BUT WAIT! ANDRE IS ALIVE, HIS HAND CLENCHED INTO A FIST AND HE CONTINUES TO PUSH THROUGH AND FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS HOLD! ANDRE CLUTCHING ONTO DONOVAN BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP AND PUSHING HIM BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND! DONOVAN IS STILL KEEPING THE HOLD LOCKED IN BUT THAT WAS ENOUGH TO CREEP THEM CLOSER TO THE ROPES EVER SO SLIGHTLY ALLOWING ANDRE TO CLUTCH ONTO THE BOTTOM ROPE! ROPE BREAK! ROPE BREAK!
Rich Russillo: The look on Donovan’s face tells it all at the moment, he can’t believe it and he doesn’t even want to let go of the hold right now! The Referee is beginning to count and only when it gets to four does Donovan finally release the Guillotine Choke and back off in shock. What is it going to take?! How much are the two of them going to have to go through before it finally gets the better of them? Donovan clutching onto the head of a lifeless Andre and beginning to lift him back up to his feet, BEFORE BRINGING HIM UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY…
James Peters: AND TURNING IT INTO A BACK TO BELLY PILEDRIVER! HE CALLS THAT ONE THE DUKE OF HAZARD AND THAT MIGHT BE THE FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN FOR THE KING OF ELITE HERE TONIGHT!
Rich Russillo: But Andre with a well placed elbow strike to the side of Donovan’s head completely stops the execution of the finishing maneuver as now he prioritizes just keeping him and Andre up right now! Donovan still has Andre up in the Fireman’s Carry while Andre continues to slam elbow after elbow repeatedly onto the head of Donovan to force him down! Donovan drops down to a knee with Andre still on his shoulders, but it’s enough for Andre to slip himself off safely!
James Peters: ANDRE GRABS DONOVAN AND GOES FOR AN INVERTED DDT! But Donovan sees that coming, bringing his knee up and slamming it against the face of Andre! Donovan now turning to the ropes and back, BEFORE LEAPING UP INTO THE AIR AND GOING FOR ANOTHER HURRICANRANA TO TAKE ANDRE DOWN TO THE GROUND! BUT IT’S ANDRE THAT GRABS HIM BEFORE SPINNING AROUND IN THE AIR AND GOING FOR ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!
Rich Russillo: But Donovan sends a punch before jumping off of the shoulders of Andre! Donovan steps forward and sends an uppercut, BEFORE LEAPING OFF OF THE ROPES AND GOING FOR A SPRINGBOARD CUTTER! WHICH CONNECTS COMPLETELY TAKING ANDRE DOWN TO THE GROUND! Donovan is back up before running to the ropes and back while Andre begins to get back up, ONLY TO BE MET WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD!
James Peters: But before that can happen Andre manages to move out of the way before sweeping the legs of Donovan from beneath him and dropping him down to the ground! Andre clutching onto Donovan and bringing him up, BEFORE LIFTING HIM INTO THE AIR CONNECTING WITH A BACK SUPLEX DROPPING HIM DOWN ONTO HIS HEAD! Donovan is in pain now while Andre shakes off his limbs, RUNNING FORWARD AND GOING FOR A BIG BOOT TO THE FACE OF DONOVAN WHILE HE GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET!
Rich Russillo: BUT DONOVAN MANAGES TO GRAB ONTO THE LEG JUST IN TIME AND TAKE ANDRE DOWN TO THE GROUND ATTEMPTING TO LOCK IN AN ANKLE LOCK! BUT BEFORE HE CAN DO THAT ANDRE ROLLS ONTO HIS BACK AND SENDS A KICK TOWARDS HIS FACE WHICH FORCES HIM BACK! Donovan stumbles back trying to hold his ground…
James Peters: KAISERS TOUCH! SUPERMAN PUNCH CONNECT! Andre is waiting for Donovan to get back up to his feet now, not going for the pin as he runs to the ropes and back…
Rich Russillo: HUNGER ON HILLSIDE! THE SPEAR CONNECTS AS ANDRE ROLLS DONOVAN ONTO HIS BACK AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT! COULD WE BE SEEING THE END OF THE MATCH RIGHT HERE?! COULD THIS BE IT?!
Persephone: I’d love for that, but I’m not getting my hopes up for that shit anymore.
OOONNNEEE!!!
TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Leaving Caladan’ begins to blast through the speakers of the arena while Andre Walker rolls off the body of Donovan Duke before getting himself up to his feet. The Referee makes his way over and hands the Interwire Championship over before raising his arm in victory.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner… THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION!!!!!! ANDRE WALKER!!!!!!!!!!
James Peters: What a Champion versus Champion match that we’ve been able to see here tonight! Both Andre and Donovan threw their all at one another, giving it their all and laying it all on the line so that one way or another, they come out victorious in our main event here tonight.
Rich Russillo: But in the end it was Andre that managed to get the better of Donovan, with a Spear being the deciding factor of the night and allowing him to come out as the victor. You know Xander Payne is watching wherever he is, you know that he’s taking notes for Reckless Wiring. But if there’s one image he’s seeing right now, it’s Andre coming out on top. Could that be the one he sees when he steps in the ring with him?
Persephone: Speaking of watching, look at that loser watching this backstage. I’m shocked he isn’t half asleep by now.
(The camera goes over to show Donovan Duke being helped up by the Referee, before it goes to that exact scene being shown on a TV that’s being watched by Lucas Johnson backstage. He has his arms crossed while he scoffs, shaking his head with a grin on his face.)
Lucas Johnson: Wow, what a Champ…
(Lucas walks away while the camera transitions back over to Andre Walker who makes his way out of the ring. He raises his Interwire Championship one more time before turning around and making his way towards the backstage area. It’s the last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage begins to fade to commercial break.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Myles defends his EAW World Championship against both Ryan Wilson and Chris Elite.)
(As Voltage fades back to the stage, ‘The Only Thing They Fear is YOU’ by Mick Gordon hits. The crowd immediately begins to boo as Ryan Wilson walks out, and unlike in his normal entrances, Ryan looks to be in a bit of a hurry as he wastes no time making his way to the ring. Ryan Wilson has a microphone in his hand, and he doesn’t look happy by any means, which isn’t actually much of a surprise.)
James Peters: Ryan Wilson is making his way to the ring, and there’s definitely not a smile on his face tonight! I can’t say I’m surprised, because things did not go his way last week by any means!
Rich Russillo: They sure didn’t! Not only was he knocked out by Chris Elite after Chris’ match against Myles, but Myles and Chris agreed to making the EAW Championship match at Shock Value a triple threat!
Persephone: Three horrible snoozefest wrestlers get to compete in what’d without a doubt be the worst match in wrestling history if it wasn’t for Shock Value and its stipulations. Great.
(Ryan quickly enters the ring, wasting no time as he begins to speak.)
Ryan Wilson: Noooo no no nonono. This isn’t how this was supposed to go. This isn’t what I won the FIRST unique opportunity briefcase for at King of Elite! I EARNED a shot at the EAW Championship! I’ve been waiting for Shock Value. I’ve been waiting for my chance to win my first World Championship, and hell even as we speak I’m still ready to kick Myles’ ass and take that title, but… Chris Elite!? Why is HE here!? I never signed up for this! I never asked for this, and HE didn’t do anything to deserve this!
(Ryan Wilson takes a deep breath in an attempt to calm himself as the crowd begins to boo him.)
Ryan Wilson: What? Do you think I’m wrong? Who cares about his performance in the King of Elite tournament anymore? Was it good? Sure, but when the time came for him to make it all mean something, he fell flat on his face, all at the same event where I EARNED my shot! Then he gets a match against the EAW Champion just for the hell of it, and did he win? Yeah, but did you all forget WHY he won? It was because of ME! It was because I made my presence known after seeing Chris Elite fail to get the job done on his own! It’s because I took the initiative so we could actually see that match come to an end! I’m not the type of person to shy away from a challenge, but this isn’t just a normal match we’re talking about here. This is an opportunity to become EAW World Champion, and that’s not something that should just be handed to anybody! That’s not a spot you should be able to just throw yourself in with the Gawd Contract, so this needs to be fixed NOW!
(Ryan Wilson looks over at the stage, clearly pissed off over what happened last week.)
Ryan Wilson: CHANGE THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH BACK! MAKE IT A SINGLES MATCH AGAIN, THAT’S ALL YOU HAVE TO DO! I’m fine with High Voltage! That stipulation works! I’m more than ready to face Myles in that cage, but Chris Elite is not needed here! You hear me Cap’? I’m not leaving this ring until this is fixed, and I don’t know about everyone else in the arena, but I AM willing to wait here all night! I’m willing to stay here until something is done about this, because this can’t just be ignored! I am going to become the EAW World Champion in two weeks, and when that happens it’s going to be because I defeated Myles. It’s going to be because I was the better man against the World Champion, NOT because I had to deal with a third party that was never meant to be part of any of this in the first place! I’ll wait, and Captain Charisma, you’re a smart man, so do make the smart decision! Do the right thing, and CHANGE THE MATCH B-
(‘Invincible’ by Pop Smoke hits, and the crowd immediately begins cheering after hearing the entrance music of one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions cut Ryan Wilson off. Ryan’s beyond furious at this point, and can only shake his head as Chris Elite begins to walk down to the ring, already seemingly annoyed by Ryan Wilson.)
Persephone: For once I’m actually glad to see this guy. I know things aren’t gonna get much better from here, but I REALLY needed someone to shut Ryan up.
James Peters: Well, it looks like Chris Elite is going to be the one to do it!
(Chris Elite enters the ring, and Ryan Wilson isn’t amused in the slightest.)
Ryan Wilson: Chris-
Chris Elite: Shut the fuck up, damn. All you do is talk, and I don’t know what you thought you were gonna get out of all this bitching and whining but you’re genuinely a fucking idiot if you thought Captain Charisma was just going to come out here and agree to give you a one on one match again. Do you not know how the Gawd Contract works, yet? Whatever I say goes. If I want a title shot I get a title shot, and I get you were unconscious and all so I guess I should let you in on this. I’m not even the only one that wanted the match.
(This just annoys Ryan further, knowing that Myles did agree to facing Chris again, and is the one who came up with the triple threat idea in the first place.)
Chris Elite: Shit, even if I didn’t have a Gawd Contract, be honest with yourself, Ryan. The only person worried about the EAW title match being a singles match at Shock Value at this point is you. Everyone else moved on. Myles wants a triple threat, everyone watching wants a triple threat, and I want a chance to make up for the bullshit that happened last week because YOU couldn’t mind your business and ruined my chances of beating the EAW Champion on my own. I’m gonna get that chance at Shock Value, and that’s your fault. You’re the reason all of this is happening, so instead of coming out here crying like a bitch, you should be looking in the mirror and asking yourself why the fuck you’d interfere in the match instead of letting me get the job done on my own. You know who I am. You know what I’m capable of, so the fact that you went and still ruined the match when you know I had it handled? That was just you digging your own grave.
Ryan Wilson: You don’t know what you’re talking about. You should be grateful that I went out of my way to make my presence known. You should be glad that I gave you a win over the EAW Champion-
Chris Elite: Yeah yeah, who gives a shit? You fucked up, and now it’s not just Myles you have to deal with at Shock Value. Your dumbass was gonna lose regardless, but now you’re gonna lose to me.
(Ryan remains silent for a bit, clearly still mad about how things have turned out in the whole EAW Championship situation.)
Ryan Wilson: .. You know what? Fine. I don’t ca-
(‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi hits, once again interrupting Ryan, and once again the crowd bursts into cheers. Myles walks down to the ring with his EAW Championship and a microphone in his hand as well, and Ryan begins to look even more mad than before.)
James Peters: Here comes the EAW World Champion and the man defending against both men in the ring, Myles!
Rich Russillo: Ryan Wilson doesn’t look happy, as I don’t think Myles is planning to give Ryan what he wants, either!
Persephone: I really don’t care.
(Myles enters the ring, and walks right up to Ryan Wilson.)
Myles: I think we’ve heard enough from you for one night. It’s a triple threat, get the fuck over it. You played your part in this, so you’re not getting out of it no matter how much you cry.
(Ryan just stays silent, and Myles turns his attention to Chris Elite.)
Myles: And let’s just make something clear, Chris. You’re not taking this title. We’re getting another opportunity to face each other, and that’s great. This time we know what to expect and don’t have to worry about Ryan fucking things up since he’s actually part of the match now, but don’t get the wrong idea. I didn’t agree to add you to the match because you were going to end my title reign. I’ve always been a fighter Chris, and at Shock Value, I won’t be distracted. At Shock Value, I won’t have someone else on the outside making sure that I don’t win. Instead it’s just going to be me, you, and Ryan, and I’ll be perfectly fine with entering that High Voltage cage and taking both of you out at the same time.
Chris Elite: Nah, don’t get ahead of yourself ‘cause you’ll get kicked in the face the same way you did last week. Let’s not act like Ryan’s interference is the only thing that led to me winning, ‘cause I know damn well I’m good enough to beat you and take your title, and as far as I’m concerned that bozo right there isn’t even a factor, especially if he’s gonna spend all this time bitching about me even being in this match.
Ryan Wilson: :francis:
Myles: We’ll see about that then, won’t we? As far as I’m concerned our match last week was only a small taste of what we can do, because I can acknowledge how good you are, and I can say that you probably will have a lot more to offer at Shock Value than what I got to see last week, but that’s the thing. Come Shock Value I’m not just going to let you repeat what happened in our last match. I’m not just going to roll over and die, and if you really think you know what I’m capable of, you’d know that taking this Championship from me, and actually defeating me is not nearly as easy as you’d think. There won’t be a new EAW Champion at Shock Value, because to win this title you need to survive High Voltage against me, at my best. You need to be better than me when I know the stakes are at their highest. I know what I’m signing up for. Do you?
(Chris just begins to laugh a bit.)
Chris Elite: You have to ask? I’m leaving Shock Value as a double Champion, and that’s the end of it. Yeah you put up a good fight last week, and you’ll probably do the same at Shock Value, but I have my eyes on that title now, and I’m not about to walk into that High Voltage match just to fumble another opportunity with World Championship stakes. As far as I’m concerned you just need to accept that I’m leaving as Champion.
Myles: If it was someone else in my position, then sure. Maybe then you’d win this title. If Ryan was the Champion and this was a one on one match then sure, you’d take the title, but I’m not Ryan, and I-
James Peters: WOAH!!!! RYAN WILSON JUST ATTACKED THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!! RYAN WILSON GOES AFTER MYLES, AND I THINK HE’S HAD ENOUGH OF THE DISRESPECT!!! RYAN WILSON HAS HEARD ENOUGH, AND NOW HE’S BEATING THE HELL OUT OF MYLES!!!!
Ryan Wilson: (off-mic, in between punches) YOU WILL *NOT* UNDERESTIMATE ME! YOU HEAR ME!? I’M TAKING THAT CHAMPIONSHIP WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!!
Rich Russillo: CHRIS ELITE JUST PULLED RYAN WILSON OFF OF MYLES BEFORE SENDING HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! Chris now turning his attention to Myles, BUT MYLES PUSHES CHRIS AWAY WITH A FOREARM SHOT! I don’t think Myles is in a good mood after that attack, AND NOW CHRIS ELITE SWINGS AT MYLES IN RETALIATION, BUT MYLES BLOCKS THE STRIKE BEFORE HITTING CHRIS WITH ANOTHER FOREARM TO THE JAW!
James Peters: RYAN WILSON COMES BACK AND KICKS CHRIS IN THE MIDSECTION, AND NOW RYAN GRABS CHRIS BEFORE THROWING HIM INTO MYLES!
Rich Russillo: Myles quickly throws Chris Elite off of him, AND NOW RYAN WILSON CHARGES IN, BUT MYLES DUCKS DOWN AND LIFTS RYAN OVER THE TOP ROPE! Ryan Wilson manages to land on the ring apron, BUT NOW CHRIS ELITE CHARGES IN AND SENDS MYLES OUT OF THE RING WITH A CLOTHESLINE, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY KNOCKING RYAN WILSON OFF OF THE RING APRON! WHAT A MOVE BY CHRIS ELITE, WHO TAKES OUT BOTH OF HIS OPPONENTS FOR SHOCK VALUE!!!
James Peters: The crowd is on their feet as Chris Elite is alone in the center of the ring, and it looks like he has something in mind right now! Whatever it is, it can’t be good for the other two! Ryan Wilson and Myles are both finding their way back up to their feet, AND NOW CHRIS ELITE RUNS THE ROPES, BEFORE DIVING OVER THE TOP ROPE AND DELIVERING A FOSBURY FLOP!!!
Persephone: BEFORE COMPLETELY MISSING :mjlol2: !!!!!
Rich Russillo: BOTH MYLES AND RYAN WILSON JUST BARELY MANAGED TO AVOID THE FOSBURY FLOP, AND NOW MYLES RUNS IN BEFORE DROPPING CHRIS ELITE WITH A BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE! Chris Elite is down, and now Myles-
James Peters: SUPERMAN PUNCH!!! RYAN WILSON DROPS MYLES TO THE MAT WITH A SUPERMAN PUNCH, AND NOW RYAN QUICKLY GRABS MYLES BEFORE GETTING HIM IN POSITION! MIC DROP!!!! RYAN WILSON WITH THE MIC DROP ON THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!!!!
(The crowd begins booing loudly as Ryan Wilson slides back into the ring, grabbing the EAW Championship and sliding back out as Chris Elite slowly begins to get back up.)
Rich Russillo: Chris Elite slowly getting back to his feet after that knee strike, BUT NOW RYAN WILSON RUSHES IN AND LAYS HIM OUT WITH A SHOT TO THE FACE WITH THE EAW CHAMPIONSHIP! RYAN WILSON JUST TOOK OUT BOTH OF HIS SHOCK VALUE OPPONENTS!!!
Ryan Wilson: (off-mic) You get it now? I’M the next EAW Champion!
James Peters: Ryan Wilson just laid out both Chris Elite and Myles! Ryan was tired of the disrespect he was given by these two, and I have to say, you may not like the guy but he’s a threat, and he’s very capable of becoming the next EAW Champion!
Persephone: If this idiot wins the EAW Championship, I genuinely might have to quit my job.
Rich Russillo: :krabs: Well with that said I sure hope it doesn’t come to that, but I’ll admit. Seeing what just happened, there’s a chance we might be seeing a new World Champion.
(As the crowd continues to boo, ‘The Only Thing They Fear Is YOU’ begins playing once again. Ryan Wilson starts talking trash to Chris Elite and Myles, and he holds up the EAW Championship, only causing the boos to grow louder.)
James Peters: One thing’s for sure, Chris and Myles will have no other choice but to take that man seriously at Shock Value. It looks like that was all for tonight, and what a way to end Voltage! This was a great show, but we- Wait.
Rich Russillo: (mumbling) What’s that?… Okay. Got it.
James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, we need to head to the parking lot! Something’s going on!
Persephone: This better be good!
(The camera immediately fades away from ringside as Ryan Wilson continues to hold up the Championship and talk trash to the two Elitists laid out, and it fades to the parking lot.)
[SCREENBAR – Wells Fargo Arena Parking Lot]
(The camera quickly cuts to the parking lot, and to call what’s shown “chaotic” would be an understatement. Hikari Kanno is seen attacking Mr. DEDEDE, as it looks like she caught him by surprise while he was leaving. She had a match earlier so she chose to wait for the right time instead of choosing to fight him then, and it looks like now was the right time. Hikari Kanno is seen grabbing Mr. DEDEDE, and she runs him head first into the luxurious rental car he’s got for the evening. Hikari slowly picks him back up, and she’s got a bit of a grin on her face as she drags him up to the car. Hikari Kanno tries to slam Mr. DEDEDE’s face onto the hood of the rental car, but the chairman is able to stop himself before elbowing Hikari. Mr. DEDEDE then begins to fight back, causing an actual brawl between the two as Hikari and Mr. DEDEDE trade punches, elbows and other forms of attack.)
(Mr. DEDEDE gets the upper hand as he overpowers Hikari, and he is able to push Hikari into the car and push his forearm into Hikari’s throat to begin choking her, looking to neutralize her. Hikari struggles to free herself from Mr. DEDEDE’s grasp as she slowly begins to gasp for air, but Hikari is able to land a knee to the stomach. After a second knee, and finally a third knee, Hikari grabs Mr. DEDEDE, sending him head first through the windshield. With that evil grin now returning, Hikari Kanno enters the car that was opened by Mr. DEDEDE prior to the footage being displayed, and she cranks it. She exits the car, and just shoves Mr. DEDEDE off of the car hood before popping it open, grabbing the jumper cables before attaching them to the battery. Hikari Kanno approaches Mr. DEDEDE, and Mr. DEDEDE at this point is just barely stirring with blood dripping down his head.)
*BUZZZZZZZZ!!!*
(Hikari attaches the cables to Mr. DEDEDE, brutally electrocuting him without mercy. Hikari doesn’t take the cables off of him, and seemingly leaves him for dead until shouting can be heard in the distance.)
???: HEY!!! HEY, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?
???: HIKARI, STOP!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HIM!?
(Officials, security guards, HRDO, and various other staff members rush over to the scene in aid of Mr. DEDEDE, which causes Hikari to have to rush away from the area. The officials quickly save the Chairman from being electrocuted as they remove the cables, but the damage is already done. As the officials begin to tend to Mr. DEDEDE and HRDO looks off, obviously not happy with what just went down, the camera begins to fade to black.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
