(EAW intro plays.)
(A recap of last week’s Voltage is shown, highlighting the key events before the recap comes to an end. The camera then opens up to the GrandWest Grand Arena in Cape Town, South Africa, as pyro can be seen shooting from the stage as always. The fans are excited for tonight’s Sunday Night Voltage, and after panning around the audience, the camera makes its transition to the commentary table.)
Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen welcome BACK to Sunday Night Voltage, where tonight things continue to heat up heading towards Shock Value! As always I am Rich Russillo, here with Thadd Blazevich and Persephone Tsitsipas!
Thadd Blazevich: Tonight is gonna be killer, bro. We have an insane tag match in the main event with a bit of couple drama, King of Elite and Mr. 24/7 going at it, and we even have Minerva in action tonight! I’m telling you dude, this is gonna be good.
Persephone: Eh. It’s nothing new with this place. I’m just waiting for Shock Value so I can get to the interesting stuff.
(The lights in the arena quickly shift to a golden hue, as “Pride and Arrogance” by Takeru Kanazaki starts playing to a heavy wave of boos from the audience. Not long after that, Drake Armstrong walks out with the EAW World Championship fit around his waist, yet slightly tilted.)
Bella Braxton: Please welcome at this time… The EAW World Champion, DRAKE ARMSTRONG!!
(The crowd continues to jeer, but Drake doesn’t take any moments to take them in, storming right down to the ring. The closer he gets to the camera, signs of distress start showing: his eyes look baggier, the fabric on his three-piece suit is faintly rumpled, and his tie slightly crooked. The usually slicked-back hair was loose in some places, with some strands falling out of line. This wasn’t the usual perfectly presented Drake Armstrong people had become accustomed to.)
Thadd Blazevich: Bros, I am SUPER excited for another edition of Sunday Night Voltage, and I am SUPER amped to see what’s next in Drake Armstrong’s affairs after just last week we witnessed a banging main event end with Cody Maverick pinning the champ’s shoulders to the mat!
Rich Russillo: We certainly know Drake Armstrong likes everything perfect, and it’s quite telling last week’s loss has had quite an effect on his demeanor, even if it wasn’t clean!
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah, bro looks just like me after a wild night!
Persephone: He looks like a bouncer who would rather be somewhere else. Or a phony businessman. Or a guy way below the image he tries to portray about himself. Hmmm… I’m starting to think Drake Armstrong always puts on an act and is actually extremely insecure!! But noo… that can’t be, can it?
Thadd Blazevich: It’s a good theory you got ‘Seph. Honestly, I believe it!
Persephone: You would literally be stupid not to. That’s obviously the case.
Thadd Blazevich: O.
(Drake rushes to the ring and urges the ringside crew to hand him a microphone, as his theme song fades. He takes a deep breath in the middle of the ring and begins talking right over the loudly booing EAW audience.)
Drake Armstrong: NONE of this is real.
(He takes another loud, deep breath.)
Drake Armstrong: Ever since King of Elite, the place where my crown glitters brightest, ever since my DECIMATION of Adam Lucas — decimation so brutal, so terrible, it sent him packing to his spouse and the second-place championship — NOTHING has gone in a way worth being even decently fine over.
(Drake takes a second, and sarcastically lets out a faint laugh.)
Drake Armstrong: I’m certain hearing this makes all of you so happy… **but I’m not here to joke around!!**
Drake Armstrong: Revel in your hatred, audience of Elite Answers Wrestling, do it while you still can… that is all you are good for. I am PISSED. I am FURIOUS. I am utterly DISGUSTED at the current state of affairs on Sunday Night Voltage and the time has come you all find out how despicable everything is behind those curtains.
Drake Armstrong: Those security peasants who couldn’t even handle an armed Adam Lucas? GONE. Why would I waste a fortune on security who cannot do their job?? It has been two occasions now that they allowed Hans Grayson to intervene and mess with me. NO COMPLIANCE? THEN NO TOLERANCE. NO WARNINGS. FIRED. BACK TO WHATEVER DUMP THEY CAME FROM.
Drake Armstrong: Mr. Matthieu Daniels and Ms. Eden Sinclair haven’t been returning ANY of my calls! We had a great working relationship, or so I thought, but it seems when the Voltage commission is truly needed, they hide their faces like little cowards and don’t care for whatever happens on their brand! As if I wasn’t doing enough in shaping the image of this brand into being one of true royalty, elegance, and acquiescence to the and based on the image of the one sire Drake Armstrong himself already, when they are needed most, they go AWOL, leaving me to clean up the mess they created. Pray tell, EAW audience, didn’t ALL except ONE of Voltage’s competitors fail to advance to the finals of the King of Elite crucible?? Didn’t ALL except ONE of these competitor FAIL to earn a championship opportunity in the subsequent Hardcore Gauntlet??? Didn’t ALL except for ONE of those remaining fail at winning a damned Divide & Conquer match??? In that case, why, after umpteen opportunities, does one get to become a General Manager in the end? WHY, despite there only being one winner, are TWO people parading as General Managers?! In the forsaken name of professionalism, WHAT has happened to MY brand while I had the desperate Adam Lucas, The Fireheart, and the Prince of Elite ALL on my plate at once?!?!
Drake Armstrong: I’m certain Matthieu and Ms. Sinclair are enjoying a nice little cocktail as we speak while I must pick up the slack of all of Sunday Night Voltage, but let me be clear, when they come back, it will be THEIR mess to clean up, because I am done accounting for the foul, cretinic mistakes perpetuated by the imbeciles on my brand!
Drake Armstrong: And do you wish to talk about imbeciles? How about the biggest two of them all? **TLA & CHRIS ELITE!!** The pseudo-General Managers of Voltage. The most careless of business partners I’ve EVER had the displeasure of working with. They are not serious men. They are not cunning men. They are insincere. They are CORRUPT—and they’re not even hiding it. This is all crime under the day’s lights, yet no one bats an eye? Why? Because TLA is known for his lack of seriousness? Because Chris Elite cracks some jokes?! Well, fools, there’s a reason jesters are never KINGS! I could go into detail about King of Elite’s losers gaining championship opportunities handed to them and how shambolic that is. I could go into detail about the two giving THEMSELVES a freebie championship opportunity as the crowd cheered on — but I will digress… because none of this corruption compares to the MALARKEY that closed off Sunday Night Voltage last week!!
(Drake takes another deep, deep breath.)
Drake Armstrong: Allow me to get this straight; The Fireheart interferes, despite his ongoing issues with Kai Rabeaux concerning him more than I ever should, he BASHES Your Immaculacy in the head with his dirty briefcase… Cody Maverick, Mr. “I Do Not See,” takes advantage of the interference, pins my shoulders to the mat, and TLA & Chris Elite REWARD him with an EAW World Championship opportunity, where he doesn’t even have to enact upon his King of Elite stipulation? THE junior captain, THE sly little prince, receives a shot at the KING of this entire world, because of Hans Grayson’s dirt cheap deeds? And you all EXPLODE with cheers over blatant INJUSTICE and abuse of power?? Fallacious! Were the tough words of motivation addressed months prior too heavy for that washed-up prick?! Is TLA unable to get over the fact that my coronation came at HIS expense over a year ago?! This is not a fair conclusion to come to, the one they came to last weekend. This is a flagrant abuse of power. This is shameless behavior. And this… is clearly *personal.*
Drake Armstrong: But when I speak of “personal”…
Drake Armstrong: I can only think of the one person who kickstarted this entire buffoonery…
(Drake gazes right at the camera, and stares a hole into it.)
Drake Armstrong: … Hans… Grayson…
Drake Armstrong: Hans… Grayson…!
Drake Armstrong: Hans. G—
(“Kostas” by Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & Benny the Butcher quickly stops Drake in his thought as the crowd blows up into cheers. The new King of Elite, Cody Maverick walks out with a microphone in hand and quickly poses on the stage, hyping up the crowd even more! He keeps walking down the ramp, and begins speaking as his theme song fades.)
Cody Maverick: Sorry for the interruption ‘champ but I think it’s a really necessary one here — not that I’d care much anyways. :troll:
(Cody climbs up on the apron and enters the ring.)
Cody Maverick: I got an issue with what’s going on here, and no, it has nothing to do with how Voltage is run, or Hans Grayson, or whatever — it’s got to do with where your focus lies.
Cody Maverick: In case you forgot, Dead King, *I* am your Shock Value challenger, and *I* am a man with nothing to lose in this situation—so I should be your biggest concern, me, as your challenger, not how I got here, not Hans Grayson, and certainly not Chris & TLA!
Cody Maverick: I got a few words on my own to address everything, seems it’s just gonna have to be during your “precious” TV time. I’m a lil’ pissed to find out Hans did get involved, because I definitely thought I finally shut your ass up with the mockery you’ve been making of me over this past season, but a title shot’s a title shot, and I’d be stupid to not take advantage of that.
Cody Maverick: I mean, hell, Armstrong, if it was anybody else, maybe I’d feel a bit of remorse, maybe I’d want a fair shot at earning the opportunity, if it happened to any reasonable man, hell yeah I’d be more cooperative in making things right, but it’s you this happened to, and honestly — you had it coming.
(Drake stares into Cody, still heavily breathing. As the crowd ooh’s.)
Cody Maverick: Karma’s a bitch, brother, you make people’s lives hell, yet start cryin’ like a baby at the first sign of adversity during your title reign. You’re succumbing to the pressure all the ‘champs have to go through. You keep letting Hans Grayson live rent free in that big head of yours. You even keep letting Adam Lucas’ words get to you despite getting that last laugh. Let me tell you somethin’, Armstrong, whether you like the situation you wound up in or not, there’s no turning back, so you’re gonna have to focus or else…
Drake Armstrong: Or else what?!
Cody Maverick: Or else we’re gonna end up with the first ever King of Elite who is also simultaneously the World Champ. How does that sound, Cape Town?!
Crowd: YEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Cody Maverick: That’s what I’m talking about.
Drake Armstrong: Heh…
(Drake Armstrong lets out a slight chuckle at the idea, which makes Cody tilt his head, out of slight annoyance.)
Cody Maverick: What’s so funny now?
Drake Armstrong: … You really wanna know what’s funny?
(Drake steps forward, and gets right in Cody’s face.)
Drake Armstrong: That never in your life would you be able to take the EAW World Championship away from me.
Drake Armstrong: That you’ll only ever follow in MY footsteps. Play catch-up to me. ALWAYS BE the lesser-than. ALWAYS BE the *junior* to Drake Armstrong’s **senior.**
Drake Armstrong: Let’s dance with the facts, Maverick, there’s no world where you take me down.
Cody Maverick: Yeah?
(Maverick gets right back in Armstrong’s face.)
Cody Maverick: Well… it’s funny you talk about facts, then go right to speculation.
Drake Armstrong: Speculation?! Or cold hard truth? It was against Cody Maverick I retained the Interwire Championship two years ago! It was Cody Maverick’s team heading into war and walking out shattered while Armstrong’s battalion walked away VICTORIOUS just this past Territorial Invasion! It was OUR teams, with OUR comrades going head to head, and what was the result of that?! Yet another defeat at my hands for you. Do you think I’m hyperbolic? Hubristic? Maverick…??
Drake Armstrong: I’d much rather say I’m being *realistic.*
Cody Maverick: Well don’t start buying into your own press, asshole. That’s how these “impossible” scenarios happen and I walk out with that title you can’t handle letting go of. If you’re as mighty of a “king” as you claim you are, then you’d be best to learn from history instead of repeating it. I beat you this last Voltage, and your pride can’t handle it—just look at the way you spiraled out of control, how your image of perfection isn’t so carefully kept up anymore. Yeah, I did it with interference, but that’s how foundations start to crumble, and the next step now is beating on your shattered ego, and taking that title from you at Shock Value without any excuses left to be made.
Drake Armstrong: This… title…?
(Armstrong unlocks the EAW World Championship from around his waist, and puts it in Cody’s face.)
Drake Armstrong: How many times do I have to tell you this?
Drake Armstrong: There is not a single chance in this wide, wide universe you’ll EVER get your hands on this title… *especially when I’m the one holding it.*
Cody Maverick: Yeah? Well I’m already halfway there! Go ‘head and put your money where your mouth is, stop whining the second things don’t go according to your carefully curated plans, and show both me and the entire world, if you’re truly the unbeatable tyrant you propagate yourself as, you can work even under this level of pressure.
Drake Armstrong: Once a junior, always a junior. You made it to this stage, and still think I haven’t handled pressure well? I sent IMMORTALS to their GRAVES under pressure—you’re nothing in comparison, pipsqueak.
Cody Maverick: You keep telling yourself that.
(Drake butts his head with Cody’s.)
Drake Armstrong: I have. I feel like a broken record by this juncture. It’s you that doesn’t accept it.
(Cody does the same in return.)
Cody Maverick: Accept what?? Nonsense?
Drake Armstrong: The truth!!
Cody Maverick: Well your truth is a whole lotta bullshit!
(The two keep butting heads and pushing into each other. Their microphones hardly pick up anything anymore as they’re lowered and they speak over each other.)
(Drake pushes Cody out of his space! Cody pushes Drake out of his way in retaliation!)
Thadd Blazevich: FIGHT!! FIGHT!! FIGHT!!
Persephone: FIGHT WITH WEAPONS!! MAYBE GUNS!! FIGHT WITH WEAPONS!! MAYBE GUNS!!
Rich Russillo: Shock Value’s headliners are done speaking!! Cody Maverick, rolling elbow!!
Thadd Blazevich: But Armstrong ducks under!!
**CLANK!!**
Thadd Blazevich: TITLE SHOT RIGHT ACROSS THE HEAD! MAVERICK PLUMMETS TO THE GROUND!!
Persephone: And that’s the closest Cody Maverick’s ever gonna get to sniffing a World Championship!
(With Cody laid out, Drake starts to raise his title—but hesitates. He briefly hangs the EAW World Championship on the ropes, then picks up the laid-out Maverick. He uses the ropes to trap his hands in, and the King of Elite is left hanging with no escape.)
(Armstrong picks the EAW World Championship back up, and treads towards Maverick while swinging the title…)
**CLANK!!!**
**CLANK!!!**
**CLANK!!!**
**CLANK!!!**
**CLANK!!!**
(Five title shots to the face of Cody Maverick leave him busted open, with blood pouring all over his face and drooling down on his body and towards the mat.)
Thadd Blazevich. Ouch…
Persephone: Blood… 🤤
Rich Russillo: Message. Sent. Drake Armstrong leaves another man laying in a pool of their own blood — and his face shows no remorse for it!
Thadd Blazevich: Tensions are rising! Egos are being hurt! Blood is getting drawn!! ‘Seph is entertained!! It’ll be yet another clash of kings — Drake Armstrong. Cody Maverick. Shock Value — all in just a matter of weeks!! I CAN’T WAIT!!
(Finally, Drake raises the championship high in the air with Cody left to suffer. Then, he storms out of the ring—title draped over his shoulder, face as red as ever, and his hair more distressed than how he entered. Cody Maverick is left to hang, as officials finally tend to him.)
(The camera fades to the backstage area of the GrandWest Grand Arena, and there, Sofia Clarke can be seen with a microphone in her hand. Sofia has a smile on her face as she looks towards the camera, ready for the upcoming interview as she begins to speak.)
Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time please welcome EAW Hall of Famer… Minerva!
(Loud boos begin to come from the fans in attendance, as Minerva steps into the camera’s frame with a calm look on her face. Minerva looks prepared for her upcoming match against ARIA, with a confident look on her face ahead of the match.)
Sofia Clarke: Minerva, thank you for joining me tonight. I know that in a few minutes you’ll be in action against ARIA, but there are some questions I’d like to ask following last week’s events, where we learned that you will be facing Diamond Dixon at Shock Value.
(Minerva smirks.)
Minerva: Of course.
Sofia Clarke: Well the first thing I’d like to ask is something many have been wondering since last week. Why did you choose to challenge Diamond?
Minerva: All season long ToXXXin has promised dominance, and we have succeeded in delivering on our promises. We are not just any normal individuals on the roster. We are the best this brand has to offer, and that much has been proven time and time again. I never expected our reign of dominance to go without its challengers. There will always be doubters no matter who you are, but there is no greater weakness than arrogance, and that arrogance is precisely what caused King of Elite to play out how it did. Fire & Ice were too arrogant to anticipate rising stars such as Selina Reyes and Daniella Atlas taking their Championships. Jon Kelton was too arrogant to see that the comeback story he’s been waiting for could be crushed at any moment. They all fell at ToXXXin’s hands, but they were not the first, and clearly, they were not the last.
Minerva: I didn’t challenge Diamond because I had anything to gain. Diamond is not that important. This match is happening for the same reason my match against Jon Kelton happened. Diamond was overconfident due to a victory that was handed to her, and she falsely assumed that such a win made her deserving of a match for the Unified Tag Team Championships. We’ve always remained on top no matter who attempted to get involved with us, and this won’t be any different. Diamond has gotten overconfident, and much like everyone else who has gotten ahead of themselves, she will pay the price for it.
Sofia Clarke: Since we know that Shock Value is the date for the match between the two of you, what do you think of the return of the Wheel of Death? Are there any stipulations you’re hoping for with this match?
(Hearing this, Minerva just begins to laugh before finally beginning to answer.)
Minerva: I’ve been on this brand long enough for you to know the answer to this. It doesn’t matter what the stipulation is. It never has, but it certainly doesn’t matter now. I have never been one to care about the circumstances I face an opponent in, and Diamond Dixon is far from the toughest Elitist I’ll have faced. I have already faced and beaten the best this company has to offer. An Elitist like Diamond is nothing new to me. No matter the stipulation, the result of Shock Value is already clear, and I am certain that even Diamond herself knows this. She still has a lot to prove, but rather than focusing on rebuilding she is getting ahead of herself and putting herself in harm’s way. She got herself into a fight she cannot win, and her arrogance in confronting ToXXXin will be something she regrets.
???: Is that so?
(The fans cheer hearing these words, and Minerva turns away from Sofia Clarke, watching as Diamond Dixon walks into the camera’s view. Diamond has a smirk on her face as she stands face to face with Minerva, while Minerva remains unimpressed. Sofia Clarke sees the tension between the two, and she slowly begins to back away as Diamond continues.)
Diamond Dixon: You’ve been running your mouth a whole lot since last week. You can do all the talking you want, but I’m 3-0 since returning, and I got that last win over your girl whether you like it or not. I don’t care whether or not you respect how I did it, ‘cause none of that meant anything when you were getting involved at King of Elite because you knew there was no other way Selina and Daniella were winning the Tag Titles. Fact is I got the job done like I said I would, so you can say what you want about Shock Value and what you think is gonna happen there, but you’re not gonna treat me like this is all just confidence when I’ve been getting the job done in the ring every single week. You’ve been doing all this crying but you had a close up view of me in action last week so you had every opportunity to save Selina, and you didn’t do it ‘cause I guess you thought Selina wouldn’t need as much help as she did back at King of Elite. Funny how that works, huh? I’m not the one that was arrogant.
(Minerva doesn’t bother responding to this, as while she doesn’t like what she heard from Diamond, she doesn’t seem to take her words to heart, either. Diamond continues, but she drops the smirk on her face, staring at Minerva as she continues with a more stern tone in her voice.)
Diamond Dixon: And just so we’re clear, I didn’t come back just to go around demanding shit. I said from the start I was gonna beat whoever I needed to beat and one of those people just happened to be one of your little ToXXXin buddies. I just got back and I’m already back to beating Champions, but that’s not enough for me this time around, so obviously I decided to take my shot. It was only right Cosmo and I tried our hands at winning the Unified Tag Team Championships, but I’m not losing sleep over it, either. Our time’s gonna come soon enough, but until then I’m just giving you what you asked for. You decided you’d go out of your way to challenge me, and I’m not about to back down just because you’re mad things weren’t as simple as you expected last week.
(Minerva begins to respond, but she does so with a slight grin on her face.)
Minerva: To be fair, this is actually a downgrade for me but I figured I’d go ahead and expedite your next exit.
(Diamond just nods, not impressed, but not surprised by this statement, either.)
Diamond Dixon: Yeah, that’s cute. This isn’t 2024, Minerva. You can keep waiting for the day I’mma suddenly disappear and turn my attention elsewhere, but it’s not coming. I told you I was motivated and that I was focusing all my attention on wrestling this time around, and you should already know what that means after what you saw. I always showed flashes of being something special but I kept holding myself back because I couldn’t stick around. I’m here to really shake shit up this time, and beating someone like you before getting that Tag Title shot seems like a pretty good way of doing so.
(There is a brief staredown between the two women, before finally Minerva begins to speak once more.)
Minerva: As good as that may sound to you, it’s not going to happen. Diamond, I should not need to tell you what is going to happen at Shock Value, because you already understand what you are up against. You have been able to secure victories time and time again that have led you to the belief that you’re destined for great things, but a victory against the toughest challenge of your career is not one of them. I was not wrong to say that you were arrogant, because even now you are making claims not unlike the promises you made during your last run. You think that because you claim that you’ll actually stick around this time that you’re guaranteed to meet a better fate, but this can’t be the case when you’ve decided to throw yourself in our path. What occurred last week was nothing more than circumstance, and you may have been able to benefit from the involvement of ARIA and Candice Blair, but what do you intend to do at Shock Value? Nobody will be able to save you from what you face once the two of us share the ring. This is not a match you’ll be able to escape with a win.
Diamond Dixon: Well I’m not trying to “escape”. You challenged me, so I’m gonna go to Shock Value and get the biggest win of my career. I’m not stupid. I know who you are, and I’m not about to act like this is gonna be some easy, run of the mill match. This isn’t about to be like anything else I’ve dealt with and I get that, but if I was scared, you really think I’d be standing here right now? I don’t have a damn thing to be scared of, so it’s like you said. We can go get ready for that wheel, ‘cause I don’t care what the stipulation is any more than you do. That’s not gonna make this any less of a challenge for me, and it’s not gonna make me any less focused on beating you and moving on to everything else I’m ready to accomplish. I’ve been saying that things are gonna be different this time around, and that starts with me doing things I never had the chance to in my last few runs. So you can stay focused on what happened in the past as much as you want. You’re just gonna end up being real surprised when this doesn’t go how you thought it would.
(The fans cheer hearing this from Diamond, but the look on Minerva’s face does not change as she stares at her Shock Value opponent. She just shakes her head, dismissing Diamond’s words as she responds.)
Minerva: Try as you’d like, Diamond. You can remain confident, but I remain unconvinced. Your first true hint of challenge since returning came at the hands of Selina Reyes, who you were forced to barely scrape by against with a victory that wouldn’t have even occurred without the appearance of two other individuals. This is going to be a very different story, Diamond. You can prepare yourself for this, or you can continue to remain blind. Either way, this will not end well for you.
(Diamond briefly smirks, not backing down hearing this from Minerva and instead remaining confident as she speaks.)
Diamond Dixon: Trust me, you don’t need to tell me to get ready. I’ve been ready from the start, which is exactly why I didn’t need to take time to think about that challenge. I knew what I was doing, and I’m not regretting shit. You just need to make sure that all this talk doesn’t blow up in your face, because I don’t plan to leave Shock Value without a win.
(Minerva takes a moment, grinning before saying just a few more words to Diamond.)
Minerva: Right. We’ll see.
(Minerva just begins to leave the area, walking past Diamond Dixon as she looks to meet with the other members of ToXXXin before her match. Diamond turns and watches as Minerva walks away, and Diamond doesn’t look pleased by the confrontation that just occurred between the two, but she keeps the focused look on her face, ready for the match ahead of her at Shock Value. Diamond begins to walk away, before finally Voltage fades from the backstage area.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Minerva faces Diamond Dixon.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton could be seen holding a microphone in hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
(‘God Shattering Star’ by Takashi Baba hits, and the crowd immediately begins to cheer loudly. The camera pans towards the stage, as ARIA begins to walk out to the stage, followed by Candice Blair. The two look ready for tonight, as ARIA maintains a focused look on her face knowing just how tough her opponent is, and keeping in mind the history she already has against this opponent. Together, Candice and ARIA begin to walk down the ramp, and head to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first!… Accompanied by Candice Blair… From Phoenix, Arizona, weighing in at 130 pounds… AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
Rich Russillo: ARIA is here, as ahead of her and Candice’s shot at the Tag Titles, she has quite the challenge on her hands. I must say, it isn’t going to be an easy night for her, as she faces none other than Minerva.
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, ARIA is definitely gonna have to dig deep, but she has Candice here for support tonight. I’m sure she has the crowd on her side too. It’d be awesome if we were able to see ARIA score the upset, especially since ToXXXin will totally be watching.
Persephone: I don’t like ARIA, but I don’t really like Minerva either. Can they both lose?
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ by White Zombie follows, and the fans begin to boo as Minerva slowly walks out to the stage. Much like ARIA Minerva is not alone, as the Unified Tag Team Champions, Selina Reyes and Daniella Atlas, join her on the stage. The three members of ToXXXin look confident tonight, even seeing the focused looks from ARIA and Candice. Without waiting much longer, Minerva and the two Champions begin to walk down the ramp, ready for this match.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent… Accompanied by Selina Reyes and Daniella Atlas of ToXXXin… From Bucharest, Romania, weighing in at 122 pounds… MIIIIIIIINNEEEERRRRVVVVVVAAAAAAA!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Minerva is here, and remember, these two once fought with a World Championship on the line. ARIA knows how tough Minerva is, but Minerva is arguably even more dangerous than she was back then, if that’s even possible.
Thadd Blazevich: Well we did see what she did to Jon Kelton. She is a real menace bro, so ARIA is gonna need to be really careful tonight.
Persephone: Or she could piss Minerva off so we could at least see a drop of blood or something. That’d be nice.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Rich Russillo: This match is underway, AND RIGHT AWAY THERE’S THE LOCK UP BETWEEN ARIA AND MINERVA! ARIA hoping to maybe take a technical route against the aggressive Hall of Famer- BUT MINERVA BACKPEDALS, BEFORE TURNING AND THROWING ARIA INTO THE CORNER! Minerva quickly begins to stomp away at ARIA, and if ARIA was hoping to take a safe route it seems this was not the way to start this match! Minerva had it planned out, using her experience to immediately turn things in her favor! Minerva continues to stomp away at ARIA, until finally the referee begins the count!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE!… TWO!… THREE!… FOUR!… FIV-
Thadd Blazevich: Minerva backs off so ARIA has the chance to try and get back up- BUT I DON’T THINK MINERVA IS BEING TOO GENEROUS ABOUT THIS ONE, DUDE! She grabs ARIA by the hair, pulling her up and into an uppercut that rocks her and sends her stumbling into the ropes! Minerva follows, and she quickly delivers a knee to the midsection before ARIA can even recover! Minerva now sending ARIA into the ropes- OR AT LEAST SHE TRIED TO, BUT ARIA COUNTERS WITH AN IRISH WHIP OF HER OWN!
Persephone: Minerva bounces off of the ropes and ducks under a lariat attempt from ARIA-
Rich Russillo: BEFORE REBOUNDING OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES WITH A RUNNING STO! ARIA GOES DOWN, AND THERE’S THE QUICK COVER BY MINERVA!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: AND ARIA IS OUT OF THAT ONE! Candice is glad to see this, though she is continuing to keep a close eye on Selina Reyes and Daniella Atlas, who are also standing at ringside. ARIA is quick to turn and start trying to push herself up, but it seems Minerva had other ideas as she is quick to apply a headlock. Minerva keeps ARIA trapped in the headlock as ARIA is stuck on a knee trying to force herself upwards- AND ARIA RESORTS TO PUSHING TOWARDS THE ROPES, LOOKING TO USE THEM TO BOUNCE MINERVA OFF OF HER!
Thadd Blazevich: MINERVA TURNS IT AROUND THOUGH, SPINNING AND HOLDING ONTO THE BACK OF ARIA’S HEAD TO SEND HER TOWARDS THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES!
Rich Russillo: ARIA DOESN’T WASTE THIS OPPORTUNITY THOUGH, AS OFF THE REBOUND SHE JUMPS UP WITH A HURRICANRANA TO MINERVA! MINERVA CRASHES ONTO THE MAT BEFORE STUMBLING BACK TO HER FEET, AND NOW THE HALL OF FAMER STUMBLES INTO THE CORNER OF THE RING! ARIA is right back to her feet, AND NOW SHE RUNS IN BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM! ARIA grabs Minerva’s arm after this, BEFORE RUNNING TO THE ROPES AND SPRINGBOARDING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE, DELIVERING AN ARM DRAG!
Thadd Blazevich: Minerva stumbles back to her feet, and just listen to the crowd, bros! They’re going crazy for ARIA as she continues to build momentum, AND SHE JUMPS AT MINERVA- BUT MINERVA IS ABLE TO CATCH ARIA OUT OF THE AIR, TURNING AND PLANTING HER WITH A SCOOP SLAM! ARIA GOES BACK DOWN AND INSTINCTIVELY SITS UP IN PAIN- BUT MINERVA KNOCKS DUDETTE DOWN WITH A STOMP TO THE CHEST! ARIA is definitely trying bro, but this isn’t gonna be easy. Candice is still trying to will her on, though!
Persephone: Yeah, as if that’s gonna work. ARIA’s been getting destroyed so far. Cheering and yelling for her to fight back like an annoying brat isn’t going to change that.
Rich Russillo: Well one thing is for sure, and it’s that ARIA has no intentions of giving up anytime soon! ARIA crawls towards the ropes before using them to try and pull herself up- BUT MINERVA KICKS ARIA IN THE RIBS!
Thadd Blazevich: Yikes, that’s a nasty spot to attack, dude. Minerva looks to keep applying pressure with an Irish whip, BUT ARIA HANGS ONTO THE ROPES THIS TIME! ARIA runs in and jumps at Minerva- BUT MINERVA CATCHES HER! Minerva takes a few steps forward while holding onto her- BUT ARIA FALLS BACKWARDS, AND DROPS MINERVA WITH A MONKEY FLIP THAT SENDS HER ROLLING OUT UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE! Minerva is back to her feet but she’s staggered, and I think that this is exactly the kind of opportunity that ARIA needed, bro!
Rich Russillo: ARIA RUNS THE ROPES, AND I THINK YOU WERE RIGHT, THADD!! ARIA HAD AN OPPORTUNITY, AND NOW SHE TAKES IT AS SHE FLIES AT MINERVA WITH A HUGE SUICIDE DIVE!!!! MINERVA GOES DOWN, AND THE CROWD GOES WILD AFTER SEEING ARIA THROW CAUTION TO THE WIND!!! ARIA knows how tough this match will be, and she’s not looking to hold anything back… But wait a second… What’s going on here?
(The cheers suddenly turn into boos, as Daniella Atlas and Selina Reyes can be seen beginning to walk over towards ARIA as she is returning to her feet. Candice Blair quickly approaches, getting in front of ARIA and getting in front of the Champions so that ARIA does not get distracted.)
Thadd Blazevich: Tensions are running high, but Candice is making sure that ARIA is able to freely focus on her match! ARIA slides back into the ring as Minerva slowly finds her way back up, and bros, it looks like she’s going for an encore! ARIA RUNS THE ROPES, BEFORE GOING FOR ANOT- OH NO! MINERVA GOT TAKEN DOWN ONCE, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE SHE WASN’T ABOUT TO GET CAUGHT A SECOND TIME, AS SHE JUST CUT ARIA’S PLANS SHORT WITH A NASTY UPPERCUT!
Persephone: ARIA didn’t even let ToXXXin distract her, so I’m not sure how Minerva got up in time. ARIA just doesn’t hit hard, I guess.
Rich Russillo: There’s no pulling your punches when you’re throwing your entire body at someone. Minerva is just a very resilient individual, and she’s not going to go down very easily. She slides back into the ring after seeing ARIA stumble backwards, AND MINERVA RUNS IN BEFORE CLOBBERING HER WITH A LARIAT! Minerva regains control before dragging her opponent back up by her hair, but I don’t think she has any intentions of taking this slow any longer.
Thadd Blazevich: Minerva has ARIA set up, AND SHE LIFTS HER FOR ATLAS FALLS- BUT ARIA IS ABLE TO DROP A KNEE ONTO THE TOP OF MINERVA’S HEAD BEFORE LANDING BACK ON HER FEET! ARIA lands back on her feet, AND NOW SHE DELIVERS A STEP-UP ENZUIGIRI, STAGGERING MINERVA AND SENDING HER STUMBLING TOWARDS THE ROPES! ARIA gets back to her feet, and she rushes in- BUT MINERVA IS ABLE TO LIFT ARIA AND SEND HER OVER THE TOP ROPE! ARIA lands on the apron though, and look at her go! She rushes up to the top rope!
Persephone: DIVING METEORA!! ARIA TAKES OUT MINERVA BEFORE HOOKING THE LEGS, HOPEFULLY ENDING THIS MATCH!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: AND MINERVA IS OUT OF THIS ONE, BUT ARIA HAS NO INTENTIONS OF SLOWING DOWN! ARIA is right back to her feet, and she’s yelling at Minerva, itching for her to get back to her feet! Minerva is able to begin stumbling back to her feet, AND ARIA RUNS IN WITH A FOREARM SMASH! MINERVA STUMBLES BACK UP, BEFORE GETTING TAKEN DOWN WITH ANOTHER FOREARM SMASH! MINERVA STUMBLES UP ONCE MORE, AND NOW ARIA LOOKS READY TO GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Thadd Blazevich: ARIA RUNS TO THE ROPES, AND SHE GOES FOR THE PHOENIX INJECTION-
Rich Russillo: THE DEVIL’S TOUCH!!!!
Persephone: Yikes.
Rich Russillo: ARIA JUST GOT SUPER KICKED IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD RIGHT WHEN SHE WAS LOOKING FOR THE HANDSPRING CUTTER, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE JUST GOT PUNISHED FOR HER ATTEMPT TO DELIVER A BIG MOVE! THE FANS HAVE BEEN TRYING TO WILL ARIA ON, BUT THIS IS MINERVA WE’RE TALKING ABOUT, AND SHE’S NOT THAT SIMPLE TO DEFEAT! ARIA GOES DOWN, AND MINERVA TURNS HER OVER BEFORE HOOKING THE LEGS FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT ARIA IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, KEEPING THIS ONE ALIVE! ARIA is still in this one, but Minerva is ruthless, and she just keeps applying pressure as she grabs ARIA by the head- BEFORE SLAMMING THE BACK OF HER HEAD INTO THE MAT! MINERVA LIFTS ARIA’S HEAD UP AGAIN, AND SHE DOES IT A SECOND TIME! Dude, this is brutal. Minerva isn’t messing around, but this is just to be expected. Look who we’re talking about here, bro.
Persephone: Yeah, a mediocre wrestler fortunate enough to be facing an even worse one in ARIA.
Rich Russillo: Minerva drags ARIA back to her feet before hanging both of ARIA’s arms over the top rope- ALLOWING HER TO DELIVER A KNIFE EDGE CHOP TO THE CHEST OF ARIA! ARIA SCREAMS OUT IN PAIN, BUT MINERVA FOLLOWS THIS UP WITH AN ELBOW TO THE JAW, DROPPING ARIA DOWN TO HER KNEES! Candice Blair looks concerned, knowing that ARIA is not in a good position right now. ARIA is hurting, and Minerva grabs her by the hair once more, looking to drag her back up-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT ARIA THROWS A PUNCH TO THE RIBS! I think that one surprised Minerva more than it hurt, BUT ARIA PUTS MORE POWER INTO THE SECOND ONE! ARIA CONNECTS WITH A THIRD ONE, BEFORE FINALLY SHE PUSHES HERSELF UP AND CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM TO THE JAW! MINERVA IS KNOCKED BACK DUDE, AND BRO, ARIA CAN BARELY EVEN STAND BUT HERE SHE IS, STILL FIGHTING! ARIA PULLS MINERVA IN, AND I THINK ARIA TRIES TO LIFT MINERVA UP FOR POSSIBLY A FALCON ARROW- BUT I DON’T THINK IT’S GONNA BE THAT SIMPLE, BRO!
Persephone: Minerva is able to pull her weight down, lifting ARIA up herself-
Rich Russillo: BUT ARIA IS ABLE TO SLIP BEHIND MINERVA, AND SHE SHOVES MINERVA INTO THE ROPES CHEST FIRST, CAUSING HER TO REBOUND BACKWARDS INTO A SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX!!! MINERVA GOES DOWN, BUT ARIA REMAINS ON THE MAT, TRYING TO DO HER BEST TO RECOVER AND PUSH PAST THE PAIN! Minerva is slowly pulling herself up towards the corner, and ARIA pulls herself into the opposite corner, seemingly coming up with an idea! Minerva slowly is able to step out of the corner-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT MINERVA GETS SENT CRASHING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK!!!!
Rich Russillo: ARIA is throwing everything she has at Minerva right now! She gets to all fours before grabbing onto the ropes, and she pulls herself out to the apron! ARIA pulls herself to her feet, taking some time as she thinks of her next move. ARIA glances at Selina and Daniella, before turning back towards Minerva with a focused look on her face. ARIA PULLS HERSELF UP, GOING FOR A SPRINGBOARD-
Thadd Blazevich: WOAH, WAIT A SECOND!!! MINERVA PUSHED HERSELF INTO THE ROPES, AT THE LAST SECOND, CAUSING ARIA TO FALL ONTO THE TOP ROPE STOMACH FIRST! ARIA IS HANGING ON THE TOP ROPE, AND I DON’T THINK THIS IS WHAT SHE WANTED, BRO!
Persephone: Well duh, this is pretty much the worst case scenario for her.
Rich Russillo: Minerva steps back, AND SHE DELIVERS A BOOT TO THE SIDE OF ARIA’S HEAD! ARIA FALLS ONTO THE MAT, AND MINERVA GRABS ARIA BY THE ARM, PULLING HER UP AND RIGHT INTO A SHORT-ARM CLOTHESLINE!
Thadd Blazevich: Minerva gets on top of ARIA after this, AND SHE BEGINS TO ELBOW ARIA IN THE FACE AFTER THIS, SMASHING ELBOWS INTO HER FACE OVER AND OVER AGAIN! MINERVA WAS ABLE TO ONCE AGAIN CUT ARIA’S MOMENTUM SHORT, AND IN PAINFUL FASHION!
Rich Russillo: Minerva gets back up and drags ARIA up, before shoving ARIA into the corner! Minerva quickly approaches, BEFORE KNEEING HER IN THE MIDSECTION! ARIA doubles over, AND MINERVA JUST BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY POUND AWAY AT ARIA’S BACK! MINERVA SLOWLY DRAGS ARIA OUT OF THE CORNER, CONTINUING TO DELIVER CLUBBING BLOWS AS ARIA SLOWLY JUST DROPS TO HER KNEES!
(Candice Blair keeps a focused look on her face as she watches, but she notices Daniella and Selina, who both have smirks on their faces as they look towards Candice, knowing Minerva has the upper hand.)
Thadd Blazevich: Minerva has ARIA down and out after just brutalizing her, and I think she has plans to do even worse! Minerva grabs ARIA, AND SHE LIFTS ARIA UP FOR A POWERBOMB-
Persephone: BUT ARIA IS ABLE TO SLIP OVER MINERVA’S SHOULDERS WITH A SUNSET FLIP PIN, AND SHE FORCES HERSELF TO HER FEET TO FURTHER PUSH HER BODYWEIGHT DOWN ON MINERVA!!!
ONE!
TWO-
Rich Russillo: MINERVA KICKS OUT-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT AS SOON AS SHE ROLLS TO HER KNEES, ARIA GRABS HER, SCREAMING OUT AND USING ALL OF HER STRENGTH TO POWER MINERVA UP FOR A GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB!!!!
Rich Russillo: ARIA QUICKLY BACKPEDALS INTO THE CORNER, POURING EVERYTHING SHE HAD INTO THAT GUTWRENCH BOMB, AND NOW SHE WAITS FOR MINERVA TO GET BACK UP AS THE FANS AND CANDICE BLAIR CONTINUE TO WILL HER ON!!! THE SMILES HAVE BEEN WIPED OFF THE FACES OF THE TAG CHAMPS, AS THEY MAY HAVE THEMSELVES A SERIOUS CHALLENGE AT SHOCK VALUE!
(Candice Blair immediately makes her way over towards the Unified Tag Team Champions, warning them to stay out of this as the fans loudly cheer for ARIA, who waits for the chance to hit her biggest move yet.)
Thadd Blazevich: MINERVA IS BACK UP, AND ARIA RUSHES IN BEFORE FLYING AT MINERVA WITH J4A!!!! J4A CONNECTS, AND BRO, MINERVA WAS JUST COMPLETELY LAID OUT WITH THAT KNEE!!! ARIA JUST USED EVERYTHING SHE HAD LEFT, AND SHE PULLS HERSELF ON TOP OF MINERVA, GETTING THE ARM OVER HER FOR THE PIN!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
Rich Russillo: BUT THIS ONE IS NOT OVER, AS MINERVA WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP ONCE MORE!!!
(The crowd is in disbelief, and Candice just shakes her head, knowing that this wasn’t going to be easy. Selina Reyes turns towards Candice after this, and there is a brief staredown between the two, before focusing on the action once more.)
Thadd Blazevich: ARIA had to have used everything she had left there, bro. She is slowly able to sit up, but I can’t possibly think of what else she can do to keep Minerva down. We knew this would be a tough match for her, but dude, I think “tough” isn’t giving it enough credit.
Persephone: We get it. ARIA sucks. Can she like walk out or something so I don’t have to watch this anymore?
Rich Russillo: I doubt it, as ARIA is not one to give up herself. She slowly but surely pushes herself back to her feet before pulling Minerva up. AND IT LOOKS LIKE ARIA MAY BE LOOKING TO TRY HER HANDS AT ANOTHER POWERBOMB ATTEMPT- BUT AS SOON AS SHE LIFTS MINERVA UP, MINERVA IS ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF HER GRASP BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM SMASH! ARIA stumbles back from that, and Minerva leans against the ropes for a moment, still reeling from that J4A! Seriously, how did that knee not manage to get the job done there!?
Thadd Blazevich: ARIA slowly walks back up to Minerva, AND MINERVA SWUNG AT ARIA- BUT ARIA DUCKED UNDER BEFORE GOING BEHIND HER! ARIA WAS SMART NOT TO GO FOR THE STRIKE EXCHANGE THERE BRO, AND SHE TRIES TO LIFT MINERVA FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX, BUT MINERVA ISN’T GIVING HER MUCH FREEDOM TO DO SO! SHE IS STANDING HER GROUND, AND NOW SHE BEGINS TO THROW BACK ELBOWS AT ARIA, UNTIL ARIA IS FINALLY FORCED TO LET GO OF HER! ARIA is just taking shots like this over and over, and that can’t be good, bro. She’s not gonna be able to take too much more of this.
Rich Russillo: Minerva turns around- AND ARIA THROWS A SUPERKICK AT HER! I think ARIA knows that a strike exchange may be inevitable given the state these two are in, so she’s now trying to get ahead of that! Minerva stumbled to a knee after that superkick, AND NOW ARIA RUNS THE ROPES- BUT MINERVA DUCKS UNDER HER ATTEMPT AT A LARIAT! MINERVA PUSHES HERSELF UP AS ARIA BOUNCES OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES- AND NOW MINERVA CATCHES ARIA WITH A SPINEBUSTER!!! THAT MIGHT JUST BE IT FOR ARIA!
Thadd Blazevich: NO IT ISN’T, BRO! MINERVA ISN’T GOING FOR THE COVER, AND INSTEAD I THINK SHE WANTS TO MAKE SURE ARIA IS DONE FOR BEFORE SHE DOES THAT! Minerva drags ARIA up before going for the front facelock, AND I THINK SHE MAY BE SETTING ARIA UP FOR ATLAS FALLS!
Persephone: But somehow, ARIA is STILL trying to fight. She lands a few weak punches to the ribs, and look at this. She’s not even able to completely stand anymore. She was able to push Minerva off of her, but she falls back and immediately leans against the ropes. Minerva goes back in to approach ARIA-
Rich Russillo: BUT ARIA GOES LOW WITH A KICK TO THE LEG! THAT CAUGHT MINERVA OFF GUARD AS SHE DROPS TO A KNEE, AND THAT GIVES ARIA ENOUGH TIME TO STRIKE AS SHE PULLS HER IN FOR A KAMIGOYE!!! MINERVA FALLS BACK MOMENTARILY BEFORE TURNING OVER ONTO ALL FOURS, HOLDING HER JAW AS SHE MAY NOT HAVE EXPECTED THIS FIGHT FROM ARIA! ARIA IS THROWING EVERYTHING SHE CAN AT MINERVA, EVEN WHILE DEALING WITH THE PAIN OF EVERYTHING SHE’S BEEN HIT WITH THUS FAR! ARIA NOW LOOKING TO WILL HERSELF FORWARD, AS SHE RUNS TOWARDS THE ROPES, JUMPING OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAUL-
Thadd Blazevich: WAIT, NO! MINERVA IS ABLE TO COUNTER WITH ANOTHER DEVIL’S TOUCH, THIS TIME RIGHT TO THE JAW WHILE ARIA WAS MID-AIR!!! ARIA WAS JUST DROPPED BRO, AND THIS TIME MINERVA WASTES NO TIME HOISTING HER UP, KNOWING THAT THERE’S NO WAY SHE HAS ANYTHING LEFT!
Rich Russillo: MINERVA LIFTS ARIA UP, BEFORE PLANTING HER HEADFIRST ONTO THE MAT WITH ATLAS FALLS!!!! THAT VICIOUS BRAINBUSTER CONNECTS, AND I THINK THAT MAY HAVE KNOCKED ALL THE LIGHT OUT OF ARIA! MINERVA PULLS HERSELF ON TOP OF ARIA FOR THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… Here is your winner… MIIIIIIIIIIIIINNEEEEERRRRRRRVVVVVAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
(‘Blood, Milk & Sky’ hits once more, causing the fans to boo as Minerva returns to her feet. Minerva has her hand raised by the referee, while ARIA slowly rolls towards the ropes. Candice Blair looks disappointed by the loss and looks to go tend to ARIA.)
(However… Before she could make it towards ARIA, the Unified Tag Team Champions on the outside of the ring begin to surround Candice.)
Rich Russillo: Uh oh… Minerva just picked up the victory against ARIA, but I don’t think we’ll have much time to discuss everything that led up to this, as Candice Blair is being surrounded by ToXXXin! Candice is in a bad spot right now, and this might not be good!
Thadd Blazevich: AND THERE IT IS! SELINA REYES ATTACKS WITH AN ELBOW TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD, AND DANIELLA KICKS CANDICE IN THE MIDSECTION! THE TAG CHAMPS ARE JUST PUMMELING CANDICE RIGHT NOW, AND CANDICE IS TRYING TO FIGHT BACK, BUT BRO, HOW IS SHE SUPPOSED TO DO THAT WHEN IT’S TWO-ON-ONE!?
Persephone: The Champions throw Candice into the ring, and Minerva boots Candice in the face as soon as she started to stumble back to her feet. Selina and Daniella make their way into the ring, meanwhile Minerva is dragging ARIA back to the middle of the ring before beginning to stomp away at her.
Rich Russillo: This isn’t even fair! It’s three on two right now, and ARIA is still hurt from that match with Minerva! Selina Reyes pulls ARIA up, AND SHE HOLDS ARIA IN PLACE AS MINERVA DELIVERS A NASTY ELBOW TO HER JAW! MEANWHILE DANIELLA PULLS CANDICE UP, AND BEGINS TO REPEATEDLY KNEE HER IN THE MIDSECTION!
Thadd Blazevich: TOXXXIN IS JUST DISMANTLING CANDICE AND ARIA RIGHT NOW, DUDE! COME ON BRO, THIS ISN’T COOL!!!
(Suddenly, the crowd explodes with cheers, causing Minerva to turn her attention away from Candice and ARIA.)
Rich Russillo: WAIT A SECOND, IT’S DIAMOND!!! DIAMOND DIXON IS HERE, AND SHE’S NOT ABOUT TO JUST LET TOXXXIN DO WHAT THEY WANT!!!
Thadd Blazevich: DIAMOND SLIDES INTO THE RING, AND HER AND MINERVA IMMEDIATELY GO AT IT!!!! THOSE TWO ARE GOING BACK AND FORTH, AND THIS ALLOWS ARIA TO FINALLY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN BACKPEDALING, SENDING HERSELF AND SELINA THROUGH THE ROPES AND OUT OF THE RING TO FREE HERSELF!!! HERE WE GO, BRO! THEY’RE ALL ON EVEN TERMS NOW!
Rich Russillo: DIAMOND IS ABLE TO LAND A FEW GOOD FOREARM SHOTS ON MINERVA, BUT MINERVA RETALIATES WITH ONE OF HER OWN, BEFORE RUNNING IN AND SENDING BOTH HERSELF AND DIAMOND OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE!!! BOTH WOMEN STUMBLE OUT TO RINGSIDE!!!
Thadd Blazevich: I DON’T THINK THEY’RE DONE THOUGH, BRO! MINERVA GETS ON TOP OF DIAMOND TO TRY AND LAND SOME PUNCHES, BUT DIAMOND LANDS ONE OF HER OWN BEFORE KNOCKING MINERVA OFF OF HER! DIAMOND GETS TO A KNEE- BUT WAIT A SECOND! LOOK AT THE STAGE!
(As the fighting continues between the six women, security guards can be seen rushing down the ramp, flooding the ringside area as they begin to pull them away from each other. Some of the security guards enter the ring, breaking up the fight between Candice Blair and Daniella Atlas, while the others pull Selina and ARIA apart, as well as Diamond and Minerva.)
Rich Russillo: Security is here to break things up, but after what we just saw, I think it’s clear that Diamond, ARIA and Candice have some serious battles ahead of them, and they’re not taking this lightly! ToXXXin tried to destroy ARIA and Candice tonight, and they might’ve if Diamond didn’t come make the numbers even!
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, I can’t wait to see how Shock Value is gonna turn out if this is what we’re getting before it! Things are heating up, that’s for sure.
(The security guards continue trying to pull the women apart, but they try to fight through the security to continue going after each other. It is a chaotic scene, but as the guards are slowly able to break up the brawl, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where ToXXXin defends the Unified Tag Team Championships against ARIA and Candice Blair as well as TLA and Chris Elite.)
(The camera cuts to a wide shot of the GrandWest Grand Arena as “All of the Lights (Interlude)” by Kanye West hits to a loud and rather negative reaction from the crowd. Jon Kelton’s graphics light up the stage. Moments later, he steps through the curtain in street clothes and pauses at the top of the ramp, taking it all in before casually making his way down.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… JON KELTON!
Rich Russillo: It’s Jon Kelton, who appears to have a lot on his mind after last week where Miku interrupted him. Things got heated between the two, and it almost came to blows before Kelton de-escalated. Simply warning Miku to stay out of his way, what do you think that meant?
Persephone: Isn’t it obvious? He basically said, watch your back bitch. He isn’t one to mess with, and because it’s Jon Kelton, I highly doubt that but I digress.
Thadd Blazevich: Hey! Kelton’s no slouch, bro.
Persephone: Never said he was. Granted, he isn’t much past that either.
Rich Russillo: Regardless, I think Kelton and Miku may have found each other at the opportune time. They’re both fired up after King of Elite with things not going their way, and they’ve each got something to prove heading into Pain for Pride season. We’re halfway through this season, only so little time to secure your spot.
Thadd Blazevich: Both have Championship aspirations, it’s just a matter of getting there. But maybe the path goes through either Elitist. If Miku can beat Jon Kelton, what’s that going to do for her stock? If Kelton can beat Miku, then what’s that going to do for him?
Rich Russillo: Only time will tell, that’s if a future match goes down between them. But for right now, let’s listen to what Jon Kelton has to say.
(Jon Kelton walks to the right side of the ring and reaches through the middle rope as a stagehand hands him a microphone. “All of the Lights (Interlude)” by Kanye West slowly fades in the background as Kelton paces in the center of the ring, gathering his thoughts before addressing the camera.)
Jon Kelton: For two weeks, I’ve made it known exactly where my head is following major setbacks. One at Road to Redemption, and another at King of Elite. I’ve made it perfectly clear that despite these losses, despite these setbacks, despite seemingly everyone trying to get in my ear and tell me I can’t do it, I’m still focused on becoming World Champion. I still believe it to be in my future, to be… destiny even. But after those two setbacks I’ve mentioned, it’s going to take me a while getting back there, and being on that cusp of opportunity. But there’s still time. There’s still time to turn things around and make the most out of my current situation. That’s by taking every obstacle who gets in my path head on, and letting the winds of change blow through Voltage. Proving that it’s a new era and I’m the face of it. But speaking of obstacles, my most recent one came in the form of Miku Sakai last week…
(The crowd boos at the mere drop of her name.)
Jon Kelton: See, Miku thought it’d be cute to interrupt my interview, so she could try and hijack the whole thing. From one opportunist to another, I get it. But the wrong person to do it with. Learn to pick and choose your battles, because last week, I warned you to stay out of my way. Miku, I meant it. Because I know the type of person you are. The type you give an inch, then they take a mile. I let the disrespect from last week slide, then it continues over into this week, then the next week… you get the gist. I’m no stranger to people like Miku, people that think they can disrespect me all they want. But that couldn’t be any farther from the truth, because I have no intentions of being disrespected by you or anybody else for that matter. Today, the mindset ends that Jon Kelton is some sort of “easy target.” If anything, I’m the last guy you want to have in your sights, especially with this current mindset *I’m* in. That makes me the most focused version of myself I’ve been in a long time, and if Miku has any doubts… then she can easily come down to this ring and have me show her up close and personal. So, what do you say? Miku, I’m calling you out.
(Jon Kelton turns toward the stage, clearly expecting Miku Sakai as the crowd begins to buzz at the thought of a confrontation. He waits for a moment before “Lowlife Princess” by BIBI hits, drawing a negative reaction from the audience. Miku steps onto the stage, already looking annoyed by the situation. She stands there with her hands on her hips, shaking her head in frustration. After a brief pause, she finally starts making her way down to the ring.)
Persephone: About time things started to get interesting around here.
Rich Russillo: Miku wants to be careful. She is scheduled for a match later on tonight. She cannot afford to head into something with Lazarus at anything less than one-hundred percent.
(Miku enters the ring and walks to the right side, reaching through the middle rope as a stagehand hands her a microphone. She turns to face Kelton, and the two stand across from each other in the center of the ring as “Lowlife Princess” by BIBI fades out in the background. Miku rubs her temple in frustration before finally raising the microphone to speak.)
Miku Sakai: Kelton… I’ve already got enough problems breathing down my neck right now without you buzzing around me like the annoying fucking bee that you are. I don’t need another one. I don’t understand where this sudden obsession is coming from. Seriously, did I catch your eye that fucking much last week?! You felt the need to call me out this one?! Worst part is: your logic doesn’t even make any fucking sense! First, you’re telling me to leave you alone. Next… you’re calling me out? MAKE UP YOUR FUCKING MIND ALREADY! JESUS!
(Miku lowers the microphone for a moment, shaking her head in frustration as she paces a few steps across the ring. She gestures sharply toward Kelton while speaking, clearly fed up. Kelton scoffs at her reaction, a smirk slowly forming on his face before he raises his microphone to respond.)
Jon Kelton: Wow, take a shot every time she says the f word. But all jokes aside, Miku, I see how I might be sending… “mixed messages.” But here’s one that you and… really, everybody else should be able to decipher: I will not be disrespected. Really, that’s what this boils down to between us, Miku. Respect. Last week, you showed me none, and I’ve just gotta say: if there’s some problem between the two of us that I did not know about, then I don’t mind solving it. If you’d like… right here, right now.
(The crowd cheers as Kelton spreads his arms wide, almost daring Miku to make a move.)
Miku Sakai: Poor crybaby still upset over last week, huh? Gimme a break. God, be a man and get over it already! You didn’t like what I said? Well, guess what? IT’S TRUE! LIKE- STOP TRYING TO MAKE YOUR STUPID WORLD TITLE DREAMS HAPPEN! YOU SUCK MY GOD!
Jon Kelton: Shame. I thought we’ve been over how this was essentially the pot calling the kettle black after last week.
Miku Sakai: Whatever, Kelton. Just… whatever! I don’t even care to argue with you back and forth right now! That’s how fed up about the whole situation I am! I should be in the back preparing for my match with Damon Lazarus. Instead, I’m out here wasting my time with you!
Jon Kelton: Well, no one forced you to come out here. Just like no one forced you to interrupt my interview last week, and become part of my radar.
(Miku glances down at the mat for a moment, taking a breath before lifting her head again. Her tone shifts slightly, almost as if she understands his point.)
Miku Sakai: Well, that may be true, but—
(Kelton slowly drops to a knee as Miku suddenly drives a kick straight into his groin! Kelton doubles over in pain as Miku tosses her microphone aside. She grabs him by the head, pretending to check on him before yanking him back up to his feet—)
Rich Russillo: “CUCK KILLER!” MIKU WITH THAT DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER! KELTON IS OUT!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU SCORED THAT CHEAP SHOT! CATCHING KELTON OFF GUARD, AND MANAGES TO STAND TALL AHEAD OF HER MATCH LATER ON THIS EVENING!
Persephone: Well, what can I say? Kelton brought THAT part upon himself!
Rich Russillo: And Kelton, true to his word, won’t allow anyone to disrespect him to such a degree! I imagine there’ll be repercussions to this later. Repercussions that I’m sure Miku is not exactly worried about.
(Miku rises to a knee and looks down at Kelton with a mix of anger and disgust before rolling out of the ring. “Lowlife Princess” by BIBI hits again as she casually makes her way up the ramp, completely dismissive of what she just did. Kelton remains down in the ring as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Commercial for Reasonable Doubt, Showdown’s upcoming marquee event.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Nice To Meet Yah” by Asian Doll plays first to a thunderous ovation from our audience as Diamond Dixon steps out onto the stage. Hyping them up before ‘RUNITUP’ by Tyler, The Creator ft. Teezo Touchdown blares throughout the arena next. Cosmo stands next to Diamond Dixon on the stage before his song transitions into ‘Kendrick, Clae & Cole’ by Marqus Clae prompts the arrival of NICK, who fist bumps both his teammates before walking down the ramp with them.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! At a combined weight of 611 pounds… THE TEAM OF DIAMOND DIXON, COSMO GOLDWORTHY, AND NICK!
Thadd Blazevich: While the match hasn’t started yet, it’s not crazy to say that this time is entering it with the advantage.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, all three of their opposing team have a match with each other at Shock Value. That can create an easy rift.
Thadd Blazevich: But Diamond has Minerva to focus on at Shock Value, something we’ve seen her already set sights on earlier.
Rich Russillo: For NICK and Cosmo, it’s about picking about some momentum towards the event and maybe opening the right amount of eyes.
(‘Let Me Hear’ by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas echoes throughout as Saori Aizen makes his way onto the stage area, and saunters down the ramp before waiting at the end of it for her teammates. “Tears” by Sabrina Carpenter is next, and Ashlynn Quinn receives an equally negative reaction from the crowd. Ashlynn walks down the ramp, and doesn’t share much besides a simple glance up and down with Saori, neither being exactly thrilled to team with each other tonight. ‘Deathbed Companion’ by Chelsea Grin plays last, interrupting this scene with Eris Morti marching down to the end of the ramp, completing her team. Ashlynn is unsure about having to team with these two unpredictable forces, but tries to appear friendly for now, hiding a visible shiver.)
Stephie Love: And their opponents! At a combined weight of 370 pounds… THE TEAM OF SAORI AIZEN, ASHLYNN QUINN, AND ERIS MORTI!
Rich Russillo: Let’s just say, Ashlynn Qujnn does not match the… “vibes” of those two.
Thadd Blazevich: But credit where credit is due, she’s trying to make it work.
Persephone: Yeah, or else she might get killed by either Saori or Eris.
(NICK will start things off against Saori as the referee signals for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: There’s the bell, and we are officially underway. It’s NICK starting things off against Saori… both competitors circling each other before looking to initiate a collar and elbow tie-up in the center of the ring! However, Saori outsmarted NICK there! Opting to slip behind him instead for a rear waistlock instead, but there’s a standing switch by NICK for a rear waistlock of his own!
Thadd Blazevich: Oh, and another standing switch! This time, by Saori! Slipping behind NICK for a rear waistlock that she quickly transitions to a standing side headlock. Saori wrenches on the hold before switching her focus to the arm for an arm wringer! Gaining control of the wrist.
Rich Russillo: NICK drops to a knee as Saori applies torque to the hold, but rises back to his feet… rolling through and reversing with an arm wringer of his own! Now, it’s NICK that has control of the wrist! Saori struggles in that hold temporarily before rolling through to a seated position and moving to all fours! Saori HEADSPRINGS back to her feet, then using her free hand to break NICK’s grip! Swatting his hands away!
Persephone: “Yay,” wrestling or whatever.
Thadd Blazevich: It’s a standoff between both NICK and Saori— but NICK pie faces Saori to shove her!
(NICK backs up a step and motions for Saori to bring it. Saori leans forward against the ropes and looks back at him over her shoulder, clearly annoyed. She keeps her composure, though, and walks to her corner to tag in Ashlynn Quinn.)
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: The tag is made to Ashlynn Quinn, these two are no stranger to one another! Her and NICK recently did battle at King of Elite, I’m sure Ashlynn would love another shot at redemption. But NICK notices Cosmo extends his hand for a tag, and doesn’t deny him entry into the match. Deciding to tag out himself also!
(TAG!)
Persephone: Oh, thank God. I’ve already seen more NICK and Ashlynn Quinn interactions than I would like to. Time for something fresh.
Thadd Blazevich: Cosmo enters the ring and circles around Ashlynn… with the two engaging in the collar and elbow tie-up! Cosmo slips behind Ashlynn for a rear waistlock, but quickly transitions into a standing side headlock! Then transitions THAT into a hammerlock, moving with the utmost of speed here to start off!
Rich Russillo: The hammerlock applies tons of pressure to the arm and shoulder joints, and pain is etched across the face of Ashlynn who ducks behind Cosmo to snatch him up for a standing side headlock! Ashlynn transitions into an arm wringer, proud that she’s gained control over the situation— BEFORE COSMO SIMPLY BREAKS THINGS UP WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
(Ashlynn scrambles to her corner and quickly tags in Eris Morti.)
Thadd Blazevich: Eris enters the ring and stands across from Cosmo who decides there’s still one person that has yet to enter this match…
(Cosmo turns and points to Diamond Dixon on the apron, playing to the crowd as their reaction starts to grow. After a moment, he reaches out and makes the tag.)
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: Ohhh, I’m highly looking forward to this one. Eris Morti and Diamond Dixon set to do battle as the two circle each other to start off… there’s a collar and elbow tie-up initiated in the center of the ring— NO! Eris decided to slip behind Diamond instead for a rear waistlock, but there’s a standing switch by Diamond to gain control!
Thadd Blazevich: Eris is trapped in that rear waistlock… or is she? As she starts to pull her way out of this, prying both hands apart of Diamond— who grabs Eris in a standing side headlock from behind!
Rich Russillo: Diamond saw that Eris was beginning to get out of the hold and adjusted accordingly! Now, she wrenches on the hold! Looking to wear down her opponent early on.
Thadd Blazevich: Eris backs Diamond up against the ropes and bounces her off to escape! Diamond rebounds back with a SHOULDER TACKLE! Knocking Eris into the ropes where SHE rebounds back into a shoulder tackle! That didn’t take Diamond down though, as she’s still the much larger competitor!
Rich Russillo: Eris runs off the ropes, but Diamond drops onto her belly! Forcing Eris to hurdle over her, and Dixon pops back to her feet as Eris comes rebounding back into a LEAPFROG! Leapfrog by Diamond Dixon, showing off her impressive athleticism! BEFORE ERIS BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES A THIRD TIME INTO A BACK ELBOW!
Thadd Blazevich: HARD SWINGING BACK ELBOW FROM DIAMOND DIXON! FLOORING HER OPPOSITION!
(Eris rises to a knee, leaning up against the middle rope as she favors her jaw with a slight grin.)
Persephone: What a fucking freak she is.
Rich Russillo: Diamond Dixon marches toward Eris, and goes to pull her up to a vertical base— BUT ERIS SHOVES DIAMOND BACK BEFORE CHARGING FORWARD WITH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT! BUT DIAMOND DIXON DUCKS UNDERNEATH AND ERIS GOES RUNNING OFF THE ROPES! HOWEVER, RUNS RIGHT INTO A SPINNING SPINEBUSTER BY DIXON!
Thadd Blazevich: DIAMOND FLOATS OVER INTO A JACKKNIFE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: SHOULDER UP! Eris got the shoulder up, staying in the fight as Diamond lifts her back up to a vertical base!
Rich Russillo: Eris gets directed over to the ropes, and Irish whipped off them by Diamond!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: Oh! Saori Aizen tagged herself in as Diamond Dixon was bouncing Eris off the ropes! However, Eris turned the Irish whip around! Sending Diamond to the ropes instead where-
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: NICK blind tags himself in as Diamond Dixon bounces off the ropes! DIAMOND REBOUNDS BACK WITH A BIG BOOT THAT TAKES ERIS DOWN AND SENDS HER ROLLING OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE! THATS WHEN SAORI AIZEN ENTERS THE FRY, CHARGING FULL STEAM AHEAD!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: BUT BEFORE SHE DID, ASHLYNN BLIND TAGGED HERSELF IN AS WELL! COSMO TAGGED HIMSELF IN AFTER NICK ENTERED THE RING AS WELL!
Thadd Blazevich: SAORI ATTEMPTED TO HIT A CLOTHESLINE ON DIXON, BUT DIAMOND DUCKED UNDERNEATH AND SAORI GETS CAUGHT WITH A CLOTHESLINE FROM NICK! ASYLYNN QUINN RUSHES INTO THE RING, AND TRIES TO TAKE NICK DOWN WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE!
Rich Russillo: BUT HE DUCKS UNDERNEATH AND QUINN GETS CAUGHT WITH A CLOTHESLINE FROM COSMO! ITS NOT LOOKING GOOD FOR EITHER THREE, ESPECIALLY AS BOTH ERIS AND SAORI PULL THEMSELVES UP WITH HELP FROM THE ROPES! MEANWHILE, THEY’RE GETTING LINED UP BY COSMO AND NICK FOR STEREO CLOTHESLINES OVER THE TOP ROPE!
Persephone: Welp. Ashlynn’s a goner.
Thadd Blazevich: Ashlynn’s all alone as she pulls herself up in the corner, I think just realizing it… nowhere to run as all three surround her.
Rich Russillo: COSMO POUNCES ON ASHLYNN IN THE CORNER WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! CLUBBING HER ACROSS THE BACK AS SHE DOES HER BEST TO COVER UP! QUINN DROPS TO A KNEE BEFORE PUSHED DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION IN THAT CORNER FOR MULTIPLE STOMPS! MULTIPLE STOMPS CONNECT IN THAT CORNER—
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: NICK TAGS HIMSELF BACK IN, GETTING IN ON THE ACTION AS WELL! PICKING RIGHT BACK UP WHERE COSMO LEFT OFF, STOMPING DOWN ON ASHLYNN IN THAT CORNER! TO THE POINT HE MIGHT CREATE A MUDHOLE!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: Uh-oh, Diamond tags herself back in now and grabs hold of Ashlynn Quinn’s wrist in the corner… pulling her up for a SHORT-ARM CLOTHESLINE! That’s enough to stun Ashlynn Quinn as she stirs back to all fours!
Thadd Blazevich: Diamond begins to pull Ashlynn up after this, AND ASHLYNN FIGHTS BACK WITH A FOREARM- BUT DIAMOND IS ABLE TO HIT ONE IN RETURN! Ashlynn stumbles back- AND NOW DIAMOND AVOIDS HER ATTEMPT TO RUN IN WITH A KICK, GRABBING ASHLYNN FROM BEHIND BEFORE LETTING COSMO TAG HIMSELF IN!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: Cosmo enters the ring as Diamond lifts Quinn up from behind in a full nelson! Ashlynn’s restrained in that full nelson, no way to defend herself as Cosmo takes the free shot with a KICK TO THE GUT! Ashlynn doubles over as Cosmo tags out to NICK!
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: NICK enters the ring and Cosmo snapmares Ashlynn down to a seated position! NICK RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SLIDING LARIAT! AND COSMO REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES FOR A JUMPING KNEE DROP! NICK THEN FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A RUNNING ELBOW DROP! HOOKING THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN KICKS OUT!
Persephone: Ugh. Can she not? I’m ready for this match to be over already.
Thadd Blazevich: When are you not ready for a match to end?
Persephone: Maybe when there’s violence worth paying attention to.
Rich Russillo: NICK lifts Quinn up from behind and goes for a back suplex— BUT ASHLYNN BACKFLIPS ONTO HER FEET! NICK TURNS AROUND AND ASHLYNN CRAWLS THROUGH HIS LEGS! LEAPING OUT FOR THE TAG TO SAORI AIZEN!
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: THERES THE TAG, AND SAORI SPRINGBOARDS BACK INTO THE RING WITH A MISSILE DROPKICK ONTO NICK! SAORI’S BACK TO HER FEET AND RUNS TOWARD DIAMOND AND COSMO! KNOCKING THEM OFF THE APRON! SAORI WALKS INTO A NEARBY CORNER AS NICK CRAWLS TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, RISING TO A KNEE!
Rich Russillo: AND SAORI SHOOTS OUT OF SAID CORNER TO DELIVER A “RAIMEI HAKKE!” SHE TRIED FOR THAT RUNNING KNEE LIFT TO THE JAW! BUT NICK CAUGHT THE KNEE! NICK CAUGHT THE KNEE AND KEEPS IT HELD CLOSE TO HIS CHEST WHILST RISING TO HIS FEET! NICK THEN SCOOPS SAORI ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! GOING FOR “BITCH MADE!”
Persephone: YES!
Thadd Blazevich: NO! SAORI SLIPS OUT THE BACK OF THAT DEATH VALLEY DRIVER AND STUMBLES BACK INTO THE CORNER! NICK CHARGES IN— BUT SAORI GETS BOTH FEET UP TO HALT HIS MOMENTUM! NICK IS STAGGERED AS SAORI TURNS HER BACK TOWARDS HIM, SPRINGING TO THE TOP ROPE BEFORE JUMPING BACK INTO A— “SECTION 8!” SAORI GETS CAUGHT INTO “SECTION 8!”
Rich Russillo: BUT NICK DOESNT HAVE IT FULLY CINCHED IN AS SAORI THRASHES AROUND IN A PANIC BEFORE DRIVING HIM BACK FIRST INTO HER CORNER! THATS ENOUGH TO BREAK THE HOLD AS SAORI TAGS OUT TO ERIS!
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: ERIS ENTERS THE RING AND GOES TO WORK WITH STOMPS IN THAT CORNER! SINKING NICK DOWN TO A SEATED POSITION BEFORE—
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN QUINN TAGS HERSELF IN, PICKING RIGHT BACK UP WHERE ERIS LEFT OFF TO CONTINUE STOMPING NICK IN THAT CORNER!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: SAORI DOES THE SAME THING! PICKING BACK UP WHERE ASHLYNN LEFT OFF!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: ERIS TAGS BACK IN! STOMPING DOWN ONTO NICK BEFORE—
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN TAGS BACK IN! RESUMING WHERE SAORI LEFT OFF! TAG AFTER TAG BEING MADE IN THAT CORNER WITH—
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: SAORI RE-ENTERING THE FRAY TO STOMP DOWN ONTO NICK!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: ERIS TAGS BACK IN! BUT THEY’RE LOOKING TO SWITCH THINGS UP A BIT AS SAORI TAKES A FEW STEPS BACK BEFORE BEING IRISH WHIPPED INTO THE CORNER BY ERIS! WHERE SAORI PERFORMS A HEADSTAND IN THAT CORNER BEFORE CRASHING DOWN ONTO NICK WITH A METEORA BEFORE ROLLING HIM OUT TO ERIS FOR A COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!
Persephone: For what it’s worth, I’m a bit surprised at how well both teams have been working together.
(Eris spreads her arms to taunt Diamond Dixon and Cosmo Goldworthy in the corner. Both look ready to step into the ring at the provocation, but the referee quickly cuts them off. Meanwhile, Ashlynn and Saori grow cocky on the apron, turning toward the crowd and spreading their arms wide as boos pour down from the fans.)
Thadd Blazevich: WAIT A SECOND! COSMO AND DIAMOND JUST DROPPED OFF THE APRON, AND SAORI AND ASHLYNN DIDN’T EVEN NOTICE! THEY RUSH AROUND TO THEIR SIDE OF THE RING AND YANK THEM BOTH OFF THE APRON! ERIS CAN ONLY WATCH FROM INSIDE THE RING IN COMPLETE SURPRISE!
Rich Russillo: ASHLYNN AND COSMO EXCHANGE BLOWS AT RINGSIDE! BOTH SIDES THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS! MEANWHILE, DIAMOND SLAMS SAORI FACE FIRST OFF OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE! IN THE CHAOS, NICK TACKLES A DISTRACTED ERIS DOWN TO THE MAT! MOUNTING HER WITH RIGHT HANDS!
Persephone: Jesus, it’s so many moving parts! I can’t keep up!
Thadd Blazevich: ASHLYNN’S STARTING TO OVERWHELM COSMO WITH RIGHTS AT RINGSIDE— BUT NICK RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND CATCHES QUINN WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK THAT TAKES HER DOWN! ALL THREE MEMBERS OF NICK’S TEAM STAND TALL ON THE OUTSIDE!
(NICK high fives Cosmo at ringside before hopping back onto the apron—)
Rich Russillo: SPEAR!! :damn: ERIS KNOCKS NICK OFF THE APRON WITH A RUNNING SPEAR THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! PUTTING HERSELF AT RISK IN THE PROCESS!
Thadd Blazevich: A SUICIDE SPEAR FROM ERIS MORTI WIPES THEM BOTH OUT AT RINGSIDE!
Rich Russillo: Cosmo urges NICK to get back up as both him and Diamond return to their apron… meanwhile, the ref has started counting!
Persephone: Imagine if they both get counted out of this. Might be the dumbest risk you could take.
Referee: ONE! …TWO! …THREE! …FOUR!
Thadd Blazevich: Eris musters up enough strength to crawl over to NICK and rolls him back inside the ring before slithering in herself for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: STILL NOT ENOUGH TO PUT AWAY NICK!
Thadd Blazevich: NICK rolls onto his belly, reaching out to Diamond and Cosmo on the apron. But he’s got a long way over there as Eris steps in front of him and drags NICK back to his feet.
Rich Russillo: BUT NICK! NICK STARTS TO EXPLODE WITH A FLURRY OF KNIFE EDGE CHOPS! ERIS IS REELING AND GETS GRABBED IN A CLINCH BY NICK BEFORE SHE SHOVES HIM INTO THE ROPES FOR A BACK ELBOW! ERIS DROPS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: KICKOUT! But no wasted motion from Eris, immediately tagging out to Ashlynn Quinn!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn Quinn enters the ring and grabs NICK in a rear chinlock, wearing her opponent down even further!
Persephone: Great, holds! 🙄
Thadd Blazevich: The crowd are rallying behind NICK as he powers back to his feet and tries reaching out for his teammates in this hold— BUT ASHLYNN SENDS HIM STAGGERING BACK INTO THE CORNER WITH A HEADBUTT INSTEAD!
(Ashlynn immediately rubs her forehead in pain, clearly feeling the effects of that headbutt herself, almost frustrated that she acted on pure instinct.)
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn marches toward NICK in the corner and lifts him to the top turnbuckle! Quinn climbs up to the middle rope herself and hooks NICK up for a superplex— BUT NICK BLOCKS IT! HOLDING ONTO THE TOP ROPE WITH HIS FREE HAND BEFORE FIGHTING BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIBS!
Thadd Blazevich: NICK SENDS ASHLYNN CRASHING DOWN TO THE MAT WITH A GOURDBUSTER AND NEEDS TO SHAKE THE COBWEBS OUT OF HIS HEAD FAST, SO HE CAN GET A TAG OUT TO EITHER DIAMOND OR COSMO!
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn Quinn rolls over to her corner and—
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: Quinn tags out to Eris! Eris rushes into the ring while NICK’s still hurt on that top turnbuckle and nails him with multiple headbutts on the middle rope! Multiple headbutts stun NICK, who gets hooked up for an overhead belly-to-belly by Eris!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT NICK FIGHTS OUT OF IT! BITING ERIS’ FOREHEAD! DESPERATE TO ESCAPE THIS! ERIS DROPS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE, BUT REMAINS ON HER FEET DESPITE STRUGGLING TO STAND! NICK PERCHES HIMSELF ON THE TOP ROPE AND IT’S CLEAR HE DOESNT GO THERE OFTEN! BUT FLIES OFF WITH A CROSSBODY!
Persephone: Yeah, you can tell he doesn’t go to the top rope often alright. Definitely wasn’t the prettiest dive out there. :mjpls:
Rich Russillo: NICK DOVE WITH A CROSSBODY ONTO ERIS AND ROLLS OFF HER TO ALL FOURS! NICK WANTS THE TAG OUT TO DIAMOND OR COSMO ON THE APRON! BUT ERIS ROLLS INTO HER CORNER!
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: SAORI ENTERS THE RING AND RUSHES DIAMOND WITH A RUNNING FOREARM! KNOCKING HER OFF THE APRON! SAORI TURNS AROUND TO CHARGE AT NICK WHILE HE RISES TO A KNEE— BUT GETS LAUNCHED OVERHEAD WITH A BACK BODY DROP! NICK THEN MAKES THE TAG OUT TO COSMO, COLLAPSING IN THE PROCESS!
(TAG!)
Persephone: Fucking finally, NICK was taking eons.
Rich Russillo: COSMO SPRINGS INTO THE RING AND TAKES SAORI DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! LANDING ON HIS FEET AND CHARGES INTO THE CORNER WHEN AIZEN SCRAMBLES BACK TO HER FEET! RUNNING AT HIM FOR A— NO! COSMO BAITED HER IN AND GETS THE BOOT UP! STUNNING HER AS HE HOPS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A DIVING BLOCKBUSTER!
Thadd Blazevich: BOTH COMPETITORS ARE BACK TO THEIR FEET WITH COSMO RUNNING OFF THE ROPES! DUCKING UNDERNEATH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT BY SAORI FOR A SLINGBLADE! COSMO CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHH-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! BUT COSMO STALKS SAORI FROM BEHIND AS SHE GETS TO HER FEET! HOOKING BOTH ARMS FOR “MONEY TALKS!” GOING FOR THAT UNPRETTIER! BUT SAORI SHOVES HIM OFF AND QUICKLY TAGS OUT TO ASHLYNN QUINN ON THE APRON BEFORE ROLLING OUT!
Thadd Blazevich: QUINN ENTERS THE RING BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! COSMO HOISTS ASHLYNN UP FOR A POWERBOMB AND BACKS INTO HIS CORNER—
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: DIAMOND DIXON TAGS HERSELF IN BEFORE COSMO LAUNCHES QUINN INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER WITH A BUCKLE BOMB! ASHLYNN COMES STUMBLING OUT AND INTO A PUMP KICK!!! SIGNATURE PUMP KICK FROM DIAMOND DIXON!
Persephone: :yikes: She about knocked Quinn out of her boots.
Rich Russillo: DIAMOND’S FIRED UP AND URGES ASHYNN BACK TO HER FEET AS SHE USES THE ROPES FOR ASSISTANCE! NO IDEA WHAT’S BEHIND HER BEFORE TURNING AROUND INTO— NO, WAIT! A DAZED ASHLYNN SWUNG WILDLY WITH A RIGHT HAND! BUT DIAMOND HOOKED HER ARM AND TRIED TO SWING ASHLYNN AROUND INTO POSITION FOR “BBL BREAKER!”
Thadd Blazevich: BUT QUINN TURNED IT INTO A CRUCIFIX PIN INSTEAD!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: DIAMOND KICKS OUT AND NICK TAGS HERSELF IN AS SHE GETS TO A KNEE!
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: DIAMOND ROLLS OUT AS NICK RUSHES INTO THE RING FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT ASHLYNN DUCKS UNDERNEATH AS COSMO SLITHERS IN UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE! CHARGING HER FOR A “COLDEST WINTER!”
Thadd Blazevich: BUT QUINN SIDE STEPS THE SPEAR AND BRO JUST CUT THROUGH HIS OWN PARTNER INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: NICK GOT TAKEN DOWN WITH THE SPEAR AND COSMO BARELY HAS ANY TIME TO REACT BEFORE ASHLYNN CHUCKS HIM OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! HOOKING NICK’S LEG DEEP FOR A COVER!!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS… THE TEAM OF SAORI AIZEN, ERIS MORTI, AND ASHLYNN QUINN!!
(Ashlynn Quinn rises to both knees, ecstatic, as “Tears” by Sabrina Carpenter plays in the background. She has finally earned a measure of revenge over NICK, though the crowd responds with loud boos. Ashlynn pushes up to her feet as Eris Morti slides into the ring, and the referee raises their hands in victory. Once their arms are lowered, Ashlynn and Eris turn toward each other and lock eyes before—)
Rich Russillo: OOH, FROM BEHIND! SAORI JUST BLINDSIDED ERIS WITH A FOREARM! SENDING HER CRASHING INTO ASHLYNN! SHE’S NOT WASTING A SECOND AFTER THE BELL!
Persephone: Ugh. It never ends.
(Ashlynn drops to a knee against the middle rope while Eris stumbles down as well. Saori quickly grabs Eris by the hair and drags her into the corner before slamming her face first into the top turnbuckle.)
Thadd Blazevich: SAORI’S GOING TO WORK WITH STOMPS IN THAT CORNER ON ERIS! BEFORE ASHLYNN SNEAKS UP FROM BEHIND WITH A SCHOOL GIRL! ROLLING SAORI THROUGH TO HER FEET FOR “PASADENA NIGHTS!” THAT DDT PLANTS SAORI IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Rich Russillo: BUT DONT TAKE YOUR EYES OFF ERIS AS SHE INTERRUPTS ASHLYNN’S GLOATING! COMING FROM BEHIND WITH THAT CHOKE! THE “ANOXIA!”
Thadd Blazevich: BUT ASHLYNN QUINN REVERSES IT WITH A STUNNER! KNOCKING ERIS BACK AGAINST THE ROPES! QUINN REGAINS HER FOOTING AND CHARGES AT ERIS FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BOTH WOMEN SPILLING UP AND OVER THE TOP!
(Meanwhile, the camera cuts to NICK and Cosmo arguing at ringside near the hard cam, shouting back and forth.)
NICK.: (off-mic) All you had to do was stay on the apron! I didn’t ask you to get involved!
Cosmo Goldworthy: (off-mic) Well I’m not trying to lose either! You should’ve got out the way!
(Diamond Dixon leans against the apron on the left side of the ring, holding her head as she watches the chaos unfold, not thrilled about such a miscommunication costing them the victory. However, what she doesn’t realize is that someone is charging towards the area, causing the crowd reaction to rise with boos.)
(CRASH!)
Rich Russillo: MINERVA JUST SHOVED DIAMOND DIXON HEAD FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS AMIDST THE COMMOTION! DIAMOND DIXON IS STUNND AS MINERVA DRAGS HER BACK TO HER FEET FOR “THE SIREN’S LONELY SONG!” MINERVA SPIKED DIAMOND ON HER HEAD WITH THAT DDT AT RINGSIDE!
Thadd Blazevich: Minerva saw her opportunity, and she took it! I don’t think she appreciated Diamond making the save earlier, bro!
Persephone: Obviously. ToXXXin was going to destroy ARIA and Candice, and Diamond kind of ruined that.
(Mid-argument, Cosmo glances over his shoulder and notices what’s happening. He shoves NICK aside and rushes over as Minerva slowly backpedals up the ramp with a smug, sadistic grin on her face. Cosmo drops to a knee to check on Diamond, and an annoyed NICK follows moments later to help. Both keep their eyes locked on Minerva as she stands on the stage, waving at them.)
Thadd Blazevich: WAIT, LOOK OUT! ERIS AND ASHLYNN ARE BACK ON THEIR FEET RIGHT IN FRONT OF US! THEY’RE TRADING RIGHT HANDS— AND SAORI HITS THE ROPES! BUILDING SPEED FOR A SUICIDE DIVE CROSSBODY ONTO BOTH OF THEM! SHE TAKES THEM OUT AND WIPES HERSELF OUT IN THE PROCESS!
(All three women are down at ringside, writhing in pain as the crowd begins to chant.)
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME! 👏 THIS IS AWESOME! 👏 THIS IS AWESOME! 👏
Rich Russillo: IT IS AWESOME! AND THIS IS EXACTLY THE KIND OF CHAOS YOU CAN EXPECT AT SHOCK VALUE WHEN THESE THREE COLLIDE!
(Saori, Eris, and Ashlynn continue to throw punches at whoever they can, continuing their brawl with whatever they have left as the camera pulls back, the crowd still chanting while the scene fades elsewhere.)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues as we see Sofia Clarke backstage! She is standing in front of a large LED board with Voltage graphics, inside an interview set replicating a wrestling ring. She is wearing a dark purple dress for the evening as she gives a nice smile towards the camera, beginning to speak to everyone in the arena and to those watching at home.)
Sofia Clarke: Welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage! What an amazing six-person tag match we just had, and we have plenty more action in store for you, including that stacked main event, with our General Manager and Consultant TLA and Chris Elite facing off against the EAW Hardcore Champion Dr. Bethany Blue and her challenger, Adam Lucas. Switching gears, however, I am conducting an interview tonight with a man who might make some people roll their eyes in annoyance. Please welcome my guest at this time… DIEGO MONTANA!!!
(Diego enters the frame as the crowd in the arena begins to boo. Diego actually responds to this by saying…)
Diego Montana: OH SHUT UP!
(Sofia glances at him and says…)
Sofia Clarke: Well, thank you for taking the time to do this interview, Diego.
Diego Montana: No worries, Sofia, but you should refer to me as Big Papi moving forward!
Sofia Clarke: I will not be doing that.
Diego Montana: Aight, fine, what’s your question?
Sofia Clarke: Let me ask you about your match last week against Eris Morti. It was a great back-and-forth contest, and near the end of the match, you had your eyes off the ball, and Morti took advantage of that–
Diego Montana: Hold on! Hold on! Lemme stop you right there, mamacita! I didn’t take off anything; that stupid referee decided he wanted to be a Boy Scout and not count my pin. I had her beat in the middle of the ring; he even made that call, but that referee felt the need to take my victory away right after. It’s annoying, really, having these losses on my record when I know I can do better and should do better. I should be a Champion right now, you hear me?! But I’m not… and it’s annoying. You know what I think? I’m tired of taking these losses when I know how good I am.
Diego Montana: I ain’t the one to complain because as I said before, the next time I’m getting a shot at gold, I’m taking that with me to the crib, you know what I’m saying? I’m taking it with me, Sofia, because I’m the greatest wrestler my family has brought into this business! It’s time I start getting what I deserve around here because, as good as Roberto is, being a former Hardcore Champion and 24/7 Contract holder in his own right… I’m going to have to make sure that I’m BETTER than that cuz again, Sofia… I’m the greatest wrestler in the whole family. I just need to start getting more wins and fewer losses, you heard?
Sofia Clarke: I hear you, Diego. It’s quite a bold claim to make toward your own family, but I can sense your confidence. Moving on, when you talk about these ambitions, could it possibly entail going after something like the New Breed Championship again? Or does another title happen to have your attention?
Diego Montana: Like I said, Sofia… the next shot I have at gold, whatever it may be… I am winning that shit, and if someone else happens to take it… I’ll just go for another one and take that instead, and… y’know, you get the point, don’t you? I know what my potential is, it’s the reason why they keep me around even if I’m vibing sometimes while drinking some matcha and Diegomaxxing. I just framemog everyone, including you.
Sofia Clarke: Framemog?
Diego Montana: Don’t worry about that, I’m just tired of these setbacks thus far when everyone else has been getting lucky with their chances. Whether it’s the referees favouring them, or competition not being up to par, some people have gotten really lucky. Me? They have been putting me through the wringer, and I ain’t going to let these setbacks define who Big Papi is, who The Hardest Ese is, who Diego Montana is. There is no way in hell that I’m going to leave this season empty-handed. I’m gonna get what I deserve, and everyone in this damn place is just going to have to deal with it.
Sofia Clarke: While I’m unfamiliar with what “framemogging” is, I can understand the need to want more, of not wanting more setbacks, and taking gold no matter what it is to end this season. What ways do you feel are your best chance at getting another opportunity at being a champion?
(Diego thinks on it for a few moments before answering the question as he says…)
Diego Montana: There are plenty of chances to get another title shot. Ultimate Opportunity matches come every once in a while, and unlike perros like NICK, who got said Ultimate Opportunity and got SQUASHED… I won’t let that happen to me WHEN I get that. You also have the Grand Rampage match, which can guarantee you a World Title match at the biggest show of the year, something that can EASILY get me to my goal. One way or another, Sofia, I’m going to turn things around and finally show everyone that I’m the best in the world, you heard.
(Sofia nods as she says…)
Sofia Clarke: We hear loud and clear, Diego. I just have one more question to ask…
(Diego, however, notices something as he isn’t really paying attention to Sofia, who looks a little annoyed. She speaks to him again…)
Sofia Clarke: Umm…. excuse me.
(Diego still isn’t looking in her direction but tells her…)
Diego Montana: Yeah, whatever, I’m going to go take a rain check.
(Diego begins to leave as Sofia responds by saying…)
Sofia Clarke: I still have one more question!
(The camera pans over as it starts to follow Diego wherever the world he’s going. He walks out of the interview set and starts roaming down the hallways of the backstage area, before stopping as he says…)
Diego Montana: Just the man I was looking for…
(The camera pans over to reveal Chris Elite, the man co-running Voltage this month. He looks to be preparing for his main event match later tonight in his ring gear, which explains his slightly annoyed expression as he notices the interruption. After a moment, he responds to Diego by saying…)
Chris Elite: Man, what do you want? The last thing I need is a bunch of bozos bothering me while I’m getting ready for my match.
Diego Montana: You’re one of the GMs I can talk to; you got that power till Shock Value, so I need to talk to you about that.
Chris Elite: Hell no. Not right now. Go bother TLA about it-
(Diego interrupts Chris, though as he tells him…)
Diego Montana: Come on, bro! Just gimme a few minutes of your time.
(Chris thinks about it for a few moments before nodding as he says…)
Chris Elite: Iight, fine, go for it.
(Diego lets out a smirk as he tells Chris Elite…)
Diego Montana: Shock Value is coming up pretty soon, and I’m sure you and TLA have some more ideas of what you want to add to the card. You already got yourself mixed up in a Unified Tag Team Championship match with two other teams. Aye, man, if I were GM, I would do the same thing, that makes you a pretty smart guy, ese. You got Cody going up against Drake for his title, Bethany and Adam going at it, all that good stuff. But you should leave some room for me to be on that show, you know, and not just a spot where it’s useless… nah, a good spot for Big Papi, you heard.
(Chris hears Diego and responds to him by saying…)
Chris Elite: You asking for way too much, twin. You deadass though? You want a good spot for Shock Value?
Diego Montana: Exactly! I’ve been on this brand for months at this point. I think I deserve a great spot on this show, and considering you’re a pretty smart guy who knows what he’s doing as one of the GMs, you can do that for me. It’s one step at a time to be the best, and getting a good spot at Shock Value could be a chance, you heard?
(Chris Elite thinks about it for a few moments as he responds to Diego…)
Chris Elite: I guess I’ll think about it.
(Diego lets out a smirk as he responds by saying…)
Diego Montana: I’m sure you will, don’t think about it too hard… again, you are smart, I’m sure you’ll figure out ese.
(Diego then walks from the scene as Chris Elite also does the same thing while the camera rushes right back over to Sofia Clarke, who looks more confused than anything as she tells the camera…)
Sofia Clarke: Umm… I guess we’ll take it back to ringside.
(The scene then fades off as we transition elsewhere in the arena.)
(Commercial for Operation: Doomsday, the upcoming Dynasty marquee event.)
[ SCREEN BAR – EARLIER IN THE DAY ]
(The scene starts with Molly Waters sitting in a chair as she appears to be at an undisclosed location. The set looks very professional, as if she’s about to conduct a formal interview with someone. She is wearing a dark blue dress, looking stern and confident as she begins speaking towards the camera…)
Molly Waters: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight I will be conducting an interview with a man who will step into the ring for the first time since Road to Redemption at Shock Value. A man who made his return to Elite Answers Wrestling back at King of Elite and confronted the World Champion, Drake Armstrong, after the attack that would ultimately injure him back in December. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time…. Hans Grayson!
(The camera switches over to Hans, who is seated in the chair across from him. He’s wearing a windbreaker jacket and sweatpants, as he smiles slightly toward Molly before answering her by saying…)
Hans Grayson: Thank you for having me, Molly.
(The camera switches back to Molly as she tells him…)
Molly Waters: Of course. I have several questions I want to ask you, but let’s start with this… how has the recovery process for your arm been?
(Hans thinks for a moment before answering…)
Hans Grayson: It’s been going well, Molly. Rehab, of course, is not an easy thing to go through, especially with the injury that I sustained at Road to Redemption thanks to those goons Drake Armstorng sent for me. Fortunately for me, I was dealing with the best doctors in Birmingham, one of them being Dr. Kathleen McKeon, who specializes in hand and wrist surgeries. My team at UAB in Birmingham is amazing, and even though I have plates and screws in my right arm… the recovery process has been going well, and I’m really grateful for that. They were optimistic about me coming back before the season ended, but I don’t think any of them expected me to compete this soon.
Molly Waters: I guess that transitions into my next question… Are you sure you’re willing to face an Elitist like Kai Rabeaux after suffering an injury this severe so recently?
Hans Grayson: It’s a risk for sure, because while the recovery process has been going well… I’m not 100%. I can admit I am not fully recovered after getting my right arm and hand shattered by Drake two months ago. I know how much worse this match can leave me; I could leave it with an even worse arm, the plates and screws being all messed up. However… being in the position I am, the position that Kai put me in after he attacked me two weeks ago… I am 100% sure I’m ready to face him. I’m ready to face the man who I thought was his own person, and turns out… he shares a lot in common with our World Champion. I wasn’t raised to just sit on the sideline and think someone like Kai can get away with what he did… I’m going to fight him at Shock Value, no matter what percentage my arm is at.
Molly Waters: How do you feel about everything that has occurred between you and Kai?
Hans Grayson: I’m going to be honest, Molly, I really didn’t expect that from Kai. My issues have always been with Drake. Drake was the one who felt the need to drag me along in a situation where I didn’t need to be, while Kai was the Elitist who was looking for that spot, looking to break out any way he could. I was never friends with Kai; we weren’t close, but we worked well together, even with my issues toward Drake. So if Kai feels so heavily insulted over what occurred at Road to Redemption, it’s not going to pain me when I beat his ass at Shock Value. He wanted to make it a problem, and he’s going to get one hell of a solution.
Molly Waters: Can I ask, when you and Drake Armstrong came to blows at Road to Redemption, did you ever expect Kai to go against you?
Hans Grayson: Again, it wasn’t his issue to begin with; my focus was all on Drake. I figured Kai would want to move to different things, but I suppose he wants to spend his time not just having the same mindset as Drake, but being like him as well. I asked him why he was being a lapdog to that man, and he told me it had nothing to do with Drake, and yet is pointing all the faults at me. This is a fight Kai wanted, and again, my arm is not 100%, but as I said, I’m ready to fight him no matter what. He wants this fight; I’m going to give him that fight. The losses he’s accumulated from both Bethany and TLA, he’s going to be severely disappointed with the result.
Molly Waters: Do you still think Drake Armstrong has anything to do with Kai’s attack two weeks ago?
(Hans thinks about it before answering as he says…)
Hans Grayson: Honestly… I don’t know. There’s a part of me that feels like maybe Kai is just doing under his volition because he was upset over what occurred between myself and Drake affecting our match at Road to Redemption but at the same time, Kai didn’t immediately come out wanting a piece of me when I emerged after Drake’s match with Adam Lucas and only attacked me when he wasn’t even present in the arena. So I’m unsure, but that doesn’t matter to me at this point. Kai is going to get exactly what he deserves at Shock Value, whether he’s working for Drake or not.
Molly Waters: Speaking of Drake, how do you feel about what you did last week, knowing that thanks to that, he will have to defend his Championship against Cody Maverick at Shock Value?
(Hans gives a big smirk over what he did as he responds by saying…)
Hans Grayson: I mean… I said Drake was never going to leave my sight, right? I know my sights are aligned on Kai Rabeaux at the moment at Shock Value, but that doesn’t mean my issues are settled with our World Champion. Not by a long shot. I meant what I said at King of Elite towards him, and it’s exactly what I did. It felt great living up to my word because of the mistake Drake made by taking me out, having doctors basically put metal into my right arm… It’s all because of him, so it’s rightfully earned that he got hit in the head with my briefcase, and I cost him that match. Drake is living in fear with my Cash in the Vault, and my new problem with Kai isn’t going to stop me from keeping an eye on him.
Molly Waters: Is the upcoming rematch between Cody and Drake one you plan to watch closely?
Hans Grayson: Of course, I’ll watch closely for that match when I’m done kicking the shit out of Kai, when I’m done slapping him around in the ring as I put him down either with the Imperial Flame or the Burning Shot Lariat. Cody Maverick is someone that I have gone to battle many times, so to see him not only win King of Elite but also get this match without having to use his right for the World Title match is pretty neat. So I will definitely keep a close eye on how this match goes down because even if Drake somehow finds a way to win… that fear will stick with him.
Molly Waters: With Pain for Pride approaching, are you at all concerned by the limited window to cash in the Cash in the Vault briefcase?
Hans Grayson: Absolutely not, it’s not like I have only a few weeks to cash in the briefcase. I have no reason to start panicking. Pain for Pride isn’t for another four months, I have plenty of time to pick the perfect opportunity, and that’s the fun part, especially when it comes to Drake Armstrong. I said this at King of Elite, he’s going to have to sleep with one eye open because he’ll never know when I’ll cash that in. He can say that puts me at a disadvantage, but Drake is going to have to live with the fact that, after every title defense, in the back of his mind, I could end it all at any given moment. So the “limited window” isn’t really a concern for me.
Molly Waters: What’s next for you once you’re finished with Kai Rabeaux?
(Hans lets out a chuckle before saying…)
Hans Grayson: I think it’s quite obvious what’s next for me once I’m done dealing with Kai.
Molly Waters: Fair enough. Last question, is there anything else you’d like to say to Kai ahead of Shock Value?
Hans Grayson: I hope Kai is listening quite well because Shock Value will not be just a test for you to see if you can overcome, but a beating that is going to feel ever so sweet to me. You have drifted my original intentions towards you, Kai, and we have had this song and dance long before this season started. I was the better man then, and at Shock Value, even with one good arm, even when I may not be 100%… I’m still going to be the better man now. You’re entering the Dragon’s den, and there won’t be any escape for you.
Molly Waters: Thank you for taking the time to do this, Hans.
Hans Grayson: The pleasure is all mine, Molly.
(The interview scene would fade off as Sunday Night Voltage continues forward.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Hans Grayson faces Kai Rabeaux.)
(The camera returns to ringside.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
(‘Burn in My Light’ by Mercy Drive blasts throughout the arena, matched only by the jeers of the audience. Kai Rabeaux comes out looking completely focused. Tonight, he is here to make a statement and that shows on his face. Slowly but surely, Kai begins to walk down the ramp, ignoring the boos as he appears ready for his match against the King of Elite.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK…WEIGHING IN AT 230 POUNDS…HE IS THE 24/7 CONTRACT HOLDER, ‘THE FORERUNNER’…KAAAAIII RAABEEEAAAUUUXXX!
Rich Russillo: And this is a man that has a lot to prove tonight! After a heated confrontation and clash with Hans Grayson last week, it was announced they would be facing at Shock Value! Tonight, he has the chance to show Hans exactly what he’s in for!
(‘Kostas’ by Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & Benny the Butcher plays as the crowd cheers loudly. Cody Maverick emerges with a massive cut on his head from where he was attacked with the world championship earlier tonight. He moves a bit slowly, still feeling the effects from such a brutal attack, but he doesn’t let this get to him as he continues to head down the ramp, focused on Kai.)
Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT…FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA…WEIGHING IN AT 235 POUNDS…HE IS THE ‘KING OF ELITE’…THE SIN CITY SUPERSTAR…COOOOODDDY MMMAAAVERRRIICCCKK!
Thadd Blazevich: And bro, the King of Elite is coming into this one tonight with a disadvantage here! He was brutally attacked earlier tonight by Drake Armstrong, heading into this match with a massive head wound!
(The wounds don’t seem to stop his energy as Cody Maverick enters the ring. He starts talking trash and Kai Rabeaux stares him down. The referee calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: That’s the bell and this one is now officially way here! It looks like Cody Maverick and Kai Rabeaux are circling each other in the ring…AND THEY GO TO LOCK-UP! But Rabeaux slips behind Maverick and gives him a swift kick to the leg! That one definitely had some impact behind it! You can see the cocky smile on Kai’s face…and there’s just a frustrated look from Maverick as he walks that off! RABEAUX COMES IN WITH ANOTHER KICK! BUT MAVERICK CATCHES THE LEG! He wags his finger at him before turning around for a complete 360! AND THEN TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE CLOTHESLINE!
Persephone: This is some circus crap right here. But Maverick lets Rabeaux come up to his feet before he sends him into the ropes with an irish whip! Off the rebound, Maverick catches him for the hip toss! But Rabeaux is able to roll through it and land on his feet! HE THEN BRINGS HIS LEG BACK FOR A PELE KICK! That caught Cody right in the wound from earlier, and that nearly took Cody off his feet entirely as he stumbled to a knee in the corner, taking his time before getting back up.
Thadd Blazevich: Rabeaux decides to meet him there, though! Kai runs in and bro catches Cody with a leaping forward right across the jaw! He then drags him out of there, looking to get him up in a suplex! AND HE GETS IT! Cody is in bad shape walking into this, and Kai knows it! Cody rolls to the ropes to pull himself up, and Kai just slowly walks to bro, taking his time picking Cody apart! Kai throws a strike- BUT CODY WAS ABLE TO CATCH IT BEFORE SURPRISING KAI WITH A RIGHT HAND!
Rich Russillo: That stuns his opponent there! Maverick now looks to do some damage, throwing hands like there’s no tomorrow! He unleashes some hard shots right into the stomach and chest of his opponent! Rabeaux is trying his best to block them but it’s hard against a Golden Gloves Boxer like Maverick! And now he scoops him up! It looks like he’s going for the spinning scoop slam! Around and around he goes…and it’s just a matter of time before he gets dizzy! HE SLAMS RABEAUX DOWN INTO THE MAT!
Persephone: And the crowd is certainly roaring for the King of Elite. He finds his footing, shaking off that dizziness before looking to add on some damage. He brings his opponent back up to his feet…AND THEN GETS HIM WITH A MASSIVE KNIFE EDGE CHOP! Oh, that sounded like a gunshot.
Thadd Blazevich: That was loud for them to hear on the other side of Cape Town dude! Maverick now pulls him in and gets Rabeaux up on his shoulders! Looks like he’s got him in the fireman’s carry now! BUT RABEAUX SLIPS OFF AND BEHIND MAVERICK! HE GRABS THE ARMS AND DELIVERS A HALF AND HALF SUPLEX! Bro practically launched him with that one! Maverick hits the mat hard and barely stumbles back up to his feet! RABEAUX CLOSES THE GAP WITH A LEAPING KNEE! It catches Maverick right underneath the chin dude! That head wound of Maverick’s reopens instantly now!
Rich Russillo: Blood is starting to pour down Cody’s head once more, but Kai isn’t letting up! Rabeaux boots his opponent in the stomach here and then folds him between his legs! He hoists Maverick up in the air and we might see a powerbomb here folks! BUT NOW! MAVERICK PUNCHES DOWN HARD! He unleashes a flurry of blows that gets Rabeaux to drop him! He rolls back to his feet and readies a punch…BUT RABEAUX CATCHES HIM WITH A DROPKICK!
Persephone: It gets Maverick square in the chest sending him reeling backward from the impact! He’s leaning against the ropes at the moment…AND RABEAUX RUSHES FORWARD TO GET HIM WITH A SUPERKICK! But Maverick ducks underneath it and Rabeaux’s leg goes over the rope!
Thadd Blazevich: And look at that bro! HE’S CAUGHT ON THE ROPES HERE! Cody Maverick grins and takes a running start! BRO THEN NEARLY TAKES RABEAUX’S HEAD OFF WITH A CLOTHESLINE! It hits him hard enough to knock him straight off and back into the ring! And now Maverick lifts him back up onto his feet! HE GETS HIM UP AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE VERTICAL SUPLEX! He looks for the first cover of the match bro!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: But Kai Rabeaux is able to get that shoulder up early! It doesn’t even make it to the two count! Cody must be feeling dizzy with the blood pouring down his head, but he doesn’t lose focus! He lifts his opponent up and places him in the corner! He then begins a fresh barrage of fists, really laying into Rabeaux once more! When he’s felt that he’s softened him up enough…HE CLIMBS ON UP! AND NOW HE’S RAINING DOWN THE FISTS!
Persephone: Not for too long though! RABEAUX SLIPS THROUGH HIS LEGS AND CUTS THEM OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HIM! Maverick falls and his face bounces right off the top turnbuckle! He stumbles towards the center of the ring as Rabeaux builds up some momentum! AND RABEAUX GETS HIM WITH A RUNNING SUPERKICK! Damn, he almost broke his jaw there! He hooks the leg!
ONE!
TW-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT BRO KICKS OUT! Another one right before the two count! It looks like this one is far from over for either of these gentlemen! Rabeaux though can’t hide the frustration on his face already! He sends a brutal kick right across the spine of his opponent! He follows that up by reaching down and dragging Maverick to his feet! HE GETS HIM INTO POSITION FOR THE SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! BUT MAVERICK FREES HIS ARMS AND THEN BRINGS AN ELBOW BACK INTO HIS OPPONENT’S JAW!
Rich Russillo: His opponent is stunned for a moment from the impact! Maverick now seizes back control of this one with a forearm smash! He hooks the leg of his opponent, pulling in for the fisherman buster! But as he goes to lift him up, Rabeaux shifts his weight to stay on the ground! He shoves his opponent away! Cody Maverick comes in with a discus punch but Rabeaux ducks underneath it! Instead, he delivers a superkick right to the back of his opponent’s leg! He’s got Maverick on his knee here!
Persephone: He looks to follow that up with a roundhouse kick but Maverick goes lower to avoid it! Cody pushes back up to his feet and delivers a boot straight to the stomach of his opponent! He gets him into position for the DDT! But Rabeaux manages to counter it again! He rolls out of it and looks for a massive standing roundhouse…HE WHIFFS IT TWICE!
Thadd Blazevich: AND BRO IS ABOUT TO PAY FOR THAT! Maverick grabs him from behind and drops him onto his knee with the Inverted Atomic Drop! He then turns him around and gets him with the classic! AND TO TOP THAT COMBINATION OFF…HE TAKES HIM DOWN WITH THE SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Dude, what a gnarly series right there and it may spell the end for Kai Rabeaux! Cody Maverick crawls on him for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Rich Russillo: But Rabeaux still has some fight in him! He kicks out of that one right at the two! Cody Maverick looks a little surprised but not disappointed! He could do this all day! He drags Rabeaux up to his feet and gets ready to bring the pain! HE LOOKS FOR AN EXPLODER SUPLEX…BUT RABEAUX DRIVES AN ELBOW RIGHT INTO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD! HE GETS AROUND HIM AND THEN PLANTS HIM WITH AN EPIC HALF AND HALF SUPLEX! What a maneuver there and this could be the opening that he needs!
Persephone: As Maverick scrambles back to his feet…RABEAUX RUNS TO THE ROPES! HE LEAPS UP AND THEN COMES BACK WITH THE SPRINGBOARD CUTTER! CRYSTAL CITY CUTTER!
Thadd Blazevich: But Maverick is able to catch him! HE THEN LIFTS HIM UP AND MAKES THE ATTEMPT AT THE BACK SUPLEX! BUT RABEAUX ROLLS OVERHEAD AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! AND THERE IT! A MASSIVE DISCUS FOREARM STRAIGHT TO THE BACK OF MAVERICK’S HEAD! It drops him down dude and Rabeaux scrambles on top of him for a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
Rich Russillo: But it doesn’t get the job done here! No! Cody Maverick is still able to kick out at the two, but it was definitely a close one after that damage he took earlier! Rabeaux looks infuriated now as he stands up…AND THEN HE BEGINS STOMPING DOWN ON MAVERICK! He is unleashing some serious rage here! Look at how he’s picking him apart like a one man school of piranhas! He then slows down the pace, taking a deep breath and looking to get more tactical with his assault!
Persephone: He maneuvers the arm of Maverick, making sure it’s straight on the ground! HE THEN STOMPS RIGHT DOWN ON THAT ELBOW! I think he was trying to break his arm there! Pretty smart actually.
Thadd Blazevich: Bro is looking to take some tools from the toolbox here! Rabeaux brings Maverick to his feet and lays into him with a few big forearms! He then brings his arm back…AND GOES FOR THE REDLINED! But Maverick ducks underneath it! He gets behind his opponent and takes him down with a beautiful Russian legsweep! Bro then looks at the crowd and spells out his name! He’s got the whole crowd chanting along with him! AND THEN HE DROPS THE ELBOW!
Rich Russillo: BUT RABEAUX MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! He rolls on top of Maverick and begins driving elbow after elbow into his face! Rabeaux is becoming completely unglued here! And now…wait a second here! He grabs Maverick by the leg and pulls him out of the ring! There is no way that he does not have the most ill of intentions here folks! He brings Maverick over to the ring post and just presses his bloody face right into it! AND THEN HE SMASHES IT INTO IT!
Persephone: Damn, he might have knocked out Maverick with that one! Rabeaux got those crazy eyes going on right now! Maverick tries to get back on all fours…BUT RABEAUX KICKS HIS ARM OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HIM! Wow that was just mean.
Thadd Blazevich: Kai Rabeaux knows that he has to do whatever he needs in order to take down Cody Maverick tonight! Bro clearly is going down the no mercy route! He drags Maverick back up to his feet and drags him over by the barricade now! HE LIFTS HIM UP IN POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! DUDE HE IS AIMING STRAIGHT AT IT! THIS COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE MAVERICK IF IT GOES OFF!
Rich Russillo: But Cody Maverick is able to counter it with a hurricarana! THAT ISN’T USUALLY IN HIS MOVESET, BUT DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES! He just got out of a danger zone here but he’s still looking dazed! RABEAUX SHAKES OFF THAT COUNTER AND LUNGES AT MAVERICK! BUT MAVERICK AVOIDS IT AND LAUNCHES RABEAUX RIGHT INTO THE RING POST INSTEAD! Kai Rabeaux’s face collides with the steel and it looks like that busted him wide open!
Persephone: A lot of blood is flowing here now. You love to see it. Maverick grabs his opponent and tosses him back inside the ring! Rabeaux is barely able to get back to a vertical base. He looks completely out of it here. I wonder if he even remembers where he is?
Thadd Blazevich: WELL HE’S ABOUT TO GET A PAINFUL REMINDER HERE BRO! CODY MAVERICK BRUTALIZES HIM WITH SOME BODY PUNCHES! He then tucks him in, hoists him up…AND SPIKES HIM INTO THE MAT WITH A POWERBOMB! BUT HE ROLLS HIM AND DRIVES A KNEE RIGHT INTO HIS FACE! An absolutely gnarly combination there and Maverick falls on top for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
T-
Rich Russillo: But Kai Rabeaux is somehow able to kick out of it! I don’t know how he did but he did! Kai Rabeaux is showing a lot of drive in this match! But Maverick is pissed off now! He slowly climbs back to his feet, pondering what his next move should be! And it doesn’t take too many turns of the gears for him to make a decision! HE GRABS RABEAUX AND STARTS BRINGING HIM TO THE CORNER! He drapes his legs across that top turnbuckle which means we all know what’s coming next! MONEYMAKER!
Persephone: BUT RABEAUX SLIDES HIS LEGS BACK ON THE GROUND! HE THEN LIFTS UP MAVERICK AND BASHES HIM INTO THE TURNBUCKLES WITH A VERTICAL SUPLEX! The spine of Maverick has got to be hurting after that!
Thadd Blazevich: These two are going to tear each other apart tonight there’s no two-ways about it bro! Kai Rabeaux now has to take advantage of this opening! He heads to the other side of the ring, watching Cody Maverick use the ropes to drag himself up to his feet! HE’S RIGHT IN THE LINE OF FIRE DUDE! RABEAUX RUSHES FORWARD AND LOOKS FOR THE HOLLOW POINT! HE GETS IT! THE KICK NAILS MAVERICK IN THE FACE! Rabeaux falls on top of him for a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE-
Rich Russillo: BUT IT’S NOT ENOUGH! MAVERICK JUST BARELY GETS THAT SHOULDER UP RIGHT BEFORE THE THREE! Rabeaux cannot believe it and I almost can’t either! Maverick is bloody and wounded but he still fights on! Rabeaux brings him back up to his feet now and Maverick is barely able to stay on them! RABEAUX LOOSENS A BRUTAL KICK RIGHT TO THE RIBS OF MAVERICK! HE THEN FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A DISCUS FOREARM! But the combination doesn’t end there! Instead of letting him fall…INSTEAD GETTING HIM WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!
Persephone: That was just punishment right there. Maverick might be dead. Wait…nope…still got some swallow breathing going on.
Thadd Blazevich: But how much is the longer question? Rabeaux once again forces Maverick to his feet! And now he lifts and flips him upside down! Wait a second dude…HE’S LOOKING FOR THAT SPINNING TOMBSTONE! HE WANTS THAT KINGSTONE PILEDRIVER!
Rich Russillo: BUT MAVERICK IS ABLE TO SHIFT HIS WEIGHT OUT OF NOWHERE! HE MANAGES TO FLIP THE ENTIRE MOVE AROUND! HE’S ABOUT TO HIT THAT PILEDRIVER ON RABEAUX INSTEAD! But Rabeaux brings a foot back and catches Maverick in the face, forcing him to drop him down instead! Rabeaux scrambles to his feet hoping to catch Maverick off guard once again! HE CHARGES AT HIM…AND GETS CAUGHT WITH THE SPINEBUSTER! NO WAY! DEEP END CONNECTS! Here comes the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THR-
Persephone: How? Kai Rabeaux just kicked out once again! I mean, Maverick was able to turn that around out of absolutely nowhere! He looks to keep up that momentum here…picking Rabeaux back up! HE BOOTS HIM IN THE STOMACH AND LOOKS FOR THE SIN CITY STUNNER!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT RABEAUX MANAGES TO SHOVE HIM AWAY! Bro was almost dusted right there, but stays in this for at least a little longer! RABEAUX TURNS AROUND AND DELIVERS A MASSIVE SUPERKICK! IT SENDS MAVERICK STUMBLING BACK, BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES AND FALLING TOWARDS RABEAUX! HE LOOKS FOR THE REDLINED, TRYING TO DECAPITATE HIM WITH THE LARIAT!
Rich Russillo: BUT CODY MAVERICK DUCKS RIGHT UNDER IT ONCE AGAIN! HE RUNS ALL THE WAY TO THE ROPES ON THE OTHER SIDE! HE THEN LEAPS UP AND COMES BACK WITH LIGHTS OUT! THERE IT IS! THE SUPERMAN PUNCH COLLIDES WITH RABEAUX AND THERE’S NO WAY THIS IS NOT THE END HERE! All he has to do is cover and this one might finally be over!
(‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki begins to blast throughout the arena as suddenly, the EAW World Champion Drake Armstrong walks out, blood still on the championship belt. He grins at Maverick.)
Thadd Blazevich: DRAKE ARMSTRONG IS OUT HERE DUDE! There’s no way this isn’t just to distract and taunt Maverick here! And it seems to be working as Cody’s attention turns towards that stage! He immediately starts yelling at Armstrong to make like a tree and split! But Maverick should be paying attention to the match! It’s not over yet dude!
Persephone: I mean, can you really blame him for being distracted? The reason he’s got a big cut on his head is because of Armstrong. It doesn’t look like he’s bothered to clean it off yet either.
Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT A SECOND! MAVERICK DOESN’T SEE RABEAUX SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET! HE NEEDS TO TURN AROUND RIGHT NOW! PUT YOUR EYES BACK WHERE THEY NEED TO BE! BUT IT’S TOO LATE! RABEAUX COMES IN FROM BEHIND WITH THE ROLL-UP! HE’S GOING TO STEAL THIS!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT MAVERICK KICKS OUT OF IT! RABEAUX THOUGHT HE STOLE IT THERE! You can see by the disappointment on Armstrong’s face that he was hoping that Maverick was about to be embarrassed! Drake Armstrong is now fully down by ringside to trash talk Maverick! BUT WAIT!
(The crowd suddenly begins to explode in cheers, Drake’s eyes widen as he looks.)
Rich Russillo: AND THERE’S HANS GRAYSON! HE EMERGES FROM THE CROWD AND LEAPS UP ON THAT BARRICADE! HE DIVES ONTO ARMSTRONG WITH A CROSSBODY! And now these two are just exchanging blows on the outside here! This is getting to be complete chaos now! AND NOW KAI RABEAUX SLIDES OUT OF THE RING! HE KNOWS THAT CODY IS ALREADY HURT, AND I DON’T THINK HE’S TAKING TOO KINDLY TO HANS GRAYSON APPEARING HERE TONIGHT!
Persephone: BUT CODY FOR WHATEVER REASON IS PULLING HIMSELF OUT OF THE RING, AND NOW HE’S HEADING IN TO GO HELP HANS GRAYSON! It looks like he has someone by his side here at least! But yeah…this is just becoming a straight-up brawl now. The referee is telling them to break it up but uh, they’re not really listening.
Thadd Blazevich: THE REF IS CALLING FOR SECURITY, BUT I DON’T THINK THAT’S THE BIG PROBLEM RIGHT NOW, BRO! ALL FOUR OF THESE DUDES ARE GOING AT IT, AND NOW HE’S CALLING FOR THE BELL! IT LOOKS LIKE THIS ONE IS ABOUT TO BE THROWN OUT!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: THE OFFICIAL HAS DECLARED THIS MATCH TO BE…A NO-CONTEST!
(It doesn’t look like the competitors care at the moment, just laying into each as security comes to separate them. The four men continue trying to get to each other, pulling themselves past some of the security guards to land a few more punches. Cody Maverick and Kai Rabeaux are clearly fatigued by the match, with earlier’s attack especially taking its toll on Maverick.)
Rich Russillo: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT FOLKS! That was an absolute war between Kai Rabeaux and Cody Maverick! And now it’s descended into combat on the outside! Neither man won tonight…but it seems their focus is elsewhere!
Thadd Blazevich: I mean, bro security is trying to drag these men away from each other but it doesn’t seem to be working! Cody Maverick and Hans Grayson are breaking free to go after Rabeaux and Armstrong! This is just gnarly! Completely out of control bro!
(Slowly but surely, the security guards are able to pull the fatigued Cody Maverick and Kai Rabeaux away from the brawl, with others focusing on Grayson and Armstrong.)
Persephone: Hey look, security is actually doing its job now. They managed to separate these elitists but it looks like they got a small army. Didn’t even realize we had that many security guys.
Rich Russillo: If it takes an army to separate them already, then you know this is just heating up! You can feel the vitriol radiating off these men! The road to Shock Value is going to be paved with blood!
(The camera fades with the two sides staring at one another, both heated following tonight’s events. Blood runs down Maverick’s face as he trash talks Armstrong. Kai Rabeaux and Hans Grayson glare at each other, neither man particularly happy with each other. With a final shot of the chaos at ringside, Voltage fades from ringside.)
(Voltage fades towards the backstage area, as in the hallways of the GrandWest Grand Arena, Sofia Clarke can be seen with a microphone in her hand. She is walking through the hallway, seemingly looking for someone, before she finally is able to spot a certain individual. Once finding them, Sofia begins to walk towards them, with the camera following along to reveal none other than the number one contender to the New Breed Championship, Sayuri Himura.)
Sofia Clarke: Sayuri, could we have a moment of your time?
(Sayuri stops, turning towards Sofia with a smile on her face as she continues.)
Sofia Clarke: There’s some questions I’d like to ask after everything that has occurred lately. It has been an intense week, and the people are wondering what’s on your mind.
(Sayuri nods, agreeing that a lot has happened over the past seven days.)
Sayuri Himura: Sure, you can ask what you’d like.
Sofia Clarke: Thank you! First things first, I believe it’s only right we start with what occurred last week, as despite you giving an amazing effort, you were unable to defeat Damon Lazarus. This was something the New Breed Champion Clayton Golde seemed to find amusement in. Do you have any words for what took place last week?
(The smile on Himura’s face begins to fade after hearing this question, but she does begin to think, before finally giving Sofia her answer.)
Sayuri Himura: Last week was just another opportunity to see the kind of individual Clayton Golde is. I am not proud to have suffered the loss that I did against Damon Lazarus. I am not one to settle for the bare minimum, so I am not satisfied with my performance knowing how it ultimately ended. I am on the road to becoming New Breed Champion so I am aware that I must be stronger than this… However, for Clayton Golde to attempt to rub salt in the wound for such a loss only shows his own arrogance, as I am convinced he has very little clue what it is he will be up against. Clayton Golde has made attempts to get under my skin, as he wishes for an easy Championship defense against someone who could not possibly pose a threat to his Championship reign. However, this is not what he is getting, so he can continue to go low, but in turn he will only continue to receive the appropriate punishment, until it is finally time for me to take the New Breed Championship.
(Sofia nods after hearing this, looking to follow up on this as she begins to respond.)
Sofia Clarke: On this topic, we saw you made an appearance on Showdown just last night, where you attacked Clayton Golde once again.
Sayuri Himura: So I did.
Sofia Clarke: Well Sayuri, as someone who follows a strong code of honor, what do you think of the violent turn things have taken between you and Clayton?
(Sayuri sighs, not fond of everything that has taken place in the weeks since King of Elite as she speaks.)
Sayuri Himura: I find it to be undesirable, but necessary. To many of the people in this company, this sport is little more than a game. Clayton Golde is one of those people, and it is for that reason that he feels he can say and do whatever he pleases without being forced to face any repercussions. The idea of consequences does not exist to him, and I have been given the task to give Clayton those consequences, because to me, this is no game. This is no joke, this is a journey to continue sharpening myself. I said it from the very beginning. I am not here to incite chaos like many of the other Elitists in this company, but I am no pacifist. If I must fight then I will fight, and if you understand a man such as Clayton Golde, you know that words alone will not get through to him. You must give him something to fear, and so I gave him but a small taste, a very small preview of what is to come. I did not do so for the purpose of making a statement for my ego. I did it so Clayton Golde knew what path he was on, as it is not a path of continued success. It is a path of self destruction, as his arrogance is going to cost him everything.
Sayuri Himura: I never had any intention of breaking my code or dishonoring my family. Even now this has not changed, but Clayton Golde is the lowest of the low, so he is being treated as such. Force is necessary for someone like him, and thankfully, I won’t have to go back and forth with him for much longer. Soon I’ll have the opportunity to take the next step to fulfilling my destiny by becoming the New Breed Champion, and with this victory I will continue to uphold the legacy I brought to this company. This is the next stage of my journey, and should Clayton fail to understand how significant this is, he will stand no chance of protecting the Championship he cherishes.
(Sayuri has a focused look on her face as she says this, which Sofia takes notice of before beginning to respond.)
Sofia Clarke: With that being said, this is only the first Championship match of your career here in EAW, so I’m sure this must be a special time for you, even with everything going on with Clayton.
(Hearing this, the smile returns to the face of Himura.)
Sayuri Himura: Of course. While this will only be the beginning for me, it is still an important part of my road and not one I plan to take lightly. I earned the right to challenge for the New Breed Championship, so it isn’t as if I am here for no reason. It should already be clear that I give this industry my all, and while my journey has not been without its setbacks, I have been able to use those to better myself in preparation for this moment. Clayton Golde takes this lightly because he is used to the feeling of holding Championship gold, but I will make no such mistake. I understand the weight this opportunity holds, and I understand that there is no telling when another opportunity of the sort may reach me. This is a match I will now allow myself to lose, so Clayton can continue to fool himself for as long as he’d like. By the time that this is over, h-
(CRACK!)
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD!!!
(Suddenly, Sofia Clarke began to scream, before backpedaling from the area to find somebody.)
(Sayuri Himura had dropped to the floor, having been laid out from a chair shot to the back. Sayuri was hurt, holding her back in pain following the sudden attack. However, she was able to attempt to push herself up, which Clayton did not overlook. Clayton Golde waited as Sayuri pushed herself up to a knee, before grabbing her and throwing her over the production crates and into the wall.)
Rich Russillo: CLAYTON GOLDE IS HERE, AND HE’S ATTACKING SAYURI HIMURA!!!
Thadd Blazevich: We know Sayuri got the better of bro on Showdown, I guess it was only a matter of time ‘till he fired back!
Rich Russillo: There was no way he was gonna be happy about what happened on Showdown, but this is getting out of hand!
(As Sayuri Himura slowly rolled off of the production crates, Clayton Golde picked back up the chair. Clayton watched as Sayuri leaned against one of the crates to return to her feet, before finally…)
(CRACK!)
(Clayton struck Sayuri in the head with the chair!)
(Sayuri fell to the floor, but that was not enough for Clayton. He raised the chair over his head, before once again slamming it into Himura’s. He did this once more, and continued until finally, the blood began to spill. Blood poured down the face of Sayuri, but this was not what made Clayton stop. Instead, he noticed security guards beginning to rush into the area, as well as medical personnel. Seeing this he dropped the chair, raising his hands with a grin on his face as he slowly began to back away.)
Rich Russillo: Thank God security is here to finally do something about this. However, it may have already been too late, as Clayton sent the message he was clearly aiming to. He just drew a lot of blood from Sayuri, and I don’t think she’s going to forget this.
(Clayton Golde left the area, having gotten what he wanted as he laid out Sayuri Himura, leaving her in a growing pool of blood. The medical personnel quickly tended to Sayuri, ignoring Clayton entirely as the security guards made sure the New Breed Champion wouldn’t come back to continue the assault. With one last shot of the laid out, bloody Sayuri Himura, the camera would turn away from the backstage area.)
(The camera highlights Jay Jerry Johnson at the commentary desk with a headset before cutting to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Lowlife Princess” by BIBI blares throughout the arena as Miku makes her way out, and it’s apparent that she’s in a bad mood as marches down to the ring, talking trash off-mic to various fans that she passes, annoyed after everything that has occurred as of late between her and Jon Kelton.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing from Fukui, Japan, weighing in at 110 pounds… SHE IS THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE… MIKU SAKAI!
Thadd Blazevich: Miku Sakai appeared earlier in the night, getting into a heated war of words between herself and Kelton.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, which ended with Miku standing tall. Despite Jay’s presence at ringside potentially upsetting Damon Lazarus, I wonder if Miku’s also looking over her shoulder as well.
Thadd Blazevich: She might as well be. We said it earlier, but Kelton’s not one to take things lying down.
(‘Until It Sleeps’ by Metallica plays next, causing loud boos to once again come from the fans. Damon Lazarus slowly walks out, and he appears focused ahead of his match Miku, focused solely on her, not paying any attention to Jay Jerry Johnson on commentary as he saunters down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent! Hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee, weighing in at 285 pounds… HE IS THE OUROBOROS… DAMON LAZARUS!
Rich Russillo: Jay, I’m shocked. Damon doesn’t appear to be letting your presence at all affect him at ringside, at least not yet.
Jay Jerry Johnson: Whether or not Damon Lazarus’ concerned about me is pretty much irrelevant.
Thadd Blazevich: Fair enough, you are here to get a closer look at the action I suppose.
(Finally, Damon acknowledges Jay briefly once entering the ring, staring a hole into him before backing into his corner while removing the jacket. The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: The bell has rung and we are underway. It’s Damon Lazarus versus Miku Sakai. Two competitors who, let’s just say, are not exactly fan favorites. Miku has built that reputation over time. Damon, though, is new to this company and hasn’t made many friends with his recent actions. Especially you, Jay. Mask or no mask.
Jay Jerry Johnson: And at Shock Value, it finally ends. Me versus him. Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. No more sneak attacks. I’m going to make him regret ever targeting me. Last week was just a preview.
Persephone: I mean… it doesn’t have to wait. You could just get in there right now and—
Jay Jerry Johnson: I’ll stop you there. I know what you’re trying to do. I’m good. I’ll let Damon handle his own business for now. I’m just here to watch.
Rich Russillo: Well, you’ve got the best seat in the house. Damon and Miku are circling each other to start things off.
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU MAKES THE FIRST MOVE! CHARGING IN FOR A CLOTHESLINE! BUT DAMON DUCKS UNDER AND GOES FOR “CTE” RIGHT AWAY!
Rich Russillo: HE WENT FOR THE CUTTER, BUT MIKU SHOVES HIM OFF JUST IN TIME AND ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE!
Thadd Blazevich: That’s what I’m saying, Jay. That move comes out of nowhere!
Jay Jerry Johnson: I know. I’ve felt it.
(Miku slams her fists against the announce table in frustration before noticing Jay sitting nearby.)
Miku Sakai (off-mic): What are you looking at, idiot?!
(Jay calmly raises his hands, signaling he wants no part of it. His issue is clearly with Damon. Miku scoffs and turns her attention back to the ring, where Lazarus waits patiently.)
Rich Russillo: Miku is cautious to re-enter the ring, understanding the threat that Damon Lazarus poses as she slowly heads up the steps. Meanwhile, Damon hasn’t moved. He’s stood his ground, waiting for Miku to enter. Despite Jay’s presence, it appears Damon’s about as cool as a cucumber.
Persephone: Cool as a cucumber? Seriously?
Rich Russillo: Fine, I’ll say he’s remained calm under pressure. Then again, Damon’s been around. It likely isn’t his first rodeo. He’s probably learned not to lose focus at this point, especially in there with someone like Miku Sakai because that’s when you make mistakes. Damon doesn’t want to make mistakes, because Miku will capitalize off them.
Thadd Blazevich: Time will tell, bro, as Miku finally gets back into the ring. After that “CTE” attempt, Damon signaled just how close he came. It doesn’t take much for this guy to swing the momentum in his favor. We talk about Damon making a mistake, but Miku doesn’t want to either.
Rich Russillo: Miku and Damon circle each other for a second time before locking in the center of the ring! There isn’t much of a struggle as Damon easily overpowers Miku, backing her into the corner, and keeps her pinned there until the referee gets involved with a five count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Rich Russillo: It’s a clean break between both competitors as Damon backs away, creating separation between himself and Miku. Miku’s obviously growing agitated at being unable to figure out Damon just yet, but decides to keep pushing forward as she circles around him for a third time. Again, there’s another collar and elbow- NO!
Thadd Blazevich: Miku psyched Damon out and slipped behind him for a standing side headlock! She cranks on the hold, but Damon powers her up and plants her with a back suplex! Miku hangs on though, keeping the grip and rolling into a grounded side headlock!
Rich Russillo: Damon rolls to all fours with Miku still clamped on, then powers back to his feet. He shoves her off into the ropes to break free! MIKU COMES BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE—BUT SHE GOES DOWN INSTEAD! SHE JUST BOUNCED OFF DAMON LAZARUS!
Persephone: This is why we don’t have a wellness policy. Look at him. There was no way Miku was taking him down that easily. His leg is the size of her entire body.
(Miku looks up at Damon, stunned, before scrambling to a knee in the corner. Damon casually brushes off his shoulder and smirks, motioning for her to try again.)
Rich Russillo: Jay, from watching this match, are the wheels beginning to turn in your head for a strategy heading into Shock Value?
Jay Jerry Johnson: Sure, I won’t reveal much. But it’s similar to Miku in that I can’t just hope to go out there and overpower the guy. Clearly, he’s a lot bigger and stronger than me. Though, I’m highly confident in my technical ability over his, and I know how to hit where it hurts.
Thadd Blazevich: Nice answer. But going back to what you said, Miku can’t hope to simply overpower the guy. She’ll have to outquick, outmaneuver him to stand a chance because that’s where Miku shines best. She can do things that Damon can’t, including go to the air.
Persephone: He could go to the air, I just doubt he’s getting very high up off the ground.
Rich Russillo: Miku exits her corner, sizing Damon up as he stays put in the center of the ring. Slowly, Miku approaches him with both competitors starting to lock hands for a Greco-Roman knuckle lock. Miku goes to lock the other- BUT CATCHES DAMON OFF GUARD WITH A KICK TO THE GUT!
Thadd Blazevich: Miku was smarter than that, she knew to switch up her strategy somewhat against Lazarus, and here she is doing it with a shot to the gut! FOLLOWING THAT UP WITH TWO HEAVY RIGHT HANDS THAT KNOCK HIM BACK INTO THE CORNER!
Rich Russillo: Miku’s going to work now with shoulder thrusts into the abdomen! No doubt knocking the wind out of Lazarus, who gets a short reprieve as the referee backs Miku away from the corner. But she’s immediately on the attack once again, Irish whipping Damon into the opposite corner-
Thadd Blazevich: OR AT LEAST ATTEMPTED TO! BUT DAMON REVERSES THE IRISH WHIP, SENDING MIKU INTO THE CORNER HARD INSTEAD! BACK FIRST!
Rich Russillo: Miku immediately collapses down to the mat, rolling around in agony whilst favoring her back. Damon won’t give her an inch to breathe as he immediately pounces on the attack, dragging Miku back up to her feet, and setting her up for a GOURDBUSTER across the top rope! Miku’s body FLUNGED off the top and Damon drops down for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: Kickout!
Persephone: Aw, man. Fingers crossed I would get off easy.
Rich Russillo: Miku got the shoulder up, having tons of fight left in her. But Damon lifts Miku up and drags her into the corner, SLAMMING SAKAI FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! MIKU IS STUNNED BEFORE DAMON THEN JACKS HER JAW WITH A STIFF EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!
(While Miku favors her jaw in that corner, that’s when Damon finally glances over to Jay Jerry Johnson at ringside, who returns his gaze back. Unintimidated.)
Rich Russillo: Jay, I think that’s the first time Damon has even acknowledged you during this match. Perhaps trying to give you a sneak peek of what’s in your future.
Jay Jerry Johnson: Try as he might, Damon isn’t going to intimidate me. He should focus on his opponent.
Rich Russillo: Well, that’s what he’s back to doing! Immediately tagging Miku with another stiff European uppercut!
Thadd Blazevich: Miku sinks down to a seated position in the corner off that impact, and Damon presses his knee into her jaw! Causing the referee to intervene with a five count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FI-
Rich Russillo: Finally, Damon Lazarus relents. But he used almost all of that five count, inflicting the most damage he could on Miku possible.
Thadd Blazevich: Hey! To Damon, rules are simply suggestions.
Rich Russillo: I see he’s already acclimated to the Voltage mindset, perfect. :troll:
Persephone: Obviously not. Do you see how slow and methodical the guy moves? He’s barely acclimated to the modern wrestling aspect as a whole. Do a destroyer or something, old man.
Thadd Blazevich: Miku picks herself up in the corner as Damon closes in and STRIKES HER BETWEEN THE EYES with a right hand! Damon directs Miku into another corner, and slams her FACE FIRST off the top turnbuckle!
Rich Russillo: Damon Irish whips Miku into the opposite corner before charging in- BUT MIKU GETS THE BOOT UP! HOWEVER, DAMON CATCHES IT! DAMON CATCHES THE BOOT AND DEADLIFTS MIKU UP! WALKING AROUND WITH HER BEFORE AN EXPLODER SUPLEX LAUNCHES THE MUCH SMALLER SAKAI HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING!
Thadd Blazevich: Miku rolls underneath the bottom rope, getting a retreat from Damon at ringside!
Rich Russillo: But it isn’t for long as Damon rolls to the outside himself, and reaches down to grab Miku by the hair as she rises to all fours.
(Damon eyes one side of the barricade at the end of the rampway, and drags Miku over…)
Rich Russillo: Uh-oh, what’s Damon got planned here as he stands Miku back to her feet… DROPPING HER BACK FIRST ACROSS THE BARRICADE WITH A BACK SUPLEX! MIKU’S IN A WORLD OF PAIN AS SHE CRUMBLES DOWN TO THE FLOOR!
Thadd Blazevich: Miku’s writhing in agony, but Damon Lazarus drags her up… rolling Miku back inside the ring where she crawls over to the nearest corner, using the ropes to pull herself back up. Meanwhile, Damon goes to re-enter the ring— BUT CAN ONLY GET HALFWAY THROUGH BEFORE MIKU CLIPS HIS KNEE FROM BEHIND WITH A CHOP BLOCK!
Rich Russillo: Damon falls back to the back before rolling to the outside as Miku is back to her feet, and demanding the referee starts to count him out! Miku’s looking for a count out victory against Damon!
Persephone: I don’t blame her. Any means necessary.
Thadd Blazevich: Miku might be hoping she’s triggered some injury in that knee. If so, does that increase your chances of winning at Shock Value, Jay?
Jay Jerry Johnson: Possibly. But I don’t want Damon injured, I want him healthy so I can kick his ass with no excuses.
Thadd Blazevich: Fair enough, but here’s the referee beginning his count.
Referee: ONE! …TWO! …THREE! …FOUR!
Rich Russillo: Well, Damon’s up to a knee… favoring his injured knee that got damaged by the attack from Miku. Damon’s in a bit of pain, but I’m able to grit through it as he goes to re-enter the ring, but decides against it once seeing Miku Sakai stanced up inside.
Thadd Blazevich: Miku is waiting to pounce on Damon the second he enters that ring. Realizing he has to be smart about this, Damon prowls the ring a bit before cautiously climbing up on the apron— BUT MIKU IMMEDIATELY RUSHES IN WITH A BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE KNEE! KNOCKING DAMON OFF THE APRON AND CAUSING HIM TO HIT FACE FIRST!
Rich Russillo: Though, Lazarus remains on his feet as he doubles over stunned. Miku sees an opening and SLINGSHOTS HERSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CROSSBODY— BUT DAMON MOVES OUT THE WAY! DAMON MOVES OUT THE WAY AND MIKU FACEPLANTS ON THE OUTSIDE INSTEAD!
Thadd Blazevich: Miku rolls to all fours before getting sent back into the ring by Lazarus for a cover! Hooking the leg!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Thadd Blazevich: Kickout! Miku kicks out, and sits up off the canvas! But that’s where Damon Lazarus immediately gets her in a rear chinlock, no wasted motion! Attempting to wear his opponent down further.
Jay Jerry Johnson: Lazarus likes to slow the pace down to his tempo.
Persephone: Ugh, I’ve noticed.
Rich Russillo: Right now, it’s working. Forcing Miku to fight from underneath as she powers back to her feet. Miku drives Damon into the corner— BUT DAMON THROWS HER INTO IT! SWITCHING PLACES TO TAG HER WITH A RIGHT HAND BEFORE BACKING AWAY TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE!
Thadd Blazevich: THAT ONE CAUGHT MIKU FLUSH! BUT HE ISNT DONE AND BACKS AWAY AGAIN, LOOKING TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR ANOTHER— OOH! MIKU HALTED HIS MOMENTUM WITH A BACK ELBOW INSTEAD THAT PUTS DAMON ON WOBBLY LEGS FOR A SECOND!
Rich Russillo: BUT ONCE SHAKING THOSE COBWEBS OUT OF HIS HEAD, GOES FOR ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE— BUT MIKU CATCHES HIM FOR A REVERSE STO INTO THE MIDDLE BUCKLE! USING THAT MOMENTUM AGAINST LAZARUS!
Thadd Blazevich: Lazarus is rocked as he drapes over the middle rope, but that’s when Miku chooses to strike! CHOKING HIM ACROSS THE MIDDLE ROPE! REALLY PRESSING DOWN ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK ROUGHLY WITH HER FOREARM!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
(The referee backs Miku away from Lazarus, who rises to a knee while gasping for air up against the middle rope.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: Damon got a taste of his own medicine there.
Thadd Blazevich: Earlier, he did use most of that count against Miku. Here she is turning the tables, using most of that count against him.
Rich Russillo: Now, Miku approaches Lazarus in the corner. Standing him up for multiple ELBOWS to the midsection! Some well-placed shots from Sakai, who creates distance from Damon as she walks to the opposite corner, soaking in all the hate from our audience.
Thadd Blazevich: FINALLY, MIKU CHARGES IN FOR A STINGER SPLASH! BUT DAMON SIDESTEPS OUT THE WAY! DAMON SIDESTEPS OUT THE WAY, AND MIKU GOES CRASHING FACE FIRST INTO THE TOP OF THE RINGPOST!
Rich Russillo: MIKU STAGGERS BACK, STICKING CLOSE TO THE ROPES AS DAMON CHARGES IN FOR A CLOTHESLINE OVER THE TOP!
Thadd Blazevich: Damon heads to the outside and brings a dazed Miku Sakai over to announce table area, bouncing her FACE FIRST off the cover! Miku’s head dribbled like a basketball!
(Miku drops to a knee while Damon keeps hold of her hair, aggressively staring daggers into Jay Jerry Johnson, who stands up out of his seat in case Damon wants to try something.)
Rich Russillo: BACK SUPLEX ACROSS THE ANNOUNCE TABLE! DAMON PLANTS MIKU WITH A BACK SUPLEX ON OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE BEFORE ROLLING HER BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Thadd Blazevich: Damon follows her in there! I thought something was going to happen between you two, but I guess not!
(Jay takes a seat back down.)
Jay Jerry Johnson: Don’t worry, there’s still time.
Rich Russillo: Miku’s back to her feet as Damon slithers in, stumbling back into the corner as she tries to get her bearings together. Lazarus closes in to deliver a KICK TO THE GUT! Stunning Miku momentarily before an Irish whip into the opposite corner— THAT MIKU REVERSES! SENDING LAZARUS INSTEAD AS SHE CHARGES IN—
Thadd Blazevich: BUT DAMON SENDS HER UP AND OVER HIS SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE- NO! DAMON TURNED INTO A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZUIGIRI KICK FROM MIKU! DAMON COLLAPSES DOWN TO THE MAT AND MIKU BEGINS SCALING TO THE TOP ROPE! DEVIOUS INTENTIONS IN MIND AS SHE TRIES PERCHING HERSELF-
Rich Russillo: BUT DAMON SCRAMBLES BACK TO HIS FEET TO CROTCH HER ON THAT TOP TURNBUCKLE! MIKU GOT CROTCHED ON THAT TOP TURNBUCKLE, AND DAMON DELIVERS A RIGHT HAND BEFORE HE CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE! METICULOUS WITH EVERY ACTION AS HE HOOKS MIKU UP FOR A TOP ROPE… SUPERPLEX!
Thadd Blazevich: SUPERPLEX FROM THE TOP ROPE! HURTING BOTH COMPETITORS! BUT DAMON GRITS THROUGH THE PAIN HE’S IN AND CRAWLS INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG DEEP!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRR-
Rich Russillo: MIKU AT TWO KICKS OUT!
Jay Jerry Johnson: Yeah, but it feels like Damon’s closing on victory here.
Persephone: Don’t get my hopes up.
Rich Russillo: Lazarus pounds the mat briefly, showing slight frustration before he drags Miku back to her feet. DAMON CHUCKS HER OUT TO THE APRON THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! KEEPING HOLD OF HER HAIR BEFORE DELIVERING A KICK DIRECTLY TO THE CHEST!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU IS REELING BEFORE DAMON GRABS HER IN POSITION FOR A DRAPING DDT HE CALLS “BLACKEST EYES!”
Rich Russillo: OH, BUT MIKU REMOVES BOTH FEET OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND USES LEVERAGE TO PULL DAMON OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! LAZARUS LANDS ON ALL FOURS, AND MIKU HAS AN IDEA! SHE HAS THAT LOOK IN HER EYES AS SHE RUNS OFF THE ROPES TO BUILD MOMENTUM FOR A… SUICIDE DIVE!!!
Thadd Blazevich: LAZARUS GOT TAKEN DOWN WITH THAT SUICIDE DIVE RIGHT IN FRONT OF US, AND ROLLS DAMON BACK INSIDE THE RING! MIKU HURRIES UP TO THE APRON, STALKING HIM AS DAMON SLOWLY REGAINS HIS FOOTING! MIKU SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND FLIES INTO HIM WITH A FOREARM!
Rich Russillo: SPRINGBOARD FOREARM! COVER IS MADE!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRR-
Rich Russillo: DAMON STAYS ALIVE! GETTING THE SHOULDER UP! MIKU’S IRATE, BUT DRAGS DAMON BACK TO HIS FEET! CLUBBING LAZARUS ACROSS HIS BACK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO HOOK BOTH ARMS FOR A VERTEBREAKER! YOU DONT THINK SHE CAN GET HIM UP FOR “STARFALL,” DO YOU?!
Thadd Blazevich: DAMON! DAMON STANDS UPRIGHT, HAVING MIKU SUSPENDED UPSIDE DOWN FOR A POTENTIAL “STARFALL” OF HIS OWN! BUT MIKU SLIPS OUT THE BACK, LANDING ON HER FEET, AND— “CAT SCRATCH FEVER!” MIKU RAKED DAMON’S EYES FROM BEHIND WITH BOTH HANDS!
Rich Russillo: AND DAMON’S ALL TYPES OF DISORIENTED! HE STUMBLES A BIT AS CANT SEE BEFORE MIKU LEAPS UP FOR A “CUCK KILLER!” TRIED FOR THAT DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER, BUT LAZARUS BLOCKS IT! LAZARUS HOLDS MIKU IN PLACE BEFORE THROWING HER OFF WHERE SHE LANDS ON HER FEET!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU LANDS ON HER FEET AND DAMON GOES FOR THE “CTE!” BUT MIKU TWIRLS OUT OF IT- AND LUNGES STRAIGHT INTO A SCOOP POWERSLAM! MELLOTRON SCRATCH BY DAMON!
Rich Russillo: Miku rolls out to the apron, and Damon pulls her through the middle rope… STALLING A BIT FOR THAT DRAPING DDT! “BLACKEST EYES” SPIKES MIKU ON HER HEAD, AND DAMON LAZARUS IS IN THAT ZONE!
(Damon pops to his feet, and locks eyes with Jay at ringside before spinning around to drop to all fours. Stalking Miku as she slowly gets to her feet with help from the ropes, barely able to stand.)
Persephone: It’s about time this thing finally comes to an end.
Rich Russillo: A groggy Miku turns around— “CUCK KILLER!” MIKU SURPRISED DAMON WITH THE CUCK KILLER!
Thadd Blazevich: LAZARUS TIMBERS OVER AS MIKU SLOWLY TRIES CRAWLING INTO THE COVER! THE WEAR AND TEAR BEGINNING TO SHOW AS SHE CANT MOVE WITH THAT USUAL URGENCY—
(The crowd reaction rises with boos as Jon Kelton runs down the ramp, sliding into the ring—)
Rich Russillo: THATS KELTON! JON KELTON JUST SLID INTO THE RING!
Thadd Blazevich: YEAH, AND NOW HE’S MOUNTING MIKU SAKAI WITH RIGHT HANDS! REFEREE HAS SIGNALED FOR THE BELL!
(DING! DING! DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: FRANTIC RINGING, TRYING TO GET SOME CONTROL OF THE SITUATION! BUT THERE’S NO STOPPING KELTON AS HE’S INCENSED OVER THE ENTIRE SITUATION FROM EARLIER!
(Amid the chaos, Damon Lazarus rolls under the bottom rope and doubles over, leaning on the apron for support at ringside. Jay starts to slowly remove his headset and charges in from behind at Damon-)
Rich Russillo: OOH! OH, MAN! JAY JUST SHOVED DAMON FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!
(Damon drops to a knee with blood beginning to trickle down his forehead.)
Thadd Blazevich: AND JAY’S DRAWN BLOOD! JAY’S DRAWN BLOOD ON THE FACE OF LAZARUS!
Persephone: :gladbron:
Rich Russillo: BUT BACK INSIDE THE RING, KELTON FINISHES THOSE MOUNTED PUNCHES ON MIKU AND HE’S FIRED UP!
(Kelton tears off his shirt, tossing it aside as he lines up Miku from the corner!)
Thadd Blazevich: KELTON RUSHES IN FOR “FINAL ATONEMENT!” BUT MIKU CATCHES HIM WITH A KICK TO THE FACE! KELTON STAGGERS BACK AGAINST THE ROPES AND GOES TO REBOUND WITH A CLOTHESLINE! BUT MIKU DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND KELTON FINDS HIMSELF UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR A CLOTHESLINE OF MIKU’S OWN! SENDING HIM UP! AND OVER THE TOP!
Rich Russillo: HOWEVER, KELTON REMAINED ON HIS FEET AND MIKU BACKS HIM UP WITH THE RAMP WITH RIGHT HANDS— UNTIL KELTON SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM WITH A KNEE TO THE GUT BEFORE SENDING FACE FIRST INTO THE STAGE WALL!
Thadd Blazevich: MEANWHILE, JAY SLAMS DAMON BACK FIRST ONTO OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE WITH A BACK SUPLEX! GIVING HIM A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE BEFORE DRAGGING DAMON OFF, AND GOING TO SEND HIM INTO A CORNER OF THE BARRICADE!
Rich Russillo: BUT DAMON TURNS IT AROUND LAST MINUTE! SENDING JAY INSTEAD AND JAY GOES FLYING OVER THE BARRICADE! BUT LANDS ON HIS FEET AND GOES TO HOP BACK OVER BEFORE DAMON CATCHES HIM WITH A FOREARM!
Thadd Blazevich: NOW, DAMON’S GOT JAY IN THAT FRONT FACELOCK! DRAPING HIM OVER THE BARRICADE FOR “BLACKEST EYES!” JAY GOT SPIKED ON THE OUTSIDE, BARELY ANY PADDING THERE TO CUSHION HIS FALL!
Persephone: This is already ten times more interesting than the actual shit storm of a match!
(Damon creates space from Jay, and runs a hand across his face to notice blood trickling down from it, using that to fire himself up as he notices Jay crawling beside the steel steps…)
Rich Russillo: Oh no… Damon’s got cruel intentions in mind… LOADING THAT BOOT UP FOR “IN ABSENTIA!!”
(BANG!!)
Thadd Blazevich: DAMON WENT FOR THE VICIOUS PUNT KICK INTO THE STEEL STEPS! BUT JAY MOVED OUT THE WAY AT THE LAST MINUTE! CAUSING DAMON TO GO TOES FIRST! HE COULD HAVE A BROKEN FOOT AFTER SMASHING INTO THOSE STEPS AND JAY’S BACK TO HIS FEET! HAMMERING DAMON WITH RIGHT HANDS!
(Suddenly, the crowd boos once they’re separated with officials and agents running down! Keeping Damon and Jay apart, along with Miku and Kelton on the stage area!)
Rich Russillo: WELL, THANK GOD MULTIPLE OFFICIALS AND AGENTS ARE HERE TO BREAK THIS THING APART! CHAOS WAS STARTING TO BREAK LOSE! DAMON’S ALREADY BUSTED OPEN FROM GETTING SENT INTO THAT RINGPOST! JAY’S GOT THE EVIDENCE ON HIS FIST TO PROVE IT!
(Jay and Damon are desperate to get at each other, same goes for Kelton and Miku on the ramp with both sides cursing off-mic as we cut elsewhere.)
(Promotional ad for Shock Value, where Jay Jerry Johnson faces Damon Lazarus.)
(Sunday Night Voltage returns to the sounds of ‘Ambitionz az a Ridah’ by Tupac blasting through the speakers of the GrandWest Grand Arena. The crowd is cheering loudly as the camera focuses on TLA and Chris Elite as both of them are seen standing in the ring. They’re both in their ring gear, ready for their main event match coming up very shortly, but right now, they have more pressing matters to focus on, as behind them is the Wheel of Death. Both of them have microphones in their hands, and after some time, they begin to speak.)
TLA: South Africa! ¡¿Qué pasó?!
(The crowd once again begins to cheer loudly as both the General Manager and Consultant of Voltage nod their head in agreement.)
Chris Elite: That’s what’s up. I know you guys are looking forward to the action, but we’re here tonight to follow up on what we said we’d do last week, and that is bring back the Wheel of Death for Shock Value. I’m looking at it right now, and there are a lot of interesting stipulations on here. Isn’t that right, TLA?
TLA: You got that right, amigo. Shit is exciting, the electricity is through the roof here tonight! We on dat muerte timing tonight, holmes. And it’s not just for any match. Nah, it’s for a big one on the Shock Value card. One that I’m sure all of you here tonight are excited for! The match for the Hardcore Championship!
Chris Elite: That’s right, and while TLA and I don’t really have any nice things to say about the people in that match. Shit, if anything, I’m excited for them to get fucked up by whatever they’re gonna land on. It’s all in good fun.
TLA: Si. The three of us, me, Adam, and Bethany, we all got dat historia. I did say I would get venganza when I became General Manager, but nah, I gotta let the Wheel do its thing. But they not here to hear us yap, Chris. They here to see this shit heat up! So let’s not waste any time and get right to it! Let’s welcome first, the challenger, Adam Lucas!
(Almost immediately, ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe begins to play up to loud boos from the crowd. The camera goes over to the stage as Adam Lucas is seen beginning to make his way out from the backstage area. He has a serious expression on his face as he’s staring directly at the ring, taking a moment before then beginning to make his way down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: Last week, Adam Lucas got exactly what he wanted courtesy of the Hardcore Champion, as his match against Dr. Bethany Blue was made official for Shock Value. But even after the air has seemingly been cleared, there’s still something lingering in the air, it seems.
Persephone: I’d sure fucking hope so. Otherwise, this match would be nothing but bullshit “I love you” and “Good luck” yap every single week. Keep laying each other out!
Thadd Blazevich: It seems like you’re going to get what you want, Seph. These dudes do not look like they’re fucking around! Both of them have made it known that just because they’re married, it doesn’t mean that they’re going to give one another grace. Especially with the Hardcore Championship at stake. We’re just going to have to see what comes of that!
(Adam makes his way up the steps and onto the apron, entering into the ring and circling the Wheel of Death for a moment, before lingering in front of it while ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ begins to come to a close. As he takes a microphone from the ringside area, TLA and Chris continue.)
Chris Elite: And now, let’s welcome out the Hardcore Champion! Dr. Bethany Blue!
(‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ by Van Halen then begins to follow as there are equally resounding boos that follow from the crowd here tonight in South Africa. Dr. Bethany Blue is then seen beginning to make her way out to the stage. The Hardcore Champion has her title wrapped around her waist, not breaking her gaze toward the ring as she then begins to head down the ramp.)
Rich Russillo: As for Bethany, it’s safe to say that she got what she wanted out of last week. As she said, they are seemingly on the same page, and laying Adam out was merely repayment for what he did to her the prior week.
Thadd Blazevich: Which is only proof that nothing nice is going to come out of this! These two are ready to tear each other apart, and personally, that’s the only way that you can have it. Because if one of them shows weakness, if one of them shows any sign of compassion, then the other is going to end up taking advantage.
Persephone: What if they just both die? I feel like that would solve a lot of our problems. Now that I’m saying it out loud, I really like that idea!
(Bethany climbs up onto the apron and enters the ring, and immediately, her eyes lock on Adam while ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ comes to a close. As the two of them stare daggers into one another, not saying a word, TLA and Chris look at one another, simply shrugging their shoulders as they direct their attention toward the Wheel.)
TLA: Iight, amigos. Let’s not waste any time! Let’s go ahead and spin that wheel and see the stipulation y’all will be competing in! :blessed:
Adam Lucas: I don’t think we need to waste any time. We’ve both shown our hand these past couple of weeks. Regardless of the stipulation, this ends one way, and it’s with me recapturing the Hardcore Championship.
(Bethany’s serious composure cracks as she hears this, as she can’t help but chuckle, making her way over and taking a microphone from the ringside area. As she turns around and approaches him once more.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: I don’t doubt that you’re second-guessing this like I initially anticipated. In fact, I think what I did to you last week gave you more than enough reason to continue pursuing this. But the foolish move was anticipating that beating me is inevitable, because you, of all people, should know that is never a guarantee.
Chris Elite: :whoa: Before this gets too out of hand, let’s do what we’re here to do. TLA, spin the wheel, damn.
(TLA makes his way over and spins the wheel, with the crowd starting to quiet down to a hushed murmur, waiting in anticipation for what the stipulation is going to be for the highly anticipated Shock Value match. After some time, it begins to slow down, as the Wheel lands on…)
TLA: … We got an Electrified Iron Man match in this bitch! :damn:
(The crowd erupts into thunderous cheers upon the stipulation being confirmed. The camera then goes over to focus on both Bethany and Adam and, more importantly, their reactions towards this. And for the most part… both of them seem completely fine with this.)
Adam Lucas: I’m not entirely surprised. I could say that I’m mad that last week went the way that it did between the two of us, but I can’t say that I didn’t expect that in my mind. Beth, you were never the type of person to shy away from any sort of animosity, especially when it came to the two of us. I’m pretty sure the Pain For Pride we faced one another was a clear indicator of that. But I hope you understand at the same time that I’m not backing down either. Especially after everything that happened the last time that this happened between the two of us, I’d say that it’s only right that we compete in an Electrified Iron Man match.
(Adam pauses for a moment, a serious expression on his face, before he begins to speak once more.)
Adam Lucas: One thing that has stuck with me is you saying the type of Champion that you’ve been since winning the Hardcore Championship, and you’re right. Because I know that I’m going to need everything thatI have in me and more in order to make sure that I take you down. With that in mind, it doesn’t change the fact that I am willing to go to those lengths as long as it means that title is around my waist. At Shock Value, I won’t be holding anything back, and I don’t need to ask you whether or not you’re doing the same, because I already know that for certain.
(Bethany taps her chin for a moment as she listens to what Adam has to say, and not long after, she begins to raise her microphone and respond.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: Last week should’ve told you what you needed to hear, Adam. But in case it didn’t, I’m going to make it known right now that I’m going to do whatever it takes, whatever I have to do, in order to keep this title around my waist. There is something that you said before I laid you out with the TJD, and it was that this title doesn’t get to the level that it’s at by itself; it got there because of me, and you’re right. So it should make it all the more known exactly the type of standard that you need to be at in order to get there, and honey, no matter how much credit I could possibly get you, there is no reality in this situation where I choose you over me.
(Bethany adjusts her title over her shoulder with a stern expression on her face.)
Dr. Bethany Blue: You talked about the last time that we faced off on that fateful Pain For Pride, a match that you and I remember very vividly. But what you should remember after the match and heading into last season is that I never interfered with your journey. I never got in your way, I never tried to take down my own creation, and better yet, when you won the EAW World Championship, I never came after you, even if I had the decision to do so. So you know what I think about that? I don’t think it’s selfish to see how ridiculous it is that you can’t return the favor to me, but you know what? That’s okay. Even so, I have no intention of just letting it go now, after breaking records, after dominating every single person that stood in my way.
(Adam crosses his arms, taking a moment to process what she’s saying before responding.)
Adam Lucas: I understand that, and you know what? Maybe it does come off a certain way that I did this to you. But the reality is that if you did go after the EAW World Championship, I would’ve treated you like any other challenger myself. I wouldn’t have taken it to heart because that is the first sign of weakness. I would’ve made sure that I went through you, and that’s that. You’re scratching your head at this because you never gave yourself the opportunity to at least see what would’ve happened, but I am. So I don’t see this as you extending a grace for me that I never did; I see this as me being everything that you told me to be, and now I’m about to finish this journey by beating you and taking that title. It’s as simple as that.
Dr. Bethany Blue: But the problem is that you’re not going to do that, and when you end up losing, all of this is going to end up being for nothing. This is not your cross to bear, Adam, as much as I’m sure that you want to do that. I’m not going to discourage you from trusting your gut and coming after me. I just find it particularly interesting that this is what you think is going to help you get ahead. My question is, what makes you think all of this is going to be worth it? What makes you think that Shock Value is actually going to end up going your way, and you’re going to get everything that you want out of it, which is seemingly taking this title from me? Because right now, that seems to be the main disagreement that we’re having right now.
(The crowd murmurs in anticipation as Adam takes a moment to think about what he’s going to say next. After smirking, he raises his microphone as he begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: Your whole reason for going after me when we last faced was for me to what, grow a pair?
(Adam steps forward, getting closer to Bethany with a serious expression on his face as he continues what he has to say.)
Adam Lucas: So I did… Now deal with it.
(The crowd reacts loudly to the statement being made by the challenger for the Hardcore Championship as Adam cracks a smirk. He slowly begins to back up, making his way toward the corner, seemingly looking prepared for this tag team match as he begins to take off his entrance gear.)
Rich Russillo: Wow. Quite the statement made by Adam Lucas, as he makes it known right now that the last thing that he plans to do is back down from Bethany whatsoever. No matter how they feel about this match, the goal has always been to take himself to the next level, and it seems like the only way that he can see himself doing that is by not only winning the Hardcore Champion, but by beating one of the most dominant holders of the title that we’ve seen.
Thadd Blazevich: There’s no doubt how much Bethany has done as Hardcore Champion, bro, we’ve all seen that she is not the type of person to be fucked with. But at the same time, we also know how great Adam Lucas is, and the things that he has accomplished on the Sunday Night Voltage brand these past couple of years. If there is anyone up to the task of ending this record-breaking Hardcore Championship reign, it’s going to be Adam Lucas.
Persephone: I genuinely, really do, wish I cared. But unfortunately, I do not.
(Bethany is still in the middle of the ring, staring down Adam as he leaves the ring and stands on the apron, gesturing that the Hardcore Champion is going to be the one to start the tag team match. Meanwhile, TLA and Chris Elite are looking at one another, both of them seemingly shrugging to themselves…)
Rich Russillo: OH MY GOD! TLA FROM BEHIND! HE JUST ATTACKED BETHANY AS SHE WAS DISTRACTED!
Thadd Blazevich: AND IT SEEMS LIKE WE’RE NOT WASTING ANYTIME GETTING RIGHT INTO THE ACTION OF OUR MAIN EVENT, BRO!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Well there you have it! This tag team match is underway and TLA didn’t even wait for the formalities or the opening bell. He just blindsided Bethany as she was focused on Adam as the referee got Adam and Chris out of the ring and into their neutral corners.
Persephone: I like how they just tossed the Wheel of Death out of the ring too. Hopefully it’s not broke and works next week because if someone doesn’t die at Shock Value thanks to one of these stipulations, I’m going to rage quit like an efedder does when something doesn’t go their way.
Rich Russillo: Do what?
Thadd Blazevich: They really got that wheel out of the ring very quickly. Now all four competitors in this match are former World Champions, so sometimes you need to find a way to get a leg up on competition like this like TLA did, bro.
Persephone: You call it finding an advantage. I call it watching TLA abusing his power once again to give him and his bald ass assistant a main event match and then cheating.
Thadd Blazevich: TLA is really putting the boots to the Hardcore Champion as she wasn’t even able to get off the blocks yet, bro.
Rich Russillo: TLA is really taking it to Bethany because Bethany let her attention be primarily on her husband Adam Lucas.
Persephone: Good gawd. Who gives a crap about her marital problems right now. She’s a champion. Anybody can be a challenger and that includes her golden retriever husband. Get over yourself, bitch!
Rich Russillo: This is not a good way to start out for our husband and wife team, especially after what happened just a few moments ago after TLA spun the wheel.
Persephone: I knew that there was going to be an implosion with that goody goody couple. Now here it is and all I need is some popcorn to make this moment even better.
Thadd Blazevich: Bethany is finally able to roll towards the ropes to force TLA to break away so she can get a breather. BUT TLA BREAKS AWAY AND DELIVERS A BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK KNOCKING BETHANY OFF THE APRON AND TO THE FLOOR!
Rich Russillo: Bethany pounds the floor in frustration after being treated so horribly by TLA. Look at Adam! He isn’t even making a move to check on his wife. He is just staying in the corner.
Thadd Blazevich: Bethany shoots a look at Adam and rolls back into the ring as TLA COMES RIGHT FOR BETHANY–
Persephone: BETHANY GRABS THE FRONT OF TLA’S PANTS AND PULLS HIM THROAT FIRST INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE!! BAHAHAHAHA! TLA is an idiot, but the quack is annoyed with her husband so she tries to get into the pants of the first guy she sees. SLUT!
Thadd Blazevich: I don’t think that’s the case, bro.
Rich Russillo: The case right now is that Bethany has quickly turned the match in her favor as she places TLA’s throat on the middle rope AND DRIVES HER KNEE INTO THE BACK OF HIS NECK! SHE’S CHOKING HIM AGAINST THE ROPE!
Persephone: Well that is an interesting way to perform a tracheotomy. I bet her malpractice insurance is through the roof.
Rich Russillo: The referee is warning Bethany to get off the ropes or else. Bethany is choosing not to listen as the referee starts a count.
Persephone: These referees and their counts ruin everything. Just let them fight to the death!
Thadd Blazevich: The referee reaches four and Bethany stops the choke as Adam is yelling for Bethany to tag him in.
Rich Russillo: But she isn’t going. Instead, she pulls TLA to his feet and gets the facelock applied–
Thadd Blazevich: DUDE, BETHANY GETS TLA UP AND OVER WITH THE VERTICAL SUPLEX! HOLY CRAP! HOW DID SHE DO THAT?
Persephone: Um, because she’s a doctor. Duh! She might be a bitch and a slut, but have you seen some of the patients she has had to lift? Think Xander Payne and Terry Chambers fused into one person.
Thadd Blazevich: TLA hits the mat and Bethany quickly floats over into the cover. Leg is hooked!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE
T-
Rich Russillo: BETHANY BARELY GETS A ONE COUNT AS TLA POWERS OUT! Bethany is just pounding on TLA’s head and the referee is warning her again to make sure that doesn’t turn into a fist.
Persephone: Listen to Adam. He is chomping at the bit to get in this match. She better tag him in or else he will start chomping on the furniture.
Rich Russillo: Adam isn’t a dog. You know that right?
Persephone: Could have fooled me with the way he acts sometimes.
Thadd Blazevich: Bethany once again pulls TLA to his feet and whips him to the ropes. TLA comes back and BETHANY GRABS HIM FOR THE BACKBREAKER—
Rich Russillo: TLA GETS HIS LEGS AROUND BETHANY’S NECK AND COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSOR TAKEOVER SENDING BETHANY HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING!
Thadd Blazevich: She ends up in her team’s corner and Adam once again reaches out for a tag and this time Bethany is actually willing to oblige.
(TAG!)
Persephone: About time. Now she can give Adam a treat for being so good. I guess right now the treat would not be forced to sleep on the couch tonight.
Thadd Blazevich: Adam is in the match and TLA is backing into his corner to Chris Elite, who is also wanting to get into the match and there is less conflict within this team.
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: Chris Elite is now officially in the match as Adam and Chris are circling each other in the ring like it’s the Showdown at the OK Corral.
Persephone: I thought it was because they both smell like skanky horses.
Rich Russillo: Anyways, Chris and Adam are going back to basics as they lock up in the center in the center of the ring.
Persephone: This is absolutely boring! These should beat the hell out of each other like the start of the match. That would be more entertaining.
Thadd Blazevich: Of course you would think that, but Adam gets the advantage with a hammerlock, BUT IT DOESN’T LAST LONG THANKS TO A BACK ELBOW FROM ELITE!
Rich Russillo: Elite caught Adam right in the nose with that and Adam’s eyes have got to be watering after that shot. His nose might be broken but I don’t think anybody gives a damn including his own wife.
Thadd Blazevich: Elite grabs Adam by the head and takes him up and over with the suplex. Elite floats over, but not for a cover BUT TO JUST START POUNDING ON ADAM’S FACE!
Persephone: Baldy didn’t bust Mr. Bethany Blue open with that elbow but he sure as hell can if he punches in the right spot. DO NOT LET UP!
Thadd Blazevich: Persephone doesn’t get her wish because the referee started a count which forces Elite to stop just as Adam shoves Elite off of him.
Rich Russillo: Right now, Adam is not faring any better than Bethany did at the start of this match as Elite hooks him up AND HITS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX!
Persephone: This bald idiot doesn’t go for a pin. Instead he rolls through AND LIFTS HIM UP IN THE AIR! HOW STUPID!
Rich Russillo: ELITE JUST DEADLIFTED ADAM LUCAS OFF THE MAT AND INTO THE AIR! ELITE IS HOLDING ADAM UP THERE TO LET THE BLOOD RUSH TO HIS HEAD FOR THE VERTICAL SUPLEX–
Persephone: Of course he counters! Adam kicks his feet like a weirdo and is able to change momentum enough to fall back and counter into a weird looking Tornado DDT!
Thadd Blazevich: Elite is holding his head in pain after landing on it AND HE IS MET WITH A DROPKICK TO THE FACE BY ADAM!
Rich Russillo: Elite was sent back into the corner as Adam lifts him and sits Elite on the top rope as he tags in Dr. Bethany Blue.
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: Bethany is surprisingly willing to accept the tag after the little tiff those two had before the match, bro. Now both Adam and Bethany are on the second rope and both have a facelock on Chris Elite!
Persephone: Of course she is happy to accept the tag because this bitch is a glory hound and wants the spotlight on herself. No surprise there.
Thadd Blazevich: Both Adam and Bethany have the facelock applied AS THEY BOTH COME OFF THE SECOND ROPE AND HIT THE DOUBLE SUPERPLEX ON CHRIS ELITE!
Rich Russillo: Elite is down hard off the superplex as Bethany quickly rolls over and hooks the leg for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
Persephone: He kicked out! Big shocker there.
Rich Russillo: Elite powered out at two to give the Hardcore Champion a near fall. Bethany isn’t amused as she brings Elite to his feet.
Persephone: Hahaha! She can’t use the hair because he doesn’t have any.
Thadd Blazevich: Bethany delivers a knee to the midsection to double Elite over. Bethany hits the ropes to gain momentum AS SHE GOES FOR THE RUNNING KNEE LIFT–
Rich Russillo: ELITE GETS OUT OF THE WAY! Bethany tries to keep her balance but she is put into the full nelson by Chris Elite BEFORE HE LIFTS HER UP AND COUNTERS WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX!
Thadd Blazevich: Not a regular move you see out of Chris Elite’s arsenal, but I guess anything is possible depending on the situation.
Persephone: Yeah. Pretty soon pigs will fly and hell will freeze over. At least that is possible unlike the chances of Chris Elite growing hair.
Thadd Blazevich: Bethany was dropped on her head as she rolled back and has somehow made it back to her feet–
Rich Russillo: ONLY TO BE MET WITH A DISCUS LARIAT FROM CHRIS ELITE THAT COULD HAVE DECAPITATED DR. BETHANY BLUE!
Persephone: Hell we aren’t going to get that lucky.
Rich Russillo: Bethany was taken for a loop after that shot as Elite runs towards the ropes AS HE BOUNCES OFF THE SECOND ROPE AND FLIPS BACK WITH THE SPRINGBOARD LIONSAULT!
Persephone: He landed right on top of that plastic surgeon enhanced chest of the quack. I hope something implodes. I guess we will see as Baldy goes for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THH–
Thadd Blazevich: BETHANY KICKS OUT AT TWO! Elite doesn’t let up as he grabs Bethany and brings her back to her feet. Elite has the facelock on Bethany AS HE JUMPS IN THE AIR FOR A DDT–
Rich Russillo: BETHANY BLOCKS IT! BETHANY HAS ELITE IN THE AIR AS SHE BACKS UP TOWARDS THE ROPES–
Thadd Blazevich: BETHANY WITH A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! ELITE SAILS OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CRACKS HIS BACK ON THE APRON BEFORE CRASHING AND BURNING ON THE FLOOR BELOW!
Persephone: Shame that he didn’t land on his head and break something.
Thadd Blazevich: That was not a pretty landing there as Elite is trying to recover on the outside. Adam is once again reaching for the tag and Bethany is getting a little annoyed at Adam asking for the tag.
Rich Russillo: I don’t understand why Bethany is getting so aggravated at her husband.
Persephone: It could be the fact that Adam is challenging for his wife’s title. Or it could be the fact that Adam is sounding like a needy bitch. The smartest thing that she could do is say “not tonight, I have a headache”.
Rich Russillo: Yeah, that’s enough from you right now.
Persephone: Bitch, please. I am the most entertaining part of this whole damn show.
Thadd Blazevich: Meanwhile, Adam still has his hand out wanting to get back into the match and Bethany has just reached the breaking point of toleration and tags Adam back into the match.
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: Adam Lucas is back in the match as he is still on the apron as he watches Chris Elite try to get back to his feet and Adam decides to climb himself up to the second rope.
Thadd Blazevich: This has the possibility of turning into a very dangerous situation, bro. Especially if I think I know what he’s planning.
Persephone: I hope it’s extremely dangerous to the point where they both screw up and get injured and are forced out of action until forever.
Thadd Blazevich: Elite is back to his feet AND ADAM LUCAS JUMPS OFF THE SECOND ROPE AND HITS THE MISSILE DROPKICK RIGHT ONTO THE FLOOR! DIRECT HIT ON CHRIS ELITE!
Rich Russillo: ELITE WAS TURNED INSIDE OUT AND I THINK ADAM LUCAS TOOK SOME DAMAGE ON THAT MOVE BECAUSE HE HASN’T MOVED AFTER HITTING THE DROPKICK!
Persephone: That would be the best thing to happen. Call the doctors. Ring the bell. End the match! YAY!!
Rich Russillo: Both Adam and Chris are down on the outside of the ring and the referee is left with no choice but to start an official ten count.
Persephone: What is with all this formality crap? The referee has the authority to end the match here and now, but they are choosing to drag this out even more because they want to give those dumbasses a chance to recover.
Thadd Blazevich: The referee is counting and Adam has made it back to his feet as Bethany is yelling at him to get back in the match. Meanwhile, TLA is getting the crowd even more into this match as well as getting Chris Elite back in this match.
Rich Russillo: Adam has grabbed Chris and rolled him back into the ring as Adam gets on the apron. Chris is rolling back onto his feet AS ADAM JUMPS ONTO THE TOP ROPE–
Thadd Blazevich: BRO, ADAM WAS LOOKING FOR THE SPRINGBOARD FOREARM BUT ELITE SNAPPED OUT OF IT AT THE LAST SECOND AND HIT ADAM WITH THE “SNOOZE”!
Persephone: Fitting name for a boring ass move like that.
Thadd Blazevich: That wasn’t a boring move. That was a nice uppercut, bro. That looked like a knockout punch because it caught Adam right on the jaw.
Rich Russillo: Adam isn’t moving after the punch as Elite drags Adam to the center of the ring BEFORE HITTING A STANDING MOONSAULT BEFORE GOING FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THH–
Persephone: What a shock! He kicked out.
Rich Russillo: Near fall for Chris Elite and Elite grabs Adam and whips him to his team’s corner. Adam hits the turnbuckles AND ELITE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
Persephone: Now what in the hell is he doing? Baldy pulls Adam out of the corner and bends down enough to get Adam on his shoulders in that Electric Chair position. DROP HIM ON HIS NECK!
(TAG!)
Thadd Blazevich: TLA is back in the match as he climbs to the top rope and Elite backs up away from the corner! This isn’t gonna be good, bro.
Rich Russillo: TLA has his balance on the top rope AS HE LAUNCHES HIMSELF OFF THE TOP ROPE AND OVER ADAM’S HEAD–
Thadd Blazevich: TLA GRABBED ADAM’S HEAD ON THE WAY DOWN AND THEY HIT THE DOUBLE TEAM MOVE!
Persephone: That looked ugly. The move, the people who hit the move, and the person who got hit by the move!
Thadd Blazevich: THAT WAS A MODIFIED ZIG ZAG AND ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP COMBINATION REALLY DOES SOME DAMAGE TO ADAM’S HEAD!
Rich Russillo: Adam isn’t moving as TLA doesn’t waste a second as he rolls Adam over and goes for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRREE–
Persephone: OH MY GAWD! HE KICKED OUT! WHO WOULD HAVE SEEN THAT COMING!
Rich Russillo: A near fall for TLA as he STARTS PUNCHING ADAM RIGHT IN THE HEAD WITH THOSE POWERFUL PUNCHES!
Persephone: They aren’t that strong. Shut up about it already.
Thadd Blazevich: Adam is blocking the shots as best as he can as the referee is telling TLA to open up those fists or else.
Rich Russillo: TLA keeps going and the referee starts a count. The referee reaches four on the count and TLA stops the punches and Adam looks a little loopy right now.
Persephone: I wonder that since TLA is the “acting General Manager”, if he wants to fire the referee because they do their job shitty, could he do that?
Thadd Blazevich: Hopefully we never have to find out as TLA pulls Adam back to his feet and whips him to the ropes–
Persephone: Adam I guess has some brains left in his head as he is able to reverse the whip and send TLA for the ride.
Thadd Blazevich: Adam comes back AS TLA TRIES FOR A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT THAT ADAM DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! Adam goes to hit the ropes on the other side–
(SMACK!)
Rich Russillo: CHRIS ELITE CATCHES ADAM WITH THE “BOZO SILENCER”! WHAT A SLAP TO THE FACE! THAT COULD HAVE LOOSENED A FEW TEETH RIGHT THERE!
Persephone: It didn’t knock him out, so I really could care less.
Rich Russillo: Adam staggers back off the slap and he turns around INTO THE “CARTEL KICK” FROM TLA! THE PELE KICK CAUGHT ADAM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! ADAM IS DOWN AS TLA GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Persephone: WHAT IN THE HELL IS THIS BITCH DOING IN THE RING?
Thadd Blazevich: BETHANY SHOCKINGLY BREAKS UP THE COVER TO SAVE THE MATCH FOR HER TEAM! Did she save the match because she loves Adam or did she save the match because she hates to lose?
Rich Russillo: Right now, that could go either way. The referee is directing Bethany to get back into her corner. TLA brings Adam back to his feet AS HE IS DELIVERING THOSE VERY FAST STRIKES ALL OVER THE BODY!
Thadd Blazevich: There is a reason why we say that TLA is one of the fastest strikers in all of EAW, bro. Those strikes are still lightning quick.
Persephone: Is lightning really not very fast or are we watching these strikes in slow motion?
Thadd Blazevich: TLA grabs Adam and GETS HIM IN POSITION FOR A TIGER SUPLEX, BUT SOMEHOW ADAM IS ABLE TO LAND BEHIND TLA!
Rich Russillo: Adam stumbles back and takes himself into his team’s corner. Adam has his hand out for the tag and Bethany also extends her hand–
(TAG!)
Persephone: Ohh goody. Dr. Quack is back in the match as TLA goes for a clothesline that was obviously scouted.
Rich Russillo: Bethany gets out of the way as TLA turns around AS BETHANY GRABS TLA BY THE NECK AND BRINGS HIM DOWN “THE REMEDY”! THE CUTTER DROPS TLA FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT!
Persephone: Who cares? All I care about is if this ends the match. The Skanky Doctor rolls TLA over for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Thadd Blazevich: CHRIS ELITE COMES IN AND BREAKS UP THE COVER TO SAVE THE MATCH FOR HIS TEAM! Bethany did not like that one bit AS SHE SHOVES THE REFEREE OUT OF THE WAY WHEN THEY WERE GETTING ELITE OUT OF THE RING!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY WITH A CHEAP SHOT AND ELITE IS ABOUT TO STORM BACK INTO THE RING AND PICK A FIGHT WITH BETHANY AND THE REFEREE IS TRYING TO KEEP THEM APART!
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah. Good luck with that, bro. Bethany is ready to fight tonight and right now it doesn’t matter who it is. Friend, foe, or husband alike. Bethany is not in a good mood.
Persephone: If I was married to Adam Lucas, I wouldn’t be in a good mood either.
Thadd Blazevich: Bethany’s attention is on Chris Elite AND TLA CATCHES HER WITH THE ZIG ZAG!
Rich Russillo: BETHANY WAS DROPPED ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD AND TLA DRAGS BETHANY OVER TO THE CORNER AND HE CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE ONE MORE TIME!
Persephone: Oh here we go! More high flying bullshit. I hope it backfires and causes him extreme pain.
Rich Russillo: TLA has found his balance on the top rope as Bethany has still not moved. TLA LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE! TLA IS LOOKING FOR SOME “420”! SHOOTING STAR PRESS TIME–
Persephone: BAHAHAHAHA! TIME HAS RUN OUT! THE QUACK WOKE UP AND MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND TLA CRASHES AND BURNS ON THE MAT! Damn, those poons will not be happy if TLA gets injured.
Thadd Blazevich: Both competitors are down and the referee once again starts a count. They are barely moving as both Elite and Adam are reaching for the tag.
Rich Russillo: The end of this match could stem from whoever can get the tag to their partner first.
Thadd Blazevich: Bethany and TLA are slowly crawling to their respective corners. Who is going to get to their corner first? It looks like it is going to be a close race.
Persephone: Could this referee count any slower? I swear they get paid by the hour or something because if they weren’t, then these matches would be much shorter. How annoying.
Thadd Blazevich: Both TLA and Bethany are about a fingertip away each from their tag team partners.Adam is reluctant, but he wants to win this match AS THEY BOTH LAUNCH THEMSELVES TO THE CORNER–
(TAG!)
(TAG!)
Rich Russillo: ADAM AND CHRIS BOTH GET THE TAG AND GET THEMSELVES BACK INTO THE MATCH! ELITE JUMPS ONTO THE ROPES AND LAUNCHES HIMSELF INTO THE RING AT ADAM FOR A SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY–
Persephone: Naturally Adam catches him because why not as he lifts Baldy into the air AND SLAMS HIM INTO THE MAT WITH A MODIFIED SPINEBUSTER! Those rare moments where Adam’s brain cells work together.
Rich Russillo: Elite is down on the mat as he rolls himself onto his stomach AND HERE COMES ADAM LUCAS RUNNING FULL SPEED TOWARDS ELITE LOOKING FOR THE “WOKE” PUNT KICK–
Persephone: Baldy still has something working inside that head of his because he was able to roll out of the way–
Thadd Blazevich: Adam keeps going towards the ropes AND TLA POPS HIM IN THE MOUTH WITH THE “SWAG SHOT”! ADAM GETS SLAPPED IN THE FACE ONCE AGAIN! ADAM TURNS TO CHRIS ELITE, WHO PLANTS HIM WITH THE “FACE VALUE”!
Rich Russillo: HAMMERLOCK DDT PLANTS ADAM AND CHRIS ELITE IS GOING FOR THE COVER–
(The crowd immediately starts booing as the EAW Unified Tag Team Champions, Daniella Atlas and Selina Reyes are strolling their way down the ramp and making their way to the ring.)
Thadd Blazevich: Well this is some interesting development because here come the Tag Team Champions coming down to ringside. We can only wonder what is going on?
Persephone: I don’t care because we don’t need two more dumb bitches. But what is amusing is the fact that TLA and Baldy are completely bothered as they watch ToXXXin coming to the ring.
Thadd Blazevich: Adam has made it back to his feet after the DDT and Bethany is in the ring as well AND THEY HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION AND HAVE ATTACKED TLA AND ELITE FROM BEHIND!
Rich Russillo: Elite is down AND TLA GOES FLYING OFF THE APRON TO THE FLOOR! The referee is trying to get Bethany back to her corner AND NOW TOXXXIN ARE SWARMING TLA AT RINGSIDE!
Persephone: Usually TLA doesn’t mind being touched by two skanks at once. This is not new territory for him.
Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE HAS NO CLUE WHAT IS GOING ON WITH TLA ON THE OUTSIDE THANKS THE DR. BETHANY BLUE DISTRACTING THE REFEREE!
(The crowd now starts to cheer as we see ARIA and Candice Blair coming running down the ramp at full speed.)
Persephone: OH FOR THE LOVE OF GAWD! WHAT NOW?
Thadd Blazevich: ARIA AND CANDICE BLAIR ARE HERE AND THEY ARE NOW ATTACKING THE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!
Rich Russillo: THE FOUR LADIES ARE BATTLING AT RINGSIDE! TLA IS DOWN AND ELITE HAS JUST MADE IT BACK TO HIS FEET AND CATCHES ADAM WITH A RIGHT HAND TO THE JAW!
Thadd Blazevich: Adam was rocked as Elite hits the ropes on the far side. Elite rebounds and comes towards Adam at FULL SPEED–
Persephone: OF COURSE HE DOES!
Thadd Blazevich: ADAM CAUGHT ELITE AND TOSSED HIM INTO THE AIR AND PLANTS HIM WITH “THE NEXT LEVEL”!
Rich Russillo: We thought he was going for the Pop-Up Powerbomb, but he turned it into that cutter and drove Chris Elite face first into the mat. Good gawd his face bounced off the mat hard as Adam looks to go for the cover–
(TAG!)
Persephone: WHAT THE HELL?
Thadd Blazevich: DUDE! ADAM HIT HIS FINISHING MOVE BUT IT WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO HIS TEAM’S CORNER THAT BETHANY WAS ABLE TO TAG HERSELF IN!
Rich Russillo: ADAM CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT JUST HAPPENED AS BETHANY SEEMINGLY SHOVES ADAM TOWARDS THE CORNER AS SHE SAUNTERS OVER TO THE STILL KNOCKED OUT CHRIS ELITE AND GOES FOR THE COVER HERSELF!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Somebody Get Me A Doctor” by Van Halen starts playing as Bethany rolls off of Elite and gets to her feet as Adam can’t believe what happened as Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here are your winners! The team of ADAM LUCAS AND THE HARDCORE CHAMPION, DR. BETHANY BLUE M! D!
Rich Russillo: Well, I don’t know if things have got better for Adam and Bethany, but say what you want, husband and wife are winners here tonight.
Persephone: I told you Dr. Bitch was a spotlight hog. Did you see how she tagged herself in and stole the victory. It’s all about her and I feel no sympathy for Adam because he knew exactly what she was like when he married her.
(Bethany and Adam have their arms raised in victory as TLA is back on his feet and he helps Chris Elite out of the ring. Meanwhile, Bethany is celebrating the victory while Adam does not look impressed.)
Thadd Blazevich: You have to wonder if this match would have told a different story if ToXXXin didn’t come out here to distract TLA and Chris Elite.
Persephone: Who cares? The match is over and that means my night is about to get better.
(Bethany is still proud of herself until she turns around and now husband and wife are face to face.)
Rich Russillo: Well the tension is still there as Adam is not happy that he had the match won and Bethany stole the moment just so she could get the pin.
Persephone: Who needs couples therapy when these two dumb fucks are going to be in an electrified Iron Man match at Shock Value. Let them kill each other.
(The shot cuts from the ring to outside the ring where ToXXXin, Candice Blair, and ARIA are still fighting on the outside.)
Thadd Blazevich: Meanwhile these four are still fighting on the outside and the referee is just letting them.
Persephone: Smartest thing the referee has done. Let them kill each other.
Rich Russillo: ToXXXin is trying to take control but they are being held off by ARIA and Candice as ARIA and Candice catch them both with right hands and they stagger the champions.
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, Candice and ARIA each grab a title and look towards the Champions. Daniella and Selina start to turn around–
Persephone: THOSE BITCHES CLOCK THE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS WITH THEIR OWN TITLE BELTS!! OH THAT WAS GREAT!
Thadd Blazevich: THAT WAS A KNOCK OUT SHOT AND THE CHAMPIONS ARE DOWN AND KNOCKED OUT!
(Candice and ARIA look at the Tag Team Championships in their hands as they stand tall over Daniella and Selina as they hold the titles high in the air.)
Persephone: The last thing we need are these two dumb bitches holding those titles considering that I don’t the bitches holding the titles now.
Thadd Blazevich: That was a statement made by ARIA and Candice Blair after getting the one up on the Tag Team Champions. Ohh this is going to be interesting.
Rich Russillo: The Tag Team Champions have been knocked out outside the ring. The Hardcore Champion looks ready to fight with her husband. Those are going to be wars. If you can see the looks on TLA and Elite’s faces, it will be safe to say that this night did NOT go according to plan!
(The final shot shows ARIA and Candice standing tall over the Tag Team Champions before cutting to Adam and Bethany still in the ring in each other’s faces before cutting to TLA helping Chris Elite up and they both look disgusted because this whole night was a total disaster as the shot fades to black.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes….)
